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Blowout At Oil India Well In Assam, Villagers Shifted To Safety
Residents near an oil well of Oil India Limited in Assam's Tinsukia district had to be evacuated after a "blowout" on Wednesday. The Baghjan 5 well in Upper Assam exploded in a fountain of crude oil after pressure control systems failed.
Kalaeloa church fire being investigated as arson | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu police launched an arson investigation involving an early morning church fire in Kalaeloa that investigators determined as intentionally set.
Pregnant woman rushed to hospital after M32 crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Report: AfDB succumbs to US’ demand, agrees to independent probe of Adesina
This comes after US treasury secretary rejected the report of the bank's ethics board which absolved Adesina of allegations of favouritism.
Covid-19: Johor govt urges employers to register with Socso for foreign worker screening
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor government has urged employers to register under the state’s Social Security Organisation (Socso) so that their foreign migrant workers can be screened for Covid-19. Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said Johor Socso has been asked to...
E-pass not needed for passengers moving to or from airport: Mumbai Police
The domestic flights were allowed to operate by the Central government, with reasonable restrictions, from May 25
Anti-porn filters BLOCK Dominic Cummings name from trending on Twitter as users turn to a variety of misspelt hashtags instead
Hashtags avoiding Dominic Cummings' surname have been popping up over Twitter as users try to get around anti-porn filters. Tweeters have used #cummimgs and #sackdom to share their thoughts.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past that of the United States, the hardest-hit country so far.
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
The standoff was triggered by India’s construction of roads and air strips in the region
Derek Chauvin: Who Is The Police Officer Seen Kneeling On George Floyd’s Neck?
Derek Chauvin is the Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer depicted in the media kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, who eventually died of his injury. In the videos of the incident, which has ...
Republicans working on legislation to strip Twitter of federal liability protections
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Rep.
Tokens for free June rations to be distributed from May 29
In a an official release on Wednesday, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said the tokens would bear the specific date and time of when consumers could go to their ration shops and get their supplies from June 1
Will launch statewide agitation if curbs on paddy cultivation stay: Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda
Hooda's warning has come a day after Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar defended the recently launched Mera Pani, Meri Virasat scheme, aimed at crop diversification.
Police hunt man who exposed himself to woman in rural Stockport
The man was about 50 and was wearing striped clothing
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital
The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month
New Zealand sheltered its homeless during Covid-19 – but can it last?
Labour-led government has pledged $100m to keep 1,200 motel rooms available for the homeless for a year but obstacles to cementing gains remain
Johnson rules out inquiry into lockdown breaches by Cummings
Number of Conservative MPs calling publicly for PM’s chief adviser to be sacked reaches 44
CLP demands white paper on Covid-19, demands special assembly session
NT NETWORK Margao The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at its meeting on Wednesday demanded that the state government prepares and submits a white p
Lawsuit: Ultra refuses refunds for cancelled music festival
MIAMI — Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in Miami was cancelled in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chhattisgarh Farmers On Alert After Locusts Attack Crops In Neighbouring States
The Chhattisgarh agriculture department and farmers of districts bordering Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have been alerted after swarms of locusts attacked crops in the neighbouring states, an official said on Wednesday.
Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China
Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China. The US president previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide
A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the…
UK regulator halts antibody home tests for coronavirus
MHRA warns unvalidated samples using finger prick may lead to unreliable results.
Ilhan Omar: Israel has too Much Influence on Trump Administration
Rep. Ilhan Omar compared Israel with Saudi Arabia in an interview, saying both countries used money to influence the Trump administration.
In a Rare Move, Kensington Palace Refutes a New Kate Middleton Cover Story
The article in question has been called a "false misrepresentation" of the duchess.
PM CARES now eligible to receive contribution under CSR; govt amends Act
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has allowed the CSR contributions by making changes to the Companies Act via notification dated May 26
Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet
The unions said their representatives 'confirm unanimously that not all schools have received the agreed upon PPEs, sanitisation and disinfecting materials'.
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July.
IOOF embarks on pro bono advice offensive
IOOF's financial advisers will provide at least 50,000 hours of free guidance on the JobKeeper program and the superannuation early release scheme.
EU proposes $825-billion coronavirus recovery fund
The EU remains deeply divided over what conditions should be attached to the funds, and Wednesday’s proposal from the bloc’s executive arm is likely to set off weeks of wrangling
KSDP makes a remarkable turnaround
State government’s drug manufacturing facility records profit of ₹7.13 crore
It's a girl! Cops deliver baby at Gauteng police station
The pregnant woman accompanied her husband to the Putfontein police station in Benoni when she started having labour pains.
FFC urges govt to reconsider its fiscal consolidation stance
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni had so far held the line on fiscal consolidation – a policy aimed at reducing the budget deficit and government’s soaring debt-service costs.
Homeschool organization says public schools are blocking parents from withdrawing kids
Parents in several states across the country are "shocked" at being told they can't withdraw their children from public school, the largest legal organization for homeschool families in the United States told Fox News.
Cops close two major Scots bridges amid 'ongoing incident'
The Clackmananshire Bridge and the nearby Kincardine Bridge were shut off in both directions
Coronavirus lockdown | Girl dies of snakebite at quarantine centre in Uttarakhand
People lodged in quarantine centres in hilly areas have been complaining about dirty washrooms and shortage of water supply.
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors in early June
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to re
Sex workers reveal best positions they think may limit the spread of coronavirus
They also say sex workers should wear mouth and nose coverings at all times.
Evaluation under way at six camps across Erode district
In Salem district, the evaluation began at six camps
Japan eyes fresh $1.1t stimulus to combat pandemic pain
The stimulus, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, will be on top of a $1.1 trillion package already rolled out last month.
Disrupted home renovations will get priority to resume: Lawrence Wong
Home owners whose renovation works were disrupted will be given priority to restart in phase one of the post-circuit breaker period, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong yesterday. The Government will consider allowing new home renovation projects to proceed...
States need to Raise 20 Lakh Crore rupees to Fight Coronavirus -
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that in the wake of the crisis arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic,
The first batch of Sri Lankans leaves Doha in special repatriation flight
The first batch of Sri Lankans departed from Doha as part of a repatriation drive by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar, yesterday. A total of 275 were onboard Srilankan Airlines flight UL 218 departed from Hamad International Airport.
Another death in Mumbai Police ranks; toll now 13
A 54-year-old head constable posted in central Mumbai became the 13th COVID-19 fatality in the Mumbai Police on Tuesday.The head constable, who was just a few months short of falling in the high-risk
Coronavirus outbreak: CM Chouhan claims doubling rate of COVID-19 cases stands at 21 days
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in the state was at 21 days, which is better than the national average.
People fined for not wearing masks in Pulwama
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India firm, won’t step back from areas where Chinese troops have intruded
India News: India will remain firm on the ground in the ongoing troop confrontations in eastern Ladakh where it said China has violated the unresolved boundary an
Homeless 13-Year-Old Stands Up to Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Natembeya Over Clashes [VIDEO]
“Whose son is this? Natembeya asked the crowd while signalling the boy to step forward...
Lockdown: Toddler's failed attempt to wake up dead mother
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Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China
Donald Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel, says Chidambaram
The Congress has been demanding cash transfer directly to the people's account to the tune of Rs 65,000 crore.
Locusts threaten cotton crop in the North
CAI writes to Centre seeking quick control measures
FG to hand over Madagascar Covid-19 cure to Health Ministry today
The Federal government of Nigeria will today hand over the Madagascar covid-19 cure to the Ministry of Health. This was disclosed in a statement by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire during a programme on Channels
Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate
HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong police ramped up security around the city’s legislature today ahead of a debate over a law that would ban insulting China’s national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. The debate comes days after China...
Kellyanne Conway unleashes trolls on Twitter's head of site integrity
Donald Trump's counselor is mad that someone fact-checked her employer.
Barbers arrested in Bahrain for violating rules
Expatriates held after visiting customers at home
How primary schools will look from June 1 as teachers section off classrooms and corridors – and kids will queue in pens
A PRIMARY school has revealed how classrooms will look from June 1 with children being dropped off into pens and sent home if they refuse to social distance. Pupils at Kingsholm church of England s…
'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A delay in changing soiled residents led to a "skin breakdown," and others were found not to have been bathed for several weeks.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
Coronavirus testing not mandatory for maternal, newborn services, says Centre
The Union health ministry said that the government could now home deliver drugs for mother and child care and contraceptives in containment zones.
Steve Bannon wins case to set up political academy in Italy
ROME – Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political
Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time
Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.
Chile suspect to remain free ahead of extraditon: court
Chile's top court on Wednesday denied prosecutors' requests to jail a 29-year-old man awaiting extradition to France to face charges of murdering his Japanese ex-girlfriend.
Bipartisan opposition leaves surveillance bill in doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation extending surveillance authorities that the FBI sees as vital in fighting terrorism was thrown into doubt as President Donald Trump threatened a veto and Republican leaders...
Boris Johnson leaves the dirty work to everyone else
Britain’s prime minister has centralized power but he doesn’t seem to want to use it.
ACT Policing arrest three men during alleged Garran burglary
Three men were caught during an alleged burglary in Garran on Wednesday morning.
Flood, COVID-19 double whammy in Assam: One death, 2.71 lakh affected in flood; 92 new COVID-19 cases in 24-hours
Flood in Assam claimed one life on Wednesday and affected over 2.71 lakh people in 11 districts as the state government stepped up efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the relief camps. A man
[ICYMI] Ogoni women go topless, vow full nude protest over detention of demolished hotel manager
Ogoni women, Tuesday, rallied topless in protest at Zaakpon community, Khana Local Government Area, demanding the release of arrested
Copying, cheating in exam like plague and pandemic, can ruin education system: HC
The student, in her plea, had said she appeared in all the exams, but in the 'International Trade' exam held on December 3, 2019, she got late due to traffic and inadvertently carried some notes in her stationery pouch.
Is the SAT falling out of favour?
Tests are inherently biased in favour of affluent, white and Asian American students
Justice Mensa-Bonsu joins Supreme Court Bench
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn into office Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, a Professor of Law at the University of Ghana, Legon, as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana.
Exclusive: Nepal Foreign Minister Gyawali confident new map will pass parliament test, India keeps a close eye
Nepal's parliament could not vote today on the new map released by its government recently. In an exclusive chat, Nepal Foreign Minister Gyawali told India Today's Geeta Mohan that parliament will pass the bill soon.
Obaseki to Oshiomhole: APC will pick governorship candidate in Edo, not Abuja
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to the report that Osagie Ize-Iyamu has been adopted as a ‘consensus’ candidate by a faction of the APC
Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur, netizens share frightening videos of ‘attack’
While the state government has deputed many teams in order to control the attack by the crop-devouring insects, the incident has left people worried, with many taking to social media to express their concern.
26 million LiveJournal accounts being shared on hacker forums
A database containing over 26 million unique LiveJournal user accounts, including plain text passwords, is being shared for free on multiple hacker forums.
Photos show thousands of protesters demanding justice in Minneapolis after police killed George Floyd
Thousands of people took to the streets of Minneapolis on Tuesday to demand justice for the police killing of unarmed black man George Floyd.
Oyetola commiserates with aide over wife’s death - The Nation Nigeria
Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has commiserated with his media aide, Niyi Oyetola, over the death of his wife, Haleemat....
Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japan’s Kyoto Animation
TOKYO, May 27 — A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested today after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment. Police had issued an arrest warrant for Shinji Aoba at the time of the fire but had been...
Telangana government undecided on opening of hotels
The Telangana government is still undecided on whether or not to permit opening of restaurants in the State though the hoteliers say that they would ensure social distancing norms
China has made great progress in Covid-19 vaccine research: Chinese Ambassador
China News: Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Wednesday said that China has made "great progress" in vaccine research and development in the fight agains
'Safety stamp' launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for 'hygienic' destinations and businesses in bid to reassure holidaymakers and speed up tourism recovery
The stamp will allow travellers 'to recognise governments and businesses around the world which have adopted health and hygiene global protocols', so they can experience 'safe travels'.
CARES Act Flaw: Employees Reject Jobs in Favor of PPP Funds
Some business owners are having difficulty “reopening” because their employees would rather collect funds through the Cares Act PPP.
With quarantine norms revised, Indian returnees must be refunded part of their advance by hotels: Centre
India News: NEW DELHI: Indian returnees from abroad who had paid hotels in advance for their 14-day quarantine stay but can now leave after seven days under revis.
Honolulu shines in nationwide solar study released today | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
For the seventh year in a row, Honolulu topped a list of 50 cities nationwide for solar PV installed per capita; it also placed third in total existing solar PV capacity installed to date, according to a survey of 5o large urban centers released today by the nonprofit organizations Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group.
Man arrested over deadly 2019 arson at Japan's Kyoto Animation
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested on Wednesday after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment.
GRAPHIC: Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man
The Minneapolis police chief said the department would conduct a full internal investigation, and prosecutors will decide whether to file criminal charges against the officers involved.
FAKE ALERT: Viral message claiming 10 days military lockdown in Mumbai-Pune is fake
News News: A message doing the rounds on instant messaging app WhatsApp claims that there will be a military lockdown across Mumbai and Pune from Saturday. This
NSW's first family-sized recovery pod shipping container arrives at Nambucca
With spirit forged in flame, the young Nambucca Valley family refuse to yield after the Kian Rd bushfire.
10 new Covid cases in HP, tally reaches 234
Ten more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh, taking the number of cases to 234 on Tuesday, a Health Department official said. There are 161 active cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the state and 61 people have recovered so far, Additional Chief
Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged
The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.
Radical steps for protection of migrant labour; best way to push demand and employment opportunities
Our capitalist-feudal system views labour as a factor of production and not human beings.
Sanitizing Lanes, Places of Worship, This Woman is Doing Her Bit in COVID-19 Times
Uzma had a tough time convincing her husband and in-laws to carry out sanitization during Ramzan.
Out of containment, Sector 38 people say ‘went through hell’
The sector was sealed off for a period of 28 days and is being opened as no new case has been reported in the area since April 29.
Chinese Media Quotes Police Condemning Protest Before It Happened
A Chinese state newspaper quotes Hong Kong police condemning an "illegal" demonstration the day before it happened.
Affordable Insulin For Seniors Presents The Playbook To Lower Drug Costs
President Trump announces a plan that will significantly help seniors in the war against rising prescription drug prices, which is an issue that has been particularly hurting older Americans for years, and now more significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Six food delivery riders charged with rioting in Puchong
PETALING JAYA, May 27 — Six food delivery riders were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with rioting at a restaurant in Bandar Puteri, Puchong here last week. The six — Muhammad Hafiz Yusnan, 21; Muhamad Izzat Abd Bari, 22; Mohd Syukri Achyar, 39; Wan Hafizie Wan Hanapi, 28; S.Jaya...
One dead as flood situation in Assam worsens; around 2.72 lakh people affected across 11 districts, says state disaster management authority
At present, around 2.72 lakh persons are affected due to flood in Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Hojai, Darrang, Barpeta, Nalbari, Goalpara, West Karbi Anglong, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam, it said.
Dahod youth jumps into well to evade arrest, dies: Cops
The deceased, Ajay Valvai (22) who had also managed to escape, had accidentally jumped into a well, the police said.
Bong Go regularly given airtime in state media broadcasts on coronavirus
The longtime Duterte aide, criticized for being 'epal,' is featured in almost every episode of Laging Handa PH, a public briefing supposed to be dedicated to COVID-19
NO RESPITE FROM COVID
The Covid-19 scenario is getting worse in India. With sharp rises in infection rate at 1.50 lakh and death toll of over 4,000 – what is clear is that the lockdown has had a limited impact while Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi keeps the nation on edge. With
Man ripped from bike by barbed wire trap 'targeting lockdown cyclists'
Similar wood and wire traps have been found blocking paths across the UK over the weekend, as people flocked to public places to enjoy the warm weather.
The echo of migrant footfalls and the silence on policy
There are four things that need to be done in the country in the wake of the pandemic crisis
Lack of Protective Gear & Staff Uncovered in Quebec's Care Homes – Report
Quebec's ombudsperson has already announced the launch of an “impartial and independent” investigation into the way the COVID-19 crisis is being handled at elderly...
Technical glitch shuts down MACC Twitter account
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today denied that it had shut down its official Twitter account, explaining that the missing account is due to a “technical issue”. In a brief statement today, MACC said it had already notified Twitter of this issue...
China's planned military exercise in South China Sea worries neighbors
May 27 (UPI) -- China's two aircraft carriers will be deployed in August near Taiwanese waters for military exercises, according to reports.
France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19
Announcement comes two days after WHO said it was pausing a large trial due to safety concerns.
Grambling State to gradually reopen campus for employees in June
GSU's reopening plans include temperature scans, face masks, hand sanitizing stations, and limited building entry points across campus.
Police arrested a Bay Area woman who they say posted racist notes on the homes of Asian Americans
The notes suggested that those not native to the US leave the country immediately.
Himachal BJP chief resigns from post over ‘health scam’
Rajeev Bindal says party has nothing to do with graft case
Kellyanne Conway: Trump's Twitter fact checks done by 'people who attack him all day long'
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Wednesday that President Trump’s Twitter fact checks are conducted by the same “people who attack him all day long.”
Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Donald Trump
On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two of Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots
Police find £1m cash in suspect’s home after stopping his car
The search was carried out by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Venice.
Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous from China' - Pompeo
The US secretary of state says the territory no longer merits special treatment under US laws.
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.
Rahul spreading false news; no one can threaten Modi's India: Ravi Shankar
Amidst the rising tension in east Ladakh along the Sino-India border, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that no one can threaten Narendra Modi's India
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring ...
PM’s Corona Relief Fund crosses Rs4bn mark
Opposition wants parliamentary oversight of fund utililastion; Shahbaz calls for convening CCI meeting.
Pakistan: Kasur policeman held for killing teen boy who resisted rape
The incident occurred on Eid Al Fitr, when the victim, Sami-ur-Rehman was going for prayer
Edo 2020: Hours after his endorsement, Ize-Iyamu picks APC governorship form to face Obaseki
APC had granted Ize-Iyamu a waiver to enable him to participate in the primary stormed the party national secretariat in Abuja today along with his supporters.
Primary 1 registration for 2021 moves online, MOE introduces cap on intake of PR children
SINGAPORE: Registration for next year’s Primary 1 admissions will move fully online, and will introduce a cap on the intake of children who are ...
Labour reforms: Centre to tell states not to rewrite laws
As reported by FE earlier, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat proposed/issued orders, suspending key provisions of labour laws.
Report On ‘Doctored Audio’ Of Saad: Now, Press Council Asks Indian Express Why Action Should Not Be Taken Against It
Indian Express had earlier said that it stood by its report.
Cheney says Trump should stop tweeting Scarborough conspiracy
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (Wyo.) said Wednesday that President Trump should stop tweeting an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory about “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough.
Poll slump hits UK’s Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal
LONDON, May 27 — Support for Boris Johnson has slumped by the sharpest fall for a Conservative party leader in a decade following the Dominic Cummings scandal, according to an opinion poll published today. As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later today over his...
DAVV pitching for admissions through CET, may hold exam in August
The DAVV is going to go for online CET again this year but this time it is opting for NTA which has reputation of holding online exams successfully.
Wealthy parents are paying to have their kids homeschooled by professionals for up to 5 hours a day, and it shows how the pandemic is widening the gaps in America's education system
Afraid that COVID-19 school shutdowns will make their kids fall behind, some rich parents are paying up to $60 an hour for professional homeschooling.
One lakh people completed quarantine period in Odisha; Death toll at 7
As many as 1 lakh people, mostly migrant workers returning from other states, have completed their quarantine period in Odisha, which continues
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
MINNEAPOLIS — Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.
Ice-using driver who killed elderly man in crash sobs in court
Woman who killed elderly man in head-on crash after taking GHB sobs as scenes from accident aired in court.
DGP sanctions Rs 69 lakh welfare loan, relief for 69 police personnel
Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh Tuesday sanctioned welfare loan of more than Rs 69 lakh of 69 police personnel. The assistance has been
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe
Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn’t the law and that it checked everyone’s temperature
The owner of a bar at Lake of the Ozarks has defended his decision to host a crowded pool party over the Memorial Day weekend, despite an intense social media backlash.
India-China standoff: PM Modi meets NSA Doval, Chief of Defence Staff to discuss situation
It is learnt that the defence minister has already conveyed to top military brass that there was no need for reviewing the implementation of any of the key projects along the LAC in Ladakh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand or in Arunachal Pradesh
First picture of man killed in crash which saw two women arrested for 'kidnap'
Alexander Edney, 44, was a passenger in a Vauxhall Astra when it collided with a Mercedes Sprinter in Peterborough. He died at the scene, before two women were arrested on suspicion of kidnap
Voice of the Mirror: Arrogant Boris' stance on lockdown flouting aide is deplorable
The Prime Minister has decided to stand by his man regardless of public anger and calls from his own MPs for the rule breaker to go
UWI relaxes entry requirements for students amid COVID displacements
Amid the displacement caused by the coronavirus, the University of the West Indies (UWI) will be moving to relax the entry requirements for new students for the upcoming academic year, which begins in September. The Gleaner has learned that...
Covid-19 ‘has been taken off the streets' in Republic
Covid-19 has been moved off the streets of Ireland and is mainly being spread among households, the chief clinical officer has said.
Jeffrey Epstein threatened to CURSE pregnant journalist’s unborn baby and warned ‘I know every doctor in New York’
A JOURNALIST claims that Jeffrey Epstein told her he would curse her unborn children and knew every doctor in New York after she pushed to print an article on the sexual abuse he carried out. Forme…
Port Coquitlam mayor worried about China's reaction to Meng Wanzhou court case
Port Coquitlam's mayor says Canada needs to have a more balanced relationship with China.
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Off the News: Don’t let your virus guard down | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The COVID-19 infections in Hawaii were seemingly squashed, so why not go out to the beach?
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced
The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.
Grenell Declassifies Flynn-Kislyak Calls On Last Day as Acting DNI
New DNI Ratcliffe to determine if transcripts released to public
'Don't drive if you're blind' and 'rising Tory revolt': Papers continue to lead with Dominic Cummings row
Attacks and ridicule aimed at Boris Johnson’s government and his aide Dominic Cummings lead the Wednesday papers. The Daily Mirror keeps up its attacks on a government in “chaos”, rounding on Mr Cummings and the minister deployed to front the media on Tuesday, Michael Gove.
COVID-19, Agric-business and food security - The Nation Nigeria
It was Martin Luther King. Jr. who famously declared that; "we are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a federal program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rent could cost the public purse $520 million this fiscal year.
Orange County sheriff says he won't enforce public mask order
The Orange County sheriff on Tuesday made it clear he will not enforce an order issued over the weekend requiring people to wear cloth face coverings in public.
BI ready for ‘new normal’ operations
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its offices are prepared to resume full operations amid a new set of guidelines and protocols that its employees and stakeholders are bound to follow and observe under a “new normal” environment, after the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) is lifted in Metro Manila and other areas of the country.
Underestimating the Office of the President
WHEN you listen to the speeches of our presidential candidates before elections, rarely do you get to hear of public policy.
COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister
The Minster of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, made this known during the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 daily press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.
Kelowna Mounties catching more people doing drugs and driving
Drinking and doing drugs while driving seems to be on the rise, according to Kelowna Mounties.The Kelowna RCMP Municipal Traffic Section had a road check se
38,000 villages countrywide can access safe water
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Iran president calls for harsher measures to combat ‘honour’ killings
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Labourer makes hats from coconut fronds
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Biden Hopes To Announce VP Pick By August 1st
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Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over virus fallout
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Army’s evaluation of Starlink broadband to focus on reliability, vulnerability
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Bodies of 43 crash victims handed over to families
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European Commissions unveils €750-billion recovery plan
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Pompeo Certifies Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous from China
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Noida Man Rapes Teen For A Year, Friend Recorded Act For Blackmail: Police
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Home is where the accidents are
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Zimbabwe's coronavirus cases double in a day to 132: government
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Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning
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COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
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Revolutionary changes made in A.P.’s education sector: Minister
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Pentagon's deputy inspector general resigns; latest in watchdog role to depart
The Defense Department's deputy inspector general resigned on Tuesday, more than a month after President Donald Trump removed him as the Pentagon's acting inspector general, becoming the latest official in a federal oversight role to depart.
Investigators scour Pakistan air crash site for clues and cockpit voice recorder
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Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
Passenger on Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight tests positive for coronavirus, 40 others quarantined
A passenger on a Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus. Air India has said 36 passengers and 4 crew members have been quarantined in Punjab.
$3b saved as NSW public service pay frozen
NSW is freezing pay increases for 410,000 public servants for a year and will use the $3 billion in savings for job creation and recovery.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Japanese police arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Ben Shapiro on debate over wearing masks: 'The desire to virtue signal on both sides is truly insane'
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro weighed in Wednesday on the debate over the effectiveness of wearing masks against the coronavirus as President Trump and Democratic contender Joe Biden continued to spar over the issue.
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MPA, NATO Ask Congress for Temporary Liability Relief as Businesses Reopen
The letter, sent by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and signed by over 200 trade and business groups, calls for Congress "to quickly enact temporary and targeted liability relief legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic."
Harare man jailed for conning a Singaporean investor
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Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
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Trump threatens social media shutdown amid checks from Twitter
The tension between social networking platform, Twitter, and Donald Trump, escalated on Wednesday when Mr Trump reacted angrily to a fact-check
DSS finally releases journalist detained for ‘defaming’ A’Ibom commissioner
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Modi govt amends Companies Act, makes PM CARES eligible to receive CSR funds
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Spain Enters ‘Longest Period Of Mourning’ For 27,000 People Who Died With Coronavirus
Spain is entering the biggest period of national mourning seen so far anywhere in the world, in remembrance of the thousands of people it lost to coronavirus.
Russia Reports Record One-Day Rise in Coronavirus Deaths
Russia said on Tuesday 174 people with the coronavirus had died in the past 24 hours, a record one-day amount that pushed the nationwide death toll to 3,807.
Domestic flight operations on their way to normalcy
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Netflix’s Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich gives voice to victims, but can’t tell the whole story
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Airline giant Lufthansa said it cannot approve a German state rescue over fears that conditions imposed by Brussels would be too harsh. The aid package must still be cleared by the European Commission's competition arm.
Africa's Covid-19 cases top 115,000
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School reopening: FG considers morning, afternoon classes
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Doctors use GPS, dinghies to screen Greek islands for virus
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Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein's sex slave Virginia Roberts ‘my daughters aren’t far from your age... only a little bit younger’ before they had sex, she claims in new Netflix series Filthy Rich
An astonishing new documentary into the life and crimes of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has brought to light new allegations on Prince Andrew from Virginia Roberts.
Despite COVID-19 Crisis Britain Has Not Let Its Guard Down To Terrorist Threat, Says Expert
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Appeal launched for old mobile devices to help those cut off from technology
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Survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID
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Always be safe: President Donald Trump's message to United States
President Donald Trump had a message to offer those who crowded pools and boardwalks over the Memorial Day weekend, defying coronavirus social distancing guidelines: “Always be safe.” Trump did not
Ram Temple trust chief offers prayers at shrine after 28 years
Ram temple trust chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das has offered prayers at the Ram Lalla shrine here on what is said to be his first visit to the makeshift temple in nearly three decades.
US tops 100,000 coronavirus deaths with no end in sight
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Moderate participation expected in spectrum auctions: ICRA
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France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases
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Donald Trump: Widespread Vote-by-Mail Will 'Destroy this Country'
President Donald Trump continued to berate Democrats for pushing vote-by-mail despite concerns about voter fraud.
JNU Prof’s Fix for Economy’s Revival Post Lockdown
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Mamata seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains
The state's infrastructure is "stretched to its limit" following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan
Oklahoma High Court Rules State Must Accept Signatures on Sentencing Ballot Measure
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ordered the state Tuesday to accept over 260,000 in signatures collected for a criminal justice reform ballot question that seeks to end sentence enhancements for nonviolent crimes.
Twitter’s first fact-check of Trump was a gutless one
On Tuesday afternoon, Twitter did something new: It fact-checked the president. The company added “get the facts” links to two of Donald Trump’s tweets that claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread election fraud.
Assam flood situation worsens; 1 dead, nearly 3 lakh affected in 11 districts
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APC will pick governorship candidate in Edo, not Abuja - Obaseki tells Oshiomhole
Governor Obaseki of Edo state has described as a joke the adoption of Osagie Ize-Iyamu as a ‘consensus’ governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress.
Flooding, locust threats loom over Pakistan, says NDMA chief
“We will try our best to utilise all the resources available in the country to tackle these threats."
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level vacancies amid Covid-19
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In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
The social media giant highlighted two of Trump’s tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.
Mumbai accounts for over 62% cases in Maharashtra: How can worst-hit Indian city stop spread of coronavirus
With 1,002 new cases on Tuesday, the number of those infected by coronavirus reached 32,791 in Mumbai. As numbers continue to rise, what is the plan to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, which has ravaged India’s financial capital? BMC Commissioner answers.
ZANU PF calls for arrest of more MDC officials
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Twin lows brewing over Arabian Sea
Eight southern and central districts can expect isolated heavy rainfall today
Japan and EU back independent probe into WHO coronavirus response
In first online summit, leaders call 'global solidarity' crucial to fighting pandemic, but voice support for investigation into world health body.
Pelosi says Trump’s push for in-person convention is just an ego trip
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday took a jab at President Donald Trump’s hopes to have an in-person Republican Party convention this summer, saying...
Teen stopped for stunt driving had 14 previous traffic charges in 2020: Ottawa Police
Ottawa Police say a 17 year-old driver with 14 previous traffic charges in the first five months of 2020 was stopped for speeding again.
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more questions than it answers, advocates say.
Is It Time To Reconsider Judges' Role As Members Of The American Law Institute?
A shift in focus in its Restatements toward law reform and a decision to lobby state legislatures could imperil judges' involvement with the venerable ALI.
Oshiomhole’s faction of APC picks Ize-Iyamu as Edo gov consensus candidate
Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a pastor, has emerged the consensus governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) faction of Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the party.
Row over naming Bengaluru city’s flyover after Veer Savarkar
Congress said naming of the bridge after Savarkar was taken, despite opposition, and questioned Savarkar's contribution to Karnataka and Bengaluru. The Congress and other opposition parties had earlier vehemently opposed the move to confer Bharat Ratna on Savarkar, posthumously.
Explained: In uncertain times, how search for ‘normal year’ leads to data vacuum
Among Covid-19’s casualties are the postponing of Census operations and undertaking of key official primary surveys necessary for a better understanding of the economy
Weather delays SpaceX's first astronaut launch from Florida
The next launch window is set for Saturday afternoon, when SpaceX will make a second attempt to send the astronauts into orbit.
Violent thug strangled his ex-partner, threatened to burn her house down and crashed her car... then told police he would infect them with coronavirus
Ryan Renshaw also told police he would spit on them and infect them with coronavirus when he was found hiding in a cupboard in his “drug den” flat
Mamata slams Railways, its ‘politics’ of sending Shramik trains without informing state govt
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Railways on its own was sending 36 Shramik trains from Maharashtra, and her government had not been informed about it.
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More civil society organisations have risen against the controversial Infectious Diseases Bill pending before the National Assembly...
Xi Jinping tells Chinese military to prepare for war. Is it against India, US or Taiwan?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has asked the PLA to prepare for war without specifying who is the enemy. China is currently engaged in intense territorial dispute with India, Taiwan and also the US.
Anjana Harish’s Suicide Shows Why India Must End Practice of ‘Conversion Therapy’
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Peru reports record daily surge in virus cases
Peru on Tuesday recorded nearly 5,800 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest 24-hour surge, bringing the number of people infected in the country to almost 130,000, the health ministry said.
NC mother charged in death of 4-year-old who tested positive for cocaine at birth
Rocky Hill police said an investigation into the death of a 4-year-old child in North Carolina Tuesday morning led to the arrest of the child's mother and her boyfriend.
Companies Act amended, contributions to PM CARES Fund to be considered as CSR | Economy News
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Donald Trump furious as Twitter fact-checks his tweets for the first time
Twitter said Trumps claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact-checkers, with the US president then accusing the social network of "stifling" his free speech
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19
The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.
Nine held for trading spurious cotton seeds in Mancherial
Sleuths of Ramagundam Commissionerate’s Task Force arrested nine persons belonging to four gangs for allegedly trading in spurious cotton seeds.
Health ministry gets Madagascar drug from SGF today
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NT NETWORK Panaji With the tight financial position of the state practically ruling out any kind of relief package, the economic revival committee in its
'A force for good in this world': Tributes to 'passionate' Walsall healthcare worker
A much-loved healthcare worker who died following a terminal illness has been described as a "force for good" in helping the most vulnerable.
China’s Foreign Ministry: Will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference
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The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Uba Sani, has said that Nigerian children are the pride of every nation in whom the hope for continuity lies.
Sars, Ebola and Mers were near misses that led us to believe Covid-19 would pass us by too
Each briefly threatened to become a pandemic, before subsiding.
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As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, companies have been forced to adjust their practices; we profile some of the mining industry’s responses to the outbreak.
'We know businesses are hurting': Qld Tourism Minister
Queensland Tourism Minister Kate Jones says it is a delicate balance between health and the economy when dealing with the coronavirus.
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system. A day after filing a federal lawsuit to overturn rules allowing
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The Paris Court of Appeal on Wednesday found veteran right-wing politicians Patrick and Isabelle Balkany guilty of money-laundering and sentenced them both to jail, sealing the power couple’s fall fr…
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Memorial Day weekend crowds, rain-soaked Missouri river results in 23 rescues, 1 drowning death
The city of Noel Fire Department said on Facebook that a total of 23 river rescues were made over the three-day weekend, including 21 on Saturday alone.
Chinese state TV could face fine in UK for biased HK coverage
CTGN in hot water for only showing pro-China viewpoint
Recent cases of persecution set back LGBT rights advocacy
At a time when members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community should be able to celebrate their existence without fear of reprisal, two recent cases of persecution have laid bare the cruel reality people in the community still face in Indonesia, rights advocates have said.
Donald Trump threatens to shut down social media as Twitter fact-checks him
President Trump hit out hours after Twitter added a 'misleading information' tag to his tweets to flag up inaccuracies
VTA’s suggestion to MSME Minister Gadkari on GECL
Recently Government of India notified the Rs. 3 lakh crore Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) Scheme for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to assist them surge over the economic distress being faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this GECL scheme, MSMEs borrowers having Rs 25 crores of […]
SAMRC: Apology to Health Dept has nothing to do with Gray’s comments
On Tuesday, the council released a statement apologising to the department, following a public row between the SAMRC's Glenda Gray and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
New York governor floats infrastructure projects to reboot economy
NEW YORK, May 27 — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday floated a number of major infrastructure projects to reboot the US economy post-pandemic, saying he would raise the issue at a meeting today with President Donald Trump. “Let's do something creative, let's do it fast. Let's put...
Coronavirus UK hospital death toll increases by 209 in last 24 hours
The number of Covid-19 hospital deaths in England has increased by 183 on yesterday, bringing the total to 26,049, with Scotland reporting 13 new deaths, while Wales recorded 11
Online education must supplement, not replace, physical sites of learning
We have long ignored the vital role public educational institutions play as exemplary sites of social inclusion and relative equality. In Indian conditions, this role is arguably even more important than the scholastic role.
No wonder the betting industry keeps gambling with lives like my father's when they are only fined a pittance, writes campaigner ADAM BRADFORD
ADAM BRADFORD: The death of 25-year-old Chris Bruney (pictured), an electrical engineer with a good career and his whole life ahead of him, will seem inexplicable to many people.
4 Haryana districts sharing borders with Delhi still give health dept sleepless nights
Haryana witnessed the highest single-day spike with 94 cases Tuesday, followed by another 76 new cases on Wednesday, taking the state Covid tally to 1,381. Of these, while 838 patients have so far recovered and 18 died, there are still 525 active cases remaining.
Pakistani bid to form group of OIC envoys at UN foiled
The UAE, Maldives oppose proposal for the group on Islamophobia.
One dead, boy and woman wounded in downtown Toronto shooting: police
TORONTO — Police say a 21-year-old man is dead and a boy and a woman were wounded in a shooting in downtown Toronto. Police Chief Mark Saunders said the "brazen" shooting happened shortly after 4 p.m.
As Chinese authorities expand use of health tracking apps, privacy concerns grow
QR codes set to play broader role in daily life as local authorities dream up new uses .
Edmonds man, 22, dies after falling from Little Mount Si climbing area near North Bend
The man was in a designated climbing area with a friend when he slipped and fell, landing on one of the trails below, said a sheriff's spokesman.
Five Arrested In Northland Meth Operation
Northland Police have arrested five people as part of an ongoing operation targeting the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine in the region.
Woman who won appeal after killing husband can inherit his estate – judge
Sally Challen’s murder conviction for the killing of Richard Challen was quashed last year.
China praises Russian FM comments slamming US over interference in HK
China totally agrees with and speaks highly of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's comments that Hong Kong affairs are China's domestic issue, and the US response to the proposed national security law on Hong Kong exposes its sense of superiority, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a press conference on Wednesday.
SM Foundation provides safety gear for Marawi frontliners
THE COVID-19 crisis has been ongoing for several months now globally and across the country. This has been harder for the Marawi residents who are still trying to get back on their feet after the Marawi siege.
Srinagar admin forms committee to ensure smooth movement of essential services during lockdown
The Srinagar district administration has constituted a committee to prevent occurrence of issues and ensure quick redressal of concerns surrounding
CBN okays reliefs on loans in OFIs sector - The Nation Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced interest rates on its facilities through participating Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) from 9%
Cabby jailed for posting fake COVID-19 'intel' on food outlet closures, urging panic buying
SINGAPORE: A taxi driver was jailed four months on Wednesday (May 27) for posting a fake message on Facebook about supposed food outlet closures ...
'Move on': Johnson tries to bury fracas over adviser's lockdown breach
The British PM stands by Dominic Cummings, telling MPs that sorting out the pandemic is more important than 'party political points'.
Training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, study shows
Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, a new study has found.
Day 64 of coronavirus lockdown: Ground report from Indian cities
India News: NEW DELHI: With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of Covid-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union ministry of .
Presidency denies reports on Buhari canceling appointments, approvals made by Abba Kyari
Nigerian Presidency on Tuesday night denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled appointments and memos
Child's body pulled from river close to where missing toddlers last seen holding hands
The body of a child has been recovered from a river in Tulsa in Oklahoma, but has not yet been identified. Fears are growing it may be linked to missing toddlers Miracle and Tony Crook who police believe may have come to harm
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories.
ICC threatens to shift 2021 T20 World Cup from India over tax issues
The Indian board's request for a deadline extension due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been rejected | ESPN.co.uk
Kolar Police nab three for stealing electronic goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh
Kolar police have nabbed three miscreants who targeted two shops at Gurukripa complex and escaped with electronic goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh on May 21. The nabbed accused were identified as Deepak, Ghanshyam and Raja. The three are habitual criminals and have been booked for several crimes in the
'Reborn' Swiss to drop most virus restrictions on June 6
Switzerland announced Wednesday it would remove most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions on June 6, when all leisure and entertainment activities can resume if appropriate precautions are in place.
Burundi opposition to contest ruling party's election win
CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.
"Unprecedented move": Russia envoy to OSCE trying to interrupt Ukrainian speech on Crimea
Unfortunately, Ukraine's dialogue with Russia has turned into a monologue, a Ukrainian MP said earlier.
Boris Johnson says 'air bridges' could remove need to quarantine by end of June
The Prime Minister suggested that "air bridges" could allow people to return to the UK from some countries from the end of next month without needing to quarantine
Officers may jump to Surrey
The Vancouver Police Department is concerned about the “impending threat” of losing many of its officers and staff to the new Surrey municipal force, according to a member of the Vancouver Police Board.
India’s Top Army Commanders Meet in the Wake of Ongoing Standoff with China
New Delhi (Sputnik): India and China have reinforced troops along their shared border amid a standoff between the armies which has lasted several weeks. The face-off...
Video Shows George Floyd Moments Before His Death, Wasn't Resisting Arrest
New surveillance footage shows the moments before a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on George Floyd's neck as he repeatedly told them he couldn'...
Ivanka Trump wears face mask at delayed Nasa SpaceX launch after president mocked it as 'politically correct'
Ivanka Trump wore a facemask to the Nasa launch on Thursday a day after her father, Donald Trump, mocked the practice as being "politically correct". Ms Trump and her children wore the patterned
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review
The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.
Schools in State likely to re-open on July 1
Mysore/Mysuru: After an abrupt end to the 2019-20 academic year following the COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown, Schools across Karnataka are likely to re-open on July 1 for the new academic year (2020-21). Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar discussed the issue with the Department officials at a meeting held in the State capital...
Coons: CCP's Actions Against Hong Kong 'Demand a Response' - Sanctions 'Appropriate'
On Wednesday's "Hugh Hewitt Show," Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) stated that the Chinese Communist Party's actions against Hong Kong will "demand a response | Clips
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WELLINGTON, New Zealand >> Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said.
Trump is ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump is “displeased” with China’s new national security law for Hong Kong, the White House has said, amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of the coronav
‘Call taxis ready to install fiber glass partition and ply’
The association said about 25,000 drivers have been struggling to make ends meet owing to the lockdown.
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July.
Weather updates, May 27: Heatwave to continue for next few days in north
Weather Forecast Today, 27 May 2020: Maximum temperatures over the plains of north India are expected to recede from May 28 onwards, with substantial reduction in heatwave conditions from May 29.
India's aggressive policy towards neighbours putting regional peace at stake: FM Qureshi
FM says India has also used Afghanistan’s land against Pakistan in the past
Long Island enters first phase of NY's reopening process
Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening proces
Four Minneapolis Officers Fired After Death of Black Man
Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.
Couples urged not to sign marriage contracts without court supervision
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed an application for leave to appeal an SCA judgement on the binding nature of postnuptial contracts.
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China's ...
Koike to announce candidacy in June for Tokyo gubernatorial election
Tokyo Gov Yuriko Koike will announce her candidacy around June 10 for this summer's gubernatorial election in the capital, a source familiar with the situation said Wednesday. Koike, a former defense minister, became governor in 2016 without the backing of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party. But the party…
Friday to mark proud moment in Kaleswaram project
CM to unveil lifting of Godavari waters to highest point of Kondapochamma Sagar
Cuomo to press Trump on reviving US economy with roads, bridges in White House meeting
WASHINGTON, May 27 — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will press President Donald Trump to invest in the nation’s roads, bridges and rails during a White House meeting today as US states begin to reopen after the coronavirus outbreak left the economy in tatters. Cuomo’s visit to Washington...
Search continues for missing N.L. fisherman Wednesday after three bodies found
ST. LAWRENCE, N.L. — The search for a fisherman missing since Monday evening is continuing off the south coast of Newfoundland today after the bodies of three others from the lost vessel were recovered.
Scott Disick and Sofia Richie have reportedly broken up after 3 years of dating, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The 37-year-old "Flip It Like Disick" star and the 21-year-old model have reportedly split but remain in touch.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Pentagon draws up plans to pull US troops out of Afghanistan by election
President Trump will be briefed by senior Pentagon officials in the coming days on plans for pulling all US troops out of Afghanistan by the November election, according to multiple reports. The
‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong
‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong
Only quality education will help eradicate poverty, says CM
‘Substantial funds being allocated to the sector to help children derive maximum benefit’
Johor mall reopens less than 24hrs after shutdown order
Aeon Mall Tebrau City was ordered to close for a week due to safe distancing, lack of sanitizers.
When you have to bluff, even three cannot accomplish the task: Devendra Fadnavis takes on govt
On Tuesday, Devendra Fadnavis had alleged that the state did not have the potential to encash Maharashtra's share under various direct and indirect financial Covid-19 welfare schemes – worth Rs 28,104 crore – which it had received from the Centre.
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened China with fresh tariffs as he stepped up his attacks on Beijing over the coronavirus crisis, saying he had seen evidence linking a Wuhan lab to the contagion. The diatribe from the Republican incumbent came as data showed the United...
NYT outlines Modi's failure in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic
Starkest failure of Indian govt's strategy has been the devastation it imposed on country’s workers, reads the...
How Railways, Metro services plan to gather steam post-lockdown 4.0
Railways, Metro services plan: While Railways is set for the graded resumption of passenger train services from June 1, the Centre is yet to give the go-ahead for metro rail operations.
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
Trump threatens to shut down social media companies
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter added a warning to some of his tweets.
Las Vegas boy, 8, dies after drinking chemicals in soda bottle
A 8-year-old Las Vegas boy died in May days after he ingested chemicals that were stored in a soda bottle, according to a Clark County Department of Family Services report.
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
Wikimedia is Overhauling its Communities to Clean Up Harassment
The Wikimedia Foundation has been asked by its board to overhaul its safety and compliance standards to better address “harassment and incivility” on Wikipedia and related Wikimedia communities.
Police patrol school zones as Sydney traffic mounts
Long traffic queues are forming outside schools during pick-up and drop-off times, as thousands more parents than usual drive their children to avoid public transport.
An American spy in Beijing
The weakest link in US national security may not be foreign technology but its own people.
Nokia shuts factory in Tamil Nadu after 42 test positive for COVID-19
Earlier this month, Nokia shut down its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India. The company made the move after employees tested positive for the Coronavirus infection. While the official numbers weren’t given out, a source close to the situation claimed that the infected number of people reached 42. Back when the COVID-19 cases had initially …
Top-notch crime with plenty to say
Sulari Gentill and Katherine Kovacic both have strong views about the very different societies they write about in their novels.
Court upholds suspension of EcoCash agents
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) acted within its mandate when it suspended EcoCash mobile money agents from conducting financial transactions to curb abuse, the High Court has ruled, and so there can be no interdict stopping it from doing so.
Watchdog Questions Govt’s Anti-Corruption Policy at Customs
Integrity Watch Afghanistan (IWA) on Wednesday strongly criticized the Afghan government’s anti-corruption policy, saying actions promised by the Afghan government to curb corruption have b
Family demands murder charges after police killing of handcuffed African American
The family of an African American man killed by Minneapolis police while handcuffed in custody demanded Wednesday that the officers be charged with murder.
Crisis Looming Over Handlooms: Six Relief And Revival Measures That Can Help The Sector Tide Over The Impact Of Covid-19
Since mills are under lockdown, yarn supplies have come to a grinding halt, hitting the handloom sector severely.
Court rejects compo for woman who hurt hip after 'excessive socialising'
Danielle Dring, who slipped on wet tiles after a night of champagne, wine and cocktails on a work trip, has failed again in her bid for compensation from Telstra.
US death toll from Covid-19 passes 100,000 as Americans emerge from lockdown
The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally on Wednesday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans…
Super spreader: Kerala slams Centre for trains sent without heads-up
Kerala government has raised objections to the handling of special trains by the Railways ministry, saying its method of sending trains without prior information could derail the state's protocol to control the coronavirus.
Police were called to reports of a body in the River Irwell... thankfully it was a mannequin
There were large numbers of police and ambulance vehicles seen parked in Spinningfields
Man, 22, dies after falling from jet ski in Devon in third seaside fatality this week
Emergency services were called out to the seaside town of Teignmouth, Devon, on Tuesday following a 999 call reporting a man in the water after falling off a jet ski.
Hong Kong Protests
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city. Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the meeting and warned protesters
Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about whether President Donald Trump will use the delay to sow doubts about the results.
Madras HC puts brakes on state government's plan to convert Jayalalitha's house into memorial
The court said that the former CM's niece J Deepa and nephew J Deepa are her class II legal heirs and only a portion of the property can be converted to a memorial if required.
Court restrains minister, DPR, from revoking field in OML 95
A court has granted the order of interim injunction against the respondents following an ex-parte application over OML 95.
285 Kenyans Killed In Floods, More Than 800,000 Others Affected – CS Wamalwa
Floods have so far claimed 285 lives, Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa announced on Wednesday.Addressing the media, the CS also noted that the number of people affected has risen to reach 810,655.
Obaseki celebrates Chief Edwin Clark at 93 - The Nation
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has felicitated with elder statesman, Niger Delta Leader, and former Minister of Information,..
BREAKING: We are working on guidelines for reopening of schools in Nigeria – Boss Mustapha
Boss Mustapha, the secretary to the Government of the Federation, has on Wednesday said guidelines for the reopening of schools in Nigeriawill eb shared by Federal Government soon. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19,
White House organizes harassment of Twitter employee as Trump threatens company
The Twitter employee is now facing death threats.
Malls, hotels to open in Kyiv on May 30, subject to certain restrictions – Mayor Klitschko
Hotel restaurants will continue to operate in take-away and room service modes.
Facebook Whistleblowers: Company Failed to Report Illegal Activity
Whistleblowers at Facebook have filed a complaint with the SEC alleging that the company was aware of illegal activity on its platform, yet failed to notify the proper authorities, according to a report in the Washington Post.
Coronavirus: Odisha man shunned by villagers, forced to live in his car despite testing negative for COVID-19
India: Rise in cases of social boycott due to fear of coronavirus
PDP lashes Pantami, Dabiri-Erewa over face-off - The Nation Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday took a swipe at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under President Muhammadu Buhari...
Hailey Baldwin Accused Of Getting Nose Job & Other Surgeries Done, Hubby Justin Bieber Has A CLASSY Response!
It was just some days ago that Hailey Baldwin clapped back at a troll. It was because of a picture that questioned her transformation over the years. Some haters accused the Victoria’s Secret Mode
I am being given psychiatric drugs unnecessarily, alleges Vizag doctor
He urges hospital Superintendent to shift him to a better medical centre; mother alleges political persecution
UPDATED: Presidency denies Buhari is probing late Kyari's office, appointments
The Nigerian Presidency has denied reports claiming that the country's leader Muhammadu Buhari is probing the office of his late chief of staff, Abba Kyari.
Water safety stressed after rescues off west Cork
The Irish Coast Guard has issued a warning about water safety, following two separate incidents in west Cork this afternoon in which six people were swept out to sea.
Telangana: Denied burial over Covid-19 fear, Muslim man finds place in Hindu graveyard
A Muslim man who died of a heart attack had to be buried in a Hindu graveyard near Hyderabad after mutawallis (caretakers) of six graveyards denied h
EU reactions to Commission 750 bln euro coronavirus recovery scheme
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to borrow 750 billion euros on the market and issue grants and loans to EU countries to kick-start an economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic. Below are initial reactions of EU governments to the plan
Covid-19 wrap: Brazil reports higest death toll globally and automakers unite in crisis
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
Proposed Chinese agency in Hong Kong for intel, not enforcement: Adviser
A proposed security law could allow Chinese mainland authorities to set up shop in Hong Kong, but their powers would likely be restricted to ...
Donald Trump suggests social media could be shut down due to bias against conservatives
After Twitter labeled some of Donald Trump's recent tweets as misinformation, the U.S. President has suggested that social media could be shut down over fears that they silence conservative opinions.
Police rescue abducted siblings in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint...
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days
While other governments have struggled to provide testing for their populations on a broad scale, China has embarked on a citywide campaign to prevent a resurgence of infections at all costs. It has succeeded, according to residents and Chinese news reports, by mobilizing thousands of medical and other workers and spending hundreds of millions of dollars.
Merkel vows a ‘tough fight’ with Brussels over Lufthansa rescue
Merkel and Vestager brace for a fight over how far Berlin can go to save its flag carrier.
SpaceX, NASA Abort Demo-2 Due to Inclement Weather, Next Attempt May 30
SpaceX and NASA had to abort the launch of the Demo-2 mission due to inclement weather on Wednesday.
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.
Wielding Twitter like a weapon: Here's what was really going on when Trump's most outrageous tweet storms took place
On Mother's Day, Trump came close to breaking his all-time record for tweets in a day. Clocking in at 126, it was his third largest tweet storm.
Newsom to Trump on Mail-in Voting: Stick to Facts, 'No Evidence Whatsoever' of Fraud
Wednesday on NBC's "Today," Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said President Donald Trump should "just stick with the facts not opinions" in regards to the safety of mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips
Huawei CFO loses bid to dismiss US extradition request
Huawei Technologies chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was dealt a setback by a Canadian court on Wednesday as she tries to avoid extradition to the US to face bank fraud charges.
Govt may launch coal blocks auction under commercial mining on Jun 11
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis
Demand to reintroduce overnight express train
Connectivity between coastal and Mysuru regions lost owing to cancellation, say patrons
Medically Vulnerable Immigrants Denied Release From ICE Facility
A group of medically vulnerable immigrants who are being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility with the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the nation cannot be released despite their claims about the risks of contracting the virus, a federal judge in California ruled Tuesday.
A timeline of events in the case of Meng Wanzhou
VANCOUVER — A timeline of the Meng Wanzhou case, and rising tension between Canada and China. 2018 Aug. 22: A New York court issues a warrant for the arrest of Huawei Technologies chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. Dec.
Man Killed For Stealing From Prophet Bushiri In South Africa
Man killed for stealing from prophet Bushiri in South Africa. Another was rushed to hospital where he is currentlyu receiving medical treatment.
Trump Threatens Twitter After Presidential Tweets Get Fact Check
The president claimed that tech giants “silence conservative voices,” and threatened to regulate them, despite not being able to.
'Justice Will Be Served': Trump Says FBI, DoJ Probe in George Floyd Murder Will Be 'Expedited'
US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he had personally requested the federal investigations into the "tragic death" of 46-year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota...
Covid-19: Kashmir records two deaths, JK toll reaches 26
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
US News: WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland.
Giant tipis create extra space for primary school as it prepares for return of children
A Suffolk events company is using two of its gigantic tipis to support a primary school as it prepares to welcome an increased number of children from June 1.
Man says he broke into San Diego bank just so he could heat up his Hot Pockets
A man who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Chollas View bank early Wednesday morning apparently entered the branch just so he can heat up his Hot Pocket sandwiches.
Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms
China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.
Kulgam sees rise in cases
There has been a sudden spike in Covid19 cases in this southern district in past 16 days since the stranded people started arriving from outside J&K.
It takes most foreign-trained doctors months to register in SA. How did Cuban health workers do it in 3 days?
The Health Professions Council of South Africa was supposed to have reviewed the curriculum of some international medical schools to help foreign-trained doctors register faster in the country. Two years later, there is still no list and some doctors are sitting idle amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
New Fortress Energy Foundation gives students 200 care packages
WHEN THE principal of Old Harbour High School placed a call for help to provide meals for students on the school’s PATH programme, New Fortress Energy Foundation immediately responded by delivering close to 200 care packages to the school last week...
Vicar quits after “sex acts and inappropriate texts” with parishioner’s wife
Rev John Girtchen, 66, is now moving out of his vicarage in Lincolnshire after church bosses said his conduct during the affair was “contrary to Church teaching on marriage”
2 Chinese operators of illegal COVID-19 clinic in Clark hunted
THE National Bureau of Investigation is now hunting down two Chinese who allegedly operated a clandestine medical facility treating COVID-19 patients mostly foreigners inside a leisure park in Clark, Pampanga.
Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings
It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.
Quarantined family returns to find house burgled
Items worth Rs 3 lakh allegedly stolen from their Ulhasnagar home
Trump urges Republicans to block bill extending FISA provisions
President Trump on Tuesday urged House Republicans to oppose legislation extending Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act provisions, citing abuses of the law against his 2016 campaign.
Police rescue 2 abducted siblings in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with alliance partners amid speculations of rift
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's statement is seen as a setback for the MVA government in Maharashtra where hectic politics is going on.
PPE kits not covered under insurance, yet cost 50% of COVID-19 treatment
Jayan Mathews, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at healthcare financing platform Vital, expects the stakeholders to reach an agreement soon
Happy Birthday Nitin Gadkari: 5 things to know about the Union Minister
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, turns 63 today.
Govt. offices to function with 50% staff
Guidelines issued on mode of working, no exemption for offices in hotspots
Hong Kong braces for downtown protests on China-backed laws
Protests are planned for Wednesday near the Legislative Council building in central Hong Kong, where lawmakers plan to hold a hearing on a bill that would criminalize disrespect toward China’s national anthem.
EXPLAINED | Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'
Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem. A second reading of the bill is being held in the legislature on Wednesday.
Assam SLPRB invites applications for 1081 vacancies for Forest Department
The application process for the recruitment drive will go on until June 25th, 2020 at the official Assam SLPRB website.
Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged
The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.
Leader: From tragedy to farce
The ultimate blame for the government’s failures lies not with Dominic Cummings but with Boris Johnson.
As Covid-19 cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
Downing Street condemned over ‘vindictive’ treatment of openDemocracy
Number 10’s ban on openDemocracy asking questions at COVID-19 briefings part of a “Trumpian” attack on press freedom, say free speech campaigners.
“They should be charged with murder” – George Floyd’s sister says firing officers not enough
The sister of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee onto his neck for at least eight minutes, said firing the officers involved is not enough, calling for them to
Woman kidnapped, forced into car boot and dumped in Mt Pleasant
DETECTIVES ARE investigating a reported kidnapping in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday night. Detectives from the Ballarat Crime Investigation unit understand a 19-y...
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday, as badly hit Spain started 10 days of national mourning for its thousands of dead.
BMC issues revised guidelines for COVID-19 testing: Pregnant women likely to deliver in next 5 days to be tested
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday issues revised testing guidelines for COVID-19. According to the new guidelines, the COVID test will not be mandatory for emergency surgery.
Nizamuddin event: 15 more chargesheets against foreigners
294 booked for flouting visa norms, govt. rules among others
Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters
'The cabinet will come up with a Hong Kong humanitarian assistance action plan...to provide complete planning for Hong Kong people's residency, accommodation and care,' says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen
Covid-19: Congress’ Randeep Surjewala seeks to intervene in SC’s migrants crisis case
Surjewala said he and the Congress were unable to raise the issue of migrant labourers in Parliament as no sessions have been held since March.
A week on, no arrest yet in rape of 4-yr-old girl in Kutch
On Tuesday, Ibrahim Halepotra, the president of Akhil Kutch Sunni Muslim Hit Rakhsak Committee, wrote a letter to the district collector demanding police action against the accused and alleged inefficiency in policing.
Dominic Cummings Creates a Very British Scandal
It’s hard to get too enraged by the lockdown activities of Boris Johnson’s closest adviser, but the political costs will be considerable
Nationwide study reveals poorer public toilet cleanliness
The results of a nationwide study conducted from Jan 10 to Feb 7 this year revealed that much work still needs to be done to improve public toilet hygiene standards at coffee shops and hawker centres. The Waterloo study, by Singapore Management University's (SMU) Senior...
Rahul weakening country’s resolve to fight pandemic: BJP
Even his party Chief Ministers are acting contrary to his statements on lockdowns, it says
Supervisor in court for three security guards' murder
Ofentse Monaledi, a security guard, left home on the morning of April 2 to confront his employer over non-payment.
In a first, drone used to clear locust swarms in Chomu
India News: In a first, the state agriculture department is using a drone to clear locusts in the state. The first batch of tailor-made drones given by the Union
Polis explains new restaurant dine-in guidelines
Restaurants in Colorado can begin offering limited sit-in dining starting Thursday under new guidelines approved by Gov. Jared Polis.
Shocking moment reckless father is caught tearing across a field on a motorbike with a TODDLER on his lap
A police helicopter captured footage of the 28-year-old father in Coventry. The suspect was detained and has been reported for prosecution for careless driving.
U.S. nears 100,000 pandemic deaths: Does Trump feel your pain? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> In the rubble of buildings and lives, modern U.S. presidents have met national trauma with words such as these: “I can hear you.” “You have lost too much, but you have not lost everything.” “We have wept with you; we’ve pulled our children tight.”
Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said force intelligence reports show ‘push-back’ from the public.
Mumbai spirited with Liquor supply back to door steps
Thought the liquor home delivery started in Mumbai and the huge orders are placed from city, but in spite of ban liquor availability of any brand
14 die in northern Bangladesh after consuming ‘alcoholic drinks’
At least 14 people died in three days after consuming bootleg liquor in the neighbouring districts of Dinajpur and Rangpur during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 97 south of Summerland
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision on Highway 97 yesterday afternoon.An Okanagan man in his 60s was travelling northbound on Highway 97 around 3:50 p.
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.
Minneapolis Protesters Loot Target Amid Outcry over Death of George Floyd
Protesters in Minneapolis continued to express their discontent on Wednesday as many began looting a local Target. Scores of other protesters came ...
Doctors test positive for coronavirus in Cuttack, Odisha – Firstpostofindia
For the first time in Odisha, a doctor has tested positive for coronavirus infection here, a senior official said here on Tuesday.
SC asks for Centre’s response on plea for timely disposal of mercy petitions
Bench directs MHA to fix a time limit for placing such pleas before President
Police arrest 26 people in U.K. truck deaths of 39 Vietnamese
Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year.
Another Dark Week in Brazil - total number of cases over 374,800
Brazil appears to be entering another dark week, as coronavirus cases grow by the thousands and controversy swells around President Jair Bolsonaro. On Monday, the Ministry of Health announced 11,687 new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed over the last 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to over 374,800.
Ondo: Worship centres to open Friday - The Nation Nigeria
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has ordered worship centres to resumed activities tomorrow (Friday).The religious activitie, according...
Does Abbas realize his speech gave Israel responsibility for Judea and Samaria? - Opeds
A close reading of Abbas' latest diatribe has him turning over of the rule of Judea and Samaria to Israel. Is he aware of that gaffe? Op-ed.
Six people killed in shooting in Saudi Arabia's Asir province
The deceased are in their 30s and 40s. The wounded were taken to the nearest hospital.
New York governor meets with Trump to push for infrastructure investment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met President Donald Trump on Wednesday to press for investment in the nation’s roads, bridges and railways as U.S. states begin to reopen after the coronavirus outbreak left the economy in tatters.
Ombudsman's Report: Recruitment agency selected in search for interim CEO
A new chief executive officer is a step closer after councillors selected a recruitment agency to press ahead with the search for a fresh face to head up the City of Ballarat.
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
Minneapolis officers fired in death of black man George Floyd; Protests erupt across city
Firings came swiftly for four Minneapolis police officers after bystander video captured the death of a black man in custody.
France bans hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 amid safety concerns
The French government on Wednesday cancelled a decree allowing hospital doctors to administer hydroxychloroquine as a treatment to patients..
Angus gamekeeper finds Aberdeen man missing in hills for three days
An Angus gamekeeper carried a missing north east man to safety on his quad bike after finding him in the hills on the border with Aberdeenshire.
CISF Personnel Deployed At Delhi Airport, DMRC Test Positive For Covid-19 In Last 24 Hours
A total of 22 new coronavirus cases were reported among CISF personnel in the last 24 hours, taking total such cases in the central force across the country to 95.
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese Ambassador
China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an
As Trump Smears Masks As ‘Politically Correct,’ Hannity Emphasizes Their Importance
Conservative Fox News host Sean Hannity, usually a reliable mouthpiece for President Donald Trump, took a rare stance at odds...
Chicago sees deadliest Memorial day in years
10 people shot dead and 32 severely injured
Blow for Ruto as 3 Mt Kenya MPs announce defection from Tanga Tanga
A bad month for the DP just got worse
Coronavirus: What is involved in the EU’s recovery plan?
Q&A: What are the main stumbling blocks, and how will the plan affect Ireland?
Bushfire-hit Australians still in tents as virus slows recovery
Victims of Australia's catastrophic bushfires are still living in tents, garages and makeshift shelters months after the blazes ended, with efforts to rebuild their lives hampered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Jack Link's Snacks worker dies of COVID-19 in South Dakota
An employee at a Jack Link's Protein Snacks plant in South Dakota died after contracting COVID-19, the company reported Tuesday.
Rosanne Cash Says Her Daughter Was Called A ‘Liberal P*ssy’ For Wearing A Mask
Johnny Cash’s granddaughter was allegedly called a “liberal p*ssy” by a man in Nashville after she was spotted wearing a mask to buy groceries. Her mother, Cash’s eldest ...
Romualdez: DCC to approve P1.5Tr SAP under CURES Act
THE Defeat COVID-19 Committee (DCC) co-chaired by House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez and Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano will approve this Thursday the P1.5 trillion social amelioration program under the proposed “COVID-19 Unemployment Reduction Economic Stimulus (CURES) Act of 2020."
Bengaluru police inaugurates dog park for its canine squad
The dog park was inaugurated by Bhaskar Rao, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru (city).A special demonstration of anti-terrorist dog warfare, vehicle hijacking, drug and bomb tracing by the canines were done
EU Aims to Back Struggling South With Fiscal Shock and Awe
The European Commission unveiled an unprecedented stimulus plan to tackle the worst recession in living memory and underwrite struggling Italy’s membership of the 27-nation bloc.
A ‘red mehndi’ campaign to promote menstrual hygiene
Over 400 girls in 32 slums in Odisha’s Berhampur are fighting stigma, unhygienic practices
From Kabuga’s trial, we must learn how to prevent another genocide
Felicien Kabuga’s trial will be a lesson in history.
Migrants issue: Randeep Surjewala moves Supreme Court, seeks permission to intervene
Surjewala said he wants to apprise the top court of "certain pertinent measures" that may be considered by the Centre in order to alleviate the plight of migrant labourers who are stranded or travelling long distances.
Ismail Sabri orders private business owners to strictly follow MOH’s guidelines in sanitising premises
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Private business owners carrying out sanitisation efforts at their premises before resuming operations must strictly adhere to guidelines issued by the Health Ministry in terms of the disinfectant and chemicals used, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. Ismail Sabri...
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
International Business News: Iconic world sites from the New York Stock Exchange to the Church of the Nativity reopened their doors on Tuesday from the coronavirus pandemic, but n
Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes Google over deletion of certain comments critical toward China
Sen. Josh Hawley is demanding answers from Google about the company’s deletion of certain comments critical of the Chinese government.
TV lessons for govt school students in Bihar, parents cite no interaction
According to the parents of several students, a major drawback of this model is that it is non-interactive and the content is basic
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.
SpaceX launch postponed due to bad weather
Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken's planned flight from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station will mark the first time a private company has sent humans into orbit.
The Indispensable Mr. Kadyrov? Questions About Chechen Leader's Health Prompt New Questions About Region's Future
He’s been Chechnya’s strongman ruler more than 13 years. Reports that he was hospitalized with COVID-19 have prompted a new round of questions: What happens when he’s gone?
China to loosen flight restrictions after outcry from stranded citizens
Starting June 2020, the number of permitted flights in China will nearly triple to 407 per week
Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis across higher education, for both institutions and learners. But these new challenges are coming to rest on old inequalities that kept many low and middle-income ...
White House prepares response to China's Hong Kong crackdown
President Trump said the US was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.
$5,250 in fines for DIY plumbing
News from Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board Property owners are again being warned not to fall into the trap of using unlicensed people to conduct restricted sanitary plumbing work on renovation projects.
Stay at home. Our success depends on our compliance.
At the time of writing, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has reportedly infected 5,588,356 people worldwide and 347,873 people are deceased. That number need not have been so high. So what lessons can be learnt?
Lockdown: Mixed reaction from religious leaders to relaxed rules for gatherings
There is mixed reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that religious gatherings of up to 50 people will be permitted as the country braces itself for the Covid-19 peak.
Cong leader Rahul Gandhi calls Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray, says party stands firmly with state govt amidst COVID-19 crisis
In a phone conversation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has assured Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray that the party stands with the Maharashtra government amidst the coronavirus pandemic, and pledged full support to the state government.
15 police officers test positive for COVID-19
Police received a jolt of sorts when 15 of their colleagues — 12 in Hyderabad and three in Cyberabad police commissionerate offices tested positive for COVID-19. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anjani K
UPDATED: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad.The development, according to Foreign Affairs
IGP Team Arrests Four Delta Journalists For Undisclosed Offence
As of the time of this report, the IGP detective team has not given any reason for the arrest and detention of the four journalists.
If Trump Moves RNC, ‘Our Whole Future Is Gone’
President Donald Trump’s threat to pull the Republican National Convention from Charlotte, North Carolina is gut wrenching for Ayman Abusamak. The president of A Step Above Limousine in Charlotte is counting on the GOP mega event to boost his business after the coronavirus pandemic wounded his fleet
Student jailed for extortion over policewoman’s nude pictures
A Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 24-year-old student, Francis Aggrey, to three years imprisonment for extortion in his bid to circulate nude videos of his girlfriend, a policewoman.
Editorial: Your web browsing says a lot about you. The government should have to get a warrant to look at it
In reauthorizing a surveillance law, Congress must protect the privacy of the internet
Bring back minor girl from Nepal: HC to Centre
A man tied the knot with her despite being already married and took her there
Positive COVID-19 test for worker at House meeting place
A worker at the Springfield convention center where the Illinois House convened for a special session last week has tested positive for COVID-19, the office of Speaker Michael Madigan revealed Wednesd
How Australia is Balancing Between Economic Reliance on China and Total Strategic Dependence on US
Following in the footsteps of Washington, Australia is ramping up tensions with Beijing despite its huge economic dependence on China, say Professor Alexander Gillespie...
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’
The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.
Govt drops plan of suspending banknotes’ varnishing
SBP gave proposal on fear of machinery breakdown during pandemic
300 held as thousands protest over security laws in Hong Kong
Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
Lagos conducts assessment to revitalise 329 PHCs
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate Governor Sanwo-Olu's first year in office.
Saudi Arabia tourist visas to be extended for three months
Tourist visas to be extended automatically free of charge for three months
Britain's new covid queen who will lead test and trace scheme: Baroness Dido is Tory MP's wife who was raised on a pig farm (and thinks there is too much maternity leave)
Baroness Dido Harding, 53, was raised on a Somerset pig farm and will lead the UK's test and trace scheme to tackle the coronavirus, set to launch tomorrow.
Four Nigerians arrested for illegal entry and bribery
Personnel of Sogakope Inland Immigration Checkpoint of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have arrested three Nigerians for illegal entry into Ghana.
No masking it: Biden eyes stark contrast with Trump over virus
Joe Biden squared off with Donald Trump on Tuesday over the wearing of masks one day after the White House challenger emerged from coronavirus-imposed lockdown donning one while the president attended two events bare-faced.
Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said force intelligence reports show ‘push-back’ from the public.
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus
Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said Wednesday, with concern mounting about imported infections just as the nation eases its lockdown.
Uttar Pradesh is setting an example, dealing with pandemic with efficiency, firmness
It will be fascinating to watch how UP fares in general, and Adityanath in particular, in the coming months and years. If the response to the COVID-19 crisis is any barometer, we are in for exciting times.
COVID-19: Cyprus to pay medical bill if tourists catch virus
Cyprus hopes to attract tourists after its coronavirus lockdown by paying the medical costs of anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 while holidaying on the island, officials said Wednesday. Th...
Alastair Campbell breaks social distancing rules for selfie with 'Speedo Mick'
The former Labour spin doctor held his 'hands up' and said he apologised unreservedly for breaching the two metre rule.
‘Farmers are not opposing paddy diversification…political men have problems’: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal
Earlier, they had questioned wheat procurement, while stating that it won’t be completed even in three months. But the procurement was very smooth, which has upset the Opposition, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal said
Cops bust homeless man who stole from Texas doctor fighting coronavirus
A homeless man was busted for swiping $11,000 worth of personal items from the Brooklyn hotel room of a Texas doctor in town to help with the battle against the coronavirus, police said. Ronaldo
The shade of a giant tree provided an escape from the heat for some Delhi residents
India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades. Scorching weather is a growing menace in the world's second-most populous nation, and the United Nations warned
New Zealand deputy PM breaks ranks to urge Ardern to lift Covid-19 lockdown
Political kingmaker Winston Peters says nation has been in lockdown for ‘too long’ and calls for immediate move to the lowest level of restrictions
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Pop-up bike lanes proposed for Brisbane CBD
The proposal, detailed by Bicycling Queensland, was presented to the council and the state government.
U2 Drummer Donates $100,000 To Help Navajo And Hopi Families
It has emerged tonight that Larry Mullen of U2 has pledged $100,000 to the cause of the Hopi and Navajo peoples in America as they struggle desperately to cope with th...
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.
Nigeria to benefit as World Bank approves $346m for Lake Chad countries
The World Bank has approved funding totalling $346 million through the International Development Association to improve livelihoods in the Lake Chad region
Donald Trump Threatens To Close Down Social Media Platforms on a Social Media Platform
US President, Donald Trump, has today threatened to close down social media platforms over the fear that they “silence” conservative voice. In a spirited rant on his favourite social network, Twitter, he said that the ruling party will “strongly regulate” or “close them down” over this issue. “Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence […]
Organophosphate Chemical Threat Agents: Contemporary solutions to a historic threat
Here, Jonas Calsbeek, Peter Andrew, Eduardo González, and Pamela J. Lein, talk about Organophosphate Chemical Threat Agents and how to stop their use
Constable from Dadar police station succumbs to COVID-19, death toll mounts to 13 in Mumbai police
A police constable attached to the Dadar police station, who would have turned 55 after a month to become eligible for exemption from duty, succumbed to COVID-19 infection on Tuesday evening
Gran brutally attacked by colleague at wake reveals 'nightmare' of facing him at work
Elizabeth Richardson tells how the horrific assault at the hands of Grant Rankin left her suffering from depression and anxiety.
Edo 2020: Obaseki finally breaks silence, says APC's ticket not his priority
Less than one month to the governorship primaries APC in Edo, Governor Godwin Obaseki, has declared that he was not desperate about his reelection in office.
Man in India who sold his goats for airline tickets will finally fly home
IndiGo, India’s biggest airline, has agreed to help a migrant laborer and two others fly home from Mumbai after an earlier flight he paid for by selling family livestock was canceled.
Lukewarm turnout at liquor shops not a cause for comfort
KARAIKAL Though there was no overcrowding in front of the IMFL, arrack and toddy shops in Karaikal on Monday and Tuesday, purportedly due to the price hike, social activists express apprehensions that
EDITORIAL: Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts more restrictions amid ‘35-day downward trend’
Welcome news for workers, business owners.
Delhi border mess is an early warning sign for all cities
Districts adjoining NCR have reduced access to prevent covid.While the exact scale of Delhi’s border woes may not have been quantified before, the issue has drawn the attention of everyone from the high court to the Supreme Court
Animal welfare: New food label proposed to 'guarantee transparency’ in pig breeding
A new animal welfare label has been developed in Italy to boost ‘clarity’ in pig husbandry for meat products.
Chinese President Xi Jingping orders army to scale up military training, anticipates 'worst case scenarios': Report
Top military sources told Zee News that India has further increased its strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley
US House Republicans to sue Pelosi over remove proxy voting in pandemic
The lawsuit, to be filed in federal court in Washington, will seek to block the new system passed by the Democratic-majority House.
Another 209 dead from coronavirus across the UK
NHS England today recorded 183 more deaths in hospitals. Across all settings, Scotland announced 13 more deaths, Wales had 11 and Northern Ireland had two.
India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pak PM Imran Khan
Bangladesh through Citizenship Act, border disputes with Nepal & China, & Pak threatened with false flag operation,” Khan said in a series of tweets. Several areas along the 3,500-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies
Britain's Prince Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
Britain's Prince Andrew has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
CPPCC holds closing meeting of annual session, receives 5,488 proposals from advisors
The closing meeting of the third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, after completing all the items on its agenda.
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories. Twitter tagged just two of Trump's tweets in which he'd claimed that more mail-in voting would lead to what he called a
Man jailed 10 years for impregnating co-tenant’s daughter
An Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday sentenced a 22-year-old unemployed to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour for impregnating a 15-year-old daughter of a co-tenant at Bubuashie in Accra.
Lithuanian man (34) in court over murder of man in north Belfast
A Lithuanian man has been charged with the murder of another man whose body was found in a house in Belfast.
State may take liberal stance on quarantine cost of NoRKs
This may put to rest the political row triggered by the Opposition over COVID-19 containment
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 188 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation – Reuters
Citing the stories from the Chinese media outlets, RTHK and the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Wednesday, Reuters reports that Beijing has widened
Sonu Sood: ‘Migrant workers built our homes; I couldn’t watch them being homeless’
The actor, who is being hailed as a hero for all the relief work he has taken up voluntarily, talks to us about his 'Ghar Bhejo' campaign
PM stands firm on alert level move
The Prime Minister is standing firm on the wait for the move to alert level 1 under Covid-19, and says she hopes the country can make the shift...
Appeal launched for old mobile devices to help those cut off from technology
The Great British Tech Appeal hopes to redistribute 10,000 unwanted devices to disadvantaged families across the UK.
Sircilla Water Management lessons for IAS trainees at Mussoorie
Trainee IAS officers will learn the water management lessons based on Sircilla experience with the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie choosing Sircilla Water Managemen
‘Certainly not an eye-wash’: Nobel-winning economist Abhijit Banerjee on Centre's Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus
The Nobel laureate has voiced hope that the Centre's economic relief package will boost the supply side which will drive economic recovery.
Suspected drugs, cash and Taser seized by police officers in south Bristol
Officers executed warrants at properties in the St Anne’s and Hartcliffe areas
Woman who won appeal after killing husband can inherit his estate – judge
Sally Challen’s murder conviction for the killing of Richard Challen was quashed last year.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Twitter tags US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading' for the first time
Trump accused mail-in ballots, conducted in certain states, to be substantially fraudulent.
India won't budge on Ladakh in face of China threat
India’s military will match the deployment and mobilisation of the People’s Liberation Army at the LAC
Brain Freeze: Biden Misstates Dates of D-Day, Delaware Independence
Joe Biden told supporters during a campaign livestream on Wednesday that D-Day occurred on "December the 7th." | Politics
Robert May (1936–2020) and the Future of Scientific Research
He was utterly unpretentious, without guile or dissimulation, and candid to the point of tactlessness—qualities in unfortunately short supply today
Why the White House is now asking 'who lost Australia?'
Some Washington insiders worry that Australia is fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.
Sibanye-Stillwater confirms 11 COVID-19 cases at operations - Makhura
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that Sibanye-Stillwater has had 11 COVID-19 cases at various operations, including some on the West Rand and some in the Free State.
Pence's press secretary Miller back to work after COVID-19 recovery
WASHINGTON, DC: US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday (May 26) she was back at work after recovering from ...
Woman falls into open well, dies in Mahabubabad
A woman labourer died when she fell into a well following a landslide during the construction of a concrete wall for an open well
Sindh reports 699 new coronavirus cases taking total to 24,000
Province reports six new deaths to take provincial tally to 380
Police forces across Canada expand ballistics imaging efforts, driven by slowdown in RCMP testing
Ballistics imaging helps police determine if one gun was used in multiple shootings
Himachal BJP Chief Resigns Amid Health Corruption Scandal
Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal today resigned from his post "on the basis of moral grounds," a week after a senior state health official was arrested on corruption allegations.
A timeline of events in the case of Meng Wanzhou
VANCOUVER - A timeline of the Meng Wanzhou case, and rising tension between Canada and China.2018Aug. 22: A New York court issues a warrant for the arrest o
Hong Kong's future as China's gateway to the West is under threat
China plans to enact new security laws for Hong Kong this week, despite threats from the US that could wreck Hong Kong's status as a global financial and trade centre.
Steve Bannon wins case to set up Italy political academy
ROME (Reuters) - Steve Bannon, the former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political academy.
6 contract workers at TISS lose jobs; union calls it immoral
Lease of 2 off-campus hostels where they were employed ends
US COVID-19 death toll nears 100,000: What does a number mean?
America's official coronavirus death toll has almost reached 100,000, according to the John Hopkins University tally.
After laying waste to Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, desert locust swarms headed towards Delhi; wind pattern uncertain
The locust swarms threaten major damage to foliage and as such, can prove to be extremely detrimental to the capital city, considering that a section of it is under green cover
Facebook reportedly had evidence that its algorithms were dividing people, but top executives killed or weakened proposed solutions, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Despite internal research finding that Facebook's platform encouraged polarization, Mark Zuckerberg and other execs nixed proposals to fix things.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Behar on George Floyd Death: It Doesn't Help That Trump Told Police 'Don't Be Nice'
Wednesday on ABC's "The View," during a panel discussion about the death of George Floyd after a police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis, co-host Joy Behar pointed to President Donald Trump's past comments to law enforcement when he said, "Please, don't be too nice," to the people they are arresting. | Clips
Govt spokespersons should acknowledge figures of 2017-18: Jahangir Tareen
Jahangir Tareen said he was the only mill owner who paid full price of sugarcane to farmers
Govt considers resuming lockdown amid SOPs violations
Stops clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as possible cure of coronavirus.
UPDATED: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Wednesday restrained the Minister of Petroleum Resources and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...
Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police
'I'm going to tell them there's an African-American man threatening my life,' she tells the black man while appearing to dial 911
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears
Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.
Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio
Japanese police formally arrest 42-year-old Shinji Aoba on suspicion of an arson attack on the Kyoto Animation studio last year that killed 36 people and injured dozens
Schools will reopen at a “safe time”, says FG
Nigerian Government on Wednesday said schools across the nation will be reopened by at a safe time while it will soon roll out guidelines for the reopening. “The Presidential Task Force wishes to use the occasion of this celebration to congratulate our children and assure them, their parents and all stakeholders alike that all hands […]
Germany’s Scholz sees recovery fund as more than money
German finance minister talks to POLITICO about the need to look beyond national economies to make an EU that can work for decades to come.
Ontario to make long-term care announcement after 'horrific' military report
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford is set to make an announcement related to long-term care today, a day after a military report revealed allegations about five homes that the premier has called "horrific.
China's Xi urges preparedness for military combat amid coronavirus epidemic
Xi was attending a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army
No post mortems yet after two men found dead at Bridgnorth caravan park
Two men who died following an incident at a Bridgnorth caravan park have not yet been formally identified.
Sisodia interacts with principals on reopening of schools
Education Minister asks them to come up with plan on how to lead the transition
MSNBC's Glaude: 'We Have to Understand How Profoundly Racist Our Country Is'
Princeton University professor and MSNBC contributor Eddie Glaude, Jr. said Wednesday on his network that Americans need to understand "profoundly racist our country is." | Clips
NHRC notice to U.P. over man’s death
19-year-old dies of starvation after walking for six days from Ludhiana
'We need to talk more about mental health': Karan Kundrra condoles Preksha Mehta's suicide
Preksha has been a part of several television shows such as Crime Patrol, Meri Durga, and Laal Ishq, among others.
Dharavi slum's count of COVID-19 cases grows by 18 to 1,639
Dharavi, Mumbai's biggest slum Sprawl, on Wednesday reported 18 new COVID-19 cases, taking the count of such patients in the area to 1,639, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and ...
Ukraine's FM Kuleba plans to visit Hungary in late May
Relations between the two countries slid to a chill after the Ukrainian parliament in 2017 passed a new education law, which Hungary says treads on minority rights – the claim Ukraine has been steadily refuting.
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow
Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.
Congress sees conspiracy of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana CMs in diverting Krishna water
TPCC chief says diversion of 88,000 cusecs water from Pothireddypadu and 3 TMC from Sangameshwaram to Andhra Pradesh would turn south Telangana into a desert
Abel Mutua Quit Ksh200K Citizen TV Job After Collapsing in Toilet
His writing skills had earned him another role in an equally popular show, Mother in Law...
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.
Under Los Angeles Public School Reopening Plan, Students Must Wear Masks All Day
Students should attend on a staggered schedule that makes it possible to limit to 16 the number present in class at one time.
Omar Abdullah denies political reasons for his Delhi visit
Omar Abdullahs flight to New Delhi on May 25, his first visit since August 5, 2019, has triggered speculations of New Delhis fresh political overtures to unionist politicians in Kashmir.
Diplomats adopt ingenious methods to get to designated workplaces
Many diplomats designated to new roles and stations utilized flights operated for repatriation to reach workplaces
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field — Snapchat
Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters -- forcing presidential candidates to turn to Snapchat instead.
The CMS slashes telehealth restrictions for Medicare Advantage members
The CMS expanded access to telehealth services for Medicare Advantage (MA) members to include visits with a longer list of specialists.
Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump
Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.
Japan quells rumors it will pay for half of visitors' expenses
In tweets, the Japan Tourism Agency said the program under consideration would only cover “a portion of domestic travel expenses.”
Kerala to open registration for expats who want to fly back
Varadarjan said the registration would help the government to assess the numbers and identify those who want to go back abroad
Survey report finds 20 houses, 24 vehicles damaged in PIA plane crash
The federal government will provide compensation to the affected residents of Model Colony.
Locust Menace: UP, Maharashtra, Punjab on High Alert; Centre Steps up Efforts; Drones to be Deployed Soon
As per updates, about 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now.
Keir Starmer: Dominic Cummings broke the rules - Boris Johnson must end this farce and put UK first
Labour leader Keir Starmer writes his strongest condemnation of the Prime Minister yet EXCLUSIVELY in the Daily Mirror
Trump expects 'full report' on death of George Floyd
President Trump on Wednesday described the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody as a “very sad event” and said he expects a “full report” when he returns to Washington.
Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin on May 28
No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31
Los Angeles County reopens in-person shopping, worship
California moved to further relax its coronavirus restrictions and help the battered economy on Tuesday by permitting barbershops and hair salons to reopen while Los Angeles County, moving more cautio
US is ready to mediate India-China border dispute, says Donald Trump
'We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute,' tweeted Trump.Trump's comments come in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control
Worst locusts attack in decades; crops damaged in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, UP, Rajasthan
Locusts attack in India: Farmers have been advised to play loud music to drive the insects away and save crops. Locusts don't attack animals or humans but can devastate crops and other areas of greenery
8 Haredim Arrested in Buenos Aires Wedding
The groom and bride, their parents and the rabbi who conducted the chupah – all Haredi Jews – were arrested.
Kokua Line: Satellite city halls stay closed for now; most services available online or by mail | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Question: That’s great they’re opening the DMVs on a limited basis 808ne.ws/523sty), but what about the satellite city halls?
White House Press Secretary Dismisses President's Tweets: Murder Suggestion Wasn't 'Original Trump Thought'
"Joe Scarborough himself can answer" questions about the aide who died while serving on his staff, says Kayleigh McEnany
Beyond food rations: Six ways India can ensure nutrition security for its most vulnerable people
The country has adequate stockpiles of foodgrain. But how can it ensure a varied diet for its people during this crisis?
Concern over ‘silent’ oxygen deprivation prompts new approach to virus
Health officials in Brazil order mass monitoring of patients’ blood
Uddhav Thackeray at Loksatta’s webseries today
The interaction with the CM, who completes six months after taking reins of the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition government, is expected to see discussions on a wide range of current topics, from state administration to politics.
12 injured in sand mining dispute
At least one dozen people were injured over dispute of sand mining at e Pratappur village around 14 km away from the district headquarter, on Monday evening. Three seriously injured people were referred to RIMS. An alleged dispute between two groups of minority community over sand mining turned
Tory protests over Dominic Cummings scandal are too little too late
Record View says the Scottish Tories are a branch office more concerned about party than country.
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds
‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.
Scott Disick & Sofia Richie Have Reportedly Split — But It Might Not Stick
After weeks of rumors surrounding the status of their relationship, multiple reports have confirmed that Scott Disick and Sofia Richie have split. The couple had been dating for three years, with Richie even making a cameo appearance on Keeping Up…
Thai parliament urged to pass record US$60 billion coronavirus stimulus bill
Thailand's premier on Wednesday urged parliament to approve the kingdom's biggest-ever stimulus package to revive an economy battered by ...
Rome Colosseum to reopen in June after coronavirus kept it closed for months
Italy’s Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome (PArCo) announced Tuesday it will reopen to the public on June 1 after having been closed for three months due to coronavirus restrictions. There are
Covid-19: Did a late-night letter from 20 senior lawyers change SC mind on migrants?
India News: Did a late night letter from 20 renowned advocates including P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, C U Singh, Vikas Singh, Prashant Bhushan, Iqbal Chagla, Aspi
A young motorcyclist has died in a serious crash on the M62 near Salford
The man, thought to be in his twenties, sadly died at the scene
Arrest made in connection with Saturday assault
The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries
Gran battered by workmate during rammy at wake in East Kilbride pub
Grant Rankin, 25, admitted assaulting 52-year-old Elizabeth Richardson in Greenhills Bar when they were attending a wake for a colleague at DHL Sainsbury's.
'Starting point': EU's frugal members cool on recovery plan
Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden want emergency help for countries badly hit by the coronavirus to take the form of one-off loans
MPs' fury as betting giant dodges £3.5million fine for death of addict who was given a £400 'bonus' just hours before taking his own life
Chris Bruney, from Sheffield, took his own life hours after being plied with £400 of bonuses by staff at online casino Winner.co.uk, owned by Playtech.
Everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic astronaut launch
The stakes have never been higher for Elon Musk's SpaceX. On Wednesday, the company will attempt to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in a mission called Demo-2.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail
President Donald Trump accused Twitter on Tuesday of "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election" after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail in California.
Las Vegas police seek help identifying 4 from business robbery
Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying four people who carried out a robbery at a business in the Las Vegas valley on May 11.
Jewellery, textile showrooms seek permission to open
TIRUCHI Faced with heavy losses due to the lockdown, owners of major textile showrooms, jewellers, utensil shops and other big commercial establishments have urged the district authorities to allow th
Three dead in state prisons due to Covid, reveals govt affidavit
The prisoners were lodged in Taloja, Yerawada, and Dhule; only those showing symptoms are tested in prisons
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as outbreaks accelerate in Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua.
176 Pakistani nationals return from India
The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said on Tuesday that another group of 176 Pakistanis stranded in India due to the COVID-19 lockdown will return home on Wednesday
US revokes Hong Kong special status as furor grows on China law
The US law says that Hong Kong would lose the trading advantages, including lower tariffs, that it enjoys with the world's largest economy.
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays
While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill
Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to be debated that would criminalize disrespect of…
Petition to allow more than 50 vehicles at B.C. drive-ins garners growing support
A petition appealing to the provincial government to axe a maximum of 50 vehicles at drive-in theatres has garnered nearly 11,000 signatures with more being
Hero ferry captain dives into the River Clyde to rescue woman who drove car into water
No one hurt but services have been delayed.
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds
The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.
Behind farmers’ tractor march in Haryana, a Bhagat Singh fan
Mandeep Nathwan had raised the drugs issue too which had led to Anil Vij- SP Sangeeta Kalia spat in 2015.
'There is nowhere to run to' - Covid-19 pandemic leaves immigrants desperate for assistance
"There is nowhere to run to … Life in my country is worse. People in my country are suffering more than us here who are in lockdown," a Cameroonian asylum seeker in Cape Town says.
All educational institutions still prohibited to open: MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday night denied the reports which claimed that MHA has permission to all the states to open the schools. “No such decision has been taken by the MHA. All educati
MP: Newly-married couple, 100 others quarantined as kin who attended wedding test corona positive
The kin of the couple, a CISF jawan, had also stayed at his native place in the Junnardeo area of Chhindwara and then visited some relatives before his test results came.
Doctor in SC questions Centre's new SOP ending 14-day mandatory quarantine of COVID-19 health workers
A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah took the affidavit filed by doctor Arushi Jain in her pending petition on record and gave time to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, to file the reply by next week.
Disney, SeaWorld to open
SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.
Coronavirus updates: Cases climb to 1,51,767, death toll now 4,337
MP Raj Bhavan declared containment zone as 6 test positive; Mizoram churches offer halls as quarantine facilities
More than 900 Indonesians, including 47 nurses, test positive for COVID-19 abroad
The Foreign Ministry revealed on Wednesday that 47 Indonesian nurses working overseas have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of Indonesians infected abroad to 928.
SBI summons Poroshenko for questioning in two cases on May 29
The second case concerns his phone talks with the then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.
Hong Kong Police Arrest 300 in Anti-China Protests
Thousands of fully armed riot police took the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday to crack down on multiple peaceful protests.
COVID-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown in Nepal
The country has been under lockdown, against coronavirus disease, since March 24.
White House defends, but does not explain, watchdog firings
WASHINGTON — The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, but the administration offered no new details about why they were let go.
EXCLUSIVE: AfDB 'whistleblower' allegations against me false -- Adesina
The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, told the bank's ethics committee that allegations of impropriety...
Family demands murder charges after police killing of handcuffed African American
The family of an African American man killed by Minneapolis police while handcuffed in custody demanded Wednesday that the officers be charged with murder.
Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map
Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map. The government had registered the amendment proposal in Parliament on May 22 after releasing the new political map of Nepal depicting Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limipiyadhura as its territories on May 18.
Around 10,000 students are yet to sign up to calculated grades
Around 10,000 Leaving Cert students have yet to sign up to receive calculated grades. The deadline for registering is Thursday May 28th at 10pm, and Ministe
Bayelsa Deputy Governor asks tribunal to dismiss NYSC certificate forgery case against him
ABUJA---The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has asked the state governorship election tribunal sitting
Police Discuss Possible Sighting of Alleged Double-Murderer Peter Manfredonia Nearly a Week After Search Began
Where is Peter Manfredonia? The Connecticut man remains in the wind days after he allegedly killed two men, injured a third, committed a home invasion, and kidnapped a woman in a bid to cross state lines. Here's what to know about the ongoing case.
COVID -19: NBC fines three radio stations - Premium Times Nigeria
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined three stations over broadcast of invariable content on COVID-19 and also sanctioned 28 others...
Confident that COVID-19 vaccine will be available by next year, says Harvard Professor
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Job numbers plummet by 37,500 in April as COVID-19 economic impact cripples businesses
COVID-19 impact and restricted trading is heavily impacting the economy.
Ahmedabad: ‘Official transferred for self-promotion, scaring people’
The campaign, under the hashtag #StopTargetingGujarat, launched on Monday in English, Gujarati and Hindi by the BJP IT Cell has been widely circulated on social media platforms.
Samaria Regional Council launches campaign: No to 'half sovereignty' - Inside Israel
Shomron Regional Council embarks on aggressive campaign for Israeli sovereignty, warns against what it calls "half sovereignty."
UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings
Dominic Cummings said he had acted reasonably and not broken the lockdown rules. (FILE) London: A British minister said on … UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings Read More »
Scot traffic wardens swap issuing parking tickets for delivering vital coronavirus supplies
Rick and Nicola Stephens are delivering vital supplies such as food and medicine to at-risk households using their van.
Boris Johnson challenged over 'unequal impact of coronavirus on women'
Senior MPs also grilled the prime minister about topics including Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham at the height of lockdown and the new test and trace system.
Justice Mazuz: Man under indictment establishing government - a moral failure - Inside Israel
Supreme Court publishes full arguments in decision not to prevent Netanyahu from forming government while under indictment.
NTB sees highest daily increase with 49 new COVID-19 cases, including 1-month-old baby
Of the 49 cases, 11 were children, including three babies and five toddlers.
Politics Briefing: Major decision in Meng case comes down today
Also: Singh calls for RCMP to investigate conditions at long-term care homes
Boris Johnson says it's time to 'move on' from Dominic Cummings row
Prime Minister rules out inquiry into his adviser, claiming it would waste 'official time' as government battles coronavirus
The humbling of Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s chief strategist reached No 10 by pitting the people against the political elite and scorning the media. Now his hypocrisy is exposed.
Man Shoots Three People Dead Before Attempting Suicide in Western France - Reports
More than twenty gendarmes have been dispatched to the scene of the crime. The police have launched an investigation into the matter.
Suspicions soar as FCTA introduces other phases of palliatives in Abuja
Say No campaign, through its anti-corruption structures, have been monitoring the process of distribution in the FCT, Abuja for transparency and accountability.
The Last of Us Part II Factions and Combat Detailed, Brutal New Gameplay Unveiled
Learn more about The Last of Us Part II's environments, factions, combat, and crafting, then check out a sledgehammer new gameplay sequence!
It only took two hours for Trump's administration to contradict his threat to shut down Twitter
President Trump took to his favorite social media platform to attack social media platforms on Wednesday morning, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo certainly didn't do anything to help his boss' case.Shortly after Trump claimed on Twitter he would "strongly regulate" or "close
68% of newly unemployed American workers could earn more money from government benefits than they did from their pre-pandemic jobs, research claims, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Jobless data showed last week that about 39 million people in total have filed for unemployment in the last nine weeks of the pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
DOJ: Barr would ask for Trump veto on FISA bill as it stands now
Attorney General William Barr would recommend a presidential veto of a bill that focuses on extending three expired surveillance tools the FBI uses to pursue terrorists and spies, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
Khamenei urges Iran's new Parliament to concentrate on 'culture and economy'
May 27 (UPI) -- Iran's Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told the country's newly elected Parliament on Wednesday the economy and culture should be their highest priority.
'Monster who killed my Ciara must never be freed', says father
The father of a young mother who was murdered by a former boyfriend has vowed to continue his fight to ensure her killer remains behind bars.
‘I’m innocent of trumped-up allegations’ — Akinwunmi Adesina breaks silence
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB president, says he is innocent and will not allow allegations levelled against him bring his honour and integrity to question.
US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
Move, announced by Pompeo, brings deal further to brink of collapse
COVID testing not mandatory for services related to maternal, newborn: Govt
Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.
Saudi Arabia: Tax authority begins inspections of shops in retail sector
Campaign aims to ensure commitment of shop owners to VAT system
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, under plans approved Wednesday by a city task force.
Pakistan New Breeding Ground Of Locusts: Agriculture Expert
Pakistan has become a new breeding ground of locusts, entering Rajasthan from adjoining areas in Pakistan, said BR Kadwa, deputy director of the agriculture department.
Tulsi Gabbard Drops Defamation Suit Against Hillary Clinton, Cites Need to Defeat Trump
Former Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) withdrew her defamation lawsuit against former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday.
LG Polymers officials stopped from flying to Seoul
LG Polymers officials from South Korea were stopped by the city police from going to Seoul in a chartered flight on Wednesday morning.
The government has no right to determine what goods, services or venues are essential
Some of us are willing to take chances and even do
Govt may launch coal blocks auction process under commercial mining on June 11
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis.
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis
Police in Hong Kong and Minneapolis, Minnesota, had something in common this week. They both used tear gas on protesters.
Telangana govt to pay 50% salary to staff for third consecutive month
The government noted that the relaxations extended to sectors like the transport and the stamps and registrations from the lockdown restrictions had not made any substantial difference
Florida man shoots, kills home intruder who was attacking his wife, police say
A Florida man in his 70s fatally shot a home intruder who busted through the glass front door and began attacking his wife on Tuesday, investigators said.
Train firm to use disinfectant which 'will kill coronavirus on surfaces for 30 days'
Staff are using electrostatic spray guns – which were used at the NHS Nightingale hospitals – to applying the disinfectant
We lost the war in Afghanistan — time to come home, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The US has suffered thousands of losses and spent trillions of dollars in Afghanistan and has nothing to show for it.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
Dad jumped to his death months before birth of first child
Oliver Dinsdale, 23, had recently discovered a friend was pregnant with their baby when his body was found in a construction site in November 2018.
Manish Sisodia asks school principals to chalk out micro-plan for reopening of educational institutions
Sisodia, who is also the Education Minister, said there cannot be a common plan for reopening all schools as the context of every school is different.
COVID-19 lockdown: Tourism ministry extends validity of approval, classification of hotels till June end
Due to the postponement of inspection work and application scrutiny during the lockdown period, it has decided to allow six months' relaxation or extension to all categories of tour operators.
Governments urged to designate air, sea personnel ‘key worker’
International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, joined the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime
Furor in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on his neck
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
Nizamuddin Markaz: SC asks PCI on action against ‘communalisation’ by media
In a separate matter, the top court also asked the Centre to respond to a plea seeking a probe into the circumstances leading to the holding of the Tablighi Jamaat convention in Nizamuddin in the national capital in March this year.
New York's Cuomo says Congress 'abusing' states worst hit by coronavirus
By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on Wednesday for the U.S.
NDC boycotts IPAC meeting at EC
Reports reaching DGN Online indicate that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) this morning boycotted the InterParty Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting at the Electoral Commission (EC).
US first country to report 100,000 coronavirus deaths
The United States has surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths.
Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member
Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member. 'The Indian army is a professional army. They can handle such a situation'
Kellyanne Conway Compares Voting In Person To Standing In Line At Georgetown Cupcake, Which Is Delivery-Only
The comment is part of an all out assault on mail-in voting by the Trump administration.
NDDC Probe: Leave me out of your battles with NASS, Agbamuche tells Ojuogboh, NDDC
A High Chief from Odozi-Ani of Akwukwu Igbo Kingdom of Delta State, Nelson Agbamuche has dissociated himself from the brewing...
Facebook reportedly knew its algorithms promoted extremist groups, but did nothing
Facebook has long struggled with controlling extremist content on its platform. From the 2016 US elections, when Russians were able to manipulate American voters through polarizing ads, to propaganda that spread through the social network and led to violence in Myanmar. A new report by Jeff Horwitz and Deepa Seetharaman in the Wall Street Journal suggests that Facebook knew […]
Four US policemen fired over death of black man as family demands justice
The four policemen, who caused the death of George Floyd, have been fired as the victim's family call for a murder charge.
Fortitude Budget: Singapore to tap $31b more from reserves to fund support measures
Singapore will draw another $31 billion from its reserves to fund a fourth package of measures to cushion people and the economy from the coronavirus pandemic. The second draw in the span of two months reflects the impact Covid-19 has had on Singapore's open economy as...
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest
Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, hiked into Kahurangi National Park in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island on May 9, and were
Portsmouth teacher named state Teacher of the Year
A third-grade teacher and coach at a Portsmouth elementary school has been named Rhode Island's teacher of the year.
EU open to two-year Brexit extension, says Michel Barnier
The bloc’s chief negotiator said it had always remained open to any extension.
A touring Bolivian orchestra is stranded in a German castle surrounded by 23 packs of wolves
Earlier this spring, more than 20 members of Orquesta Experimental de Instrumentos Nativos pan flute orchestra left their homes in Bolivia and embarked on a European tour. They arrived in Germany o…
State death toll rises to 1,897 after deadliest day yet claims 105 lives
2,190 new cases take COVID-19 tally near 57,000-mark
Yogi Adityanath makes a U-turn: States need no permission to hire workers from Uttar Pradesh
CM Yogi Adityanath had said any state that wants migrant workers back from Uttar Pradesh will have to seek permission from his government. He also announced that the government will set up a Migration Commission.
Moment pervert, 35, is caught after sending sex messages to '12-year-old girl' then claims HE was just trying to become a paedophile hunter
Gary Horn, 35, of Stanley, Country Durham, thought he was chatting to a child online but he was talking to a group of paedophile hunters.
Meng loses court challenge
The extradition hearing process for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou will continue after the judge presiding over the case ruled that Crown prosecutors met the requirement of double criminality.
Bulgaria insists on denying “Macedonian language”
"There is no point of equality between a language and a literary language. One is a family concept and the other a form (of it). The Bulgarian language
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
The proposed new national security laws triggered the first big street unrest in Hong Kong in months on Sunday
Robert Jenrick says the Government will NOT review lockdown fines issued to people travelling for childcare reasons less than 24 hours after Matt Hancock said he would consider it in wake of Dominic Cummings row
Robert Jenrick today confirmed the Government will not review lockdown fines issued to parents travelling for childcare reasons.
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens
WASHINGTON, May 28 — The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally yesterday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans to emerge from more than two months of lockdowns. About 1,400 Americans have...
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world
Some experts have said Sweden's risky strategy will eventually yield positive results, while others have highlighted serious pitfalls.
‘MP’ wanted for murder
A Kumasi Circuit Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a young man identified as Baba Amadu, aka ‘MP’, for allegedly murdering Dina Adomako, a 15-year-old girl in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital.
Government confident of hitting 200,000 testing target by Monday
Testing capacity was only reaching 154,120 in the 24 hours up to 9am on Tuesday.
Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
SEOUL — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.
Scottish independence: Majority want second referendum in next five years
MORE than half of Scots want a second independence referendum in the next five years, according to a poll. The Ipsos MORI survey for BBC Scotland found that 63% of people want another referendum, 3…
Government furlough scheme now covers 8.4 million workers
At least 8.4 million workers are now covered by the government's furlough scheme, up from eight million a week earlier, the Treasury has confirmed. It comes as one million UK businesses have claimed £15 billion from the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to cover workers' wages.
Joe Biden says basement lockdown is ‘working pretty well’ for campaign
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden clapped back at President Trump and his GOP allies following weeks of being mocked for observing social distancing guidelines and remaining on lockdown in his
James Carafano: China's coronavirus bullying – US must keep pushing back. Here's how
Oddly, the Chinese regime seems to think the best way out of their image nightmare is to make it worse.
World Bank approves $346m for projects in Nigeria, others
Ihuoma Chiedozie, Abuja The World Bank has approved $346m for two projects aimed at strengthening resilience and livelihoods in the Lake Chad region. A statement from the World Bank explained...
State-owned Chinese company bids to build second UK nuclear plant
The company is blacklisted in the US and its application has created more headaches for UK PM Boris Johnson.
NC coronavirus cases surge as Trump demands full-capacity GOP convention
North Carolina is grappling with a steady surge in new coronavirus cases as President Trump demands the state to accommodate a full-capacity Republican convention. The number of infected residents
Visakhapatnam gas leak: South Korean expert drops plan to leave the country
A South Korean expert who had come to the city to probe the styrene vapour leak from the LG Polymers plant, dropped his plan to leave the country in the last minute, on Wednesday. Also read: HC orders
Mamata petitions PM against 'whimsical' scheduling of Shramik trains
India News: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sought PM Modi's intervention on Wednesday in the alleged "whimsical" functioning of the railways in sending Shramik Sp
Ghanaians urged to avail themselves to census
Mr Isaac Odoom, the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District Chief Executive, has advised Ghanaians to endeavour to make themselves available for counting in this year’s population census.
Catholic Church alleges 'irregularities' in Burundi election
The Catholic Church in Burundi says it observed "many irregularities" during last week's election that call into question results that delivered victories to the ruling party and its presidential
Travel group says Australia-New Zealand bubble could open in September
A travel industry group working to establish a 'Trans-Tasman bubble' says it will present a plan to both governments early next month and eyes flights resuming as early as September.
Federal Court says VicForests unlawfully logged rare possum habitat
In a landmark ruling Federal Court delivers scathing criticism of the way Victoria’s state logging agency manages the habitat of two rare marsupials.
Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada
A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.
Democrats' big-city dominance leaves GOP with few alternatives to move Trump convention
President Trump’s threat to move the Republican convention could run headlong into the same political and logistical stumbling blocks motivating the GOP to consider yanking the event from Charlotte, North Carolina — Democratic elected officials.
Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with MVA alliance partners
The discussion on the ongoing lockdown and the decision of lifting it in some areas are on the agenda list of this meeting.
Pelosi: We Want 'Every Eligible Voter' to Get a Ballot Mailed to Them, Return Postage Paid
Tuesday, during an appearance on MSNBC's "All In," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) laid out her vision for a vote-by-mail scheme incentivized by the | Clips
UofSC to require face masks in classrooms, library as part of phased campus reopening plan
The University of South Carolina has implemented a face-covering policy for its Columbia campus.
In pandemic, using drones to drop medical supplies from sky
With a loud whir and a whoosh, a fixed-wing drone slingshots out of a medical warehouse, zips through hazy skies at 80 mph, pops open a belly hatch and drops a box of medical supplies. Slowed by a little ...
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test. The swab samples of the pangolin has been collected for the coronavirus test
Ex-Nevada AG describes ballots 'piled up in apartments and trash cans and in hallways' due to mail-in voting
Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt echoed President Trump's concerns about mail-in voting Tuesday, telling "Tucker Carlson Tonight" that it will likely increase the risk of voter fraud in his state.
Official says defiant Michigan barbershop is health threat
A barbershop that refused to remain closed in compliance with Michigan's coronavirus restrictions poses an “imminent threat” to public health, the state's chief medical officer testified Wednesday.
How to drive away locust swarms and prevent your farms? MP DM has an answer
Locusts entered Rajasthan from Pakistan earlier this month, and then drifted into other parts of western India.Desert locusts are a regular feature in the country but on a very small scale
Ice Cube: How Many Cops Have to Kill Black Americans 'Before We Strike Back?'
In the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, veteran rapper and actor Ice Cube asked how much more "crime" must police officers commit against black Americans "before we strike back?"
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation that will enable it to tap new sources of funding, including the general public.
Migrant crisis: Video shows toddler trying to wake up dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station
The child’s mother died of extreme heat, hunger and dehydration on Monday.
Easing COVID-19 restrictions: UAE government employees return to offices from Sunday
Attendance rate starts at 30% as a minimum and gradually increases based on developments
Very powerfully, Trump says as he threatens action against China on Hong Kong
US President, Donald Trump said that he would take action this week, but did not give further details. We are doing something now. I think you would find it very interesting. But I would not be talking about this today, Trump told reporters.
PMC health dept reels from medical staff crunch as more than 50% posts not filled
With permanent recruitments stuck at GB level, not many docs want temporary posts; flu OPD staff deployed in maternity ward
India, China Shouldn't Let Differences Shadow Overall Ties: Chinese Envoy
China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation between armies of the two countries in several sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.
Boris says 'sorry for pain and anxiety' but won't add more about Cummings
The prime minister has denied that his chief adviser's actions have had an effect on the British public sticking to lockdown rules.
China reports one new mainland COVID-19 case vs seven a day earlier
China reported 1 new confirmed coronavirus case in the mainland as of end-May 26, up from 7 a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.
Jurong sees two more spots listed as places visited by people infected
The Health Ministry has named the wet market at Block 963 Jurong West Street 91 and FairPrice Xtra in Jurong Point as public places visited by people with Covid-19 for more than 30 minutes when they were infectious. It added these two spots to Jurong Point's FairPrice...
China’s military build-up a diversion tactic
China’s military build-up on the north bank of the Pangong Tso lake along its disputed boundary with India is just one of the many facets of its aggression, which it deliberately ratcheted up amid
Railways want to be super spreader in Kerala: Minister Thomas Isaac slams Centre, asks ministry to stop ranting
Hitting out at the Centre, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said the Railways wanted to be a super spreader in Kerala. He said a train came from Mumbai last week, but the state was informed only after train started.
Gunmen abduct three, raid 40 cows from Amuru district
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unknown gunmen have abducted three people and stolen 40 heads of cattle in Amuru district. The gunmen are said to have conducted separate raids in Oforo, Kampala landing site and Atoro villages in Amuru sub county over the past week. Denis Tookema, a resident of Oforo village says that …
White House says late-June G7 summit would be great reopening example
President Donald Trump believes there would be "no greater example of reopening" than holding a summit of Group of Seven leaders in the United States near the end of June, the White House said on Tuesday.
Woman loses job and gives up pet after calling police on black man who asked her to leash dog
A white woman who told New York police that a black man who asked for her dog to be leashed was “threatening” her, has since apologised after video went viral. Amy Cooper admitted on Monday night
Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again
By allowing the casinos to reopen, with new rules on social distancing and sanitizing, the governor said Nevada would again welcome visitors but would be prepared to close down again if there is a spike in cases.
Only 49% of Americans Say They Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine - Poll
As scientists around the world race to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, a new survey has found that less than half of American respondents would be...
How locust swarms are tackled
An invasion by desert locusts has hit large swathes of India and Pakistan in the middle of pandemic.
Two arrested after disabled man in wheelchair robbed at ATM
Two men have now been arrested over the alleged heartless robbery of a wheelchair-bound man at an ATM in Sydney’s CBD. The 42-year-old man, who suffers from spastic diplegia (paraplegia) cerebral…
IGNOU Extends Deadline For Submission of June Term End Exam Forms | Check New Date Here
The courses in the open university are offered in two sessions over the year, one in January and another in July.
‘Current economic downturn will be more severe than the Global Financial Crisis of 2008’ – Ong Ye Kung
‘Current economic downturn will be more severe than the Global Financial Crisis of 2008’ – Ong Ye Kung
Lawsuit over festival refunds
Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in Miami was cancelled in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Netflix Faces Libel Suit for Linking I.C.E. Contractor to Miserable Immigration Detention Facilities
GEO Group says its state-of-the-art facilities provide "safe, secure, and humane environments," not what's portrayed in the fictional series 'Messiah.'
Parents free to relocate to seek childcare like Cummings did, says minister
Robert Jenrick says there will be no review of past fines for acting in similar way to PM’s aide
WHO Chief Thanks UK’s Johnson for Support After ‘Very Good’ Phone Call
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday thanked UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for support for the global...
Call for all Fife children under five to be offered additional funded year at nursery
A Fife councillor has called for all children under five to be offered an additional year of funded nursery provision.
Malka Leifer: Rape-accused ex-principal fit for extradition to Australia
An Israeli judge says the suspect accused of 74 sex charges is fit to face extradition to Australia.
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread
India's covid-19 fatality rate is 2.86%, as against the world average of 6.36 per cent, the ministry said..The country has been registering new cases in excess of 6,000 daily since the past six days
Parents thank council for postponing Abernyte school closure
Abernyte Primary School's parent council have thanked council bosses for keeping their school open for at least another year.
U.S. no longer considers Hong Kong autonomous from China, Pompeo announces
The U.S. State Department has determined Hong Kong no longer holds autonomy under Chinese rule, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday."No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said in
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months
More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.
Nine charged with destroying woman’s house
The young men beat a man after a row and when Mary Mwiti warned them, they raided her home.
The death of Justice Nabaruma and other matters
He was the chairman of the tribunal which ruled that INEC declaration of Dr. Chris Ngige as governor of Anambra State in 2003, was wrong.
Kayleigh McEnany Responds to Chris Wallace's Criticism of Her Press Briefing: ‘Journalists Are Not Above Being Questioned’
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany pushed back on criticism she received from her press briefing Friday, including from Fox News’s Chris Wallace, after she took issue with the number of questions she received about churches being considered essential. McEnany then ran through a list of questions she believed the press should be asking.
ICRA expects muted participation in spectrum auction, sees industry debt rising
Despite the anticipated improvement in the cash flow generation in the current financial year post the tariff hikes, the debt coverage metrics is expected to continue to remain weak given the unyieldingly high debt levels, it said.
Officer fired after allegedly saying it was 'unfortunate' virus didn't kill all black people
A police officer in Louisiana has been fired after allegedly posting a comment on Facebook that said it was "unfortunate" the coronavirus did not kill all black people.
Canadian court deals blow to Huawei CFO
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou lost a bid to have US extradition proceedings dismissed, after a ...
Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> Congress voted today to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries.
Nearly half of all coronavirus deaths in US are from long-term care facilities: Report
The COVID-19 virus death rate is highest among residents of long-term care facilities.
North India sizzles as temperature touches 50C
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly 20 years.
Trump wants to fight Twitter more than regulate it
Why regulation isn’t what Trump cares about most
Wedding video company allegedly creates website to mock customer who sought refund after bride-to-be died
A videography company is being accused of denying a refund to a Colorado man whose bride-to-be died in a car crash and then taking out a website in the man’s name to mock him.
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs
The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.
A Closer Look at Federal COVID Contractors Reveals Inexperience, Fraud Accusations, and a Weapons Dealer Operating Out of Someone’s House
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The coronavirus and the US Jewish community: Setbacks, strategies, and the silver lining - Radio
What is Israel's role toward the Jewish community in light of the crisis, and what opportunities lie ahead?
Pak air crash: Airbus experts begin probe, inspect runway, traffic control
The team of experts from an Airbus facility in the French city of Toulouse reached Pakistan on Monday to carry out an independent probe into Friday's mishap
Ralphs security guard pulls gun on shopper during confrontation in San Bernardino - VIDEO
A bystander captured video of a security guard at a Ralphs in San Bernardino drawing a gun on a shopper who was refusing to leave the store.
Twitter labels Trump's tweets as misleading, US President hits back
Twitter's decision is likely to raise further questions about its willingness to consistently apply the label to other Trump's tweets
Toronto officials to paint physical distancing circles in Trinity Bellwoods on Thursday; Ontario to take over management at five long-term care homes
Follow the latest Toronto news on coronavirus
Assam Forest Minister visits Dehing Patkai, assures protection
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has categorically said that no harmful activity would be allowed to destroy the flora and fauna at Saleki proposed reserve forest, which is a part of the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve in Upper Assam.State environment a
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.
Man rejected by Lagos hospital over COVID-19 fear dies
Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe A man, identified simply as Joel, has lost his life after he was allegedly refused treatment by the Isolo General Hospital in Lagos State over fear of being a COVID-19 patien...
Coronavirus fines in north drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The number of fines issued by the PSNI over social distancing rules dropped from nearly 400 to 30 in a month, it can be revealed.
Cloud diplomacy: Consular access, demarche move online
Besides virtual summits and phone calls, demarche, consular access and even presentation of credentials have moved to online platforms.
States tighten locust control measures as pest gives Delhi a miss for now
Govt asserts desert locusts have not impacted rabi crops and efforts are on to eliminate the insects before monsoon in order to save kharif
Germany can't confirm Merkel will attend G7 in person: spokeswoman
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel cannot confirm her physical presence at an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States yet, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday, adding that this would depend on how the coronavirus pandemic develops.
Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island. Hong Kong was upended by months of often violent pro-democracy protests
AP COVID-19 tally surpasses 3,000 mark
One death, 134 fresh COVID positive cases reported in the State
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe’s ‘corona-free’ corner
PODGORICA, May 28 — Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer. For weeks hotel staff have been raking...
The challenges we face in getting our children back to school
Qaisra Shahraz, of WeStandTogether, says parents face an anxious time as schools start to reopen
Official Says Pentagon Could ‘Rapidly’ Prepare New Nuke Test as US Exits Open Skies Treaty
As the US exits a key, confidence-building international treaty, a top Pentagon official has stated the US is capable of preparing a nuclear weapons test in just...
Xi Jinping asks Chinese military to prepare for 'worst-case scenarios'
Jingping comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control
Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous under China, says Pompeo
Hong Kong, an economic powerhouse, is a Special Administrative Region of China
Chhattisgarh: Naxals release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from jawans
The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.
Release of more declassified Russia investigation documents hinges on Ratcliffe
The continued release of Russia investigation documents is now in the hands of President Trump's new spy chief.
Trump to sign executive order on social media amid Twitter furor
‘Big Tech is doing everything in their very considerable power to CENSOR in advance of the 2020 Election,’ Trump tweets.
Pompeo Declares Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous From China
It now falls to Trump to decide to end some, all or none of the economic privileges Hong Kong currently enjoys.
KP reimposes restrictions relaxed for Eidul Fitr
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday announced the reimposition of Covid-19 restrictions which were relaxed last week for Eidul Fitr.In a media talk, Adviser to KP Chief Minister
'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'
'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'. 'Time and again, through their actions, often more covert than overt, the BJP has shown that it is a power-hungry party and its hunger isn't getting satiated sitting in the Opposition.'
The Chinese Communist Party puts on a brave face
The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China meets every year at the end of March. The NPC is the highest legislative and representative body of China and it has the power to make and implement
Public must obtain CAAM clearance to fly drones during CMCO, says senior minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Members of the public who wish to fly a drone during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period must first apply and obtain a permit from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said...
Protests, police crackdowns return to Hong Kong as Beijing tightens grip
"This is the future of Hong Kong under National Security Law: No freedom of assembly and speech."
Extensive focussed testing aids Theni keep COVID-19 numbers controlled, says Collector
Theni district ranks second in the State in terms of tests per million population
Twitter Adds ‘Misleading’ Warning To Donald Trump’s Tweets For The First Time
Twitter has marked two of Donald Trump’s Twitter posts as “potentially misleading.”
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be "horrendous.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Scots man jailed after downing Buckfast and threatening to kill his mum TWICE, shouting ‘I’ll f***ing kill my fat maw’
A MAN has been jailed after downing a bottle and a half of Buckfast and threatening to slit his mother’s throat. Anthony Shaw, 28, flew into a rage without warning at his mum’s home in …
Jhansi on alert against locusts, fire brigade ready to spray insecticide
A swarm had earlier attacked some parts of Jhansi district ion May 22 and 24 but an already alert administration, with the help of local people, eliminated over a half of it.
Eight injured as rival YSRCP groups clash in Kadapa
Over twenty activists taken into custody
Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hong Kong public high school students began attending classes on Wednesday, part of a phased reopening after the financial hub successfully tackled its coronavirus outbreak. Hundreds of secondar...
Rock Hill mother, boyfriend charged in death of 4-year-old who tested positive for cocaine at birth
A 4-year-old child was dead in Rock Hill late Tuesday morning, prompting a death investigation and leading to the arrest of the child’s mother and the mother’s boyfriend.
After Twitter erupts with disgust, Kent apologises for hurting sentiments, takes down 'insensitive' advertisement
After it received massive backlash for an advertisement portraying domestic helps as infection carriers, Kent RO Systems on Wednesday said that it has taken down its controversial and insensitive 'Atta & Bread Maker' ad.
Japan PM vows to back corporate financing with second extra budget
TOKYO: Japan's government will provide 140 trillion yen (US$1.3 trillion) to back financing of Japanese firms hit by the economic fallout from the ...
Engineer faces discipline over Langford residential projects
An engineer involved in four residential projects in Langford is facing discipline for accepting jobs for which he lacked sufficient training or experience. A decision by the association of . . .
Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron calls for domestic workers pay
'Roma' director Alfonso Cuaron backs calls to ensure thousands of domestic workers laid off during the pandemic to continue to be paid by their employers
Youth panel’s complaint redressal goes online
The Kerala State Youth Commission’s complaint redressal procedure has gone online in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.The first complaint was from V.R. Rahul of Varanad, Cherthala, throu
Illegal Chinese COVID-19 clinic raided in Makati
AUTHORITIES raided a medical clinic being used as treatment facility for Chinese nationals with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and arrested two Chinese doctors Tuesday afternoon in Makati city.
CMU failed to disclose bank accounts during AGD audit
Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) were told yesterday that the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) did not furnish information on all the bank accounts it had during a special audit by the Pamela Monroe Ellis-led Auditor General’...
Religious groupings will self monitor on COVID-19 compliance - Mthembu
There is now scepticism and fear that allowing these religious gatherings to resume will allow the coronavirus to spread rapidly.
Actress Uzma Khan accuses Malik Riaz’s daughters of attacking her over love affair
--Police register FIR against realtor's daughters, others after prolonged delay--Malik Riaz claims Usman Malik is not his nephew, Amna Usman claims had repeatedly warned Uzma not to destroy her ma
Trump asks DOJ, FBI to expedite probe into George Floyd death
President Trump on Wednesday said he asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI to expedite an investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier
Policeman among 25 motorcyclists compounded for violating CMCO, says Sarawak deputy police chief
KUCHING, May 27 — A policeman was among 25 motorcyclists from Kota Samarahan who were compounded for violating the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Simunjan yesterday afternoon, state deputy police chief Commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar said today. He said the group of motorcyclists was...
'Husband suffocated wife because he didn't want to pay for divorce'
Prosecutors say Elledge strangled or suffocated his wife because he did not want to pay for a divorce
Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China border dispute
Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues. 'We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as "lies"
"I have not killed any Tutsis. I was working with them," Felicien Kabuga to a French court.
Why more Republican women are running for the House than ever before
Many are looking to add new voices to the party — and were inspired by the wave of Democratic wins in 2018.
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s peacekeepers: A breakdown in trust
The delayed redeployment of Irish personnel points to a loss of trust between the Department of Defence and the officer class
Fearing Court, Jagan Government Decides To Take Backstep
After High Court ordered to change the colors, the Government added one more color and gave definition to the four colors to avoid legal scrutiny.
Toddler tries to awaken dead mother at Bihar station, viral video brings out migrants tragedy
In the video, the child tries to awaken his mother who has passed away at a railway station. Her body is covered in a sheet of cloth. Unaware that his mother has died, the child tries to wake her up by lifting the cloth repeatedly
Lockdown Level 3: Mthembu says briefing delays are to allow for new church regulations
Minister Jackson Mthembu has explained the resons behind the continued delays in media briefings on lockdown Level 3.
Varadkar defends picnic with friends at Phoenix Park
The Taoiseach's department said Varadkar was acting “in line with public health guidance” while enjoying the sun on Sunday in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Varadkar and his partner have been staying at Stewards Lodge on the nearby Farmleigh Estate, the Irish government’s official guesthouse...
Man under treatment for COVID-19 in Chennai, ends life
The 57-year-old’s body was found in a bathroom of the Government Medical College Hospital, Omandurar Estate, early on Wednesday
Received 1,337 Trains Carrying Migrants From Various States: UP Government
Gorakhpur has become the first district in the country to receive more than 200 trains, by which over 2 lakh migrant workers have returned, amid the ongoing COVID-19 induced lockdown.
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more qu
Karnataka govt prepares for locust attack as crop-eaters march to Maharashtra
Fearing the invasion of a massive locust swarm that has reached parts of Maharashtra, authorities are desperately hoping for a change in wind direction — currently flowing in North-South direction — to prevent the flying insects from approaching the northern parts of Karnataka.
Merkel insists on basics as states take bigger role in virus controls
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel has conceded more responsibility to Germany’s 16 states for tackling the coronavirus epidemic, but insisted that social distancing and mask-wearing were needed to avoid a new wave of infections.
India faces its worst locust swarm in nearly 30 years
With about 50,000 hectares of cropland destroyed by locusts, India is facing its worst food shortages since 1993
Eskom sees lower risk of power cuts during winter
Load shedding at Stage 1 only, and for just three days.
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
KDF Soldier & Police Officer Feared Dead After Friendly Fire at Midnight
The police officer was allegedly returning from a visit to a female friend at 2.15 a.m. when he spotted
As Trump rails against mail-in voting, his campaign tries to make it easier for Pennsylvania supporters
"We have an obligation to our voters to inform them of what the law is in their state and what their options are," the campaign said.
Uttar Pradesh News: This Lab in Meerut Falsely Tests 6 People COVID-19+, Likely to Lose Licence
The cancellation of the licence of the lab has already been recommended by Meerut District Magistrate Anil Dhingra.
Every person in the UK with symptoms is now eligible for a coronavirus test
Matt Hancock said: 'From tomorrow, we are expanding eligibility for testing to include the under-fives, so that now every single person who has symptoms of coronavirus can get a test, no matter their age.'
Brexit: Fishing deal now ‘very difficult’ to achieve, UK’s chief negotiator David Frost tells MPs
Britain “might not” reach agreement with the European Union on post-Brexit fishing access before the June negotiation deadline, MPs have heard.
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
After uncertain future, vacant mould-filled Saskatoon luxury home slated for demolition may have new lease on life
A luxury home in Saskatoon that has been empty for years, is full of mould and was nearly demolished by the city may have a new lease on life.
Govt fails on buy local directive
NGHINOMENWA ERASTUS and LAZARUS AMUKESHETHE Agro-Marketing Trade Agency has challenged the government and its agencies to lead by example in implementing its directive to procure locally
Prince Harry's emotional letter inspired by Princess Diana revealed
Prince Harry wrote a touching letter to a charity
Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes Google over deletion of certain comments critical toward China, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Google says the deletions were accidental, but Hawley noted the company's prior actions to censor content for China.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Work up health infra, remove bottlenecks: LG to Health Dept
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal directed officials of the health department to review the capacity building of medical infrastructure and remove bottlenecks immediately. Baijal advised for monitoring of containment zones on dynamic basis for focused action. He instructed concerned
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list. Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case
The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Use ICWF to bring back poorly paid Indians: HC
Centre told to consider pleas of wives of four Keralites
Coronavirus has created a 'lockdown generation', with one in six young people forced to stop working, UN warns
The body's International Labour Organisation said the COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected young people and could impact upon their work opportunities and career options for decades.
Coronavirus effect: UAE residents evicted over Eid, harassed due to unpaid rents
Landlords say they also have cheques to clear and thus must put tenants under pressure
Queens thief throws 61-year-old woman into street, steals purse
A Queens crook threw a 61-year-old woman to the ground and took off with her purse, disturbing new video shows. Surveillance footage released by cops early Wednesday shows the suspect approaching the
Peter Manfredonia, UConn student accused of deadly crime spree, arrested in Maryland
A fugitive college student suspected in two Connecticut slayings has been caught in Maryland, police announced late Wednesday night.
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.
Hong Kong body will play an advisory role: China’s political advisory body
The city’s government will retain enforcement powers, says key Chinese official.
Virtual Courts: A new normal
“The legal system as a whole has to adapt and re-engineer itself, technologically, to face challenges of the times. India has complex problems and
Four police officers fired following death of unarmed black man who had neck knelt on during arrest
Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired after video showed one of them kneeling on the neck of a black man who later died. Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey confirmed the termination of the four
LAPD cracking down on rowdy house parties plaguing Hollywood Hills as bars, clubs remain closed
With bars and clubs closed, the Los Angeles Police Department says the Hollywood Hills have become a hotbed for noisy house parties.
PM implores employers to re-hire staff, says 45,000 job postings now up for young people
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his 65th morning press conference since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in mid-March to implore Canadian businesses to re-hire their employees, and encouraged young people to look into the 45,000 job postings available to those looking for work this summer.
Health ministry gets Madagascar’s drug from SGF today
Our Reporters Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will on Wednesday (today) hand over Madagascan native formulation for the ...
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
Young girl’s name scratched into wall of one of Pompeii’s largest villas suggests it was owned by descendants of general Lucius Mummius who conquered Greece in 146BC
The word 'Mummia' is etched into a wall of the villa. It was an ancient Roman custom to give daughters the female version of the surname as a first name.
Clark County opens cooling stations as temperatures soar
Clark County will be opening daytime cooling stations from Wednesday to Friday as temperatures are set to climb well into the triple digits.
Police probing Ardrossan 'shooting' have arrested second man in connection with murder probe
The investigation into the death of Paul Cairns, 42, continues as police make second arrest in murder probe.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies over alleged election interference
Trump’s warning represented an escalation of his previous rhetoric targeting the tech giants over purported bias against conservative expression.
Thousands throng screening centre, UT arranges additional Shramik special train
Earlier only one train, with 1,600 passengers, was scheduled to depart from the city at 2 pm.
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster's place.
Woman rescued from River Clyde after car crashed into water at Renfrew ferry terminal
A WOMAN has been rescued after her car crashed into the River Clyde. The incident at the Renfrew ferry terminal just after 1pm prompted an emergency response with police, ambulance and fire crews i…
Hundreds Question High Court’s Integrity in ‘The People Are The Sovereign’ Rally
The court commits abhorrent violations of the sacred principle of the separation of powers that guides Western democracies.
Former Jeffrey Epstein teen 'recruiter' reveals how disgraced financier lured underage girls in Netflix doc
Haley Robson, a former teen “recruiter” for Jeffrey Epstein, is ready to finally share her story.
Trump rages at Twitter after social network fact-checks tweet
Twitter on Tuesday fact-checked tweets made by US President Donald Trump regarding mail-in ballots. In the tweets, Trump dismisses the idea that in-mail ballots...
Passenger on Alliance Air’s Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive for coronavirus
The flight was operated on May 25, when domestic flight services resumed after remaining grounded for two months due to the nationwide lockdown to prevent spreading of coronavirus infections.
Gov. Edwards: 13 cases of MIS-C, 1 death in Louisiana
Edwards said doctors know very little about MIS-C but do know there is a relation between MIS-C and COVID-19.
Missile attack on Yemen army base in Marib kills seven: sources
ADEN (Reuters) - Houthi fighters in Yemen fired missiles at a military base of the Saudi-backed government in Marib province, northeast of the capital Sanaa, on Tuesday, killing seven people including relatives of the chief of staff, three military sources said.
Church reopening: CAN holds virtual meeting today
Our Reporters The Christian Association of Nigeria would hold a virtual meeting with Christian leaders on Wednesday to review guidelines, which would prevent the spread of COVID-19 in churches a...
Calling on divine intervention: Sunday to mark Day of Prayer against COVID-19
The president said as South Africa moved to level 3 lockdown, we needed all the help we could get and that included divine intervention.
Machinery Must Be Used For Shifting Heavy Items
Machinery should be used for shifting heavy items – not staff. That is the message from WorkSafe after a worker on an Otago dairy farm was left with a spinal injury.
Test, track and trace to start from tomorrow
The PM made the announcement as he faced a grilling from senior MPs over the Dominic Cummings scandal.
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
No police officer in Eastern region has coronavirus – Regional Commander
Eastern Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Afful Boakye Yiadom, has revealed that none of his officers in the region has contracted the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.
Apple to Reopen More Than 100 Stores in The US This Week
Apple will reopen more than 100 stores in the U.S. this week, as the tech giant looks to rebound from the body-blow its suffered due to the coronavirus
1,044 new COVID-19 cases in Mumbai; 32 more patients succumb
With 1,044 new COVID-19 cases, The tally in Mumbai rose to 33,835 on Wednesday, while the toll increased to 1,044 after 32 more patients succumbed to the viral infection, the city civic body said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in a release, said 240 more patients were discharged
Uber Eats deliverers in Japan involved in accidents as demand surges
Uber Japan Co., which runs the Uber Eats service in Japan, said it will further raise awareness about traffic safety among its delivery workers.
Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News
NEW DELHI: The health ministry has come out with a detailed guidance note on provision of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, … Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News Read More »
1.51 lakh coronavirus cases in India: 6,387 new cases, 170 deaths in 24 hours
With over 6,300 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's case tally rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said 170 people died in the last 24 hours.
Gov. Cuomo’s controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York’s health website
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s March 25 order that required nursing homes to admit patients who were suspected to have or had tested positive for COVID-19 has been deleted from the state of New York’s website, Fox News reported Tuesday.
38 Suspected Online Grooming Paedophiles Arrested in London
Police seized dozens of laptops, tablets, and phones from suspected online grooming paedophiles in London, arresting 38.
Murder for money and food in Rangemore
A homeless Bulawayo man allegedly killed an 81-year-old woman from Rangemore before ransacking her home for money and food.
Man saved from River Forth and rushed to hospital as cops lock down two bridges
A MAN was rescued from the River Forth and rushed to hospital as cops locked down to bridges. Police confirmed that Clackmannanshire Bridge and Kincardine Bridge had been shut off as they dealt wit…
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds
‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.
Promoter, alcohol vendor under investigation after large, illegal beach parties broken up on Oahu | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Honolulu Liquor Commission and law enforcement agencies are investigating two businesses that may have organized and profited from massive parties that violated COVID-19 emergency rules and liquor and permitting laws over Memorial Day weekend at Waimea Bay Beach Park and Kaena Point State Park.
IRCTC special train tickets: Booking & cancellation of train tickets possible at post offices too!
The train ticket booking or cancellation facility for IRCTC special trains is also available at Indian Railways' computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters in railway premises or reservation centers as well as Common Service Centers (CSC).
Two households CAN meet from next week: Lockdown loosening could see socially-distanced family reunions - but how many people can gather and will barbecues be banned?
Ministers are said to have parked proposals for people to be able to mix freely in social 'bubbles' after expert modelling suggested it could lead to a spike in coronavirus .
McCarthy: Congressional Proxy Voting 'Endangering the Constitution to Ensure Pelosi Has More Power
As the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has proceeded with a change to House rules that will allow for so-called proxy voting by members, a move opposed by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). | Clips
Social media bias lawsuits keep failing in court
Sites have broad rights to ban users — Trump tweets notwithstanding.
Lockdown-hit farmers in Prakasam press for loan waiver
The All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee in Prakasam district has urged the Centre to announce a special financial package for farmers who are struggling to cope with the lockdown imposed
Ebonyi lawmaker’s brother found dead in car booth
A middle-aged man has been found dead in the booth of his car on the busy Abakaliki/Afikpo Expressway in Ebonyi State. The man ...
Lockdown plight: Labourers who sold goats for a flight ticket will finally fly home
IndiGo has agreed to help the three to fly from Mumbai after their flight was cancelled.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering on Wednesday after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. He turned to his Twitter account – where else? -- to tweet his threats. The president can’t unilaterally regulate or close the companies, and…
Rahul trying to 'weaken' country's resolve against coronavirus: BJP
Prasad cited comments made by Gandhi since the threat of coronavirus emerged in the country to allege that all Gandhi has done is to demoralise people and indulge in politics while seeking publicity.
Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
TOKYO — Japan will compile a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package that includes significant direct spending, to stop the coronavirus pandemic pushing the world’s third-largest economy deeper into recession, a budget draft seen by Reuters showed on Wednesday.
CNN's Jeffrey Toobin: Twitter Should Delete Trump's Scarborough Tweets
Jeffrey Toobin advocated for Twitter to censor President Donald Trump's Twitter feed by deleting his tweets about Joe Scarborough.
Disney World to Reopen in July, SeaWorld Orlando to Reopen in June
Walt Disney World is planning on a phased reopening for its four parks in July, while SeaWorld Orlando plans to open its parks in June.
Why can't private hospitals treat patients free, Supreme Court asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked why the private hospitals, given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat Covid-19 patients for free. It questioned the central government if there is any...
'Falsely masculine': Biden hits Trump over face masks as president calls them 'politically correct'
"Ok, you want to be politically correct. Go ahead," Trump told a reporter who wouldn't take his face mask off.
Trooper George Baker to be honored at private memorial service; procession to follow
Louisiana State Police Trooper George Baker will be laid to rest Thursday, May 28 after a private memorial service in Hammond.
South Korean national drops plan to leave country
A South Korean national who had come as a technical expert to probe into the styrene vapour leak from LG Polymers plant in Visakhapatnam, dropped his plan to leave the country in the last minute, on W
Coronavirus crisis: With US fatalities near 100K, country's death rate lower than much of Western Europe
The U.S. is on track this week to hit 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, prompting criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the outbreak.
WHO to find results of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine's safety findings by mid-June
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already warned against the usage of the pill outside of a hospital setting, just seven days after it approved an emergency use authorisation for the drug.
Undertrial found dead in Taloja jail
An undertrial at Taloja jail was found dead in the toilet attached to his cell on Wednesday. Balu Gadsinge (33) was in the jail since 2019 in connection with four separate cases. He was arrested for t
Police powerless to stop 300 people enjoying lockdown rave
Police say the 'sheer volume of intoxicated people' meant they couldn't break it up safely.
Newsnight's Dominic Cummings introduction 'did not meet impartiality standards' BBC says
The BBC has said that an introduction to last night's Newsnight which discussed the Dominic Cummings lockdown row "did not meet our standards of due impartiality".
Buhari eulogises Clark at 93, Soun at 94 - The Nation Nigeriaa
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, to continue to work for the ...
Karnataka schools slated to re-open from July 1
However there is no concrete decision that has been taken and the final decision is expected to be out in a day or two. Sources from the department said that the same was communicated to the Chief Minister.
Knife wielding thug who held up Glasgow McDonald’s is put behind bars for 6 years
A ROBBER who held up a Glasgow McDonald’s with a knife and developed a drinking problem at just 12 years old was jailed for six years today. Dad-of-one Paul Gough, 32, a former mechanical engineer…
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in t
Man called Bernard Castle has been having fun on Twitter
'Thinking about retraining as an optician.'
Here’s how Twitter has lobbied on free-speech issues as Trump threatens company
Twitter and President Trump are generating headlines over a dispute tied to social networks’ attempts to moderate what users post, but it’s hardly the first...
Boris Johnson said 'move on' six times. He only needs to say it to Dominic Cummings once
The Prime Minister treated appearance at the Commons Liaison Committee as a great inconveniece. He was expecting a Zoom pub quiz
Tristan Thompson: Why He Won’t Have To Take A 2nd DNA Test In Paternity Suit – Experts Explain
Tristan Thompson won't have to take a second DNA test in his paternity lawsuit. Two experts explain why the NBA star is already home free.
Newsnight's Emily Maitlis issues blistering attack on government over Dominic Cummings row
The BBC host summed up the 'fury, contempt and anguish' expressed by the public over Boris Johnson's top aide, saying the country is shocked that the Prime Minister can't see that Mr Cummings broke the rules
California eases pandemic restrictions; New York Stock Exchange opens
SACRAMENTO, Calif., - California, the most populous U.S. state, took another step toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, allowing barber shops and hair salons in most counties to operate for the first time in more than two months.
2020 Has Been Difficult For The Black Community. Discrimination At Work Only Adds Insult To Injury
Factors such as the global pandemic and its devastating impact on blacks, the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and ongoing experiences with discrimination and antiblack racism in the workforce can contribute to racial battle fatigue (RBF), which has detrimental mental hea...
Big problems await small screen shootings
The State government recently gave permission to begin shoot for television serials with restrictions that included only 20 persons at the spot. Continue Reading →
Nancy Pelosi Calls Republican Efforts To Block Voting By Proxy During Pandemic A ‘Sad Stunt’
‘House Republicans must stop their dangerous obstruction and join Democrats to save lives, defeat the virus and grow the economy,’ she said. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called ...
Trump threatens to shut down social media
US President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down social media after Twitter put a fact-check label on some of his tweets. There has been criticism against social media platforms
Irish coronavirus reproduction rate falls
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The average number of people in Ireland infected by someone who has tested positive for the new coronavirus has fallen to 0.4 to 0.5 in the first set of data taking account of a gradual easing of restrictions, Health Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday.
An 'Avalanche of Evictions' Could Be Bearing Down on America's Renters
EUCLID, Ohio -- The United States, already wrestling with an economic collapse not seen in a generation, is facing a wave of evictions as government relief payments and legal protections run out for millions of out-of-work Americans who have little financial cushion and few choices when looking for new
Trump says FBI, DOJ probing ‘very sad’ death of George Floyd
President Trump on Wednesday called the death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of white cops there a “very, very sad event” as he revealed an FBI-DOJ probe into the death. The
George Floyd: Charge policemen with murder – Family of black man killed in US
The family of George Floyd, a black man who died while a police officer pinned his neck with a knee, wants the four Minneapolis police officers involved charged with murder. According to CNN, th...
Delhi confidential: Sound Of Silence
Former Maharashtra chief minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday reeled out figures of the financial aid given by the Centre to the state, and accused the state government of not utilising the money.
Tiger that had killed shepherd near Hunsur trapped
Big cat injured due to territorial fight; to be shifted to Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park Mysore/Mysuru: The tiger that had mauled a shepherd to death near Hunsur on Monday was trapped inside a cage late last night. A few remains of 65-year-old Jagadeesh was found near D. Haadi of Neralakuppe by the Forest Department officials...
Allies blast Donald Trump's murder conspiracy theory
Prominent Republicans and usually supportive media outlets have criticised Trump for spreading unfounded conspiracy theories about the death of a Florida woman.
COVID-19 lockdown: Children from well-to-do families studying more than those from poorer homesteads
The closure of educational institutions in Uganda March 20 as one of the strategies to stop the spread of novel coronavirus saw over 15 million children sent back...
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Blasts Vote-by-Mail But Has Voted by Mail at Least 11 Times
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump's increasing attacks on vote-by-mail in recent days. Over the past decade, however, McEnany has personally voted by mail in Florida at least 11 times. According to an investigation of voter records by the Tampa Bay Times, McEnany has voted by mail in every election since 2010.
Curfew no bar for encroachers in Kalyan Nagar
Residents say in the night, a compound wall is being constructed on a CA site that houses 100-yr-old memorial Seems like the lockdown has come as a cover for the activities of encroachers to flourish .
PM wants employers to re-hire, cites 'enormous financial pressure' being felt
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his 65th morning press conference to implore Canadian businesses to re-hire their employees, noting that while the COVID-19 pandemic turned lives 'upside down,' seeing as many Canadians back to work as possible will be key to Canada's economic recovery.
Buhari will be showcased as COVID-19 hero in Africa, says Garba Shehu
The senior special assistant to the president, Mallam Garba Shehu, has predicted that Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will be showcased as a COVID-19 hero.
Schools to start by June 15: Education dept explores virtual, physical learning
State edu dept explores virtual, physical learning; schools in red zones to stay shut
Coal India arm awaits Centre nod for mining project in Assam
PTI Guwahati Coal India arm North Eastern Coalfields (NEC) has said its mining operations in Tikak Open Cast Project (OCP), under Saleki Proposed Reserve
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Fiv
How the Cummings debacle reveals the government’s greatest weaknesses and deadliest enemies
Could this be the moment from which the government will not recover?
GDP growth may rebound to 5% in FY22: Former RBI governor
The economy, which is likely to contract by 5 per cent in the current fiscal year, may expand by around 5 per cent in the next financial year, former RBI governor Duvvuri Subbarao said. Rating agency
My brother was billed to become a prof soon —Sibling of murdered UNIJOS lecturer
Chesil Drenkat recounts the events leading to the killing of his brother and University of Jos lecturer, Dr Nandi Drenkat, by gunmen who also abducted his six-year-old daughter, in this interview w...
Gujarat: Three booked for flogging 17-year-old girl who allegedly eloped
The police in Chhota Udepur said that the girl’s relatives thrashed her with a stick in public view on May 21.
BJP not in a hurry, govt will fall on its own: Fadnavis
Former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed that the theory of BJP trying to dislodge the government was a ploy to divert people's attention from serious issues. “The purpose is to mislead and hide their own shortcomings,” he said.
First picture of woman found 'murdered' in country park as family pays tribute
The victim, whose body was found in Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport, has been named locally as Yvonne Lawson McCann. A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder
14.75 Lakh Migrants Register As UP Plans To Employ Them In Industrial Units
With 25 lakh people returning to Uttar Pradesh during the coronavirus lockdown, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to complete the skill-mapping of migrant labourers in 15 days and get a survey conducted to employ them in MSMEs and industrial units, officials said.
Austerity following pandemic spending 'unacceptable'
Official austerity following massive Government spending during the coronavirus pandemic would be unacceptable, workers in Northern Ireland said.
Cuomo says he had ‘good’ talks with Trump on New York infrastructure projects
Gov. Andrew Cuomo insisted he had a “good conversation” with President Trump during their Wednesday White House meeting on New York’s infrastructure — but sure didn’t seem in
AP Secretariat on Corona Alert
On the other side, Andhra Pradesh Government is likely to conduct Corona tests to all the 3,000 staff working in the AP Secretariat.
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears
Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.
Coronavirus crisis: For survival, fight Covid-19 pandemic like a war
The economic destruction that Covid-19 would cause worldwide may be greater than the damage caused by World War II.
Deliveroo faces another legal action over an alleged unfair dismissal of deliver rider | ZDNet
The Australian food delivery rider had worked with Deliveroo for three years before his contract was terminated.
Indian Railways to use 50% of isolation coaches converted for COVID-19 patients to run Shramik Special trains
Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said that so far, 5,000 such coaches have been converted and 80,000 beds are available. These converted train coaches can be deployed wherever the states desire.
Fire kills five patients at United Hospital, three of them COVID-19 positive
A fire has burned down the isolation unit for COVID-19 patients and those with symptoms at the United Hospital in Dhaka, leaving five dead.
Hong Kong Police Arrest 16 Demonstrators Ahead of Anthem Bill Debate - Reports
BEIJING (Sputnik) - According to the South China Morning Post, the group was arrested ahead of planned demonstrations against the new bill that would criminalize...
Amberley tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile
A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.
Where the Welsh Government stands on introducing local lockdowns after Matt Hancock reveals plans for England
First Minister Mark Drakeford has for months said it would be a mistake
Hundreds more Taliban prisoners freed on last day of Afghan truce
Afghanistan authorities say they released about 900 Taliban prisoners across the country, approximately 600 of them from the notorious Bagram jail near Kabul
Trump, Biden turn Snapchat to presidential campaign field
Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters - forcing presi...
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump tweets on voting fraud
Site tells users to ‘get the facts about mail-in ballots’ on tweet claiming California’s mailed votes likely to be ‘substantially fraudulent.’
Apple will reopen 100 stores in the U.S. this week
Apple is reopening 100 more retail stores in the United States this week that it was forced to close because of the coronavirus, though customers won't be able to enter many of them just yet.
US Informed India, China It is Ready to Mediate Their 'Raging Border Dispute' - Trump
The border dispute between India and China intensified earlier this month after the two neighbours became involved in a physical altercation over infrastructure...
Unorganised workers likely to be brought under special package
‘Govt. largesse has given a boost to the morale of those hit by lockdown’
Mint Lite | Foreign fund bond holdings at three-year low and other news to know
Mint Lite is a quick update to bring you up to speed on all the news you need to know—and some things that are just fun to know—in five minutes before you start your day
Search continues for missing N.L. fisherman Wednesday after three bodies found
The search for a young fisherman missing since Monday evening continued off the south coast of Newfoundland Wednesday as the community mourned the loss of three men from the same family whose bodies were recovered.
Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
LAS VEGAS >> Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced tonight that he would allow casinos to reopen June 4, welcoming tourists to return to the glitzy gambling mecca of Las Vegas.
World’s chief rabbis issue joint call for Jews to set aside differences before shavuot - Jewish World
Letter signed by seven chief rabbis calls on Jews worldwide to take practical steps to overcome both personal and communal conflicts.
Rajasthan: Man consumes pesticide in suicide attempt near Gehlot’s residence
According to the police, the condition of the man, identified as Chenaram Mali, who hails from Nagaur district, was stated to be stable after cops rushed him to the hospital.
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill
Hong Kong police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial center on Wednesday and arrested about 240 people as national security legislation proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
Ize-Iyamu picked by Oshiomole faction as Edo APC consensus governorship candidate
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has been picked by the the Oshiomole-led faction of the APC in Edo state as their consensus governorship candidate, as the state party crisis continues to linger. Ize-Iyamu was named the consensus candidate
Watch - Wrecked car inside police cordon as Mary Street in Balsall Heath is sealed off
Detectives and a search team were at the scene as the road remained closed for several hours following late-night incident
Egypt to see upcoming COVID-19 peak: health official
Egypt still uses the malaria drug, chloroquine, in treating coronavirus patients, according to a health protocol nationwide supervised by a scientific committee.
Court of Appeal Rejects Multichoice’s Appeal on Sale of Locked Set-Top Boxes
Subscription television service providers will no longer lock out competitors from using their set-top boxes to broadcast content, reports The Standard. This is thanks to a judgment that was passed by Court of Appeal judges where they threw out MultiChoice Limited’s appeal which challenged the High Court’s judgment on the sale of locked set-top boxes. Justice […]
India carefully monitoring political situation in Nepal: Sources
India is carefully monitoring the situation in Nepal, government sources said on Wednesday after the Nepalese government deferred its plan to bring in a constitutional amendment to update its new map
'Children have been traumatised by Philippines abusive drugs war'
Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered psychological distress, bullying and worsening poverty as a result of President Rodrigo..
Tributes to ‘sweet’ girl, 17, who drowned when inflatable boat capsized in Bank Holiday horror
A ‘SWEET’ 17-year-old girl who died in a boating accident on Bank Holiday Monday has been named locally as Gillian Davey. Tributes have poured in for the teenager, who was rushed to hos…
Investigation after tree fell on woman in park and broke her leg
Her children screamed for help
Defying pandemic, gay couples hold first marriages in Costa Rica
Marco Castillo and his boyfriend, Rodrigo Campos, waited just a few hours to take advantage of a new law in Costa Rica that made the country the first in Central America to allow same-sex marriage.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SEOUL, South Korea >> The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
‘Avalanche of Evictions’: Many Americans Face Homelessness as Moratoriums Lifted
Many Americans are facing unemployment and could soon be evicted amid the COVID-19 pandemic, despite temporary government assistance.
UP restarts road, bridge projects totalling Rs 31,000 cr as lockdown eases
The state has expedited infra projects to boost economy, create jobs in hinterland
NUM: Some mining companies not protecting workers from COVID-19
The union said miners were still forced to work in close proximity because their jobs made it difficult to follow social distancing.
MAI to fly its fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon on May 29
Myanmar Airways International (MIA) is flying relief flights to evacuate its citizens in foreign countries and now it is planning the fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon for Myanmar citizens over the world, sources said.
Soldier injured in ramming attack awarded at hospital for distinguished service - Defense/Security
Shadi Ibrahim had been named award recipient before attack over which he lost his leg, but hospitalization prevented attendance at ceremony.
Prepare plan for screening of passengers when normal train services resume: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to officials
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to prepare a work plan beforehand for screening of passengers when normal train services are restored in the country. He
Coronavirus: Karnataka wants to reopen religious places from June 1, Yediyurappa writes to PM Modi
The chief minister said lots of permissions are needed before opening up.
UP to bring industry chambers on board for providing jobs to migrants
So far, the state has evacuated more than 2.5 mn stranded workers
Drive-through visits bring cheer to care home residents
A care home in Britain's south west has started a drive-through visiting system for the families of its elderly residents.
Trump administration ends waivers in Obama-era nuclear deal with Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday announced that the U.S.
India-China border standoff: Chinese govt waves white flag, stresses on dialogue as Trump offers to mediate
On Wednesday, the India-China border standoff seemed to de-escalate as China took an apparently conciliatory tone by saying that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable." Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump offered to mediate.
Cyclone Amphan: Kolkata Knight Riders commit to plant 5,000 trees, donate to West Bengal CM's Relief Fund
Two-time Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders announced their plan to plant 5,000 trees and also committed to contribute to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan.
Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case delayed as Fairfax lawyers seek to introduce new evidence
Commonwealth again raises national security concerns – prompting judge to express frustration
Karnataka to open temples, mosques and churches after May 31: CM Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that his government will re-open temples, mosques and churches in the state after May 31.
Turnpike, parkway toll hikes, $24B construction plan get OK
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority voted Wednesday to increase tolls on two of the state’s major highways and approve a $24 billion construction plan that the hike will fund.
Meng case puts judge Heather Holmes in the international spotlight
On Wednesday, Associate Chief Justice Holmes will release a ruling in the extradition case of Chinese telecom executive Meng Wanzhou that could shape Canada-China relations for years to come
Suriname election: Preliminary results show opposition winning
Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed on Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the longtime rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of political opponents.
Twitter places fact-checking label on Trump tweets for first time
May 26 (UPI) -- Twitter placed labels indicating potentially harmful or misleading information on a pair of President Donald Trump's tweets for the first time Tuesday since introducing the feature.
Case registered for spreading false information
The Hassan city police registered a case against a person who allegedly recorded and circulated a video revealing the identity of a COVID-19 patient, accusing her of hiding information about her trave
US TV host Jimmy Fallon apologises for past blackface skit
US talk show host Jimmy Fallon has said he is "very sorry" for wearing blackface in a resurfaced skit from 20 years ago.
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat
Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.
Three newest COVID-19 cases stem from 'irresponsible' traveller who failed to self-isolate: N.B. premier
New Brunswick has reported its third new case of COVID-19 in the last week and all are in a single cluster connected to a health-care worker at the Campbellton Regional Hospital who failed to self-isolate after travelling to Quebec.
HSE exams resume with strict COVID-19 protocol
3,39,951 of 3,44,409 registered students turn up
Aisha Jumwa Among 7 Nasa MPs to Be Expelled From House Committees
House Minority Whip Junet Mohamed said that the legislators would be 'isolated and quarantined for six months' following which the...
Five things to know about the Meng Wanzhou extradition case
VANCOUVER - A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on Wednesday in a key legal argument in her extradition case. Here are fi
Juvenile Arrested for Arson After Church Fire
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Santa Barbara County Fire Department Fire Investigators and Sheriff’s Department Detectives identified and apprehended a male juvenile suspected of starting multiple fires in the area of North Turnpike Road and Vala Drive.
Mark Your Calendars: Rod Rosenstein Will Testify Before Senate on Origins of ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ Investigation
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary announced on Wednesday that former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is scheduled to testify before the panel on June 3 regarding the origins of “Crossfire Hurricane," the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation into whether members of the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Father Ready to Die for Infant as KNH Bill Surpasses Ksh530K [VIDEO]
The father disclosed that the hospital's decision to raise the cost of the treatment was a painful pill to swallow as...
Twitter, Facebook Win Appeal in Anticonservative-Bias Suit
A federal appeals court rejected claims that tech giants Twitter Inc., Facebook Inc., Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google conspired to suppress conservative views online.
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn't the law and that it checked everyone's temperature
The owner of Backwater Jack's bar at Lake of the Ozarks responded to criticism of his pool party, saying social distancing isn't enforceable.
"I Told Amit Shah....": Mamata Banerjee Reveals Argument On COVID-19
Raising the political pitch in her battle with the centre over the handling of the coronavirus crisis, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday revealed she had told Union Home Minister Amit Shah that if he thought the state government was failing to handle the crisis properly, why didn't he try and deal with it himself.
Convene all-party meet on Pothireddypadu issue: BJP
Telangana BJP core committee member and former MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy has demanded that the State government convene
Barman, 23, jumped to his death from rooftop car park months before birth of his child after suffering paranoid delusions
Oliver Dinsdale was found at the bottom of a fourth floor car park in Woking. The inquest heard he'd been acting oddly in the weeks leading to his death.
Infants unlikely to contract Coronavirus from breast milk – WHO
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday says there is no current evidence to prove that infants can contract the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) from breast milk of infected mothers.
Lawsuit: Ultra refuses refunds for canceled music festival
Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in Miami was canceled in March because of the coronaviru
Albanese feeling cocky as he tries to pluck byelection votes
Anthony Albanese wants to make the Eden-Monaro byelection a test of the government's response to coronavirus and the bushfires that devastated the seat.
Man, 29, arrested for kidnapping 16-year-old Louise Smith is re-arrested for her murder - as his wife is held for assisting an offender
The teenager, from the Leigh Park area, was reported missing on VE Day earlier this month, with her body discovered in Havant Thicket,
More than 50 inmates out of 300 released are rearrested | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
With the number of rearrested inmates growing, the Honolulu Police Department said it is a “threat to public safety” to release them early to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Pictures show new mobile Weston-super-Mare coronavirus testing centre empty on its second day
The Covid-19 testing unit at Locking Road car park is expected to be there for several days
Rawlings to address June 4 by virtual durbar
Former President Jerry John Rawlings will deliver the keynote address to mark the 41st anniversary of the June 4 uprising on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
IAF To Operationalise No.18 'Flying Bullets' Squadron At Coimbatore With 4-Gen LCA Tejas Aircraft
A PIB (Defence Wing) release stated that the IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, will operationalise the squadron 'Flying Bullets' at the Sulur Air Force Station near Coimbatore later in the day.
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
Lawmakers urge sovereign immunity law to retaliate for US abuse of litigation over COVID-19
Some 35 lawmakers have raised a special motion during this year's two sessions, urging the country to speed up formulating a foreign states immunity law that will grant Chinese citizens and companies the right to sue other countries in domestic courts, in an attempt to retaliate for US abuse of litigation against China over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safe Sex: New Rules Poised to Help End the Swiss Brothels' Covid-19 Lockdown
Along with suggesting sex positions which allow for a maximum distance between faces during intercourse, the new rules also include a 15-minute time limit on a client's...
Assess capacity of COVID-19 helplines: HC to govts.
Court takes notice of video showing man struggling to get help for his mother
APC group: we’ve not withdrawn case against Adetimehin-led exco
The acting factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Olu Olatuja, has said the faction has not withdrawn the....
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 500
Human rights activists say the figures may be underreported.
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
In a Tight Corner
States finally have headroom to borrow more from the market. But there's a cost to it
Hollywood Hills house parties getting out of hand during coronavirus outbreak, LAPD warns
Cops in Los Angeles have released a video begging trendy quarantined residents to stop house parties in the Hollywood Hills because clubs are closed during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.
At least 40 killed in latest DR Congo massacre
At least 40 people were killed in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the latest grisly attack on civilians in the mountainous jungles near the Ugandan border.
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
Six Canadian service members died April 29 when the Cyclone helicopter crashed within sight of HMCS Fredericton, which is participating in a NATO mission
Brits are encouraged to donate their unwanted gadgets to help disadvantaged families who have no way to connect to the internet during the coronavirus lockdown
UK device owners are being encouraged to donate working tablets and smartphones that they no longer need to help those without access to technology in lockdown.
Former royal chef reveals the Queen loves shrimp on toast but can't stand garlic as he answers questions from fans on cooking for Her Majesty
Darren McGrady, 58, who was the personal chef to the Queen as well as Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry spoke on his YouTube channel about the Queen's favourite foods.
Torrent, Lanco among private gencos not paid by Madhya Pradesh Power Co
This move by MP govt comes after the union power ministry had clarified electricity generation is an essential service and no state can invoke force majeure to defer payments
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
The tweets in question violated a recently expanded Twitter policy, said the San Francisco-based company.
Approval rating for Modi govt 2.0 falls to 62% from 75% last year: Survey
The government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, got the highest approval rating
House catches fire 2nd time
An early morning structure fire on Penticton Indian Band left nobody injured, according to Penticton Fire deputy chief Chris Forster.
Row over naming Bengaluru city's flyover after Veer Savarkar
Leader of Opposition and Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the move to name the flyover after Savarkar as an insult to freedom fighters from Karnataka's soil and urged Yediyurappa to drop it and instead name it after a freedom fighter from the state.
‘Damaging’ and ‘hurtful’ - Reception teacher slams comments made about Notts teachers
She was responding to comments by the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council
Experts calls for creative approaches to boost child learning during pandemics
Education experts have urged the government to further fund research institutes to come up with innovative approaches to increasing child learning during pandemics. She said although schools have come up with technology applications such as zoon, Google classrooms, among others, for those who do not have access technology, there is need to come up with […]
U.N. warns of possible war crimes in northeastern Congo
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Widespread and systematic killings, beheadings, rape and other barbaric acts by militia mostly from the ethnic Lendu community in northeastern Congo may constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
21 people tested positive in Pulwama
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
Elderly Prisoner Granted Release but Got Coronavirus During Government Appeal
Muntaqim, after a half-century behind bars, posed no risk to society, so a judge ordered him free. But the government’s appeal instead risked his life.
EU's financial 'firepower' is 1.85 trillion with 750bn for COVID fund
Of the 750 billion euro recovery fund, the 500 billion euros would be given to EU countries as grants, the remaining 250 billion euros would be available as loans."
Ukraine in UN urges Russia to give up "logic of war" in Donbas
Ukraine has also recalled Russia must implement its obligations under the Minsk Agreements.
World class ‘Rail Trail’ locked in for Northern NSW
A world class walking and cycling trail between Murwillumbah and Crabbes Creek how now been set in stone. The NSW Government has confirmed $7.8 million in funding for the construction of the Tweed…
Tecra Muigai: Court to rule on suspect’s bond
Court will fix bond terms on Wednesday at 2.30pm.
Rumpus in National Assembly Service Commission over Clerk’s, others’ tenure
Over 150 management and senior workers of the National Assembly may be retired soon as the National Assembly Service Commission ...
‘Governor should scold those trying to destabilise Uddhav Thackeray govt’: Shiv Sena’s veiled attack on BJP
Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray had taken oath on November 28 last year. The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress came together to form government last year, after the Thackeray-led party and the BJP fell out over sharing the chief ministerial post.
Brazil leads in daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day
Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.
No community transmission in state yet: Hek
SHILLONG: Even though positive cases of coronavirus are rising, Health and Family Welfare Minister AL Hek has asserted that there is no community transmission in the region and the state as of now."There is no community transmission as of now and all
Khammam Municipal Corporation sets up face mask kiosks
Khammam Municipal Corporation has set up face masks dispensing kiosks in Khammam in order to make the masks available to the public
Angela Merkel’s chancellorship “runs and runs” as her ratings surge and lockdown is eased in Germany
Why, despite being at the height of her powers, the chancellor will probably not seek a fifth term. And I say goodbye to Berlin for the first time in months.
Trump hints at action against China over Hong Kong security law
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong, which would be announced before the end of the week.
Education, Medical Unions Issue Elaborate Conditions For School Reopening
Education and Medical unions have issued elaborate conditions for the reopening of schools...
Maharashtra records staggering 97 COVID-19 deaths, highest number of single-day deaths until now
Covid-19 deaths in the state came perilously close to 100 on Tuesday, with Maharashtra recording 97 fatalities, the highest number of single-day deaths until now.
ESScom on high alert over possible Abu Sayyaf kidnap plan
LAHAD DATU, May 27 — The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) is on high alert after receiving intelligence information of a possible kidnap for ransom plan by the militant Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the waters of the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone). ESSCom commander Datuk Hazani Ghazali...
'Our greatest challenge': How to rebuild the ACT's virus-struck economy?
As business start to reopen and the ACT takes its first tentative steps on the road to recovery, The Canberra Times canvassed the views of politicians, academics, economists and industry groups on the best approach to rebuilding the economy.
Jenrick is latest minister to give 'car crash' interview defending Cummings
The housing secretary said it is time for the country to 'move on' from the scandal.
'Go for launch': SpaceX, NASA set for milestone mission
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station—the first crewed mission to blast off from US soil in almost a decade and a first for the commercial sector—was set to proceed on time Wednesday, ...
Coronavirus: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event
The Delhi Police will file 15 fresh charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending a religious congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz here in violation of visa conditions and indulging in missionary
Nigerian military encourages sexual abuse, brutality of children at rehabilitation centres – Amnesty
Global rights group, Amnesty International, has accused the Nigerian military of unlawfully detaining boys and men at a rehabilitation centre for alleged members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram,
CPI urges CM to stop coal block privatisation
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has requested Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao to prevent the attempts of the Centre to privatise 11 coal blocks of Singareni Collieries, as part of its stimulus
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark
The authorities have so far conducted 499,399 coronavirus tests, including 8,491 in the last 24 hours, the ministry said.
Shropshire Council Tory pair blast Dominic Cummings over lockdown journeys
Conservative members of Shropshire Council have blasted Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings for his “arrogance” since his alleged breach of lockdown rules came to light.
HSA raises alert on 2 products, including coffee product with high levels of erectile dysfunction medicine
SINGAPORE: Members of the public have been warned against purchasing or consuming two products found to have "potent medicinal ingredients", the ...
Tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili arrested on domestic violence charge against ex-wife: reports
A Georgian tennis player was reportedly arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife in front of their 5-year-old son.
Death toll from Covid-19 rises to 30 as 1740 more cases and 1439 recoveries reported in Qatar on May 27
Ministry of Public Health today reported 1,740 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), and 1,439 new recovered patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered cases in Qatar to 13,283. The Ministry also announced 2 deaths due to the virus
Nokia shuts plant in Tamil Nadu after 42 test positive for COVID-19
NEW DELHI: Nokia last week suspended operations at a telecoms gear manufacturing plant in southern India, the company said on Tuesday (May 26), ...
Lockdown restrictions on SA Post Office relaxed
Acting Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Jackson Mthembu has lessened the regulations that were imposed upon the Post Office.
Donbas warlord's official residence address in Russia revealed – media
Journalists found new evidence of Pushilin's strong ties with Russia, this time – through real estate paperwork.
Cop bashed for dating gold dealer’s ex-wife
A Kwekwe gold dealer was on Monday arrested after he assaulted a police officer in a dispute over a woman.
Nevada Supreme Court says judge retaliated at sentencing
The Nevada Supreme Court has decided that a Clark County judge went too far when he sentenced a defendant in a robbery case to life in prison without parole.
Jaipur residents urge state government to do ‘surgical strike’ on locusts as insects swathe city
"I have been unable to sleep since Monday when I saw lakhs of these insects creating havoc in my house on Monday and Tuesday."
Zambian health minister tests positive for Covid-19
He becomes the minister to come out publicly.
Paul Cairns death: Second suspect charged after man killed in alleged Ayrshire shooting
A SECOND suspect has been charged in connection with the death of a man who died in an alleged Ayrshire shooting. Cops confirmed that a 50-year-old has now been nicked after Paul Cairns, 42, lost h…
At least 300 arrested in flash protests against controversial national anthem bill
Protesters staged flash protests in Causeway Bay, Central and Mong Kok on Wednesday afternoon to denounce a controversial national anthem bill Police said at least 300 people were arrested In Central, hundreds of office workers spilled onto...
Man convicted by Surrey judge in hatchet attack near SkyTrain station loses appeal bid
Andrew Eugene Agopsowicz was convicted of assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
DeVos Would Send Millions of Federal Dollars to Private Schools
Secretary of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is planning to funnel tens of millions of dollars of federal coronavirus aid to private schools, most of which have religious affiliations.
Locust Alert In UP After Swarms Move Through Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
At least 10 Uttar Pradesh districts were on alert Tuesday after swarms of locusts were spotted in Mahoba and Jhansi districts, moving into the state after attacking crops in neighbouring Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, officials said.
After row over paid quarantine, Kerala mulls changes
Chief minister Vijayan under fire for making Keralites pay for 7-day quarantine
Water management: Trainee IAS officers to study Rajanna Sircilla model
The water management policy in Rajanna Sircilla district is becoming a benchmark for others to follow.
Five-month-old baby dies after being given turtle's blood to drink to protect her from coronavirus in the Dominican Republic
The five-month-old girl from the Dominican Republic died after drinking turtle blood to protect her from coronavirus. Her relatives are said to be 'serious but stable.'
The long march home
For the State, the migrant worker is at once an ‘asset’ as a source of fluid labour supply and a liability in terms of resource distribution away
Hundreds demand justice in Minneapolis after police killing of George Floyd
Protesters clash with police, who deploy teargas and stun grenades, following death of black man at hands of white officer
Provincial court to resume some in-person proceedings next month
The Provincial Court of British Columbia will resume in-person proceedings to hear priority matters starting next month.On June 8, two courtrooms will be opened in each of six locations: Victoria, . . .
29 test positive for Covid-19 at a frail care centre in Port Elizabeth
Ten staff members and 19 residents had tested positive for Covid-19 at the Lorraine Frail Care Centre in Port Elizabeth.
Emily Maitlis to miss Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Emily Maitlis will not present Wednesday’s episode of Newsnight after the BBC ruled the programme breached impartiality rules over its coverage of the Dominic Cummings lockdown row.
The European Union Is on the Brink of Historic Change
The Commission’s $825 billion rescue fund would break many taboos, possibly paving the way for EU taxes and an EU treasury
Nepal postpones scheduled discussion on constitutional amendment to update map
India News: The discussion to amend Nepal's constitution to update the country's map, earlier slated for Wednesday, now has been taken out of schedule. Nepal's Ho
Heartbreaking: Twitterati shocked by video of baby trying to wake up dead mother
In a heartbreaking video, a baby who was seen trying to wake up his dead mother with a shroud covering the body at a railway station in Bihar.
NYPD cop who gunned down ‘best friend’ on Long Island to be freed on bond
The rookie NYPD cop accused of murdering his best friend in Nassau County earlier this month will be released on bond after his lawyer told a judge that he was attacked before opening fire, a
Mexico sets new record with 501 coronavirus deaths in a day
Mexico's health department reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
Ekiti Assembly passes Tourism, Hospitality Licensing and Regulation Bill
The unanimous resolution was taken at Wednesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Funminiyi Afuye, in Ado Ekiti.
Mohave County reports first COVID-19 case in jail system
Mohave County officials say they have confirmed the first known case of coronavirus within the county's detention center system.
The real reason Prince Seeiso of Lesotho was the only foreign royal at Harry and Meghan’s wedding
Prince Seeiso ofLesotho became the only guest outside of the couple’s immediate family to have made the cut for the special occasion.
Fauci: Political conventions may be held if coronavirus cases are ‘very low’
But he cautioned that "we need to reserve judgment right now to see what the situation would be.”
Day 3 of domestic flights: Airports handle 354 departures till 5 pm, says Puri
Domestic services resumed on Monday after a gap of two months, and 428 flights were operated within the country that day.'Till 5pm on day 3 today, there have already been 354 departures & 288 arrivals with a total of 47,917 people at various airports,' said Puri
SpaceX-Nasa to launch new era in space with private human spaceflight mission, take-off tonight
For the first time in history, a private company will attempt transporting humans to space. US aerospace company SpaceX will launching two Nasa astronauts into space. Take-off is scheduled to take place a few minutes after 2am Thursday, Indian time
Twitter’s fact-checks open up a huge can of worms
Who, exactly, is Twitter going to “fact-check” now — and by what standard? It sure looks like CEO Jack Dorsey hasn’t thought this one through. Twitter plainly decided on the fly to slap a
Hong Kong police fire pepperballs at protesters and arrest 180 people for unauthorised assembly | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong police fired pepperballs in the central business district after protesters gathered in opposition to the national anthem and national security law. Demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans in Causeway Bay and Central at lunchtime. They also chanted “Hong Kong independence, the only way out” and “one nation, one Hong Kong.” At least 50 young people […]
Kerala carrying out maintenance work in Siruvani Reservoir
City’s water supply not to be affected
French parliament approves Covid-19 tracker as privacy watchdog gives green light
French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a government-backed cellphone app that will alert users if they have been in contact with a person infected by the coronavirus.
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon
The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.
Coronavirus: States to clear operation of international flights
Stranded passengers told to register with Indian missions, download Aarogya Setu App
We were told how to vote on Kindiki's ouster- Millicent Omanga says
I am surprised we are going through this- Millicent Omanga
Emily Maitlis replaced as Newsnight episode host following Cummings monologue
BBC said presenter breached impartiality rules with remarks on Tuesday night
Greece and Egypt talk tourism in post-pandemic era
Greece’s Tourism minister Harry Theoharis spoke with his Egyptian counterpart on Monday, where they discussed closer tourism collaboration in the
Netizens get creative with Photoshop after HKU appeared to crop activist Edward Leung out of a photo
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) posted a strangely cropped photo Tuesday night that some say deliberately cut localist activist Edward Leung out—prompting netizens to get creative with Photoshop skills of their own Upon news that Macau casino...
Gov. Cuomo asks Trump to greenlight three major infrastructure projects in New York
The appeal comes as New York City faces increasingly dire financial straits from the outbreak.
Yemen: Saudi-led coalition says downed Houthi drone over Najran
The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen has said its forces intercepted and downed drones launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards the Saudi border city of Najran in the first such incident since late March.
You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade
We all experience cognitive dissonance, or the state of having inconsistent thoughts or beliefs. For example, we know it’s important to be active, but we spend most of our days rotating between our desks, couches, and beds. Getting exercise isn’t fun, but it’s important for our health, so we feel guilty about not doing it.
Lockdown: Toddler's failed attempt to wake up dead mother leaves internet, conscience shaken
India News: A toddler's vain attempt to wake up his dead mother from eternal sleep on a railway platform in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Wednesday presented the most po
Council facing complaints over suspension of grass cutting services
Grass cutting services have been suspended in a Black Country borough sparking complaints from residents.
Chinese foreign minister says situation along India-China LOC 'overall stable and controllable'; claims Beijing's stand on border issue is 'clear, consistent'
China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanisms
Indore: Man commits suicide after facing harassment from borrower
Due to the lockdown, Pahawa was facing some financial difficulties and he went to Rathi's place for his money on Tuesday.
‘Is this a joke?’: On Shramik trains, passengers complain of long delays – with little food or water
Many say that trains stop in open fields or at stations where all food stalls are shut.
Fear, sadness and anger: The hidden impact of lockdown on children
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and measures to prevent its spread have impacted children in some predictable and some less predictable ways. Kathryn Cleary spoke to experts and children to get a deeper understanding.
Many national parks, including Pacific Rim, start to open
More than half of Canada’s national parks — including Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim — are set to open for day use next week but Tofino’s mayor is urging non-residents to wait for direction from . . .
Family Narrates Brutal Murder of Kin by Police During Curfew [VIDEO]
A family narrated the brutal murder of their kin by police officers during curfew...
Reps accuse NDDC of illegal spending, insist on probe
The House of Representatives yesterday described the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a “corrupt” agency that had been engaging
Hundreds more security forces sent to the Greek-Turkish border
The Armed Forces and the Hellenic Police are on full alert and vigilant after the new barrage of challenges from Turkey against Greece.
EU proposes $825 billion COVID-19 'Recovery Plan for Europe'
May 27 (UPI) -- The European Union on Wednesday proposed a $825 billion stimulus plan to help stabilize member states amid a recession brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
Swarms Of Locusts Unleash Havoc In Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh And Other States
This year’s locust attack has been termed the worst in two decades, with Rajasthan having suffered the harshest blow.
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case
The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Avoid The After School Rush
Bus, trains and ferries in Auckland are having to cope with increased demand particularly at the end of the school day while still operating on reduced capacity.
INTO THE FRAY: A choreographed coup—with the law as a prop - Opeds
It is imperative to restore the judiciary to its duly assigned place in a properly functioning democracy-adjudicating, not legislating.Op-ed
Will go ahead with English medium: Jagan
The next step is Class 7, says Chief Minister
Police rescue 2 abducted siblings in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.The Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mrs Loveth Odah disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abakaliki.
Moment dying man wobbled suitcase 'after lover zipped him inside to suffocate'
Jorge Torres wobbled the case and begged Sarah Boone to free him, only for her to laugh and swear, court papers allege
Covid-19: CBSE students who moved amid lockdown can take Class 10, Class 12 exams from new location
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said the students should contact their schools to inform them about where they wish to take the exams.
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
Post on ‘ground reality’ of health system goes viral
Shared over 29,000 times in 30 hours
US: Four Minneapolis policemen fired after the death of black man pinned down by white officer
Video captured by the bystanders on Monday showed George Floyd shouting ‘I cannot breathe’ as a police officer knelt on his neck.
Liverpool 5G phone mast damaged in arson attack
Residents report a "loud bang" and seeing flames from the phone mast, just days after it was put up.
Reward the nation's medics
It is high time that the government accelerates the disbursement of financial incentives to medical workers, the unsung heroes in our battle against COVID-19.
DA demands details on UIF’s COVID-19 relief payments
The party’s Michael Cardo said the UIF was failing to pay through the employee relief scheme and its website was constantly offline.
Corrie star warns Geoff will take desperate measures to get rid of Alya
Geoff will do whatever it takes in order to keep his reputation intact, which means Alya is in trouble.
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth
New amendments to the education law also include a provision that would let Putin extend his rule until 2036.
US to revoke Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
The Trump administration is ending nearly all of the last vestiges of U.S. sanctions relief provided under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, according to current and former U.S. officials and congressional aides.
Covid-19 package — World and India
Thomas Carlyle called economics “a dismal science”. Multiple opinion production by dismal economic scientists continued into the 21st century.
View: Can India benefit from the world’s frustration with China?
India lacks the sophisticated infrastructure which gives China an edge in manufacturing.
What a US exit from the WHO means for COVID-19 and global health
As President Trump terminates the US relationship with the agency, experts foresee incoherence, inefficiency and a resurgence of deadly diseases.
Children of asylum seekers challenge with home learning
SINCE the Covid-19 has spurred both the UK government and Northern Ireland executive to shut down schools in March 2020 to slow down the rise of infections, schools, on the other hand, have also come up with homework packs via online learning to keep up the knowledge.
Zimbabwe ruling party calls for arrest of opposition officials for faking abductions
ZANU PF Acting Spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa says the party is calling for arrests of more MDC officials who were involved in the infamous Warren park demonstration that led to the abduction and torture of Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova.
Woman sacked after viral video of her calling police on black man
A woman who reported a black man to the police after he asked her to put her dog on a lead in New York's Central Park has been fired from her job and had her dog taken away.
GoI lets 122 Kashmiri prisoners call home on Eid
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The Evidence Against Her
When Nikki Addimando shot her abusive partner, she thought she had enough proof it was self-defense. Why did the prosecution only see a…
Call to halt depletion of Defence Forces
The next government must draw up a six-point plan to reinvigorate the ever-depleting Defence Forces, which are now at their lowest strength for more than 50 years, a former senior army officer has urged.
BMW set on fire in suspected arson
Police are appealing for information after a BMW was set on fire in a suspected arson.
Task force on missing Native Americans resumes sessions
A presidential task force charged with coming up with ways to address missing and slain Native Americans will resume tribal listening sessions Wednesday.
5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya
Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of active cases in the state to seven, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday.
More than 1600 Corona Infected Patients reported in Chennai -
There is a continuous increase in the cases of corona virus in the country and new cases of corona virus
Defence Forces 'may never return to intended strength'
The body representing Defence Forces Officer grades has warned that if immediate, significant retention initiatives are not implemented, the Defence Forces will not only never return to its target strength of 9,500, but will continue to decline.
Sassa applicants camped outside Mdantsane office
A group of child support grant applicants, wrapped in large blankets and huddled together to keep warm, spend the night outside the South African Social Security Agency offices in Mdantsane, East London.
Summer camps in Charlotte preparing for ‘new normal’ this season
Governor Cooper said summer camps can take place, as long as camp directors follow safety guidelines.
Lending a Hand: Pornhub Donating to 10 Charities to Mark 10 Million Followers on Instagram
The world's biggest porn site is also aiming to be the world's most generous one. Pornhub has cropped up since the start of the pandemic, donating to coronavirus...
Delhi LG Office employee tests positive for Covid-19: Sources
The LG Secretariat spreads to two parts, which includes the bungalow where around 40 officials works.The bungalow where staff members sit is being disinfected by authorities, sources said
DPP Haji Explains Setback on Corruption Cases From EACC
The DPP has been on the frontlines of having culprits brought to book on corruption charges, but even he could not...
Chinese President Xi Jinping tells military to ramp up battle preparedness
Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests
Fauci Wants To Make Masks A ‘Symbol’ Of What The Public Should Be Doing
The country’s top infectious disease expert on Wednesday urged the public to comply with mask-wearing requirements as the easing of...
Edo 2020: APC faction picks Ize-Iyamu as consensus aspirant
Sola Shittu, Benin Former Secretary to Edo State Government and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2016 governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has emerged the...
Suspension rust problem forces Mitsubishi to recall vehicles
DETROIT — Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 223,000 vehicles in Canada and cold-weather U.S. states because parts of the suspension can rust, detach and cause drivers to lose control.
John Ratcliffe sworn in as US spy chief – Firstpostofindia
Washington – US Congressman John Ratcliffe from Texas has been sworn in as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the country’s spy chief.
Domestic flight services in India: 445 flights carrying 62,641 passengers operated on May 26, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Services were resumed on Monday after a gap of two months and 428 flights were operated within the country on the same day.
Old Tafo Assembly supports 16 more PWDs to start their businesses
The Old Tafo Municipal Assembly has presented various items to 16 selected Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the municipality to economically empower them.
Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time
President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’Twitter for the first time took action against a series of tweets by Donald Trump, labeling them with a warning sign and providing a link to further information.Since ascending to the US presidency
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after Twitter fact check
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Where Things Stand: Not All Fall In Line Behind The Next Great Political Divide
If President Trump had his way, mask-wearing would play a crucial role in whatever us-versus-them narrative he attempts to spin for...
Woman killed – hit by train at Tawa level crossing
Wellington.Scoop A woman has died after she was hit by a train at a level crossing near the intersection of Hinau Street and McClellan Street in Tawa.
Not a scam: Watch for stimulus debit cards in the mail
The Treasury Department has mailed nearly 4 million economic impact payments to Americans via a prepaid debit card.
Ahmedabad saw 1 death each hour in past week
169 persons died in 7 days—24 per day on an average; with 251new cases on Tuesday, district’s tally has touched 10,841
Education Department IT manager directed $14m of work to his own company
A former 'go-to guy' for the Education Department misused his position for more than a decade but will not face criminal charges, IBAC says.
Tsvangirai's son shows Chamisa the middle finger
THE late MDC founding father Morgan Tsvangirai's son, Vincent, defied Nelson Chamisa's directive after he attended the National Assembly sitting yesterday.This ...
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy says education is answer to poverty
The incentivizing begins with Amma Vodi where Rs 15,000 would be credited to the mother’s account for sending her children to school.
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be "horrendous."
Minneapolis mayor: Officer who put knee on George Floyd's neck should be charged
Firings came swiftly for four Minneapolis police officers after bystander video captured the death of a black man in custody.
Foodgrains procurement centres to close by May 31
CM tells Agriculture dept. to focus on crop season from June
The end of Europe's Chinese dream
Three developments have led the EU to abandon its goal of closer economic ties.
Police surround Hong Kong legislature before anthem debate
HONG KONG — Police massed outside Hong Kong’s legislature complex Wednesday before lawmakers debate a bill that would criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
After 41 yrs, Centre set to redefine ‘migrant workers’
India News: Learning from the ongoing migrant crisis, the government is set to redefine 'migrant workers' after 41 years and plans to register them to enable acce
Air corridors can kickstart post-virus tourism – U.N. agency
The World Tourism Organization proposes that tourists be allowed to travel between countries at low risk of coronavirus contagion
Explainer: Hong Kong's China national anthem Bill aims to legislate 'respect'
Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem.
Child sex offender gets life imprisonment for human trafficking
David Timothy Deakin is the first foreigner to be convicted for trafficking offenses through online proceedings, according to the International Justice Mission
We’re yet to have any meaningful engagement with govt over strike, says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), yesterday said it was yet to have on any meaningful engagement with Federal Government since the union embarked on an indefinite strike.
PA records no new cases of coronavirus - Middle East
PA “health minister” says no new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the last 24 hours. The total number of recoveries is 483.
Cyprus pledges to cover medical costs for tourists if they catch coronavirus on vacation
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained
UK Refuses to See Fisheries as Bargaining Chip After EU Signals Concessions in Brexit Talk
The EU has indicated its willingness to ease its stance on fisheries in the Brexit talks and reach a compromise, Reuters reported on Tuesday, quoting sources within the...
Covid-19: Immigration detention centres functioning as usual, says D-G
SEPANG, May 27 — Immigration officials from three immigration detention centres in Bukit Jalil, Semenyih and Sepang who are undergoing quarantine at home have been replaced by personnel from the Immigration headquarters and other state offices, says Immigration Department director-general Datuk...
Dr Patrick Amoth's Powerful Father Who Sired Siaya Governor
Unknown to many, Health DG Patrick Amoth and Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga were raised by...
Police appeal as swan dies after being attacked by dog
The RSPCA attended the incident
Donald Trump hits back at Twitter for flagging his tweets
It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.Trump reacted: 'Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election
Ofankor murder: Suspect's pumped guns were licensed over 12 years ago - Police
The Accra Regional Police command has clarified issues surrounding the ownership of some two pump guns by the suspect involved in the murder of his tenant at Ofankor.
Congress’ Surjewala moves SC seeking to intervene in migrants’ plight issue
Senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in the matter in which the apex court on its own
Michel Barnier tells SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford European Union ‘open’ to Brexit delay
The European Union is "open" to a two-year Brexit delay, chief negotiator Michel Barnier has revealed amid continued deadlock.
Govt may launch coal blocks auction process under commercial mining on 11 June; 50 mines likely to be put on sale
The government last week approved a methodology for commercial mining of coal on revenue sharing basis.
Confusion around whether all of South Africa will move to level 3 lockdown
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has cast doubt on whether some parts of the lockdown will remain at level 4 from 1 June.
Authorities yet to find cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA aircraft
Flight data recorder has been recovered by officials
Lockdown violators using Cummings as excuse, say police
Police commissioner warns of public pushback over Covid-19 containment measures
Italy: 96% of Coronavirus Fatalities Had Other Chronic Illnesses
The overwhelming majority of deaths with coronavirus in Italy have occurred in the presence of two or more serious chronic illnesses.
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark
Pakistan registered 1,446 new coronavirus infections during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 59,151, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The death
Bihar Minister Madan Sahni Forgets Social Distancing While Honouring Jyoti Kumari Who Cycled 1,200 Km
Jyoti Kumari is currently staying at a quarantine centre close to her Sirhulli village. Darbhanga/Patna: Bihar’s Food and Consumer Protection … Bihar Minister Madan Sahni Forgets Social Distancing While Honouring Jyoti Kumari Who Cycled 1,200 Km Read More »
Catholic churches will not reopen for private worship on Jun 2
SINGAPORE: Catholic churches will not reopen for private worship during Phase 1 after Singapore exits its "circuit breaker" period, the Archbishop ...
Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time
The move, which almost immediately heightened tensions between Trump and the social media giant, came in the form of a label under two of the president’s tweets, which claimed that mail-in voter ballots are subject to extreme fraud
KNUT Boss Sossion Piles Pressure On Magoha To Postpone KCSE, KCPE Exams To 2021
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion now wants the Ministry of Education to consider postponing national exams to next year over the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pa
Coronavirus outbreak: UK unrolls test and trace system in next stage of COVID-19 fight
The aim of the system is to move from lockdown for all towards more targeted measures with trained NHS contact tracers track each infected person going forward.
Ravi Shankar Prasad says Centre, states doing their best, targets Rahul Gandhi
Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prasad said his recent public statements were “utterly irresponsible”. He alleged that Rahul “was trying to weaken the resolve”of the country to fight against the pandemic and that his criticism was “based upon falsehood”.
New Goal Of Zero Seabird Deaths On Fishing Boats
The new National Action Plan for protecting seabirds from commercial fishing hooks and nets has made a big leap forward, with a new goal of reducing seabird deaths to zero. However, Forest & Bird is warning that without cameras on boats the plan will not succeed.
President Trump Will Sign Executive Order on Social Media Censorship
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media censorship amid rapidly intensifying political bias from the Silicon Valley Masters of the Universe.
Facebook Ran Multi-Year Charm Offensive to Woo State Prosecutors
Sheryl Sandberg’s schedule was packed as the Facebook Inc. chief operating officer arrived in Portland, Oregon, for a summer forum of state prosecutors who were meeting to talk shop and share ideas with one another.
COVID-19: Nigeria temporarily suspends evacuation of citizens abroad
FG has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians stranded abroad. Geoffrey Onyeama, said the decision is to allow take-off
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbors have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of…
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread
There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds
The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.
‘Why were DU principals repatriated in a hurry?’
Governing body members of Aurobindo College and Delhi College of Arts and Commerce wrote to the Delhi University Vice-Chancellor questioning the recent move to repatriate officiating principals of the
Online gambling firm closes after investigation finds ‘serious failings’
The probe was launched following the death of a 25-year-old customer who lost more than £30,000.
Misbehaviour complaint against SI in Bhupalpally dist
In a development which exposes citizen’s friendly policing claims of the Telangana Police Department, a complaint has been lodged against the Sub-Inspector of Police of Mahadevpur Police Station
Kano faults viral video on isolation centre, says claim is misleading
Kano State government has described the viral footage on the social media on Dangote Isolation entre at Sani Abacha Stadium as misleading and unfounded. The video clip depicted an abandoned project at the site, showing empty bed space with meant for the centre littered around the premises. The voice note note on the clip also […]
Second Iranian Oil Tanker Arrives At Venezuela's Largest Refinery
A second Iranian tanker carrying gasoline and oil derivatives has arrived at crisis-stricken Venezuela's main oil refinery, amid escalating tensions between Washington and the two U.S.-sanctioned countries.
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown
Performers with the Raluy Legacy Circus have begun livestreaming their act for free and using their costuming skills to make face masks.
Electric motorbike gives Zimbabwean rural women path out of poverty
WEDZA, Zimbabwe, (Reuters) – In the rural Zimbabwe district of Wedza, a new electric-powered motorcycle is helping bring income to poor women and easing the burden of looking after families.
Azad condoles demise of Sirwal
Senior Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of Bashir Ahmed Sirwal from Malanoo Kahara area of Doda district. Azad
A SpaceX rocket carrying NASA astronauts will fly over Notts tonight - here's how to see it
You can also watch the launch online
Age UK adviser, 71, suffers stab wounds and his churchgoer wife, 71, is fighting for life after horrific 'domestic incident' at their £1.2m north London home
Neighbours named Mervyn Kohler (pictured) as the man who was found at the Islington house with stab wounds. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
'Disturbing' Ont. long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
When a bombshell report from the Canadian Armed Forces outlining a litany of problems at five long-term care homes released on Tuesday, family members say they're not surprised.
Cops distribute flowers among medical fraternity in Srinagar
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Central, state govts should apologise to nation for migrant workers' conditions: SP leader
Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramgovind Chaudhary asked the central and state governments on Wednesday to study the apex court order on the
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe
Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.
Meck budget changes lead to tense words
While trying to balance the budget, Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio and Commissioner Susan Harden got into a tense argument over what line items most deserved to be cut.
Locusts swarm UP and Maharashtra, high alert in Punjab; Government to deploy drones
About 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now, the agriculture ministry said.
2 Corps members who met during NYSC in Plateau state, set to wed this Saturday (photos)
Two Corps members who met at the NYSC orientation camp in Plateau state sre set to wed this Saturday, May 30. In a statement announcing the wedding of the two corps members, Felicia Haruna from Kaduna
Surge of financial aid has HALO service ‘optimistic’ about short-term future
Air ambulance organizations in Alberta depend on donations, but charities are suffering after the novel coronavirus pandemic iced the global economy
Donald Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in US election
US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and "completely stifling" free speech, after the social media network placed a fact-checking warning on one of
Kedah state govt will help out KFA, says MB Sanusi
ALOR SETAR, May 27 — The state government views seriously the issues faced by the Kedah Football Association (KFA) and will work to assist the body, especially in terms of settling salary arrears for its players. Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said although KFA was not a government agency,...
After meeting Uddhav, Pawar says no threat to govt in Maharashtra
Pawar's meeting with the chief minister, held at Thackeray’s residence Matoshree, came as the main opposition BJP has stepped up its criticism of the Thackeray government's alleged mishandling of the Covid-19 crisis in Maharashtra.
Bulgaria: Newly Employed Persons Higher than Registered Unemployed in May
For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis in Bulgaria, the number of newly employed persons is higher than those newly registered at the employment offices. In the week of May 18-24, a total of 8,028 people found jobs, while the newly unemployed persons numbered 7,225, the National Statistical Institute reported.
Teenager still in hospital after freak parachute accident in Washington over weekend
A 17-year-old is still in hospital after being airlifted from the scene of the accident on Saturday
Licence Check welcomes Government guidance on working safely with vehicles
Licence Check has welcomed updated Government guidance on working safely with vehicles during the Coronavirus pandemic as more businesses look to return to work.
SpaceX Crewed Mission Postponed Due To Bad Weather Just Before Launch
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station was postponed Wednesday due to poor weather with around 20 minutes to go until takeoff.
Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu’s tally crosses 18,000; Centre says India’s recovery rate now 42.4%
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to identify private hospitals where coronavirus patients could be treated for free or at minimum cost.
Jumwa, Chris Wamalwa to be removed from posts
Kiminini MP to be sacked as deputy minority whip.
Twitter fact-checks Donald Trump for the first time
Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed, the U.S. President tweeted, singling out the Governor of California.
BBMP prepared to handle monsoon, claims civic chief
Civic body is monitoring places that have a history of flooding and water-logging
California eases coronavirus restrictions
SACRAMENTO: California, the most populous US state, took another step on Tuesday (May 26) toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the ...
300 Arrested As Thousands Protest In Hong Kong Over China's Proposed Law
Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
Analysis: Trump's Conspiratorial Cruelty and Impulsive Feuding is One of Joe Biden's Greatest 2020 Assets
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Amy Cooper: White woman who called police on black man, fired from job
Amy Cooper, the white woman who called police on a black man in the United States of America pretending she was in a distressing situation, has been fired from her job. "Following our internal review of
Japan Enacts High-Tech 'Super City' Bill Where AI, Big Data and Other Technologies Are Utilized To Resolve Social Problems
The Diet enacted a bill Wednesday to create "super cities" where artificial intelligence, big data and other technologies are utilized to resolve social problems. The Japan Times reports: The bill revising the national strategic special zone law passed the House of Councilors by a majority vote wit...
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.
China to increase international flights if COVID-19 under control: Regulator
China's aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media ...
COVID-19 Informer: Boris Johnson still in hot water, US passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths
Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.
FG to ammend National Endowment for the Arts Act
The Federal Government is to ammend the Act establishing the National Endowment for the Arts, to better meet the demands of the creative..
Bangor man (31) caught with 60 cannabis plants spared jail
A 31-year-old Bangor man who was caught with 60 cannabis plants has been spared jail - but warned he will be imprisoned if he breaks a court order.
LAC Face-off: In a conciliatory note, China says Dragon and Elephant can dance together
Amidst the India China face-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, Bejing has taken a conciliatory approach, saying that the two countries working together is the only right choice.
WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight
GENEVA/ZURICH (Reuters) - The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ease a potential cash shortage as it leads the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
India Coronavirus Update, 27 May: Over 1.5 lakh cases; Maharashtra sees highest Covid-19 death toll in single day
Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 27 May: India currently has 1.5 lakh cases with 4,337 deaths. Maharashtra, the worst affected state, has been showing a slight decline in the number of new cases reported in the last two days.
‘Mr. Trump is debasing his office’: The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has come out against President Trump for pushing a conspiracy theory about MSNBC anchor Joe Scarborough.
Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military
Xi's comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Covid-19 wrap | Brazil leads daily virus deaths, Montenegro first corona-free European country
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
President Donald Trump, Twitter at war over free speech
President Donal Trump of the United States (US) on Wednesday, May 27, threatened to close down the micro-blogging site, Twitter, including all social media.
'Fight for every job': University union on war footing
A day after Scott Morrison urged all sides to 'lay down their weapons', the university staff union have threatened widespread industrial action.
SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals?
India News: NEW DELHI: Amid reports of spiralling cost of Covid-19 patients’ treatment in private hospitals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre why s.
Uncertainty looms over Bonalu celebrations
Uncertainty prevails over this year’s annual Bonalu festival, with cases of Covid-19 continuing to get reported in the State.
George Floyd's cousins speak out about heartbreak over his death in Minneapolis police custody
The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for action after viewing the video of the altercation.
Coronavirus | 20,000 women from SHGs to be trained in Odisha
Mission Shakti has been started to check community spread of the infection.
India and China Move In More Troops as Border Tensions Rise
India has moved additional troops along its northern border as it prepares for an extended conflict with neighbor China, after several rounds of talks failed to ease tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Valuation of Plus Two answer papers begins
Due safety precautions taken in view of COVID 19 pandemic
Video clip claims no arrangements on ground for coronavirus patients: HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt stand
The man — Dharmendra Bhardwaj — has alleged in the video that “tall claims” of both the governments regarding arrangements for coronavirus patients “are far from true on the ground”
High Court orders Telangana to test all dead bodies for Covid-19
Using strong words, two-judge bench tells state government to release data on tests on guest workers
Man busted with guns, stolen car and drugs one month after prison release
Ben Schultz, 32, pleaded guilty at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Tuesday to eight charges.
Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin today
No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Shinji Aoba is accused of storming into Kyoto Animation's No. 1 studio on July 18 last year, setting it on fire and killing 36 people, and injuring more than 30 others.
Lawsuit seeking billions in damages filed against EasyJet
British law firm PGMBM announced Tuesday it filed a lawsuit against EasyJet in connection with a breach that exposed data on aprroximately 9 million people.
Himachal BJP Chief resigns amidst alleged corruption in health department
Bindal said some people were pointing fingers at BJP indirectly after the Director, Health Services was arrested by Anti Corruption and Vigilance Bureau
JP Morgan's Rs 187 Crore-Assets Attached, Firm Denies Wrongdoing In Top Court
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it has attached the assets worth Rs 187 crore of multi-national firm JP Morgan alleged to have been involved in syphoning of Amrapali Group home buyers money.
Major markets in Sekondi-Takoradi to be closed over surge in coronavirus numbers
Major markets in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis are expected to be closed down today for disinfection due to the rise in COVID-19 numbers in the region.
Lethal cobra bite leaves experts baffled
They are looking into various aspects of the alleged murder of a woman in Kollam
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
Court Releases Keroche Heiress Boyfriend Omar Lali
Tecra's laywers wanted the court to extend Lali's detention but the court did not find a reason...
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review
The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.
AfDB:I maintain my innocence on allegations – Adesina
Adesina said this in a statement he personally signed and issued on Wednesday.
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
However, air travellers were not risk-free specially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
DAP: Perikatan stopped caring about drunk driving after coming into power
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A score of DAP politicians have challenged the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration to take punitive action against those caught drunk driving, in light of the two related deaths recently. In a joint press statement, the group pointed out that former transport minister...
Pigeon arrested by Indian police on suspicion of being a SPY for Pakistan
A PIGEON has been detained by police on the India-Pakistan border after being accused of being a spy. The alleged operative was found on the Indian side having been painted pink and was carrying ar…
Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label
Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong’s future
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump yesterday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a “very interesting” US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion,...
Samut Sakhon gets ready for thousands of returning migrant workers
The Nation/ANN - Samut Sakhon province is bracing for the 5,400 migrant workers set to return from Myanmar next month by demanding that employers arrange facilities for their 14-day quarantine. Provincial governor Veerasak Vijitsaengsri said the authorities and the private sector are confident they can control the spread of Covid-19 among migrant workers, who will return to work next month.
Restaurants, Pools Open in Israel as COVID-19 Restrictions Eased
The renewed operations are subject to strict observance of physical distancing, wearing masks, observance of the rules of hygiene, the marking of places for standing in line, regulating the numbers of customers, and subject to the detailed Purple Badge standard instructions.
Palestinians need reason to win against occupation
There are multiple challenges of annexation and racism in Palestine
Trump pushes a conspiracy theory and falsely accuses a TV host of murder | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump smeared a prominent television host today from the podium in the Rose Garden with an unfounded allegation of murder.
Swindling investor lands man behind bars
A Bindura man, who swindled a Singaporean investor Ramason Bupendra of mining machinery worth US$500 000, has been sentenced to an effective seven years in prison.
Days after refusing to intervene, Supreme Court finally takes suo motu cognisance of human tragedy of migrant workers
Days after refusing to intervene, the Supreme Court has finally decided to take notice of the plight of migrant workers, who've been forced to go through unspeakable miseries due to an unplanned lockdown announced by the Indian government.
What is in the EU’s €750bn recovery plan and how will it affect Ireland?
Q&A: What are the main stumbling blocks, and how will the plan affect Ireland?
Court: Mental provider not liable in Florida school shooting
A mental health provider cannot be held liable for the actions of a man accused of a 2018 Florida high school massacre, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. Cruz had multiple mental issues, including a fascination with violence, weapons and death, but was eventually mainstreamed into Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police
NEW YORK, May 27 — A video of a white woman calling the police about a black birdwatcher in New York’s Central Park has gone viral, sparking anger about African Americans being falsely reported to cops. The clip, posted on Twitter and viewed 30 million times, was filmed by the man, Christian...
3 employees positive for COVID-19 at Cedar Bluff Kroger
Three Kroger associates at the Cedar Bluff location have tested positive for COVID-19, according to to an official statement from a company spokesperson.
Ingraham: 'No good reason' to keep lockdowns in place except to hamstring economy ahead of election
Laura Ingraham opened Tuesday's "Ingraham Angle" by slamming Democrats, particularly proponents of coronavirus lockdowns, as Americans begin to benefit from the slow reopening of the country's economy.
Trumps's re-election strategy is unmasked
President Trump is remaining maskless in the hope that voters will soon side with him over COVID-19 restrictions.
Chhattisgarh: Maoists release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from slain jawans
The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Rise in fake posts spreading COVID-based canards: CM
Fake social media posts targeting individuals in the name of having contracted COVID-19 is on the rise, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.In Alappuzha, a set of miscreants attempted to
WHO: Virus spread ‘still accelerating’ in Brazil, Peru, Chile
WASHINGTON, May 27 — International health authorities expressed concern yesterday over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still accelerating in Brazil, Peru and Chile. “In South America, we are particularly concerned that the number of new cases reported last week in Brazil was the...
Tourism business reopens cautiously in Jefferson County
The Chamber of Commerce promotes safer steps for tourism businesses reopening by encouraging the Tennessee Pledge.
Explainer: What happens next in Huawei CFO’s U.S. extradition case
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei
ANOTHER testing shambles: Health chiefs ban public from buying the same antibody test they are rolling out for NHS workers
Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has 'asked' companies to stop providing at-home antibody tests after spotting them online.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
How passenger numbers collapsed at Stansted Airport in lockdown
Passenger numbers at Stansted Airport collapsed by more than 99 per cent in the first full month of the lockdown, new figures reveal.
Dominic Cummings’ name blocked by Twitter anti-porn filters
Boris Johnson aide’s name falls foul of digital censors.
Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar is to step down when his term ends this year, the governing body said on Wednesday.
Covid-19 tests not mandatory for maternal, newborn: Health Ministry
The ministry also said that mother and newborn should be nursed together and breastfeeding must be initiated within 1 hour of delivery, irrespective of Covid-19 status
Emily Maitlis 'echoes feelings of millions' in latest Newsnight monologue
'He made those who struggled to keep to the rules feel like fools, and has allowed many more to assume they can now flout them.'
Deficit Monetisation: Government may get RBI to monetise deficit | India Business News
NEW DELHI: The Centre is likely to look at the option of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetising the … Deficit Monetisation: Government may get RBI to monetise deficit | India Business News Read More »
Local Lockdowns to be Introduced in UK for Future Coronavirus ‘Flare Ups’
Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed stricter social distancing measures could be introduced in certain areas in the future as part of the NHS "test and trace" system...
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19
SEOUL - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.
Luweero district council rejects proposal to spend UGX 80m on food
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero district council has rejected a proposal to use the COVID-19 facilitation from area Members of Parliament to buy food and clear allowances for members of the COVID-19 task force. Each member of Parliament had received 20 million Shillings from the Parliamentary commission to facilitate their activities during the …
Pandemic creating ‘lockdown generation’ as one in six youths stop work: UN
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused surging unemployment worldwide, but has hit young workers especially hard, forcing more than one in six people aged under 29 to stop working, the UN said Wednesday.
Florida revenues fall by nearly $900 million amid pandemic
The state of Florida might have lost nearly $900 million in tax revenues in April, as the coronavirus pandemic siphoned away tourist dollars and other revenues from the state’s coffers.
Scandal-Plagued Ex-Governor Sues Putin Over Sacking
MOSCOW (AFP) — A former governor of a Russian region is challenging his dismissal by President Vladimir Putin at the
Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.
CM to chair meeting with Collectors on Friday
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami is scheduled to chair a videoconference meeting with all District Collectors on Friday.On Saturday, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with public health and medi
Israeli president tells Australian PM: alleged abuser Malka Leifer will not ‘evade justice’
Vow comes after Jerusalem court ruled ex-teacher is mentally fit to stand trial and be extradited over 74 sexual assault charges
In the UK, Johnson reaps what he sowed
Johnson and Cummings have taken a battering ram to Britain’s bonds of social solidarity
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests ...
4th Budget sets aside $33b more to help workers, businesses
The Straits Times/ANN - Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday announced a $33 billion supplementary Budget aimed primarily at helping workers and businesses pull through the Covid-19 pandemic and the bleak economic outlook ahead.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Technician shoots dead three colleagues in Thailand
BANGKOK, May 27 — A technician shot dead three of his male colleagues at a state-run radio station, including the director, and wounded another in northern Thailand today, according to police. In the incident at 11am, the 58-year-old man, armed with two handguns, a 9mm and .38, killed the...
Limpopo launches Covid-19 response plan after cases surge in mining towns
The Limpopo government has launched a Covid-19 surge plan as the number of cases continue to rise, especially in mining areas.
Hindutva Supremacist Modi govt becoming a threat to India's neighbours: PM Imran
PM Imran slams Modi government's 'arrogant expansionist policies' akin to Nazi's Lebensraum
Coronavirus Update: India’s Covid-19 Tally Tops 1.5 Lakh With 6,387 New Cases; Here’s The Latest State-Wise Breakup
The total number of active cases in the country has also increased to 83,004.
TIPEDI cautions NASS against interference in IMC audit
Transparency in Petroleum Exploration and Development Initiative, TIPEDI, has asked NASS, not to interfere with the work of NDDC-IMC.
Reconsider decision to convert Jayalalithaa's residence into memorial, HC tells Tamil Nadu government
A division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and Abdul Quddhose also suggested that 'Veda Nilayam,' located in the upmarket Poes Garden, be converted into the official residence of the chief minister of the state, while a portion of the property can be a memorial if needed.
SevenHills Hospital launches nationwide hunt for 600 doctors
Job portals in the country are prominently displaying vacancies advertised by SevenHills Hospital. One of Mumbai’s largest Covid facilities with 1,004 beds, the Andheri hospital has been struggling for staff almost from the time it was reopened more than two months.
US ready, willing to mediate: Trump on ‘raging’ India-China border dispute
China earlier in the day, said the situation at the border with India was “overall stable and controllable”.
Temples to Open in Karnataka From June 1, Fairs And Fests to Remain Restricted
Karnataka has over 34,000 temples that come under the Muzrai department.
Pelosi: George Floyd death is 'a crime'
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday called the death of an unarmed African American man in Minneapolis a crime and vowed that Congress will examine new federal strategies for preventing
JTA head hits back at ‘bitter’ Pembroke Hall principal
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Owen Speid has fired back at a public rebuke from Principal of Pembroke Hall High, Reverend Claude Ellis, saying the school leader is ‘bitter’ and should focus on fixing problems at...
Twitter places fact-check notification on Trump tweet about mail-in ballots
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning readers his ...
Thunderstorm With 96 kmph Winds Rips Through Amphan-Ravaged Kolkata
Like a sequel of a horror film, Cyclone Amphan 2.0 hurtled through Kolkata on Wednesday evening, uprooting trees, squashing cars, and even threatening to pull down an old building or two.
Website on colleges launched
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a portal where the government, aided private, private schools and colleges would have to upload information about facilities and the quality
Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9
TORONTO — The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 9. Premier Doug Ford said the extension is meant to keep people safe during the pandemic and to maintain progress in containing the coronavirus.
Saudi police: 6 killed in shootout dispute between families
A shootout in a southwestern province in Saudi Arabia that local reports say was sparked by a dispute between two families
Aap ko bodies mil gyi hain? Callous attitude of PIA deepens wounds of Pakistan plane crash victims' kin
A Twitter user, Adil Rahmaan, who lost both his parents, Fazal and Walida Rahmaan in the Karachi plane crash shared how PIA officials were harassing the grieving kin of the deceased, constantly calling them up and asking inconsiderate questions.
WHO says the Americas are new COVID-19 epicenter as deaths surge in Latin America
The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a Tuesday briefing, as a US study forecast deaths surging in Brazil and other Latin American countries through August.
Investment banker fired over racist video of her shouting at black man
Amy Cooper was sacked from her investment banking job after telling police 'there's an African American man threatening me'.
WHO Regional Director for Africa pays tribute to African leaders on COVID-19 fight
WHO Regional Director for Africa, has paid tribute to African leaders for the progress they have made in their fight against COVID-19
China at it, again
Unusual aggression in Ladakh, the worst since Doklam, shows our neighbour is bent on arm twisting us in a post-pandemic world China is becoming as vindictive as the US in getting its way with the world or countries that are dependent on its still viable factory floors. And it has chosen to get
Little Boy Blue: Where is Rhys Jones' killer Sean Mercer now?
Rhys Jones was fatally shot in 2007.
14 students from Cebu City who arrived in Mindanao test positive for coronavirus
(UPDATED) Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella says his office will investigate how the students got the virus and why they were allowed to leave
France's daily coronavirus data paves way for further lockdown easing
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus death toll rose by less than 100 for the seventh day running on Wednesday while the number of confirmed cases climbed only modestly, according to data which indicated the worst of the pandemic could be over for the country for now.
After fact check by Twitter, Trump threatens social media
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Videos captured a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clashed with police who deployed tear gas
Police officers on Tuesday evening clashed with hundreds of demonstrators who were protesting the death of a black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.
COVID-19: India death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767
The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while 64,425 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
What do you do with a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting?
An art thief reviews the 'copycat' heist of The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen from a Dutch museum on March 30.
52-yr-old refuses money to robbers, attacked
A 52-year-old man was attacked with sharp edged weapon after he refused to provide money to miscreant who attempted to rob in the wee hours on Monday in Nariyalkheda area; Gautam Nagar police have started investigation. Police said that the victim Rajkumar Chourasia was attacked by the miscreant
Trump threatens to shut down social-media platforms after Twitter put a fact-check warning on his false tweets
"We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen," President Donald Trump tweeted early Wednesday.
In Uttar Pradesh, 52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes on Tuesday
When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday, he informed the forest officials. By the time the forest team arrived, more bats dropped dead from the trees and the tally had gone up to 52.
The seat is too low - Senator Cherargei rejects Senate job
Murkomen did not decline Cherargei's former seat, adding fuel to reports that the Nandi Senator betrayed Ruto
Saudi Arabia's crown prince and Putin agree to 'close coordination' on oil output
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a telephone call, agreed on further "close coordination" on oil output restrictions, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. They also both noted the importance of joint efforts aimed at reaching the agreements within the OPEC+ group in April on oil production curbs, the Kremlin said.
Tencent seeks US$6 billion in bond sale as protests hit Hong Kong
Chinese technology giant Tencent kicked off its offer of bonds worth up to US$6 billion in Hong Kong on Wednesday, launching the sale even as ...
After shortages, Britain opens new protective equipment supply lines
LONDON: Britain said on Tuesday (May 26) it had agreed deals with more than 100 new suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to ...
New Jersey hits testing benchmark, plans stronger contact tracing next month
“We are far better equipped to deal with a second wave than we … were for the first wave,” said Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.
MVA allies firefight after Rahul's statement on Congress role in Maha government
The Congress, along with the Shiv Sena and the NCP, is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.
UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator
David Frost insisted that Britain is taking the stance to avoid more ‘significant’ payments to the EU.
Lawmakers Urged to Help Minorities Hit Hardest by Pandemic
As the U.S. death toll passed 100,000 on Wednesday, public health experts told a House panel that the federal government must do more to help communities of color ravaged by Covid-19.
NIT, Raipur, to hold online exam for final year students
Amid the Covid-19 induced lockdown, the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, is preparing to hold its examination online for final year students. The NIT Raipur Senate has decided to hold the examination in digital format. Accordingly, the final year students can take the examination through
South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.
China is trying its best to protect Hong Kong from instability – The Global Times
The war of words and Chinese propaganda is heating up between the US and China. The Global Times reports that the US has "hidden key information and f
Ex-KRA Manager Facing Prison Sentence Over Multi-million Scam
This led to a sting operation carried out by Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives, looking to catch the taxman red-handed...
Gov. Cuomo's controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York's health website, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Cuomo's March 25 order requiring adult care facilities to admit COVID-19-positive patients was apparently deleted, amid more than 5,800 deaths.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Muslim father ‘burns his daughter after she converted from Islam to Christianity in Uganda', religious watchdog claims
Rahema Kyomuhendo will spend at least a month at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital amid claims her father Sheikh Hussein Byaruhanga Husain badly burned her. Pictured, her injuries.
Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; In The News for May 27
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 27 …
Pompeo: China in the past year 'has shed any pretense' that people of Hong Kong enjoy high degree of autonomy – Reuters
Reuters reports that the US State Sec. Pompeo says China in the past year 'has shed any pretense' that people of hong kong enjoy high degree of autono
Lagos pulls down distressed storey-building - The Nation Nigeria
The Lagos State government on Tuesday demolished a two-storey building located on Western Avenue. The building, situated at ..
KEBS distances itself from viral press statement on Gikambura-Kikuyu relief food incident
At least 20 people were taken ill after consuming suspected poisoned foodstuff
Vulnerable people in care homes dying three times normal rate during pandemic
EXCLUSIVE: From April 10 to May 8, 3,161 deaths of people receiving domiciliary care were reported to the Care Quality Commission – nearly three times the three-year average for the same period
National won't support rushing APEC Bill - Brownlee
In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.
EU’s Borrell: To weigh 'robust' message to China over Hong Kong issue
The European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Minister Josep Borrell said that the Union is considering weighing 'robust' message to China over the Hong Kon
Photos show 'huge' rave with 300 guests that ended in reported stabbing
Police in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, were called to a "rave" which attracted roughly 300 people on Monday night. Soon after people started to disperse, officers received reports of a stabbing, but have not identified a victim
Australia drops probe of journalist over use of classified documents
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian police have dropped their investigation of a News Corp journalist over the disclosure of a national security document in 2018, citing a lack of evidence.
Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine: poll
More than two thirds of people 60 and older say they'd get vaccinated, compared with 40 per cent who are younger.
Pay special daily allowance to contractual workers: Bombay HC tells NMMC
Judge says it was unfair of the corporation to differentiate between them and regular employees
This day In History - May 27
Today is the 148th day of 2020. There are 218 days left in the year
Number of lone parent families in Ireland at highest level since 2012
Our single income family numbers are also well above the 16.5% EU average
Girl, 13, is ‘beheaded by her father while she slept in Iranian honour killing’: Victim had fallen in love with 34-year-old man
Romina Ashrafi, aged 13, was killed with a sickle in her family home in Hovigh, Talesh county, Iran, as a form of 'punishment', local media have reported.
India-China standoff: US President Donald Trump says ‘willing to mediate’ to diffuse border dispute
India-China standoff: In the recent past, several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region and North Sikkim have witnessed a major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies.
Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over virus fallout
Olympic chief Thomas Bach on Wednesday held a series of talks with International Olympic Committee members on the potential consequences of the coronavirus pandemic that has seen the Tokyo Games pushed back a year to 2021, sources said. Bach was to address the 100 IOC members in three different sessions…
Regional, municipal administrative buildings could open in mid-June
Most of the buildings have been closed since March 18
The Man Who Knew Too Much! Why China murdered its own ambassador, in this week’s highly dubious tabloids
For insightful geopolitical analysis of international affairs, where else would you turn but the ‘National Enquirer’?
Jackson Carlaw has failed his first test as Scottish Tory leader
Our Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the MSP tried to dodge the Dominic Cummings scandal but got forced into a humiliating u-turn.
Appeals court rejects claims that Facebook, Twitter suppress conservative views
A federal appeals court is rejecting claims that tech companies like Facebook, Google, Twitter and Apple have conspired to suppress conservative viewpoints on their platforms.
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays
Schools Standards minister Nick Gibb said he was confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.
McDonald's reveals when they're reopening all UK drive-thrus
The chain has announced it will reopen all of its drive-thrus and many more restaurants for delivery.
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades.
More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.
Iran’s Covid-19 Recovered Patients Surpass 111,000, New Cases Top
The number of recovered patients from the novel coronavirus in Iran crossed 111,000 as of Wednesday, a health official announced.
Ghanaian Landlord allegedly kills tenant for refusing to vacate his house (Video)
A Ghanaian landlord identified as Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, has been arrested for allegedly killing his tenant who refused to vacate his house after he ordered him to. A Facebook user, Blessing Naana Ansah-Senkyire, who
Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of...
COVID-19: Kogi finally joins the list as Nigeria records 389 cases — highest daily toll
Exactly three months after the index COVID-19 case in Nigeria, the country has had its highest daily toll ever, and with Kogi state recording its first two cases. An Italian
Trump says he will announce 'very interesting' reaction on Hong Kong tensions
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he will give a "very interesting" response within days to China's threat to tighten ...
Marco Rubio says FISA law must be fixed to prevent 'abuses' like FBI's Russia probe
With the debate about amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act underway, Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday that instead of changes to the process, lawmakers should focus on ways to prevent it from being abused.
Trump to mull 'targeted' response to China's encroachment on Hong Kong
President Trump could impose personal sanctions on Chinese communist officials as part of a range of responses to Beijing’s infringement on Hong Kong’s traditional legal rights, according to a senior State Department official.
Girl, 14, dies of 'ecstasy overdose' at lockdown party as police warn about drug
Police urged people who had bought MDMA recently not to take the drug after Jessica Hannah passed away following a lockdown party in Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Guest workers add to rising number of corona cases in Uttar Pradesh, eastern states
Amidst the political 'tu-tu, mein-mein', the plight of the guest workers continues to trouble the conscience of the Indian nation.
Schools, colleges still not allowed to open: MHA
No decision has been taken on opening of schools and colleges and all education institutions across the country are still prohibited to open, the Union Home Ministry said Tuesday night. The
Bosnia and Croatia arrest eight suspected migrant smugglers
SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Police from Bosnia, Croatia and regional agency Europol caught eight suspected traffickers on Wednesday and blocked the smuggling of 45 migrants into the European Union (EU), Bosnian authorities said.
Apec senior officials discuss possible platform for info sharing on Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) today discussed on how to formulate a possible coordinated approach to collecting and sharing information on policies and measures regarding Covid-19 and its economic effects. In his welcoming...
Peter Rhodes on smart Alecs, viral remedies and how to be a broadcaster
Read the latest column from Peter Rhodes.
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon
The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.
JKP asks policemen to facilitate COVID-19 workers
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
Lapses in handling human crisis: Supreme Court to Centre on miseries of migrants
The court also issued notice to all the states and UTs, directing them to submit their response by Thursday.
PM Modi pays tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary
Remembering his great grandfather, Gandhi tweeted, "Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji was a brave freedom fighter, the architect of modern India and our first Prime Minister'
Trump's firing of watchdogs must be checked
Senate Republicans should join with House Democrats in holding hearings that probe why the President fired four inspectors-general over the past two months.
Delhi: 57-year-old IRS officer commits suicide
Eish Singhal, DCP (New Delhi) said, “ We received a call from the hospital authorities about the incident. Saxena used a bedsheet to hang himself. We also found a suicide note inside his bedroom... We are probing the matter."
Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers
Villagers are scared that guest workers returned from places with high number of corona positives will spread the virus
Biden calls Trump a fool for mocking masks during pandemic
President Donald Trump has resisted wearing masks in front of cameras at series of public events, including on Memorial Day.
Egypt repatriates 160 stranded nationals from UAE
The expatriated arrivals have been tested for coronavirus and were moved to be quarantined for seven days.
Russian fighter pilot seen through the window as jets fly dangerously close to US patrol aircraft AGAIN
RUSSIAN fighter jets were spotted flying dangerously close to US military aircraft over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday. The two Su-35 aircraft “unsafely intercepted” a P-8A Poseidon patrol aircra…
Kano's district head of Dambatta, Wada Waziri, is dead
Kano State has lost another traditional ruler with the death on Wednesday of the Sarkin Ban Bichi, Wada Waziri.Mr Waziri died at the age of 80
Rights group urges inquiry into Philippine drug war killings
Human Rights Watch is calling on the U.N.’s top human rights body to launch an independent investigation into the Philippine government’s drug war that has left thousands dead, pointing in particular to its harmful effects on children. The advocacy group made the call alongside Wednesday's launch
Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies ban the neck-pinning maneuver used against George Floyd — but it's still allowed in Minneapolis, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday after being subdued for eight minutes by an officer who was seen on video kneeling on his neck.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
World Bank approves $346 Million for Nigeria, others on Lake Chad
The World Bank has approved $346 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing to help strengthen resilience and livelihoods..
Ritchie Street shoppers park on Anna Salai, hinder traffic flow
Lanes leading to the electronics hub have been barricaded
Education Ministry to Offer 18-Day Summer Camp Program, July 14 – August 6
This will significantly reduce the financial burden of their parents and reduce gaps in Israeli society.
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram
NEW DELHI: The Congress, after rejecting the government’s economic package announced to revive the economy, has said that sooner than … Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram Read More »
US Troops, Kurdish Militia Injured Following Ambush, Firefight in Northeast Syria - Reports
The reported incident comes just over a month after a similar ambush which led to the loss of a vehicle carrying US troops and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militia...
Karnataka HC issues SOP for partially resuming courts
The High Court of Karnataka has issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the High Court and the district courts for resuming partial functioning of the courts across the State from June 1.While t
Shashank Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term
The International Cricket Council in a statement on Wednesday confirmed that current chairman Shashank Manohar is not seeking an extension of his term which is due to expire later this year.
Mosques to progressively reopen from Jun 2 with limited prayer spaces for private worship
SINGAPORE: Mosques will provide limited prayer spaces for private worship from next Tuesday (Jun 2), as part of progressive reopening plans amid ...
Netanyahu's attorneys: Investigate police who threatened PM - Inside Israel
Attorneys for PM file complaint after anonymous police officials say Netanyahu will not receive favored treatment in future invetigation.
Youth playing mobile game run over by train
Playing PUBG on his mobile phone cost a youth his life as he died when he was hit by a train near Sielti village under the Lakhna police station in Nuapada district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Khiramohan Majhi. According to reports, the youth while being busy in playing the
Virus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they were concerned about passing it on to their two young sons.
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
Nine new cases in Puducherry
Nine COVID-19 cases, including four from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu, were reported in Puducherry on Wednesday. The five cases in Puducherry were from Solai Nagar, Muthialpet, Dharmapuri and Reddiarpalay
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has been flooded with tens of thousands of social media comments criticising it and the Chinese government for the small number of flight options to bring home the people stranded overseas.
Man says he broke into San Diego bank just so he could heat up his Hot Pockets
A man who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Chollas View bank early Wednesday morning apparently entered the branch just so he can heat up his Hot Pocket sandwiches.
Putrajaya delays enforcing law amendment for worker housing improvement
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Human Resources said today it would delay enforcing the amendment to a law that would have required employers to improve housing for their workers. Its minister Datuk M. Saravanan said the delay is meant to give companies more time to prepare. Parliament’s...
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
Airdrie MP raises furlough scheme concerns with Prime Minister
Virtual contribution to PMQs highlights problems being faced by Neil Gray's constituents
Coronavirus: Manipur tally goes up to 41 after two more test positive
Of these, 37 are active cases and four persons have fully recovered
Kensington Palace Has Shut Down Reports That Meghan & Kate Fell Out Over Tights
Kensington Palace has shut down claims made about Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, in an article by the magazine Tatler. On Wednesday May 27, they issued a statement refuting reports that The Duchess of Cambridge was "exhausted" after Meghan Markle and…
Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event
The charge sheets will be filed in Saket court against the 294 foreigners belonging to 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and several African nations, police said. Earlier on Tuesday, the city police had filed 20 charge sheets against 82 foreigners.
New register: Turnout may be low, unless you share money at centres – Prof Gyampo
Senior Lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo has projected a low turnout at various registration centers for the new voters’ register.
Man breaks into bank to heat up Hot Pockets: ‘Hell yeah it was worth it’
A California man was busted for breaking into a bank so he could use its microwave to heat up Hot Pockets on Wednesday — and he doesn’t regret a thing. “Hell yeah it was worth
Covid-19 to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed: Health experts
In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the Covid-19 pandemic
Supreme Court query on free Covid-19 treatment
A PIL had sought a directive to the government to ensure that private and corporate hospitals are restrained from fleecing patients
Covid-19: Indian couple name their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser
A couple in Meerut part of India have called their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser as a way to archive the present-day challenges caused by the Covid-19.
Key Witness Who Had Identified Ajmal Kasab Dies
Harishchandra Shrivardhankar, a key witness who had identified terrorist Ajmal Kasab during the case trial, died at his house in Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane district, his family members said on Wednesday. He was 70.
Health ministry has criminals – Kagwe
“Like a marketplace, there are a few mad cases here," the CS said.
Qureshi blames New Delhi for threatening regional peace amid India-China tensions
FM Qureshi urges India to behave responsibly in its border dispute with China
Panic at PMC after a leader’s spouse tests +ve for virus
Office-bearer had attended an all-party meeting on Monday and was involved in activities requiring public interaction in her constituency
Rector, lecturer trade words over alleged plagiarism
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo A senior academic staff member in Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Mr Matthew Omolade, has threatened a legal action against the Rector of the institution, Dr Adekolawo...
Herdsmen/bandits attacks: We’ll take our destiny in our hands — Delta govt
As herdsmen attacks persist in Delta State, the state government has changed its policy of waiting for the Federal Government
150,000 seafarers sign virtual global petition on crew stagnation
There is an ongoing global petition aiming to draw the attention of the general public to the problems of over 150,000 seafarers that cannot leave
USD/BRL: Leading to the 2002 highs amid political noise – Deutsche Bank
The most pressing challenge in Brazil is containing the COVID-19 epidemic, according to strategists at Deutsche Bank, who expect the USD/BRL pair to b
Three European air forces approve performance benchmarks for next-gen fighter jet
The criteria will be used to whittle down the number of design options as the Future Combat Air System program proceeds through the next stages of development.
Ottawa man who raped two women sentenced to more than five years in prison
An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic it's unclear when he'll be put behind bars.
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites
India: CBSE students can give exams in home states
They will be permitted to write exams in the district where they currently are: Minister
Recovered patients more than active cases in Odisha
The people who have recovered from COVID-19 outnumbered the active patients in Odisha for the first time on Wednesday. The State’s recovery rate crossed 50%-mark when 79 more persons were discharged f
Covid-19: Are city's night shelters ready for a heat wave?
The heat wave condition continues to burn the national Capital as an orange alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Tuesday. The maximum temperature at Palam was recorded at 47.2 degrees Celsius, making it the highest for this season.
United Way allocating $6.6M in federal funding to help with food security, youth mental health
Applications from Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland charities being accepted for the emergency funding
A century ago, not wearing a mask in Las Vegas could draw a fine
Wearing face masks isn’t just a 21st-century thing. Some localities in Nevada enacted laws requiring citizens to wear masks in public during 1918 and 1919.
Coronavirus: Over 200 Stranded Ghanaians In Dubai Cry For Help
The request by these standard Ghanaians in Dubai to be airlifted home follows the repatriation of some 230 Ghanaians, some of whom were deported from Kuwait on a chartered flight Saturday, May 23, 2020.
445 domestic flights carrying 62,641 passengers operated on Tuesday: Aviation Minister
A total of 445 domestic flights, carrying 62,641 passengers, were operated on Tuesday
Trump's devoted new press secretary is no different from her predecessors
Kayleigh McEnany offered a straight-faced defence of Trump’s wildest conspiracy theories during a Tuesday briefing
Police: Fort Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on bridge
Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens says an active-duty solider at Fort Leavenworth helped stop an active shooter Wednesday on the Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River.
For first time, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets
For the first time, Twitter put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump, prompting the US president to accuse the popular social media platform of "interfering" in the presidential election.
Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday - White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened ...
How 'militarized' is Indonesia's COVID-19 management?
How local civilian and political institutions and leaders perform will determine whether the next generation of TNI leaders develops trust in those democratic-era institutions.
Teen who crashed stolen car into three parked cars and telegraph pole handed five-month custodial sentence
A teenager who crashed a stolen car into three parked cars and a telegraph pole has been handed a five-month custodial sentence and banned from driving for two years.
The Problem with Trump’s “Bloodlines”
President Trump’s recent remark about Henry Ford’s “good bloodlines” has aroused curiosity and controversy.
No let up in disinformation campaign on J&K: Lone
National Conference MP from Baramulla, Muhammad Akbar Lone on Tuesday criticized the statement of Union Minister of state, Jitendra Singh on new domicile
Will give houses, shops to migrant workers, pay their GST: UP govt
Through the migrant commission, the government would provide returning workers social security, insurance and training during which they will be provided an internship allowance.
Military airstrike kills 30 bandits in Zamfara
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
Over 6,500 new coronavirus cases in India, death toll climbs to 4,167
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,167 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,45,380, registering an increase of 146 deaths and
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor
The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Hong Kong protests over law to ban ridicule of China's national anthem
Demonstrators gathered at Hysan Place shopping mall on May 27.
Goa to scale up COVID testing capacity
NT NETWORK Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the state’s testing capacity for the COVID-19 pandemic is around 1,000 samples pe
Michel Barnier says EU remains ‘open’ to transition period extension
Talks between London and Brussels stall with sides far apart on fisheries and regulatory alignment
Some MPs have tested positive for coronavirus – Muntaka disputes Parliament’s claim
Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has disputed a claim by Parliament’s Public Affairs Directorate that no Member of Parliament or staff of Parliament has tested positive for the Covid-19.
Open airports, Rep tells FG
Kayode Oyero A member of the House of Representatives, Akinola Alabi, has urged the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to open the country
DA retrenches staff but denies it has money trouble
Shortly after the elections last year, the party retrenched 51 employees after a poor performance at the polls.
To Mask or Not to Mask? CNN Host Clashes With New Jersey Pastor Over PPE During Unsanctioned Service
The dilemma about whether to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) remains a hotly-debated topic in the US that has even recently provoked a new skirmish between...
Body of 5-year-old boy who went missing on Memorial Day found in Calif. river
After an exhaustive overnight search, a family member spotted the boy’s body floating in the water.
Crowdfunding campaign launched to support family of Sanatan Deka; Aims to raise 30 lakhs through the campaign in 19 days
Sanatan Deka was lynched to death by Faizul Haque and friends for selling vegetables in a Muslim majority area near Guwahati during Ramzan.
Coronavirus: NCDC announces 276 new cases, total soars to 8,344
Fresh 276 cases of Covid-19 have been announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday, bringing the total infection to 8,344, with 16 new deaths.
Absence of EFCC lawyer stalls Oyo-Ita ‘N570m fraud’ case
The trial of Winifred Oyo-Ita, former head of service, was stalled by the absence of Mohammed Abubakar, counsel to the Economic and Financial...
'Coronavirus tip of the iceberg,' says leading Chinese virologist
In the English translation of the text of her interview published by state-run channel, there was no reference to her mysterious absence and her tweets denying rumours of her defection
Concern over neglect of mask
Health workers and police personnel, who have been playing a crucial role in averting the community spread of COVID-19, have raised concern about people’s neglect to wear masks.The number of people no
US President Donald Trump warns that Hong Kong risks losing its special status as a financial hub
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial center if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign
Chief Secy vs Punjab ministers: All eyes on Cabinet today
The Cabinet meeting was called a few hours after Manpreet Badal and Channi met the CM at the latter’s farm house on Monday.
Governors meet Wednesday over financial autonomy for states’ judiciary, legislature
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) will meet on Wednesday to discuss the issue of financial autonomy for the states’ judiciary and legislature ...
Appeal to State govt.
The Hassan district administration, on Wednesday, appealed to the State government to allow doctors and support staff stay put in hotels during the duty week and quarantine period. Hassan Deputy Commi
Amy Cooper, The “Central Park Karen” Who Called Police On A Black Man, Has Been Fired
A white woman in New York has been fired after a viral video shows her hysterically calling police on a black man who asked her to leash her dog.
Mercury Bay Community Board Meet To Discuss Changes To Speed Limits For Joan Gaskell Drive And More
Our Mercury Bay Community Board met today.
Minneapolis Mayor Calls For Charges Against Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd’s Neck
If most people, particularly people of color, had done what a police officer did late Monday, they’d already be behind bars.”
Publicise WhatsApp numbers of shopkeepers, avoid complete shutdown, Bombay HC tells authorities
The petitioner told the court the authorities had announced a complete shutdown in containment zones from May 15 to May 20, causing inconvenience to both the consumers and shopkeepers selling essential goods.
Nineteen more coronavirus-related deaths across Ireland
NINETEEN more coronavirus-related deaths were recorded on the island of Ireland, following "milestone" days earlier this week that saw no new fatalities.
SpaceX, NASA Abort Demo-2 Due to Inclement Weather, Next Attempt May 30
SpaceX and NASA had to abort the launch of the Demo-2 mission due to inclement weather on Wednesday.
34 coronavirus concerns raised by staff at Shropshire's main hospitals
Staff at Shropshire's main hospital trust raised concerns over coronavirus 34 times in two months, a new report says.
How We Might Respond to a Pandemic Were Society Not So Dominated by the State
The state currently enjoys a vastly unbalanced share of the power within a society, such an arrangement is not in any way preordained, and the assumption that it must be betrays a narrowness of vision and a lack of historical knowledge
Peter Rhodes on smart Alecs, viral remedies and how to be a broadcaster
Read the latest column from Peter Rhodes.
Meet the "Medicine Man" of Pune police
In an extraordinary humanitarian gesture during the lockdown period, which has crippled supplies of goods and services across the country, an officer from the Pune police rose to the occasion to deliver life saving medicines to two special children of a Solapur resident.
Victim in police encounter had started new life in Minnesota
Before he died after being pinned for minutes beneath a Minneapolis police officer's knee, George Floyd was suffering the same fate as millions of Americans during the coronavirus pandemic: out of work and looking for a new job.
Akufo-Addo swears in Supreme Court justices Mensa-Bonsu, Yonny Kulendi
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 26th May, 2020, swore into office Justice Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu and Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi as Justices of the Supreme Court.
'Move on' says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown.
Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes
There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.
Trump on Twitter mocks Biden for wearing a face mask
"I thought it was very unusual he had one on," the president said when asked about his tweet.
KT McFarland: Russia hoax – Obama team's shocking abuse of power. Here's what we know so far
The entire Russian investigation was a sham, and Obama administration officials knew it from the get-go.
CM’s Rs 72.66 cr relief for those in distress
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday provided compensation of Rs 72.66 crore to 3300 beneficiaries under the Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Sambal Yojana through one click in the presence of Cabinet members. On this occasion, Chief Minister Chouhan said that this compensation amount is being
KCR to perform Chandi Yagam to mark inauguration of Pochamma Sagar
Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will conduct Chandi Yagam, Sudarshan Yagam, Gangamma puja and other rituals,
AfDB Allegations: Adesina insists on innocence, demands justice
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has maintained that he is innocent of all allegations of fraud leveled against him.
Crowds take advantage of latest easing of lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland as car parks of forests and country parks re-opened
CROWDS of people yesterday took advantage of the latest easing of lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland as car parks of forests and country parks were re-opened.
With record 817 fresh cases, Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 count crosses 18,000-mark
The death toll in the state increased to 133 after six more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.Of the new cases reported, 138 patients were returnees from Maharashtra followed by one from Telangana and other states who were tested positive in the state
30 killed as troops bombard bandits in Zamfara forest
No fewer than 30 bandits have been killed in airstrike conducted by the Air Component of the Operation Hadarin Daji in Doumborou forest area...
No one can threaten Modi's India: Ravi Shankar Prasad amid rising tension in east Ladakh
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday demanded from the government a statement on the stand-off at the border in Ladakh and Sikkim and relations with Nepal.
Why The Mumbai Police Order Under Section 144 CRPC Is Problematic
A scrutiny of the order suggests that it suffers from serious legal and constitutional infirmities.
Fife cousins who started nursery together separated by new allocations process
‘Inseparable’ cousins face being parted as only one has been allocated a space to return to their nursery.
More people are dying in American prisons – here’s how they face the end of their lives
In the 10 years leading up to 2016, the rate of prisoner mortality rose by 15%. End-of-life options can be limited for inmates.
Developing story: Senator Omanga faces Jubilee disciplinary committee
Ruling Party pumps up the pressure on rebel legislators with Nominated Senator Omanga appearing before a disciplinary committe
INFOGRAPHICS | Sharp drop in Covid-19 testing due to kit, reagent shortages
As an expected spike in Covid-19 cases looms, South African laboratories are facing a critical shortage of test kits and reagents needed to conduct coronavirus testing.
ICRA expects muted participation in spectrum auction, sees industry debt rising
It said the upcoming spectrum auctions are expected to see "muted" or "modest" participation, fetching around Rs 55,000-60,000 crore to the exchequer.
Trump is right to take jabs at Jeff Sessions: Goodwin
President Trump is a man of many feuds, some of them so petty, they defy defense. But in one of the biggest, he’s standing on the high ground. Trump and Jeff Sessions, his first attorney general,
Students likely to get credits for online courses
Bid to salvage academic year hit by COVID
Zuckerberg Criticizes Twitter For Fact-Checking Trump Tweets
‘Private companies probably shouldn't be, especially these platform companies, shouldn't be in the position of doing that,’ he told Fox News.
Dominic Cummings added mention of coronavirus into a year-old blog post about ebola in April - before saying he warned about pandemics 'last year'
The PM's special adviser said on Monday at a Downing Street press conference that he had written about the 'urgent need for planning' for a coronavirus pandemic in 2019.
PM takes Brexit decisions, Cummings does not give instructions: UK negotiator
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes the main decisions on Brexit policy and his senior advisor Dominic Cummings does not give instructions on negotiations with the European Union, the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost said on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Domestic Violence Hotline Calls Double Since Shutdown
California was one of the earliest locations to shut down, and Los Angeles County now reports that calls to the county’s domestic violence hotline have more than doubled since the virus hit.
Cornish firearms operation followed drugs bust in Plymouth
Police confirm three men - all from Plymouth - have been arrested on suspicion of supplying cocaine
Formal inquiry will consider care home crisis and ‘every aspect’ of coronavirus response, says Nicola Sturgeon
A formal inquiry will be launched into the Scottish Government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing crisis in Scotland's care homes, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
China legislation on Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions, says Trump administration
U.S. government officials have said the legislation would end the Chinese-ruled city's autonomy and would be bad for both Hong Kong's and China's economies.
52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes in this town of Uttar Pradesh
Within hours, people in Gorakhpur and adjoining areas were in a state of panic.People have their own reasons for the panic - some logical, some illogical
Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over virus fallout
Bach's aim is to canvas the members for their view on "how to handle the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic", a source told AFP.
Money laundering case: DHFL promoters Wadhawans sent to jail
Kapoor is currently in the ED's custody. The Wadhawans are also being probed by the CBI in connection withthe same case.
NMA lays foundation for secretariat, as contractor assures on quick completion
Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has performed the foundation laying ceremony for its national secretariat in Maitama, Abuja
Newborn dies in UP as father runs from one hospital to another
A newborn child died allegedly due to lack of medical support in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar as his father kept running between hospitals in Greater Noida and Noida, prompting the district
Covid-19: Places of worship, religious institutions in South Africa to reopen from June 1
Rest of World News: South Africa has been under a nationwide lockdown since March 27. The president had last month announced a five-phase plan to gradually ease the lockd
China labels Abe's claim on origin of COVID-19 a 'politicization' of the deadly virus
Beijing says it opposes "stigmatization" of disease's beginning after Japanese leader calls it a "fact" that illness "spread from China to the world."
Protesters gather in Hong Kong over national anthem debate
Pro-Democracy protesters gathered in their thousands in Hong Kong today as senators debated a bill making abusing the Chinese national anthem a criminal act
Real Reason Why Landlord Killed Tenant Known As ‘Ofankor Shatta Wale’ At Ofankor In Accra Revealed
The Police seem to be making headway into the investigation of a landlord who gunned down his tenant Benjamin Otchere, 31, at Ofankor in Accra for refusing to vacate a two-bedroom apartment on Saturday, 24th May 2020, the same day his rent expired.
Turkish Drone Parts Found Among Terrorist Arms Stash Seized by Syrian Troops in Idlib, Report Says
Tensions in the northwestern Syrian region, the last province where major concentrations of jihadist forces continue to operate, have escalated this month amid repeated...
What The Average American Should Know About The SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch
Here are a few talking points to help you make sense of the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission - the historic first private manned mission to space.
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
With the weather looking up, SpaceX and Nasa officials say crew safety is the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
Rahul in conversation with global experts: ‘India should adopt soft lockdown, pandemic to stay here until year-end’
During a conversation with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prof Johan Giesecke, a member of WHO’s Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Infectious Hazards, also said India should lift the lockdown in steps.
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets
Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots 'fraudulent'.
Coronavirus: St Margaret's rest home resident believed to have died from COVID-19
The 96yo was returned to the rest home when it was confirmed she didn't have COVID, but her condition didn't improve.
Kenya rolls out testing in Nairobi slums, but some fear stigma
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya is rolling out voluntary public testing for the novel coronavirus in its biggest slum, where some residents say being declared virus-free boosts their chances of getting a job.
It is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing works, Hancock says
By tracking infected people and isolating their contacts, the national lockdown could be replaced with individual isolation, Matt Hancock said.
More testing as aged-care staff get coronavirus
Staff and residents at an aged care centre in Melbourne's inner east are undergoing further testing for COVID-19 after two workers at the facility contracted the virus.
Group Of Rabbis Declare: No Compromise On Teaching Immorality
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400 Hawaii National Guard troops coming off coronavirus duty | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The number of Hawaii National Guard troops on federal active duty for the coronavirus pandemic will drop early next week from 1,200 to 800 as part of a Pentagon “right-sizing” and “hard stop” planned June 24 for the deployment of almost 46,000 citizen soldiers nationwide, officials said.
Fortitude Budget: More incentives to support employers to hire workers
The Government will ramp up hiring incentives to employers to support them in hiring workers who have gone through eligible traineeship and training schemes, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said yesterday. For one, the hiring incentive that was first introduced under...
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds
‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Protesters clash with Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s death
Chaos broke out on Tuesday night in Minneapolis as protesters took to the streets to demand action after the death of George Floyd in police custody a day earlier.
11 teenagers charged over meeting each other for 'settlement talk', fight in Boon Lay
SINGAPORE: Eleven teenagers are accused of leaving their houses during the "circuit breaker" period for a "settlement talk" and an ensuing knife ...
Man caught on camera after urinating at common corridor
Man caught on camera after urinating at common corridor
Monkey chases host out of studio during TV interview
May 27 (UPI) -- An Egyptian TV host fled the studio in the middle of an interview when a monkey brought to the set by an actor started attacking her legs.
White House: US President Trump will sign an executive order shortly regarding social media companies
Adding to the slew of updates from the US, the White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany recently announced that US President Trump will sign an ex
Andhra’s corona tally now 2,787 with 68 new cases
Andhra Pradesh reported 68 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, taking the state's tally to 2,787.
Shashank Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term
The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting on Thursday with media reports saying that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Colin Graves is favourite to fill the post.
Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What’s next?
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted...
Fed's Bullard: US has seen worst of economic fallout from coronavirus crisis
"Could be well that the US has seen the worst of the economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis," St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard
Tamil Nadu reports 817 new positive COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 133
Six more COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu took the death toll on Wednesday to 133.
Chinese scientists say Wuhan animal market isn’t where coronavirus began
Chinese scientists say the coronavirus didn’t originate at a live animal market or a laboratory in Wuhan, pushing back against US officials over where the pandemic began, according to a
Online gambling firm closes after investigation finds ‘serious failings’
The probe was launched following the death of a 25-year-old customer who lost more than £30,000.
Second lawsuit filed against Missouri Medicaid expansion
Conservative advocacy group United for Missouri on Wednesday announced it's suing to take a proposal to expand Medicaid health care eligibility to thousands more low-income adults off the Aug. 4 ballo
ODM to kick out 9 MPs for working with Ruto
At least 10 legislators to lose their committee membership while two others will be moved to less influential positions
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
‘I can’t breathe’ – Here’s what we know about George Floyd’s death in the hands of Minneapolis police
George Floyd, an African-American man, died after a white Minneapolis cop who arrested him knelt on his neck despite pleading that he could not breathe.
‘Lagos PDP sure of victory in 2023’ - The Nation Nigeria
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has boasted that it will win the governorship election and other polls in 2023....
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony's preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule 23 years ago.
Search for UConn student wanted in 2 deaths in 6th day; stolen car eyed
Connecticut State Police urged Peter Manfredonia, 23, to surrender, saying, "We know this is not who you are," while Pennsylvania officers probed whether a car theft Sunday was connected.
Why is China pushing the Hong Kong security law?
The protests in Hong Kong and the reaction in Beijing illustrate a fundamental divide that has once again bubbled to the surface
412 new cases, 12 deaths in New Delhi
One more mess worker at AIIMS tests positive for COVID-19
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.
South African places of worship to reopen from June
Africa’s most industrialised economy has been largely shut since late March, when the government enforced restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far infected 23,615 people
Twitter Users Clamoring For Cancelation Of Activist Shaun King
Shaun King has garnered a reputation for himself in recent years as an activist in racial politics. He's received a lot of criticism for his
Rodd gets first winner since his return to Australia
Jockey Michael Rodd, who returned to Australia earlier this month as Singapore racing is put on hold with the Covid-19 circuit breaker in place, celebrated his first winner yesterday. He kicked home the Lindsay Smith-trained newcomer Capital Zous to victory at Hamilton,...
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.
Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering’ in presidential election after fact check
President Trump accused Twitter of election interference after the social media giant fact-checked two of his tweets in an unprecedented move. “@Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential
We should unlockdown on trial basis: Uddhav Thackeray
At the epicentre of Covid-19 infections in India, Mumbai has seen 33,835 cases and 1,097 deaths. On Wednesday, senior ministers met at the Chief Minister’s official residence in south Mumbai to discuss the strategy for the state post May 31 when the fourth phase of the lockdown would end.
‘Too much venom’: Lombardy governor reveals reasons for police escort
The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, says he has been given a police escort after growing
I'm innocent of allegations against me, says AfDB Chief Adesina
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has denied allegations of “breaches of the Code of Conduct of Elected...
Salvation Army opens heat relief stations in metro Phoenix
The Salvation Army on Wednesday opened heat relief stations across metro Phoenix as forecasters say temperatures will reach as high as 112 degrees in some desert areas by Friday.
'Firing them is not enough' | George Floyd's sister wants justice after brother dies in police custody
Anger has bubbled after Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night. Video taken from someone at a scene showed an officer with a knee clamped down on Floyd's neck while he laid face-down in the street while handcuffed.
With test results delayed, it is a longer stay at quarantine centre for many
Besides financial implications, they all have complaints about poor facilities
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Fla., in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.
CNN's opinion-fueled anchors 'disqualify themselves' from moderating the upcoming presidential debates, critics say
CNN has had a strong presence in the presidential debates in the past two elections cycles as its anchors landed the coveted honor of being selected as a debate moderator but the network's drastic shift towards opinion-fueled coverage towards President Trump may prevent them from even being considered as a serious selection in the upcoming debates in the fall.
29 of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
Minister of Environment Jonathan Wilkinson says 29 of the 48 national parks will open for day use, and there will be access to washrooms.
Raila: ODM will not bank on Nasa
ODM leader remains non-committal on whether his party is working on a coalition with Jubilee.
Allow street vending to resume, Minister urged
The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) on Wednesday demanded that the Centre issue instructions allowing street vending to resume as States and municipalities were citing the lack
Ventspils and Jelgava will not be expanded with municipalities or municipal territories
An agreement has been reached Ventspils and Jelgava will not be provided additional municipalities or municipal territories.
Trump to sign executive order on social media Thursday
President Trump is set to sign an executive order "pertaining to social media" on Thursday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Wednesday.She did not offer any further details.
Cal Thomas: Biden wants people to look at his record on race – but they could be in for a surprise
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told a talk show host recently: “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” It was not a one-off remark.
It's not a scam: Watch for stimulus debit cards in the mail
The Treasury Department has mailed nearly 4 million economic impact payments to Americans via a prepaid debit card.
As buses start plying, migrants try to leave again, stopped again
Buses headed towards Old Delhi Railway station also registered a sizeable ridership, even around 3.30 pm when the heat had peaked. While passengers boarding these buses were not thermally screened, not more than two were being placed in each row. However, marshals could not be spotted at bus stops.
Legendary Mexican beach resort Acapulco upended by coronavirus
ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - Intensive care units in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco are close to capacity as the coronavirus threatens to overwhelm hospitals and leaves local authorities scrambling to dig more graves.
Police warns on using essential workers’ Ssickers, RDC letters during curfew
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police has made it clear that use of essential workers’ stickers and Resident District Commissioners – RDC letters will not be allowed during curfew hours. Senior Superintendent of Police – SSP Norman Musinga, also Kampala metropolitan traffic police commander said police will not spare vehicles and drivers with …
Scott Disick & Sofia Richie Reportedly Split After Nearly 3 Years Of Dating
Sofia Richie and Scott Disick have split! What went wrong? Here's what we know!
Bangladesh decides against extending shutdown, offices to reopen May 31
The government has decided not to extend the ongoing shutdown over the coronavirus outbreak, allowing offices to reopen on May 31.
COVID-19 slowing down railway projects - Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria's minister of transportation, has expressed worry over the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Nigeria's existing railway projects.
Cyclist, 41, dies after Bridgend crash
A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Excerpts: When Afghanistan was still considered the 'just war'
My arrival coincided with a season of returns. Before I came to Kabul, I had met Afghan refugees who had fled during the Taliban rule to Delhi. They had been part of an exodus that commenced in the 1970s, at the onset of the country's spiral of conflict.
Nolte: Report Shows 43% of Coronavirus Deaths Are in Nursing Homes
An incredible 43 percent of coronavirus deaths occurred in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities (ALF), reports Forbes.
Caution grows in ruling coalition about September start to school year
The revised system had been proposed to allow students to make up for delays in their tuition caused by prolonged school closures during the virus crisis.
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as they stamped down on protests against a bill banning insults to China's national anthem.
Amaechi, best transportation minister in Nigeria’s history- El-Rufai
ABUJA- Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has described Rotimi Amaechi as the best Transportation Minister in the history of Nigeria.
Government mulling on online teaching for PUC
Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move in taking online education to all levels of higher education, the State Government on Tuesday resolved to continue with the system as a new normal in higher education. Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa at a review meeting of the Higher Education Department at Bengaluru yesterday directed officials to extend the current online...
Protesters, police clash in Minneapolis a day after man died in police custody
Protesters and police clashed in Minneapolis Tuesday at the same intersection where 24 hours earlier, a man died in police custody as witness video showed officers kneeling on the man's neck.
Some civil society groups heading to court over reopening of schools
The One South Africa Movement said that following numerous questions to the Basic Education Department and the national coronavirus command council, it had not received any answers.
Coronavirus cases in India breach 150,000-mark; toll reaches 4,337
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported till Wednesday 8 am, according to the ministry's data.
Judge in top DR Congo corruption trial dies
The judge in a high-profile graft trial involving a key ally of DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi died suddenly overnight of a heart attack, police said Wednesday. Judge Raphael Yanyi "fell il...
PD: Bicyclist hit, killed near 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road
Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a bicyclist in Phoenix.
UPJEE Polytechnic 2020: Admit card for joint entrance test to be available from 8 July at jeecup.nic.in
The UPJEE (Polytechnic) 2020 for Group A will be held on 19 July from 9 am to noon.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Canadian judge OKs U.S. extradition case for Weng Wanzhou to proceed
May 27 (UPI) -- A judge in Canada ruled Wednesday that the United States can continue its fight to extradite a senior Huawei executive arrested in 2018 on conspiracy and fraud charges.
Boris Calls for Inquiry into Coronavirus Origins Following China’s Cover Up
Boris Johnson has called for an independent investigation into the origins of coronavirus after reports China orchestrated a cover up.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.
Hitmen catch fire trying to flee crime scene in Kyiv, setting car ablaze (Video)
The target of the assassination attempt, the Montenegro national, could himself be involved in contracted killings across the EU.
8 suspects nabbed for hijacking truck in Tshwane
It's alleged the truck was hijacked in Midrand last week.
Sil Fox cleared of sexual assault on woman in Dublin bar
Legendary comedian Sylvester "Sil" Fox has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman in a bar in Dublin.Mr Fox pleaded not guilty in December 2018 to a se
Netflix sued by immigration detention center operators over use of logo in 'Messiah'
A private company that operates some U.S. prisons and detention centers is suing Netflix over the use of its logo in negative scenes depicting squalid conditions in immigrant detention centers on the show 'Messiah.'
PAS urges PKR not to contest in Chini by-election
KOTA BARU, May 27 — PAS has urged the opposition, especially Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), not to contest in the Chini state by-election scheduled to be held on July 4. PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah said that apart from the opposition would find it difficult to win the seat, it...
CMCO: 38 detained for gathering to take photos at Taman Semabok Perdana
MELAKA, May 26 — A total of 38 individuals were arrested for gathering to take photograph of the lotus flower scenery at the catchment area in Taman Semabok Perdana today.
Peter Manfredonia was 'on a mission' to find young neighborhood woman, victim's wife says
"He was clearly walking to her home with a mission, with a machete in his backpack."
Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Police to chargesheet 280 foreign visitors who attended Tablighi Jamaat event
Earlier this month, the Crime Branch had collected several documents related to the funding of Tablighi Jamaat members
CMO Bandipora loses cool after police 'stop' his vehicle
Chief Medical Officer Bandipora was on Tuesday allegedly stopped by police when he was on way to perform his duty. A video has gone viral on the internet
Right of Way: Why right to development now rests with governors
ITU once s aid that a 10 percent broadband penetration in Africa would result in an increase of 2.5 percent of GDP per capita.
20 Lawyers Claim "Apparent Indifference" By Supreme Court To Migrant Crisis
A day before the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the "unfortunate and miserable" plight of migrant labourers, twenty prominent lawyers from Delhi and Mumbai had written a critical letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde and other judges saying the top court's "apparent indifference" to the humanitarian crisis.
You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Whether or not Tara Reade's accusation is true, it is certainly credible, and people working to discredit her are telling on themselves.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Pay us compensation before demolishing our property, landlords tell Akeredolu
Owners of over 30 buildings marked for demolition in parts of Akure, the Ondo state capital have called on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu...
Officials urge caution after holiday weekend parties
Officials in St. Louis County and Kansas City are asking people who failed to follow social distancing guidelines over the holiday weekend to self-quarantine.
400 Hawaii National Guard troops coming off coronavirus duty | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The number of Hawaii National Guard troops on federal active duty for the coronavirus pandemic will drop early next week to 800 from 1,200 as part of a Pentagon “right-sizing” ahead of a “hard stop” set for June 24 for the deployment of almost 46,000 citizen soldiers nationwide, officials said.
Over 3500 Shramik Special trains carrying over 48 lakh passengers organised till date: Railway Ministry
The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.
Flashback: Akufo-Addo won't win 2020 elections - NDC reacts
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) discredited reports by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) that president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will retain his seat in the December 2020 general elections.
Retailers name top areas for IR reform
Changes to strict rosters limits, award classifications and the approval test for collective agreements are on the top of retailers' wish lists ahead of industrial relations reform talks.
Situation at Sino-India boundary ‘stable and controllable’, says China
The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China was following the “important consensus” reached by the two leaders of India and China and was “…strictly observing the agreements between the two countries”.
Government quietly mothballs another FOUR NHS Nightingales after putting 4,000-bed hospital at London's ExCel centre on 'standby' - as flights are set to restart at City Airport by end of June
EXCLUSIVE: The flagship Nightingale location in London was already mothballed earlier this month, while sites in Birmingham, Bristol, Harrogate and Tyne and Wear are also closed.
B-Club, Kiza Lounge To Remain Shut After Court Declined To Suspend Order Revocking Permits
Four popular nightclubs in Nairobi's posh estate of Kilimani will remain shut after a court declined to issue an order reopening them pending hearing and determination of an appeal challenging revocat
Police commissioner says lockdown breakers are using Dominic Cummings as an excuse
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson says it's 'almost impossible' for officers to do their job
Father's killing of 14-year-old daughter stirs outrage in Iran
(Reuters) - A father’s brutal killing of his teenage daughter over her relationship with a man has caused widespread anger in Iran, with President Hassan Rouhani urging lawmakers to work quickly on a bill to prevent violence against women.
Telangana: Three-year-old falls into 120ft open borewell in Medak, rescue operations on
A three-year-old boy fell into an open borewell in Podchanpally village of Papannapet mandal in Medak district. The boy Harshavardhan who was playing
New Zealand now has zero coronavirus hospitalizations
New Zealand’s last hospitalized coronavirus patient was discharged Wednesday as the country’s infection rate dipped to below two dozen people, health officials said in reports. The unnamed patient
Centre, Maharashtra spar over Shramik Specials ‘going empty’
According to the Railways, based on the demand assessment provided by the Maharashtra government on May 15, 145 trains were planned.
Wall Street Journal: Trump 'smear' about Scarborough staffer death is 'same sort of trash' as Steele dossier
The Wall Street Journal compared President Trump's accusations that Joe Scarborough committed murder to the Steele dossier.
House Republicans say votes taken in House under proxy plan 'cannot become law,' would be unconstitutional
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Minority Whip Steve Scalese, R-La., and Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., lambasted the proxy voting plan during a press conference, along with a handful of other members. The House Republicans announced a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Tuesday over the proxy voting system's constitutionality.
LIVE: Senate hearing on non-expiration of franchises
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‘Poor internet, no study material’: Survey finds DU open-book exam is not feasible for many
The university has been closed since mid-March, and earlier this month, the administration announced its proposal to conduct OBEs for its final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in July.
Facebook reportedly had evidence that its algorithms were dividing people, but top executives killed or weakened proposed solutions
Despite internal research finding that Facebook's platform encouraged polarization, Mark Zuckerberg and other execs nixed proposals to fix things.
Jogger exposes himself to woman in popular park - she is scared there will be other victims
'I was just in shock and I was scared. It's serious because you don't know what it could lead to'
20 arrested in Geylang for illegal gambling activities
SINGAPORE: Twenty people were arrested in Geylang on Tuesday (May 26) during an enforcement operation against illegal gambling activities. More ...
Children’s Day: Janet Afolabi, Apomu queen, distributes noodles, masks to kids
Janet Afolabi, the Olori of Apomu town in Osun, has distributed noodles and facemasks to indigent kids towards marking the 2020 Children's Day in the state.
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go
Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.
Apple reopens doors to nearly 100 US stores
Apple plans to reopen around 100 of its stores in the US by the end ...
In Delhi, only 8 Covid ICU beds vacant in 7 private hospitals
To add to its bed strength, the Delhi government recently asked 117 nursing homes and private hospitals to set aside 20% of their existing strength for Covid patients.
Japan's new virus contact-tracing app promises privacy in bid for reach
Officials hope the app will serve as a deterrent against a second wave of infections considered to be a growing risk in Japan.
Nevada governor to allow casinos to reopen next week
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) on Tuesday announced that the state’s casinos will begin reopening next week, a move that could provide a big economic boost amid the coronavirus’s burgeoning economic
Inmates at quarantine centres have a harrowing time
Helpline Twitter handles are loaded with such complaints about the paid quarantine services
Woman pictured hugging friends in lockdown says 'if people die, they die'
'We can chose to do what we want. This is bulls**t, we don't live in a jail.'
Military virus aid could look different if 2nd wave hits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that as the U.S. military prepares for another potential wave of the coronavirus, it may do things a bit differently, providing more...
Why can’t private hospitals awarded free land treat Covid-19 patients for free, asks SC
Seeking a reply from Centre on the matter in a week, the apex court said hospitals which can treat such patients for free or at a nominal cost must be identified.
Hopes raised people could soon meet with friends and family again
Plans are being put together
PM Modi to Rahul Gandhi, leaders pay tribute Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and others paid tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary on Wednesday.
WATCH | 'I can't breath': Four Minnesota cops fired after death of unarmed George Floyd
Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday, a day after a bystander's cellphone video captured one of them kneeling on the neck of an unarmed black man who later died in a hospital.
Eastern Airlines has helped thousands of stranded Americans return home
Small companies can do big things.
One million businesses claim £15bn from Government furlough scheme
HMRC said more than £6.8bn has been claimed via 2.3 million applications from those who are self-employed and unable to work.
Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
SEOUL, May 27 — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days today, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 40...
Leftists Launch Dark Money Group to Hold Social Media ‘Accountable’
Leftists have launched a new dark money group called "Accountable Tech" aimed at "combating misinformation online."
North Carolina Lawmakers Ask Panel to Let Them Join Voter ID Case
Republican members of the North Carolina General Assembly pressed a Fourth Circuit panel Wednesday to allow them to intervene on behalf of the state in a lawsuit over its controversial voter ID requirements.
Health officials nervously eye emerging hot spots
Public health officials are nervously eyeing cities that may become the next epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic as new models point to increased rates of transmission.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment
WASHINGTON, May 28 — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday China had undermined Hong Kong's autonomy so fundamentally that the territory no longer warranted special treatment under US law, a potentially big blow to its status as a major financial hub. Pompeo's certification to the US...
White woman fired from job after calling cops over black man in NY Central Park
Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her politely to leash her dog in New York's Central Park.
Uproar in Littleton as Eircom mast gets go ahead
Community is mobilising with the view to appealing to An Bord Pleanala
Coronavirus tourism lockdowns hit Hawaii’s vacation rental industry hard in April | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Vacation rental accommodations, even the legal ones, were economically decimated in April amid COVID-19 fears and tourism lockdowns.
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
Police said more than 300 people were arrested, mostly on suspicion of holding an unlawful assembly. Live images showed many of those detained were teenagers.
Girls Stuck in Empty School After Uhuru's Closure Order
President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered schools to be shut down after the first Coronavirus case was reported in Kenya in March 2020...
Hundreds held as HK police use pepper pellets to disperse protest
Hong Kong police have fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters as hundreds of people gathered in the centre of the financial hub to oppose a controversial bill on China's national anthem and a planned move by Beijing to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory.
Divided Opp still failing in its duty
The bottomline is that while the BJP has chalked out its agenda, the Opposition is still stumbling about Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be completing the first year of his second term in office on May 30. While critics are discussing the Modi Government’s report card, it makes one think about
Stop North-East troops from using phones, Rep tells DHQ
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The Vice-Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Mr Ade Adeogun, has criticised troops who record their activities in the wa...
Life has become unbearable for migrants in SA amid coronavirus lockdown
Even as a strict lockdown to slow the coronavirus pandemic is eased, many foreigners living in South Africa have no work and are hungry.
Segun Oni is not welcomed in PDP, says Fayose
Ekiti state former governor, Ayodele Fayose, has stated that former governor of the state, Segun Oni, is not welcome to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ekiti
Fire at South Mumbai hotel, 25 doctors rescued
The blaze erupted on the second floor of Hotel Fortune, in Dhobi Talao.
Major Fire At South Mumbai Hotel, At Least 25 Rescued
At least 25 people were rescued after a major fire broke out in a five-storey hotel in south Mumbai on Wednesday night, officials said.
Minnesota Vikings Release Strong Statement After The Death of George Floyd By Cops (PIC)
(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Protesters have crowded the streets everyday on the Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd lost consciousness…
Trump’s Press Secretary Has Solely Voted By Mail Since 2010, Report Says, Despite Claims Of Fraud Risks
Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that mail-in voting leads to election fraud.
Man, 90, critically hurt in stabbing at Las Vegas Valley senior home
A 90-year-old man who police say was stabbed Tuesday night by his 86-year-old wife at an assisted living home in the Las Vegas Valley was critically injured in the attack.
Popular Ayrshire pub set alight as 'callous' firebugs target venue
The Kings Arms in Fenwick was set ablaze before local residents alerted the fire brigade who managed to prevent any major damage.
Life convict in Ayanavaram sexual assault case ends life at Puzhal prison
Prison staff found the body of the 42-year-old in a bathroom on Wednesday afternoon
5 important things happening in South Africa today
Confusion after Health Department presentation says Covid-19 hotspots to remain at level 4; government is facing a slew of legal challenges over its lockdown rules; schools are now being targetted by criminals looking to steal personal protection equipment; and Ramaphosa lifts the ban on religious gatherings – with restrictions.
Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river
The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon on the River Clyde at the crossing for the Renfrew Ferry.
Spain begins 10-day mourning period for coronavirus victims
Spain has begun an official 10-day mourning period for the tens of thousands of victims of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
AirAsia flight makes emergency landing at RGIA Hyderabad
A major disaster was averted after an AirAsia India flight ferrying 76 people, including six infants, made a safe emergency landing
Revenue Service Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide At Delhi Home, Note Found
An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan at his residence in Bapu Dham on Wednesday, police said.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
China says will act against foreign interference to Hong Kong law
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference regarding the new Hong Kong security legislation being deliberated, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
The Crown outlines its 'overwhelming' and 'cogent' evidence
The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on ...
US COVID-19 Death Count Crosses 1,00,000-Mark: Report
The United States has now recorded more than 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths, Johns Hopkins University reported Wednesday -- a somber milestone and by far the highest total in the world.
Candidates who cannot return to school may appear for CBSE board exam in their home district: HRD Minister
There are many students who were residing in hostels and other accommodations away from home returned to their families after a nationwide lockdown was announced on March 25.
Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened ...
Commentary: More action needed to bolster economy — and quickly
A dollar spent on speeding our recovery today will pay off with dividends across the decades to come.
EU Proposes €750bn Coronavirus Bailout as Popularity of Bloc Weakens
The European Commission has proposed a massive €750bn coronavirus bailout package as many across Europe have begun to question the EU itself.
11 years for man for drugging and sexually assaulting two boys
A 29-year-old man has been handed a jail sentence of 11 years after drugging and sexually assaulting two boys. The judge said that the child rapist had used
Iran reconvenes parliament under strict COVID-19 curbs
Iran's parliament reconvened on Wednesday after the Feb. 21 elections under strict health protocols and social distancing rules to ward off the ...
Makati City cops arrest 2 Chinese ‘doctors’ from illegal COVID-19 clinic
Two self-proclaimed doctors from China were arrested in Makati City yesterday for allegedly running a clinic that exclusively treated the suspects' compatriots, including COVID-19 patients Major Gideon Ines Jr, chief of the Makati police's...
Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners
The charge sheets will be filed in Saket court against the 294 foreigners belonging to 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and several African nations, police said.
Locust invasion warning in Odisha
Farmers residing in bordering areas of the state have been asked to remain alert and take immediate preventive steps.
Training sector held back by Federation, says IR reformist
The big criticism focuses on the link between training and award wages, established in 1990.
Lands ministry, NLC row to delay crucial reforms
Recent publication of proposed regulations was seen as a major leap, but NLC has disowned them
Maniac driver who killed Scots gran, 70, hopes jail term gives family justice for their loss
A MANIAC driver who killed a gran of 70 in a head-on smash said he hopes his jail term will give her family justice. Damian Gulczynski, 27, wept and expressed his remorse as he was caged for 45 mon…
'Stop partying', LA police warn Hollywood Hills neighborhood
Authorities in Los Angeles have warned residents of the city's Hollywood Hills neighborhood to tone down their house parties which have become a major problem during the global coronavirus pandemic.
WATCH LIVE: Landmark SpaceX launch cancelled due to poor weather
UPDATED 21:17The landmark SpaceX crewed launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida has been 'scrubbed...
The Memo: Trump tweets cross into new territory
President Trump’s critics are sounding the alarm as his public comments and tweets cross new lines with the 2020 election less than six months away.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Mob stones father of 7 to death for stealing chicken to feed hungry family
A father of seven children has been stoned to death by an angry mob in Uganda for allegedly stealing chicken to feed his hungry family The incident happened in Kamurojjo-Muro village, Serere district, in the Teso
Alabama man busted for murder of wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend
An Alabama man accused of murdering his wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend was busted by federal marshals this week following a manhunt, police said. Carson Peters, 58, of Danville, was on the lam
Report: NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Broke Lockdown to Buy Jewelry
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham bought jewelry from a non-essential business which was closed by her lockdown order, according to a report.
Trump thinks in-person G7 summit would be great example of reopening after Covid
Donald Trump, who is head of the G7 this year, has said an in-person summit would be a symbol of the United States and other countries seeking to return to normal.
KKR extend support in aftermath of cyclone Amphan
Cricket News: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged to extend support to West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund a
PAHO: Americas over take Europe as COVID-19 epicenter
May 26 (UPI) -- The Americas have surpassed Europe to become the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pan American Health Organization said while calling on those countries to maintain movement restrictions to curb infections.
No bar on labour movement: UP ministers, officials
Ministers and government officials in UP clarified that Adityanaths statement calling for “permission by states to employ manpower from UP” was just an “expression of his concern” and that the state did not intend to restrict movement of workers.
Saudi-led coalition says it downs Houthi drones launched at Najran
DUBAI (Reuters) - The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen said its forces intercepted and downed drones launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards the Saudi border city of Najran on Wednesday in the first such incident since late March.
Gujarat's Covid-19 count breaches 15,000-mark, Ahmedabad records over 11k cases
The death toll in the state also rose to 938 after 23 more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.The total number of recoveries in the state now stands at 7,547
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach Jhansi, Maharashtra; Punjab on alert
According to the Union agriculture ministry, 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 in Madhya Pradesh, two in Gujarat and one in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now
Police find £1m cash in suspect’s home after stopping his car
The search was carried out by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Venice.
ANU cops $225 million financial hit due to coronavirus crisis
The Australian National University will look to find $100 million in savings this year.
Canada court decision could end ‘Huawei Princess’ extradition saga
OTTAWA, May 27 — A Canadian judge will deliver a key decision today on the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that could set her free and help repair Canada-China relations. Four days of legal arguments in January focused on whether US charges against the “Huawei Princess” would...
Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time
President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’
Las Vegas casino reopening ‘major milestone’ for city, industry
While not all properties in the state will take advantage of the initial opening date, several operators said they’re excited to open their doors to guests.
Kindiki turns down new appointment
He said he now wants to focus on serving Kenyans as the senator of Tharaka-Nithi.
COVID-19: Lawyers Fault Nigerians Threatening To Sue Chinese Government For $200bn
The Nigerians had, in a petition, given China 14-day ultimatum to pay the sum of $200billion as compensation for the losses incurred as a result of the pandemic, saying failure to do so would lead to legal action.
Detectives closing in on thug who knifed autistic boy in neck
The victim, 17, later told his gran he feared he was about to die
Minister accepts Isle of Dogs housing development 'was unlawful'
Conservative party donor Richard Desmond avoided a £40m bill due to timing of the deal.
WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight
Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. (Reuters) WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus denied the move … WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight Read More »
Hungarian cyclist quarantined in Bihar for ‘over 55 days’, Tejashwi Yadav offers help
“You brought a healthy man into a hospital. Can you imagine being in a hospital for 55 days in a healthy condition? I must be free now,” the Hungarian is heard saying in a video that has gone viral on social media.
Jeremy Corbyn is pictured 'flouting social distancing rules as he stops to chat with passer-by while making trip to riverside beauty spot to celebrate 71st birthday'
The snapshot, posted to Facebook, reportedly shows the former Labour leader standing close to passer-by Joe Neary on Tuesday as he made a trip to a riverside beauty spot.
Exclusive: U.S. preparing criminal indictment against wife of Venezuela's Maduro - sources
CARACAS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is preparing to charge the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in coming months with crimes that could include drug trafficking and corruption, four people familiar with the case told Reuters.
Govt to use five hubs to bring back Indians on Vande Bharat flights
Over 275 Indians stranded in Mexico, Peru, Portugal and Netherlands returned via Amsterdam in first such flight on Wednesday
UK PM Johnson to join post-Brexit talks as key deadline nears
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet EU leaders in a bid to reinvigorate stalled post-Brexit negotiations ahead of a key deadline, officials said on Wednesday. Britain officially left the
Nearly two dozen attorneys general sue Trump administration over controversial fuel standard
Car companies are split on the standards
Students Warned Not To Sign Up For College Accommodation Until They Get Clarity On Lectures
Students are being warned not to hand over deposits for college accommodation until they know if they need it.
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons
Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.
Communal clash claims one life in Anambra
A COMMUNAL clash over a piece of land between Urum and Achalla communities in the Awka North local government area of Anambra Stat
California salons, barbershops allowed to reopen, governor says
May 26 (UPI) -- Hair salons and barbershops in jurisdictions that meet specific health criteria will be allowed to reopen for business, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, furthering easing restrictions in the first state to issue sweeping stay-at-home orders.
Virginia man on FBI 'Most Wanted Terrorists' list indicted in federal court
A Virginia man who fled the United States eight years ago has been indicted for providing support to the al Shabab terrorist group in Somalia.
Steve Bannon wins case to set up Italy political academy
Steve Bannon, the former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy's culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political academy. The ministry said it would appeal the regional court's decision. The court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae
Rosenstein to testify as part of Graham's Russia investigation probe
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify next week as part of the Senate Judiciary Committee's probe into the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
US News: Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China. “
Iranians outraged by father who killed teen daughter
The killing of an Iranian teen by her father after she eloped with an older man sparked outrage on Wednesday, with local media.
Industrial reform will be PM's Everest – it won't resemble Hawke's Accord
The trade-offs that Bob Hawke could offer Australian workers are not available to Scott Morrison. He is right to attempt industrial reform, but it is a courageous and challenging path.
WATCH | Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial
If passed into law by Hong Kong's legislature, the bill will make 'disrespect' of the Chinese national anthem a crime.
Congress has yet to agree on the latest coronavirus relief package, so don't expect another stimulus check in June
Many Democratic lawmakers are pushing to send more stimulus checks to households, but it's unlikely to happen in June.
Plus Two answer papers evaluation begins in TN, over 40,000 teachers involved
Evaluation of class 12 public exam answer papers, which got delayed due to Covid-19 induced lockdown, commenced across Tamilnadu, except Chennai, from this morning. Continue Reading →
Weather scrubs SpaceX commercial crew launch
The first human orbital spaceflight from the United States in nearly nine years came within 17 minutes of launch May 27 before weather postponed liftoff.
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.
It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons
Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.
South Korea 'comfort women' activist group battles to survive amid scandal
The South Korean organization that first raised the issue of "comfort women" is defending its activities as counter-protests grow.
Euro zone economy to shrink between 8% and 12% this year: Christine Lagarde
Lagarde said the actual outcome would be between the "medium and "severe" scenarios
Heartwarming moment police and pedestrian help a group of ducks cross the road
A video has emerged on social in which a group of ducks could be seen crossing the road with the help of police and pedestrians. The video generated reactions.
Kaduvetti Guru’s family members attacked
Family members of former president of Vanniyar Sangam and leader of PMK Kaduvetti Guru were attacked last night. Continue Reading →
Reps accuse NDDC IMC of spending billions despite COVID-19
The House of Representatives said on Tuesday it will not succumb to blackmail in its quest to unravel the corruption allegations rocking the ...
Doctors protest over alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police
Doctors at Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) here on Tuesday held a token protest against alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police. Holding
Minor girl among two killed, after strong winds uproot tree in south Kashmir
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
India braces for worst locust attack in three decades: Authorities procure drones, pesticides but financial damage from crop loss to be huge
Already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, farmers in north India are now worrying over the kharif crop even as a new wave of locust attacks, predicted to be the worst in almost three decades, is expected by June
Rivers warns hotel owner against blackmailing Wike
Rivers State Government has warned the owner of the demolished Prodest Hotel, Promise Gogorobari, against blackmailing the state Governor...
No locusts danger to Tamilnadu: Govt
The Tamilnadu government today said locusts which have invaded northern parts of India are unlikely to enter the State and the situation is being monitored continuously. Continue Reading →
She Was Lured into Sex Slavery Through Facebook. Now She Wants to Stop Mark Zuckerberg From Making Victims ‘Invisible.’
A shareholder activist group wants Facebook to take steps to protect children from sexual abuse before implementing end-to-end encryption.
CNN, MSNBC staffers spotted without masks after networks preach coronavirus mask use
Mainstream media hypocrisy over coronavirus pandemic-era masks is becoming a trend, as CNN and MSNBC were both failed to practice what they preach in recent viral videos.
Trump job approval falls to 2-year low in Rasmussen poll
President Trump's job approval sank toward a two-year low on Wednesday, according to a survey from the right-leaning polling firm Rasmussen.
US ready to mediate in Indo-Chinese border dispute: Donald Trump
Trump's announcement comes at a time when India has accused the Chinese military of hindering normal patrolling by its troops along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim.
Pompeo: US Cutting Iran Nuke Deal-Related Waivers, Measure Effective in 60 Days
Citing "Iran's continued nuclear escalation," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that the sanctions waiver for Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action-related...
TDP announces Rs 50,000 to LG Polymer victims
TDP announced Rs 50,000 for each deceased in the LG Polymers gas leak tragedy. 12 people died in this incident and all of them will get the benefit from TDP.
Minneapolis mayor calls for arrest of officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck
May 27 (UPI) -- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called for the arrest of the police officer seen in a video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed man who later died.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter puts warning on his false claims
President vows to ‘strongly regulate’ or shutter platforms that ‘silence conservative voices’ a day after Twitter added warning label on falsehoods
Coronavirus update: Air India staff on board Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive
According to the District Public Relations Office, the man arrived on May 25 by a domestic flight at the Sahnewal Airport. However, test results of 10 of his co-passengers have come negative
Amphan has gone but why Mamata Banerjee is still nervous
It was on Wednesday last week that Amphan hit West Bengal leaving a trail of devastation. People are hitting street protesting against Mamata Banerjee government. She has to face election next year.
Leader: Economic Reforms a Top Priority of New Majlis
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said improving the core elements of the national economy, including employment, production, value of national currency and inflation,
BMS to seek Opposition MPs’ help against Centre’s move on labour laws
Five key points including plight of migrant workers, unfair labour laws to be brought up
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.
Coronavirus: Punjab Govt to Decide on Lockdown Extension on May 30
Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will hold a review meeting with the departments concerned on the overall coronavirus situation in the state on May 30 and then will announce the government's decision on lifting or further extending lockdown for a longer period.
To get China to budge, India brings in its best 3
The Chinese had created similar problems during the Doklam issue and it was finally up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's crack team to sort out the issue. With talks failing, it would now be up to National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Raw
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
Company develops vibrating physical distancing alarm
A U.S. company has developed a social distancing alarm that would allow businesses to monitor their employees, detecting if other workers get closer than six feet.
Japanese Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Kyoto Animation Attack
Shinji Aoba, 42, was detained in the immediate aftermath of the arson attack, but local police had to wait more than 10 months to formally arrest him, as he was too badly burned to sustain questioning.
Kathy Griffin Suggests Donald Trump Should Get Injected With A Syringe Filled With Nothing But Air And Is In Hot Water Again!
Kathy Griffin is in hot water for the same reason once again! As you may know, the comedian was infamously involved in a scandal involving a severed
Cab, bus operators transporting migrants illegally
Multiple FIRs have been registered, says Gurugram Deputy Commissioner
Boris Johnson's sister Rachel says Dominic Cummings should admit he 'messed up'
Rachel Johnson said the country would be able to move on if Mr Cummings apologised for his behaviour
Police called to shut down party at disused industrial unit in Gorton
The revellers left the building after officers spoke with them
Govt must step up and stamp out online sexual harassment in Malaysia now, say Pakatan reps
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Three Pakatan Harapan (PH) representatives have called on the government to not ignore online sexual harassment and immediately act against such threats. In a joint statement today, Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lim Yi Wei and...
Germany extends COVID-19 distancing rules to end of June
Germany has extended social distancing rules aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus epidemic to June 29, Chancellor Angela Merkel's ...
US coronavirus death toll tops 100,000
The number of coronavirus-related deaths in the United States has surpassed 100,000, approximately doubling the death toll recorded in late April.
As China Seeks Support On Hong Kong, India Has The Opportunity To Revive Relations On New Terms
Any serious observer of India-China relations would first point out the lack of reciprocity in it.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'stifling' free speech after fact check
President Trump on Tuesday evening accused Twitter of “stifling FREE SPEECH” and interfering in the 2020 election by fact-checking one of his tweets on the issue of voting by mail.
Good Samaritan rescues man from burning car, holds his hand as ambulance arrives
A man in Massachusetts was caught on camera pulling a crash victim away from a burning vehicle.
Four to suffer death as 20-year-old case is concluded
Patrick Kyabire, Abdu Mpiira, David Maganda and Moses Kabuze forcefully removed the four suspects from a police cell and burnt them to death.
DSS arrests kidnapper of Kano Islamic scholar’s grandson
Tukur Muntari, Kano Operatives of the Department of State Security in Kano State have apprehended the Kidnapper of the famous Islamic Scholar, Dahiru Bauchi’s three-year-old grandson. They ha...
Biden suggests many COVID-19 deaths were avoidable but for Trump's 'lack of attention and ego'
Former Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that President Trump is "supposed to lead by example" when it comes to wearing a mask and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but has failed at that and also keeping the death toll down.The U.S. is close to reaching the grim milestone
Pratt: tap super to fuel a manufacturing recovery
Corporate leaders including the Visy boss say exploiting competitive advantages is the key to reviving manufacturing that could lead Australia out of the coronavirus downturn.
Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to 'scale-up' battle preparedness, prepare for worst-scare scenarios as tensions build along India-China LAC
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising the worst-case scenarios, and asked them to resolutely defend the country's sovereignty.
Bishop Demands Compensation For Lost Revenue From Tithes And Offerings During Lockdown
A South African bishop has demanded compensation from the government for revenue lost during the national lockdown when people were prohibited
No clear answers on reopening Ohio’s schools
Discussions about reopening Ohio’s schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic seem to raise more questions than answers. Even as Buckeye State businesses begin to reopen, the plan for schools remains fluid.
JIRA Tickets, Jabber Servers and… Gmail Accounts? FBI Papers Reveal Cyber Criminals’ IT Infrastructure
The FBI has arrested a hacker at the heart of one of the world's most prolific hacking crews, Fin7, newly unsealed court documents show.
PDP reacts to hostilities between President Buhari's cabinet members
PDP in a statement on Tuesday, May 26, signed by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbodiyan, stated that the Buhari-led government has become disorganised and chaotic.
Coronavirus outbreak: India's lesson in health system preparedness from China
Due to its preparedness, China is being seen as a country that has moved into action faster than it used to earlier, investing more into healthcare and human resources to overcome the shortage of doctors, and arming itself with a better health surveillance system
Coronavirus: Two more Covid-19 deaths recorded in Northern Ireland
A further two people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, according to the Department of Health.
Telangana govt evacuates 400 AP secretariat employees to state, officials conduct COVID-19 tests
The sudden announcement of lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus has caused the Andhra Pradesh government employees to stuck in Telangana.
Proposal For Trans-Tasman Bubble Considers Every Step Of A Passenger’s Journey
A proposed blueprint into how safe trans-Tasman travel could re-open is advancing fast, with a draft to be presented to New Zealand and Australian governments for consideration in early June.
YouTube says removal of China comments 'an error'
WASHINGTON, DC: YouTube said on Tuesday (May 26) it was investigating the removal of comments critical of the Chinese Communist Party from the ...
4 teachers at separate schools in WC test positive for COVID-19
Schools were shut for over two months but would reopen in a phased approach from Monday for pupils in grades 7 and 12.
40 villagers killed in massacre in northeast Congo
Suspected Islamist militants have killed at least 40 people in northeastern Congo, a rights group said on Wednesday, the latest in a wave of attacks against civilians in the mountainous jungles near the Ugandan border. Fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group, which was driven out of Uganda in…
NLC protests slash in workers’ salaries, gives Ganduje 14 days to make U-turn
Organised labour in Kano has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government to pay back the deduction it made to workers' salaries or they go on strike.
Pub jobs at risk unless social distancing is cut to one metre, trade groups warn
Expecting pubs to contribute to furlough costs whilst they are still closed is ‘madness’, Chancellor told.
McConnell Contradicts Trump, Says There’s ‘No Stigma’ In Wearing A Mask
The president has criticized reporters for wearing masks and consistently refused to wear one at public events.
APSPDCL MD promises to revise power bills
Many consumers in Anantapur had complained that their bills were inflated
Hundreds of Muslims gather in Ikea car park to mark Eid with social distancing
Around 800 Muslims prayed in the large outdoor space to celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan.
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.
Nokia Shuts Plant in Tamil Nadu After 42 Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Nokia last week suspended operations at a telecoms gear manufacturing plant in southern India, the company said on Tuesday, after some employees tested positive for COVID-19.
PJ cops confirm online harassment of DAP reps being looked into
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The police have confirmed they are investigating the online harassment of two DAP assemblymen, after they allegedly received death threats on Facebook. Petaling Jaya police chief Asst Comm Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said a report was lodged by Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah...
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Rice cultivation: Revoke ban or face agitation, Congress tells Haryana govt.
Desist from experiments with farming and farmers during pandemic, it says
US closes probes into 3 senators over their stock trades
Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California, Kelly Loeffler of Georgia and Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma have been informed that the Justice Department has closed investigations into their stock trades.
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing...
Major relief for class 10 and 12 students, can appear for pending CBSE exams from home districts
Pokhriyal said that these students will not be required to travel back and the CBSE will announce the modalities of registrations for such requests.
Heavy security as EC hosts political parties at IPAC meeting
There is a heavy security presence at the premises of the EC as personnel of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) have been deployed to the premises where IPAC meeting on the compilation of a new voters register is ongoing.
Bangladesh leaving lockdown as offices, public transports to reopen from May 31
The government is phasing Bangladesh out of lockdown by reopening offices and resuming public transport services on a limited scale from May 31 until Jun 15 amid an escalation of coronavirus cases.
Hong Kong Police Overwhelm Protesters Now Crying ‘Independence’
In the first major test of Hong Kong’s protest movement in 2020, it became clear that demonstrators face a more formidable challenge in reigniting the street power that humbled China last year -- and that Beijing’s moves could inspire a shift toward more radical views.
Government’s not so reliable food-delivery service
South Africans with the means to do so have been using the tap of a finger for meals to be delivered to their homes, since the country went into Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown level 4 earlier this month.
Four police officers fired after killing of unarmed black man in Minnesota
Four police offers in US city of Minneapolis have been fired for their involvement in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was held down
Haryana records 94 new cases, tally goes past 1,300
Haryana on Tuesday reported 94 new cases of corona virus, taking the State's case tally to 1305 even as 22 patients recovered from various hospitals of the State over the last 24 hours. According to the State government’s health bulletin, 94 fresh cases were reported from Gurugram, Faridabad,
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
US News: For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase
‘I’d rather face the virus than let the people die of hunger’: NTT governor to reopen tourist destinations on June 15
The governor of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) says he would rather face the coronavirus rather than letting his citizens die of hunger, as his administration announces that tourist destinations in the province will begin reopening on June 15 “As...
Villagers evacuated as gas leaks from borewell in West Godavari
Tension prevailed at Vemavaram village in Achanta mandal of West Godavari district when gas leaked from a borewell on Wednesday.Repair works were under way at the brorewell when the gas leaked and the
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says U.K. quarantine plans 'idiotic and unimplementable'
The CEO of Europe's largest airline has slammed the U.K. government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and described plans to impose a 14-day quarantine on international visitors as 'idiotic and unimplementable.'
Xi Jinping says China strengthening armed forces amid tensions with US over coronavirus
Beijing says it will improve its preparedness for military combat. In the background: heightened U.S. tensions.
Trump threatens to 'shut down' social media sites - US & Canada
US President says conservative voices are silenced on social media after Twitter fact-checks several of his posts.
Teen from High Point charged after alleged crime spree, shoot-out, and chase
A High Point teen and a juvenile have been charged after a crime spree involving break-ins to multiple vehicles and a chase with law enforcement, and a chase with one of the victims.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
San Francisco - Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
Man's best friend: Loyal dog waits for months at hospital after owner died of COVID-19
A seven-year-old dog that belonged to a dead Wuhan Covid-19 patient who waited for its owner to leave the hospital for three months now lives in a dog shelter.
Cyprus pledges to cover costs for virus-hit tourists
Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Pre
Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray on shaky ground as murmurs of rift within MVA grow, Sharad Pawar takes centrestage
The MVA government continues to face a relentless attack from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party over poor handling of the COVID situation.
Girl, 14, who died from ‘ecstasy overdose’ at lockdown house party pictured as pals warn ‘don’t make the same mistake’
THIS is the first picture of the 14-year-old girl who died after taking ecstasy – as her friends begged others “please do not do drugs”. Schoolgirl Jessica Hannah, from Scarboroug…
Buhari approves funding for first phase of Siemens power deal
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of funds for the first phase of the Siemens electricity deal. In 2019, the president had signed a power project deal with Siemens
Under-fire Nicaragua reports significant rise in COVID-19 cases
Nicaragua, criticized by its Central American neighbors for doing little to halt the spread of the coronavirus, on Tuesday reported a significant rise in COVID-19 deaths and infections.
House Republicans sue Pelosi to block voter proxy amid pandemic
May 27 (UPI) -- Nearly two dozens Republicans have sued House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, seeking to block the House of Representatives from proxy voting, a measure instituted by Democrats to allow congressmen to vote remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In vast Kenya camp, refugee journalists on coronavirus front line
For more than a decade, KANERE, the world's first fully independent refugee camp news outlet, has defied funding shortages and other challenges to publish investigations and reports about life in Kenya's remote Kakuma camp.
Pilot of the crashed plane did not open landing gear: ATC
Air traffic controller and approach tower controller have submitted their written statements
Despite lockdown orders, murder rates are rising in cities across America, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Homicides in Nashville have spiked 233% during the pandemic. Houston, New York, and other cities have reported sizeable increases, as well.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Nolte: That Time Team Obama Accused Romney of Killing a Woman
In a 2012 campaign ad, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was accused of killing a woman.
Vessel still stuck, 2 weeks after hitting Escravos channel moles
ONE week after a supply vessel,‘M/T DEVISA’ ran into the rocky moles of the Escravos channel, the vessel is still stuck waiting to be rescued.
Geopolitical time bomb ticks under market rally
Rising geopolitical tensions, especially between the US and China, could test the muscular global rally and hopes for a V-shaped economic recovery.
White House defends, but does not explain Donald Trump firing watchdog
A White House letter issued in response to concerns from a prominent Republican senator does little to explain the decision-making behind Trump's recent upheaval of the inspector general community.
'Over 800 children have tested positive for Covid-19 in Sindh'
Wahab cautions people, says still not too late to be careful
Trump tweets are now labelled as “potentially misleading”
On the 26th May, Twitter labeled two tweets from United States President Donald Trump as “potentially misleading”. This is the first time Twitter has fact-checked the president, after announcing last month that they would remove tweets making unverified claims that could “incite people to action and cause widespread panic, social unrest or large-scale disorder”.
Georgia to reopen all shops, cafes, resume public transport before June 8: PM
TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia will restart public transport and reopen shops, shopping malls and cafes and restaurants before June 8, the ex-Soviet country’s Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said on Wednesday.
Cong to aid in immersing ‘Asthi Kalash' in Prayagraj
Hundreds of sacred ash pots across Chhattisgarh are waiting for immersion at the holy confluence in Prayagraj (Allahabad). In a unique gesture, the Congress has taken up the responsibility of immersing these earthen pots (Asthi Kalash) of those who died during the Covid-19 induced lockdown. The
Man left with fractured skull after fight breaks out at Lichfield Walkabout bar
Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
House Republicans sue Pelosi to stop proxy voting during coronavirus crisis: 'dereliction of our duty'
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day ...
Two Jamaican nationals living in Collier County charged with lottery scam
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men in connection to a lottery scam that involved victims throughout the United States.
Again, El-Rufai extends Kaduna lockdown by two weeks
Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government has extended the lockdown it imposed on the state to contain the spread of the coronavirus for another two weeks. But the two weeks lockdown woul...
Johnson to face grilling from senior MPs as Dominic Cummings controversy continues
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face questions at a Commons committee meeting later today.
UK PM Johnson to go to Brussels next month for Brexit talks: The Times
(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will resume Brexit talks in Brussels next month, the Times newspaper reported on Thursday.
'China must know Indians are no pushovers'
'China must know Indians are no pushovers'. 'We will not accept these misadventures by the Chinese.'
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds.
British mercenaries 'involved in botched operation' backing rebel leader in Libya, according to secret UN report
Six British citizens including two former Royal Marine commandos have been accused of taking part in a botched mercenary mission to Libya to fight on behalf of renegade general Khalifa Haftar. The five men and one woman are named in a confidential report by the United Nations panel of experts on Libya
Northam to approve northern Virginia reopening plan as data trend in right direction
Northern Virginia counties are ready to enter phase one of reopening as relevant data continues to trend in the right direction, Gov. Ralph Northam announced.
Gujarat: 364 new cases, death toll at 922
Ahmedabad reported 251 new cases, taking the total to more than 10,800 cases, while Surat saw 36 more persons test positive, taking the total to 1,387 cases.
As lockdown eases, this Hyderabad techie is on a mission to find migrant workers their livelihood
Over the last week, Daga has reached out to several manufacturing units through his friends and relatives and connected them to workers, providing urgent employment to close to 700 workers
World coronavirus dispatch: Big Tech's big plans for the post-Covid world
From first drone deliveries in the US, to how South Korea crushed its second outbreak, and the impact of Covid-19 on militant activity in Africa - read these and more in today's world dispatch
Queensland's seventh COVID-19 victim identified
Nathan Turner, 30, was found unresponsive by his partner about 4.30pm on Tuesday. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene.
2,700 PATH families to get financial assistance
Approximately 2,700 families on the government’s Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) are to receive financial assistance as a part of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General’s COVID-19 Multi Partners' Trust Fund (MPTF).
Shrewsbury Food Hub benefits from college donations
Boxes of surplus food and toiletries from the empty bedrooms of a Shropshire college have been distributed to Shrewsbury Food Hub.
Students can appear for CBSE board exams from city they are in: HRD Minister
To enable this, students will have to give the details of their current status. By the first week of June, students will be informed about their exam centre, he had added. The minister also congratulated students and wished them luck for their board exams.
EU proposes huge aid plan as COVID-19 hammers Latin America
The EU unveiled a proposed 750-billion-euro recovery plan Wednesday to get the continent back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the ...
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hundreds of riot police took up positions and authorities erected a two-metre (6 feet) wall made of plastic barriers filled with water around the Legislative Council, extending across a park up to Victoria Harbour.
Car buyers falling victim to vehicle sales scams
Consumers who want to buy cars should make sure that they deal with a legitimate car dealership to avoid being victims of scams.
Executive Order on Social Media Companies Will Be Signed on Thursday - White House
President Trump earlier threatened to put regulations or even shut down social media sites, including Twitter, after the latter labeled the president's tweets with...
4.75 crore Indians' Truecaller data on sale for Rs 75,000 on Dark Web? Swedish firm denies charge
After an online intelligence firm flagged that a cybercriminal was selling Truecaller records of 4.75 crore Indians on dark web for just about Rs 75,000, the Swedish caller identification app on Wednesday denied any breach of its database.
Nevada governor amends church restrictions after DOJ criticism
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak late Tuesday night amended his restrictions on church reopenings, a day after a letter from the Justice Department criticized him for treating them "unequally."
Tackling evils of fake news, hate speech - The Nation Nigeria
A new study has emphasised the need to counter the advent of fake news and hate speech in Nigeria as well as stem the surge and its damaging ..
No need to attend pre-marriage course during CMCO in Kedah, says MB
ALOR SETAR, May 27 — Muslim couples who intend to tie the knot during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period in Kedah need not attend a pre-marriage course as required previously. Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said a couple would normally be required to attend a pre-marriage...
Dog squad to get 50 dogs for Rs 2.5 crore
As many as 50 dogs will be adopted and inducted into the Dog Squad at a cost of Rs 2.
Pakistan investigates PIA plane crash that killed 97 in Karachi
Islamabad, Pakistan - Air crash investigation teams have begun to remove wreckage from the site of a commercial airliner crash in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi that killed 97 people last week.
Facebook bans adverts from Muslim campaign group Cage which claim coronavirus is a punishment from god
London-based advocacy group Cage have been using Facebook and YouTube to raise £400,000 during Ramadan.
Lagos BRT operators to roll out more buses – Transport Commissioner
Dr Frederic Oladeinde, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, says more Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will soon be rolled out to address
Lobbyist register to be tightened after Monsanto case
The EU's joint-transparency register lists thousands of lobbyists and what they spend or earn trying to shape EU legislation. New and clearer rules set for launch at the end of the year may lead to more realistic figures.
Fauci says second wave of coronavirus infections is 'not inevitable': 'We can prevent this'
Anthony Fauci, the nation's top expert on infectious diseases, said Wednesday that a second wave of coronavirus infections is "not inevitable" if people are vigilant about proper mitigation efforts.
Furor against UK top aide lingers, could weaken lockdown compliance
Poll shows 2/3 Britons are less likely to follow pandemic rules after Prime Minister’s advisor drove 400km to visit a family farm
Investigating The Trump Investigators Is Not A Distraction
Was President Obama telling those present not to end the existing probe of President-elect Donald Trump?
French power couple lose money laundering appeal
A French political power couple lost their appeal Wednesday against a money laundering conviction, capping a fall from grace spurred by accusations they illegally pocketed millions of euros in public funds while in office.
U.S. weighs options 'across the spectrum' to punish China over Hong Kong
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is crafting a range of options to punish China over its tightening grip on Hong Kong, including targeted sanctions, new tariffs and further restrictions on Chinese companies, according to U.
Footballers join calls against domestic violence amid lockdowns
Football players have added their voice to growing calls against the increase in domestic violence towards women and children that came in the wake of lockdown measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Is this what schooling will be like post-lockdown? Sale primary school plans revealed
A four-day week, classes of 15 and temperature checks on arrival are just some of the measures planned for Springfield Primary School.
Arunachal govt equipped to handle possible spike in COVID-19 cases as more people return: Khandu
Around 6,000 have returned to the state so far.
Mystic who claimed survival without food and water dies
Prahlad Jani popularly known as Chunriwala Mataji, a breatharian monk who claimed to have survived without food or water for over 70 years, died on Tuesday morn
Two dead as suspected cultists invade station to free robbery suspects in Delta Community
The Delta State Police command has confirmed the death of two persons today, at the Jesse Police Station in Jesse, Ethiope West LGA of Delta
Zimbabwe Buys US$5 Face Masks For US$28 In Shocking Covid-19 Scandal
A shocking corruption scandal has been unearthed in which the government of Zimbabwe bought Covid-19 equipment at hugely inflated costs from a private
Coronavirus outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.
Home gardeners can help the hungry by donating some harvest
Gardening’s popularity has surged during the coronavirus pandemic; it provides exercise, outdoor time, emotional well-being and wholesome produce. Home gard
Pompeo told Congress Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China. Here’s what that means.
The secretary of state made the declaration as China prepares to pass a controversial national security law.
Cancer Council throws shade at North Sydney's $58 million pool revamp
North Sydney Council scrapped plans for a sun-shade over the new children's pool at its famous swimming complex. The Cancer Council says it should be put back.
Minister breaks ranks and calls for social distancing rules to be relaxed
A sitting government minister has said he is “baffled” as to why the Government has not moved to reduce the social distance rules from 2 metres to 1 metre, as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for COVID-19 tests, asks states to negotiate with private labs
The ICMR has said, since the production of indigenous test kits like ELISA which was developed by National Institute of Virology, India is no more solely dependent on imported testing kits.
President of the Flies
What stories of shipwrecks and plane crashes can teach us about Trump’s America.
Mumbai's GSB Ganesh mandal postpones celebrations due to corona pandemic
if the situation remains the same during next year, the mandal will take a decision again, said the chairman of the mandal.
Oklahoma enacts anti-BDS legislation - US & Canada
Conference of Presidents welcomes Oklahoma's move to enact a measure to combat the anti-Israel BDS movement.
Twitter fact checks Trump's tweet, Trump says it is stifling free speech
Micro-blogging site Twitter has labeled some of US President Donald Trump's tweets as "potentially misleading" and Trump is certainly not happy with Twitter's new discovery.
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field: Snapchat
Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters -- forcing
Government has come good for the farming sector – Fulton
WESTERN BUREAU: JAMAICA AGRICULTURAL Society (JAS) President Lenworth Fulton has said the Government has come good for the agricultural sector, having set aside J$1 billion in the 2020-2021 Budget to keep the sector afloat amid the onset of COVID-...
U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights
U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights
SpaceX, NASA, astronauts making final preparations: 'We're go for launch'
SpaceX is making final preparations for the Demo-2 mission to launch NASA astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011.
Trump urges GOP to vote 'NO' on FISA bill, citing Russia probe concerns
President Trump on Tuesday night warned that Republicans should vote against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the controversial measure that sets up a separate legal avenue for the U.S. government to get permission to spy on individuals who might be agents of a foreign power in the United States.
'Close them down': Trump threatens to regulate or shutter social media platforms after Twitter fact-check
President Trump threatened to close social media companies following Twitter's decision to place a fact-checking alert below a few of his tweets.
Rajasthan takes action against 1300 for violating quarantine norms
Of the 1,306 people who breached the regulations, 604 were sent to institutional-quarantine from home-quarantine, while 702 were either served with notices, penalties or were booked.
Disease Historian: US COVID Response “Incomprehensibly Incoherent”
Medical historian John Barry says that the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, especially due to President Trump, has been utterly incoherent.
Niagara County announces four new Covid-19 deaths
Niagara County on Wednesday announced four additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The county, which surpassed 1,000 cases over the Mem...
Internet cafe for lawyers? How PH justice system will cope with new normal
It will be a digital transformation, says the Supreme Court, but how will it make sure that every litigant has equal access to technology?
Ex-TTC CEO Byford to be London Transport Commissioner
Andy Byford, the Briton lionized as New York City’s “Train Daddy,” is to be London’s new Transport Commissioner, taking up the role in June.
Health workers not ready to deal with virus
As the coronavirus spreads, the spotlight now shifts to preparedness in hospitals across the country.
Train, bus services to resume soon in Tamilnadu
The Tamilnadu government, which is planning more relaxations to the lockdown restrictions, is planning to resume the operation of public transport- train and bus services. Continue Reading →
Schools minister can't say whether all primary pupils will be back before summer
Nick Gibb told the Education Select Committee the final decision on when pupils return will be made by the science
Letters May 27: A message for a thief; wearing masks; helping the homeless
A message for the garden-box thief To the cowardly spewpot who stole my new garden box in the dead of night: You are a festering wound on the heart of Canadian niceness. No one should hold the . . .
SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals? | India News
NEW DELHI: Amid reports of spiralling cost of Covid-19 patients’ treatment in private hospitals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked … SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals? | India News Read More »
Lack of patronage hits autorickshaw drivers
Many autorickshaw drivers are planning to find other jobs
More peacekeeping operations, fewer troops in 2019: Report
The number of multilateral peace operations, both by the UN and others, rose by just one to 61, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Armed cops storm Carstairs hospital after patient barricades himself in toilet with makeshift weapon
Staff at Carstairs called in help after the 24-year-old made an improvised weapon and threatened to stab the 'first person to come through the door'.
Bokaro reports 2 new Covid cases
Two new positive cases of Coronavirus infection have been found in Bokaro district, they have returned from Mumbai, informed Mukesh Kumar Deputy Commissioner Bokaro on Tuesday. Aged about 40 years, both are residents of Nawadih block, were admitted at COVID Hospital at Bokaro General Hospital
Hannity scolds Ozarks partygoers: 'Could be a disaster' for vulnerable Americans
Fox News's Sean Hannity ripped partygoers who flaunted social distancing guidelines at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend, stating that "if they get the virus and then are in
Most migrant workers in state back on jobs: CM
SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday claimed that a majority of migrant workers stranded in the state due to the COVID-19 lockdown have now been engaged in construction activities as permitted by the government.Speaking to media pe
Parents still not happy with South Gloucestershire SEND services - two years after damning report
"Too many children and young people with SEND are not achieving their full potential.”
'Trans-Tasman bubble' between Australia and New Zealand could open in September
A travel industry group working to establish a 'Trans-Tasman bubble' says it will present a plan to both governments early next month and eyes flights resuming as early as September.
ICC chairman Shashank Manohar to step down at end of term this year
The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting on Thursday with media reports saying that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Colin Graves is favourite to fill the post.
Visits to domestic abuse website increase by nearly 1,000% in lockdown
Charity Refuge wants victims to know 'you are not alone' and help is available 24/7.
Resources under strain, Bengal calls for staggered return of migrants
The Trinamool Congress government has requested the Ministry of Railways not to send more than 15 trains a day.
Maharashtra: Amid reports of rift in Thackeray-led MVA, Speaker says no 'emergency' or 'political situation' in state
With as many as 54,758 positive cases of COVID-19, Maharashtra is currently is the worst coronavirus affected state in the country.
CBN reduces interest rate on OFIs facilities to 5% per annum
As part of its continued effort to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on households, businesses and regulated institutions...
How South Africa’s action on Covid-19 contrasts sharply with its response to Aids
Country’s swift response is distinct from the handling of the HIV crisis 20 years ago. Have lessons been learnt?
GOP Gov. DeWine Urges People To Wear Masks: ‘This Is About Loving Your Fellow Human Being’
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) pointed out on Tuesday night that wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic is a...
COVID-19 is a blessing in disguise, says Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad
Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday assured a group of developers that he would like to implement a regime that would give all construction permissions within a period of 30 days and they would be deemed to be given thereafter.
Government's public health message 'weakened' by handling of Dominic Cummings controversy, says Andy Burnham
But the mayor stopped short of joining calls for the special adviser's resignation
KEBS Forced to Respond to Ruto Fake Donations Report
KEBS was forced to respond to the fake Gikambura donations report...
Places of worship to open gradually as 'new normal' comes into play: Religious Affairs Minister
The government has decided to allow places of worship in COVID-19 “green zones” to reopen as the “new normal” comes into force.
Talk of the Town article leads to clean-up operation in Muirhevnamor - Talk of the Town
If you want something done, turn to Talk of the Town! That seems to be the message after a clean up got underway in Muirhevnamor yesterday, less than 24 hours after we highlighted illegal dumping in the area. On Monday we reported how residents of Road 2 and Crescent 1 had been trying to get...Read More→
Russia postpones July BRICS summit due to coronavirus
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it has decided to postpone the summit of the BRICS nations, initially scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg in July, due to the spread of the coronavirus.
FO condemns commencement of construction at Babri Mosque site
The rising tide of religious bigotry in India is well-documented by human rights organizations
After Modi’s economic package, Nitin Gadkari asks states to chip in Rs 20 lakh cr more to fight coronavirus
Nitin Gadkari today said that states must contribute Rs 20 lakh crore to fight against coronavirus-led disruptions.
Donald Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.
Covid-19: Identify private hospitals for free or minimum cost treatment of patients, SC tells Centre
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde asked why the private hospitals, who have been given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat patients for free.
Reading the Blueprints for Our Future After the Virus
From the Bible to ‘Epidemics and Society’ to ‘The Age of Surveillance Capitalism,’ these works map out our post-pandemic future
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in second stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY – The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Migrant workers | Video of baby with dead mother in Bihar railway station goes viral
In another incident, the body of a woman was deboarded at Mansi station.
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
Nancy Pelosi: 'Every Crisis' Including Coronavirus Is an Opportunity to Advance Leftist Agenda
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said during a press conference on Wednesday that "every crisis" is an opportunity to advance a leftist agenda.
High Court for strict observance of child visitation rights
The High Court has directed J&K State Legal Service Authority (SLSA) to report whether courts in J&K are “applying the arrangements” as urged by
Shots fired at van in 'targeted attack' after Balsall Heath crash
Wrecked Citroen was inside police cordon as officers sealed off the scene, near the junction of Mary Street and Basall Heath Road
Refugee Camps: From Temporary Settlements to Permanent Dwellings
With more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and nearly 25.9 million refugees, the time has come to reconsider the traditional camp approach.
YouTube says removal of China comments 'an error'
The Google-owned platform responds to a tweet by tech entrepreneur Palmer Luckey who said that 'YouTube has deleted every comment I ever made about the Wumao, an internet propaganda division of the Chinese Communist Party'
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Railway Ministry is ‘evacuating Maharashtra, spreading coronavirus to Bengal’, says Mamata Banerjee
The West Bengal chief minister claimed the ministry was sending shramik special trains full of migrants to her state without intimation.
More liquidity needed, states should come forward with Rs 20 trn: Gadkari
Efforts are on to develop vaccine for the coronavirus, Gadkari said, adding "we will have to learn the art of living with coronavirus"
Covid-19: Kenya cases jump to 1,471 as 123 test positive
This is so far the highest daily increase in the country.
No plan to step down for Akeredolu, says Kekemeke
Kekemeke, a former commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, said he is a serious-minded person that does not change his mind once he sets his....
Times Square billboards to go dark in support of struggling businesses
More than 100 million pixels will be darkened at 9 p.m. at 46th Street and Broadway and the corner of 47th Street and Seventh Avenue to send a message that more federal support is needed.
Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal quits on 'moral grounds', denies involvement in health scam
In his resignation letter sent to BJP president JP Nadda, Bindal said he was resigning to ensure a proper investigation into an alleged corruption case.
New Yorkers disapprove of Gov. Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes: poll
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking a hit over his administration’s handling of nursing homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The number of New Yorkers who
UPDATED: Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims. Twitter ...
PA blasts prayer restrictions in Cave of the Patriarchs - Middle East
PA accuses Israel of violating freedom of worship following restrictive measures decided upon in the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets
Texas Police Officers Suing Department Over Quota System for Tickets
It's something that people joke about when they get pulled over. 'You're probably just trying to make your quota.' Looks like one police department was using a quota system, which is illegal.
How is the 14-day quarantine for arrivals from overseas changing?
People arriving must say where they will stay or face a €2,500 fine and six months in prison
Tragedy of migrant crisis in India revealed in disturbing video of child trying to wake up dead mother at railway station in Bihar
A toddler's vain attempt to wake up his dead mother from eternal sleep on a railway platform in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Wednesday presented the most poignant picture of the massive migrant tragedy
NASA, SpaceX postpone historic launch due to weather, reschedule for Saturday
NASA and SpaceX have postponed their historic launch due to inclement weather in Florida. It will now take place on Saturday, weather permitting.
Parliament incensed over media reports of MPs contracting coronavirus
Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Hon Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has described as speculative and untrue, media report that 2 Members of Parliament and 13 staff have tested positive for Covid19 following the mass testing last week of MPs and staff for the virus.
Hong Kong's future as China's gateway to the West is under threat
China plans to enact new security laws for Hong Kong this week, despite threats from the US that could wreck Hong Kong's status as a global financial and trade centre.
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs
The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.
Mail-in voting could turn Election Day into Election Week
A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about...
Maharashtra govt to expedite Dharavi, other slum rehab projects post Covid-19
Awhad has already urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to take steps to move ahead with the redevelopment of Dharavi spread over nearly 600 acres in the heart of the countrys financial capital.
Russians fix vibration, N-power unit restarts at Kudankulam
The second 1,000 MW atomic power plant of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) at Kudankulam that was shutdown
It Is Evil Of You To Diss Joe Mettle – Abeiku Santana Blasts Patience Nyarko
Award-winning broadcast Journalist, Abeiku Santana has jumped on Gospel artiste Patience Nyarko for allowing herself to be used by the devil to downgrade her colleague Joe Mettle.
PTF team reports low testing capacity, inadequate personnel in Cross River - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
Findings from the Presidential Task Force team’s visit to Cross River state shows that the state has low capacity to test for COVID-19.
Egyptian government prepares new economic stimulus package
CAIRO: The Egypt government has introduced a new economic stimulus package in light of the economic setbacks caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the country’s subsequent lockdown. The new package, submitted by Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr. Hala El-Said, allocates more than 50 billion Egyptian pounds ($3 billion) to support the tourism
Global Jewish leaders meet in videoconference to address community needs after coronavirus - Jewish World
Jewish Agency and Israeli Diaspora Ministry host online roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders from around the world on the coronavirus.
Africa’s COVID-19 cases now over 115,000, says WHO
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa as at Tuesday, had risen to over 115, 000....
Govt amends norms; companys’ contribution to PM Cares Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure
NEW DELHI: The government has amended the norms whereby contributions by corporates to the PM CARES Fund will qualify as … Govt amends norms; companys’ contribution to PM Cares Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure Read More »
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Rouhani urges Iran lawmakers to ‘cooperate’ as parliament opens
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged lawmakers to "cooperate" with his government in a speech Wednesday during the inaugural session of the new parliament following a February election swept by conservatives.
JUST IN: Kano, IGP, others bow, unseal rice factory
After vacillating for about three weeks, the Kano State Government, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and two others have complied with a May...
COVID-19: Taj trust distributed more than 1.6 million meals to doctors, migrant workers
For the meals, the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust has partnered with chef Sanjeev Kapoor.
Kent RO withdraws ad, apologises for depicting helps as Covid-19 carriers
The ad, featuring Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol as campaigners, drew heavy criticism on social media
Passengers On Multiple Domestic Flights Test Positive For Coronavirus After Operations Resume
Passengers of a Delhi-Ludhiana flight have been quarantined after a 50-year-old Alliance Air employee has tested positive for coronavirus.
‘Enough local labour available in Punjab for paddy sowing’
"Some migrant labourers are available in Punjab, while we have plans to use direct seeding system and mechanised paddy transplantation as well."
Alberta mulls bill that would limit energy project approval time
The bill is part of a continuing government evaluation of the Alberta Energy Regulator, which the United Conservatives say is crucial to speeding up project approvals in the province
Govt amends norms; companys' contribution to PM Cares Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure
India Business News: The government has amended the norms whereby contributions by corporates to the PM CARES Fund will qualify as corporate social responsibility (CSR) sp
PM Modi chairs meeting with NSA, Chief of Defence Staff amid escalating tension with China
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the country’s military to scale up training and battle preparedness to face ‘worst-case scenarios’.
Gov’t Launches Test and Trace – But There’s Still No App
90 days and 37,460 deaths after the first UK coronavirus case was reported, the UK has launched its NHS Test and Trace service.
Fatah Officials Fear Israel is Working to Replace Abbas
PA officials believe that since Abbas is no longer cooperating with Israel, then Israel will try to replace him.
Comedian Idris Sultan charged with failure to register Sim Card, released on bail
Comedian and winner of Big Brother Africa 2014 Idris Sultan has today May 27 been arraigned at Kisutu Resident magistrate Seven days after he was arrested.
Exclusive: How China used deception to mobilise troops at border with India in Ladakh
India Today TV has exclusive details of how China used subterfuge to up its presence and stun the Indian side on the Indo-China border in Ladakh.
Prince Andrew Told 17yo 'Sex Slave' Roberts She Was 'A Little Bit' Older Than His Daughters - Report
Speaking about her alleged visit to a nightclub in London with Prince Andrew, Virginia Roberts said he was "sweating profusely" all over her while dancing.
George Floyd’s family describes heartbreak over his death while in police custody
The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for
We did not coerce government into allowing places of worship to open - SACC
The South African Council of Churches has rubbished claims that it coerced the government into allowing places of worship to reopen under Level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown.
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.
Nigerian military unlawfully detain children at rehabilitation centre for militants: Amnesty
ABUJA (Reuters) - The Nigerian military are unlawfully detaining boys and men at a rehabilitation centre for alleged members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday.
Huge Washington state unemployment fraud a warning to other states amid coronavirus pandemic
Washington's race to help newly laid-off residents as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy left it vulnerable to such scams, and last week officials hinted at the scope of the damage done: hundreds of millions of dollars paid out in fake claims.
Congress has turned a laboratory of political hypocrisy during pandemic period: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said instead of creating confusion among people, the Congress should try to become a part of confidence building measures in these hours of crisis.
Queensland man aged 30 dies from coronavirus
A 30-year-old man from central Queensland is believed to be Australia's 103rd coronavirus fatality. His partner is in hospital with symptoms of the virus.
Adesina hits back over graft accusations, vows to continue working
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption.
Estimated $10,000 damage to residence on North Taylor after fire Wednesday
The Amarillo Fire Department has estimated a fire caused $10,000 in damages to a home on North Taylor this afternoon.
Coronavirus in Delhi: COVID-19 death toll in national mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases
This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.
Biden Accused of Farting During Virtual Event with Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf
Joe Biden is being accused of audibly farting during a campaign livestream while speaking with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday.
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election
Defense Department officials are planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, according to multiple reports.
African-American activists escalating efforts to persuade Biden not to pick Klobuchar for VP
African-American activists are escalating their efforts to persuade former Vice President Joe Biden not to name Sen. Amy Klobuchar as his running mate, arguing he needs to choose someone who would excite black voters.
IndiGo flier tests positive after landing in Coimbatore
"No one else was seated in his vicinity, significantly reducing the possibility of transmission... The operating crew has been home quarantined for 14 days and we are in the process of notifying other passengers as per the government guidelines," the airline said.
KSA lifts ban on private-sector workplace attendance
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has lifted the ban on workplace attendance in the private sector after the GCC nation’s coronavirus (COVID-19) tally recorded 78,541. In addition, government employees …
Funding announced for pair of North Delta salmon conservation projects
Grants for Cougar Creek-related works by Burns Bog Conservation Society, Cougar Creek Streamkeepers
Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian
‘Evergreen Chamarajanagar’ initiative keeps district free of COVID-19
Initiative vests the public with responsibility to ensure social distancing, hygiene
As coronavirus 'storm cloud' gathers, black church in Missouri braces for mourning
(Reuters) - When Traci Blackmon, the senior pastor for a predominantly black church in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, is finally able to open the doors for service again, one of her main concerns is the collective sorrow her congregation will experience.
Saudi Arabia to open two new airports
Al Jouf and Arar airports ready to be operational from Sunday 31
Singh wants Ottawa to send military allegations of nursing home neglect to RCMP
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants to see the RCMP investigate conditions in long-term care homes in Ontario following allegations in a report of neglect and abuse in five homes being helped by the military.
Lockdown 4.0: After May 31, states to have own curbs lists
India News: After the end of Lockdown 4.0 on May 31, the Centre may leave it to the states and Union territories to decide on future restrictions, to be imposed i
PM Boris grilled on adviser row but won’t budge
Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced forensic questions on the conduct of his controversial chief adviser Dominic Cummings from members of the Liaison Committee of the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.
Cop among 25 people booked for CMCO violation in Samarahan
KUCHING, May 27 — A policeman from the Samarahan district police headquarters was among 25 people who were issued compounds for violating the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures in Local Infection Areas) Regulations yesterday. Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar...
We demolished Rivers hotels in peoples' interest - Governor Wike
Nyesom Wike, Rivers governor, has come out with an explanation on the demolition of two hotels in the state, saying the decision was taken in peoples' interest.
US priest who founded Knights of Columbus to be beatified
The founder of the Knights of Columbus, the influential U.S.-based lay Catholic organization, is moving a step closer to possible sainthood. Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of the Rev. Michael McGivney, a Connecticut priest who died at age 38 of pneumonia in 1890 during
Some countries could be exempt from UK quarantine rules, Boris Johnson says
So-called 'air bridges' could give hope to those still dreaming of a summer holiday without having to self-isolate when they get back.
Glasgow Christmas Eve rapist told 80-year-old woman she was ‘like his granny’ as he faces potential life sentence
A JUDGE may impose a life sentence on a man who smashed his way into an 80-year-old woman’s home and raped her. John Laming, 32, struck on Christmas Eve 2019 at a house in Rutherglen just 12 …
Arizona sues Google over 'deceptive' location tracking
Google kept tabs on the whereabouts of its users even if they had turned off location tracking, an Arizona official alleged in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Delhi: In last 24 hrs, 792 Covid-19 cases reported; total tally rises to 15,257
The recovery rate of the city is 47.67 per cent, higher than the national average of around 42 per cent.
AFP will not lay charges against Annika Smethurst over publishing of classified intelligence documents
No charges will be laid against Annika Smethurst after Australian Federal Police investigated her use of leaked documents in an article.
Twitter Comes Under Attack From Trump’s Supporters
After the social media company labeled two of the president’s tweets as inaccurate on Tuesday, his adherents pounced.
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
From spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites, Chinese residents of Canada's third largest city -- who make up 26 percent of its population, according to the last census in 2016 -- say they feel increasingly unsafe and unwelcome.
Author Vikram Kapur on how the pandemic has made our lives go ‘online’
Vikram Kapur writes that the society that emerges after the pandemic promises to be one where humans are more reliant than ever on technology
Import of PMDs, e-bikes will require LTA approval
Open spaces such as courtyards and plazas will be designated as public paths later this year, enabling the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take enforcement action against errant cyclists and personal mobility device (PMD) users in such areas. And LTA's approval will be...
Police: Fort Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on bridge
Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens says an active-duty solider at Fort Leavenworth helped stop an active shooter Wednesday on the Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River.
Trump threatens social media outlets with regulation, closure after fact check added to tweet
President Trump on Wednesday morning ratcheted up his feud with social media platforms, threatening to "close them down" a day after Twitter fact-checked a pair of the president's tweets on mail-in
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month
DA to push for further use of virtual platforms by Parliament
The first virtual question and answer session in the National Assembly would be held on Wednesday since the country went into lockdown in March.
Noida Authority launches 'doctor-on-call' facility; here's how to avail
With the help of the "doctor-on-call" facility, citizens will be able to reach doctors with just a phone call.
Either way, migrants rescue is becoming extremely dangerous for merchant ships
Container ship ANNE on May 25 had to take on board some 100 illegal migrants off Libyan coast, while being en route from Malta’s Freeport to Misurata Libya. The ship interrupted her voyage and took…
Arsonist suspected in deadly Kyoto blaze finally charged
A man has been arrested over the deadly fire at Kyoto Animation studio in July 2019, which killed 36 people and injured another 33.
PDP expels 2, affirms suspension of ex-senator Hunkuyi, 6 others
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kaduna state chapter on Tuesday expelled two of its members Dr. John Danfulani and Ubale Salmanduna without further delay.
As coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
Some towns opening arms
As municipalities struggle with whether to welcome travellers and tourists, Banff has decided to open its arms and welcome visitors again.
Stormy weather scrubs historic SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with 16 minutes to g
Twitterati Flip Out Over Karntaka Chief's Decision to Reopen Places of Worship Amid Pandemic
New Delhi (Sputnik): India has been witnessing a sharp spike in the number of COVID-19 cases despite a strict lockdown which has seen all places of worship in the...
House survey identifies 13k with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms in Karnataka
The Karnataka health department has identified about 13,341 persons with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms during the door-to-door health survey done through teachers, staff and booth-level officers over the past few days.
Alaska man released from prison accused of quarantine breach
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Prosecutors have accused an Alaska man of violating a federal judge's order and breaking his quarantine after securing early release from prison amid the coronavirus pandemic....
Inmate with keys stomps head in a shocking night of Malmsbury violence
FIRST on the RUMOUR FILE A prison guard at a youth detention centre has had his head stomped in a shocking outbreak of violence. Police and paramedics were called to the Malmsbury Youth Justice Cen…
Redondo Beach photo agency sues Justin Bieber over use of photos on Instagram
A Redondo Beach photo agency filed suit Tuesday against Justin Bieber, alleging that the pop star used more than a dozen of the agency's pictures of himself.
Doctor in SC questions Centre’s new SOP ending 14-day mandatory quarantine of health workers
As per the advisory, quarantine of healthcare workers, other than the two categories -- in case of high exposure to COVID-19 and in cases of health care workers showing symptoms of COVID-19 -- is not warranted, it said.
Navarro on Hong Kong: CCP Is Trying to 'Put Them in Concentration Camps' Like in Tibet and Xinjiang
On Tuesday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "The Story," White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro warned of the Chinese Communist Party trying to | Clips
Congress' RS Surjewala moves SC over migrant crisis; seeks to be heard in suo motu case listed for tomorrow
Surjewala has requested in his plea that the Centre should be directed to come up with a nationwide plan to ease the pressure on India's migrant population
Woman accused of manslaughter after man 'accidentally set himself alight'
A young woman has been charged with arson and manslaughter after a Kiwi man was believed to have accidentally set himself alight nearly three years...
Telangana: 3-year-old boy falls into newly dug borewell in Medak district, rescue operations on
Oxygen was being supplied into the 120 feet open borewell and earth excavation machines have been pressed into service to dig around it, they said. An NDRF team has reached the spot tandjoin the rescue efforts, they said.
73 labourers from Poonch, Ramban stranded in Nepal
At least 73 labourers from Poonch and Ramban districts are stranded in Nepal for the last more than two months. These labourers accused the government of
WHO suspends trials of drug promoted by Trump to fight coronavirus
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has suspended trials of the drug that US President Donald Trump promoted as a coronavirus defence. WHO said the suspension of clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 is a precautionary...
Delhi Police to file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreign nationals in Tablighi Jamaat case
Delhi Police will file 15 charge-sheets against 294 foreign nationals, in Saket court today, in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Markaz in Nizamuddin area, police officials said on Wednesday.
Hundreds demonstrate in Tel-Aviv against the Supreme Court: 'The people are the Sovereign' - Inside Israel
Demonstrators gather in Tel Aviv to protest Israeli Supreme Court's rulings against terrorist home demolition, infiltrator deportations.
Unattended charcoal grill blamed for fire that killed 2 in North Carolina
Authorities say the fire killed 39-year-old Ann Rachelle Horton and her 9-year-old son, Sebastian Lopez.
Airbus experts from France begin probe into Pakistan air crash
An 11-member team of technical experts of Airbus aerospace company visited the Jinnah International Airport here and inspected the runway, air traffic control tower and radar control station as part
UN chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Since the call by Antonio Guterres in March for ceasefires, announcements backing the end of fighting have been made in countries including Afghanistan, the Philippines and Cameroon, but conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen and elsewhere.
Lucknow-Mumbai flight passengers face delay in opening of aircraft door
There were around 40 passengers on the first flight to Mumbai after resumption of domestic flight services on May 25.
Court rejects compo for woman who hurt hip after 'excessive socialising'
Danielle Dring, who slipped on wet tiles after a night of champagne, wine and cocktails on a work trip, has failed again in her bid for compensation from Telstra.
NSAC approves upcoming UFC, boxing events in Vegas
Two UFC events -- UFC Fight Night this Saturday and UFC 250 on June 6 -- as well as two Top Rank boxing events, on June 9 and 11, were approved by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday.
Ilhan Omar: Minnesota officer should be 'charged with murder' in George Floyd death
Rep. Ilhan Omar called for murder charges against one of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd – who was handcuffed and pinned down with a knee on his neck and later died.
B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week
VICTORIA - British Columbia didn't report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there have been 11 additional cases of the virus."I'm extremely pleas
Coronavirus | 817 fresh cases take Tamil Nadu’s COVID-19 tally to 18,545
Chennai adds 558 patients; 567 discharged from hospital.
Good Samaritan provides free water to Harare residents
In the face of crippling water woes in most parts of Harare and erratic provision of clean water from the Harare City Council, a good Samaritan has come to the rescue of residents.
Lawmakers urge Trump to cancel 'Salute to America' on July 4
May 27 (UPI) -- A group of U.S. lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to drop plans for another "Salute to America" celebration in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July this year, saying it would be impossible to stage safely.
Formula 1's cost-cutting proposals approved by FIA
Formula 1's plan for cost-cutting measures is approved by the sport's governing body the FIA.
COVID-19: TN sees biggest single day spike of 817 cases
In the biggest single day spike, Tamil Nadu reported 817 fresh COVID-19 cases, which included 138 returnees from Maharashtra, on Wednesday pushing the infection count to 18,545 while six more deaths were recorded. With three men and an equal number of women succumbing to the virus, the fatalities
UConn senior accused of killing two men was looking for young woman
The University of Connecticut senior accused of killing two men and injuring another was looking for a young woman he knew as he carried out his murderous spree, according to the wife of one of his
US Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary returns to work after recovering from COVID-19
After Miller tested positive for the coronavirus on May 8, the White House implemented a new policy that required West Wing staff to wear face masks.
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem Bill
HONG KONG: Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday (May 27) as activists called for protests against a Bill to ...
Coronavirus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile: WHO
WASHINGTON, DC: International health authorities expressed concern on Tuesday (May 26) over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still ...
Japan eyes fresh US$1.1t stimulus to combat pandemic pain
TOKYO, May 27 — Japan will compile a fresh stimulus package worth US$1.1 trillion (RM4.8 trillion) that will include a sizable amount of direct spending to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, a draft of the budget obtained by Reuters showed today. The stimulus, which will be...
Number of children caught in school with drugs including HEROIN is up by more than a quarter in four years, new figures show
Rising numbers of children have been caught in school with drugs that include heroin, an investigation reveals. Between 2016 and 2019, 2,600 cases were reported in England and Wales.
Kate Middleton is shutting down rumors that she and Meghan Markle fought over bridesmaids' tights before the royal wedding, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A Kensington Palace spokesperson issued a statement condemning the "swathe of inaccuracies and false misrepresentations" in a new Tatler article.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Disney World to Reopen in July, SeaWorld Orlando to Reopen in June
Walt Disney World is planning on a phased reopening for its four parks in July, while SeaWorld Orlando plans to open its parks in June.
Donald Trump has built just THREE MILES of entirely new border wall where no barrier existed before, Department of Homeland Security reveals
President Trump has built just three miles of primary wall on the U.S.- Mexico border where no barrier existed before, a new report from Customs and Border Protection said.
TV Stations in US Caught Airing Content Scripted by Amazon – Report
The media content in question emerged ahead of the annual meeting of Amazon's shareholders where worker safety issues were expected to be discussed.
'Suspicious men' seen approaching women at park
Concerned beauty spot visitors urged to report information to the police
Asia Today: S Korea virus cases make biggest jump in 50 days
South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a huge setback that could erase some of its hard-won gains. Health officials warned that the resurgence is
Long-term care home report and sale of Torstar; In The News for May 27
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 27 ... --- Key decision in Meng Wanzhou case...
Oshodi-Abule-egba BRT to commence operation in July, says Lagos govt
Lagos State government has said that the Oshodi to Abule Egba Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route have been completed and operation would commence on that route by July 2020.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian Says Resumed Brexit Talks are 'Going Badly'
Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier wrote to opposition leaders on Wednesday reminding them that the EU was open to an extension of up to two years to get a deal signed – a...
Will schools be open over the summer holiday?
Could they be about to play catch-up?
COVID-19: At 0.46 per cent, Odisha's fatality rate among lowest in India
The recovery rate was also high at 48.25 per cent while the India average was 41.61 per cent. As many as 732 patients have recovered in the State so far.
Video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother at railway station in Bihar goes viral
Yet another heart-wrenching incident of a migrant dying on train comes to light in India
Meng ruling comes today
The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
CNN's S.E. Cupp says Trump is 'hallucinating,' 'needs help'
CNN host S.E. Cupp declared on Wednesday that President Trump is “hallucinating” and “needs help.”
Source of infection for Australia’s youngest virus fatality a mystery
A 30-year-old Queensland man found dead by his partner in their home is Australia's latest and youngest coronavirus fatality.
Sebi again extends deadline to apply for 147 senior-level vacancies amid Covid-19
Markets regulator Sebi has again extended the deadline to apply for the post of 147 senior-level executives by two months till July 31 in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
CBSE students can give Class 10 and Class 12 board exams from home district, says HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Wednesday said students who have moved back to their hometowns due to nationwide coronavirus lockdown can appear for their remaining CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2020 from their home districts
Covid-19 Locator Form mandatory for overseas arrivals from today
From today, passengers arriving into Ireland from overseas will be required to complete a Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form.
Twitter Fact Checks President Trump - But Not Communist China
Recently Twitter added a “fact check” label to President Donald Trump’s tweets about the concerns surrounding mail-in voting fraud, but the social media site has failed to apply those same fact-checking measures to verified Chinese government accounts that spread coronavirus misinformation on the platform.
'Suicides, snakebites, electrocution': Chhattisgarh lists reasons for Covid-19 patients' death
The state, which sees spurt in cases for the last 5 days, says it has 'zero Covid-19 casualty'.
BJP’s cynical drive to topple Maharashtra government amidst Covid crisis fits the Amit Shah playbook
Shah built the party only to seek power, no matter how opportunistic the path.
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over
Murder charge for man who allegedly kept the body of Nicole Cartwright for two days
Dennis James Pietrobon, 51, was charged with the murder of Ms Cartwright on Wednesday afternoon, almost two years after he allegedly dumped her body.
Landlords threaten health workers with ejection
Landlords at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District are threatening to eject health workers from their houses for fear of being infected with the deadly coronavirus.
Samarinda flood victims turn to social media for help
Heavy rain that hit Samarinda over the weekend left numerous areas of East Kalimantan's capital flooded.
Cockpit voice recorder of PIA flight PK-8303 still missing: spokesman
PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez said that hectic efforts were being made to recover the voice recorder from the crash site
Court Declines To Continue Holding Tecra’s Boyfriend Omar Lali For Another Week
A Lamu court has declined to have the police continue holding Omar Lali, the boyfriend of Tecra Muigai - the late daughter of Keroche Breweries proprietors Tabitha and Joseph Karanja.Mr Lali has b
Unknown archeological find shuts down work on a Kelowna lakefront walkway
Work on a long-sought pathway along Okanagan Lake began in February but only lasted a week.The plan was to connect Kelowna’s Strathcona Park with Roya
Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japanese animation studio
TOKYO: Japanese police on Wednesday (May 27) arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 ...
Migrants' crisis: Toddler tries to wake up dead mother at Bihar railway station
According to reports, 35-year-old Avreena Khatoon died en route to Katihar from Ahmedabad by a Shramik Special train via Muzaffarpur.
SAA administrators see reasonable chance of rescuing the airline
The administrators of South Africa’s bankrupt state-owned airline said they see a “reasonable prospect of rescuing” it.
Saudi Arabia to end virus curfew next month
But the kingdom is yet to make any announcement about Haj.
Horrifying moment a hippo throws an impala over its head in a South African river after battling circling hyenas and wild dogs
The rare riverside battle of four species was filmed in Kruger National Park. Photographer Rogan Kerr and field guide Francois Pienaar took videos of the hippo fighting African wild dogs and killing an impala.
Woman with Covid-19 symptoms collapses in B&M but customers told to 'keep queuing'
Staff at the B&M in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, have claimed the store also wasn't properly cleaned after the woman was overheard telling paramedics she had coronavirus symptoms
Google Deletes TikTok’s Negative Reviews on Playstore Amid Dwindling Ratings
Google has removed millions of negative TikTok reviews from its playstore after users from India decided to give the app 1 star reviews tanking the overall rating from 4.5 to 1.2 within a short period
Niger lost $120 million in arms deals over three years: government audit
NIAMEY (Reuters) - Almost 40% of the $312 million Niger spent on defence procurement contracts over the last three years was lost through inflated costs or materiel that was not delivered, according to a government audit of military contracts seen by Reuters.
CMCO: Four-in-a-car rule dropped – vehicles now allowed to have passengers according to capacity
From today, drivers will be allowed to have the permissible number of passengers according to the capacity of their respective vehicles. This was revealed
Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won't be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons said it “reviewed and denied
Britain's McLaren scales back F1 racing due to lockdown losses
LONDON, May 27 ― British Formula 1 team and supercar maker McLaren said yesterday it will cut 1,200 jobs and signficantly scale down its racing division after the coronavirus crisis hit sales. The restructuring affects over a quarter of the company's 4,000 jobs. “We deeply regret the impact...
Police dig at family's house in hunt for 'murdered' boy believed to be buried
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) said they resumed the search for 'Baby Joe' Clyde Daniels on Tuesday
Google finds Indian hack-for-hire firms exploiting coronavirus fears via spearphishing schemes
Hack-for-hire firms in India are impersonating the World Health Organization in spearphishing emails, according to Google’s Threat Analysis Group research.
Ireland could see 'repeated lockdowns and wide financial distress' during three-year recession
The virus may see our national debt soar by 60%
Woman who threatened to call police on black birdwatcher in New York's Central Park loses job
A clip posted on Twitter showing the incident has been viewed millions of times.
Man denies contempt of court order to vacate repossessed house
Proceedings by Start Mortgages against Patrick Ryan are adjourned to next month
So-called honour killing of teen girl brings outcry in Iran
The so-called honour killing of a 14-year-old Iranian girl by her father, who reportedly used a farming sickle to behead her as she slept, has prompted a nationwide outcry.
United States declares Hong Kong has lost autonomy from China
"It is now clear that China is modelling Hong Kong after itself."
12-YO Boy Sleeps in Delhi Park for 45 Days, Reunited With Parents by Twitter!
A boy living in Delhi park, two social media users, two IPS officers & parents in Bihar. How internet weaved a heartwarming tale amidst nationwide lockdown
It’s 'political bigotry', EC employing 'crude Machiavellian tactics to exclude 10m voters' – IPRAN
The Inter-Party Resistance against the New Voter Register (IPRAN), has said the Electoral Commission (EC) is employing crude Machiavellian tactics with its plan to compile a new register of voters ahead of this year’s elections.
Coast guard to end search for 4th fisherman missing from accident that killed 3
Search and rescue operations to find a missing Newfoundland fisherman whose three crewmates perished at sea were to wind down at sunset Wednesday.
Exodus of workers from Mumbai leads to spike in rural areas
70% to 80% of new patients in rural areas have returned from urban centres such as Mumbai
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
Overall stable and controllable: China on situation at India border
China on Wednesday reiterated that its stance on the border issues with India is consistent and clear, stressing that the situation in the China-India border area is "overall stable and controllable."
Paragliders collide at 4,757ft and plummet into trees leaving one dangling by his harness in terrifying footage
Sebastien Watier, 31, found himself hurtling towards the ground from the height of 4757ft with a tangled parachute after hitting a female paraglider above Aiguebelette Lake, Savoie, France.
EU keeps defence fund alive with 8 billion euro proposal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday spending 8 billion euros ($8.81 billion) of its next budget on a new European Union defence fund, keeping alive a Franco-German plan to deepen military cooperation despite the economic impact of COVID-19.
US Air Force Has Failed to Address Racial Disparities in Military Justice System - Watchdog
A new report from a military law watchdog group has found that the US Air Force (USAF) has been engaging in a multi-year effort to cover up its abysmal record of racial...
Arizona State's Bobby Hurley at odds with AD over allegations
Arizona State basketball coach Bobby Hurley accused athletic director Ray Anderson of "disturbing" actions when dealing with harassment allegations against a prominent athletic booster in a December email.
UK COVID-19 deaths top 37,000 as another 134 patients die
Another 134 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in the country to 37,048, the Department of Health and Social Care has said.
Illicit-drug deaths up in B.C. and remain highest in Canada: chief coroner
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's overdose deaths spiked in March and April reaching the same heights recorded over a year earlier.The BC Coroners Service says
Denmark Residents Sue Over Laws for Dismantling ‘Ghettos’
A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighborhoods designated as "ghettos," arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.
WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over
Bangkok: As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still smack in the middle of the pandemic, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic rebound and renewed international travel.Ri
MP Board 12th Exam 2020: MPBSE releases revised timetable for pending papers, issues health guidelines in view of COVID-19
Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has announced the revised time table for the pending MP Board Class 12 exams 2020
Residents of Kodjonya-Menekpo threaten bloodshed over grave
The siting of a grave close in Kodjonya-Menekpo, a community in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality has created apprehension among community members as community members fear the burial of the deceased in the area could infect their hand dug wells and other sources of water.
'Potentially Misleading Information': In a First, Twitter Adds Fact-check Warnings to Trump's Tweets
The label was imposed on two tweets Trump posted on Tuesday claiming that "mail-in ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent" and would result in "a rigged election", Xinhua reported. It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.
Top news of the day: Students allowed to appear for CBSE exams from current location; Trump offers to ‘mediate or arbitrate’ between India and China, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Woman who got ill after fitting kilts for Nike conference guests in Edinburgh outbreak 'was not traced' for tests
The Scottish Government was accused of failing to tell the public about the outbreak being described as 'ground zero' in the capital.
Houdini Death: Canadian rapper gunned down in Toronto shooting
Canadian rapper Houdini has died after the 21-year-old was gunned down outside a hotel in the downtown area of Toronto. The fast rising rapper was one of three people - a woman, 27, and a 15-year-old
Cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA plane yet to be found
Father of slain pilot says he trusts no probe body, only Imran Khan.
Businessman Begs DP Ruto to Repay Ksh1.4M Unpaid Bill [VIDEO]
He disclosed that he supplied marine boards and wood to the DP's hotel but had not been paid since...
Meghalaya govt not to defer salary for May
SHILLONG: Meghalaya Government has decided not to impose any salary deferment for the month of May.Informing this on Wednesday, Chief minister, Conrad Sangma said that the government had earlier deferred the salaries due to very less devolution of ta
Taseko signs deal for Yellowhead copper project in Canada
Taseko Mines has signed an agreement with an indigenous nation as it seeks to secure regulatory approval for the Yellowhead copper project in Canada.
Suspicious 3-alarm fire guts home in New Jersey, spreads to 2 others
A three-alarm fire leveled one home and damaged two others in New Jersey Wednesday morning, and police have labeled the blaze suspicious.
Centre asks states, UTs to negotiate with private labs, bring down test price
Incidentally, 182 private labs in the country make up 29 per cent of the total testing infrastructure. There are 428 government laboratories where Covid testing is currently taking place.
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday.
Lake of the Ozarks business owner defends actions after pool parties
The owner of a business that hosted crowded pool parties over the Memorial Day weekend at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks says no laws were broken and safety measures were in place to protect against the spread of the coronavirus.
Identify private hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients for free or at nominal cost: SC to Centre
The bench was hearing an application filed in a plea which has sought a direction for regulating the cost of treatment of COVID-19 at private hospitals across the country.
What is double criminality? Meng Wanzhou ruling explained
The alleged fraud that Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is accused of committing by U.S. authorities would be considered a crime in Canada if it happened here, a British Columbia judge ruled Wednesday, marking a major loss for the powerful Chinese businesswoman in her ongoing extradition battle.
Fighting Covid-19: Drive to take samples of high-risk cases
The district administration has decided to start collecting samples of high-risk cases in the next four-five days. East Singhbhum district epidemiologist Dr M Asad said that based on contact tracing of all the four positive patients they will start the initiative. “As per Health Ministry
5 killed in fire at Bangladesh coronavirus treatment tent
Fire swept through a tent set up outside a hospital in an upscale area of the Bangladeshi capital to treat people infected with the coronavirus, killing five people, an official said Wednesday.
Budgam road mishap: Injured woman succumbs
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Matawalle urges parents to educate children
Governor .Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has urged parents and guardians in the state to use available resources and
Canadian soldiers witness 'deeply disturbing' scenes in seniors' residences: PM
OTTAWA: Canadian soldiers helping to manage the coronavirus outbreak in seniors' residences have witnessed some "deeply disturbing" scenes, Prime ...
The price of Twitter’s ‘fact-check’ on President Trump
After President Trump’s fevered conspiracy tweets about Joe Scarborough’s former intern Lori Klausutis, her widower, T.J. Klausutis, begged the company to delete them. It was a heartbreaking plea
Delhi court extends police custody of two Pinjra Tod members by 2 days in connection with communal violence in Northeast Delhi
The metropolitan magistrate extended the remand of JNU students and Pinjra Tod members Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita in the case after the police said custodial interrogation was required to unearth the conspiracy behind the case and identify other accused.
Cheered by Private Schools, DeVos Demands Public Education Shares Pandemic Aid
WASHINGTON -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, defiant amid criticism that she is using the coronavirus pandemic to pursue a long-sought agenda, said she will force public school districts to share a large portion of federal rescue funding with private school students, regardless of income.DeVos announced
Biden calls for 'thorough' federal investigation into killing of black man by Minneapolis police
Former Vice President Joe Biden called for a “thorough” FBI investigation into the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died shortly after his arrest by the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Biden accuser’s credentials, expert testimony under scrutiny
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — State prosecutors in California are investigating the credentials that Tara Reade, the former Senate staffer who has accused Joe Biden of assaulting her in 1993, attested to...
Gifts from police cheer disheartened migrant families
SP gives children of those in quarantine goodies
Ghislaine Maxwell Basically Vanished After The Events Of Netflix's Jeffrey Epstein Doc
Several of the women featured in Netflix's new docuseries, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, recall meeting Epstein's longtime girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, alleging that she was a key figure in the sex trafficking ring he was accused of running and…
Comedian Sil Fox cleared of sexual assault
Comedian Sylvester "Sil" Fox has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman in a pub in Dublin city centre.
Virus Outbreak New York
Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus Wednesday as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening process. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said efforts to fight the virus have left the
Teenage boy stabbed in the street - a man has been arrested
Police have arrested a 'male' after the 16-year-old was knifed in Prestwich
UK coronavirus death toll increases by 412, bringing the total to 37,460
A further 412 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health. The latest reported deaths from hospitals, care homes and the wider community, brings the UK death toll to 37,460. In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Wednesday, 117,013 Covid-19 tests were carried out or dispatched.
Chinese President Xi Jinping orders army to scale up military training, anticipates 'worst case scenarios': Report
Top military sources told Zee News that India has further increased its strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley
The Senate's fate rests in Trump's performance at the ballot box
The bottom line is that if the president wins, especially if he runs as expected in places such as North Carolina, Iowa and Maine, the Republicans probably will hold the Senate.
Beware of opportunist China!
Beware of opportunist China!. 'It is time we Indians stop our internal bickering and present a united front to Chinese machinations,' advises Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Man, 25, arrested and charged after teenage girl ‘raped’ near Bothwell Castle
A MAN has been arrested and charged after a teenage girl was allegedly raped in Lanarkshire woodlands. Cops were called in following a report of an alleged sex attack near Bothwell Castle last Wedn…
Western Cape records 1 010 Covid-19 cases among public health workers - department
The Western Cape health department has confirmed 1 010 doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus in the public sector.
Putrajaya defends detention of illegal immigrants during COVID-19 pandemic
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government has defended its decision to detain illegal immigrants amid the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that they cannot be ...
US House Passes China Sanctions Bill Over Uighur Detentions, Measure Heads to Trump
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation calling for sanctions against Chinese officials for the detention and torture of Uighur Muslims in...
Pompeo officially declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous,’ slams China intervention
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday officially declared that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, days after Beijing moved to impose new national security legislation on the territory.
Under-trial found hanging in cell at Taloja jail
An under-trial was found hanging in his prison cell at the Taloja jail early on Wednesday morning in what appears to be a suicide.
Judge Napolitano: 'Twitter has freedom of speech just like you and I and the president himself'
Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano told “America's Newsroom” Wednesday that President Trump is “right” that social media platforms show bias against conservatives, but added that as a private company, Twitter has the right to control speech on their platform.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Joe Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during coronavirus pandemic
US News: Joe Biden has said that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called President Donald Trump a "
Costa Rica Is Now The First Central American Country To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
On Tuesday, Costa Rica became the first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage, Reuters reported. The journey to marriage equality in Costa Rica has been a long one. After decades ...
Coronavirus lockdown | Standing Committee on Home Affairs to meet on June 3
Lockdown and movement of migrant workers likely to be taken up for discussion
Irish PM Denies Breaking Lockdown After Having Topless BBQ in Park
The lockdown has received scant media coverage in comparison to the scandal surrounding Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings.
Friends rally over troubled Greg Mortimer icebreaker
The ship named after the popular 67-year-old mountaineer has become one of the most written about ships in the world – for all the wrong reasons.
PGCIL Recruitment 2020: Jobs alert for Power Grid Corporation vacancies; check application details
PGCIL or Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is a Maharatna company which falls under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Moped rider caught with cannabis stash under backside
More illegal riding and driving has been clamped down upon by police in Anfield, Birkenhead, Huyton, Prescot and St Helens
India should pull out forces from Kalapani: Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali
‘We had pressed India for a meeting between the Foreign Secretaries. But that did not happen’
IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2020: Applications invited for various posts; here’s how candidates can apply
The vacancies have been listed for the recruitment to several posts of Engineers/Officers and Graduate Apprentice Engineer.
Russian Military Names Group Behind Attack on Turkish Patrol in Syria
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Militants of the "Al-Islamad-Turkestani"* group were behind a bomb attack on a Turkish patrol in the Idlib de-escalation zone, in which one Turkish...
Hong Kong’s China National Anthem Bill aims to create ‘respect’
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.
Bihar, UP outperform most states, Maharashtra tops with 15.26 lakh MSME registrations
As per data compiled by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Bihar ranked number 3 in MSME registration leaving behind the most populous state of Uttar Pradesh and the industrial states of Gujarat and Karnataka
Sudan says three jailed members of ousted Bashir regime have coronavirus
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - At least three jailed senior members of the toppled regime of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir have the coronavirus, the country’s public prosecution service said on Wednesday.
Amid global pressure, China takes U-turn, says COVID-19 virus has ‘multiple origins’
In March, a draft proposal to the UNSC prepared by Estonia highlighted “growing concern about the unprecedented extent of the COVID-19 outbreak".
A Year of Jagan - Going the Hugo Chavez way?
In his hurry to score political points Jagan as CM is announcing schemes and issuing GOs which are either questioned or struck down by the High Court. - Duggaraju Srinivasa Rao
Video captures violent purse snatching in Jamaica, Queens
Dramatic video shows the moment a man violently snatched a woman's purse and ran off.
Govt. warns schools still not teaching Kannada
Every student studying in State must learn the language: Suresh Kumar
CNN's Cooper on Trump's Scarborough Tweets: 'He Is Just a Little Man, Despite His Girth and Size'
Tuesday on CNN, host Anderson Cooper criticized President Donald Trump for his messaging on masks and his tweets about MSNBC host Joe Scarborough. | Clips
Clark County election worker’s COVID-19 case won’t impact primary
A Clark County elections employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis should not impact the upcoming primary election or its result reporting and ballot verification processes.
BBC backs its political editor Laura Kuenssberg and says she did NOT tweet 'in defence' of Dominic Cummings after a 'significant' number of complaints
Laura Kuenssberg had responded directly to Daily Mirror political editor Pippa Crerar who first revealed Dominic Cummings's 260-mile journey from London to County Durham with his family.
BJP, JSP launch ‘Vizagnot for sale’ campaign
‘It is imprudent to sell away prime land for doling out freebies’
Senior Congress Leader PL Punia -
Congress, a constant attacker on the UP government, has called the statement of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath a conspiracy against
Heroin addict broke into house and stole haul of items while woman was home alone
A judge told heroin addict Michael Parker he had an 'appalling record' of offending and breaching court orders
Author and anchor Emily Maitlis has become Newsnight’s most recognisable face
She has served as a political editor and presenter on the BBC programme.
Walvis councillor orders businesses' closure
WALVIS Bay urban constituency councillor Knowledge Ipinge has ordered a transport company and a bank to close their premises at the town due to fears of the spread of the coronavirus.
Omar condemns use of rubber bullets, tear gas on crowds at George Floyd protest
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Wednesday condemned law enforcement for the use of rubber bullets and tear gas on crowds in Minneapolis that were protesting the death of George Floyd on Tuesday evening.
Ramatu Aliyu: FCT state minister donates salary for inmates release
Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hajia Ramatu Aliyu, has channelled her May salary towards the release of five inmates from Kuje prison.
Mom hurting from daughter's death wants legislative changes
SHATTERED by the death of her youngest daughter a month ago after she was denied access t...
A pharmacist known as ‘the Mask Man’ has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers
A New York pharmacist known as “the Mask Man” hoarded $200,000 worth of N95 masks that he purchased shortly before the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, and sold them at a roughly 50% markup, prosecutors alleged.
Parents allege medical negligence in infant’s death
The parents of a four-month-old child from Manjeri who died of COVID-19 at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, on April 24, have alleged that the infant’s death was due to failure in t
Inadequacies, lapses: SC seeks answers from Centre and states on migrants
The judges said “adequate transport arrangement, food and shelters are immediately to be provided by the Centre and State Governments free of cost”.
“White Harlots Eager for Sex”: Islam’s Medieval Fantasies Plague Europe
Speaking under the pseudonym of “Ella,” a British woman recently revealed that her Muslim rapists called her “a white c*nt, a white wh*re, and a white b*tch,”
COVID-19: Chloroquine trial to continue in Nigeria - The Nation Nigeria
Nigeria will continue with the solidarity trial of chloroquine for COVID-19 treatment, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration ...
Hawley: Twitter Should Lose Tech Legal Immunity for Editorializing Speech
Josh Hawley sent a letter to Twitter, questioning why they should continue to receive legal immunity when they editorialize Trump's tweets.
US to Pull Hong Kong’s Special Status as China Tightens Grip
No longer considering the territory autonomous from China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday that the United States will work toward stripping Hong Kong of special diplomatic status.
U’khand sub-area GOC visits Natraj Bookshop
Major general Rajendra Singh Thakur, the General Officer Commanding , Uttarakhand Sub Area visited the Natraj Bookshop on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his staff officers, colonel S Shankar and colonel Sukhjit Singh. With the lockdown easing slowly in the city, booklovers are making use of the
India's 4th, 'perhaps worst' recession is here, warns CRISIL
India's fourth recession since Independence, first since liberalisation and perhaps the worst to date, is here, warned CRISIL. On Tuesday, the agency has forecasted India's GDP growth to fall off a cliff and contract 5 per cent in the financial year 2021,
New lockdown plans 'to be announced tomorrow'
It is likely to give the all-clear for schools to begin reopening next week.
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
Most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said in its COVID-19 guidelines which do not recommend following social
Labor flags super pledge for work deal
The ACTU faces pressure from the broader labour movement to safeguard the legislated 12 per cent superannuation guarantee.
Nissan to Begin Phased Restart of Coronavirus-Halted US Production 1 June - Statement
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Japanese automaker Nissan announced in a statement that it plans to reopen two auto assembly and parts factories in the United States beginning 1...
Pastor seeking ‘power’ to grow congregation killed by native doctor for ritual
According to available information, the pastor said he needed the power to draw worshippers to his church.
FG needs to call OGEFZA management to order –Free trade zones stakeholders
OGEFZA seeks to achieve two objectives: to absorb the private sector Free Zones operators in oil and gas logistics services into its fold and under the
72% Of U.S. Voters Believe President Trump Should Wear A Face Mask When Around Others: Poll
Pressure has grown around Trump over his continued decision not to wear a face mask.
Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderban’s ‘tiger widows’ struggle to survive
Cyclone Amphan, which hit West Bengal a week ago, not only killed all the fish in Manjula's pond, but also snatched away her sole source of livelihood.
Some hairdressers 'living hand to mouth', court hears in bid to reopen salons
Some hairdressers are living hand to mouth and are pleading for the ability to earn an income, the Western Cape High Court heard in an urgent court application.
176 Pakistani nationals return from India
The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said on Tuesday that another group of 176 Pakistanis stranded in India due to the COVID-19 lockdown will return home on Wednesday
Coast guard to end search for 4th fisherman missing from accident that killed 3
ST. LAWRENCE, N.L. - Search and rescue operations to find a missing Newfoundland fisherman whose three crewmates perished at sea were to wind down at sunset
Why China’s proposal for national security law is fueling protests in Hong Kong
At present China can't legally introduce laws in Hong Kong as per the Basic Law, but the national security bill seeks to allow Beijing to compel Hong Kong's government to enact laws. The new law will bypass the local legislature and ensure greater Chinese control on the island.
Manohar to step down as ICC chairman
The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting today.
Rouhani urges Iran MPs to cooperate as parliament opens
Middle East News: TEHRAN: President Hassan Rouhani urged Iranian lawmakers to "cooperate" with his government in a speech on Wednesday during the inaugural session of t.
Lindsey Graham Has Named the First Witness in His FISA Abuse Investigation
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham announced Wednesday afternoon former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will be the first witness in the inquiry into FISA abuse, Mueller's Special Counsel investigation and origins of the Russia investigation. He will testify on June 3.
Apple To Reopen Approximately 100 US Retail Locations
Apple, which runs 510 retail locations throughout the globe, intends to open roughly 100 U.S. stores this week.
Citing cyclone relief work, Mamata asks PM Modi to intervene on Shramik trains being sent to state
"As per the government assessment, 8.13 lakh people were evacuated while 2 lakh are still in shelters. About 4.5 lakh electric poles and 10.5 lakh agricultural land have been damaged. Besides, 317 km of urban road and 4,410 km rural road have been damaged," Mamata said.
Five key updates from the Gaming Control Board for reopening casinos
As promised Tuesday at a Gaming Control Board workshop meeting, regulators have updated the health and safety policies for reopening casinos June 4.
D-Day for Nazanin: British citizen imprisoned in Tehran will find out TODAY if she will be freed as her husband says 'we are closer than ever' but is still preparing for the worst
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe expects to find out today whether she will be released from prison in Iran after the supreme leader announced 3,000 people are being pardoned as part of Eid.
Ontario to take over management at more long-term care homes
Premier Doug Ford says province is prepared to pull operating licences and shut down facilities if necessary
Hours before taking up migrant workers issue, Supreme Court got stinging letter from senior lawyers
They criticised the top court for its “self-effacing deference” to the government
More than 100,000 people now dead from coronavirus in the US
The coronavirus death toll in the United States surpassed 100,000 on Wednesday, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally, making the US the first country to reach the six-figure, grim milestone.
Black, Asian and minority ethnic people are 54% more likely to be fined under coronavirus lockdown rules than white people, police figures reveal
It has been revealed that black, Asian and minority ethnic people in England are 54 per cent more likely to be fined than white people under the coronavirus laws.
Interest on loans: SC issues notice to Centre, RBI
The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre and the RBI to respond to a plea challenging levy of interest on loans during the moratorium period, which has
PIA plane crash: Sindh health minister says process of collecting DNA samples complete
Dr Azra Pechuho says that 43 out of 97 bodies have so far been handed over to families after identification
Brothers choke to death in well
Two brothers who stepped into a well to rescue a calf died of suffocation at Kumbala in Kasaragod district on Wednesday. According to the police, the deceased were identified as 45-year-old Narayanan
Three arrests made following illegal rave at a nature reserve in Leeds
Around 200 people attended the illegal rave on Monday night
Greater Manchester MP says Dominic Cummings stretched lockdown rules to 'the very limit' - and will call for him to be sacked if further revelations emerge
The first Tory to represent Heywood and Middleton refuses to judge the PM's top aide for 'wanting to protect his wife and young child', but says he does not agree with all the actions he took
US troop pullout from Afghanistan ahead of schedule
The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is considerably ahead of schedule, an official told AFP on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reiterated calls for the Pentagon to bring troops home.
India should tie up with allies to play the ‘Great Game’ in Afghanistan
New Delhi must re-examine its ‘won’t talk to the Taliban’ stand, but does the Modi government have the stomach for it?
Don't hasten to reopen schools; we need time - Prof Agyekum to Akufo-Addo
The Dean of the School of Performing Arts of the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Kofi Agyekum is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to extend the closure of schools in the country.
Call For Support For Women With Post-Abortion Grief
Family First NZ today called on politicians in a select committee to amend a private members bill which allows for bereavement leave for a miscarriage to be extended to allow support for women with post-abortion grief.
NDDC N40b probe: Senate lampoons IMC, says no amount of intimidation will stop investigation
THE Senate has taken a swipe at the Interim Management Committee, IMC of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC over
Tension as two communities clash over land in Anambra
There is tension in Anambra State following clash by two neighboring communitiesover land, which has allegedly, left one dead and others injured...
Obour cautioned over coronavirus protocols breaches
The Asante Akim South Municipality Assembly in the Ashanti Region has warned an NPP parliamentary aspirant against the violation of the social distancing protocol needed to stem the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
'Biden Center' at UPenn Under Fire over Financial Ties to China
The Biden Center at the University of Pennsylvania is under fire this week over its alleged failure to disclose millions of dollars in gifts from China. The center has allegedly failed to disclose $70 million in gifts from China since 2017.
Larry Kramer, who pushed the world to respond to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, has died of pneumonia at 84, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Galvanized by the AIDS epidemic that swept the United States in the 1980s, Kramer founded the Gay Men's Health Crisis and ACT UP.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies ban the neck-pinning maneuver used against George Floyd — but it’s still allowed in Minneapolis
The maneuver police used to restrain George Floyd before his death is no longer allowed in most Minnesota law-enforcement agencies, but in Minneapolis, it’s allowed as a “non-deadly force option” if officers are properly trained.
Ravi Shankar Prasad hits out at Rahul Gandhi, says Congress-ruled states imposed lockdown first
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday had said the aim and purpose of the nationwide lockdown has “failed” and asked the Centre to spell out its strategy now to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Donald Trump: 'Twitter Is Now Interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election'
Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 presidential election after branding one of his tweets warning about election fraud "false."
US agency says most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights
It also do not recommend following social distancing between two passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Minneapolis mayor: Being black in America should not be a death sentence
'Move on' says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
LONDON, May 28 — Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain yesterday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after...
Dis-Chem at Ballito Junction shuts down after staff member tests positive
Close contacts of the affected person were immediately identified, placed in self-isolation and were being monitored, Dis-Chem said.
Effigies of government figure and businessman hung on Salford bridge below coronavirus protest banner slammed as ‘unacceptable’
'I am all for people making a political point, but in a democracy that has to be done in a way that respects the rights of others and the sanctity of life'
Explained: Why Donald Trump wants the US to exit the Open Skies Treaty
The exit from the Open Skies Treaty is the most recent example of important pacts Washington has stepped away from during the Trump presidency, including the Paris Agreement and the Iran nuclear deal.
New book claims Bill Clinton had an affair with Ghislaine Maxwell
Bill Clinton had an affair with British-born socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who is accused of helping recruit underage victims for notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to a blockbuster new
Sreelekha, Kerala’s first woman DGP, to head Fire & Rescue Services Department
Sreelekha is at present the Transport Commissioner.
Coronavirus: Don’t keep results of MPs a secret - Ablakwa
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed disappointment in how the testing of MPs and parliamentary staff has been managed.
Inquiry into Russia probe carries political consequences
Attorney General William Barr says he doesn’t expect a criminal inquiry into the origins of the Russia investigation to target former President Barack Obama or Joe Biden, President Donald Trump’s presumed Democratic opponent this summer.
Twitter: Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'
The move drew a furious response from Trump.
Mesa PD: Impairment suspected in fatal crash near Greenfield Road and Loop 202
Police say one of the occupants was able to free himself, but other three had to be extricated by firefighters.
India under Narendra Modi can’t be threatened: Ravi Shankar Prasad on China face-off | India News
NEW DELHI: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that “no one can threaten Narendra Modi government’’ in … India under Narendra Modi can’t be threatened: Ravi Shankar Prasad on China face-off | India News Read More »
WHO chief announces creation of foundation to tap new funding sources
GENEVA: World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation that ...
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital
The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.
'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory
President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.
NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to facilitate complaints related to locusts, the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) has activated a hotline 051-111-222-999 for registering and resolving issues pertainin
Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous
The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.
26 million LiveJournal credentials leaked online, sold on the dark web | ZDNet
LiveJournal credentials were obtained in a 2014 hack, but leaked online earlier this month.
MP district Burhanpur: More beds ready, need doctors
One month, 293 cases and 13 Covid deaths later, the main government healthcare facility has got more beds, but is still short of key equipment and doctors.
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India’s summer crops
NEW DELHI (AP) — An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of...
Trump’s silver lining — economic numbers could be surging by Election Day
There is one possible silver lining for President Trump in the dismal economic numbers that have followed the coronavirus lockdowns and jeopardized his reelection: There is nowhere to go but up.
U.S. on cusp of marking at least 100K deaths from virus
The United States was on the cusp of marking at least 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus, a once-unthinkable toll that now appears to be just the beginning of untold misery in the months ahead as Las Vegas casinos and Walt Disney World make plans to reopen.
African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations
'I maintain my innocence with regard to trumped-up allegations that unjustly seek to impugn my honor and integrity, as well as the reputation of the African Development Bank,' says Akinwumi Adesina
Police welcome doctors with roses in Kashmir
This comes a day after doctors held protests against harassment at the hands of policemen during lockdown
Urgent medical aid shipment from Qatar arrives in Ukraine
QNA In implementation of the directives of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a cargo plane loaded with urgent medical aid provided by Qatar through Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) has arrived in Ukraine, in support of the efforts of Ukraine to address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
All should ensure implementation of the menstrual hygiene policy
Kebs should ensure the safety and standardisation of menstrual products.
The Man Behind the Throne: Why Dominic Cummings is so Indispensable to Boris Johnson
Dominic Cummings has refused to resign after admitting breaching the government’s own lockdown rules twice to drive 260 miles to County Durham. But why has the Prime...
Illinois business owner plans his own reopening as governor releases guidelines for businesses
With less than a week before Illinois enters the next phase of the governor's reopening plan, Gov. J.B. Pritzker put out new guidance documents outlining how he wants businesses to operate to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Ship workers may suffer PTSD, Alexis warns
Jamaica should brace for a large-scale mental-health fallout among returning cruise ship crew members after being stranded on the high seas for weeks, Dr Shane Alexis, the People’s National Party’s junior health spokesman, has warned. Alexis, who...
US Lawmakers Raise Amendment in Privacy Bill Concerning Warrantless Surveillance Against its Citizens
Both sides of the aisle will deal with privacy issues that will deter unwarranted surveillance of Americans by the government.
Dubai government employees to start returning to work on Sunday
DUBAI: Half of Dubai’s government employees can return to their offices on Sunday, and the rest will be able to go back on June 14, the emirate’s government announced Wednesday. The return to work will, however, be made with “intensified precautionary measures,” to protect workers, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said.
Philippine children have been traumatised by abusive drugs war, says Human Rights Watch probe
Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered lasting physical, emotional and economic harm from the brutal drugs war instigated by Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine president, according to an investigation released by Human Rights Watch on Wednesday. The disturbing report, which documents the
Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man
MINNEAPOLIS — To the general public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a black man prone on the street, crying out for help until he finally stopped moving, was horrifying.
In Johor, unemployed man sentenced to five months’ jail for trespassing into Istana Pasir Pelangi
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — A 35-year-old unemployed man was sentenced to five months' jail by the Magistrate's Court here today for trespassing into Istana Pasir Pelangi’s palace grounds here last week. The accused, Juel Huran, was sentenced by Magistrate Lee Jun Keong after pleading guilty to the...
Whitmer unveils COVID-19 dashboard, says boat request is 'failed attempt at humor'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new interactive dashboard website to display COVID-19 data by region and county visually.
Sunny Hostin says Amy Klobuchar as VP is a 'nonstarter' for black community
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin indicated on Wednesday that choosing Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as his running mate wouldn't help former Vice President Joe Biden with African Americans.
Coronavirus: Testing rates slide as youngest death recorded
After a testing blitz, numbers of tests have fallen in the past week as economies open up.
Mix of loans and grants in Commission €750bn package
Italy and Spain, the worst-hit EU countries by the coronavirus pandemic, will get much of the new money under the European Commission's recovery plans - that mark a turning point for the bloc in moving towards joint debt.
U.K. lawmakers set to quiz Johnson amid pressure to fire aide
Senior British lawmakers are set to question Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday amid growing pressure to fire his closest adviser for allegedly flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules.
India and China should not let differences overshadow bilateral ties, says Chinese envoy
Sun Weidong said Beijing and New Delhi should gradually seek understanding through communication and resolve differences.
Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD
The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon
[BREAKING] FBI: US Naval Base Terror Shooting Only Has One Shooter, No One Else
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) now throws the assumption that there were two suspects behind the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Shooting. The agency confirms that only one shooter was behind the incident.
Paw-fect! Karnataka Police Gears up For Admission of 50 Dogs to Strengthen The Squad
Costing Rs 2.5 crore, a squad of 50 dogs will be inducted to strengthen the Karnataka Police force
Nursing homes risk 'was low' if guidance was adhered to - report
A Department of Health report examining the spread of Covid-19 through Ireland's nursing homes says the risk of the disease getting in "would have been low"...
Two coronavirus-related deaths reported in North
Number of fines for breaches of social distancing guidelines drops by 90%
PA Accuses Israel of Shutting Down Cave of Patriarchs While Palestinians Defy PA by Rioting in Streets
The Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of infringing on freedom of worship following Health Ministry restrictions imposed on all faiths at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Prince Andrew 'was seen grinding with topless girl on Jeffrey Epstein's island'
The Prince has adamantly denied any claims against him.
How 32-year-old traveled from Turkana to Eastleigh and back despite lockdown, roadblocks
The refugee has since tested positive for Coronavirus
Government Rubbishes Rumors That Schools Will Open On 1 June
Government Rubbishes Schools Opening On 1 June Rumor. The government has denied claims that schools will be opened on the the 1st of June.
Prince William visits Albion and Villa during new show on men's mental health
Prince William pays a visit to West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa football clubs during an upcoming documentary on mental health.
IEBC scam: Oswago put on his defence
Defence lawyers to file submissions before trial date is set.
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Wales warned of 'really rough time' in post-coronavirus recession
'I think what we can probably expect to see in terms of a recovery in Wales is a stop/start recovery which is probably going to take some time'
Day after controversy, Rahul Gandhi lauds Maharashtra work on Covid-19
India News: A day after his statement that the Congress was “only supporting” and “not running” the Maharashtra government sparked talk of a rift in the Maha Vika
Trump Gives Gov. Cooper Deadline on GOP Convention Guarantee
President Trump gave North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper “one week” to determine whether the Republican National Convention scheduled for the end of August in Charlotte can still be held, given the state’s current lockdown status.
NZF Foundation spent $130k on company run by Winston Peters' lawyer
Tens of thousands in donor's funds given to the New Zealand First Foundation were spent paying expenses, wages and bills for people closely associated with the New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.
Trump threatens Twitter with ‘big action’ for flagging his tweets
Washington, May 27: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Twitter with “big action” for tagging two of his tweets on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.
Locusts have not hit rabi crops; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops
The officials, however, said that locust swarms would not have posed a big threat to India, had neighbouring Pakistan controlled its spread at its end.
Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax virus curbs
ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe’s 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s royal wedding ‘rift’ all started ‘over a pair of TIGHTS’ sources claim
MEGHAN Markle and Kate Middleton’s royal wedding ‘rift’ was over a pair of tights, it has been claimed today. The Sun previously revealed Meghan had left Kate in tears over what t…
‘Complete desilting before water release’
THANJAVURAgriculture Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, has directed the Public Works Department officials to complete the desilting works taken up und
NCC suspends Spectrum Trading guidelines - The Nation Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Wednesday suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines (2018) for the nation's telecommunications industry.
Watch IAF chief RKS Bhaduria fly Tejas fighter as air force inducts 2nd LCA squadron
Air Force Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flew the LCA Tejas fighter on Wednesday at Air Force Station Sulur in Tamil Nadu.
SAT test now optional for US university admissions; Indian test-prep institutes feel the heat
For students, especially from non-native English speaking nations, the SAT is used to test the ability to read and comprehend university-level programmes
'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston
New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...
Disney World proposes mid-July reopening dates
The company proposed reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park on July 11.
Safdarjung Hospital releases list of 52 virus-related deaths
Official figures show only 4 deaths at the hospital till May 13
Coronavirus in Ballarat: Parents confused over playgrounds reopening
People were spotted using the new outdoor gym equipment on Wednesday morning
Israeli Minister Calls on Twitter CEO to Ban Iran’s Khamenei
The Iranian leader is using Twitter “to promote hatred against the Jewish people and the State of Israel,” says newly-appointed Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen.
Private-public sector partnership helps the poor
THE DELIVERY of care packages to several St Catherine communities on Saturday was the culmination of a well coordinated and supported private-public sector partnership aimed at providing relief to some vulnerable persons living below the poverty...
We want direct primary in Ondo APC, says Olanusi
The leader of Unity Forum, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, has called for direct primary for the selection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as 'lies'
PARIS (Reuters) - Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, arrested this month after more than two decades on the run, told a French court on Wednesday that the international charges against him were lies.
Fake tweet portrays Rahul Gandhi suggesting odd-even method to reopen schools
A screenshot of a tweet supposedly put out by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is doing the rounds on social media. “Schools and colleges should reopen from 1st June on odd/even basis. Odd days teachers will
EU to unveil virus recovery plan amid split over way ahead
The move Wednesday comes as the 27-nation trading bloc is set to enter its deepest-ever recession as the impact from the coronavirus pandemic ravages economies.
Jeffrey Epstein is the subject of a major Netflix docuseries. Here are the key moments from the convicted sex offender's past, famous connections, and controversial death., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The multimillionaire faced charges in the sex trafficking of teenage girls. He died by apparent suicide in the Metropolitan Correctional Center.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.
Military report on Quebec senior homes says conditions difficult but improving
MONTREAL — The military's report into its mission inside Quebec's long-term care homes reveals many facilities in the network continue to struggle to bring down the number of COVID-19 infections.
Nokia Suspends Operations at Its Tamil Nadu Plant After 42 Employees Test COVID-19 Positive: Report
Notably, the plant had been operating in a restricted manner over the past few weeks ever since the Centre announced the easing of the restrictions to fix the economy.
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick bashes Twitter, Dems over mail-in voting: 'If they get it, it's the end of democracy'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick admonished Democrats for pushing mail-in voting Tuesday, telling "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday that such measures would be "the end of democracy" if they were ever enacted.
Is Trump going to cruise to re-election on a partial coronavirus recovery?
He might win, but it will be in spite of a horrible economy
A flurry of activity leads to doubts about govt’s stability
Pawar’s meetings with governor Koshyari and CM Uddhav, followed by Rahul’s remark on Cong’s ‘limited’ role in MVA decision-making give rise to speculation
US coronavirus death toll passes 100,000
More than 100,000 people have died from the coronavirus in the US, according to the latest data. The country passed the grim milestone Wednesday, with more than 1.6 million testing positive for the
COVID-19: New cases drop to 15 today, new record low during MCO
After recording a staggering 187 new cases yesterday, the number of new COVID-19 cases have dropped to 15 today. This is the lowest daily figure in Malaysia since the movement control order was imposed on 18th March 2020. The total number of confirmed cases in Malaysia is now 7,619.
Kejriwal is asking the People of Delhi to get Treated in Private Hospitals: Manoj Tiwari -
BJP President and MP Manoj Tiwari have accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of cheating the people of Delhi. He
Coronavirus: Joe Biden calls US President Donald Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of recent public events, saying his lack of
Hell Hath No Fury Like A Federal Law Enforcement Agency That Keeps Finding Some Way To Break Into IPhones
Nothing has made the FBI more irritated than its ability to break into phones it swears (often in court!) it cannot possibly get into...
Poland's PM is confident presidential vote will be held in June
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland’s presidential election will be held in June, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Wednesday, amid speculation that a spat over legislation on the way the vote will be conducted may push the ballot date back well beyond next month.
'US ready, willing to mediate': Trump on India-China border standoff
India News: President Donald Trump on Wednesday took to Twitter and said, "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able
Where will Trump rant if not on Twitter? He threatens to close down social media
Ironically, the president used Twitter itself to threaten its closure after the platform flagged two of his tweets as unsubstantiated
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
MINNEAPOLIS: Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday (May 27) over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face ...
Friends and families could be reunited in ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people by next month under lockdown-easing plans
Barbecues and garden parties could also be among activities given the go-ahead in Britain by the end of June after being raised in the Cabinet.
Akinwumi Adesina has not stepped down as AfDB President – Oladokun
In the face of the call by the United States government for a fresh investigation into some allegations against the Akinwumi Adesina
Arrivals continue to haggle over paid quarantine
People arriving from other states in Dehradun continued to argue with the district administration officials over paid quarantine on Tuesday. This was stated by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Doiwala, Laxmi Raj Chauhan who is supervising the arrival of passengers in the district by flights.
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday
2 more candidates in mayoral, council race file nomination papers
Keith Amemiya and Augie Tulba are both seeking political office.
Trudeau defends suspending regular House sittings, downplays chance of snap election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending the decision to suspend all regular sittings of the House of Commons until September, with the special all-party COVID-19 committee acting as a stand-in over the next few weeks, and then four special House sittings over the summer.
Five arrested after bungled assassination in war for control of European drug trade that has led to 41 deaths
The CCTV footage shows two men soaking a stolen SMART car with liquid before the flames unexpectedly engulf both men, leaving at least one alight.
Covid testing not necessary for maternal services: Govt
Critical services for women, children should be provided irrespective of their covid status.Denial of service can impact maternal and newborn mortalities, the health ministry says
Under new rules, you will no longer have to pray in your car
Rules issued Wednesday allow the restart of spiritual services — with limits on the number of worshipers.
China can't remain oblivious to India's illegal constructions in Ladakh: FM Qureshi
Foreign minister says New Delhi's "aggressive policy against its neighbours is putting regional peace and stability at stake".
Tawau Health Office seeking foreign worker for Covid-19 test
TAWAU, May 27 — The Tawau Health Office is in the midst of tracking down a foreigner believed to be working at an oil palm plantation here for a Covid-19 screening test. According to sources, the man, who did not possess valid documentation, had allegedly entered the country from Indonesia...
Luvvie vicar who waded into Dominic Cummings row is married father-of-two and ex-marketing consultant with past-life acting on shows from The Bill to starring alongside Michael Elphick and Neil Morrissey in Boon
Reverend Martin Poole, the vicar of St Luke's Prestonville in Brighton, raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference in a question to Matt Hancock.
Watch: Toddler tries to wake dead mother in Bihar's Muzaffarpur railway station
The incident occurred on May 25 (Monday) at Bihar’s Muzaffarpur railway station
Trump claims Twitter is 'interfering in the 2020 presidential election' by fact-checking tweets
President Trump fired back at Twitter after it appended a fact-checking label to two of his tweets in which he claimed mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud.
COVID-19 crisis: IT employees union writes to CM over lay-offs
National Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) in the letter written to CM on Tuesday said several IT/ITeS/BPO/KPO companies across Maharashtra have started terminating services of their employees without any reasonable cause and withholding or deducting their salaries.
Biden calls for DOJ Civil Rights Division to investigate George Floyd's death
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday called on the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to investigate the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who was
Boris Johnson vows not to hike income tax, VAT or national insurance and says triple lock on pensions will STAY despite coronavirus bailouts devastating public finances - with 8.4MILLION jobs now furloughed
Standing by Tory tax and pensions pledges today, Boris Johnson told senior MPs: 'We are going to meet all of our manifesto commitments.'
Coronavirus: Sharjah cracks down on erring salons
Those found to be violating precautionary measures asked to close
Charles Hurt: Joe Biden's Record: 100% Wrong, 100% of the Time
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Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated
AP Hong Kong Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalisi
It’s Official: 100,000 Are Dead of Covid-19 in America, and Their Blood Is on Trump’s Hands
Most of the coronavirus deaths could have been avoided if Trump had enacted social-distancing measures sooner.
Historic pay equity settlement imminent for teacher aides - Hipkins
The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle the pay equity claim for teacher aides, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.
All the Tory MPs calling for Dominic Cummings to quit or be sacked over lockdown flouting
Boris Johnson has swung behind his chief aide - but Tory backbenchers have broken cover and one junior minister has resigned
DeAndre Baker permitted to travel for Giants duties amid armed robbery charges
DeAndre Baker is now permitted to travel outside the state of Florida “for work purposes,” according to a circuit court ruling in Broward County. Baker, the Giants’ 22-year old cornerback,
Sotto: Gov’t needs to rebuild economy
SENATE President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday said government needs to put a premium in rebuilding the economy once it relaxes current strict community quarantines that have been imposed to minimize the health impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Kadaga speaks out on return of Eddy Kenzo
Speaker Kadaga has also asked that the curfew issue be discussed by relevant authorities.
Andhra High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against YSR Congress MP, 48 Others For Threatening Judges
A series of verdicts, apparently against political vested interests, have irked AP ruling party leaders.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
NSW freezes public service pay to save $3 billion in pandemic
The NSW government will freeze pay rises for public sector workers for 12 months, as it deals with rising unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread
Toddler tries to wake up dead mother at Bihar railway station brings out hardships of migrant worker
The video appeared online Wednesday and captures one of the most poignant pictures of the massive migrant crisis unfolding across several states. It shows a toddler trying -- and failing -- to wake her mother up who lay dead on the platform, a blanket placed over the body untidily.
US President Trump: If the FISA Bill is passed tonight on the House floor, I will quickly VETO it.
While parting ways from a sustained attack on China, US President Donald Trump recently tweeted his dissent for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance
Gov’t to assist family of OFW in UAE who died of COVID-19
CABANATUAN CITY – A Novo Ecijano overseas worker in the United Arab Emirates who died on May 11 after contracting COVID-19 will be given assistance by the provincial government through its Malasakit OFW Help Desk, it was learned here Wednesday.
UP: Gorakhpur Teacher Suspended For Pro-Pakistan Questions During Online Class
A show-cause notice has been issued to her by the school, asking to file a reply within seven days.
Nehru put India on path of self-reliance: Priyanka Gandhi
Cong. leaders pay tribute to first PM
I believe President Buhari is leading Nigeria well, says Femi Adesina
Adesina has been in the eye of the storm recently following an article he wrote years ago about the president's new chief of staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari.
COVID-19: WHO Expects Anti-malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine Safety Findings By Mid-June
'A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed by the Data Safety Monitoring Board,' the body said in a statement. 'It is expected by mid-June.'
The Billionaire Governor Who’s Been Sued Dozens of Times for Millions in Unpaid Bills
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BJP MLA Nandkishor Gurjar asks Virat Kohli to divorce Anushka Sharma for producing 'Paatal Lok'
Recently, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Nandkishor Gurjar had filed an FIR against actor and producer Anushka for using his picture in the web series.
From the PMO to FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Khadi masks are in vogue during Covid-19
Khadi & Village Industries Commission has already sold 6.5 lakh masks since the time it started production in April. The masks are available in different variants for men and women.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
While Jha exuded confidence that a vaccine will be available in a year's time, Prof Giesecke said India should practice a lockdown that is as 'soft' as possible, as a severe lockdown will ruin its economy very quickly.
Government backtracks on Matt Hancock's promise to review lockdown fines
A senior minister said there would be no formal review into parents who may have been fined for making childcare related travel.
Covid-19 tests cost the State €200 each, says Taoiseach
‘Months rather than weeks’ before 14-day quarantine for passengers entering country ends
Another spike in coronavirus cases as 123 test positive
The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1, 471.
COVID-19 council's briefing on level 3 regulations postponed again
This was the second time the briefing- aimed at clarifying questions around how level 3 lockdown will all work - had been postponed at short notice.
Neighbours woken by 'explosion' as newly installed 5G mast 'destroyed by vandal'
The 5G mast had only been installed in Garston, Liverpool, at the start of the month, according to Merseyside Police. One neighbour said the mast's box was all but destroyed.
Coronavirus: Obasanjo lists three lessons Nigeria should learn from COVID-19
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has identified three key lessons that Nigeria and its people should learn from the raging coronavirus pandemic in the country
Wholesaler Quality King sued by AG for alleged coronavirus price gouging
“Quality King’s profiteering during this time of crisis is appalling,” said Attorney General Letitia James. “Instead of ensuring New Yorkers could protect themselves from this virus and stop
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver police are investigating 29 anti-Asian incidents over the past two months, 7 times more than the same period last year
Video shows man asking black entrepreneurs if they are building tenants
A white man has been captured on viral video questioning a group of black entrepreneurs in a Minneapolis gym about whether they are tenants in the building -- and then threatening to call 911 to
Covid-19: ‘Full lockdown damaging, will have a new world after the outbreak,’ says Rahul Gandhi
The former Congress president told two public health experts that the sooner India gets out of the lockdown, the better it will be.
Media most foul
The ignorance levels may be high, but one can gauge a willingness to learn
'Fed up' GMB viewers DEFEND Dominic Cummings and report show to Ofcom
Good Morning Britain viewers urged the programme to 'move on'
NDDC accuses lawmakers of seeking N6.4b fake payment
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Tuesday accused some federal lawmakers of demanding payment of N6.4 billion from ...
'We shouldn’t be in a hurry to name coronavirus-affected MPs – Speaker
The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has said nobody can unilaterally disclose the health status of another except the individual voluntarily does so.
Coronavirus update: COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh, death toll at 4,337. State-wise tally
The number of COVID-19 fatalities in India increased to 4,337 today.At present, there are 83,004 active coronavirus patients in India
Lapses in handling human crisis: Supreme Court to Centre on miseries of migrants
The court also issued notice to all the states and UTs, directing them to submit their response by Thursday.
Officials come to the rescue of migrants stranded in Hosur
When TNIE reported the issue to Hosur RDO T Kumaresan and tahsildar G Venkatesan, they asked the Hosur VAO to take them to a shelter and provide them with food.
BJP leader in Punjab booked allegedly for attacking interfaith married couple
The girl alleged in her complaint that Sukhpal Singh Sra instigated her family members who earlier this week assaulted her in-laws
KP residents protest as cops nix vehicle use
Denizens banned from vehicles for shopping, domestic help; ask why PMC relaxations are different for them
Grassley: White House 'failed to address' if there was a 'good reason' for IG firings
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Tuesday that the White House "failed to address" if President Trump had a "good reason" to fire top watchdogs for the State Department and the intelligence community.
Report: USAF covered up incidents of racial bias
May 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force tried to cover up racial bias in its justice system, a report by an independent advocacy group said Wednesday.
CAN, NSCIA, NCDC, PTF discuss guidelines to re-open religious centres
Following pressure from religious leaders to re-open places of worship, the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nigeria Supreme Council...
‘Chance of locust attack in Tamil Nadu remote’
Despite a ‘remote chance’ of a locust swarm attacking the State, Tamil Nadu government officials have planned a five-point strategy to handle the situation, should the menace touch its borders.Asked a
'I was determined', says girl who cycled injured dad across India
More sports News: A 15-year-old girl who won praise for carrying her injured father hundreds of miles across India by bike said on Wednesday she never thought of giving
ECOWAS Court adjusts rules of procedure
The ECOWAS Court of Justice says it has updated its Practice Direction to enable the virtual conduct of Court sessions. The court also said it has updated the electronic filing of processes, acc...
India’s tourism ministry extends validity period for hotels and travel agents
The validity period of approval or certification of hotels and other accommodation units has been extended until June 30, and six months’ relaxation for all travel agents…
VICTOR JOECKS: Churches, DOJ push back on Sisolak’s discriminatory ban on worship services
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s lockdown orders have been unconstitutionally discriminatory against places of worship.
Tiger cub 'seeks out human help' and approaches houses after losing her mother in Siberia
A wild tiger cub took the unusual step of seeking human help after losing her mother in east Siberia. She came close to houses in Gornovodnoye and was spotted padding down the road.
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,815 new cases, 14 deaths
This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 78,541
Teaching people to fish
What’s in a number? For some, it means a lot. For others, it reveals nothing. The reality, however, lies somewhere in between.
Another two Grow Super staff stood aside amid Dally M scandal
Two staff at Grow Super have been stood aside amid a police probe into a betting plunge on the Dally M.
COVID-19 outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce ...
UK official coronavirus death toll jumps by 412 - almost double hospital fatalities
The tragic figure released by the Department of Health is nearly double the 209 fatalities earlier reported in UK hospitals by health authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
India to maintain its position along the LAC with China, decides to deploy more troops
In at least four locations the soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have transgressed by about 3 km into Indian areas.
Muhyiddin vs Mukhriz (Mahathir): Experts weigh in on what this means for Bersatu... and Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Clashes within a political party and the fight for top spot are nothing unusual whenever it comes time for party elections. The same holds true for Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). With one major difference. The personalities involved here have considerable...
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
Rest of World News: HONG KONG: Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as th.
Trump threatens to veto FISA bill ahead of House vote
President Trump is threatening to veto legislation reauthorizing expired government surveillance tools if it passes in the House, citing “massive abuse” of the government powers in the Russia
6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds
Six out of 10 registered voters plan to get a vaccine for the coronavirus when one becomes available, according to a recent Fox News poll.
4 more COVID-19 carriers recorded in Quezon
LUCENA CITY -- Three more carriers of the deadly coronavirus desease (CIVID-19) were recorded in Quezon province bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eighty nine (89).
'Overall stable and controllable': Amid continuing standoff, China on situation at India border
China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is 'overall stable and controllable,' and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through a dialogue and consultation.
Costa Rica: First same-sex weddings held despite pandemic
Costa Rica has become the first Central American nation to make same-sex marriage legal. Dozens of couples are taking advantage of the new law, although ceremonies must abide by coronavirus social distancing rules.
Woman with schizophrenia uses experience to help others
When Ms Valerie Liu was in her early 20s, she thought she was a deity with superpowers that allowed her to talk to the radio and her television set. The voices in her head kept telling her that her neighbours were watching her and conspiring with her mother against...
Gabbard Drops Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton Over ‘Russian Asset’ Smear
'Defeating Trump more important'
Santa Clara health officer suggests California is reopening too soon
Cody said she wants to reopen Santa Clara County — but only when safe to do so.
1,600 migrant workers leave Mumbai for Tamil Nadu in spl train
The workers started their journey for Tirunelveli on Tuesday evening.
Senior Arab Officials: Senior Saudi, Jordanian officials say moderate Arab states back Israel's sovereignty plan - Middle East
While Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.
Twitter fact-check marks Trump tweets for the first time
The President objects to being proven wrong, and misunderstands free speech rights
Twitter fact-checks China official after Post presses on Trump double standard
Confronted with an apparent double standard in its lack of fact-check warnings on tweets by a Chinese government spokesman versus the hardline it took with President Trump this week, Twitter on
118 escape from isolation centres
A total of 118 people have so far escaped from Covid-19 quarantine and isolation centres countrywide in separate incidents while police have arrested 41 738 people for violating lockdown regulations and the Liquor Act.
Amid Tensions With India And US, Xi Jinping Tells Chinese Military To Scale Up Battle Preparedness
Jinping directed the military to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.
We’ve no deal with Akeredolu’s deputy – Ondo PDP
Peter Dada, Akure The Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party has denied entering into a deal to hand the party’s governorship ticket to the state deputy governor, Mr. Agboola Ajayi. There has been n...
Report: Israel tried to save architect of Sudan-Israel relations, but she died of corona - Foreign Affairs
Flight that took off from Israel to Sudan and caused speculation reportedly aimed to save diplomat, but she ultimately died of coronavirus.
New search for student wanted in killings comes up empty
Police in Duryea, Pennsylvania, said a firefighter spotted a man who matched the description of Peter Manfredonia behind the Germania Hose Co. shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday.
How NSW released COVID data by postcode
NSW is using an innovative data privacy check to allow the quick release of daily local COVID-19 data without it being re-identified afterwards.
Poor Venezuelans protest as shortages stoke anger at Maduro
Lack of water and electricity adds to misery in slums caused by coronavirus
Thousands Of Illegal Firearms Still In Circulation
Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.
FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha
Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.
Planned Parenthood Testimony on Fetal Tissue Sales Contradicts Claims
A new video reveals the testimony of Planned Parenthood officials regarding the sale of aborted fetal tissue contradicts their public claims.
Justice says it will recommend Trump veto FISA bill
The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it opposes House-proposed changes to surveillance reform legislation and will urge President Trump to veto the bill if it reaches his desk.
Group of NY Pastors Rally in Preparation to Reopen on Sunday
Seventy pastors assembled at Old Time Baptist Church in Hamburg,
Pandemic puts spotlight on digital inequality in Brazil | ZDNet
Issues such as lack of connectivity among the poorest populations have become evident during the crisis, according to new research.
Locked down working mothers do bulk of childcare and housework
Researchers warned that "there is a risk of reversing some of the progress made in narrowing the gender wage gap over recent decades" because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
I would be surprised if results of MPs coronavirus test was given to Parliament – Mubarak
Member of Parliament for Kumbungu constituency, Ras Mubarak says he would be shocked if the test results of individual MPs were handed to parliament.
Taliban reacts to release of 900 prisoners of the group by Afghan government
The Taliban group reacted to the release of 900 prisoners of the group by the Afghan government, calling it ‘a good progress’.
The Atlantic slams CNN's Cuomo-Cuomo 'act' for pursuing ratings over journalism
The liberal magazine The Atlantic took CNN to task for its ongoing interviews between its anchor Chris Cuomo and his brother, Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Refrain from running regular trains for a month: States to Centre
State governments, including Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal have told the Centre that resumption of passenger rail service would lead to a further increase in Covid-19 cases.
Trump to announce Hong Kong response this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.
Covid-19 being dealt with effectively in Haryana: CM
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said that with the people exercising restraint while following the rules of lockdown, the Covid-19 outbreak in the State is being dealt with effective management by the Government. He said that the global corona epidemic is an unprecedented
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Liberals, NDP vote to waive normal Commons proceedings during pandemic
OTTAWA - New Democrats joined forces Tuesday with the governing Liberals to waive normal House of Commons proceedings for another four months during the COV
Jon Jones condemns police officer involved in death of George Floyd: ‘We need justice’
Jon Jones is disgusted by the circumstances surrounding the death of George Floyd.
Pompeo: China has taken Hong Kong’s autonomy away
‘No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground,’ said the US secretary of state.
Judge who suggested woman 'close her legs' to prevent sexual assault removed from bench
A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could "close your legs" to prevent a sexual assault was removed from the bench Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme Court and permanently barred from presiding over a courtroom.
Palamu SP visits check posts, rural areas
SP Palamu Ajay Linda visited check posts in rural areas where the pedestrian hungry and thirsty get food and water. On Monday Linda was at Chando ( notorious for communal disturbances), Bansdeeh ( infamous for migrants’ sneaking in) and Osaney where a multi-crore road bridge is coming up and his
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalize disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.
Huawei CFO Faces an Uphill Battle Against Extradition to the U.S as a Canadian Court Delivers an Adverse Ruling
Huawei CFO sustains a blow as the Superior Court of British Columbia delivers an adverse verdict in the U.S. extradition case
Police brutalise, detain Lagos officials during enforcement
Samson Folarin Some riot policemen serving as security operatives on the site of an ongoing building construction on Olumide Madariola Street, Sea Side Estate, Badore Ajah, Lagos, have allegedly a...
Here's When You Can Expect Tattoo Parlors to Open Back Up in Each State
The coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near over, but nearly all states in the US have officially introduced plans to reopen their economies after several weeks
The police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The former Minneapolis police officer has been involved in deaths, three police shootings, and was the subject of 10 internal reviews.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Japan police arrest Kyoto studio arson suspect after long hospital stay
May 27 (UPI) -- Japanese police arrested a suspect Wednesday they say was the arsonist who set fire to an animation studio last summer and killed three dozen people.
Post COVID-19: We're determined to pass local content bill to boost Nigeria's economy - Reps
The widely expected Nigerian Local Content Development and Enforcement Bill 2020, passed second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives recently.
Bill Clinton 'had affair with Jeffrey Epstein pimp Ghislaine Maxwell during trips on pedophile's private jet', explosive new book claims
The details of the alleged affair between the former president and the British socialite are detailed in a new book - A Convenient Death: The Mysterious Demise of Jeffrey Epstein.
Fresh swarms of locusts reach Rajasthan; situation likely to worsen
Locust swarms may continue arriving for four more months, but they may not lead to a food crisis, believe officials
Three more fines issued to COVID-19 rule breakers
All were handed out at homes in Waterloo
Mkhize confirms whole country will move to level-3 lockdown
Health minister Zweli Mkhize has blamed an outdated slide in a presentation on Wednesday for creating fear that some parts of South Africa would remain on level-4 lockdown on 1 June.
US House Republicans to sue Pelosi remote proxy voting in pandemic
U.S. House of Representatives Republicans will sue Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi over rule changes that allow members to vote on each other's ...
City of Amarillo’s sales tax revenue seeing potential decrease of $4 million
Now that the City has received the March sales tax revenue numbers, City Finance Director Laura Storrs says Amarillo is projecting a decrease of millions.
81% of parents wouldn't travel for emergency childcare in lockdown, survey finds
Almost a quarter of parents surveyed found themselves in the same situation as Dominic Cummings - but had chosen to stay at home.
Decorated greyhound trainer found dead in suspicious circumstances
A family feud may be behind the suspected killing of a prominent Victorian greyhound racing trainer. (Image above: supplied) Karen Leek was found dead at her sprawling Devon Meadows property about …
Immigration recruitment: Ex-minister, fugitive businessman know fate tomorrow
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja will decide on Thursday whether Patrick Abba Moro, Drexel Global Tech Limited ...
Cuomo describes productive discussion with Trump on infrastructure
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said his meeting with President Trump on Wednesday focused on investing in infrastructure projects to “supercharge” a U.S. economy reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.
Congress moves Supreme Court on plight of migrant labourers
Senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking to intervene in the matter in which it has taken cognisance of the 'unfortunate and miserable' plight of migrant labourers who have been stranded across the country due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
State Health Dept denies ordering Johor Baru shopping mall patrons to undergo Covid-19 screening
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor State Health Department (JKNJ) has denied allegations that it ordered visitors to a shopping mall here to undergo Covid-19 screening, said its director Dr Aman Rabu. Instead, he said, JKNJ only directed the mall to be closed for not complying with the standard...
Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; In The News for May 27
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 27 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...
Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law
China News: BEIJING : China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear.
The Michigan Dam Failures Are a Warning
Many need repairs. Let’s fix them before climate-related flooding gets worse.
With 6,387 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337
With 6,387 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus infections in India crossed the 1.5 lakh-mark on Wednesday.India's tollay tally now stands at 1,51,767. This number includes the 4,337 people who have lost their lives and 64,425 people who have been treated and discharged.
Misusing the Bible Against Vaccination
Invoking the Bible and God is intended not as a stimulus to further debate, but rather as an argument- stopper: God is against it; no further discussion, research or argument is necessary; the debate is over.
Tory councillor calls on Dominic Cummings to apologise for lockdown journey
Bill Binks has been unable to travel down to south-west England to see his family after his daughter-in-law died of cancer
‘Portal or Narnia’: Netizens ask after cat disappears into priest’s robes during live sermon
People on social media commented how calmly the priest handled the situation, with many commenting that it must have happened before numerous times.
That's made up: Anies refutes business group's claim about reopening of malls
The third phase of restriction implementation in Jakarta could be extended.
UK minister quits over PM's top aide taking trip during lockdown
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government was hit by its first resignation yesterday over the controversy surrounding top aide Dominic Cummings' cross-country trip during the coronavirus lockdown. Undermining attempts by ministers to try and move on from the...
7 Big Little Lies Of The Modi Government’s Coronavirus Economic Relief
HuffPost India spoke to experts and read the fine print to find the Modi government has failed to put its money where its mouth is.
Emily Maitlis to miss Newsnight after BBC criticises her Dominic Cummings row coverage
Emily Maitlis will not present Wednesday's episode of Newsnight after the BBC ruled the programme breached impartiality rules over its coverage of the Dominic Cummings lockdown row.
White woman fired after calling police on black man in NYC’s Central Park
Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her pol…
Student, 19, shot dead on way to Lidl ‘gunned down in crossfire of row between two tyre firms’
A LAW student who was shot dead on her way to Lidl was caught in the crossfire of a row between two rival tyre firms, a court heard. Aya Hachem, 19, was hit by a bullet fired from a passing car on …
Elderly man stabbed and woman fighting for life after ‘domestic incident’ at London home
A WOMAN is fighting for her life and an elderly man was stabbed after a ‘domestic incident’ at a home in North London. The pair, both thought to be in their 70s, were rushed to hospital…
MVA govt: Differences in perception but ‘no cracks’
Though the Uddhav Thackeray government is stable for now and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis has gone overboard in his criticism of the MVA leadership, there is no denying the different perceptions.
Plane from Liverpool seen flying over the skies of Plymouth
Small plane is carrying out a mapping survey today
Plymouth Tory MP Johnny Mercer remains quiet over Dominic Cummings lockdown breach saga
An email sent to people contacting Johnny Mercer says 'there may be a little delay before we can reply substantively'
Four Minneapolis officers opened fire after unarmed black man dies
Minneapolis: Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Female life expectancy in Egypt grows to 75.1 years in 2019: CAPMAS
The death rate for women has slightly decreased from 5.6 per 1,000 women in 2014 to 5.4 in 2018, according to the report.
Two Passengers Found Dead In Shramik Special Train That Reached Varanasi From Mumbai
The Government Railway Police took the bodies in its possession and sent them for autopsy to the railway hospital.
BREAKING: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained the Minister of Petroleum Resources and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...
Balochistan registers 16pc increase in Covid-19 recovery rate: spokesperson
QUETTA: Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani on Wednesday said that the recovery rate in the province, which had decreased to 13 per cent over the last few weeks, has risen to 29 per c
Conspiracist-in-Chief? Donald Trump's Most Outlandish Online Theories Revisited
One of the world's biggest news-making Twitter accounts - the one run by Donald Trump - has been fitted with a fact-checking warning after spreading what the platform...
2 officers in charge, 2 junior officers suspended
Superintendent of Police Kartik S has suspended the officer in charge of Barkagaon police station Swapan Kumar Mahto and Churchu officer in charge Tarun Baxala for the negligence in the duties. The SP said that the officer in charge of Barkagaon has used the third degree on the student under the
Maharashtra crisis: CM Uddhav Thackeray meets allies as speculation mounts over MVA government’s stability
Maharashtra politics: The MVA government comprises Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress. It is headed by Uddhav who severed ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after 35 years following squabbles over the CM's chair last November.
Trudeau points to job listings
UPDATE 8:48 a.m. Wednesday morning was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 65th early morning address to Canadians from Ottawa.
26 people arrested in France and Belgium over UK truck deaths
PARIS: The French prosecutor's office said on Wednesday (May 27) that 26 people have been arrested in France and Belgium in connection with the ...
Chinese students from Mysuru to fly back to their homeland
University of Mysore to hold examination for the 90-plus students pursuing MS courses in June to facilitate their emigration in special flights
Public telling police 'if it's OK for Cummings it's OK for us' says PCC
People breaching lockdown rules in the West Midlands have told police they are not following them because Dominic Cummings didn't.
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
Premier Horgan wants B.C. residents to come to Interior for cherry season this summer
Since it is unlikely international tourist travel will be allowed any time soon, B.C. Premier John Horgan is encouraging residents to travel closer to home,
Delhi police chargesheet 376 foreigners over Tablighi event
PTI New Delhi The Delhi police have filed before a court here 35 different chargesheets against 376 foreigners from 34 countries attending Markaz at
'Stalker Situation': Sweden's Chief Epidemiologist Receives Death Threats
Over the course of the coronavirus crisis, Anders Tegnell, Sweden's state epidemiologist, the man often seen as the architect of the country's no-lockdown strategy, has...
Jayalalithaa’s niece, nephew to inherit assets worth over Rs 900 crore
The judgment comes in the wake of an ordinance passed by Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit for the state government to temporarily take possession of former Tamil Nadu chief minister’s residence and other movable items
New Jersey Man Charged in Mask Price-Gouging Scheme
Federal prosecutors in New York Tuesday announced the arrest of a New Jersey used car salesman accused of participating in a $45 million scheme to resell respirator masks to the city of New York at wildly inflated prices.
Why Trump’s Popularity Surge Faded So Quickly
The phenomenon demonstrates the rise and fall of dominant leaders in turbulent times
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner
Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer.
US Reportedly Poised to Strip Hong Kong of Preferential Tariff Rates Amid Rising Tensions With China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Hong Kong no longer warrants the same kind of treatment under the US laws in the same manner as said laws were applied to...
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Not Reporting COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
Michigan is now the only state among 19 states with over 900 COVID-19 deaths not reporting the number of those deaths from nursing homes.
When Will Schools, Colleges Reopen? Read Government's Plan Here
"No such decision taken by MHA. All Educational institutions are still prohibited to open, throughout the country (sic)," the spokesperson tweeted.
SpaceX launch from Florida delayed by weather
Mission would have marked first spaceflight of Nasa astronauts from US soil in 9 years
30,000 weddings cancelled in Guj amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has severely hit the wedding industry in Gujarat, which has witnessed approximately 30,000 cancellations and postponements in the last two months. At
Bellagio, MGM Grand, Caesars Resorts to Reopen in Las Vegas on June 4
Multiple casino-resorts plan to open their doors amid COVID-19 world restrictions and new safety protocols.
Tortured abductees charged over lockdown hunger protest
ZIMBABWEAN authorities on Tuesday charged three opposition MDC-Alliance party youth leaders, who are victims of abduction and torture, with committing public vi...
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media platforms
The spat began when Twitter labelled two of the US president's tweets as
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - captionA boy with a machine gun during celebrations marking Day of the Russian Airborne Troops, on August 2, 2019.sourceRoman PimenovTASS via Getty Images Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted…. Read more at businessinsider.sg
German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps
The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13%, Interior Minster Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals. Germany has stepped up efforts to counter far-right groups in recent months, especially after a gunman in the city of Halle
Erdington road closed after police incident
Gravelly Hill was closed following an incident at around 8.30pm
Trump threatens to shut down social media giants as Twitter uses fact-check feature on his claims
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies for stifling conservative voices, a day after Twitter attached a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.
George Floyd Death: Protesters clash with Police in Minneapolis (Video)
Protests erupt in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, chanting "I can't breathe" on Tuesday night. Thousands of protesters were demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis
Johor police bust syndicate that sent drugs to Singapore via courier
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor police have crippled and seized RM1.03 million worth of illicit drugs from a syndicate that specialises in using the services of a courier company for its distribution in Singapore. It is understood that the syndicate was known to have been active for the past three...
Kate Middleton rumored to be 'furious' over workload after Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's exit; palace refutes
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s “Megxit” decision has reportedly put a huge strain on Kate Middleton's workload.
Twitter Lets Verified Users Spread Fake Pic, Link MN Cop to Racist Slogan
Twitter is allowing verified accounts to post a photo falsely linking a Minneapolis police officer with a man wearing a "Make Whites Great Again" baseball hat.
Coronavirus wrap May 27: West Bengal starts buses on 40 routes; UN says pandemic creating 'lockdown generation'
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.
Overseas travel inches closer to an arrival date
Australia's international travel ban could be lifted within weeks, with a draft plan for the proposed trans-Tasman bubble just days away from consideration.
Ekiti PDP accuses Fayemi of selling Abuja Governor's Lodge
The Ekiti State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Kayode Fayemi of selling the state Governor's Lodge in Abuja.
Police Use Tear Gas Against Protesters in Minnesota After Arrest Leaves Local Man Dead - Videos
The outrage was sparked by footage of a Minneapolis citizen handcuffed with a police officer pinning him to the ground with his knee on his neck. The man had repeatedly...
Five more returnees test positive, quarantined in city
SHILLONG: With five more returnees testing positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, Meghalaya has seven active cases till date.The five persons were part of the returnees from Delhi and Haryana.The patients who are asymptomatic are lodged at the co
Jailed for corruption, French executive’s story of U.S. justice fuels Chinese distrust of Western courts
Book written by Frédéric Pierucci becomes bestseller in China, training tool on doing business in Western markets
China aggression on Indian army table
Top commanders deliberate over 'very tense' situation in eastern Ladakh
Tucker rips media for scolding outdoor Americans: 'The fact that you disobeyed them drove them insane'
Tucker Carlson opened Tuesday's edition of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" by ripping the mainstream media for shaming Americans who spent part of their holiday weekend outside and not wearing masks.
Desperate to meet girlfriend, teen dresses as woman; caught
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Rishi Sunak to 'ban firms from furloughing more staff' as scheme set to wind down
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will reportedly ban firms for furloughing extra staff as the government looks at winding down the scheme. He is also due to announce later this week how much employers will need to contribute to the scheme from August.
Locust threat is bigger this year, warns Agriculture Ministry monitor
A huge challenge is likely to emerge when the swarms flying over 20 districts in Rajasthan start breeding.
‘Mudik’ travelers barred from returning to Jakarta without permits
“People wishing to enter Jakarta are required to obtain a permit from the Jakarta administration and the police. Otherwise, they will be told to turn back,” National Police traffic corps head Insp. Gen. Istiono said.
Airbus team continues Karachi plane crash probe
KARACHI: The technical team of the aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, arrived at the site of the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) jet crash on Wednesday to investigate the incident.The team, compris
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC. The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing between 2 passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.
Justice Department clears 3 senators in stock sales investigation, but Burr's case appears ongoing
Investigations into Sens. Feinstein, Loeffler and Inhofe have been dropped. Sen. Richard Burr appears to still be under investigation.
BMW unveils face-lifted 5, 6 Series in S. Korea - The Nation
BMW on Wednesday unveiled the face-lifted 5 and 6 Series models in South Korea to show its “strong and unwavering” commitment to the...
UK's Johnson suffers sharp poll fall after Cummings scandal
It adds to a sense of growing revolt over the government's handling of Dominic Cummings, with nearly 40 Tory MPs demanding he lose his job
Music websites ban for schoolchildren issued 4G dongles
Children given 4G dongles to access online learning will not be able to download and listen to rapper Eminem or rock giants Guns N’ Roses.
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens
The US death toll is higher than fatalities from the seasonal flu going back to the 1957-1958 season, when 116,000 died.The coronavirus has killed more people than the AIDS epidemic did from 1981 through 1989
White House letter doesn't explain why Trump fired watchdogs
U.S. President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, the White House has told Congress, but the administration offered no new details about why the internal watchdogs were let go.
Minister forfeits salary to aid inmates release - The Nation Nigeria
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has forfeited her May salary to secure the release of five inmates who could not pay
“We weren’t prepared”: Grooming ring prosecutor Nazir Afzal on grief and state failings
The lawyer behind some of Britain’s most high-profile cases reflects on his most personal brush with government incompetence: the loss of his brother to Covid-19.
Catholic Minnesota diocese to pay $22.5M to sexual assault victims
The Roman Catholic diocese of Saint Cloud in Minnesota announced in a statement Tuesday they will pay $22.5 million to 70 victims of clergy sexual assault and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
‘Congress-ruled states did it first’: BJP’s no holds barred attack after Rahul Gandhi says lockdown failed
Lockdown in India: Rahul Gandhi has said that the purpose of lockdown has failed in India as he referred to the spike in Coronavirus cases in the last few days.
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
Jesus Christ Superstar singer Jeffrey Anderson pleads guilty to string of sex offences
A Co Down singer who appeared on TV talent shows has been revealed as a sex offender who secretly recorded women for his own gratification.
Progressives Show How Shallow the #MeToo Movement Is
When it comes to sexual assault accusations against Republicans, as we saw with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Democrats insisted we believe all women. But now that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is being accused by former staffer Tara Reade of sexually assaulting her in the early 90s, the attitude appears to be quite different.
HC notice to Haryana on schools’ plea against restriction on fee hike
The schools in Haryana have been ordered by the government to only collect monthly tuition fee from only those who are capable of paying, and not demand other charges like building fund, maintenance fund, admission charges and computer charges in wake of the Covid-19 situation.
285 killed by floods since April - CS Wamalwa
So far, 285 people have lost their lives and 810,655 others affected by floods, mudslides and landslides occasioned by heavy rains in most regions.
India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pakistan PM Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that the Indian government's "arrogant expansionist policies" is becoming "a threat" to its neighbours as he tried to curry favour with
COVID-19: FG suspends evacuation of Nigerians abroad
Sodiq Oyeleke Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians abroad. He said suspending the evacuation was to...
Trump accuses Twitter of interfering in US elections
President Donald Trump has accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 U.S. election scheduled for Nov. 3 after the microblogging service
Boris Johnson told off for laughing as he's grilled on female representation
The Prime Minister faced the Commons's super committee today where chair Sir Bernard Jenkin had to chastise him for laughing during a discussion about the role of women in the government's coronavirus response
Spain proposes allowing direct travel between EU cities with low rates of coronavirus infections, rather than opening national borders, to boost tourism
Spain wants to create a 'green zone travel network' between European regions where coronavirus is low, rather than opening national borders in the hope it will allow tourism to restart quicker.
Pompeo: 'Hong Kong does not continue to warrant' special US treatment amid China crackdown
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took a milestone step toward stripping Hong Kong of the special status that for decades has governed economic relations with the United States, citing Chinese encroachments on the territory.
How leadership in various countries has affected COVID-19 response effectiveness
Countries across the globe responded differently to the pandemic, and results show a difference in effectiveness as well.
8 Lies by Joe Biden and the Left that Twitter Didn't 'Fact Check'
Twitter added a "fact check" label to President Donald Trump's tweets raising widely-held concerns with mail-in voting fraud earlier today, but it has failed to apply a similar standard to repeated falsehoods by elected Democrats, the mainstream media, and Joe Biden.
Police arrested a Bay Area woman who they say posted racist notes on the homes of Asian Americans, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The notes suggested that those not native to the US leave the country immediately.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Kathy Griffin says Trump should inject deadly syringe 'with nothing but air inside'
Comedian Kathy Griffin is under fire again after she suggested President Trump inject himself with a potentially deadly air-filled syringe.
YouTube says removal of China comments 'an error'
YouTube said Tuesday it was investigating the removal of comments critical of the Chinese Communist Party from the video-sharing platform, saying the filtering appeared to be "an error." The comments
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:President fact-checkedTwitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in U.
New Zealand discharges its last coronavirus patient from the hospital
New Zealand has discharged the last case of coronavirus in the country and recorded no new cases of COVID-19 for five days consecutively, ministry of health officials announced on Wednesday. The last coronavirus (COVID-19) patient to
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
Trump is increasingly making Beijing's handling of the outbreak a major issue for his November re-election campaign.
Pay up and we will extend Brexit transition, EU tells Boris Johnson
The bloc's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said an extension could be agreed - at a price
ESIC Hospital in Kandivali to become 300-bed dedicated COVID-19 facility
Kandivali’s ESIC Hospital is all set to be converted into a dedicated COVID-19 facility with 300 beds. In a circular issued by the management on Wednesday, the employees were informed about this decis
Bank of Canada urges stores to continue to accept cash
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers had been increasingly using forms of cashless payment such as credit and debit cards, e-transfers and their smartphones to pay for products.
Maharashtra: Small and medium hospitals raise concerns over state notification on restriction of charges
The state government declared to take over 80 per cent of the hospital beds, as per a notification on May 22. The government has also come out with standard rates for some important surgeries and medical procedures, and the rates are applicable till July 31.
Afghanistan begins freeing 900 Taliban prisoners, urges truce extension
The Afghan government said it was in the process of freeing 900 Taliban members from prison on Tuesday, the biggest such release yet, and urged the insurgent group to extend a three-day ceasefire set to end at midnight.
EU proposes €750 billion coronavirus recovery fund
The European Commission has proposed a recovery fund of €750 billion, which it says is designed to repair the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
VIDEO: Man sets Armadale cafe alight
Police are hunting for a man who forced his way into an Armadale cafe earlier this month, armed with a gas cylinder and a jerry can of accelerant, and lit a fire. The man broke into the back door o…
Alberta’s Jason Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Kenney says the key to prevention will be ramped up testing, border screening and a focus on the protecting the highest risk group – seniors and those with underlying conditions
Chan Chun Sing thanks Singaporeans for complying with circuit breaker but warns against complacency
Chan Chun Sing thanks Singaporeans for complying with circuit breaker but warns against complacency
Out of legal options, Vijay Mallya may seek asylum in UK
The beleaguered businessman's team of lawyers had been working on the asylum route as a last resort.
SANDF inquiry clears soldiers accused of killing Collins Khosa
The SANDF inquiry report said that the altercation was not what caused his death when taking into account the postmortem report.
Why Do 44% of Republicans Believe Bill Gates Will Use Coronavirus Vaccines to Inject Them With Microchips?
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Twitter issues fact check of Trump's tweets for first time
The label says “Get the facts about mail-in ballots,” and then redirects users to news articles and a bulleted list refuting Mr Trump’s claims.
Bad weather threatens SpaceX’s first crewed mission
For the moment, takeoff remains scheduled for 10.33pm SA time from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A.
WHO launches foundation to put finances in better health
The World Health Organization on Wednesday launched a new foundation for private donations, as US President Donald Trump threatens to pull the plug over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Punjab seeks Rs 51,102 crore fiscal stimulus from Centre to overcome economic crisis caused by COVID-19
The stimulus package demanded by the state includes Rs 21,500 crore direct stimulus, CCL debt waiver and 100% funding of Central schemes.
Hong Kong Protests United States China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony’s preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese
Anderson Cooper Drags Donald Trump Over Joe Scarborough Staffer Conspiracy Theory: ‘What A Little Man’
Anderson Cooper dragged Donald Trump as a 'little man' for falsely suggesting Joe Scarborough was involved in the death of his former aide.
Not The First Time: Uttarakhand Returns As The Venue For Communist Nepal’s Territorial Assertion
Dispute with the Communists of Nepal is not new for governments and people in Uttarakhand. Here is a brief recap.
EU to Propose €750bn Covid Recovery Package to Tackle 'Unprecedented Crisis'
The plan comes as the 27-member bloc faces the prospect of a deep EU-wide recession. Nearly all member states have breached EU deficit limits as they have rushed to...
PSL Speedster Out On Bail, Police Coy
Local traffic police have commented on reports that a prominent soccer player was arrested on charges of reckless driving and breaking lockdown regulations.
Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu's family confirms remains found in river are his
The family of murdered teen Andile "Bobo" Mbuthu, who was allegedly kidnapped and dumped in a river near Tongaat, north of Durban, has confirmed that the remains found in the river are indeed his.
Senior Chassidic Dayan Joins Boycott of Eliezer Berland
Last week, three of the world's most prestigious Haredi courts issued a harsh and unprecedented ruling against Berland.
Government ‘whitewash’ Hides Migration Crisis From Public
Immigration regulations newly-introduced by Government that applications from migrants trapped offshore with valid work visas need clearance through a Lead Agency (Government Dept responsible for a specific industry) are nothing but a political whitewash,” says Ms June Ranson, chair of the New Zealand Association of Migration and Investment (NZAMI).
5 New Cases of Coronavirus reported in Meghalaya -
The coronavirus, which originated from China, has spread to every corner of the world today and India is also dealing
20 Republican lawmakers file lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over new proxy voting system
A group of Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the chamber's new proxy voting system, which allows lawmakers to designate another member to vote on their behalf during the coronavirus.
Michelin-starred takeout: French chef Guy Savoy turns to lockdown deliveries
PARIS (Reuters) - It’s not your typical takeout menu, even in Paris: raw trout in a sour cream followed by quail confit with a cauliflower and almond sauce. Then again, in normal times three-star Michelin chef Guy Savoy doesn’t do delivery.
Cyclist is left bloodied and bruised after smashing into wire booby trap deliberately set to snare riders using woodland path during lockdown
Neil Nunnerley, 47, was riding on a path in Cardiff shortly before 3pm on Saturday. He hit a barrier made of wire and branches that was stretched across the trail.
Mumbai Police's 'gag order' challenged in Bombay High Court
The political scene in Maharashtra is hot after a BJP leaders demanded imposition of the President's rule in the state citing the present government's failure in handling the coronavirus situation
‘Oluwa made LASU’s Faculty of Law tick’ - The Nation Nigeria News
More tributes are being showered on the former Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of Lagos State University (LASU) Justice Isiaka Oluwa.
Karnataka HC seeks Centre’s assurance on Shramik trains after May 31
The court has also sought details of arrangement being made to provide food to migrants on their long train journeys to homes in north India.
KVs readying to start online classes
While videos will be uploaded for primary kids, interactive sessions will be held for senior students
Elgaar Parishad case: Navlakha moved to Mumbai from Tihar jail, family says not informed
Navlakha’s lawyers said they should have been informed and given an opportunity to be heard before shifting him to Mumbai, especially since his interim bail plea will be heard on Wednesday by the Delhi High Court.
AP EXPLAINS: Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law
BEIJING — China is taking matters into its own hands after last year’s tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes.
Polis: Honeywell will produce 6 million N95 masks for Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a partnership with Honeywell on Tuesday that will bring millions of N95 face masks to the state.
Locust swarms head for India ahead of planting season
As many as 700 tractors, 75 fire engines and almost 50 other vehicles are engaged in spraying pesticides to kill the locusts, Trilochan Mohapatra, director general of the state-run Indian Council of Agricultural Research in New Delhi said on Tuesday.
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
Keeping Jurors Six Feet Apart Is a Challenge for Courts to Reopen
As the world’s courthouses prepare to reopen, many are installing Plexiglass “sneeze barriers” and instituting face-mask requirements for litigants and court staff. But one especially vexing problem remains: how to bring back the jury and where to put them.
Twitter is 'Interfering' in US Election, 'Stifling' Free Speech, Alleges Trump
US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and 'completely stifling' free speech, after the social media
Only 'remote' chance of recertifying Hong Kong autonomy in future, Pompeo says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that China “has shed any pretense” that the people of Hong Kong enjoy the autonomy required by law, in a report certifying his determination that the territory no long warrants special treatment.
India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pakistan PM Khan
Khan further alleged that India had 'illegally annexed' Kashmir and dubbed it as 'a war crime'.
Woman Delivers Baby Onboard UP-Bound Shramik Train In Madhya Pradesh
A 28-year-old woman gave birth to a baby boy inside a Shramik special train at Ratlam railway station in Madhya Pradesh today while she was travelling to her native place in Uttar Pradesh from Gujarat, an official said.
Bizarre moment bungling burglar almost falls through workshop roof sending debris crashing down onto couple making facemasks for NHS workers
James McConville and his girlfriend were working in Aintree when the roof began to fall in. Debris just missed Mr McConville partner's head and she was left badly shaken.
Queen Allows Boris Johnson to Jog in Buckingham Palace Grounds After Coronavirus Battle
The British Prime Minister, a regular jogger, has been exercising in the gardens of the royal palace after security concerns ruled out the use of public places to...
Vijay Mallya’s extradition delayed, speculation mounts over his application for asylum
India Business News: Vijay Mallya’s extradition has been delayed and it could be months before he is brought back to India. It is understood that the UK home office has de
WERE: How far is too far during a health crisis?
Some mistakes are avoidable, especially those that instil fear instead of trust from the public.
Leaders at UBA Africa Day seek economic recovery
Global leaders have emphasised the need for strong collaborations between governments and the private sector to achieve quick recovery for African....
Sindh govt demands removal of CEO PIA, CAA head
Sindh govt demand removal of CEO PIA, CAA head
Queen Elizabeth was once thrown in the back of a Land Rover after a security breach
While in Jamaica, the queen was thrown in the back of a van, for her own protection, of course.
Kevin McCarthy: Pelosi is endangering Constitution to ensure she has more power
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is endangering the Constitution to ensure that she has more power by maintaining a system of proxy voting in Congress put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., accused Wednesday.
Quebec reports 541 new COVID-19 cases as another 89 people die from virus
Quebec is reporting 541 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total in the province to 49,139. Another 89 people have died of COVID-19 in the province, public health is reporting, bring the death toll to 4,228.
D.C. Mayor Lifts Stay-at-Home Order to Begin Phased Reopening
The nation's capital will begin a phased reopening on Friday, announced Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday.
Migrant Crisis Is Only Worsening With Diverted Shramik Special Trains
Journeys that were supposed to be a couple of days long at the most are being stretched without notice, leaving people without food and water at the peak of summer.
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system.
Sand mining racket busted, kingpin held
Veeravanallur police busted a sand mining racket in Ambasamudram and Kallidaikurichi and arrested the kingpin on Wednesday.Police sources said a patrol team led by Inspector Samson raided areas near V
Germany, Vietnam, and New Zealand have reopened schools. Here’s what the US can learn.
Some students are even administering coronavirus tests on themselves.
UK tells EU: Break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and ...
4 new COVID-19 cases in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar, total 366
Four more people, including a four-year-old girl, tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Wednesday, pushing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the district to 366, officials said. Also, nine people were discharged from hospitals after recovery from COVID-19,
Donations by companies to PM-CARES Fund notified as CSR, says govt
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had tweeted on March 29 that CSR Funds can now donate to PM CARES Fund
Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged
The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.
NYC investigating Central Park dog dispute involving white woman and black birdwatcher
New York City's Commission on Human Rights has launched an investigation into the verbal dispute between a white woman with an unleashed dog and a black man bird watching in Central Park.
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Four police officers in Minneapolis were sacked Tuesday as a video showing one of them kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man who later died sparked street protests in the midwestern US city.
COVID-19: WHO can’t dictate to us, says FG
Olorunnimbe Mamora, minister of state for health, says the World Health Organisation cannot dictate to Nigeria on the steps to take in the fight against COVID-19. On Monday, WHO had
Pick n Pay outlet, 8 other Gauteng stores closed for contravening regulations
The Pick n Pay outlet, situated at Evaton Mall, was found selling rotten meat and expired food items.
Running of Dealgan House transferred back to service provider - Talk of the Town
Health Minister Simon Harris has confirmed the running of Dealgan House Nursing Home has been transferred back to the original service provider. The RCSI Hospital Group had been running the Toberona-based nursing home since April 17th after 22 Covid-19 deaths took place at the facility. They were due to continue the operational management of Dealgan...Read More→
Man caught with over $138,000 in cash at Logan Airport after missing his flight
Missing a flight is never fun, but for one traveler, it was an incredibly expensive mistake.
52,628 vehicles seized in Vijayawada handed over to owners
The police handed over as many as 52,628 vehicles, seized during the lockdown period, to the owners across the State in the last four days. The vehicles were seized for violating the lockdown rules fr
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
HONG KONG — Hundreds of riot police took up posts in and around Hong Kong’s financial district on Wednesday ahead of a debate at the city’s Legislative Council over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem.
White House says Trump will sign an executive order on social media
President Trump will sign an executive order on social media on Thursday, the White House said.
‘Move on’: Johnson rejects call for Cummings inquiry amid rising Tory anger
But Boris Johnson said he understood the ‘pain and anxiety’ people felt as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact check warning, US president furious
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president ove…
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
Among all states, Maharashtra has the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 54,758.
First Fishrot case bail ruling due next week
FORMER Investec Asset Management Namibia client director Ricardo Gustavo, who is one of the six men charged in the Fishrot fishing quotas corruption case, is due to hear on 3 June if his application
Random and weird facts about Ireland
Us Irish are a mercurial bunch but honestly some of these tidbits will make most Irish go... "Hmmm!" Sex equality in the workforce - In 1976 the Irish Government was rapped on the knuckles for failing to comply with the European Economic Community guidelines by implementing the agreed sex equality legislation.
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.
Worldwide cases near 5.6 million; death toll nears 348,000
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The Media And Masks: A Confusing Narrative For Americans
The benefit of the mask, “comes not from shielding the mouths of the healthy but from covering the mouths of people already infected.” This unambiguous scientific message of communal responsibility remains absent from mainstream media which continues to divide Americans over the mask.
Letters to the Editor — May 28, 2020
Nehruvian ideologyAs a tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary, the article, “Continue India’s tryst with Nehruvian ideology” (Editorial page, May 27) has showered lavish praise on indepe
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday.
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow
Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.
Romney to Trump: Stop 'Vile, Baseless' Accusations Against Scarborough
Mitt Romney urged President Donald Trump to cease pushing the conspiracy theory that Joe Scarborough murdered his one-time aide.
Pub jobs at risk unless social distancing is cut to one metre, trade groups warn
Expecting pubs to contribute to furlough costs whilst they are still closed is ‘madness’, Chancellor told.
Malian petitions CID over harrasment
A Malian businessman domiciled in Ghana, Haled Ould Ibrahim, has stated that he feels “harassed” by the activities of a Lebanese called Hassan Abu Zein, who he claims has been filing false police reports about him and his family.
Boeing workers cope with the virus threat as layoffs loom
Five weeks after they returned to work, Boeing workers say measures inside the plants are mostly working.
Ex-IAAF chief Diack's corruption case changed to 8 June
The Paris trial of Lamine Diack who is accused of accepting millions of dollars to cover up positive Russian doping tests, has been moved back five days to 8 June.
Italy PM meeting with allies fails to break Atlantia deadlock
ROME (Reuters) - A meeting between Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and coalition allies on Wednesday to try settle a row over Atlantia’s motorway business yielded no progress, two government sources said.
Trump Calls On House Republicans to Vote Against FISA Renewal Bill
On 14 May, the US Senate passed a bill by a single vote that gives government agencies such as the FBI and CIA the right to access citizens' browsing histories without...
US Ends Sanction Waivers For Nations In Iran Nuclear Deal
The United States on Wednesday ended waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the brink of collapse.
Cities being “hung out to dry” on COVID-19 funding
What's the holdup? The issue has become “a jurisdictional hot potato" says the union representing Canada's municipal employees
Eight more die of Covid in UP: With 33 cases, Amethi’s case tally jumps by 70%
Of the fresh cases, at least 62 were linked to interstate migrant workers. So far, 1,725 migrants have been infected.
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM
The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.
Refugees in East Africa facing starvation due to COVID-19
The UNHCR has warned that urban refugees in East Africa are on the precipice of catastrophe due to a worsening situation brought by the coronavirus
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
The launch puts Elon Musk’s SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit, something achieved by just three countries – Russia, the U.S. and China
US declares Hong Kong no longer enjoying autonomy
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer enjoys the autonomy promised by Beijing, stripping the financial hub of its special status under US law. Hours before Beijing will hold a key vote on a controversial new security law on Hong Kong, Pompeo sent a notice to Congress
Kelly Loeffler and 2 other senators are no longer being investigated for insider trading
Sen. Richard Burr remains under investigation after a search warrant was executed at his Washington, DC, residence.
12 Injured After Mob Resorts to Stone Pelting in Odisha; Fed Up With Lockdown Measures
At least 12 police personnel and a journalist were injured when a mob indulged in stone-pelting in the steel city of Rourkela on Tuesday, demanding
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan's most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China's proposed new security legislation for the former
EU proposing £670bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis
Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.
Pics: President follows up on road projects in Egyptian capital
Sisi has been keen to listen to the opinions of the workers in these projects and make sure the work goes as it should, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said.
HK leader maintains new security laws won't hurt rights, freedoms
HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said yesterday that Beijing's proposed national security laws would not trample on the city's rights and freedoms and called on citizens to wait to see the details of the legislation. Mrs Lam added her voice to an unprecedented barrage...
Government awarding more 'juicy contracts' to NDC members than NPP - Kennedy Agyapong
Though the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), is in power and supposed to be running the affairs of the country, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is rather in charge, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong claims.
House to begin proxy voting; GOP sues to block historic change
May 27 (UPI) -- The House is set to begin a historic new proxy voting resolution on Wednesday that will let lawmakers cast votes for absent lawmakers, a prospect opposed by Republicans in the lower chamber.
Minister makes case for quarterly disinfection of police cells
Central Regional Minister Kwamena Duncan has underscored the need for police cells in the country to be disinfected every quarter.
Lockdown Barber Shops Ordered to Close by Trading Standards
A war led by the BBC on barber shops caught defying the lockdown to offer haircuts has ended, after the local trading standards department ordered the closing of around 20 rule-flouting hairdressers.
Peru town mayor flouts lockdown to ‘drink with friends’, plays dead to avoid arrest
Jaime Rolando Urbina Torres climbed into an open casket and lay still, while wearing a face mask.
BREAKING: DSS Releases Detained Akwa Ibom Journalist After Public Outcry
Carter was arrested by the DSS on April 27, 2020 over a private phone conversation with an anonymous medical doctor, which the Akwa Ibom State Government alleged castigated the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Dominic Ukpong, over his poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'A fantastic outcome': Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.
Three killed in Lagos-Ibadan road crashes - The Nation Nigeria
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun said that three persons died while 14 others sustained injuries in two separate crashes along Lagos-Ibadan
Netanyahu writes letter in Torah in memory of Amit Ben Yigal - Inside Israel
Prime Minister visits family of soldier who was killed in a block-throwing attack two weeks ago.
COVID-19: West African Traders Losing 30 Per Cent Of Produce To Movement Restrictions
Although governments across the region have said food items are among a list of essential items that can move freely, a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Antoine Bouet, said most of the trade in the country are done informally and in small quantities.
Mandera: Elwak to become a municipality
MCAs vote unanimously to elevate the status of the town bordering Somalia.
Boris Johnson says he 'hopes' two-metre social distance rule can be lowered soon
The Prime Minister faces warnings that many businesses will not be able to reopen if they have to keep customers two metres apart as he attempts to bring the country out of lockdown
Wings Over Scotland blogger’s defamation appeal against Kezia Dugdale rejected
Stuart Campbell launched the action after an article was published by the former Scottish Labour leader.
Greece “will invest, not spend, its share” of the EU €750 billion recovery plan
Following the announcement of the €750 billion aid package to help Europe's economic recovery from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Greek government
Army Chief General MM Naravane, commanders review security situation in Ladakh, Kashmir
The presentation, sources said, included not just the situation in Ladakh, but also operational challenges in other parts of the country including Kashmir.
George Floyd's Family Calls for Murder Charges After Video Caught Officer with Knee on His Neck
After four police officers were fired over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Floyd's family said those consequences are not nearly enough. They want the officers involved charged with murder.
3 suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a woman in Kabul city
The security forces arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a woman a day before the first day of Eid in Kabul city.
Virus heightens health risks associated with heatwaves, warns UN
WMO spokesperson Clare Nullis Kapp said, “India is experiencing a heatwave, and this is at the same time as India is relaxing the lockdown measures."
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
Kenney, Horgan differ on NHL hub takes as league looks for host cities
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants the federal government to help clear the way for NHL players to come to Edmonton.His counterpart in British Columbia, Joh
Newsnight's Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded' of the corporation's impartiality rules.
CAN, NSCIA submit guidelines for reopening of worship places to PTF
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) have submitted their various guidelines for the reopening of worship places to the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19.
[Update: 8 million] Google removes millions of negative TikTok reviews from the Play Store
Google has removed millions of negative reviews of short-form video-sharing app TikTok, after brigading by disgruntled Indian fans.
PIA plane crash: Federal government to compensate Model Colony residents
Governor Imran Ismail says without conclusion of an official probe into the PIA plane crash, no one could be held responsible
Trump says Twitter is "stifling free speech" after it labels his tweets with fact-check warning
Yesterday saw Trump tweet that mail-in ballots would be forged, illegally printed, and signed. A follow-up Tweet claimed that anyone living in the state of California would get a ballot, and professionals would tell them how to vote, and for…
Edo 2020: Nobody can stop my re-election – Obaseki
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared no one would stop him from being reelected.He spoke ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) June 22
Another two Grow Super staff stood aside amid Dally M scandal
Two staff at Grow Super have been stood aside amid a police probe into a betting plunge on the Dally M.
Trump threatens to regulate or shut down social media companies
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 27) threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after ...
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts
The last time astronauts launched from Florida was on NASA's final space shuttle flight in July 2011. Hurley was the pilot of that mission.
Eddie Kenzo petitions Parliament for evacuation from Ivory Coast
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Singer Edirisa Musuuza also known as Eddie Kenzo has petitioned Parliament seeking government’s intervention to have him evacuated from Ivory Coast. Kenzo has been held up for the last two months due to the closure of borders occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenzo left the country for business in …
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
‘Ugly Even for Him’: Trump’s Usual Allies Recoil at His Smear of MSNBC Host
The Wall Street Journal and Washington Examiner chastised the president as a top House Republican, Liz Cheney, urged him to “stop” his attacks on Joe Scarborough.
BREAKING Man, 29, arrested on suspicion of murdering Louise Smith, 16, after body found in wood
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story
TDP holds India's first digital political conclave
Tech-savvy Chandrababu Naidu set a new record by conducting India's first online political conclave with over 14,000 participants.
IndiGo grounds crew for 14 days after passenger on Chennai-Coimbatore flight tests Covid-19 positive
This is the first case of a passenger testing positive after domestic flight services resumed on Monday.
Buenos Aires: Jewish bride, groom and rabbi arrested at wedding - Foreign Affairs
Eight people, including the bride, groom, and officiating rabbi, arrested at Jewish wedding in Argentina.
Bible Verse Speaking Against Wearing 'Religious Mask' Gets Attention After Pope's Public Mass
On Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a mass blessing for the first time in three months; the move that was both supported and criticised by many in relation to existing...
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Sunday
As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually
Gretchen Whitmer’s Construction Ban Had Devastating Impact on Michigan Jobs
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to ban most residential construction contributed to Michigan's second highest in the nation unemployment rate.
COVID-19: Mizoram Governor opens Raj Bhavan doors for stranded teachers
Breaking the protocols to help people in distress is fine, believes Mizoram Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai. This belief prompted the Governor to open the doors of Raj Bhavan for four teachers, who
New York Stock Exchange partially reopens as US COVID-19 deaths near 100,000
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) partially reopened its iconic trading floor on Tuesday after a two-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Big Pharmacy Chains Also Fed the Opioid Epidemic, Court Filing Says
New details emerge in a lawsuit asserting that chains including CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens sold millions of pills in small towns but rarely flagged suspicious orders to authorities.
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
They will be limited to 50 people.
Kaduna PDP affirms Hunkuyi’s suspension, expels two others
Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna State, on Tuesday, expelled two of its members and suspended five others. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Abrahaman Catoh, l...
EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein had surveillance cameras hidden throughout his properties worldwide in a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, victims tell new Netflix doc about the pedophile
Jeffrey Epstein's surveillance cameras were a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, new Netflix documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich claims.
Cancer Council throws shade at North Sydney's $58 million pool revamp
North Sydney Council scrapped plans for a sun-shade over the new children's pool at its famous swimming complex. The Cancer Council says it should be put back.
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth
President Vladimir Putin is looking to change Russia’s education curriculum to include war history and patriotism, as part of his effort to militarize Russia’s youth.
Devendra Fadnavis is impatient and desperate but state govt is stable: Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party strongman Sharad Pawar on Tuesday slammed former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying that he is impatient and desperate but the state government is quite strong, safe and stable.
Alleged Footage of Roadside Bomb Blast in Syria Emerges Online
Soldiers from a Turkish military convoy reportedly wounded
Trump Pledges Social Media Crackdown, D.C. Circuit Offers Its Version of Subtweet
A conservative group alleging its political viewpoints have been suppressed on Twitter and other platforms gets an interestingly-timed judgment.
Putin says worst-case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia’s coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in preventing what he called worst-case scenarios as the city announced it would ease tough lockdown measures within days.
Schools likely to re-open from July 1 in Karnataka
Karnataka Schools re-open: After announcing dates for SSLC examinations in Karnataka to be held in June
COVID-19: FG, Shell, Eni await new date for $1.1bn Malabu court case in Italy — Investigation
BARELY, a week after the London court had dismissed the $1.1 billion Malabu case, involving the purchase of Oil Prospecting Licence
Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Inspirational quotes, messages and thoughts of Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru inspirational quotes, thoughts: On his death anniversary, we share some inspirational quotes of the leader that have stayed with us over the years, are are more relevant now than ever.
Las Vegas man killed in hit-and-run ID’d as police seek 2nd driver
Man killed in Las Vegas hit-and-run crash identified as James Taite, 66
Ofankor landlord remanded for murder
The Abeka District Court on Tuesday remanded into police custody Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, a 38-year-old businessman and landlord, for allegedly shooting and killing his tenant at Ofankor over rent.
Schools a challenge for security cluster
THE reopening of schools is posing a challenge to members of the security cluster who are accommodated in several school hostels countrywide.
Disney Proposes Opening Orlando Theme Parks July 11
The phased reopening would start with Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15.
'In-person' G7 more effective, but deal with safety concerns first, Trudeau says
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an in-person gathering of G7 leaders would be more effective than the virtual alternative, but he wants to m
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation
The law has revived mass protests by demonstrators who say China aims to curb the freedoms enjoyed in Hong Kong, a global financial centre with broad autonomy.
When will schools, colleges reopen? Here's clarification from Centre
New guidelines issued by the central government pertaining to Lockdown 4.0 remain enforced.
Traffic jam eases after police eject protesting truckers
The drivers were protesting against harassment by Ugandans
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Five thousand score. More than 8,000 dozen. All
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
South Africa's churches and other places of worship can reopen their doors from June, but will be limited to 50 people, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday as coronavirus lockdown rules are further eased.
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
Quarantine-Free Flights From Australia Could Start Within Weeks
An air-travel corridor between Australia and New Zealand could be trialed within weeks, a key test of how international flights worldwide can resume while the coronavirus threat remains.
'Significant' health questions remain about in-person G7 meeting: Canada PM Justin Trudeau
Trump in March cancelled the Group of Seven leaders meeting scheduled for June 10 as the coronavirus outbreak was spreading around the world and international travel was curtailed.
Bill Clinton denies having affair with Jeffrey Epstein's alleged 'madam'
The former US President is alleged to have been 'getting it on' with Ghislaine Maxwell in a new book. A spokesman for Clinton has branded the claim "a total lie"
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19
The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
Mums are 'taking on more housework than dads' during lockdown
Mums are also more likely to have quit or lost their job, or to have been furloughed, since the start of the lockdown, it is suggested
'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
Head of UK ‘test and trace’ system warns won’t be ‘world-class’ at start
Programme to avert new spike in coronavirus infections set to launch on Thursday
Fix training to end the quiet Australians' fear of uncertainty
Vocational education reform is about encouraging the quiet Australians to profitably invest in their own human capital, so they need not fear Australia’s 21st-century end of certainty in an information age and globalised economy.
Colombia inter-city bus drivers demand to return to work
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Drivers of inter-city bus services in Colombia protested on Wednesday to demand the government let them return to work after two months of quarantine aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Virus outbreak at unnamed business could disrupt reopening
Multnomah County said Wednesday that it hopes to begin reopening in about two weeks, but a mysterious coronavirus outbreak could hinder those plans.
Industrial reform will be PM's Everest – it won't resemble Hawke's Accord
The trade-offs that Bob Hawke could offer Australian workers are not available to Scott Morrison. He is right to attempt industrial reform, but it is a courageous and challenging path.
MSMEs set new world record for largest online business lesson
The attempt created a new world record for the largest online business lesson, involving 18,693 unique viewers for 30 minutes.
Numbers continue to grow, 354 domestic flights operated till 5pm today: Aviation Minister
After two months of being grounded, India resumed its domestic flight services on Monday with 428 flights functioning on day one.
Burkina prosecutor says cause of death of 12 detainees unclear
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - A Burkina Faso prosecutor said on Wednesday that a preliminary probe could not determine what caused the death of 12 people in detention cells hours after they were arrested, a decision advocacy group Human Rights Watch says could signal a cover-up.
Man arrested in murder of woman found naked in Bronx trash can
A 39-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a woman who was found naked and stuffed head-first into a Bronx trash can last month, the NYPD announced Wednesday. Khphruan Campbell was arrested
'Move On', British Government Says Following Outrage Over PM Adviser Dominic Cummings
Earlier, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top aide, Dominic Cummings, his wife and their child traveled 260 miles from London to the northeastern city of Durham in late...
Edo Guber: I'm in the race to develop Edo, serve my people - Ize-Iyamu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Wednesday said his ambition to govern...
E-stamps for judicial uses introduced in Puducherry
The e-stamp system will ensure that only Puducherry court fees stamp papers, printed or issued by the Puducherry government can be used in respect of all original, appellate, revisional, review litigations arising out of the jurisdictional limits of the Union Territory.
Committal proceedings in Lyra McKee case could go ahead on June 15
COMMITTAL proceedings against a man charged with the murder of Lyra McKee and another accused over rioting on the night she was shot are in a position to go ahead on June 15, a court has heard.
What Commuting in Delhi Metro Post Lockdown 4.0 May Look Like? When Are Services Resuming?
Further, strict social-distancing will be practised inside the trains. The commuters will be required to be seated alternately. This will be monitored by DMRC official, Metro staff members to check for violations, the report by leading daily read.
Court remands mother who allegedly drowned baby, orders psychiatric evaluation
An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered that a 22-year-old woman, Oluwafunmilola Adisa, be remande
COVID-19 likely to deepen salary crisis in GHADC
TURA: With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic crisis in the state, agony of the employees of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) who are yet to be paid their pending dues for over 24 months, is likely to get compounded as there is no certa
Indian government may remain silent, but US President Donald Trump just confirmed ‘raging border dispute’ between India and China
In a dramatic twist, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed the reports of 'now raging border dispute' between India and China.
Tulsi Gabbard drops defamation suit against Hillary Clinton
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, dropped her defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton Wednesday, ending a brief legal battle over comments made by the former secretary of state suggesting the congresswoman had ties to Russia.
‘Unassigned’ coronavirus cases near 3,000, rise as curbs on movement lifted
Cases in the unassigned category make up 2 per cent of the country's 1,45,380 cases of coronavirus infection as of Tuesday, and could potentially skew the case curves of several states
West Bengal News: Week After Cyclone Amphan, Kolkata Hit by Gusty Winds, Downpour
Notably, the second storm hit the city at a speed not much less than Cyclone Amphan itself, that gusted through at a speed of 110-130 kmph in Kolkata.
Privacy fears as China expands use of monitoring tech beyond COVID-19
Authorities look to continue use personal QR codes that give individuals a green, yellow or red rating based on a number of criteria.
DeSantis To Appeal Ruling Striking Down Florida’s So-Called Felon ‘Poll Tax’ Law
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said Tuesday that he’ll appeal a federal judge’s decision striking down a Florida GOP law that...
Private Labs, Take Note! ICMR Says Price Cap of Rs 4,500 For COVID-19 Test Not Applicable, States/UTs Advised to Negotiate
The ICMR has also asked states and Union Territories (UTs) to negotiate with private labs to fix "mutually agreeable" rates for the test.
Kano workers issue two weeks ultimatum to Government over slashing of salaries
Kabiru Ado, the state’s Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, stated this at a joint news conference on Wednesday in Kano.
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe
Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.
South Africa to reopen places of worship June 1 — despite recording highest COVID-19 cases on the continent
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, says places of worship will reopen as from June 1, but under stern restrictions to prevent the further spread of
Family of Irish teenager who fell to his death in Australia ask for candles to be lit in his memory
Cian English (19) died while trying to flee a group of armed robbers, police have alleged
Donald Trump Committed to July 4 Celebration Despite Lawmaker Alarm on Coronavirus
File photo of US President Donald Trump. (Image: AP) Trump in April said that because of the coronavirus, the event … Donald Trump Committed to July 4 Celebration Despite Lawmaker Alarm on Coronavirus Read More »
Bar Council of India urges Chief Justice Bobde to re-start courts from June 1
In the letter, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra asserted that only 10 per cent of the cases are being heard these days despite the fact that there was an 80 per cent pendency of cases in trial courts.
Spurt in reverse migration of NoRKs expected after June 13
Majority of the returnees now under prioritised category
Furor in US after black man dies as white policeman kneels on neck
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
Curfew drops banking hours
According to the Kampala capital City Authority (KCCA), Kampala city roads have a carrying capacity of approximately 45,000.
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing
The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.
Two-thirds of businessmen say cyber crime could occur more during Covid-19 than before: Survey
The CrowdStrike Work Security Index has said that there was a 100x increase in Covid-19 themed malicious files between February and March.A total of 4,048 senior decision-makers in India, Australia, F
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Donald Trump frequently amplifies misinformation, spreads abuse and uses his pulpit to personally attack private citizens and public figures alike — all forbidden under Twitter's official rules.
Two SpiceJet passengers test positive for Covid-19, crew quarantined
The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them.
Why COVID-19 immunity passports may violate US law
Amazon and General Motors are among companies exploring ways to test employees for COVID-19 infection, but these measures may be against the law.
Coronavirus in Mizoram: 168 churches offer halls to be used as quarantine facility
Of these, 1,940 people are quarantined at government designated facilities, 414 at church halls, 163 placed under home quarantine and seven others are lodged at hotel on their own expense
Boris Johnson has faced down Tory rebellions before, but this one is different
The Dominic Cummings furore can’t be dismissed as Westminster bubble story. And No 10 has made it clear whose side they’re on, says Katy Balls, the Spectator’s deputy political editor
Grassley unsatisfied with justification for IG firings
Senator Chuck Grassley said the White House's explanation for ousting inspectors general is insufficient.
House FISA bill suddenly on life support
A bill to reauthorize three expired surveillance programs is in jeopardy, with President Trump urging Republicans to oppose it and progressives raising concerns about a key amendment.
Assam Chief Minister Makes COVID-19 Norms Mandatory In Flood Relief Camps
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked the state administration to impose strict maintenance of COVID-19 protocols in the flood relief camps across the state.
Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu helps local boy return home from France
Soon after the lockdown in France, the internship was called off, and so was the stipend that the two boys were receiving. “It was frustrating and difficult in the beginning. Our parents were worried and we had no help, plus the lockdown kept extending.
Migrant youth’s burial opposed in Chengalpattu
Residents feared he was a COVID-19 victim
Gantz cuts off meeting with Netanyahu over Regev's comments - Inside Israel
Likud officials respond to minister's criticism of alternate prime minister. 'The campaign is over. It is time for unity.'
Woman booked for cheating migrants on assurance of arranging train travel passes
Police said on May 22, the woman had allegedly accepted Rs. 1,000 each from five migrant workers who are all stranded in Pune but want to travel to their home state of UP and had assured to fill their forms and get them passes for travelling to UP by train.
Coronavirus lockdown | Migrant workers returning to Bihar jump off trains to flee isolation
Most of those returning to Bihar want the government to allow them to isolate themselves at home
French restaurants set empty tables in appeal for lockdown help
PARIS (Reuters) - Restaurants, bars and hotels across France set empty tables and draped chef’s aprons outside on Wednesday to protest against continuing lockdown restrictions and demand more state aid.
Congress cannot pass the buck in Maharashtra: Fadnavis after RaGa remarks
Fadnavis said that speculative statements like the Opposition trying to destabilise the Sena-led government are wrong.
GIS arrests notorious recruitment scammer
The Western Region Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)has arrested a 53-year-old Ghanaian residing in Takoradi, one Kojo Sakyi, for allegedly defrauding scores of unsuspecting youth under the pretext of securing them jobs within the Service.
Marine police impounds 11 boats on Lake Albert
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No backing down say sources on stand off with China
India says that it will not allow any change in status quo on the LAC. We have faced similar situations in the past and will face this one too with strength, the officer also said.
Piyush Goyal asks industry to start working for post-Covid period; says worst for economy is over
India Business News: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday asked the industry to start working for the post-COVID period with good ideas and firm implem
Few faces, more spaces as B.C. schools to reopen next week
Classroom instruction will be offered on a part-time, voluntary basis for the final month of the school year – the reopening is serving as a trial run to what is expected to be a full return to classrooms in September
Trump Miffed With Fact Check Warning On His Tweets, Says Twitter Interfering In US Elections 2020
After Twitter added a warning label for misleading information on a series of tweets by US President Donald Trump regarding 'Mail-in' voting, he is claimed that the social media site is interfering in the US Presidential elections.
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds
The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.
Privacy fears as China expands use of monitoring tech beyond COVID-19
Authorities look to continue use personal QR codes that give individuals a green, yellow or red rating based on a number of criteria.
WI Dems Acted Quickly To Spur Voter Turnout In April. Can They Maintain That Momentum This Fall?
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Chaos rocks Ministry of Health over new Coronavirus cases
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Virus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile – WHO
With about 730,000 cases and more than 39,500 deaths from COVID-19 reported as of May 25, Latin America outpaces Europe and the United States in the number of daily infections
India should avoid understanding Beijing through 'biased' US lens, says Chinese strategic analyst
In the article, he also accused India of starting the latest standoff, alleging that it was a
Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests
Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalizing disrespect of China's national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.
Bangladesh hospital fire kills five COVID-19 patients
Five people were killed in a top Bangladesh hospital on Thursday after a fire swept through a makeshift coronavirus isolation unit, officials said. The blaze occurred in Dhaka
Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings
The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.
‘Stop partying’, LA police warn Hollywood Hills neighborhood
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Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told an African-American talk show host last week:
National security law enactment to start
Despite how hard some Western media outlets depict swarms of illegal protesters in Hong Kong as
Harvey Weinstein 'sexually assaulted girl in Jeffrey Epstein's apartment'
The new allegations came out in the new documentary.
Pompeo Tells Congress Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China
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Punjab decides to hike MBBS fee in govt, private colleges
With the massive surge in the price index in the years thereafter, these colleges are facing fiscal problems and are unable to meet the norms of Medical Council of India, thus necessitating a fee hike
TSL bosses acquitted again
Harare Regional Magistrate Mrs Sandra Mupindu has, for the second time, acquitted three Tobacco Sales Limited (TSL) bosses accused of selling a farm for US$600 000 after it had been gazetted by Government for acquisition under the land reform programme.
Six Fallacies That Will Stall Covid-19 Recovery
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Ex-Citi banker's alleged ties at issue in insider trading appeal
When prosecutors knew about possible links between a former Citigroup banker and a wealthy businessman will be one of the issues reviewed.
New Jersey judge who told rape victim to ‘close your legs’ loses job
TRENTON, NJ — A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could “close your legs” to prevent a sexual assault was removed from the bench Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme
WATCH: Final panel discussion in Trinity's “Rethinking Democracy” series
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Why has Navajo Nation been hit so hard by the coronavirus?
Navajo Nation leaders announced last week that it had the highest per capita COVID-19 infection rate in the United States, outpacing hot spots like New York. The grim statistic highlights the historical failings of the US government, Navajo leaders say.
Local bodies ready to pay expense
Amid the controversy over charging money from returning expatriates for quarantine facilities, two local bodies ruled by the United Democratic Front in Kozhikode district have written to the governmen
SpaceX readies for blast-off with NASA astronauts aboard
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'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive.
Protester who hung effigy of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear fired from job at car dealership
Terry Bush, president of the Kentucky 3 Percenters group, only hoisted the effigy, his wife Patsy said Wednesday morning.
British minister says 'move on' from rage over PM adviser Cummings' road trip
LONDON — A British minister said on Wednesday that it was time to “move on” after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s senior adviser provoked outrage and widespread scorn by making a 400 km (250 mile) road trip during the coronavirus lockdown.
Egyptian historian sees rising surveillance state
FARID FARIDCAIRO – State surveillance is on the rise globally as governments such as Egypt's take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, warns exiled historian and intellectual Khaled
Heavy Storms Kill Two People In Siberia, Damage Houses, Infrastructure
Heavy storms and rains in Russia's Siberian region of Kemerovo have left two people dead and damaged dozens of houses and social infrastructure.
Our state needs to improve COVID spending transparency to increase public trust
Transparency and accurate information are needed to maintain trust in states' virus response programs. Gov. Jay Inslee must proactively disclose more details of Washington's COVID-19 spending.
China to loosen flight restrictions
China will loosen a cap on flights into the country that was imposed to block coronavirus infections from abroad, authorities said Wednesday, after fierce criticism from citizens stranded abroad. ...
SBU presses charges against Russian GRU operative who handled senior asset in Ukrainian gov't
The asset, former chief of protocol in Ukraine's Cabinet, had earlier pleaded guilty and sentenced before being handed over to Russia in a major swap effort in September 2019.
Omar: Saudi Arabia and Israel have too much influence on Trump - US & Canada
Minnesota Democrat claims Saudi Arabia and Israel rely in part on money to bring about their preferred outcomes.
Krishna water release from A.P. resumes after a month
Supply expected to reach inter-State border in Tiruvallur by the evening
'Squirming' Boris Johnson accused of 'ducking straight answers' to protect Cummings
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was told by MP Yvette Cooper he was 'ducking' talking about Dominic Cummings' lockdown breach 'because he is trying to protect him'
Enjoying the fruits of their labour
Farmers deserve the freedom to market their produce at a place of their choice
Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan in court after laughing at President Magufuli
A Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan, has been arraigned before a magistrate's court in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, eight days after he was arrested.
FG to release guidelines on school reopening
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Prince Harry writes heartfelt letter to Princess Diana's landmine charity
Prince Harry has written to The Halo Trust amid the coronavirus pandemic: "In these trying times, hope comes from the light of our common humanity. Nowhere is that light burning brighter than at The Halo Trust."
Fauci: Nominating conventions may be able to go on as planned
Anthony Fauci, a top member of President Trump’s coronavirus task force, said Wednesday that it’s possible the party nominating conventions will be able to go on as planned in August if the
Covid-19: Maharashtra sees 2,190 fresh cases, record 105 deaths in last 24 hours
The death toll in the state increased to 1,897 after 105 more fatalities were reported in the state since Tuesday.So far, 17,918 Covid-19 positive patients have been cured in the state, said health minister Rajesh Tope
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’
The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.
Himachal BJP Chief's Resignation Proves Corruption Allegations: Congress
The Congress claimed on Wednesday that Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal's resignation showed that the corruption allegations in the Health Department were true.
Republicans sense rich pickings in Biden archive – but will it be made public?
A treasure trove is being curated at the University of Delaware, and the 2020 candidate is well aware of its explosive potentialRichard Nixon had tapes. Hillary Clinton had emails. Joe Biden has an archive spanning 36 years in the US Senate. It’s a record of his thinking, on everything from criminal
16 test positive in central region
TIRUCHI Sixteen patients tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Wednesday. Of them, five each hailed from Ariyalur and Tiruvarur districts while three tested positive in Tiruchi, and on
Beyond Twiplomacy: Diplomacy and the Digital Fast Forward
The practice of diplomacy in the virtual space is geared towards amplifying foreign policy drives and messages and forms a vital and dynamic branch of strategic communication. Now, more than ever before, we are faced with the inexorable certainty of a digital future – a future that has already begun. As COVID-19 thrusts the world’s […]
Uhuru to Host World Presidents in Virtual Meeting on Covid-19
President Uhuru Kenyatta is slated to host a summit involving several heads of state from multiple continents, with deliberations to...
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be ...
Peloponnese on alert for malaria cases due to illegal immigrants
Health services in the Peloponnese region are on "red alert" for the summer, due to the fear of the rise in malaria cases as a result of the increased
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill
Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
MediaWorks Layoffs Call Into Question The Value Of Bailouts
The Taxpayers’ Union is urging the Government to urgently reassess its seemingly bottomless support for struggling media companies who take taxpayer money one day, and sack hundreds of staff the next.
Huawei CFO Meng loses key court argument in fight against extradition to United States
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...
Obaseki’s aide: APC aspirant for Edo guber election can’t emerge in Abuja
The Edo state government says it is illegal for the Adams Oshiomhole faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to settle for a candidate for the governorship election. Ize-Iyamu, then
Pinoys among 8 sailors freed from kidnappers
Lagos, Nigeria—Eight foreign crew members kidnapped from a Singapore-owned container ship off Benin's coast in April have been freed and are undergoing medical checks, the Nigerian navy said on Monday.
Man gets Federal Court’s nod to proceed with challenge of Selangor’s Shariah law criminalising unnatural sex
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Federal Court recently decided that it will proceed to hear a man’s constitutional challenge over a Selangor state law that makes it a Shariah offence to have unnatural sex, with the man’s legal challenge specifically on whether the Selangor state legislative...
Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available
Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Government to appeal historic Bahamian court ruling on citizenship
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government has hinted at filing an “immediate” appeal against a ruling by a Supreme Court judge that anyone born in the country to either a Bahamian mother or father is entitled to...
Mitsubishi recalls 141,000 Lancers, Outlanders, and Outlander Sports
Mitsubishi has recalled 2008-2010 Lancers, 2010 Lancer Sportbacks, 2008-2013 Outlanders, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sports due to suspension corrosion.
Former Florida K-9 deputy arrested for illegally buying, possessing Oxycodone
A former Hardee County Sheriff's Office sergeant ended up in jail for allegedly buying Oxycodone pills without a prescription.
World Continues To Reel Under Relentless COVID-19 Attack As Overall Cases Top 5.4 Million, Death Toll Over 3.4 Lakhs: WHO
According to the WHO, the global case tally currently is reported at 5,404,512, a stupendous rise by 99,780 over the past day. The death count worldwide stands at 343,51, a major surge by 1,486.
15 more chargesheets against 294 foreign Nizamuddin attendees: Delhi Police
This comes after the foreigners violated visa conditions and indulged in missionary activities amidst the Covid-19 outbreak in the country, officials said.
Senate President celebrates Nigerian children on Children’s Day
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children's Day.
COVID-19: Ondo lifts ban on religious gatherings
Ondo state Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has lifted the ban on religious gathering which was put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. Rotimi Akeredolu made this known at a press briefing earlier
Buried Remains-Couple Charged
Arrest warrants in a Tennessee couple's abuse case describe a hellish existence for four children in their legal custody, a nightmare that finally ended after a little boy was spotted walking alone along a Roane County road. Michael Anthony Gray Sr., 63, and his wife, Shirley Ann Gray, 60, were
Trump wades into India-China dispute with tweet to arbitrate
The US president’s offer is seen by analysts as playing to a domestic audience in US on an election year.Trump’s Twitter post came hours after China said the border situation with India was ‘stable’
FG considers morning, afternoon classes in reopening of schools
Amid coronavirus pandemic, the federal government says it is considering morning, afternoon classes over school reopening. This was disclosed by Emeka Nwajiuba.
Newsom: California gyms could get reopening road map soon
Newsom said the state is prepared to release guidance in the "very, very near future" as California continues to incrementally restart its economy.
Top executives of Exim Bank 'threatened', National Bank director, brother charged
A National Bank director and his brother have been accused of threatening two top executives of Exim Bank with death.
MVA works to cushion itself in both houses
Given the fact that many non-NDA state governments have been ambushed by BJPs central leadership, the Maharashtra ruling front has been taking precaution to try and checkmate such moves. Sources say it has also been taking care to sort out divergent views through consultations.
Karnataka to have a state health registry, pilot project from Chikkaballapura
'A first of its kind initiative 'State Health Register' will be a robust and standardized health repository of all citizens,' Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister K.Sudhakar said in a statement.
Ottawa man who raped two women sentenced to more than five years in prison
An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic it's unclear when
'No Massive Forest Fires in Uttarakhand': Forest Department Clarifies Fake News
As it reportedly 'rained in some parts of the state' on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Forest Department calls out fake news and 'old and wrong visuals' about forest fires being shared on social media
'I have not killed any Tutsis': Alleged financier of Rwandan genocide denies involvement after decades on the run
The accused financier of the genocide of 800,000 men, women, and children denied he was responsible after being captured this month in France.
EXCLUSIVE: Tourists could remain banned from the Scottish islands for several months
A ban on tourists using ferries to travel to the Scottish islands for holidays could remain in place for several months, it has emerged.
US Diplomat Stilwell: Appears Beijing is using coronavirus to accelerate political agenda, including on Hong Kong
Amid a slew of comments from the US and Chinese diplomats, David Stilwell, top US policymakers for East Asia recently conveyed his view for the Asian
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.
US Treasury pressure leads to new probe of African Development Bank chief
Adesina has been accused of handing contracts to acquaintances and appointing relatives to strategic positions.
Karnataka to open temples, mosques, churches after 31 May; awaiting Centre’s guidelines on opening malls, theatres, says BS Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that his government will re-open temples, mosques and churches in the state after 31 May
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor
The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.
Water use should be even to both Telugu States, says Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has made a case for fair share of water resources for the Telugu States of Andhra Pradesh and Telanagana.He said unless water is drawn at 800 feet fr
Thiessen rips Obama administration over FISA debacle: FBI abuses have 'damaged a vital institution'
Fox News contributor and Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen said Wednesday that the Obama administration's abuse of law enforcement surveillance tools to undermine President Trump have hurt a "vital institution we need to keep this country safe."
The book you need if you want to understand China right now
As China-US relations deteriorate, a new book argues Washington and its allies should engage with Beijing instead of provoking it.
Brisbane City Council's CEO offered another four years
Colin Jensen, who became chief executive in 2010, will stay on at the council until 2024.
Donald Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate or close' social media for trying to 'silence conservative voices' after Twitter fact-checks two of his 'misleading' tweets
Donald Trump demanded social media platforms 'clean up your act' as he warned his administration will begin to regulate such websites after Twitter, for the first time ever, fact-checked his tweets.
No new reports of fighting despite Afghan ceasefire ending
Appeals for the Taliban to extend a ceasefire with Afghan forces went unanswered Wednesday, but there were no reports of major violence and the militants said they would release some government prisoners.
Trump’s Convention Demand Comes Despite Charlotte Virus Surge
President Trump's demand for a full-capacity Republican convention in August is putting pressure on North Carolina health officials — and local Republicans — as coronavirus cases surge in the host county and statewide.
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong amid Chinese anthem law debate
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autono…
Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday declared Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China, as intense clashes break out between police and pro-democracy protesters. Pompeo said the Chinese
We support Maharashtra govt, not key decision-makers: Rahul
Rahul’s remarks also come at a time when the BJP is sharpening its attack on the Thackeray government over its handling of the crisis. Maharashtra now has nearly one-third of the corona cases in India.
Donald Trump promises a 'very interesting' response to China's proposed crackdown on Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign
Filipino crew member stuck on cruise ship commits suicide
32-year-old died on Virgin's Scarlet Lady, trapped at sea due to coronavirus
Why shut nurses out of decision-making?
Letter:Jane Salvage, a fellow of the Royal College of Nursing, asks why nurses have been rendered invisible in the management of the Covid-19 pandemic
Iran's Rohani Calls For Stricter Laws On 'Honor Killings' After Beheading Of 13-Year-Old Girl
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has called for harsher laws to tackle so-called "honor killings" after the particularly shocking slaying of a teenage girl, allegedly by her father, prompted a nationwide outcry.
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to announce decision on lifting of extension of lockdown on May 30
Punjab had 2,106 COVID-19 cases, including 1,918 cured/discharged and 40 deaths.
House of Reps to NDDC IMC: Blackmail won’t stop us from probing you
The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance while addressing newsmen in Abuja in response to various allegations levelled against the National Assembly and himself by Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, IMC Executive Director, Projects, on a television station on Monday
ICYMI: Pirates ambush police escorts, kidnap two in Rivers
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt Two civilians were on Tuesday kidnapped after an ambush by a group of pirates along Degema waterways in the Degema Local Government Areas of Rivers State. The pira...
Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds
The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.
Assam: Over 2 lakh affected in flash floods triggered by Cyclone Amphan; more rainfall predicted for next 2-3 days
More than two lakh people in Assam are currently affected by the flash floods
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing
The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.
Israeli Media Reveals Shopping List of Supplies Procured by Mossad Amid Coronavirus Crunch
The Israeli intelligence service has received flak over its clandestine operations to procure medical equipment to fight the pandemic amid speculation that its...
Videos capture a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clash with police who deployed tear gas, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The conflict escalated as some protesters threw rocks and officers wearing riot gear deployed tear gas and flash grenades to disperse the crowds.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
India’s Famed Doklam Team Which Stood Up To China In 2017 Now Leading Nation’s Charge In Ladakh Standoff
The famed Doklam Team which stood up to China during the 2017 Doklam standoff between the two countries is again back in action amid the latest border standoff between the two countries in Ladakh, Hindustan Times has reported.
Campaign groups call for chicken farms moratorium
An open letter asking for a pause to chicken farm planning applications has been sent to to Powys County Council’s leader and chief executive.
Massive fire damages homes in North Plainfield, NJ
A large, three-alarm fire leveled one home and damaged two others in North Plainfield, Somerset County.
Pelosi dismissive of holding national party conventions with ‘tens of thousands’ of people this summer
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismissed the idea of holding in-person political conventions over the summer to officially nominate presidential candidates, though her party has yet to come to a decision on the matter.
Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi
Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi. According to the chargesheets, all the foreign nationals have been booked for violating visa rules, violating government guidelines issued in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic and regulations regarding Epidemic diseases Act, Disaster Management Act and prohibitory orders under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure.
Why Dominic Cummings should be asked whether he believes Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese lab
The No 10 adviser’s blog suggests he may subscribe to the theory being used by the US right to whip up hostility towards China.
Rahul Gandhi trying to 'weaken' country's resolve against coronavirus: BJP
Accusing Rahul Gandhi of trying to "weaken" the country's resolve to fight COVID-19, the BJP on Wednesday said that the Congress leader has been acting in a "most irresponsible" manner and is trying
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
US president responds by accusing micro-blogging site of stifling free speech
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact check
The US President claims he will "regulate" or shut down social media companies after Twitter added a fact-check warning to his tweets which spread falsehoods.
Bar Council urges Supreme Court to open physical courts from June 1
In a letter to the CJI, Bar Council of India chairman MK Mishra pointed out that 80% of court work in the Indian judicial system relates to trial courts while the rest comprise appeals, revisions and writ petitions.
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.
Two die after waiting in vain for ambulances to arrive
BMC Commissioner said on Tuesday number of ambulances has been increased
Richard Grenell accuses Politico of 'fake news' over report that he's joining Trump campaign
Former acting DNI Richard Grenell slammed Politico on Tuesday over its report that he was joining the Trump campaign, calling it "fake news."
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
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H&M set to cancel furloughs for 2,500 at Stockholm headquarters
H&M , the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said on Wednesday it expects the 2,500 furloughed staff at its headquarters in Stockholm to be ...
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon as Nagpur, UP stay on alert
The government has placed an order for buying 60 spraying machines from UK-based company Micron, and two firms have been finalised for supply of drones for aerial spraying of insecticides for effective control over tall trees and inaccessible areas
Crash knocks off hydrant
Emergency crews are dealing with a single-vehicle crash on West Kelowna's Boucherie Road where a van knocked off a fire hydrant.
Shiv Sena hints at split in Maharashtra BJP
Asserting that the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra is stable, Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana on Wednesday hinted that a chunk of BJP MLAs in the State might shift loyalties to the ruling
Super 30 offers IIT coaching to girl who cycled 1,200 km with dad
Patna: Super 30 founder Anand Kumar has offered free coaching to Bihar girl Jyoti Kumari for IIT-JEE entrance exam. Kumari came into limelight after she cycled 1200 kilometers to get her injured...
Lockdown 4.0: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh junks rumours, says there will be no Army in Mumbai, Pune
Some rumour are doing round the Internet that CM Uddhav Thackeray might be releasing control and the city is going to be under Army. Now, the rumors have been scraped by Maharashtra Home Minister.
UAE: Human Resources Ministry revises working hours of service centres
Precautionary measures remain in place to curb the spread of COVID-19
Tom Homan to urge Trump to challenge New York law criminalizing cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting Director Tom Homan plans to lobby President Trump to have the Justice Department challenge a New York law making it a felony for law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities.
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For decades the internet has flourished on the back of innovation, creativity, adaptation, and hard work. But while this technological...
Israeli Elderly Emerge from Isolation in ‘Nature Tuesday’ Program
The Nature Tuesday initiative has been reactivated as part of the struggle against loneliness.
Madras HC declares Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar, nephew Deepak as legal heirs of former Tamil Nadu CM
A Madras High Court bench Wednesday said that Deepak and Deepa are second class legal heirs of the late chief minister Jayalalithaa, being the son and daughter of her late brother Jayakumar
Saudi public sector employees will return to work starting May 31
Saudi public sector employees will start returning to work gradually as of Sunday May 31, after more than two months of suspension amid strict measures to help curb the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Cheney Scolds Trump For Peddling False Conspiracy Theory About Scarborough
House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to stop tweeting about a debunked conspiracy...
COMEDK UGET 2020: Application date extended till 30 May; exam for admission to Karnataka's medical, engineering, dental colleges on 26 June
The consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has announced that it will conduct the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2020 on 26 June
Locust swarms headed towards Delhi; crops threatened in many states
Higher than normal temperatures have helped locusts spread more rapidly in different parts of the states
Armed psychiatric patient ends Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot
AN armed psychiatric patient ended a Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot. Firearms officers rushed to the State Hospital after the man, from Tayside, threatened to …
Bushland wins last-minute reprieve from developers
The Federal Court has ordered the developer of a planned housing estate in threatened woodland on the NSW South Coast to halt work.
The Response to Covid-19 Will Help to Defeat Opioid Abuse
Heavy-handed restrictions on treating addiction have been loosened during the pandemic, and that’s a good thing.
Russia postpones July BRICS summit due to coronavirus
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it has decided to postpone the summit of the BRICS nations, initially scheduled to be held in St.
SC asks Centre to identify private hospitals for free Covid-19 treatment
Three-judge bench led by CJI says there are private hospitals that have been given land either free of cost or at nominal rates, so they should treat coronavirus-infected patients for free
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in university admission scandal
May 27 (UPI) -- A former biotech executive from Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to paying a Georgetown tennis coach more than $50,000 in exchange for recruiting his daughter as a sports athlete to gain her admission to the prestigious school.
Driver high on drugs fatally hits 4-year-old girl in Brentwood, police say
A 4-year-old girl was hit by a car and killed by a driver Suffolk County police say was on drugs.
Breatharian monk Prahlad Jani remained enigma till the end
Prahlad Jani who survived without water or food for 80 yrs was a subject of studies by international scientists
DC inspects ongoing dev projects at Baramulla
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Agriculture department claims Pakistan is the new breeding spot of locusts
BR Kadwa, the deputy director of the agriculture department said that Pakistan has become a new breeding ground of desert locusts that are entering Rajasthan from adjoining areas in Pakistan.
‘No amount of blackmail can stop us’ — senate panel vows to probe NDDC
The senate committee on Niger Delta affairs says no amount of intimidation and blackmail will stop it from probing the interim management committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Heatwave conditions to persist in Andhra Pradesh for next 24 hours
Heatwave conditions are likely to persist for another day in the State, according to an Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) report.
Brazil leads daily Covid-19 deaths - VIDEO
Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.
Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Her Covid Emergency Powers
Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have limited her authority to respond to the Covid-19 emergency.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
Rest of World News: As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to
Govt disburses $202 million for 5 million poor families via village funds program
In total, some 63,000 villages of the nearly 75,000 villages in Indonesia have received village funds.
Venezuela's Maduro vows to raise gasoline price as Iranian tanker nears
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday pledged to begin charging citizens for gasoline, as the fourth cargo of a five-tanker flotilla bringing fuel from Iran approached the South American nation's exclusive economic zone. Iran is providing the country with up to 1.53 million barrels of
China's Takes U-turn, Says Covid-19 Virus Had 'Multiple Origins'
A newspaper of China wrote on Wednesday, "Chinese scientists have discovered a novel coronavirus clade that is different from that shared among patients connected to the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, which provides new evidence that the market may not be the origin of the virus that caused the pandemic."
Trump to announce Hong Kong response this week
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.
Strategic affairs experts criticise Trump's offer to mediate between India and China on border row
India and China have a robust mechanism to resolve their long-pending border dispute and there was no scope for any third party intervention, strategic affairs experts said on Wednesday, criticising
Huawei CFO loses bid to dismiss US extradition request
Canadian court ruling will allow proceedings to continue against Meng Wanzhou
Online Sexual Harassment On The Rise During MCO
The severity of online sexual harassment cannot be undermined — this has been proven in the recent case of Thivya Nayagi, whose cyberbullying and online sexual harassment resulted in her [dying by] suicide.
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
Ottawa man who sexually assaulted two women sentenced to more than 5 years in prison
An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but it's unclear when he'll be put behind bars due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FG grants ‘essential workers’ status to seafarers, dockworkers
AT the backdrop of the on-going curfew imposed by the government to curtail spread of coronavirus, the Federal Government, through the
144 at all quarantine centres
The Gajapati district administration on Monday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC near all temporary medical camps (TMCs) and quarantine centres to prevent gathering of locals and possible untoward situations over facilities. Gathering has been restricted within100 metre
ICC Orders PA’s Abbas to Decide — Oslo Accords Dead or Alive?
The entire ICC document, without exception, appears to be an argument in defense of the position of the Palestinian Authority.
Archaeologists searching for remains of Red Hugh O’Donnell say unearthing of 'big strong man' was not Irish rebel
Spanish archaeologists searching for the remains of Red Hugh O’Donnell thought they had finally found him after they unearthed a “big and strong man” in his believed resting place.
House Dems adjourn without FISA vote after Trump announces veto threat
The House of Representatives adjourned late Wednesday without voting on whether to reauthorize advanced surveillance tools used by law enforcement -- a measure that had wide bipartisan support back in March, but which has drawn sudden GOP opposition amid news of apparent FBI misconduct.
Donald Trump: 'OBAMAGATE MAKES WATERGATE LOOK LIKE SMALL POTATOES!'
President Donald Trump continued to raise questions about former President Barack Obama spying on his campaign during the 2016 election.
Suspect named after emergency worker is attacked in house
He was also charged with criminal damage and racially aggravated public order
Bihar Board class 10th result: Farmer’s son from Rohtas village tops matric exam, aspires to get into IIT
Himanshu scored 96.20 per cent and said the key to cracking any exam is consistency. He said that most students start preparing for exams only in the last few months. He suggested students to be consistent in efforts to be clear about concepts.
Germany ex-chancellor's insult of Ukrainian envoy "despicable" – deputy foreign minister
Schroeder's comment is a warning to other Russia supporters in Europe: don't get involved with Russian money.
Rouhani urges cooperation as newly elected Parliament convenes
Iran has held the opening session of its new Parliament under strict health protocols, more than three months after an election in February was swept by conservative candidates.
Huawei CFO is one crucial step closer to being extradited to the US
A Canadian court has ruled that Huawei's financial chief Meng Wanzhou is eligible for extradition.
Fighting For The Hearts And Minds Of 500 Million People: An Interview with Leah Soibel, Founder of Fuente Latina
Other organizations also bring Spanish-language journalists to Israel, but we’re the only organization that has a follow-up mechanism and that works 24/7 to provide these journalists and influencers with anything they need to cover Israel.
Tuju Sounds Warning After Murkomen Rejects Senate Post [VIDEO]
Jubilee's effort to console disgruntled members backfired as Senators Murkomen and Cherargei declined to...
Quebec long-term care facilities need more medical staff, better use of PPE, military report finds
The office of Premier Francois Legault confirmed to CTV News that the government received the report late Tuesday night.
Twitter Adds Fact-Check to Trump Tweet for 1st Time
Trump condemned the action taken by Twitter and claimed the company was "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election"
Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints
The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.
No post mortems yet after two men found dead at Bridgnorth caravan park
Two men who died following an incident at a Bridgnorth caravan park have not yet been formally identified.
'Many of us are fearful': South Africa to reopen places of worship
The past few weeks of lockdown, one of the strictest in Africa, have been catastrophic for the country's poorest, many of whom live hand-to-mouth in crowded slums.
AP High Court investigates petition against Chandrababu Naidu, adjourns case for tomorrow
The he AP High Court on Wednesday has investigated the petition filed against opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu over the violation of lockdown rules
National parks reopening
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.
Released Taliban Prisoners Say the War Should End
Some released Taliban prisoners claimed they would choose peace and stability "at least for now," as 328 of them were released from the Pul-e-Charkhi prison on Tuesday.
Lawmakers ejected in Hong Kong debate on Chinese anthem bill
Two pro-democracy lawmakers were ejected from Hong Kong's legislative chamber Thursday morning, disrupting the start of a second day of debate on a contentious bill that would criminalize insulting or
Like Scindia, Rae Bareli Congress MLA Aditi Singh Too Removes ‘Congress’ From Her Twitter Bio
Just before switching over to the BJP, Scindia had also dropped INC from his profile on social media.
Why is migrant exodus giving Punjab industry the jitters?
According to rough industry estimates, 80 per cent of Punjab's industry is dependent on migrant workforce. This trend of employing workers, mainly from UP and Bihar, started in way back 70s
Boston-area zoos plan to reopen; virus cluster in Worcester
Two Boston-area zoos are planning to reopen, but with new safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Misinformation About a Virus Can Be Deadly
Rejecting misinformation requires cognitive effort, and people can become "cognitive misers" who don't like to think.
China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here's what could happen to people in the city.
China wants to pass a new security law that could further punish protesters and intensify Chinese actions like tracking, torture, and detainment.
COVID-19 task force members not campaign officials – Anambra govt
APGA, controlled by Anambra State government insisted Wednesday that the COVID-19 task forces set up in the 21 local government areas
French power couple lose money laundering appeal
PARIS, May 27 — A French political power couple lost their appeal today against a money laundering conviction, capping a fall from grace spurred by accusations they illegally pocketed millions of euros in public funds while in office. Patrick and Isabelle Balkany, right-wing politicians who for...
Migrant worker on way to catch train falls unconscious, later dies in hospital
Sillu had walked around three kilometers on Tuesday afternoon to reach Pandesara area from where the authorities and Odisha community leaders had arranged buses for migrant workers to reach railway station to catch the Shramik Express.
ED begins probe into 20 drug trafficking cases in Punjab
The Enforcement Directorate has registered 20 money-laundering cases in connection with seizures of drugs by various enforcement agencies in Punjab. The probe findings may be incorporated in the repor
Disney, CBS sued for 'rampant' sexual harassment on 'Criminal Minds' set
California sues Disney and CBS for allegedly covering up 14 years of sexual harassment against male crew members on the set of cop series 'Criminal Minds'
Official employment survey may capture migration
The ministry of statistics and programme implementation is examining changes that may need to be carried out to assess the extent of unemployment post the reverse-migration in the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The idea is to get a better sense of employment as migration from cities, post-Covid pandemic and lockdown, has been in large numbers.
US accuses Russia of sending jets to Libya to back mercenaries
Russia recently sent fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for strongman Khalifa Haftar in the long-running conflict.
Nigerian military condones sexual abuse of children in custody – Amnesty
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Global rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the treatment of children arrested for allegedly engaging in terrorism. Amnesty said the children were locked...
UP couple detained for murder of watchman in Rajkot: Police
Teams of Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Rajkot city police picked up the couple hours after the night watchman at a jute-bag godown was found dead.
Banning Trump from Twitter would be a disservice to the public, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Twitter provides greater transparency into lawmakers' thinking. That's a good thing, especially when they're metaphorically showing their rear ends.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.
Canadian court greenlights extradition proceedings against Huawei CEO’s daughter
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruled against Huawei’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on Wednesday, dismissing one of the key arguments by the daughter of the company's founder in her fight against extradition from Canada to the United States.
Nepal's proposal to validate new map delayed
South Asia News: The Nepal government's proposal for a Constitutional amendment to revise Nepal's map in the national emblem has run into rough weather despite PM K P
Police swarm HK ahead of flashpoint anthem debate
HONG KONG, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the la
UP’s Industrial Units Seek To Employ 5 Lakh Returnee Migrant Workers From Yogi Govt’s Skill Mapping Data Bank
An official spokesperson said that the Yogi govt was determined to ensure employment for all migrant workers.
Amy Cooper's Former Dog-Walkers First Identified Her: 'We've Seen So Many Videos of People Being Shot or Killed for Less'
Lindsey Cork, 31, and Kyle Stover, 30, told the New York Daily News on Tuesday night that they felt compelled to identify Cooper after witnessing her calling the cops on Christian Cooper, 57, in a wooded area of Central Park known as “the Ramble.”
Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy
A regional court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae Institute think-tank, which Bannon backs, against a previous decision that blocked the school starting up in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.
SCO Summit, Scheduled for 22-23 July in St. Petersburg, Postponed, Source Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has decided to postpone the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), it could be held closer to the fall, a high-ranking source...
The biggest test of the government will be whether it can prevent a second Covid-19 wave
Can ministers ease the lockdown without a new spike in infections?
US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response
The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to amend Constitution for updating map
The Constitution amendment proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday but it could not be done after Oli said that he wanted to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter.
Migrant Boats: Farage Catches French Ship Going Dark to Avoid Detection
A French ship escorting illegal migrants was potentially breaking international maritime law by travelling without its transponders turned on
Oyo group backs govt to take N22.5b loan - The Nation Nigeria
An Oyo State-based socio-political organisation, Oyo Kajola Group (OKG), has described the approval of N22.5 billion loan by the House of Assembly ...
NYC man accused of stealing from doctor fighting coronavirus released without bail
A 29-year-old vagrant accused of swiping $11,000 worth in various items from an out-of-state volunteer coronavirus doctor is back out on the streets, authorities said Wednesday. Ronaldo Lewis was
Covid-19: Gujarat HC refuses to give state clean chit in its handling of hospital with 400 deaths
The judges said that they will make a surprise visit to the hospital to put an end to all controversies surrounding its functioning.
How my pregnant sister was killed by her husband – Man narrates
A Nigerian man has alleged that his pregnant sister who died immediately after child birth was killed by her husband after he abused her while she was heavily pregnant. The man identified as Prince Iyase Kelvin
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 363,800 people across the state as of Wednesday.
C’garh sees record single day spike in Covid-19 cases
The coronavirus infected persons are increasing in Chhattisgarh consistently. The state recorded the biggest single day spike on Tuesday with 68 fresh cases. With this, the active number of Covid-19 cases in the state rose to 281. Mungeli is till now the worst affected district. It again reported
Jakarta likely to be ready for 'new normal' phase after Jun 4, says coordinating minister for economy
JAKARTA: Jakarta will likely be able to enter a ”new normal” phase after Jun 4, the last day of COVID-19 curbs known in Indonesia as large-scale ...
Missile attack on Yemen army command in Marib kills at least 7
Yemen's Houthi fighters have fired missiles targeting the army command of the Saudi-backed government in Marib province, causing several casualties, including relatives of the chief of staff, according to military sources cited by news agencies.
Spain to mourn coronavirus victims for unprecedented 10-day period
The Spanish government has declared 10 days of mourning starting Wednesday for the nearly 27,000 people who have died with the novel coronavirus in Spain, the longest official mourning period in the country's 4-decade-old democracy.
Israeli president calls Australian PM after teacher's ruling
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he spoke Wednesday with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following an Israeli court ruling that a former teacher accused of sexually abusing her students
Jacob Zuma wants his corruption trial to start soon, say lawyers
The former president faces charges linked to the multi-billion-rand arms deal.
PM Trudeau says jobs available for young people, implores employers to re-hire
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his 65th morning press conference to implore Canadian businesses to re-hire their employees, noting that while the COVID-19 pandemic turned lives 'upside down,' seeing as many Canadians back to work as possible will be key to Canada's economic recovery.
UK PM Johnson to go to Brussels next month for Brexit talks: The Times
Britain's negotiator with the European Union, David Frost, said Johnson will meet the presidents of the European Commission and Council to formally assess the state of the talks, according to the newspaper. Talks on a new pact to cover everything from trade to fisheries to security from 2021 had
10 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kasaragod
3,369 persons in quarantine; total number of patients 49
Filthy Rich: A Complete Timeline of Jeffrey Epstein's Life and Crimes
Millionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein, the center of Netflix's documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, led a mysterious and yet completely public life. The
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.
Guards, vegetable vendors in ICMR list of frontline workers who need testing
Symptomatic healthcare workers were eligible for testing from the very start, but inclusion of other frontline workers was the big takeaway of the last testing strategy revision.
Afghanistan records 625 new positive cases of coronavirus in past 24 hours
The authorities in Afghanistan recorded 625 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country in the past 24 hours.
Death Toll in America Crosses One Lakh figure -
The corona virus has affected almost the whole world, whereas South Korea reported the highest number of infected on Wednesday
National anthem bill reignites Hong Kong unrest
Riot police clashed with office workers on their lunch break in Hong Kong on Wednesday after a bill which would outlaw insults to China's national anthem became the latest trigger for unrest.
Twitter labels Trump tweets with fact-checking warning
Apparently, the President's tweets aren't always factually accurate
Johnson says it is time 'to move on' from Cummings row
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it was time for Britain to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser Dominic Cummings was accused of violating the coronavirus lockdown rules.
DA denies money woes as it plans to cut jobs
The DA is pushing ahead with its plans to retrench staff, but has denied it is facing financial trouble.
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.
7 red flags to be on the lookout for when restaurants reopen
As restaurants reopen dining rooms, many Americans are eager to once again eat out at their favorite spots.
Brutal murder of Sanatan Deka shows how Hindus are not safe anymore in Muslim dominated areas of Assam
The fear among the ethnic Hindus in these villages looms large due to the fear of a Muslim attack. They fear reprisals and gullibility of the police with Muslim money power and an enviable unity among Muslims against the 'Kafir'.- Siba Prasad Sarma
Be ready for our surprise visit: Gujarat High Court
Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice Ilesh Vora ask Civil to be ready for a ‘surprise visit’ by them ‘so all controversies are put to rest’; State govt asked to fo
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Fauci says he wears a mask as a sign of respect, adds it's 'the kind of thing you should be doing'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview on Wednesday that he believes that wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic is a sign of respect to others.
Ex-Collingwood club doctor banned for giving opioids to patient he had sex with
A sports doctor who worked for AFL clubs including Collingwood has been banned for five years after prescribing opioids to a patient he was in a sexual relationship with, who later overdosed.
Huawei CFO Meng loses key court fight against extradition to United States
Huawei Technologies Co's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was dealt a setback by a Canadian court on Wednesday as she tries to avoid ...
Woman fired from job after calling cops over black man in New York's Central Park
NEW YORK: Denouncing "racism of any kind", a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say ...
Bru resettlement in North Tripura hits roadblock as civil societies threaten bandh
As per the resettlement agreement signed by the central government in January this year, 32,000 Bru migrants living in Tripura since 1997 would be permanently settled in the state.
Haryana CM stresses water conservation, crop diversification
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said the State was making policies to save water and had sought farmers' suggestions and feedbacks. Expressing concern over falling groundwater level, he said while interacting with farmers in Kurukshetra town that it had reached below 40
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch puts Elon Musk's SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit.
Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called U.S. President Donald Trump a "fool" who was "stoking deaths" for suggesting otherwise.
Greek PM and seven other country leaders discuss efforts to restart the economy
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday took part in the third video conference between the leaders of countries that addressed the first wave of the
1,529 frontline BMC workers infected, 25 dead
The most recent casualty was a 56-year-old fireman posted at Gowalia Tank Fire Station on Grant Road, who died Sunday evening.
Mariental man admits shooting, denies murder
A MARIENTAL resident claimed in the Windhoek High Court yesterday that the fatal shooting of a woman at the Hardap region town near the end of 2017 had been an accident.
Daily Guide: Undoing the restrictions a must
A country cannot remain in the lockdown or restriction mode indefinitely. At a certain point, the political leadership must make a decisive move to restore normalcy even while ensuring the safety of the citizenry in the face of an emergency.
Covid-19 Here to Stay Till 2021, Aggressive Testing Needed to Curb Its Spread: Health Experts
Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread. In
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship
The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing of the aircraft carrier's skip
Kyoto Animation Arson Suspect Finally Arrested in Japan
Shinji Aoba, the suspect behind the tragic Kyoto Animation arson last year, has finally been [...]
Specify action taken against doctors in Gadwal case: HC
Young mother, along with newborn, died after being turned away by various hospitals
On This Day: Patent issued for Scotch tape
On May 27, 1930, Richard Gurley Drew received a patent for his adhesive tape, which was later manufactured by 3M as Scotch tape.
7 red flags to be on the lookout for when restaurants reopen
Red flags include poor ventilation, waiters not wearing masks, and restaurants not allowing customers to make reservations.
States Sue to Block Trump From Weakening Fuel Economy Rules
At stake in the lawsuit is the single biggest effort by the United States to fight the climate crisis.
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India's summer crops
An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds - Minister
Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds as part of her response to COVID-19. Minister of state for Health Mamora, made this known
Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd' – HRW and Johns Hopkins
President Nicolas Maduro's government reports 10 COVID-19 deaths out of 1,121 cases in a country of 30 million people
Karnataka considers opening places of worship from June 1, awaits final nod from centre
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as many as 101 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Karnataka during the last 24 hours.
Four Minneapolis police officers fired after black man dies in Custody
Victim can be heard pleading ‘I can’t breathe’ on video shot by bystander
Everett man identified as victim of deadly gunfire at party
William Thomas Harper III, 28, was shot to death Sunday. His alleged assailant is jailed.
More than a quarter of Democrats plan remote voting this week
Dozens of House Democrats have signaled they will vote remotely this week under a historic change that will, for the first time, allow proxy voting to pass legislation.
Kenney appeals to Trudeau for quarantine exemption amid NHL hub city push
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has appealed to Ottawa to exempt returning National Hockey League players from federal quarantine laws as part of Edmonton's push to be named an NHL hub city.
Minneapolis Mayor Calls for Cop to Be Charged in Death of Black Man
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called publicly Wednesday for the prosecution of a police officer shown on video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man, who died shortly after the incident.
Trump says Justice Dept. probing death of unarmed black man in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Justice Department and the FBI are investigating the case of an unarmed black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis.
Canadian military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
Love has no gender: Costa Rica legalises same-sex marriage
Couples scheduled ceremonies - mostly private due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some that would be broadcast - to celebrate their unions before judges and notaries after the ban was lifted at midnight
Jerry Nadler slammed paper ballots as ‘extremely susceptible to fraud’ in 2004
A recently unearthed video clip shows House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler — who last week took President Trump to task for slamming Michigan’s mail-in ballot push —
Woman who left carer in tears at B&M is ICU nurse and 'would do it again'
Marina Kendrick, 53, told friends that she had been enforcing the ‘nursing code’ and could not believe the backlash against her.
India, Africa favour new dimensions to multifaceted partnership in post-Covid world order
“We have common interests on international issues; UN reforms, counter terrorism, peace keeping, cyber security and energy security,” Rahul Chhabra, Indias High Commissioner to Kenya and Ambassador to Somalia, said as he highlighted multifarious collaboration between India and Africa in handling challenges thrown by the pandemic
3 more COVID-19 deaths, 280 cases in Rajasthan
The novel coronavirus toll in Rajasthan rose to 173 on Wednesday with three more fatalities, while 280 new cases took the tally to 7,816, the Health Department said. The three more deaths were in
Cop discharged from hospital, says had backing of both families: at home and in khaki
The officer was received with a shower of flower petals on the premises of his police station in a brief ceremony before he went home to complete self quarantine for next 14 days.
‘The pilot's testing his eyesight’ - Dublin Airport aims dig at Boris Johnson's advisor Dominic Cummings
Political advisor Dominic Cummings has lost the support of not only the British public, but the Dublin Airport Twitter account.
B.C. legislature coming back June 22 as COVID-19 emergency hits record
Pandemic restrictions now longer than 2017 wildfire emergency
Powerhouse Museum reopening left a mystery
Critics say the people of NSW deserve a chance to farewell the Ultimo institution.
Uganda approves return of citizens stranded abroad over Covid-19
Ugandans trapped in 66 countries can return home at their own cost.
House passes bill that would sanction Chinese officials over Xinjiang camps
The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed legislation that would impose sanctions on senior Chinese officials responsible for the forced labor camps that have targeted Uighur Muslims and other
‘Russia passed COVID-19 peak’, says Putin; Orders World War II victory parade next month
After peaking in mid-May at more than 11,000 new cases per day, the number of daily infections has dropped below 9,000.
The DOJ has dropped its probe into 3 US senators who dumped stock work millions shortly before the coronavirus market crash
The Department of Justice is dropping its investigation into three US senators accused of insider trading over stock sales made after they received closed-door briefings on the novel coronavirus.
This is how the Yamina party has divided its roles - Inside Israel
'We intend to continue fighting for our values and ideology, we'll fight to advance sovereignty,' MK Ayelet Shaked says.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: Reports
HONG KONG: Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, Hong Kong media ...
Omar tries to put house in order
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Students can give board exams in states they are stuck amid lockdown: Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
Students appearing for the pending CBSE Class 10 & 12 examinations can do so from their current place of residence, instead of traveling back to their boarding schools several hundreds of kilometers
Ofankor murder: People were only interested in photos of the dead while I shouted for help – Friend claims
Friend of deceased tenant, Spark Benajmine, says people who witnessed the aftermath of the shooting resorted to taking pictures rather than helping take the body to the hospital.
What do you do with a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting?
An art thief reviews the 'copycat' heist of The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen from a Dutch museum on March 30.
Jaylen Brown Calls Out Central Park ‘Karen’ For Blatant Racism (TWEET)
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) With the recent uproar involving the recent death of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the…
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich: S*xual Abuse Charges On Prince Andrews & The Story Of ‘Pedophile Island’ Ignite The Talk
Netflix's original and documentary series Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich has released today. Expectedly, it has sparked the debate on dark stories of the British Virgin Islands aka Pedophile Island.
3-year-old falls into borewell even as mother watches
Incident happens within half an hour after it was dug
Looting erupts during Minneapolis protests over black man's killing by white police officer
Protesters clashed with riot police firing tear gas for a second night in Minneapolis on Wednesday in an outpouring of rage over the death of a black man seen in a widely circulated video growing limp and lifeless as a white officer knelt on his neck. The video, taken by…
All shops, barring malls, to be open from today
Opening of shops on alternate days has only led to more crowding: govt.
Companies Act 2013 Amended To Make PM CARES Eligible To Receive CSR Funding From Corporates
Now, corporates can fund the government under CSR activity. Gazette notification to this effect was released by the Narendra Modi government under which the PM CARES fund can receive funds from...
India won't budge on Ladakh in face of China threat
India’s military will match the deployment and mobilisation of the People’s Liberation Army at the LAC
‘Pass on repo rate reduction to realty sector’
CREDAI writes to Governor of Reserve Bank of India
Actor detained in Ampang for allegedly enticing married woman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A male actor was detained at the Ampang District Police Headquarters yesterday after he came forward to provide a statement in relation to a case of enticing a married woman and having an illicit relationship with her. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Noor Azmi Yusoff...
Gayle King says it’s ‘open season’ on black men in America following Amy Cooper and Minneapolis incidents
Gayle King has said it’s “open season” on black men in response to two separate videos of racist behaviour, which circulated online Tuesday (26 May).
May 27: Senate President celebrates the Nigerian child
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children’s Day...........
If an MP heckles in a virtual House of Commons, does it make a sound?
Conservative MP Cathy McLeod tried gamely Wednesday to adhere to a long-standing parliamentary tradition, heckling her rivals across the aisle in the House of Commons for an answer that wasn't up to snuff.
COVID-19: Ondo sets date to reopen worship centres
Akeredolu gave the directive in Akure on Wednesday during a press conference on update of coronavirus pandemic at the Government House.
Amnesty International accuses Nigerian Army of continued illegal detention of children in Northeast
FOR children fleeing from Boko Haram attacks in northeast Nigeria, their struggle for survival suffers setbacks from arbitrary detention
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.
It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.
EU pledges aid to Venezuelan refugees impacted by coronavirus pandemic
As Latin America becomes the new epicenter for the pandemic, the EU and Spain sought to raise awareness and aid to help Venezuelan refugees struggling from the migration and health crisis.
READERS’ LETTERS: ‘UK Government is treating us as fools’
Sir, – I am dismayed by the behaviour of Dominic Cummings.
NPP wants to rig because their own research point to their defeat - Edem Agbana
A Deputy Youth Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Adams Agbana says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has conducted several- research works pointing to their defeat in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary polls hence their plot to rig the polls.
ED attaches JP Morgan assets worth Rs 187 cr, MNC in SC denies wrong doing in Amrapali case
The firm, JP Morgan India on other hand denied any wrong doing and said that attachment of properties by the Enforcement Directorate is blatantly illegal as it was not part of any kind of financial dealing with Amrapali Group and it was JP Morgan Singapore and Mauritius which had allegedly invested in the real estate group.
RCMP looking for witnesses after truck owner hit with bear spray
Comox Valley RCMP are looking for witnesses to an assault in Courtenay involving what appears to be bear spray.The incident began when the victim noticed a man inside his truck about 8:30 p.m. . . .
Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers in Telangana
Returning workers are sent to home quarantine but the stigma of having been in Mumbai sticks to them
Delhi Dy CM interacts with principals regarding reopening of schools
Manish Sisodia also stressed that maintaining social distancing, sanitisation among others would be of utmost priority when the reopening takes place.The national capital, with 14,465 covid-19 cases is one of the worst affected States by the infection in the country
Child Tries to Wake His Dead Mother At Railway Station, Video Will Wrench Your Heart | Watch
Oblivious of the fact that his mother has died, the toddler tries to wake her up by lifting the cloth repeatedly.
'A duty to get involved': Calgary police investigate Chinese consulate vandalism
Members of the city's Chinese community say they are working with authorities after a building in downtown Calgary was defaced with a hateful message.
Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous
The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.
Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hundreds of secondary schools open their doors for senior students, the first classes in the state sector since late January
Covid-19 death toll in US has surpassed 100,000
The news comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine.
Russia reports 101 medic deaths from virus
Russia said Tuesday that at least 101 medics have died from coronavirus in the first such official announcement, while an online tally compiled by doctors gives a far higher figure. "Last Friday 101
Lawyer: Virus is halting progress in Boston kidnapping case
The case against a Rhode Island man accused of kidnapping and killing a Boston woman has been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to his defense.
SpaceX Ready To Launch NASA Astronauts, Back On Home Turf
It's set to be the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
Why Biden benefits by disappearing
To win the election, keep Joe out of sight
The Billionaire Governor Who’s Been Sued Dozens of Times for Millions in Unpaid Bills
Gov. Jim Justice is West Virginia’s richest man. Over the last three decades, lawsuits over unpaid bills have cost his constellation of companies more than $128 million in judgments and settlements.
Twitter adds fact-check warning label to Trump’s tweets for first time
Twitter Inc. marked tweets by President Donald Trump with a fact-check warning label for the first time Tuesday, after the president falsely claimed mail-in...
More than half of national parks to reopen June 1 after COVID-19 closure
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia &
Saudi takeover of Newcastle United in doubt after WTO finding
The prospect of the Saudi Arabian Government taking a majority stake in Newcastle United has suff...
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
The Parts Of Donald Trump & Jeffrey Epstein's Relationship 'Filthy Rich' Doesn't Cover
Jeffrey Epstein had a number of famous associates, and among those mentioned in Netflix's new docuseries, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, is Donald Trump. According to Vox, the two became friendly in the late '80s and maintained a relationship until…
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days
China News: In Wuhan, medical workers armed with coronavirus test swabs scoured construction sites and markets to look for itinerant workers while others made hou
Vishwas Mehta is new Chief Secretary
The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to appoint Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Viswas Mehta as Chief Secretary when incumbent Tom Jose retires on May 31.Mr. Mehta, an IAS officer of the 1987 batch, sta
Australian police won't charge reporter after leak probe
Australian police said Wednesday that they had decided against charging a journalist over a newspaper article she wrote more than two years ago following a high-profile investigation that triggered a
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
Japanese man arrested in Kyoto anime arson after 10 months hospitalized with injuries
A man who Japanese police say set fire to a Kyoto anime studio last year, killing dozens of people, was finally arrested Wednesday after spending 10 months recovering from his own severe burns.
Colloquium speakers to African leaders: be proactive
Speakers at a virtual colloquium on the 63rd birthday of Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday asked African leaders to think ahead and ...
Hema Malini dissociates herself from Kent’s ‘classist’ ad against maids, company chairman issues public apology
BJP MP Hema Malini has dissociated herself with the controversial ad placed by Kent RO Systems after Twitterati exploded in anger, accusing the company of being classist. The controversy was triggered by Kent's ad promoting its new product, an atta maker.
House casts proxy votes in pandemic, Republicans have doubts
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a day for the history books on Capitol Hill: For the first time, House lawmakers voted by proxy, an unprecedented move to avoid the risks...
Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive
Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive. The main focus will be on the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball face-off in sensitive areas like Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie
Toronto releases maps showing COVID-19 hotspots
The virus is present in every single neighbourhood in the city
Kishwar Desai | Everybody needs a Whitsun holiday while UK ponders visa rule changes
As the weeks have gone by, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks less and less in charge
Ex-IEBC CEO James Oswago Dealt Blow in Ksh1.3B Tender Case
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was dealt a blow in the Ksh. 1.3 billion tender case...
MPs have not tested positive for coronavirus - Kate Addo
The Director of Public Affairs at Ghana’s Parliament, Kate Addo has denied reports in a section of the media that some Members of Parliament and staff of the House have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Protesters stop LA freeway traffic, smash patrol car windows
Hundreds of people protesting the death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody blocked a Los Angeles freeway and shattered windows of California Highway Patrol cruisers on Wednesday.
Chennai a ticking time bomb, more tests must to defuse it
The panel of medical experts advising the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday pushed for ramping up testing to identify Covid-19 infections in the early
‘Petti’, a near-forgotten tool revered by tree climbers in Tamil Nadu, gets a new lease of life as a collectible
Proceeds from the sale of this tool will be sent directly to the tree climbers whose livelihoods have taken a hit following the COVID-19 lockdown
Swiss sex workers offer just two sexual positions for safety during COVID-19 pandemic
It's to avoid "droplet transmission" in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here's what could happen to people in the city., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - China wants to pass a new security law that could further punish protesters and intensify Chinese actions like tracking, torture, and detainment.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
George Floyd: Protest in US over police ‘killing’ of black man
Thousands of protesters demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck, gathered at the intersection where Floyd was...
Opposition frustrated as they thought Yogi government would fail on coronavirus: Dinesh Sharma
They thought the UP government would fail on the coronavirus situation and they would get a chance politically. But they are frustrated as the coronavirus cases are under control — in fact, our mortality rate is among the lowest at 2.5%, we have done maximum quarantine of people and are doing over 10,000 tests daily,” Sharma said.
Some MPs opted for private testing for coronavirus – NDC MP
Some Members of Parliament (MPs) have opted to undergo private testing for coronavirus instead of what Parliament House is offering for them and other staff.
Two women injured in Budgam road mishap, one critical
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Bail hearing in hospital for injured MDC Alliance officials
HARARE – Zimbabwean prosecutors have proposed ZW$2,000 (about R800) bail for recently abducted and tortured MDC Alliance youth activists Cecilia Chimburu, 31, Netsai Marova, 21, and member of the house of assembly Joana Mamombe, 27.
Poll slump hits UK's Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal
As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later Wednesday over his handling of the coronavirus crisis and the scandal, a YouGov poll for The Times newspaper showed the Conservative lead over the main opposition Labour party has been cut by nine points in a week.
Two passengers on Ahmedabad-Guwahati SpiceJet flights test Covid-19 positive
Passengers had travelled on SG-8194 (Ahmedabad-Delhi) & SG-8152 (Delhi-Guwahati).'The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them,' the airline said
Police register case against building owner and contractor after woman’s death
Tuesday’s rains claim the life of motorist who died when the branch of a tree fell on her
India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had severe lockdown: Swedish health expert to Rahul Gandhi
Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, on Wednesday claimed that India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had a severe lockdown.
Why Rivers went tough on errant hotels —Wike
Chukwudi Akasike and Sampson Itode, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained why the state shut down hotels in the state. Wike spoke on Tuesday when executive members of th...
Officers assist woman giving birth at police station
On Tuesday, a pregnant woman accompanied her husband to a police station when she suddenly went into labour. SAPS officers at the station helped her give birth.
Pentagon taking steps to relax ‘stop movement’ order | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Pentagon said today that a “conditions-based approach” will be taken to relax the “stop movement” order that has been in effect for troops since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
US says Russia sent advanced fighters to aid mercenaries in Libya
The US military accused Russia of deploying fighter aircraft to Libya "repainted to camouflage" their origin in support of mercenaries fighting for eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar's forces.
In a first, J&K quarantines horse who arrived from Red zone
The horse was brought by a 21-year-old youth from Kashmir’s Shopian area, which has been declared a red zone.
Pakistan condemns commencement of temple construction at site of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya: FO
"The RSS-BJP combine in India is busy unabashedly advancing the 'Hindutva' agenda," says FO spokesperson Aisha Farooqui.
BRPs stop SAA flights before they even take off
In a statement on Tuesday, SAA said it would resume operations between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June.
Victor Davis Hanson slams Democrats as the 'party of superstition and faith-based information'
Historian and Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson told "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday that Democratic governors have lost all credibility as they continue to demand that their constituents accept drastic restrictions in the name of protecting their community.
In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis
Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered.
City Power identifies Joburg hot spots for 'load rotation'
The power utility said it was facing capacity constraints in most areas especially where illegal connections were on the rise.
Over 6500 new cases in India, death toll climbs to 4167
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Survey for jobs to all labourers starts
The survey has started in the State from today to ensure employment to all the labourers who have returned to Madhya Pradesh as per the wish of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. After surveying the labourers of Madhya Pradesh returning to other States, they will be linked to the Sambal Yojana
Predicting the course of US-China relations in the post Covid-19 era
Authors: Ayush Banerjee and Dhritiman Banerjee* The coronavirus pandemic is a natural threat to the geopolitical order. And it is needless to state that this majorly affects the currently international paradigm in a manner that the world has not seen before. Although there have been a few instances where pandemics have shaken the mortality rates, […]
RNLI boss urges Government to restrict access to beaches until lifeguards return
Local RNLI crews were called out several times over the Bank Holiday weekend to rescue people in trouble along North Somerset coast
Fed: Sharp economic decline in May leaves businesses 'pessimistic' about recovery
Economic activity “sharply” declined across the U.S.
GHADC staff file contempt notice in HC
SHILLONG: The Non-Gazette Employees’ Association of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) on Tuesday filed a contempt case against the Chief Executive Member and the Secretary of the Council in the High Court of Meghalaya for non-payment
Russian Jets Blocked US Plane in Unsafe Maneuvers Over Mediterranean, Navy Says
It was the third time in two months that Russian aircraft have intercepted Navy aircraft in the Sixth Fleet of operations.
New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - George Floyd was pinned down by an officer on Monday, during which he became unresponsive and later died.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Covid-hit hospital trust pays lasting tribute to lost colleagues
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
US ends sanctions waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal - Middle East
Pompeo announces he will be ending the sanctions waiver for projects related to the Iranian nuclear agreement, effective in 60 days.
NASA and SpaceX forced to cancel launch due to poor weather conditions
NASA and SpaceX have been forced to cancel today's historic launch, due to poor weather conditions
Infighting within Trinamul over lapses in Cyclone Amphan relief work
The crack widened so much that state consumer affairs minister Sadhan Pande on Tuesday publicly tore into his colleague Firhad Hakim.
Roadside Bomb Explodes on Syria's M4 Highway in Idlib, Leaving Casualties
Earlier this year, Russia and Turkey agreed to carry out joint patrols on the M-4 highway in Idlib.
Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China
Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.
Agra: With Over 87 Per Cent Of Recovery Rate From COVID-19, Virus Spread In Taj City Slows Down Significantly
While 761 patients had recovered and returned home, the number of active cases was 76.
Parliament wants curfew hours reviewed
This comes after a number of Ugandans were yesterday arrested for failing to observe the curfew time due to traffic jam on different roads.
Police arrest suspect in Kyoto Animation studio arson attack that killed 36
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation. Kyoto police said they arrested Shinji Aoba, 42, on murder and arson allegations, 10 months after obtaining…
Ransomware's big jump: ransoms grew 14 times in one year
Ransomware has become one of the most insidious threats in the past couple of years, with actors scaling up their operations to the point that the average ransom demand increased more than 10 times in one year.
WATCH | Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time
Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.
Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate
Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle any protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub.
Mixed reaction from spiritual leaders to relaxed rules for religious gatherings
Religious leaders are aware of the dangers - 'we don't want our churches to be gateways to the grave,' said one.
McGuinness says Ireland will “fight for its fair share” of EU recovery fund
Ireland’s Vice President of the European Parliament has insisted the country will “fight for ...
Working mothers interrupted more often than fathers in lockdown - study
Mothers are more likely to have lost jobs and are doing more childcare and housework
T.K. Jose to be State’s new Home Secretary
The State government goes in for major bureaucratic reshuffle
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
India and Afghanistan’s future
Regional countries are worried about the spread of IS (Islamic State) in Afghanistan and want to see the government and Taliban on the same
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays
While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services
ICU nurse slammed for yelling at crying carer for wearing her uniform in a B&M store is BACKED by Royal College of Nursing who say shopping in work clothes ‘should be avoided’
Senior ICU nurse Marina Kendrick, 53, reprimanded Kimberley Simpson in a B&M Bargain store in Burton on Trent for wearing her scrubs in public, an action she said risked spreading 'germs'.
The spread of America's self-inflicted debt crisis
The COVID-19 shutdown has left the country on the cusp of a self-inflicted economic collapse not seen since the Great Depression.
SpaceX’s moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
New era begins as US space agency NASA uses private company for mission
MSMEs in Visakhapatnam get first instalment of pending incentives
AP Chambers lauds Chief Minister’s initiative
'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston
New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation
HONG KONG, May 27 — Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported today, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub. The news comes after Beijing last week proposed...
Coronavirus job losses creating ‘lockdown generation,’ UN group warns
The United Nation's International Labor Organization issued the grim prediction in a report showing that more than one in six young people have stopped working since the COVID-19 crisis began.
Trump Campaign: Twitter 'Fact Check' Proof of Silicon Valley Obstruction
President Donald Trump's reelection campaign on Tuesday reacted to the news that Twitter had fact-checked the president's tweet.
21 including health workers test positive for COVID-19 in Tiruvannamalai
Increase in number of returnees from other States has led to a situation where the district administration is looking out for space for quarantine. With more number of cases reporting positive, tracin
IndiGo to help man who sold his goats to buy flight tickets
In Mumbai, a migrant labourer family sold three goats to buy air tickets but the flight got cancelled.IndiGo said it has now booked tickets for the workers at no extra charge
Creating health infrastructure in slums crucial in rebuilding Mumbai: Awhad
Minister asks BDA to share list of concessions required for facilitating redevelopment
Gov. Sule innaugutes 2000 capacity JAMB CBT Centre in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Governo, Abdullahi Sule Wednesday innaugurated a 2000 capacity JAMB CBT centre in Lafia the state capital as part of ...
Americans want China to pay for COVID-19 pandemic
With more than 90,000 dead and nearly 1.5 million sick, the American people have decisively judged the country that created this crisis: Communist China.
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school. The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus…
Police break up bank holiday party at Tory MP Rob Roberts's house
Two visitors were asked to leave the house of Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn in north Wales, and balloons and banners were seen outside.
Bangladesh to reopen public transport services on limited scale from May 31
Bangladesh is lifting the ban on public transport services from May 31, the day offices will reopen on a limited scale.
Denmark residents sue over laws for dismantling 'ghettos'
STOCKHOLM — A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighbourhoods designated as “ghettos,” arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.
Maharashtra government asks CID to re-investigate suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami
Home Minister Anil Deshmukh announced the investigation into the deaths of 53-year-old interior designer Anvay Naik and his mother Kumud Naik in 2018.
Family of Irishman who fell to death in Australia call for candles to be lit in tribute
Three men have been charged with murder of Cian English (19) outside Brisbane
Battle ahead for EU's massive virus recovery plan
If passed, this proposal would be the biggest European Union stimulus package in history. But Germany predicts talks would drag on until the end of 2020.
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship
The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing of the aircraft carrier's skipper in April. The report is not expected to be made public until decisions are made about potentially
Enter only if you test -ve
State Govt decides to do away with compulsory institutional quarantine from June 1 and allow only the uninfected to come in In an effort to prevent people with Covid-19 from entering the State, the go.
Assamese bride wears silk handloom mask for wedding, idea wins praise online
Several pictures and videos of the marriage ceremony, which took place in Guwahati, Assam, on May 22, doing the rounds on social media show the bride and the groom donning matching silk handloom face masks during the wedding ceremony.
Swiss aim to restore free movement within Schengen zone by July 6
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government wants to restore free movement of people with other Schengen zone member countries by July 6, it said on Wednesday, further easing restrictions on public life as the novel coronavirus outbreak shows signs of ebbing.
No new reports of fighting despite Afghan ceasefire ending
Appeals for the Taliban to extend a ceasefire with Afghan forces went unanswered Wednesday, but there were no reports of major violence and the militants said they would release some government prisoners.
After Pakistan, Donald Trump Says Now Ready To Mediate India-China 'Border Dispute'
Trump had said last year that US was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agreed.
White House letter doesn’t explain why Trump fired watchdogs | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, the White House has told Congress, but the administration offered no new details about why the internal watchdogs were let go.
Navy hands over 42 suspected cultists to Cross River
Briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Calabar, the Commander of NNVS, Rear Admiral Vincent Okeke, said the suspects were arrested on Sunday through a tip off by concerned individuals.
Man who sexually touched strangers in street jailed for five years
A MAN who sexually touched four strangers in the street on Christmas Day has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison.
Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump’s tweets on mail-in voting
Micro-blogging site Twitter has tagged two tweets of US President Donald Trump on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.
The Queen reportedly 'has a soft spot for Americans' since meeting Barack Obama, and has even asked if he'll come to the UK for another visit, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Barack and Michelle Obama visited the royal family three times between 2009 and 2016, but they have not returned since leaving office.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
How To Keep Fraudsters From Scamming Banks Across Every Nook And Channel
The May FI Fraud Decisioning Playbook examines the issue of omnichannel fraud and the strategies that banks and credit unions are using to detect and thwart it.
COVID-19: J&K horse becomes first animal to be put under quarantine
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district had to put a horse under quarantine after it travelled through a COVID-19 red zone. The horse and its rider became the talk of the town when they
Crew Dragon ready for historic launch as NASA looks ahead to next mission
As NASA and SpaceX complete final preparations for the first Crew Dragon mission with astronauts, the agency is already looking ahead to its next mission.
Nicola Sturgeon Confirms 'Public Inquiry' Into Scottish Government's Handling of Coronavirus Crisis
The Scottish Government has been the target of criticism after it was revealed that care home residents presenting symptoms of coronavirus were being moved from...
We're satisfied with Mills' autopsy, stop act of 'drunkenness' - Family
Family of the late President John Atta Mills has asked politicians and the general public to respect the family and the late Professor and allow him to Rest In Peace.
No Country for Old People
Sweden did not set out to kill thousands of its older citizens. Nor did any country as COVID-19 swept across the globe. But Sweden’s…
Brazil leads daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped ...
Harborne woman in court after £400 charity box theft at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
West Midlands Police says it has charged Emma Andrews, of Leehurst Crescent, who will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court
Bali fights virus same way it attracts tourists – with local customs
Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, Bali, has its local customs to thank for what officials tout as success in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, as the central government mulls reopening the resort island.
Constables thrash 65-year-old woman, daughters
Police claim women were raising a jhuggi on govt. land; victims allege policemen demanded money
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets as protests flare in financial heart
HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre today, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to...
Trump Calls on New York Times to Return Pulitzer Prizes for 'Flawed Coverage'
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One of the awards the newspaper received was the 2020 prize for international reporting with a series of articles that proclaimed to show the...
Provide details on facilities for Covid-19 patients: HC tells Delhi government, Centre
The court took note of a viral video accusing both governments of lapses in arrangements for Covid-19 patients.
US capital Washington eases coronavirus lockdown
The US capital is relaxing lockdown restrictions following a sustained period of decreased coronavirus infections, Washington's mayor said.
Dubai government offices to resume work with 100 per cent employees from June 14
From Sunday, May 31, government offices will start work with 50% staff
Top Court Junks Plea Against Middle-Seat Occupancy In Air India Flights
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a pilot's plea seeking modification of its order which allowed Air India to fill the middle seats while operating its non-scheduled flights to bring back Indians stranded abroad up to June 6.
Reminder: Trump Signed into Law the Warrantless FISA Surveillance That He’s Railing Against
President Donald Trump positioned himself well to the left of the Democratic Party on Wednesday by threatening to veto a clean renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) being pushed by House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).
Fake Salesman Gets Decades of Prison Time for Sexually Assaulting Woman Who Had an Intellectual Disability
Benjamen Gilbert, 37, may well spend the rest of his life in prison unless he gets paroled. Gilbert was sentenced on Tuesday to 40 years behind bars after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman who had an intellectual disability.
SpeakUp: Congress campaign to mount pressure on Modi govt to deposit Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor
SpeakUp Campaign: Congress is demanding from the Modi government to deposit Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor who are facing the brunt of the lockdown.
ASI team discovers monolithic Shiva Linga in Vietnam! India extends a helping hand to restore Cham Temple Complex
The temple complex was built in the 9th century A.D. under the reign of King Indravarman II who also built the famous Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery in Quang Nam Province.
Skiing is back in Colorado for lucky few with reservations
Skiing is back in Colorado after a more than two-month closure caused by the coronavirus, but only a few have been lucky enough to score reservations at the only reopened resort in the state.
Disney to present reopening plan for Walt Disney World
LOS ANGELES, May 27 — Walt Disney Co will present its proposal for a phased reopening of its Orlando, Florida, theme parks to a local task force today, the company said in a statement. Disney closed theme parks around the world starting in January to help prevent the spread of the novel...
Tory revolt builds over Cummings
More MPs have hit out after the PM’s adviser said he had ‘no regrets’ over his controversial trip to Durham.
COVID-19: Kalaburagi sees big spike with 28 new cases in a single day
In another blow to the Kalaburagi district administration that had already been struggling hard to contain the spread of COVID-19, as many as 28 new cases of the pandemic were reported from the distri
Biden Attacks Trump for Not Wearing Mask in Public: 'This Macho Stuff Is 'Stoking Deaths'
Following his Tuesday remarks, Biden changed his profile picture on Twitter to the one of him wearing a black mask during a Memorial Day ceremony.
Nolte: To Protect Joe Biden the Media Just Legitimized Racism and Sexual Assault
The same media that crybaby over Donald Trump upsetting all their precious norms, just normalized sexual assault and racism.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, warn health experts
Harvard health expert Ashish Jha said coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021.The expert also called for the need for aggressive testing strategy for high-risk areas
Senate, Reps return to consider revised 2020 budget
The National Assembly will resume tomorrow from its Sallah break to consider President Muhammadu Buhari’s Appropriation (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
World coronavirus death toll tops 350,000
More than 350,000 deaths from the new coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it first appeared in China in December, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources as of this morning.
Supreme Court notice on delimitation in Assam
The SC issued notices on a petition which sought to halt the delimitation exercise for assembly and parliamentary seats in Assam. The process has been set in motion by a Presidential notification issued on February 28, 2020.
Police arraigns notorious cultists over murder, arson, malicious damage in Osun
Osun State Police Command on Wednesday arrainged some of the notorious 'Apete Isagba' cult members terrorising Ede town...
Aboriginal people in prison and out-of-home care suffering under 'punitive' Covid-19 restrictions
Report reveals inmates going without soap and children in out-of-home care system being refused contact with families
EU bailout package 'would be a game-changer' for Europe, analyst says
Guntram Wolff has told Euronews that if EU leaders can agree on a one-trillion bailout package for member states it would strengthen the bloc.
Did Bill Clinton visit Jeffrey Epstein's island after new Netflix doc claims?
The former president has always adamantly denied the claims.
NCC announces indefinite suspension of 2018 spectrum trading guidelines
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines 2018 for the Nigerian telecommunications industry. The position was taken at a recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission and urged all licensed telecommunications operators, prospective investors, industry stakeholders and the general public to take note. In aRead More
Police won't charge News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
A year after her home was raided after she published a story on a government proposal to expand spying powers on Australian citizens, the AFP says the Walkley Award-winning journalist will not be charged.
62% believe Modi govt either met or exceeded their expectations: Survey
In the survey, 56 per cent of participants were of the view that Modi govt has not been able to address unemployment situation in the country.
Viral photos of Uttarakhand forest fire on social media 'mostly fake': Govt
After the fake picture went viral, Uttarakhand Chief Minister took to Twitter to say that impact of the wildfires is not the same as propagated
Energy group urging people to help environment after Covid-19 crisis
An energy group from Montgomery has urged people to consider life after coronavirus, and its impacts on the environment.
Govt responsible for misery in quarantine centres: Cong
Expressing grave concern over the mismanagement of the quarantine centres and problems faced by the people kept there, the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Pritam Singh has held apathetic attitude of state government responsible for it. Singh said that situation of quarantine centres in
As Trump offers to mediate between India and China, Beijing counsels restraint
India News: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate" the border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to eas
Saudi crown prince orders house, car for dead breadwinner’s family
The family head, wife and daughter were swept away by floods
COVID-19 NAF unveils locally-produced emergency ventilators
In line with its drive to provide indigenous solutions to tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled 2 emergency ventilators produced by a Team of Researchers from the Air Force Research and Development Centre (AFRDC) and Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna, in partnership with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.
Why schools cannot reopen yet, by FG - The Nation Nigeria
Schools cannot reopen yet despite agitation in some quarters to that effect, the Federal Government has declared.It said schools cannot reopen
Tecra Muigai’s Lover Omar Lali Released On Sh300,000 Bond
A Lamu court has released suspect in Tecra Muigai's death, Omar Lali.Lali, 50, was set free on a Sh300,000 bond after spending 21 days behind bars.On Tuesday, Lamu Principal Magistrate Allan T
Japanese Police Finally Arrest Suspect For Kyoto Animation Arson
Today in Kyoto, police finally arrested 42-year-old Shinji Aoba for allegedly carrying out last year’s Kyoto Animation arson attack. The authorities waited until Aoba recovered from his own serious burns before placing him in police custody....
Children’s Day: Presidency shares cute photos of Buhari playing with kids
Away from Nigerian politics, the presidency has shared some adorable photos of President Buhari interacting with kids as Nigeria marks Children's Day 2020.
Xi Jinping urges China’s army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city’s freedoms
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged his army to increase its preparedness for “armed combat” as protests in Hong Kong ramp up over a proposed new law that would effectively strip away the city’s autonomy.
MLAs slam KHADC move to levy transit fee
SHILLONG: Four Congress MLAs - HM Shangpliang, PT Sawkmie, George Lyngdoh and Kimfa Marbaniang - have shot off a letter to the chief minister lamenting the decision of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to levy a transit fee of Rs 45
Concerns for port workers aboard virus-struck ship
WA port workers boarded a live export ship before a COVID-19 outbreak was confirmed, and there are concerns they and their families have been exposed.
NASA, SpaceX postpone historic launch due to weather, reschedule for Saturday
NASA and SpaceX have postponed their historic launch due to inclement weather in Florida. It will now take place on Saturday, weather permitting.
Hospitals to face music for denying treatment to Covid patients
The District Magistrate on Monday issued an order stating that if any private hospital denies treatment to a Covid-19 patients then they will have to pay penalty as per the Epidemic Act (1897) without any prior notice. The decision was taken after the district administration received complaints
In morgues and shipping containers, Ecuadorians search for lost dead
GUAYAQUIL/QUITO, Ecuador (Reuters) - Dolores Centeno has scoured the morgues and cemeteries of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, for two months searching for her father’s body.
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive. He said daily visits to her window at Orchard Villa in Pickering, Ont.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Cotton trade body writes to Centre seeking early measures to control locust menace
The locust attack in parts of India is feared to pose a threat on the kharif cotton crop in the key growing States. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has appealed to the Centre for taking immediat
California sues over alleged sex misconduct on set of TV show 'Criminal Minds'
The state of California filed a lawsuit Tuesday against CBS, Disney and producers of the long-running series 'Criminal Minds,' alleging that the show's cinematographer engaged in rampant sexual misconduct against crew members for years.
EU Commission proposes €750 billion recovery fund in wake of Covid-19 crisis
The European Commission is proposing a €750 billion recovery fund to reboot economies hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, EU officials said on Wednesday.
Are the Coronavirus Bailouts Working? What We Know So Far
If the crisis persists, Congress, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve may have to rewrite their playbooks.
Man shoots at ex-colleagues
A MAN allegedly opened fire on his former colleagues at Swakopmund and missed his targets before killing himself.
Trump offers to mediate India-China border dispute
The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week
The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.
More than 300 arrested in Hong Kong amid renewed protests
Thousands take to streets to oppose Beijing-backed laws curtailing city’s freedoms
Iran, US prisoners held by two sides
Tehran (AFP) - Iran and the United States have long been sworn enemies, and despite rare prisoner swaps in recent years, they still hold a number of each other's nationals behind bars.
Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta has been among the world leaders in staunching the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but at a staggering financial cost the province cannot afford to repeat should there be a second wave.
Oakland McDonald's employees strike, claim management told them to use dog diapers, coffee filters as masks
The McDonald's location owner has denied the allegations.
Central Regional Minister calls for Bernard Mornah's arrest over 'war comments'
Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan is calling for the arrest of the leader of the Inter-Party Resistance Against New Voter Register [IPRAN], Bernard Mornah, with immediate effect.
B.C. extends state of emergency, prepares for week of potential new cases post economic restart
B.C.’s state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, making it the longest period that emergency orders have been in place.Premier John
Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes Google over deletion of certain comments critical toward China
Google says the deletions were accidental, but Hawley noted the company's prior actions to censor content for China.
NDC opts out as EC holds talks with political parties today
After dragging the Electoral Commission (EC) to the Supreme Court, the National Democratic Congress has opted out of an impending engagement with the electoral management body.
Twitter tried to correct Trump's falsehoods about vote by mail, but the platform's first fact-check on the president's tweets was itself misleading
The confusing and misleading parts of their fact-check show the difficulty that accompanies social media platforms acting as fact-checkers, too.
NHS nurse who was clapped out of the hospital after spending 12 days in ICU with coronavirus reveals she tested negative for virus TWICE before being admitted
Critical care nurse Sue Snelson, 64, from Lincolnshire, spent 12 days in the ICU at Scunthorpe General Hospital and told on GMB she tested negative for coronavirus twice.
Egypt’s Sisi discusses mutual relations, latest COVID-19 updates with India’s Modi
Modi affirmed his country's pride of the mutual ties and close relations with Egypt.
12 policemen among 33 new cases reported in Gurugram
Thirty-three fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Gurugram on Tuesday, taking the total to 317. This is the highest single-day jump in cases in the city so far. Among the newly infected are 12 police
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.
Withdraw notification on PWD contractors: GFP
NT NETWORK Panaji The Goa Forward Party has demanded that the government immediately withdraw its recent notification as issued through the office of the
US President Trump asks if he should be taking insulin
US President Donald Trump asked whether he should be taking insulin - a drug that can be fatal to non-diabetic peple - on Tuesday. Trump was speaking at the
Tristan Thompson – Experts Say That A Paternity Test Would Be Almost Impossible To Be Tampered With Despite What Supposed Baby Moma Claims!
As you might have heard, Tristan Thompson has decided to sue a woman who insists that he is the father of her child even though they have already
Kate Middleton is shutting down rumors that she and Meghan Markle fought over bridesmaids’ tights before the royal wedding
Kate Middleton has shut down a Tatler article that claims she and Meghan Markle had a fight over bridesmaids’ tights before the royal wedding.
Family of Cian English, 19, who died in tragic balcony fall ask for candles to be lit in his memory
Cian was trying to escape three armed men when he fell to his death
Insecurity: Zamfara PDP hails Buhari on victory over banditry, crimes
At least for once, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on the same page with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government on a number of issues.
Nagpur registers 9th Covid-19 death
Nagpur: A Satranjipura based man succumbed to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) while seven others reportedly tested positive for the virus borne disease on Wednesday. Out of seven three belonged to city’s Mominpura hot-spot, while one each from Saoner, Naik talav, Bangladesh and Hansapuri. With the latest development, the cases of Corona Virus have surged […]
Five EU states criticize Apple and Google over contact tracing in letter
Five EU member states have criticized the imposing of technical constraints on contact tracing in a letter clearly leveled at Apple and Google.
Kolkata Knight Riders pledge support in aftermath of cyclone Amphan
IPL franchise co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan to plant trees, offer financial help
Kerala takes first step back to school with exams: 20 students to a hall
Kerala had all the guidelines in place when it became the first state in the country to resume the school board exams that were stalled by more than two months due to the ongoing Covid lockdown.
Jerry Nadler in 2004: ‘Paper ballots are extremely susceptible to fraud’
If President Trump is seeking a high-ranking Democrat to side with him against mail-in election ballots – in a bid to build bipartisan opposition to the idea in Congress -- he could try contacting U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler.
CCTV captures arsonist setting an Armadale cafe alight
Police are hunting for a man who forced his way into an Armadale cafe earlier this month, armed with a gas cylinder and a jerry can of accelerant, and lit a fire. The man broke into the back door o…
Rising tide: On return of protests in Hong Kong
China’s effort to tighten grip on Hong Kong with tough laws may not help its cause
Reopening leader says liability protection key in SC
The leader of governor's committee studying how to best reopen South Carolina after the coronavirus said one of the most critical pieces of unfinished business is protecting businesses from lawsuits i
LNA Surprised by Claims of 'Russian Aircraft' in Libya - Spokesman
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Libyan National Army (LNA) believes the US military's statements about the alleged arrival of Russian military aircraft in Libya are strange, LNA...
Twitter fact-checks Trump as US president cries vote meddling
Twitter has, for the first time, prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact -checkers.
Wednesday’s coronavirus news roundup: Toronto releases map showing neighbourhoods hardest hit by COVID-19
Plus: Restaurants, bars, community centres to reopen in Manitoba next week; New Brunswick reports third new case of COVID-19 in Campbellton area;
Faith community made huge contribution in fighting COVID-19 - Ramaphosa
The president on Tuesday evening said religious institutions had suffered greatly during the lockdown.
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays
Schools Standards Minister Nick Gibb said he is confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.
Facebook algorithms promote divisive content, but company decided not to act
Facebook algorithms are partly programmed and partly based on machine learning, which explains why the company had to carry out research to learn...
Canada court decision could end ‘Huawei Princess’ extradition saga
A Canadian judge will deliver a key decision Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that could set her free and help repair Canada-China relations.
UK's most vulnerable people at risk of losing 60% of their income
Citizens Advice warns of lack of safety net for many of the 2.5 million ordered to shield at home
PU evaluation work inMangaluru from today
Govt. agrees to provide transport and food to evaluators
Ontario taking over management of five long-term care homes following scathing military report
The Ontario government is taking over the management of five additional long-term care homes following a scathing military report detailing what the premier called “gut-wrenching” conditions in the facilities.
Twitter & media know this isn’t about mail-in ballots or fraud, but about who gets to define truth; Trump does too
After all, these are the same outlets that have peddled the Russiagate conspiracy theory with impunity for the past four years, and even racked up prestigious awards for the blatantly fraudulent coverage
France Bans Hydroxychloroquine To Treat COVID-19 Amid Safety Concerns
It’s the first ban by a country since the World Health Organization said it was pausing a large trial of the malaria drug due to safety concerns.
Senator denies link with alleged N1bn monthly payout to firm by NDDC
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, on Wednesday, denied any link to a firm that is allegedly...
Borders creep open across central Europe as pandemic eases
Serbia bars Montenegro Airlines after perceived snub over free movement
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade. Liftoff is set for 4:33 p.m.
Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy
Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won a battle with Italy's culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic ...
Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper pellets amid fresh unrest
The latest clashes come as MPs debate a bill to criminalise insulting China's national anthem.
At least 10,000 died in military detention in Nigeria – report
Amnesty International publishes study into detainees during Boko Haram insurgency
Promoter, alcohol vendor under investigation after large, illegal beach parties broken up on Oahu | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Honolulu Liquor Commission and law enforcement agencies are investigating two businesses that may have organized and profited from massive parties that violated COVID-19 emergency rules, liquor, and permitting laws, over Memorial Day weekend at Waimea Bay Beach Park and Kaena Point State Park.
Locusts swarm UP and Maharashtra; Govt steps up control operations, drones to be deployed soon
About 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now, the ministry said in a statement. It has been controlled in 47,308 hectare areas so far in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, it said.
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.
Edo APC guber candidate can’t emerge in Abuja – Obaseki’s aide
Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has dismissed reports that the Edo State...
Banned Together: Iranian Ships in Venezuela Defy US Blockade
The arrival of the Iranian fuel vessels on the Venezuelan coast shows that there is an alternative to the US-imposed "world imperative", Venezuelan analyst Sergio...
Mayor Calls for Criminal Case Against Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd’s Neck; All Officers Involved Identified
Public pressure builds on the now-former police officers linked to the death of George Floyd. In a speech addressed to Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for charges against the cop seen on video forcing a knee on Floyd's neck.
Intensify seizure of assets of corrupt officials – Anti-corruption campaigners urge courts
Two anti-corruption experts have said the recent order by an Accra High Court for the seizure of assets of persons convicted in the National Communications Authority (NCA) case is a good anti-corruption measure.
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of unarmed black man
The death comes amid outrage over the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man shot by a white father and son while jogging
Worry of repercussions
The boss of one of the two Canadians imprisoned in China says he doesn't want the People's Republic to subject them to repercussions because today's court ruling went against its wishes.
HK’s foreign judges should be barred from national security trials: NPC deputy
Citizens write down their signatures in a street campaign in support of the national security legislation in Hong Kong, May 22, 2020. Photo: Xinhua
Tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile
A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.
Maharashtra government asks CID to re-investigate abetment of suicide case against Republic TV's Arnab Goswami
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday ordered reinvestigation by the CID into the suicide of a 53-year-old interior designer and his mother, allegedly over non-payment of dues by TV journalist Arnab Goswami and two others.
Trump urges House Republicans to reject FISA renewal bill
President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to reject pending legislation that would renew a set of domestic surveillance powers that lapsed two...
I want to be a security guard … what will my salary be?
The industry can be divided into two categories: those who need security and those who want it. Those who need it typically pay $15 per hour, while those who who want it pay between $17 - $23
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having ...
U.N. chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen, and elsewhere
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world
Swedish officials praised the success of the country's controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy on Tuesday, saying that the relaxed policies have helped slow the transmission of COVID-19.
Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
Japan will compile a fresh stimulus package worth $1.1 trillion that will include a sizable amount of direct spending to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, a draft of the budget obtained by Reuters showed on Wednesday. The stimulus, which will be funded partly by a second extra
US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone
That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount.
Disney Proposes Opening Orlando Theme Parks Beginning July 11
The Disney World theme park and resort have been closed since March 14
Hikers, 23, who spent 19 DAYS lost in the bush reveal how they survived - and why finding a footprint saved their lives
Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor, both 23, went camping at Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, in New Zealand's South Island, on May 9.
EDITORIAL: Ease human-animal crisis
The increased attacks could see the people resort to killing the animals, which is illegal.
Japan OKs funds for US$1.1T stimulus to fight pandemic woes
Japan's Cabinet approved a proposed 32 trillion yen (US$296 billion) supplementary budget on Wednesday to help fund $1.1 trillion in measures to cushion the blow to the economy from the coronavirus pandemic.
Donald Trump offers to calm tensions between India and China
The countries are in a bitter stand-off in the remote Ladakh region.
European Jewish Communities and the Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus crisis has shaken many European Jewish communities to the core. As the EU member states try to return to normal in the aftermath of the most severe threat to the lives of their citizens since WWII, the continent’s Jewish communities struggle to come to terms with the devastating events of the past months.
Free dialysis for patients
For those with an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
WASHINGTON, DC: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a ...
Irish Man Charged With Wildlife Trafficking Extradited to Texas
Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that an Irish man accused of trafficking endangered black rhinoceros horns from Texas to New York City was extradited to the Lone Star State.
More For Some, Less For Others
The Government’s new welfare scheme is ill targeted and provides the most support to those who need it the least, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.
TUC fights Trade Fair Company over ‘illegal’ mass layoffs
Leadership of the Public Services Workers’ Union, (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress, (TUC) has locked horns with CEO for the Ghana Trade Fair Company, GTFC Dr Agnes Adu over what the Union terms “unconventional mass termination of appointments of some 23 staff of the Company.
Rebel groups kill at least 40 in attacks in eastern Congo
BENI, Congo — Rebels have killed at least 40 people in several attacks in Congo’s eastern Irumu territory, a local civil rights group says.
Show COVID-19 negative certificate or take a coronavirus test: Goa's new rule for travellers
Goa CM Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday said that 90% of new cases in Goa are the people who have arrived from Maharashtra.Goa's COVID-19 case count stands at 67
US President Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China
The United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate or arbitrate between India and China to help the two neighbouring nations resolve the boundary dispute, which once again
Rajasthan: Tigress ST-12 gives birth to triplets once again at Sariska
Six-year-old tigress ST-12 has given birth to triplets one more time in Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR), making her the mother of six cubs born in differe
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.
Brazil reports over 1,000 virus deaths, 16,000 cases
Total case count in world's second worst-hit country crosses 390,000, death toll nears 25,000
Murder, Arson, and Hundreds of Charges: Cops Wade Into Canuck Towing War
What started out as simple rivalry between tow companies devolved into a full-scale conflict that boasted every ingredient of organized crime: guns, drugs, money, intimidation, arson, and murder.
Doctor moves Supreme Court on quarantine for health staff
New Delhi: A doctor has questioned in the Supreme Court the Centre's new Standard Operating Procedure for front line COVID-19 healthcare workers by which it has ended the 14-day mandatory quarantine...
Trump Threatens to Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check
President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.
Man arrested in deadly 2019 fire at Japan's Kyoto Animation: Media
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months recovering in two hospitals, media reported.
UK junior minister resigns over Dominic Cummings row
Johnson's embattled Chief Strategy Adviser faced a volley of hostile questions from the media on Monday evening when Downing Street took the unusual step for a staffer to address his own press conference amid growing anger from all sides of the political spectrum, including Johnson's own Conservative Party
Karnataka mandates week-long institutional quarantine for passengers from 7 states
A week-long institutional quarantine will have to be undergone by passengers arriving by domestic flights in Karnataka from seven particular states, including Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu, where COVID-19 cases are high, the state government has said.
George Floyd’s relatives say he was ‘everyone’s favorite everything’ as they call for police officers fired over his death to face murder charges
Relatives of George Floyd call him “everyone’s favorite everything.”
Centre playing vendetta politics: Student leaders condemn activists’ arrest amid pandemic
At a press briefing held via video-conference app Zoom, former student leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid hit out at the police for arresting Jamia Millia Islamia and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students for their alleged involvement in orchestrating communal riots in northeast Delhi.
Lesotho’s new leader faces enormous hurdles ensuring peace and political stability
Majoro’s installation as Prime Minister is welcome. But it does not guarantee much needed political stability in an era of complex coalition politics in which none of Lesotho’s parties has a clear majority.
15 flights arrive at Srinagar Airport in 2 days
As the passenger air traffic resumed on Monday two months after it was snapped following outbreak of covid19 in the country, fifteen flights with 1453
Coronavirus news live - 209 dead and care worker accused of 'spreading germs'
Here, we bring you the live updates on the latest news, developments and guidance on the Covid-19 pandemic.
CNN Is Picking Ratings Over Ethics
Instead of pressing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for answers, the cable network had his younger sibling ask him questions.
Kellyanne Conway slams Twitter's Trump fact-checks: They're done by 'people who attack him all day long'
In a sharp rebuke of Twitter's first-ever move to fact-check a tweet by President Trump, White House adviser to the president Kellyanne Conway insisted Wednesday that Democrats within the mainstream media cannot be relied upon.
New Zealand police rescue 2 hikers after 19 days in wilderness
May 27 (UPI) -- Searchers on Wednesday found two lost hikers alive after they spent nearly three weeks in the remote wilderness of a rugged national park in New Zealand, authorities said.
Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada
A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.
Use of cloud collaboration tools surges and so do attacks
Some industries have seen increases in cloud-related threat events rise as much as 1,350% since the COVID-19 crisis began.
Facebook shuts down efforts to make site less divisive among users
Facebook have shelved their own research to understand how the social media platform shaped user behaviour and how the company
China's 'bat woman' defends Wuhan lab at centre of conspiracy theory
The Chinese virologist whose work on coronaviruses found in bats led to her being dubbed 'Bat Woman' has appeared on state television to defend her work. “The unknown viruses we have discovered are actually just the tip of the iceberg,” said Shi Zhengli. “If we want to prevent humans suffering
IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore today
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will operationalise its No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu today, equipping it with the fourth generation LCA Tejas aircraft.
UK economy faces 5% annual deficit by 2024, say economists
Survey forecasts coronavirus undermining Britain’s public finances until next election
US lawmaker wants insurers, govt to share future pandemic business losses
U.S. legislation introduced on Tuesday would create a taxpayer-backed insurance program to protect businesses from revenue losses during future ...
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, had hiked into the sprawling Kahurangi National Park on May 9, intending to be gone for about five
Gas leak tragedy: one more dies in hospital
P. Venkayamma (73) of Venkatapuram, who was affected by the styrene monomer vapour from the LG Polymers plant, died while undergoing treatment at the King George Hospital (KGH) on Tuesday night.While
A young boy drowns in sagar canal in Prakasam district, search operations underway
A boy who had come out with friends to have fun with swimming in the water drowned in the sagar canal.
NHS Providers warns ‘key bits still to be built’ as test and trace begins
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing work, Hancock says
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian spy drone along LoC
Quadcopter had intruded 650 metres inside Pakistan’s territory, says ISPR DG
Ann Coulter Doubles Down on Trump Criticism: 'Jackass President Being a Big Baby'
She explained her weekend criticisms during an interview on the Daily Caller's podcast
Lessons from tracking COVID-19 cases
As states reopen across the country, it's important to understand both where the COVID-19 pandemic has spread and where it is progressing or receding. To further that effort, the Heritage Foundation b
Bad weather threatens SpaceX's first crewed mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Inclement weather threatened on Wednesday (May 27) to postpone SpaceX's launch into orbit of two NASA astronauts, a ...
Migrant Woman Allegedly Bites Maharashtra Cop Who Asked Her To Wear A Mask
A woman migrant worker in Palghar district of Maharashtra attacked a police constable and bit her arm after the latter asked her to wear a mask, an official said on Wednesday.
Boris to face just 20 minutes of MPs' questions about Dominic Cummings
The Prime Minister will appear before the Commons Liaison Committee today.
Trump again tweets about Scarborough conspiracy, despite heavy criticism
President Trump on Wednesday yet again raised a conspiracy theory about the death of an aide to former Rep.
What has Prince Andrew said about meeting Virginia Giuffre?
The case comes under the spotlight again in a new Netflix documentary.
Coronavirus | Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hundreds of secondary schools opened their doors on Wednesday for senior students, the first classes in the state sector since late January.
Pastor hacked to death in St Elizabeth
WESTERN BUREAU: RESIDENTS OF Top Hill in Junction, St Elizabeth, are in shock after the partially decomposed body of a popular pastor was found at his home on Sunday with multiple chop wounds. The murdered church leader has been identified as 40-...
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death
Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.
Pay up or I’ll tell everyone you watch pornography
Online blackmailers have sent messages to thousands of people who may have watched child pornography
Westgate shooting suspect charged with attempted murder among 41 counts
Charges against the accused Westgate mass shooter now include attempt to commit first degree murder.
France says resumed Brexit talks going badly
PARIS (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday that Brexit talks, which have resumed following an interruption caused by the coronavirus crisis, were not going well.
Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to scale up battle preparedness
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up battle preparedness, keeping in mind the worst-case scenarios.
Exiled ex-minister rubbishes Govt third force claim on abductions
Exiled former deputy higher education minister Godfrey Gandawa rubbished claims by the Government that there was a third force behind the abduction of three Movement for Democratic Change female members last week.
Somali Refugee Indicted for Attempting to Join Islamic Terrorist Group
A Somali-born naturalized United States citizen was indicted this week for allegedly attempting to join Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab.
Trump thinks in-person G7 summit a great example of reopening: White House
The US currently holds the annual presidency of G7 countries. In view of coronavirus pandemic there were talks of the summit being held virtually
Kindiki affirms loyalty to President, appeals for compensation for region
Kindiki also pleaded with the national government to complete stalled projects in the region.
Morgue attendant dies hours after mother
Nine KEM mortuary staffers have tested positive for COVID-19
Pompeo declares Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous' from China
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified the US Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China.
123 Test Positive for Covid-19, Cases Rise to 1,471 [VIDEO]
Health CS Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that 123 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours...
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.
Two officers shot, one flown to hospital after shootout in Anson County, three suspects at-large
The vehicle came to a stop in the Myrtlewood Apartments complex off Myrtlewood Drive. There, the officers and the suspects exchanged gunfire.
Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong’s legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China’s national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.
Government amends norms; companies' contribution to PM CARES Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure
The PM CARES Fund would be utilised to deal with any emergency or distress situation such as coronavirus outbreak.
2 fire cases, no casualty; 1,000 jhuggis gutted
In last 24 hours, two incidents of fire were reported in the National Capital. In first incident, over 1,000 shanties were gutted in fire, leaving hundreds of people homeless, after a massive fire broke out in the slums of South-East Delhi's Tughlakabad area late on Monday night. According
Kashamu accuses former Ogun PDP chairman of sellout
The 2019 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Senator Buruji Kashamu, has accused the party’s former state chairman, Chief Bayo Dayo, of selling out. Kashamu, who said this in a press release issued on Wednesday, was reacting to a statement by the former chairman that he ran out of favourRead More
BMC to once again test asymptomatic contacts for COVID-19
Civic body changes testing protocol again; will aggressively trace all high-risk contacts of patients, even those asymptomatic, especially in slums
Federal Court picks up torch in Qantas' stand-down test case
The ruling on whether Qantas and Jetstar illegally stood down engineers during the COVID-19 pandemic could have widespread ramifications for companies around the nation.
BREAKING: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians overseas.The development, according to Foreign Affairs Minister...
Donald Trump to announce strong Hong Kong response this week
China's parliament is expected to approve a proposed security law that would reduce Hong Kong's separate legal status on Thursday.
How Modi Failed the Pandemic Test
The starkest failure of the Indian government’s coronavirus strategy has been the devastation it imposed on the country’s workers.
'Chernobyl Diaries' star Dimitri Diatchenko's cause of death revealed
Actor Dimitri Diatchenko's cause of death has been revealed.
Karnataka Likely To Open Religious Places From 1 June, Has Sought Centre’s Nod
Religious sites have been shut across the country since 24 March with the announcement of lockdown.
Work begins to allow international students to return to NZ universities
Report from RNZ Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said today that work is underway to allow international students to return to New Zealand.
Congress to launch “Speak Up” campaign on economic crisis created by lockdown
Party’s main demand is assistance of ₹10,000 for every family that falls outside I-T bracket
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio
The attack, in which Aoba was injured, shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.
Steve Bannon scores win in Italian court over political academy
President Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon won a legal battle to form a Catholic, populist political academy in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.
Minor girl among two dead, another injured after strong winds uproot tree in Shopian
A minor girl and a woman died while another sustained injuries on Wednesday after a tree uprooted by strong winds fell on them in Keller area of south
Ex-LA council top aide to plead guilty in $1M bribery scheme
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former top aide to Los Angeles City Council member Jose Huizar will plead guilty to a federal racketeering charge in a $1 million bribery scheme...
CMU to miss report deadline due to auditing delay
OFFICIALS of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) were again put in the hot seat at th...
Donald Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact check
There is no evidence that Donald Trump has the ability to shut down social media networks, which are run by publicly traded companies and used by billions of people all over the world.
Man allegedly kills 8-year-old daughter, buries her secretly
A 39-year-old man identified as Jackson Mbabazi has been arrested by police in Kagadi, Uganda for allegedly killing his 8-year-old daughter and burying her secretly. The suspect, a resident of Kinyasi, Nyamwezi Parish, Mabira Sub County,
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
The WHO Foundation is being created as an independent grant-making entity that will support the organisation's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges by raising new funding from
Hamilton man, 25, in court over alleged rape of teenage girl near Bothwell Castle
A MAN has appeared in court in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl near Bothwell Castle in Lanarkshire. Craig Watson, 25, is alleged to have attacked the girl in woodlands near the b…
COVID-19: FG considers dividing schools into morning, afternoon classes
The federal government says it is considering the reopening of schools across the country.
Nearly half of New Yorkers critical of Cuomo’s handling of nursing home crisis: poll
A new survey indicates that a slight plurality of New Yorkers give Gov. Andrew Cuomo a thumbs down on how he’s been dealing with elder care facilities in his state amid the coronavirus pandemic.
LAUTECH hospital threatens mass burial for unclaimed corpses
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, has given those that have corpses in its morgue to collect them within two weeks, or the co...
The reality behind the unions' claims of insecure work
There's one flaw in the concerns about the rise of insecure work. The percentage of casuals in the workforce has not changed in more than two decades.
COVID-19: IGNOU further extends last date for submission of June TEE application
The last date for submission of application form has been extended to June 15
Students use IT skills to help the NHS during pandemic
University students have been drafted in to help the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.
One million businesses claim £15bn from Government furlough scheme
HMRC said more than £6.8bn has been claimed via 2.3 million applications from those who are self-employed and unable to work.
Companies Act amended to make PM CARES Fund eligible for CSR contributions
Until now, only the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund was eligible to receive CSR funding.
Maritime workers send palliatives to stranded foreign seafarers on Lagos waters
MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has sent food items and other materials to the 18-man foreign crew onboard MT ORYX
Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy
Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.
Lawmakers urge Trump to cancel DC's July 4 event: 'Impossible to put on safely'
A group of lawmakers representing the National Capital Region is calling for the Trump administration to drop plans to hold a second "Salute to America" Fourth of July celebration in Washington, D.C.
Riots break out over George Floyd's death after being killed by white cop
George Floyd died gasping for air and pleading 'I can't breathe' while a white officer knelt on his neck.
Limerick man appears in US court on rhino horn charges
A 30-year-old Limerick man who was extradited to the United States to face allegations of trafficking endangered rhinoceros horns has appeared in court in Texas.
R. Sreelekha, the first woman IPS officer in Kerala, set to be the State’s first woman DGP
Ms. Sreelekha, belonging to the 1987 batch, is the first woman officer to be elevated as a DGP.
'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes
A delay in changing soiled residents led to a "skin breakdown," and others were found not to have been bathed for several weeks.
Mitt Romney calls out ‘vile’ Donald Trump murder accusations against ‘psycho’ Joe Scarborough
“Never Trumper” Mitt Romney stepped in to defend his friend and former Republican congressman Joe Scarborough on Wednesday after the president renewed his Twitter feud against the MSNBC host.The Utah senator called the accusations vile and baseless after Donald Trump escalated his campaign against “psycho
Trump faces backlash for celebrating layoffs at The Atlantic, calling it 'Great News'
President Trump is facing intense backlash for celebrating the recent layoffs that took place at the liberal magazine The Atlantic.
McDonald's, Primark, IKEA and Poundland among major chains making announcements ahead of June 15
Including McDonald's Drive Thru branches and Primark stores
The right's 'rule of law' hypocrisy
The same right-wing movement that cheers President Trump's draconian immigration crackdowns in the name of enforcing the "rule of law" is now in full defiance mode against the lockdowns in the name of freedom
SANDF probe clears soldiers of killing Collins Khosa, saying he was only ‘pushed and clapped’
The police investigation into Khosa's death continues, and the soldiers implicated 'have been ordered not to report for duty' until the criminal probe has been concluded.
NPA senior staff empowers members, others with COVID-19 PPEs
THE Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, Nigerian Ports Authority,
Jagan Should Answer to the YSRCP Social Media Abuse of Judiciary?
Right from Jagan to the party leaders and cadre, YSR Congress is infamous for linking the judges to Chandrababu Naidu. Finally, the court decided to take them to the task.
Changes afoot at hard-hit Pennsylvania veterans home
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's administration announced a new leader Wednesday at the Southeastern Veterans’ Center, where nearly three dozen residents have died from the coronavirus and a state senator urged the replacement of its leadership.
Singapore Fortitude Budget: S$2b to create 100,000 jobs, traineeship, training opportunities
SINGAPORE, May 27 — The Singapore government will set aside about S$2 billion (RM6.12 billion) to create nearly 100,000 jobs, traineeships and training opportunities, as part of the Fortitude Budget announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. These will come under an SGUnited...
Whole towns could be put in lockdown 'from tomorrow'
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Spain starts 10 days of mourning
The Spanish government has declared 10 days of mourning, starting on Wednesday, for the nearly 27,000 people who have died from coronavirus in Spain, the longest official mourning period in the country's four-decade-old democracy, the Guardian writes. Fla...
Protest of Minneapolis man's death blocks Memphis street
Police blocked a main thoroughfare in Memphis, Tennessee, after protesters gathered outside a police precinct to voice their anger at the death of an unarmed black man during a confrontation with a wh
How is Mumbai, COVID-19 hotbed, handling the crisis?
Notably, Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, has become the hotbed of the coronavirus spread in the state where the number of cases is nearing the 33,000-mark while the death toll has crossed the 1,000-mark as well.
Lisa Boothe: Dems want to shut down Trump's 'unfiltered access' to voters on Twitter
Democrats want President Trump's enormous and "unfiltered" Twitter access shut down because it has been an extremely effective campaign tool for him over the past four years, Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe asserted Wednesday.
Winning "Wear a Mask" PSA is a real love letter to NYC
Earlier this month, New Yorkers were challenged by their governor’s office to create a public service announcement to “help communicate why it is so important to wear a mask to stop the…
Coronavirus: Pune reports 49 new cases over 12 hours
The district’s cumulative case tally, including deaths and recoveries, reached 6,529, said authorities
Youth support critical to battle COVID-19-related employment challenges
Researchers from The University of Western Australia's Centre for Social Impact say supporting young people is more important now than ever, highlighting the long-term impact on youth unemployment as ...
Iran changes tack in Iraqi politics after Soleimani assassination
Two diplomats are quietly leading Iran's push to influence politics in Iraq, in a departure from the more blunt enforcement employed by Qassem ...
Illicit drug trade thrives in Bangladesh amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has stopped the world in its tracks, but drug traders in Bangladesh enjoy a booming business.
Conviction quashed in appeal case over judge’s ‘boring’ comment
Victoria's appeals court has quashed a murder conviction after a woman said a judge's comments about her "boring" lawyer caused a miscarriage of justice.
Senate Democrats take on GOP court-packing in blistering new report
The senators pointed to conservative activist Leonard Leo as the driving force behind the many of the president's appointments.
Grassley says White House ‘failed’ to explain why IGs were fired
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is calling out the White House for failing to adequately explain President Trump’s recent firings of inspectors general, claiming that the removals violated requirements to provide Congress with the reasoning for such decisions.
Twitter labels Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for first time
Twitter labelled two of United States President, Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday.
Pakistan will not stand by and let another Gujarat happen: Qureshi
FM reiterates Islamabad's commitment against anti-Muslim sentiments in India
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
The notice brings the future of Hong Kong squarely into the administration's numerous battles with China that have put the world's two largest economies at odds.
Prince Charles has got his wish for a slimmed-down monarchy thanks to 'Megxit' and the Prince Andrew controversy, says his close friend Lady Glenconner
Lady Glenconner, former lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret, was speaking in the wake of Prince Andrew stepping back from royal duties over the Epstein scandal and Prince Harry leaving the UK.
Migrant Workers – Not Sympathies, But Redressal By Govt Needed
What we see in India today - deplorable condition of migrant workers & families who are crumbling of fatigue, fighting hunger & struggling to make ends meet
Greensill drops libel suit against Reuters over bond story
Greensill Capital said it has dropped a libel suit against Reuters over a story which said that the financing group had provided a false statement ...
Unique West Kootenay all-season resort proposal breaks from tradition
First steps in the development of a unique mountain resort that blends the convenience of a typical winter mountain resort with accessibility to undeveloped
Boris Johnson's liaison committee appearance: what did we learn?
Prime minister refuses to order investigation of chief aide or discuss which media coverage has been ‘false’
Heroin worth £8.5 million stashed in fruit and nut boxes at Heathrow Airport
Border Force officers found 170kg hidden in envelopes that were concealed in the walls of a consignment of 630 boxes on May 21.
Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown
Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.
Manhunt for fugitive UConn student expands to Maryland after latest gas station sighting
The now six-day manhunt for the University of Connecticut student wanted in connection to two homicides, a home invasion, and a kidnapping widened in Pennsylvania Wednesday after a firefighter spotted a man matching the suspect’s description hiding behind a dumpster at his station house.
Head of Italy's Lombardy region given police escort as COVID anger mounts
The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, said on Wednesday that he had been given a police escort after growing criticism of his administration's handling of the crisis. Lombardy, Italy's richest and most populous region and the motor
SSS releases Nigerian journalist Kufre Carter - Premium Times Nigeria
A sports journalist in Akwa Ibom State, Kufre Carter, has been released from the custody of Nigeria’s secret police, SSS.
More Than 450,000 Aussies Under 30 Have Hacked Into Their Super & JobKeeper Is Being Blamed
Kirstin Hunter, managing director of fund Future Super, says support measures don't go far enough.
Protests over death of black man in Minneapolis
Police in Minneapolis fired tear gas and bean bag rounds at crowds protesting the death of a black man who was held by officers on the ground while being handcuffed.
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
Oman Air takes additional pandemic safety measures
Cabin crew will wear disposable full-body personal protective equipment (PPE) including mask, face shield and gloves over their uniforms…
Two policemen 'forced woman to wear gas mask then raped and tortured her'
Police officers Nikolay Kuziv, 35, and Sergey Sulima, 29, are being held in custody as part of an investigation into claims they raped and tortured a crime witness in Ukraine
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced
The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.
Health minister caught between politics and medicine
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize needs to abandon the autocratic attitude for the greater good of the nation and realise that the likes of Professor Glenda Gray and her counterparts are critical in our response to Covid-19, writes Dr Shafrudeen Amod.
Former Uzbek Military Think-Tank Chief Gets 12 Years In Prison For Treason
Rafik Saifulin, the former chief of Uzbekistan's presidential military think tank, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of high treason.
Expert: Children in Isolation at Increased Risk for Online Predators
An expert said in an interview that the coronavirus outbreak puts children at greater risk to exposure to online predators and pornography.
Risking using pirated software? Delhi firm asked to pay Microsoft, Adobe Rs 30 lakh damages
Delhi High Court has ordered a local IT firm to pay the software giants for using their unlicensed software.
Tablighi Jamaat case: Delhi Police to file 15 more chargesheets against 294 foreigners
Delhi Police PRO Anil Mittal said Wednesday that in addition to 20 charge-sheets filed yesterday, 15 more will be filed today. He said, "Accused persons are being charged for violation of visa rules, and the Centre has cancelled their visas and blacklisted them."
Open University lessons for teachers as school moves to cyberspace
Teachers have been accessing their own online lessons to help them teach Powys youngsters in cyberspace.
Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week?
A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about...
Supreme Court seeks response of PCI, Centre on plea against media communalising Tablighi Jamaat incident
It asks them what action can be taken against media channels
Trump and Andrew Cuomo discuss plans to 'supercharge' economy with infrastructure
President Trump and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plan to send a bipartisan "supercharge" into the U.S. economy.
Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening
As Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again, South Korea announced a spike in new infections Wednesday and considered reimposing social distancing restrictions, revealing the setbacks ahead for others on the road to reopening.
False claims aim to tie officer in George Floyd death to Trump
Twitter and Facebook posts with hundreds of thousands of views on Wednesday claimed Officer Derek Chauvin was pictured wearing a
Why the US hawks are now asking 'who lost Australia?'
Some Washington insiders worry that Australia has fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.
Philippines: 260% Spike in Online Sex Abuse of Children amid Lockdown
In the Philippines, cases of online sexual abuse of children have risen by 260 percent during the country's coronavirus lockdown.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status
"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.
Nationalisation of Reserve Bank: What SA can learn from New Zealand
New Zealand’s handling of policymaking regarding its central bank holds lessons for SA when it comes to plans to nationalise Reserve Bank, writes Hlengani Mathebula.
90-year old dies of COVID19, toll 24
A COVID19 positive elderly man from Kulgam died at SKIMS here today, taking the toll of the viral illness in J&K to 24. Dr Farooq Jan, medical
Major Peshawar hospital refusing new virus patients after reaching full capacity
Hayatabad Medical Complex says patient inflow has increased 3 to 4 times in the last two weeks.
Piyush Goyal asks industry to start working for post-COVID period; says worst for economy is over
The minister said that "worst for the economy is over. Things are looking up, and revival is in the air".
UIF compliance no longer a requirement for COVID-19 financial aid
Previously only workers who were registered and declared on the system by their employers could qualify for the benefit.
North Las Vegas woman, 19, accused of sex trafficking of minor
A North Las Vegas woman has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking a youth for the purposes of prostitution, police said.
Emily Maitlis’ Newsnight opener on Dominic Cummings breached BBC’s 'impartiality guidelines'
The Newsnight episode began with a discussion on the Dominic Cummings row after his movements during April's lockdown were revealed
Hannity calls out Biden for 'disturbing pattern of racial rhetoric' after ex-VP's 'you ain't black' remark
Sean Hannity opened his television show Tuesday by responding to the now-viral "trainwreck" Joe Biden interview with "The Breakfast Club" radio show in which the former vice president made his controversial "you ain't black" remark.
Locust attack feared in eastern UP now
LUCKNOW:The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has now asked all District Magistrates to remain prepared for the movement of the swarm of locusts in their areas.Principal Secretary, Agriculture Devesh Chaturvedi, in his letter, has sai
Punjab approves reforms to avail additional borrowing of 1.5% of GSDP
The additional borrowing would help state tide over the estimated 30 per cent revenue shortfall in 2020-21 fiscal
Knox County, Nashville enter phase 2 of reopening
Knox County and the city of Nashville, which is consolidated with Davidson County, entered phase two of reopening this week: Nashville on Monday and Knox County on Tuesday.
Kerala On Verge Of Community Transmission, Says CM Amid Tussle With Railways
With 963 COVID-19 cases confirmed, Kerala now has 412 patients under treatment and over one lakh under observation.
Revealed: conservative group fighting to restrict voting tied to powerful dark money network
Honest Elections Project, part of network that pushed supreme court pick Brett Kavanaugh, is now focusing on voting restrictions
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry
COVID-19: Nigeria considers morning, afternoon classes for schools resumption
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it will soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country.
US to take action against China over Hong Kong this week, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that his administration is preparing action against China this week over its efforts to impose national security laws on Hong Kong.
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor found alive, police confirm
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor have been found alive with minor injuries after 18 days lost in the bush.
The Sector Back From the Grave
While the S&P has been soaring, there's one sector (other than tech) that's crushing it ... and you probably haven't been paying it any attention.
As Covid-19 cases rise in 17 states, Americans still divided on whether masks should be mandated
(CNN) — As more places across the US offer people a chance to shop or dine inside, the issue of whether to wear a mask has...
Are children visitation rights applied by JK courts: HC asks JKSLSA
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
US willing to ‘mediate or arbitrate raging border dispute’: Donald Trump on India-China standoff at LAC
Indian and Chinese troops have remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.
US Denies Reports It Has 'Multiple Patriot Missile Batteries' Deployed Near Massive Syrian Gas Field
US forces in northeastern Syria began to redeploy from the border with Turkey to the country’s interior and oil and gas fields last October, after Ankara launched an...
Scots mum loses cancer battle aged just 34 after raising over £65k to fight disease
Dionne McIntosh was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her 30th birthday but turned her efforts to supporting others who were also battling the disease.
Covid-19: Kashmir reports two more deaths; J&K toll 26
Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease
New poll shows Israeli Right taking largest lead over Left-Center bloc yet - Inside Israel
New poll shows right-wing bloc winning 67 seats versus 47 for center-left bloc, giving the Right its largest lead ever.
Yogi Adityanath takes U-turn on order making permission must for hiring migrants by other states
In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrants, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of workers.
Punjab: Ministers row ends as top bureaucrat apologises in Cabinet meet
After the meeting, Manpreet Badal told the media that the CS had apologised for “his choice of words, his body language and his attitude that day and said he would not repeat it in future”. He added: “Democracy has won. In democracy, representatives of the people are more important than bureaucracy.”
2 men jailed for rape of 2 girls in Bulacan
TWO men accused of raping two young girls in Bulacan were hauled to jail by the local police in separate anti-crime operations on Wednesday, Bulacan Police Provincial Office director, Colonel Lawrence B. Cajipe said yesterday.
Borough Park businesses are flouting coronavirus shutdown restrictions
A slew of businesses that have reopened in Brooklyn’s Borough Park — some in apparent violation of shutdown orders — are allowing customers to pack their stores as if the coronavirus
The Queen 'gives Boris Johnson green light to exercise at Buckingham Palace'
The Daily Telegraph said the Prime Minister has been allowed to make use of the palace grounds, amid security concerns over his practice of running in public spaces
Fearing coronavirus, OFWs in Algeria ask PH gov’t to bring them home
At least 152 Filipinos working in construction sites remain stranded in the African country
Andhra High Court initiates contempt against YSRC MP, ex-MLA and 47 others
The two cases pertain to some people posting messages in social media threatening a judge
Democratic unity starts to crack in coronavirus liability reform fight
A group of moderate Senate Democrats say they are open to considering liability protection for businesses in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation, a crack in Democratic unity that gives
EcoCash court bid hits brickwall
The High Court has dismissed Econet Zimbabwe's mobile money platform, EcoCash's application which sought to interdict the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) from su...
It looks like Amy Cooper, the white woman in the viral Central Park video, is a liberal. That's important
On Monday around 8am, a white woman named Amy Cooper was walking her dog unleashed in a protected area of New York City’s Central Park, a wooded space called The Ramble.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Will Be Expanded Shortly: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said he would expand his five-member cabinet "shortly".
Pub jobs at risk unless social distancing is cut to one metre, trade groups warn
Expecting pubs to contribute to furlough costs whilst they are still closed is ‘madness’, Chancellor told.
Coronavirus update: Germany virus reproduction rate drops further to 0.70
According to the latest data from the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the number of confirmed coronavirus cas
Edo 2020: Whether it's direct or indirect primaries, I will win, Obaseki says
The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his indifference to the method of primaries adopted by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)
Parts of north and southeast Delhi declared as new containment zones
Parts of north and southeast Delhi have been declared as containment zones after around a dozen Covid-19 cases were detected in the last two days, officials said on Tuesday.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
WELLINGTON, May 27 — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both...
Ahmaud Arbery case: Hearing set for 3 Georgia men charged in killing
A June 4 preliminary hearing has been set for the three men charged in the killing of Georgia man Ahmaud Arbery.
5 held for murder of rowdy-sheeter
Five persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old rowdy-sheeter at the quarry centre on the outskirts of Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district. The five persons have
COVID-19 presents new challenges in forest fire control
Symptoms of COVID-19 and ISPA are similar, said the Health Ministry.
Nancy Pelosi's coronavirus aid bill pushes illegal immigration agenda
Democrats refuse to admit their belief in this core issue.
Obaseki constructs roads in Ekosodin after years of neglect, as projects excite residents
Residents in Ekosodin community, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, have applauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki
Watchdog Questions Govt’s Anti-Corruption Policy at Customs
Integrity Watch Afghanistan (IWA) on Wednesday strongly criticized the Afghan government’s anti-corruption policy, saying actions promised by the Afghan government to curb corruption have b
China hits back at call in Belgian parliament for COVID-19 inquiry
Chinese ambassador to Belgium, Cao Zhongming, hit back at attempts to ‘stigmatize’ China over the outbreak.
Arrests in Rutland, Landmark
UPDATE: 1:15 p.m. At least three more individuals were arrested in Rutland Wednesday morning during two simultaneous police raids that also saw arrests in the Landmark District.
Head of Site Integrity & Election Security at Twitter Thinks There Are “Actual Nazis in the White House”
But you can trust him to be impartial.
Trump on Afghanistan: Bring Back Troops, But Closely Watch
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated that he wanted to bring American troops back from Afghanistan, saying the US is acting as a police force and it is time for Afghans to police
Walsall Manor Hospital pays lasting tribute to five colleagues lost during coronavirus pandemic
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings
It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.
Covid-hit hospital trust pays lasting tribute to lost colleagues
Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.
COVID-19: Still no deaths in Mpumalanga, SA cases at 24,264
The virus has not claimed in Mpumalanga, with the province's confirmed cases at 103.
Health Ministry worried over possible Shavuot coronavirus outbreak - Inside Israel
Ministry officials concerned over 1-day doubling in number of new coronavirus infections, public behavior over extended holiday weekend.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of burning down a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Democrats: Don't repeat the mistakes of the Catholic Church with Tara Reade
To protect people from sexual harassment and assault by those above them, we have the right to expect the same of our political leaders that we demand of religious leaders.
Ofankor landlord shot tenant 4 times, targeted his penis, chest - Police
The police has given a vivid account of how a shooting incident at Ofankor, a suburb of Accra, led to the unfortunate death of a tenant, saying he was shot 4 times by the landlord.
Liberals, NDP vote to waive normal Commons proceedings during pandemic
OTTAWA — New Democrats joined forces Tuesday with the governing Liberals to waive normal House of Commons proceedings for another four months during the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown
Congress voted Wednesday to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries. The House passed a bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass
Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper balls at protesters
Scores stopped and searched as lawmakers debate proposed law on Chinese national anthem
Trump Considering Full Troop Pullout from Afghanistan
The US President Donald Trump on Tuesday at a White House news conference renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan, Reuters reported.
Trump expected to sign social media executive order
US President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a law that has long protected Twitter, Facebook and Google from being responsible for the material posted by their users, according to a draft executive order.
Businessman Hamilton Ndlovu Apologises For ‘Poor Taste’
Johannesburg businessman Thabiso Hamilton Ndlovu apologises to South Africa for his 'poor taste' after a video in which he was showing
I’m happy to be the President that swore you in – Akufo-Addo extols Justice Mensah-Bonsu’s credentials
Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu has been sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo today May 26, 2020 at the Jubilee House in Accra
Historic Shropshire castle could be permanently closed due to impact of coronavirus crisis
One of Shropshire's historic tourist attractions could close for good according to trustees who warn lockdown has reduced its income to zero.
NYPD cop a ‘spineless coward’ for shooting, killing friend, victim’s dad says
The father of a Long Island man gunned down by his NYPD-rookie friend blasted the officer as a “spineless coward” for the slaying in an interview Wednesday. The victim’s father,
Maharashtra Reports Over 2,000 New Cases For Ten Consecutive Days, State’s Covid-19 Tally Reaches 54,758
The total number of active cases in the state has increased to 36,004.
‘It’s a shame’ – Democrats rant as Ilhan Omar says she believes rape accuser, but supports Biden
Americans in the Democratic Party have reacted swiftly to comments made by Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, which said that
Muslim woman breaks records, becomes 1st hijab-wearing judge in UK
A Muslim woman, Raffia Arshad, has broken a big record in the United Kingdom after she became the first hijab-wearing judge in the country. She is 40-years-old.
Trump Will Sign Executive Order On Social Media After Lashing Out At Twitter
President Trump is set to sign an executive order on social media following his threat to shut down platforms after...
$100 utilities credit for households with at least one Singaporean
All households with at least one Singaporean member will receive a one-off $100 sum to cover their utility bills. This sum, known as the Solidarity Utilities Credit, will be credited in their utilities bill in July or August and covers all property...
Substitute host Katie Razzall stands in for Emily Maitlis on tonight's Newsnight after BBC admits she DID breach impartiality rules with amazing diatribe on Dominic Cummings and PM - as viewers demand full Ofcom probe
Reporter Katie Razzall stood in for Emily Maitlis on tonight's Newsnight after the BBC admitted the host breached impartiality rules in an opening monologue about the Dominic Cummings row.
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Tuesday announced plans to seek the governor’s approval to allow personal services — such as hair salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors — to resume Friday.
Details expected soon on reopening of schools
DAILY calls between head teachers, the Education Department and teaching unions are continuing during this week’s scheduled half-term break in a bid to identify a way of safely reopening schools in June.
Bulgaria to reopen restaurants, bars and cafes on June 1
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will allow restaurants, bars and cafes to reopen at full capacity on Monday as the Balkan country further eased restrictions imposed in mid-March to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Disney, CBS sued for 'rampant' sexual harassment on 'Criminal Minds'
California sued Disney and CBS for allegedly covering up 14 years of sexual harassment against male crew members on the set of television cop series Criminal Minds, officials said Tuesday. A lawsuit
Trump says will announce reaction on Hong Kong tensions within days
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he will give a "very interesting" response within days to China's threat to ...
President Donald Trump Is Angry After Twitter Slapped A Warning On His Posts For This Reason
President Donald Trump is currently in the middle of a war with Twitter, and it is not certain he will be victorious. On Tuesday, the former
Irish Times view on Europe’s relations with China: Into the East Asian century
China has deployed a twin-track strategy of soft and hard-power diplomacy
Coronavirus crisis: If 9/11 is a chapter, then COVID-19 is a whole book, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the crisis of coronavirus would change the existing structure and order in the world. He further said that the deadly virus is operated at the healthcare global structure levels.
FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha
Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.
Suspect in Tecra Muigai's death freed on bond
Omar Lali was freed on Sh 300,000 bond and two sureties.
Govt Undermines Democracy By Pushing 15 Bills In 17 Hours
“The Government is undermining democracy by progressing 15 bills in the space of just 17 hours,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.
EDF asked to delay Sizewell C final plans consultation
Energy giant EDF is being asked to delay the formal consultation on its plans for a new £14billion nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast until after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are lifted.
PM takes Brexit decisions, Cummings does not give instructions, says UK negotiator
LONDON, May 27 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes the main decisions on Brexit policy and his senior advisor Dominic Cummings does not give instructions on negotiations with the European Union, the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost said today. “The Brexit policy is set by the Prime...
3-year-old boy falls into borewell in Telangana; rescue operations on
A three-year-old boy slipped into a borewell of over 120 feet in Medak district of Telangana on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred in an agricultural field in Podchanpalli village, where Sai
Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a ...
Salary deduction: Kano NLC gives Ganduje two weeks ultimatum or face strike action
The Kano State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has on Wednesday given a two weeks ultimatum to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
'Animal abuser' arrested for 'kicking chicken like a football player'
A witness told authorities that Chew kicked the bird in a way resembling a football field goal, which done with a running start.
Covid-19: Kent RO withdraws ad against house helps kneading dough, issues apology
The healthcare products company had claimed that their machine should be used to knead dough as ‘her hands may be infected’.
Spain falls silent at start of 10-day mourning for COVID-19 victims
27,000 people have died as a result of the pandemic.
Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Valley company starts production on Sheriff Joe Arpaio TV docu-series
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be the subject of an upcoming TV docu-series, which will look at his life and the controversies around his 24 years as sheriff.
SAARC Psychiatric Federation calls for action to address psychological sufferings amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337. According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.
Parents with childcare issues should 'do as Dominic Cummings did', says Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick as he shrugs off party's poll plunge telling 40 Tory MPs calling for aide to be sacked to 'move on'
In a tetchy round of interviews, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said people were entitled to exercise 'personal judgement' over the tough lockdown rules.
Joni Ernst on Book: Embrace Iowa 'Grit' to Help Nation
Joni Ernst spoke with Breitbart News about her book and how her "gritty" upbringing on an Iowa farm translated to her movement to cut waste.
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn't the law and that it checked everyone's temperature, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The owner of Backwater Jack's bar at Lake of the Ozarks responded to criticism of his pool party, saying social distancing isn't enforceable.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend funerals: Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend the funerals of their immediate family members without having to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine period as it is considered an emergency, said Malaysian Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday. He said...
5.31 lakh persons arrested for not following rules
As many as 5,36,792 persons were arrested for defying norms of social distancing in the State. Continue Reading →
Dundee man jailed after Valium-fuelled joyride
An infidelity caused a man to steal three cars and speed away from police while under the influence of drugs.
Italy records 78 new coronavirus deaths, 397 new cases
ROME: Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 78 on Tuesday (May 26), against 92 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, ...
Live Coronavirus Updates: Fatality Rate Reduced To 2.87%, Lowest In World, Says Health Ministry
The Health Ministry said the COVID-19 fatality rate in India is 2.87 per cent, the lowest among countries badly hit by the pandemic.
Angry farmers force rethink: Khattar govt softens paddy diversification order
The change in government stand came on the day CM Manohar Lal Khattar met farmers in Kurukshetra to take their feedback on the issue.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat
Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.
Boris Johnson says pubs 'could open faster than previously thought'
The under-fire Prime Minister told MPs today that he was hopeful the hospitality industry could reopen quicker than expected, but did not specify how much faster
Violent confrontation between deputy, driver in Lynwood caught on video
Disturbing video shows what appears to be a controversial use of force by a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy entering a vehicle.
Most Americans Haven’t Stopped Trusting Scientists
It’s easy to look around right now and conclude that popular public opinion has turned against scientists. Twitter hashtags have urged the president to fire Ant…
Personal data of 2.9 crore Indian job seekers leaked on dark web: Report
The same threat actor who leaked the Aadhaar card details later dropped details of 18 lakh residents of Madhya Pradesh for free on May 19.
Experience with GST holds valuable lessons for One Nation One Ration Card
If done well, One Nation, One Ration Card, could lay the foundation of a truly national and portable benefits system that includes other welfare programmes like LPG subsidy and social pensions.
Wike cancels lockdown, imposes curfew - The Nation Nigeria
Rivers State Government has cancelled its former decision to resume lockdown of the capital city, comprising Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt ...
Edo poll: No man can stop me from returning as governor – Obaseki
Obaseki said this on Wednesday when he appeared on a Channels Television programme: “Sunrise Daily.”
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy
Without referring to the military standoff, Sun said both the sides should resolve their differences through communication and adhere to the basic premise that they pose no threat to each other.
US: Woman fired after backlash from racist park confrontation
Amy Cooper released an apology through a public relations service Tuesday night, saying she "reacted emotionally and made false assumptions about his intentions".
Coronavirus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths
Europe has recorded about 170,000 deaths, while the US has reported more than 98,900 in a span of less than four months, more than the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.
Are you really sure? Spokesman Roque says school enrollment to start in June
Will the Philippine government make up its mind, please After President Rodrigo Duterte said that he doesn't want children to return to school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here comes another member of his team contradicting what he said...
George Floyd – 4 White Police officers fired after killing black man (Video)
4 Minneapolis police officers have been fired from their job for their involvement in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a video that went viral on social media, the man was seen held
China’s increasing belligerence in South China Sea threatens international peace and regional stability
The unilateral action by China to ban fishing in SCS and threat fisherman is bullying tactic, according to experts. The threat by China to its neighbours must be met through solidarity and unity among Chinas neighbours and members of the international community.
Video claims no arrangement for Covid patients: Delhi HC seeks govts' stand
HC directed the two governments to place before it the status of functional and responsive helpline numbers being operated by them
Fort Myers Police locate suspect who broke into a Publix in Lehigh Acres
FMPD responded to an alarm at a Publix on Lee Boulevard. They noticed someone had tried to break in. Citizens notified police about a possible suspect. They were able to apprehend the man.
Pelosi blasts House Republicans over lawsuit to halt proxy voting: 'Sad stunt'
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) late Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from House Republicans seeking to block the chamber from holding proxy voting, in which members vote for colleagues remotely on the
Senate refutes allegations on padding of 2019 budget of NDDC
Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi (PDP-Delta) on Wednesday, denied the alleged padding..
Fears of coronavirus second wave prompt flu push at US pharmacies, drugmakers
US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks off in October, hoping to curb tens of thousands of serious cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections.
Coatbridge care home's remorse over breach of Covid-19 social distancing rules
DJ's morale-boosting visit saw vulnerable residents dance together and share a microphone
Karnataka keen on opening worship places from June 1, awaits nod from Centre
The temples would be reopened keeping in mind cleanliness where soap and water or sanitizers and also social distancing would be compulsory.
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
Trump promises a 'very interesting' US response within days
Germany to lift virus-related travel warning for EU countries from June 15
A government source said on Tuesday that the step would also include non-EU member states Britain, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This would open the way to separate pieces of advice on travel for given regions.
Unicef seeks menstrual support for adolescent women, girls
THE United Nations Children’s Fund, Unicef, has solicited support from the government, organizations, parents and other
2 Found Dead As Migrants Workers' Train From Mumbai Pulls Into Varanasi
Two people were found dead when a train from Mumbai arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday amid a push to return migrant workers home after weeks of a gruelling nationwide COVID-19 lockdown that left lakhs without income, food and shelter.
Building collapses, injures one
According to the victim Collins Ainembabazi, he was standing under the shade of the building and out of the blue, the shade collapsed on him.
The DoJ has dropped its probe into 3 US senators who dumped stock work millions shortly before the coronavirus market crash
Senators Loeffler, Inhofe, and Feinstein sold stock earlier this year — but said the move was made by money managers without their direct involvement.
Business, unions decide reform is too hard
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Covid effect: NITIE adopts 5 villages to aid adivasi communities in absence of livelihood
Since the beginning of a nationwide lockdown, the NITIE team has been coordinating with Pralhad Lokade, PESA Coordinator of Murbad, to explore ways and means to support the residents of these remote villages.
Donbas warzone update: One Ukrainian soldier killed amid six attacks on May 26
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling.
26 arrests made in connection with Essex lorry deaths
Twenty six suspected members of a major smuggling gang have been arrested in Belgium and France as part of the investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in a lorry trailer in England last year.
Uttar Pradesh: 40 held for defying lockdown on Eid
It is to be noted that following the extension of lockdown till May 31, certain restrictions were lifted. But the UP government has not allowed congregation of religious gatherings.
The Man Behind the Throne: Why Dominic Cummings is so Indispensable to Boris Johnson
Dominic Cummings has refused to resign after admitting breaching the government’s own lockdown rules twice to drive 260 miles to County Durham. But why has the Prime...
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse rally
Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the city as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
Reconsider decision to convert Jayalalithaa’s residence Veda Nilayam into memorial, High Court tells Tamil Nadu govt
On May 22, Tamil Nadu Governor had promulgated an ordinance to temporarily take possession of Jayalalithaa's residence Veda Nilayam and convert it into a memorial.
Aid delivery systems under scrutiny
One of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to strengthen delivery systems to ensure that benefits reach the needy and not the greedy, Prime Minister Andrew Holness disclosed today during a digital press conference.
Watch: Toddler Tries To Wake Up Dead Mother Who Allegedly Died Of Hunger/Heat In Shramik Special Train
While the railways said that the woman died on the train as she was unwell, her family has refuted the claims.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims ...
Zimbabwe Holds Court Proceedings In Hospital For Tortured Opposition Activists
Court proceedings were held today at a private hospital for three abducted and tortured opposition activists. The three female
Shops except for medical, essential items to be closed at 5pm from today in KP
KP govt spokesperson says barbershops will only remain open from Friday till Sunday
Coronavirus | All bags disinfected at Chennai airport
According to officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), ever since domestic operations resumed on Monday, the baggage of about 2,500 passengers has been disinfected.
Coronavirus: Gujarat HC Judges Will Check On Ahmedabad Hospital Through Surprise Visit
The court said there is a lack of “proper team work and coordination” at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where nearly 400 Covid-19 patients have died so far.
Trump, Biden turn to Snapchat in presidential campaign
The photo-sending app boasts 229 million users.
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
TAIPEI, May 27 — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen today pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China’s proposed new security legislation for...
26 held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain
The arrests target the ring of smugglers suspected of organizing the migrants' journey
Two women arrested in N.B. after 53 firearms, large quantity of drugs seized
Two women have been arrested in New Brunswick after police seized dozens of firearms and drugs in connection with an ongoing investigation.
19 bodies of PIA crash victims forcibly taken away from morgue: Edhi Foundation
Faisal Edhi says relatives did not provide any proof or identification before taking away bodies
Long-term care home report and sale of Torstar; In The News for May 27
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ma
Africa's confirmed Covid-19 cases surpass 115,000: Africa CDC
The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.
Panel defers decision on green pass to LG Polymers
EAC to wait for suo moto action by NGT, cases being heard in High Court and NHRC on gas leak accident
Six Cabinet members 'privately believe Dominic Cummings should resign' while 40 Tory MPs call for Boris Johnson to sack him over 'lockdown breach' controversy
Six Cabinet members are believed to have privately told colleagues that Dominic Cummings should quit, while at least 40 Tory MPs have demanded his resignation.
TSRTC buses exempted from night curfew
As officials point out to low occupancy, KCR relaxes restrictions to the State-run service
One year-old baby, 2 adults killed in gory accident
A year-old baby and two male adults were killed, while 11 others suffered injuries in an accident, at Anoff near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, on Tuesday.
Twitter labels Trump tweets with a fact check for the first time
Twitter for the first time put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump. Twitter highlighted two of Trump's tweets on Tuesday that falsely claimed mail-in ballots
Donald Trump Threatens To ‘Strongly Regulate’ Or Close Down Social Media Platforms
Donald Trump escalated his feud with social media on Wednesday morning when he threatened to “strongly regulate” or shut down platforms he feels are showing a bias against conservative ...
Cong. power point presentation on river water diversion
AICC secretary explains how several districts in TS were likely to go dry
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
The WHO Foundation is being created as an independent grant-making entity that will support the organization's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges
Fired Australian’s story reveals why Boris Johnson really backs under-fire adviser
Why hasn't Boris Johnson sacked Dominic Cummings? The answer may lie with a young Australian aide by the name of James McGrath.
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
The US President said Twitter's fact-check warning is stifling freedom of expression and accused the platform of interfering in the US presidential elections.
Three-year-old boy slips into borewell in Telangana village as rescue efforts continue
A three-year- old boy fell into a just made 150-feet-deep borewell in Medak district of Telangana on Wednesday evening. Efforts are on to rescue the child.
With debt crunch looming, Sri Lanka needs help from its friends
With debt crunch looming, Sri Lanka needs help from its friends
Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on Friday
Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on FridayPakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful
Trump says he wants full Afghanistan pullout but sets no timeline
President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan but added that he had not set a target date, amid speculation he might make ending the United States's longest war part of his re-election campaign.
Murder charge for man who allegedly kept the body of Nicole Cartwright for two days
Dennis James Pietrobon, 51, was charged with the murder of Ms Cartwright on Wednesday afternoon, almost two years after he allegedly dumped her injured body.
Rubio warns Twitter after it puts fact-check label on Trump tweet
Sen. Marco Rubio fired a warning shot at Twitter after it appended a fact-check label to President Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting.
Fayemi installs new Oore of Otun amidst controversy
Despite the controversy among the royal families in Otun-Ekiti, the headquarters of Moba Council Area of Ekiti State, Governor Kayode Fayemi...
To meet revenue shortfall, Punjab to go for additional borrowing amid corona crisis
The state governments have extremely limited fiscal space, especially after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax.
What will happen to “hotspots” when South Africa moves to level 3
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has clarified the government’s decision around the relaxation of lockdown restrictions and the classification of “hotspots”.
Trump Threatens to Regulate, Close Down Twitter Amid Spat Over Flagged Tweets
The president accused the social media giant of “completely stifling FREE speech” late Tuesday, warning that he would not allow this to continue after the microblogging...
Air India allows rescheduling for bookings between March 23 and May 31
The national carrier has informed that there will be no extra rescheduling charges applied for this…
Hypocrisy gone viral? Officials set bad COVID-19 examples
Leaders from the US, France, Mexico bend safety rules they drafted during the pandemic
Ice Cube reacts to death of George Floyd: ‘How long ... before we strike back?'
Ice Cube is speaking out against police after a viral video on Monday showed a white police officer pinning his knee against a black man's neck as he struggled to breathe in Minnesota.
MURIC condoles with NUJ over Bakare’s death
The Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC) has commiserated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the death of Mr Waheed Bakare
US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced the decision Wednesday, a week after the government in Beijing declared its intention to pass a national security law curtailing the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens
Sevagram Ashram chief removed over allegations of being ‘Godsewadi’, he strongly denies it
This is the first time in the Ashram's history that its president was "removed" before he could complete the five-year term. Prabhu, the president, rebutted the allegations against him and expressed his anguish at being "ill-treated, insulted, removed without giving any chance to defend myself.
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as "lies"
Asked if he understood the charges, Kabuga told the court through an interpreter: “All of this is lies. I have not killed any Tutsis. I was working with them.”
Pakistan condemns construction of temple at Babri Masjid site
Rising tide of religious bigotry in India is well-documented by international human rights organisations, says FO
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’
The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.
Cuomo granted immunity to nursing home executives, after big-money campaign donation: report
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed legislation granting hospital and nursing home executives immunity from lawsuits related to the novel coronavirus last month, previously received a big-money boost from a powerful health care industry group, according to a new report.
Walt Disney World Plans to Begin a Phased Reopening Starting in July
Orange County in Florida has approved plans of Walt Disney World Reopening in July after a presentation from the theme park's vice president.
Facilitate movement of doctors, paramedical staff: IGP directs police
Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Tuesday directed district police chief of Kashmir to facilitate the movement of doctors, medical
Restaurant owners to bang pots and pans in Old Montreal in bid to reopen
MONTREAL — Some Montreal restaurant owners are planning to take their pots and pans to the streets Wednesday morning, demanding answers on when they can reopen their restaurants.
Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over COVID-19 fallout
LAUSANNE: Olympic chief Thomas Bach on Wednesday (May 27) held a series of talks with International Olympic Committee members on the potential ...
US lawmaker introduces bill to recognise Tibet as independent nation
The US Representative Scott Perry has also introduced a similar bill for Hong Kong
Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD
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Police arrest 26 people suspected of human trafficking in U.K. truck deaths
Judicial authorities said a series of early morning raids took place simultaneously in Belgium and France on Tuesday as part of two legal investigations
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilizes
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country. "Today we can already talk about the next steps out of the crisis situation," Sobyanin told President Vladimir Putin…
Coronavirus Lockdown XVII: The economics behind India's Rs 21 lakh crore package
The package is completely aligned to self-professed agenda of the IMF of limiting fiscal spending, relying on liquidity and credit to households, privatising government-run companies and more deregulations for private enterprises. This agenda has brought immense grief to a large number of countries to be comforting
Regulators update health, safety directives for casino reopenings
As promised Tuesday at a Gaming Control Board workshop meeting, regulators have updated the health and safety policies for reopening casinos June 4.
Little Kashmir in Telangana: After Four Long Years, Tribal Farmer Harvests Maiden Apple Crop
Even though people laughed at him, he kept on working on his project to grow apples in the arid lands of Telangana.
South Africa marks milestone for emergency power procurement
DMRE has confirmed that South Africa's energy regulator is in agreement with a Ministerial determination for the procurement of 2,000MW of emergency power.
Covid-19: Worried teachers petition govt over schools re-opening
Seven teachers’ unions yesterday petitioned Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema to stop the re-opening of schools until COVID-19 is effectively contained.
Suspect arrested over deadly arson attack at Japanese animation studio: Report
He is also accused of attempted murder over the injuries of 34 people, and possessing knives on the street without legitimate reasons, in violation of Japan's strict laws on weapons.
Clarification to a Sunday Mail article dated 10/05/20: Scots banking tycoon accused of cashing in on coronavirus
We now accept that the source of the price increases was abroad and that Wright Cottrell had no control whatsoever of these market changes.
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia announces reopening of mosques
The Saudi Press Agency published a statement
Man caught after trying to rob store, stealing car, and running from police
A Rowan County man was apprehended by police in Salisbury after an unsuccessful attempt to rob a convenience store, and unsuccessful attempt to steal a truck, successfully stealing a car, then getting caught trying to run away from police.
Akufo-Addo government to complete 998 SHS facilities by end of July - Abronye DC
Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) says as part of measures by his parties government to close the gap in the infrastructure deficit of the nations senior high school system, a total of 998 educational facilities are set to be completed across the country by July this year.
The Republican Lawmakers Calling Out Trump on His Scarborough Murder Insanity
While President Donald Trump’s allies largely stood silent as the president continues to push baseless murder conspiracies against Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough, several Republican lawmakers have sounded off and called out the president for peddling the lies.Over the past several weeks, the president
Anti-Semitic crimes in Germany at highest level since 2001
May 27 (UPI) -- Anti-Semitic crimes targeting members of the Jewish faith in Germany reached their highest level in almost two decades in 2019, according to new government figures Wednesday.
Covid-19 and Persons with Disability
It has been a challenge for children with special needs, most of them wondering why they can’t play outside and not go to school.
Trump threatens to regulate or close down social media platforms
The threat came a day after microblogging service provider, Twitter, labelled his tweet on voting by mail as misleading
Hong Kong on edge before national anthem bill: Live updates
Hong Kong riot police have made arrests and fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous from China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the U.S. no longer views Hong Kong as politically autonomous from China, a stark escalation in response to China’s plan to impose new security
Iran records 56 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours - The Nation
Iran on Wednesday confirmed 56 additional fatalities from coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,564....
Lara Logan calls out media for ignoring 'devastating' effects of lockdowns on health care industry
Fox Nation host Lara Logan called out the media Tuesday for ignoring how economic lockdowns are causing damage to the health care industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.
FAAN: Air travellers should expect flight delays, increased fares
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says passengers should expect flight delays and increased fares when flight operations resume.
Hong Kong police fire pepper ball rounds at protesters, arrest 300 people
HONG KONG: Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday (May 27) and ...
Bryce Hall & Jaden Hossler: TikTok Stars Arrested In Texas For Drug Possession
TikTok's Bryce Hall and Jaden Hossler were arrested for drug possession in Texas on May 25, HollywoodLife has learned. See mugshots here.
Congress cannot pass the buck in Maharashtra: Fadnavis after Rahul Gandhi's remarks
Fadnavis said that speculative statements like the Opposition trying to destabilise the Sena-led government are wrong.
Trump Hits Back At Twitter After It Calls His Tweets '"Unsubstantiated"
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
Why can't private hospitals treat COVID-19 patients for free? SC asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre as to why the private hospitals, given land free of cost, couldn't treat COVID-19 patients for free. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A
Groups 'of up to 30 people' spotted meeting up on Plymouth Hoe
Groups of 10 or 12 people are photographed sitting in the sunshine as the lockdown crumbles
Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy
Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.
Every learner will be given two masks – coronavirus plans for South African schools detailed
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has detailed some of her department’s plans to provide personal protective equipment to learners who return to school on 1 June.
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket To 132 Following 76 New Cases| BREAKING
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket in a rather alarming development. Of the 76 new cases recorded todaywere returness from neighbouring countries
Sri Lankan leader representing people of Indian origin passes away
Armugam Thondaman, a former minister who played a vital role in Sri Lanka's citizenship for the Indian-origin people working in the tea plantations in the country in the mid 1980s, has died. He was
Editorial: Get money where it’s needed, ASAP | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Legislature is in another recess for the next few weeks, but it had better be a working recess. One in which the work is going to be pretty hard, because there are so many problems to solve, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
Post-Covid Privatisation Will Push Labour Into a Deathtrap
Metaphorically the heart (hruday) represents human goodwill and helping nature toward the helpless and needy, whereas atma (soul) represents the non physical self which is disconnected from physical suffering. One can only take care of one’s own atma and never the atma of others.
Arewa husband allegedly divorces wife of 19 years over #DancingForHusbands viral challenge
Over the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, Arewa husband allegedly divorced his wife of 19 years for getting involved in the viral #DancingForHusbands Challenge and sharing on social media. According to a Facebook user, the #DancingForHusbands challenge involved in
Oscars Change Rules to Streamline Board of Governors Election
Instead of a runoff election in each branch, the preferential system will be used to determine winners after a single round of voting
'In-person' G7 more effective, but deal with safety concerns first, Trudeau says
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an in-person gathering of G7 leaders would be more effective than the virtual alternative, but he wants to make sure the United States has a plan to deal with the potential COVID-19 risk first.
Maha Vikas Aghadi Government Can’t Dance, Courtyard is Rough!
Unable to handle the COVID19 crisis efficiently, the MVA government led by the Shiv Sena has turned its frustration towards those who are critical of it. Criticism on Social Media and not management of the health crisis seems to be the priority of the MVA government. - Devidas Deshpande
More than half of Scotland’s coronavirus deaths last week were in care homes, new figures show
More than half of coronavirus deaths in Scotland last week occurred in care homes, latest figures have shown.
M'sians Who Defied CMCO To Balik Kampung Could Lose Jobs If They Fail To Return To Work
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri now challenges those who managed to slip past interstate borders to return home before their employers fire them if they do not report to work after two consecutive days.
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go
Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.
Airbus experts from France begin probe into Pak air crash
An 11-member team of technical experts of Airbus aerospace company visited the Jinnah International Airport here and inspected the runway, air traffic control tower and radar control station as part of its initial investigation into the PIA air crash involving its aircraft that killed 97 people,
Police act tough on physical distancing norm violators
20 cases registered during surprise inspection on Wednesday
No man can stop me, says Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says irrespective of the mode of primary used by the All Progressives Congress (APC), he would clinch the party’s ticket for the forthcoming governorship election.
England's test and trace programme to launch on Thursday
LONDON (Reuters) - A COVID-19 test and trace service will start in England on Thursday to allow the loosening of lockdown measures for most of the population, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Inspectors find Glasgow's Barlinnie jail 'not fit for purpose'
Inspectors say urgent improvements must be made to Glasgow's Barlinnie jail, which is not due to be replaced until 2025
Pick n Pay outlet, 8 other stores in Gauteng closed for contravening regulations
A Pick n Pay outlet, seven stores owned by foreign nationals and a butchery were closed by Gauteng MEC Faith Mazibuko for contravening the law.
GBP/USD: Off two-week top under 1.2400 amid US dollar pullback
GBP/USD steps back from two-week top to 1.2320, down 0.11% on a day, while heading into the London open on Wednesday.
Owners of land acquired for link road to New Chandigarh hold protest against administration
Over 50 farmers and their family members on Tuesday held a protest against the land acquisition policy of UT administration.
In Hyderabad, 328 cases, 18 deaths in a week; new areas in spotlight
Fresh cases are being reported from areas of Hyderabad where none were reported previously, away from the existing containment zones, indicating a community spread after the lockdown rules were relaxed.
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review
The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.
FG: We’ll release guidelines for reopening of schools
The federal government says it will roll out guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country. Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19, disclosed this during
Better Protection For Seabirds
Better protection for seabirds is being put in place with a new National Plan of Action to reduce fishing-related captures, Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today.
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane pushes for new safety measures in bars and clubs
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said Wednesday he's working with owners of bars and clubs in Old Town's Entertainment District after videos and images showed packed spots over Memorial Day weekend.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.Here is what some of the provinces have a
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Coronavirus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they ...
Coronavirus in India LIVE: COVID-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh mounts to 7,024 cases
Maharashtra continues to be the epicenter of the coronavirus spread
How govt is deploying drones to pursue locusts as swarms destroy swathes of crop
Drones, tractors and cars have been sent out to track the voracious pests and spray them with pesticides.Eight to 10 swarms, each measuring around a square kilometre are active in parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
Woman charged after theft of charity box cash at hospital
A woman has been arrested and charged following the theft of money from a charity box at a Midlands hospital.
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Two law enforcement officers and a suspect were shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city, police said...
Vic Education IT manager misused position, directed $14m to own company
Corruption watchdog finds.
Country should ‘move on’ from Dominic Cummings row, Newark MP Robert Jenrick says
He also insisted the special adviser should not resign
Congress Asks Government To "Take Nation Into Confidence" On Situation In Ladakh
The Congress on Wednesday said the standoff between the armies of India and China is a matter of serious national concern and urged the government to take the country into confidence and address the concerns of people.
Coronavirus | Nagaland groups spar over returnees
Tribe-based organisations pan plea against quarantining returnees from other districts in Kohima
Huawei CFO Meng Loses Key Court Argument in Fight Against Extradition To United States
Huawei's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou has lost a key aspect of the trial on her extradition to the United States, a Canadian court announced on Wednesday. From a report: Meng, a Chinese citizen, was arrested in December 2018 on a warrant issued by U.S. authorities, who accuse her of bank fra...
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors
Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. "There will be some 20-25 countries whose nationals
Mistakes happen, not good to amplify small negative points: Ambassador of Zambia to China
Zambia's Ambassador to China dismissed the reports by some Western media outlets about Africans being discriminated against because of the novel coronavirus.
UPDATED: Mother who 'drowned baby' remanded at LASUTH
An Igbosere Magistrates' Court in Lagos yesterday sent for psychiatric evaluation a nursing mother, Oluwafunmilayo Adisa, suspected of killing her baby.
Special train to Bihar departs from Tiruchi
TIRUCHI A Shramik special train with 839 passengers on board departed from the Tiruchi Railway Junction on Wednesday afternoon on a journey to Bihar. The train, arranged by the Southern Railway , woul
Panel submits report to end decades-long seniority dispute of KAS officers
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
Burundi opposition to contest polls loss
CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.
Advocates push Ottawa to fix long-term problems with long-term care
OTTAWA - Advocates and experts in long-term health care say now is the time for Ottawa to intervene when it comes to the inhumane treatment of seniors in nu
Telangana HC asks govt to ramp up testing, submit report
"Not testing in large numbers is almost like inviting the Trojan horse. Why is the Telangana government under testing? Financial constraints cannot be cited as a reason as human lives are most important," the bench noted.
As Shramik Special trains ‘stray’, Railways notifies ‘route rationalisation’ to explain diversions
The diversions have been done so that trains are not held up at one place for hours without water and food, a senior Railways official told The Indian Express.
Man charged with murder of woman whose body was found bound in Sydney park
UPDATE @ 3.55 PM | A 51-year-old man has now been charged over the alleged murder of Sydney woman Nicole Cartwright, whose body was found near a children’s playground at Hunter’s Hill almost two years…
South Korea reports 40 new coronavirus cases, biggest jump in nearly 50 days
More than 2 million high school juniors, middle school seniors, first and second graders and kindergarten students were expected to return to school on Wednesday.
Bushland wins last-minute reprieve from developers
The Federal Court has ordered the developer of a planned housing estate in threatened woodland on the NSW South Coast to halt work.
Budget padding allegation: House of Reps accuse NDDC of deceiving Nigerians
The House of Representatives denied allegations that it is against the ongoing forensic audit of the commission, stressing that it is untrue and misleading.
Joe Biden hires voting rights director, contrasting Trump's move to hinder mail-in ballots
The Biden campaign hired a senior staffer to aid in voter protection issues as the debate over absentee ballots comes to a head.
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.
75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours
Out of the total cases, 849 police personnel have recovered from the infection and 1,095 cases are still active.
Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Trump
On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to Trump's tweet that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed".
Rain & storm wreak havoc; around 1500 affected
SHILLONG/JOWAI/MAWKYRWAT/NONGPOH: East Jaintia Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts reeled under "unprecedented" floods as heavy downpour coupled with high-velocity winds pounded at least seven districts triggering landslides, washing away roads an
Boris Johnson's sister Rachel says Dominic Cummings should apologise and admit he 'messed up' and made 'bad decisions' over his lockdown trip to Durham
Rachel Johnson has said Brits are 'unutterably furious' over Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham in March and his subsequent drive to Barnard Castle to test his eyesight in April with his family in the car.
Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time
Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media platform
Covid-19: 17 additional deaths as figures show 90% of cases have recovered
The National Public Health Emergency Team has reported 17 more Covid-19 related deaths.
Children’s Day: Lawan calls for domestication of Child Rights Act
Sunday Aborisade, Abuja President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for N-E (16:50)
GUWAHATI/AIZAWL: After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.While the Assam government s
Daily Star praised for being brilliantly funny and deadly serious at same time
The red top features a cut-out Cummings mask so you can 'do whatever the hell you want and sod everybody else'.
US commanders discussing ‘Earlier than planned Significant troops reduction’ in Afghanistan
The U.S. commanders are discussing options for significantly reducing the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a move that could bring all U.S. troops back before the voters go to the polls in next presidential elections.
Consumer Protection Act can Provide Relief to the Victims of Chaos in Labor Special Trains -
Laborers and students traveling by Shramik Special trains are facing many difficulties in traveling. In the train ran to Gorakhpur
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach major parts of India, damage crops
Locusts swarms entered major districts of India and could head towards Maharashtra's districts damages crops, the worst attack in 26 years.
When will the track and trace app be ready and do you have to download it?
It's part of the easing of lockdown measures.
Resume physical courts from June 1, Bar Council urges CJI
‘Only a handful of advocates benefits from virtual court system’
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in second stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet
The top unions affiliated to education in KwaZulu-Natal have called on their members, mainly teachers and support staff, to refrain from attending school on Thursday.
Wings Over Scotland blogger’s defamation appeal against Kezia Dugdale rejected
Stuart Campbell launched the action after an article was published by the former Scottish Labour leader.
COVID-19: Moscow Offers Free Antibody Tests; Georgia Reopening Public Transport
Here's a roundup of COVID-19 developments in RFE/RL's broadcast regions.
US couple charged after child’s skeletal remains found in back yard
A Tennessee couple have been charged with multiple crimes after an investigation uncovered the skeletal remains of their daughter in the back yard of their home.Michael Anthony Gray Sr., aged 63, and Shirley Ann Gray, aged 60, were charged on Monday with multiple crimes including child abuse, child neglect
Trump urges end to lockdowns as US Covid-19 deaths near 100 000
Even as the United States approached the grim milestone of 100 000 Covid-19 deaths, President Donald Trump is continuing to pressurise state governors to reopen their economies.
IPS officer plays angel to Covid positive constable, family
Police constable, his nurse wife and their children get private hospital treatment after DGP Surolia intervenes; three of them are now back home
Victor Davis Hanson: The spreading debt virus — 5 potential cures for $30 trillion problem
The massive borrowing is being driven both by prior budget profligacy and a hurried effort by to pump liquidity into a quarantined America.
Social media creates wild fire in hills, Uttarakhand govt launches campaign
Photographs of forest fire turning wild in Uttarakhand took the attention of netizens and they began making a post on social media.
Rouhani urges Iran MPs to 'cooperate' as parliament opens
Many MPs are ultra-conservatives who oppose Hassan Rouhani on almost all issues, from running the sanctions-hit economy and combating the coronavirus outbreak to managing relations with the United States
In Rare Decision, Federal Court Refuses to Grant Qualified Immunity to Overzealous Cop
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit refused to grant Clovis, New Mexico police officer Brent Aguilar the controversial shield of qualified immunity after he arrested Jorge Ray Corona for resisting arrest and concealing his identity "after he did not produce identification in response to the officer’s demand for ID."
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather
Liftoff was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning on Wednesday.
Antigraft group reports KPK’s new law enforcement deputy over ethical violation
Newly appointed KPK law enforcement deputy Karyoto violated the antigraft body's code of ethics in a recent arrest involving a university staffer, according to the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Community (MAKI).
Government may get RBI to monetise deficit
India Business News: The Centre is likely to look at the option of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetising the deficit in the second half of the financial year, a senio
Canadian judge OKs extradition proceedings for Huawei CFO
A Canadian Supreme Court judge has ruled that extradition proceedings should continue for an executive of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.
Bipartisan opposition leaves surveillance bill in doubt
Legislation extending surveillance authorities that the FBI sees as vital in fighting terrorism was thrown into doubt as President Donald Trump threatened a veto and Republican leaders and top liberal Democrats said they would oppose it. House Democratic leaders abruptly adjourned without considering
Brazil daily virus deaths again top 1,000
The country now has confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.
Pending Class 10, 12 Board exams: Students who moved to a different place can appear there, says HRD Minister
Pending Class 10 & 12 Board exams: The CBSE will issue a notification to clear out the modalities for registration for such requests, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said.
COVID-19: Here are the highlights of May 27
Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state in the country and the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56,948, after 2,190 patients were identified as positive on Wednesday.
The Dutch PM Did Not Visit His Dying Mother to Obey Lockdown Restrictions
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his mother in the weeks leading up to her death due to coronavirus restrictions, but he did stay with her on her final night, his spokesman told CNN Tuesday. Rutte announced Monday that his mother, 96-year-old Mieke Rutte-Dilling, had passed away on May 13.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
Bill Clinton again denies visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island as Netflix documentary reveals new claims
A second person has claimed Bill Clinton visited the late Jeffrey Epstein’s island in a new Netflix documentary, but the former president again denied these allegations.Netflix’s Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, a four-part docuseries released on Wednesday, includes an interview from a longtime tech worker
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter targeted two tweets President Trump posted in which he made claims without evidence
UN concerned by US claims Russia sent jets to Libya
The UN said Wednesday it was "following with great concern" claims that Russia recently sent fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for strongman Khalifa Haftar in the long-running conflict. On Tuesday, the US military command for Africa (Africom) accused Moscow of deploying
Twitter labels Trump tweets as 'unsubstantiated' for first time
Trump's tweets contended without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to fraud and a "Rigged Election".
Twitter Fact-checker Claimed Trump Admin Are 'ACTUAL NAZIS'; Mocked 'Fly Over' States
Yoel Roth, the Twitter official in charge of its fact-checking policy, has tweeted that members of the Trump administration are "Nazis."
MGM Resorts to re-open its Las Vegas casinos on June 4
(Reuters) - MGM Resorts said on Wednesday it would re-open its Las Vegas casinos on June 4 after months of closure due to public health restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
South Korea sees biggest jump in coronavirus cases in seven weeks
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal.
US coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000 in harrowing milestone
The U.S. reached yet another harrowing milestone on Wednesday as the coronavirus death toll topped 100,000.
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM
The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.
Ireland may decide next week to speed up reopening plan
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland may next week speed up the reopening of its economy if coronavirus infections remain low, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday, though its chief medical officer said he was likely to advise against any such move.
Photo of the Day: Stamps mark Taiwan's coronavirus fight
Taiwan's Chunghwa Post releases coronavirus prevention stamps
Government issues fresh rules for inter-State travel
14-day quarantine mandatory for all travellers including Defence, Railway, ISRO and medical professionals In Mysuru, six hotels with 266 rooms reserved for facility quarantine; free accommodation at Morarji School Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government has tightened restrictions to those who are coming from high-risk States. At the same time, it has decided to allow commercial activities...
Confusion in Parliament over MPs’ coronavirus test results
Parliament seems to have shifted its position that no Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliament Service tested positive for COVID-19 during a mass testing exercise.
'Fantastic outcome': Missing trampers found
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor were found when smoke from a fire they lit was seen by a search helicopter - a result police...
Federal lawsuits against East Texas ‘sanctuary cities for unborn’ dropped by ACLU
A lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of two reproductive rights groups against seven East Texas cities has been dropped after changes were made to local ordinances.
Buni to test landing completed Yobe cargo airport
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state; has said that ‘test landing’ of multi-billion naira Damaturu International Cargo Airport is slated for
Hong Kong: Police arrest 180, fire pepper guns on protesters
May 27 (UPI) -- Police in Hong Kong arrested at least 180 people and fired non-lethal pepper balls at protesters on Wednesday as people took to the streets to demonstrate against a China-proposed national security law critics fear will further strip the semi-autonomous region of its rights and freedoms.
Angola police accused of shooting dead union official
An Angolan trade union has accused the police of shooting dead one of their senior officials and his neighbour in front of his home in the capital, Luanda.
Cyberattacks on collaboration tools see major increase
Businesses urged to ensure cloud and collaboration services stay secure.
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July. The United Kingdom left the EU on Jan. 31 but the main terms of its membership remain in place during
Covid-19: Dis-Chem at Ballito mall shuts down after staff member tests positive
The Dis-Chem pharmacy at the Ballito Junction mall has been shut down after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.
No new COVID-19 patient in New Zealand for five days
Prime Minister Ardern expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
FG dismisses claim of schools resuming on June 8
Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has dismissed reports that schools nationwide will be reopened for academic activities on Monday, June 8. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba who spoke at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 today May
UN concerned by US claims Russia sent jets to Libya
The UN said Wednesday it was
Adelaide preschool operator issued $23,000 fine for exploiting workers for financial gain
The operator of two Adelaide Montessori preschools has been issued with a $23,000 fine after she was found to have “exploited workers for financial and business gain” the ABC has reported.
Rosenstein to testify in Senate on Trump-Russia probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A key figure behind the U.S. investigation into links between Russia and President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign will testify next week before a Republican-led Senate committee examining the origins of the probe, the panel said on Wednesday.
Former police officer praises NHS staff in West Suffolk
A retired police officer now working as a non-executive director at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) has praised the efforts of staff during the coronavirus crisis.
Indian drones pursue locusts as swarms destroy swathes of crops
NEW DELHI: Huge swarms of desert locusts are destroying crops across western and central India, prompting authorities on Tuesday (May 26) to step ...
Man booked for sedition for online comment on Yogi Adityanath
Police said that Anup Singh has been booked under IPC sections 124-A (sedition), 500 (defamation), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and section 66 of the Information Technology Act.
Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time
Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media...
Over 3,500 Special Trains Originated Till Now: Railways
The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.
Rivlin on Leifer trial: 'No one will use Israel to evade justice' - Foreign Affairs
President Rivlin touts Jerusalem court's decision that Australian-Israeli teacher Malka Leifer may stand trial, paving way for extradition.
‘Abide by HC direction on migrant crisis’
Medchal collective seeks State govt’s intervention to ensure their safe travel
Did You Read Pew Research's Messy COVID Death Count Study Between Dem and Republican Counties?
What was Pew Research thinking to trot this piece out
Dundee pair offer 100 uniform bags to keep care home staff safe after making 1,000+ for NHS workers
Care home staff are being offered 100 uniform bags to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic after a Dundee pair made more than 1,000.
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Your knee in my neck. I can't breathe... Mama. Mama, Floyd pleaded.
COVID negative certificate must for people coming to Goa
NT NETWORK Panaji The state government on Wednesday modified its standard operating procedure for the people entering the state, making it mandatory
Coronavirus: Warning of second wave in north and 'more lives lost' despite no new Covid-19 deaths
NORTHERN Ireland has recorded no new Covid-19 deaths for the first time since the pandemic took hold - but health minister Robin Swann warned about a second wave and "more lives lost".
Coronavirus, hero label, pressure take toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Doctors, nurses and paramedics in full protective clothing have become an enduring image of the pandemic. But stress and anxiety brought on by dealing with the high levels of serious illness and death have become commonplace on the medical frontline.
Syria's Assad faces toughest challenges of nine-year war
A public family spat, criticism in Russia and an imploding economy leave Syrian President Bashar Assad vulnerable.
'It's outrageous': inside an infuriating Netflix series on Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich synthesizes legal information with first-person testimony of the billionaire’s abuse and bought immunity into a shocking watch
Maimed turtle will live
A painted turtle that was seriously injured after being smashed with rocks is going to live.
Truecaller denies reports that data of 4.75 cr Indians was put up for sale on the dark web for Rs 75,000
The data on sale includes phone numbers, gender, city, mobile network, Facebook id and so on.
Lori Loughlin’s Sentencing Date Has Been Set After She Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scandal
Even though they have already pleaded guilty and reached a deal with prosecutors in the Varsity Blues College Admissions case, Lori Loughlin and her
Turtle smashes through car windshield and nearly decapitates passenger
'If that glass wasn't as thick as it was and I didn't slow down the way I did when I saw the object coming, it would have been disastrous,'
Donald Trump Continues Pressing 'Psycho Joe Scarborough' About 'Cold Case'
President Donald Trump continued tweeting about the conspiracy theory surrounding Joe Scarborough and the death of one of his interns.
MPs who fail to test for coronavirus will be sanctioned - Speaker
Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Prof Michael Aaron Oquaye has cautioned Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliamentary Service who have not gone through the test for COVID-19 to do so when the mandatory mass testing in Parliament restart from Thursday, 28th May to Friday, 29th May 2020.
Two students from Telangana killed in road accident
‘They were going to Srikakulam from Bhupalpally on a bike’
Delhi High Court directs Centre, AAP to present steps taken to tackle COVID-19 cases
The bench observed that a person, whose family or friend is found COVID-19 positive, they should be able to call the helplines to not only report such occurrence, but to also seek medical guidance and assistance, if hospitalisation is necessary keeping in view of the condition of the patient.
US troop strength in Afghanistan down to close to 8,600 ahead of schedule: sources
A key provision of agreement with Taliban involved a US commitment to reduce its military footprint in Afghanistan
Huawei disappointed by a Canadian court ruling against CFO meng Wanzhou’s bid to avoid extradition
Following a Canadian court ruling that the case of senior Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, who is fighting extradition to the United States, can go forw
Coronavirus | Kerala reports three ‘community’ cases
Fatalities in south continue with six deaths in Telangana, three in Karnataka and one in A.P.
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
OTTAWA — Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rents could cost the federal treasury $520 million this fiscal year.
Scrambler bikers flee into woods after crashing into car
A black Volvo and a scrambler bike were seized by police
Four patients test positive even after 14 days of isolation, treatment
The Hassan district administration is worried as four patients, who were found positive to the COVID-19 infection on May 12, remained infected even 12 days after they were hospitalised. Five people, w
Forced Out by Kevin Maxwell review – prejudice between police
A former detective recounts in shocking detail how he was abused by fellow officers for his race and sexuality and the dangers he faced in fighting for justice
Govt. urged to establish human rights commission
Assurance given to High Court ignored: CPI(M)
Elders, Rift MPs differ on how to reconcile Uhuru, Ruto
Myoot elders say fielding two presidential candidates will be detrimental to the community.
As COVID19 situation goes out of hand, MVA govt in Maharashtra comes with a gag order to curb social media criticism
Unable to handle the COVID19 crisis efficiently, the MVA government led by the Shiv Sena has turned its frustration towards those who are critical of it. Criticism on Social Media and not management of the health crisis seems to be the priority of the MVA government. - Devidas Deshpande
Head of Italy's Lombardy region given police escort as COVID anger mounts
MILAN (Reuters) - The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy’s coronavirus outbreak, said on Wednesday that he had been given a police escort after growing criticism of his administration’s handling of the crisis.
WHO praises China for 'very consistent message' of 'openness' in virus investigation
A top World Health Organization official offered praise for China’s “openness” during its effort to understand how the coronavirus pandemic began.
Assam cops capture check point in WKH
NONGSTOIN: Assam Police personnel allegedly chased away their Meghalaya Police counterparts posted at the check point at Salpara in West Khasi Hills district on Tuesday causing panic and fear among villagers of adjoining areas.According to witn
COVID-19: EU aims to back struggling south with fiscal shock and awe
Blueprint will form central plank of EU’s response to coronavirus pandemic’s impact
Bill Clinton visited Epstein’s ‘orgy island,’ Netflix doc claims – but ex-president still denies it
Former President Bill Clinton insists he never visited the notorious “orgy island” of his late ex-pal Jeffrey Epstein – but now a second person begs to differ.
S.C. police officers face disciplinary action over use of force after video surfaces
Three North Charleston police officers are facing disciplinary actions following an investigation involving the use of force during an encounter with a man which was captured on video.
Mumbai Crime: 22-year-old youth becomes victim of 'sextortion'
On May 19, a 22-year-old youth residing in south Mumbai was mortified when his mother came to him after she received a sexually explicit video of her son on one of her social media accounts.
Dr Noor Hisham: No other Covid-19 case yet from post-Cabinet meeting that led to PM being quarantined
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The government officer, who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a recent post-Cabinet meeting, is recovering well and still shows no other symptoms of the disease, aside from lethargy, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He reiterated that...
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears
Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.
Migrant crisis: In heart-wrenching video, toddler tries to wake dead mother at Bihar railway station
The mother was heading to Kathiar along with her two children, sister and sister's husband, the Railway Ministry said
Historic SpaceX Launch to ISS Scrubbed Over Bad Weather, Rescheduled for Saturday
The NASA and SpaceX launch, which was scheduled to take place from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, has been postponed due to bad weather.
The vicious fight over the human cost of lockdown
The unexpectedly low COVID-19 death toll has triggered bitter, and public, arguments among Australia's top university economists.
COVID-19: Jonathan tasks Africa to look inward for solutions
AS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, Former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has tasked African
Stigma makes it impossible to disclose identities of persons who'll test positive - Majority Leader
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has said the stigmatisation associated with testing positive to the coronavirus makes it impossible to disclose the identities of any MP or staff of parliament who will test positive to the virus.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' with US elections after fact checking warning | ZDNet
The US President also accused Twitter of 'stifling free speech'.
Coronavirus test, track and trace to launch across England tomorrow
The government scheme will see people notified to self isolate if they've been in contact with a confirmed case
Otago dairy farming company fined $270,000 after worker suffers spinal injury
It was also ordered to pay the worker more than $45,000.
America's top coronavirus doctor says second wave might not happen
White House immunologist Dr Anthony Fauci said a second spike of Covid-19 cases is 'not inevitable' - but said it depended on people's social distancing efforts
National's new agriculture spokesperson David Bennett accuses Government of using farmers to just 'pay the bills'
David Bennett took over the position of spokesperson after Todd Muller became the party's new leader.
Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station
Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station. The four-and-a-half-year-old son of Bihari migrants based in Delhi died at the railway station in Muzaffarpur on arrival by a 'Shramik Special' train, while his father desperately hunted for some milk he believed will save his child.
Education department IT manager directed $14m work to his own company
'Go-to guy' in Department of Education and Training misused position for more than a decade to direct almost $14m-worth of work to company he owned, IBAC says.
Queensland man becomes Australia's first Millennial to die from virus
The partner of a man who had not been tested for COVID-19 before his death is now unwell.
Huawei CFO to find out if her fraud case will proceed
Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei's founder, at Vancouver's airport in late 2018. The U.S. wants her extradited to face fraud charges. Her arrest infuriated Beijing, which sees her case as a political move designed to prevent China's rise.
Key Senate Democrat withdraws support from House measure on web browsing data
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has pulled his support from an amendment aimed at blocking law enforcement from collecting web browsing history without a warrant after comments made by Rep. Adam Schiff
Biden Knocks Trump for 'This Macho Stuff' in Shunning Masks
"He's a fool, an absolute fool, to talk that way ... He's supposed to lead by example," Biden said.
New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes
A new video published by local news station KMSP on Tuesday appears to show two police officers forcefully removing George Floyd from his car in the moments before one of the officers knelt on the man’s neck.
Ministry Issues Advisory For Re-Use Of Goggles During COVID-19 Fight
The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Wednesday issued an advisory for re-processing and re-using of eye-protection goggles used by healthcare workers during COVID-19 fight.
Pakistan Considers Reimposing Lockdown After Eid Celebrations
Pakistan may be forced to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown amid a surge in new cases following the end of the Eid al-Fitr.
SSC exams: TS mulls special rooms for those from containment zones
Given the prevailing health crisis, the Education Department is planning to have special rooms in examination centres for students from containment areas while appearing for the pending SSC exams.
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered
The cockpit voice recorder of the crashed Pakistani airplane is yet to be recovered, six days after the aircraft plunged into a residential area near the Jinnah International Airport, killing 97
A numbers-obsessed Trump is uncharacteristically silent on this bleak milestone
As the nation hits a bleak milestone this week — 100,000 Americans dead from COVID-19 — the president has been uncharacteristically silent. His public schedule contains no special commemoration, no...
SC asks Tamil Nadu govt to use 4 floors of private hospital for COVID-19 patients
The Supreme Court Wednesday allowed the Tamil Nadu government to use top four floors of a Chennai-based private hospital for treating COVID-19 patients. The top court asked the Tamil Nadu government
Uni may move hall residents to house overseas students
The University of Auckland is considering moving domestic students out of halls of residence to make way for returning international students that...
Youth drowns while bathing in canal
Bathing in a canal to beat the summer heat proved fatal for a young man on Tuesday. Twenty year old Sharif drowned when he was taking a dip in the Bahadrabad canal. It is being stated that four of his companions were also bathing in the canal, but Sharif went deep towards the swifter flow which
COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says
Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a federal program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rent could cost the public purse $520 million this fiscal year.
Twenty-six held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain
Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year.
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio
The attack, in which Aoba was injured, shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.
Co Down father and son charged with offences arising from drugs raid handed suspended sentences
A Co Down father and son charged with offences arising from a drugs raid have been handed suspended sentences.
J&K Govt extends ban on high-speed mobile Internet till June 17
Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday extended ban on 4G internet in Jammu and Kashmir till June 17, claiming that the reports received by it suggest
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
'Move on' - British PM tries to draw line under adviser row
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage and scorn for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after it was revealed that he…
Senators claim politics behind maize policy
Lawmakers demand that policy document behind the move be tabled by the ministry
Edo 2020: Obaseki faces tough challenge as Ize-Iyamu emerges Edo APC consensus candidate
Ize-Iyamu a former Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG), emerged on the night of Tuesday, May 26, in Abuja through a consensus arrangement by the party.
Labour Boasts Illegal Roadblocks Were "Well Supported By Government"
Two Labour Members of Parliament have confirmed the claim by Democracy Action that the Government and Police condone illegal iwi roadblocks on public roads. Tamati Coffey (Labour – Waiariki) and Kiri Allan (Labour – List MP living in the East Coast) have stated that these roadblocks were “well supported” by the Government and that police “helped with the checkpoints”.
Thai parliament urged to pass record $60-billion virus stimulus bill
'To get the country back on track...we urgently need the budget of 1.9 trillion baht,' says Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha
Trump offers to mediate in India-China frontier showdown
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump offered today to mediate in what he called a “raging” border showdown between India and China in the Himalayas. Trump’s offer came after Indian defence sources said hundreds of Chinese troops had moved into a disputed zone along their 3,500...
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
(UPDATED) In a statement police say they 'respect the right of residents to express their views peacefully, but it must be carried out legally'
Cops hunt lockdown flouting yobs who brandished weapons and bricks during Johnstone disturbances
COPS are hunting yobs who were brandishing weapons and bricks in Johnstone during a number of disturbances as they flouted lockdown rules. Police say the thugs were spotted with the dangerous items…
ACP with Pune police booked for extortion in Satara
Satara district police officers said that despite being on compulsory leave, ACP Deepak Humbare had gone to Satara on May 17 in his service uniform and demanded money from a local youth promising to bail him out of an offence filed against him.
Who is Graydon Carter? Former Vanity Fair editor addresses Jeffrey Epstein Netflix documentary
Journalist Vicky Ward has made claims against her former boss Graydon Carter
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
''Hong Kong does not continue to warrant treatment under United States laws in the same manner as U.S. laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1997," Pompeo said in a statement.
T.N. may go ahead with setting up Jaya memorial foundation
High Court has only made certain suggestions, says official
Why Buhari Will Not Intervene In Pantami And Dabiri-Erewa Face off —Odumakin
Recall that Dabiri-Erewa revealed in an interview how gunmen chased the commission’s staff from office on the orders of Pantami.
Police chiefs thank communities for adhering to lockdown rules
Police chiefs have thanked communities for their continued adherence to lockdown rules following the bank holiday weekend.
Haven't been told about JKAP's role in Advisory Council by Centre: GH Mir
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party senior leader Ghulam Hassan Mir Tuesday said they have not been officially informed about the Advisory council formation by
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oyo company now 151 — Makinde
According to available information, the company has about 500 staff
Covid-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says report
As a result of coronavirus pandemic, air traffic inside the US has come to a near halt. Air traffic is said to be down to about 90 per cent.
Longtime Charlotte firefighter accused of stealing hundreds of dollars from Target in Midtown
Charlotte detectives have charged 41-year-old Timothy Ireland with seven counts of misdemeanor larceny.
France's Virus Tracing App Ready to Go, Parliament to Vote
If approved, France's StopCovid app will be made available to users on a voluntary basis starting Monday. The government committed to honoring the result of the non-binding parliamentary vote.
Florida homeowner fatally shot man who smashed through door
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida homeowner fatally shot a visitor from Georgia who broke through is front door and began beating a woman...
Coronavirus Has Now Killed 100,000 Americans
More Americans have died in the pandemic than in the Vietnam and Korean wars.
Police arrest suspect in deadly Kyoto Animation arson attack
The arrest comes 10 months after the studio in Kyoto was set on fire, killing 36 people and injuring 33 others.
Lawrence Wong: Expected rise in cases NOT because of migrant workers
Lawrence Wong: Expected rise in cases NOT because of migrant workers
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
South Korea reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days
3,600 people at a facility are being tested after 36 cases were traced back to it.
B'pur NGO takes slew of Covid relief measures
Voluntary organisation PREM has taken a slew of initiatives to effectively contain corona virus to save precious human lives and to ensure the livelihood of the poor migrant workers at Bharat Mata Resource Center in village R Sitapur near Paralakhemundi under Gajapati district. Significantly, the
How can any scientists stand by this government now?
The Cummings saga has made it plain that scientific advisers are shielding the government’s collapsing reputation on coronavirus, says Lancet editor Richard Horton
UPDATED: Abuja Group obtains re-election nomination form for Obaseki
An Abuja based group, Obaseki Mandate Forum (OMF) on Wednesday secured All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship re-election...
161 PDLs, 33 prison execs positive for COVID
SOME 161 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and 33 prison officials have tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 in Bureau of Corrections penal facilities as of May 25.
Ram Temple trust chief offers prayers at shrine after 28 years
Ram temple trust chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das has offered prayers at the Ram Lalla shrine here on what is said to be his first visit to the makeshift temple in nearly three decades.
Nurse who led efforts to tackle Edinburgh's 'Trainspotting' HIV explosion dies
Heather Black dedicated her work to supporting those with drug addiction.
Birmingham woman in BAME donor campaign has liver transplant
The family of Sunaina Paul, 31, had appealed for more black, Asian and minority ethnic organ donors.
Report: Hurley accused Arizona State AD in booster scandal
Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley sent an email to Ray Anderson last season alleging the Arizona State athletic director minimized sexual harassment allegations by the wives of three a
Donald Trump calls reporter who wore face mask to ask question 'politically correct'
Donald Trump has called a reporter who insisted on wearing a face mask while asking a question “politically correct” as his clash with Joe Biden over whether to wear one escalated. The US president denied he was mocking Mr Biden, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, for wearing a mask at a recent
Galvez calls for probe on blast in Maguindanao
Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. on Tuesday called for an investigation of the explosion in Barangay Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, that killed two children and wounded several others on May 24.
NYC DOE doesn’t know how many students are being live taught at home amid lockdown
The city Department of Education doesn’t know how many of its students are actually being live taught at home during the coronavirus lockdown, officials conceded Wednesday. Asked if they were
Ohio counties sue major pharmacies for role in opioid crisis
May 27 (UPI) -- Two Ohio counties on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against several major U.S. pharmacies, stating they were complicit in perpetuating the opioid crisis.
Probe into complaints by patients ordered
Deputy Commissioner S.B. Bommanahalli has ordered an inquiry into complaints by some persons isolated in the district designated COVID-19 hospital and other quarantine centres. The primary complaint w
President Trump calls for expedited investigation into George Floyd's death
Floyd was the black man seen in a viral video pinned down to the ground by an officer of the Minnesota Police Department. Floyd later died.
Journalist Dies In Eastlea Freak Accident After Scuffle With Lady Friend… More Details Emerge
Journalist Dies In Eastlea After Scuffle With Lady Friend...Details Emerge. Journalist and PR officer Augustine Dalubuhle Moyo has died.
Japan's new budget to include US$302b in direct spending, reports Mainichi
TOKYO, May 27 — Japan's government plans to include US$302 billion (RM1.32 trillion) in direct spending under a second extra budget to be compiled today, to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, the Mainichi newspaper reported. The 32.5 trillion yen (RM1.32 trillion) in...
Melbourne Allegedly Has A Poo Jogger Of Its Very Own According To Grot CCTV Footage
An Albert Park resident says a man dropped trou, and something else, in a community garden.
Stalin demands new TN budget for 2020-21 in view of pandemic
DMK president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to present a new budget for 2020-21 in view of the crisis caused to the financial health of the state by the COVID-1
Mike Pompeo does not like answering questions about his actions, but soon he may have to
There’s a sense that things are coming full circle for the US secretary of state.
Trump says he will get 'very full report' on death of George Floyd
President Trump said he will receive a White House briefing on the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in custody of Minneapolis police officers.
Man arrested over deadly fire at animation studio
Japanese police have arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months in recovering in two...
Trump supporters target Twitter employee after fact check
Twitter’s decision to fact check Donald Trump has resulted in mass harassment of one of its employees.
IDF Rounds Up Suspects in PA Again as Gen. Kochavi Prepares for July Sovereignty
The IDF chief—probably the best man at that helm in decades—is preparing to give the prime minister the security cover he would require to carry out the partial annexation.
Girl, 13, beheaded in her sleep with a sickle by her father in Iran ‘honour killing’ after she hoped to marry older man
A TEENAGE girl was reportedly brutally beheaded by her own father in an “honour killing”. Romina Ashrafi, 13, was killed by her dad after eloping with a 35-year-old man in Hovigh, Tales…
Split! Scott Disick, 37, and Sofia Richie, 21, call it quits after 3 years together... after he spent birthday with ex Kourtney Kardashian and their kids
Scott Disick and Sofia Richie have ended their relationship, according to a new report. They had been together for three years and he recently was in rehab.
Twitter Has Not Fact-checked Adam Schiff's False Claims of 'Russian Collusion'
Twitter's new policy evidently does not extend to Democrats like Adam Schiff, who claimed Russian "collusion" even after the Mueller report.
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: State gets investment task force; smartphones for Class 10 SSLC students in Chennai
In a tweet, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced that the state has signed MoUs with 17 institutions for investments worth Rs 15,128 crore and to create 47,150 jobs in Tamil Nadu.
Minneapolis mayor: Officer who put knee on man’s neck should be charged
The mayor of Minneapolis called Wednesday for criminal charges against the white police officer seen on video kneeling against the neck of a handcuffed black man who complained that he could not breathe and died in police custody.
Huawei CFO Meng's US extradition case hinges on key ruling in Canada on Wednesday
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...
Woman with walker awarded $55K after B.C. RCMP officer 'assaulted and battered' her
A B.C. woman who uses a walker for mobility has been awarded $55,000 in damages after a judge determined she was "falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, assaulted and battered" by an RCMP officer in the province's north.
Judge rules property fund to pay costs of dispute over warehouse access
Case concerned access to property on Long Mile Road
"Move on" says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
By William James and Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a
Huawei Meng's US extradition case hinges on key ruling in Canada on Wednesday
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...
Mayor of Minneapolis Calls for Arrest of Officer Involved in George Floyd Death
The death of George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis who was filmed while a police officer kneeled on his neck and who died shortly afterward, has led to mass protests...
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday
An update to the budget was also announced.
Long Beach hit-and-run: Man, dog killed by burglary suspect in crash during police chase
A man and his dog were killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a burglary suspect who was fleeing from police in Long Beach Tuesday night.
Video on Sani Abacha isolation centre aimed at discrediting COVID-19 fight - Ganduje
A statement signed by the commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said there was no iota of truth in whatever the video clips attempted to portray.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
US judge refuses again to block Nevada's mail-in primary
A federal judge has again rejected a conservative voting rights group’s bid to block the mail-in primary election now under way in Nevada as part of an effort to guard against spread of the coronaviru
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
NDC warns NPP in Nalerigu/Gambaga after ‘arrest’ of former Youth Organiser
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nalerigu/Gambaga Constituency say they are ready to face the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) squarely in the December 7 elections.
Rhys Jones' killer pictured for first time since jailed after 'chatting up woman online'
Sean Mercer, who shot 11-year-old Rhys in a Liverpool playground in 2007, was 'openly using a phone to have a relationship with a woman on the outside' for eight months, it is alleged
House Republicans file lawsuit against Nancy Pelosi to end proxy voting
The lawsuit alleges that the proxy vote legislation passed by the House earlier this month is unconstitutional and sets a dangerous precedent.
Property tax hike issue to betaken up in Cabinet meeting
Minister in-charge of Dharwad district Jagadish Shettar has promised to take up the property tax hike issue in the next Cabinet meeting and discuss the matter with the Urban Development Minister. Addr
COVID-19: Trump thinks in-person G7 summit would be great example of reopening, says White House
Originally, Trump wanted to hold the G7 at his club in the Miami area, as announced by then-acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney in a press conference last fall, but it was subsequently moved to Camp David in June amid public pressure.
Hand sanitiser dispensers for courts, police stations in St Elizabeth
BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — A three-week campaign to raise money and equipment rece...
Woman gang-raped by two men, but her ordeal doesn’t end there
A 27-year-old woman from Jharkhand was gang-raped by two men inside the labour shed in a factory in Kumbalgodu, where she was working.
Yes, this roadsign declaring the rules don't apply to Dominic Cummings is real
The sign appeared underneath an official sign urging people to follow government guidance
EU unveils huge aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
The massive European plan follows other unprecedented emergency measures introduced around the world to rescue economies shattered by the disease, which has claimed more than 350,000 lives as infections top 5.6 million.
Uncovering the atrocious plot to tarnish mr Adesina’s legacy at Africa’s apex bank
The African Development Bank is currently gearing up for another leadership election.The current President, Adesina, is already dealing
Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders | India News
File photo MUMBAI: Against the backdrop of the recent political activities in Maharashtra and with just a few remaining for … Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders | India News Read More »
Parties wrangle over final year University exams
While BJP-backed ABVP is in favour of exams in July, Sena minister Uday Samant wrote to UGC for cancellation, angering the Governor
Canadian Armed Forces say seniors homes continue to struggle with reducing COVID-19 in Quebec
The military's report into its mission inside Quebec's long-term care homes reveals many facilities in the network continue to struggle to bring down the number of COVID-19
Trump Russia Probe Congress
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify next week at a Senate committee hearing on the Justice Department's Russia investigation, the committee chairman said Wednesday. The session Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee is the first in a series of planned oversight hearings
Sebastian Kurz cautious on Commission’s €750B recovery blueprint
Austrian chancellor, a leader of EU’s frugal faction, tells POLITICO he sees some positives in proposal.
‘We dried our tears’: Addressing the toll on children of Northeast Nigeria’s conflict
Nigeria must address its failures to an entire generation of children in a region devastated by Boko Haram atrocities and gross violations by the military
Uproar in US after black man dies as white policeman kneels on neck
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
Four US police officers fired after death of unarmed black man
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
Four Charts That Show How Absentee Voting Is Skyrocketing In The Pandemic
Next Tuesday’s primaries pose the next big test for how voting will work in the pandemic. Of the several states...
Piers Morgan and Stacey Dooley lead support for Newsnight's Emily Maitlis
'Emily has been reprimanded. And Dominic Cummings hasn’t.'
Groups demand release of journalist remanded for 'insulting' Nigerian minister
Human rights groups have kicked against the arrest and detention of a broadcast journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, over a poetry work deemed critical
Search for men wanted in string of Queens burglaries
Police are searching for the men behind several break ins at businesses in Queens.
Breaking: We are working on guidelines for school reopening – FG
The secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has on Wednesday said that the Federal Government would soon list
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan'
Brazil coronavirus deaths could surpass 125,000 by August: US study
BRASILIA: As Brazil's daily COVID-19 death rate climbs to the highest in the world, a University of Washington study is warning its total death ...
Iranian girl, 13, beheaded by father in ‘honor killing’ as she slept
Romina Ashrafi was killed Thursday by her father, Reza Ashrafi, as punishment for running away with a 34-year-old man from her hometown of Talesh.
Humanitarian aid projects in Yemen ‘reaching a breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic: UN body
The World Food Programme on Tuesday said it needs $870 million to provide badly needed assistance to millions of Yemenis over the next six months. International donors had slashed funding earlier this year in response to obstruction by the Houthi rebels, leaving a major shortfall.
RBA: A reminder that RBA Governor Lowe will appear before the Senate Select
At the top of the hour, we will hear from the Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Phillip Lowe who will appear before the Senate Select Committee on CO
Tareen asks govt to acknowledge his payments to sugarcane farmers
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Jahangir Khan Tareen on Wednesday said that he would be grateful if the government spokespersons acknowledge the farmer compensation figures from 2017-18
Can coronavirus survive on fabric?
With clothing stores getting ready to reopen in the UK, is it safe to be handling clothes during the pandemic?
Oli fails to drum up support: Nepal’s new map put on hold
Sources familiar with the development tell OneIndia that Oil had failed to build a consensus. May felt that this was an effort on Oli's part to whip up ultra-nationalistic sentiments against India.
Alarm As Mathare Accounts For 33 Of 123 New Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Kenya
Kenya has confirmed 123 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours raising the national tally to 1,471.Addressing the nation during the daily Covid-19 update from Afya Hous
Hong Kong's autonomy from China gone: Pompeo
China News: The United States on Wednesday revoked Hong Kong's special status under US law, paving the way to strip trading privileges for the financial hub as W
NC condemns assault on senior cardiologist, seeks thorough probe into incident
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Snakebite murder: Postmortem report handed over to investigation team
The detailed postmortem report of Uthra was handed over by the officials of Medical College Hospotal, Thiruvananthapuram, to the Crime Branch team investigating her death on Tuesday.
Kent RO takes down controversial ad, apologises for depicting maids in derogatory manner
The ad, featuring Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol as campaigners, drew heavy criticism on social media.
Arizona sues Google over claims it illegally tracked location of Android users
Another privacy lawsuit for Google.
Fortitude Budget: More support for charities as help requests surge
He lost his entire income because of the pandemic, and found himself struggling to feed his family. The man in his 50s became desperate as his meagre savings dried up. He turned to Food from the Heart, a charity providing food. Its chief executive, Ms Sim Bee Hia,...
Number of Filipinos with coronavirus abroad rises to 2,664
The death toll stands at 334 as of Wednesday, May 27
500-bedded pediatric hospital at Bemina misses 3 deadlines in 6 years
After missing three consecutive deadlines in the past six years, the 500-bedded Pediatric hospital in Srinagar’s Bemina area is still awaiting its
Land at the centre of planning row in south Manchester shut while investigation work into potential asbestos contamination carried out
'We have acted at the earliest opportunity to put protection measures in place and conduct a detailed inspection'
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis
Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.
The Hidden Flaws of Voting by Mail: Why GOP Sues California Governor Newsom
The vote-by-mail initiative pushed ahead by Democratic-controlled California has prompted a new wave of partisan strife with the Republicans over potential voter fraud....
COVID-19: Kaduna govt extends restrictions by two weeks
It added that according to the COVID-19 review report, "many of the cases recorded in Kaduna State have either been from persons with a history of
LETTER: Mail-in ballots work well — with safeguards
Why do Nevada Democrats want to get rid of those precautions?
Breaking: No more evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad for now — FG
Federal Government has on Wednesday said that it has stopped evacuating stranded Nigerians abroad. Giving Geoffrey Onyeama,
Arizona leaders write letter to care facilities asking for COVID-19 info
Four Arizona representatives sent letters to nursing facilities Tuesday, asking them to independently provide coronavirus case information.
COVID-19: Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
Latest case brings to 103 the number of deaths recorded in Australia
Watch live: Astronauts on board SpaceX capsule for historic liftoff
ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts entered SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Wednesday afternoon at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in advance of a planned historic liftoff at 4:33 p.m. EDT toward the International Space Station.
U.S. won't certify Hong Kong's autonomy from China, jeopardizing trade status
May 27 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he has officially notified Congress that Hong Kong is in effect no longer autonomous from mainland China.
Nord Stream 2 Operator Says Sanction Threats Are Discrimination Against European Companies
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Threats to impose sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project are discrimination against European companies, the project operator, Nord...
If an MP heckles in a virtual House of Commons, does it make a sound?
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Cathy McLeod tried gamely Wednesday to adhere to a long-standing parliamentary tradition, heckling her rivals across the aisle in t
176 stranded Pakistanis return from India
LAHORE: Another 176 Pakistani nationals stranded in India returned through the Wagah border on Wednesday.The border, which had been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, was opened exclusively f
Guinea admits 30 died in post-election violence in March
Guinea has for the first time admitted that 30 people died in days of violence following a constitutional referendum. - Foreign
Opposition set to win Suriname election: preliminary results
Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the long-time rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of p...
Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio
Japanese police on Wednesday formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, a police spokesman said.
'Central Park Karen,' Amy Cooper, faces NYC Human Rights Commission investigation
The New York City Commission on Human Rights is investigating the white woman walking her dog in New York City who called police to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man.”
Mkhize provides clarity on the level 3 lockdown game plan
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize caused confusion on Tuesday when he told the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) that hotspots would remain on level four lockdown.
Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints
The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.
US virus deaths near 100K: What does a number mean?
This is the week when America’s official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.
Jawaharlal Nehru's Death Anniversary: 10 quotes, messages by India's first Prime Minister; PM Modi pays tribute
Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Inspirational quotes, messages; PM Narendra Modi this morning paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary
BBC Replaces 'Biased' Maitlis Over Dominic Cummings Rant
The BBC has admitted that it broke impartiality rules by broadcasting a biased monologue on the supposed scandal surrounding Dominic Cummings
Eight held for gambling in Hyderabad
Eight persons who were gambling at a garage in Kalapather were caught by the Commissioner's Task Force (South) following a raid
China Crackdown on Hong Kong Threatens Global Order, EU Says
China’s efforts to tighten its grip on Hong Kong pose a threat to the rules-based international order, the European Union’s top diplomat said, calling on member states to respond with a “robust” message.
Bihar Minister Courts Controversy As He Flouts Social Distancing Norms While Honouring 'Bicycle Girl'
She has caught the world's attention after she bicycled her injured father 1,200 km to reach her native village from Gurugram more than a week ago.
Jaya property dispute far from blowing over
The judgment could end up being the starting point for many more litigations
Covid is a ripe opportunity to strengthen the public health and social security system
It is not yet too late for India’s response to COVID-19 to recalibrate so that it serves community health and the public good in just this manner.
Government plan to protect seabirds criticised for not going far enough
The new plan requires all fishing vessels at risk of accidentally catching seabirds to have a risk management plan in place for protected species.
India lockdown diary, Day 64: Kerala village uses umbrella to combat covid; Techie on mission to find jobs for migrants, and more
Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 64 of lockdown.
Texas Supreme Court Halts Expansion Of Mail-In Voting
Voters can’t cite a lack of immunity to the coronavirus as a reason for getting a mail-in ballot, the court ruled.
Hong Kong police clamp down on national anthem law protests
Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday and fired pepper-pellet rounds in the commercial district as they stamp
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.
German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps
BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13%, Interior Minster Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals.
Amnesty: How children who escaped Boko Haram captivity are tortured in detention
Hundreds of children who escaped from Boko Haram captivity in the north-east are being tortured by the military, Amnesty International (AI) says in a report to commemorate Children’s Day on
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Zimbabwe Records 76 Cases of Coronavirus in One Day
The 76 new cases have been recorded in Beitbridge, Masvingo and Harare. All new cases except one have been recorded from returnees from South Africa and Botswana. Only one case is a local transmission.”
Thousands of illegal firearms still in circulation - Hudson
Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.
4 new Covid-19 cases in Chandigarh’s Bapu Dham Colony
All people are contacts of patients who have already been diagnosed as Covid-19 positive.
Military report details 'disturbing' issues in Ontario long-term care homes
TORONTO — A military report on five Ontario long-term care homes released Tuesday details "horrific" allegations of insect infestations, aggressive resident feeding that caused choking, bleeding infections, and residents crying for help for hours.
Cyclist rushed to hospital after riding into sadistic wire trap on popular trail
Neil Nunnerley, 47, needed stitches after riding into a a barrier made of wire and branches in a woodland near to Taff's Well Quarry, sustaining injuries to his mouth, face and chest
Texas woman arrested for confronting couple with hammer
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas woman accused of using a hammer to threaten a vacationing couple who she mistakenly referred to as Mexican during a profanity-laced tirade in southwest Houston...
BREAKING: Abducted MDC ladies atteds court at Parktown Hospital
Three MDC activists who were arrested for staging an illegal demonstration in Warren Park have appeared before a magistrate at a court session that was held at ...
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’
The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.
Peter King Says Latest Antonio Brown Rumor Is ‘Fairly Meaningless’
As the finals days in May tick off the calendar, Antonio Brown remains unsigned. There's no guarantee he plays at all in 2020.
British diplomat still missing after going for a jog three weeks ago
He had been due to take up the position of British High Commissioner to Fiji in July.
Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga denounces charges against him as ‘lies’
Kabuga has been indicted by UN prosecutors for genocide and incitement to commit genocide, among other charges
Police find £1,000,000 cash in suspect's home after stopping his car
Officers found banknotes stuffed inside shoe boxes and bags.
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts
Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread.
Daniel Turner: Biden bows to radical left by pledging to cancel Keystone XL pipeline – Americans would suffer
Joe Biden’s energy policies would create disruptive energy shortages, big energy price increases, an increased dependence on foreign countries outside our hemisphere to meet our energy needs, and a massive increase in unemployment in the U.S. energy industry.
Durham Police's Dominic Cummings probe is being treated as a 'critical incident' and being overseen by its most senior officers in bid to prevent reputational damage to the force
Durham Police has said that it is investigating Dominic Cummings' trip to the county during lockdown at the 'highest levels'.
Tory revolt builds over Cummings
More MPs have hit out after the PM’s adviser said he had ‘no regrets’ over his controversial trip to Durham.
Man arrested over fire that killed 36 people in Japan
Japanese police have formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, a police spokesman said.
Hacking Dell Laptops To Use Off-Brand Chargers
Dell, along with many other manufacturers, have begun to implement smart features into their laptop charging circuitry. This leaves the user out of luck if they wish to use an off-brand part, or ge…
Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers
3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures
To reinstall trust of diaspora in government as effective rescuer, a Citizen Evacuation Policy is needed
When the central government finally decided to offer a helping hand, it opted to launch a paid repatriation mission rather than an evacuation mission (which is free of cost for the evacuee). Is this the time to extract a pound of flesh from disheartened, disappointed and fatigued Indians?
Jewellery manufacturers call for opening of showrooms in Coimbatore
In a memorandum submitted to the Collector, the Coimbatore Jewellery Manufacturers Association said that while the small jewellery shops are open, the bigger showrooms remain shut
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more questions than it answers, advocates say.
JUST IN: Road crash claims five lives in Kano - The Nation Nigeria
Five passengers lost their lives on Wednesday morning in a fatal road crash atRimin Gata, Ungoggo Local Government area of Kano State...
9 deaths reported on board migrant trains since Monday, Railways says most had underlying conditions
Nine passengers have been found dead in ‘Shramik Special’ trains since Monday and they included a woman whose toddler son was seen trying to wake her up in a heart wrenching scene at a railway platform in Bihar.
Prince Andrew 'told teen "my daughters aren’t far from your age" before they had sex'
Virginia Giuffre, also known as Virginia Roberts, has made the damning allegations in a new Netflix documentary series called Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich. Prince Andrew has denied ever meeting her
Contributions to PM CARES Fund will be considered as CSR: Centre
The Centre has notified that contributions to the PM CARES Fund will be considered as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of companies. “In Schedule VII, item (viii), after the words ‘Prime
'Religious services can resume, but with restrictions'
Religious activities including church services and gatherings under strict restrictions of 50 people or less will be allowed to resume from next month.
Under new MOH Covid-19 policy, Malaysian athlete Jackie Wong finally discharged after months in Sibu Hospital
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — National hammer thrower Jackie Wong was finally discharged today after being hospitalised for more than two months for Covid-19, according to Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) president Datuk S.M. Muthu. He said doctors told Jackie that he need not go for further swab...
Twitter's Trump 'Fact Check' Does Not Disclose Company Partnered with Groups Pushing Mail-In Ballots
Twitter for the first time put a fact-check label on tweets from President Trump, using the controversial tactic on messages that...
Reporting migrant crisis on bicycles
Two journalists with Asiaville news are pedalling their way from Delhi to Lucknow in search of the many stories behind the main picture
Texas Bar Says Patrons Wearing Masks Will Not Be Allowed Inside
It is possible you could see a ' No Mask, No Service' sign at a particular business. At this place, it's 'Mask On, No Service'.
Governor Udom Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to stay off activities that can ruin their future
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has sent his felicitations to the children of the State on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebrations, calling on the shun tendencies that could ruin their future.
Poll: back to class?
Some local students will be headed back to class for the last month of the school year next week, and Interior Health wants to reassure parents who may be nervous.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
The government has lost the authority to govern. What comes next is death and chaos
The decision to protect "chief strategist" Cummings, and to propagate the logic of the madhouse, will cost lives
TOLUWANIMI OMOLE: Little queen standing up for children’s rights
At 9, Toluwanimi Omole is already living her dream of standing up for the rights of children. Through her pet project,’Toluwanimi Child’s Rights
‘Scale up battle preparedness’: Xi Jinping to Chinese military amid tensions with India, US
The US-China military frictions are also on the rise with the US navy stepping its patrols in the disputed South China Sea as well as the Taiwan Straits.
68% of newly unemployed American workers could earn more money from government benefits than they did from their pre-pandemic jobs, research claims
More than two-thirds of American workers who have filed for unemployment during the coronavirus are likely earning more from government insurance than they were when they had a job, according to research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research this week.
Chilliwack school board censures trustee Barry Neufeld after controversial Facebook post
Board chair issues statement on censure but little else regarding Facebook post controversy
Moscow to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Monday: mayor
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's coronavirus lockdown starting June 1, including the reopening of non-food shops. "Today we can already talk
EU proposing €750bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis
Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.
Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes
There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.
Georgia to reopen all shops, cafes, resume public transport before June 8 -PM
TBILISI, May 27— Georgia will restart public transport and reopen shops, shopping malls and cafes and restaurants before June 8, the ex-Soviet country’s Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said today. Gakharia told the government that public transport, including the metro, would resume on May 29,...
COVID-19: Maharashtra Records 105 Deaths, 2190 Cases in Last 24 Hours, Total Tally at 56948
Issuing a statement, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56948.
Somebody appears to break wind during Joe Biden campaign stream
Joe Biden might need some Pepto-Bismol next time he goes on camera.
Education After COVID-19 Cannot Be Reimagined Without A Racial Justice Plan
Without a plan to achieve racial justice in schools, any post-COVID-19 plan for reopening schools is inherently flawed.
No need to panic about virus: KCR
CM KCR said people need not panic about coronavirus as the spread was not on alarming scale despite relaxing the lockdown restrictions.
Belgium, France arrest dozens over UK migrant truck deaths
Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the death of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in the United Kingdom last year.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
TOKYO >> Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
'Highly irresponsible': Shocking footage shows man risking his life to climb iconic Bristol tower
Warning: Do not attempt this
Boris Johnson rejects calls for inquiry into Dominic Cummings
The PM's senior aide drove from London to Durham to isolate with his family during the lockdown and says he subsequently took a trip to Barnard Castle to see if he was fit enough to drive before returning to the capital
Scale-up battle preparedness visualising worst-case scenarios: President Xi Jinping tells Chinese military
Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests
Missing woman found safe, Knoxville police say
Knoxville police said a woman has been found safe after her vehicle was found at Victor Ashe Park Tuesday evening.
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of arrested black man
To the general American public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a shirtless black man prone on the street, crying ou
All expelled almajiris welcome to Zamfara - Governor
He said the decision followed "a careful study of almajiri system in the state which only needs to be integrated into western education for the purpose
Coronavirus will likely have a long-term impact on older workers. Here are the 14 jobs that have the highest share of workers age 55 and over.
Older workers typically work in jobs that cannot be done at home and that involve close contact with others.
In Canada, non-status women are being left behind
Non-status women remain largely invisible in the COVID-19 public health response and emergency support programs.
Centre may extend lockdown after May 31
Agencies New Delhi The central government is likely to extend the lockdown in some form by another two weeks after May 31 to stop the spread of coronaviru
Former Head Of Russia's Chuvashia Sues Putin Over Dismissal
In an unprecedented move, the former head of the Russian region of Chuvashia, Mikhail Ignatyev, has filed a lawsuit against President Vladimir Putin challenging a presidential decree that removed him from office in January.
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
Iran changes tack in Iraqi politics after mastermind's assassination
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Two diplomats are quietly leading Iran’s push to influence politics in Iraq, in a departure from the more blunt enforcement employed by Qassem Soleimani, a top commander slain in a U.S. air strike.
Algeria court rejects detained journalist's bail plea
A court in Algeria on Wednesday rejected a bail plea by a prominent journalist detained since late March, a prisoner support group said.
Charlotte Democrat Councilman: 'No Way' GOP Convention Can Take Place
Charlotte City Councilman Larken Egleston said Monday there was "no way" the GOP convention could go on as planned due to the coronavirus.
Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early
DETROIT — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won’t be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday.
AAP MLA seeks bail in doctor’s suicide case
AAP legislator Prakash Jarwal, arrested in connection with the alleged suicide of a doctor in south Delhi last month, moved a Delhi court Tuesday seeking bail in the case.The application, which is lik
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
More than half of Canada's national parks - including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia - are to reopen next week.
Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election’ after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail
President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Twitter of “interfering” in the 2020 election after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail.
CAI urges Centre to take steps to control desert locust attack
In a representation to both the ministers, Atul Ganatra, president, CAI said that sowing of cotton in north India is complete to the extent of 80%.
Mira Bhayandar: 36 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths on Wednesday
Following a day's drop in the number of COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the metropolitan satellite township of Mira Bhayandar witnessed another dramatic spike in the spread of the virus on Wednesday when 36 persons tested positive for the infection.
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old
MELBOURNE — Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: media reports
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported on Wednesday, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub.
People Coming in Goa are not Required to be Quarantined: CM Pramod Sawant -
The Goa government has changed its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for people entering the state. People entering the state through
Police Break Up Illegal Gathering at Conservative MP's House – Reports
Police officers enforcing a national lockdown broke up an illegal 40th birthday party at the house of Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn in North Wales, according to the Evening...
US: Warrants describe nightmarish child abuse case in Tennesse
Four children were abused by couple now in custody
Fake signs warning of murder hornets spotted in Washington
“These signs - as most of the reports suspected [sightings] - are FAKE,” the department posted on Facebook along with a photo of the signs slapped with the official seal of the Washington
House leaders take vote-counting operations online
The coronavirus pandemic has forced House leadership in both parties to get creative in how they go about whipping votes as lawmakers largely work remotely during the crisis.
Bossie, Lewandowski warned Trump he was in trouble in 2020: report
Two top advisers to President Trump’s 2016 campaign warned him about his shaky standing in several key battlegrounds in the 2020 race, provoking the White House to fly in state directors from Arizona
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011
Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.
Winnipeg youth sentenced for violent attack, judge wonders if people feel safe
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg boy has been handed the maximum youth sentence for a violent attack and robbery of women at a Winnipeg mall.
Italy records 117 new coronavirus deaths, 584 new cases
ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 117 on Wednesday, against 78 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases climbed to 584 from 397 on Tuesday.
Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes
There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter has for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by United States President Donald Trump.
Virus Outbreak South Korea
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal — or face a virus resurgence
Queensland's seventh COVID-19 victim identified
Nathan Turner, 30, was found unresponsive by his partner about 4.30pm on Tuesday. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene.
More parts of the UK banning sky lanterns and helium balloons
North East Derbyshire District Council has introduced a charter to ban the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons on its land.
AP Explains Hong Kong Security Law
China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes. In a surprise move, the central government announced last week that it would develop laws to outlaw secession, subversion, terrorism and
Trump warns social media giants that feds can ‘regulate’ or ‘close them down’ amid fight with Twitter
President Trump warned social media giants Wednesday that the federal government could “strongly regulate” or “close them down” if they continue to “silence conservative voices,” amid a flaring battle with Twitter after the platform fact-checked one of his tweets for the first time this week.
Trump threatens shut down social media platforms after Twitter put a disinformation warning on his false tweets
President Donald Trump threatened to close down social media platforms if they censor conservative voices, after Twitter on Tuesday tagged one of his messages with a fact check warning.
China-Hong Kong standoff: Riot police shield Legislative Council as protests heat up
Police said they had arrested at least 16 people, aged 14-40, involved in crimes including possession of offensive weapons, possession of tools for illegal use and dangerous driving
‘Schools at high altitude to be temporary relief centers’
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Australia eyes New Zealand travel 'bubble' as cases fall
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Falling numbers of active coronavirus cases in Australia and New Zealand are paving the way for the easing of travel restrictions between the two countries, health officials said on Wednesday, even as Australia recorded its youngest coronavirus death.
West Kootenay jogger spends 2 hours up tree as bear prowls below
A West Kootenay jogger is lucky to be in one piece after he spent two hours stuck-up a tree following a run-in with an aggressive black bear.Francis Levasse
India’s Covid count set to cross 1.5 lakh, fresh cases dip to 5.5k
India News: India’s count of Covid-19 cases was set to cross the 1.5 lakh mark, even as the number of fresh infections reported on Tuesday dropped slightly to its
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China’s aviation regulator.
Special KLM flight brings home 276 Indians from Netherlands
On June 8, another batch of stranded Indians will be sent home by a special Air India flight from Amsterdam to New Delhi as part of the second leg of the 'Vande Bharat Mission'.
Union Pres.: Baltimore Mayor More Upset by Trump Visit than 10 Murders
Mike Mancuso, president of the Fraternal Order of Police for Baltimore City Lodge No. 3, claims Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young (D) was more upset over President Trump's Memorial Day visit than over the 10 individuals killed in the city over weekend.
Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderbans' 'tiger widows' struggle to survive
Manjula Sardar (45) carrying a bowl of puffed rice and jaggery, her first proper meal in the last two days, wistfully stares at a flooded pond full of saline water. Cyclone Amphan, which hit West
Nitish Kumar holds meeting with state Health Department, stresses on door to door screening of migrants
The CM said that keeping in view the future challenges, the health infrastructure of the state should be further strengthened and it should be expanded.
Himachal Congress leader, 3 councillors booked for obstructing cremation of coronavirus patient
The Congress leader has been identified as Mandi district chief of Mahila Congress Suman Chaudhary who along with three councillors and 16 others have been booked under various sections of IPC and Epidemic Disease Act.
COVID-19: Gov. El-Rufai extends Kaduna lockdown by 2 weeks
Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai has extended the lockdown order in Kaduna State by another two weeks, the state Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe said in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday.
3 childless widows living in mud house get 3-bedroom bungalow from lawmaker
The lawmaker representing Nnewi North constituency in Anambra state, Nonso Smart Okafor, has built a house for three childless widows who were living in a mud.
NRM SG Lumumba tasks polls body on 2021 elections
Lumumba says the commission should engage scientists to advise accordingly on the threat of Coronavirus to devise means of conducting the elections.
Kano abolishes Almajiri system - The Nation Nigeria
Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Wednesday formerly announced abolishment of traditional Almajiri system of education in the state.
Inspector injured as gun misfires at Telangana police academy
“I was informed by doctors that he was safe and could be discharged from the hospital by night,” VK Singh said.
Dubai Jewish community gets first shipment of kosher meat - Jewish World
Shipment of glatt kosher meat arrives in Dubai, in time for Shavuot holiday. 'Until now we were like partisans, now everything has changed.'
The Biggest Threat to a Coronavirus Vaccine Is the American People
The derangements of our current era could threaten the rock-solid legal precedents that provide states with the right to act in the interests of public health.
Canadian court deals blow to Huawei CFO
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou lost a bid to have US extradition proceedings dismissed, after a ...
Dr Tony Holohan rubbishes claims by Ryanair's Michael O’Leary that Irish people being punished by lockdown
Dr Holohan rejected several pleas for an easing of restrictions
‘No mask, no ride’ policy in South Korea
The government, in a new directive, ordered buses and taxi drivers to limit or refuse to offer rides to passengers who do not wear masks as part of the tightened quarantine measures against the pandemic outbreak
LIVE: House hearing on the spike in electricity bills
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COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait
New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country
Opinion: Canada’s soldiers have provided a wake-up call for our long-term care system
Reports from the military on conditions in homes in Quebec and Ontario should be the last reform warnings we receive
Wilbur Ross says SpaceX launch makes space ‘new war-fighting domain’
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Wednesday afternoon's launch of SpaceX has huge financial and military implications for the US, including making space the "new war-fighting domain."
What Would Happen if Twitter Banned Trump?
Social media and journalists alike amplify the president’s lies and propaganda.
Two arrested for ‘killing man in fight over sale of drugs in Ghatkopar’
The deceased man was beaten to death after getting into a fight with a group of four men for selling drugs near a public toilet near Ghatkopar (West) railway station.
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow
Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India
Video shows patients lying on sidewalks
CM thanks BJP for exposing deficiencies at GTB Hospital
Takeovers Panel Responds To Metlifecare’s Application For Letter Of Intention
The Takeovers Panel has reviewed the information proposed to be put by Metlifecare Limited (Metlifecare) to its shareholders for the purpose of voting on a scheme of arrangement (the Proposed Scheme) to effect the acquisition of 100% of the ordinary shares in Metlifecare by Asia Pacific Village Group Limited (APVG).
Twitter wants to target conservatives — with none of a publisher’s responsibilities
On Tuesday, Twitter appended a fact-check label to a presidential tweet about the fraud risk associated with mail-in voting. Just beneath, it added an exclamation urging users to “get the facts
Boy, 15, arrested after Broadgreen Hospital receives email threat
The ECHO understands staff were told to stay on their wards and not leave the hospital during the incident
Strengthen Inclusion and Empower the World’s Invisible Billion
The World Bank announced today the launch of the second Mission Billion Challenge for innovative solutions to increase inclusion and access to digital platforms such as identification systems. This challenge will crowdsource innovations at a time when countries seek to deliver cash relief to vulnerable persons, such as informal workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
Report: US demanding Israel drop claims to areas beyond sovereignty plan - Inside Israel
Israeli officials say US is pushing Israel to accept sovereignty plan as final border, drop claims to rest of Judea & Samaria
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.
New Jersey businesses seek reopening plan as they worry about survival
The New Jersey Senate Fiscal Recovery Strategists Committee heard some sobering numbers on Tuesday from businesses shut down by the state to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Indonesia to receive first delivery of COVID-19 ventilators from US in June
The donation of the ventilators is the result of a previous call between President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and President Donald Trump in April, during which the two leaders agreed to build cooperation to tackle the COVID-19 crisis in their respective countries, including finding ways to overcome shortages of medical equipment.
African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption and vowed to continue working. In a press statement, Adesina slammed "unprecedented attempts by some to tarnish my reputation" and declared "I will... continue to
Man beaten with bat at flat in Newtownabbey
A man has been beaten with a wooden bat at a flat in the Whitewell Road area of Newtownabbey.
52 bats drop dead in 60 mins, scare Uttar Pradesh town
When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday
Level 3 briefing delays are due to new church regulations – Jackson Mthembu
He said the government’s National Coronavirus Command Council’s briefing would go ahead on Thursday at 2pm.
Amazon provides free COVID-19 health insurance for its sellers
Amazon has partnered with Acko General Insurance (Acko) to manage the policy delivery and handling of claims and reimbursements.
Slain UNC student’s mother hopes new documentary will shed light on unsolved murder: ‘I need to keep going for her’
Connie Hedgepeth is hoping someone will finally come forward and reveal what really happened to her daughter
Shropshire hospital services 'beginning to return to normal'
Regular services are starting to return to normal at Shropshire’s main hospitals now the coronavirus pandemic has “stabilised”, the trust’s chief executive has said.
Zimbabwe police charge activists, journalists with violating Covid-19 rules
The three women were reportedly abducted while in police custody.
'Why Savarkar?': Naming of flyover in Bengaluru sparks political row
Siddaramaiah, former chief minister and leader of the Opposition, said the move to name the flyover after Savarkar was an insult to the freedom fighters
Karnataka set for reboot, but Covid rise a worry
The spike in Covid-19 positive cases over the last few days has become a cause for concern for Karnataka which is preparing to exit the lockdown and restart all economic activities.
Jon Jones Blasts Cops That Killed George Floyd: “You’re a Pu–y, Shouldn’t Be Wearing That Badge” (TWEETS)
Jon Jones feels like everybody who has seen that horrific video of a Minneapolis police officer with his knee and…
Border tensions: Imran Khan accuses India of ‘threatening its neighbours’
The Pakistani Prime Minister's reaction comes amid tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and border dispute with Nepal.
UP: Private Lab Wrongly Diagnoses 6 People As Coronavirus Positive In Meerut; Later Test Negative
Meerut DM Anil Dhingra has recommended cancellation of the licence of Modern Lab and Diagnostic Centre.
Proposed Bill Would Ban Microtargeting of Political Advertisements
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Internet-based advertising has been a boon for both political campaigns and disinformation campaigns, which love to take advantage of the ability to slice and dice the electorate into incredibly tiny and carefully targeted segments for their mes...
Cyclist killed in Brewood tractor crash named as local psychologist
A cyclist who died after being involved in a crash with a tractor in Staffordshire has been named.
Exclusive: Matt Gaetz Drafting Bill to Drop Big Tech's Legal Immunity over One-Sided 'Fact Checks'
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) will announce today that he is working with Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee to craft legislation that would strip social media giants of their Section 230 legal immunity if they fact check content on their platforms, according to a copy of his podcast which Breitbart News exclusively obtained.
Tanzanian president accused of covering up Covid-19 outbreak
John Magufuli has repeatedly played down the threat from the pandemic
Salesman held for killing wife
The Delhi Police has arrested a 37-year-old salesman in national Capital for allegedly killing his wife. Police said that the accused killed his wife after he got frustrated with his marital life. The accused has been identified as Sudhir, a resident of Anand Parbat. Police said that the accused
Abofu residents live in fear of imminent floods
Residents of Abofu, near Achimota in Accra, say they are living in fear of imminent floods as the Hydrological Services Department (HSD) has deferred to September, its intended rehabilitation of their stretch of the Odawa drain.
Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio: media
Japanese police on Wednesday formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in the city of Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, local media reported.
Indore: Doctors fear coronavirus, only 20 per cent clinics open in city
Due to the less number of clinics being operated currently, people have to travel more in the city during lockdown to reach clinics.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
Trump, without offering any evidence, reiterated his accusations of political bias by technology platforms
Missing power goals again! Thermal plants all set to miss 2022 pollution target
With two years to the deadline, just 97 GW of the coal-fired capacity is in compliance with particulate matter (PM) standards, while upgradation is underway in 14 GW and a mere 16 GW of capacity is in compliance with SO2 norms.
Toronto rapper Houdini identified as victim of deadly downtown shooting
Police have identified the victim of a "very brazen" daylight shooting in the city's downtown core as 21-year-old Toronto rapper Houdini.
Republicans Sue to Block Remote Voting in House
House Republicans are suing to block Democrats from relying on remote proxy voting during the Covid-19 pandemic, claiming the historic change is a power play by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Changing balance across LAC trigger for stand-off, says China expert Taylor Fravel
China is likely responding to what it sees as a challenge to its position, he opines
Saunders: Trump can’t have it both ways on states’ rights
He can’t tell states to lead on the coronavirus response, then tell them how to run their elections.
COVID-19: Death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767 in India
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while
'Big Action to Follow': Donald Trump Threatens Twitter After it Adds Fact-Check Warnings to US President's Tweets
After Twitter conducted a fact check for the first time and tagged US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading information', latter threatens to take 'big action' against the micro-blogging site
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon
The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.
Afghan government releases first hundred Taliban prisoners
The Eid al-Fitr holiday began on Monday as did the ceasefire in Afghanistan announced by the Taliban. Early signs were promising with the ceasefire appearing to hold.
Facebook reportedly knew its algorithms were dividing people yet did nothing
A report from WSJ disputes the company's claim that its algorithms are bringing people together. According to WSJ Facebook's algorithms aren't bringing people together. They were driving people apart.
Coronavirus in California: Orange County Sheriff says his department won't enforce mask order
A California sheriff is vowing that his department will look the other way when it comes to enforcing a health order asking residents to wear face coverings in public during the coronavirus outbreak.
Maharashtra Governor lauds Sonu Sood for arranging safe transport, eatables for migrants
Actor Sonu Sood responded stating the Governor's appreciation has inspired him to work harder in future.
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before summer holidays
It was previously announced that all primary school pupils in England should be able to go back to school for a month before the summer break began in July and August
UConn fugitive Peter Manfredonia may have been spotted in Uber to Maryland
The machete-wielding University of Connecticut student who is being hunted for a killing spree may have last been seen fleeing south across the Maryland state line in an Uber, according to a report
Biden: Trump’s ‘an absolute fool’ for stoking face mask controversy
The US president retweeted an image that appeared to mock Biden wearing a mask in his first public appearance in months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death
Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.
Stolen car abandoned after crashing into tree in Bolton
It has since been recovered for forensic analysis
Jayalalithaa's niece and nephew to inherit assets; HC says no to making Poes Garden house a memorial
This comes a few days after Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit promulgated an ordinance to take temporary possession of the former chief minister's residence for facilitating its conversion into a memorial.
Britain shuts embassy in North Korea after extreme lockdown
Britain has closed its embassy in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang and ordered its staff to leave the country. The surprise closure is linked to coronavirus-related restrictions in place since earlier this year, which the Foreign Office said had left it unable to "rotate our staff and sustain
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for northeastern states
After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter labeled two tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network
Why Trump has an issue with mail-in voting
Voting by mail in its old-fashioned version has traditionally been Republican speciality
Human tragedy of migrant workers: Heartbreaking video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother at Muzaffarpur station shocks nation
In a devastating twist to the ongoing human tragedy of migrant workers, a video of a toddler desperately trying to wake up his dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station has gone viral on social media.
Canada army reports horrific conditions in nursing homes hit by COVID-19
Conditions at Ontario nursing homes hard-hit by COVID-19 outbreaks, as described by Canadian soldiers helping out there, are "deeply disturbing," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election
Defense Department officials are reportedly planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, including one to pull them out before the 2020 US presidential election in November.
Police chief kills toddler and grandmother in crash, allegedly while drunk driving
A chief of a police sub-precinct in Rembang, Central Java is under investigation for a car crash that killed a toddler and her grandmother, with witnesses of the incident saying that the cop seemed to be driving under the influence of alcohol at the...
'OK, let's make history': hybrid House of Commons convenes to debate COVID-19
"OK, let's make history": with those words from the Speaker of the House of Commons, a hybrid meeting of members of Parliament is now underway.
Himachal CM: Tribal Bhawan to start soon for facilitating tribal people
Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the chairpersons of Zila Parishads, Panchayat Samitis and Panchayat Pradhans of various Gram Panchayats of Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti districts and Pangi, Bharmour and Killar area of Chamba district on Tuesday through video conferencing from
South Korea sees highest daily coronavirus spike in more than a month
South Korea reported its highest daily spike in new coronavirus cases in about a month-and-a-half Wednesday — an outbreak linked to a now-closed facility run by one of the country’s
'Why Can't Private Hospitals Built on Free Land Give Free Treatment to COVID-19 Patients', SC Asks Centre
This comes a day after the Supreme Court took cognizance of the miseries of migrant workers across the country and said there have been inadequacies and certain lapses by the Centre and the states
Nepal's new map hits a roadblock as parliament discussion gets deferred
Nepal claims the territory, which touches the border with China, under an 1816 treaty with the East India Company
Three dead after microbus plunges into ditch in Munshiganj
Three people have died after a microbus lost control and fell into a roadside ditch in Munshiganj's Gazaria Upazila.
With test results lost, an Afghan family fell to virus
As in many Afghan households, dinner at Dr. Yousuf Aryubi’s home meant the whole family - his mother, his siblings, their children - sitting on the floor together around a mat laid with food on the ca
Belarus volunteers plug gaps in supplies to virus-hit medics
Young men in dark hoodies and tracksuit bottoms form a human chain to pass down black sacks from a storeroom and pile them in the back of a car.
Kuwait MP set to grill finance minister over fund corruption
The corruption case involves a Malaysian Fund and a Chinese company
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China has undermined Hong Kong's autonomy as the US considers ending favourable tariffs in a blow to its status as a financial hub.
Mixed reaction from clergy as churches prepare to resume services
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that places of worship may reopen subject to strict restrictions under level three of the lockdown.
China Starts De-Escalating Over Ladakh Border Standoff After India Refuses To Back Down: Expert
China has now started to de-escalate its stance over the border stand-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, as per defence expert Nitin Gokhale.
Supreme Court Denies Petition to Hear California Voting Rights Act Challenge
The Supreme Court refused to hear a constitutional challenge to the California Voting Rights Act over its requirement that some local governments hold district rather than at-large elections.
WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight
GENEVA: The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ...
India conducts over 1.16 lakh COVID-19 tests in 24 hours; Highest in a single day
A number of 1,16,041 lakh COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country which is highest in a single day so far.Whereas, the total number of 32,42,160 samples have been tested in India for coronavirus.
3 Men Thrash Tribal Teen In Front Of Her Father In Gujarat: Police
A 16-year-old tribal girl from a remote village in Gujarat's Chhota Udepur district was allegedly thrashed by three men in the presence of her father and local residents for eloping with a man a few days ago, said police on Wednesday.
Assam: Nearly 2 lakh people affected, over 8,000 shifted to relief camps in first wave of floods
A total of 35 relief camps and distribution centres have been opened.
Australian police drop probe of reporter, whistleblower
Australian police on Wednesday dropped the investigation of a prominent journalist and government whistleblower over leaked government secrets, ending a case which sparked wide-ranging debate over press freedom in the country.
U.S. Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown
Congress voted Wednesday to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries. The House passed a bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass surveillance and detention of Uighurs…
Why HC issued Notices to 49 YSRCP Social Media Activists?
There is a discussion about how and why this case is so serious. YSR Congress supporters are defending their friends by quoting a judgment of the Supreme Court which says criticizing judgment
9 Covid-19 recoveries in Bulawayo
Bulawayo has recorded nine Covid-19 recoveries leaving only two active cases but health experts are warning against complacency as it could steer a comeback of the virus.
123 new cases of coronavirus confirmed
Coronavirus cases hike to 1471 after 123 test positive
Two more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Shropshire hospitals
Two more coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in Shropshire's hospitals, taking the county's death toll to at least 271.
Putin says worst case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (May 27) that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in ...
LOMBORG: Covid-19: Studies show cost of lockdown outweighs
For the amount a developing nation would spend on saving one life through Covid-19 policies, it can save 4,000 lives through smart HIV programming.
Twitter flags Trump's tweets for misinformation and false claims for the first time
President Trump established a direct relation between mail-in ballots and rigged elections. Consequently, Twitter went on to flag those tweets as false claims, and Trump responded strongly to it.
The echo of migrant footfalls and the silence on policy
There are four things that need to be done in the country in the wake of the pandemic crisis
ANALYSIS | Communications confusion: Is govt’s lockdown policy, planning coming apart at the seams?
Over the past 48 hours it seems as if government’s policy and planning strategy in easing the lockdown has started coming apart. It's difficult to see, much less understand, what actually is happening, and why, writes Pieter du Toit.
Biden says officers must be held ‘fully accountable’ in George Floyd’s death
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday insisted that the police officers involved in the case of a black man in Minnesota who died after being pinned to the ground with a knee to his throat need to be held “fully accountable.”
Bengaluru's civic woes may worsen as projects held up due to fund, labour crunch
The city’s civic body has said it was looking to complete projects where work has begun and may not be able to start new ones listed in its ₹10,895.84 crore budget for this year
Abused wife Sally Challen wins court battle to inherit estate of the husband she beat to death
Sally Challen, a woman who beat her controlling husband, Richard, to death with a hammer in 2010 after decades of emotional abuse can inherit his estate, a judge has ruled.
India-China border: No change in Ladakh, military brass brief PM and Rajnath
The military brass is learnt to have apprised the Prime Minister about the evolving situation in eastern Ladakh though officials maintained that the meeting was pre-scheduled and reforms in the armed forces was on the agenda.
Government Internet filtering not the answer - InternetNZ
This week the government introduced a proposed legal framework for Internet filtering, alongside proposed new powers for the Chief Censor on online content. The proposed law change is part of the government response to the Christchurch terror attacks.
Watch: Ernst's Campaign Exposes Greenfield's Anti-Corporate PAC Hypocrisy
Joni Ernt's campaign released a video on Wednesday exposing Iowa Senate Democrat Theresa Greenfield's anti-corporate donation hypocrisy.
Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms
China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio
Police have arrested a man suspected of starting a fire that killed 36 people in an animation studio in Japan.
EDITORIAL: Deal firmly with the cyclic ethnic clashes
Cattle rustling, which precipitated the scuffle, must be dealt with quickly and ruthlessly.
DPR to enforce use of face masks at Osun filling stations
The Osun Field Office of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it will start enforcing use of face masks at filling stations across the state
Save On ends pandemic pay
The union representing workers at Save-On-Foods is asking the chain to extend the pandemic premium for employees.
Tlaib Opponent Brenda Jones Collected Campaign Contributions From Quicken Loans Executives as Public Subsidies Flowed
Jones received $25,000 in contributions, while Dan Gilbert, Michigan’s richest man, has accumulated over half a billion dollars in public subsidies.
The Trump Administration has deemed professional athletes essential workers in the United States — here's what that means for the return of sports, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The provision allows professional athletes from foreign countries to enter the United States in order to compete in their respective sports.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Coronavirus lockdown | Mamata Banerjee apprehensive of return of migrants to West Bengal
The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big problem for public health, says Mamata Banerjee
Most Indonesians dissatisfied with administration's COVID-19 response, survey finds
A public opinion poll has found that most Indonesians are dissatisfied with the way President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration is handling the COVID-19 outbreak.
Zambian president pardons gay couple jailed for 15 years
LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambia’s president has pardoned a gay couple sentenced to 15 years in prison in November under colonial-era sodomy laws in a case that caused a diplomatic row with the United States.
Aya Hachem: Innocent law student, 19, 'gunned down in business dispute' court hears
Aya Hachem was out on a shopping trip in Blackburn when she was shot in the chest and died. Six people who were charged with the teenagers murder all appeared at court on Wednesday
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns
Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.
SC finally steps in to address distress among the migrants
The apex court will hear the matter on May 28 and directed the Solicitor General to share all measures taken by the government.
Staffer, 10 inmates of Rohini Prison recover from corona
Delhi Prison authorities on Tuesday said that one staff member and ten inmates of Rohini jail have recovered and tested negative for Covid-19. Earlier, Head Wardern of central jail number 10 in Rohini had tested positive for coronavirus on May 15. "He was asymptomatic and had been kept in
Ghana has no record of reinfection of coronavirus
Dr Badu Sarkodie, the Director of Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Tuesday said the country has not recorded any cases of reinfections of the COVID-19.
'Milestone' pay deal reached for teacher aides
The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle an historic pay equity claim for teacher aides.
Two applications for conversion of council offices
Two planning applications have been submitted for the multi-million pound conversion of the Grade II listed Neuadd Maldwyn in Welshpool.
Canada will accept incomplete study permit applications
Dear Mr Brown,I know that you recommended initiating my study permit...
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram
India Business News: The Congress, after rejecting the govt's economic package announced to revive the economy, has said that sooner than later the govt will accept the su
Yob spat at nurses in Paisley's Royal Alexandra Hospital after refusing to wear a mask
He was at the A&E department when he caused a disturbance
'No end in sight': B.C.'s state of emergency extended by another two weeks
Premier John Horgan extended the province’s state of emergency by two weeks on Wednesday, the longest period that emergency orders have been in place in B.C.’s history.“People will . . .
World Bank provides $346 million to strengthen resilience, livelihoods in Lake Chad region
It explained that overall, the Lake Chad region suffered from poor development and economic indicators compared to the averages in the four countries.
Canadian judge rules Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s fraud case will proceed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
VANCOUVER, British Columbia >> A Canadian judge ruled today the U.S. extradition case against a senior Huawei executive can continue to the next stage, a decision that is expected to further harm relations between China and Canada.
Survey underlines job loss, drop in earnings during lockdown
It reveals that 73% of around 870 respondents in State have lost their jobs
Funding Cut For Kaikoura Council’s Survival Project
The government has turned off the funding tap for Kaikoura District Council's financial sustainability project.
China's top political advisory body starts closing meeting of annual session
The third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, started its closing meeting on Wednesday.
Pay social carers fighting coronavirus a Real Living Wage, say campaigners
The Citizens UK pressure group has issued the call as the country gears up for tonight's Clap for Carers
Donald Trump ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong: White House
The bill which is set to be approved by the National People's Congress, regarded as the rubber-stamp parliament for its routine approval of proposals by the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), comes in the backdrop of relentless agitation by the local Hong Kong people/
Bihar Board Class 10 result: How to file for scrutiny? What is compartment exam?
BSEB 10th result: While 80.50 per cent have cleared the exam, over 2.89 lakh candidates have failed. An additional 1,019 will have to appear for the compartmental exam.
House Passes Uighur Bill in Rebuke to China, Sends It to Trump
The U.S. House voted Wednesday to authorize sanctions against Chinese officials for human rights abuses against Muslim minorities, as Congress and the White House ratchet up pressure on the government in Beijing amid rising tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.
Commission to propose EU budget of €1.1T for seven years
Figure would raise spending compared to current seven-year budget for EU27.
Teen got friend to hit him with a frying pan to make car theft look real
Alex Hobbs flipped his Ford Fiesta but made a false report to police, claiming he had been assaulted and had his car stolen.
George Floyd death: Protesters clash with riot police as thousands demand justice
WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES - A passerby captured a distressing video of unarmed George Floyd struggling to breathe while being detained in relation to a non-violent charge by a white police officer in Minneapolis
Covid-19: Reopening may be gradual, segmented
Experts say measures need to be put in place to ensure no Covid-19 spike after opening economy.
e-pass for returnees from enclaves
The government’s portal to issue e-passes to returnees from other States/overseas has now included the listing of the enclaves of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam paving the way for potential returnees from t
McCarthy urges Democrats to pull surveillance bill
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday asked Democratic leadership to hold off on a vote on the reauthorization of three expired surveillance programs.
Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river
The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon on the River Clyde at the crossing for the Renfrew Ferry.
Kolkata Knight Riders extend support to help government battle aftermath of cyclone Amphan
Extending a helping hand to the victims of Super Cyclone Amphan, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged support to the West Bengal Chief Ministers Relief Fund among other initiatives.
Trump Threatens To Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check
President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter after it began fact-checking his tweets. From a report: In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence cons...
IN PHOTOS: Makati police raid illegal COVID-19 clinic, arrest 2 fake doctors
Cops say there were 4 patients in the illicit infirmary
Anti-porn filters stop Dominic Cummings trending on Twitter
Name of PM’s aide is blocked, which has led to variety of misspelt hashtags
PML-N lambastes govt for 'allowing sugar export when there was shortage' in country
The opposition party's leaders reiterate demand for prime minister's resignation
Dead man's family urge ice-using driver to do something with her life
Woman who killed elderly man in head-on crash after taking GHB and ice sobs as victim's family urges her to go back to school so the event doesn't define her.
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’
The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.
Coronavirus: Loyal dog in China waits at hospital for three months for elderly owner who died of COVID-19
Xiao Bao refused to leave the hospital premises till a dog shelter got a hold of him
Stop Calling The Police On Black People
This article explores the modern day phenomenon of White people calling the police on innocent Black people, which was most recently seen in the viral video of "Central Park Karen."
KKR to plant trees, aid in relief work in Cyclone Amphan aftermath
Kolkata Knight Riders announced to plant 5000 trees and also committed to contribute to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan.
DNA confirms body found near Wewe River is of murdered Andile Mbuthu - family
The 16-year-old was kidnapped and assaulted late last month after being accused of stealing alcohol from a local tavern.
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Nepal defers amendment on updating its map
The delay indicates a rethink on the disputed sites and proof that back-channels are in operation
'Absolutely no legal authority': Trump's threats to shut down Twitter are 'totally asinine' and reek of censorship, according to legal experts, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Trump has long made unsubstantiated claims that social-media platforms are biased against and "silence" conservative users.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules
Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat
Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.
Body of COVID-19 victim cremated in open in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi amid protest by locals
The body of a woman who died due to COVID-19 was cremated in the open on the banks of Suketi Khud in Mandi district, amidst protest by local residents who objected to it over fear of catching the
Temple coffers and compassion
In the last fortnight, there was a piece of news from Tamil Nadu, which pertained to 47 rich temples in the context of Covid-19.
USD/JPY stays firm above 107.50 amid risk reset
USD/JPY extends the previous day’s gains while being mildly positive around 107.75 amid Thursday’s Asian session. The yen pair recently benefited from
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday
An update to the budget was also announced.
COVID-19: Maharashtra reported the highest number of deaths in a single day
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported a dip in COVID-19 cases as compared to the massive spike the state witnessed earlier this week.
Rain or shine, 2020 elections will come off - Kweku Baako
The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under a barrage of criticisms by opposition parties over their decision to compile a new voters' register.
COVID-19: More than 7,000 workers matched to new jobs under NTUC’s Job Security Council
SINGAPORE: More than 7,000 workers who were either furloughed or retrenched due to the COVID-19 pandemic have taken up new roles with the help of ...
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy
The Chinese Ambassador's comments came in the midst of aggressive posturing by both Chinese and Indians troops in several areas in eastern Ladakh including Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie.
Why only one flight to TN so far, ask desperate Tamils stranded in the UK
More than 300 Tamils stranded in the UK are trying to get back. They have written numerous petitions and even protested outside the Indian High Commission in London but there has been no response.
Bosnia and Croatia arrest eight suspected migrant smugglers
SARAJEVO, May 27 — Police from Bosnia, Croatia and regional agency Europol caught eight suspected traffickers today and blocked the smuggling of 45 migrants into the European Union (EU), Bosnian authorities said. During a search of several locations in northwestern Bosnia, police seized mobile...
Donald Trump is supposed to lead by example but he is a fool: Joe Biden
Trump later retweeted a post that appeared to make fun of a photo of Biden in his mask, though he later said he didn't mean to be critical
JK panel submits report on 'seniority dispute' of KAS officers
A high-level official panel has submitted its report to the Jammu and Kashmir administration for mitigating the seniority dispute of a large number of
Uhuru deals Ruto another deadly blow
National Executive Council set to meet to firm up crackdown on disloyal members
Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings
The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.
SC issues notices to Centre, Assam on plea against delimitation process based on 2001 census
A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde agreed to hear the plea seeking quashing of this year's February 28 order which
2020 budget: NASS suspends holiday to consider revised appropriation bill
The National Assembly, the legislative arm of the country, has put its holiday on hold in order to reconvene and consider the 2020 revised budget on Thursday.
Government tracks package rollout to gauge impact on ground
Officials said the focus is on implementation of the measures announced in the package before any fresh ones are undertaken. "Focus, right now, is to implement the various elements of the package... A number of them need cabinet approval. So, the process has been set in motion," said one of the officials.
Historian Douglas Brinkley predicts SpaceX launch will begin a 'new era of space' exploration
Historian Douglas Brinkley told "The Story" Wednesday that the upcoming launch of a manned, privately built SpaceX rocket will mark the beginning of a new era for American space exploration following the demise of the "elongated" shuttle program.
SpaceX launch postponed due to stormy weather
Lift-off was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon
Stirling's former Tory MP joins cross-party calls for Dominic Cummings to resign
Stirling’s current and former MPs have called for the resignation of Boris Johnson’s most senior advisor.
EXCLUSIVE -- Dinesh D'Souza: The Specter of Socialism
There is a socialist temptation ... and we need an effective battle plan to finally and ultimately defeat the socialists.
City sees record 792 new COVID-19 cases
Delhi govt. reports 15 more deaths, taking the total to 303
UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator
David Frost insisted that Britain is taking the stance to avoid more ‘significant’ payments to the EU.
China Is An Abrahamic Power Without A Moral Compass; It Cannot Succeed
China is pursuing power without principle. It must be shown its place.
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced
The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.
Driving Instructors Slam Ministers And Tory MPs For Backing Dominic Cummings’ Defective Eyesight Driving Offense
In subsequent radio and TV interviews, government ministers and Tory MPs have tied themselves in knots supporting Cummings’ law-breaking 30-mile drive to Barnard Castle, County Durham.
A white venture capitalist threatened to call the police on a group of black men in a Minneapolis gym, and a video of the incident is trending, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Tom Austin, a venture capitalist, later apologized and said a building manager's email previously flagged concerns of non-tenants using the gym.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
US offers to mediate between China, India on border row
The US on Wednesday revealed that it has offered to mediate in the ongoing standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
In Mideast, religion looms large in corona 'infodemic'
"At times of inexplicable crisis and conflict, people revert to their cultural myths and convictions to make sense of what is going on."
Wheat procurement on target despite lockdown
While it is progressing swiftly in States like Punjab and Haryana, U.P. is lagging behind; Madhya Pradesh crosses target
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of the novel … New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June Read More »
Restaurant association questions allowing reopening of places of worship
CEO at the Restaurant Association of South Africa Wendy Alberts said the industry was suffering.
Govt asks CID to re-probe suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami
The Alibaug police had closed the case last year stating that enough evidence was not found against Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-Chief of The Republic, and two others to chargesheet them in the case.
Health and Welfare ministries to take budget cuts - Inside Israel
Government expected to approve budget cuts across all ministries, to make room for additional ministries as per coalition agreements.
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio
The attack, in which Aoba was injured, shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.
Two held for swindling Rs 48L through chit fund company
Two persons were arrested for swindling Rs 48 lakh on the pretext of doubling the money within 15 days, police said here on Tuesday. The accused had created a phony chit-fund concern, ‘The Future Company’. They claimed it to be a chain-marketing company which could double
Coronavirus effect: What protection do sub-let tenants have in the UAE?
Dubai Land Department clarifies as residents claim harassment by sublessors
State hosts forums for businesses planning to reopen
State officials have planned a series of virtual forums this week for the owners and operators businesses that will be allowed to reopen next week as Rhode Island's economic restart continues.
Some South Coast towns are still on temporary networks, but funding has been allocated for upgrades and resilience
RFS control centres on the South Coast will be among the 2000 locations to receive satellite connection to Sky Muster under federal funding
Lost hikers found alive 18 days after vanishing in foggy forest
The hikers got lost in a forest covered in fog, but were miraculously found alive 18 days later with only minor injuries.
Baby plays with dead mom; video goes viral
Patna: A baby plays with a shroud covering its dead mother at a station in Bihar, in one of the most tragic visuals to emerge from the daily reports of migrants stranded by the coronavirus lockdown.
De Blasio doesn’t have detailed plan to reopen NYC restaurants, bars
Mayor Bill de Blasio talked at length Wednesday in response to a question about his plan to reopen the city's restaurants and bars.
Senator Murkomen’s response after Jubilee appointed him for new role in senate
Changes made in the Senate saw Ruto's allies removed from Committee Chairmanship positions
Gunmen on motorcycles kill two Pakistani policemen in Islamabad
Attack reportedly claimed by Hizbul Ahrar, a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban
Flat owners hit the roof after problems at Ayr factoring firm leaves some residents out of pocket
The row has left one development claiming it is owed more than £20,000 in advance payments already made.
Trump, Biden take on each other over the issue of wearing face mask
US President Trump has been refusing to appear in public wearing a face mask even as his country accounts for the highest number of Covid-19 deaths in the world.
Buhari extols Amaechi at 55 - The Nation Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the unique qualities of the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, as he turned 55 years of age...
Poland scraps mandatory masks despite many infections
WARSAW, May 27 — Poles will no longer have to wear masks outside starting this weekend as long as they abide by social distancing rules, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said today. The move came as the government further eased the EU member’s anti-virus measures. Morawiecki told...
French team visits plane crash site, demands complete record of A320
French team visits plane crash site, demands complete record of A320
Some children 'may be at increased risk of online harm' during pandemic
Isolated children may be at more risk of online harm during the pandemic, a leading support charity in Northern Ireland has warned.
Astronauts ready for new era US launch
CENTRE SPATIAL KENNEDY, Etats-Unis, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
Petition calls for councillor's dismissal after caravan 'parked outside neighbour's front door'
It has gathered more than 1,000 signatures
Alberta asks Trudeau to lift travel ban for NHL
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is asking Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, to set aside coronavirus-related travel restrictions to bolster Edmonton’s chances of becoming an NHL hub city.
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.
Agencies on front lines of Covid-19 battle to get extra funding: DPM
Agencies on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic will get extra funding under the $33 billion supplementary Budget announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday. This will go towards boosting Singapore's clinical management of cases as well as its...
Uttarakhand NOT burning: Forest fires way less, fake news being spread on social media says CM Trivendra Rawat
Incidents of forest fires in Uttarakhand are way less this year and false panic is being spread on social media using old and unrelated photos, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said on Wednesday. Rawat's comments followed social media getting flooded with frightening images apparently of forest fires in Uttarakhand
Cracks surface in NC
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Over 1,300 teachers engaged in Dharmapuri and Harur
A total of 1,306 teachers and accompanying staff were engaged for the evaluation of answer scripts at four evaluation centres in Dharmapuri and Harur. In the view of COVID-19 pandemic, the number of e
Two Russian fighter jets 'buzz' a US reconnaissance plane and come within FEET over the Mediterranean provoking Navy fury at 'unsafe' manuever
The Su-35 fighters surrounded a P-8A US plane as it flew over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, the US Navy revealed in a statement.
Truecaller Denies Data Breach After Reports Claim Selling 4.75 Cr Indians' Data On Dark Web
Truecaller has denied any data breach after reports of a cybercriminal selling data of Indian users surfaced. This isn't the first time that the app is being questioned over privacy and security concerns.
A marathon trip back home in times of pandemic
Safely ensconced in her house at Edappally after an arduous road trip covering over 2,100 km across seven COVID-19-hit States in nearly three days, Veena Roshan Jose simply could not shake off a sense
Las Vegas ranks top 10 for solar energy, according to report
In Environment America Research & Policy Center’s seventh annual report on solar energy in major American cities, the city is ranked seventh in solar energy supply per capita and 10th in ...
US ready and willing to mediate in 'raging border dispute' between India and China, says Donald Trump
Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently
Prison officer tests positive for coronavirus
Information gathered by DGN Online indicates that a prison officer at the Tamale Central Prison has tested positive for COVID-19.
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis
Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.
Maharashtra Governor modifies law on forest rights
Tribals now have the right to appeal against district level committee decisions; activists fear further delay
Ministry boosts Khomas agriculture
THE Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has donated breeding stock to vulnerable communities in Khomas to generate income and ensure food security.
Shops to buses: Telangana govt allows further relaxations to lockdown norms
KCR held separate meetings with ministers and officials on the COVID-19 situation and implementation of lockdown, among others and took decisions on several issues.State-run RTC buses have been exempted from night time curfew restrictions and will be allowed to ply to their destinations
Police appeal after four people sprayed by white liquid during attacks in Coupar Angus and Dundee
Police in Tayside have appealed for witnesses after four people, including a young child, were sprayed with a white liquid from a passing car.
JK receives 15 COVID-19 special flights
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Plane crash: 19 bodies of Pakistan International Airlines plane crash victims forcibly taken
Relatives did not even let the authorities conduct DNA tests to identify charred bodies
Conductor Jessica Cottis will be the Canberra Symphony Orchestra's artistic adviser from 2021
Jessica Cottis leads a team taking over from Dr Nicholas Milton.
Amid Fatal Nursing Home Fiasco, Cuomo to Meet Trump at the White House
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Washington D.C. Wednesday for a meeting with President Trump at the White House. They are expected to discuss infrastructure and New York's ongoing efforts to reopen as the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic begins to slow.
Congress has yet to agree on the latest coronavirus relief package, so don't expect another stimulus check in June, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Many Democratic lawmakers are pushing to send more stimulus checks to households, but it's unlikely to happen in June.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade
Whether or not Tara Reade's accusation is true, it is certainly credible, and people working to discredit her are telling on themselves.
KDF Soldiers, Police Officer Shoot At Each Other In Mistaken Identity Case
Two Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers and a police officer collided in a mistaken identity case, shot each other incurring serious injuries in Bura, Garissa county.K24 reports that the two gro
Eleanor Schlafly Never Married, But Her Legacy Still Lives On
In the series finale of Mrs. America, Phyllis Schlafly’s pitiable sister-in-law Eleanor, played with rending quiet by Jeanne Tripplehorn, is allowed a glimmer of hope. After listening to a banquet speech in which Phyllis thanks almost everyone in…
Refugee Camps: From Temporary Settlements to Permanent Dwellings
With more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and nearly 25.9 million refugees, the time has come to reconsider the traditional camp approach.
BS Yediyurappa Following PM By Not Fulfilling COVID-19 Package Promise: Siddaramaiah
Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government for allegedly "betraying" the people by not fulfilling its Rs 1,610 crore COVID-19 package promise.
Nude man allegedly spent ‘entire day’ destroying Florida school
A naked man broke into a shuttered Florida high school and trashed the building, leaving $100,000 in damages in a 22-hour vandalism spree.
Nizamuddin Markaz case: Delhi Police to file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreigners who attended Tablighi Jamaat meet
Delhi Police will file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreign nationals in the Saket court today in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Markaz in Delhi's Nizamuddin area
LeBron Speaking Out On Deaths Of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery See Him Stand Up Where Michael Jordan Would Not
Thank goodness, when it comes to social injustice, LeBron James is the anti-Michael Jordan, especially in times like these. We need high-profile athletes with guts, and Jordan lacked them when he wasn't dribbling.
North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung did not have the ability to teleport, state media finally admits
The late Kim ruled from 1948 to 1994 and is still revered as North Korea's 'eternal president' but 'shrinking the earth' to travel in an instant was not among his skills, an article said.
Uttar Pradesh News: Two Migrants Found Dead on Mumbai-Varanasi Shramik Train
The incident was reported by the Government Railway Police at Manduadih railway station of Varanasi from Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 8:21 AM, North Eastern Railway spokesperson Ashok Kumar said.
MLB Pitcher Hearing ‘Rumors’ About Power Agent Scott Boras
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer calls out Scott Boras on social media over rumors he's hearing from other players.
Audi A6 driver smashed into oncoming car in police chase
One arrested after collision and pursuit in Wolverhampton on Bank Holdiay Monday
Buhari never ceded power to Abba Kyari, nor cancel 'his' appointments - Presidency
When he was alive, Mr Kyari was accused by several officials including the First Lady Aisha Buhari and National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno of
Muslim father in Uganda burns daughter for reportedly converting to Christianity: watchdog group
A 24-year-old woman in Uganda, unable to travel due to coronavirus restrictions, was burned by her Muslim father for purportedly converting to Christianity, according to a persecution watchdog group.
Nandita Das’ short film on domestic violence implores us to listen
The idea to stay at home in light of a pandemic stems from the belief that home is the safest space. And yet, Das shows how for women, the outside and inside are spaces they need to constantly negotiate to earn their safety and to be heard.
Appeal launched for old mobile devices to help those cut off from technology
The Great British Tech Appeal hopes to redistribute 10,000 unwanted devices to disadvantaged families across the UK.
Man Arrested Following Firearms Incident, Kawerau
A man has been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Kawerau.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.
French contact-tracing app approved by lawmakers, to launch this weekend
PARIS (Reuters) - The French government’s contact-tracing app project was approved by the lower house of parliament on Wednesday, paving the way for a weekend launch of a tool developed independently of the more widely used Apple/Google platform.
FRA claims: Appeals facilitated against orders of district panels
The modification incorporates a provision enabling rightful claimants of forest rights to appeal against the order of DLCs.
Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate' social media platforms after Twitter labels his tweets
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.
Sreelekha to be Kerala's first woman DGP, to head Fire & Rescue Services Department
R Sreelekha will be the first woman Director General of Police in Kerala after the state government on Wednesday appointed her as Fire and Rescue Services DGP as part of a major reshuffle. The state
Public should be alerted, says monsoon preparedness document
Protocol to be followed for six small dams in State
Lawsuit: Ultra refuses refunds for cancelled music festival
MIAMI - Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in M
Dr. Fauci warns 'people out there frolicking' as states reopen: Don't be 'overconfident'
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Wednesday that Americans shouldn't become "overconfident" if they don't see an immediate spike in coronavirus cases as states reopen their economies.
Police arrest dismissed soldier, another for 'smuggling' 1,200kgs of Marijuana - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
The Police in Lagos on Wednesday arrested a dismissed soldier identified as Okoliko Andrew and one Idowu Adebayo for allegedly smuggling
Kudimaramathu works inspected
NAGAPATTINAMThe ‘Kudimaramathu’ works for strengthening of waterbodies undertaken by the Public Works Department in Kollidam, Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi panchayat unions a cost of ₹ 87 lakh were insp
2 more test positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam
While one is an Abu Dhabi returnee, the other travelled by train from New Delhi
Police warn of fake text bulletin
Beware of a fake bulletin about people going door to door to subdue residents and rob their homes under the pretence of distributing face masks, the police said yesterday. The false text message, purportedly from the police, claims the people mentioned in the bulletin say...
US DOJ closing insider trading probes into three senators, reports WSJ
WASHINGTON, May 27 — The US Department of Justice is closing probes into three US senators over stock trades made shortly before the coronavirus market turmoil, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday, citing people familiar with the matter. The three senators include Republicans Kelly...
Sessions goes after Tuberville's coaching record in challenging him to debate
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions challenged Tommy Tuberville, his opponent for the Alabama Republican Senate nomination, to a series of five debates as the two hammer each other in an
875 Commit Suicide During Lockdown In Nepal
The country has been under lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, since March 24.
Election run-offs waste of money, must be rechecked – Diplomatic Consultant
Diplomatic Consultant, Farouk Al- Wahab says Ghana started practicing democracy prematurely and that also accounts for the country being overly democratic.
'Woefully lacking': Mother forced to travel to regional NSW for child's mental health treatment
A Canberra mother says she had to travel to regional NSW to get treatment for her child.
Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 350,000 mark
US has most confirmed cases, highest death toll in world, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University
Abu Dhabi Police arrest two teenagers for stunt driving in the rain
The reckless drivers were held after posting videos of the stunt on social media
Trump continues to claim broad powers he doesn’t have
WASHINGTON (AP) — Threatening to shut down Twitter for flagging false content. Claiming he can “override" governors who dare to keep churches closed to congregants. Asserting the “absolute authority” to...
Man charged with murder following discovery of body in north Belfast
A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a body in north Belfast.
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if ...
TRS NRI wing thank KCR, KTR for providing free quarantine to Gulf returnees
TRS NRI wing thanked Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and Municipal Administration Minister KT Rama Rao for arranging free
Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time
Donald Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election and claimed it was ‘completely stifling free speech’.
NDC can demonstrate all they want but EC's decision won't change - Kweku Baako
Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, has jumped to the defence of the Electoral Commission, stressing that nothing can change the Commission's decision on the voters' register.
Broxtowe MP breaks silence over Dominic Cummings, saying he ‘didn’t breach lockdown guidelines’
However he said he wouldn't have personally taken the trip to Barnard Castle
John Boyega Blasts ‘Racist White People’ In NSFW Rant After Killing Of George Floyd
Numerous celebrities have come forward to share their outrage about the killing of George Floyd, an African-American man who died shortly after being handcuffed by a Minneapolis police officer. Outrage was sparked when with video of the arrest emerged, showing the officer leaning on Floyd's throat with the full weight of his body even as…
Report: Emergency UN/WHO Funding For Palestinians Ends Up With Terrorist Group
Through the tangled web of bureaucracy, money for health emergencies is funding terrorist activities and anti-Israel propaganda.
German ECB executive shrugs off court ruling against bond buying
Isabel Schnabel says constitutional row ‘does not directly affect’ eurozone’s central bank
National Won’t Support Rushing APEC Bill
In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.
Minneapolis mayor calls for white police officer to be charged in black man's death
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called on prosecutors to file criminal charges against a white police officer caught on a bystander's video pressing his knee into the neck of African-American man who later died at a hospital. The officer along with three others involved in the apprehension of George…
Public University staff withdraw labour over salary enhancement woes
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Academic staff in Public Universities have resolved to withdraw their labour citing inequalities in the distribution of the 50 billion Shillings provided by the government to enhance their salaries. In April this year, the Ministry of Education released a salary distribution schedule indicating a significant increment in the salaries …
MTUC calls for tripartite meeting to solve foreign workers issues
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) has called for a tripartite meeting of government, employers and employees’ representatives to be held soon to address foreign workers’ housing issues to prevent a spike in Covid-19 cases. MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon said...
A history of resistance: key dates in Hong Kong's battle with China
Beijing’s attempts to bring the territory to heel since handover have resulted in pushback and protest
Modi govt denying people benefit of low oil prices; no other nation doing so: Moily
When nations around the world have passed on the benefit of plunging oil prices to consumers, the Modi government has irrationally kept petrol and diesel prices at levels prevalent when crude prices had touched an all-time high of USD 107 few years back, former petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily said Tuesday.
Coalition against IS to meet virtually amid virus
Foreign ministers from nations fighting the Islamic State group will meet virtually next week to coordinate action as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts operations, the United States announced Wednesday.
Pensioner seriously injured after being hit by cyclist
The cyclist also suffered minor injuries during the incident
Delhi Police to file 15 charge-sheets against 294 foreign nationals in Tablighi Jamaat case
The charge-sheets were filed under relevant sections of the Foreigners Act, Epidemic Diseases Act, Disaster Management Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Concerns raised over how places of worship would enforce COVID-19 measures
While religious leaders welcome the decision to partially resume services, not everyone is on board.
Congress to launch campaign to demand govt deposits Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor
Every poor should get Rs 10,000 in his bank account. We will demand that the Centre credits the amount to the (bank accounts of the) poor as part of the digital campaign," Sachin Pilot said. He said putting money into the pockets of the poor is necessary to accelerate demand in the market.
Congress has yet to agree on the latest coronavirus relief package, so don’t expect another stimulus check in June
Americans probably shouldn’t count on getting another coronavirus stimulus check in June.
Newsom: Hair salons, barbershops may reopen in most California counties
May 26 (UPI) -- Hair salons and barbershops in jurisdictions that meet specific health criteria will be allowed to reopen for business, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, furthering easing restrictions in the first state to issue sweeping stay-at-home orders.
NASA and SpaceX Launch From Cape Canaveral Today – How To Watch
Today marks the first time since 2011 that American astronauts have lifted off from American soil in an American made space craft.
Two juveniles arrested on burglary charges in Ouachita Parish
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection to two recent residential burglaries.
Supreme Committee directs employers to develop employee-friendly policies
The Supreme Committee, dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, has decided to lift the lockdown in the Governorate of Muscat.
Opposition set to win Suriname election: preliminary results
Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the long-time rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of p...
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers
The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer."
Rural Economic Development Minister open to internet being a public utility to increase access
Rural Economic Development Minister Mayam Monsef says she is open to internet access being a public utility to increase rural access.
Australian police drop probe of reporter, whistleblowera
Australian police on Wednesday dropped the investigation of a prominent journalist and government whistleblower over leaked government secrets, ending a case which sparked wide-ranging debate over press freedom in the country.
Use of force protesters shut down LA highway following death of George Floyd
People protesting the use of force by law enforcement shut down part of an L.A. highway Wednesday. It was part of a Black Lives Matter march put together after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest
Beijing - A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.
West Africa at risk of desert locusts' invasion - FAO
New swarms of desert locusts will threaten West Africa in June, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has warned..
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in 2nd stage of re-opening
PANAMA CITY — The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said.
Chrungoo meets J&K LG, presented memorandum
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Nigerians lucky to have President like Buhari – Femi Adesina
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has said that Nigerians are lucky to have a leader like the president. He made the statement while dismissing attempts to pitch him
Karnataka to re-open Temples from June 1
To take final decision after Centre’s guidelines Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government yesterday said Temples in the State could be re-opened from June 1. The final decision, however, will be taken after the Centre releases its guidelines once the fourth phase of the lockdown is over on May 31. Temples in Karnataka have been closed for...
Former NSO Employees Says The Company Impersonated Facebook To Deploy Malware
As Facebook's lawsuit against Israeli malware purveyor, NSO Group, continues, more facts are coming to light that undercut the...
Pompeo: “Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China”
Loss of city-state's
75 More Policemen in Maharashtra found Corona Positive in 24 Hours -
In Maharashtra, which is facing the highest impact of the Corona crisis in India, this deadly virus is rapidly catching
Hezbollah chief rejects US pressure to beef up role of UN peacekeepers
The head of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah Tuesday rejected a US request to empower a UN peacekeeping force patrolling the border with Israel.
Virus apps expose tension between privacy and need for data
As more governments turn to tracing apps in the fight against the coronavirus, a deep-rooted tension between the need for public health information and privacy rights has been thrust into the spotlight.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
US News: WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fac.
Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain
To fund the costs, Japan will issue an additional 31.9 trillion yen in government bonds under the second supplementary budget for the current fiscal year ending in March 2021, according to the draft.
In Break With Trump, Sean Hannity Just Told A Surprising Truth About Face Masks
As America heads into a deeply divisive presidential election, on Tuesday Sean Hannity gave a brief reminder that there is one thing that transcends partisanship: public health.
Locust Invasion: Indian Farmers Cry For Relief As Country Hit By Second Plague
New Delhi (Sputnik): Struggling to contain the pandemic, India is now facing an additional challenge to deal with the worst locust attack in decades. This second wave...
US military accuses Russia of sending warplanes to Libya in support of anti-govt mercenaries; Kremlin denies claim
The deployment of the fighter jets appeared to confirm Russia's deepening role in the sprawling proxy war, where its Libyan ally, commander Khalifa Hifter, suffered a series of major losses last week that dealt a heavy blow to his campaign
American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?
This is the week when America's official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.
Fired Florida data scientist had been axed by FSU years ago for affair with student, report says
One of the people entering data on Florida’s coronavirus website fired in a dispute over what information should be made public was allegedly, according to a report in The Daily Mail, also fired from Florida State University in 2017 for having an affair with a student -- and later was charged with cyberstalking.
Shooting in South LA leaves 5 wounded, authorities say
The L.A. County Fire Department says five people were shot in the South L.A. neighborhood of Athens.
Modi govt threat to India’s neighbours: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the Indian premier Narendra Modi’s government with its arrogant expansionist policies is becoming a threat to India’s neighbours.
US House votes to send China sanctions bill to Trump’s desk as tensions escalate – CNBC
While adding fuel to the already heated relations between the US and China, CNBC conveyed the news that the US House of Representatives got the votes
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail
Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.
Owner rejects Indian claim of ‘spy’ pigeon’s capture
Yes, this is my pet pigeon as it can never be a spy or a terrorist," says Habibullah.
US ready to mediate Indo-Chinese border dispute: Donald Trump
Trump's announcement comes at a time when India has accused the Chinese military of hindering normal patrolling by its troops along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim.
Coronavirus News: 'Miracle preemie' born to mom in coma goes home from Long Island hospital
A "miracle preemie" born during the COVID-19 pandemic to a mother who was in a coma went home from the hospital Wednesday to a rousing ovation from doctors, nurses and other staff members.
School campus upgrades, new primary school in Tampines North delayed by COVID-19
SINGAPORE: Infrastructure projects at some schools have been delayed by safe distancing measures designed to contain the spread of COVID-19, the ...
Disney Plans Phased Reopening Of Parks For Mid-July
Disney has announced July reopening dates for its theme parks, complete with expected social distancing and cleanliness guidelines.
Rajapaksa’s office responds to report
Responding to the report ‘Sri Lanka will not tolerate targeting of war heroes: Gotabaya Rajapaksa' published on May 20 in The Hindu, the office of the President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, h
Trump offers to mediate between India and China
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Paedophile jailed for 17 years for persistent abuse of young girl
Michael James Buckmaster described his own behaviour as being "disgusting, perverted and sickening".
Pakistan Army shot down Indian spy drone that crossed over LoC: ISPR
The spy drone had crossed over 650 metres into Pakistani territory and was shot down in the Rakh Chakri sector
Twenty-six arrested in France and Belgium over Vietnam migrant lorry deaths
Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain l…
Delhi: Thousands homeless after fire in shanties
NEW DELHI: Thousands of residents of a transit camp in Tughlaqabad in southeast Delhi were left homeless in the scorching heat after a major fire gutt.
Michael Collins gets revenge 100 years ago in Wexford
How Michael Collins got revenge on a British soldier after he tortured rebels involved with the 1916 Easter Rising.
Salford student Aya Hachem was shot dead following 'business dispute between rival tyre firms', court hears
The 19-year-old was an innocent passer-by in a drive-by shooting
Kensington Palace hits back at claims Kate’s ‘exhausted and trapped by workload’
It was claimed Kate was "furious" with her long to-do list
Poll: Biden leads Trump by 11 points nationally
Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up an 11-point lead over President Trump in the race for the White House, according to a new national survey.
Mamata Banerjee seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains to WB
The state's infrastructure is 'stretched to its limit' following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan, she said, adding that West Bengal can receive very few trains carrying migrant workers on a daily basis as of now. The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big pr
Walkers found after 19 days in the New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds were winched from a clearing after a helicopter spotted smoke from their fire.
Pelosi Slams Trump For Going On ‘Ego Trip’ Over Republican Convention
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) railed against President Trump on Wednesday for threatening to relocate the Republican National Convention away from its...
Tatler clashes with Kensington Palace over story claiming Kate Middleton feels 'exhausted and trapped' by her post-Megxit workload - with the magazine backing the piece despite royal insistence the claims are 'false'
Society bible Tatler has clashed with Kensington Palace over it's story claiming that The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, feels 'exhausted and trapped' by her workload after Megxit.
Prince Andrew accused of romping with 'topless' Virginia Roberts in Jeffrey Epstein's pool
A former employee of the disgraced paedophile claims the Duke of York was 'engaged in foreplay' with the young woman at Epstein's private island in the Caribbean.
Filthy Rich: A Closer Look at Jeffrey Epstein's Homes Featured in the Documentary
Jeffrey Epstein owned at least six properties around the world, including two islands in the US Virgin Islands and a mansion in Palm Beach, FL.
9 deaths reported on board migrant trains since Monday; Railways says most had underlying conditions
While a few deaths on board the non-air conditioned trains were also reported earlier after they were launched on May 1 to ferry migrant labourers to their home states, the Railways on Wednesday said most of the deceased had pre-existing health conditions.
Muslims celebrate major holiday amid curfews, virus fears | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
JERUSALEM >> Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, with millions under strict stay-at-home orders and many fearing renewed coronavirus outbreaks.
Exclusive: PM Modi may announce Lockdown 5.0 on Mann Ki Baat, ease restrictions in most of India
Prime Minister Modi is likely to speak on Lockdown 5.0 after the current lockdown ends on May 31. PM Modi will address the nation on May 31 in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat.
Congress Should Give Returning Workers a Bonus
A one-time lump-sum payment would also help the overall economy.
ICYMI: Navy arrests 42 suspected cultists during initiation in Cross River
Ada Wodu, Calabar Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship Victory have arrested 42 suspected cultists in the Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The suspects, who were handed over to...
Fox's Napolitano to Trump: First Amendment 'does not regulate Twitter'
Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano said Wednesday that President Trump faces an uphill battle with his threat to regulate social media platforms like Twitter.
Israeli president calls Australian PM after teacher's ruling
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he spoke Wednesday with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following an Israeli court ruling that a former teacher accused of sexually abusing her students in Australia was fit to stand trial and be extradited. Rivlin noted that the matter was central to his
Medicaid providers increasingly frustrated by delays in COVID-19 funding
Health care providers that primarily treat the poor, children and people with disabilities are getting left out of the COVID-19 aid being issued by the Trump administration, frustrating advocates who
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon
The government has stepped up efforts to control spread of swarms of locust, a crop damaging migratory pests, in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, and plans to soon deploy drones for
Trump says he’ll be back for delayed SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump has confirmed he will be back in Florida on Saturday after Wednesday’s highly anticipated SpaceX rocket launch was canceled due to bad weather. “Thank you to @NASA and
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'plan to hire private security as drone incidents leave them fearing for Archie'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to hire their own team of security professionals after a series of terrifying incidents involving drones near their LA home, an insider has said.
Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans in Hong Kong before legislators later debate a bill criminalising abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal. An outbreak at a warehouse of e-commerce firm Coupang in Bucheon, west of Seoul, has seen 36 cases so far, the KCDC added.
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota
Police say two law enforcement officers and a suspect have been shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city.
Covid-19: ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for tests, states free to fix cost now
The decision was taken due to availability of indigenous testing kits and other supplies in India now.
FairPrice supermarkets at Hillion Mall, Bukit Panjang Plaza among places visited by COVID-19 cases while infectious
SINGAPORE: FairPrice supermarkets at Bukit Panjang Plaza and Hillion Mall have been added to a list of public places visited by COVID-19 cases ...
Maternity ward nurses are filming videos of newborn babies in their care to send to parents after visiting hours were slashed due to coronavirus crisis
Despite the increased pressures, nurses have taken on a wonderful new duty on the maternity ward. Staff at a hospital, in Surrey, have been making videos of newborn babies to send to their parents.
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Friday
As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually
Number of people who have died in UK after testing positive for coronavirus hits 37,460
The death toll has increased by 412 in the last 24 hours according to the latest Department of Health figures
Job losses continue to mount in US despite reopenings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.1 million Americans out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country, stoking fears Thursday that...
'Time for preparation, not celebration': Senior WHO official warns coronavirus is not defeated and Europe must brace for a deadly second wave this winter
Dr Hans Kluge, European director for the World Health Organisation, has claimed that the pandemic is not over and countries should use the next few months 'for preparation, not celebration'.
Govt Likely To Convene Parliament’s Monsoon Session In Central Hall With Both Houses Sitting On Alternate Days
The rules enshrined in the Constitution mandate it to convene the Parliament once in every six months.
Bobby Hurley’s private war with Arizona State after wife’s sexual harassment claim
Bobby Hurley and his athletic director are at odds, clashing over allegations of sexual harassment committed by a major Arizona State donor. In an email exchange, Hurley expressed his displeasure with
‘Zimbabwe working on COVID-19 herbal remedies’ – Minister
Health minister Obadiah Moyo yesterday said the country was carrying out a research on COVID-19 cure which includes herbal remedies.
Bengaluru Containment Zones: At least 20 zones in city are no longer in the red
At least 20 places in Bengaluru, which were identified as “containment zones” to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the neighbourhood, have been freed from all restrictions over the last month, as zero Covid-19 positive cases were detected here over the period.
Singaporean gets four months jail for Covid-19 Facebook post
SINGAPORE, May 27 — A taxi driver was jailed for four months in Singapore today over a Facebook post in which he falsely claimed food outlets would close and urged people to stock up due to impending Covid-19 restrictions, local media reported. Kenneth Lai Yong Hui, 40, deleted the message sent...
40 fresh cases in Kerala, COVID-19 tally breaches 1,000 mark
The COVID-19 Tally in Kerala crossed the one thousand mark on Wednesday, with 40 people,including 37 returnees from abroad and other states, testing positive for the coronavirus. The aggregate of cases nowhas touched1003,while presently445 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals
Over $10K raised for Cambridge woman's children after tragic crash
The 28-year-old mother was killed in a single-vehicle collision on May 24
Putin says worst-case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in preventing what he called worst-case scenarios as the city announced it would ease tough lockdown measures within days. Speaking to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, an ally, by video
Ardern And Peters Both Untrustworthy On Level 1, Kiwis Paying The Price
“Neither the Prime Minister nor the Deputy Prime Minister can be trusted on the issue of Alert Level 1 and Kiwis are paying the price,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.
$100 utilities credit to thank Singaporeans for staying home during circuit breaker
$100 utilities credit to thank Singaporeans for staying home during circuit breaker
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota
Police say two law enforcement officers and a suspect have been shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city.
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
FBR to facilitate businessmen in tax matters
Budget proposals sent by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) would be given due consideration and they would be helpful in finalising the federal budget for 2020-21, said Federal Boa
UK announces 412 more Covid-19 deaths - taking official number of victims 37,460 as NHS figures show nearly a THIRD of hospital trusts in England have reported no new fatalities in the last 48 hours
Department of Health figures show the daily number of fatalities is 13.5 per cent higher than the figure announced last Wednesday (363) - and is three times higher than yesterday's (134).
Tamil Nadu registers 817 new Covid-19 cases, 139 came from other states
Chennai alone accounted for 66 per cent of the total cases on Wednesday, reporting 559 cases. Six people fell to the virus on Wednesday as the death toll went up to 133.
Disney, SeaWorld announce proposed reopen dates, guidelines
After months of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld are ready to reopen.
Cherkasy mayor goes to court seeking moral damage recovery from Zelensky
Earlier, President referred to him as "gangster".
ED files cases over seizure of drugs
The Enforcement Directorate recently registered over 20 money-laundering cases in connection with the seizure of drugs by various enforcement agencies in Punjab. The findings may be incorporated in th
11 Democrats Who Lied, on Twitter, About 'Fine People' in Charlottesville
Twitter does not apply the same standard to inaccurate or speculative claims by Democrats, like the Charlottesville "very fine people" hoax.
Analysis: Pennsylvania’s unemployment trust fund faces insolvency as pandemic continues
Pennsylvania’s unemployment trust fund, the mechanism used alongside the federal CARES Act to provide benefits to unemployed residents amid COVID-19, could face insolvency if the number of claimants remains high into the summer.
'Many of us are fearful': South Africa to reopen places of worship
The past few weeks of lockdown, one of the strictest in Africa, have been catastrophic for the country's poorest, many of whom live hand-to-mouth in crowded slums.
Tourists to Ibiza must have 'Covid-19' free certificates to visit, president says
Vicent Mari said people visiting the popular holiday island will have to prove they do not have coronavirus before being allowed to visit, in a bid to prevent a deadly outbreak
Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key MVA leaders
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, Water Resources Minister Jayant Patil, Transport Minister Anil Parab and others attended the meeting.
Protesters in Minneapolis clash with police after death of black man officers had pinned down
Hundreds gathered to protest and express their anger over the death of a black man who died in police custody.
Tulsi Gabbard drops defamation suit against Hillary Clinton
Former presidential contender Tulsi Gabbard dropped her defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, saying the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 presidential election are more important than her
Video shows cop kneeling on neck of black man who died
MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AP) — A black man who died in police custody in Minneap...
Moderate participation expected in spectrum auctions; telecom industry's debt to elevate at Rs 4.6 cr in FY21: ICRA
Rating agency ICRA expects moderate participation for the upcoming spectrum auctions at Rs 55,000-Rs 60,000 crore due to the limited financial flexibility of the industry
Cliffs crumble onto beach sending up huge cloud of dust
There have been three major cliff falls at a beach in Devon in the space of 24 hours.
Saluting corona warriors: Cops offer roses to doctors, other frontline workers in Srinagar
After facing criticism for allegedly harassing doctors and medical workers over the past few days, cops on Wednesday offered roses to the doctors as a
Covid-19: Wike cancels lockdown in Rivers, imposes statewide curfew
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has cancelled his earlier decision to resume lockdown of some parts of the state, imposing a statewide curfew instead.
New Poll Shows Only Half Of Americans Would Get A Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available
Would you get a coronavirus vaccine? Only half of Americans answer yes.
The places in Wales which have received the most money from Welsh Government business grants during coronavirus crisis
£639m has been given to businesses in Wales
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to amend Constitution for updating map
Oli is seeking other parties' views on the issue and called the all-party meeting to forge national consensus.The Constitution amendment proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday but it could not be done after Oli said that he wanted to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter
Kerosene-filled bottle hurled at policeman’s house in Madurai
There were no injuries or damage reported, and police are investigating the case
Boris Johnson announces test and trace plan for England
Local authorities will be expected to help suppress COVID-19 flare-ups.
Why Trump must suspend temporary worker programs
Immigration is fundamentally a labor issue, and given the employment situation the country needs to rethink the current policy of allowing in very large numbers of foreign workers.
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown
Louisa Raluy is suspended upside-down from a rope hanging from the ceiling, twisting and turning as her fellow circus performers encourage her on.
BBC says Emily Maitlis speech on Cummings 'did not meet impartiality standards'
Emily Maitlis opened the Newsnight show by saying the Prime Minister's chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, had "broken the rules" and "the country can see that, and it's shocked the Government cannot"
Scientific data, logic used for govt's tobacco sales ban decision - Dlamini-Zuma
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has submitted the reasons which were taken into account when deciding on regulation 27 that was invoked for the national state of disaster.
CM KCR calls for austerity measures
Pointing out that the income from transport, registration and other departments was not something to write about, CM KCR said the State will have to make do with whatever meagre income it was generating
Byford, Ex-Subway Chief in New York, Will Be London Transport Commissioner
Andy Byford, who quit after clashing repeatedly with New York’s governor, was credited with helping revive the subway.
India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
IN DETAIL: Executive order on financial autonomy for state judiciary, legislature
Last Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari signed an executive order granting financial autonomy to the judiciary and legislature in the 36 states of Nigeria. The president is empowered by section 5
UK government hopeful to get go-ahead for schools reopening: PM's spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s government hopes it will get the go-ahead from scientists to proceed with the return of some pupils to schools on June 1 and be able to work on ways to increase social contact, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said.
Over 1,000 people caught drink or drug driving during coronavirus lockdown
The shocking figures show over 1,000 people were found to be driving under the influence during lockdown
Prayagraj: Man booked for sedition for objectionable remarks in Facebook post against Yogi Adityanath
Prayagraj Police, Prayagraj latest news: The man, slapped with sedition and other charges, has been identified as Anup Singh. He is a resident of Prayagraj. He had made comments disrespecting CM Yogi Adityanath on Facebook.
43-yr-old cleaner dies in ‘elevator mishap’ at hospital; probe on
According to police, hospital officials suspect Waghela either tried peeping out or spitting out tobacco from the window when her hair got entangled between the lift and the shaft.
Korean prosecutors question Samsung heir in succession-related probe
Prosecutors have been investigating suspected accounting fraud at drug company Samsung Biologics
Ultra Music Fest Hit With a Class Action Over Refusal to Issue Ticket Refunds
Two Florida residents are suing Ultra Music Festival for refusing to give refunds for their 2020 cancelled electronic music festival.
Nursing home residents warned about giving up coronavirus relief funds
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning families to be cautious amid reports of nursing homes attempting to take coronavirus relief payments from their residents.
Children’s Day: Girl-child education must be sustained – Aisha Buhari
Kayode Oyero Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged children in the country to take online learning seriously. She stated this on Wednesday whi...
Lufthansa says currently ‘unable to approve’ state rescue over EU conditions
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, May 27 — Coronavirus-stricken airline group Lufthansa said today its supervisory board was “unable to approve” a nine-billion-euro (US$9.9 billion) German state rescue over fears of over-harsh conditions from Brussels. “Conditions currently indicated by the EU...
Pence's press secretary back to work after recovering from COVID-19
US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday she was back at work after recovering from COVID-19, a case that helped encourage White House officials to start wearing masks and take stricter safety precautions around President Donald Trump.
Mnangagwa told to form a GNU by Zanu-PF stalwart
Former Cabinet minister Tshinga Dube has called on Emmerson Mnangagwa to form a government of national unity with the opposition to end the country's challenges...
Steve Kerr, Skylar Diggins Blast Cops Over Death of Minnesota Man (TWEET)
Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr made sure to voice his opinion about the death of a black man…
Truth About Reports of Rachel Ruto Fleeing From Karen Home
Further, the power couple had held special prayers for the Covid-19 pandemic at their Karen Home before...
‘Close Them Down’: Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media Platforms
Twitter fact-checked the president on one of his tweets for the first time Tuesday.
G.R. Chintala is new chairman of NABARD
G.R. Chintala is the new chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). He has served in various capacities in the bank, including as managing director, NABARD Financial
Irregularities in N-Power prompts FG to reform program for greater efficiency
Some irregularities in the N-Power program has prompted the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to streamline the programme for greater efficiency to provide opportunities for more Nigerian youths.
PETA founder vows to close 'Tiger King' zoo after it reopens to the public
Ingrid Newkirk, the founder and president of PETA, is once again coming after the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park.
Anti-Lockdown Protesters Now Calling for Dems to Die
As the head of Cowboys for Trump, Couy Griffin has led pro-Trump horse rides through Washington, D.C., and posed for a photo in the White House with Donald Trump. He’s a superfan of the president and on May 17, he made the case that Democrats should die.“I’ve come to a place where I’ve come to a conclusion
‘She has more experience than you’: Sisulu defends Susan Shabangu’s appointment
DA MP Emma Powell questioned Susan Shabangu’s credentials as a water expert, prompting an angry response from Lindiwe Sisulu.
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to invest $100 billion in technology R&D
The Endless Frontiers Act would invest $100 billion in AI, high-performance computing, robotics, automation and more.
SANDF probe clears soldiers of killing Collins Khosa, saying he was only 'pushed and clapped'
An SA National Defence Force inquiry has found soldiers, who are accused of killing Alexandra resident Collins Khosa, cannot be held liable for this death as there is no link between the injuries he sustained due to their actions and him dying.
Three more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals
Questions remain over the death toll at one of the trusts
Covid-19: Cuepacs wants depot staff welfare to be prioritised
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has urged the government to provide sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) to all Immigration Detention Depot (DTI) personnel to prevent the risk of Covid-19 infection. Cuepacs president...
Kano speaks as viral video shows isolation alleged to be with patients empty + video
There had been reports that the isolation centre had become operational, with patients admitted, according to the author of the video
Andrew Napolitano: I'll 'Defend to the Death' Twitter’s Right to Fact Check Trump
Andrew Napolitano said he will "defend to the death" Twitter's right to fact check President Donald Trump.
AfDB board bows to US pressure to probe its president
Africa’s largest multilateral lender decided on the inquiry after several governments backed U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s criticism of a bank-led examination into the allegations, the
Torrential rain uproots 50 trees and 40 electricity poles, cuts power supply in Bengaluru
Heavy rains, coupled with thunder, lightning and gusty winds, lashed Bengaluru and the surrounding districts on Tuesday, bringing down dozens of trees, electricity poles and flooding low-lying streets.
Protesters, police clash in Minneapolis a day after man died in police custody
Protesters and police clashed in Minneapolis Tuesday at the same intersection where 24 hours earlier, a man died in police custody as witness video showed officers kneeling on the man's neck.
NDDC saga: Agbamuche denies fronting for NASS members
The last is yet to be heard of the crises rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as one of its contractors, Chief Nelson Agbamuche has see enied ever fronting for members of the national Assembly.
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
May 27: Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to remain focused on education
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has felicitated with the children on the celebration of the 2020 Children day, urging them to...
May 27: 17 New Cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria - Total Reached 2460
The National Operations Headquarters provided up-to-date data on the situation with the coronavirus in the country during the regular morning briefing. 17 new positive probes have been identified.
Canadian court rules against Huawei exec fighting extradition
Chinese Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was dealt a legal setback Wednesday when a Canadian judge ruled that proceedings to extradite her to the United States will go ahead. The decision on so-called double criminality, a key test for extradition, found that bank fraud accusations against Meng would stand up in…
Explained: Why Dominic Cummings, UK PM’s chief adviser, is under fire
Cummings was accused of violating lockdown rules in the UK when it was revealed that he drove approximately 419 kms, from London to County Durham, after his wife developed Covid-19 symptoms.
Coronavirus | Barred floors of city hospital to be used for patients
Supreme Court permits usage since Tamil Nadu government is in need of space
UConn murder suspect Peter Manfredonia’s father recently arrested for groping teen girl
The father of the University of Connecticut student wanted in two murders was arrested last month for allegedly groping an underage teen girl he supplied booze to, a report said. The alleged incident
Heat stress and death: Stakes high for 56,000 stranded sheep with cut-off date looming
The sheep are being cared for in a feedlot with ample food, water and monitoring, but their welfare is in doubt if they don't leave during the approved season.
Over 200 virus-linked attacks on health workers: Red Cross
The Red Cross said Wednesday that more than 200 violent attacks on health workers connected with the COVID-19 crisis had been reported across more than a dozen countries since the pandemic began.
Over 3,500 Shramik special trains ferried more than 48 lakh workers: Railways
Nearly 80% of total Shramik trains are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, said Ministry of Railways.IRCTC has distributed over 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to travelling migrants so far
Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising worst-case scenarios and asked them to
It’s increasingly clear our tough road ahead has no end in sight
There’s no indication of when businesses will be able to reopen again, and it may be that we are entering the Dark Twenties
Coronavirus Outbreak: 1.51 lakh COVID-19 cases in India, over 4,300 deaths; recovery rate 42.45%
As many as 6,387 new COVID-19 cases and 170 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours
CID to re-examine 2018 abetment to suicide case against Arnab: Deshmukh
“Adnya Naik had complained to me that #AlibaugPolice had not investigated non-payment of dues from #ArnabGoswami's @republic which drove her entrepreneur father & grandmom to suicide in May 2018," he tweeted.
Shocking footage shows Irish farmers performing 'grossly irresponsible' stunts on TikTok
The series of dangerous videos were posted on social media by young farmers
Does UP govt want to scrap labourers' constitutional rights, asks Priyanka
CM Adityanath had on May 25 said that the state government will provide social security and insurance to labourers
Pakistan plane crash: Airbus experts from France begin probe
The Express Tribune in its report stated that the bodies are identified through DNA testing and so far, 41 bodies have been handed over to the family members of the deceased.
National airlines need government aid to survive
National airlines will largely depend on domestic flights to grow because international flights are expected to remain severely restricted until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.
Louise Smith: Man arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager
The body of 16-year-old Louise Smith was found in woodland in Havant on Thursday.
Covid-19 lockdowns: California eases pandemic restrictions, NYSE reopens
While lifting the ban on services at places of worship, the California governor limited the number of people who can gather at one time to 25 percent of a building's capacity
The fight over reopening churches reaches the Supreme Court
This is likely to end badly for public health.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Tenants fear mass evictions as moratoria expire
Tenants are afraid mass evictions will take place in the coming weeks as eviction moratoria across the country begin to expire.
BJP accuses Digvijaya Singh of flouting social distancing norms, party MLA alleges him of helping Jamaatis to spread coronavirus in Bhopal
Congress lashed at the BJP for making unnecessary political issue out of a social service extended to needy people during the lockdown.
Deputy governor of Upper Egypt’s Aswan catches coronavirus
Yehia will be quarantined at home and will receive the necessary medical care, the statement by the office said, adding that contacts will be also tested.
Factbox: What people are saying about controversial legislation for Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong legislators are holding a debate on Wednesday over a bill that would require schools to teach China’s national anthem, organisations to play it and sing it, and anyone who disrespects it to face jail or fines.
Amnesty demands release of journalist who criticised Lai Mohammed
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Rights group, Amnesty International, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to immediately release broadcast journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, who has spent three weeks in cus...
Trump threatens to shut down social media companies after Twitter fact check
President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies — a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.
Knut, Uasu want schools to remain shut until September
The two unions want the national exams be postponed to 2021.
Louisiana House members advance spending bills that use federal money to avoid deep cuts
The Louisiana House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a $30-billion-plus state operating budget that uses federal pandemic relief funds to make up for most of a projected billion-dollar revenue shortfall.
Millions Of U.S. Jobs Are Never Coming Back From The Covid-19 Recession
“We find three new hires for every 10 layoffs caused by the shock and estimate that 42% of recent layoffs will result in permanent job loss."
Gov Cuomo Meets Trump with Infrastructure Wish List for New York
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met with President Donald Trump to discuss New York's three infrastructure projects for economic recovery.
20 Lawyers Including Kapil Sibal, Prashant Bhushan, Chidambaram Wrote Late-Night Letter To SC On Migrant Workers
Twenty eminent lawyers including Kapil Sibal, P Chidambaram, Prashant Bhushan and Indira Jaisingh wrote a late-night letter to the Chief Justice of India over the issue of migrant workers in the country, Times of India has reported.
UK leader rejects aide inquiry, unveils test and trace plan
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused Wednesday to hold an official inquiry into the actions of his closest adviser for allegedly flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules, imploring an angry public to
Delhi: Over 250 shanties gutted in fire in Tughlaqabad, no casualties
DFS divisional officer S K Dua said that while the fire started as a small one, it escalated to the medium category because of the small LPG cylinders in the area which caught fire and exploded leading to the quick spread of the blaze.
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the country's elder care system in light of reports of neglect and abuse of seniors in facilities in Q
EU launches €750bn stimulus package to kickstart economies devastated by Covid-19
It is described as the biggest ever stimulus package and will be comprised mainly of loans and grants for businesses.
OUR VIEW: Let’s hear why the Safe Surrey Coalition voted as they did
Perhaps they have sound arguments for voting to approve this expenditure right now. Too bad they didn’t bother to express them
Cotton Association draws Agriculture Minister's attention to locust attack
"We request the Agriculture Minister to take appropriate steps at the earliest for controlling these locusts attacks and also to advise the concerned central and state government agencies to issue necessary guidelines to the farmers in order to protect their interest and jointly fight against this menace," said Atul S Ganatra, president, CAI.
Twitter Strikes Fair Balance Between Liberty and Lies
Social-media platforms shouldn’t try to be truth police, but they should (and do) hold presidents to account.
Fear Engulfs City Hall After Officer Tests Positive For COVID-19
Fear has engulfed City Hall after an officer in the procurement department tested positive for Coronavirus.At least 10 officers have been urged to test for the virus and isolate following the posi
German Presidency in EU to Prioritize Relations With US, China, Merkel Says
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Relations with China and the United States, as well as broader transatlantic cooperation, are going to be the priorities of Germany's upcoming...
Tennessee couple charged after child's skeletal remains found buried in back yard: report
A Tennessee couple was arrested on Monday and charged in the abuse of four children after the skeletal remains of a young girl were found buried in their back yard, according to multiple reports.
Brazilian nurse with Covid reunited with her baby after giving birth on ventilator
Brazilian nurse Rusia Goes was finally released from the hospital after two weeks and first met her daughter in person on May 20 - some 26 days after giving birth.
Ministers to question Dr Tony Holohan about 2 metre social distancing rule
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is set to brief ministers about ongoing measures in the battle against COVID-19 at Government Buildings today.
Churches, mosques too will be opened from June 1, says CM Yediyurappa
A day after the State government took a decision on re-opening of nearly 35,000 Muzrai temples from June 1, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday said churches and mosques too will be allowed t
Oxford to Resume Face-to-Face Classes as Leading Universities Move online.
The UK's leading universities are looking at ways to continue their daily responsibilities as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country. While...
Poland's ruling party sees June 28 as deadline for presidential vote
WARSAW (Reuters) - The last possible date that Poland could hold a presidential election on is June 28, the leader of the ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party said on Wednesday, amid deepening conflict surrounding the timing of the vote.
Covid-19 and governance: What should be govt’spriorities?
Across the world, Covid-19 has brought with it incredibly sad realities of deaths and illnesses unimaginable almost a year ago-altering significantly
Ryanair calls on State to end ‘ineffective’ quarantine for overseas travellers
O’Leary says Republic should follow other EU countries and lift restriction from July 1st
Kano workers threaten seven days warning strike over salary deduction
Kolade Adeyemi, Kano The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on seven days warning strike in Kano over the State...
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach Jhansi, damage crops in Nagpur; Punjab too on alert
India News: After damaging crops in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, swarms of locusts entered Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district Wednesday amid what is being described
COVID-19: Kano has four equipped isolation centres, three more near completion, says Commissioner
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa on Tuesday says it has four well equipped and functional isolation centre
Twitter labels two Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'
Twitter has labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over some of his questionable posts.
NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks
The aggrieved farmers can register their complaints about the existence of locusts or need of spray on the 24-hour hotline: NDMA
Despite Testing Negative For Covid-19, Odisha Man Forced to Quarantine in Car Because of Stigma
Patra who has been staying inside his car since May 21 will complete the quarantine today.
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India's summer crops
An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of coronavirus lockdown.
Move on! Government tells public to stop being outraged about Dominic Cummings
Housing minister Robert Jenrick risked further intensifying the row over Boris Johnson's top aide by suggesting the anger had gone on too long because Mr Cummings' behaviour was "reasonable"
Seattle officials feud over the future of tent encampments during coronavirus pandemic
A bill proposed by Councilmember Tammy Morales attempts to codify city policy around encampments during the pandemic and narrow the circumstances under which encampments can be removed.
More False Mail-In Ballot Claims from Trump
California will send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot for the November general election. But President Donald Trump falsely said, on Twitter and at the White House, that the ballots would go to "anyone living in the state, no matter who they are or how they got there" and "people that aren’t citizens."
Coronavirus lockdown | CBSE students can shift exam venues
They can write the Class 10 & 12 exams in their current district, says HRD Minister
Fauci: Too Soon To Guarantee Political Conventions In August
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, advised a “wait and see” approach for now on whether it...
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts. Coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021, says Professor Ashish Jha.
Maryland lifts more coronavirus restrictions, will allow outdoor dining
Maryland is set to lift additional statewide coronavirus restrictions, and restaurants will be allowed to begin outdoor dining this weekend, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced.
43-year-old woman sanitation worker found dead in lift at St Georges Hospital
The body of a 43-year-old woman sanitation staffer at the St George's Hospital near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus was found in a lift at the hospital under mysterious circumstances on Wednesday morning.
First direct repatriation flight from Dubai to Goa to depart June 1
149 stranded Goans welcome the move, flight departs 4.35pm Monday
Corona Relief For Hospitality Industry: Validity Of Approval, Classification Of Hotels Extended Until June-End
This breather, however, comes with certain riders such as approvals expiring during the lockdown period, among others
Red Rock Canyon to reopen Monday
Areas in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, including the Scenic Drive, will reopen Monday after a weekslong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Jeffrey Epstein doc should finally lead to a reckoning with Bill Clinton
Will this finally be a reckoning with Bill Clinton? Of all the scandals Bill has survived, his longtime association with a known pedophile — and an alleged affair with that pedophile’s right-hand
Kerala likely to resume sale of alcohol from May 28
The Kerala government has approved the resumption of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the state beginning Thursday, said sources, even as the state is witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases following the easing of restrictions and arrival of Keralites from abroad and other parts of the country.
AIHRC Spotlights Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan's North
The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on Wednesday expressed deep concerns over reports of an increase in the number of civilian casualties in the northern parts of the cou
Rights Panel Notice To UP Government Over Death Of 19-Year-Old Migrant Worker
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over reported death of a 19-year-old migrant worker due to hunger in Saharanpur, after he had walked 350 km from Ludhiana on way to his home in the state, officials said on Wednesday.
India coronavirus dispatch: 'Infodemic' is as dangerous as the virus itself
From Kerala's smart testing and community care, to hospitals putting off elective surgeries, and the progress with solidarity trials so far - read these and more in today's India dispatch
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who has promoted conspiracy theories about mail-in-voting fraud, voted by mail 11 times over the past 10 years
Like his press secretary, Trump also votes by mail in Florida, despite his false claims about fraud.
People with ILI, SARI symptoms in 13K houses: Door-to-door survey
1,37,061 households have people with comorbidities; 67.16% of exercise completed
Anderson Cooper Unloads On Trump As U.S. Pandemic Death Toll Surpasses 100,000: ‘What A Little Man’
America hit a sad milestone on Wednesday as the U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic surpassed 100,000. While presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered a heartfelt message to those mourning the loss of loved ones, telling Americans that "the nation grieves with you," President Donald Trump has been focused on a debunked conspiracy theory that…
Himachal BJP president Rajeev Bindal resigns amid health scam row
In a resignation letter sent to BJP president J P Nadda, Bindal stated that he was tendering his resignation on high moral grounds as some people were dragging the party's name in the alleged corruption case.
Centre, states doing their best; open to suggestions: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government's efforts in controlling the pandemic were visible in the results. “The results, India in comparison to the world as far as the death toll is concerned, speaks aloud on our initiatives.”
Mangoes, not Covid situation, interest Mayor Bijal Patel
Mayor Bijal Patel miffed when questioned on Covid-19 crisis in city at inauguration of 15-day mango fest at GMDC grounds
Coronavirus cases cross 60,000, death toll climbs to 1,239
ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus cases in Pakistan crossed the 60,000 mark on Wednesday while the death toll climbed to 1,239.21,118 cases have so far been detected in Punjab, 24,206 in Sindh, 8,483 in Khyb
Trump Accuses Twitter Of ‘Interfering’ In Election For Fact Checking His False Claim About Mail-In Voting
President Donald Trump flew into a rage on Tuesday night after Twitter used its new fact checking feature to correct...
Round-up | Restrictions continue in Kashmir
Restrictions continue in Kashmir | In wake of COVID-19 lockdown, the restrictions on public movement and assembly continued in Kashmir even as no major law and order problem was reported
Group purchases APC nomination form for Obaseki
The Obaseki Mandate Forum, a pressure group, has purchased the expression of interest and nomination forms for Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, for the governorship primary of the All Progressives
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says
Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.
Ukrainian woman uses underwear as face mask after service denied at post office: report
A Ukrainian woman has gone viral for removing her panties and wearing them as a face mask after being refused service at a post office, according to a report.
North Dublin lands with residential potential on sale for €450,000
Swords Road holding of 5.4 acre sits close to housing just off M1
Disney World proposes mid-July reopening dates
Walt Disney World presented a plan for a phased reopening of its parks. The company proposed reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park on July 11, 2020, and reopening Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15, 2020.
Minister donates May salary to secure release of five inmates
The Minister made the donation while felicitating with the inmates as part of activities to celebrate this year’s Eid el-Fitr.
Aviation services on path to normalcy
Mumbai operates 44 flights out of the allocated 50, catering to 4,224 passengers
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Man saved from River Forth as emergency services launch massive rescue mission
The Clackmannanshire Bridge and the nearby Kincardine Bridge were shut off in both directions this morning.
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital
The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.
Coronavirus: Kerala criticises Centre for sending trains without prior information
State’s finance minister Thomas Isaac alleged that the railways ‘want to be the super spreader’ of the Covid-19 infection in the state.
Severe lockdown will ruin Indian economy: Health expert Johan Giesecke to Rahul Gandhi
Claiming that a severe lockdown may disrupt the economic growth, Giesecke told Rahul Gandhi, "India has to ease restrictions one by one.
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilises
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country.
Mumbai finally restored to home delivery of liquor
One in two orders placed for home deliveries of alcohol in Maharashtra came from Mumbai this week.
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 188 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.
Malawi virus cases and suspects flee isolation sites after repatriation from South Africa
More than 400 repatriated Malawians, including a handful of COVID-19 patients, on Wednesday fled quarantine and isolation sites in the city of Blantyre, a local health official said.
Hospital in Weston-super-Mare that shut to new patients over spike in Covid-19 cases 'sees 40% of staff test positive for the infection'
A memo leaked to a local newspaper revealed Weston General Hospital, which has around 2,000 staff, warned of a high rate of coronavirus cases among medics.
Passenger on Alliance Air's Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests Covid-19 positive
According to the spokesperson, there were 36 passengers and five crew members in the flight.
India Needs a Strategy to Exit Lockdown: Global Epidemiologist to former Opposition Congress Chief
New Delhi (Sputnik): Rahul Gandhi, the former head of India’s main opposition Congress Party, has been interacting with experts from several fields on the global...
UP eyeing post-covid investment from US, Japan, Korea: Industry minister
Admits labour migration posing a challenge to industrial revival; no special approval needed to start operations for new MSME units for next 3 years
Canada court decision could end 'Huawei Princess' extradition saga
A Canadian judge will deliver a key decision Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that could set her free and help repair Canada-China relations. Four days of legal arguments in January focused on whether US charges against the "Huawei Princess" would stand up in Canada
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered
Soon after the plane crash, the departments concerned were directed to recover the bodies with the help of residents of the area within 24 hours.
Man, 29, arrested over murder of teen Louise Smith who disappeared on VE Day
The 16-year-old's body was found in woodland last week.
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go
Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.
U.N. nuclear watchdog plans delayed board meeting because of coronavirus
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation board plans to hold next month’s quarterly meeting a week later than originally planned and mainly by video link because of the coronavirus pandemic, the board’s chairwoman told member states on Wednesday.
Most SOEs have completed proposed 'new normal' protocols: Minister
Eighty six percent of SOEs have compiled their post-restriction business recovery or "new normal" protocols.
Auto crash claims 5 lives, 5 injured in Kano
Five people were confirmed dead, while five others sustained varying degrees of injury in an accident that occured on Wednesday on
Mkhize clears up level 3 lockdown confusion
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has provided clarity on South Africa’s planned move to level 3 lockdown on 1 June.
Suspect arrested after security officer fatally gunned down
Another security was shot at by the suspects a few metres away from where the guard was shot and killed.
Countries ease coronavirus lockdown after months of lockdown
Iran cafes are on after 2 months, whereas, Sri Lanka relaxes COVID-19 curfew in Colombo and Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens
Girl, 14, died from suspected ecstasy overdose after lockdown party
Heartbroken friends have pleaded with other teenagers not to make the same mistake.
Spy pigeon mystery solved? Pak villager says bird his pet, urges PM Modi to ensure safe return
Habibullah, a resident of Bagga-Shakargarh village in Pakistan, said he was the owner of the pigeon with the pink-patch and 'coded message' that was caught by Indian security forces from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua.
Hong Kong no longer has autonomy from China, Mike Pompeo says
US will end special trade relations with Hong Kong, which could seriously impact the territory’s economy
South Africa should revisit alcohol regulations: ANC’s Duarte
Deputy secretary-general of the ANC Jessie Duarte says that South Africa should reassess its policy in terms of the regulation of alcohol ‘with or without the Covid-19 threat’.
Rabi crops not impacted by locusts; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops
Locusts -- the oldest migratory pest in the world -- entered India after travelling from Africa through Yemen, Iran and Pakistan. After massive devastation in Pakistan, the swarms of locusts have entered the country through Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Police want to trace this man after bag snatch at Yardley bus stop
West Midlands Police has issued an appeal to trace the man following the incident which took place on May 5, at 1.20pm
Gujarat: Portal editor granted bail by sessions court
Patel was charged under Indian Penal Code Section 124 A for sedition and Section 54 of the Disaster Management Act (punishment for false warning) by the Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) on May 11 for “trying to create unrest in society”.
Mary-Kate Olsen's estranged husband Olivier Sarkozy moved ex-wife Charlotte and their kids into Hamptons home to keep them 'safe from COVID'
During his breakup from his his wife Mary-Kate Olsen this April, Olivier Sarkozy allegedly moved his ex-wife Charlotte Bernard and their children into their home in the Hamptons.
Posts Spread Fake Trump Memorial Day Tweet
Facebook users are circulating a fake screenshot of a supposed tweet from President Donald Trump, which purportedly praises his own "sacrifices" in recognition of Memorial Day. Trump never posted the tweet in question.
Delhi HC sets aside orders by MoC where it invoked bank guarantees of TSIL
The court has ordered that MoC shall provide TSIL the comments received from the concerned State Government(s) on the aspect whether the delay in achieving the milestones is attributable to TSIL
Sudan says three jailed members of ousted Bashir regime have coronavirus
At least three jailed senior members of the toppled regime of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir have the coronavirus, the country's public prosecution service said on Wednesday. The Arab African country, which has reported 4,146 coronavirus cases and 184 deaths, released more than 4,000 prisoners
Indian Army commanders’ meet kicks off amid Chinese aggression
NEW DELHI: Indian Army Commanders' Conference kicked off in New Delhi on Wednesday wherein discussion over China frontier in Sikkim, Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh would be done at great length. The conference was planned much before the tension with
Delhi High Court asks Centre, Delhi govt to file status report on arrangements and helplines to deal with COVID-19 patients
High Court has also asked the two governments to assess the adequacy of the helpline capacity and state whether the same is sufficient to deal with the present call traffic.
'Don't run IOA office as one-man show': Rajeev Mehta to Narinder Batra
More sports News: In his letter to the IOA president Narinder Batra, secretary general Rajeev Mehta expressed his dissent over the negligence of his office in constitut
Missing Trampers Found, Tasman
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O’Connor have been found alive in the Anatori search area.
Fire Dept says to coordinate with MOH, Immigration Dept for disinfection ops at detention centres
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is waiting for coordination from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Immigration Department to conduct public sanitation and disinfection at Immigration detention centres which recorded Covid-19 positive cases. Its director-general...
What is hazard pay, and why are Amazon and other companies ending it for essential workers?
The risk to workers hasn't changed, but employers no longer have the same labor market pressures to worry about.
Karnataka News: Mosques, Churches, With Temples to Open For Public From June 1, Says CM Yediyurappa
The Karnataka CM said that his government was awaiting the Centre's permission regarding the same and that he had also written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on reopening of hotels in the state.
BART announces 'welcome back' plan. Here's how commuting will be different
BART unveiled a 15-point "welcome back" plan Wednesday aimed at restoring the public's trust in the beleaguered transit system as the Bay Area begins to reopen.
Stormont must ask British government for Brexit extension, says Nichola Mallon
The Stormont executive must ask the British Government to extend the Brexit transition period, a minister has said.
MLA urges proper planning before demolition of flyovers
The state government on Tuesday gave in-principle approval for the demolition of the two flyovers to make way for a double decker bridge by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA).
Dutch leader did not visit dying mother for weeks to comply with coronavirus lockdown
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his mother in the weeks leading up to her death due to coronavirus restrictions, but he did stay with her on her final night.
Man in 'serious condition' after crash in Nottingham city centre
The road has since reopened
Three jailed over illegal possession of firearms
The trio denied the charges prompting the prosecutors to adjourn the case to June 8, 2020.
The right economic response to the COVID-19 crisis
Extraordinary measures are needed.
‘Killer highway’ in Balochistan more deadly than terrorism
KARACHI: In Balochistan, fatal highway accidents have surpassed even terrorism in deadliness as the strategic region prepares to receive $64 billion in investment as a key route of the China-Pakistan
Here’s Why a Lawyer Thinks Russia’s Cryptocurrency Ban is Unconstitutional
Recently, we reported that Russia planned to criminalize the use of cryptocurrency, but one lawyer thinks it may be unconstitutional.
Birdwatcher: Woman's call to police was 'definitely racist'
The black birdwatcher who filmed the viral video of a woman calling the police on Memorial Day after he complained about her unleashed dog said he appreciated
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Brazil reports highest coronavirus death toll in world for fifth straight day
Brazil's daily death toll has passed 1,000 four times since the pandemic accelerated in the country a week ago. Brazil has now confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.
Hogan: Maryland to move to full stage 1 virus recovery plan
Maryland will fully implement the first stage of its coronavirus recovery plan later this week, Hogan said Wednesday, allowing outdoor dining at restaurants while further lessening some restrictions o
China's efforts to bring citizens back from India have nothing to do with border tension: Global Times
Global Times, considered Chinese government's mouthpiece, has said that the “voluntary repatriation plan” should be seen a “normal service” and should not be linked to the ongoing border tension.
How lawmaker ties helped shape Fed chairman's COVID-19 response
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's deep ties with lawmakers are paying off as the central bank deploys trillions of dollars in financial support for the economy with the blessing of Congress.
China Drafts Sovereign Immunity Bill to Fight Global Coronavirus Lawsuits
China's National People's Congress (NPC) is seeking to pass a law allowing Chinese people to sue the United States over coronavirus.
Las Vegas police report details injuries to arrested officers’ kids
The two Metropolitan Police Department officers who were arrested last week on child abuse charges allegedly hit the child with a belt and had been investigated previously.
Ogun PDP Crisi: Bayo Dayo sold out for pecuniary gains, Kashamu says
A chieftain of People's Democratic Party, PDP and former Senator for Ogun East Senatorial district in the eight assemblies, Senator Buruji...
SBI goes to museum to serve summons on Poroshenko for questioning
It says its agents acted under the Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine.
Trump offers to mediate between India and China
PTI Washington In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to “mediate or arbitrate” the raging border dispute between India an
Federation reform hinges on keeping national cabinet
A plan by Scott Morrison to try and reform Federation may hinge on the state and territory leaders sticking with the national cabinet post-coronavirus.
Carnegie struggles with being a virus refugee
Venture capitalist Mark Carnegie loves his new New Zealand property but needs to get back to Australia to see the kids.
How will the NHS test and trace system work and who will need to isolate
The government had hoped that their app to go alongwith the other elements would be ready to go and instead the system will rely on human beings carrying out the tracing
Housing estates and hospitals 'will be put under local lockdowns to contain flare-ups'
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that places where there is a spike in new infections could be made to go back into lockdown - meaning schools and businesses would have to close again
Righting the Wrong: Jordanian Parliamentarians Back Their King, Call to End Peace with Israel
Jordanian parliamentarians say all options are on the table, including the cancellation of the historic pact, if Israel goes ahead with its decision to extend its...
Seven dead in auto crash in Kwara - The Nation Nigeria
No fewer than seven persons on Wednesday died an auto accident in Kwara state.The accident happened at Lumoh village along the Olooru/Bode
The police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints
Two of the officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd both have a history of violent incidents.
NYC Commission on Human Rights to probe Central Park ‘Karen’ Amy Cooper
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has announced it is launching an investigation into the case of the white dog-walker who called the cops on a black man in Central Park. “At a time when
Infighting within TMC over lapses in Cyclone Amphan relief work
The crack widened so much that state consumer affairs minister Sadhan Pande on Tuesday publicly tore into his colleague Firhad Hakim.
Bihar Paid Rs 1 Crore To Bring Back Stranded Students From Kota: Sushil Modi
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday said that the state government had paid Rs 1 crore for arranging 17 trains for the return of students belonging to state who were stranded in Kota.
2020 Children’s Day: NOA-FCT, BPW urge parents to educate youngsters living with disability on COVID-19 safety measures
A call has been made to Nigerian parents and caregivers in the society to educate children living with disabilities on appropriate measures..
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday
An update to the budget was also announced.
New Videos Of George Floyd Incident In Minneapolis Emerge & Raise More Questions
Several video clips emerged Tuesday night in relation to the deadly incident that happened in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday evening that resulted in one man dead and four police officers getting ...
Migrant exodus likely to peak next month, says NITI Aayog affiliate; warns return to cities may take over a year
When will migrants return to the cities? No one knows the answer, but the experts handling the labour issues for decades, believe that only 10 percent of migrant workers have returned to their home states and that the numbers could increase in June and July
Data leak on UIF COVID-19 relief scheme website
The Unemployment Insurance Fund has made changes to the website for its Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme after a security researcher reported a data leak.
Police, army yields to Wike’s directive, remove barricade from Ikoku market
The Police and the Nigerian army have yielded to the directive of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on the opening of Ikoku spare parts market after about two months of shutdown.
Paddy crop suffers rice leaf mite attack
THANJAVUR Summer paddy crop raised in some parts of delta districts is said to be affected by rice leaf mite, according to the Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai.In a press release, the TRR
Trump Should Open America’s Doors to Hong Kong’s Citizens
U.S. policy should focus on punishing the Chinese Communist Party.
Not wearing masks, spitting in public places to invite Rs 500 fine: Vij
One of the senior most BJP leaders in Haryana, Vij, who also completed his three decades in active politics after getting elected as an MLA on May 27, 1990 for the first time during a bypoll, was interacting with the media persons here.
Statistics New Zealand says job numbers fell by 37,500 in April, the biggest volume and percentage fall since its 'filled jobs series' began in 1999
Statistics New Zealand says job numbers fell by 37,500 in April, the biggest volume and percentage fall since its 'filled jobs series' began in 1999
Jim Acosta: Trump Lying About Link Between Vote-by-Mail, Voter Fraud
Jim Acosta took aim at President Donald Trump for accusing Twitter of election interference over their decision to fact-check his tweets.
Make it CM residence-cum-office, use a portion for memorial: Madras High Court on Jayalalithaa’s Chennai residence
The high court also stated that Deepa and Deepak Jayakumar are legal heirs to the property.
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months
More than 100,000 Americans have died from the new coronavirus. That’s nearly one-third of the worldwide total.
What India must do to increase its competitiveness
Time-bound reforms would have a significant impact on competitiveness
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Follows years of permissive content policies.
Sex racket busted in guesthouse
Six people, including two women, were arrested from a guesthouse in Greater Noida on Tuesday in a police raid that busted an alleged sex racket, officials said. Continue Reading →
Covid-19: Don’t send in passenger trains without notice, says Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala has taken exception to the manner in which passenger trains are being sent in at random and without notice, threatening to upset the delicate balancing act in its fight against Covid-19 as expa
RFE/RL: Ukrainian court finds Lviv student guilty of torching RFE/RL reporter's car
The 19-year-old university student admitted his guilt to the court and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.
Trump vs Twitter: US President threatens to shut down social media
US News: Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to shut down social media after Twitter censured him mildly, adding a fact check notification to two of his tweet
Ortom threatens to sanction more traditional rulers over criminal, communal crisis
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has threatened to sanction more traditional rulers in the state caught harbouring criminals in...
Sawant writes to Centre on Goans stuck abroad
NT NETWORK Panaji The state government has written to the Union civil aviation ministry and the ministry of external affairs requesting them to arrange sp
Ukrainian woman uses panties as face mask after she’s denied service
A Ukrainian woman has gone viral for removing her panties and wearing them as a mask after being refused service at a post office.
Boy, 15, acquitted of killing Tyrone Hayman with knife in Bristol
A unanimous jury acquitted the boy of both murder and manslaughter
US used car dealer charged with inflating price of N95 face masks
NEW YORK: A New Jersey used car dealer was criminally charged on Tuesday (May 26) with exploiting the coronavirus pandemic by trying to defraud ...
Workplace reforms are ‘worth it’, says ACTU boss Sally McManus
Unions, employers and government will work together on industrial relations reforms to help kickstart the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Death of 'Mr Big' stirs memories of Singapore's gangland past
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Early one October morning in 1969, Singapore police found the body of a man dumped in a storm drain. He had been stabbed to death, police said, in what became one of the country’s most notorious gang killings.
Brisbane City Council's CEO offered another four years
Colin Jensen, who became chief executive in 2010, will stay on at the council until 2024.
Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China amid face-off at LAC
In a tweet on Wednesday, Trump said he has offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the "raging border dispute" between the two countries.
Trump tweet throws House surveillance debate into chaos
“I hope all Republican House Members vote NO on FISA,” the president wrote.
What do Donald Trump and ultra-conservative Pakistani imams have in common?
Authors: James M. Dorsey and Tehmina Qureshi* US President Donald J. Trump and ultra-conservative Pakistani religious scholars may have more in common than either would want to admit: a belief that congregation is an essential pillar of prayer irrespective of public health concerns. Mr. Trump, however, may wish that he had the kind of less […]
Tongaat doubles the price of sugar
Sugar producer, Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe (THZ) has with immediate effect almost doubled the price of sugar.
Digital conference on environment conservation organised for students
The Model Conference of Parties - I (MCOP-I), the first ever digital conference on nature conservation for students was held online. It was held to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity 2020 and 2020 as a Super Year for nature and biodiversity. It was hosted by World Wide Fund for
Trump vows to veto House FISA bill
President Trump promised to veto the FISA bill currently on the House floor.
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus
Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said.
Search For Missing Trampers Resumes
The search for missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor resumed at first light this morning.
K'taka seeks Centre's nod to reopen places of worship from 1 June
K'taka seeks Centre's nod to reopen places of worship from 1 June. The standard operating procedure is likely to be put in place, that needs to be followed at temples once opened for public.
You sold out our party - Kashamu tells ex-PDP chairman in Ogun
Senator Buruji Kashamu has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s former chairman in Ogun, Chief Bayo Dayo, of selling the party out for financial gains.
83 NRIs return to Chandigarh
As many as 83 non-resident Indians belonging to Chandigarh have returned to the city till now. Out of these 83 persons, 16 persons have been discharged from the hotels on completion of seven days stay and after they were tested negative. Expatriates from abroad have returned to the city while 70
Delhi witnesses 792 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day jump
Fifteen more deaths have been reported, taking the total number of deaths to 303
Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada
A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
US says Russia sent jets to Libya 'mercenaries'
Russia urges peace talks as the US accuses it of meddling in the Libya conflict.
Harare man jailed for conning Singaporean investor
A 38-year-old Harare man has been jailed an effective 7 years for conning a Singaporean investor in a USD$500 000 business venture.
Man charged with murder over Sydney backyard killing
The body of Tuan Tran, 35, believed by police to have been involved in drug-related crime, was found at his house in south-west Sydney.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavir
Oyo records two COVID-19 death, 17 new cases
Two people have died from coronavirus in Oyo State.Six additional persons also tested positive from a latest result while 17 persons had their...
African Development Bank President, Adesina, Maintains Innocence Despite Calls For Probe
The United States Department of Treasury had called for an independent of the allegations against Adesina despite the AfDB clearing him of all wrongdoing.
Learn about places that do not allow entry without wearing mask
Whoever violates these decisions shall be punished with a fine not exceeding LE 4,000, or a penalty of detention.
Texas AG Ken Paxton: Trump is right and Twitter ‘fact check’ is wrong – mail-in ballot fraud is a real problem
Twitter purported Tuesday to “fact check” two tweets by President Trump in which the president pointed out – accurately – that mail-in ballots present substantial risks of election fraud. I strongly disagree with Twitter.
Jerry Falwell Jr. says he'll only wear a mask featuring Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's blackface yearbook photo
Jerry Falwell Jr. is conceding to Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's (D) coronavirus-fighting demands with a mask that's almost certain to backfire.Northam's recent order mandating everyone in the state wear a mask when they're in public has seemingly made Falwell pretty mad about preserving
PDP hails FG over successes against banditry, other crimes in Zamfara
The Zamfara chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, expressed satisfaction with the efforts of the Federal Government
Israel’s Number of Coronavirus Patients Drops to 2,019 as US Deaths Hit 100,572
According to the NY Times on Wednesday, new hot spots continue to emerge and hundreds more people are dying each day in the US.
Boris Johnson Tells UK to 'Move On' From Dominic Cummings Controversy
Special advisor to the British government, Dominic Cummings, has faced calls to step down from his position after it was alleged that he broke lockdown regulations....
Ex-Watergate prosecutors say judge has legal duty to review facts in Flynn case
Sixteen former Watergate prosecutors on Wednesday said U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan should be allowed to review all the facts before deciding whether to grant a Justice Department request to drop the criminal case against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn
I've not stepped down as AfDB president, says Adesina
African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has denied stepping down from office.Adesina, in a statement, said “the bank’s...
India Operationalises Fully Loaded Tejas Squadron to Counter Assertive Enemy in Indian Ocean Region
New Delhi (Sputnik): With the rise in presence of Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean Region, India has been developing its southern air base as most modern base, equipped...
‘Unbiased’ Department of Education just got caught playing rank politics
“It might be problematic for word to get out that the DOE is encouraging folks to make noise,” wrote anti-testing activist Miriam Nunberg. But word did get out, and “problematic” isn’t
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister. Domestic passenger flights are currently permitted to operate from all airports in the country except the ones in West Bengal.
Close contacts of COVID-positive infirmary worker tested
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has reported that 21 close contacts of a COVID-positive employee of the St Ann Infirmary have now been tested for the disease. According to Tufton, the close contacts have also been placed...
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after his tweets tagged
On Tuesday, Twitter for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status
"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.
Alberta asks Trudeau to lift travel ban for NHL
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is asking Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, to set aside coronavirus-related travel restrictions to bolster Edmonton’s chances of becoming an NHL hub city.
PPE - how much is enough?
A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.
Democrats demand their own slice of anti-media action
Conservatives have been complaining for years they don't get a fair shake out of the news media. Now, Democrats are griping too.
Covid-19: 792 new cases detected in Delhi, total shoots to 15,257
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHWF) reported 1,51,767 as the total number of cases in the country with 4,337 deaths.
Report: Afghanistan to Free 900 Taliban Terrorists This Week
Afghanistan's government is set to release 900 Taliban terrorists by Tuesday in response to a recent ceasefire ordered by the jihadis.
CPCB shuts UP distillery owned by Rana Gurjit kin, cites pollution
The CPCB also issued notice to the industrial unit, Rana Sugars Ltd (Distillery Division), at village Belwara in Moradabad, as to why a environmental compensation of Rs 3.16 crore should not be levied on it for the violations.
Woman fired from job after calling 911 on black man in park
"There's an African-American, he's recording me and threatening me and my dog," she claimed.
Gayle King visibly shaken on-air as she says it's 'open season' on black men
The journalist discussed the Amy Cooper Central Park incident and the death of George Floyd.
Canada judge rules Huawei CFO Meng's fraud case will proceed
VANCOUVER - A Canadian judge ruled Wednesday the U.S. extradition case against a senior Huawei executive can proceed to the next stage, a decision that is e
Entry barred into buildings, Mumbai hospital nurses forced to move out of their homes, leave behind belongings
The hospital had taken on rent, leased out and purchased different flats at eight buildings for its nursing staff. In the last few weeks, hospital authorities were forced to move them all to other locations after local residents did not allow them to stay on in the buildings.
State stepping up tests to 3,000 daily
It now has the infrastructure and paraphernalia to do up to 5,000 tests a day
Jamaica celebrates World Food Safety Day on June 7
JAMAICA will join the rest of the world on June 7 in the second staging of World Food Saf...
Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 In The US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has surpassed a jarring milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the...
Amid tensions at LAC, China says situation at India border ‘stable and controllable’
"We are committed to safeguarding our territorial sovereignty and security, and safeguarding peace and stability in the border areas. We are capable of resolving the issues properly though dialogue and consultation," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
‘How long before we strike back?’: Ice Cube reacts to death of unarmed black man following arrest in Minneapolis
The death of an unarmed black man after a police officer knelt on his neck has sparked outrage, prompting the rapper Ice Cube to tweet: “How long will we go for Blue on Black Crime before we strike
27% of total cases in mountainous districts
The nine mountainous districts of the State which were almost free from contagion of Covid-19 till second week of May, now constitute 27 per cent of the total patients of the disease. These districts now have 107 cases of Covid-19 which is an alarming situation for the state health authorities. As
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen on a bystander’s video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer kneels on his neck for several minutes.
Think Tanks Need To Take COVID-19 As An Opportunity To Evolve
A need exists for challenging the status quo and integrating socially distant interaction more deeply into their work culture.
US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
The United States said Wednesday it was ending waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the verge of collapse. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was responding to Iran's "brinkmanship" of nuclear steps, which have been
Twitter has started fact-checking Donald Trump
A pair of Donald Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in voting were appended on Tuesday with links pointing readers to news stories fact-checking him.
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
The illness has killed more than 346,000 people worldwide and forced most countries to mothball their tourism industries, a crucial source of revenue
Schools, colleges still not allowed to open: MHA
All educational institutions have been shut since mid-March -- some of them from March 25 when the nationwide lockdown started -- to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president’s claims. Trump, without offering any evidence,...
China puts GDP target on history's ash pit
The ruling party abandons the material growth standard of gross domestic product. Now, like many nations, it struggles to define progress in alternative ways.
Arrest JD(U) MLA whose kin killed RJD leader’s parents: Tejashwi Yadav
Former Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, has issued an ultimatum to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to arrest the JD (U) MLA whose kin allegedly shot dead an RJD
Ladakh Face-off: Ready And Willing to Mediate Between India And China, Says Donald Trump
Taking to Twitter, Donald Trump said that he has informed both the countries that the United States is ready and willing to mediate over the raging border dispute.
Judge who told 'sex attack victim' to close her legs to avoid rape is fired
New Jersey Superior Court Judge John Russo was banned from overseeing any further hearings in a ruling issued Tuesday
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive.He said daily visits to her win
California sues over sex misconduct on ‘Criminal Minds’ set | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
LOS ANGELES >> The state of California filed a lawsuit today against CBS, Disney and producers of the long-running series “Criminal Minds,” alleging that the show’s cinematographer engaged in rampant sexual misconduct against crew members for years.
Review into escape from Rimutaka Prison reveals flaws in Corrections' practice
"This incident was unacceptable and this should not have occurred."
WHO urged to seek end to internet shutdown in South Asia
India and Pakistan are top two countries in South Asia asking Facebook information related to user account
Mumbai to add 40 ICU beds at Worli jumbo facility as covid-19 tally rises to 34,018
Presently, there are over 1,000 isolation beds at the BKC Modular Hospital, while the Racecourse Modular Hospital at Mahalaxmi has 300 beds and 650 beds are operational at NSCI dome in Worli
Video shows man set Texas hotel office on fire during attempted robbery
Terrifying footage captures the moment a man set a Texas hotel office ablaze during an attempted robbery. Video released by the Fort Worth Fire Department shows the arsonist, wearing a black cap and a
Landlords, renters have their plans frozen by pandemic
Some Ontario home buyers and sellers are discovering renters have incredible leverage over the fate of transactions, and some are willing to wield it
Flashback: How Twitter Began Labeling 'Misinformation'
Twitter recently added a "fact check" to President Trump's tweets relating to his concerns about mail-in voting fraud. Here is how Twitter made the decision to suddenly start fact-checking public figures on its platform.
Reopening of schools: Maimane working with Mpofu on court challenge to keep schools closed
The founder of the One South Africa movement, former Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane, has announced plans to mount a legal challenge to the reopening of schools.
Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold -cenbank
CARACAS — Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday.
NYC doctor who treated John Paul II, Reagan accused of sexually abusing patient
A noted New York City doctor who reportedly treated a pope and president allegedly sexually assaulted a patient after romantically pursuing her for years, according to a federal lawsuit. The woman who
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Today's cache is your daily download of the top 5 updates from the world of technology.
New York’s no-bail laws claim another horrific victim
She’s in a vegetative state and expected to die in days after a brutal assault and rape — and she’s another victim of the state’s demented bail “reforms”: Her alleged attacker was released
Mail ballot surge places Postal Service under spotlight
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed millions of voters to request their ballots by mail, a rapid increase that is likely to change the shape of the 2020 electorate and put incredible strain on an
Boris Johnson 'surprised' to hear about his own immigration law
He asked why a family with no recourse to public funds could not claim benefits.
Lockdown worth it, say four Duterte men
"Strict lockdown measures have succeeded in flattening the increase of COVID-19 cases." Four cabinet members, Presidential Legal Counsel Sal Panelo, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, and Labor Secretary Silvestro Bello, reacted to my May 13 column, “Now, it’s modified,” in which I said “the strictest lockdown in Asia has produced the worst wrong results.”
Arunma Oteh defends Adesina over allegations of fraud at AfDB
US treasury secretary, Mr. Steven Mnuchin, rejected plans by AfDB's board to end the investigation against Akin Adesina and called for an independent probe.
Boris Johnson dismisses requests to hold inquiry into Dominic Cummings’ coronavirus lockdown trip
Boris Johnson has ruled out an inquiry into the lockdown conduct of his top adviser, Dominic Cummings, insisting it is time to "move on" from the row.
Foreigner allegedly asks whether the Govt is considerate of the mental health of expats
Foreigner allegedly asks whether the Govt is considerate of the mental health of expats
FBI investigating 'Zoom bombings' involving child sexual abuse
The FBI announced Wednesday that it is seeking information on victims of so-called “Zoom bombings” that contain videos of child sexual abuse, calling such instances a “violent crime.”
Germany to extend contact restrictions untill June 29
The German federal government and the 16 states have agreed in principle to keep coronavirus contact restrictions in place until June 29, the Federal Press Office announced Tuesday night
Why I Ditched Ruto's Camp - MP Ole Sankok Reveals [VIDEO]
The lawmaker who had long been a vocal supporter of the Deputy President made an abrupt u-turn after the...
BC Ferries losing up to $1.5 million each day as pandemic tanks ridership
The company does not qualify for the wage subsidy
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Trump on Afghanistan: Bring Back Troops, But Closely Watch
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated that he wanted to bring American troops back from Afghanistan, saying the US is acting as a police force and it is time for Afghans to police
Migrant workers: Randeep Surjewala seeks Supreme Court’s permission to intervene in suo motu case
Congress leader said that the govt. did not have a nationwide action plan to tally the exact number of migrant labourers stranded in various parts of the country
Analysis: TTD decision to sell unused and unviable properties attains political hue in Andhra Pradesh
Subramanian Swamy comes to the rescue of YSRCP. He says the sub-committee on the issue was constituted in 29 January, 2016 when the TDP was in power and the BJP was in alliance.
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide
A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the US Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the only
Two murders reported from city over 12 hrs
Eight, including four minors, arrested for killing an entrepreneur; in the second case, accused is unknown
A full lockdown is damaging, says Rahul Gandhi
The sooner we get out of it, the better, he says during an interaction with public health experts
Nasrallah mocks Gantz: He has experience with disappointment in Lebanon - Middle East
Hezbollah leader says Israel is "a racist state" that will "disappear".
Lift ban on church gatherings – CVM to government
The Citizen Voters Movement (CVM) has urged the government to lift the ban on public and social gatherings to enable the citizens to overcome the fear, panic, and psychological warfare created by this COVID-19.
India cases rise as millions of workers return home from cities
MUMBAI: Indian states witnessing millions of migrant labourers returning from the big cities are recording rising coronavirus infections, officials said yesterday, fearing the virus could spread through villages where medical care is basic at best. Officials from the home...
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules
The British public is quickly turning on Boris Johnson as the UK prime minister refuses to sack chief adviser Dominic Cummings for breaking the coronavirus lockdown during a 260-mile trip from London to Durham.
Coronavirus Test Not Mandatory For Newborn, Maternal Services: Health Ministry
Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.