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…

Spurt in reverse migration of NoRKs expected after June 13

Majority of the returnees now under prioritised category

Rio Tinto admits damaging Australian Aboriginal heritage site

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has admitted damaging ancient Aboriginal rock shelters in the remote Pilbara region -- blasting near the 46,000-year-old heritage site to expand an iron ore mine.

Liberia: Mother of 15-Year-old Raped, Impregnated by Stepfather Arrested; Dad on the Run

Monrovia – The mother of a 15-year-old raped and impregnated by her stepfather is in police custody. Col. Patrick Sudue, Inspector General of the Liberia National Police confirmed to FrontPageAfrica that Mary Chultay or ‘Ma Mary’ was picked up early this morning.  “We have just arrested the little girl’s mother in person of Mary Chulutay. […]

Tuju Sounds Warning After Murkomen Rejects Senate Post [VIDEO]

Jubilee's effort to console disgruntled members backfired as Senators Murkomen and Cherargei declined to...

Man in 'serious condition' after crash in Nottingham city centre

The road has since reopened

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.

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

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...

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.

1 dead after car crash in NW Miami-Dade

NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are investigating after one man died in a car crash in Northwest Miami-Dade. The crash happened in the area...

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.

How Kutesa plotted Kavuya family return

corruption

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.

Russian jet intercepts US military aircraft near Syrian coast: video

BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The leadership of the American 6th Fleet said that two Russian Su-35 fighters intercepted a U.S. P-8A Poseidon aircraft in the eastern Mediterranean. The U.S. Fleet Command, in a statement posted on Twitter, said that their P-8A Poseidon was in an international airspace when the two Russian Su-35 jets intercepted their aircraft near the Syrian coast. The statement stated that this was the third incident in the past two months. The U.S. Navy released two videos showing how Russian fighters accompanied the American spy plane. Prior to this interception, the U.S. Navy conducted a number of flights in the eastern Mediterranean, despite the fact that the Russian Air Force had made it known that they would not tolerate flights near the Hmeimim Airbase in western Syria.

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

KHADC, Hima Mylliem against reopening of Iewduh

SHILLONG: The crucial issue of reopening of Iewduh and Police Bazaar — the city's two major commercial hubs which are under lock and key for more than sixty days — appears to be on hold with the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and the

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.

India’s Covid aid shouldn’t bypass the marginalised

The government must ensure that the most deprived among the poor households — who neither have access to PDS nor JAM infrastructure — are given assistance during this humanitarian crisis

Nigeria Records 389 New Cases Of Coronavirus

“Lagos-256, Katsina-23, Edo-22, Rivers-14, Kano-13, Adamawa-11. Akwa Ibom-11, Kaduna-7, Kwara-6, Nasarawa-6, Gombe-2, Plateau-2, Abia-2, Delta-2."

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.

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.

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.

Interns at BJ Medical College catch super spreader syndrome

14 interns at Civil test positive, but interns believe that over 50 of them may be carriers of virus; allege 7-day Covid duty raised to 10 and quarantine reduce

Malaysian actor arrested for running away with 24-year-old married manager

PETALING JAYA, May 27 – A 23-year-old male actor was arrested by the police last night for allegedly having an affair and running away with a married woman. The unnamed suspect was arrested at 9pm yesterday when he was called in to provide a statement at the Ampang District Police Headquarters,...

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.

Worker stabbed to death in Sharjah

Man succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after being stabbed in the stomach

38 Malaysians Nabbed After Gathering To Take Pictures Of Flowers At A Pond In Melaka

The pond became a tourist site after water hyacinths were spotted sprouting on the water last month.

HC rejects Ruby Hall’s plea to open IPF for all

With less revenue in pandemic, hospital feels this fund could be used for treating all COVID-19 patients, but court asks to use part of Rs 68-crore FD if necess

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.

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.

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

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

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.'

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.

Belgium hopes to introduce S. Korea's virus contact tracing system

South Korean first lady Kim Jung-sook and Queen Mathilde of Belgium held telephone talks on Wednesday and discussed ways to boost cooperation in tackling the new coronavirus, the presidential office said. During the 50-minute conversation, Mathilde praised South Korea's response to COVID-19 and expressed hope to adopt its contract tracing system in preparation for a possible second wave of the pandemic, according t...

ANU cops $225 million financial hit due to coronavirus crisis

The Australian National University will look to find $100 million in savings this year.

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.

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…

Man Asks for Death Penalty After Robbing KDF Officer [VIDEO]

A man in Mombasa stunned the court when he acknowledged that he was ready to face the death penalty after...

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.

‘Schools at high altitude to be temporary relief centers’

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

Estonia cannot agree to EU Commission rescue plan: finance minister

Estonia cannot agree to EU Commission rescue plan: finance minister

Kathy Griffin: Donald Trump Should Inject A ‘Syringe With Nothing But Air’

Kathy Griffin cannot get enough Donald Trump-related backlash. One may assume Griffin would think twice before suggesting the incumbent U.S. president commit suicide. After all, her career hit a roadblock after she shared an image of herself holding a faux blood-covered Trump head. RELATED: Kathy Griffin Back Home After Checking Into ER On Tuesday, Griffin…

De Blasio signs bill capping NYC restaurant delivery-app fees

Mayor Bill de Blasio signed several bills on Tuesday that could temporarily eat into the profits of food-ordering and delivery apps like Grubhub and UberEats.

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 . . .

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.

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...

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.

Drugs, cash and cars seized in raids targeting South East Antrim UDA

DRUGS, cars and cash were seized during police raids targeting the South East Antrim UDA in Co Down yesterday.

Top Politics Society Business World Sports Editorial Features Columns Pop&cool Medical startup to begin Japan’s 1st clinical trial for coronavirus vaccine

The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN - Japanese medical startup AnGes Inc. has decided to start a clinical trial in July to obtain government approval for a new coronavirus vaccine that the company is jointly developing with Osaka University. It is expected to be the first such clinical trial in Japan. The goal is to put the vaccine into practical application by March 2021.

PD: Bicyclist hit, killed near 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road

Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a bicyclist in Phoenix.

Karnataka: Woman sells 5-day-old baby boy for Rs 5,000 in Davanagere

A woman allegedly sold her five-day-old baby boy to two siblings from Davanagere for Rs 5,000 on Tuesday in connivance with a hospital employee, acco

Group Asks President Buhari To Order Release Of Detained Abia Lawyer, Gabriel Ogbonna

The group in statement signed by Okechukwu Nwanguma on Wednesday said the continued detention of Ogbonna was in flagrant disobedience of a court order calling for his release on bail.

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 →

Misinformation About a Virus Can Be Deadly

Rejecting misinformation requires cognitive effort, and people can become "cognitive misers" who don't like to think.

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

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...

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.

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

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.

Legal Brains Trust challenges Abodo’s appointment as DPP

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legal Brains Trust, a Ugandan democracy and human rights watchdog has petitioned the East African Court of Justice challenging the appointment of Justice Jane Francis Abodo as the Director of Public Prosecutions. Jane Francis Abodo was appointed DPP by President Yoweri Museveni in March this year. She was then …

Govt drops plan of suspending banknotes’ varnishing

SBP gave propos­al on fear of machin­ery breakd­own during pandem­ic

"Bad Hair" No More: How Efforts to Ending Hair Discrimination are Advancing

Being isolated for two months has inspired me to take extra good care of my curls, and it's so freeing to be able to confidently and freely rock my natural

H&M set to cancel furloughs for 2,500 at Stockholm headquarters

H&M set to cancel furloughs for 2,500 at Stockholm headquarters

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

Childbirths drop 10.1% in March

The number of babies born in South Korea dropped 10.1 percent in March from a year earlier, data showed Wednesday, in the latest evidence underscoring the low birthrate that has plagued Asia’s fourth-largest economy for more than a decade. The data compiled by Statistics Korea showed that 24,378 babies were born in March, compared with 27,116 tallied in the same month of 2019. It marks the lowest number of ne...

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.”

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 ...

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.

A frame-by-frame analysis of Tova O'Brien's hall-of-fame National shambles story

Last night New Zealand witnessed one of the most exhilarating, confronting political stories to air on national television. Hayden Donnell has watched it several hundred times.  Newshub at 6 opened last night with a back-and-forth between presenters Samantha Hayes and Mike McRoberts. After an int

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...

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.

Meeting on anti-defection law on Thursday

Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker Vishveshwara Hegde Kageri has convened a meeting of parliamentarians and legal experts on Thursday (May 28) for reviewing the relevance of the Constitution’s 10t

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

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.

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.

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...

Jennifer Carroll Foy Wants to Be the First Black Woman Governor in America

She spoke exclusively to ELLE.com before announcing her campaign about the "left behind" community where she grew up, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the historic fight ahead.

A SpaceX rocket carrying NASA astronauts will fly over Notts tonight - here's how to see it

You can also watch the launch online

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.

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

I have been blackmailed, threatened and harassed: Actor Uzma Khan

Actor says she will fight till the last drop of her blood to seek justic­e agains­t people who shamed her public­ly

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.

League of various sectors of live events industry formed

Live Events was the first to feel the impact of the crisis when events were canceled as early as January 2020 when news of the pandemic broke out. Live Events is now deemed the last to recover.

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

More spaces added to online cyber security courses after high demand

MORE young people, particularly girls, are being invited to take part in a new series of free, online cyber security courses.

German ECB executive shrugs off court ruling against bond buying

Isabel Schnabel says constitutional row ‘does not directly affect’ eurozone’s central bank

Ralph Northam and his banana republic face mask mandate

Gov. Ralph Northam issued an order from his governor's mansion in Virginia requiring individuals to wear face masks as a condition of entering any enclosed space. But boy, what a monkey-like, banana r

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.

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....

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

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

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

Now, YouTube automatically deletes comments insulting China’s Communist Party

YouTube is automatically deleting comments that contain certain phrases in Mandarin that insult the Communist party of China according to reports.The Google-owned video-sharing platform is deleting co

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 ...

No right to dissent? Mumbai police issues to take action against those making 'malicious', 'derogatory' remarks against Maha govt

The Mumbai Police on May 24 has re-issued prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC of the IPC against any social media messages which among others are deemed incorrect, derogatory.

The Crown outlines its 'overwhelming' and 'cogent' evidence

The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on ...

A week after Cyclone Amphan, heavy rain, thunderstorm lashes Kolkata

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...

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 […]

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.

Fed's Bullard: Expanded unemployment pay not appropriate as recovery takes hold

Fed's Bullard: Expanded unemployment pay not appropriate as recovery takes hold

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.

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.

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

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.

285 killed by floods since start of rains in 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Love knows no borders

When Zoe Vezina said goodbye to her fiance Will Terrall earlier this year, she didn’t expect they’d be separated for long.

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.

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...

Crime Patrol actress Preksha Mehta commits suicide at her Indore residence

She worked in television serials in Mumbai and was staying with her family amid lockdown, said SHO Hiranagar Police station

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

President of the Flies

What stories of shipwrecks and plane crashes can teach us about Trump’s America.

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...

Uhuru deals Ruto another deadly blow

National Executive Council set to meet to firm up crackdown on disloyal members

Top 10 Covid-19 updates: SC asks Centre to identify private hospitals for cost-effective treatment

Here are the biggest coronavirus developments of the day.

DH Toons | Coronavirus: Union Minster D V Sadananda Gowda skips qurantine process

DV Sadananda Gowda arrives from Delhi, skips quarantine, says he’s exempted Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers D V Sadananda Gowda, who flew into Bengaluru from the ‘high-risk’ Delhi, was not

Think tank mulls digital accounts

Discus­ses findin­gs of Financ­e and Bankin­g Commit­tee to improv­e liquid­ity, lendin­g

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.

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.

'At least our priorities are straight': Twitter pans Yediyurappa as Karnataka govt decides to open temples, mosques and other places of worship

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Alcohol ban fines hit N$100k

THE police have dished out fines of close to N$100 000 to people who contravened the alcohol ban between 5 and 25 May.

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.

Kulendi joins the Supreme Court Bench

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Tuesday swore in Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi, a renown private legal practitioner to the Supreme court, charging him to guard the independence of the Judiciary at all times.

How 32-year-old traveled from Turkana to Eastleigh and back despite lockdown, roadblocks

The refugee has since tested positive for Coronavirus

C’garh notifies 95 containment zones

Amid a spike in Covid-19 positive cases in Chhattisgarh, the Family and Health Welfare Department has notified 95 containment zones and issued a new list of Red, Orange and Green zones across the state. The zones have been declared in line with the guidelines and protocol of the Union Health and

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

Students use IT skills to help the NHS during pandemic

University students have been drafted in to help the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.

Merkel: German states taking increasing responsibility for coronavirus steps

BERLIN, May 27 — Germany’s federal government is monitoring the coronavirus closely but practical responsibility lies increasingly with the 16 states, Chancellor Angela Merkel said today, adding care must be taken to avoid the virus spreading fast again. “We are still at start of the...

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.

“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.

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,

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…

Senegal president's brother tests positive for coronavirus

Aliou Sarr who is the mayor of Guédiawaye is being treated at the Dalal Diamm hospital in Dakar. His wife is also reported to have also tested positive for the virus and is undergoing treatment at th

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.

Canada will accept incomplete study permit applications

Dear Mr Brown,I know that you recommended initiating my study permit...

Rice cultivation: Revoke ban or face agitation, Congress tells Haryana govt.

Desist from experiments with farming and farmers during pandemic, it says

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.

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.

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

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

Chief Minister must raise issue of repatriation flights with Centre, Alagiri says

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president said Tamils stranded in some countries in the Gulf region were being ignored, with no flight services scheduled for them

Minister Aslam Shaikh allotted Darades’ Malabar Hill bungalow

Sea-facing house was allotted to IAS officer Pravin Darade when he was secretary to Fadnavis; despite BMC notices, he refused to vacate it

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.

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 →

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.

Man murdered in Aarey, four detained

Rouhani bans use of Israeli products - Middle East

Iranian President issues implementation order of parliamentary legislation banning the use of any Israeli products in the country.

Ghana’s coronavirus death toll now 34

Thirty-four people, in total, have, so far, succumbed to the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana, the Ghana Health Service’s latest figures have shown.

“Unstable” Postpaid Services To Blame For Omanga’s “Lost” PG Meeting Invite

Nominated senator Millicent Omanga has blamed "unstable" post-paid services for the yet to be received Parliamentary Group meeting invite held on May 11 at State House.Appearing before the Jubilee

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.

Otago dairy farming company fined $270,000 after worker suffers spinal injury

It was also ordered to pay the worker more than $45,000.

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.

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: 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.

Sai Sudha Files Complaint Against Pokiri Cinematographer, Hyderabad Cops Arrest Him

Actress Sai Sudha, who is seen in many Telugu films, has reportedly lodged a complaint against cinematographer Shyam K Naidu. According to a report published in a leading portal, the Pokiri cinematographer forced Sai Sudha to get into a romantic relationship with him, and later duped her in the pretext of marriage.

Sheriff's recruit dies during physical training

A recruit with a Massachusetts sheriff's department has died unexpectedly during physical fitness exercises, authorities said Wednesday.

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

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

I’ll use social media to beat Lydia Alhassan on December 7 – John Dumelo

Actor turned politician, John Dumelo has promised to use social media to unseat the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, Lydia Seyram Alhassan in the upcoming general election scheduled for December 7.

I’ll use social media to beat Lydia Alhassan on Dec 7 – John Dumelo

Actor turned politician, John Dumelo has promised to use social media to unseat the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency Lydia Alhassan in the upcoming general election scheduled for December 7.

‘I’ll Use Social Media To Beat Lydia Alhassan On Dec 7’– John Dumelo

Actor turned politician, John Dumelo has promised to use social media to unseat the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency Lydia Alhassan in the upcoming general election scheduled for December 7.

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...

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

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.

Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane: Lack of distancing in Old Town Scottsdale 'disturbing'

Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane says images of crowding at several bars and clubs in Old Town Scottsdale over the holiday weekend is “disturbing” and says it shows a lack of common sense and responsibility.

Tax office promised employees wouldn't be punished for ethnic profiling, unjust halt of childcare allowances

The director general of the Tax Authority promised officials last year that they would not be punished for unjustly accusing parents of fraud and halting their childcare allowance, in some cases

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,815 new cases, 14 deaths

This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 78,541

Hezbollah leader says Israel resorted to attacking Syria after militants failed to overthrow Assad

BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – Hezbollah Secretary General, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, sat down for an interview on Tuesday to discuss a number of topics affecting Lebanon, Syria, and the region. In an interview with Al-Nour Radio, which is broadcasted by Al-Manar TV, marking the twentieth anniversary of the Resistance and Liberation Day, the Hezbollah touched on the current economic crisis in Lebanon. The Hezbollah leader called on the people and authorities to reach an agreement that will end the crisis and ease the suffering of the Lebanese people. In regards to Syria, Nasrallah said that Israel failed to accomplish its goals inside the country. One of those goals, he said, was to overthrow the government of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

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

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…

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...

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.

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...

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.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Muslims cremate and bury COVID-19 victims on Eid

From Kabuga’s trial, we must learn how to prevent another genocide

Felicien Kabuga’s trial will be a lesson in history.

NC condoles demise of GM Mir

National Conference President, Farooq Abdullah and Vice President, Omar Abdullah on Tuesday condoles the demise of former block President Anantnag, Ghulam

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.

Serbia blocks flights from Montenegro over coronavirus row

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia has banned inbound flights by Montenegro’s flag carrier Montenegro Airlines after Podgorica refused to open its borders to people from Serbia, where coronavirus persists.

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...

ACT Policing arrest three men during alleged Garran burglary

Three men were caught during an alleged burglary in Garran on Wednesday morning.

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…

S. Korea to keep aggressive spending to address coronavirus pandemic

SEJONG -- South Korea will maintain its aggressive fiscal spending as it is set to unveil the third extra budget early next month to minimize the economic pain from the coronavirus pandemic, Vice Finance Minister An Il-whan said Wednesday. The third extra budget is aimed at focusing on reviving economic growth and creating jobs, An told a meeting with fiscal experts earlier in the day. The budget is also designed...

Police: Norman officer's email violated department policy

NORMAN — A Norman police officer violated department policy when he sent photos during an email discussion about the wear and maintenance of face masks, a spokeswoman told The Oklahoman on Tuesday. Officer Jacob McDonough sent images from the movie "Django Unchained" of Ku Klux Klan members wearing hoods and carrying torches to about 250 department workers on May 15, prompting an internal investigation. "The investigation into this incident has sustained an allegation of violation of department policy against the involved employee," spokeswoman Sarah Jensen said in a news release. "The process has now transitioned into the disciplinary phase." Police Chief Kevin Foster has said McDonough could be fired for sending the

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

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 ..

FOI: 38 former TDs receive payments of at least €1m

Thirty-eight former TDs have received payments of at least €1m since February’s general elect...

Drivers on leave, commuters wait

Passengers were seen waiting for hours to board BMTC buses With about 6000 bus drivers and conductors yet to report to duty, there’s a severe shortage of manpower in the Bangalore Metropolitan Transpo.

MGNREGA Can’t Be The Modi Govt’s Only Answer To Migrant Jobs Crisis. An Economist Explains Why

Farzana Afridi of the Indian Statistical Institute on how the government should provide jobs to the migrants who have returned home.

Gun ban hits Federal Court

A firearm-rights group is challenging the constitutionality of the Liberal government's recent ban of many assault-style guns in Federal Court.

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.

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

Museveni asks Ugandans to borrow from UDB for import substitution

President Yoweri Museveni has told Ugandans to borrow from Uganda Development Bank (UDB) and invest in import substitution projects. The President said the government recapitalized UDB to the tune of one trillion Ugandan shillings, with more funding expected to come from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. He emphasized that Ugandans should borrow from the Bank and invest in import substitution economic activities. President Museveni was speaking at the commissioning of Lida Packaging Products Ltd., which produces medical and non-medical face masks located in Mbalala in Mukono District. Lida Packaging Products Ltd. is one of five manufacturers of face masks that have been certified by Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and National Drug Authority (NDA). It produces 52,000 face masks daily.

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

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. 

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.

Prime Minister: we have no plans to extend the state of emergency past 9 June

There are no plans to extend the state of emergency declared in Latvia because of the spread of COVID-19 past 9 June. Nevertheless, even after this date certain restrictions may remain in force, said Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš in an interview to TV3 programme 900 seconds.

COVID-19: LUTH Volunteers did not shut operations — Medical Advisory Committee

LUTH Idi-Araba,  has refuted an online publication that its volunteers shut operations over their unpaid emoluments

Don’t politicise gram panchayat issue: KSE

Eshwarappa says Opposition making false allegations

Virginia Beach cancels July Fourth fireworks over COVID-19

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Officials in Virginia Beach have cancelled July Fourth fireworks displays slated for two locations in an effort to keep residents safe and comply with orders issued amid the coronavirus pandemic. The displays were scheduled for the Oceanfront and on Mount Trashmore Park, The Virginian-Pilot reported Tuesday. The city also cancelled the …

No COVID-19 death in Benue, says Commissioner

No COVID-19 related death has been recorded in Benue State, Health Commissioner Dr Sunday Ongbabo has said. Ongbabo said this on Tuesday,

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

Alabama Secretary of State Shreds CNN Host for Saying Absentee Ballot Voter Fraud Doesn't Exist

Boom.

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.

Kithure Kindiki Returns to Uhuru With 2 Appeals

After his ouster in the senate, Kithure Kindiki has appealed to President Uhuru Kenyatta to spare some of...

Kindiki affirms loyalty to President, appeals for compensation for region

Kindiki also pleaded with the national government to complete stalled projects in the region.

New lockdown rules surprise – Some rules are closer to level 1 than level 3

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s latest announcements surprised many people with some of the new lockdown rules only expected at level 1 or level 2.

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

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 →

Cab, bus operators transporting migrants illegally

Multiple FIRs have been registered, says Gurugram Deputy Commissioner

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.

Trump Mocks Joe Biden With New Video Featuring Dancing Funeral Pallbearers

The clip showed the popular meme with Biden’s logo on the coffin.

Three-Quarters Of Voters Want Coronavirus Testing Before Returning To School

A new poll shows that 74% of all voters think coronavirus testing should be required before students return to schools or colleges.

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.

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.

Aga syed demands evacuation of stranded pilgrims from Iran

President J&K Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian Hujatul Islam Wal-Muslimeen, Aga Syed Hassan Almosvi Alsafvi on Tuesday demanded immediate evacuation of Kashmiri

‘Damaging’ and ‘hurtful’ - Reception teacher slams comments made about Notts teachers

She was responding to comments by the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council

Taiwan sees 45 days without local coronavirus case

Taiwan reports zero imported cases for 6th day, 419 released from hospital

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.

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

Barbers arrested in Bahrain for violating rules

Expatriates held after visiting customers at home

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.

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

US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response

The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...

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.

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.

Raila: ODM will not bank on Nasa

ODM leader remains non-committal on whether his party is working on a coalition with Jubilee.

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...

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?

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

Co Down mother-of-five sews 700 face masks and 70 sets of scrubs - while recovering from brain surgery

A Co Down woman has sewn more than 700 face masks and 70 sets of scrubs for frontline healthcare workers - while recovering from brain surgery.

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

Warning after luxury BMWs stripped of parts by thieves

Sought-after steering wheels and parts have been stripped from BMWs promoting a warning to owners for vigilance.

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

2 more candidates in mayoral, council race file nomination papers

Keith Amemiya and Augie Tulba are both seeking political office.

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.

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

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.

New COVID-19 cases in Baltics. 4 in Latvia, 8 in Lithuania, 6 in Estonia

In the past day a total of 4 new COVID-19 infection cases were found in Latvia, increasing the total number to 1 057. The latest data for Estonia reports six new infection cases, increasing the total number of patients to 1 840.

China Is An Abrahamic Power Without A Moral Compass; It Cannot Succeed

China is pursuing power without principle. It must be shown its place.

After His Aide Is Arrested For Raping A Minor Dalit Girl, AIMIM MLA Booked For Casteist Slurs Against Woman Politician

Ahmed bin Abdullah Balala, in a Facebook video, called Bangaru Shruthi ‘Third class waley, chor log’.

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.

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.

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.

Display fee structure on websites: DSEJ directs private schools

The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has directed the private schools to display the fee structure on the school websites. The schools have

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.

Thug caged for setting homeless man on fire in Glasgow

Graham Moffat admitted attempting to murder Mareks Vilkins just before 2am on August 2, 2018, on East Campbell Street.

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 

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

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 …

Mystery after NDZ cancels two national addresses this week

A briefing had been scheduled for Tuesday evening originally and then moved to midday Wednesday. Then cancelled once again.

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…

Only four Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday; 15 new fatal cases known

There were four patients with Covid-19 who were pronounced dead on Tuesday, according to the most current data available from public health agency RIVM. The four were included in an update that added

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

Coronavirus death toll jumps to 1,225 in Pakistan with 59,151 cases

Pakistan has so far conducted 499,399 coronavirus tests

SATTA wants inquiry into links between illicit cigarette traders, politicians

Without giving specific names, the alliance on Wednesday said it was clear that other interests were now at play.

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...

Spike in Covid-19 numbers in Chennai

As many as 89 lives have been lost due to the Novel Coronavirus in the city. At the fag end of the fourth lockdown, due to aggressive testing, the Covid-19 numbers are showing an upward trajectory. Continue Reading →

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.

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...

Teacher censured after viewing porn on school computer

Students at a New Zealand college saw a photo of "boobs" and a sexually explicit message pop up on their teacher's computer screen during a class,...

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.

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…

'S*it Sandwich After S*it Sandwich': Sweden, Denmark Up in Arms Over 'Cloaca Gate' in Baltic Sea

The Danish plan to dump what corresponds to nearly 200 swimming pools of untreated sewage into the Øresund Strait has caused bad blood between the neighbours.

Coronavirus in Navi Mumbai: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones in Vashi, Belapur, Nerul, Airoli and Turbhe released by NMMC as of May 27

With 1,002 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai today, the total cases in the city have risen to 32,791, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said in a bulletin on Tuesday.

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

Swiss to allow events of up to 300 people from June 6

ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government said public and private events of up to 300 people and spontaneous gatherings of up to 30 people would be allowed again from June 6, further easing restrictions as the COVID-19 pandemic shows signs of ebbing.

NCHM JEE 2020 will be conducted on June 22, says National Testing Agency

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.

Indore: After two months, DAVV opens its gate but for sanitization

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.

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.

Boy, 9, has leg amputated after hit-and-run by motorcyclist leaves him with life-changing injuries

A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy has had his leg amputated after a hit-and-run at a local park. The youngster suffered the life-changing injury after he was hit by a motorcyclist who allegedly fled the scene in…

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.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: BMC plans to school its students online

IEBC scam: Oswago put on his defence

Defence lawyers to file submissions before trial date is set.

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

Pedestrian hit by train in Tawa, Wellington

The person was hit by a train at a level crossing near an intersection.

Collision Involving Train And Pedestrian, Tawa - Wellington

Emergency services are responding to a collision between a train and a person at a level crossing near the intersection of Hinau Street and McClellan Street in Tawa.

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.

Industries now eye local villages for manpower

Labour contractors are recruiting youths from hamlets around MIDC areas in full swing, whether skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled; units desperately wooing work

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

Fundamental issue for Britain in EU talks is to set own laws: negotiator

LONDON (Reuters) - The fundamental issue for Britain is to be able to set its own laws, the country’s negotiator with the European Union David Frost said on Wednesday, again rejecting the bloc’s level playing field provisions.

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.

Marriyum Aurangzeb urges govt to publish ad for missing PM

Marriyum Aurangzeb urges govt to publish ad for missing PM

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

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....

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.

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.

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.

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

Trump Administration OKs Drilling in California’s Largest Grassland

The Trump administration announced plans to allow oil and gas development on a national monument that is home to endangered species and unspoiled wilderness stashed in between the most populous parts of the state.

Police appeal as swan dies after being attacked by dog

The RSPCA attended the incident

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.

Merkel: We have to make clear pandemic not over

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday it has to be made clear that the coronavirus pandemic is not over and basic measures such as social distancing and wearing face masks are still needed.

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.

Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers

3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures

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?

Scrambler bikers flee into woods after crashing into car

A black Volvo and a scrambler bike were seized by police

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.

A New York summer in the age of coronavirus – in pictures

Photographer Jordan Gale was curious to see how New Yorkers would adapt to a post Covid-19 summer. What he found was a combination of resilience, resourcefulness and joy

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

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.

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.

Coatbridge dad describes horror of identifying his murdered son's body

Craig Mallon was killed in a street attack in Spain in front of several witnesses eight years ago

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

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.

Israeli jets violate Lebanon’s airspace 

Israeli fighter planes have violated Lebanese airspace carrying out a number of flights in the past week over different parts of the country, state news agency NNA reported, citing the Lebanese army.  Various Israeli military aircrafts were reported over the town of Kafr Shuba on Tuesday, and then flying over the western Bekaa regions and the south. On the same day two Israeli

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Training sector held back by Federation, says IR reformist

The big criticism focuses on the link between training and award wages, established in 1990.

Victim was local man in 60s

RCMP have released more details about the fatal crash near Trout Creek on Highway 97 Tuesday afternoon.

COVID-19 in the UK: Military planning and school re-openings

The global COVID-19 pandemic has hit the United Kingdom hard. Collectively England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland now have the highest death toll in Europe, surpassing that of Spain, Italy, and France. The number of reported daily cases and deaths is still significant, as is the load on the healthcare system. As of now, the illness has affected almost 266,000 people in the UK, with over 37,000 deaths so far.

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.

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

[M. Somasekhar] Can S. Korea emerge a bigger trade partner for India post COVID-19?

Sleek cars, versatile mobiles and now COVID-19 testing kits. The image and recall of South Korea to the average Indian has been slowly increasing over the decades. Daewoo’s small car Matiz wooed the bulging, neo-rich middle class during the mid-1990’s as India opened up its economy through the landmark reforms under then Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. Then came Santro from Hyundai, a runaway success ...

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...

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.

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

Skull found in dig for Red Hugh O'Donnell's remains

Archaeologists in Spain believe they may have discovered the burial place of 16th Century Irish nobleman Red Hugh O'Donnell.

Will the stranded workers from Maharashtra be allowed to commute to work in Goa

Maharastrian workers employed at Goa's industrial estates have been asked to rejoin duty soon. Otherwise their services would be terminated, they have been warn

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.

Review into escape from Rimutaka Prison reveals flaws in Corrections' practice

"This incident was unacceptable and this should not have occurred."

Man seriously injured after shooting in Scarborough

A shooting in Scarborough Tuesday evening has left a man with serious injuries, police say.

Election rule changes for COVID-19 considered in N.C. House

North Carolina legislators are starting to debate proposed election rule changes this fall so people have wider paths to cast ballots despite COVID-19 health risks.

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

Bank holiday drivers urged to be mindful of pedestrians

Motorists have been urged to be careful this bank holiday weekend as latest figures show a doubling of pedestrian deaths so far this year.

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…

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.

Salesman gambles away Bodakdev store's income

Arrested after he spent the handicraft store's February-March collection of Rs 4.3 lakh on playing online rummy

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.

AP COVID-19 tally surpasses 3,000 mark

One death, 134 fresh COVID positive cases reported in the State

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.

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...

Errant Aisha Jumwa, Chris Wamalwa Set To Lose Key Parliamentary Positions as ODM Cracks Whip

The National Super Alliance (NASA) will after a Parliamentary Group meeting dewhip members of parliament perceived as rebellious.Addressing the press on Wednesday, National Assembly minority whip

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.

Forest Dept rescues tiger at Handi Halla in Karnataka

Forest Department officials have rescued a tiger, which is said to have killed a man, at Handi Halla in Nararahole Tiger Reserve on Wednesday. The tiger had killed one Jagadeesha and his carcass were

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.

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

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 ...

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...

Elderly man dies of covid-19

SRINAGAR, May 26: A 90 year old man from Kulgam died of Covid -19 today.With this death toll due to coronavirus reached 24 in Jammu and Kashmir.Reports said the deceased from Kahloora village of Kulgam district was on Monday referred to SKIMS from GMC Anantnag, where the nonagenarian, breathed his last on this morning.According to officials at SKIMS, the patient was suffering from pneumonia with major complaints of fever and breathlessness.The sample of the deceased patient was taken immediately after his admission in SKIMS which tested positive on the same evening.Subsequently, the patient was shifted to the isolation ward, where he died.As of now Srinagar district has recorded the highest number of deaths due to coronavirus, where six persons have fell victim to the disease, followed by Anantnag, Baramulla and Kulgam districts with four deaths each , while Budgam and Jammu have recorded two deaths each district and one death each was reported from Bandipora and Udhampur.

Palestinians need reason to win against occupation

There are multiple challenges of annexation and racism in Palestine

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

Japan-EU Leaders’ meeting

H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Charles Michel, President of the European Council, and H.E. Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a Leaders Meeting via VTC on 26 May 2020. The leaders expressed their deepest sympathy with the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. They recognised that […]

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.

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...

EU to extend sanctions against Syria despite COVID-19 pandemic

BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – European Union officials have confirmed their intention to extend sanctions against the Syrian government, despite the COVID-19 outbreak across the world. A high-ranking European official told reporters in Brussels on Wednesday that extending the sanctions against the Syrian government “will send a strong message that the current approach, which includes violence, the deterioration of the humanitarian situation and the use of chemical weapons, is totally unacceptable,” the TASS News Agency reported. The official, whose identity was not revealed, again called for a political solution to the conflict in Syria. Another official from the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Authority said, “The sanctions will be extended soon.” During the 73rd session of the World Health Assembly, the Syrian Minister of Health, Nizar Yazigi, announced that “harsh and unjust” U.S. and European sanctions hinder efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus in Syria.

Mexico registers 501 deaths from coronavirus in one day, biggest jump yet

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico registered 501 new deaths from the coronavirus on Tuesday, its biggest single-day increase in fatalities yet, as the jump in new cases also set a record.

UP reports fresh COVID-19 fatality; toll reaches 178

One more person died of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, taking the toll in the state to 178, an official said. The state also reported 275 fresh COVID-19 cases, Principal Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad said. The coronavirus cases in the state have touched 6,823. Prasad said 3,855

We Were Forced To Vote Out Kithure Kindiki – Senator Millicent Omanga Reveals

Senator Millicent Omanga has revealed that most Jubilee Senators were forced to vote out Meru Senator Prof Kithure Kindiki from the post of Deputy Speaker of the Senate.Appearing before the Jubile

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.

IPAC outlines measures to curb coronavirus spread during voter registration

As part of the measures to ensure Ghanaians comply with the strict protocols during the compilation of the new voters’ register at various polling stations, the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) has outlined some strict protocols to be adhered to in preventing the spread of the Coronavirus.

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

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.

‘Kayangan’ or ‘bumi’, everyone is equal under CMCO SOP, says Ismail Sabri

PUTRAJAYA, May 27 — Anyone who violates the standard operating procedure (SOP) during the Aidilfitri celebration throughout the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period will be subjected to the appropriate action, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He...

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.

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

Azerbaijan will continue to support Pakistan at every forum: Ambassador Ali Alizada

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada has said that Azerbaijan considers Pakistan its close fraternal country and will continue to support it at every forum, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. In his message on the occasion of the National Day of Azerbaijan being celebrated on May 28, the ambassador said that the bilateral relations of Azerbaijan with Pakistan are steadily accelerating and both countries always enjoy longstanding warm and cordial relations. Following is the full text of his message on National Day of Azerbaijan; “28th of May is the National Day of Azerbaijan, the day of the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and a historic event when a democratic republic was created for the first time in the Muslim world in 1918. The Government and state institutions, armed forces of Azerbaijan were created, a democratically-elected Azerbaijani parliament was formed, official state attributes of Azerbaijan – the national tricolor flag and…

Registered sex offender charged with assault on child

A 74-year-old registered sex offender has been charged with sexually assaulting a child in Henderson, police said.

Rourkela locals pelt stones at police

Tension ran high in Rourkela on Tuesday when locals pelted stones at police while staging a rally demanding withdrawal of containment zone restrictions. Residents of the Mahtab Road area staged a road blockade in the morning and later pelted stones at police injuring more than 15 cops. Following

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?

PMLN's criticism of PM Imran equivalent to spitting at sky: Fayyaz-ul Hassan

PMLN

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

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.

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

Senior Army Officer Dies In Auto Accident In Benue

“Until his death, he was the Commanding Officer, 2 Battalion Kaduna,” an official source told SaharaReporters on Wednesday.

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

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,

BREAKING | Woman’s body found inside Logan home

A major investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman’s body inside a home at Logan this morning. The woman’s body was found around 7.45am at a house on Francoise Street in Eagleby.

Newsbreak Chats: Doing journalism under lockdown

On Thursday, May 28, the team discusses how journalists navigate a restrictive quarantine and deal with the challenges it poses

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.

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

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

Lands ministry, NLC row to delay crucial reforms

Recent publication of proposed regulations was seen as a major leap, but NLC has disowned them

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,...

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 362 to 179,364: RKI

BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 362 to 179,364, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday.

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

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.

Nigerian Government Considers Morning, Afternoon Classes Ahead Of Reopening Of Schools

The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, stated this on Wednesday during a briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja.

COMMENT: Africa’s collaboration in fight against Covid-19 commendable

THE 57th anniversary of Africa Day on Monday came at a time the continent and the entire world is grappling with Covid-19 and its effects it has had on the lives of the people as well as its economic impact on nations. Since the outbreak of the virus, African states have come together to share strategies on how to curb the spread of the virus and also on mitigation measures on the economies of the continent affected by virus. To date, more than 100 000 Covid-19 cases have been recorded across Africa with 40 000 recoveries and 3 000 deaths. Various meetings have been held between AU Heads of State and Government and a number of stakeholders including African business leaders and chairpersons of the regional economic communities (RECs) among others in a bid to come up with fortified responses to Covid-19. As a result of those interactions, AU chairperson and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Zimbabwean billionaire Mr Strive Masiyiwa to coordinate a private sector-led continental effort to procure…

JUST IN: Adamawa Records Three COVID-19 Deaths, 11 New Cases

"11 new cases have been recorded in Adamawa State and sadly, we have also recorded three fatalities."

Haryana liquor scam: Key member to retire on May 31, govt yet to empower SET

About 5,500 boxes of liquor which were recovered from smugglers by police and excise officials in 14 cases had disappeared from its stock in Sonipat district which had prompted the probe into the matter.

Khloe Kardashian selling house for $19million after buying it for less than half

Tidy profit!

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.

Coronavirus: Adviser to J&K Lt. Governor quarantined after his family tests positive

R.R. Bhatnagar’s wife and son tested positive for the infection upon their return from New Delhi to Jammu on Sunday

Heroes in distress

"This is the least we can do for our displaced and repatriated workers." As many as 300,000 overseas Filipino workers face uncertainty this year, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing them to lose their jobs and forcing a homecoming under the least ideal of circumstances.

Liquor sales in Kerala likely from Thursday

The Kerala government is all set to resume the sale of legal alcohol from Thursday.It hopes to restrict people from queuing up at liquor shops by deploying a mobile phone application, Bev Q. The softw

Nigerian Lawmaker Wants Inter-state Travel Ban Lifted

Alabi, who represents Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, said this on his Twitter handle on Wednesday.

Coronavirus | Nagaland groups spar over returnees

Tribe-based organisations pan plea against quarantining returnees from other districts in Kohima

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...

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...

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.

Maui mayor seeks approval to reopen more businesses by June 1

“The people of Maui County have done a tremendous job in reducing the number of COVID-19 cases and taking care of one another.”

Soldiers return to Fort Campbell, undergo quarantine

Dozens of soldiers based at Fort Campbell have returned after being deployed in the Northeast to support coronavirus relief efforts.

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...

Kremlin expands online voting possibilities amid COVID-19 fears

After the Russian government passed a bill expanding possibilities for voting online and by post, journalists and digital rights activists have started to question its potential for abuse.

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...

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.

Two former athletes diagnosed with Covid-19 have recovered, says National Athletes Welfare Foundation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Two former national athletes previously found to be positive for Covid-19, have fully recovered from the virus, said National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) chairman Datuk Noorul Ariffin Abdul Majeed. He confirmed that the two, namely Ani Nios, a former track and field...

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

UNSW Sydney announces childcare closure arising from financial impact of COVID-19

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney has announced the closure of one of it’s childcare services, Kanga’s House, and is “exploring the options” available for the remaining three education and care services it operates, in response to what a spokesperson from the University described as the “significant impact” of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial position of the institution.

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...

Trevor the turkey and other beloved animals stolen from Brockswood Animal Sanctuary

'These are not just turkeys and sheep; they are family to us'

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.

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

Malaysian police stops car at KL roadblock — to rescue cat trapped in engine compartment on Raya morning (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, May 27 – Twitter user @ahmdfaiz12 thought he had committed an offence when he was stopped at a roadblock on Raya morning over the weekend. But it turned out to be a helpless cat that was stuck in the engine compartment of his car which caught the attention of observant police...

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.

CMCO: Nine, including teen, nabbed for gambling in Sungai Petani

ALOR SETAR, May 27 — Nine men, including a 16-year-old, were arrested while they were playing poker at a house in Taman Ria, Sungai Petani last night. Kuala Muda Police chief ACP Adzli Abu Shah said those arrested in a police raid at 10.20pm were aged between 16 and 54. “Our team members were...

LATEST: Kildare Gardaí investigating drone link to robbery

Gardaí are investigating a link between a drone seen in an area where a robbery took place.  Three power washers were taken from a Laois Hire facility at Booleigh, Nurney on Sunday last at...

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...

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...

Mumbai Crime: As watchman, cleaners of building nod off, thief makes off with their mobiles

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

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.

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.

Los Angeles officials looking to crack down on coronavirus mask, glove littering

It’s looking like the risk of fines and jail time isn’t enough. 

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."

Editorial | Imposing Lockdown!

Imposing Lockdown! | This is now the most familiar word through out the world - Lockdown. There are hardly a few things that travel so swiftly through all human societies and

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.

Covid-19 -ve certificate or paid testing compulsory for people entering state: CM

The people entering from other states in Goa have to compulsory present a covid-19 negative certificate or else undergo paid covid-19 testing in Goa. There will

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

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