Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

MINNEAPOLIS — Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

MINNEAPOLIS, May 29 — Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis yesterday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck. The latest spasm of unrest in...

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

MINNEAPOLIS — Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.

George Floyd death: Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged police killing

George Floyd, 46, was seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck. The African-American man's death has led to days of protests and unrest.

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck. The latest spasm of unrest in…

Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s governor activated the National Guard on Thursday to help police restore order following two days of violent protests in Minneapolis city over the death of a black man seen in graphic video footage gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck.

National Guard called in to control Minneapolis riots

Violence continues for second day following death of black man in custody

Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s governor activated the National Guard on Thursday to help restore order following two days of violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of a black man seen in graphic video gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck.

Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody

MINNEAPOLIS: Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday (May 29) as they girded ...

Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody

Minnesota's governor activated the National Guard on Thursday to help restore order following two days of violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of a black man seen in graphic video gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck.

US braces for more protests over police killing of George Floyd

Hundreds of people began marching in Minneapolis in the late afternoon, while in St. Paul, just to the east, police said there was ongoing looting.

Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody

By Carlos Barria MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's governor activated the National Guard on Thursday to help restore order following two days of violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of a black man seen in graphic video gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck. Governor Tim Walz ordered Guard troops to assist police as local, state and federal law enforcement officials sought to ease racial tensions sparked by Monday night's fatal arrest of George Floyd, 46. Four city police officers involved in the incident, including the one shown pressing his knee into Floyd's neck as he lay on the ground, were fired from their jobs the next day

George Floyd: Police department building goes up in flames during third night of protests

Minnesota's governor Tim Walz has activated the National Guard to help police restore order amid continuing protests over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd

Police precinct in flames in US protest over death of black man

A police precinct in Minnesota went up in flames late Thursday in a third day of demonstrations as the so-called Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul seethed over the shocking police killing of a

US braces for more protests over police killing of black man

Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St. Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday as they girded for fresh protests and violence over the shocking police killing of a handcuffed black man.

US braces for more protests over police killing of black man

Minneapolis, United States | AFP |  Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St. Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday as they girded for fresh protests and violence over the shocking police killing of a handcuffed black man. After stores were looted and burned overnight Wednesday in Minneapolis, officials in the so-called Twin …

Police precinct in flames in US protest over death of black man

Sympat­hy protes­ts also erupte­d in other cities­

OFFICIAL: FA Cup final set for August 1 after virus delay

The FA Cup final is set to take place on August 1 after the English Football Association announced provisional dates to finish the competition on Friday.

FA Cup restart confirmed with final to be played on August 1

The 2019-20 FA Cup final has been rescheduled for August 1.

FA Cup final set for August 1

FA Cup final rescheduled for August 1

Provisional dates for the final three FA Cup rounds of the season have been set.

2019-20 FA Cup final rescheduled for August 1st

Quarter-finals to be played June 27th-28th with semis at Wembley on July 11th-12th

Coronavirus Outbreak: England's FA Cup gets green light to resume on weekend of 27 June

The semi-finals and final of the FA Cup will all take place at Wembley behind closed doors over the weekend of 11-12 July and 1 August respectively.

FA Cup dates and schedule confirmed with final to be played in August

The competition will resume at the end of next month with the four quarter-final ties

OFFICIAL: FA Cup quarter-finals to be played on June 27-28, final on August 1

On Thursday (May 28), Premier League also announced that the 2019/20 season will restart from June 17 after a long break amid COVID-19 outbreak across the globe.

FA Cup Final date confirmed as new format is revealed

In further good news for football fans, the FA Cup is set to resume at the end of June. 

FA Cup Final at Wembley provisionally confirmed for August 1

The FA Cup Final will take place at Wembley on Saturday August 1st, provided football's resumptio...

Coronavirus: FA Cup set to return on June 27

The last weekend of June is when the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place if all goes to plan, with the final at the start of August.

After Premier League, FA Cup gets green light - check out full schedule

FA Cup is set to return on the weekend of June 27 and 28

FA Cup dates for Manchester United and Man City announced

The FA Cup is set to resume next month, with United playing Norwich City and City facing Newcastle.

Minneapolis police station set on fire, police retreat

Thursday marked the third straight day of protests in Minneapolis following the Monday death of George Floyd, a black Minnesota man who died in police custody.

Minneapolis police station set on fire, police retreat

Thursday marked the third straight day of protests in Minneapolis following the Monday death of George Floyd, a black Minnesota man who died in police custody.

Minneapolis police station set on fire amid protests over killing of George Floyd

A police station in Minneapolis was set on fire on Thursday evening as protests over the killing of George Floyd continued for a third day.

'When the looting starts, the shooting starts': Trump weighs in on Minneapolis protests

Protesters set a police precinct building on fire in Minneapolis as riots spread to neighbouring St Paul, amid anger over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody.

'When the looting starts, the shooting starts': Trump weighs in on Minneapolis protests

Protesters set a police precinct building on fire in Minneapolis as riots spread to neighbouring St Paul, amid anger over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody.

George Floyd: President Trump Threatens To Send Military Against Protesters As Minneapolis Police Precinct Set Ablaze

The angry protesters continued the overnight protest for the third night setting fire on the Minneapolis third precinct as officers were forced to flee.

Trump threatens 'shooting' in response to Minneapolis looting

President Trump early Friday morning lashed out at demonstrators in Minneapolis amid the protests over the death of George Floyd, warning that he would send National Guard troops to the city and that

George Floyd killing: Minneapolis protests escalate

Angry crowds set a police precinct on fire as protests continue over the police killing of a handcuffed black man. The Minnesota governor has called on the national guard and a local emergency has been declared.

Donald Trump threatens to shoot looters at George Floyd protest in Minneapolis

US President Donald Trump, is being bashed on social media after he tweeted just after midnight on Friday a threat to shoot rioters in Minnesota. The protests come following the death of George Floyd, who died

Donald Trump: Rioting 'Thugs' Dishonor George Floyd; 'When the Looting Starts the Shooting Starts'

President Donald Trump reacted angrily to the second night of rioting and looting in Minneapolis in reaction to the death of George Floyd.

Trump blasts Minneapolis mayor, vows military support if needed

President Trump took to Twitter early Friday to vow military support for the governor of Minnesota after another night of violent protest in Minneapolis, which included a police station being overrun and set on fire.

Trump weighs in on Minneapolis protests, threatens more violence

President Trump threatened to send the National Guard into Minneapolis, where the National Guard has already been activated and deployed by Gov. Tim Walz (D), in a tweeted response early Friday to the chaotic protests, fires, and looting in the Twin Cities. "These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won't let that happen," Trump tweeted, referring to the violent death that sparked three days of protests, so far. "Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!" ....These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020 On Monday, a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeled on Floyd's neck for nearly 10 minutes after handcuffing him in a forgery investigation. Floyd…

Fighting racial injustice with arson? Protesters set Minneapolis police precinct on fire where George Floyd died

George Floyd death: Donald Trump calls protestors ‘thugs’, demonstrations continue in Minneapolis

The president also said that he will send the National Guard troops and ‘get the job done right’ if Mayor Jacob Frey failed to bring the city under control.

Trump warns of military action as protests against George Floyd's killing continue in Minnesota

"When the looting starts, the shooting starts," Trump warns in tweet flagged by Twitter for violating platform's rules.

Trump slams Minneapolis mayor over violent George Floyd protests

President Trump early Friday threatened to “get the job done right” to control the violent Minneapolis protests if the city’s mayor doesn’t “get his act together.” “I can’t

'Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts': Trump threatens to send in National Guard in response to protests over George Floyd's death

"I can't stand back & watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis," the president tweeted, blaming Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

Trump earlier said that he will hold a press conference Friday about China amid soaring tensions between the two powers, including over the status of Hong Kong and the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an ...

Trump considering to throw out thousands of Chinese graduate students

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump.

US might throw out thousands of Chinese graduate students

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump. Trump earlier said that he will hold a press conference today about China amid...

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump on Friday.

Pompeo says Trump to act on alleged spying by Chinese students

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students 'shouldn't be here in our schools spying'

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump on Friday. Trump said that he will hold a press conference Friday about China amid soaring tensions between the two powers

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump today. Trump said that he will hold a press conference today about China amid soaring tensions...

Trump says will hold Friday press conference on China

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he will give a press conference on Friday (May 29) on China amid spiraling US-Chinese tensions over ...

Premier League return: the issues to resolve

Premier League football is set to return on June 17 after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence.

Premier League return: 4 issues to resolve

Premier League football is set to return on Wednesday, 17 June after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence.

Premier League return: the issues to resolve

Premier League football is set to return on June 17 after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence.

Premier League return: the issues to resolve

Liverp­ool were 25 points clear of Manche­ster City and just two wins away from becomi­ng Englis­h champi­ons

When will Liverpool be champions? And who will be facing the drop?

The Premier League is set to return on 17 June and there is still a host of issues to be resolved.

Football: The issues to resolve as English Premier League returns

LONDON: Premier League football is set to return on Jun 17 after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence. READ: BBC to air live Premier League ...

COVID-19: Premier League returns on June 17: So, what happens next?

Many issues still remain for EPL amid coronavirus pandemic

Liverpool’s title, six-way battle for UCL spots: What to look forward to as Premier League returns

The Reds are two wins away from sealing a first English top-flight league title in 30 years.

Premier League return: The issues to resolve

After a three-month virus shutdown, the Premier League restarts its season on June 17

Premier League return: the issues to resolve

London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Premier League football is set to return on June 17 after a three-month coronavirus-enforced absence. Nothing realistically will stop Liverpool from being crowned English champions for the first time in 30 years. But there are a whole host of other issues to sort out, including relegation and next year’s European …

Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter has hidden one of President Donald Trump's tweets, after he tweeted just after midnight on Friday a threat to shoot rioters in Minnesota. The protests come following the death of George Floyd, who died after

Twitter hides Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Trump threat­ened to shut down social media compan­ies after Twitte­r labele­d two of his tweets mislea­ding

Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter's decision to step in, at a time of racially charged civil unrest in cities across the United States, escalates a feud between Trump and tech companies.

Twitter blocks Trump’s tweet that threatened to shoot looters in Minnesota

Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to bring greater regulation to social media companies, Twitter continued its moderation of Mr Trump’s tweets.The social media

Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet

Twitter has added a warning to one of U.S. President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about 'glorifying violence.'

Twitter restricts Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has flagged a tweet from US President Donald Trump for 'glorifying violence'.

The Empire Strikes Back: Twitter Flags Trump's Tweet on Minneapolis for ‘Glorifying Violence’

On Thursday evening, Donald Trump signed an executive order that could open the door for federal regulators to fine online platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, and...

Twitter obscures, warns on Trump tweet 'glorifying violence'

Trump, a prolific Twitter user, has been at war with the company since earlier this week, when it applied fact checks to two of his tweets about mail-in ballots.

Twitter puts warning on Trump 'THUGS' tweet, says it violates standards, glorifies violence

Twitter on Friday put a warning on a tweet from President Trump saying it violates the platform's rules against glorifying violence.

Taylor Swift Blasts Trump For 'Shooting' Tweet: 'We Will Vote You Out in November'

Taylor Swift on Friday (May 29) blasted President Donald Trump for a tweet he posted hours prior that protesters in Minnesota should be shot.

Trump 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about “glorifying violence."

Twitter hides Trump tweet for violating rules about glorifying violence

Donald Trump's war with Twitter looks likely to heat up after the social media site hid one of the president's tweets for

Twitter Slaps Notice on Trump Minneapolis Tweet, Saying It Glorifies Violence

The tweet "violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the tweet to remain accessible."

Twitter flags Trump tweet on Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'

Twitter says the tweet violated its rules but would not be removed.

Twitter Flags Trump and White House Tweets About Minneapolis Protests for 'Glorifying Violence'

Twitter placed a notice on a tweet from President Trump, shielding it from view for breaking what the company said are its rules about glorifying violence [Editor's note: the link may be paywalled; alternative source]. From a report: Mr. Trump's tweet was a comment on the violent protests in Minneso...

Twitter blocks Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

TWITTER HAS censored a tweet from Donald Trump amid concerned it was “glorifying violence”. The President was tweeting in reaction to the riots taking place in the US following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed and handcuffed black man who was killed while in the custody of a white police officer. With the unrest showing little signs of easing, Mr. Trump took to social media to warn rioters that the military would be sent in to “get the job done right” unless the situation calmed down, adding: “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” The President tweeted: “…These THUGS are dishonouring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!” A message from Twitter subsequently appeared alongside the tweet stating: “This tweet violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence. Advertisement “However, Twitter…

Twitter Restricts Trump Tweet for “Glorifying Violence”

""This Tweet violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence"

Twitter flags Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has served a public interest notice on Donald Trump after the US president vowed to send the the National Guard troops to Minneapolis to "get the job done right" after a night of violent protests in the city.

Twitter adds warning to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

'Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, shooting starts'

Twitter Censors Trump Tweet, Accuses Him of 'Glorifying Violence'

Twitter has hidden a tweet by President Donald Trump on the Minneapolis riots behind a public notice accusing him of "glorifying violence". 

After fact-check, Twitter flags Donald Trump’s tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter has restricted users from liking, commenting or retweeting President Donald Trump's tweet, except for a quoted retweet.

Twitter conceals Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter said it was placing a 'public interest notice' on a Trump message about protests in Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police.

Trump Calls For Revoke Of Section 230 After Twitter Flags His Minneapolis Tweet For ‘Glorifying Violence’

Twitter flagged the tweet for glorifying violence after the President of the United States posted “when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” following a third night of violent protests over the death of George Floyd.

Twitter flags another Trump tweet, this time hiding it from view

"This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence."

Twitter now calls out US President Donald Trump for glorifying violence, restricts his tweet

Just days after it fact-checked one of the tweets made by US President Donald Trump, Twitter has now called out another of his tweet for glorifying violence and has hidden it behind a public notice.

Twitter restricts new Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

But it didn’t take down the tweet because it’s in the "public interest"

Twitter Just Slapped Trump With A Content Warning For “Glorifying Violence”

Social networking platform Twitter has flagged a tweet made by President Donald Trump for allegedly "glorifying violence."

Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

Twitter hides Donald Trump's tweet about George Floyd riots for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter hid Donald Trump's tweet, which borrowed a threat from a police chief who pledged a violent reprisal on black people, because he 'glorified violence' when he commented on riots sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

Twitter places notice on Trump’s Minneapolis tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter on Friday escalated its war on President Trump by placing a “public interest notice” on one of his tweets. The social media giant said a tweet by Trump that read “When the

Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has hidden one of President Donald Trump's tweets from his profile, saying it violates rules about glorifying violence, reports the BBC.

Twitter labels Trump tweet as ‘glorifying violence’

U.S. president had said ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’ regarding protests in Minnesota.

Twitter hides Trump tweet for violating terms of service on 'glorifying violence'

The tweet was in reference to protests in Minneapolis regarding the death of George Floyd.

Taylor Swift's Donald Trump Post Becomes Her Most Liked Tweet Ever

The tweet has become Swift's most-liked tweet ever, hitting more than one million likes in less than five hours.

Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter has hidden a tweet by President Donald Trump from his profile, saying it violates rules about glorifying violence. It did the same hours later when the official White House account tweeted a copy of the president's words. Instead of being deleted, both tweets can be viewed by clicking on a prominent warning. It says that "Twitter has determined that it may be in the public's interest for the Tweet to remain accessible." This is the latest twist in an escalating row between Twitter and the White House. The US president finds himself in unexpected company alongside other world leaders whose tweets have been censored. In February 2019, Twitter had a tweet by Iranian Leader Supreme Ayatollah Ali Khamenei removed after it appeared to threaten author Salman Rushdie. Also last year, several accounts associated with Cuban President Raul Castro and members of his government were suspended, citing policy violations. Trump was tweeting about the US city of Minneapolis, which has seen consecutive…

Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air while covering Minneapolis protests

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early this morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs. Black reporter Omar Jimenez had just shown a protester...

CNN reporter covering protests gets arrested on live TV

"Do you mind telling me why I'm under arrest, sir?"

CNN reporter, crew freed after being arrested while covering George Floyd protests

A CNN reporter and his crew have been released from custody after being arrested live on-air Friday morning while covering the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over the police-involved killing of George Floyd.  

Minnesota police arrest black CNN reporter live on air

Omar Jiminez was reporting live at the scene of protests against the death of George Floyd when police arrested him and his crew without giving a reason.

CNN reporter, crew freed after being arrested while covering George Floyd protests

A CNN reporter and his crew have been released from custody after being arrested live on-air Friday morning while covering the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over the police-involved killing of George Floyd.  

CNN reporter arrested on air at Minneapolis protests

A CNN reporter has been arrested on live television while covering protests in Minneapolis that broke out following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd.

George Floyd death: Minnesota police arrest African-American CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests

The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early Friday morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs.

CNN crew arrested on live TV amid George Floyd protests in Minneapolis

Correspondent Omar Jimenez, and the crew with him, were handcuffed and detained by Minnesota State Police just after 5 a.m. local time.

CNN reporter arrested on live TV after George Floyd protests in Minneapolis | VIDEO

Police in Minneapolis arrested CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and crew while live on air as they reported on the unrest in Minneapolis over the killing of a black man, George Floyd, in police custody on Friday morning.

A CNN reporter was arrested live on air while covering the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis

Omar Jimenez, who is black, was cuffed and led away by three Minnesota State Patrol officers at 5:11 a.m. local time. His crew was also arrested.

Minneapolis riot police arrest CNN crew reporting live on George Floyd protest

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the arrest was “totally unacceptable and totally inadvertent”.

CNN crew released after they were arrested live on air in Minneapolis

A CNN crew was arrested while giving a live television report Friday morning in Minneapolis -- and then released about an hour later -- as the crew covered ongoing protests over the death in police custody of George Floyd.

CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests

The Minnesota State Patrol on Friday arrested a CNN television crew as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air

Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air while covering Minneapolis protests

State patrol did not give reason for arrest but led reporter and three crew members away in handcuffs

PM Modi not in 'good mood' over China: Donald Trump

Interacting with journalists in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a

Trump says Modi in ‘bad mood’. India says Whaaaat!

A day earlier, the president offered to mediate between India and China.

PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over Ladakh standoff with China, says Donald Trump

Speaking with the reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a “big conflict” was going on between India and China.

PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border standoff with China: Trump

"They have a big conflict - India and China. Two countries with 1.4 billion people (each). Two countries with very powerful militaries. India is not happy and probably China is not happy," Donald Trump said.

Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Trump

Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Trump. Trump on Wednesday said in a tweet that he was 'ready, willing and able to mediate' between the two countries.

PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border row with China: Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke

PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Donald Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke with Narendra Modi about the "big conflict" and asserted that the

Trump says Modi in ‘bad mood’. India says Whaaaat!

A day earlier, the president offered to mediate between India and China.

PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border row with China, says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier offered to mediate between India and China

Donald Trump says PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China

US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in a "good mood" over the "big conflict" between the two countries.

PM Modi not in a good mood over flare up with Chinese says Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke with Narendra Modi about the 'big conflict' and asserted that the Indian Prime Minister is not in a 'good mood' over the latest flare-ups between the two countries.

Donald Trump says Narendra Modi not in 'good mood' over India's border row with China, renews offer to mediate

Interacting with journalists in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Donald Trump said a

PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Donald Trump

Speaking with the reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a "big conflict" was going on between India and China

India-China issue: Prime Minister Modi not in 'good mood', says Donald Trump

India on Wednesday said it was engaged with China to peacefully resolve the border row, in a carefully crafted reaction to Trump's offer to arbitrate between the two Asian giants to settle their decades-old dispute

India-China border row: PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over ‘big conflict’, says Donald Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in a “good mood” over the “big conflict” between the two countries.

No recent contact between PM Modi, President Trump: Sources

India News: There has been no contact between PM Modi and Donald Trump in recent time, the government sources told TOI in response to the US President's claim tha

Donald Trump says PM Modi not in good mood over big border conflict with China, reiterates offer to mediate

Reiterating his offer to mediate between India and China on the border row, US President Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not in a good about the ongoing big conflict with China.

India-China border row: PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over ‘big conflict’, says US President Donald Trump

"I can tell you; I did speak to Prime Minister Modi. He is not in a good mood about what is going on with China," Trump said during an interaction with reporters at the White House.

India-China row: No recent contact between Trump and Modi on issue, say sources

Trump has been offering to mediate between India and China and said he had spoken to Modi on the issue.Tensions have been simmering following military build-up by Indian and Chinese armies in Sikkim and Ladakh along LAC

China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff with India

India News: hina on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two coun

‘No contact between PM, Trump over China border row, last spoke in Apr on HCQ’: Officials counter US Prez claim

Trump made the surprise mediation offer first on Wednesday amid heightened tensions at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

There was no recent Modi-Trump meet: Government sources on US President's 'mediation' offer

On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs made it clear that India is directly in touch with the Chinese side through established mechanisms and diplomatic contacts to resolve the row.

China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff with India

China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two countries does not need the intervention of a...

China rejects Donald Trump's offer to mediate Sino-India border standoff

China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff.

China rejects Trump's mediation offer in standoff with India

China rejects Trump's mediation offer in standoff with India. 'We are capable of properly resolving the issues between us through dialogue and consultation. We do not need the intervention of the third party', he said.

Day after Trump’s mediation offer, India says engaged with China to peacefully solve LAC issue

Responding to questions on Trump’s offer, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, “We are engaged with the Chinese side to peacefully resolve this issue.”

PM Modi not in 'good mood' about ongoing border situation with China, says Donald Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate between India and China on the border issue, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in "good mood" about the ongoing situation with Beijing.

China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff

In a surprise move, Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the raging border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to ease the tensions, amid the continuing standoff between the armies of the two Asian giants.

After Trump claims he spoke to Modi on China, New Delhi says last contact on April 4 over HCQ

US President Donald Trump had claimed he had spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was “not in a good mood” about what is going on with China.

New Delhi implicitly brands Trump a liar, claims POTUS hasn't talked to PM Modi since April 4

Just hours after US President Donald Trump said he spoke to Minister Narendra Modi, government sources said there has been no recent contact between the two leaders.

‘No need for third-party intervention’: China rejects Trump’s offer to ‘mediate’ on border row with India

"Between China and India we have existing border-related mechanisms and communication channels," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao told reporters.

China rejects Trump's mediation offer to resolve border dispute with India, says both countries capable

The Chinese foreign ministry has said the two countries are capable of solving the issue through dialogue. China has rejected Trump’s mediation offer.

No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension: official source

The neighb­ours’ troops have been facing off along the disput­ed border­

PM Modi last spoke to Trump in April, no interaction on China, say officials as Trump talks of ‘bad mood’

Sources in the government have said PM Modi last spoke to Donald Trump on April 4 on the hydroxychloroquine issue. There has been no interaction on the standoff with China as claimed by Trump, said sources.

Don't need US help to resolve border issues: Chinese media

Don't need US help to resolve border issues: Chinese media. China's state-run media said that the leadership of the two countries successfully solved the Doklam standoff in 2017 with 'concerted efforts and wisdom'.

'No conversation between PM Modi, Trump on India-China standoff,' say govt officials

India-China border tension: US President Donald Trump had said that he spoke with PM Modi about the conflict and said that the Prime Minister was not in a good mood

No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension: official source

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation’s military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension.

PM Modi Not in 'Good Mood' About Ongoing Border Situation With China, Says Trump

""We have a big conflict going on between India and China, two countries with 1.4 billion people and very powerful militaries. India is not happy and probably China is not happy", said Trump

Donald Trump reiterates offer to ‘mediate’ on India-China border dispute, says PM Modi ‘not in good mood’

China has recently accused India of unilaterally attempting to change the status of the un-demarcated border in Ladakh after troops involved in scuffles.

India, China engaged at military, diplomatic levels to resolve border issue: MEA

India on Thursday said it was engaged with China at military and diplomatic levels to resolve the border standoff in eastern Ladakh, but at the same time

No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension: official source

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension. The neighbours' troops have been facing off along the

China rejects US President Donald Trump's call to mediate on standoff with India

China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between Sino-India border standoff, saying there was no need for a third party to intervene between China and India.

No conversation took place between Modi and Trump over India-China standoff: Sources

As the tension escalates between the two nuclear-armed nations, India maintains that it is in touch with China at the local and diplomatic level.

'Already engaged with China to peacefully resolve it': India

NEW DELHI, May 28: India and China have established mechanisms on military and diplomatic levels to resolve border issues through talks, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on the latest standoff between the two Asian superpowers in the Ladakh region."We remain strong in our resolve to ensure India's sovereignty," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said.On Trump's tweet expressing willingness to mediate the ongoing face-off between the two countries, Srivastava said, "We are engaged with the Chinese side to peacefully resolve it," said, replying to a volley of questions at an online media briefing."Our armed forces scrupulously follow the consensus reached by leaders and guidance provided by them in border management," the ministry said.Srivastava said that Indian troops have taken a very responsible approach towards border management. Indian troops are strictly following procedures laid out in bilateral pacts with China to resolve the issue, he added.In the middle of a tense border…

‘Spoke to PM Modi, he is not in good mood,’ says Donald Trump about India-China tensions

The United States president had on Wednesday offered to mediate between the two countries amid escalating border tensions.

Narendra Modi not in good mood over border dispute with China, says Donald Trump after speaking to Indian PM

US President Donald Trump has sensationally claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not in good mood due to the Chinese aggression at the LAC.

India, China engaged to resolve border issue: MEA

New Delhi:  India on Thursday said it was engaged with China at military and diplomatic levels to resolve the border standoff in eastern Ladakh, but at the same time asserted that the country is “firm” in its resolve to protect its sovereignty and national security. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said India is committed […]

Trump moves against social media cos, signs order stripping them of legal immunity

The move comes a day after an angry tirade from Trump against Twitter for labelling two of his tweets.

Flagged Tweets: Trump signs executive order targeting social media 

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubi...

Trump signs order seeking to strip social media freedom

The move comes a day after Twitter labelled two of his tweets with fact-check notices, calling them misleading

Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubious act of political revenge.

Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump signed an order on Thursday (May 28) seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for ...

Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubious act of political revenge.

Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubious act of political revenge.

Trump signs order seeking to strip social media freedom

The move comes a day after Twitter labelled two of his tweets with fact-check notices, calling them misleading

Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally

Twitter conceals Trump tweet, ramping up dispute

Twitter concealed one of Donald Trump's tweets on Friday for "glorifying violence," ramping up a dispute with the US president who says social media companies censor conservative voices like his.

Twitter conceals Trump tweet, ramping up dispute

WASHINGTON: Twitter concealed one of Donald Trump’s tweets on Friday for “glorifying violence,” ramping up a dispute with the US president who says social media companies censor conservative voices like his. In a move bound to infuriate one of the platform’s most followed users, Twitter said it was placing a “public interest notice” on a Trump tweet about violent protests in

Trump hits back at Twitter

  Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump has hit back at Twitter, that concealed one his tweets on Friday for “glorifying violence.” The US president says social media companies censor conservative voices like his. “Twitter is doing nothing about all of the lies and propaganda being put out by China or …

Donald Trump signs order targeting social media giants’ legal protections after Twitter fact-checks his tweets

The White House seeks to sidestep the provisions giving internet firms immunity by treating them as publishers operating in part of a "public square."

Donald Trump signs order to strip social media giants of legal protection for policing content

This came just days after Twitter labelled one of his tweets as misleading.

Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is 'double-edged sword'

HONG KONG, May 29 — Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special US status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "double-edged sword" and urged the United States to stop interfering in internal affairs. The statement came as US President...

Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is "double-edged sword"

Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special US status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "double-edged sword" and urged the United States to stop interfering in internal affairs.

Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is ‘double-edged sword’

"Any sanctions are a double-edged sword that will not only harm the interests of Hong Kong but also significantly those of the US," the city's government said late on Thursday.

Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is “double-edged sword”

The statement came as US President Donald Trump is due to announce later on Friday his response to the Chinese parliament’s advancement of national security legislation for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong government warns removing U.S. special status is 'double-edged sword'

Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special U.S. status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "do

Hong Kong government warns removing US special status is 'double-edged sword'

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special US status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial ...

Hong Kong warns removing U.S. special status is a 'double-edged sword'

HONG KONG — Hong Kong told the United States to keep out of the debate over national security legislation being imposed by China, and warned that withdrawal of the financial hub’s special status under U.

Hong Kong govt warns removing U.S. special status is 'double-edged sword'

HONG KONG — Hong Kong told the United States to keep out of the internal debate over new national security laws being imposed by China, and warned that withdrawal of the financial hub’s special status under U.

'Double-edged sword': Hong Kong gov't warns US on special status

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam tried to rally people behind China's new national security on Friday, as the government warned the United States to stop interfering in its internal affairs, saying the withdrawal of the territory's special status could be a "double-edged sword".

Hong Kong Govt: Removing US special status is 'double-edged sword'

Responding to Washington’s withdrawal of Hong Kong’s special US status, Hong Kong’s government warned late Thursday that such a move could be a “doubl

Liverpool may not lift title at Anfield as police request certain matches to be played at neutral venues

Police have set out the Premier League matches they would like to be played at neutral venues, which would include any Liverpool game where the title could be won.

Police request for Liverpool’s potential title win to be played at neutral venue

Up to six Premier League matches could be played at neutral venues, including “the game in which Liverpool could secure the title”.

The six games police chiefs want played at neutral venues

Doesn't look like Jurgen Klopp's side will claim the title at Anfield.

Liverpool's title-winning game among several which could be played at neutral venue

Meanwhile, the FA Cup final has been rescheduled for 1 August.

Police want several Premier League games played at neutral venues

British Police want at least six Premier League matches and any Liverpool title clincher to be played at neutral venues when the season resumes in a bid to avoid supporters gathering outside stadiums.

Police request for Liverpool’s potential title win to be played at neutral venue

Up to six Premier League matches could be played at neutral venues, including “the game in which Liverpool could secure the title”.

Police call for six Premier League games to be moved involving Liverpool and Man Utd

The Premier League now has a return date but police have expressed concerns over some matches and asked that they be moved to neutral venues

Police want several Premier League games played at neutral venues

Football News: British Police want at least six Premier League matches and any Liverpool title clincher to be played at neutral venues when the season resumes in a b

Up to six Premier League games will be moved to neutral venues

Liverpool's long wait to win the Premier League is likely to be completed at a neutral venue, aft...

Manchester United vs Sheffield Utd plus two Man City fixtures to be played at neutral venues

A police statement confirmed at least six of the league's remaining fixtures this season will be contested at neutral venues.

Police call for SIX 'high risk' Premier League games to be moved to neutral venues over crowd fears... with Liverpool, Man United, Man City and Newcastle all facing big-game switches

On Thursday, the division announced that the action would resume on June 17 with the two games clubs have in-hand before a full round of fixtures, involving all 20 sides, over the weekend of June 20.

New Zealand near eradication, but virus has grim global hold

In the U.S., the virus threw more than 2 million people out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses, stoking fears the scourge is doing deep and potentially long-lasting damage to the world's largest economy.

New Zealand close to virus eradication despite grim global figures

The US economy is also showing signs of deep and long-lasting damage despite some businesses reopening.

US layoffs climb to 41 million despite businesses reopening

WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) — An estimated 2.1 million Americans applied for...

Rising US job losses stir fears of lasting economic damage

WASHINGTON — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.

Rising US job losses stir fears of lasting economic damage

WASHINGTON — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.

New Zealand near eradication, but virus has grim global hold

New Zealand on Friday had all but eradicated the coronavirus from its shores with just one person in the nation of 5 million known to be still infected, but developments elsewhere were generally grim,

Rising US job losses stoke fears of lasting economic damage amid pandemic

The numbers are extraordinarily high by historical standards, economists have warned.

Rising US job losses stir fears of lasting economic damage

WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.1 million Americans out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country, stoking fears Thursday that the scourge is doing deep and potentially long-lasting damage to the U.S. economy.Despite a few glimmers of hope, most of the latest economic news from around the globe was likewise grim, as some of the world's most populous countries reported rising infections and deaths. The confirmed U.S. death toll has surpassed 100,000, the highest in the world.The latest job-loss figures from the U.S. Labor Department bring to 41 million the running total of Americans who have filed for unemployment benefits since the coronavirus shutdowns took

US layoffs climb to 41 million, despite business reopenings

An estimated 2.1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country

New Zealand close to coronavirus eradication, despite grim global figures

New Zealand has all but eradicated coronavirus from its shores, with just one person in the nation of five million known to be still infected. The development is in stark contrast to the global outlook, however, where the spread of the pandemic generally remains grim - with India reporting another record increase in cases, and deaths reaching a new peak in Pakistan. In the US, Covid-19 forced more than two million people out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses - stoking fears the outbreak is causing deep and potentially long-lasting damage to the world's largest economy. The confirmed US death toll has now surpassed 100,000 - the highest in the world.

Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest

Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station Thursday that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.

Minneapolis Police Station Set on Fire, as George Floyd Killing Protests Continue

A police spokesman confirmed late Thursday that staff had evacuated the 3rd precinct station, the focus of many of the protests, “in the interest of the safety of our personnel" shortly after 10 p.m.

George Floyd protesters unleash fury, Trump threatens military action

President Donald Trump blasted the “total lack of leadership” and tweeted: “Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty ...

George Floyd protesters set Minneapolis police station afire

MINNEAPOLIS — Cheering protesters broke into a Minneapolis police precinct station on Thursday after the department abandoned it, setting it ablaze and setting off fireworks as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St.

George Floyd protesters set Minneapolis police station afire

Protesters could be seen setting fire to a Minneapolis Police Department jacket and cheering.

Police try to regain control amid torched, violent Minneapolis

Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S ove...

Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd death protests

Three days of unrest were sparked by video footage of a black man dying after a white police officer knelt on his throat.

George Floyd death: Minneapolis police station torched amid protest

Smoke hovered over Minneapolis hours after protesters torched a police station that officers abandoned as a third night of violent protests flared over the death of George Floyd, a black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Protesters enter Minneapolis police station, set fires

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Protesters angered by the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died while in police custody, gained access to a Minneapolis police precinct on Thursday, the third straight night of violent protests spreading beyond the city.Livestream video showed the protesters entering the building, where fire alarms blared and sprinklers ran as blazes were set. Police appeared to have left the building located in the neighborhood not far from where Floyd died Monday. A spokesman didn’t immediately respond to messages left by The Associated Press.In footage recorded by a bystander, Floyd can be seen pleading that he can’t breathe as Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneels on his neck. As minutes p

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Protesters enter Minneapolis police station, set fires

China slams 'senseless' US move at UN over Hong Kong

China accused the US of taking the UN hostage on Friday over a controversial security law for Hong Kong and warned Western nations to stay out of its internal affairs.

China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law

US, Britain succeed in securing an informal discussion at the UNSC as Canada and Australia too criticise planned law.

China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law

The US, Britain, Canada, and Australia lead criticism of the planned law, which would punish secession, subversion of state power, terrorism, and acts that endanger national security

US, UK step up pressure on China over Hong Kong security law

China faced growing international pressure Friday over its move to impose a security law on Hong Kong that critics say will destroy the city's autonomy, with the United States and Britain placing the…

The riot police were again out in force on the streets of Hong Kong this week

China accused the US of taking the UN hostage on Friday over a controversial security law for Hong Kong and warned Western nations to stay out of its internal affairs. The US, Britain, Canada and Australia led criticism of the planned law, which would punish secession, subversion of state power, terrorism

China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law

China's parliament approved plans Thursday to impose a security law on Hong Kong that has ratcheted up tensions with the US and sparked new protests over fears the city is losing its special

China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law

China's parliament approved plans Thursday to impose a security law on Hong Kong that has ratcheted up tensions with the US and sparked new protests over fears the city is losing its special freedoms.

7 shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting

Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down the front door. No drugs were found in the home.

7 shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting

At least seven people were shot Thursday night in Louisville as protesters turned out to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman fatally shot by police in her home in March. Louisville Metro Police confirmed in a statement early Friday that there were at least seven shooting victims, at…

Several shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky: At least seven people were shot in Louisville as protesters turned out to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman fatally shot by police in her home in March. Louisville Metro Police confirmed in a statement early Friday that there were at least seven shooting victims, at least one of whom is in critical condition. The statement said there were

7 shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting

At least seven people were shot in Louisville as protesters turned out to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman fatally shot by police in her home in March.

7 shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting

Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down the front door. No drugs were found in the home.

Seven shot at police protest

At least seven people were shot in Kentucky as hundreds of protesters converged on Louisville City Hall demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman who was fatally shot in March by police who broke down her door.

At least 7 shot, 1 critically, during Breonna Taylor protest in Louisville

At least seven people were shot, one critically, in Louisville, Ky. Thursday night during a protest over the fatal police shooting of a black woman in her home in March, the Louisville Metro Police confirmed.

7 People Shot In Louisville—1 In Critical Condition—As Violent Protests Erupt Across The Country

Protesters were demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman who was killed by police in her home in March.

We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

Renault announces nearly 15,000 job losses worldwide

Renault has announced nearly 15,000 job losses worldwide, including 4,600 in France in a €2 billion cost-cutting plan over three years.

Faltering Renault to cut 15,000 jobs worldwide, including 4,600 in France

French carmaker Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to restructure some plants and potentially close others as it confirmed plans to cut around 15,000 jobs worldwide to ride out…

‘We thought too big,’ Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

Faced with a slump in demand that has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, Renault detailed plans on Friday to find 2 billion euros in savings over the next three years.

French carmaker Renault to take extreme measures on costs, cuts 14,000 jobs

Top official admits that manufacturer had been spending way too much, plans 10% job cuts

Renault poised to announce 15,000 lay offs worldwide

Some 4,500 jobs would go in France, though largely through a voluntary departure plan and a retirement scheme, the CFDT's Franck Daout told Reuters on Thursday.

Coronavirus crisis: Renault to lay off 150,000 employees globally

The overall cuts would affect just under 10% of Renault's 180,000 global workforce. The firm has around 48,500 staff in France

Renault poised to announce 15,000 layoffs worldwide: union

French carmaker Renault is poised to announce 15,000 layoffs worldwide on Friday as it unveils a plan to boost its profitability and cope with ...

Renault poised to announce 15,000 layoffs worldwide

The overall cuts would affect just under 10% of Renault's 180,000 global workforce. The firm has around 48,500 staff in France.

We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn. Faced with a slump in demand that has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, Renault detailed plans on Friday to find 2 billion euros ($2.22 billion) in savings over the next three years. "We thought too big in terms of sales," said interim Chief Exe

Renault to restructure factories, confirms 15,000 job cuts

News News: PARIS: Carmaker Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to restructure some French plants and potentially close others as it confirm.

BBC to air live Premier League matches for first time as season restarts

LONDON: The BBC will for the first time air free-of-charge Premier League football games live when the season restarts next month, the broadcaster ...

Premier League to resume on June 17

The Premier League season will restart on June 17 provided all safety requirements have been put in place, the league has said after meeting with...

Football: BBC to air live English Premier League matches for first time as season restarts

LONDON: The BBC will for the first time air free-of-charge Premier League football games live when the season restarts next month, the broadcaster ...

EPL announces June 17 restart

The English Premier League season will restart on June 17, provided all safety requirements have been put in place, the league said on Thursday (May 28), after meeting with all 20 clubs. The season, with 92 fixtures still to play, will get underway on the Wednesday date...

English Premier League Soccer Sets June 17 Return on NBC Sports

The English Premier League announced its intentions to resume its 2020 play on June 17, while cautioning that the ultimate decision will reside on safety.

Premier League return on 17 June CONFIRMED with Man City v Arsenal first, all 92 games on TV and FREE BBC matches

MILLIONS of football fans were tonight celebrating the return of the Premier League on June 17. All 92 matches will be live on TV, with a third of them totally free. They kick off with Man City vs …

Premier League to restart on June 17

All the 20 Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to return to contact training and the officials again met to discuss issues such as the restart date and the rebate to broadcasters on Thursday.

Liverpool, Chelsea & Arsenal could be forced to play games at neutral grounds

The Premier League are concerned about 12 'high risk' matches...

Hales overlooked as England call up 14 uncapped players for group training

England have named 14 uncapped players among a 55-man squad to join up for England group training. ...

No place for Alex Hales in bumper 55-man England training squad

Liam Plunkett has also not been selected.

Hales overlooked as England call up 14 uncapped players for group training

Will Jacks, Dan Lawrence, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Henry Brookes are among the uncapped players called up by England.

England prepare for busy summer with bumper training group

A total of 55 players have been invited to work under ECB guidance in the coming weeks.

Cricket: England name 55-man training group ahead of scheduled home season; Hales, Plunkett left out

The group will not train in one place, but with individual sessions across several county venues.

No place for Hales or Plunkett as England name 55-man training group

LONDON - Alex Hales and World Cup-winner Liam Plunkett were both left out of a mammoth 55-man England training group announced Friday.

England prepare for busy summer with bumper training group

A total of 55 players have been invited to work under ECB guidance in the coming weeks.

Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group

Reece Topley, Dan Lawrence among enlarged list of players | ESPN.co.uk

ECB asks 55 players to resume training anticipating resumption of cricket

Cricket News: World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan, and the pace duo of James Anderson and Jofra Archer are among 55 England players who have been asked to resume

England ask 14 uncapped players to return to training

England name 14 uncapped players in a group of 55 that have been asked to return to training in preparation for a revamped international summer.

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

The 2005 law gives the country the legal basis for military action against Taiwan if it secedes or seems about to, making the narrow Taiwan Strait a potential military flashpoint.

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

Li Zuocheng, chief of the Joint Staff Department and member of the Central Military Commission, left the door open to using force.

Chinese general threatens attack on Taiwan to stop independence

Although China has never renounced the use of force, it is rare for a top, serving military officer to so explicitly make the threat in a public setting.

Chinese general threatens attack on Taiwan to stop independence

Although China has never renounced the use of force, it is rare for a top, serving military officer to so explicitly make the threat in a public setting.

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

Speaking at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on the 15th anniversary of the Anti-Secession Law, Li Zuocheng, chief of the Joint Staff Department and member of the Central Military Commission, left the door open to using force.

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING — China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country’s most senior generals said on Friday, a rhetorical escalation from China aimed at the democratic island Beijing claims as its own.

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING, May 29 — China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals said today, a rhetorical escalation between China and the democratically ruled island Beijing claims as its own. Speaking at Beijing's Great Hall...

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING: China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals ...

COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases

New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,706 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,65,799, registering an increase of 175 deaths and a record jump of 7,466 cases since Thursday 8 am, the Union Health Ministry said. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood

COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases

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India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases. Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.

With 4,706 corona deaths, India surpasses China in total fatalities

India has now overtaken Turkey as the ninth worst-hit country in terms of total number of cases.

With nearly 7,500 cases, India's tally crosses 1.65 lakh cases

India on Friday crossed yet another spike in coronavirus cases as the country reported 7,466 new infections in the last 24 hours taking the toll to 1,65,799.The death toll rose to 4,706 with 175 deaths reported in a day. While the active cases are 89,987, those cured and migrated ads up to 71,105.

India registers biggest single-day spike of 7,466 Covid-19 cases

India News: The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 4,706 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,65,799, registering an increase of 175 deaths and

India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes that of China

This is the first time that the single-day spike crossed the 7,000 mark.

Coronavirus updates: With 1,65,799 cases, India now ninth worst-hit country in world

Death toll rises to 4,706; Bengal minister tests positive; two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed

Lockdown 5.0 in Maharashtra: Tough Rules Planned For Mumbai From June 1?

If reports are to be believed, the government will review the situation in upcoming days-- on the 29th or 30th May and a final call will be taken based on that assessment. 

Mark Zuckerberg distances Facebook from Twitter in Donald Trump fight

Republican Trump, who accuses social media firms of bias against conservatives, without evidence, stepped up his attacks on Twitter after the company put a fact-checking label on two of his tweets about mail-in ballots on Tuesday for the first time.

Zuckerberg distances Facebook from Twitter in Trump fight

Trump remain­s one of Facebo­ok’s top politi­cal spende­rs

Zuckerberg distances Facebook from Twitter in Trump fight

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg took pains to distance his company from Twitter and its fight with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, as the White House moved to scrap a law protecting social media companies.

Zuckerberg distances Facebook from Twitter in Trump fight

Unlike Twitter, Facebook outsources fact-checking to media companies

Mark Zuckerberg distances Facebook from Twitter in Trump fight

Donald Trump remains one of Facebook's top political spenders, although campaign ads comprise a tiny slice of its total revenue.

Mark Zuckerberg distances Facebook from Twitter in Trump fight, says it's stronger on free speech than other tech firms

“We have a different policy I think than Twitter on this,” Mark Zuckerberg told Fox News.

Zuckerberg distances Facebook from Twitter in Trump fight

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg distanced his company from Twitter and its fight with U.S. President Donald Trump, as the White House ...

Twenty20 World Cup under threat as host Australia says schedule ‘very high risk’

But the ICC has rejected claims the tournament will be postponed, insisting a number of contingency plans are being considered.

Twenty20 World Cup under threat as host Australia says schedule ‘very high risk’

But the ICC has rejected claims the tournament will be postponed, insisting a number of contingency plans are being considered.

T20 World Cup under threat as Australia says schedule is 'high risk'

The T20 World Cup may not go ahead as the leader of the game in host nation Australia revealed the schedule for October and November is under a "very high risk".

Cricket Australia boss casts doubt over ‘high risk’ T20 World Cup

Ireland one of 16 sides qualified for tournament scheduled to start in October

Twenty20 World Cup schedule under 'very high risk' - CA boss

MELBOURNE - Cricket Australia boss Kevin Roberts has downplayed the prospect of the Twenty20 World Cup going ahead in 2020, saying the October-November schedule was under "very high risk"

2020 T20 World Cup in Australia at 'very high risk', says Kevin Roberts

Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts believes this year's T20 World Cup in Australia is at

Twenty20 World Cup schedule under 'very high risk'

MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia boss Kevin Roberts has downplayed the prospect of the Twenty20 World Cup going ahead in 2020, saying the ...

China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30: U.S. embassy

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. embassy in Beijing said in a travel advisory on Friday.

China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30 - U.S. embassy

BEIJING — Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights imposed to restrain the spread of the coronavirus, the U.

China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30 – US embassy

Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. embassy in Beijing said in a travel advisory on Friday.

China plans to extend curbs on international flights till June 30: US embassy

China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over infections brought by arriving passengers. A so-called “Five One” policy allows mainland carriers to fly just one flight a week on one route to any country and foreign airlines to operate just one flight a week to China.

China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30: U.S. embassy

China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over infections brought by arriving passengers. A so-called "Five One" policy allows mainland carriers to fly just one flight a week on one route to any country and foreign airlines to operate just one flight a week to China.

China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30, says US embassy

BEIJING, May 29 — Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the US embassy in Beijing said in a travel advisory today. China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over...

China plans to extend curbs on international flights until June 30: U.S. embassy

Chinese civil aviation authorities plan to extend until June 30 their curbs on international flights to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. embassy in Beijing said in a travel advisory on Friday. China has drastically cut such flights since March to allay concerns over infections brought

Coronavirus: China mulls extending restrictions on international flights until June 30

The U.S. Transportation Department said in an order published on a U.S. government website that Delta Air Lines and United Airlines want to resume flights to China in June

Italy's Serie A gets green light for 20 June restart

Serie A will be the fourth of Europe’s top five domestic leagues to restart following the Bundesliga, which resumed on 16 May, and La Liga and the English Premier League, which are also due to get underway again in June.

Italy's Serie A gets green light for June 20 restart

Italy's top-flight Serie A football league has been given the go-ahead to restart on June 20 following the novel coronavirus stoppage, Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora said on Thursday.

Serie A gets green light for June 20 restart

Serie A will be the fourth of Europe’s top five domestic leagues to restart following the Bundesliga, which resumed on May 16, and La Liga and the English Premier League, which are also due to get under way again in June.

Serie A gets green light for restart on June 20

Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league has been given the go-ahead to restart on June 20 following the novel coronavirus stoppage, the country's ...

Italy's Serie A gets green light for June 20 restart

Italy's Serie A gets green light for June 20 restart

UN delays crucial climate summit for a year

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit.

UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.

UN Delays Climate Summit, Cites Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.

UN Delays Climate Summit, Cites Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.

UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic

This year’s meeting, known as the COP26 summit, had been billed as the most important climate change summit since the 2015 talks that produced the Paris Agreement.

COP26 postponed till November 2021, will take place in Glasgow, Scotland says UN

Governments urged to boost renewable energy, conservation and other green measures as economies recover.

U.N. Delays Climate Summit, Adds Second 'Warm-Up' Meeting to Plan

The U.N. will delay until late 2021 what it calls a "crucial climate summit" that had been scheduled for Scotland later this year.

India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come

Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India's economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already declining consumer demand and private investment. The median forecast from a Reuters poll of economists

Lockdown impact: Economy seen slowing rapidly in March qtr, with worse to come

The full impact of the lockdown on manufacturing and services will become more apparent in the June quarter, with Goldman Sachs predicting a 45% contraction from a year ago.

India's economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come

Gross domestic product data out later on Friday is expected to show India’s economy grew at its slowest pace in at least two years in the March quarter as the coronavirus pandemic weakened already declining consumer demand and private investment.

India's economy may have grown at slowest in 2 years during March quarter

The full impact of the lockdown on manufacturing and services will become more apparent in the June quarter, with Goldman Sachs predicting a 45% contraction from a year ago

India’s economy seen slowing rapidly in March quarter, with worse to come

Economists expect worst financial contraction in four decades

GDP Numbers Expected To Show India's Economy Grew At Slowest Pace In 2 Years

Economists expect the fiscal year that began in April will see the worst economic contraction in four decades.

Global stocks slip as markets await Trump's HK response

SINGAPORE, May 29 ― Asia's stock markets pulled back and major currencies were held in check today, as investors await the US response to China tightening control over the city of Hong Kong. China's parliament yesterday pressed ahead with national security legislation for the city, raising fears...

Stocks slip as markets await Trump’s Hong Kong response

Sino-US tensions outweigh optimism over re-opening.

Stocks slip as markets await Trump’s HK response

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3%. The Nikkei retreated from a three-month high and, though moves were slight, riskier currencies were under pressure against the US dollar.

Stocks slip as investors await Trump's Hong Kong response

LONDON — Global stock markets fell and safe havens such as bonds and the Japanese yen gained on Friday, as investors awaited Washington’s response to China tightening control over the city of Hong Kong.

Murray brothers to return to court in June as part of British battle

Jamie Murray is co-organising a tournament.

Murray brothers to return to court in June as part of British battle

Jamie Murray is co-organising a tournament.

Andy Murray to return to action on June 23rd

Three-time Grand Slam winner will feature in charity event organised by brother Jamie

Coronavirus Wrap: FA Cup dates announced and tennis in June return

More sports are announcing plans.

Coronavirus Wrap: FA Cup dates announced and tennis in June return

More sports are announcing plans.

Tennis: Murray to return to action in June

Andy Murray will return from his latest injury problem on June 23 in a tournament organised by his brother Jamie to raise money for a UK National Health Service charity. Jamie Murray has helped ...

Italy's Serie A to resume on June 20

Football News: Italy's Serie A was given the green light on Thursday to resume on June 20 after a three-month absence as one of the countries hardest hit by the coro

Italy’s Serie A to resume on June 20

ROME: Italy’s Serie A was given the green light on Thursday to resume on June 20 after a three-month absence as one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic begins to ease restrictions. Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora said that the government’s Technical and Scientific Committee (CTS) had agreed to the health protocol proposed by Italian football chiefs.

Coronavirus: Serie A gets Italian government’s green light to resume on June 20

Officials will meet on Friday to examine the different calendar hypotheses for the remaining Serie A and Italian Cup matches, amounting to 127 in total.

Football: Italy's Serie A to resume on Jun 20

ROME: Italy's Serie A can resume on Jun 20 after a three-month absence in a country hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, sports Minister Vincenzo ...

Officer fired after death of arrested black man subject of multiple complaints

A white police officer seen on video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man during an arrest was the subject of 17 complaints in his career.Derek Chauvin, 44, has become the focus of protests and a federal investigation after he was caught on video with his knee on the neck of 46-year-old George Floyd during an arrest.Mr Floyd, who was handcuffed and heard saying he could not breathe, was pronounced dead later on Monday.Chauvin, whose driveway was splattered with red paint and the graffiti “murderer”, has not spoken publicly since Mr Floyd’s death and his lawyer did not respond to calls seeking comment.

Protesters set fire to US police station following arrested black man’s death

George Floyd’s neck was knelt on by a police officer during his arrest.

Officer fired after death of arrested black man subject of multiple complaints

Chauvin, whose driveway was splattered with red paint and the graffiti ‘murderer’, has not spoken publicly since Mr Floyd’s death.

Protesters set fire to US police station following arrested black man’s death

George Floyd’s neck was kneeled on by a police officer during his arrest.

Officer fired after death of arrested black man subject of multiple complaints

Chauvin, whose driveway was splattered with red paint and the graffiti ‘murderer’, has not spoken publicly since Mr Floyd’s death.

Officer fired after death of arrested black man subject of multiple complaints

Chauvin, whose driveway was splattered with red paint and the graffiti ‘murderer’, has not spoken publicly since Mr Floyd’s death.

National Guard deployed to Minneapolis following third night of protests over black man's death

Demonstrations have been sparked by those angered at a video showing 46-year-old George Floyd’s arrest.

Trump says 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' with military threat

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French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide

Struggling French carmaker Renault on Friday announced 15,000 job cuts worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro cost-cutting plan over three years. Renault said on Friday that nearly 4,600 jobs will be cut in France in addition to more than 10,000 in the rest of the world. The group's global

French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide

The group's global production capacity will be revised from 4 million vehicles in 2019 to 3.3 million by 2024, the company said. "The difficulties encountered by the group, the major crisis facing the automotive industry and the urgency of the ecological transition are all imperatives that are driving the company to accelerate its transformation," it said in a statement.

French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide

PARIS — Struggling French carmaker Renault on Friday announced 15,000 job cuts worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro cost-cutting plan over three years.

French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide

Renault, the French carmaker announces its cost-cutting plan of over three years. Renault will have 15,000 job cuts worldwide

Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide

The move is part of a two billion euro cost-cutting plan over three years.

Renault to cut 15,000 jobs

French carmaker Renault said Friday it will cut 15,000 jobs worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro ($2.2 billion) cost-cutting plan, as a brutal drop in industry sales during the pandemic worsened the company's pre-existing problems.

French carmaker Renault to cut 15,000 jobs worldwide

French carmaker Renault said Friday it will cut 15,000 jobs worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro ($2.2 billion) cost-cutting plan, as a brutal drop in industry sales during the pandemic worsened the

Europe moves ahead with lockdown easing, but caution in Asia

As much of the world grapples to find the path forward, with the deadly virus still spreading in some places and a vaccine at best a distant reality, Europe is slowly emerging from isolation.

Europe moves ahead with lockdown easing, but caution in Asia

Several European countries including France and Britain on Thursday moved to further lift crippling coronavirus lockdown measures, but fresh restrictions in parts of Asia signaled the crisis is far from over.

Europe moves ahead with lockdown easing, but caution in Asia

In a bit of happier news in Asia, a Bali zoo names a newborn giraffe after the virus

Virus tolls surge in Americas as Europe reopens

The death toll from the coronavirus has spiked again in the United States, and Latin America's pandemic crisis deepened, as Europe's reopening from lockdown continued.

North Koreans charged in wide-ranging $3.7b sanctions-busting scheme

The indictment is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.

North Koreans charged in wide-ranging $3.7b sanctions-busting scheme

The indictment is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.

North Koreans charged in wide-ranging $3.7B sanctions-busting scheme

The indictment, unsealed on Thursday in Washington's federal court, is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.

US charges dozens of North Koreans in $2.5B sanctions-busting scheme

The Justice Department has accused a network of North Korean and Chinese citizens of secretly advancing North Korea’s nuclear weapons program by channeling at least $2.5 billion in illicit payments

US charges North Koreans, Chinese in $2.5B sanctions-busting scheme

According to the indictment, the bank officials — one of whom had served in North Korea’s primary intelligence bureau — set up branches in countries around the world, including Thailand, Russia and Kuwait.

Trump considering legislation that may scrap law that protects social media companies

President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has long protected internet companies, including Twitter and Facebook, an extraordinary attempt to intervene in the media that experts said was unlikely to survive legal scrutiny.

Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has protected internet companies, ...

Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies

Trump wants to "remove or change" a provision of a law known as Section 230 that shields social media companies from liability for content posted by their users.

Trump could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies

Trump wants to “remove or change” a provision of a law known as Section 230 that shields social media companies from liability for content posted by their users.

Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies

President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has long protected internet companies, including ...

Trump considering legislation that may scrap law that protects social media companies

President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has long protected internet companies, including ...

Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death

Authorities say George Floyd was detained Monday because he matched the description of someone who tried to pay with a counterfeit bill at a convenience store, and the 46-year-old resisted arrest. A bystander's disturbing video shows Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeling on Floyd's neck, even as Floyd begs for air and slowly stops talking and moving.

Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death

Authorities say George Floyd was detained Monday because he matched the description of someone who tried to pay with a counterfeit bill at a convenience store, and the 46-year-old resisted arrest. A bystander's disturbing video shows Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeling on Floyd's neck, even as Floyd begs for air and slowly stops talking and moving.

Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death

LOS ANGELES — Murder.Brutality. Reprehensible.Indefensible. Police nationwide, in unequivocal and unprecedented language, have condemned the actions of Minneapolis police in the custody death of a handcuffed black man who cried for help as an officer knelt on his neck, pinning him to the pavement for at least eight minutes.

Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death

Authorities say George Floyd was detained Monday because he matched the description of someone who tried to pay with a counterfeit bill at a convenience store, and the 46-year-old resisted arrest.

Cops condemn Floyd death

Murder. Brutality. Reprehensible. Indefensible. Police nationwide, in unequivocal and unprecedented language, have condemned the actions of Minneapolis police in the custody death of a handcuffed black man who cried for help as an officer knelt on his neck, pinning him to the pavement for at least eight minutes.

Police across U.S. speak out against Minneapolis custody death

Police nationwide, in unequivocal and unprecedented language, have condemned the actions of Minneapolis police in the custody death of a handcuffed black man who cried for help as an officer knelt on his neck, pinning him to the pavement for at least eight minutes.

Donald Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections

President Donald Trump escalated his war on Twitter and other social media companies Thursday, signing an executive order challenging the lawsuit protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.

Trump to exercise the might of his presidential powers on Twitter for daring to fact-check his tweets

He is working on signing an executive order to make the companies liable for content on their platforms but it may not pass Congress' muster

'We're fed up with it': Trump signs executive order following factchecking row with Twitter

Trump said the factchecks were ‘editorial decisions’ by Twitter and amounted to political activism.

Trump’s Twitter order ‘unlikely to survive a challenge’

Donald Trump's executive order against social media companies has multiple legal problems and is unlikely to survive a challenge, according to experts.

Trump escalates Twitter, social media war after fact-check move

United States President Donald Trump has escalated his war on social media companies, signing an executive order on Thursday challenging the liability protections in US law that serve as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.

How will Europe's 'Big Five' look after the restart?

Football News: Football fans in England and Italy received the news they had been waiting for on Thursday after the Premier League and Serie A got restart dates for

How will Europe's 'Big Five' look after the restart?

Football fans in England and Italy received the news they had been waiting for on after the Premier League and Serie A got restart dates.

Trump tries a new response after George Floyd’s death

White House spokesman Judd Deere said Trump was taking the death seriously.

Trump calls George Floyd protesters ‘thugs’ and vows military support | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs” and vowed that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.” Trump tweeted after protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a police station.

Trump calls protesters ‘thugs’ after George Floyd death in police custody

The US leader vowed that ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’.

Donald Trump calls George Floyd’s death ‘shocking,’ calls protesters ‘thugs’

Earlier Thursday, Trump said, “I feel very, very badly” about George Floyd’s death while handcuffed and in the custody of Minneapolis police. “That’s a very shocking sight.”

Man Utd legend Giggs modelling Wales on 'fantastic' Liverpool

Despite his strong links to Manchester United, Ryan Giggs can appreciate how good Liverpool have been this season.

Man Utd legend Giggs modelling Wales on 'fantastic' Liverpool

Despite his strong links to Manchester United, Ryan Giggs can appreciate how good Liverpool have been this season.

Man Utd legend Giggs modelling Wales on 'fantastic' Liverpool

Ryan Giggs has been so impressed by "fantastic" Liverpool this season that he is trying to get his W...

Giggs opens up on Liverpool influence in Welsh national team

Manchester United great Ryan Giggs is attempting to mimic some elements of “fantastic” Liverpool with his Wales side.

Liverpool deserve Premier League win, says Ryan Giggs

Manchester United great Ryan Giggs says Liverpool have been

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

It was yet another casualty from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 4,500 people and infected more than 150,000 across India. While infection rates from the virus have begun to fall in many countries, in India they are still rising sharply, and epidemiologists warn peak is yet to come.

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

While India is easing a more than two-month long nationwide lockdown that was aimed at reining in the spread of the disease, the battle against the virus rages within its strained hospital system.

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

It was barely noon on Thursday when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in white coveralls rolled out a stretcher. Mourning relatives looked on, as a body bag was loaded into an ambulance and taken away to a cemetery.

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

NEW DELHI: It was barely noon on Thursday (May 28) when the metal doors of the mortuary at a hospital in south New Delhi swung open and staff in ...

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

Concerns rise with the surge of 6,000 new infections being detected daily this week

Inside a COVID-19 hospital in India, doctors see no end in sight

(This May 28 story, adds dropped word “Smart” in paragraph 4 and corrects designation in paragraph 12 to nurse, not doctor)

When will I see you again? Sport steps out of virus shadow

More sports News: Sport's big ticket events, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, European football championships, Wimbledon and the British Open golf tournament have all been canc

When will I see you again? Sport steps out of virus shadow

Due to the corona­virus all matche­s will take place behind closed doors

When will I see you again? Sport steps out of virus shadow

When will I see you again? Sport steps out of virus shadow.

NSA says Russian agents have been hacking major e-mail program since last August

Critical vulnerability was identified 11 months ago

NSA: Russian agents have been hacking major email program

US News: The US National Security Agency says the same Russian military hacking group that interfered in the 2016 presidential election has been exploiting a m

Russian agents have been hacking major email program: US National Security Agency

The NSA did not say who the Russian military hackers have targeted. But senior U.S. intelligence officials have warned in recent months that Kremlin agents are engaged in activities that could threaten the integrity of the November presidential election.

NSA: Russian agents have been hacking major email program

The U.S. National Security Agency says the same Russian military hacking group that interfered in the 2016 presidential election and unleashed a devastating 2017 malware attack has been exploiting a major email server program since last August or earlier.

NSA: Russian agents have been hacking major email program

The U.S. National Security Agency says the same Russian military hacking group that interfered in the 2016 presidential election and unleashed a devastating 2017 malware attack has been exploiting a major email server program since last August or earlier.

NSA: Russian agents have been hacking major email program

The U.S. National Security Agency says the same Russian military hacking group that interfered in the 2016 presidential election and unleashed a devastating malware attack the following year has been exploiting a major email server program since last August or earlier.

Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Twitter has flagged a tweet written in March by a Chinese government spokesman that suggested the U.S. military brought the novel coronavirus to China, as the social media platform ramps up fact-checking of posts.

Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19

Twitter fact-checked U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time on Tuesday over his claims about mail-in ballots, under what it says was an extension of a "misleading information policy" aimed at combating misinformation about COVID-19

Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19

Twitter has flagged a tweet written in March by a Chinese government spokesman that suggested the U.S. military brought the novel coronavirus to ...

Twitter flags China spokesman’s tweet on Covid-19

Twitter posted a blue exclamation mark under a tweet by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, with a comment urging readers to check the facts about Covid-19.

After Trump Fact-Check, Twitter Flags China Official's Tweet On COVID-19

Twitter has flagged a tweet written in March by a Chinese government spokesman that suggested the U.S. military brought the novel coronavirus to China, as the social media platform ramps up fact-checking of posts.

After fact-checking Donald Trump, now Twitter flags Chinese spokesman's claim that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan

Twitter posted a blue exclamation mark under a tweet by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, with a comment urging readers to check the facts about COVID-19.

After Donald Trump, Twitter flags China official’s tweet claiming US military brought COVID-19

Twitter has explained in a statement that it had recently expanded its global rules on managing content that contradicted public health information.

After Inserting Fact-Check Labels to Trump's Tweets, Twitter Flags China Official's Post on COVID-19

"When did patient zero begin in US? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals? It might be US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation!" Zhao said in a tweet posted on March 12.

Elon Musk earns £625 million payday after Tesla hits targets

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has seen his wealth boosted by £625 million after his company hit a number of performance targets.The electric car maker passed the milestones of a total market value of 100 billion dollars (£81 billion) and making 20 billion (£16 billion) in revenue for four quarters triggering the compensation package.A filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission said Mr Musk can buy 1.69 million shares of Tesla for 350.02 dollars (£284.03), compared to its most recent closing price of 805.81 dollars (£653.93).It was not clear if Mr Musk, whose wealth is estimated at 39 billion dollars (£31.7 billion) by Forbes magazine, exercised the options.

Elon Musk earns £625 million payday after Tesla hits targets

It was not clear if Mr Musk, whose wealth is estimated at 39 billion dollars (£31.7 billion) by Forbes magazine, exercised the options.

Elon Musk earns £625 million payday after Tesla hits targets

It was not clear if Mr Musk, whose wealth is estimated at 39 billion dollars (£31.7 billion) by Forbes magazine, exercised the options.

Elon Musk earns £625 million payday after Tesla hits targets

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has seen his wealth boosted by £625 million after his company hit a number of performance targets.

Elon Musk earns £625 million payday after Tesla hits targets

It was not clear if Mr Musk, whose wealth is estimated at 39 billion dollars (£31.7 billion) by Forbes magazine, exercised the options.

Tesla’s Musk earns $770M in stock options, company confirms

Tesla confirmed Thursday that CEO Elon Musk will get the first tranche worth nearly $770 million of a stock-based compensation package

TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China - sources

BEIJING/NEW YORK/WASHINGTON — TikTok’s poaching of Disney’s Kevin Mayer to be its CEO was just the most visible part of a broader strategy by its Chinese owner to shift its center of power away from China at a time of rising global tensions, several people familiar with the plans said.

TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China: Sources

TikTok's poaching of Disney's Kevin Mayer to be its CEO was just the most visible part of a broader strategy by its Chinese owner to shift its centre of power away from China at a time of rising global tensions, several people familiar with the plans said.

TikTok is becoming less Chinese, more American

ByteDa­nce has expand­ed TikTok's decisi­on-making and resear­ch capabi­lities to Califo­rnia

TikTok maker ByteDance looks to shift power out of China amid rising global tensions

TikTok’s poaching of Disney’s Kevin Mayer to be its CEO was just the most visible part of a broader strategy by its Chinese owner to shift its centre of power away from China at a time of rising global tensions, several people familiar with the plans said.

TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China: Report

ByteDance has quietly made a series of moves in recent months to transfer global decision-making and research capabilities out of its home country. The changes come at a time of heightened tension between the United States and China over trade, technology and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains

Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains. At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.

'Travel only if essential': Railways appeals to passengers as coronavirus spreads

The appeal from Indian Railways comes days after nine people reportedly died on-board Shramik Special trains being run for ferrying stranded migrants in parts of the country in the wake of coronavirus-induced lockdown

‘Travel only when necessary': Railways appeals to passengers

Ministry of Railways on Friday appealed to people suffering from serious ailments, pregnant women, senior citizens and children below the age of 10 to travel in Shramik Express trains only when necessary. The appeal came after reports of deaths on special trains.

People with serious ailments, pregnant women must avoid travelling on Shramik Special trains: Piyush Goyal

Recent cases of deaths on trains were due to pre-existing medical conditions, says the Railways Minister

Appeal from Ministry of Railways to passengers

Indian Railways has been running Shramik special Trains on a daily basis throughout the country to ensure that migrants can travel back to their homes.

After multiple deaths on Shramik trains, Railways asks people with co-morbidities to avoid commute

After deaths of migrant labourers were reported on the special Shramik trains over the past few days, the Ministry of Railways on Friday issued an advisory asking people with co-morbidities to avoid travelling through the trains, unless necessary.

Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Indian Railways Appeals To Vulnerable Persons To Avoid Non-Essential Travel By Trains

The Railways has been running Shramik special Trains on a daily basis throughout the country.

Lockdown in India: Seriously ill, pregnant women must avoid train travel

Piyush Goyal tweeted, "I appeal to people suffering from serious ailments, pregnant women & those above 65 years & below 10 years of age to travel only when necessary

Railways appeals persons with co-morbidities, senior citizens, children below 10 to avoid travel on 'Shramik' specials

This comes after reports of deaths in special trains being run to transport stranded migrant workers from different parts of the country.

Railways asks people with serious health issues to take trains only if necessary

Railways has been drawing flak over the last few days due to inordinate delay of Shramik Special trains.Railways have maintained that those who died in the trains were old and with chronic disease

After several deaths on special trains, Piyush Goyal urges people to travel ‘only when necessary’

The Railways sought cooperation from all passengers, saying safety is their biggest concern.

Canada's Huawei extradition ruling could unleash more Chinese backlash

A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies Co Ltd executive to the United States leaves Canada ...

Canada's Huawei extradition ruling could unleash more Chinese backlash

'Stakes are high'.

Canada's Huawei extradition ruling could unleash more Chinese backlash

OTTAWA (Reuters) - A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] executive to the United States leaves Canada vulnerable to further retaliation from Beijing, analysts said.

Canada’s Huawei extradition ruling could unleash Chinese backlash

A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies executive to the US leaves Canada vulnerable to further retaliation from Beijing, analysts said.

Capgemini's top executive Thierry Delaporte is new Wipro CEO

Until recently, Thierry Delaporte was CEO of Capgemini Group and a member of its Group Executive Board. He held several leadership roles including that of CEO of Global Financial Services Strategic Business Unit, and head of all global service lines

Who is Wipro’s new MD and CEO?

Wipro’s new MD and CEO Thierry Delaporte: Wipro named Thierry Delaporte as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD). He will be replacing Abidali Neemuchwala who relinquishes his position on June 1.

Wipro appoints Thierry Delaporte as new CEO and MD

Wipro's 3-month old leader hunt comes to an end

Wipro names former Capgemini COO Thierry Delaporte as new CEO; Neemuchwala to leave on 1 June

Thierry Delaporte, who will replace Abidali Neemuchwala, was most recently the chief operating officer of Capgemini Group.

Wipro share price gains nearly 6% after Thierry Delaporte named new CEO and MD

Wipro share price climbed 5.6% to the day's high of Rs 210.5 on the BSE against the last closing value of Rs 199.30. Volume-wise, 18.8 lakh and 162 lakh shares were trading on BSE and NSE counters, both above the 5, 10 and 30-day average

Who is Thierry Delaporte? Three interesting facts about Wipro’s new boss

Information technology major Wipro has appointed Capgemini Chief Operating Office, Thierry Delaporte, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director.

Thierry Delaporte appointed as CEO and Managing Director of WIPRO

Capgemini COO Thierry Delaporte becomes new Wipro CEO and MD

Neemuchwala will step down as CEO on June 1 while executive chairman Rishad Premji will oversee day-to-day operations of the company until Delaporte takes over on July 6

Wipro shares gain 1% after Co appoints Thierry Delaporte as new CEO and MD

Delaporte was most recently the chief operating officer of French consulting and technology firm Capgemini Group.

Wipro appoints Thierry Delaporte as CEO & Managing Director

Wipro has appointed Thierry Delaporte as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company, effective July 6 this year.Current CEO and MD Abidali Neemuchwala will relinquish his positio

Wipro appoints Capgemini’s Thierry Delaporte as new CEO, MD

India Business News: Wipro said it has appointed Thierry Delaporte as its chief executive officer and managing director to replace outgoing Abidali Neemuchwala. Delaporte,

Wipro Appoints Capgemini's Thierry Delaporte As CEO, Managing Director

Wipro has appointed Capgemini executive Thierry Delaporte as its chief executive officer and managing director, the company said in a regulatory filing.

Wipro gains over 6% after Co appoints Thierry Delaporte as new CEO and MD

Delaporte was most recently the chief operating officer of French consulting and technology firm Capgemini Group.

Thierry Delaporte as CEO to help Wipro with new ideas, global presence: Analysts

Prior to Wipro, Delaporte was the chief operating officer of Capgemini Group and a member of its group executive board.Analysts believe Delaporte will be expected to deliver on tasks predecessor Abidali Z. Neemuchwala left incomplete

Indian IT to get first non-Indian CEO in Wipro’s Thierry Delaporte

Thierry Delaporte, who will take over as CEO and MD on July 6 replacing incumbent Abidali Neemuchwala, is chairman Rishad Premjis choice to steer Wipro from a decade-long streak of below-par growth that has lagged peers. Rishad took over as Chairman of Wipro from his father Azim Premji last July.

Security law ‘puts Hong Kong’s appeal for business at risk’

Hong Kong’s status as a leading place to do business could be in peril following the adoption of a national security law.The legislation, which was approved on Thursday in Beijing, led US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to say Washington will no longer treat Hong Kong, already reeling from anti-government protests and the pandemic, as autonomous from China.The Chinese government has not given details of the law, which is aimed at suppressing secessionist and subversive activity in the former British colony.Chinese leaders said the new legislation was needed to combat unspecified threats in the semi-autonomous region of seven million people.

Security law ‘puts Hong Kong’s appeal for business at risk’

Chinese leaders said the new law was needed to combat unspecified threats in the semi-autonomous region.

'It's not as attractive as it was': New security law puts pressure on businesses in Hong Kong

Chinese leaders said the new law was needed to combat unspecified threats in the semi-autonomous region.

Security law ‘puts Hong Kong’s appeal for business at risk’

Hong Kong’s status as a leading place to do business could be in peril following the adoption of a national security law.

US to announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday: Trump

The US would announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday, President Donald Trump has said as he emphasised that Beijing should have stopped the coronavirus at the source. Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide

Coronavirus pandemic: US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China on Friday, says Donald Trump

The US over the last few days has expressed concerns over the new Chinese law on Hong Kong and has indicated taking steps against it.

US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on Friday: Donald Trump

"It's a very sad situation. It should have never happened. China should have stopped it at the source, but they didn't do that," Trump says

US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China on Friday: Trump

Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide timely information about the disease, leading to the death of over three lakh people.

US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on May 29: Donald Trump

Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide timely information about the disease.

US to announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday: Trump

Trump has been pressing China to agree for an inquiry into the origin of the virus, including the allegation that it emerged from a bio-lab in the central Chinese city of Wuhan

US To Announce "Certain Decisions" On China On Friday: Donald Trump

The US would announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday, President Donald Trump has said as he emphasised that Beijing should have stopped the coronavirus at the source.

US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China today: Donald Trump

In the past few weeks, Trump has been very critical and vocal of China’s inability to control the spread of the novel coronavirus within its territory.

Very high risk to host T20 World Cup: Cricket Australia

 Cricket Australia on Friday conceded that there is "very high risk" of this year's T20 World Cup being postponed and the body is bracing up for huge revenue loss because of that.

Twenty20 World Cup schedule under 'very high risk': Cricket Australia boss

Cricket News: Cricket Australia on Friday conceded that there is "very high risk" of this year's T20 World Cup being postponed and the body is bracing up for huge r

Covid-19: Very high risk of T20 WC being postponed, says Cricket Australia

ICC has deferred a decision on the event till June 10, saying it wants to continue exploring contingency plans for some more time

High risk of T20 World Cup being postponed but optimistic about India series: Cricket Australia

CA chief executive remained uncertain about the big-ticket event going ahead due to the global travel restrictions in place in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cricket Australia says 'very high risk' of T20 World Cup being postponed, bracing up for losses

The ICC has deferred a decision on the event till June 10, saying it wants to continue exploring contingency plans for some more time.

Coronavirus: Cricket Australia braced for T20 World Cup postponement

Cricket Australia (CA) is braced for a huge financial hit due to the possible postponement of the IC...

Kaepernick defends protesters after police killing

Controversial NFL star Colin Kaepernick supports the protest against the police killing of George Floyd

Kaepernick defends protesters after police killing

Former NFL quarterback-turned-civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick on Thursday voiced support for protesters who have demonstrated against the ...

Kaepernick voices support for Minneapolis protesters after killing of George Floyd

The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback was ostracised by the NFL after his own protest in 2016.

US-China tension to push Asian shares lower in choppy trade

All eyes are now on Friday's press conference hosted by Trump where he will address his response to China over its treatment of Hong Kong.

US-China tension to push Asian shares lower in choppy trade

Asian shares were set to dip in choppy trade on Friday as worries about worsening U.S.-China ties offset the fillip from hopes massive government ...

Asian shares set to dip in choppy trade over worries about worsening US-China ties; dollar slips, oil prices give up gains

Oil prices gave up some of their gains overnight, as concerns that Trump could impose sanctions on China over Hong Kong and a surprise build in inventories overshadowed a steady improvement in US refining activity

Shots fired during Denver protest of George Floyd’s death

No immediate reports of injuries; shots were reportedly fired as protesters leaving

Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man's death

DENVER — Shots were fired and protesters blocked traffic during a demonstration in downtown Denver to protest the death of a handcuffed black man during a confrontation with a white police officer in Minnesota, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man’s death

The shooting happened in a park near the Capitol after people gathered to protest the death of a handcuffed black man during a confrontation with a white police officer in Minnesota. No immediate reports of injuries.

Shots fired during ‘tense’ George Floyd protests in Denver

Shots were fired at a George Floyd demonstration in Denver Thursday evening, with one protester filmed being run over after an altercation with a driver. The shooting occurred in a park across the

UK challenger bank Starling Bank raises €44.3 million to support small businesses

Today UK challenger bank Starling Bank has raised approximately €44.3 million in a funding round led by JTC and Merian Chrysalis Investment Company Limited. The investment follows an approximate €66.5 million investment in February 2020, bringing the total raised by Starling in 2020 to around €110 m

Starling Bank boosts its support for small and medium-sized businesses

Starling Bank is continuing to beef up its B2B banking and payments services following a fresh round of investment.

Starling Bank Scores Another £40 Million from Existing Investors

Starling Bank, a UK-based challenger bank, has raised £40 million (around $49.2 million) in the latest funding round from its existing investors.

Starling Bank raises £40m as it lends to virus-hit small businesses

Starling Bank has raised £40 million from investors as small businesses turn to lenders for support during the coronavirus crisis.

Starling Bank raises £40 million as SME banking business picks up

Starling bank has raised a further £40 million from existing investors JTC and Merian Chrysalis Investment Company, bringing the total raised this year to £100 million.

Starling Scores $49 million From Its Investors

Starling, a United Kingdom-based digital bank, has raised $49 million in a funding round led by its investors Merian Chrysalis Investment Co. and Harald McPike.

Starling Bank lands £40m from existing backers

Starling Bank has raised an additional £40 million in funding from existing backers, adding to its £60 million raise in February, TechCrunch reports.

Ajit Jogi, first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74

Ajit Jogi had served as the CM of Chhattisgarh from November 2000 to November 2003 in then Congress government, after the state was carved out of Madhya Pradesh.

Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

The news of his death was shared by his son Amit Jogi.

Ajit Jogi, Chhattisgarh's first chief minister, passes away at 74 in Raipur; 'state lost its father,' says son Amit

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi died in Raipur on Friday after prolonged illness, doctors said.

Chhattisgarh’s first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi dies, aged 74

Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi died on Friday after battling for life for more than 20 days. The 74-year-old bureaucrat-turned-politician suffered a cardiac arrest.

Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi died at the age of 74 in Raipur private hospital on Friday after suffering 2 cardiac arrests.

Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi dies at 74

The funeral will take place tomorrow in his native land Gorela, his son Amit Jogi said.

Ajit Jogi, first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74 in Raipur

Former CM Ajit Jogi had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh after he suffered a cardiac arrest on May 9 of this year.

First Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi dies at 74

First Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi dies at 74. Jogi, 74, had been battling for life at the private hospital for the last 20 days and suffered a cardiac arrest in the afternoon, they said. He is survived by his wife Renu Jogi, the MLA from Kota constituency, and son Amit Jogi, a former MLA.

Chhattisgarh’s first CM Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

Former Chhattisgarh CM, Ajit Jogi dies at 74

Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Ajit Jogi passed away at the age of 74.

China hardens resolve to defy US, even as it speaks of cooperation; Li Keqiang calls for close trade relations

Ignoring threats from Washington, China stripped another layer of autonomy from Hong Kong on Thursday, ploughing ahead with a plan that would ban any form of dissent deemed subversive in the territory reclaimed from Britain more than two decades ago

Beijing hardens resolve to defy US, even while calling for cooperation

Ignoring threats from Washington, China stripped another layer of autonomy from Hong Kong on Thursday, plowing ahead with a plan that would ban any form of dissent deemed subversive in the territory reclaimed from Britain more than two decades ago.

Biles 'praying for the best' with rescheduled Games

Senior international Olympic official John Coates said last week that Tokyo organisers face 'real problems' putting on the Games next year while Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the event cannot be postponed further.

Gymnastics: Biles 'praying for the best' with rescheduled Games

NEW YORK: Four-times Olympic champion Simone Biles said she was hopeful the rescheduled Tokyo Games will take place next year, amid concern over ...

Simone Biles 'praying for the best' with rescheduled Olympics

Four-times Olympic champion Simone Biles said she was hopeful the rescheduled Tokyo Games will take place next year, amid concern over the global response

Simone Biles 'praying for the best' with rescheduled Tokyo Olympics

More sports News: Four-times Olympic champion Simone Biles said she was hopeful the rescheduled Tokyo Games will take place next year, amid concern over the global resp

Williams set to sell Formula One team

Williams is considering a sale of its once-dominant but now struggling Formula One team as part of a new strategic direction.

Williams set to sell Formula One team

Williams is considering a sale of its once-dominant but now struggling Formula One team as part of a new strategic direction.

Formula One: Williams considering selling team after suffering over $15 million in losses

After posting a £12.9 million profit in 2018, Williams have responded to the blow by seeking new investment.

Williams considers sale of struggling F1 team

Williams is considering a sale of its once-dominant but now struggling Formula One team as part of a new strategic direction, Williams Grand Prix Holdings (WGPH) said on Friday.

Williams reveals it is for sale

Backmarker Formula 1 team Williams has admitted it may be sold.

National Guard called to respond to Minneapolis violence

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called in the National Guard on Thursday as looting broke out in St. Paul and a wounded Minneapolis braced for more violence after rioting over the death of George Floyd, a ...

Violent protests over George Floyd death spread beyond Minneapolis

The Minneapolis unrest ravaged several blocks in the Longfellow neighborhood, with scattered rioting reaching for miles across the city. It was the second consecutive night of violent protests following Floyd’s death Monday.

‘Why Us?’ Protests over Floyd death spread beyond Minneapolis

Floyd’s death has deeply shaken the country and sparked protests across US as local leaders repeatedly urge demonstrators to avoid violence

‘Why Us?’ Protests over Floyd death spread beyond Minneapolis

Floyd’s death has deeply shaken the country and sparked protests across US as local leaders repeatedly urge demonstrators to avoid violence

National Guard called to respond to Minneapolis violence

US News: Minnesota governor Tim Walz called in the National Guard on Thursday as looting broke out in St. Paul and a wounded Minneapolis braced for more violen

In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism

From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against racism even when justice doesn't always follow.

In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism

From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against racism even when justice doesn't always follow.

In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism

From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against ...

In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism

New York, United States | AFP | From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against racism even when justice doesn’t always follow. Two videos shot on smartphones spread from social media to mainstream media this week, highlighting how …

Malaysia's Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been ousted from his ethnic Malay political party in the latest twist of a power struggle with his successor, but he has vowed to challenge the mo

Malaysia's Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been ousted from his ethnic Malay political party in the latest twist of a power struggle with his successor, but he has vowed to challenge the move.

Malaysia’s Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Malaysia’s former prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, has been ousted from his ethnic Malay political party in the latest twist of a power struggle with his successor, but he has vowed to challenge the move. The 94-year-old Mahathir, along with his son and three other senior members, were expelled from the Bersatu party on Thursday.

Malaysia's Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle

Rest of World News: Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been ousted from his ethnic Malay political party in the latest twist of a power struggle with h

Mahathir vows to challenge expulsion from his own party

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and four other former members have promised to challenge their removal from the Bersatu party.

Dollar in narrow range as focus shifts to Trump's China response

Dollar in narrow range as focus shifts to Trump's China response

Dollar bides time, yuan falls before Trump takes stage on China

TOKYO — The dollar was hemmed into a narrow trading range on Friday as traders’ focus shifted to U.

Yen perks up, dollar sags as markets jittery before Trump speaks on China

TOKYO, May 29 ― The yen rose against major currencies today as caution ahead of US President Donald Trump's press conference on China's treatment of Hong Kong triggered safe-haven inflows. The dollar drifted lower against the euro and the British pound but could quickly reverse course amid...

Dollar in narrow range as focus shifts to Trump’s China response

The local currency shone on Thursday, gaining traction versus the dollar, amid trivial activity. Despite demand for dollars from the corporate and interbank players, the shilling was propelled to close at the 3775-3785 levels as the market was crammed with end month foreign currency inflows. Ahead of the weekend, the home unit may hold on to its recently acquired gains and possibly set new ranges. The dollar was hemmed into a narrow trading range yesterday as traders’ focus shifted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s response to China’s passage of a national security law for Hong Kong. The greenback was on course for a weekly loss against major currencies as progress in lifting coronavirus lockdowns and stimulus plans in Europe weakened demand for safe havens, but the mood could quickly worsen if Sino-U.S. tensions increase.

Qatar denies Gulf bloc exit rumours

DOHA, May 29 — Qatar denied yesterday that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares to mark three years of isolation led by the regional bloc's heavyweight Saudi Arabia. However, the gas-rich state cautioned that the effort by three of the GCC's six members to isolate Doha...

Qatar denies Gulf bloc exit rumors

Qatar denied on Thursday that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares to mark three years of isolation led by the regional bloc's heavyweight Saudi Arabia.

Qatar Denies Gulf Bloc Exit Rumours On Third Year Of "Illegal Blockade"

Qatar denied on Thursday that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares to mark three years of isolation led by the regional bloc's heavyweight Saudi Arabia.

Qatar denies Gulf bloc exit rumours

Middle East News: Qatar denied on Thursday that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares to mark three years of isolation led by the regional bloc's

Reports of Qatar leaving Gulf bloc 'incorrect and baseless'

Qatar has denied reports that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as it prepares to mark three years of a blockade imposed by its neighbours Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt.

Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro launched in India; check price and specs

The Hot 9 Pro will go on sale from June 5 whereas the Hot 9 will be available on Flipkart from June 8.

Infinix Hot 9, Hot 9 Pro with quad-rear camera launched in India

After launching the cheapest pop-up camera phone, Inifinix has announced a new smartphone series in India, the Hot 9.

Infinix Hot 9, Hot 9 Pro Launched, Know Price and Specifications

These smartphones can be bought online via Flipkart for ₹8,499 and ₹9,499, respectively.

Infinix Hot 9, Hot 9 Pro launched in India; Price and specifications

The Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro smartphones have gone official today in India. The series comes with a large-sized punch-hole displays, quad rear cameras and massive batteries. The Hot 9 lineup has arrived with a starting price of Rs. 8,499 (~$112). Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro price The Infinix Hot 9 …

Tokyo stocks open lower on US-China tension

TOKYO, May 29 ― Tokyo stocks opened lower today, tracking falls on Wall Street on rising tensions between the US and China. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.56 per cent or 123.03 points at 21,793.28 in early trade, while the broader Topix index slipped 0.65 per cent or 10.20 points to...

Tokyo stocks open lower on US-China tension

Tokyo stocks opened lower on Friday, tracking falls on Wall Street on rising tensions between the US and China.

Tokyo stocks close lower on US-China tension

TOKYO, May 29 ― Tokyo stocks closed lower today, snapping a four-day winning streak, with investor sentiment dampened by rising US-China tensions over Hong Kong. The Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.18 per cent, or 38.42 points, at 21,877.89. Over the week, the key index rose 7.31 per cent. The broader...

Harvey Weinstein Accused of Raping a 17 Year Old in 1994 in New Lawsuit

Weinstein is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York

Harvey Weinstein Accused of Raping a 17 Year Old in 1994 in New Lawsuit

Weinstein is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York

New Weinstein accusations - Entertainment News

Harvey Weinstein has been accused of raping four more women, including a then 17-year-old, in a new lawsuit.

Harvey Weinstein Raped Four Women, New Lawsuit Alleges

Court documents state that a woman who was 17 years old at the time of her attack is among the accusers.

Harvey Weinstein accused of 4 more rapes in new lawsuit: report

More women have come forward with accusations of rape against Harvey Weinstein.

Harvey Weinstein #MeToo Row: Convicted Offender Raped 4 More Women, Claims A New Lawsuit

There seems to be no end to the Harvey Weinstein row. The convicted sex offender made to the headlines during the widespread #MeToo movement. As the reports now say, a lawsuit claims that Harvey rap

What China's tougher national security regime could mean for Hong Kong

HONG KONG, May 29 — China's parliament has approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation on Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in a city roiled by anti-government protests. The move is seen as a turning point, as leaders of the...

What China's tougher national security regime could mean for Hong Kong

China's parliament has approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation on Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in a city roiled by

Factbox: What China's tougher national security regime could mean for Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) - China’s parliament has approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation on Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in a city roiled by anti-government protests.

Minneapolis: Twitter flags Trump’s tweet as ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as

Again, Twitter flags Trump tweet, says it’s ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'. - Foreign

Twitter flags Trump tweet on Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'

US News: Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence', saying the tweet violated its rul

Twitter says Trump Minneapolis post broke rules by glorifying violence

Twitter Inc., which this week earned U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire by posting fact-check notices next to some of his tweets, has put up a rule-violatio

Twitter attaches disclaimer to Donald Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter said on Friday that one of US President Donald Trump's tweets on Minneapolis protests had breached its rules about "glorifying violence."

Suriname leader seeks recount after poll defeat

Suriname's ruling party is calling for a recount of votes in Monday's general election, the party leader and President Desi Bouterse said Thursday, after preliminary results showed the opposition winning.

Suriname leader seeks recount after poll defeat

PARAMARIBO, May 29 — Suriname's ruling party is calling for a recount of votes in Monday's general election, the party leader and President Desi Bouterse said yesterday, after preliminary results showed the opposition winning. Defeat would likely end a decade in power for Bouterse, a former...

Suriname leader calls for recount after projected election defeat

President Desi Bouterse, who was seeking a third term, could go to prison if he loses. According to the preliminary results, the main opposition under Chan Santokhi is poised for a historic victory.

No room for error: fallen giants Werder Bremen battle to stay up

They have spent more seasons in the Bundesliga than any other club but now Werder Bremen have just seven games left to avoid a humiliating relegation that would see them follow the same path to the second division taken by fallen German giants Hamburg and Stuttgart in recent years.

No room for error: fallen giants Werder Bremen battle to stay up

BERLIN - They have spent more seasons in the Bundesliga than any other club but now Werder Bremen have just seven games left to avoid a humiliating relegation that would see them follow the same path

Relegation looming for the club that has spent more seasons in the Bundesliga than any other

Werder Bremen are six points from outright safety.

Pandemic's hit to Japan's factory, retail sectors deeper than expected

TOKYO — Japan’s April factory output fell at a much faster-than-expected pace and retail sales tumbled the most in more than two decades as a coronavirus-triggered state of emergency dealt a heavy blow to the economy.

Pandemic hit to Japan's factory, retail sectors deeper than expected; jobless rate up to 2.6%

Japan's April factory output fell at a much faster-than-expected pace and retail sales tumbled the most in more than two decades as a coronavirus-triggered state of emergency dealt a heavy blow to the economy. Global activity ground to a halt in April as government-imposed lockdowns due to the pandemic disrupted…

Japan factory output and retail sales slump as pandemic hits autos

Official data Friday showed factory output slipped 9.1 percent in April from the previous month.

Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for U.S. business in China: report

Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for U.S. business in China: report

Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for U.S. business in China: report

BEIJING (Reuters) - Global travel disruptions are the top concern for American businesses in China, of which many are cutting compensation and bonuses amid the fallout of the COVID-19 epidemic, according to a report from a business group.

Travel disruptions, cost-cutting key issues for US business in China: Report

Global travel disruptions are the top concern for American businesses in China, of which many are cutting compensation and bonuses amid the ...

Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for U.S. business in China

Ninety percent of the 100 or so respondents said they were affected by such disruptions, up from 77% last month, according to a monthly survey on the impact of COVID-19 by the American Chamber of Commerce in China, released Friday.

Travel disruptions, cost cutting key issues for US business in China: report

Global travel disruptions are the top concern for American businesses in China, of which many are cutting compensation and bonuses amid the ...

China extends olive branch to India amid border tensions after US seeks discussion on HK at UNSC

The Statesman / ANN Just before the US and China engaged in a diplomatic duel at the UN, American President Donald Trump tweeted that he had conveyed to both China and India that Washington was willing to mediate or arbitrate in the ‘raging border dispute’. Amid pressure from the United States, China extended reconciliatory messages to India after the US requested for an immediate online UN Security Council meeting to discuss a new legislation for Hong Kong to crush all dissent.

China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff

Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the raging border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to ease the tensions

China, India capable of resolving issues through dialogue: Beijing rejects Trump's mediation offer

Trump said on Wednesday that he was 'ready, willing and able' to 'mediate or arbitrate' the raging border dispute between India and China, amid the continuing standoff between the militaries of the two neighbours at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

China rejects Donald Trump’s offer to mediate on border standoff with India

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said both Beijing and New Delhi did not need intervention from a third party.

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB. The order comes a day after Trump accused Twitter of election interference, after it added fact-check links to two of his tweets.

Trump Executive Order Targets Legal Protections for Social Media Giants

Executive order signed Thursday comes two days after Twitter fact-checked President Trump’s false claims about voting by mail

Trump signs executive order; says social media platforms have 'unchecked power'

Trump-Twitter spat: US President Donald Trump said social media platforms have unchecked power to censor, restrict, edit, shape, hide, and alter virtually any form of communication between private citizens or large public audiences.

Trump signs executive order targeting social media

Trump signs executive order targeting social media

South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc’s anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.

South Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new virus cases emerge

Corona­virus total cases is 11,402 with 269 deaths­

S.Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge

SEOUL - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc's anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.

Real Madrid and Manchester United remain football's most valuable, says KPMG

Football News: Real Madrid and Manchester United remain the two most valuable football clubs in Europe, according to a report released on Thursday by accountancy fir

Real Madrid remain most valuable football club in Europe, Manchester United close second: Report

For the first time since the study was carried out in 2016, no Italian team figured in the top 10.

Real and Man United remain football's most valuable clubs

Barcelona jumped past Bayern Munich into third place at €3.193 billion.

Real Madrid, Manchester United continue to be the most valuable European clubs: KPMG study

KPMG report evaluates Real Madrid to have made a 7.9 per cent year-on-year change while going up € 254 million in comparison to 2019. The report pegged Real's dominance on increased commercial revenue and three straight Champions League titles.

African Development Bank says 'no decision' yet on demands for probe

Niale Kaba, the chair of the African Development Bank board, counters what she says was 'false' information

AfDB says ‘no decision’ yet on demands for probe of Akinwumi Adesina

The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Thursday said “no decision” had been taken regarding a US push for an outside probe into its president, Akinwumi Adesina accused by whistleblowers of ethics breaches. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Washington is dissatisfied with the outcome of an internal inquiry that has exonerated AfDB chief Akinwumi Adesina.Read More

African Development Bank says ‘no decision’ yet on demands for probe

Abidjan, Ivory Coast | AFP | The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Thursday said “no decision” had been taken regarding a US push for an outside probe into its chief, accused by whistleblowers of ethics breaches. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Washington is dissatisfied with the outcome of an internal inquiry that has exonerated AfDB …

Boston Marathon cancelled because of COVID-19

REUTERS: The Boston Marathon, originally scheduled to be held in April and then postponed until September because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has ...

Boston Marathon cancelled for the first time in 124-year history

The world’s most prestigious marathon has been held every year since 1897 inception

Athletics: Iconic Boston Marathon's 2020 edition officially cancelled

There was hope the iconic race would be run later in the year.

Boston Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19

More sports News: The Boston Marathon, originally scheduled to be held in April and then postponed until September because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been cancel

Former US officials question DOJ’s probe of ‘unmasking’ of Trump ally

WASHINGTON, May 29 — Former US intelligence officials questioned the Justice Department’s naming of a prosecutor to probe the “unmasking” of names in spy-agency eavesdropping reports by Obama administration officials, saying such requests had not previously been treated as criminal matters....

Former U.S. officials question DOJ's probe of 'unmasking' of Trump ally

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. intelligence officials questioned the Justice Department’s naming of a prosecutor to probe the “unmasking” of names in spy-agency eavesdropping reports by Obama administration officials, saying such requests had not previously been treated as criminal matters.

British MotoGP at Silverstone cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions

The British MotoGP scheduled to be held at Silverstone in August has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled

LONDON (Reuters) - This year’s British and Australian MotoGP races have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Friday.

MotoGP races in Britain, Australia canceled amid pandemic

The MotoGP races in Britain and Australia are the latest to be canceled on the international motorcycle racing circuit because of the coronavirus pandemic.

British and Australian MotoGP races cancelled

The British Grand Prix was scheduled for Silverstone on August 30 while the Australian round had been due at Phillip Island on October 25.

How important is Hong Kong to China as a free finance hub?

China still has extensive capital controls and often intervenes in its financial markets and banking system. Hong Kong is one of the world's most open economies and one of the biggest channels for equity and debt financing.

Explainer: How important is Hong Kong to China as a free finance hub?

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Bankers and investors fear China’s push to impose national security laws on Hong Kong threaten the city’s future as an international financial centre. If it gets to that stage, Beijing’s move will come at a cost for China’s economy.

Explainer: How important is Hong Kong to China as a free finance hub?

Hong Kong is one of the world's most open economies and one of the biggest channels for equity and debt financing

How important is Hong Kong to China as a free finance hub?

While China has reformed its markets over the years, over 60% of foreign direct investment (FDI) into and out of China continued to be channeled through Hong Kong as of 2018, according to Morgan Stanley.

Explainer: How important is Hong Kong to China as a free finance hub?

Explainer: How important is Hong Kong to China as a free finance hub?

China public security ministry pledges to 'direct and support' HK police

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China’s public security ministry pledged to “direct and support” the Hong Kong police force after China’s parliament approved a decision to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, highlighting Beijing’s intention to take a more hands-on law-enforcement role in the city.

China public security ministry pledges to 'direct and support' HK police

SHANGHAI — China’s public security ministry pledged to “direct and support” the Hong Kong police force after China’s parliament approved a decision to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, highlighting Beijing’s intention to take a more hands-on law-enforcement role in the city.

China public security ministry pledges to 'guide and support' HK police

SHANGHAI, May 29 — China's public security ministry pledged to “guide and support” the Hong Kong police force after China's parliament approved a decision to impose a new national security law on the semi-autonomous territory. China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said it would use “all...

Istanbul hopes to host new, 'historic' Champions League final

Fifteen years after the "Miracle of Istanbul" that cemented Steven Gerrard's status as a Liverpool legend, the Turkish metropolis was supposed to host its second Champions League final on Saturday. But that was before the coronavirus pandemic wreaked worldwide havoc.

Istanbul hopes to host new, 'historic' Champions League final

Fifteen years after the "Miracle of Istanbul" that cemented Steven Gerrard's status as a Liverpool legend, the Turkish metropolis was supposed to host its second Champions League final on Saturday. But that was before the coronavirus pandemic wreaked worldwide havoc.

Istanbul gears up for ‘historic’ Champions League final

Famous win for Liverpool 15 years ago, now for the COVID-19 showdown

Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite US sanctions

Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States. State TV cited a statement from the country’s nuclear department saying the U.S. decision to impose sanctions on two Iranian nuclear

Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite U.S. sanctions

Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists by the United States.

Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite US sanctions

Middle East News: Iran said on Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week on their fellow scientists

ICC allows Laurent Gbagbo to leave Belgium

Gbagbo and his deputy Charles Ble Goude were both cleared of crimes against humanity a year ago, eight years after the former West African strongman's arrest and transfer to the Hague-based court.

ICC allows ex-Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo to leave Belgium

The International Criminal Court on Thursday said former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo can leave Belgium under certain conditions

Laurent Gbagbo can leave Belgium – ICC

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ICC allows Ivory Coast ex-president Gbagbo to leave Belgium

Ivory Coast's former president Laurent Gbagbo can leave Belgium under certain conditions, the International Criminal Court said Thursday, following his acquittal last year over post-election violence that killed 3,000 people.

Donald Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': legal experts

An executive order signed by Trump on Thursday directs federal agencies to clarify the scope of a law known as Section 230, which protects internet companies from liability for illegal content posted by users.

Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': Legal experts

US President Donald Trump's attempt to curb what he says is social media censorship is a political gambit and will not change the legal obligations of companies like Twitter Inc and Facebook Inc, according to legal experts.

Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': Legal experts

U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to curb what he says is social media censorship is a political gambit and will not change the legal ...

Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': legal experts

U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to curb what he says is social media censorship is a political gambit and will not change the legal ...

Oil prices fall as U.S. fuel demand remains weak

Oil prices fall as U.S. fuel demand remains weak

Oil falls but set to post biggest monthly rise in years on output cuts

Brent crude slipped 43 cents, or 1.2%, to $34.86 a barrel by 0643 GMT and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was at $33.14 a barrel, down 57 cents, or 1.7%.

Crude oil prices fall but remains set for biggest monthly gain in years

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down $1.28, or 3.8 per cent, at $32.43.

The close: TSX ends lower, crude has best month on record

U.S. stocks finish mostly higher as investors take in latest Trump news

S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China

S&P 500 up in choppy action after Trump comments on China

US indicts N. Koreans, Chinese over US$2.5b network to dodge sanctions

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The US Justice Department indicted 28 North Koreans and five Chinese yesterday for operating a money laundering ring that moved billions of US dollars through global banks to avoid nuclear sanctions on Pyongyang. The network processed more than US$2.5 billion (RM10.9 billion)...

US indicts NKoreans, Chinese over $2.5 bn network to dodge sanctions

The US Justice Department indicted 28 North Koreans and five Chinese on Thursday for operating a money laundering ring that moved billions of dollars through global banks to avoid nuclear sanctions on Pyongyang.The network processed more than $2.

US indicts North Koreans, Chinese over money laundering

WASHINGTON, DC: The US Justice Department indicted 28 North Koreans and five Chinese on Thursday (May 28), for operating a money laundering ring ...

Lupin Standalone March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 2,483.88 crore, down 16.42% Y-o-Y

IIFL Finance Consolidated March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 1,286.70 crore, down 7.93% Y-o-Y

IIFL Finance Standalone March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 774.65 crore, down 8.34% Y-o-Y

Wendt Standalone March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 22.79 crore, down 29.9% Y-o-Y

Auto Corp Goa Standalone March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 75.40 crore, down 29.79% Y-o-Y

Wendt Consolidated March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 26.29 crore, down 28.87% Y-o-Y

Ceat Consolidated March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 1,573.41 crore, down 10.63% Y-o-Y

Muthoot Cap Standalone March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 146.90 crore, up 7.67% Y-o-Y

LT Foods Consolidated March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 1,197.95 crore, up 18.76% Y-o-Y

Agro Tech Foods Standalone March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 204.67 crore, up 2.24% Y-o-Y

Rain Industries Consolidated March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 2,897.65 crore, down 9.35% Y-o-Y

Hind Nat Glass Standalone March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 537.00 crore, down 15.34% Y-o-Y

Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19: Study

The preliminary results suggest doctors may want to refrain from prescribing the decades-old malaria treatment hydroxychloroquine with the antibiotic azithromycin for these patients until more study is done, researchers said.

Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19: Study

Cancer patients with COVID-19 who were treated with a drug combination promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump to counter the coronavirus were ...

Drug combination of HCQ and azithromycin lethal for COVID-19 patients with cancer: Study

The study further showed that those who had the COVID-19 infection and had cancer actively progressing at the time of infection were five times more likely to die within 30 days than those who were in remission.

UN chief warns leaders pandemic may cause historic famine

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns up to 1.6 billion people may be unable to earn a living unless action taken now

UN chief warns leaders pandemic may cause historic famine

The U.N. chief on Thursday warned the largest gathering of world leaders since the coronavirus pandemic began that it will cause “unimaginable devastation and suffering around the world,” with historic levels of hunger and famine and up to 1.6 billion people unable to earn a living.

UN chief warns leaders pandemic may cause historic famine

The U.N. chief on Thursday warned the largest gathering of world leaders since the coronavirus pandemic began that it will cause “unimaginable devastation and suffering around the world,” with historic levels of hunger and famine and up to 1.6 billion people unable to earn a living.

UN chief warns leaders pandemic may cause historic famine

The U.N. chief on Thursday warned the largest gathering of world leaders since the coronavirus pandemic began that it will cause “unimaginable devastation and suffering around the world,” with historic levels of hunger and famine and up to 1.6 billion people unable to earn a living unless action is taken now.

Facebook, Twitter chart divergent paths in face of Trump threats

While Twitter this week slapped unprecedented fact-checks on presidential tweets, Facebook has adopted a more hands-off strategy, saying it wants to be the online equivalent of the public square, shying away from judging which politicians’ statements are true and which are false.

Facebook, Twitter chart divergent paths in face of Trump threats

Twitter and Facebook have both sparked the ire of Donald Trump, but the social networks have taken nearly opposite approaches to politics and the US president.

Facebook slams executive order: ‘It will restrict more speech online’

Facebook says Trump's executive order will restrict speech and lead to more censorship.

Facebook, Twitter react to Donald Trump's executive order

Facebook and Twitter have reacted to Donald Trump's executive order that aims to limit social media companies.

Facebook: Trump's Social Media Order 'Will Restrict More Speech Online, Not Less'

Twitter has not yet publicly responded to the order

Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Reducing Legal Protection for Social Media Platforms

Following a feud with Twitter.

Trump takes on social media sites after Twitter dares to fact-check his wildly inaccurate claims

In what can best be described as one of the biggest tantrums ever, US President Donald Trump is taking his fury out on social media sites following Twitter fact-checking two of his tweets and showing his claims to be wrong.

EFL sets June 8 date to consider proposals for ending season

Last week the EFL underlined that relegation across all three divisions is “integral to the integrity of the competition”.

Sunderland face another week in limbo as EFL announce date of vote

EFL clubs will not vote on how to treat curtailed seasons until the week after next, before deciding whether to play on

EFL sets June 8 date to consider proposals for ending season

Last week the EFL underlined that relegation across all three divisions is “integral to the integrity of the competition”.

EFL sets June 8 date to consider proposals for ending season

Last week the EFL underlined that relegation across all three divisions is “integral to the integrity of the competition”.

EFL release fresh statement as Derby County await restart plans

The Rams returned to training this week and the EFL have reiterated Championship's intention to play on

EFL release fresh statement as Nottingham Forest await restart plans

The Reds returned to training this week and the EFL have reiterated Championship's intention to play on

Plymouth Argyle will have to wait over League Two promotion verdict

There will be no decision on the fate of the 2019/20 EFL season until June 8

Virus misinformation fuels panic in Asia

False alerts about a man shot dead at a coronavirus checkpoint, old footage of a supermarket stampede in reports of panic buying, and a 2015 video of a police raid on a brothel recirculated with a misleading claim.

Coronavirus misinformation fuels panic in Asia

False alerts about a man shot dead at a coronavirus checkpoint, old footage of a supermarket stampede in reports of panic buying, and a 2015 video ...

Virus misinformation fuels panic in Asia

Online misinf­ormati­on and hoaxes during corona­virus crisis are stokin­g fear and confus­ion across Asia

Virus misinformation fuels panic in Asia

HONG KONG, May 29 — False alerts about a man shot dead at a coronavirus checkpoint, old footage of a supermarket stampede in reports of panic buying, and a 2015 video of a police raid on a brothel recirculated with a misleading claim. A deluge of online misinformation and hoaxes during the...

Austrian leaders Linz docked six points for breaking coronavirus rules

Austrian league leaders LASK Linz have had six points deducted for breaking coronavirus rules regarding training sessions, the APA news agency and ...

Austrian leaders LASK Linz docked six points for breaking coronavirus rules

Austrian league leaders LASK Linz have had six points deducted for breaking coronavirus rules regarding training sessions.

UK may extend rights, provide ‘pathway to citizenship’ for BNO passport holders

The UK says it may expand the privileges of Hong Kongers who hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport—which could eventually allow them citizenship—if Beijing enacts a national security law in Hong Kong "If China goes down this path...

UK to open 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's UK passport holders

An estimated 300,000 Hong Kong residents were granted British Nationals (overseas) passports before the territory was handed back to China in 1997.

Hong Kong media tycoon vows to stay and “fight” China, backs US pressure

HONG KONG, May 29 — Embattled Hong Kong publishing tycoon Jimmy Lai – one of the financial hub’s most prominent democracy activists – said on Friday he would fight till the last against Beijing’s imposition of national security laws and keep publishing. “What I have, this place gave me,...

Hong Kong media tycoon vows to stay and 'fight' China, backs U.S. pressure

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Embattled Hong Kong publishing tycoon Jimmy Lai - one of the financial hub’s most prominent democracy activists - said on Friday he would fight till the last against Beijing’s imposition of national security laws and keep publishing.

White House decides not to release economic update as election draws near | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> The White House took the unusual step today of deciding not to release an updated economic forecast as planned this year, a fresh sign of the administration’s anxiety about how the coronavirus has ravaged the nation just months before the election.

White House punts economic update as US election draws near

While the economic forecast is being delayed, updated information about the nation's budgetary situation will still be released as expected this summer.

White House punts economic update as election draws near

The White House has taken the unusual step of deciding not to release an updated economic forecast as planned this year, a fresh sign of the administration's anxiety about how the coronavirus has rava

Afghan government says Taliban attack on checkpoint kills 14

Taliban fighters attacked an army checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan, killing 14 military personnel, the Defense Ministry said Friday. The Taliban took responsibility for Thursday's attack in Paktia province, calling it a “defensive action,” without elaborating. Javid Faisal, spokesman for the Afghanistan

Afghan government says Taliban attack on checkpoint kills 14

The Taliban took responsibility for Thursday's attack in Paktia province, calling it a "defensive action," without elaborating.

Coronavirus: Tebas wants 2020-21 to start on September 12 as LaLiga chief warns of €700m losses

LaLiga president Javier Tebas wants the 2020-21 season to start on September 12 and has warned clubs...

Coronavirus: Tebas wants 2020-21 to start on September 12 as LaLiga chief warns of €700m losses

Javier Tebas wants LaLiga to get back underway on June 11 so the next season can start from September 12.

LSH vs FCS Dream11 Team Prediction, Vincy Premier T10 Cricket League 2020

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LSH v FCS Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Playing 11 Updates for Today's Vincy T10 League Match - May 29th, 2020

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SPB vs DVE Dream11 Team Hints, Vincy Premier T10 Cricket League 2020

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LSH vs FCS Dream11 Prediction : LA SOUFRIERE Hikers vs Fort Charlotte Strikers Best Dream 11 Team for Vincy Premier League Match

LSH vs FCS Dream11 Prediction: LA SOUFRIERE Hikers vs FORT CHARLOTTE Strikers – 29 May 2020 (St. Vincent)La Soufriere Hikers will take on FORT CHARLOTTE Strikers in the 22nd game of the Vincy T10 Super League which will be played at the Vale Sports Complex in St. Vincent. Hikers have continued their top form in the last game too and played some brilliant cricket, there are still in the top-2 of the points table whereas Strikers, who are already out of the tournament, registered their first victory of the season. Hikers will definitely have an above hand in this game.Pitch Report – This is a good cricketing wicket. Batsmen are getting the reward of playing good shots and there is good support for the bowlers too.  Match Details :Time:- 6.00 PM IST, Live on FancodeProbable XI for both sides:- LA SOUFRIERE   Hikers – Salvan Browne, Dillon Douglas, Tilron Harry, Desron Maloney, Casmus Hackshaw, Kimson Dalzell, Rayan Williams, Camano Cain, Othniel Lewis, Jeremy Haywood, Kenson Dalzell.FORT CHARLOTTE Strikers – Sealroy…

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Russia slams 'dangerous' US foreign policy moves

Russia said on Thursday the United States was acting in a dngerous and unpredictable way, after Washington withdrew from a key military treaty and ...

Russia slams ‘dangerous’ US foreign policy moves

Russia said on Thursday the United States was acting in a dangerous and unpredictable way, after Washington withdrew from a key military treaty and moved to ramp up pressure on Iran.

VW spending $2.2B to expand in China's electric car market

BEIJING — Volkswagen is spending 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to expand its presence in China’s electric car industry in the biggest foreign investment announced since the country’s economy began to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic.

VW spending $2.2B to expand in China's electric car market

Volkswagen is spending 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to expand its presence in China's electric car industry in the biggest foreign investment announced since the country's economy began to reopen following ...

VW spending $2.2B to expand in China’s electric car market

Volkswagen makes its biggest foreign investment of $2.2 billion to make its presence in the Chinese electric vehicle market.

Volkswagen spending $2.2 billion to expand in China’s electric car market

Volkswagen is spending 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to expand its presence in China's electric car industry in the biggest foreign investment announced since the country's economy began to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic.

J&K: Car from which IED was recovered in Pulwama belongs to Hizbul militant

On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said that the security forces foiled a car bombing “similar to the 2019 Pulwama attack” by intercepting a car fitted with 40-45 kgs of explosives in the same district.

Hizbul Militant Owned Explosives-Laden Car Used in Kashmir Suicide Bombing Attempt - Indian Police

New Delhi (Sputnik): Thanks to intelligence inputs, Jammu and Kashmir police along with the Army intercepted militant groups that were planning to launch a suicide...

Explosives-laden car to carry out Pulwama-style attack belonged to active Hizbul Mujahideen militant: Police

The police officer said on Friday that the Santro car, which was laden with about 45 kg of explosives to carry out a 2019 Pulwama-style terror attack, belonged to a Hizbul Mujahideen militant, identified as Hidayatullah Malik.

Day After Forces Foiled Pulwama-Style Attack, Cops Identify Owner of Explosives-Laden Car

The owner was identified as Hidayatullah Malik, resident of Shopian. He had joined the Hizbul Mujahideen last year.

Renault to cut 15,000 jobs in US$2.2b cost cutting plan

PARIS: French auto giant Renault plans to cut around 15,000 jobs worldwide, including 4,600 in France, as part of a two billion euro (US$2.2 ...

Renault to cut 15,000 jobs in 2b euro cost cutting plan

Renault hopes to bring about the job cuts without redundancies through voluntary departures, internal mobility measures and retraining, sources said.

Renault to cut 15,000 jobs worldwide, including 4,600 in France: Sources

French auto giant Renault plans to cut around 15,000 jobs worldwide, including 4,600 in France, as part of a two billion euro cost-cutting plan over three years, sources said Thursday. The plan,

SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’

The plea was filed by a Delhi-based man.

SC to hear plea seeking replacement of word India with 'Bharat' on June 2

The petition was listed for hearing on Friday before the apex court but it got deleted from the list as Chief Justice of India (CJI) S A Bobde was not available.

Supreme Court to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with 'Bharat'

The plea has sought a direction to the government to take appropriate steps to bring amendment in Article 1 of the Constitution, which deals with name and territory of the Union, to the effect that "the same refers to the country as Bharat/Hindustan, to the exclusion of India".

SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’

"The removal of the English name though appears symbolic, will instill a sense of pride in our own nationality, especially for the future generations to come. In fact, the word India being replaced with Bharat would justify the hard fought freedom by our ancestors," a plea, filed by a Delhi-based man claimed.

India: The Supreme Court will hear a petition on June 2 to replace the word “India” with “Bharat”

News » Supreme Court to hear the petition on June 2, in which the central government has demanded to be directed to Bharat or Hindustan place of India by

Rajya Sabha secretariat official tests positive for coronavirus

This is the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far

Two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19

The director-level officer, who attended work on May 28, was found positive for the infection along with his family members, said sources

Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests Covid-19 positive

A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far

Two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19: Sources

The director-level officer who attended work on May 28 was found positive for the infection along with his family members, sources said.

2 Floors Of Parliament Annexe Sealed After Official Tests Coronavirus Positive: Report

A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far, sources have said.

RS official tests COVID-19 +ve, 2 floors of Par blg sealed

RS official tests COVID-19 +ve, 2 floors of Par blg sealed. This is the second case of an official posted in the building testing positive for the infection.

2 floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19: Sources

The director-level officer who attended work on May 28 was found positive for the infection along with his family members, they said.

2 floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19

A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the fourth such case in the Parliament complex, sources told PTI.

Rajya Sabha official tests positive for COVID-19, entire floor of Parliament Annexe building sealed

This is the second case of an official posted in the building testing positive for the coronavirus.

US House Democrats demand probes of police killings of black Americans

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The Democratic-controlled US House Judiciary Committee yesterday asked the Justice Department to investigate systemic police misconduct following a spate of high-profile police killings of African Americans. The killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis, who died when a white...

House Democrats demand probes of police killings of black Americans

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-controlled U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Thursday asked the Justice Department to investigate systemic police misconduct following a spate of high-profile police killings of African Americans.

Black Caps, White Ferns set for Australian matches

Cricket Australia has announced a full schedule for the 2020-21 summer, including matches against the New Zealand men's and women's sides. Although...

Black Caps, White Ferns set for Australian matches

Cricket Australia has announced a full schedule for the 2020-21 summer, including matches against the New Zealand men's and women's sides. Although...

Oz announce full schedule for India series

Melbourne: Cricket Australia on Thursday announced their fixtures for the summer of 2020-21. The elaborate schedule, including fixtures for men and women, consists of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia.Kevin Rober

World Roundup: US death toll exceeds 100K • Kids at risk

Unthinkable just a few months ago, the United States on Wednesday surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths, a sobering reminder of the devastation being wreaked around the globe by a virus that only emerged late last year.

Pandemic puts 86m children at risk of poverty: study

Save the Children and Unicef say nearly two-thirds of affected children live in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia

Pandemic puts up to 86mn children at risk of poverty: study

Viet Nam News / ANN UNITED NATIONS — The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic could push as many as 86 million more children into poverty by the end of 2020, a joint study by Save the Children and UNICEF showed on Wednesday. That would bring the total number of children affected by poverty worldwide to 672 million, an increase of 15 percent over last year, the two aid agencies said in a statement. Nearly two-thirds of those children overall live in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Major League Rugby announces Los Angeles expansion side named after a cocktail

Major League Rugby have unveiled a new franchise to be located in Los Angeles for the 2021 season.

LA Giltinis unveiled as latest Major League Rugby franchise

Major League Rugby will welcome a new franchise from 2021 with the LA Giltinis confirmed as one of two expansion teams for next season.

Major League Rugby team 'named after a premium cocktail' launched in LA

Aussie coaches Darren Coleman and Stephen Hoiles have been signed up.

Trump’s Social-Media Order Attacked and Probably Won’t Work

President Donald Trump unleashed an executive order targeting social media companies like Twitter Inc. that have drawn his wrath -- an effort subject to immediate doubts about its constitutionality and whether it would actually deliver its intended punch.

Trump’s social-media order may fail, but scores political points

Trump, who uses Twitter to bypass the mainstream media and communicate directly with his base, is stoking the fight just as his re-election in November is increasingly at risk over his handling of the pandemic, which has killed more than 100,000 people and forced millions out of work.

Asia shares fall as US-China tensions douse rally on Wall St

Shares fell Friday in Asia as investors awaited a news conference about China by President Donald Trump later in the day.

Asia shares fall as U.S.-China tensions douse rally on Wall St

Shares fell Friday in Asia as investors awaited a news conference about China by President Donald Trump later in the day.

World shares fall as Hong Kong, U.S.-China tensions weigh

Shares fell Friday in Europe and Asia as investors awaited a news conference about China by President Donald Trump later in the day.

New report alleges killings, mass detentions in Ethiopia

A new report by the rights group Amnesty International accuses Ethiopia’s security forces of extrajudicial killings and mass detentions even as the country’s reformist prime minister was awarded the N

New Amnesty report alleges killings, mass detentions in Ethiopia

The report says security forces killed at least 25 people in 2019 in the East Guji and West Guji zones of the restive Oromia region amid suspicions of supporting a rebel group

Ethiopia Alleged Abuses

A new report by the rights group Amnesty International accuses Ethiopia’s security forces of extrajudicial killings and mass detentions even as the country’s reformist prime minister was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The report issued Friday says security forces killed at least 25 people in 2019 in

Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases

The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.

Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases

The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.

Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.

Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court

The Supreme Court of Canada says an unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

ICC defers T20 World Cup discussion, English domestic season delayed

LONDON: The suspense over the fate of this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia continued on Thursday after the International Cricket Council ...

ICC defers T20 World Cup discussion, English domestic season delayed

The suspense over the fate of this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia continued on Thursday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) deferred all discussions to its next board meeting on

Ricciardo talked to Ferrari before McLaren move

Ricciardo is of Italian descent and has long been considered an obvious target for Ferrari, the sport’s oldest and most glamorous team.

Ricciardo talked to Ferrari before McLaren move

Daniel Ricciardo had discussions with Ferrari over a possible move to the Italian Formula One team before opting for McLaren, the Australian said ...

Formula One: Held discussions with Ferrari before signing a deal with McLaren, says Daniel Ricciardo

Carlos Sainz was signed to replace four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel for Ferrari in 2021.

South Korea re-imposes some social restrictions to combat new virus cases

The new cases – mostly centered in the Seoul metropolitan area where half the South Korean population lives – prompts officials to strengthen social distancing rules that were eased on May 6

South Korea re-imposes curbs after 79 cases reported

SEOUL South Korea yesterday re-imposed a series of coronavirus social distancing measures it had eased early this month, as a series of clusters threatened to challenge its success in containing the epidemic. Officials announced 79 new cases yesterday - taking its total to...

Brazil's Bolsonaro urges Supreme Court to shelve 'fake news' probe

BRASILIA (Reuters) - President Jair Bolsonaro slammed Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday for investigating an alleged disinformation and intimidation campaign by his supporters, as a political crisis deepened amid the country's accelerating COVID-19 outbreak. In an escalating confrontation with the court, Bolsonaro decried court-ordered police raids on Wednesday into the homes of business leaders, bloggers and lawmakers accused of spreading lies and threatening foes on social media

Brazil’s Bolsonaro urges Supreme Court to shelve ‘fake news’ probe

On a social media broadcast, Bolsonaro said the court’s investigation was unconstitutional and any move to restrict fake news in Brazil would establish censorship in the country.

Bolsonaro urges Brazil's Supreme Court to shelve 'fake news' probe

President Jair Bolsonaro slammed Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday for investigating an alleged disinformation and intimidation campaign ...

Minneapolis terrorist who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case that sparked protests across the United States and violence in Minneapolis.

Knee on neck cop charged

UPDATE 11:35 a.m. The Minneapolis police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder.

Premier League is back: Previously, in the Premier League...

Over three months after the ball was last kicked, the Premier League is set to restart on June 17. ...

PM Modi had no talks with Donald Trump on border standoff with China: Officials

The government clarified that the two leaders had their last conversation on April 4.

Indian Gov't Sources Deny Trump's Claim He Talked to Modi Over Border Stand-off With China

New Delhi (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate between India and China in the ongoing border stand-off, but India refused the offer the...

Coach Favre has more questions to answer

Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund and coach Favre facing tough questions after Bayern’s ‘big step’

Dortmund should pick up three much-needed points at bottom side Paderborn

Alia Bhatt Reads Out From 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', Shares PIC!

Alia Bhatt shared a photo where she is seen reading the 'Harry Potter' adventure.

Alia Bhatt reads out from ‘Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone’

Actor’s effort is part of ‘Harry Potter At Home’ initiative

Alia Bhatt joins ‘Harry Potter At Home’ initiative, reads from ‘Philosopher’s Stone’

Alia teamed up with Hollywood star Alec Baldwin and his daughter Carmen to do the reading

UK's Johnson eases lockdown as furore over aide rumbles on

LONDON, May 29 — The coronavirus lockdown will ease next week for most of Britain's population, Boris Johnson announced yesterday, as a row persisted over the prime minister's closest adviser taking a long-distance journey during lockdown. In England, up to six people will be able to meet outside...

British PM Johnson eases lockdown as furore over aide continues

LONDON: The coronavirus lockdown will ease next week for most of Britain's population, Boris Johnson announced on Thursday (May 28), as a row ...

2020 British and Australian Grands Prix cancelled

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak and resulting calendar changes have obliged the cancellation of both events

MotoGP News: British and Australian MotoGP rounds cancelled for 2020

The British and Australian MotoGP races have been called off for this season, bringing the total number of race cancellations in 2020 up to five

MotoGP, British and Australian Grands Prix cancelled

MotoGP: Customers who have purchased a ticket that they will be given the option of either transferring their booking directly to 2021, or taking a full refund.

Coronavirus: MotoGP cancels Australian and British races in 2020

There will be no MotoGP races at Silverstone and Phillip Island this year, as the 2020 season continues to be affected by coronavirus.

Trump officials consider defying Congress to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> The Trump administration is moving to sell another cache of munitions to Saudi Arabia, according to lawmakers and congressional aides, a step that would again defy Congress and ignore the objections of lawmakers in both parties about Riyadh’s human rights record.

Trump officials consider defying Congress to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia

The Trump administration is moving to sell another cache of munitions to Saudi Arabia, according to lawmakers and congressional aides, a step that would again defy Congress and ignore the objections of lawmakers in both parties about Riyadh’s human rights record.

UK business confidence matches 2008 low in May - Lloyds Bank

LONDON — British business confidence fell to its lowest since the 2008 financial crisis in May, according to a survey for Lloyds Bank which contrasts with other surveys which have shown a small improvement since the initial shock of the coronavirus lockdown.

UK business confidence at its lowest since December 2008

New survey shows their confidence at new depths, while fear of job losses soar

UK business morale deteriorates to 2008 low in May – Lloyds Bank

According to the latest survey conducted for Lloyds Bank, the UK business confidence hit its lowest since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) due t

League expects coaches to return to team facilities soon

NEW YORK — NFL teams may be able to bring back members of their coaching staff as early as next week, Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo distributed to teams on Thursday.

League expects coaches to return to team facilities soon

NEW YORK (Reuters) - NFL teams may be able to bring back members of their coaching staff as early as next week, Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo distributed to teams on Thursday.

NFL coaches could be back at the office soon

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced a two-week extension of the league's virtual off-season, but coaches could be allowed back at team facilities soon.

Explained: What's in the US law protecting internet companies?

US President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a federal law known as Section 230, which protects internet companies like Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet's Google from being responsible

What's in the law protecting internet companies - and can Trump change it?

REUTERS: U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a federal law known as Section 230, which protects internet companies like ...

Explainer: What's in the US law protecting internet companies?

US President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a federal law known as Section 230, which protects internet companies like Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet's Google from being responsible

Officer Charged With George Floyd's Death as Protests Flare

The group marched peacefully for three hours before another confrontation with police broke out, though details were scarce.

Minneapolis officer charged with George Floyd’s death as protests flare

The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case that sparked protests across the United States and violence in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis officer charged with George Floyd’s death as protests flare

The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case that sparked protests across the United States and violence in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis officer who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder

The white Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was arrested on murder charges Friday and accused in court papers of ignoring another officer who was worrie...

Twenty-five years on: Glory for Ajax and the Bosman ruling which changed football

When Patrick Kluivert scored the winner for Ajax in the 1995 Champions League final, it might have been the start of another period of domination in Europe for the fabled Dutch side.

25 years on: Glory for Ajax and the Bosman ruling which changed European football

PARIS: When Patrick Kluivert scored the winner for Ajax in the 1995 Champions League final, it might have been the start of another period of ...

Boston Marathon cancelled for 1st time in 124-year history

BOSTON - Organizers cancelled the Boston Marathon on Thursday for the first time in its history, bowing to the social distancing requirements of the coronav

Boston Marathon canceled for first time in 124-year history

Organizers canceled the Boston Marathon on Thursday for the first time in its history, bowing to the social distancing requirements of the coronavirus outb

Boston Marathon canceled for first time in race's 124-year history

The Boston Marathon was canceled Thursday for the first time in the event’s 124-year history as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the sports world.

Rescheduled Boston Marathon now canceled

Staging the Boston Marathon ‘would not be responsible or realistic on September 14 or anytime this year,’ says the mayor

Rescheduled Boston Marathon now cancelled, says mayor

NEW YORK: The Boston Marathon has been cancelled for the first time in the event's 124-year history because of ongoing coronavirus fears, ...

Dressed for French Open, Kvitova wins all-Czech crown on return to action

World number 12 Petra Kvitova returned to court dressed for the French Open but was happy to triumph in the women's draw at an all-Czech ...

Dressed for French Open, Petra Kvitova wins all-Czech crown on return to action

The Prague tournament was one of the first after professional tennis was suspended in early March as the world went into lockdown to contain the spread of the virus.

Indian rupee settles 14 paise higher at 75.62 against US dollar

Forex traders said investors are awaiting the country's gross domestic product data for the January-March quarter, due later in the day, for further cues.

Rupee rises 11 paise to 75.65 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 11 paise to 75.65 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday as foreign fund inflows and weak American currency boosted investor confidence. Forex traders said investors

Rupee settles 14 paise higher at 75.62 against US dollar

The rupee appreciated 14 paise to provisionally close at 75.62 against the US dollar on Friday as foreign fund inflows and weak American currency boosted investor confidence.

Rupee rises 11 paise to 75.65 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee opened at 75.71 at the interbank forex market and then gained further to 75.65, up 11 paise over its last close.

Rupee settles 14 paise higher at 75.62 against US dollar

The rupee appreciated 14 paise to provisionally close at 75.62 against the US dollar on Friday as foreign fund inflows and weak American currency boosted investor confidence. Forex traders said invest

Rupee appreciates 14 paise to close at 75.62; forex traders say investors await Q4 GDP data

The rupee appreciated 14 paise to provisionally close at 75.62 against the US dollar on Friday as foreign fund inflows and weak American currency boosted investor confidence

The end of Hong Kong?

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes a newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-autonomous city.

Hong Kong Ai Weiwei

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes the newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-autonomous city. Ai was arrested at Beijing's airport in April 2011 and held for 81 days without explanation during a wider crackdown on dissent that coincided with the international

First Latina US senator withdraws name from Biden's running mate list

LOS ANGELES, May 29 — Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, the first Latina elected to the US Senate, said yesterday she is not interested in being Joe Biden's running mate in November's presidential election. “I support Joe Biden 100 per cent and will work tirelessly to help get him...

Sen. Cortez Masto Withdraws Her Name from Consideration for VP

Presumed Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s vice presidential shortlist became shorter

Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto withdraws name from Biden's VP list

Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D) on Thursday said she will not be former Vice President Joe Biden's running mate, as she wants to focus on helping her state get through the coronavirus pandemic. It was "an honor to be considered," said Cortez Masto, the first Latina elected to the Senate, "but I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration. Nevada's economy is one of the hardest hit by the current crisis and I will continue to focus on getting Nevadans the support they need to get back on their feet." Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, said a statement he has "admired Sen. Cortez Masto as long as I have known her because she's a leader with integrity." Biden has said he will choose a woman to be his vice president, and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) are believed to be on his list. On Wednesday, Biden told supporters he will announce his pick by Aug. 1. Catherine Garcia

University of Queensland activist suspended for two years

Drew Pavlou, a student activist highly critical of the University of Queensland's ties to Beijing, has been handed a two-year suspension from the institution.

University of Queensland activist suspended for two years

Drew Pavlou, a student activist highly critical of the University of Queensland's ties to Beijing, has been handed a two-year suspension from the institution.

University of Queensland student suspended for two years after speaking out on China ties

UQ chancellor Peter Varghese says he is concerned with the outcome of the disciplinary action against student activist Drew Pavlou

14 Afghan security force members killed in attack claimed by Taliban

KABUL, May 29 — Taliban fighters stormed an Afghan border post today, killing at least 14 security force members, the insurgents and officials said, the latest in a series of attacks since the end of a brief ceasefire. Despite the clashes, Afghan authorities have vowed to press on with efforts to...

Taliban attack on Afghan border post kills 14 security forces

KABUL: Taliban fighters stormed an Afghan border post Friday, killing at least 14 security force members, the insurgents and officials said, the latest in a series of attacks since the end of a brief cease-fire. “Last night the mujahideen carried out attacks against the newly established posts of the enemy in Dande Patan district of Paktia province,” Taliban spokesman

UK PM's senior adviser Cummings considers quitting later this year, reports Daily Mail

LONDON, May 29 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, is considering quitting later this year, the Daily Mail newspaper reported. Cummings, who faced calls from within the Conservative Party to resign for driving 400 km during the coronavirus lockdown, could be...

UK PM’s adviser Dominic Cummings considers quitting later this year: report

Cummings' behaviour has been criticised by politicians from all major parties, but Boris Johnson has said he wanted to move on from the topic.

Home Minister Amit Shah meets PM Modi; briefs on CMs views on lockdown

During the meeting, Shah briefed Modi about the suggestions and the feedback he received from the chief ministers during his telephonic conversations on Thursday, a government official said.

Amit Shah meets PM Modi; briefs on CMs views on lockdown

India News: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday met PM Modi and informed him about the views of all chief ministers on the extension of the ongoing nationwide

Amit Shah speaks to CMs before meeting Modi on next phase of lockdown

The central government is expected to announce its decision on the lockdown within the next two days

Modi, Shah meet over lockdown plan amid rising COVID-19 cases

Modi, Shah meet over lockdown plan amid rising COVID-19 cases. During his talks with the chief ministers, Shah sought to know the areas of concern of the states and the sectors they want to open up further from June 1, the official said.

Amit Shah meets PM Modi, briefs on states’ suggestions on lockdown

The Centre is expected to announce its decision on the lockdown within the next two days even as the number of Covid-19 cases in India climbed to 1,65,799 on Friday, making it the world's ninth worst-hit country.

Tennis: Kvitova hails 'bizarre' Czech tournament as new start

PRAGUE: From face masks, racquet bumps, poplar tree fluff everywhere and the prospect of a final played at the press centre, Prague's first ...

Hope this is the beginning of a return for tennis: Petra Kvitova after winning Prague event

The three-day all-Czech event, pitting eight women and eight men, which ended on Thursday, was played under tight health protocols.

Rodger Federer tops list of world’s highest-paid athletes

Roger Federer topped the 2020 Forbes magazine list of highest-paid global athletes announced Friday, leading the lineup for the first time with pre-tax earnings of $106.3 million (95.5 million euros).

Federer tops list of world's highest-paid athletes

NEW YORK - Roger Federer topped the 2020 Forbes magazine list of highest-paid global athletes announced Friday, leading the lineup for the first time with pre-tax earnings of $106.3 million (95.5

"My worst year was at Barcelona"

Gerardo el 'Tata' Martino said that his worst year as a coach was when he led Barcelona, as the club finished second in La Liga after a draw against Atletico Madrid in the last round.

Barcelona spell the worst year of my career, says Martino

Mexico head coach Gerardo Martino says his season in charge of Barcelona was the worst of his career...

Aimia vows to fight Air Canada's court move to halt upcoming merger

Aimia Inc. says it plans to defend itself against a move by Air Canada in Quebec Superior Court to halt a merger that the smaller company sees as key to its corporate reinvention.

Aimia vows to fight Air Canada's court move to halt upcoming merger

TORONTO — Aimia Inc. says it plans to defend itself against a move by Air Canada in Quebec Superior Court to halt a merger that the smaller company sees as key to its corporate reinvention.

Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch

Our roundup of Canadian small-caps making news and on the move today

Australian court rules Queen's letters can be made public

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s highest court ruled on Friday to make public letters between Queen Elizabeth II and her representative that would reveal what knowledge she had, if any, of the dismissal of an Australian government in 1975.

Australian court rules queen's letters can be made public

Rest of World News: Australia's highest court ruled on Friday to make public letters between Queen Elizabeth II and her representative, Governor-General Sir John Kerr, th

Centre likely to retain limited role and allow states have more say after Lockdown 4.0

The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 percent of the positive cases in the country.

Centre may allow states to relax lockdown norms further

Centre may allow states to relax lockdown norms further. The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 per cent of the positive cases in the country. These 30 municipal areas are from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha.

Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful: Sources

Rosneft has told the energy ministry it would be difficult to maintain cuts to the end of the year, as it has had to cut shipments to major buyers, such as Glencore and Trafigura, despite good demand, two sources close to the talks said on condition of anonymity.

Exclusive: Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful - sources

Exclusive: Russia's Rosneft finds extended oil cuts painful - sources

COVID-19 could cause $8.5 trillion loss in global output: UN chief Antonio Guterres

“We must avoid it. The pandemic has demonstrated our fragility. Despite all the technological and scientific advances of recent decades, we are in an unprecedented human crisis, because of a microscopic virus,” the UN Secretary General said on Thursday to the high-level event on Financing For Development.

Coronavirus may lead to $8.5 trillion loss in global output, sharpest since Great Depression: UN

Globally, coronavirus has infected 5,813,997 people and killed 360,397, according to Johns Hopkins University

Covid-19 could cause $8.5 trillion loss in global output: UN Secretary General

US News: UN chief Antonio Guterres has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic could cause unimaginable devastation, usher in hunger and famine of historic proportio

Covid-19 may cause hunger, famine, $8.5 trn loss in global output: UN chief

Guterres told the high-level meeting that the UN is asking for immediate, collective action in six critically important areas to deal with the crisis

COVID-19 could cause $8.5 trillion loss in global output: UN Sec Gen

“Unless we act now, the COVID-19 pandemic will cause unimaginable devastation and suffering around the world. Hunger and famine of historic proportions. Sixty million more people pushed into extreme poverty. Up to half the global workforce – 1.6 billion people – without livelihoods,” Guterres said

UN Secretary General warns of loss of $8.5 trillion in global output due to pandemic

Addressing a virtual press conference along with Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Antonio Guterres said the world is afflicted by enormous fragilities: weak health systems; runaway climate change; unsustainable levels of inequality.

Twitter adds warning to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has added a warning on one of Donald Trump's latest tweets about the Minneapolis protests, saying it violated the platform's rules about "glorifying violence". The US President tweeted "when the looting starts, the shooting starts”, following riots sparked by the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man was suffocated as a white police officer knelled on his neck in Minneapolis.

Twitter adds ‘glorifying violence’ warning to Trump tweet | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald J. Trump’s tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform’s rules about “glorifying violence.”

USMCA poised for star turn and protests in Minneapolis; In The News for May 29

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 29 …—COVID-19 in Canada …The federal government is pumping millions more into helping remote and rural Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis.

USMCA poised for star turn and protests in Minneapolis; In The News for May 29

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 29 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...

Feds to provide more funds to help remote Indigenous communities cope with pandemic

The federal government is to spend millions more to help remote and rural Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis.

Ex-Rwandan mayor Ladislas Ntaganzwa sentenced to life for role in 1994 genocide

Ladislas Ntaganzwa was handed a life sentence by a Rwandan court for his role in the massacre, on Thursday the Aljazeera reports

Former politician jailed for role in 1994 Rwandan genocide

A Rwandan court handed a life sentence to a former politician found guilty of orchestrating killings during the 1994 genocide, a court.

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 64,000-mark, death toll soars to 1,317

Pakistan's coronavirus cases on Friday reached 64,028 with 2,636 new patients while the death toll climbed to 1,317 after 57 people lost their lives in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said. The Ministry of National Health Services reported that 25,309 cases were diagnosed in Sindh, 22,964

Covid-19 cases in Pak cross 64,000-mark, death toll 1,317

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

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 64,000-mark, death toll soars to 1,317

Pakistan News: The Ministry of National Health Services reported that 25,309 cases were diagnosed in Sindh, 22,964 in Punjab, 8,842 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 3,928 in B

Coronavirus kills 57 Pakistanis in one day as cases surge to 64,028

Coronavirus kills 57 Pakistanis in one day as cases surge to 64,028.

Rwanda court sentences ex-mayor to life for role in genocide

Ladislas Ntaganzwa was one of the top fugitive suspects, accused of playing key role in the 1994 massacres

Rwanda court sentences former mayor to life for role in genocide

Rwanda's High Court on Thursday sentenced a former mayor to life in prison for his role in the country's 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which included leading attacks that resulted in the deaths of

10% of diabetics die within days of coronavirus hospitalization – study

'The presence of diabetic complications and increased age increase the risk of death,' the researchers say in a statement

Nearly 10% of diabetic patients hospitalised for COVID-19 may die: Study

Researchers, including those from the University of Nantes in France, analysed data from 1,317 COVID-19 patients admitted to 53 French hospitals between 10 and 31 March 2020.

Cancer patients twice as likely to die from coronavirus – study

However, the receipt of chemotherapy or other anti-cancer therapies within 4 weeks of COVID-19 diagnosis does not affect mortality outcomes

Cancer patients twice as likely to die from COVID-19: Study

People with cancer are more than twice as likely to die from COVID-19 than those without it, a large study published Thursday found. The data on more than 900 patients in the US, Canada and Spain

IPL: Laxman lauds Rohit's ability to handle pressure in tough situations

The 45-year-old Laxman recalled how Rohit evolved both as a batsman and skipper since playing his first IPL with Deccan Chargers

Rohit Sharma's ability to handle pressure made him most successful IPL captain: VVS Laxman

Cricket News: "For me, most importantly was handling the pressure because not once in those tough situations when he was batting did it show, and he has evolved and

Rohit Sharma’s ability to handle pressure made him most successful IPL captain: VVS Laxman

The 33-year-old led Mumbai Indians to four title wins, one ahead of Chennai Super Kings' Mahendra Singh Dhoni, making him currently the most successful skipper in the history of IPL.

Rohit Sharma's ability to deal with pressure situations makes him the most successful captain in IPL, says VVS Laxman

Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to four title wins, one ahead of Chennai Super Kings' Mahendra Singh Dhoni, making him currently the most successful skipper in the history of IPL.

Rohit Sharma’s ability to deal with pressure makes him a successful captain, says VVS Laxman

The 33-year-old has four IPL wins as captain, currently making him the most successful skipper in the history of the Indian Premier League.

VVS Laxman feels Rohit Sharma's ability to handle pressure made him most successful IPL captain

Former India cricketer VVS Laxman lauded Rohit Sharma and revealed how he has transformed into one of the most successful captains in the history of Indian Premier League.

Rohit Sharma was stand-out performer for Deccan Chargers in 2008, recalls VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman has recalled that it was Rohit Sharma, who was the standout performer for the Deccan Chargers in the 2008 edition of the IPL, where they finished last. Laxman also reckoned that the youngster’s way of handling pressure in tough situations was what made him a successful captain.

Peet’s Coffee IPO Raises $2.5 Billion 

Peet’s Coffee IPO Raises $2.5 Billion 

European coffee giant brews a strong IPO

JDE Peet's shows that coffee is a good mix to have in a virus-struck marketplace

India coronavirus death toll passes China's

NEW DELHI, May 29 — India's coronavirus death toll passed neighbouring China's today, with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to 4,706, according to official data. India, home to some of the world's most packed cities and a creaking healthcare system, is emerging as a new hotspot...

Covid-19 wrap | 1 000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil, India coronavirus death toll passes China's

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

'Revenge': Murdered Libyan smuggler's family kills 30 migrants

The family of a Libyan smuggler killed by migrants has killed 30 migrants in a revenge attack, Libya's United Nations-recognised government said.

Murdered Libyan smuggler’s family kill 30 migrants in revenge ― Ministry

The family of a Libyan smuggler killed by migrants have taken revenge by killing 26 Bangladeshis and four Africans, the government said.

Mother of Louisville police shooting victim calls for peace

Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down the front door. No drugs were found in the home.

Mother of Louisville police shooting victim calls for peace

Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down the front door. No drugs were found in the home.

Mother of Louisville police shooting victim calls for peace

Looking to defuse tensions in Louisville over the fatal shooting of a black woman by police who broke down her door, the victim's mother on Friday called on protesters to continue demanding justice but to do it in 'the right way without hurting each other.'

Kompany reportedly turned down offer to be Guardiola's assistant

Vincent Kompany has turned down an offer from Manchester City to become Pep Guardiola's assistant coach, according to various Belgian media reports on Friday.

Kompany turns down offer to be Guardiola’s assistant

Vincent Kompany has turned down an offer from Manchester City to become Pep Guardiola's assistant coach, according to various Belgian media reports on Friday.

Golf: LPGA stars set to compete at Texas Women's Open

LOS ANGELES: Two-time major winner Stacy Lewis and former US Women's Open winner Brittany Lang will tee it up at the Texas Women's Open next week ...

LPGA stars set to compete at Texas Women's Open

Two-time major winner Stacy Lewis and former US Women's Open winner Brittany Lang will tee it up at the Texas Women's Open next week in Dallas.

OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro updated in India with 960fps video and smudge detection in the camera

The features were recently spotted on an earlier build of Oxygen OS Open Beta.

OnePlus 7 And OnePlus 7T Pro Gets New Oxygen OS Updates!

Oxygen IS 10.3.3 update rolls out in OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T pro. Check out all the details on the website and keep sharing it.

CWB Financial reports Q2 profit down as provisions for credit losses soar

EDMONTON — CWB Financial Group reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as the economy tanked due to the steps taken to slow the COVID-19 pandemic and its provisions for credit losses more than doubled.

CWB reports Q2 profit down as provisions for credit losses soar

CWB Financial Group reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as the economy tanked due to the steps taken to slow the COVID-19 pandemic and its provisions for credit losses more than doubled.

ESPRESSO confirms the presence of an Earth around the nearest star

The existence of a planet the size of Earth around the closest star in the solar system, Proxima Centauri, has been confirmed by an international team of scientists including researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE). The results, which you can read all about in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics, reveal that the planet in question, Proxima b, has a mass of 1.17 earth masses and is located in the habitable zone of its star, which it orbits in 11.2 days.

There is 'an Earth' around our nearest star, scientists confirm

A planet the size of Earth has been confirmed around the closest star in our solar system, Proxima Centauri, by an international team of scientists. The planet, called ‘Proxima b’, has a mass of 1.17

Astronomers Confirm The Earth-Sized Planet at Proxima Centauri Is Definitely There

Using state-of-the-art astronomical instruments, an international team of researchers has confirmed the existence of Proxima b, an Earth-like planet that's orbiting the closest star to our Solar System, Proxima Centauri.

Pharma chiefs say coronavirus vaccine could be ready this year, but challenges 'daunting'

Pharmaceutical company executives say one or several COVID-19 vaccines could begin rolling out before 2021, but warned the challenges would be 'daunting' as it was estimated that 15 billion doses would be needed to halt the pandemic.

Coronavirus vaccine: Pfizer CEO claims COVID-19 medicine could be ready by October-end

American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is conducting clinical trials with German firm BioNTech on several probable vaccines in Europe and the United States