'SER': Diego Costa faces six months in prison

The Public Prosecutor's Office is asking for Diego Costa, the Spanish-Brazilian striker of Atletico Madrid, to be sentenced to six months in prison, in addition to a fine of more than half a million euros. He is accused of tax fraud of more than one million euros.

Kennedy Agyapong drags Obinim to EOCO over GH¢1.6m tax

The woes of embattled pastor Daniel Obinim, founder and leader of International God’s Way Church (IGWC), do not appear to be over as the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) chases him to pay about GH¢1.6 million in taxes to the state.

Singapore says Malaysia wants further deferral of joint rail project

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore said on Friday it was reviewing a request by neighbouring Malaysia to further suspend a high speed rail project set to link the city-state to Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur.

Sharma takes oath as Chairman JKPSC

Sharma takes oath as Chairman JKPSC JAMMU, MAY 28: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today administered oath to the newly appointed Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission, Sh. B.R. Sharma at the Raj Bhavan. Sh. Sharma, a retired IAS Officer, has served as the Chairman, Staff Selection Commission (SSC) before the present […]

BR Sharma takes oath as Chairman JKPSC

Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu today administered oath to the newly appointed Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission, B.R.

Jamaica’s Vision 2030 plan under review

THE Government has commenced work to review and revise the requisite strategic actions fo...

Two Russian Fighter Jets Intercept U.S. Navy Patrol Aircraft

Russian Su-35 fighter jets flew made a dangerous interception of an U.S. Navy P-8A maritime patrol aircraft over international waters in...

Lockdown: Jain monks seek easing of travel norms for Chaturmas

In a memorandum to the Chief Minister, general secretary of the state Congress Committee president Suman Agarwal urged the chief minister to provide protection and help from the police and ease travel restrictions for sadhus and sadhvis during the lockdown.

Nigerian Navy redeploys 110 senior officers - Premium Times Nigeria

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved new appointments of some senior officers in the Nigerian Navy.

Labour's Louisa Wall pulls out of Manurewa selection

Labour MP Louisa Wall has withdrawn at the eleventh hour from Labour's selection battle for the Manurewa seat. Instead Wall will be a list-only...

New video ‘shows MULTIPLE cops pinning George Floyd down’ as he begged for air during arrest

A NEW video appears to “show multiple cops pinning George Floyd down” as he begged for air during his arrest. The 46-year-old died on Monday in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after Officer Der…

White wrestling coach mocks George Floyd’s murder (Photo)

A Washington state high school wrestling coach, Dave Hollenbeck, took to social media to mock the murder of George Floyd and he has been sacked by his employer for that. Taking to social media, Dave Hollenbeck,

Buhari has done well in power supply, security –FG

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Federal Government on Friday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has put the country on an irreversible road to development in the last one ye...

More than half of coronavirus victims were care home residents

Care home residents made up more than half the number of coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland, accoring to new figures.

Mum 'shared drugs with son, 15, then left him to die of overdose without seeking help'

Police found heroin in a glasses case underneath Dean Pugliese's body after being called to his home in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania - his mum has been charged

Ondo Court Convicts Two For Violating COVID-19 Order

The prosecutor, Mr S. Kolawole, asked the court to do a summary trial of the accused persons for flouting the government’s directive.

SA policeman puts jackboot on Hong Kong

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Facebook Update: Accounts That Keep Going Viral Will Now Be Verified; Identities and Locations are Now Required

Verification will be required by the social media platform to ensure authentic posts from authentic people.

Cebu, rest of Central Visayas gear up for more OFW arrivals

The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas says thousands of overseas Filipino workers are projected to arrive in Central Visayas in the coming week

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari amends Tribal Rights Act; activists not happy with the move

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, using his powers under the fifth schedule of the Constitution of India, amended the Recognition of Forest Rights Act (2006) which regularises tribal’s encroachment on forest land and allowed an appeal against the decision of district committee at divisional level.

Keel of new nuclear icebreaker laid at Baltic plant

Keel of new nuclear icebreaker laid at Baltic plant

DFA: Visa suspension on foreigners stays for now

The Department of Foreign Affairs says the travel restriction due to the coronavirus pandemic is still in effect 'until further notice'

Lockdown: Stay away, rather die with your boots on, says Malema

The EFF says ending the lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus makes no sense and has urged South Africans to be defiant and stay at home.

IPAC: Your absence was a blessing – Kofi Akpaloo slams NDC

Founder and leader of Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) Kofi Akpaloo has lashed out at the largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for boycotting the recent Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting called by the Electoral Commission (EC).

Mumbai cop transferred after argument with MLA

Senior police inspector Shalini Sharma was transferred on Thursday, a day after a video emerged showing her arguing with Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi over the issue of migrant workers, an official said.

102 New Corona Cases in 24 Hours, 602 Infected so far -

The havoc of the global epidemic corona virus continues in Uttarakhand, within the last 24 hours, 102 new Corona positive

The first tenet of true patriotism

Anominous and open attack on the very institution of High Courts was made by the Government of India yesterday, during a hearing before the Supreme Court.

Five percent of Indonesia's COVID-19 cases are children: Ministry

According to the Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry, around 5 percent of all people found to be COVID-19-positive in Indonesia are children below 17 years of age.

Gay asylum seeker who faced deportation to country with 'corrective rape' wins battle to stay in UK

The woman believed if she returned to Namibia with her British partner she could face homophobic 'corrective' rape

Man booked for posting currency note on Facebook with Godse’s image over Gandhi’s

Police say he has been absconding since the incident

Man booked for morphing Godse’s picture on currency

M.P. police act a week after social media post

DepEd junks face-to-face classes

The Education department will not allow face-to-face classes in the coming school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Secretary Leonor Briones said Thursday.

‘One Sun One World One Grid’: India initiates talks on West to SE Asia solar grid

The idea is to utilise solar power when the sun is not shining in other parts of the world by building a common transmission system.

Alleged breach of money laundering legislation

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Girl (5) rescued after lilo drifted to sea in ‘good health’

Shannon Rescue 115 helicopter called to scene on Thursday afternoon

Haryana CM Khattar calls paddy order an advisory, Congress asks him to apologise to farmers

Although sensing the mood of farmers, the government had relaxed the conditions two days back, it still won’t allow paddy cultivation on panchayat land which is normally hired by small and marginal farmers.

Fifteen-year-old charged with arson following incident in Aberdare

Emergency services were called to the scene on Thursday afternoon

MWSS says consumers in Metro can pay water bills in staggered amounts

To avoid bill shock, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System says the public can settle their accounts 'in drops'

Investors fear cryptocurrency CEO accused of stealing millions could be on the run

A man accused of stealing millions from Bitcoin investors appears to have made a run for it.

500 National Guard troops deployed in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, May 29 — Five hundred National Guard soldiers and airmen have been deployed in the northern US cities of Minnesota and St Paul after three nights of violent protests over the police killing of an African American man, the force said today. “Our troops are trained to protect life,...

BJP condemns slash in salaries of TS government employees

BJP State Chief and Karimanagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday condemned the government's decision to cut salaries

PHOTOS: Protesters rally in downtown Phoenix amid George Floyd's and Dion Johnson's death

The protest for the death of George Floyd began on Thursday at 7 p.m. and lasted into the early hours of Friday morning. On Friday evening, a vigil for Dion Johnson, a 28-year-old man who was shot an killed by DPS troopers Monday, led to a march and rally at Phoenix police headquarters.

Union tourism minister meets online travel agents, discusses post-lockdown protocols

Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel met a delegation of leading online travel agents (OTAs) of the country to discuss calibrated opening of hotels and accommodation units.

Man who stole thousands from Ballarat businesses is jailed

A 28-year-old father who stole thousands of dollars worth of items from Ballarat retail stores has been jailed for his "premeditated and persistent" crime spr...

Lifeguards warn of increase in deaths by drowning

The Portuguese Federation of Lifeguards has recorded 46 deaths from drowning in Portugal since the beginning of the year, 18 more than in the same period last year, warning of the “very serious problem” related to the beaches remaining unattended.

Coronavirus News: Social distancing concerns for subways, MTA services once NYC begins to reopen

As New York City still waits to enter Phase 1 of reopening, there is still no plan announced on how exactly people are supposed to socially distance themselves on the subway.

Jogi suffers cardiac arrest, condition deteriorates further

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi's health deteriorated on late Wednesday night after he suffered a major cardiac arrest. Dr Sunil Khemka, Director of the private hospital where Jogi is admitted, said in a medical bulletin that the doctors

Punjab Opp parties oppose move to hike fee in medical colleges

A day after Punjab Cabinet decided to increase the fees in the States medical colleges, both private and Government, the opposition parties have opposed the move. State’s principal opposition party, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has accused the Government of buckling under pressure of the “medical

Tivoli incursion: ten years on | Soldier thought he’d never see kids again

A Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier who was battling for the State and his own life during the May 2010 Tivoli Gardens incursion says he thought he would never see his kids again. During a recent interview with The Gleaner, the military man, with...

J&K beset with admin inertia, people suffering: Kamal

National Conference on Thursday expressed concern over the state of affairs in J&K saying over the past 10 months J&K continues to grapple with

Boris Johnson had little choice but to back Dominic Cummings

The controversy over Boris Johnson’s aide exposes the government’s basic design flaw

Judge demands Capital One release Mandiant cyberforensic report on data breach | ZDNet

Attorneys suing the company will now have access to the report in preparation for a potential trial.

Coronavirus: Five statistics that show how far Ayrshire has come in fight against COVID-19

Lockdown measures have been eased - but has much changed in Ayrshire?

Kilmarnock prisoners released early as part of coronavirus emergency

The inmates were released early to help make jails safer during the pandemic.

Coronavirus news live - 377 more dead in the UK and lockdown latest

Here, we bring you the live updates on the latest news, developments and guidance on the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus | No govt. approval needed for COVID-19 tests: Gujarat HC

In a relief to private doctors and people, the Gujarat High Court on Friday said that there was no need to take approval of the government for carrying out coronavirus tests if doctors recommend it. T

PMC, PCMC to help PMPML pay 2,200 daily wage workers

As reported by The Indian Express earlier, over the past fortnight, the PMPML had asked these workers to sit at home as the undertaking had no work for them amid the nationwide lockdown.

Near miss as timber falls from Cork City building

Shoppers had a lucky escape after timberwork crashed onto the pavement outside a busy Cork City centre shop.

30 more deportees arrive from the US

JUST under 30 deportees from the United States arrived in the island yesterday, as the Am...

SPONSORED: Government action at home and abroad helps cope with Covid

The UK Government has been working round the clock to help people through Coronavirus at home and abroad.

Covid-19: MJC recommends that mosques stay closed for another month

The Muslim Judicial Council has recommended that mosques stay closed for another month due to the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Bear captured after chase through residential neighbourhood in Barrie

Police urged residents in a Barrie neighbourhood to remain in their homes as they chased black bear that was roaming through backyards in the area on Friday morning.

Newsnight at war with BBC bosses as Ofcom face demands to probe Emily Maitlis rant about Dominic Cummings after corporation rules out formal investigation

The corporation has been 'flooded' with more than 20,000 complaints about the Newsnight host - but this figure includes thousands of emails from her supporters who feel she was badly treated.

Relocating Almajirai not enough, NHRC tells northern govs

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission on Friday advised governors of northern states not to just relocate Almajirai to their states of origin but to also develop programmes t...

Private hospitals ‘takeover’ by State will not be extended past June

Deal came under fire over its cost and the lack of use of much private hospital capacity

France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships

Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.

France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships

Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.

1,581 test positive for coronavirus in Saudi Arabia

The ministry also reported 2,460 recoveries and 17 deaths

Swedish high schools to re-open on June 15: PM Lofven

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish high schools will re-open for on-site education on June 15 after having been closed since mid-March to limit the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, the prime minister said on Friday.

Malaysia-Turkey to collaborate to develop Covid-19 vaccine, says PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 ― Malaysia is prepared to collaborate with Turkey to develop Covid-19 vaccine and related medicines, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. Muhyiddin said he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had also agreed to fully utilise the strength of the two countries...

MAPPED | SA’s 14 Covid-19 hotspots – and the areas emerging as new hotspots

The number of Covid-19 hotspots has risen to 14, as seven new districts have shown higher numbers of coronavirus cases, leading to them being reclassified by the Department of Health.

The Executive Order: Government Control Of Private Corporations

If government orders throttle some digital platforms then people can go to other platforms anywhere else in the World. Digital platforms are not restricted by national boundaries within which government orders can be enforced.

Russian police arrest Moscow protesters for second day in a row

Moscow police have arrested at least 20 people in single-person protests to support journalist Ilya Azar, now in jail for 15 days. DW guest columnist Alexander Plushchev was detained for the second time in two days.

Zoom bombing and fake contact tracing: Feds seeing uptick in crime linked to pandemic

U.S. attorney Nick Hanna says federal investigators are seeing an increase in new types of crime related to the coronavirus pandemic, including Zoom bombing, fake contact tracing and stimulus check fraud.

Outbuddies DX achievement list revealed

We have just picked up new achievements for Outbuddies DX. There are 38 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Warborn achievement list revealed

We have just picked up new achievements for Warborn. There are 26 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Rigid Force Redux achievement list revealed

We have just picked up new achievements for Rigid Force Redux. There are 40 achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore, none of which are secret.

Lockdown 5 – Still no respite to the common man’s plight

The lockdown is going to extend further for 5th time, people have already gone hopeless and clueless, and no one knows where to go from here

Fed agencies cop mass fail in core systems cyber review

Just one agency gets 'essential eight' tick for financial, HR systems.

Medical certificate required to reenter S. Korea from June

From June, foreign residents of South Korea have to provide a medical certificate showing they do not have symptoms of COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, to reenter the country. The ministry said the new disease control policy applies to people leaving the country after June, including long-term residency permit holders. The certificate has to be issued within the...

Saudi Arabia, UN to organise donor conference for Yemen on Tuesday

UN chief, Saudi FM to address the virtual meeting

JPMorgan Agrees To Pay $2.5 Million To Settle A Class Action Lawsuit

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, the customer and commercial branch of JPMorgan, consented to pay $2.5 million to settle a legal claim. The suit is identified with its past choice to consider acquisition of digital currency with its credit cards as loans. Plaintiffs To Get 95% of Harm For quite a…

Saudi Arabia facilitates the return of 450,000 Umrah pilgrims

Over 60,000 were sent back to their countries through special flights during Eid holidays

ISIS launches heavy attack near gov’t oil field in southern Raqqa

BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched a heavy attack on the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in southern Al-Raqqa on late Thursday, resulting in heavy casualties for all involved. According to a field report from southern Al-Raqqa, the Islamic State launched an attack on the Syrian Army’s positions near the Al-Thawrah Oil Field, which led to a series of intense clashes that lasted for a short while. The report said the Islamic State was able to temporarily penetrate the Syrian Army’s positions before reinforcements from the National Defense Forces (NDF) arrived to help drive back the terrorist combatants in southern Al-Raqqa. At least a half dozen Syrian Arab Army soldiers and over ten Islamic State terrorists were killed during this intense battle. Following this battle, the Russian and Syrian air forces carried out several strikes over the Islamic State’s positions between the Homs and Al-Raqqa governorates.

Could COVID-19 help push peace forward in Yemen?

While leaders have stalled on a unified response to ending the violence to deal with the virus, several activist groups in Yemen are pushing forward a ceasefire agenda.

COVID-19 attacks and threats on the Police are on the rise

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has thanked Scotland’s communities for the high levels of co-operation shown during this challenging period.

Richard Fowler: George Floyd is latest in a long line of victims of deadly epidemic of racism

For far too long, African-Americans have led the fight for racial justice and equity. The news over the last three months makes it clear that white racial animus can only end when white Americans make the choice to be anti-racist.

Migrant crisis in SC: SG Mehta invokes vultures, prophets of doom, Sibal says don’t make it personal

“Some High Courts”, Mehta said, “are running a parallel government”, alluding to the fact that many High Courts had questioned the governments at the state and the Centre on their handling of the Covid crisis.

Young mum, 21, left dripping with blood from horrific head wound after man, 30, attacked her in street with bottle

A YOUNG mum was left with blood pouring from her head after a thug hit her with a glass bottle near her home in the Isle of Wight. Jamie Simpson, 30, yesterday pleaded guilty to attacking 21-year-o…

Dubai Culture museums to welcome visitors from June 1

Dubai Culture is committed to enforcing all preventive measures to ensure the wellbeing of visitors and museum employees.

Christian Association Of Nigeria Tells Kaduna State Governor, El-Rufai, To Re-open Religious Centres

Following the recent review of the lockdown and allowing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as days of relaxing lockdown, CAN said El-Rufai should include religious days in the lockdown reviews.

War hero McRaven tells MIT grads they're the 'real heroes'

William McRaven, the retired U.S. Navy admiral who directed the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, told members of MIT's graduating class Friday that they are the “real heroes” who will save the world

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Mira Road cops beat COVID-19, welcomed with flowers and applause

Cops to hunt out authors of inflammatory letter

SHILLONG: Urban Affairs Minister Hamlet Dohling said that he has spoken to the police in the Special Branch to conduct an investigation into an inflammatory letter written by a couple of persons from outside the state who made indecent comments again

Schoolboy in heartfelt call for annual NHS day in online petition

Child's call for annual celebration to show thanks and remember frontline NHS staff who lost their lives fighting Covid-19.

Ahmaud Arbery’s killing puts a spotlight on the blurred blue line of citizen’s arrest laws

Laws enabling citizens to apprehend suspects, which date back to medieval England, were historically used in the US to suppress slave revolts.

Langford man facing charges after allegedly fleeing traffic stop

A 38-year-old Langford man is facing numerous charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and getting involved in a two-vehicle collision nearby.The driver of the second vehicle suffered serious . . .

DW&SD Minister launches menstrual hygiene drive

Minister for drinking water & sanitation department Mithilesh Kumar Thakur on Thursday stressed on the need of spreading right information and awareness on women menstrual hygiene. The minister was speaking on the occasion of month-long digital awareness campaign to promote better health for

SRP jawan ‘commits suicide’

As per preliminary investigation, the jawan was worried about his transfer SRP group 3 in Palanpur.

Crackdown set vs illegal clinics

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday vowed to mobilize the National Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Immigration to crack down on the illegal medical clinics operating in the country.

Italy’s economy shrinks more than feared

MILAN, May 29 — Italy’s economy shrank 5.3 per cent in the first quarter, much worse than first thought, official data showed today, as the effects of a tough coronavirus lockdown began to be felt. The national statistics institute (ISTAT) said at the end of April it expected the economy to...

Man and teenage boy found stabbed to death in UWS apartment building

The 36-year-old man and the boy were found repeatedly stabbed in the neck and chest in the Frederick Douglass Houses at around 8:40 p.m. Thursday.

SpiceJet Becomes India's First Carrier to Deliver Essential Supplies, E-Commerce Goods Via Drones

New Delhi (Sputnik): As the coronavirus pandemic has put restrictions on the unessential movement of people and services, drones have spearheaded contactless deliveries...

Siberian zoo sees baby boom during Covid-19 lockdown

A Siberian zoo that closed its doors to visitors for over two months due to Covid-19 says the lockdown has encouraged a baby boom among its animals.

Arjun Kapoor joins Dua Lipa, Jason Derulo to raise COVID-19 funds

Actor Arjun Kapoor will be part of a global effort to raise funds for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The effort also involves

ASHA workers launch Statewide stir

Mysore/Mysuru: Condemning the assault on ASHA workers, urging for their protection and also to resolve their problems, ASHA workers under the banner of Karnataka Rajya Samyukta ASHA Karyakartheyara Sangha, Mysuru District Committee, along with All India United Trade Unions Centre (AIUTUC) launched their Statewide struggle this morning.  They submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister B.S....

Migrant worker’s body found after 4 days in Jhansi

Officials said that the body had decomposed in the four days that it was lying unattended inside the train toilet. Officials said that a post mortem will be conducted on the body on Friday.

High Court's verdict on SEC N Ramesh's case is a lesson to government: Pawan Kalyan

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan said that he welcomes verdict of the High Court overturning the ordinance issued by the state government on the dismissal of the Andhra Pradesh state election commissioner...

Bengal’s Amphan-Damage Assessment Of Rs 1 Lakh Crore May Be Grossly Inflated, And That’s Why Centre Should Scrutinise It Closely

There are many reasons to doubt this seemingly fantastical Amphan-damage assessment figure of Rs 1 lakh crore.

UNHCR: More support needed to protect refugees, displaced people in MENA

The region hosts large displaced and refugee groups from countries such as Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Yemen. Other groups in need include for instance Sahrawi refugees in Algeria and Malian refugees in Mauritania.

What COVID-19 means for the Japan-U.S. alliance

With both militaries having to fight the pandemic alongside their existing operations, how can Japan and the U.S. keep deterrence robust?

Many Eastern Cape schools not ready to reopen - national SGB association

Many of the Eastern Cape's 5 000 schools are not ready to reopen because they have not received adequate personal protective equipment, the provincial chairperson of the National Association of School Governing Bodies says.

MSNBC Reporter Claims “Protests” Aren’t “Unruly” as Building Literally Burns Behind Him

Look behind you!

Robodebt: government to refund 470,000 unlawful Centrelink debts worth $721m

Debts raised under the Coalition’s unlawful income-averaging scheme will start to be repaid in July

Towards a climate neutral Europe: The land sector is key

Land use choices can have a significant impact on climate change mitigation and help meet the increased ambition foreseen by the 'European Green Deal'. It is time to step up efforts to quantify the land sector's carbon emissions and removals. A study, which includes the CMCC Foundation's participation, analyses the EU regulations in force on the subject, which to date still place limits on the contribution that the land use sector can make to achieving the Union's climate objectives.

This Twitter Trend Is Helping Support The People Protesting George Floyd’s Murder

A Twitter trend where people “match” donations to the Minnesota Freedom Fund has gone viral, with over 27,000 tweets mentioning the organization as of Thursday afternoon and celebrities like Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeting the link to his 3 million followers.

Parliament matters - In Your Service

It was an honour to stand in the House of Commons on behalf of the constituents in Kelowna-Lake Country on May 25 to debate an important motion that would set the path for Parliament for the upcoming months, and potentially years.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Forget 10,000 beds, BMC yet to meet target of 1,500 at SevenHills Hospital

Assam govt dedicates new super-specialty hospital to Covid-19 patients

The four-storey hospital — a new super-specialty block of the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital — was completed at a cost of Rs 150 crores and comprises 236 beds, including 50 ICU beds.

Why Raila is DP Ruto's Last Remaining Hope-Francis Atwoli

As DP Ruto's isolation from government escalates, he was advised to find a truce with Raila as he was his only...

Rs. 1000 pension to Trans-genders

Rs. 1000 pension to Trans-genders Decision to help eligible beneficiaries with a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1000 JAMMU, MAY 28:  The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, accorded sanction to the extension of coverage of J&K Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS) to trans-genders, by including […]

Transgenders to get Rs 1000 per month pension

The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, accorded sanction to the extension of coverage of

A 'suspected explosion' at hydropower station in China's Yunnan province kills 6

BEIJING (Reuters) - A “suspected explosion” at a hydropower station in China’s Yunnan province has killed six people and injured five others, the Yunnan government said on Friday.

This USB key claims to provide “anti-5G protection” and it costs over RM1,500

Lately, there’s a lot of misinformation that links 5G to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there are incidents of people destroying mobile towers and now it appears that some scammers are cashing in on 5G radiation fears.

Former Goodyear workers help with war memorial restoration

A war memorial has been officially opened after a £25,000 restoration.

Expect to be tested for COVID-19 when travelling during lockdown level 3

South Africans who want to travel between provinces during the course of lockdown alert level 3 must be able to produce a valid permit and could be subjected to COVID-19 testing.

5 officers could be charged

Five officers involved in a 2017 incident in Prince George could face potential charges after an IIO investigation.

Wage subsidy auditing figures only collected quarterly - MSD

Government ministers are not receiving up to date figures on breaches of the $10 billion wage subsidy scheme, and one Minister's office says "it's...

Buhari to receive report Sunday – PTF

Our Reporters The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), would receive more recommendations from the ...

Ismail Sabri: Up to local authorities to shut public parks if CMCO violated

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Local authorities can decide to close public parks under their purview if they find visitors flouting the conditional movement control order’s (CMCO) restriction against mass gatherings, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said mass...

PM backs NSW going it alone on travel bubble with New Zealand

States whose borders are open could strike a travel deal with New Zealand ahead of other states whose borders are closed, Scott Morrison says.

Muslim Judicial Council urges mosques not to reopen yet

The MJC said it believed the decision to reopen places of worship such as mosques should not be made hastily while the number of COVID-19 infections continued to rise.

The Conspiracy Theories That Fueled the Civil War

The most powerful people and institutions in the South spread paranoia and fear to protect slavery. Their beliefs led the country to war—and continue to haunt our politics to this day.

The Govt Just Axed Its Fucked Robodebt Scheme & Is Now Refunding A Casual $721 Million

The Australian Federal Government has today announced that they will refund the $721 million worth of funds recouped by the robodebt scheme.

EU Commission: Five-fold aid increase for fossil-fuel regions

The European Commission's recovery package increases five-fold the Just Transition Fund, which aims to support the transition of fossil fuel-dependent regions. But commission vice-president Frans Timmermans warned the allocation of funds could be anchored...

For Afghan Sikhs, fear of another terror attack bigger than coronavirus

Forced to share cramped rooms at Gurdwaras after the March 25 attack, Sikhs look to India, wait for lockdown to end.

RPSC Reopens Window For 28 Physiotherapist Vacancies Reopened, Apply on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

The online application process will, notably, begin from June 1 and end on June 15.

Uganda’s COVID-19 cases surpass 300

The Ministry of Health tweeted last night that the new cases bring the total tally to 317.

Front-line health care workers in Japan face discrimination over coronavirus

Cases included being told by family members not to come home, being shunned by staff from other wards and being subjected to abuse when making house calls.

Commecs student association president Asif Arif passes away from coronavirus

Arif was also the trustee of the Commecs Educational Trust (CET)

One killed in accident with wrong way driver on A12 highway

At least one person was killed in a head-on collision on the A12 highway towards Arnhem on Friday morning. The accident was very likely caused by a wrong way driver, the police said on Twitter at

Childcare group calls for Government 'mindset shift' to avoid 'third collapsed scheme'

Childcare body Seas Suas has called for Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to be appointed to t...

Joy Emodi at 65: Metaphor of 5 percent, broken nation

BY IKENNA IDEAGU Distinguished Senator Joy Emodi’s name rings the bell for the good reasons in Nigeria. Thus, the National Assembly was elated when the news of her nomination as

Saudi Arabia shuts down 21 firms for breaking COVID-19 precautions

Municipality intensifies efforts to enforce compliance of coronavirus safety regulations

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Eurozone inflation slumps to 0.1pc in May

BRUSSELS, May 29 — Inflation in the eurozone single currency area dropped to 0.1 per cent in May from 0.3 per cent in April, the official Eurostat agency said today. The drop in prices comes as Europe entered its sharpest recession in EU history because of the lockdowns brought on by the Covid-19...

Two children swept out to sea following strong winds and currents along Ireland's west coast

TWO children were swept out to sea in separate incidents following strong winds and currents along Ireland's west coast.

Man arrested for rash driving

A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving rashly and misbehaving and threatening a couple after ramming his car into theirs in Delhi’s Connaught Place. The driver of the offending vehicle has been identified as Piyush, a resident of Defence Colony. Police has also recovered the car

4 escape death as flood engulfs Ho

The Volta Regional Capital, Ho is gradually becoming a flood-prone area as about 11 places have been identified to be dangerous flood-prone spots in the hitherto flood-free municipality.

Russia Postpones BRICS Summit to Later Date

The summits of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have been postponed from July to a later date, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Kremlin press service said on May 27. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), established in 2001, brings together China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, […]

Najib rebuts allegations BN govt purchased Israeli software to spy on Opposition in GE14

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today rebutted allegations that his government purchased information gathering and data analysing software from an Israeli company via a Cypriot country to spy on the Opposition a month before the 2018 general election (GE14). Najib, via a Facebook...

State to depend on Assam to resolve real estate disputes

SHILLONG: The state government will request Assam government to allow Meghalaya to utilise their Real Estate Appellate Tribunal to take up the cases of the state.The cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal in this regard.Speaking to media persons aft

Court stops FG from auctioning Dawes Island Marginal Oil Field

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Friday restrained the Ministry of Petroleum from selling or accepting bids for Dawes Island Marginal Oil Field...

Delay in financial aid to SMEs will be resolved in two months, says Wan Junaidi

KUCHING, May 29 — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry expects the delay in the disbursement of financial assistance for Covid-19-affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak to be resolved within two months. Its minister, Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar,...

Bandi Sanjay writes to Sitharaman to relax loans interest for MSMEs

Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar urged FM Nirmala Sitharaman to consider relaxation of interest on loans for MSME)for a six month period.

The way forward for Pak-Afghan relations

The mistrust between both the neighbours has also resulted in a vicious cycle of blame game on both sides

Warning over inflatable toys after dramatic sea rescue

A co-pilot of the Shannon-based coast guard helicopter has advised people to be careful in the water with inflatable toys after the dramatic rescue of a five year-old girl who drifted out towards the sea in Co Kerry yesterday.

Naked Florida man spent 24 hours vandalizing school, police say

Investigators say a 21-year-old naked man broke into a South Florida high school and spent almost 24 hours vandalizing the building.

Dog walkers discover WWII RAF fighter plane buried in sand for 76 years

The RAF confirmed that the wreckage is one of their Bristol Beaufighters that crashed soon after taking off.

Police should not have allowed gang tangi, Nats say

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It’s Time to Listen to the Doomsday Planners

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Gauteng’s strategy to crack down on COVID-19 hotspots

Ahead of the national move to COVID-19 alert level 3, Gauteng Premier David Makhura has assured citizens that the province is prepared to control the spread of the virus at designated hotspots.

Apple Store targeted with suspicious package that turned out to be apples

A suspicious package left outside an Apple store in Portland turned out to full of plain old apples.

Sonu Sood helps 167 migrant workers go home to Odisha

Special flight arranged for labourers from Kochi.

Domestic helper held for killing Saudi employer

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The Left wields its Science Club

When Michael Dukakis ran for president in 1988, he presented himself as a technocrat rather than a politician. Good government, he suggested, was about implementing what science and its derivatives, social science and the dismal science of economics, had shown to work. Technocratic solutions founded on science should, he implied, trump less tangible and more emotional phenomena such as optimism, the entrepreneurial spirit, and patriotism.

Delhi University admissions likely to start on June 8

In a first, the entire admission process including applications and document verification will be entirely online

Zimbabwe Says Robert Mugabe’s Allies May Have Abducted And Tortured Opposition Activists

Zimbabwe has sensationally claimed that the late former President Robert Mugabe's allies may have abducted, tortured and sexually molested

Now the NPA must deal with the delinquent Myeni

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Judge Asked to Halt Salmon Fishing in Alaska

(CN) — A Seattle judge should shut down a southeast Alaska Chinook salmon fishery on July 1, attorneys argued Thursday,

Why Upward Curve Of Covid Cases Haunts GHMC Areas In Hyderabad?

Every day 30 to 40 people from GHMC limits are being admitted in Gandhi hospital after testing positive. This has been the situation for quite some time in three districts (Hyderabad and part of Ranga Reddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri) that are under GHMC limits. While 85 percent of Telangana is almost free from Corona cases for last few weeks, the situation in GHMC is exactly the opposite.

Following Second Wave of Infections, South Korea’s Museums Close

Effective today, South Korea is reimplementing lockdown measures—including the closure of public spaces—in Seoul for the next two weeks, until June 14. Museums, parks, and art galleries in the capital cautiously reopened earlier this month, but yesterday marked the highest rate of new Covid-19 infections in seven weeks, with sixty-seven of the seventy-nine new cases from the greater Seoul area, reports The Guardian. The national tally is now 11,402 confirmed cases and 269 deaths.Following the resurgence of infections, national health minister Park Neung-hoo reintroduced restrictions on cultural

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A retired woman died after falling into her pond, an inquest has heard.

Papal ping-pong? Vatican opens summer camp amid virus

The Vatican is getting into the summer camp business, with ping pong tables taking over the Vatican auditorium, a giant pool in the Vatican Gardens and team sports on the Vatican helipad.

My comment to EC was not a threat – Mornah schools 'overexcited' Ghana Police Service

Bernard Mornah says his recent statement that has generated controversy was only offering counsel to the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana.

Dapo Abiodun: An Omoluwabi governor at 60 - The Nation Nigeria

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PG&E Keeps Adding Electrons To Energy Storage Plans

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Demands for government intervention on obesity to help cut 'increased but preventable' COVID-19 death risk

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COVID 19 | Bengal Minister Sujit Bose, wife, domestic help test positive

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Unemployment Fraud In Michigan Could Bump Legit Jobless Claims

Michigan residents could fall victim to predatory identity theft scams that make false unemployment benefits claims during the pandemic, the UIA warns.

Alleged exam malpractices: Govt withdraws charges against Adeleke

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Lack of adequate funds, labour among challenges faced by projects in India: Survey

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Government is drafting new rules for workers under level 3 lockdown

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Miami-Dade County reports 2nd West Nile virus case this month

For the second time in May 2020, The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has reported an additional human case of West Nile virus (WNV) local transmission infection in a Miami-Dade resident. WNV is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States.  It is most commonly spread to people by the …

Locust swarm: Coordination with Pakistan crucial for containing attacks, says key official

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Witness Says Cop Wanted to Kill George Floyd, Knew He Had Him in Blood Choke

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Snippet from the past: Templemore's new Courthouse - Justice’s tribute to an ‘admirable building’

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Federal Court: Appeals court erred in concluding Exposto’s case a mundane case involving drug mules

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Group Of Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Samples After Attacking Lab Assistant

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Trump Confirms Deployment Of US Army To Shoot Protestors In Minneapolis Protesting Murder of Blacks By Police.

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Las Vegas caregiver accused of stealing $9K from 81-year-old

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Paying school fee in times of job losses triggers hopelessness

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Watch: Passengers on special train headed to Mizoram hand food to Assam flood victims

Facebook user Emanuel Ralte, who shared the video on Facebook, wrote, "Our Mizo brothers, on their way from Bangalore help victims of Assam floods with little food they had with them."

Rishi Sunak's easing of the furlough may be the start of a painful era

We don't know the effects the coronavirus will have on the wider economy, so we can't know what scaling back government support will have.

BoC: The most depleted stockpile of monetary policy ammo any modern governor has inherited – NBF

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IIM Shillong professor kills self

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Facebook Suspends Russian Colorist For 'Dangerous' WWII Images

One of the world’s leading colorists of historic photos fears she will be banned permanently from Facebook and Instagram after multiple suspensions of her accounts.

$60m funding boost for NZ libraries announced at Turanga

The government chose Christchurch's central library, Turanga, as the venue to announce a $60 million cash injection for NZ libraries on Friday.

Ali Zaidi filed a contempt of court petition for failing to make JIT reports public

Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi has filed a contempt of court petition in the Sindh High Court for failing to make the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) reports public.

Aer Lingus to deploy controlled boarding and contactless passes

Passengers and crew must already wear face masks

Book timber smugglers under DMA: Darakhshan

Chairperson, Union Waqf Development Committee, Darakhshan Andrabi on Thursday appealed to J&K administration to take stern measures to stop “loot” of

MCD unlikely to resume property tax collection from June 1

The Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) will not resume property tax collection from June 1. The tax section of the corporation was closed for the public since the middle of March due to Covid-19 pandemic due to which many property tax payers of the city have not submitted their property

Florida man suffocated after being locked in suitcase by his girlfriend

His girlfriend says she forgot he was in there - but footage tells a different story.

COVID-19 Informer: Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Justin Theroux’s War With His Neighbor Continues – He Called 911 After Recording Him Allegedly Threatening His Wife

Actor Justin Theroux has been at war with his neighbor for three years now, TMZ reported. Justin is now claiming that he has a recording of his

Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed At Twitter After It Flagged His Tweets

“There’s nothing I’d rather do than get rid of my whole Twitter account.”

No plans to open up Bali tourism in near future: governor

Bali province is still focusing on public health amid the COVID-19 pandemic and has no plans on restarting tourism activities in the near future, the governor says, as Indonesia appears set to head into a so-called “new normal” despite the lack...

Bill settles insurance woes threatening the Oklahoma County Jail Trust

Finding insurance coverage for the Oklahoma County Jail Trust has proven near impossible, but a bill recently signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt should remove that hurdle. House Bill 2668, which did not receive much fanfare when it was pushed through the Legislature at the end of session, clarifies existing law to explicitly allow counties with over 600,000 residents and a trust running the county jail to pay for judgments from lawsuits against the jail through local property tax rolls. This is currently how the county funds large judgments, but there was disagreement in the county over whether that practice could continue when the Oklahoma County Jail Trust takes over management of the jail from the sheriff’s office on July 1,

Irish Examiner View: Death of George Floyd in police custody shows racism kills in America

George Floyd's lethal treatment, captured on a phone, is just the latest in a shameful litany that shows how very racist America can be.

Vice president says Taiwan’s native languages protect sovereignty

Lai Ching-de says example of Hong Kong shows why protecting native languages is important

Post-lockdown deaths: Who were Angela, Tania, and Shirley?

Three women were killed in the fortnight following lockdown. Overseas, such deaths are called "Coronavirus murders". But here, that masks an ugly...

Gay weddings boost US economy by $3.8 billion since landmark ruling

Gay and lesbian weddings have boosted state and local economies by an estimated $3.8 billion since same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in the United States in 2015, according to a study published on Thursday.

Locusts attack: Palghar collector warns farmers of locusts damaging crops, suggests spraying insecticides

Precautionary measures should be taken before the outbreak to prevent damage from this pest, said the collector.

Scorecard: How does Sanwo-Olu stack up in his first year in office?

Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s first year in office can perhaps be best summed up with a promise he made to “Love the people the way they want to be loved, not the way you want to love them” in his election manifesto.

Parktown Boys' High principal back at work as GDE wraps up Enock Mpianzi probe

Malcolm Williams was suspended by Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi in January as part of the process to investigate the tragic death of 13-year-old Enock Mpianzi at the beginning of the year.

Mother killer jailed for at least 14 years

A West Auckland man who murdered his mother after years of caring for her will spend at least 14 years behind bars. Martin Marinovich admitted he...

Singaporeans can expect to eat out, hit the gym, shop by end-June

Singaporeans can look forward to hitting the gym, eating out and shopping again when the second phase of the “circuit breaker” exit plan happens, which is expected to take place before June ends if COVID-19 transmissions remain low. 

Naxal involved in Burkapal attack that killed 25 jawans surrenders

nA hardcore Naxalite wanted in connection with multiple killings of security personnel surrendered in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Dantewada district, after being dissatisfied with Maoist ideology, police said on Thursday. Pradeep alias Bheem Kunjam, a resident of Aranpur in the district, who was

Fierce clashes breakout between Sudanese, Ethiopian forces: report

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 A.M.) – The Sudanese forces said in a statement on Thursday that a captain and a child were killed during clashes with the Ethiopian army. The Sudanese Armed Forces announced that “the Ethiopian militias, with the support of the Ethiopian army, used to repeat the attack on Sudanese lands and resources.” “Despite this attack, the armed forces are still extending patience in completing the negotiating process aimed at ending these hostile and criminal acts,” said armed forces spokesperson, Brigadier Amer Muhammad Al-Hassan. The Sudanese forces published the latest militia abuses on Sudanese soil, saying that, “On May 26, 2020, a force supported by an Ethiopian army infantry force deployed around our ’ camp in the Alaw region within Sudanese territory, based on joint meetings between the leaders of the Sudanese and Ethiopian armies and it was agreed to withdraw from a point. They added that, “On May 28, 2020, we arrived at the eastern bank of the Atbara River, opposite the Birkat Noureen area…

Rural public to get ownership of own plot

Now the rural public can enjoy the ownership of their own plot. The villagers will get the records of their rights after the survey of the rural settlements in the State. Property registers will also be prepared at the panchayat level from the database prepared under the scheme for the benefit of

Alberta government introduces bill to reduce rules for new charter schools, unsupervised homeschooling

Kenney’s government lifted long-standing cap on charter schools last year

PIC extends CFO Matshepo More's suspension

Matshepo More, who assumed the role of acting CEO while Dan Matjila was placed on suspension, was also suspended for interfering with the work of the commission.

Najib Denies Using An Israeli Company To Spy On Civilians And Opposition

The operation by Najib's administration and the company was called 'Project Magnum'.

Five Years Of Buhari's Administration Wasteful, Corrupt, Taking Nigeria Nowhere —PDP

"This administration has failed woefully in its three major governance planks of provision of security, economic recovery and fight against corruption."

91-year-old woman from city’s Sector 15, six others from Bapu Dham Colony test positive

The 91-year-old’s son says family cannot foot the bill for Covid treatment at Max.

Talking down under: Greek PM ‘discovers’ South Zealand

"Primary school kids listen to him and drop dead laughing. Long live our Leader, our EXCELLENT KYRIAKOS! HE'S WHAT WE DESERVE!"

Kokua Line: Rushing off to Las Vegas means isolation upon return | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Question: With Vegas opening up Thursday, will I have to quarantine when I get back?

Local reaction to incidents involving African-American men

There is local reaction concerning headlines involving encounters with African American men. In New York a white woman called police on a black man who was bird watching. She accused the man of threatening her when video shows he was not.

Long-term care's crisis

Conditions in long-term care are breaking the people who staff nursing and retirement homes, leading to worse care for the vulnerable seniors who live there, the head of the Canadian Support Workers Association said.

NTB officials record surge in cases of children with COVID-19

Officials in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) have recorded a considerable surge in the number of COVID-19 cases among children this week, with the age group representing about 15 percent of the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the province...

One soldier tests positive for coronavirus, total infections at 53

An Army soldier has tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections among military population to 53, the defense ministry said Friday. The soldier, stationed in the border town of Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, underwent a COVID-19 test upon returning from vacation, as his parents were suspected of contracting the virus. Later, they also tested positive. He took a bus back to his base...

13 cities including Hyderabad makes 70 per cent coronavirus cases in India

As many as 13 cities including Hyderabad has made 70 per cent of coronavirus cases in the country. Cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Thane, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur,...

No ban, but reduction of flights: J.C. Madhuswamy

Bengaluru: The State Government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to Karnataka in view of the high number of COVID-19 cases prevalent there. In a clarification issued to media, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs J.C. Madhuswamy has said that...

Broadband Britain – A Decades-Old Joke

Broadband Britain has always been a bit of a joke. Nearly 20 years ago Hermann Hauser tore the government off a strip for its tardiness in rolling out broadband and and things are no better today.

Midas: Additional PDLs released

COURT Administrator Jose Midas Marquez yesterday disclosed that an additional 4,167 persons deprived of liberty have been released from prison amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Syria’s Rami Makhlouf relinquishes assets to charity

DUBAI: Rami Makhlouf, one of the richest men in Syria, is relinquishing his assets to his charity Ramak Humanitarian, newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported. His shares in several banks and insurance companies will not be transferable or sellable, Makhlouf said. In another video message on Facebook, the businessman said he was “very relieved and euphoric” to transfer the

Tackling corona around the world

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Boston's Museum of Fine Arts to buy work from 24 artists

Even as Boston's Museum of Fine Arts remains closed, curators remain at work on building out its contemporary art collection.

Twenty-fine prisoners freed from Perth Prison to help combat the spread of COVID-19

A total of 11 prisoners behind bars in Scottish prisons have returned to the Perth and Kinross

IND-SAT: Study in India entrance test postponed till July

The exam is a 90-minute online proctored test with multiple-choice questions. It is conducted in English and has the verbal ability, quant, logical reasoning as sub-sections with 40, 25, and 25 marks each.

Parti Sarawak Bersatu chief accuses PAS of hidden agenda in proposal to suspend booze trade

KUCHING, May 29 — Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) today accused PAS of having a hidden religious agenda when it called for the suspension on the production and businesses related to alcohol in the name of protecting public safety against drunk driving. PSB president Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh claimed...

Migrant exodus leaves powerloom city in disarray

Set-up CAT benches at Srinagar, Jammu: JKAP

Jammu Kashmir Apni Party on Thursday demanded constitution of permanent CAT benches at Srinagar and Jammu.  In a statement the party senior leader Rafi

Abronye DC attacks Mills’ brother over ‘act of drunkenness’ comment

Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), the Bono regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated that the brother of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills, is someone who always speaks under the influence of alcohol.

[People Talk] COVID-19: Should FG reopen churches, mosques?

"I support that FG should reopen churches and mosques. At least we go to market everyday and people move from one place to the other."

Car Spins Out Of Control And Hits Police Officer Who Was Directing Traffic On Jalan Kuching

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Swimmer dies after being pulled from lake at beauty spot in North Wales

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US Sec. of State Pompeo: Trump to make a series of announcements on China

US President Donald Trump will make a series of announcements on China on Friday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News on Friday. Earlier i

Australian domestic tourism and coronavirus pandemic: A unique travel opportunity is being ruined by border skirmishes

It’s often remarked that one of the principal differences between Americans and Australians is that the former prefer to see their country first and the latter elect to see their nation last.

How to Build a Better Child Care System

The coronavirus has highlighted how necessary good child care is.

EU’s $826 Billion Recovery Plan Criticized over Lack of Cultural Funding

European cultural figures are protesting a new $826 billion recovery plan that aims to mitigate the economic fallout facing the twenty-seven member states of the European Union because of the coronavirus pandemic. While the relief package has been described as ambitious by lawmakers, representatives from the EU’s creative industries are saying it does not provide enough funding for the arts, failing one of the sectors worst hit by the ongoing global health crisis.“This is about all of us and it is way bigger than any one of us,” said Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, as

Najib Razak Allegedly Engaged Services Of Israeli Cyber Startup To Spy On Opposition

It’s been two years since Malaysia made history by electing a new party to lead the country and dethroned the former prime minister, Najib Razak, and the

Man jailed for seven years for sexually penetrating best mate's daughter, aged 10

A 32-year-old man has been jailed for seven years and placed on the sex offender's register for life for sexually penetrating his best mate's 10-year-old daug...

Trump's Final Executive Order On Social Media Deliberately Removed Reference To Importance Of Newspapers To Democracy

We wrote a detailed breakdown of the President's silly, nonsensical, legally wrong Executive Order regarding social media...

Telford man, 30, charged over fraud allegations

A Telford man has been charged with allegedly conning people out of money in the town.

In Johor, 10 Bersatu divisions claim to support sacking of Dr Mahathir and co

JOHOR BARU, May 29 — A total of 10 out of 26 Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) divisions in Johor claim to support the dismissal of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four other leaders. Johor Bersatu deputy chief Senator Md Nasir Hashim said that the matter has the support of 10 of the state’s...

Power distributors sue FG over business interference

Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja Electricity distribution companies have dragged the Federal Government to court to restrain it from further interfering in the corporate business activities of the power fi...

An economic turning point for Europe?

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The Government Will Refund Millions Of Dollars To People Affected By Robodebt

Around $721 million is expected to be refunded to people who were affected by the government's disastrous robodebt scheme.

Statues of lions in Chinatown vandalized with racist graffiti a second time

The Chinatown Lions in Vancouver have been vandalized with racist graffiti, again.

Pakistan shoots down second Indian spy drone this week

The quadcopter had intruded 700 metres into the Pakistan side of the Line of Control, says ISPR

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NSW photo cards next on Dominello's digital hit list

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Search continuing for young woman missing in Hunua Ranges

Elicia Hughes-Sutherland hasn't been seen since last Tuesday.

SAA’s BRPs ask for another extension to finalise rescue plan

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Moses Kuria's interesting message to Junet over Aisha Jumwa ouster

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Why I ordered arrest of judge, by Katsina emir

Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Usman, yesterday explained that he ordered the arrest of an errant judge to serve as deterrent.

COVID-19: No suspect is declared wanted in Enugu — Commissioner

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Dr Badu Sarkodie, the Director of Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Thursday said although the country's daily rate of new COVID-19 infections are decreasing, the curve is not sharp enough.

Boris Johnson has broken all his promises. Tory and Labour voters alike have little patience left for a sub-Prime Minister

How did a man who spent his entire life working towards this job manage to throw it away so spectacularly badly?

FALSE: Photo of Duterte portrait outside Japan national museum

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Palace: No barber shops, salons, public Masses yet

MALACANANG on Friday clarified that the temporary ban on the operation of hair salons and barbershops, as well as the conduct of public Masses, would still be in effect despite the imposition of a more relaxed community quarantine on June 1.

Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson insists he ‘never got into a fight’, amid claims he threw a person into a car boot

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Greens oppose road inside Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

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Around a sixth of Tayside care homes are closed to new admissions as hard-pressed staff continue to battle the pandemic.

Coronavirus cases exacerbating IPID case load

The increasing workload of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate has been exacerbated, "in part", by the increase in cases against police officers.

Bengaluru gets 47th flyover

BBMP officials said Mother Dairy Circle flyover is the first of the series of the flyovers constructed to ease the congestion on the Yeshwanthpur-Yelahanka road.

CBI opens probe into cash transactions of Tablighi Jamaat

Foreign funds given to the organisation are also under the scanner

Prisoners released early not 'routinely' being tested for coronavirus

Confirmation came in a written answer from the Scottish Government.

Obey or risk death!

AS the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, with predictions for t...

Indonesia rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims

Indonesia raises 2016 Hague ruling in letter to head of UN, expressing opposition to China’s nine-dash line

Maharashtra Governor appreciates Sonu Sood’s relief work

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has appreciated Sonu Sood for his work. The actor has helped many migrants reach their destination amid the lockdown.

Zaira Wasim Compared the Attack of Locusts to the Havoc of Allah -

The year 2020 is creating trouble in front of people one by one. Locusts from Pakistan have now become a

Ireland Funds’ Chief Executive steps down after one year

Mr Cronin intends to spend more time with family and will move back to Ireland

Australia could include Pacific labourers in 'travel bubble' as $280m aid shake-up revealed

Money set aside for scholarship and volunteer projects will be redirected towards medical and humanitarian interventions in the region

DA Eastern Cape to have its own virtual congress

DA Eastern Cape chairperson Andrew Whitfield says the party's federal executive is investigating the feasibility of hosting its first ever digital provincial elective congress.

All nursing graduates to be guaranteed jobs amid Covid-19 crisis

In a letter, the HSE informed nursing interns that they would all be guaranteed a job.

Reappraising Ugwuanyi’s five-year stewardship amid Covid-19

Gov. Ugwuanyi has ensured an enduring peace in the state, a cherished feat that has made it possible for the state’s political leaders to unite and....

Opinion: Reappraising Ugwuanyi’s five-year stewardship amid Covid-19 by Louis Amoke

In this piece, Louis Amoke writes on the administration of Enugu state governor,Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as he celebrates his fifth year in office since he over in 2015

Cape Cod lifeguards fear 'catastrophe' from enforcing coronavirus social distancing while watching for sharks

The bustling beach town of Cape Cod is bracing for a heavily altered summer atmosphere as they prepare to reopen eateries in mid-June-- the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced closures all over the country. 

Gauteng's spike in COVID-19 cases due to Merafong mine infections - Makhura

Over the last week, there has been an increase of 921 cases, the biggest weekly jump since the virus hit Gauteng.

Pakistan records 64,028 Coronavirus Cases, 1,317 deaths

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: As many as 64,028 people have been diagnosed with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pakistan by May 29 after the emergence of 2,636 more Cases in the last 24 hours, according to the National Command & Operation Centre (NCOC). In the last 24 hours, 11,931 COVID-19 tests were conducted throughout the Country including 5,348 in Punjab, 4,101 in Sindh, 1,080 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 605 in Islamabad, 441 in Balochistan, 237 in Azad Kashmir (AJK), and 119 in Gilgit-Baltistan. By now, a total of 520,017 tests have been conducted in Pakistan to diagnose the virus. In terms of fatalities, a total of 1,317 deaths including 57 in the last 24 hours have been recorded throughout the Country. Whereas 22,305 patients have been recovered from the disease. The most number of Coronavirus Cases have been detected in Sindh wherein 25,309 people have been tested positive. Likewise, 396 patients have succumbed to the virus and 11,190 have been recovered in Sindh.

One dies, seven feared missing as boat sinks on Volta Lake

One person has been confirmed dead while seven others are feared missing when a boat carrying a dozen sank on Thursday, May 28, 2020 on the Volta Lake in the Eastern region of Ghana.

NDMC seals its office after 4 test corona positive

Days after four employees of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the civic body has sealed the entire building on Thursday and directed all the officers and employees to work from home for next two day and be available on mobile and email all the times. In view of the employees working in

Abiodun: covenant-keeping reformer at 60 - The Nation Nigeria

His mastery of the art of governance is already manifesting in his infrastructural development programmes with the establishment of Ogun State Public...

UK Action Fraud Reveals Victims Have Lost Over £4.6 Million in Coronavirus Scams

Action Fraud has listed seven types of scams it’s seen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. This includes courier fraud, online shopping, computer software...

What?! MSNBC Anchor Says Minneapolis Riot Is 'Not Generally Unruly’... As a Building Burns Behind Him

What is going on at NBC? I mean, seriously, in

PB to reopen partially today

SHILLONG: No more fretting over lost opportunities to buy the shirt you wanted, or maybe a top to go with your favourite pair of jeans as festive occasions went by with shops selling textiles and garments firmly shut, thanks to the dreaded yet unavoi

A Balancing Act

After more than two months of lockdown, people are chomping at the bit to get back to business. But with COVID-19 still present and co-opting the things we love to do — travel, gather, socialize — reopening Santa Barbara has become a balancing act between economics, public health and policy.

Migrant workers sent back to Odisha from Hyderabad

The Rachakonda Police came to the aid of about 85 migrant workers and helped them safely return to their native places in Odisha.

26 cops put under quarantine in Poonch

POONCH, May 28: Over two dozen cops were on Thursday put under quarantine after the wife of a cop, who was also a naka incharge was tested positive in Poonch district.Officials told that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) were followed a day after the wife of a cop was tested positive in the district. The cop was the incharge of BG naka point.“Twenty six police personnel deployed on BG naka point have been removed and all have been put in administrative quarantine,” a senior police official said, adding that their samples will be collected soon.Meanwhile, the wife of a cop who was tested positive had no travel history.District Magistrate (DM) Poonch informed through his Twitter handle that the pregnant woman tested positive is apparently having no travel history.

26 cops quarantined in Poonch

26 cops quarantined in Poonch Poonch, May 28: Over two dozen cops were on Thursday put under quarantine after the wife of a cop, who was also a naka incharge was tested positive in Poonch district. Officials informed that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) were followed a day after the wife of a cop was tested positive […]

Uggah: Dog that bit Sarawak boy, 5, confirmed to have rabies

KUCHING, May 9 — The dog that bit a five-year-old boy from Taman Sanhill Barat, Sibu, here has tested positive for rabies, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the Sarawak Veterinary Services Department (JPVS) had informed that the boy...

Not our job to make unnecessary political statements: Nepal Army

It was responding to reports that its chief had refused Oli’s direct orders Indian Army chief’s comments on border issue.

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 741 to 180,458: RKI

BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 741 to 180,458, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.

Activists Task Nigerians On Value, Respect For Human Life

Human rights activists gave the charge on Thursday in a chat with our correspondent in commemoration of national day of mourning for victims of violent killings.

Two ex-Sarawak PKR lawmakers Baru Bian and See Chee How now PSB members, says party president

KUCHING, May 29 — Selangau MP Baru Bian and Batu Lintang state assemblyman See Chee How have been accepted as members of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), its president Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh revealed today. He said they applied to be members some time ago, which the party has now accepted. “They...

Taiwan to raise smoking age to 20, tighten rules on vaping

Those making or importing banned tobacco products to face penalty of NT$50 million

Decline in enrollees: Parents cite finances, doubts about distance learning

'Ang focus muna namin ngayon ay mabuhay, dahil sa ngayon walang-wala na po kami talaga,' says one parent

Coronavirus company news summary – Sibanye-Stillwater reports outbreak – Axora launch smart mining platform – South Africa to lift restrictions on miners

29 May Sibanye-Stillwater has reported 51 positive Covid-19 cases at its Thembelani shaft located in Rustenburg. The company tested employees...Read More...

Việt Nam considers opening borders to visitors from COVID-19-free countries

Viet Nam News / ANN HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam would consider opening its borders to foreign visitors – if the country they are coming from has gone 30 days without any new cases of COVID-19, experts have said. The matter was discussed at a meeting held in Hà Nội on Thursday by the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Nigeria better today, presidency insists

The presidency yesterday insisted Nigeria is better today than it was when President Muhammadu Buhari took over the reins of government on May 29, 2015.

Bangladesh plans home exams for primary school students

The government is planning home examinations for primary school students to keep them in study amid the coronavirus outbreak that has forced education institutions shut.

Mahama caused my disqualification in 2016 but pointed at Akufo-Addo – Akua Donkor

Founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) Madam Akua Donkor has revealed that former President John Dramani Mahama in 2016 called her to leave GFP and contest the presidential race as an independent candidate.

COVID-19 positive tests in Baltics. 3 in Latvia, 6 in Lithuania, 8 in Estonia

In the past day a total of 3 new COVID-19 infection cases were found in Latvia, increasing the total number to 1 064.

Thailand reports 11 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

BANGKOK, May 29 — Thailand confirmed 11 new coronavirus cases today and no new deaths, taking the number of infections to 3,076. The new cases were all patients who had arrived from Kuwait and were in quarantine, said Taweesin Wisanuyothin, a spokesman for the government's Centre for Covid-19...

MT announces 8 new cases of COVID, 6 in Big Horn County

The state health department announced eight now cases of COVID-19 out of more than 1,700 tests that were run on Thursday.

NYC bans the word 'alien' in laws, documents, opts for 'noncitizen'

New York City became the first major city in the U.S. on Thursday after the NYC Council removed the terms “alien,” “illegal immigrant” and “illegal migrant” from local laws, rules and documents and instead will be replacing them with the term “non-citizen."

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing to death galamseyer

The police at Ntortroso in the Ahafo Region, yesterday arrested a watchdog committee member, for allegedly stabbing to death, a 48-year-old man, for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey,.

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing 'galamseyer' to death

The police at Ntortroso in the Ahafo Region, yesterday arrested a watchdog committee member, for allegedly stabbing to death, a 48-year-old man, for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey,

Speeding driver tests positive for cocaine as Kildare Gardaí step up checkpoints and patrols for bank holiday weekend

Naas Roads Policing Unit detected a car travelling at 117km/h in an 80km/hr zone. The driver then tested positive for cocaine and was arrested. The vehicle was seized for have no insurance or tax. Cou...

Is COVID-19 a stumbling block along 2021 electoral process?

Tanzania is also supposed to have its elections. General and local elections have already been postponed in more than 40 countries.

It must be parents who decide if it's safe enough to return to school

At first it was our elderly residents in care homes who were sacrificed to the current pandemic. 

Saeima supports reducing restrictions for sports and culture activities

On Thursday, 28 May, Latvia’s Saeima approved the government’s approved decision retarding lifting certain restrictions imposed on education, hobby groups, sports and culture activities during the COVID-19 state of emergency, BNN was told by Saeima press-service.

Drunk Hindu priest, 70, beheads man in Indian temple as a human sacrifice to goddess who came to him in a dream and said it would end coronavirus

Sansari Ojha (left) killed Saroj Kumar Pradhan, 52, in Cuttack, India, on Wednesday night. The priest claimed he was following orders from a goddess to end the coronavirus pandemic.

An overzealous attack on renewables

It is unlike­ly that Moore will come out and apolog­ise for his new docume­ntary or take it out of circul­ation

CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez Should Sue the Minnesota Cops Who Arrested Him

If you thought the White House’s “looting starts, shooting starts” tweet was the worst thing Friday would bring, you may be wrong. In other infuriating happenings, CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and three members of his crew were arrested in the middle of a live broadcast Friday by the Minnesota State Patrol.

Shanghala employee denies meddling in ACC probe

AN employee of former justice minister Sacky Shanghala and his business partner James Hatuikulipi denied in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court yesterday that he tried to remove potential evidence

Russia says Libya ceasefire in tatters, situation deteriorating: agencies

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s foreign ministry said on Friday the situation in Libya was continuing to deteriorate and that a ceasefire there was in tatters, the RIA news agency reported.

Wontumi wades into Mills’ death saga, calls Mahama a 'political killer'

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, has added his voice to those that are calling for a probe into the death of former President John Evans Atta Mills.

After Facing Uproar, TTD Decides Not To Sell Or Auction Any Property

Facing a backlash for their recent decision to auction some properties in Tamil Nadu, authorities of the Sri Venkateswara temple on Thursday (28 May) decided not to dispose of any property.

Priest beheads man at temple in Cuttack dist

A priest allegedly killed a man by beheading him at a temple near Bandhahuda under the Narasinghpur police station in Cuttack district on Wednesday night. Later, accused Sansari Ojha (72), priest of Brahmani Dei Temple, surrendered to police following the incident. Reports said an argument

PICTURED: Glamorous zookeeper, 35, and the two lions that attacked her while she cleaned their cage leaving her fighting for life - as photos emerge of the first birthday party she threw them

Big cat expert Ms Brown was pounced upon and savagely attacked in the neck and head as she cleaned a cage at the Shoalhaven Zoo in North Nowra on Friday morning.

Govt needs to focus especially on youth

The extended lockdown in place to contain the spread of Covid-19 has acted as a trigger causing spike in number of people experiencing stronger forms of mental health issues which were earlier mild. According to experts, this is the time when the government should focus especially on the youth in a

Fears for Westland when wage subsidy ends

Financial pain is predicted to cripple tourism towns when the Covid-19 wage subsidies end shortly. Nine weeks after lockdown, Franz Josef Civil...

Health Ministry: COVID-19 mobile app updated

The citizen will then be asked to answer some questions that determine the infection possibility, she added.

Suspended Cop Lawrence Njue Lays Bare His Tribulations, Accuses Police Commission Of Defying Court Orders

The National Police Service (NPS) commission is once again on the spot over unfair treatment of its officers.In the latest incident, Lawrence Njue, who served as an Administration Police Constable

53yo Physically Fit Man Falls Unconscious & Passes Away While Cycling With Friend

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Customer shoots dead Cebu bakery worker who enforced physical distancing

The customer resents the bakery employee's calling him out for cutting the line and disregarding rules on physical distancing

Coronavirus | 15,572 cases, 960 deaths in Gujarat

State briefs High Court about remedial measures taken to combat the pandemic

US sanctions are hindering the distribution of Cuban drugs combating Covid-19

As biotechnology labs in Havana develop drugs to thwart the pandemic, the US blockade threatens further research and production.

Four doctors in Pakistan die from COVID-19 in past 24 hours

Meanwhile, as many as 341 health care workers have been infected with COVID-19 across Punjab

LRD recruitment: Now, male job aspirants demand additional vacancies

The male job aspirants want supernumerary posts for men, similar to those given to women in February this year to bring not only gender equality, but also a balance of 33% female and 67% male candidates in any government recruitment.

Wreath laying ceremony to remember dead IRA man

The family of an IRA man killed almost 40 years ago will lay a wreath in his memory this weekend.

China signals a complete ban on the eating of dog meat ahead of notorious Yulin festival with new rules to classify dogs as 'companion animals'

China has hinted that it could ban dog meat from the dinner table after approving a proposed directive to classify dogs as companion animals instead of farm animals officially.

Virtual town hall to discuss proposed Chinatown homeless center related to COVID-19 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Plans for what’s being called a Homeless Triage and CARES Center in Chinatown will be the subject of a “virtual town hall” being held this afternoon by the Institute for Human Services, the project’s sponsor.

[OPINION] No charter change during pandemic

'It is tone deaf on the part of government to create campaigns that will further divide its populace, especially during a pandemic'

PRRD: No martial law amid pandemic

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday maintained that he has no plan to implement a nationwide martial law amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Why Caste Groups in Jharkhand Are Refusing To Buy The Official Claim Of ‘No Discrimination’ At Hazaribagh Quarantine Centre

A re-investigation has been demanded into a case of alleged caste discrimination at a Hazaribagh quarantine centre.

Ice Cube, Ariana Grande & More Artists React to the Police Officer Charged with George Floyd's Murder

Ariana Grande, Vince Staples, Ice Cube and more artists reacted to ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Netherlands mortality below average for second consecutive week

An estimated 2,750 people died in the Netherlands in the 21st week of 2020, between May 18 and 24. That is below what would have been normal for the 21st week of a year if there had been no

Excluded from pandemic pay

More than 250,000 health, social services and corrections employees in British Columbia are receiving “temporary pandemic pay” for working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a local court clerk doesn't know why her and her coworkers haven't been included.

Victoria police investigating three suspicious fires

Victoria police are investigating three fires that appear to have been deliberately set on Thursday night.Police officers and firefighters responded to fires in garbage or garbage bins at three . . .

Exclusive: Inside multi-billion naira ‘fraud’, contract racketeering in PTI

AUDU Oshiokhamele, Chairman of PENGASSAN Effurun branch, has accused Professor Sunny Iyuke, the Chief Executive of the PTI of a N5.8bn fraud.

Jaya's nephew and niece entitled to her properties: Madras HC

With regard to self acquisitions of Jayalalithaa, the petitioner and the respondent are the legal heirs as per Section 15(1)(d) of the Hindu Succession Act,1956.

Chamisa bids to oust defiant party MPs

The MDC Alliance is moving to oust four legislators who attended Parliament business last week defying the party’s directive for a boycott in support of the recall of lawmakers, it has been learnt.

Boys End Up in Hospital After Trying to Gain Superpowers From a Black Widow Bite

Three boys from Bolivia let a black widow spider bite them in the hopes of gaining Spider-Man's powers, but they ended up in hospital instead.

Swastika found at trailhead

A Kelowna man took it upon himself to deal with an apparent racist act of vandalism on the KLO Creek Trail near Gallagher's Canyon.

Thug caged after stabbing man in head with corkscrew then fleeing to Spain

Nathan Campbell assaulted two men with the corkscrew during a drunken rampage in Prestwick before boarding a plane to Alicante.

It’s imperative to make MGNREGS worksites pandemic-safe

Careful work selection, age-appropriate task allotment, monitoring of social distancing could hold the key

Why Big Pharma Is Betting on Blockchain

The pandemic has exposed major cracks in medical supply chains.

'I want my kids back': how overseas adoptions splinter Uganda's families

Birth mother’s legal battle to bring back son from US highlights flaws in system that allows children to be taken abroad

Stop and Shop extends 10% pay bump for hourly workers

Stop and Shop plans to extend a 10% pay increase until July 4.

Foreign returnee, another test positive in Mysuru

A foreign returnee and an inter-State traveller tested positive to COVID-19 in Mysuru on Friday.This is the first case of an international traveller contracting the disease on return to Mysuru.The 28-

CIDG files complaint vs 2 Chinese over makeshift hospital in Clark resort

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Regional Field Unit 3 also files a complaint against the lessee of the villa at the Fontana Leisure Park that housed the underground hospital and pharmacy

Relief for migrant labourers: Too late, too little

The govt’s measures for migrant workers won’t be of much effect. We must consider basic income transfers, otherwise we risk starvation due to indifferent public policy responses

Man charged with providing carpooling services during circuit breaker

A 53-year-old man was charged in court yesterday with providing carpooling services during the circuit breaker period. Ng Chiang Huat, a Singapore permanent resident, was slapped with three charges. On April 23, Ng allegedly left home without a reasonable excuse...

SPOTLIGHT: Meet the 13-year-old boy who graduated from college with four associate degrees

Jack Rico, a 13-year-old boy, has set a historic record after graduating from Fullerton College in California with four associate's degrees.

Residents scramble for fuel from accident tanker

There were safety risks around WAMCO junction on the Takoradi to Sekondi road on Wednesday when scores of residents put their lives in danger and besieged an accident scene to draw fuel.

Zupco bus deal a hot potato in Zimbabwe govt circles

CABINET ministers were evasive this week after being asked to explain the details of a murky deal between the government and Landela Investments (Pvt) Ltd, a company linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s adviser Kuda Tagwirei. The company is raking in millions of dollars in taxpayer funds for buses bought on credit in China and now being sold to a state-owned company at inflated prices.

Suspect tripped up senior

Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached a senior who was using a walker, tripped her from behind and walked away.

Bono East Minister allays fears, urges strict compliance amid first case of coronavirus

Correspondence from Bono East:

Madhya Pradesh: 10 MP districts selected for Swamitva Yojana survey

American 'hamburger master' who hid in Taiwan for 13 years extradited

Wanted man who hid in Taiwan where he committed domestic violence finally extradited to US

No temporary increase in weekly asylum payment during pandemic

Request for €20 rise during crisis from 40 organisations is rejected

Virgin Australia's administrator to shortlist two bidders early next week

The administrator of Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd said it expected to shortlist two preferred bidders early next week after parties confirmed ...

Britain needs to start tapering its COVID furlough scheme: minister

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain cannot run its COVID-19 jobs protection scheme indefinitely and needs to start tapering it down as people slowly return to work, environment minister George Eustice said on Friday.

Pregnant women from red zones suffer as existing MCH faces space crunch

ANANTNAG, May 28: In February 2017, the then PDP-BJP government took over the trust owned under construction Rahmat-e-Alam hospital along with its assets and liabilities in Anantnag town.The purpose of taking over of the private hospital was to shift the lone maternity and child (MCH) hospital of southern region from the unsafe building with little space in congested Sherbagh locality.Soon after taking over the private hospital, the government sanctioned Rs 12 crore for its completion. The executing agency JKPCC was asked to complete the project within one year. The agency, however, failed to meet the deadline due to the paucity of funds. Though the government later released the funds to the executing agency which speeded up the work on the project. However, since April last year when the hospital building was occupied by the Para-military CRPF men, the work on the project is at complete halt."More than three years have passed since the government took over this private hospital but half of the work is yet to…

Foreign workers nabbed throughout MCO without valid documents, says senior minister

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — All foreign workers nabbed during the enforcement period of the movement control order (MCO) since March 18 did not have valid travel documents, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the foreigners should have a travel...

AU$721 million in robo-debts to be returned as Australian government admits error | ZDNet

Services Australia has identified 470,000 debts raised wholly or partially using income averaging of ATO data.

Denmark, Norway create joint travel zone: Norway PM

OSLO (Reuters) - Norway and Denmark will resume free travel between the two Nordic countries from June 15, Norway’s Prime Minister said on Friday.

Fleeing motorist in court on drink driving, drugs and weapons charges

A motorist who fled police will appear in the Christchurch District Court court today accused of drink driving, drug offences and possession of a...

US approves sale of 84 Patriot missiles to Kuwait

The United States said Thursday it has approved the sale of 84 of the most recent generation of Patriot missiles to Kuwait, plus equipment to modernize the country's antimissile program, for a total of $1.425 billion.

Masari lifts ban on Friday prayers, church services

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved the relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown to allow Muslim faithful observe Friday congregational prayers in the state. The Secretary to the Stat...

FLASHBACK: Any idiot can be flagbearer - Kwame Pianim

Ten years ago, renowned economist and a leading member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Kwame Pianim urged the party to choose a flagbearer who is technologically inclined and not an old-fashioned flagbearer.

Newborn boy survives after being found buried alive

Siddhartha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh): A newly born boy who was found buried alive in the Sunoura village of Siddhartha Nagar district earlier this week, has now been christened "Dharti Putra".The infant was first admitted to the local Community Health Ce

Drove with no insurance and excess alcohol

Detained and disqualified

Police Vans in MP Blow Sirens, Farmers in Rajasthan Bang Utensils To Scare Away Locusts | Watch

Popularly known as ‘tiddi dal’, locusts are short-horned grasshoppers with highly migratory habits and voracious feeding behaviour

Hyderabad steps up efforts to keep cops safe

After a few of its personnel tested positive for Covid-19, the Hyderabad City Police is intensifying its efforts to keep its men,

Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Makinde account for stewardship in 365 days

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has negatively impacted socio-political and economic activities across the world in the last three to five months, it may not be possible to pass a critical assessment...

Paul Ngei’s Daughters Seek To Block Adopted Brother From Being Beneficiary To Estate

Late veteran Paul Ngei's daughters have sought to have his adopted son blocked from being included as a beneficiary to his estate.According to the Standard, one of the daughters, Elizabeth Nduku M

How to help the public overcome Covid-19 stigma

The government is moving to curb violence toward healthcare workers. But to dispel the fear and myths around the violence, community leaders, organisations, celebrities and the media must partake in responsible messaging

Swimming groups urge Northeast governors to allow reopening of pools: 'Swimming will save lives'

Northeast swimming organizations are calling on their governors to reopen facilities for swimmers amidst the coronavirus pandemic. 

Mosquito breeding reported in 2,644 households, say civic bodies

Municipal Corporations have reported mosquito breeding in 2,644 households in the national Capital and 2,675 legal notices issued this year for various violations, according to data released by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC). The dengue breeding checkers have checked 3988968 houses

Development: More Arrested for Illegal Import of Waste from Italy

Deputy Environment Minister Krassimir Zhivkov and the businessmen Bobokovi brothers on May 28 were detained for 24 hours. The specialised prosecutor's office is investigating alleged involvement in an organized crime group that has mismanaged waste, including hazardous materials.

BBC appoint former head of global news to review impartiality policy online in wake of Emily Maitlis rant on Dominic Cummings

Richard Sambrook, a former director of BBC global news, will be tasked with assessing whether the corporation's social media accounts are going against its impartiality policy.

Xi replies to letter from scientific, technological workers

President Xi Jinping on Friday encouraged scientific and technological workers across China to make new and greater contributions to building China into a global power in science and technology.

CID chases Bernard Mornah over ‘threats’ against EC

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has invited the National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah for questioning over alleged threats he made against the Electoral Commission of Ghana.

Govt's 'Aatmanirbhar' plan hits a legal hurdle

Surat activist sends legal notice to CM and junior health minister claiming people are not getting loan as promised by the State government

Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in Balakote

Forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Balakote in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday triggered several landmine

Kidnappers demand N20m to free Nasarawa CAN chair

Kidnappers of Nasarawa State chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Joseph Masin, have demanded N20 million to set him free.

$51 million in bushfire donations reveals a big problem with viral Facebook fundraisers

Sadly, the money raised won't be going where some donors thought it would.

New Zealand Government Seeking To Expand Its Internet Censorship Powers

New Zealand has been in the censorship business for years, but the government appears to believe it's still not doing enough...

Scamsters create fake Facebook account of senior IPS officer in Tamil Nadu

This was an attempt to lure the officer’s followers into transferring money towards a fake finance scheme, police said

Zamfara police partner ex-bandits, rescue 12 kidnap victims - Official

The police command in Zamfara has rescued 12 kidnap victims through the collaboration of repentant bandits in the state.......

SWGH, EJH allow more shops to function

AMPATI/KHLIEHRIAT: The District Magistrates of South West Garo Hills and East Jaintia Hills District have allowed more shops to function in the wake of state government giving the green light on Wednesday.In SWGH, the District Magistrate allowed open

Opinion: After George Floyd's death in Minnesota, still think Colin Kaepernick's knee was the problem?

I hope all those so indignant at Colin Kaepernick taking a knee on the field are as outraged by the white Minneapolis police officer putting a knee on a black man’s neck. Sadly, I doubt that will be the case. Oh, there might be some who watch the horrible video of George Floyd’s last moments and finally understand why Kaepernick protested. Finally see the casual disregard our society has for the lives of black and brown people. Finally comprehend the toll the legacy of slavery continues to exact on this country. "Do you understand NOW!!??!!??" LeBron James said on Instagram on Tuesday night, posting a photo of the officer pinning Floyd down with his knee alongside one of Kaepernick protesting. Kaepernick had

Central Vista: new buildings on KG Marg, Africa Avenue proposed for relocating govt offices

Projects to construct ‘steel structures’ were considered by DUAC on April 23 and May 15, but not passed

Going viral: Working mothers do bulk of childcare and housework under lockdown

Gulf News Foreign Correspondent Mick O’Reilly on life under Covid-19 lockdown

Obasanjo: Then and now - The Nation Nigeria

Since he emerged hero of the 1966 - 1970 civil war,  Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo has continued to be in the public space, sometimes espousing his leadership...

South Africa has backlog of about 80 000 Covid-19 tests

As a shortage of kits hinders testing.

Priest 'sacrifices' man to end coronavirus in Odisha

A 70-year-old priest was arrested for allegedly sacrificing a 52-year-old man inside a temple in Odisha's Cuttack district to appease the goddess and end

Is China's ‘House of Cards’ in the Czech Republic beginning to wobble?

Public scepticism over Chinese influence campaigns and aggressive diplomacy is empowering anti-Beijing politicians.

Missing man believed to be Nanaimo: RCMP

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for 45-year-old Kevin Golze, who was reported missing Tuesday and is believed to be in Nanaimo. Based on information provided by the Bowen Island RCMP, there are concerns. . .

Missing man believed to be in Nanaimo: RCMP

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for 45-year-old Kevin Golze, who was reported missing Tuesday and is believed to be in Nanaimo. Based on information provided by the Bowen Island RCMP, there are concerns. . .

WHO Foundation launched to support critical health needs

Geneva : The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the creation of the WHO Foundation, an independent grant-making entity that will support the organization's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges.WHO Director-General

What’s Behind The Trump-Twitter Clash?

President Trump escalated his war against the social media companies, issuing an executive order that seeks to limit their legal protections against liability for content posted on their sites. But what is his trying to accomplish and how can these companies help restore democracy?

Steve Wallace: Reader suggestions for safer school zones

Gar had a suggestion that would make school zones more identifiable to drivers. He wanted to have large, easily identifiable pavement markings, with speed and distance regulation prominently . . .

Cruise season killed

The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but dead as Ottawa extends a ban on ships in Canadian waters until the end of October.

Female keeper attacked by two lions at popular NSW zoo

LATEST @ 12.30 PM | A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after being attacked by two lions at a zoo in NSW. Emergency crews were called to Shoalhaven Zoo just before 10.

Schools in Sindh not to reopen from June 1: Education dept

The steering committee has decided to extend closure of schools until June 1, said an official notification

Kenyan truckers suspend movement to Uganda

Kenyan drivers say they will withhold their services until officials address harassment.

Chairman Of Nigeria’s Revenue Agency Denies Allegations Of Tribalism In Organisation

Nami, who spoke while reacting to the alleged removal of some directors on tribal and ethnic grounds, said that the exercise was done according to the laws of the country.

Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at chemical godown in Dhulapally

A major fire erupted from Krishna Industries Chemical godown at Dhulapally under Petbasheerabad police station limits here on Friday.

HC declines to stay VACB probe

50 acres of farmland purchase by Jacob Thomas in Tamil Nadu

Fishermen tie suspected thief and drown him in Volta lake

The Asesewa District Police Command in the Eastern Region have arrested two (2) out of six (6) fishermen for allegedly drowning a suspected fishing net thief in the Volta Lake.

Photos: Fire and Protests in the Twin Cities

A third day of protests took place yesterday in Minneapolis and St. Paul, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, after an officer kneeled on his neck and ignored his pleas that he couldn’t breathe.

Maui police seeking help finding missing Wailuku man, 27 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Maui Police Department has requested the public’s assistance in finding a 27-year-old man whose last known residence was in the Wailuku area.

Baramulla patient had no travel history

Baramulla town witnessed first death due to Coronavirus on Thursday, taking the total number of deaths due to COVID 19 in the district to five. Earlier,

A buzz about council polls

A large number of sitting members of the Legislative Council are due for retirement by the end of June while four members from the Rajya Sabha are also set to complete their six-year term.

Woman stored dead grandma in freezer to collect her social security checks

A Pennsylvania woman allegedly stored her grandmother’s body in a freezer for several years in order to collect the dead senior’s social security checks, a report said. Cynthia Black, 61, was

French mortality rate for first-half of May lower than in 2019 despite Covid-19

French mortality rates between May 1 and 18 were six percent lower than for the same period last year and one percent below the rate seen over that period in 2018, despite the coronavirus epidemic, s…

Govt moves to halt crude export in natural state - The Nation Nigeria

In its bid to sustain the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government (FG) is putting plans in motion to implement ways to halt...

Gov't committed to making Internet access a right, says minister

MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Fayval Williams says COVID-19 has brought into...

Dwivedi chairs SLC meets, clears Rs 8.24 cr subsidy claims

Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, chaired separate meetings of State Level Committees for sanctioning of

Cyber racism and Covid-19: Expert weighs in on hate speech in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Cyber-racism and online hate speeches or comments are nothing new in Malaysia and around the world. However, the issue has seemingly become more prevalent in recent months during the Covid-19 pandemic and the movement control order. Racist hate comments started to dominate...

Indonesian woman consumed pills to abort baby, say Penang police

BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 29 — An Indonesian factory worker, desperate to terminate her pregnancy, swallowed pills provided by her Bangladeshi boyfriend before she suffered a miscarriage in a toilet of workers’ hostel in Taman Belimbing, here on Sunday. Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief ACP...

Lies, damn lies and international students

The education lobby has been caught out exaggerating the collapse in international students, which according to Department of Education data, is actually not that large:

KL cops nab six individuals, seize drugs worth nearly RM1m

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Police arrested six individuals, including four women, and seized various types of drugs, worth nearly RM1 million, in a two-day operation in the federal capital since last Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said the suspects, aged between 28 and 54,...

‘You have to live your life’ - Leo Varadkar hits back at critics of his Phoenix Park picnic during lockdown

LEO VARADKAR has hit back at the criticism he received after being photographed last weekend enjoying a picnic with friends in Phoenix Park during lockdown. Under government rules, groups of four are permitted to meet outside, though they cannot travel further than 5km from their homes and must remain two metres apart from anyone they are not residing with. The pictures drew an angry reaction in some quarters, with Mr. Varadkar accused of failing to stick to the rules on distancing and being more than 5km from his home. A spokesperson for the Taoiseach defended his actions, explaining the Fine Gael leader has been living in the Steward's Lodge on the Farmleigh Estate in the Phoenix Park with his partner Matthew Barrett during the lockdown. They also rebuffed any suggestion he broke the two-metre distancing rule. Advertisement Now Mr. Varadkar has spoken out on the subject, rebuffing any criticism by telling Dublin’s FM104 that “you have to live your life”. Speaking on the station’s Strawberry Alarm Clock show…

Mike Lee: You Aren't Going to Like It if a Democrat Gets the Power to Regulate Social Media, Keep the Government Away from It

On Thursday's broadcast of Fox News Radio's "Guy Benson Show," Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) stated that the government should be kept "as far away" from the | Clips