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Taiwan considers revoking Hong Kong's special status on law fears
China's planned national security law may prompt Taiwan to revoke the special status it extends to Hong Kong, President Tsai Ing-wen said, a move that could anger Beijing and make it harder for Hong Kongers to visit and invest. China is proposing the new legislation for the Chinese-ruled city after
Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C
Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C. The India Meteorological Department, which had issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak, said dust and thunderstorms are likely to bring some relief on May 29-30.
Election 2020: Don’t do what you want, consult parties – Agyinasare to EC
The founder of Perez Chapel International, Bishop Charles Agyinasare, has counseled the Electoral Commission to involve all stakeholders in its plans for a successful 2020 elections.
Punjab reports 15 new cases, health minister says no community spread
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu, however, said there was no community spread and in the past too there had been cases where similar cases were reported but an analysis showed that they may have come in contact with positive cases.
Trump Threatens To Move Republican Convention If North Carolina Doesn’t Reopen
The president wants to see “thousands of enthusiastic Republicans” in Charlotte, North Carolina at the end of August.
4 fresh cases of COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh; tally rises to 208
Four more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh, taking the number of cases in the state to 208, while a 72-year-old woman died due to the disease at a hospital here, officials said on Monday. With the latest fatality, the death toll due to COVID-19 has
Bishops slam Boris Johnson for treating public 'as mugs' over Dominic Cummings
A number of senior Church of England members have spoken out against Boris Johnson, who defended his senior aide Dominic Cummings this evening after it was revealed he broke lockdown rules
Early identification helped Nagpur, says civic chief Tukaram Mundhe
Nagpur: Over 75 per cent of people who got infected with novel coronavirus in Nagpur have since recovered and been discharged, and the death rate of 2 per cent is also among the best in Maharashtra and the country, Municipal Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said on Monday. He said measures like early identification, tracing, isolation, treatment […]
Case against flying school instructor for molestation
Two more girls accuse him of same; Vishakha committee set up for probe
Family’s calls kept them going
Three guest workers survive on biscuits and water and cycle away non-stop to reach home There were times in their journey when they wanted to give up, but then a call from their family would give them.
Trump threatens to move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions
Trump threatens to move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions
White House imposes coronavirus travel ban on Brazil
President Donald Trump on Sunday further limited travel from the world's coronavirus hotspots by denying entry to foreigners coming from Brazil.
New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview
The quake struck just off the coast before 8:00 am local time (20:00 Sunday GMT) at a depth of about 52 kilometres near Levin, about 90 kilometres north of Wellington, the US Geological Survey said.
Dead end for Duque
"Quit now. Please." Health Secretary Francisco Duque must go. If he won’t go, then his boss, President Rodrigo Duterte, should fire him.
China condemns US blacklisting dozens of its firms
China condemned the U.S. adding 33 Chinese entities to a trade blacklist, a move that risks potential retaliation from Beijing as tensions between the world’s two-biggest economies deteriorate further.
Ghana treating frontline health workers better than US – Report
Health workers at the Frontline of the coronavirus fight in Ghana are being treated better than their counterpart in the US, The Washington Post, has revealed, with calls on the US government to emulate the intervention of the Ghanaian Government for health workers.
Migrant couple seeking to return home to UP drowns in Mutha canal
They had jumped into the water to save their 7-yr-old son who was drawn away by strong current; while the boy survived, mother’s body was recovered later; searc
Tyson Foods worker, 44, dies after long battle with COVID-19
An employee at the Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, died Monday after battling the coronavirus during a six-week hospitalization that was chronicled and widely followed online.
How a “Bunch of Badass Queer Anarchists” Are Teaming Up With Locals to Block a Pipeline Through Appalachia
“People that grow up in places like this, seeing their environment destroyed, it stirs them, it causes people to want to get involved, and that’s why I’m here.”
Punjab: Without salary since January, PU contractual staff left in the lurch
The employees, who include plumbers, maintenance workers, and helpers employed to work in hostels and administrative offices of the university, have been shuttling between contractors and university officials, but to no avail.
Trump’s And Biden’s Memorial Day Events Highlight Starkly Different Campaign Tones
The president’s raucous Baltimore visit coincided with the former vice president’s somber wreath laying.
Innocent victims of political games
By Barnes MawrieIt is a well known fact that “it is unfortunate to be poor in India and it is even more unfortunate to be poor during these years of the BJP rule.” The present government is proving more and more to be an anti-poor government. The ant
Boris Johnson will pay a price for standing by Cummings
If the UK Prime Minister's most important adviser did nothing wrong, why did all sides work so hard to conceal what he did?
Patient escapes SVP, returns after testing +ve
Ellisbridge cops file complaint against Sarkhej resident for endangering lives; SVP submits report to higher-ups
Tony Bellew backs Dominic Cummings after he broke lockdown to visit his parents
Dominic Cummings has incurred the wrath of the British public after he broke lockdown but former light heavyweight champion Tony Bellew has no issue with his decision
Who is Dominic Cummings - Boris Johnson's key aide grabbing news headlines in lockdown row?
Clamour seeking Cummings’ resignation as Johnson’s adviser has been growing after he took a 400 kilometre-journey during the lockdown.
Officials wrong to order deportation of Jamaican-born man, says US court
CONNECTICUT, United States (AP) — A federal appeals court has reversed a decision b...
Putin makes Kremlin appearance as virus restrictions ease
The 67-year-old has worked remotely over the past few weeks from his Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, chairing meetings with officials by video conference.
3-day-old infant from Chandigarh one of the youngest to die of coronavirus
The infant girl’s mother had not been tested for Covid-19 prior to her delivery and has now been sampled for the disease.
Trump Rules Out Moving Republican Convention To His Golf Resort, After Threatening Move From North Carolina
The president wants to see “thousands of enthusiastic Republicans” in Charlotte, North Carolina at the end of August.
Ambegaon tribals cry Constitutional violations, point to local eco damage
Complaint to higher authorities claims revenue officials permitted huge excavation in scheduled areas during lockdown
John Mahama will still win if a new register is compiled - NDC's Adams Yussif
NDC aspiring Member of Parliament in the Asante- Akyem North constituency, Alhaji Sulley Adams Yussif has said the NDC is resisting the Electoral Commission’s attempt to compile a new voter’s register because it will disenfranchise majority of Ghanaians.
China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats
Beijing has warned US that it will take "every necessary measure" to protect its interests after a top White House advisor warned that Washington might revoke Hong Kong's special trading privileges
Ghani pledges release of up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced that his government will release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture
Apology: 'Former envoy to Kenya Pindi Chana tour of duty ended December 2019'
The ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation has said former Tanzania High Commissioner to Kenya Dr Pindi Chana was replaced last week after ending her tour of duty.
10 lessons from the COVID-19 frontline for a more gender-equal world
Women play an outsize role responding to crises, including as frontline healthcare and social workers, caregivers at home, and as mobilisers in their communities.
Coronavirus in Kerala: Higher influx of people exposes gaps in the state's quarantine system
There are signs of Kerala’s coronavirus quarantine system getting thrown out of gear as the authorities find themselves unable to cope with the increased flow of people from outside the state.
Coronavirus 'cover-up' China's Chernobyl: White House official
A top White House official has likened China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak to the Soviet Union's cover-up of the meltdown at the Chernobyl...
Hospital makes +ve patient wait 3 hours
Bharati Vidyapeeth Hospital refused to admit patient even after cops’ requests; district collector issues protocol for hospitals with no beds
Another day of zero Covid-19 cases
New Zealand has again recorded no new Covid-19 cases. The Ministry of Health issued today's update in a press release and there won't be a press...
GOP sues California over Newsom's vote-by-mail order
The Republican Party is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over his order to send every registered voter in the state a ballot by mail for the November elections.
Mumbai man held for threat to Yogi: Police
After his arrest, the accused was taken to the Kalachowkie unit of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad. he confessed to the crime, said a police officer. The Mumbai police later handed over his custody to its UP counterparts.
China accuses America of wanting ‘new Cold War’ over coronavirus
Beijing: China on Sunday accused the US of pushing the bilateral ties to the brink of a "new Cold War" by spreading "lies" about the coronavirus and said it was open to international efforts to identify the source of the virus that has killed over 30
Dollar holds advantage as Hong Kong tensions test risk-wary investors
Dollar holds advantage as Hong Kong tensions test risk-wary investors
AP FACT CHECK: Faulty Trump claims on virus drug, vote fraud
When President Donald Trump doesn't like the message, he shoots the messenger.
Andhra Pradesh: Giant Flying Squirrel Spotted in Maredumilli forest
In rare photographic evidence ever found in two Telugu states, a seasoned birder from Andhra Pradesh has captured an Indian
Judge: SC voters don't need witness to sign absentee ballot
A federal judge says people voting by absentee ballot in South Carolina don't have to have a witness sign the voting papers.
2020 Watch: Differing views on remaking post-virus economy
Presidential politics move fast. What we’re watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:
Panic grips steel city as Covid cases rise to 24
Panic gripped the Steel City as the novel coronavirus positive cases rose to 24 with four cases tested positive in the city on Sunday alone. One of the positive cases reported in the city from Baridih was home quarantined and had returned from Ranchi on May 12. The health team took sample on May 17
New Mexico governor blocks plans to reopen drive-in theater
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has blocked the reopening of a popular northern New Mexico drive-in movie theater despite city officials believing they had the OK.
Federal coronavirus testing plan puts burden on states
The Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing puts much of the burden on states while promising to provide supplies such as swabs and material to transport specimens.
Medical doctor by dream, fisherman by desperation: The Thomas Larnyo story
When all hope is lost and life begins to weigh you down, you have no choice; you either give up on life or give in to desperation. Such is life.
Chinese Virologist Warns Coronavirus Is 'Just Tip Of The Iceberg'
A Chinese scientist denied Wuhan played a role in the Covid-19 pandemic and warned that similar infectious outbreaks could arise in the future.
Johnson backs senior adviser, risks party's wrath
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings.
If The NBA Can Thrive Under A “Bubble,” Why Not The Presidential Election?
Joe Biden should place the ten-or-so women associated with his vice presidential search under a "bubble" in Las Vegas or Orlando – or some other city in some swing state where they could engage in what, in effect, would be a really awful version of television’s "Survivor" series.
Hry BJP suspends Chander Prakash Kathuria from party
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled its leader from Haryana’s Karnal, Chander Parkash Kathuria, from the primary membership of the party for six years. Kathuria, a special invitee of the party's state executive committee, was suspended by state BJP chief Subhash Barala on
Following Pressure From Trump And Pastors, California Allows Places Of Worship To Reopen With Restrictions
They will have to cap attendance at 25% and take other measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Fury over Ferry
During the four phases of lockdown, several State governments have had a tough time in handling the migrant issue.
New Zealand's PM Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington
Flyers to Jammu, Srinagar to land in Quarantine, 6 Officers put on guard
Exempts 8 Categories of passengers to HQ after RTPCR test on arrival A day before domestic flight operations resume in the country, the Jammu and Kashmir Administration has appointed two senior officials each for the two civil airports at Jammu and Srinagar to assist the Nodal Officer and the respective Deputy Commissioners to handle the […]
EC to update IPAC on impending voter registration
The Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) has sent invitation letters to members of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) for a meeting on Wednesday, May 27.
Mom charged after she doesn't note missing child for hours
A northeast Louisiana woman is jailed on child desertion charges after police say her 2-year-old was found wandering alone.
This could be the moment the public finally sees through Boris Johnson
The depth of fury against the Prime Minister and Dominic Cummings transcends normal political divisions.
Tony Bellew is branded 'Tory Bellew' after backing Boris aide Dominic Cummings
Dominic Cummings has incurred the wrath of the British public after he broke lockdown but former light heavyweight champion Tony Bellew has no issue with his decision
Refrain from provoking returnees on social media: AAPSU
GUWAHATI: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has taken strong exception to the reported stigmatisation and provocative posts on social media and other forums in the wake of the detection of a COVID-19 positive case from the stranded pe
Burundi presidential election results expected today
Burundians voted last Wednesday to elect their president, lawmakers and local officials in a poll marked by allegations of fraud and conducted with scant attention to the coronavirus pandemic.
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings
The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. meant big crowds at beaches and warnings from authorities about people disregarding the coronavirus social-distancing rules
President Trump Suspends Travel from Brazil over Coronavirus Concerns
President Trump suspended travel from Brazil to the United States on Sunday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen in South America.
Ilhan Omar believes Tara Reade -- and she's voting for Biden anyway
Rep. Ilhan Omar became the most prominent Democrat to say she believes Tara Reade's sex-assault accusations against presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden.
Soldiers instructed to ignore people drinking alcohol inside their yards
This was part of a raft of new codes of conduct for the army as they enforce lockdown operations.
Desperate Indian girl bikes 745 miles home with disabled dad
NEW DELHI, India (AP) — From her village in eastern India, 15-year-old Jyoti Kumari...
New York marks 'especially poignant' Memorial Day amid virus
New Yorkers marked Memorial Day with car convoys and small ceremonies instead of big parades as the coronavirus reshaped the solemn holiday, blending tributes to virus victims and frontline workers wi
8 succumb to COVID-19 in a day, dist toll hits 272
On same day, 258 new cases were reported in Pune district, taking total to 5,694
The Immigrant Hero Who Died Saving Fellow Americans
Immigrant Leslie Sabo Jr. died saving fellow American soldiers in Cambodia, and 42 years passed before was he awarded the Medal of Honor.
Hazmat suit-clad burglar with a cordless drill is caught trying to steal a £5million Bansky artwork from an NHS hospital just two days after the elusive artist donated it
Bansky donated the painting titled 'Game Changer' to Southampton General Hospital on May 6. Just two days later, a man was seen on CCTV as he skulked around in front of the artwork.
Denmark asks lovestruck travelers to show proof of romance
If you have a partner in Denmark, you might be allowed to visit them — but only if you show evidence of your relationship to the Danish police. The rule applies to travelers from Germany and the Scandinavian countries.
Guest workers come back to homes reduced to ashes
With slum in Kacharakahalli gutted, workers are sleeping on the road; students have no way to study as their books are burnt too Around 200 guest workers from Kalaburagi had gone to their hometown for.
Ahmedabad accounts for 96% deaths in Guj
29 deaths in state as tally crosses 14k-mark on Sunday; 279 new cases reported in A’bad district on Sunday, taking tally so far to 10,280
BJP's Manoj Tiwari goes to Haryana for playing cricket
BJP's Manoj Tiwari goes to Haryana for playing cricket. The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party chief asserted he did not break any law. He hit back at the AAP for raising the issue to 'divert attention' of media from allegations of corruption against its MLA Prakash Jarwal who is currently behind the bars.
'They couldn’t collate their results in 2016' - Awuku tells NDC not to blame EC
The New Patriotic Party's National Organiser, Sammy Awuku has refuted claims by the NDC that the Electoral Commission (EC) and the National Identification Authority (NIA) are in league to rig the elections in favour of the ruling government.
China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China said yesterday that relations with the United States w...
Coronavirus: PTA Council cautions gov’t against reopening schools
The National Council for Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTAs) has appealed to government to further delay the reopening of schools in the country in the wake of COVID-19.
WHO Pauses Hydroxychloroquine Study Amid Concerns Over Drug’s Safety
The decision comes after a paper published in The Lancet found using the drug to treat coronavirus led to higher rates of death and heart issues.
Adegboruwa Slams DSS For illegal Detention Of Lawyer, Demands Immediate Release
He added that once the court had intervened by granting bail to a defendant, such an order must be respected and not be subverted through devious means or by subterfuge.
City lawyer sends notice to civil aviation minister
Says airlines flouting norms by retaining the amount paid for tickets cancelled due to lockdown; notice says airlines sitting on passengers’ money and earning i
Criminal carrying Rs 50K bounty held
The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a man who was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 for a case of armed robbery and attempt to murder was absconding since last 10 months after jumping parole. The accused identified as Mohammad Israel (49), son of Sahabuddin of village Samana, Ghaziabad, has
Muslims in India, Bangladesh celebrate Eid subdued by virus
Muslims in India and Bangladesh joined prayers to celebrate a subdued Eid-al Fitr on Monday, marking the end of the Ramadan holy month by seeking blessings for a world free from coronavirus.
Man sneezes at Vir Das for allegedly breaking protocol
Man sneezes at Vir Das for allegedly breaking protocol. Das said the man in the video does not own his doorstep, sit-out, or his house and he wondered if what the man did would qualify as harassment.
Vague on wave
"We dread the coming, not of more ripples, not more waves, but a tsunami." From January to February until the middle of March, we were quite complacent, basking in the number of cases quite low compared to the rest of humanity. Because that is what our Department of Health told us.
New Mexico Republicans decry liberal PAC ad in GOP primary
Republicans in New Mexico called Sunday on a liberal Super PAC to pull ads that seek to favor one GOP U.S. House candidate over another.
Pritzker issues rules as Illinois prepares for reopening
Barbers and their customers will have to wear face masks. Restaurants will be able to serve diners outdoors only, with parties no larger than six people, spaced apart. And youth sports may hold practi
Man stabs wife, tries to kill self
They were known to argue often over doubts regarding woman’s affair; man is a cook in army
TRS gains more muscle ahead of MLC polls
The TRS party is adding more muscle in ersthwile Nizamabad with several corporators, MPTCs and ZPTCs from the Opposition parties joining the party over the last fortnight.
Calls for MSR's 'immediate release' grow louder as Spanish journalist condemns detention
Ana Ballesteros says it seems that free flow of information and free dissent is a crime in Pakistan
10 fresh cases of Covid in Himachal, tally rises to 196
Inching towards the 200 mark, Himachal Pradesh recorded 10 more cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, taking the tally in the state to 196. Two coronavirus patients from Bilaspur district have recovered from the disease on Sunday, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) R D Dhiman said. Four of the fresh cases
Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people
TAIPEI — Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with “necessary assistance,” President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national security legislation from Beijing.
The Scottish Tories’ defence of Boris Johnson has left them looking craven
The Dominic Cummings scandal has exposed the party’s continuing lack of independence from Westminster.
Few schools in Gauteng facing problems with delivery of PPEs - Lesufi
Plans are being rolled out in a bid to safeguard schools against the spread of COVID-19, with measures to ensure screening, sanitising, and social distancing could be implemented.
Another South India returnee tests positive for Covid-19 infection
TURA: Barely a week since Garo Hills registered its first case of Covid-19 infection detected in a returnee from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, another woman who accompanied her has also been tested positive on Monday, raising the total num
Harvard scholars, others for Aregbesola’s birthday colloquium - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
From Toba Adedeji, Osogbo Two dons from the University of Harvard in the United States of America (U.S.A) and the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom (UK) will be speakers at a colloquium in honour of the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. Also to speak at the event, which will hold today, is […]
Serial rapist dubbed 'the Beast of Kavos' breaks his back plunging 100ft into a ravine in Corfu when police tried to arrest him over 'new attack on Albanian woman weeks after he was released'
Dimitris Aspiotis, 47, who preyed on seven British holidaymakers, fractured his leg, hip and spine and ruptured a kidney when he fell from a cliff in Lefkimmi last Friday.
Young people form NGO to inspire other youth
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Aspirar JA, a non-governmental organisation based in Manch...
Dominic Cummings admits to breaking lockdown rules. What happens now?
The crucial question is whether the events of this weekend have permanently sapped public goodwill towards the government.
Mauritius records 2 new COVID-19 cases after month-long lull
The Indian Ocean island nation initially surged ahead of other East African countries in terms of caseload, hitting a peak of 332 just shy of six weeks into its outbreak.
An Idaho Appeals court rules judge abused court’s discretion
A 25-year-old Post Falls man who was sentenced to prison three years ago for having sex with a 14-year-old girl got a reprieve this week as a state appellate court ruled the sentencing decision may ha
Liberia: Guinean Herbalist Arrested for Allegedly Raping 17-Year-Old Teenage Mother in Nimba County
Saclepea, Nimba County – A Guinean national, claiming to have power to exorcize witch spell from people have been arrested by Police in Nimba County for allegedly raping a teenage mother in Saclepea City. According to the Police Charge Sheet, the man Saye Mezy, 35, kept the survivor, 17, in his room on May 15 […]
Court throws out case challenging 1995 polls results
After the October 29, 1995 Gen-eral Election was held, the High Court, on November 2, heard a petition filed by 10 opposition parties. Judge Luhekelo Kyando, who heard the petition, told the court
Distant Memorial Day events as Georgians fill beaches, parks
It was a Memorial Day for distant ceremonies in Georgia, even as officials worked to contain crowds at parks and beaches amid concerns about the further spread of the coronavirus.
Nagaland reports 1st corona cases, Assam sees spike in 24 hrs
KOHIMA/GUWAHATI/AGATALA: After Sikkim, Nagaland reported its first coronavirus case when three people, who returned from Chennai, tested positive on Monday while in neighbouring Assam 116 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, taking the state
MP blasts Dominic Cummings after she couldn't see partner when he had a heart attack
Shadow international development minister and Cardiff North MP Anna McMorrin revealed she couldn't see partner and Blaenau Gwent AM Alun Davies for four days as he fought for his life
Deal struck to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site, Indigenous group says
SPLIT LAKE, Man. — A Manitoba Indigenous group says there’s a deal with the province’s Crown-owned hydro utility to remove blockades set up over fears that workers could introduce COVID-19 to an area around a multi-billion dollar hydroelectric project.
Zimbabwe govt says committed to protecting human rights
GOVERNMENT is committed to its obligation to protect human rights and dignity of all citizens, irrespective of race, gender or political affiliation for this reason investigations for the alleged sexual abuse, torture and abduction of the three female MDC leaders are being conducted to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.
One more held in Noida for threatening CM Yogi
With the security agencies grilling the accused held in Mumbai to extract information about threat to Yogi Adityanath, in another development, the Noida police trapped another man who also posted a tweet that he would kill Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister. The arrest in Noida was made late Saturday
Northeast Delhi overcomes riot scars to celebrate Eid
Northeast Delhi overcomes riot scars to celebrate Eid. In northeast Delhi, Eid this year is a celebration of a long-time friendship that even stood the test of communal riots for some, while for many, it is shorn of any festivities.
You’re getting used to masks. Will you wear a face shield?
The clear plastic guards may be easier to wear, disinfect and reuse than cloth or surgical face coverings, although they don’t entirely replace the need for masks.
‘Khupe will dismantle Mnangagwa-Chamisa hegemony in by-election’ – Mwonzora
THOKOZANI Khupe’s MDC-T has enough muscle to thrash both Zanu PF and Nelson Chamisa’s MDC Alliance in by-elections expected soon following the recall of four MDC Alliance MPs.
Governors can not ignore state constitutions to impose COVID-19 restrictions
When the Wisconsin Supreme Court found an extension of Gov. Tony Evers' lockdown unconstitutional, the governor blamed a
This Day in History - May 25
Today is the 146th day of 2020. There are 220 days left in the year.
China reports 51 new coronavirus cases, mostly in Wuhan
China has reported 51 new coronavirus cases including 40 asymptomatic infections, majority of them in the contagion's first epicentre Wuhan, where over six million tests have been conducted in the last 10 days, health officials said on Monday. The country's National Health Commission (NHC) said
I’m happy I got rid of Information Ministry – Mustapha Hamid
Former Minister for Information, Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid has said his reassignment from that Ministry to the Inner Cities and Zongo Development Ministry was a great relief to him.
Behavioural science advisers express concern over Cummings crisis
Leading behavioural scientists have expressed concern that the Dominic Cummings scandal could encourage people to disregard the UK’s coronavirus restrictions
Alleged Witchcraft: Man Attacked For 'Stealing Destinies' In Imo Community
"The man was alleged to have engaged in some occult activities that had hampered the progress and development of people in the community. A photo that was circulating on social media showed an elderly man, probably in his seventies, surrounded by a charging mob.”
NSW on alert with 1.2m kids on the move
Hundreds of extra security and marshalling officers are out in force across the Sydney transport network as students return to public schools full...
SAMRC board apologises to Mkhize for Prof Gray’s comments – report
This after Glenda Gray gave an interview in which she criticised aspects of the national lockdown, saying they were unscientific.
Nigerian woman in court for impersonating ministers
A Nigerian woman has been put before an Accra Circuit Court for impersonating some Ministers of State to defraud prospective job seekers on social media.
New Orleans: Concern over coronavirus in Hispanic community
New Orleans officials are sounding the alarm after data from neighborhood testing showed that the city's Hispanic community is being disproportionately infected with the coronavirus.
Pomlum villagers devoid of ration cards, govt cash aid
SHILLONG: As is the case in most other Dorbars, Pomlum is no exception when to comes to receiving cash benefit for the registered daily wage earners. This suburban area, only about 10 km from here, is also devoid of the benefit of ration cards.With m
Six women prisoners murdered by inmates in Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA, May 25 — Six women were killed by alleged gang members at a women's prison near the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, the National Penitentiary Institute said yesterday. The killers broke through gates and the roof of a building at the women's prison in Tamara, 10 kilometers to the north...
US prohibits travel from Brazil for foreigners
The US said it was prohibiting most non-US citizens from travelling to the country if they had been in Brazil in the last two weeks, two days after Brazil became the country with the second highest number of coronavirus cases in the world.
Lockdown 4.0: Manoj Tiwari goes to Haryana to play cricket, AAP blasts him
Tiwari, however, asserted he did not break any law. He hit back at the AAP for raising the issue to
Netanyahu lashes out at 'ludicrous' graft charges as trial begins
The longest-serving prime minister in Israeli history has long claimed to be the victim of a witch-hunt.
Kildare bog workers join fire services to battle blaze in Donadea
Second large fire this weekend
Michael Terpin Patiently Waited For A Teen To Turn 18 To Sue Him
As indicated by The New York Post, popular crypto investor Michael Terpin purposely held up until the teenager who took nearly $24 million of digital currency by means of a SIM-Swapping turns 18 so as to indict him. Terpin, who lodged a suit against Pinsky earlier this month, claims that…
How Maharashtra Lost the Battle
Lack of coordination between the ruling coalition partners, failure of the Chief Minister and top cabinet ministers to take full responsibility, and an overall absence of leadership has ensured that Maharashtra stares at a bigger disaster with the onset of monsoon
Promised Rs 1 crore to issue death threat to UP CM, says man
ATS officers arrested Chunnabhatti resident on Saturday
Woman who was raped at Kildare house while she slept says she will be 'alone for the rest of my life'
Victim impact statement heard in court today of effects of the rape
Trump bars travel from Brazil, a new pandemic hotspot: White House
Non-Americans who have been in Brazil in the 14-day period prior to when they seek admittance to the US cannot come to America, said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Trade is not affected by the new rule.
Counter Covid with caution
The last few days have witnessed a lot of travel happening between districts and even inter-State, as people of all walks of life
“Opposition is raising bogey of J&K “demography” for vote bank”
May 24, 2020: New Delhi: Lashing out at the opposition political parties, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that the opposition is raising the bogey of Jammu & Kashmir “demography” for vote bank because it is apprehensive that the new Domicile Rules Notification will not enable it to continue thriving on limited pockets […]
Nigerians Locked In Another Chinese Company In Ogun Cry Out For Help
One of the affected workers told SaharaReporters that aside from forcing them to work, the company had also stopped feeding them and refused to allow them to go out to get food.
Chinese troops come inside Indian territory in eastern Ladakh: Report
India has conducted “mirror deployment” on its side to match moves made by the Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh, according to a report.
Stimulus Checks Waiting For People With Little Income And No Income
People who have no income at all are eligible to get stimulus checks. People with low income are eligible to get stimulus checks. Homeless people are eligible to get stimulus checks. And, yes, people who aren’t legally required to file federal taxes can get a $1,200 stimulus check.
COVID-19 reveals the inherent vindictiveness of migration detention
The COVID-19 pandemic is exposing the glaring injustices of the immigration detention system.
UK's Johnson struggles to shift attention from aide's trip
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plans to announce further lockdown-easing measures were being overshadowed Monday by an outcry over the movements of a senior aide who allegedly flouted restrict
Joe Biden Appears In Public For 1st Time In Two Months–Wearing A Face Mask
This is the first time the former vice president has appeared in public since mid-March.
Biden makes first in-person appearance in more than 2 months
NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home.
Filipina domestic worker commits suicide in Lebanon – embassy
Her death comes days after a rights group complained about the shelter she was in
Standoff between Indian, Chinese troops in Ladakh continues
Standoff between Indian, Chinese troops in Ladakh continues. People familiar with the situation in the region said the two sides were engaged in trying to resolve the dispute, but there was no indication of a positive outcome yet as both the armies continued to bolster their positions in disputed areas of Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley and Demchok.
MAP ROW WITH NEPAL
Nepal’s prime minister KP Sharma Oli is on a bold move to take on India. By releasing a new map that included sensitive Indian border regions of Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh, he has put New Delhi on notice. Notably, this scenario has been deve
CDD joins opposition to Public Universities Bill
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), a governance think tank, has written to Parliament to express why the legislature should not pass the Public Universities Bill into law, a move they say will give the executive too much power in the management of public universities in the country.
Huawei seeks stable chip supply from Samsung and Hynix
Huawei Technologies Co. has sought high-level assurances from Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. they will continue to supply memory chips despite mounting pressure from the U.S. to isolate the Chinese telecommunications company, the Korea Economic Daily reported.
NDC will win December election if it's free and fair - Asiedu Nketia
General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has said his party will win the upcoming elections if the elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.
Egypt launches probe into death of doctor from COVID19
As yet, the number of doctors who died from the COVID-19 reached 19 physicians, while the number of the infected doctors registered more than 350.
Wealthy Chipinge businessman’s son (13) kills juvenile in accident
Chipinge – A 13-year-old son of a wealthy Chipinge businessman, notorious in the small agricultural town for driving around his father’s posh cars with neither licence nor the statutory age yesterday allegedly bumped into and killed another juvenile.
Some teachers refuse to return to school over delay in PPE deliveries
Educators and staff members are expected to go back to work this week to prepare for the resumption of classes on 1 June.
Basic Education Dept admits not all schools will be ready for 1 June restart
The Basic Education Department said that while some schools had begun receiving personal protective equipment, a number were still experiencing delays with suppliers.
Rioters resume protests against national security law in 'deathbed struggle'
Various black-clad protesters descended into the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, taking part in illegal protests, defying the proposed national security law, claiming it erodes the
Health alliance shows worth
Covid-19 has shown the critical role Alliance South plays in delivering health services across the region, its new chairman says. Cromwell-based...
6-Year-Old Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Complicating South Korea's School Reopening Plans
South Korea closes 10 kindergartens and five elementary schools after a 6-year-old boy tests positive for the novel coronavirus.
TMC gets another officer to tackle Corona cases
IAS officer Ranjit Kumar to assist civic chief
Chief Imam calls for free and fair December elections
Sheikh Osman Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam on Sunday called on all stakeholders, especially the Electoral Commission to ensure a violence-free, fair and transparent elections ahead of the December polls.
Mixed reactions to move to level 3 lockdown
On Sunday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the whole country would enter level three from the first of next month.
Chicago Mayor Launches Police Raid to Stop Black Church’s Sunday Services
On Sunday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot mounted a raid on a black church for holding services in defiance of her coronavirus lockdown orders.
Nigeria military jets pound 'bandits' in northwest
Residents reported bombings by military jets in recent days on remote camps used by armed cattle rustlers and kidnappers in Katsina and Zamfara states.
ANALYSIS: What is the rule of law & why does it matter in lockdown?
The court says people need to be able to trust the government to abide by the rule of law, make rational regulations, and not intrude on the rights of those subject to the law.
No labourer employed in R'gada MNREGS work
According to a crude estimate, around 20,000 labourers of Rayagada district have already returned back through various means of transport and long walk. As these labourers are mostly from rural areas, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has also stressed on engaging these returnees through MGNREGS.
Is The Maldives Seeing A Daesh Surge?
Consolidation of Daesh in the Maldives would severely dent its image as an exotic tourist destination.
Premier rocked by Gold Coast balcony death as accused trio held behind bars
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk described the weekend's incident as "absolutely awful" on Monday morning.
Madrid residents eager ahead of this week's reopening
MADRID: Residents of Madrid and Barcelona are eagerly anticipating the opening of parks, museums, churches and outdoor seating at bars this week, ...
Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people
TAIPEI, May 25 — Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with “necessary assistance,” President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national security legislation from Beijing. Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but...
US National Security Adviser O'Brien Compares China's COVID Response to Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
The official’s comments come as the administration of US President Donald Trump has accused the Chinese government of “covering up” an unproven story that the...
Four-year-old child found dead in Brisbane
Emergency services were called to a home on Bent Street in Cannon Hill about 9.30am.
Boris Johnson gambles to save aide who flouted U.K. lockdown rules
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson put his own authority on the line as he fought to save his most senior aide, Dominic Cummings, in the face of growing dem
Army denies reports of detention of Indian soldiers by China
NEW DELHI: Denying the reports of detention of Indian troop by Chinese Army, Indian Army on Sunday issued a formal denial on the issue. On Saturday, the Army had termed the media reports about detention of an Indian troop as “inaccurate”. Amid tensions simmering in Ladakh at four places at the Line of Actual Control […]
Republicans sue to stop Newsom from sending mail-in ballots to all California voters
Republican groups are challenging Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to send a mail-in ballot to every registered voter in California.
Housebound Bangladesh celebrates Eid in the shadow of coronavirus
To Muhammad Nuru, Eid-ul-Fitr means buying new clothes for his children and other members of the family and travelling to Munshiganj to celebrate the occasion with their loved ones.
New Zealand PM unruffled as earthquake hits mid-interview
'Quite a decent shake here, if you see things moving behind me,' Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says, smiling
US poll says only 1 in 4 Republican voters disbelieve Bill Gates coronavirus conspiracy | ZDNet
Half of all Fox News viewers believe Gates wants to implant a microchip as part of a vaccination program.
Ex-Independent Counsel Robert Ray predicts prosecutions from Durham probe: 'Political scandal of the highest order'
Former Whitewater prosecutor Robert Ray said Sunday that the investigation by Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham into the origins of the Russia investigation will likely result in indictments of bureau officials as new information continues to emerge.
WB: People's indignation over disaster management is righteous
People of Greater Kolkata expressed their indignation over the dysfunctional disaster management of cyclone Amphan, possibly rigged with shrill politics, administration ineptitude, and corruption. As for its threat to Trinamool Congress, Mamata has in the past managed to claw her way out of very difficult situations. This may well happen again.
White House limits travel to U.S. from Brazil due to coronavirus
Brazil has surpassed Russia to become the world No. 2 hot spot for coronavirus cases, second only to the United States
Dominic Cummings in untenable position
If a senior Stormont figure, regardless of party affiliations, was found to have travelled some 260 miles to the other end of Ireland at a stage when their partner had Covid-19 symptoms, in clear contravention of the lockdown rules, a resignation or dismissal would surely have been inevitable.
St. Louis' violent Memorial Day weekend sees at least 4 killed, 13 others wounded
Police are investigating a string of shootings across St. Louis on Memorial Day weekend that have left four people dead and 17 wounded.
Whistleblower behind Gujarat HC order: ‘No PPE kit, mask, gloves… can be in big trouble’
On Sunday, Health Minister Nitin Patel said the state government has “reviewed the High Court order and its observations” and “held a meeting to discuss and give a reply... next week.”
‘What planet are they on?’ – Press attacks Johnson and Cummings
Criticism has come from some unlikely sections of the national media over the crisis at No 10.
COVID-19: Unites States Imposes Travel Restrictions On Brazil, Restricts Entry Of Foreigners From South American Nation
'Today, the President has taken decisive action to protect our country by suspending the entry of aliens who have been in Brazil during the 14-day period before seeking admittance to the United States,' the White House said in a statement
Bengal BJP chief again stopped from visiting Amphan-hit Midnapore
Sources in the BJP said Ghosh was on his way to Nandakumar, Haldia and Contai, which were among the worst-affected areas in the district, to distribute relief materials. However, his convoy was stopped midway in Tamluk.
White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
RICHMOND, Va. >> Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff member be tested for the coronavirus within 14 days.
Trump retweets personal attacks on Clinton, Pelosi, Abrams
President Trump spent part of his Memorial Day weekend using his Twitter account to promote personal attacks on Democrats, retweeting posts that took aim at former Georgia gubernatorial candidate
Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people
Rest of World News: Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ru
Virtual courts cannot replace open court hearing: Justice Chandrachud
India News: NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Judge and e-committee chairman Justice D Y Chandrachud on Sunday said virtual courts cannot replace open court hearings as it.
UConn senior allegedly murders two men and flees in stolen car
A University of Connecticut senior is accused of killing two men and injuring another in two separate attacks before fleeing the state in a stolen car on Sunday, a report said. Peter Manfredonia, who
'Wrong On Their Face': Official Says US Departure From WHO 'Unimaginable', Slams Trump Claims
Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump sent a letter to the World Health Organization threatening to exit the international body and permanently suspend all...
White House goal on testing nursing homes for Covid-19 within 14 days unmet
Only a handful of states, including West Virginia and Rhode Island, have said they’ve already tested every nursing home resident.
Australia unnecessarily exposed itself to Beijing's fury, but relying on the US now is risky
Australia has mishandled the inquiry into Covid-19, but it is in uncomfortable and unfamiliar territory
Hong Kong Police fires tear gas as protesters resist China's grip, launch first major demonstration after COVID-19 outbreak
Thousands of protesters swarmed some of Hong Kong’s busiest neighbourhoods on Sunday, singing, chanting and erecting roadblocks of torn-up bricks and debris as police repeatedly fired tear gas, pepper spray and a water cannon during the city’s largest street mobilisation in month
New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview
A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled New Zealand's North Island early Monday but failed to crack Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's trademark composure as she conducted a live television interview. The quake struck just off the coast before 8:00 am local time (2000 Sunday GMT) at a depth
‘What planet are they on?’ – Press attacks Johnson and Cummings
Criticism has come from some unlikely sections of the national media over the crisis at No 10.
UK PM Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims
Johnson rejects calls to sack Dominic Cummings after he came under fire for traveling across the country with his wife while she was suffering from symptoms of the disease
English primary schools to partially reopen from Jun 1: PM Johnson
LONDON: Primary schools in England are to reopen to some pupils from Jun 1, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Sunday (May 24). ...
National Republicans sue California to block mail-ballot November election
“We’re on firm legal ground,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said, arguing that “public health is a nonpartisan issue.”
‘What planet are they on?’ – Press attacks Johnson and Cummings
Criticism has come from some unlikely sections of the national media over the crisis at No 10.
Bolsonaro rallies with supporters amid coronavirus surge, takes off mask
At one point, Brazil's president even hoists a young boy onto his shoulders
Florida law requiring felons to pay fines before voting is unconstitutional, judge rules
A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled Sunday.
Afghan president to free up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners after ceasefire offer
KABUL, May 25 — Afghan President Ashraf Ghani began a process yesterday to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture after the insurgents proposed a surprise ceasefire during the Eid holiday. The ceasefire appeared to hold as there were no reports of fighting between the...
Burundi expected to announce results of presidential election Monday
Burundi's electoral commission is to announce provisional results from last week's presidential election Monday, with the outgoing head of state's handpicked successor Evariste Ndayishimiye poised to…
Virus strands Norway racer in Alaska after Iditarod win
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Thomas Waerner won this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March, but he is still waiting to return to his home in Norway.
S. Korea striving to break club-linked transmission chain
South Korean health officials are trying to break the chain of transmission tied to cluster infections in Seoul's nightlife district of Itaewon as the country grapples with related sporadic outbreaks across the country. The country reported 16 new COVID-19 cases, including 13 local infections, raising the total coronavirus caseload to 11,206, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). ...
China reports 51 new coronavirus cases, mostly in Wuhan
All of the new infections were imported cases involving travellers from overseas.
New Zealand leader carries on with TV interview during quake
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview.
‘Pure fabrication’: Wuhan lab head on Trump’s virus leak theory
Most scientists say the pathogen that has infected 5.3 million and killed more than 342,000, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, was passed from bats to humans via an intermediary species likely sold at a wet market in Wuhan late last year
Jacinda Ardern's Live TV Interview Interrupted By Earthquake: ‘Quite A Decent Shake Here’
'I’m not under any hanging lights and I look like I am in a structurally strong place.'
California Retail Employee Shares Photo Of Her Battered Face After Being Attacked By A Customer
‘It was so fast, I couldn’t even put my hands up,’ said Samantha Clarke. Samantha Clarke of Modesto, California, is an employee at a Big 5 sporting goods store. Earlier this month, ...
India maintains aggressive posturing against China’s moves at LAC
Chinese military is fast increasing its troops in areas around Pangong Tso lake and Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, sending a clear signal that it was not ready to end its confrontation with the Indian Army anytime soon, people familiar with the situation in the disputed region said.
Australia begins wide-ranging investigation into deadly bushfires
Australia on Monday began its first hearings into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33 people, destroying some 2,500 homes and razing an area the size of South Korea.
US to Donate 1,000 Ventilators to Brazil, NSC Says After Trump Issues New Entry Ban
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington will give Brazil 1,000 ventilators to help the country, which is currently in second place in terms of the number of coronavirus cases...
HK security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as govt backs Beijing's planned security laws
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s security chief said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing’s plans to introduce national security laws and after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move.
Wanting to remarry, Kerala man buys cobra to kill wife with snake bite
A resident of Kerala, who wanted to remarry after taking a huge dowry from his wife, bought a cobra to kill her with snake bite.
Taiwan offers help to Hong Kong activists as China tightens grip
Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national security legislation from Beijing.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2020: Celebrations Behind Closed Doors, PM Modi Greets 'Eid Mubarak'
According to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, all public gatherings, religious or social has been restricted. Hence, no mass Namaz offerings are allowed in the country.
NGSA, MCO, others demand release of 17 illegal Chinese miners by Osun Govt for prosecution
NGSA, Mining Cadastre Office, MCO, and other mining professionals, Sunday, demanded the release of 17 illegal Chinese miners by Osun govt.
Virus restrictions leave Norwegian winner of Iditarod stranded in Alaska
Thomas Waerner won this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March, but he is still waiting to return to his home in Norway. Waerner and his 16 dogs have
LaLiga chief Javier Tebas warns Sevilla players after four footballers break lockdown rules
LaLiga chief Javier Tebas said on Sunday that footballers must remember to act responsibly to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus after four Sevilla players broke the Spanish government’s rules on social gatherings.
US DoD Slams NYT Article Claiming Military is ‘Celebrating White Supremacy’
On Saturday, The New York Times published an opinion article that accuses the US Defence Department of “celebrating white supremacy” and calls on the DoD to “rename...
Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to Hong Kong’s people
Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong, which has been convulsed since last year by protests.
'It’s Mother Earth’s way of telling us to take it easy': Sayani Gupta urges to find silver lining amid COVID-19 chaos
She feels that the lockdown has caused Mumbai to slow down too, a city that never sleeps.
Trump bars travel from Brazil, a new Covid-19 hotspot: White House
US News: Non-Americans who have been in Brazil in the 14-day period prior to when they seek admittance to the US cannot come to America, said White House press
Trump visits one of his private golf courses for first time in 75 days
The president's visit to Trump National Golf Club in Virginia comes as the White House is pushing states to lift stay-at-home orders and for the economy to reopen.
Delhi violence: Two Pinjra Tod members sent to police custody after getting bail in rioting case
Sunday’s arrest was related to an alleged murder case linked to the riots.
Dominic Cummings lockdown row: Boris Johnson defies calls to sack senior advisor from Conservative Party, risks backlash
British prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings on Sunday, despite calls from within his own Conservative Party for the aide to resign for driving 250 miles during the coronavirus lockdown.
'Sad times': Bernard Collaery laments 'now fragile democracy' as pre-trial hearing takes place in secret
Barrister charged with breaching national security laws vows to "fight on for justice".
Johnson risks party wrath backing aide over lockdown breach claims
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings on Sunday (May 24), despite calls from within his own ...
Jacinda Ardern's Live TV Interview Interrupted By Earthquake: ‘Quite A Decent Shake Here’
'I’m not under any hanging lights and I look like I am in a structurally strong place.'
U.S. limits travel from Brazil amid worsening coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON/BRASILIA (Reuters) - The White House on Sunday said it was restricting travel from Brazil to the United States, two days after the South American nation became the world’s No. 2 hotspot for coronavirus cases.
HK security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ as govt backs Beijing's planned security laws
Police said they arrested more than 180 people on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters as unrest returned to the Chinese-ruled city after months of relative calm.
2020 Watch: Differing views on remaking post-virus economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we’re watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign: Days to general election: 162 ___ THE NARRATIVE As some parts...
HK security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as govt backs Beijing's planned security laws
HONG KONG, May 25 — Hong Kong's security chief said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied today behind Beijing's plans to introduce national security laws and after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move. Police said they arrested more than...
South African president says lockdown to ease from June 1
JOHANNESBURG, May 25 — President Cyril Ramaphosa announced yesterday a further easing of South Africa's coronavirus lockdown from June 1, allowing the vast majority of the economy to return to full capacity. Africa's most industrialised economy has been largely shut down since late March, when...
'Sad times': Bernard Collaery laments 'now fragile democracy' as pre-trial hearing takes place in secret
Barrister charged with breaching national security laws vows to "fight on for justice".
Russia records its highest daily death toll from the coronavirus as its number of new cases appears to decline
Russia recorded its highest daily spike in coronavirus deaths on Sunday as its number of new daily cases appears to be on the decline.
Stoppage of ex-governors pension: nba, Iwuanyanwu, Ohanaeze back Uzodinma
A Board of Trustees (BoT) member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu; an elder statesman, Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu and ...
US says China's HK national security law could lead to sanctions
China's proposed national security legislation for Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions and threaten the city's status as a financial hub, the White House has said.
400 km lockdown trip: U.K. government rejects calls to sack chief aide
The opposition Labour Party has called for an official investigation.
Coronavirus lockdown: Lessons from 18-century Rajput states about helping distressed citizens
Rulers exempted subjects from paying taxes, funded public workers, offered agricultural loans and instructed moneylender to refrain from calling in loans.
Man fined for beating up ‘cheating’ wife
A Hwange man who suspected that his wife was cheating on him beat her up after he saw a text message allegedly coming from a boyfriend.
Teenager fakes own death on social media to avoid financial pressure from mother
A teenager who faked her own death in order to avoid financial pressure from family members has been found and arrested by police operatives in Lagos State. On May 15, the Lagos police command received a petition by one Tony Iji on behalf of the family of one Margaret Adiya Ikumu...
No signs of Indian, Chinese troops backing off as standoff heads for long haul
People familiar with the situation in the region said the two sides were engaged in trying to resolve the dispute, but there was no indication of a positive outcome yet as both the armies continued to bolster their positions in disputed areas of Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley and Demchok.
Gangs of Edinburgh: The baby-faced assassin and childhood sweethearts who fuelled bloody street war between crime families
Warring crime families' unease over relationship erupted into shocking night of violence
Taiwan promises necessary assistance to people of Hong Kong
Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong, which has been convulsed since last year by anti-Beijing and anti-Hong Kong government protests.
Three sovereigns - The Nation Nigeria
Our constitution is a scaffold that wrestles with itself. Since 1999 when it came into being, it has been searching for itself. An odyssey without...
Rajasthan SHO suicide: Police personnel ask for transfer citing ‘false complaints’ by MLA
The opposition has demanded a CBI probe into the death, alleging that local politicians and other officials were responsible for the suicide of police inspector Vishnu Dutt Bishnoi.
Sack Cummings – His Illegal & Irresponsible Actions Deserve Punishment
As I was writing this column the arrogant piece of work who leads the publicly funded gang of SPADS (Special Government Advisers) within Boris Johnson’s government has...
COVID-19 cases rise to 183 in Ogun State
The state’s governor, Dapo Abiodun, stated this while briefing the press on the activities of the government to curb further spread of the pandemic. He said that on one single day, there was a record of 25 new cases.
White House limits travel to US from Brazil due to coronavirus
WASHINGTON, DC: The White House on Sunday (May 24) said it was prohibiting most non-US citizens from travelling to the United States if they had ...
Georgia teen becomes youngest in the state to die from coronavirus
A 17-year-old Georgia boy has died from the coronavirus, becoming the youngest person in the state to be killed by the disease, officials announced on Sunday.
US judge rules Florida felons can vote without paying legal fees
Judge Robert Hinkle says current law is unconstitutional but his ruling is likely to face Republican challenge in key battleground state
Brother allegedly sets pregnant sister ablaze for slapping mother
THE police in Lagos State have arrested a boy simply identified as Chima for allegedly setting his elder sister ablaze. The 20-year-old pregnant lady, Victoria, was set ablaze at C.A.C bus stop in Okokomaiko area of Ojo Local Government. She was confirmed dead by medical doctors. Victoria died hours after her brother, who was said […]
Shocking! Mentally Disabled Minor Gangraped, Strangulated to Death by Brother, 3 Friends
The incident took place in Manoharpur district on the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajasthan. According to reports, the brother considered her a liability due to her difficulties.
Russian prosecutors seek 18 years for ex-US marine in spy trial
Russian prosecutors on Monday called for a former US marine charged with spying to be sentenced to 18 years in prison, after a closed-door trial denounced by Washington and his family.
Scot whose mum died from coronavirus at care home says 'new admissions killed her'
Caroline Grattan says she was not given adequate information as her mum’s health deteriorated and believes new admissions during the crisis could be responsible for the outbreak that killed her.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern unruffled as quake hits mid-interview
The quake struck just off the coast before 8:00 am local time (2000 Sunday GMT) at a depth of about 52 kilometres (32 miles) near Levin, about 90 kilometres north of Wellington, the US Geological Survey said.
Coronavirus India lockdown Day 62 live updates | May 25, 2020
Data from Johns Hopkins University show that the total number of cases in India has surpassed that of Iran and India now has the 10th highest number of confirmed cases worldwide.
Travelling on Akoko highways in Ondo now nightmare, group cries out to govt
WORRIED by abduction of two top security officers within one week in Akoko communities, leaders under the aegis of Akoko
Hong Kong security law: What is it and is it worrying?
A simple guide to the new national security law China has proposed in Hong Kong and why it matters.
Post-Covid order should uphold equality, secularism and democratic principles
Keeping the macro perspectives in view, the new world should have unswerving commitment to egalitarianism, secularism and democratic principles.
Hong Kong security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ as government backs Beijing’s planned security laws
Police said they arrested more than 180 people on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters as unrest returned to the Chinese-ruled city after months of relative calm.
Jared Kushner Seeking to Modify Republican Party Platform, Report Claims
The reported renovation apparently arrives in light of the upcoming US presidential election, in which the incumbent president, Donald Trump, will most likely face...
Public will never forget Boris Johnson's betrayal in Dominic Cumming lockdown row
Record View says there cannot be one rule for them and one rule for the rest of us
Passengers queue up outside Mumbai airport from night to take morning flights home
Flights are resuming across the country from today, including Maharashtra, where the govt was not too keen to resume operations. Passengers gathered at the airport from Sunday night to board the morning flights.
With first day of Hari Raya over, Malaysians reminded no more Aidilfitri visits during CMCO
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Going into the second day of the month of Syawal today means that under the Conditional movement control order (CMCO), people are no longer allowed to continue the tradition of Aidilfitri visits. As part of the move to curb the spread of Covid-19, the government has allowed...
Governor charge Muslims to imbibe lessons of Ramadan
Some governors have tasked Muslims to learn and imbibe lessons of the Ramadan, while others, alongside the Emir of Ilorin, preach peace.
Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance after speculation over health, discusses bolstering of North Korea's 'nuclear war deterrence'
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hosted a meeting to discuss the country’s nuclear capabilities, state media said on Sunday, marking his first appearance in three weeks after a previous absence sparked global speculation about his health.
US may ban travellers from Brazil on Sunday over COVID-19 outbreak
WASHINGTON: The United States is likely to impose travel restrictions on Brazil on Sunday (May 24), a top White House official said after the ...
Republican groups sue California over expanded mail-in voting
A GOP official called the state's effort "radical" and a "recipe for disaster that would create more opportunities for fraud."
Would Netanyahu’s Trial be Different in an American Court?
No one will ever know whether a randomly selected group of Israelis would have charged the Israeli prime minister with committing crimes if Israel had a grand-jury procedure.
For bicycle girl Jyoti, studying is the first priority
Bihar school girl Jyoti Kumari, who cycled 1200 km with her injured father from New Delhi to Darbhanga, will appear for Cycling Federation of India trials once the lockdown ends even though finishing matriculation is her primary aim.
String of missteps slash Abe's support rates
A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined. The slide in ratings, now below 30%, may erode Abe's…
Abe's 'own goals' slash support rates even as Japan's coronavirus emergency set to be lifted
A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined. The slide in ratings, now below 30%, may erode Abe&
No Indian Soldier Detained, Says Army As Standoff With Chinese Troops Continues In Ladakh
The Chinese side has strengthened its presence in the Galwan Valley, erecting around 100 tents in the last two weeks.
Judge rules Florida law restricting voting rights of ex-felons unconstitutional
May 24 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Sunday granted a permanent injunction against a controversial Florida law requiring former felons to pay outstanding legal fines or fees before regaining their right to vote, ruling the measure was unconstitutional.
Asia stocks mostly up on lockdown easing but Hong Kong extends losses
HONG KONG, May 25 — Most Asian markets rose today as a further opening up of economies from lockdown offset worries over worsening China-US tensions, while Hong Kong sank again after the city was rocked by protests at the weekend over a controversial proposed security law. While Donald Trump has...
Gambari as rallying point for Kwara politics
The recent appointment of an ex-diplomat, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, as the new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari
Abe's 'own goals' slash support rates even as coronavirus emergency to be lifted
TOKYO — A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined.
JK Rowling condemns Dominic Cummings' reported flouting of lockdown rules
She has criticised the adviser for reportedly making a trip while he and his wife had COVID-19 symptoms.
Coronavirus update: COVID-19 cases in India reach 1.38 lakh, nearly 7,000 new cases in last 24 hours
The number of deaths in India due to coronavirus infection has crossed 4,000.Maharashtra became the first state in India to confirm over 50,000 coronavirus cases
Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to Hong Kong’s people
Number of Hong Kong immigrants to Taiwan jumped 150 per cent in first four months of 2020 compared to same period in 2019
Duale to know his fate next week as Tuju says no disloyal members will be spared
Uhuru expected to host Jubilee MPs at State House on June 2nd
Republicans sue California Gov. Newsom over his executive order to allow mail-in voting for the November election
The Republican Party is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his decision to allow every registered California voter to submit a ballot by mail for the upcoming presidential election.
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President Trump bans travel from Brazil, new COVID-19 hotspot: White House
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Salmonella found in ‘death dumplings’ that killed a Thai woman
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Eight new coronavirus infections in Cyprus
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Edo crisis: Why Tinubu, Obaseki have not met — Investigation
According to inside sources, Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State, has been around in the country and is not averse to seeing the embattled Governor of Edo State, who has been locked in a supremacy battle with his predecessor and National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, The Eagle Online was told
Republicans sue California Gov. Newsom over his executive order to allow mail-in voting for the November election, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - In a lawsuit filed on Sunday, Republican groups called Newsom's executive order to allow mail-in voting a "brazen power grab.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Florida can’t stop poor felons from voting, federal judge says
A federal judge declared unconstitutional parts of a Florida law that would require people with felony convictions to pay off financial obligations before regaining their right to vote, paving the way for hundreds of thousands of Floridians to register to vote.
Lawyer faults Reps’ moves to strip Police Service Commission of powers
Mom said the Police Service Commission is a creation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that its powers, mandate and what it can do or cannot do can only be carried out by constitutional amendment.
Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people as protests reignite
Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance," President Tsai Ing-wen has said, after a resurgence in protests in the C
Jacinda Ardern keeps her cool as earthquake hits New Zealand during live interview
The 5.8 magnitude quake hit Wellington as New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was in the middle of a live broadcast. She calmly continued with the interview as the camera and other things shook around her.
Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities
The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.
AP FACT CHECK: Faulty Trump claims on virus drug, vote fraud
WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump doesn’t like the message, he shoots the messenger.
How teenage girl faked own death to avoid financial pressure from mother
A teenage girl, Margaret Ikumu, 19, of Oni community in Oju Local Government Area of Benue, has faked her own death on social media
Republicans sue California Gov. Newsom over his executive order to allow mail-in voting for the November election
The Republican Party is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his May 8 executive order to allow every registered California voter to submit a ballot by mail for the upcoming presidential election.
US returnees accuse NCDC of abandonment, threaten protest
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180 arrested in fresh weekend protests over national security law in Hong Kong
Protesters returned to the streets Sunday as thousands turned out to decry Beijing's planned national security for Hong Kong At least 180 people were arrested in Causeway Bay and Wan Chai for offenses including participating in an authorized...
Republicans sue California Gov. Newsom over his executive order to allow mail-in voting for the November election
In a lawsuit filed on Sunday, Republican groups called Newsom's executive order to allow mail-in voting a "brazen power grab."
Coronavirus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise
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Trump doubles up with Maryland, Virginia Memorial Day events
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Why is Trump so restrained about the Biden sexual assault allegation?
The president rarely misses a chance to sling mud but he has been uncharacteristically quiet about Tara Reade’s claim
US curbs travel from Brazil amid deepening coronavirus outbreak
The White House has announced a ban on travel to the United States from Brazil due to the spread of coronavirus in Latin America's hardest-hit country.
Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots
Biden is sharpening his tone, still pitching consensus but touting a “bold agenda” aimed at mollifying progressives who remain skeptical he will deliver enough on health care, student loan debts and the climate crisis.
Ondo APC factional chairman backs out, declares support for Akeredolu
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Ajayi Crowther University and Osoogun - The Nation Nigeria
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South East rejects IGP’s community policing template
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Group alleges fresh evidence of N25 billion spending on imaginary road repairs by NDDC
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WWII veteran beats COVID-19, honored on 100th birthday
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unruffled as earthquake hits mid-interview
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'Many will starve': locusts devour crops and livelihoods in Pakistan
Farmers faced with worst plague in recent history say they have been left to fend for themselves
Senator expresses concern as Abuja Muslims storm Nasarawa
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Mandating download of Aarogya Setu may be unconstitutional, say experts
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Coronavirus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise
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Why is Trump so restrained about the Biden sexual assault allegation?
The president rarely misses a chance to sling mud but he has been uncharacteristically quiet about Tara Reade’s claimSometimes Donald Trump portrays his election rival, Joe Biden, as a sleepy geriatric who should be in a care home because “he doesn’t know he’s alive”. At others, the president speaks
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A wave of apprehension is sweeping through MDAs as President Muhammadu Buhari begins a probe into the office of the late Chief of Staff Abba Kyari.
Office invasion: Minister, Dabiri-Erewa fight dirty on social media
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Attorney General: We will continue to act fearlessly - Inside Israel
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit responds to PM Netanyahu's criticism of the legal system.
Why I claimed I was dead — Teenager declared dead, buried by friends in Lagos
Ikumu, who was handed over to the police by her employer where she serves as a house help, revealed the cause of her action when she was questioned by the police
Taiwan offers people of Hong Kong 'necessary assistance' after protests over new security laws
Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after thousands in the Chinese ruled territory protested against Beijing's plans to impose new national security laws. Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy
Troops eliminate 1,015 insurgents in decisive encounters in North East – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, disclosed this on Sunday when he hosted the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole to Eid-El-Fitr luncheon at Military Control and Command Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Hispanic vote in Florida may come down to Biden’s ability to overcome socialism stigma
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Autonomy for state legislature, judiciary: Lawyers, CSOs split over Buhari’s executive order
Mixed views, yesterday, hallmarked President Muhammadu Buhari’s Executive Order granting financial autonomy to the legislature
New Zealand leader carries on with TV interview during quake
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Myanmar army accused of new atrocities in attack on Rakhine village
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer Says She Self-Censors Comments About Trump to Continue Receiving Federal Funds
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Atletico Madrid match linked to 41 deaths in Merseyside hospitals
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Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities
The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.
‘What planet are they on?’ – UK press attacks Johnson and Cummings
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Vizag gas leak: Andhra Pradesh High Court orders seizure of LG Polymers’ premises, bars directors from leaving India
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued interim directions to completely seize the premises of LG Polymers at RR Venkatapuram village in Visakhapatnam district where the gas leak mishap took place
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Serial rapist breaks his back while escaping from Police
A serial rapist popularly referred to as 'the Beast of Kavos' while escaping from Police after he raped a woman, has broken his back when he plunged 100ft into a ravine in Greece. The man whose
White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet
Many states said the logistics, costs and manpower needs are too great to test all residents and staff in a two-week window.
Republicans sue to block California from voting by mail in November
May 25 (UPI) -- Several Republican groups have filed a lawsuit against California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order to allow Californians to vote by mail in the November presidential election due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Six women prisoners murdered by inmates in Honduras
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Work to repair a huge sinkhole could take six weeks
Work to repair a huge sinkhole on a Black Country road could take up to six weeks.
Umahi laments lack of test kits as Ebonyi’s COVID-19 cases hit 33
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Hong Kong security chief warns of 'terrorism' as government backs new security laws
Hong Kong's security chief said "terrorism" was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing's plans to introduce nation
South Africa to lift ban on alcohol sales from June
The country had implemented one of the world's most stringent lockdowns after recording its first coronavirus-related death in March. The South African government banned the sale of tobacco and alcoho
No evidence of widespread doping, says Queensland integrity boss
Queensland's racing integrity commissioner Ross Barnett says he has no evidence to support claims by leading trainer Robert Heathcote that doping in horse racing is rife in Queensland.
Officials: 2 church services sources of virus outbreaks
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release plans for how religious institutions can reopen in California during the coronavirus pandemic, health officials announced that two church services that were held without authorization have been sources of outbreaks.
Hundreds of Russian, Syrian mercenaries quit Libya's front lines
Turkish military intervention has halted an attempt by Moscow-backed strongman Khalifa Haftar to capture Tripoli.
Why Mansfield has the lowest number of coronavirus cases in Nottinghamshire
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India welcomes Afghan government, Taliban Eid ceasefire
Earlier, India had expressed concern over the violence in the country despite a deal between the US and the Taliban that would allow for the US to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan after a more than 18-year long stay.
New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview
WELLINGTON — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the program.
Police: Video of health workers in hazmat suits removing dead body not taken in Brickfields
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Hong Kong security, police chiefs warn of growing 'terrorism' as Taiwan promises assistance to people
Hong Kong's security and police chiefs said "terrorism" was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing's plans to introduce national security laws after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move. The security legislation, which could see Chinese intelligence agencies set up bases…
Officer shoots knife-wielding man who disrupted North Carolina church service
WAXHAW, N.C. — A sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded a man who was armed with a knife when deputies responded to a complaint that he had disrupted an outdoor church service in North Carolina on
Americans spend holiday at beaches and parks as virus death toll nears 100,000
(Reuters) - Americans sunbathed on beaches, fished from boats and strolled on boardwalks this holiday weekend, even as the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 fast approaches 100,000.
Social distancing will add another somber note to Memorial Day observances
In a typical year, Memorial Day is marked in Easton with fanfare: school bands, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars groups and others march while crowds line the streets waving flags.
Despite public health crisis, it is courts’ duty to protect rights of citizens: Justice Chandrachud
The Supreme Court judge also said an open-court hearing is the ‘spine’ of the justice system, and cannot be substituted by virtual courts.
A year after Courtney's death, mother remembers her 'little girl'
Courtney Herron's body was found in Royal Park on May 25, 2019. A year later, family and friends gathered at her grave in the autumn sun to remember her.
Eden-Monaro byelection date set for July 4
Speaker Tony Smith will issue the writs on Thursday for what will be a five-and-a-half-week campaign.
Coronavirus: United States bans travel from Brazil
Latin American country has nearly 350,000 Covid-19 cases with 22,000 deaths
Kaduna Govt. keeps silent as health workers shun El Rufai’s sack threat, commence strike
There is anxiety in Kaduna State following threat by the state government to disengage over 11, 000 health workers.
No evidence of widespread doping, says Queensland integrity boss
Queensland's racing integrity commissioner Ross Barnett says he has no evidence to support claims by leading trainer Robert Heathcote that doping in horse racing is rife in Queensland.
Crackdown as HK security chief warns of growing 'terrorism'
Hong Kong's security chief on Monday warned "terrorism" was growing in the city as the local government rallied behind Beijing's plan to impose national security laws on the restive territory and police fired tear gas and pepper spray at thousands of people who took to the streets to protest.
Herman Van Rompuy on power and influence in the EU
Power is like manure, it should be spread, never piled up.
China warns US against sparking Cold War
Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, said Sunday that the U.S. should “give up on its wishful thinking of changing China” and avoid bringing the two countries to a “new Cold War.”
‘Hard to See’ Hong Kong Remaining the Asian Financial Center if China Takes Over
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Yamina MK: Netanyahu is to blame for the sickness of the justice system - Defense/Security
"A day on which the Israeli Prime Minister sits on the defendant’s bench is a sad day for the State of Israel," says MK Matan Kahana.
A year after Courtney's death, mother remembers her 'little girl'
Courtney Herron's body was found in Royal Park on May 25, 2019. A year later, family and friends gathered at her grave in the autumn sun to remember her.
Coronavirus updates: Record 6,977 new cases in India in last 24 hours, tally now 1,38,845
Death toll climbs to 4,021; PPEs, masks procurement ramped up
Suriname votes in poll crucial for convicted-killer president
Suriname went to the polls on Monday with strongman President Desi Bouterse seeking a third term, battling to hold onto power to avoid spending his twilight years in prison after being convicted of murder.
No evidence of widespread doping, says Queensland integrity boss
Queensland's racing integrity commissioner Ross Barnett says he has no evidence to support claims by leading trainer Robert Heathcote that doping in horse racing is rife in Queensland.
A year after Courtney's death, mother remembers her 'little girl'
Courtney Herron's body was found in Royal Park on May 25, 2019. A year later, family and friends gathered at her grave in the autumn sun to remember her.
A year after Courtney's death, mother remembers her 'little girl'
Courtney Herron's body was found in Royal Park on May 25, 2019. A year later, family and friends gathered at her grave in the autumn sun to remember her.
China’s border foul play is to divert attention from its internal and international miseries
The pandemic has hit China hard and the country has been facing a severe crisis. There are internal problems, apart from growing pressure from the international community which has accused the country of concealing information relating to the spread of the virus.
Americans pass pandemic holiday on beaches, in parks as death toll nears 100,000
Americans sunbathed on beaches, fished from boats and strolled on boardwalks this holiday weekend, but the occasional person wearing a mask was a constant reminder that the world is still battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Amotekun nabs four suspected burglars in Osun
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China's aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House official says, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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Eden-Monaro byelection set for July 4, coronavirus measures play role in date selection
The date was chosen in part to allow enough time for school polling booths to be sanitised due to the coronavirus.
30 Srikakulam natives reach Vizag from Bengaluru on two-wheelers
Even as the country is trying to recover from the impact of lockdowns, migrant workers continue to suffer.
White House imposes coronavirus travel ban on Brazil
Trump had already banned certain travelers from China, Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland and, to a lesser extent, Iran.
Magu urges Nigerians in diaspora to pressure UK to release Diezani for trial
The acting chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to pressure the UK government to release Diezani Allison-Madueke for trial.
China's aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House official says
The White House national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, said China's actions indicated the country was "going to basically take over Hong Kong."
China's aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House says
White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien said on Sunday that China's aggressive move to force national security laws on Hong Kong may result in US sanctions.
ABS-CBN to get due process
THE leadership of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday assured fairness and due process as the House committees on legislative franchises and on good government and public accountability will hold a joint hearing this Tuesday afternoon on the franchise application of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.
Hong Kong another sideshow in a larger China drama with no final act
Australia's disputes with China are just a sidelight to a much bigger US-China struggle that is only intensifying.
California Republicans sue to block Gov. Gavin Newsom’s vote-by-mail order
The Republican National Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee and California Republican Party sued Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Sunday,
Husband of train worker, 47, who died from coronavirus after being spat on by thug says his family's lives have been destroyed as he slams her bosses over lack of PPE
Lusamba Katalay revealed how losing Belly Mujinga has destroyed his world and that of his 11-year-old daughter after she died at Barnet Hospital.
China media seize on video of HK protesters beating lawyer
HONG KONG, May 25 — Video of Hong Kong protesters beating a lawyer was seized on by China's state media today, becoming a propaganda blow for the city's pro-democracy movement. The assault took place yesterday during a rally against a controversial security law proposed by Beijing that was broken...
Indian Army Chief's remark on Lipulekh issue an insult to our history: Nepal defence minister
South Asia News: Criticising Indian Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane's remarks on Kathmandu acting on "behest of someone" over the Lipulekh issue, Nepal defence minist
China’s aggressive push for Hong Kong national security laws could lead to US sanctions, White House official says
The White House national security adviser, Robert O’Brien, on Sunday said China’s aggressive move to force national security laws on Hong Kong might result in US sanctions.
In move to limit federal oversight of police, Seattle cites its hard work, need to focus on coronavirus
The city has asked U.S. District Judge James Robart to find it has successfully completed a two-year review period to assure Seattle police reforms have taken hold. If granted, the...
Suriname votes with convicted-killer president's future at stake
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New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme.
Citizen TV's Waihiga Mwaura Rescues Evicted Family From Streets [VIDEO]
The Citizen TV anchor was undertaking an investigative report on the evictions in Kariobangi North, Nairobi when he encountered a mother and...
South-West states work out plan on Amotekun collaboration
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NHS doctor vows to resign if Dominic Cummings isn't sacked after breaking lockdown rules
Dr Dominic Pimenta appeared on Good Morning Britain today and insisted that 'we all have to draw a line in the sand somewhere'
Delhi Riots: 'Pinjra Tod' Activists Get Bail, Sent To Police Custody In Another Case
Moments after the court pronounced its order in the case, Delhi Police moved an application before it for their interrogation and formal arrest in a murder case.
Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter remain in custody
Investigation continues into the "unexplained" death of man in St Judes.
Ex-Trumpist Ann Coulter Trashed Online as She Rips 'Disloyal Actual Retard' Trump in Twitter Rant
Ann Coulter picked up on Donald Trump's weekend dig at Jeff Sessions, his former attorney general, frothing at the mouth with rage saying he “had to recuse” himself due...
China media seize on video of Hong Kong protesters beating lawyer
Video shot on Sunday shows a man with blood on his face scrambling to escape some half a dozen protesters who were kicking and hitting him with umbrellas
Covid-19: Over 600 citizens call for temporary release of Sudha Bharadwaj, Shoma Sen from jail
They have been booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for their alleged role in the Bhima Koregaon violence case.
Joint military operation by Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso kills 8 suspected terrorists
Twenty-four men caught in Burkina Faso and 14 in Ivory Coast were handed to intelligence services, a source at Ivorian army headquarters said.
Japan opposition still seeking candidate for Tokyo governor race
Incumbent Yuriko Koike, 67, is riding on a wave of popularity amid the capital's fight against COVID-19.
Patients decry shabby treatment at Niger Centre - The Nation Nigeria
COVID-19 patients being discharged from the Minna Isolation centre, has disclosed that they were not adequately treated and tested ..
Iditarod champ Thomas Waerner stranded in Alaska due to coronavirus issues
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Thomas Waerner won this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in March, but he is still waiting to return to his home in Norway. Waerner and his 16 dogs have been stranded in
Court grants activists bail saying they were only protesting, police arrest them again
The respite, though, was short lived as a Special Investigation Team of the Crime Branch arrested them under charges of murder, attempt to murder, rioting and criminal conspiracy, and sought their police custody for 14 days. The court eventually remanded them in two-day police custody.
‘Get out of here’: Girl, 10, scares off would-be burglar from Calif. home
The girl's father says the suspect attempted to steal a golf cart from the home.
Worry about citizens, not airlines: SC pulls up govt on middle seat bookings
The Supreme Court has pulled up DGCA India and Air India for allotting middle seats in international flights. It has said that the government should be worried more about health of citizens than the health of the airlines.
‘Turn back this wave of hate’: 100 writers call for an end to anti-Asian hostility
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Rivers Govt to EFCC: stop media trial - The Nation Nigeria
The Rivers State Government has again joined issues with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which it accused of engaging ...
I don't regret what I did, Cummings says over travel
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior aide Dominic Cummings has said "I don't regret what I did", as he responded to allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
‘Turn back this wave of hate’: 100 writers call for an end to anti-Asian hostility
Reports of hate crimes and violence against the Asian and Asian American community have surged since early in the pandemic
Patients are delaying medical care because of coronavirus worries. At what cost?
Beginning in March, public officials told Washingtonians to avoid going to the hospital. But in recent weeks, as case counts dropped and fears of a massive surge of COVID-19 patients...
Over 21,000 requests pending after Karnataka bars entry from three states
Out of the total 1.26 lakh approval requests from different states all over the country since May 1, a total of 95,261 were granted till May 18 — Maharashtra (67,518), Gujarat (2,175) and Tamil Nadu (27,743).
Millions in Bangladesh pray for healing of COVID-19 patients
As millions of housebound Muslims across Bangladesh celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic roiling the country was at the centre of devotees' thoughts as they joined the strictly-regulated prayer congregations in Dhaka.
White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet
Only a handful of states, including West Virginia and Rhode Island, have said they’ve already tested every nursing home resident.
Huawei wants stable Samsung, Hynix chip supply, Korea Daily says
While memory chipmakers aren’t subject to the US government restrictions, Huawei worries that the Trump administration could widen its restrictions later.
As Coronavirus Cases Spike, More Patients In Mumbai Than Hospital Beds
More than a fifth of the India's coronavirus cases are in Mumbai.
Hong Kong police embrace China's security law plan
Hong Kong's security chief on Monday welcomed China's plans to impose a national security law on the financial hub, saying it was needed to defeat
Sevilla players warned by Liga chief after flouting lockdown rules
La Liga chief Javier Tebas said on Sunday that footballers must remember to act responsibly to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus after four ...
Sanwo-Olu to inaugurate projects to mark one year in office
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is to inaugurate housing, education and road projects as part of activities to mark one year on office.
Gorakhpur teacher suspended over ‘pro-Pak lines’ during online class
Shadab Khanam was trying to explain nouns to students of Class IV when she posted the alleged “pro-Pak” sentences on a WhatsApp group.
Trump demands immediate answer from governor on RNC capacity
President Donald Trump demanded Monday that North Carolina's Democratic governor sign off “immediately” on allowing the Republican National Convention to move forward in August with full attendance despite the ongoing...
Arabian Sea may throw in own surprise ahead of monsoon
Cyclonic circulation off Kerala coast bears watching
New cases overstretch Oyo Isolation centres - The Nation Nigeria
Oyo State Government is currently facing a new challenge of managing Coronavirus spread as the number of positive cases has exceeded ..
Mumbai Police warns against coronavirus-related fake news on social media; here's what is prohibited under Section 144 and Section 188
The order prohibits the spread of inflammatory statements that are discriminatory against a particular community.
Three Republican groups sue California governor over mail-in-vote order
California was the first state in the country to commit to sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters for the November election, a move responding to the coronavirus pandemic. "Democrats continue to use this pandemic as a ploy to implement their partisan election agenda, and Governor Newsom
PNP to go hammer and tongs vs 405 for SAP aid anomalies
PHILIPPINE National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group director, Major General Joel Napoleon M. Coronel, yesterday said a total of 405 persons are under fire for their alleged involvement in anomalies regarding the distribution of Social Amelioration Program (SAP) cash subsidy.
Ismail Sabri: Mandatory letter of undertaking for returning Malaysians available online today
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The letter of undertaking (LoU) for hotel charges that returning Malaysians must complete as part of their documentation will be available online starting today, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The senior minister said that the application form and LoU will be...
Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli prime minister to stand trial over corruption and fraud cases
Last year, Netanyahu was indicted on bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges as part of three separate corruption cases.
Islamic Call to Prayer Broadcast on Loudspeakers in Great Britain
Mosques across the UK could begin daily broadcasts of the call to prayer through loudspeakers after they were given permission during Ramadan
Lawyer claims crook trying to use Gobbo to get off 'might be confused'
Drug trafficker Francesco Madafferi wants to use Informer 3838 scandal to secure release but prosecutors say he might be confused about what led to conviction.
Services to resume in New Jersey county where rabbis were first to end communal prayer - US & Canada
Services to resume in New Jersey's Bergen County, where rabbis were first to end communal prayer.
Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli prime minister to stand trial over corruption and fraud cases
Last year, Netanyahu was indicted on bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges as part of three separate corruption cases.
Congress targets PM, Shah after HC raps Gujarat govt on Covid fight
Addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi asked whether the Prime Minister and Home Minister are “even aware of what is happening in their own home state?”
Here’s Why The $51 Million Celeste Barber Raised With Your Help Can’t Be Shared Around
The Supreme Court ruled that $51 million Celeste Barber raised for the NSW RFS can't be shared with other states and agencies. Here's why.
Govt Speaks on Covid-19 Vaccine Trials on 400 Medics
The government responded on Covid-19 vaccine trials set to be conducted on 400 Kenyan medics...
States will have to seek permission to employ workers from Uttar Pradesh, says Adityanath
The chief minister also announced a migration commission to ensure employment for workers within Uttar Pradesh.
Lawyer claims crook trying to use Gobbo to get off 'might be confused'
Drug trafficker Francesco Madafferi wants to use Informer 3838 scandal to secure release but prosecutors say he might be confused about what led to conviction.
Jharkhand to begin evaluation of Class 10, 12 answer sheets from 28 May; teachers to follow social distancing norms, use masks and sanitisers
The evaluation of matriculation and intermediate examination answer sheets in Jharkhand will begin from 28 May, the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) decided in accordance with instructions by the state education department
Victorian father faces new charges over alleged Philippines child sex
New charges filed against man accused of engaging in sexual activity with children during a trip to the Philippines and having the alleged act filmed.
Victorian father faces new charges over alleged Philippines child sex
New charges filed against man accused of engaging in sexual activity with children during a trip to the Philippines and having the alleged act filmed.
Taiwan vows 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong residents
Protests reignited in Hong Kong over the weekend against Beijing's move to pass national security legislation, resulting in at least 180 arrests, police said.
China reports 51 new coronavirus cases, mostly in Wuhan
China has reported 51 new coronavirus cases including 40 asymptomatic infections, majority of them in the contagion's first epicentre Wuhan, where over six million tests have been conducted in the
2014 MDC camps may need mediation
TWO camps have emerged from the MDC-T 2014 structures following the mooted Supreme Court ruling for the MDC-T 2014 structures to organise an extraordinary congr...
Coronavirus Lockdown: Middle Seats Must Be Kept Empty On Flights For Stranded Indians: Supreme Court
Air India can operate flights with middle seats occupied only for the next 10 days, the court said. New Delhi: … Coronavirus Lockdown: Middle Seats Must Be Kept Empty On Flights For Stranded Indians: Supreme Court Read More »
BJP playing dirty politics over COVID-19 figures: Aam Aadmi Party
The Aam Aadmi Party accused the BJP on Sunday of playing dirty politics over the number of deaths in Delhi due to the novel coronavirus pandemic after the high court refused to entertain a plea in
Death of nine people in Telangana doesn't appear to be suicide, says forensic expert
Indicating foul play in the death of nine people, including six of a family, whose bodies were fished out from a well near Warangal, a forensic expert on Sunday virtually ruled out suicide theory,
2 kids killed in mortar blast
COTABATO CITY – The military here launched an investigation following Sunday’s alleged mortar blast that killed two children and wounded over a dozen others in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao.
Ready to deal with situation if there is spike in cases of coronavirus: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal said the situation is still under control in Delhi, even after several relaxations were given in the fourth phase of COVID-19-induced lockdown.
Trump slams Biden ad critical of golf outing
President Trump late Sunday lashed out at Joe Biden after the likely Democrat nominee criticized his golf outing earlier in the day as the country approaches 100,000 coronavirus deaths.
Yogi Adityanath: States will have to seek nod before employing UP workers
The Chief Minister said that the government will carry out skill mapping of the migrant workers and will stand by them wherever they go, be it other states or countries.
Serial rapist Beast of Kavos breaks back plunging 100ft into Corfu ravine
Dimitris Aspiotis, 47, a serial predator who raped seven British woman in the Greek holiday isle of Kavos has been arrested after he plummeted into a deep ravine
Americans pass pandemic holiday on beaches, in parks as death toll nears 100,000
All 50 states in the US have relaxed coronavirus restrictions to some degree
Johnson under pressure over defence of Cummings' lockdown breach
The UK Prime Minister is coming under increasing pressure to sack his top adviser after it emerge...
Armagh farmer linked to motor ‘chop shop’ after police search
A farmer accused of involvement in a ‘chop shop’ of high-value stolen cars being run by an organised crime gang on his land was refused bail yesterday.
Teen who boasted after killing angler on fishing trip found dead in jail cell
Lenny Crawt was just 16 when angler Scott Wilkinson, 49, was punched, kicked and stabbed before his head was smashed in with a piece of wood on Donkey Island in the Thames in Surrey
Trump suspends travel from Brazil
Brazil now has the second-biggest caseload in the world.
Police Gun Down Bulawayo Man Driving With His Girlfriend…. More Details Emerge
Police Gun Down Bulawayo Man.... More Details Emerge. More details have emerged on the strange case of the late Paul Munakopa, 34,who was fatally shot
NIDCOM lists items allegedly ‘carted away’ by communications minister
Kayode Oyero The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has released a list of items allegedly “carted away” by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, after he allegedly ejec...
Former MP's Mother Collapses After Govt Demolishes Her House
The woman, 95, collapsed after the government moved to demolish her house as she watched in...
Afghan president pledges to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has started the process to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a "goodwill gesture", his spokesperson said, in a move that came after the government welcomed the armed group's surprise announcement of a three-day ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Lawyer claims crook trying to use Gobbo to get off 'might be confused'
Drug trafficker Francesco Madafferi wants to use Informer 3838 scandal to secure release but prosecutors say he might be confused about what led to conviction.
UP To Set Up Migration Commission To Employ Returnee Migrants
In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrant workers, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of such labourers in the state and made it clear that any state that wants them from UP has to seek its permission.
Gary Lineker launches Twitter attack on Dominic Cummings despite BBC colleague Simon McCoy slamming him for 'abusing his position' and breaking impartiality by accusing PM of lying
The news anchor slammed the sports pundit after Lineker sounded off about Boris Johnson's coronavirus briefing last night as the PM defended his top aide in Downing Street.
Victorian father faces new charges over alleged Philippines child sex
New charges filed against man accused of engaging in sexual activity with children during a trip to the Philippines and having the alleged act filmed.
Court rules $51 million RFS donation cannot be distributed to other charities
The extraordinary sum was raised on Facebook by comedian Celeste Barber during the bushfire crisis.
HK security, police chiefs warn of growing 'terrorism'
Protests are expected to resume on Wednesday, when the city's legislature is scheduled to give a second reading of a bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem.
Johnson risks party wrath to back aide who crossed UK during lockdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings on Sunday, despite calls from within his own Conservative Party for the aide to resign for driving 250 miles during the coronavirus lockdown.
Frontline doctor vows to resign if Dominic Cummings doesn’t go first
Dr Dominic Pimenta said the Prime Minister's chief adviser ‘spits in the face of all our efforts’.
Americans pass pandemic holiday on beaches, in parks as COVID-19 death toll nears 100,000
Americans sunbathed on beaches, fished from boats and strolled on boardwalks this holiday weekend, but the occasional person wearing a mask was a ...
SC allows Air India to operate repatriation flights without leaving middle seat empty for 10 days
The top court’s order came on a petition filed by the Centre and Air India against a Bombay High Court order to keep middle seats on planes vacant.
Louisiana state trooper dies from injuries suffered in on-duty crash
A Louisiana state trooper has died after being struck by a police car while removing a tire deflation device that had flattened the tires of a suspect's car.
"Train Should Reach Station": Sena Leader Taunts Piyush Goyal Over Tweets
In a dig at Railway Minister Piyush Goyal over the diversion of the Vasai Road-Gorakhpur Sharmik Special train via Odisha, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said their only request is that train carrying migrants should reach its destination as announced.
Fans 'facing ballots' to watch their teams as clubs prepare for vastly-reduced crowds
Supporters of Premier League clubs could have to enter ballots for the chance to watch their teams in action next season due to vastly-reduced crowds
Special Prayer Held in Israel for Wellbeing of World Jewry
People from around the world were invited to send their names for prayers.
CFA 'never sought' slice of Celeste Barber's $51 million fundraiser
Court rules that $50 million raised by comedian cannot be given to groups other than the NSW Rural Fire Service, but Victoria's CFA says it never lobbied to receive a share
Comedian Vir Das shares video of neighbour threatening, sneezing over him allegedly for breaking social distancing
Das said the man in the video does not own his doorstep, sit-out, or his house and he wondered if what the man did would qualify as harassment.
Tony Blair Hits Trump over Coronavirus: Seeks More Global Government
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has airily dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership during the Chinese coronavirus pandemic.
Shiv Sena Slams Maharashtra Governor Over Stand On University Exams
The ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra on Monday hit out at Governor BS Koshyari for being in favour of conducting final year university exams in the state, and said health of students cannot be put at risk amid the COVID-19 crisis.
NSW on alert with 1.2 million kids on the move
NSW's public transport stood up to its first post-pandemic test on Monday, as more than a million school students returned to classrooms.
Italian Government Wants Unemployed To Become Social Distancing Snitches
An army of “civic assistants” will be embedded in the population
Liberal senator files defamation suit over Twitter troll account
Victorian senator Sarah Henderson has filed defamation proceedings against a former Geelong councillor who denies any link to an anonymous Twitter account.
Nigeria confirms 313 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now 5350
Nigeria on Sunday recorded 313 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, taking the toll of active cases to 5350. - Coronavirus Updates
After failed bid with viper, Kerala man kills wife with cobra: police
Police on Sunday arrested Sooraj, 27, a native of Adoor and Santosh, 47, a snake handler, on charges of killing Sooraj’s wife Uthra, 25, a native of Kollam.
Taiwan considers revoking Hong Kong’s special status on law fears
China proposes path to imposing rules used against dissidents on the mainland
Johnson supported Cummings ahead of public interest, Nicola Sturgeon says
Scotland’s First Minister accused the PM of risking public confidence in coronavirus guidelines by keeping his adviser in post.
Twitter Aboil as Donald Trump Retweets Post Dubbing Hillary Clinton 'Skank'
A flurry of explosive tweets copied by POTUS dwelled on a number of prominent Democrats, including Stacy Abrams, who once ran for Georgia governor, and Trump’s main...
SAMRC board apologises for Prof Gray's comments, bars staff from speaking to media
The SA Medical Research Council board has apologised to the Ministerial Advisory Committee for comments made by its president, Professor Glenda Gray, and says it will institute a fact-finding investigation into the "damage" the comments may have caused.
China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Washington had been infected by a “political virus”.
Rift Valley leaders divided over Uhuru, Ruto war
Jubilee legislators are divided on the authenticity of the winnowing in the party.
UK PM Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defied pressure from within his own party and backed top aide Dominic Cummings over allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown rules.
International Labour Organisation writes to PM Modi, says India should uphold labour laws
This comes after 10 central trade unions lodged a joint complaint with the international body over some BJP-ruled states allowing complete exemption from labour laws for new establishments to attract investments and most states increasing the work hours from 8 hr to 12 hrs in single shifts.
Ramaphosa: South Africa coronavirus lockdown to ease from June 1
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a further easing of coronavirus restrictions from next month in a move that will allow most sectors of the economy to reopen fully under "strict health protocols" and "social distancing rules".
Children may act as carriers of COVID-19: Official
Though data shows that children are less affected by COVID-19, they may still fall ill and can be carriers of the virus. Parents are, therefore, urged to keep their children safe during Eid celebrations by following the instructions by health authorities, according to Dr. Sadriya Al Khoji, National Lead, Healthy Children and Adolescents.
Is it because RSS-backed BJP is not in power?: Shiv Sena slams Maharashtra Guv over stand on university exams
The ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra on Monday hit out at Governor B S Koshyari for being in favour of conducting final year university exams in the state.
Incredible moment neighbours heckle 'hypocrite' Dominic Cummings over lockdown trip
Cummings was branded a 'hypocrite' by the crowd of onlookers on his own doorstep
Benjamin Spencer becomes the first Black dean of America’s oldest law school
A. Benjamin Spencer has made history by becoming the new dean of the oldest law school in America—The William & Mary Law School.
‘We will forever love him’: Heartbroken parents pay tribute to popular Fife teen who died in road tragedy
The heartbroken parents of a Fife teenager killed in a road tragedy say they have lost "the perfect person".
The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 25 …
I’m too busy to eye Anambra gov seat — Ngige
Tony Okafor, Awka The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has said he is too busy serving the nation at the national level to consider a shot at the 2021 Anambra State governorship e...
List of countries where there are no coronavirus cases across the world
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has since labelled Covid-19 a pandemic but there are still a handful of countries that have not yet reported any cases.
Rajasthan Rajgarh SHO suicide: Police station staff seeks transfer, cites pressure by MLA Krishna Poonia
In an application to the IG, police personnel of the Rajgarh police station have asked for their transfer, saying local MLA Krishna Poonia pressurises them and unnecessarily complains against them to senior officials. The SHO of the police station, Vishnu Dutt Vishnoi, committed suicide on Friday.
Furious backlash after Boris Johnson defends aide’s lockdown journey
Tory MPs say they have received a wave of anger from constituents over Dominic Cummings’ actions.
CMCO: Do not cheer for mat rempits, Johor police chief warns Malaysians
JOHOR BARU, May 25 — Johor police have urged the public not to cheer mat rempits for their stunts or jeer police for acting against these public nuisance who are violating the law, especially the conditional movement control order (CMCO). He was commenting on a video trending on social media...
Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people
"Bullets and repression are not the way to deal with the aspirations of Hong Kong's people for freedom and democracy."
ICC Elections: Huge blow for Shashank Manohar as Ethics Officer clears Colin Graves
Cricket News: Shashank Manohar's concern that there was monetary exchange between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) with an ey
Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins fume at Dominic Cummings
They addressed the scandal on today's show.
CFA 'never sought' slice of Celeste Barber's $51 million fundraiser
Court rules that $50 million raised by comedian cannot be given to groups other than the NSW Rural Fire Service, but Victoria's CFA says it never lobbied to receive a share
New Zealand PM unfazed as earthquake hits during interview
Jacinda Ardern impressed viewers when she barely skipped a beat.
Question in Goa Board’s Class X English exam stokes row
The ruling BJP has demanded action in the matter, while the opposition Congress said the question reflects the “reality of the state government”
The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 25 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...
The five brave Sullivan brothers who died in WWII serving the US Navy
The Irish American Sullivan brothers, all killed aboard the USS Juneau during WWII, became the first multiple-person namesake of a ship in US Naval history.
PH coronavirus cases climb to 14,319, deaths at 873
The Department of Health counts 284 new cases, 5 more deaths, and 74 more recoveries
Russia’s Pushing a Quack COVID Cure All Over Africa
ABUJA, Nigeria—U.S. President Donald Trump is not the only figure threatening the World Health Organization while endorsing dubious coronavirus treatments. In Africa, news outlets and social media posts notorious for spreading Russian-created disinformation and conspiracy theories are leveling all sorts
Johnson supported Cummings ahead of public interest, Nicola Sturgeon says
Scotland’s First Minister accused the PM of risking public confidence in coronavirus guidelines by keeping his adviser in post.
COVID-19: Iran Reopens Religious Shrines; Kremlin Spokesman Leaves Hospital
Here's a roundup of COVID-19 developments in RFE/RL's broadcast regions.
Sanwo-Olu to virtually inaugurate projects to mark one year in office
Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to inaugurate housing, education, and road projects as part of activities to mark one year in office.
Scots ex-model set on fire by twisted thug in murder bid urges Parole Board not to release him early
AN ex-model set on fire by a twisted thug who tried to murder her has urged the Scots Parole Board not to grant him early release. Anne Crossan, 51, who was scarred for life in the shocking attack,…
Afghan ceasefire holds as prisoner release expected
A surprise Taliban ceasefire appeared Monday to be holding for a second day, as authorities planned to release up to 2,000 insurgents held by security forces.
Petition in Bombay High Court seeks Covid-19 testing facilities in non-red zones
The petition further stated that the swab samples from Ratnagiri were sent to a laboratory in Sangli district, which is nearly 237 km away.
Balbir Singh Sr's wish to see his lost memorabilia remains unfulfilled
Hockey News: For last eight years he left no stones unturned to regain his lost memorabilia, which he had donated way back in 1985 to the Sports Authority of India
Liberal senator files defamation suit over Twitter troll account
Victorian senator Sarah Henderson has filed defamation proceedings against a former Geelong councillor who denies any link to an anonymous Twitter account.
How identity-driven conflicts fuel Ethiopia's incendiary social media rhetoric
Unity Park aimed to tell the story of all Ethiopians and celebrate the country’s diversity. But social media revealed politicized, nationalistic reactions along ethnic lines: Amhara and Oromo.
Rivers govt accuses EFCC of media trial, says it will not be intimidated
The Rivers State Government has again joined issues with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which it accused of engaging on media trial...
Taiwan considers revoking Hong Kong's special status on law fears
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China’s planned national security law may prompt Taiwan to revoke the special status it extends to Hong Kong, President Tsai Ing-wen said, a move that could anger Beijing and make it harder for Hong Kongers to visit and invest.
Senior minister: A million thank yous to Malaysia’s Covid-19 frontliners
PUTRAJAYA, May 25 — Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed his gratitude to the frontliners still working on Hari Raya Aidilfitri to help curb the spread of Covid-19. He said that even during Aidilfitri celebrations, operations like public sanitation,...
COVID-19 Has Turned Paradise Into a Privacy Nightmare
When Tara Trunfio stepped off her flight from Boulder to Maui, she didn’t see the leis and grass skirts that so many visitors expect. Instead, the 23-year-old saw masked officials warning that visitors who don’t comply with the islands’ 14-day quarantine requirement would be arrested. A Hawaiian get-away
‘Appalled’ judge sentences pastor for theft from Oso victims
“God only knows what darkness in (Gary) Ray’s soul has caused him to do these things,” the judge said.
Qatar, Azerbaijan to strengthen relations further
Qatar and Azerbaijan have taken many steps over the last 25 years to develop bilateral relations in various sectors. Both countries are interested in the development of economic partnership, including investment, trade and tourism cooperation, said the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Doha.
Chinese, Indian troops engage in border conflicts
2 skirmishes have occurred so far this month as talks break down again
Salons may reopen soon, but health measures must be in place
Barbershop and salon employees show that they can safely cut hair by wearing protective wear. The government, however, is still assessing the risks.
Muslims in India, Bangladesh celebrate Eid subdued by COVID-19
Indian government leaders and imams appealed to Eid celebrants to follow lockdown norms
Liberal senator files defamation suit over Twitter troll account
Victorian senator Sarah Henderson has filed defamation proceedings against a former Geelong councillor who denies any link to an anonymous Twitter account.
US aide renews warning on China's proposed law for Hong Kong
A top White House aide renewed a warning on Sunday that the US might revoke Hong Kong's special trading privileges if China enacts a tough new ...
Huawei seeks stable supply of memory chips as US pressure grows
Huawei has asked Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix for a stable memory chip supply despite apparently mounting pressure from the US to isolate the Chinese telecommunications company.
Homicide Detectives Search Hamilton Address
Hamilton Police investigating the murder of 40-year-old Sao Young have executed a search warrant at a Casey Avenue address this morning.
Jubilee purge: Ruto's supporters anxious
Uhuru aims to take effective control of both the party and Parliament.
Rights in the time of COVID-19
The rules that govern members of a society are in a state of flux due to COVID-19. Just four short months ago, we probably could not have imagined a society defined by closed stores, social distancing, and mask-wearing. Yet states around the world have required these measures, and even more, of individuals.
Dominic Cummings controversy: The unanswered questions
Despite backing by Boris Johnson, key details about aide’s breaching of lockdown remain murky
The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ma
Manager of demolished Rivers hotel reportedly tests positive for COVID-19
The Rivers government on Sunday, May 24, disclosed that manager of the demolished Prodest Hotel, Eleme has tested positive for COVID-19 along with 26 others.
The plan for Parliament and COVID-19 transparency; In The News for May 25
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 25 …—COVID-19 in Canada …OTTAWA — The House of Commons is meeting today to decide, again, how it’s going to function as COVID-19 restrictions gradually lift across the country.
‘What planet are they on?’ No respite for UK’s Johnson and aide
LONDON, May 25 — Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mutiny in his party and fury across Britain on Monday for refusing to sack his closest aide Dominic Cummings who is accused of flouting the coronavirus lockdown by driving 250 miles from London. Defending one of Britain’s most powerful men,...
Yemeni gravediggers overwhelmed amid spike in COVID-19 deaths
‘This is something strange, we’ve never seen it before’
COVID-19: Trump bars travel from Brazil
President Donald Trump on Sunday suspended travel from Brazil, which has emerged as a major new hotspot in the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said. Non-Americans who have been in Brazil i...
Teachers win hearts and minds as returning students show appreciation
Staff at Chatham Primary stepped over chalk scrawled love hearts and rainbows on their way through the school gates on Monday.
Celebrating the Irish who fought in the Civil War this Memorial Day
Memorial Day presents an ideal opportunity to look back on perhaps Ireland’s greatest achievement in America.
WATCH | New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview
A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled New Zealand's North Island, but failed to crack Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's trademark composure as she conducted a live television interview.
Tributes pour in for Irish teen killed in Australia
The trio charged with the murder of Irish teenager Cian English had their cases mentioned in court for the first time on Monday.
Watch huge crowd flout Covid-19 laws with street corner party in Sparkbrook
Two police officers can be seen trying to break up the gathering under the current lockdown laws in shocking footage
Hataman bats for 'new normal' in education
Deputy Speaker and Basilan Rep. MujivHataman made this call to the Department of Education as the education sector, parents and students preparE for the next school year amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
'Dominic Cummings spits in the face of all our efforts, the whole NHS': Doctor says he will QUIT if PM's aide does not go as another medic says she wouldn't have 'dreamed of travelling the length of country to sort out some child care'
Dominic Pimenta told Good Morning Britain that he's ready to resign if Cummings stays in his position as the top Government aide after travelling from London to Durham in lockdown.
Queensland vet pinned up against wall after showing owner the bill
Veterinarian Dr Margie Bale said the pressures of working a clinical practice wears you down.
‘What planet are they on?’ No respite for Johnson and Cummings
LONDON – Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mutiny in his party and fury across Britain on Monday for refusing to sack his closest aide Dominic Cummings who is accused of flouting the coronavirus lockdown by driving 250 miles from London.
James Argent reveals cocaine addiction had him suffering two overdoses
Arg wants to ‘own’ his past struggles ‘the way that people like Davina McCall, Russell Brand and Robbie Williams have’.
Cummings ‘made a mockery’ of police lockdown enforcement
Police and crime commissioner Martin Surl said the adviser’s actions will make it much harder to enforce restrictions.
Question in Goa Board’s Class 10 English exam stokes row
In the English exam held last week, the controversial question described a conversation between two persons, wherein one says he has to opt for a job in Portugal because of jobs being scarce here, and that one needs to have influence and money to get a job.
Tow truck turf wars: Toronto sees rise in violence likened to organised crime
A fourth murder in two years has shone a light on the danger for drivers in a highly lucrative – and highly cut-throat – industryJust before sunset, a volley of gunshots rang out in the parking lot of a northern Toronto apartment complex.When police arrived, they found a black tow truck pinned between
Taliban Prisoners Freed As Afghan Truce Holds For Second Day
Afghan authorities say they have released 100 Taliban prisoners as part of the government's response to a three-day cease-fire the militants called to mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Fire safety concerns over restaurant’s licence bid at meeting this week
Licensing bosses are set to review an application for a restaurant and bar in a city centre, after postponing the matter earlier this month.
'Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?': The British Press is divided over response to Dominic Cummings scandal with Guardian demanding blood while Times suggests aide's actions are 'not a cause for resignation'
Britain's newspapers are showing mixed views in response to Boris Johnson's backings of Dominic Cummings on Sunday night, while some call for the top aide to resign, others only call for a review.
Boris Johnson goes for run with dog as backlash over Dominic Cummings row deepens
The Prime Minister has been spotted out jogging with his pet, Dilyn, around Lambeth Palace, London, after being criticised for backing his lockdown-breaching top aide
More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in virus cases
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - When Manit Parikh’s mother tested positive for the new coronavirus, she was rushed by ambulance to Mumbai’s private Lilavati Hospital, but officials told the family no critical-care beds were available.
Queensland vet pinned up against wall after showing owner the bill
Veterinarian Dr Margie Bale said the pressures of working a clinical practice wears you down.
Tovino Thomas hits out at ‘religious fanatics’ for destroying the church set of his film ‘Minnal Murali’
The members of Antharashtra Hindu Parishad (AHP) and Bajrang Dal claimed responsibility for the vandalism, with Kerala CM promising that action will be taken against them
3-state manhunt for UConn student wanted in 2 homicides: cops
Three states are conducting a manhunt Monday for a University of Connecticut accused of two brutal slayings and believed to be armed with several stolen guns had stretched from Connecticut to New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Timeline: How the Dominic Cummings controversy unfolded
Boris Johnson backed his top aide but there has been criticism from Tory MPs, opposition parties, scientists and even bishops.
Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people
Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with "necessary assistance", President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the ...
COVID-19: Four Indian returnees from Kuwait to Telangana test positive
163 evacuees from Kuwait had reached Hyderabad by a special Air India flight on May 10
Bristol City receive further training guidance as players return to Failand under strict conditions
The Robins' squad are following strict social distancing on their return to training
AU @57 declaration: ‘No-one is blameless’ in Libya tragedy – AUC chair
The AU continues to be more involved in helping solve the Libyan crisis.
Coronavirus News: Car convoys, virtual ceremonies mark Memorial Day in NY, NJ and CT
New Yorkers marked Memorial Day with car convoys and small ceremonies instead of parades, as those looking to honor fallen military members contended with coronavirus restrictions.
Cummings ‘made a mockery’ of police lockdown enforcement
Police and crime commissioner Martin Surl said the adviser’s actions will make it much harder to enforce restrictions.
Government 'quietly starts removing stay at home adverts from websites'
The government messaging changed at the start of May.
Two Pinjra Tod activists, minutes after getting bail in anti-CAA protests case, arrested on separate charge; sent to 2-day police custody
Two Pinjra Tod women activists, who were granted bail on Sunday in a case related to the northeast Delhi communal violence, were sent to two days of police custody moments later in a separate murder case linked to the riots.
Sorrow for new Afghan parents after hospital attack
Zia Gul gave birth to her daughter just an hour after escaping from gunmen who rampaged through a Kabul maternity ward, and now struggles to reconcile motherhood with the trauma of the attack.
UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION: For N16,500, security agents will allow you travel from Lagos to Abuja despite interstate ban
Twenty-four hours to the trip, Otos, a worker at one of the bus terminals in the Jibowu area of Yaba, Lagos, had given all the assurances that there is commercial
Teachers win hearts and minds as returning students show appreciation
Staff at Chatham Primary stepped over chalk scrawled love hearts and rainbows on their way through the school gates on Monday.
How Kerala flattened the curve, lowest death rates: Health minister Shailaja explains
Health department constituted 18 expert groups in training health care staff for detailed stock-taking of beds, equipment in each hospital
Torture, 15-year "sentence" for insulting tweets about Russian-controlled forces in Donbas
Meanwhile, not only have the Russian-controlled forces refused to release her as part of swap efforts, they have not even confirmed the fact they are holding her.
Coronavirus News: Virtual ceremonies held for Memorial Day
This year's Memorial Day paid tribute not only to those who died on the battlefield but also those who have fallen during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lockdown: How I was assaulted by Nigerian Airforce officers — Medical Doctor
The enforcement of lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus across states has been mired by cases of rights abuses by various state actors
Timeline: How the Dominic Cummings controversy unfolded
Boris Johnson backed his top aide but there has been criticism from Tory MPs, opposition parties, scientists and even bishops.
Chinese Soldiers Cross Into India as Standoff Ensues
Chinese forces detained several Indian troops during the incursion.
Iran reopens key shrines after two-month virus closure
Iran on Monday reopened major Shiite shrines across the Islamic republic, more than two months after they were closed, as it reported its lowest deaths from coronavirus since March.
Malaysian mission in Singapore ready to assist woman bus driver return home for husband’s funeral
SINGAPORE, May 25 — The Malaysian High Commission here is ready to assist the Malaysian woman bus captain seen in a heart-wrenching viral video clip to return home for her husband’s funeral. The Malaysian mission is aware of the plight of the woman, who became inconsolable after receiving the...
The Crisis at My Husband’s Nursing Home
The loss of 98 lives there is nothing short of a tragedy.
Hong Kong police embrace China's security law plan
The statement is part of a flurry of coordinated messages from the city's different security services embracing the law
Vizag gas leak was disaster in waiting as LG Polymers worked in populated area with no clearances for 2 years
The industrial unit of LG Polymers was operating right in the middle of a thickly populated area in Vishakhapatnam without due Environmental Clearance (EC) from authorities.
China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats
Beijing has warned the US that it will take "every necessary measure" to protect its interests after a top White House advisor warned that Washington might revoke Hong Kong's special trading privileges if China enacts a tough new security law. China plans to impose legislation on the semi-autonomous
Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to people of Hong Kong
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Tributes to Irish teen pour in as three charged with his murder in Australia
Cian English (19), from Carlow, died following fall from Gold Coast apartment
‘It’s really difficult’: Lorraine Kelly reveals heartache as father admitted to hospital
Lorraine Kelly has told of her heartache at being separated from her elderly father after he was taken into hospital.
Covid-19 wrap | Trump bars travel from Brazil, Japan to lift nationwide state of emergency
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
Train should reach station: Sena leader taunts Piyush Goyal over tweets
In a dig at Railway Minister Piyush Goyal over the diversion of the Vasai Road-Gorakhpur Sharmik Special train via Odisha, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said their only request is that train carrying migrants should reach its destination as announced.
Atwoli: I’ve no grudge against DP Ruto
Cotu boss says DP is to blame for the woes he is facing in Jubilee.
Denial and selfishness fuel the spread of COVID-19
Deniers are hampering efforts to manage the scourge that could erupt into a second wave
India among worst-hit nations: health minister says time to forget Tablighi incident
Coronavirus infections are now growing at nearly 7000 per day and deaths by three-digit increases
Dabiri-Erewa, Pantami fight over office space gets messier
After a series of confrontations between Nigeria's communication and digital economy minister Isa Pantami and chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the fight over an office space took another turn late Sunday.
Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism'
More than 180 people were arrested on Sunday as authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters
Trump says schools in US should be opened 'ASAP'
President Trump urged for the reopening of school throughout the U.S. on Sunday, as most remain closed to limit the coronavirus spread and protect the health of students during the pandemic.
Opinion: Canada must divide its military resources along foreign and domestic lines
Regular force members should be optimized for activities beyond our borders, while reserves are directed to roles at home
Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden worked out deals with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. He defended Vice-President Mike Pence as a “decent guy” and eulogized Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain’s “fairness, honesty, dignity, respect.”
Asia stocks mostly up on coronavirus lockdown easing but Hong Kong extends losses
Most Asian markets rose Monday as a further opening up of economies from lockdown offset worries over worsening China-US tensions, while Hong Kong sank again after the city was rocked by protests at
White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet
Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff member be tested for the coronavirus within 14 days. It's not going to happen. A review by
Hong Kong police embrace China’s security law plan
Hong Kong's security chief on Monday welcomed China's plans to impose a national security law on the financial hub, saying it was needed.
Boris Johnson faces sustained pressure to sack Dominic Cummings
It comes amid warnings that the Prime Minister’s chief adviser’s actions have ‘undermined’ efforts to fight coronavirus.
Queensland vet pinned up against wall after showing owner the bill
Veterinarian Dr Margie Bale said the pressures of working a clinical practice wears you down.
Hong Kong Security Chief Warns of Growing ‘Terrorism’ as Govt Backs Beijing’s Planned Laws
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Scientists, JK Rowling pan UK PM for defending aide who broke lockdown rules
As the storm rose across Britain, including in usually Conservative supporting sections and tabloids, PM Boris Johnson insisted on Sunday evening that Cummings had done no wrong, defying many who sought the aide’s resignation.
Kerala man bought snakes to kill wife, police reveal after woman dies of cobra bite
The woman was first bitten by a viper on 2 March at her husband’s home and then again by a cobra within a week.
US bans Brazil travel over virus surge as Europe keeps easing
The United States suspended travel from Brazil over an explosion of coronavirus infections in the South American nation, but across the Atlantic
Army observes Eid in solidarity with Kashmiris
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that the army was observing Eidul Fitr solemnly in solidarity with held Kashmir which is under India's "illegal and inhuman lo
US bans flights from Brazil, where pandemic is raging
The United States, citing Brazil’s surging coronavirus crisis, has banned flights from the nation, delivering a blow to its embattled leader, who has tried to use his warm relations with President Donald Trump to bolster his political standing.
GOP Sues California Over Governor Newsom’s Mail-in Ballot Order Ripped as 'Brazen Power Grab'
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on 8 May to send in ballots by mail to all registered voters ahead of the November presidential polls, so as...
China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats
US national security advisor Robert O'Brien warned Sunday that the new law could cost the city the preferential trading status it enjoys with the United States, the world's largest economy.
How social conservatives traded causes for clichés
What does it really mean to love the flag or to dislike campus snowflakes or to suggest that #MeToo has gone too far?
Prospects of normalization grim in Libya
Analysts say that Libya is one of the most important crisis to watch for in 2020 because of the involvement of Russia and Turkey. More importantly, the plight of the Libyans after almost 10 years of civil war cannot be ignored. Jens Stoltenberg, head of NATO military alliance recently said in an interview that Turkey […]
Forlorn presidential palace as virus mutes Eid celebrations in Bangladesh
The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the regular Eid celebrations at the Bangabhaban, the residence of the president.
Joe Biden forced to make his fundraisers fully virtual – bar the price tag
The pandemic has led the presumptive Democratic nominee, like other politicians to take his high-dollar events onlineThe coronavirus pandemic may have driven Joe Biden into his basement and forced his campaign online, but one crucial factor is still the same: his run for the White House still needs to
New Zealand PM calm as earthquake strikes during live TV interview
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been shaken by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake during a live television interview. During the interview with New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has been shaken by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake during a live television interview.
Law Soc. condemns attack on lawyer at national security law demo as ex-Hong Kong leader offers HK$300k reward | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
The Law Society of Hong Kong has “strongly condemned” an assault on a lawyer at the anti-national security law protest on Sunday, saying that people with opposing political views must not be “silenced” by violence. According to a police post shared on Facebook, a 41-year-old man was beaten by dozens of protesters with umbrellas on […]
Tragedy house left gutted
A house that was heavily damaged by a 2016 fire that killed a woman and left her six children homeless needs to be fixed up or the city of Port Moody could have it torn down.
Trust chiefs lead unprecedented criticism of ‘disgraceful’ Cummings
Three trust chief executives have openly attacked the prime minister’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings for allegedly flouting the lockdown rules.
Beijing vows to shield firms from US sanctions over Xinjiang
Beijing on Monday vowed to shield a Chinese government institute and eight companies sanctioned by the US over alleged human rights violations in the restive Xinjiang region, where China is accused of mass repression of mostly Muslim minorities. The US Department of Commerce announced the sanctions
Sex offenders, bullying and number plates: China's parliament proposals
As delegates gather in Beijing for the annual session of China's rubber-stamp parliament, some of them have put forward proposals for laws relating to a wide range of everyday matters.
Police Flips Senior Crime Boss, Exposes Drugs, Weapons Smuggling Network, 60 Arrested
"Israel Police works on behalf of the Arab public as they do for every citizen in the land."
Burundi expected to announce Ndayishimiye next president
Burundi's election commission is expected Monday to declare Evariste Ndayishimiye the country's next president, with all signs showing the ruling party's candidate on track for victory following last week's poll.
'Double standards and hypocrisy': Hong Kong gov't rebukes foreign criticism over national security law plan | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
The Hong Kong government has rebuked concerns from foreign politicians over Beijing’s plan to impose national security laws in the city, calling it “alarmist speculation.” It came after a chorus of international criticism of China’s National People’s Congress decision to draft a law prohibiting secession, sedition and subversion in Hong Kong. The controversial laws may […]
Beijing vows to shield firms from US sanctions over Xinjiang
Beijing on Monday vowed to shield a Chinese government institute and eight companies sanctioned by the US over alleged human rights violations in the restive Xinjiang region, where China is accused of mass repression of mostly Muslim minorities.
States must seek permission to hire UP migrants, says Yogi Adityanath; govt sets up Migration Commission
He said all migrants who have returned to the state were being registered and their skills were being mapped by the administration.
Juan Williams: Justice Thomas seizes his moment in the Trump era
OPINION: The longest-serving justice on the current Supreme Court is in step with President Trump’s agenda.
Virus Outbreak Britain
British leader Boris Johnson’s powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown — a trip he made without informing the prime minister first. The government is facing a tide of anger from politicians and the
China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'
China has said that its relations with the United States were "on the brink of a new Cold War," fuelled partly by tensions over the coronavirus pandemic that has killed nearly 350 000 people worldwide and pitched the global economy into a massive downturn.
UK's Johnson struggles to shift attention from aide's trip
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to announce further lockdown-easing measures were being overshadowed Monday by an outcry over the movements of a senior aide who allegedly flouted restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 frontliners’ kids not being singled out, says Dr Noor Hisham of special childcare centres
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The children of Health Ministry (MOH) staff who work as Covid-19 frontliners are not being discriminated against, with plans to open special childcare centres for them, but such measures will be to give them special attention, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham...
JK Rowling offers to pay annual salary of Tweeter who used Civil Service account to accuse Boris Johnson of being an 'arrogant, offensive truth-twister'
Author J.K. Rowling has offered to reward the person who responded to Boris Johnson's Downing Street briefing last night with a tweet slamming him for sticking up for Dominic Cummings.
DP Ruto Blames Political Enemies Over Poisonous Food Distributed In Kikuyu Branded With His Name
Deputy President William Ruto has denied reports on social media that he distributed harmful relief food to Kikuyu residents last week.Kenyans woke on Monday to reports that several residents of t
Coronavirus: Impoverished Indian migrant couple try to sell their two-month-old, amid lockdown
COVID-19 India: Tweeps say poverty in lockdown forced the couple to take the drastic step
Gardai break up brawl in Cork city as videos of mass fight on residential street examined
A string of serious public order incidents have plagued the city and suburbs over the weekend
TV Clip of Kids Lauding Nicola Sturgeon Removed After Comparisons to 'North Korea Propaganda'
Last week, Nicola Sturgeon announced that Scotland’s lockdown restrictions may be slightly relaxed as of next Thursday. Earlier in May, the Scottish First Minister...
One more arrested in Nashik for threatening to kill Yogi Adityanath in bomb blast
Uttar Pradesh Police's social media help desk had received a WhatsApp message in which the sender threatened to kill CM Adityanath in a bomb blast.
Mike Pompeo is the number one evangelist of Trumpism in the world
When it comes to foreign policy, Pompeo’s penchant for undermining America’s credibility is top-notchDonald Trump’s disdain for the people, country and values his office is supposed to represent is unmatched in recent memory. And he has found in the secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, a kindred spirit who
Front runner: Evariste Ndayishimiye of the ruling CNDD-FDD, pictured at the party's final campaign rally on May 16
Burundi's election commission is expected Monday to declare Evariste Ndayishimiye the country's next president, with all signs showing the ruling party's candidate on track for victory following last week's poll. The National Independent Electoral Commission will unveil the outcome of
Court of Appeal decision 'another disappointing day' for Ludlow family - Talk of the Town
The decision on Friday by the Court of Appeal to uphold a judgement by the High Court that refused the family of Seamus Ludlow the right to an inquiry into the Garda handling of the murder was “another disappointing day for the campaign”, according to local TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. Mr Ludlow was 47 when he was...Read More→
Jacinda Ardern 'stays cool' as earthquake hits amid live telecast
A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled New Zealand's North Island early Monday
Russia Demands Apology From Bloomberg Over Report About Putin's Low Trust Rating
Russia has demanded an apology from the Bloomberg news agency over a report it published about President Vladimir Putin's low trust rating among Russians.
Tovino Thomas: 'Heard Of Sets Vandalised By Religious Fanatics In North India, Now It’s Happening To Us
A church set built for the film 'Minnal Murali' was demolished by members of the Antharashtra Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal in Kerala's Kalady on Sunday.
Who is Dominic Cummings and why do so many people want him sacked?
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest ally is accused of breaking the government's own rules during the coronavirus lockdown to arrange childcare for his four-year-old son.
On this day: Oscar Wilde faces trial for homosexuality
On May 25, 1895, Oscar Wilde was convicted of gross indecency and sentenced to two years of hard labor. We look below at the injustice of his conviction and how it would finally come to be pardoned. Oscar Wilde, faced with 25 counts of 'gross indecency' for homosexual acts, began his trial on April 26, 1895.
China Defends Tariffs on Australia Barley’s as Relations Sour
China was “prudent” and “restrained” in its use of trade remedy measures according to the nation’s commerce minister, who defended the recent decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Australian barley as being based on evidence.
China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats
BEIJING, May 25 — Beijing has warned the US that it will take “every necessary measure” to protect its interests after a top White House advisor warned that Washington might revoke Hong Kong’s special trading privileges if China enacts a tough new security law. China plans to impose...
Floyd Mayweather appears to flout lockdown guidelines as he's spotted at nightclub
There are growing concerns in Scottsdale, Arizona as legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather was seen flouting coronavirus strict guidelines while attending a nightclu
Hong Kong's security, police chiefs warn of growing 'terrorism' as national laws loom
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s security and police chiefs said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing’s plans to introduce national security laws after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move.
NCLAT sets asides NCLT order to make MCA party in all insolvency, company matters
Rejecting the order, the NCLAT said: "The impugned order making it applicable throughout the country to all the Benches of the National Company Law Tribunal is untenable one and the said order suffers from material irregularity and patent illegality in the eye of Law".
Profile: Afghan Ambulance Crew Faces COVID-19
Herat's ambulance workers are on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus, transporting many infected people to the hospitals in this western province, a hotspot of the epidemic.
China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats
Beijing has warned the US that it will take "every necessary measure" to protect its interests after a top White House advisor warned
Cummings ‘made a mockery’ of police lockdown enforcement, says UK police commissioner
Police and crime commissioner Martin Surl said the adviser’s actions will make it much harder to enforce restrictions.
White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet
Many states said the logistics, costs and manpower needs are too great to test all residents and staff in a two-week window.
Watch screams as violence sparks outside newsagents after axe attack on shop worker
A large group of men were seen kicking a man and striking him with batons in the middle of the road outside Zain News in Small Heath
Filipina domestic worker commits suicide in Lebanon
A Filipina domestic worker has committed suicide in Lebanon at a shelter run by her embassy, consular officials said Sunday, days after a rights group complained about accommodation at the shelter....
U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions On Brazil Due To COVID-19
The entry ban affects foreigners who have been in Brazil 14 days preceding their entry into US territory.
Father arrested for defiling own daughters aged 6 and 9 in Ondo
The Ondo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Sunday announced that operatives o
The Abbas Comedy and the Ongoing Palestinian Tragedy
By insincerely again declaring that he is withdrawing from agreements with Israel, the Palestinian Authority leader is helping to perpetuate the conflict.
'Own goals' cost Abe support even as coronavirus emergency lifted
TOKYO (Reuters) - A string of controversial missteps has slashed public approval ratings for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he lifted a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined.
Pelosi makes fans as Democrat who gets under Trump's skin
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has assumed many roles for Democrats in the Trump era, from top campaign strategist and party spokeswoman, to impeachment chief and emblem of women's power.
Profile: Afghan Ambulance Crew Faces COVID-19
Herat's ambulance workers are on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus, transporting many infected people to the hospitals in this western province, a hotspot of the epidemic.
When is Memorial Day in the US and what does it commemorate?
It's traditionally a big holiday weekend.
Beijing Warns Americans Are Pushing Countries Toward ‘New Cold War’
(Bloomberg) — The U.S. should give up its “wishful thinking” of changing China, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, warning that some in America were pushing relations to a “new Cold War.
Afghan govt frees Taliban prisoners as truce holds for second day
Afghan authorities released 100 Taliban prisoners Monday as part of the government's response to a surprise, three-day ceasefire the insurgents called to mark the Eid al-Fitr festival.
Calls for Cummings to release phone's GPS data to prove where he's been
The data would show exactly where the senior aide has travelled over the last few months.
New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview
The quake struck just off the coast before 8:00 am local time (2000 Sunday GMT) at a depth of about 52 kilometres (32 miles) near Levin, about 90 kilometres north of Wellington, the US Geological Survey said.
Shoppers line up as Ross Dress for Less stores reopens | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
If two months in isolation taught the Lutu family anything, it was this: They needed more forks.
White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet
Many states said the logistics, costs and manpower needs are too great to test all residents and staff in a two-week window.
Trapeze artist dies after falling 5ft and missing safety mat while rehearsing
Guadalupe Videla, 29, died hours after cracking her skull when she fell to the floor.
Hundreds cram into football stand for 'outdoor religious ceremony' in lockdown
Police were called after members of the public reported the large gathering of people not adhering to lockdown rules.
Coronavirus: Nobel winner attacks lack of British leadership
Britain has been left to play catch up and firefight its way through the coronavirus pandemic due to a “desperate” … Coronavirus: Nobel winner attacks lack of British leadership Read More »
Americans pass pandemic holiday on beaches, in parks as death toll nears 100,000
All 50 states in the US have relaxed coronavirus restrictions to some degree
China Says Hong Kong Judiciary to Stay Independent Under New Law
China sought to reassure Hong Kong that its judiciary would remain independent under a new national security law, as concerns grow that the city may lose one of its key selling points for international companies.
Tamil Nadu Police Cover Bharat Mata Statue In Kanyakumari As ‘Locals In Vicinity’ Complain Their ‘Sentiments’ Are Hurt
The incident has led to protests by cadres of BJP, Hindu Munnani, and RSS, who later removed the cover.
Burundi expected to announce Ndayishimiye next president
Burundi's election commission is expected Monday to declare Evariste Ndayishimiye the country's next president, with all signs
Man who couldn't hold wife's hand when she died of coronavirus shares Cummings 'rage'
John Wilson, from Whitchurch, Buckinghamshire, says the UK's coronavirus lockdown prevented him from seeing his wife Pauline in hospital for two weeks before she died
America’s Continuing Efforts To Conquer Syria
The U.S. regime is focusing its Syria campaign solely on its goal to steal Syria’s oil, and has handed off to its UK partner the rest of the military and diplomatic operation to conquer and replace Syria’s Government. That operation is now under the direction of Ben Wallace, UK’s Defence Secretary.
China defends tariffs on barley
In the latest salvo in the ongoing barley tariff war, China's Commerce Minister claims Australia was "subsidising" the grain and says the tariffs were based on evidence.
Mnangagwa running out of time
PRESSURE is mounting on the country's political leadership to put their differences aside and hold much-needed dialogue to help end the country's deepening econ...
Bolsonaro rallies with supporters amid virus surge
President Jair Bolsonaro hit the streets Sunday for a rally with his supporters, ditching his face mask and breaking social distancing measures even as coronavirus cases surged in Brazil.
Video of Jair Bolsonaro's foul-mouthed rant calling mayor who imposed lockdown 'piece of s**t' is released as Brazil's coronavirus crisis escalates and deaths soar past 22,000
Brazilian media counted 31 presidential swear words during the two-hour cabinet meeting, in which Bolsonaro called two governors who imposed lockdowns a 'piece of s**t' and a 'pile of manure'.
Exclusive: Ukraine's anti-graft bureau probes state tender for medical suits
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian anti-corruption officials are investigating a tender for 71,000 hospital protective suits during the coronavirus pandemic after the government for the first time bypassed its own procurement rules in the health sector.
NAF trains 94 Special Forces, 35 personnel in RTC Bauchi – Air Chief
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal (AM) Sadique Abubakar said that 94 Special Forces (SF) and 35 personnel had been trained
Angry Neighbor Punishes Ford Mustang Owner With Foam
If you're thinking of buying an aftermarket exhaust then you might want to read this story first. Aaron Rob...
Boris Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims
Cummings has been a highly divisive figure in British politics since masterminding the successful 2016 Brexit campaign alongside Johnson.
CEO of Conference of Presidents Says Coronavirus Gave New Life to Old Anti-Semitism
OMG, the next line there should have been: "If we weren't optimists, we never would have picked up our suitcases and made Aliyah…"
Gavin Williamson backs Dominic Cummings as Black Country Tory MPs keep quiet
Gavin Williamson has defended Dominic Cummings over allegations that he breached Government lockdown rules, insisting that "at no stage" did he break the law.
Irish receiving Trump’s $1,200 checks in error could be banned from USA
Hundreds of Irish J-1 visa holders no longer living in the United States have accidentally received economic impact payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, and cashing the checks could affect any future attempts to enter the US. The $1,200 payment was sent to a significant number of former J-1 students in April...
Police formally requested to investigate Dominic Cummings over #CumGate
Durham Constabulary have been asked to 'establish the facts' about Mr Cummings' movements.
Exclusive: Ukraine’s anti-graft bureau probes state tender for medical suits
Kiev– Ukrainian anti-corruption officials are investigating a tender for 71,000 hospital protective suits during the coronavirus pandemic after the government for the first time bypassed its own procurement rules in the health sector.
130 people say they are Jeffrey Epstein’s child to claim cut of his estate
A Florida-based legal service looking for potential heirs of the perverted moneyman told The Sun it has been contacted by at least 386 people.
UK schools will open June 1: Boris
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed primary schools will open on June 1 and secondary schools will “provide some contact” from June 15 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
BREAKING Dominic Cummings to make public statement today over coronavirus lockdown trip
The top aide is set to give an unprecedented statement this afternoon and could take questions from the press after he was personally defended by PM Boris Johnson
Filipina domestic worker commits suicide in Lebanon: embassy
A Filipina domestic worker has committed suicide in Lebanon at a shelter run by her embassy, consular officials said Sunday, days after a rights group complained about accommodation at the shelter.
Day by day, how Dominic Cummings described his fateful trip to Durham: A 260-mile dash, two weeks in a cottage and a test drive to Barnard Castle to 'check his eyes were OK'
The Downing Street backroom fixer was thrust into the limelight in an hour-long live TV grilling and defended his decision to drive 260 miles from London to County Durham.
2 killed, 7 injured in shooting at large party in rural S.C.
The incident started with a 911 call that complained about noise near Jonesville Saturday night. But about two and a half hours later, someone reported hearing gunshots.
'Dominic Cummings should be ashamed - I missed my brother's funeral in lockdown'
Diane Nowell, who couldn't visit or comfort her heartbroken parents due to the Government's rules, says the "Dominic Cummingses" of the world "can flout the rules because they make the rules"
Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says
The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.
Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says
The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.
Over 250,000 people sign petition for Dominic Cummings to be sacked
The storm around Dominic Cummings’ position at the heart of Government has sparked a furious petition from the public, with a quarter of a million people signing in just two days.
Interim victims' commissioner will consider his 'situation' over damaging leak
The Interim Victims' Commissioner said he will consider his "situation" if he is found to be culpable for a major data breach which led to hundreds of victims of historical institutional abuse having their identities exposed.
China threatens US counter measures if punished for Hong Kong law
China on Monday threatened counter measures against the United States if it was punished for plans to impose a sedition law on Hong Kong, that the business hub’s security chief hailed as a new tool that would defeat “terrorism”.
This Morning viewers in uproar after expert talks about loophole for travelling
The travel expert went on to explain that he wasn't 'condoning' the loophole
Herat Roads Crowded During Eid Despite Lockdown
Despite orders of provincial officials in Herat--a COVID-19 hotspot--to stay locked-down and practice social distancing, footage shows crowded roads and streets during the Eid holiday.
Herat Roads Crowded During Eid Despite Lockdown
Despite orders of provincial officials in Herat--a COVID-19 hotspot--to stay locked-down and practice social distancing, footage shows crowded roads and streets during the Eid holiday.
Former Green leader Andrew Weaver says he would have called election over LNG approval
Former B.C. Green party leader Andrew Weaver wanted to call an election over the NDP’s support for the LNG Canada/Coastal GasLink project, but was outvoted by his two Green colleagues. In a tweet. . .
China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'
Fresh tensions between Beijing and Washington emerged as virus restrictions continued to shape and remake lives around the world, and in very different ways.
Police asked to investigate Dominic Cummings over coronavirus lockdown trip
Durham Police has been asked to "establish the facts concerning any potential breach of the law" surrounding Dominic Cummings' visit to the county.
Turkey fears Armenia is preparing to reunite with Artsakh
Armenians have elected a new president for the unrecognised Republic of Artsakh by holding democratic elections up to international standards and norms, and
Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city’s security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as terrorism.
Ontario premier tells 'reckless' people who packed Toronto park to get tested for COVID-19
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking everyone who ignored physical distancing rules at a Toronto park last weekend to get tested for COVID-19 while slamming their "reckless" behaviour.
Hong Kong security, police chiefs warn of growing 'terrorism' as China security laws loom
Hong Kong's security chief said "terrorism" was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing's plans to ...
Trump visits Arlington cemetery, Fort McHenry for Memorial Day as Baltimore mayor criticizes trip
President Trump was marking Memorial Day with appearances at Arlington National Cemetery and Baltimore’s historic Fort McHenry, honoring fallen military members while also sending a clear signal to the country that his agenda will be business-as-almost-usual amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"What planet are they on?" No respite for UK's Johnson and aide
London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mutiny in his party and fury across Britain on Monday for refusing to sack his closest aide Dominic Cummings who is accused of flouting the coronavirus lockdown by driving 250 miles from London.
One-year-old baby strangled to death by bedroom blind cord as coroner issues urgent alert saying more will die
A CORONER issued an urgent alert after a one-year-old baby was strangled to death by a bedroom blind cord. Tragic tot Rifky Grossberger stood up in her cot and became entangled in the looped cable.…
Telford care home receives dose of #KindleKindness
Kindles have been donated to a care home in Telford, after a council funding campaign to tackle loneliness and isolation during lockdown.
More healthcare providers test positive for COVID-19 in Chennai
Doctors, nurses and paramedical staff among the worst-hit, say officials
UK PM Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday defied pressure from within his own party and backed top aide Dominic Cummings over allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown rules.
NAF trains 94 Special Forces, 35 personnel in RTC Bauchi – Air Chief
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal (AM) Sadique Abubakar said that 94 Special Forces (SF) and 35 personnel had been trained at..
There will be 'lessons learned' from situation at Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto mayor says
Toronto Mayor John Tory says there will be "lessons learned" from the incident that unfolded on Saturday at Trinity Bellwoods Park.
Russian Prosecutor Seeks Lengthy Prison Term For American On Spying Charges
Russian prosecutors have asked a Moscow court to find former Marine Paul Whelan guilty of espionage -- a charge Whelan and U.S. officials vehemently deny -- and sentence him to 18 years in prison.
GOP candidate Parnell blasts Pa. governor's 'absolutely absurd' benchmark for full reopening
Pennsylvania Republican candidate Sean Parnell called out Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf Monday on "Fox & Friends," arguing it is "absurd" to believe the state cannot reopen fully until a "foolproof" coronavirus vaccine is available to the public.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar meets Maharashtra Governor
Senior NCP leader Praful Patel said, “It was a routine meeting between them. It was not about any particular political issue or topic”.
Twitter Verification Purge Targets Mediaite Journalist Who Reported on Obama Spying
Twitter appears to have removed its blue "verified" checkmark from a number of users on the platform over the past few days, a purge that included Rudy Takala, a journalist for Mediaite who reported on former President Obama's abuse of government surveillance powers.
Russian Prosecutors Ask for 18-Year Jail Term for US National Whelan on Espionage Charges, Court Says
Former US Marine Paul Whelan has been held by the Russian authorities for nearly 17 months after he was arrested in Moscow in 2018 because of a flash drive in his...
AIIMS sanitation chief dies of COVID
Senior sanitation supervisor at AIIMS, New Delhi, Heera Lal never missed a day on duty—until COVID-19 struck him last Tuesday and took him away on Monday morning.
Police arrest Utah man suspected of killing his Tinder date
A Utah man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murder after police say he told authorities he killed a 25-year-old woman he had met on the popular dating app Tinder.
The Price of Trump Loyalty
Senator Cory Gardner’s political relationship with the president reads like a tawdry romance novel.
Protesters hang effigy of Kentucky governor
A group of protesters in Kentucky on Sunday hung an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear (D) outside the state Capitol during a rally celebrating the Second Amendment and opposing coronavirus restrictions.
Increased government action necessary during emergencies, duty of courts to ensure accountability: Justice DY Chandrachud
Justice DY Chandrachud said virtual court hearings cannot replace or be a substitute to physical courts as it constitutes the spine of the judicial system.
How to help PGH safety officer, sons who were forced to leave home
Santiago takes pride in his work on the front lines. He says the coronavirus pandemic has made work more difficult, but he didn’t expect he would experience discrimination.
Dominic Cummings to make public statement amid lockdown furore
Dominic Cummings is expected to make a public statement later amid growing calls for the prime minister’s most senior adviser to resign for travelling during lockdown. Boris Johnson is also facing
Rangers fan and snooker legend Willie Thorne, ‘unable to move arms and legs or feed himself due to sepsis’, says carer
SNOOKER legend and Rangers fan Willie Thorne is unable to move his arms or legs and cannot feed himself due to sepsis, his carer revealed. The Leicester cueman was discharged from a hospital in Spa…
Govt releases Rs 1,000 crore to West Bengal; central team to visit soon to assess cyclone damage
The rescue-and-relief operations in West Bengal were discussed at a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by Cabinet Secr
HK Secretary for Security and six disciplinary forces support national security law in HK
Hong Kong's Secretary for Security and six disciplinary forces have pledged their full support for the national legislature's deliberation on national security legislation for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
Nigeria confirms 313 more COVID-19 cases, total infections now 7,839
Coronavirus cases in Nigeria have continued to increase with the confirmation of 313 new cases of COVID-19 by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Sunday.
Politician Visits Woman, Jumps Off Her 2nd Floor Balcony To Escape When Man Enters Her Home
The man is recovering in the hospital.
Pentagon charts its own course on COVID-19, risking Trump's ire
The Pentagon is actively planning on living with the coronavirus well into 2021, putting it at risk of angering President Trump as he expresses confidence that the disease is on the wane.
Shropshire MP raises constituents' Cummings concerns to senior members of Government
Shropshire MP Mark Pritchard says he's made the views of his constituents clear to senior members of the Government after being bombarded with emails over Dominic Cummings' 260-mile lockdown trip.
Reports: Russian mediation reopens major highway in NE Syria
BEIRUT — Traffic returned to a major highway in northeastern Syria for the first time in seven months on Monday, following Russian mediation to reopen parts of the road captured last year by Turkey-backed opposition fighters.
Govt releases Rs 1,000 Cr to West Bengal; central team to visit soon to assess cyclone damage
As announced by the prime minister after his aerial survey and review of the relief efforts with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a sum of Rs 1,000 crore has already been released to the state government, an official statement said. The Ministry of Home Affairs will be sending a team to the state soon to ass
Dominic Cummings to make public statement amid calls to face sack
The aide travelled to County Durham in March to self-isolate with his family.
‘Fanatics won’t be allowed to go scot free’: Kerala CM on Hindu right wing members destroying church film set
Reacting sharply to the vandalising of a film set by "fanatics," Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said strict action will be taken against the culprits.
South Korean clubs will use QR codes to log visitors amid coronavirus
South Korea will now require places like nightclubs and bars to use QR codes to log customers’ visits as part of its coronavirus contact tracing efforts. Starting next month, those types of
Racist who wanted refund on free meal said he had virus then coughed in policeman's face
David Mitchell, 40, became verbally abusive at a Newcastle takeaway and made a racist comment before declaring he had Covid-19 symptoms and coughing in an officer's face
Putin back in Kremlin, Russia looks to ease lockdown in some regions
MOSCOW, May 25 — President Vladimir Putin made a rare lockdown appearance in the Kremlin today after officials said improvements in the coronavirus situation may allow Russia to re-open some tourist resorts soon and relax restrictions in many regions. Russia, which has reported the world’s...
Reports: Russian mediation reopens major highway in NE Syria
Traffic returned to a major highway in northeastern Syria for the first time in seven months on Monday, following Russian mediation to reopen parts of the road captured last year by Turkey-backed opposition fighters. Syrian Kurdish media and a Syrian Kurdish official said several vehicles accompanied
Meet the dogs of war who run into danger to find hidden bombs and the US soldiers who have their backs
Dogs are man’s best friend, but war takes that special bond to another level. Out on the front lines of brutal armed conflicts half a world away, US soldiers count on their canines to keep them safe from hidden threats and get them back home alive.
Hong Kong Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma warns judges against expressing 'unnecessary' political opinion | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma has warned judges against expressing “unwarranted or unnecessary political views” after a judge was relieved of handling protests-related cases due to his controversial sentencing remarks. District Judge Kwok Wai-kin compared pro-democracy demonstrators to “terrorists” and expressed sympathy with the attacker who was found guilty of wounding with intent after he slashed […]
Sister pays tribute to dad-of-two, 21, with ‘biggest heart’ stabbed to death in Havant home after two held for murder
THE sister of a murdered 21-year-old man has paid a touching tribute to him, saying he had the “biggest heart”. Dad-of-two George Allison was knifed to death on Saturday night at a home in Havant, …
ICC Elections: Huge blow for Manohar as Ethics Officer clears Graves
Ethics Officer dismisses claim there was monetary exchange between ECB and CWI
Would Muller Undo Labour’s Rental Property Errors?
Since any promises made by former National Party leader Simon Bridges are effectively void, the new leader, Todd Muller, should tell New Zealand’s 290,000 residential rental property owners whether he supports Labour's disastrous experiments or whether he intends to restore some sanity to the sector.
Greek resort island serial rapist held on new rape charge
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A convicted serial rapist released early from a half-century prison term was under police guard in hospital on the Greek resort island of Corfu Monday after...
Japan to expand entry ban to visitors from India and 10 other nations
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Japan will maintain the current set of border control measures until the end of June.
Bishops round on Boris: Church leaders say CofE may now refuse to work with government on Covid response after PM's 'risible' defence of Dominic Cummings that 'broke trust of nation'
Bishops have reacted with fury on social media, saying Mr Johnson's defence of Cummings is an 'insult' and that he has 'no respect for the people.'
Trump threatens to find new GOP convention site if North Carolina governor won't allow full attendance
President Trump warned Monday that planners would be "reluctantly forced" to find a new site for the Republican National Convention if North Carolina's governor can't guarantee the party will be allowed "full attendance" at the event currently planned in the state's largest city.
Why Jagan Wants To Keep Chandrababu Away from Vizag?
Even the high court rapped the Police for playing Fidel to the Ruling Party leaders
Trump ‘Does Have a Point’ While Criticising WHO, German Health Minister Says
Last Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened to permanently freeze US funding of the World Health Organisation if the UN health body failed to “commit to major...
Dominic Cummings to make public statement amid calls to face sack
The aide travelled to County Durham in March to self-isolate with his family.
Rivers, demolished hotel owner disagree on manager's COVID-19 status
The crisis rocking the demolition of Prodest Hotel took a twist on Monday following a disagreement between the Rivers State Government and...
Prime Minister is ‘taking the public for fools’ with ‘farcical’ defence of Dominic Cummings, says Ian Blackford
Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to sack Dominic Cummings today, with the SNP accusing the prime minister of "taking the public for fools".
Cop couldn't work for two years after boy, 14, lied about being punched
The officer will now return to work after having his name cleared.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra: COVID-19 hits state police; 18 dead, 1,809 infected
Coronavirus continued to target the Maharashtra Police force, claiming the lives of 18 police personnel and infecting another 1,809 in the state, as per latest data released on Monday.
Fire guts 1,613 IDPs’ shelters, kills two people in Borno
The Muna Garage Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp; has been gutted by fire, destroying 1,613 makeshift shelters Saturday in Borno state.
Community tasks Buhari to get justice for assaulted medical doctor
President Muhammadu Buhari has been tasked to order an inquiry into the reported physical assault on Dr Avwebo Otoide, a physician, by...
Denmark to let cross-border couples meet – if they show photos, love letters
COPENHAGEN – Denmark eased its border controls with other Nordic countries and Germany on Monday, allowing cross-border couples separated by the coronavirus lockdown to meet again if they can prove they have been in a relationship for at least six months.
‘Genuine danger’ Covid-19 could spread again as lockdown lifted – Sturgeon
The First Minister was joined at the daily briefing by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman and interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith.
SAMRC investigation into Glenda Gray is a 'witch hunt' - Adam Habib
The SAMRC board's decision to investigate Glenda Gray has "crossed the line from holding someone to account to a witch hunt", Adam Habib says.
Not only holding polls, being arrested also part of political process: NC leader
Holding Assembly elections in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir should not be the only goal of mainstream politicians and being arrested is also
Americans are crowding public places and officials fear possibility of spikes in coronavirus cases
(CNN) — At a glance, it may look like many Americans have long forgotten about the dangers of coronavirus. Crowds packed beaches in Florida, Maryland, Georgia,...
Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism'
More than 180 people were arrested on Sunday as authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse pro-democracy protesters
Gambari, Mustapha reportedly bicker over sack of TCN boss
The recent sack of the former managing director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Mr Usman Mohammed, has reportedly pitted the SGF with the CoS.
Has Dominic Cummings' car been 'egged'? Yellow stain seen on vehicle in Downing Street
Boris Johnson's top aide has been heckled by neighbours in the street as outrage builds over Dominic Cummings' lockdown breaches
Acting DNI Richard Grenell stepping down as US ambassador to Germany
Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell will step down as US ambassador to Germany, he confirmed. Grenell, who took over as acting DNI in February, addressed the news in a tweet
Delhi violence: Feminists criticise Delhi Police action against students, anti-CAA protestors
The signatories said the Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has maintained a ‘stony silence’ about the arrests amid the lockdown.
Republicans Sue California Gov. Gavin Newsom over Vote by Mail Mandate
Republicans sued California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his order to send every registered voter a vote-by-mail ballot for November.
Under what conditions can you meet family in lockdown?
Just what are the current rules?
Don't look down! Heart-in-mouth moment day-tripper risks his life to pose for a photo on 150ft cliff edge at Birling Gap beauty spot in Sussex
The unknown man, who was not wearing safety equipment, decided to risk his life by walking to the edge of the Birling Gap cliffs, near Eastbourne, in East Sussex, today in order to take a photo.
Trump threatens to move GOP convention over North Carolina's coronavirus restrictions
President Trump warned Monday that the Republican Party could seek to move its 2020 convention if North Carolina Gov.
Sentenced to death via Zoom - horrifying new justice system for executions
Two men have been sentenced to death - one for murder the other for a drug offence - via Zoom, which human rights groups have described as "abhorrent"
Lawrence Jones slams Joe Biden: Black America is 'fed up' and tired of supporting Dems
Fox Nation host Lawrence Jones said on Monday that presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden came to the hip hop radio show “The Breakfast Club” interview with Charlamagne Tha God “ill-prepared.”
Russian prosecutors seek 18 years for ex-U.S. marine in spy trial
Paul Whelan reacted calmly to the prosecutor's 'very harsh' demand, says lawyer Vladimir Zherebenkov
Rail Bhavan to shut down for 2nd time in fortnight after another Coronavirus case
The multitasking staff is responsible for taking files from one official to another and come in contact with a lot of people throughout the day. These files can go to the Chairman, Railway Board or even the Railway Minister, thereby spreading infection, an official said.
‘Genuine danger’ Covid-19 could spread again as lockdown lifted – Sturgeon
The First Minister was joined at the daily briefing by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman and interim chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith.
Assam: Five men allegedly beat vegetable vendor to death in Kamrup district
Two of the five have been arrested, while the rest are absconding.
Bolivia ex-health minster held in pre-trial detention over virus scandal
Bolivia's ex-health minister has been remanded in custody over a corruption investigation into over-priced ventilators to fight the novel coronavirus, the attorney general said on Sunday.
Coronavirus lockdown | Shiv Sena, Congress take jibe at Piyush Goyal over diversion of U.P.-bound train
Shiv Sena’s ally Congress also took a dim view of the train diversion, saying the government was “taking migrant workers on a country tour” without providing them food and water
Abe's 'own goals' slash support rates even as Japan's rate of COVID-19 infections declines
A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, ...
Aya Hachem's body flown home to Lebanon as dad says they came to UK for 'safety'
Ismail Hachem moved with his family from war torn Lebanon 10 years ago to Blackburn in the UK in order to start a new, safer life after he was caught in crossfire and shot in the back
Police: New Jersey nurse attacked, nearly kidnapped by man she treated at hospital
A New Jersey nurse was attacked and terrorized by a man who she treated at her hospital the day before, according to police.
Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city’s security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as terrorism.
Netanyahu appears in court as corruption trial begins
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court Monday as his trial began on charges of bribery as well as fraud and breach of trust, making a combative statement aimed at the country's
12 People Seek Treatment After Consuming Poisonous Foods Linked With DP Ruto
Kiambu governor James Nyoro has condemned the distribution of poisonous food stuffs to residents on Sunday.Speaking on Monday, the county boss said the relief food had been distributed to Karai an
Applying Israeli Sovereignty to Parts of YESHA According to the Trump Plan – Implications
If the U.S. supports Israel’s unilateral implementation of sovereignty under the peace plan, according to the conditions it laid down for Israel, and if Israel does not exploit the current set of circumstances to apply its law/sovereignty in keeping with the plan, it could be regretted for generations.
'On the day she died, I couldn't be with her or hold her hand': Widower's heart-breaking letter about staying apart from dying wife in lockdown - as MPs are flooded with emails in response to Dominic Cummings scandal
John Wilson from Whitchurch wrote to Buckingham MP Greg Smith to ask what he thinks about the fact that he had to be apart from his dying wife while Dominic Cummings was travelling.
Suriname votes with convicted-killer president's future at stake
With a partial lockdown in effect due to the coronavirus pandemic, Suriname's 380,000 eligible voters will head to the polls to elect the 51 members of the National Assembly.
NYSC to issue certificates to outgoing corps members at local govt councils – Official
In keeping with the COVID-19 protocol of social and physical distancing to contain the spread of the virus, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)...
COVID-19: Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity hospital records first case
Authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, have confirmed one case of coronavirus. The patient has been moved to isolation.
Madagascar sends troops, doctors to virus-hit eastern town
ANTANANARIVO (Madagascar), May 25 — Madagascar’s government has announced it will dispatch troops and doctors to an eastern town after several bodies were found in the streets and where two people died from the novel coronavirus. Madagascar’s cabinet held a special meeting yesterday to...
Poland new Supreme Court chief accused of political bias
WARSAW, May 25 — Poland’s president tapped a new Supreme Court chief justice today, drawing criticism over her political affiliation with the EU country’s right-wing government. The move follows several controversial judicial reforms, which the EU has said test the rule of law in the country...
Coronavirus Is Killing Brazil's Isolated Indigenous Peoples at a Staggering Rate
The mortality rate among indigenous people is twice that of the rest of the population.
Rail Bhavan to shut down for 2nd time in fortnight as staffer tests positive
A fourth grade multi-tasking staffer, who last attended the office on May 19, tested Covid-19 positive. Nine of his contacts at the Rail Bhavan had been home quarantined.Offices at fourth floor of Rail Bhavan will remain close till Friday for thorough disinfection
Ivory Coast children head back to school after virus shutdown
Thousands of children in face masks flocked back to school in Ivory Coast on Monday after the country became one of the first in West Africa to restart lessons after a two-month coronavirus shutdown. With a total of 2,376 cases and dozens of new infections each day, Ivory Coast has yet to contain the
Israelis Were Three Times More Critical of Severe Measures by Government to Control Pandemic Than in Other Countries
Among the Israeli respondents, 86% stated that the measures taken by the government were very important in stopping the expansion
La. state trooper dies of injuries, marking first LSP line of duty death since 2015
Louisiana State Police (LSP) Trooper George Baker, 33, died Sunday, May 24, surrounded by a vigil of family, friends, and fellow troopers, his colleagues said.
CA Secretary of State: We Won't Let Virus Be 'Exploited' for Voter Suppression
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla (D) responded to Republicans suing the state to block Gov. Gavin Newsom's vote-by-mail order.
How Kerala flattened the curve, lowest death rates: Health minister Shailaja explains
Health department constituted 18 expert groups in training health care staff for detailed stock-taking of beds, equipment in each hospital
US Vice President Pence Repeats Trump's Threat to Move GOP Convention From N Carolina
US President Donald Trump said on Memorial Day that he is considering moving the Republican National Convention, set for 24 to 27 August, from North Carolina if the...
Ondo 2020: Chaos in APC over ‘united’ opposition to Akeredolu
The October 2020 governorship election in Ondo State will not only be a three-horse trade but also throw up surprises.
Warning 14,000 Brits fined over lockdown could fight charges after Cummings row
More than 14,000 people in England and Wales were given fixed penalty notices under the coronavirus lockdown's emergency laws, but Boris Johnson's backing of Dominic Cummings could see many challenge their fines
Hockey legend Balbir Singh Senior's wish to see his lost memorabilia remains unfulfilled
For last eight years he left no stones unturned to regain his lost memorabilia, which he had donated way back in 1985 to the Sports Authority of India, but Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr's last wish
Beyond the shoddy response to coronavirus
particularly with the shoddy response to the coronavirus event, and the lack of leadership shown in prepping Nigerians for its effects.
Madagascar sends troops, doctors to virus-hit eastern town
Madagascar's government has announced it will dispatch troops and doctors to an eastern town after several bodies were found in the streets and where two people died from the novel coronavirus.
Xi Jinping to Coronavirus Origin Province: Fix 'Weak Links' in Public Health
Chinese dictator Xi Jinping once again made public remarks admitting major shortcomings in Communist Party public health management.
Ford urges people who packed into Trinity Bellwoods Park to get tested for COVID-19
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking everyone who ignored physical distancing rules at a Toronto park this weekend to get tested for COVID-19 while slamming their “reckless” behaviour.
India snake-bite assassin killed wife at second attempt
NEW DELHI, May 25 — After first failing with a viper, an Indian man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife by letting loose a cobra in her room, police said today. Police in the southern state of Kerala said phone records showed the man—named as Sooraj—had been in contact with...
Mike Pence touts 'real progress' as coronavirus deaths continue to fall across country
Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday that since the American people heeded government official orders to social distance, there has been a decline in hospitalizations, new cases across the country, and fatalities.
I Traveled To Texas During The Pandemic To Provide Abortion Care. Here's What I Saw.
Closing clinics, banning telehealth and enforcing waiting periods is dangerous and burdensome at any time, but especially during this pandemic.
Richard Grenell confirms he will step down as ambassador to Germany
Richard Grenell confirmed on Sunday that he would be leaving his post as ambassador to Germany around the same time he concludes his work as the acting director of national intelligence.
Boris Johnson faces renewed Tory pressure to sack Dominic Cummings
PM’s chief aide to give statement and take questions after outpouring of anger
Man jailed for stealing laptop from ambulance as paramedic cared for patient
Alex Harris pleaded guilty to two charges of burglary and stealing a laptop
Forensic experts suspect foul play in Warangal well deaths
The forensic expert said that the seven of nine people had scratch injuries and appeared to have been
Russia seeks 18-year prison term for ex-US Marine in spy trial
Prosecutors in Russia's spy trial have asked a court to sentence former US Marine Paul Whelan to 18 years in prison for allegedly accepting state secrets, according to his lawyer.
Americans spend holiday at beaches and parks as virus death toll nears 100,000
The New York Times filled its entire front page with the names and selected details of 1,000 victims on Sunday
Beaches packed on sunny Bank Holiday Monday
Large crowds of people have gathered again on beaches up and down the UK.
Russia seeks 18-year prison term for ex-U.S. Marine accused of spying
Paul Whelan, a U.S. national who also holds British, Canadian and Irish passports, has been in custody since he was detained in a Moscow hotel room in December 2018
Coronavirus in India: 15-year-old girl who cycled 1,200 km to get migrant worker father turns down Cycling Federation invite
Her father, Mohan Paswan, says that she might appear in trials after lockdown
Mixed Bag Of Weather For The Coming Days
MetService is forecasting unsettled weather for many as several fronts affect the country over the next few days.
Ford slams actions of 'reckless' people who packed into Trinity Bellwoods Park
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking everyone who ignored physical distancing rules at a Toronto park this weekend to get tested for COVID-19 while slamming their “reckless” behaviour.
House members race to prepare for first-ever remote votes
House lawmakers are bustling to prepare for the chamber’s historic first remote votes this week, with a race on for members to secure proxies, who are limited to representing 10 colleagues each.
Russian mediation reopens major highway in NE Syria
Turkish troops and allied Syrian fighters captured parts of the highway known as M4 in October, when Ankara invaded northeastern Syria to drive away Syrian Kurdish fighters.
Six women prisoners murdered by inmates in Honduras
Six women have been killed by alleged gang members at a women's prison near the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, the National Penitentiary Institute has said.
Seven more people die with coronavirus in Wales taking total to 1,274
Meanwhile, the number of cases of the virus in Wales since the outbreak began has increased by 106 to reach 13,415
GBP/USD clings to modest gains, bulls await a move beyond 1.2200 mark
The GBP/USD pair edged higher through the early North American session and was last seen trading near the top end of its daily trading range, just bel
Covid-19: Sorry, no Raya visitors, says former patient
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Despite the government’s permission for home visits during the first day of Eid yesterday, a former Covid-19 patient decided to keep visitors at bay, throughout Syawal for safety reasons. Reza Huzairi Zainuddin, 41, said although he has recovered, he is taking...
Man sets sister ablaze for disrespecting mother
Deji Lambo The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Chima for allegedly setting ablaze his elder sister, identified simply as Victoria, at their place of residence by the CAC...
Igali celebrates EK Clark at 93 years
Former Nigerian Ambassador and Permanent Secretary, Dr. Godknows Igali, Monday, celebrated former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief, Edwin Kiagbodo Clark on his 93rd birthday.
Three more coronavirus deaths in region but IT problem means cases unreported for 10 hours
A further three coronavirus patients have been confirmed to have died in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.
Parrot 'who heard victim's last words' to give evidence in rape and murder trial
Elizabeth Toledo, 46, was killed in the city of San Fernando, Argentina in December 2018. Now police believe a parrot was repeating its owner's last words as she was allegedly beaten and raped by two housemates
AOC gets tested for coronavirus antibodies in Queens district
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was tested for coronavirus antibodies over the holiday weekend at one of the newly-launched testing sites in her home district of Queens.
Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations ‘until vaccine found’
ULAANBAATAR, May 25 — Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said today, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come. Wedged between Russia and China, landlocked Mongolia on March 12 become one of the first...
Cummings should apologise, says Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has said Dominic Cummings should apologise and correct the impression other parents should have travelled while infected.
Netanyahu Hits Back: Exposes Corruption in Police, Judicial System ahead of Trial
Ahead of his arraignment in the first-ever criminal trial of a sitting Israeli premier, the Jewish state’s longest-serving prime minister accuses the left of “stitching together” charges against him after having failed to remove him at the ballot box.
Mnangagwa and the pornography of violence
A female chief superintended Philips accompanied by Dr Nyamukure were assigned to take pictures of MDC parliamentarian Joana Mamombe, Chinembiri and Marova for ...
Report: Ex-South Korean aide to pursue backchannel diplomacy with Pyongyang
May 25 (UPI) -- South Korea's former presidential secretary and three other politicians of the ruling Democratic Party are to lead the Inter-Korea Cooperation Foundation, a group founded in September.
Kerala reports 49 new covid-19 cases
The fresh covid-19 cases also include two prisoners.Hundreds of police personnel and a magistrate who were in contact with the two prisoners were put in home quarantine
China Concerned as US Mulls First Nuclear Test Since 1992, Foreign Ministry Says
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing is concerned over reports that Washington is weighing up whether to conduct its first nuclear test since 1992, Foreign Ministry spokesperson...
Cummings should apologise, says Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has said Dominic Cummings should apologise and correct the impression other parents should have travelled while infected.
Loyal dog waited at hospital for three months after owner died from coronavirus
Seven-year-old 'Xiao Bao' waited in the lobby at Taikang Hospital in Wuhan, after his elderly owner was admitted at the height of the coronavirus pandemic in February
'He is unable to move his arms and legs': Snooker legend Willie Thorne is unable to feed himself due to sepsis after having treatment for leukaemia and is completely bedridden, claims his carer
Thorne was discharged from a hospital in Spain after a period in which he underwent treatment for leukaemia before three blood transfusions and treatment for a virus after his diagnosis in march.
Covid-19: Lockdown makes access to justice for prisoners even more difficult
Leeuwkop trial inmates ‘subjected daily to the control of the people they are suing for torture’.
Namaz from home, virtual hugs mark Eid-ul-Fitr in city
No mass prayer gatherings at Eidgah Maidan, no handshakes Mysore/Mysuru: Under the shadow of Coronavirus, Muslim community people are taking special precautions to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, the celebration today that breaks the month-long fast for Ramzan. This Eid there was no shaking of hands or no warm embracing for community members because of the stringent social...
Trump threatens to move RNC without assurances from N.C. governor
Trump's tweets about the RNC, planned for Charlotte, come just two days after North Carolina recorded its largest daily increase in positive cases yet.
Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations 'until vaccine found'
Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said Monday, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come.
Trump threatens to pull RNC from Charlotte if space can’t be ‘fully occupied’
President Donald Trump threatened to pull the Republican National Convention out of Charlotte if North Carolina can’t commit to full attendance at the convention, the president said in a tweet Monday morning.
Protesters hang effigy of Kentucky governor near state Capitol
Protesters frustrated by Kentucky's response to the coronavirus hung an effigy of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on a tree in front of the governor's mansion in Frankfort.
UK PM struggles to shift attention from coronavirus infected aide's trip
Johnson said Cummings “followed the instincts of every father and every parent,” traveling so that extended family could care for his 4-year-old son if he and his wife both fell ill.
CSO alleges return of ethno-religious dominance by Buhari
CSO, Coalition in Defence of Nigerian Democracy and Constitution, Monday,3 alleged return of ethnoreligious dominance by President Muhammadu Buhari, based on recent appointments.
COVID 19: Umahi bemoans astronomical rise of cases in Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has bemoaned the astronomical rise of COVID-19 cases in the state, describing it as ‘shocking and disturbing’.
President told to ‘just stop’ offensive tweets by own side after lashing out with insults and conspiracy theories as US death toll heads toward 100,000
Donald Trump spent the weekend ahead of Memorial Day playing golf and pushing conspiracy theories on Twitter, insulting his political enemies like Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Stacey Abrams and insinuating that MSNBC host Joe Scarborough is guilty of murder.His tweet storm
Beijing says it will unilaterally impose national laws in Hong Kong 'without delay' as thousands take to the streets in protest
China's foreign minister said that implementing anti-sedition laws in Hong Kong is now a "pressing obligation."
Black Country bishops condemn Government 'betrayal' of public
The Bishop of Wolverhampton has described Boris Johnson's backing of Dominic Cummings as a "betrayal" of those who have obeyed the strict lockdown laws during the coronavirus pandemic.
Russian mercenaries evacuate from western Libya after Haftar losses
UN-recognized government forces have, with Turkish help, made sudden strides in recent weeks, seizing a string of towns, capturing the strategically important airbase, and destroying several Russian-made air defense systems.
The aching ordeal of a mothers’ stay in prison after a flawed trial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A mother of seven who was arrested in Kampala, charged and erroneously imprisoned has finally reunited with her children after more than a month since the incident. Lillian Achiro, 41 was vending oranges, tangerine and lemons when she was arrested by the police for defying presidential directives on the …
Opinion: Nigeria’s 5-years of a turnaround under Buhari by Abe Kolawole
But when all these did not post the desired result on the economy, he threw his arms up in surrender in that statement that portrayed his helplessness on it.
Meat industry is trying to get back to normal, but workers are still getting sick
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Pacquiao wants Crawford fight in 2020, says Arum
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Afghanistan frees first group of Taliban prisoners in response to ceasefire
Afghan authorities released 100 Taliban prisoners Monday as part of the government's response to a surprise, three-day ceasefire the insurgents called to mark the Eid al-Fitr festival.
Who is Dominic Cummings? Profile of PM's aide as he makes coronavirus statement
From Education to the Vote Leave campaign to 10 Downing Street, Dominic Cummings has spent more than a decade leaving a trail of controversy where he goes
Trump threatens to move Republican National Convention out of North Carolina unless ‘full attendance’ allowed
Trump’s tweets about the RNC, planned for Charlotte, come just two days after North Carolina recorded its largest daily increase in positive coronavirus cases yet
Heatwave intensifies in northern India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C
India News: NEW DELHI: Heatwave conditions intensified in most of the northern states of India on Monday, with Churu in Rajasthan scorching at 47.
Deliberations on to resolve LAC tensions
Indian, Chinese troops dig in with reinforcements.
Elizabeth Warren, after swearing off top-dollar fundraisers, to hold one for Biden
Sen. Elizabeth Warren – who during her White House bid repeatedly forswore top-dollar fundraisers with wealthy donors – will host such a gathering for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden next month.
Trump hits Biden and Obama in defense of his golfing
President Trump on Monday resumed his attacks aimed at former Vice President Joe Biden and former President Obama, a day after Biden slammed him on Twitter for golfing as the coronavirus pandemic
Lockdown Level 3: Squabble over 'tender' disrupts delivery of PPEs to some Gauteng schools
Two districts in Gauteng have experienced disruptions in the delivery of oersonal protective equipment to schools, Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says.
Afghan gov't frees Taliban prisoners as truce holds for 2nd day
President Ashraf Ghani says his administration is also ready to hold peace talks with the Taliban, seen as key to ending the war in the impoverished country
Covid-19 wrap | Nearly 345 000 coronavirus deaths, outrage over British aide, Iran reopens shrines
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Durham Police examine more Dominic Cummings complaints
The force said they received further information from the public on Monday.
China could face sanctions over Hong Kong national security law: White House
The national security adviser warned that the Trump administration could slap sanctions on China’s ruling Communist Party over the harsh new security laws it plans to impose on Hong Kong, as
Idiot poses INCHES from death as he walks around edge of unstable 400ft cliff
THIS is the moment an idiot was millimetres from death at a popular beauty spot as he walked around the very edge of an unstable 400-foot cliff. The heart-stopping moment was captured today at the …
Covid-19: Piyush Goyal lashes out at Maharashtra CM, says state has provided list of only 41 trains
The railway minister claimed that he was ready to send 125 trains to Maharashtra on Monday, but no details had been received from the state.
Video of Leo Varadkar enjoying sun in Phoenix Park sparks Twitter debate
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Hong Kong police embrace China's security law plan
Hong Kong's security chief on Monday welcomed China's plans to impose a national security law on the financial hub, saying it was needed to defeat "terrorism" and calls for independence. Beijing
Trump honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day in twin events | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
BALTIMORE >> President Donald Trump honored America’s fallen service members today as he commemorated Memorial Day in back-to-back appearances in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Iranian fuel tanker docks in Venezuelan port, more underway
VALENCIA (Venezuela), May 25 — The first of five Iranian tankers carrying fuel to Venezuela has moored at a port serving the South American country’s El Palito refinery, the nation’s oil minister said today, and Refinitiv Eikon data showed a second vessel had entered its waters. Iran is...
Dog owner is killed while running into burning house to save her six puppies from inferno after saving three but succumbing to smoke while trying to rescue rest
Michelle Mirasol, 36, and her family fled the single-storey property when flames started in Bacolod province, the Philippines, on Thursday. Ms Mirasol ran back inside the home to free six caged puppies.
'Appalling' and 'unprovoked' attack at hotel car park
One victim suffered a broken jaw and lacerations to his eyelid in the attack
English hospital shuts its doors as coronavirus cases surge
Boris Johnson’s government expected to announce further loosening of lockdown curbs
Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur, FAO warns of more attacks till early July
Pests engulf 18 districts in state, apart from infesting large parts of UP and MP; Young juveniles will become voracious adults in June just as farmers begin to harvest, warns FAO
Italy coalition squabbles over recruiting volunteers to enforce distancing
Italy's coalition partners quarrelled on Monday over a proposal to recruit volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as the country gradually rolls back its coronavirus-related restrictions. Regional Affairs Minister Francesco Boccia, a member of the centre-left Democratic Party (PD), said some
‘I will be alone for rest of my life,’ says woman raped as she slept
Man (38) found guilty of 2017 attack on victim in Co Kildare
UK to reopen thousands of shops in easing of coronavirus lockdown, says Boris Johnson
KABUL: Afghan authorities released 100 Taliban prisoners Monday as part of the government's response to a surprise, three-day ceasefire the insurgents called to mark the Eid al-Fitr festival. The pause in fighting, only the second of its kind in Afghanistan's nearly 19-year-old war, appeared to be holding on day two after the government welcomed the truce by announcing plans
Shiv Sena rakes up Governor Koshyari’s RSS affiliation, questions stand on favouring university exams amid COVID-19 crisis
Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari is the chancellor of universities in Maharashtra. He has asked CM Uddhav to resolve the issue of conducting the final year university exams.
Two more covid-19 deaths in Karnataka, virus spreads to 29 out of 30 districts
Karnataka confirms 93 cases on Monday that takes the total number of active cases to 1,431
Kosciuszko National Park wild horse numbers swell, the campaign to protect them could be a byelection issue
If moves to protect Victoria's wild horses fails, the focus for supporters is certain to shift into Eden-Monaro.
Miriam Margolyes clarifies controversial remarks about 'greedy' Australians
She sparked complaints earlier this month with Boris Johnson comments
Man Files Complaint With Police Against Google Maps For Ruining His Marriage
A 49-year-old man has stunned many after he allegedly filed a complaint with the police against Google Maps for causing him marital problems.
Federal coronavirus testing plan puts burden on states
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing puts much of the burden on states while promising to provide supplies such as swabs and material to transport...
Jharkhand's daily-wage labourers left out of PDS safety net fear starvation as employment dries up during COVID-19 lockdown
The white ration card has become a bane for many daily-wage workers in many districts of Jharkhand, especially Palamu, Simdega, West Singhbhum, and Bokar. More so, since the nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic has left them without any income for more than two months.
Smiling Czechs ditch masks and return to restaurants and schools
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Smiles were visible again as Czechs ventured out without masks on Monday and returned to restaurants and schools after some of their country’s last coronavirus restrictions were lifted.
UK records lowest number of hospital deaths since lockdown began
NHS England today recorded 59 more deaths in hospitals. Across all settings, Scotland announced three more deaths, while Wales had seven and Northern Ireland had eight.
48 individuals down with food poisoning in Terengganu after eating dessert
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 — Forty eight people who suffered food poisoning believed from eating a local dessert (puding buih) which was bought on Friday, have been treated as at noon today. State Health director, Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said out of the 48 victims, 20 were admitted to Sultanah Nur...
Prosecution yet to compile evidence against Sakwa
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The prosecution is yet to compile evidence against the interdicted Jinja Resident District Commissioner Erick Sakwa. Sakwa alongside Bumali Bazimbyewa and Mohammed Simba were last month charged with three counts of manslaughter, theft and malicious damage. They were later remanded to Kirinya prisons however, Sakwa was released five days …
A Memorial Day like no other commemorated in US
On the weekend that marks the unofficial start of summer, U.S. authorities warned beach-goers to heed social-distancing rules to avoid a resurgence of the disease that has infected 5.4 million peop...
Italy recruits volunteers to control crowds as lockdown eases
ROME, May 25 — Italy’s government will ask some 60,000 citizens to work as volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as it gradually removes coronavirus restrictions, after scenes of street gatherings over the weekend sparked an outcry. Italy is gradually relaxing a nationwide lockdown...
Pence: We Will Move RNC Convention to a More Open State 'if Needs Be'
On Monday, President Donald Trump put out a series of tweets pointing to North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's (D) uncertainty about how much longer his state will be shut down due to the coronavirus, which could cause issues with Charlotte hosting the Republican National Convention in August. | Clips
Mum's fury at Dominic Cummings after daughter had to give cancer news on FaceTime
Christina, from Pontefract, West Yorkshire, says her daughter chose not to deliver the devastating cancer diagnosis in person due to the Government's coronavirus plea for Britons to avoid contact with others
Nyamira mob attack, injure woman over husband’s death
The body of Jackson Ong’era, 62, was discovered in River Kuja on Sunday.
Coach Andre Pederneiras tests positive for COVID-19
Nova Uniao founder and leader Andre Pederneiras tested positive for coronavirus and is isolated from his family.
China media seize on video of HK protesters beating lawyer
The assault took place Sunday during a rally against a controversial security law proposed by Beijing that was broken up by police, who fired tear gas and water cannon in the most intense clashes for months.
Durham Police examine more Dominic Cummings complaints
The force said they received further information from the public on Monday.
Uthra’s house witnesses dramatic scenes
Sooraj is brought to victim’s house for evidence collection
President Trump threatens to pull RNC from NC, says Gov. Roy Cooper 'in shutdown mood'
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to pull the Republican National Convention from North Carolina if Governor Roy Cooper doesn't guarantee that full attendance will be allowed in the arena.
President Trump threatens to pull RNC from NC, says Gov. Roy Cooper 'in shutdown mood'
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to pull the RNC from Charlotte, North Carolina if Governor Roy Cooper doesn't guarantee that full attendance will be allowed at the arena.
'Genuine danger' Covid-19 could spread again as lockdown lifted, Nicola Sturgeon warns
Nicola Sturgeon has warned there is a "genuine danger" that Covid-19 will begin to spread again as lockdown measures are lifted.
COVID-19 survivor from Kerala falls to death from seventh floor in Dubai
Uncle says vulnerable Indian man had been waiting to be repatriated
Nagaland No Longer A Green State After 3 Test COVID-19 Positive
Nagaland reported its "first" COVID-19 cases on Monday, when three persons who recently returned to the state from Chennai were found infected with novel coronavirus, a health department official said
When the Laborers Returned, the Political Crop Started Swaying, Parties Started Forming Vote Banks -
The race to make migrant workers back home during lockdown has reached Bihar via Uttar Pradesh. Millions of people have
9 bodies found in Warangal well: To hide one murder, Bihar man kills entire family, 3 others
Police is investigating how Sanjay could purchase 50-60 sleeping pills from a pharmacy in Hanamkonda, Warangal.
NJ man tried to kidnap nurse at her home day after she treated him: cops
A New Jersey man tried to kidnap a nurse at her home one day after she cared for him as a patient at a hospital, police said. Leonardo Larrarte, of Lakewood, is facing charges in the violent attack on
Wike releases N450m to victims of 2019 ‘bloody’ election
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has released a sum of N450m to victims of the 2019 bloody general elections in Ijaw communities in Abonema, Akuku-Toru LGA.
Man who stole laptop from ambulance in Dublin is jailed for three years
Alex Harris has 63 previous convictions and was on bail for a previous burglary.
Burundi’s ruling party candidate wins presidential election with 68 percent of the vote
Burundi's ruling party candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye was on Monday declared the winner of the country's presidential election, which the opposition has said was flawed.
As wild horse numbers swell, the campaign to protect them could become a byelection issue
ENVIRONMENT: Brumby battleground could move north if the Victorian fight to save the horses is lost
Jeremy Kyle 'shouldn't be allowed back on air' after death of guest, claims MP
Jeremy Kyle announced his comeback earlier this year.
Gov Sonko Rescue Team Members Arrested On 10th Anniversary [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
The squad was arrested while distributing gods as they celebrated their anniversary at the...
Montenegro becomes Europe's first coronavirus-free state, PM says
PODGORICA (Reuters) - Montenegro’s prime minister on Monday declared the country coronavirus-free - a move vital for its Adriatic tourism industry coming 69 days after it reported its first case and after 20 without a new one.
Paul Whelan was detained in Moscow in December 2018 for allegedly receiving state secrets
Russian prosecutors on Monday called for a former US marine charged with spying to be sentenced to 18 years in prison, after a closed-door trial denounced by Washington and his family. Paul Whelan, 50, was detained in Moscow in December 2018 for allegedly receiving state secrets, but he insists he was
‘Palestinian’ Rioters Burn Tires, throw Rocks over PA Eid al-Fitr Mosque Closures
Clashes erupt in the Palestinian Authority as residents take to the streets to protest against virus lockdowns imposed for the holiday.
China's 'Bat Woman' warns coronavirus is just tip of the iceberg
If we want to prevent human beings from suffering from the next pandemic, we must go in advance to learn of these unknown viruses carried by wild animals in nature and give early warnings, said Shi Zhengli, deputy director of Wuhan Institute of Virology
OPINION | Government has wasted the goodwill of South Africans
The government expected quiet, unquestioning obedience from South Africans. Instead of trusting the public, being open and honest with them, the government has wasted goodwill and turned the public against it, writes Geordin Hill-Lewis.
India snake-bite assassin killed wife at second attempt
Her parents became suspicious when Sooraj tried to secure ownership of his wife's property just days after her death.
Durham Police now say Dominic Cummings' family given 'no specific advice' about lockdown
The force has issued a fresh statement as calls for the Downing Street aide to be sacked mount following Boris Johnson's defence of Cummings yesterday
Coronavirus Australia live updates: Sydney school evacuated over virus fears
Parents at two schools in Sydney's east have been told to take their kids home after pupils contracted the coronavirus.
Yousef Makki's sister reveals their mother was 'depressed' and 'felt like the walls were closing in on her' before she died with a 'broken heart' a year after her son, 17, was stabbed to death
EXCLUSIVE: Jade Akoum believes her mother, Debbie, died from a broken heart following her young son's death and has spoken exclusively to FEMAIL about the family's devastation.
Shiv Sena lashes out at Adityanath for remark on migrants, says they are treated well in Maharashtra
Adityanath had said on Sunday that all states will have to take permission from his administration to employ workers from UP, amid the coronavirus crisis.
Meghan Markle 'was convinced there was a conspiracy against her,' 'felt like an outsider,' pal claims
Meghan Markle was convinced courtiers were working “against her” once she joined the British royal family, one palace insider is claiming.
Police searching for student on the run after 'killing two people'
A tri-state manhunt is underway for Peter Manfredonia, a 23-year-old student at the University of Connecticut, who is believed to be armed with stolen guns
Madagascar sends troops, doctors after bodies found in streets
The Indian Ocean island nation has registered 527 infections and two deaths, both in Toamasina.
Cops crack the case of well murders: A party and a few uninvited guests
Sometime on Wednesday night, nine drugged bodies were dragged to the abandoned well and...
Head of French LREM Party Says Former Health Minister Determined to Become Paris Mayor
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Stanislas Guerini said he was convinced that former health minister and current LREM candidate Agnes Buzyn in the municipal elections in Paris, is...
Ryanair brings legal challenge over social welfare appeal
Ryanair has gone to court in a bid to set aside a decision of an appeals commissioner in a social welfare appeal to refuse the airline permission to cross-examine certain witnesses.
Trump: We will move Republican convention unless crowds allowed
President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state's Democratic governor does not immediately sign off on allowing a full-capacity gathering in August despite the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
Kim Jong-un Resurfaces for Meeting on 'Nuclear War Deterrence'
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un resurfaced once again this weekend to chair a meeting on the country's nuclear weapons program.
Sena, Cong take jibe at Goyal over diversion of UP-bound train
PTI Mumbai Taking a dig at Railways Minister Piyush Goyal over diversion of the Vasai Road-Gorakhpur Sharmik Special train via Odisha, Shiv Sena leader Sa
Memorial Day: Trump thanks service members fighting 'invisible enemy'
May 25 (UPI) -- In Memorial Day remarks, President Donald Trump recognized members of the U.S. National Guard and armed services on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic battling an "invisible enemy."
At 93, I will never change in my position on Equity, Justice, Fairness – Clark
ABUJA - FORMER Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark who turned 93 years yesterday, vowed that he will not c
Tri-state manhunt underway for suspect in Connecticut double homicide
Police in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are on the lookout for a 23-year-old man suspected of killing two people as part of a larger crime spree over Memorial Day weekend.
Open Skies withdrawal throws nuclear treaty into question
President Trump's move this week to withdraw from an international pact meant to prevent accidental war has added to concerns about the fate of a separate arms control treaty with Russia.
Democratic leaders say Trump testing strategy is 'to deny the truth' about lack of supplies
Democratic leaders said Monday that President Trump’s strategy for coronavirus testing is to “deny the truth” about the current lack of supplies.
China accuses US of spreading coronavirus conspiracies
IANS Beijing China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has accused the US of spreading “conspiracies and lies” about the coronavirus pandemic, ratcheting up
180 Arrested in Hong Kong Protests Against Chinese Takeover
Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to denounce Beijing’s plan to impose a draconian national security law.
UK Prime Minister’s Adviser to Make Rare Statement Amid Lockdown Trip Scandal – Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dominic Cummings, senior adviser to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is set to make a rare statement and field journalists’ questions on Monday amid...
Owner of collapsed building charged with 19 counts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The owner of the building which collapsed killing 13 people in Makindye has been charged with 19 counts. Abraham Kalanzi, aged 31-year-old, the owner of the collapsed building was charged before the Makindye One Magistrate Edith Mbabazi. He was charged alongside Engineer Christopher Bandi Ruhambya 55. The charges include; …
9 found dead in well in Telangana were murdered by a man to cover up another killing
The man, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, was arrested on Monday following investigations by six special teams and he confessed to the crime, police claimed, three days after bodies of the nine, including six members of a family, were fished out from the well at Gorrekunta village. The murders were carried out to cover up the killi
Celeste Barber’s $51 million bushfire money must stay with NSW RFS
Money raised by Celeste Barber's bushfire campaign cannot go to other charities or states, but can be given to injured firefighters, a judge has ruled.
COVID-19 pandemic: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Lifts State of Emergency
Shinzo Abe said the country had managed to control the spread of COVID-19 since issuing the order in some areas on April 7, then later extending it nationwide.
Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots
Calls for pragmatic centrism helped Joe Biden clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. But they left many of the party’s strongest liberals worried little progress would be made toward their sweeping goals.
‘Migrants train should reach destination’: Sanjay Raut’s jibe at Piyush Goyal over diversions
The Vasai Road-Gorakhpur Sharmik Special train to Uttar Pradesh, which left from Palghar on May 21, was diverted to a different route via Odisha due to heavy congestion.
School's IN for summer? Ex-Ofsted boss says end-of-term holiday should be scrapped to help pupils catch up and prevent a 'lost generation'
Michael Wilshaw (pictured) says that children being taken out of schools amid the coronavirus pandemic has been a great tragedy.
Trump lays wreath at Arlington Cemetery in Memorial Day ceremony
President Trump on Monday presented a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to commemorate Memorial Day. Trump crossed the Potomac River by motorcade to lead the solemn morning ceremony at
Nicola Sturgeon says Dominic Cummings should apologise to nation for flouting lockdown rules
Nicola Sturgeon has called on Boris Johnson's chief adviser to admit he made a mistake and apologise to the nation over an alleged breach of coronavirus lockdown rules.
Ilhan Omar says she believes Tara Reade’s sex assault claims against Biden
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar said she believes the sexual assault claims leveled at former Vice President Joe Biden by former Senate staffer Tara Reade. “I do believe Reade,” Omar told the Sunday
America's Got Talent star 'still not free' after vital clue proved he was wrongly jailed
Unreliable identification techniques led innocent Archie Williams to suffers 37 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of rape and stabbing
ILO expresses deep concern at ‘suspension’ of labour laws
Appeals to Modi to uphold international commitments
Vizag gas leak: Andhra Pradesh High Court orders state to seize LG Polymer premises
The court also asked the government to ensure that the company’s directors do not leave the country without its permission.
Horrifying moment mother 'PUSHES' her autistic son, nine, into a canal 'in her first failed attempt to kill him' before taking the non-verbal boy to another spot where he drowned
Patricia Ripley, 45, inset, is facing attempted and premeditated murder charges. Alejandro Ripley, main with his famiiy, was found floating in a Miami, Florida, canal on Friday. Dad Aldo Ripley is inset.
Trump threatens to move Republican convention if North Carolina won't allow packed arena
President targets Democratic governor days after state’s highest daily increase in coronavirus cases
Body of Maryland couple’s killer found 4 hours after shootout with police, authorities say
A Delaware man suspected of fatally shooting an elderly Maryland couple as they were visiting their son’s grave earlier this month died from police gunfire during a shootout about two hours after the crime, authorities have confirmed.
Afghan ceasefire holds as prisoner release expected
Taliban made the three-day truce offer that started Sunday to mark the Eid al-Fitr holiday
Trump threatens to move Republican convention if North Carolina won't allow packed arena
President targets Democratic governor days after state’s highest daily increase in coronavirus cases * Coronavirus – latest global updatesDonald Trump has threatened to move the Republican party’s national convention from Charlotte, North Carolina, if the state is unable to commit to “full attendance
Biden Lays Memorial Wreath in First Public Event Since Virus
Joe Biden emerged Monday from his stay-at-home lockdown after more than 10 weeks to mark Memorial Day with a tribute to veterans.
24-year-old guest worker from Bihar held for Warangal killings
Nine people sedated, thrown into well to cover up murder of a woman
Questions remain after US cop kills Muslim man who 'threw rocks'
The Muslim community in the US state of Georgia is searching for answers after a sheriff's deputy shot and killed a Sudanese-American man earlier this month.
New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview
A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled New Zealand's North Island early Monday but failed to crack Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's trademark composure as she conducted a live television interview.
Over 14,000 Brits could appeal lockdown fines after Boris defended Cummings
Mr Cummings trip to Durham was described as 'responsible and legal' by the Prime Minister.
Arbery family lawyer: Feds looking into how case handled
ATLANTA (AP) — A lawyer for the family of Ahmaud Arbery said Monday that a federal prosecutor told the slain man's mother federal officials are investigating potential misconduct by local...
Stable housing to go to and better pre-release preparation are key findings from interviews conducted with ex-ACT detainees
The first research study of the needs of ex-detainees in the ACT has found shortfalls in support networks and communication.
UPDATED: Wike releases N450m to victims of 2019 'bloody' poll
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has released N450m to victims of the 2019 bloody general elections in Ijaw communities of Abonema...
US expands travel ban to Brazil, poised to cross 100,000 toll
The travel ban goes into effect from Friday and applies to immigrants and non-immigrants from Brazil, same as earlier orders suspending travelers from China, Iran, the Schengen area, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism
China's foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city's security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as terrorism.
Pakistani Man Arrested For Attacking Sikh Shrine in England
As per the statement of the gurdwara, at around 6 AM, an individual entered the gurdwara premises causing thousands of pounds of damage.
Maui watershed purchase could be delayed due to coronavirus cuts | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WAILUKU, Hawaii >> A county government’s acquisition of a private water delivery system for Maui’s drinking water may be delayed because of budget cuts resulting from the coronavirus outbreak.
More Troubles For AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal: Tanker Owners Claim He Collected Bribes Up To Rs 60 Lakh A Month
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Prakash Jarwal has been caught up in yet another controversy. The latest investigations suggest that Jarwal, MLA from Deoli constituency in the capital, allegedly received around Rs 60 lakh per month bribes from the water tanker owners, reports Times of India.
Afghans Want Ceasefire to Continue Beyond Eid
The announcement of the three-day ceasefire has raised hopes among Afghans who say it should continue in order to begin the intra-Afghan negotiations and move the peace process forward.
Dominic Cummings admits driving 30 miles after suspected coronavirus - to 'check his eyesight'
The unprecedented statement in Downing Street's Rose Garden came as the top aide offered no apology for his 260-mile drive to Durham - and revealed he went back into No10 hours after contact with his sick wife
Opposition to form panel soon to draft action plan against Centre
Workers’ rights, deaths due to hunger and negligible relief package to be discussed
Lockdown 'dead in the water' because Boris won't sack Cummings, ex-top cop says
Mike Barton, ex-chief constable of Durham Police, said: 'How on earth are the police supposed to enforce the rules now?
Derogatory Remarks Against Dalits: Why Three Senior DMK MPs Face Legal Problems
The cases of these three MPs are a bit amusing as they invited the trouble on themselves.
Dominic Cummings says 'I do not regret what I did' and refuses to apologise
The Prime Minister's key aide has said he believes he acted "reasonably" by making a 260-mile trip to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown - and said he has not considered resigning
Coronavirus in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal says ready to deal with situation if there is spike in cases of COVID-19
The centre imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 25 to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus and it entered its fourth phase on May 18.
Durham Police examining more Dominic Cummings complaints
The force said today that they received further information and complaints from the public and they are reviewing and examining the new information.
Crazy scenes see 400 fans launch pitch invasion during 'illegal' football match under lockdown in France as authorities slam those attending game branded as a potential 'virus bomb'
The match took place in Strasbourg in the eastern region of the country on Sunday and comes with the area under strict lockdown rules in the wake of the coronavirus which bans mass gatherings.
Nagaland Reports First Coronavirus Cases As 3 Chennai-Returnees Test Positive; Assam Records Spike In Infections
Officially, Nagaland is the last of the eight Northeastern states after Sikkim to report COVID-19 positive cases.
JUST IN: 86-year-old former IBC DG stabs wife to death
An 86 year-old former Director General of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), Mr. T.C. Okere has allegedly stabbed his wife to death...
List of Tory MPs calling for Dominic Cummings to resign continues to grow
Boris Johnson is facing a revolt from his own backbenchers as they call for his chief adviser Dominic Cummings to resign.
Police officers invade retired civil servant's home, shoot son
The police spokesperson said the incident is being investigated.
Afghans Want Ceasefire to Continue Beyond Eid
The announcement of the three-day ceasefire has raised hopes among Afghans who say it should continue in order to begin the intra-Afghan negotiations and move the peace process forward.
It's Eid and I'm away from family: Cancelled flight forces Assam man to spend 24 hours at Mumbai airport
A 24-year-old who was vacationing in Mumbai after graduation has been stuck in the city for the past two months. Today, he hoped to catch a flight to Guwahati to reach home in time for Eid. But his flight was cancelled at the last minute and now he has nowhere to go.
Mauritius records 2 new Covid-19 cases after month-long lull
Two residents of Mauritius who were recently repatriated from India have tested positive for Covid-19, the country's first cases in nearly a month, the government has announced.
Putin makes Kremlin appearance as virus restrictions ease
President Vladimir Putin made a rare recent appearance in the Kremlin on Monday as Russia prepares to ease lockdown restrictions imposed over the coronavirus pandemic. The 67-year-old has worked remotely over the past few weeks from his Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, chairing meetings with
Putin makes Kremlin appearance as virus restrictions ease
President Vladimir Putin made a rare recent appearance in the Kremlin on Monday as Russia prepares to ease lockdown restrictions imposed over the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida Felons Who Owe Restitution Or Outstanding Legal Fees Can Still Vote, Judge Rules
‘This is a tremendous victory for voting rights,’ said an ACLU attorney. Felons in Florida who are unable to repay their court fines can still have their voting rights restored, a federal ...
Dismissal, reprimands in case of soldier who committed suicide - Defense/Security
Investigation into death of soldier military police attempted to recruit as a source finds serious faults in treatment of soldier.
Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 migrants off country’s Mediterranean coast, UN agency says
A spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration said the migrants were taken to the al-Nasser detention centre in the town of Zawya, west of Tripoli
Cop crushed to death under vehicle ‘illegally transporting cattle’ in Solapur; driver, three others held on murder charge
According to police, the constable attached with the Solapur rural police headquarters, was deployed at a nakabandi in Vadakbal village along a naik and two home guards for checking vehicles entering the district during a lockdown in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
ANOTHER powerful 'lockdown violator': Topless Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is caught having a picnic with his partner and two friends 'in breach of his distancing guidelines for public'
The shirtless Taoiseach was filmed outdoors with his partner Matt Barrett and two others near Steward's Lodge in Dublin where he has been staying during the pandemic.
Byron York: Biden facing even more pressure on VP pick after 'you ain't black' remark
The Washington Examiner’s Byron York said on Monday that presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is facing even more pressure to pick a woman of color as his running mate after his gaffe about black Trump supporters.
FBI joins 3 state manhunt for UConn senior Peter Manfredonia suspected in two murders
The FBI has joined law enforcement across three states in the manhunt for University of Connecticut student Peter Manfredonia, who is wanted in a pair of murders.
Ayade declares PDP Counselorship candidate, 34 others wanted over cult activities
Vanguard learned that Gov Ayade's order was on the heels of the recent cult killings in the state, particularly in Calabar metropolis.
Mary-Kate Olsen Has Officially Filed For Divorce While Stuck in Quarantine
Pack your bowls of cigarettes and go! TMZ is reporting that Mary-Kate Olsen is divorcing her husband of nearly five years, Pierre Olivier Sarkozy.
'Anti-Christian attitude developing in SA' - ACDP leader warns of possible illegal church gatherings
Some religious leaders are angry over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s refusal to accede to requests to allow small gatherings and say that, if forced, congregants will ignore the government and gather for praise and worship anyway.
Ministry directs educational institutions to pay staff
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has directed all private education institutions to duly pay their staff. Teachers and other workers in some educational institutions have reportedly gone two months without receiving their due salaries while several institutions had resorted to paying them lesser percentages with others completely suspended. …
'No Regrets': Dominic Cummings Calls His COVID-19 Lockdown Violation 'Reasonable' Amid Outcry
Boris Johnson's aide Cummings has landed in hot water after he travelled to Durham in March to self-isolate with his family in defiance of lockdown rules. He reportedly...
Coronavirus Ireland update: No new deaths linked to Covid-19 in Republic of Ireland
This is the first day since the country hasn't recorded a death linked to Covid-19 since March 11
Democrats: Trump lacks 'serious plan' to increase coronavirus testing
Four top Democrats accused the Trump administration of not having a real national strategy for coronavirus testing.
Will the Trump Administration Fight the Coronavirus or China?
In reviewing the excruciating pressure imposed on U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his efforts to achieve a collaborative relationship with China’s President Xi Jinping, it is useful to review the strategy outlined by former United Kingdom Ambassador to Washington, Sir Kim Darroch, to manipulate him to adopt British policy initiatives. The {Daily Mail} published […]
Indian Army chief’s remarks ‘hurt sentiments of Nepali Gurkhas’, says minister
Days after Indian Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane made the comments, which were seen as a veiled reference to a possible Chinese role in the border row, Pokhrel dismissed the remarks as a “political stunt”.
Rivers community demands justice for doctor assaulted by Air Force airmen
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt THE people of Polobubo (Tsekelewu) in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to or...
Trump warns he may move Republican convention site from North Carolina
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he may move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina set for August if the event faces state social distancing restrictions as a result of the coronavirus.
PM Jacinda Ardern reveals move to gatherings of 100 under alert level 2
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed the government plans to allow gatherings of up to 100 from midday on Friday, 29 May.
Kushner tasked with overhauling Republican party platform ahead of election
White House senior adviser Jared Kushner has been overseeing a major attempt to overhaul the Republican party platform ahead of the 2020 election, according to a report. The effort is being led by
Ellis & Pence: Amid coronavirus, Trump understands this simple truth that Democrat governors are ignoring
Some governors are refusing to follow America's roadmap, and are instead trying to turn our system on its head
The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Crowds return during Memorial Day weekend
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Delta community demands justice for doctor assaulted by Air Force airmen
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt THE people of Polobubo (Tsekelewu) in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to or...
Trump marks Memorial Day by defending his weekend of golfing as the US coronavirus death toll creeps toward 100,000
As the US death toll from coronavirus crept toward 100,000, President Donald Trump spent his weekend golfing at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia.
Glenda Gray row: Academic body accuses health dept DG of 'abuse of power', actions are 'alarming'
Department of Health acting director-general Dr Anban Pillay "abused the power" of his office when he recommended an investigation be launched into Professor Glenda Gray, the Academy of Science of South Africa says.
Democrats ding Trump on coronavirus testing after HHS report
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., slammed the Trump administration on Monday for what they say is the lack of “a serious plan for increasing testing” for the novel coronavirus as the death toll from the contagion nears 100,000.
US State Counting Deaths 'Clearly From Other Causes' as Coronavirus Cases
Since first being detected in 2019 in China, coronavirus has spread around the globe, and been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. In all, the US has...
Mumbai airport handles 47 domestic flights after services resume
Several passengers who had come to the airport to catch early flights were stranded after several airlines announced cancellations. The routes of many flights also had to be re-chalked by the airlines.
Trump marks Memorial Day by defending his weekend of golfing as the US coronavirus death toll creeps toward 100,000, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Trump frequently criticized Obama for golfing while he was in the White House, but has not held himself to the same standard as president.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Karnataka govt allows exemptions for ministers, airlines crew from quarantine norms
Airlines crew who are on official duty and any person holding a negative COVID-19 test certificate would also need not undergo the mandatory seven days institutional quarantine stipulated in the standard operating procedure (SOP) issued on Friday for inter-state passengers coming from states with high number of corona
Joe Biden makes first public appearance since March
The apparent Democratic presidential nominee and his wife laid a wreath Monday to honor Delaware war dead, his first public foray since mid-March.
N.S. reports 1 new COVID-19 case for 3rd day in a row; 974 people recovered
For the third day in a row, Nova Scotia is reporting only one new case of COVID-19, and only one long-term care facility now has active cases of the virus.
COVID-19: B.C. park reservations surge as campgrounds reopen
Keep trying, many sites not reservable, George Heyman says
Out of the house: Democrat Biden makes first campaign stop in weeks
NEW CASTLE, Delaware (Reuters) - Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday made his first campaign trip outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago, visiting a nearby veteran’s memorial to mark the U.S. Memorial Day holiday.
Cases from other States hike toll in southern districts
Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar districts report 17 cases each
Interns on COVID-19 duty in Ujjain demand stipends
Students of a private medical college face legal action for staying away from work
Taliban fighters wave on a bus after being released from prison in Bagram in a handout photograph released Afghanistan's National Security Council
Afghan authorities released 100 Taliban prisoners Monday as part of the government's response to a surprise, three-day ceasefire the insurgents called to mark the Eid al-Fitr festival. The pause in fighting, only the second of its kind in Afghanistan's nearly 19-year-old war, was for the most
Ryanair goes to court over conduct of social welfare appeal
Airline claims it was refused leave by appeals commissioner to cross examine witnesses
Long awaited Local government polls to hold on Saturday in Cross River
The long awaited Cross River State local governments’ election which was postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic has now been rescheduled to 30th of May 2020.
WHO says it is SUSPENDING its trial of anti-malaria drug hydoxychloroquine in coronavirus patients citing safety concerns - a day after Trump boasts about finishing his prescription
A Friday study revealed higher mortality rates among coronavirus patients who took hydroxychloroquine, which led to the WHO suspending an arm of its trial looking at the drug.
US 'Reopen' Movement Concerned About Liberty, Overwhelmingly Backs Trump - Report
A study - The Reopen Movement: Motivations and Pathways to Support - disputes claims by liberal critics that the intention of these individuals is reopening the economy...
Democratic leaders say Trump testing strategy is 'to deny the truth' about lack of supplies
Democratic leaders said Monday that President Trump's strategy for coronavirus testing is to "deny the truth" about the current lack of supplies.
Biden attends Memorial Day ceremony, first time leaving home in two months
Leaving his home in Wilmington, Delaware for his first public trip anywhere since the coronavirus pandemic shuttered much of the country two months ago, former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill made an unannounced visit on Monday to attend a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony.
Gujarat: Seven cops booked after 132 liquor bottles found in Kadi canal
A team of NDRF scuba divers was called in by senior police officials on Saturday and Sunday to extract 132 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from the Narmada canal near Kadi police station, after which a case was booked.
Dominic Cummings has 'no regrets' about 260-mile trip but admits he should have told PM his plans
Boris Johnson's senior advisor issued a statement on Monday afternoon following mounting pressure to quit
Don’t let the NY Jewish voice drown in NY Primaries on June 23rd - Opeds
While we are getting ready for Shavuot, reopening New York and our Synagogues, the most important time for Jews to speak up Is now. Op-ed.
India sees record 6,977 COVID-19 cases, 154 deaths in last 24 hours; total count crosses 138,000
The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 now stands at 4,021 in the country
‘I don’t regret what I did’: Dominic Cummings defends 260-mile car trip during coronavirus lockdown
Dominic Cummings, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s most senior adviser, said he has not offered to resign as he explained his actions during lockdown
Woman, 18, appears in court charged with murder following death of Fife teen
An 18-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a teenager in Fife.
Karnataka: BJP Rallies Behind FIR Against Sonia Gandhi; Congress Demands Withdrawal Of Complaint, Suspension Of Police Officer
The party’s state unit is backing the advocate who filed an FIR against Sonia Gandhi for her remarks against PM Modi.
Joe Biden emerges from coronavirus lockdown
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden emerged from his Delaware home on Monday and made his first in-person appearance in more than two months to mark the Memorial Day holiday in the United States by laying a wreath at a veterans' park near his home.
Police arrest four for murder of youth
Accused wanted to take revenge on father of the victim
Trump marks Memorial Day by defending his weekend of golfing as the US coronavirus death toll creeps toward 100,000
President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at those who criticized him for playing golf over Memorial Day weekend as the US stood on the brink of 100,000 reported coronavirus deaths.
China’s Civil Law Could Enable Citizens to Inherit Bitcoin
China’s Inheritance Law from 1985 might soon be updated to include internet property and cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin.
What does Dominic Cummings have over Boris? Piers Morgan asks
The Good Morning Britain host was disappointed the PM had backed his chief adviser.
Senior Cardiologist Says He Was Detained, Prevented From Attending Duty
“It was a traumatizing experience. Never in my life have I faced such humiliation and mental trauma at the hands of police. These are most horrific times. It has left me in a state of shock”
IGP Kashmir Seeks Report On Complaint Against Policemen
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Monday sought report from a senior officer over the complaint of alleged highhandedness by policemen posted in city
'I don’t regret what I did' - Dominic Cummings defends decision to visit Durham amid UK lockdown
Dominic Cummings has sought to defend his decision to drive to County Durham in the north of England despite the UK's coronavirus lockdown restrictions, saying he believes he behaved “reasonably” and does not regret his actions.
Former GOVT Accountant-General dies, family suspects foul play
Former Finance ministry’s Accountant-General Daniel Muchemwa has died, Zim Morning Post can reveal. He passed on Sunday morning at Dandaro Hospital in Borrowdale, Harare.
Judge rules against Florida Republican-backed law blocking felons from voting until they pay legal fees
A federal judge in Tallahassee ruled on Sunday night that Florida law can't stop felons from voting because they can't pay back any legal fees and restitution they owe.The judge's decision could have deep ramifications as the state’s estimated 774,000 disenfranchised felons represent a significant
PHOTOS: Joe Biden Makes First In-Person Appearance in over 2 Months
Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in over two months by laying a wreath at a veterans park for Memorial Day.
On CM Yogi's Remark on Labourers Returning to UP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Sharp Retort
Notably, the Chief Minister was quoted as saying that people returning to Uttar Pradesh from other states were raising the number of coronavirus cases in the state.
Ontario government appoints hospitals to temporarily manage 2 long-term care homes amid outbreaks
The province has appointed two Ontario hospitals to temporarily manage two privately-owned long-term care homes that are currently experiencing severe COVID-19 outbreaks.
Trump Visits Baltimore, Dismissing Mayor’s Concerns About Virus
President Donald Trump paid a controversial visit to Baltimore for a Memorial Day celebration on Monday, dismissing the mayor’s warnings to stay away from the city as it grapples with the pandemic.
China's bat woman warns that COVID-19 is 'just the tip of the iceberg' of unknown deadly viruses as she defends work of Wuhan virus lab amid claims of cover-up
Shi Zhengli, the deputy director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology also known as China's 'bat woman', has said called for more international corporation when fighting deadly viruses.
Supreme Court: Judea and Samaria authority heads will not be investigated - Inside Israel
Supreme Court rejects Peace Now petition asking court to order Judiciary investigate authority heads for illegal construction involvement.
Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months
Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home.
Democratic Leaders Condemn Trump’s National Testing Strategy as Plan to ‘Deny the Truth’
Democratic party leaders on Monday condemned the Trump administration’s newly delivered national coronavirus testing strategy as a disappointing denial of reality.
Dominic Cummings says 'I do not regret what I did' and refuses to apologise for breaking lockdown rules
Cummings has come under fire after the Mirror and the Guardian revealed that he had traveled 260 miles to Durham from London during lockdown with his wife and four-year-old son
Armies of India, China appear heading towards biggest face-off after Doklam
India News: NEW DELHI: Indian and Chinese troops remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several disputed areas along the Line of Actual Control in.
Dominic Cummings believes he behaved 'reasonably' when travelling during UK lockdown
Mr Cummings denied further reports which suggested he took a second trip to the North East on April 14.
Trump marks Memorial Day by defending his weekend of golfing as the US coronavirus death toll creeps toward 100,000
Trump frequently criticized Obama for golfing while he was in the White House, but has not held himself to the same standard as president.
Dominic Cummings seeks to defend decision to visit Durham despite lockdown
Mr Cummings denied further reports which suggested he took a second trip to the North East on April 14.
'Busy as Notting Hill carnival': Botany Bay residents bemoan packed Kent cove
Large groups of day-trippers ignore social distancing on hot bank holiday weekend
Dominic Cummings admits 'mistake' but says he has 'no regrets' over lockdown trip
Dominic Cummings has confirmed he did not tell the UK prime minister Boris Johnson about his drive to Durham and admitted he made "a mistake".
Biden makes first public appearance in months on Memorial Day
Former Vice President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day on Monday by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at a local veteran’s memorial near his Delaware home, in what was his first time in public
China demands US withdraw sanctions against blacklisted firms
China urged US officials Monday to undo new sanctions against nearly three dozen companies amid growing tensions between the two nations. The demand came three days after the US Department of Commerce
Doctor: Why reopen schools during “weak” Covid-19 prevention measures?
Doctor: Why reopen schools during “weak” Covid-19 prevention measures?
Trump marks Memorial Day at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Fort McHenry
President Trump marked Memorial Day on Monday, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery before delivering remarks at Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
PM Boris Johnson faces flak as aide says ‘no regrets’ on breaching lockdown
Cummings, who has been close to Johnson since the successful Vote leave campaign in the 2016 EU referendum, travelled to Durham in north-east England with his family when the official advice followed by Britons was to ‘stay home’.
US bans Brazil travel over virus surge as Europe keeps easing
The United States suspended travel from Brazil over an explosion of coronavirus infections in the South American nation, but across the Atlantic, many parts of Europe were set to further ease lockdowns on Monday after slowing their COVID-19 outbreaks.
COVID-19 threatens Chinese traditions of chopsticks, family-style meals | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
At Chilli Kitchen in Beijing, spicy and mouth-numbing Sichuan dishes are laid out family style. Using red chopsticks, diners dive into steaming bowls of pork wontons bathed in fragrant chili oil and sesame seeds, and rummage through platters filled with dried red chili peppers to unearth juicy bits of roasted fish.
Durham Police confirm they spoke to Dominic Cummings' dad on April 1
'He told the officer that his son and son's wife were displaying symptoms of coronavirus and were self-isolating'.
Dominic Cummings won't quit but admits 60-mile car journey 'to test eyesight'
The PM's chief adviser has defended his actions over driving 260 miles to Durham.
‘Give status report on caste-based atrocities’
Human rights activists press for action by State govt.
Report: Coronavirus Lockdown in Italy Drives 30% Increase in Divorces
Two and a half months of lockdown has pushed many Italian marriages into crisis, with a 30 percent increase in divorces, media report.
Edo, Ondo: INEC to create e-platforms for submission of nomination forms
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will create electronic platforms for submission of nomination forms by political parties...
To cover-up one murder, man kills nine more people with sleeping pills as his 'weapon'
Police has arrested a 26-year-old man accused of killing 10 people.
Horse trading for sick leave
How Parliament should function in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis remained unresolved Monday as the Conservatives dug in on their demand that the House of Commons resume normal operations with a reduced number of MPs in the chamber.
Chinese officials defend controversial Hong Kong security laws as necessary against 'terrorism'
The new laws have sparked protests.
Arbery's Family's Lawyer: Trump's DOJ ‘Has Been Very Active’ in Our Case
The Justice Department has been "very professional," "very active," and "very responsive" in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, said Lee Merritt.
UK official death toll rises to 36,914 after 121 die
The updated figure includes deaths in care homes.
Teen girl, 17, and man die after being pulled from water in bank holiday tragedies on Cornwall coast
A MAN and a 17-year-old girl have died today in two separate tragedies on the Cornish coastline. Emergency services confirmed they attended several incidents off the coast on the Bank Holiday Monda…
Dominic Cummings 'does not regret' lockdown travel as he addresses nation
Several Conservative backbenchers have joined calls from opposition parties for Mr Cummings to quit or be sacked
FBI joins 3-state manhunt for UConn student wanted in string of slayings, home invasion and kidnapping
The FBI has joined the massive search, which is now spanning three states, for a University of Connecticut student believed to be armed with several stolen guns whom police say is connected to two homicides, a kidnapping and a home invasion.
Australian mercenaries in secret mission to help Libyan warlord
Private Australian, British and US military operatives took part in a secret mission to support a Libyan warlord, a UN report reveals.
Nurses withdraw services at Plateau isolation centre
James Abraham, Jos Nurses at one of the isolation Centres for COVID-19 in Plateau State, the Jos University Teaching Hospital, on Monday withdrew their services. It was learnt that as a resu...
Four people have signed petition for Dominic Cummings to keep his job
A petition set up for the PM's chief adviser to keep his job has not got many signatures.
UK PM’s top aide Cummings defies calls to resign after breaking lockdown
Cummings told reporters that he acted 'reasonably and legally' when he drove across the country with his wife while she was suffering from the virus, despite official advice to stay at home.
Gujarat:Video shows GMERS superintendent saying Dhaman-1 ventilators ‘not as good’, she denies
In a release issued later, the Congress enlisted the information received from both hospitals as well as the feedback of the doctors on Dhaman-1.
Premier League edges closer to return with clubs to vote on training protocols
Premier League players and coaches will see new rules on contact training before they are put to a vote on Wednesday
NHL Phase 2: Details, what's allowed, next steps for 2019-20 season return
Players will be able to hit the ice in small groups once Phase 2 commences, which is reportedly happening in June.
HC seeks govt’s response on plea seeking full-fledged testing facilities in non-red zones
A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice S S Shinde, which heard the plea on May 22 through videoconference, directed government counsel Priyabhushan Kakade to respond to the petition in the next hearing.
Trump threatens to pull Republican convention out of North Carolina
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina unless the state's Democratic governor guarantees he will swiftly lift restrictions on large gatherings of people during the coronavirus pandemic. "Unfortunately, Democrat Governor
Denmark to let cross-border couples meet again
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark eased its border controls with other Nordic countries and Germany on Monday, allowing cross-border couples separated by the coronavirus lockdown to meet again if they can prove they have been in a relationship for at least six months.
A year on, over 100 PG medical students caught in crossfire over stipend
They haven’t been paid from March 2019
British billionaire twins at war over London’s Ritz hotel and family’s fortune
The brothers, who spent decades avoiding media attention by isolating themselves on an island in the middle of the English Channel, are now front-page news due to the latest part...
Former police commissioner scores Buhari's administration in 5-years
Commending the president for his efforts, Tsav said Nigeria's polity has been stabilised since the past five years as a result of President Buhari's commitment.
State police issue new guidelines as cases increase among force
Most were deployed to enforce lockdown, at checkposts and containment zones
UK leader's aide says he won't quit over lockdown road trip
LONDON — British leader Boris Johnson’s powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown — a trip he made without informing the prime minister first.
China threatens US counter measures if punished for Hong Kong law
Hong Kong has become the latest flashpoint in soaring tensions between the world's two superpowers which China has likened to 'the brink of a new Cold War'.
Just bluster, says Chennithala
Chennithala says CM is all bluster and no action
China accuses US of triggering 'new Cold War'
FM Wang says fast-spreading 'political virus' in US is using every opportunity to 'smear' China
'I think...I behaved reasonably' - Dominic Cummings defies calls to quit over accusations of flouting lockdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide refused to resign today, saying he had done nothing wrong by driving 250 miles from London to access childcare when Britons were being told to stay at home to fight COVID-19.
Cyclone Amphan: Govt releases Rs 1,000 crore to West Bengal; central team to visit soon
The rescue-and-relief operations in West Bengal were discussed at a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee
Trump spends Memorial Day weekend golfing and insulting female politicians
President tweets and retweets personal attacks against Pelosi and Abrams as US approaches 100,000 coronavirus deaths
‘Botched PR exercise’: Scottish politicians react to ‘special’ press conference by special adviser Dominic Cummings
Scotland's politicians have had their say in response to the unprecedented press conference conducted by the Prime Minister's special adviser, Dominic Cummings.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin likes idea of incentivizing Rooney Rule
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he likes the idea of a change to the Rooney Rule that rewards teams for hiring minority candidates.
China to ‘firmly’ retaliate against possible US sanctions over national security law: FM spokesperson
China said on Monday that it would take “all necessary measures” to firmly counter and retaliate against the US’ threatened sanctions over a national security law for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), lambasting the US for blatant interference in China’s internal affairs.
A-Ibom APC stakeholders condemn media attacks on Senator Akpabio
SOME concerned stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom State has condemned social media publications target
Joe Biden, wearing a mask, makes first campaign stop in months
Former vice president Joe Biden has made his first campaign trip outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago.
Indian man killed wife using cobra after failed attempt with viper: cops
An Indian man has been accused of murdering his wife with a highly venomous cobra -- weeks after failing with a viper.
New wave of cholera cases hits Turkana West
Governor Nanok said all the cases have been contained and no deaths recorded.
Man arrested after he filmed himself 'brutalizing nursing home patient, 75'
'Is this even possible to believe? Can this be for real? Where is this nursing home, how is the victim doing,' Trump tweeted Thursday in response to the video.
Muslims Around the World Defy Coronavirus Lockdowns to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Reports from across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia this weekend described Muslims ignoring lockdowns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial for coronavirus amid safety fears
Malaria drug taken by Trump could raise risk of death and heart problems, study shows
Afghan ceasefire holds as prisoner release expected
A surprise Taliban ceasefire appeared Monday to be holding for a second day, as authorities planned to release up to 2,000 insurgents held by security forces.
'Feels good to be out of my house': Biden lays Memorial Day wreath in Delaware
Wearing face mask, former vice-president takes break from two months of isolation
COVID-19: Nigeria evacuates 69 nationals from Lebanon
An official said the evacuees were made up of 50 trafficked young women and 19 others.
David Drucker: Why Biden's latest gaffe may not be as damaging as Hillary's 'deplorables' remark
David Drucker said on Monday that “only time will tell” if presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden can rebound from his “you ain’t black enough” comments.
Paddy farming: How migrant crisis has spurred a shift to direct seeding method
But for this farmers need uninterrupted power supply immediately, a need the govt is yet to fulfill
Joe Biden, wearing a mask, makes first campaign stop in months
Former vice president Joe Biden has made his first campaign trip outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago.
Police: New Jersey nurse attacked, nearly kidnapped by man she treated at hospital
A New Jersey nurse was attacked and terrorized by a man who she treated at her hospital the day before, according to police.
Large crowds gather for Memorial Day as US braces to surpass 100,000 deaths
People packed bars and restaurants in Missouri and beaches in Georgia and Florida, while other places remained closed or followed social distancing rules
New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview
Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme.
N-Power beneficiaries dispute minister's claim of April payment
Ms Farouq had on Saturday announced the payment of April stipends to N-Power beneficiaries.
No formal service at Salisbury National Cemetery doesn’t mean the sacrifices were forgotten
One of the largest and most stirring annual Memorial Day ceremonies takes place at the National Cemetery on the grounds of the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salisbury.
Need to allow House panel members to join meets virtually too: Anand Sharma
He says there is still a lot of confusion about air travel and a virtual mode became essential
Hong Kong law society condemns attack on lawyer during China security law protest
HONG KONG: The Law Society of Hong Kong has strongly condemned an assault on a lawyer during Sunday's (May 24) protest against a controversial ...
Iran reopens major Shia shrines after two-month closure
Iran has reopened major Shia shrines across the Islamic republic, more than two months after they were closed, as it reported its lowest deaths from coronavirus since March.
Why It's Too Soon To Re-Open Borders For Australian States With Coronavirus
This week, we’ve seen state governments in heated debate over the question of reopening borders between Australian states and territories.
US limits travel from Brazil amid worsening coronavirus outbreak
Brazil has the second-highest number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the world — trailing only the United States — with more than 350,000 cases and 22,700 deaths.
Air passengers go into quarantine in hotels in Coimbatore
On the first day of resumption of air travel on Monday, 100 passengers reached the city. From the aircraft from New Delhi and Chennnai, the city received around 40 passengers and by the evening aircra
Trump praises America’s ‘towering spirit’ in Memorial Day speech
President Trump likened the coronavirus pandemic to war during a Memorial Day visit to Fort McHenry in Maryland, saying the “towering spirit” that spurred American resistance to a British
Obama team was 'afraid' Flynn would find improper access to NSA data, Joe diGenova says
The Obama administration was "afraid" retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn would find out about improper access to National Security Agency data as President Trump's national security adviser, according to former U.S. Attorney Joe diGenova.
Ohio governor urges people to wear face masks: ‘This is not about politics’
“This is one time when we truly are all in this together. What we do directly impacts others,” says Gov. Mike DeWine.
Afghan govt frees Taliban prisoners as truce holds for second day
President Ashraf Ghani said his administration was also ready to hold peace talks with the Taliban
Plateau state national assembly caucus donates to covid-19 fund
The National Assembly caucus from Plateau State on Monday put aside their political differences and collectively made some donation
Without full capacity, Trump threatens to pull GOP meeting from NC
President Donald Trump threatened Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state’s Democratic governor doesn’t immediately sign off on allowing a f...
Covid-19 Claims 2 More Lives In J&K, Toll Reaches 23
The novel coronavirus toll in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 23 on Monday with two more fatalities, while 47 new infections took the number of cases to 1,668,, officials said
Video shows woman tussling, falling off NYC fire escape in wild incident
Shocking video captures the moment a woman fell from a Bronx fire escape while tussling with a man through a window — all part of a wild incident that later ended with the guy killing another
'Never Seen Anything Like This': Spinning Black Smoke Ring Over Australian Town Sparks Online Debate
These eerie-looking objects have been spotted around the world, including in North America, Asia, and Europe. Most recently, the circle-shaped object was seen floating...
China Vows Retaliation if US Continues Meddling in Its Hong Kong Policy
The island enjoys a certain degree of autonomy in terms of its economy and laws, but recently Beijing decided to introduce stricter penalties for treason and sedition...
WHO pauses study of hydroxychloroquine in global trial
The study has enrolled 3,500 patients in at least 17 countries since March
President Erdogan calls PM Imran, offers condolences over Karachi plane crash
Two leaders also agree to enhance bilateral cooperation against Covid-19 pandemic to jointly address the situation
Covid-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine, after study shows it increases mortality rate
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the trial was being suspended ‘while the safety is reviewed’.
Rail Bhavan Closed Again After Another Staff Tests Positive Coronavirus
An employee of the Rail Bhavan in Delhi tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, leading to the closure of all offices of the Railways Ministry for the next two days, the second time in less than a fortnight.
History Channel's Ulysses S. Grant Series Highlights Legacy of the General Who Won the Civil War
Leonardo DiCaprio has teamed with History Channel for a three-night miniseries meant to restore and highlight the legacy of Ulysses S. Grant, one of America's greatest generals, presidents, and the man who won the Civil War.
Families of NY workers who died fighting coronavirus will get death benefits
The families of New York’s public workers who gave their lives fighting the coronavirus will receive death benefits from the state and local governments, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced
‘What planet are they on?’ No respite for UK's Johnson and aide
Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mutiny in his party and fury across Britain on Monday for refusing to sack his closest aide Dominic Cummings, accused of flouting the coronavirus lockdown by driving 250 miles from London.
Trump Defends 'Mortal Sin' of Golfing Amid Pandemic
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Monday railed against media coverage of his recent golf outing amid the COVID-19 outbreak, arguing that he had gone...
Israel’s Netanyahu vows to push ahead with plans to annex parts of occupied West Bank
The comments threatened to push Israel closer to a confrontation with Arab and European partners, and could deepen what is becoming a growing partisan divide over Israel in Washington
Welfare recipients facing five-month delays to exit cashless debit card scheme
Data shows that of the 859 application lodged since September, only 30 have been accepted
Hydroxychloroquine trial suspended over safety fears
Donald Trump said he had been taking the anti-malarial drug which may have a benefit in treating Covid-19.
COVID-19: Shehu Sani says it is dangerous to reopen schools
Popular activist, Shehu Sani, has said it is unsafe to reopen schools across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sani said it is dangerous reopen schools.
Donald Trump at Fort McHenry: 'We Are the Captains of Our Own Fate'
President Donald Trump celebrated Memorial Day on Monday at a special visit to Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.
PM says provincial reopenings can be 'confusing' after thousands pack Toronto park
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's natural for people to be 'a little confused' about what they can and cannot do as the economy begins to reopen, but warned that we must remain smart to avoid a resurgence of COVID-19.
Ahmedabad: Illegal slaughter of buffaloes; waiting for after Eid to detain more accused, say police
This was following Gujarat High Court (HC) directions that require accused persons to be tested for Covid-19 before being presented before a magistrate.
NPA to start online classes from today
137 probationers to attend three classes for at least four hours a day as part of Phase-II training
Italy coalition squabbles over recruiting volunteers to enforce distancing
ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s coalition partners quarrelled on Monday over a proposal to recruit volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as the country gradually rolls back its coronavirus-related restrictions.
Cross River government declares 35 persons wanted over cult killings
Determined to make Cross River State a safe place to live, the State government has declared 35 persons wanted for cultism.
Family of Delta senior design petition for Silver Alert improvements
The family of a man whose body was discovered in Delta Sunday wants to make sure no other families have to suffer the kind of panic and pain they did.
Activists Detained As 'Fabricated' Terrorism Trial Resumes In Russia
Activists were reportedly detained and single-person pickets were halted in St. Petersburg before the resumption of the trial of two defendants accused of belonging to a group that prosecutors allege planned to carry out terrorist acts and sought to overthrow the government.
Memorial Day like no other for Americans under coronavirus restrictions
People have been urged to follow social distancing guidelines to avoid a resurgence of the disease.
Leaders queue up at Raj Bhavan, Raut says bid to impose President’s rule will not succeed
"I went to meet the Governor after a call from the Raj Bhavan. I know the governor from our Parliament days," Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut told The Indian Express.
307 ha of fallow land brought under cultivation during lockdown
NT NETWORK Panaji Though the lockdown, which has been imposed in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic for the last over two months, has had an adverse impact on
Dominic Cummings 'dressed like a GP' and his 'weak vocal tone while sitting forward in chair hinted at humility' but his 'discomfort increased at mention of Barnard Castle', says body language expert JUDI JAMES
Judi James said the Prime Minister's top aide had 'an air of low-key humility' as he addressed the nation this afternoon after facing calls to resign over claims he broke coronavirus rules.
Denigrating Goa in SSC English paper: BJP suspects conspiracy
NT NETWORK Panaji Stating that the pro-Portugal tendencies in the educational sector, especially existing in teachers, are dangerous for the future of you
Afghan President Vows to Release Another 2,000 Taliban Prisoners
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani says he will expedite the release of 2,000 prisoners in response to a Taliban ceasefire.
Seniors get front-row seat to gosling rescue at retirement home
Some Sherwood Park youngins left the nest on Saturday, but not without a little bit of assistance.
Are you allowed to go to the beach during lockdown and are toilets open?
The beaches have been packed in the hot weather.
Ilhan Omar says she believes woman who claims Joe Biden sexually assaulted her
Democrat "squad" member Ilhan Omar says she believes sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden but would vote for him anyway to defeat Donald Trump.In a Tweet defending her support of accuser Tara Reade, the Minnesota congresswoman said that "believing survivors is consistent with my
Dominic Cummings tries to explain when and why of lockdown trip
Key exchanges from press conference given by Boris Johnson’s chief aide
Madagascar sends troops, doctors to virus-hit eastern town
Madagascar's government has announced it will dispatch troops and doctors to an eastern town after several bodies were found in the streets and where two people died from the novel coronavirus.
Nine murders committed to hide one: Telangana police solve shocking case of 9 bodies found in Warangal well
The sensational discovery of nine bodies in a Warangal well turned out to be a grisly case of a migrant worker committing nine murders to hide one crime of murder. The discovery of four bodies from
Zimbabwe Detains 2 Journalists for Breaking COVID Lockdown Rules
Paidamoyo Saurombe of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, who is representing journalists Frank Chikowore and Samuel Takawira, said Saturday the magistrate court would hold the men until it makes a bail ruling Tuesday.
COVID-19 Has Turned Paradise Into a Privacy Nightmare
When Tara Trunfio stepped off her flight from Boulder to Maui, she didn’t see the leis and grass skirts that so many visitors expect. Instead, the 23-year-old saw masked officials warning that visitors who don’t comply with the islands’ 14-day quarantine requirement would be arrested.
Politics student, 18, murdered boyfriend, 18, by driving over him at farm, court hears
Grace Ross, 18, allegedly murdered Joshua Kerr, also 18, at Little Balquhomrie Farm near Leslie, Fife, on Friday. She drove a car into him before running over his head, the charge stated.
Heatwave intensifies in northern India, Churu hottest at 47.5 degrees Celsius
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), which had issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak, said dust and thunderstorms are likely to bring some relief on May 29-30.
‘No case of heat stroke reported so far’: Number of heat-related illnesses down in Maharashtra
So much so that at the state-run Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Dial 108 ambulances, officials said in the last three months, they had not served any heat-related emergency.
Some Kelowna business owners feel unheard with no hearing on supportive housing project
A new homeless housing complex destined for Ellis Street in Kelowna’s North End is being launched with no input from the neighbours.“It’s
Vancouver Island hasn’t seen a new homegrown case of COVID-19 in two weeks
Island’s low and steady transmission rate chalked up to several factors
Naftali Bennett: Supreme Court ruling 'broadcasts a message of weakness' - Defense/Security
"We had reached a level of zero terror attacks, but the Court is destroying our deterrence," says former Defense Minister.
Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months
Biden and his wife, Jill, laid a wreath of white flowers tied with a white bow and bowed their heads in silence at the park.
Powerlifter gives back to Surrey healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic
Sumeet Sharma aims to visit all Lower Mainland hospitals, including Peace Arch, to deliver food
On Day 1 of Last Week of Lockdown 4.0, India Reopens Skies; Sees Worst Single-Day Spike of 6,977 | 10 Points
With nearly 7,000 new cases in last 24 hours, India now has a COVID-19 count of more than 1.4 lakh, the tenth-highest in the world, overtaking Iran.
Joe Biden made his first appearance outside his home in 2 months to honor Memorial Day at a veterans park in Delaware, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Biden and his wife, Jill, wore black face masks in their first public appearance during the coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
COVID-19: INEC unveils policy on conducting elections ahead of Edo, Ondo gov’ship elections
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Monday, unveiled possible on conducting elections under the current ravaging novel...
WHO pauses hydroxychloroquine trial to review safety data
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday that it is temporarily stopping the hydroxychloroquine portion of a global study into experimental treatments for COVID-19, the disease caused by the
Biden leaves home to make 1st in-person appearance in 2 months
Since abruptly canceling a March 10 rally in Cleveland at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has waged much of his campaign from his home in Wilm...
Batting for free speech: On filing of defamation cases against press
Reckless filing of criminal defamation cases against the press must end
Joe Biden made his first appearance outside of his home in two months to honor Memorial Day at a veterans park in Delaware
Former Vice President Joe Biden honored veterans on Memorial Day in an event which saw him appear outside his home for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic shut down the US in March.
Joe Biden made his first appearance outside of his home in two months to honor Memorial Day at a veterans park in Delaware
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden made a public appearance outside of his home for the first time in over two months on Monday to observe Memorial Day at a veterans park in Delaware.
Joe Biden made his first appearance outside of his home in two months to honor Memorial Day at a veterans park in Delaware
Biden and his wife, Jill, wore black face masks in their first public appearance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Buhari reportedly probes Late Kyari's office, cancels appointments
Though no reason was given for the president’s action, reports suggested no less than 150 memos that didn’t have his authorisation may have been uncovered.
Sorrow for new Afghan parents after hospital attack
Zia Gul gave birth to her daughter just an hour after escaping from gunmen who rampaged through a Kabul maternity ward, and now struggles to reconcile motherhood with the trauma of the attack.
Navajo Nation imposes 57-hour lockdown as virus death toll rises
Even essential businesses must remain closed as the entire tribe enters a strict lockdown for Memorial Day weekend.
India, China Hold Talks To Resolve Issue On Ladakh Border; No Breakthrough Achieved Yet: Report
Sources said, there have been five rounds of talks between military commanders on the ground.
UDF to intervene in KC(M) infighting
Joseph, Jose factions spar over Kottayam district panchayat president post
Inside AfDB 'whistleblower' allegations against Akinwumi Adesina
Mr Adesina denies wrongdoing and the Bank's ethics committee sides with him.
Trump vastly outspending Biden in presidential campaign ad wars
President Trump’s campaign has outspent Democratic challenger Joe Biden's by nearly a three-to-one margin since the general election campaign got underway a month-and-a-half ago.
Warning! Do Not Try This at Home: Netizens Left Shocked as Man Casually Gives King Cobra a Bath
It looked like the snake was enjoying the water as it stayed quite calm throughout.
Gov. Cuomo sinks Staten Island’s bid for early coronavirus reopening
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday sank Staten Island’s bid to begin its coronavirus reopening ahead of the other four boroughs. “I understand the Staten Island mentality. I love Staten Island
Locals protest over hedgerow cutting – in National Biodiversity Week
Council workers moved on to cut grass only
A mink may have infected a second Dutch worker with coronavirus, agriculture minister says
A second farm worker in the Netherlands is likely to have been infected with coronavirus by a mink, but risk of further contagion is deemed “negligible.”
DOJ Investigating Ahmaud Arbery Murder As Possible Hate Crime
The DOJ told Ahmaud Arbery’s family that the department was investigating his murder as a possible hate crime.
The Centre’s Kashmir policy and a heavy price to pay
India will have to face mounting security threats and the people of Jammu and Kashmir the systematic denial of rights
Woman’s body found in A.P. linked to Gorrekunta deaths in TS
Confession of accused led to identification of victim, says GRP SP
Nine murders committed to hide one - Telangana police solve the shocking case of nine dead bodies found in Warangal well
The sensational finding of nine bodies in a Warangal well turned out to be a grisly case of a migrant worker committing nine murders to hide his prior crime of one killing. The revelation of four
Rajasthan Villagers Dig Water Reservoir to Ensure Thirsty Wild Animals Don't Stray Into Village
A group of around 35 people of Rajasthan's Pali village, situated in Jamavaramgarh tehsil, took part in the effort.
UFC Bantamweight title officially vacated after Henry Cejudo announces retirement
UFC Bantamweight title is now officially vacant as Henry Cejudo has announced retirement
Memorial Day like no other for Americans under coronavirus restrictions
People have been urged to follow social distancing guidelines to avoid a resurgence of the disease.
Memorial Day like no other for Americans under coronavirus restrictions
People have been urged to follow social distancing guidelines to avoid a resurgence of the disease.
Awaiting trial for rape, John Jackson asks to be released from jail over COVID-19 concerns
Pro boxer John Jackson wants to be released from jail for fear of catching COVID-19. He is currently waiting trial on charges of rape and child pornography.
Kannur native’s death takes toll to 6
49 more test positive, majority of them imported cases
NCP chief meets Governor amid rising tensions in State
Party claims it was courtesy visit, no politics discussed
Joe Biden made his first appearance outside his home in 2 months to honor Memorial Day at a Delaware veterans park
Biden and his wife, Jill, wore black face masks in their first public appearance during the coronavirus pandemic.
NCLAT sets asides NCLT order to make MCA party in all insolvency, company matters
Allowing the plea filed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), a two-member bench of the appellate tribunal said the NCLT's direction was "beyond the power" and amounted to "imposition of a new rule in a compelling fashion".
AAP, BJP trade barbs over mishandling of epidemic
They attack each other over lack of effort
Trump tweets and golfs, but makes no mention of virus’s toll
As President Donald Trump’s motorcade pulled into his golf club in Virginia on an overcast Sunday, a small group of protesters waited outside the entrance. One held up a sign.
Letters to the Editor — May 26, 2020
NREGA to the rescueWith lakhs of migrant workers rushing back to their home States due to the lockdown, MGNREGA appears to be the only scaleable programme of rural employment that can come to their re
Dutch PM didn't see dying mother due to virus lockdown
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his dying mother in her final weeks because he obeyed coronavirus restrictions against visiting care homes, his office said.
Clean Up America Tour Continues in Democrat-Controlled Philadelphia
Scott Presler's latest clean up America and register voters campaign took place in Philadelphia during the Memorial Day weekend.
ILO expresses deep concerns over labour law suspension, tweaking to PM Modi
The ILO's intervention came after ten central trade unions escalated the issue of suspension and tweaking of labour laws with the international body through a letter on May 14, 2020.
13 eyebrow-raising moments from Dominic Cummings' coronavirus press conference
In an hour-long press conference, the PM's top aide offered no apology, no regrets and no resignation for making a 500-mile round trip in lockdown. Here are the 13 most surprising ways he tried to justify his actions
Have mercy on Washiali, troubled Echesa tells Uhuru
Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has pleaded with President Uhuru Kenyatta to have mercy and pardon Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali, the Majority Chief Whip, amid a looming purge as the
Dutch PM Mark Rutte didn't see mother before her death because he followed virus lockdown rules
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his dying mother in her final weeks because he obeyed coronavirus restrictions against visiting care homes, his office said on Monday. Mr Rutte on Monday announced the death of 96-year-old Mieke Rutte-Dilling in a home in The Hague on May 13, nearly
Concerns mount over Covid-19 stigma in KZN
As the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in KwaZulu-Natal increases, provincial health authorities, doctors and public health activists are urging residents to avoid spreading misinformation that fuels stigma surrounding the disease.
Reports: Hundreds of Russian, Syrian Fighters Retreat from Libyan Capital
Over 1,000 Russian and Syrian mercenary fighters in Libya retreated from Tripoli's frontlines to a town south of the capital.
Kentucky lockdown protesters condemned for hanging effigy of governor from tree
Incident at conservative rally draws backlash from Democrats and Republicans
Almost 19,000 arrested for lockdown offences in Eastern Cape
Movement restrictions and an increased police presence during the lockdown did not prevent incidents of murder, rape, vigilante justice and corruption in the Eastern Cape.
No Celebrations As Pinarayi Vijayan Sails Into Fifth Year In Office
Without any celebrations, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government in Kerala sailed into its fifth year in office, resolving to steer through the COVID-19 crisis and assuring that development would not be affected.
Irish PM Leo Varadkar Accused of Violating Covid-19 Safety Rules as His Picnic Video Emerges Online
The development comes amid a similar row in neighbouring Britain, where a key adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson violated government lockdown rules by travelling...
Retired and re-employed, they add to burden on exchequer
Austerity measures fly in the face of several instances of lavish expenditure
Haryana: Farmers take out tractor march against paddy cultivation restrictions
Farmers from Ratia block went to district headquarter Fatehabad to lodge their protest and submit a memorandum to the local administration.
How not to police a pandemic - The Nation Nigeria
As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic was announced and its widespread implications made public, everyone including governments around the world...
Terrorism growing in HK: Police
'In just a few months, one of the safest cities in the world has become one shrouded in the shadow of violence'
Trump denies interest in moving Republican National Convention to Doral property
President Trump on Monday denied any suggestion that he might want to hold this summer’s Republican National Convention at his resort in Doral, Fla., following his threat to move the convention from North Carolina if that state’s governor can’t guarantee the party will be allowed “full attendance” at the event.
Liz Peek: Madame Vice President — Biden's latest goof narrows field to these likely contenders
The prospect of possibly becoming the first female president of the United States has attracted a veritable stampede of contenders.
Ministers vs chief secy row: Amarinder hosts Manpreet, Channi
Manpreet stands ground, wants issue to be taken up in Cabinet again.
CNN's Cupp: Trump Is 'Not Healthy' -- 'He Is Not Well' at the Worst Possible Time
Monday on CNN's "Newsroom," network host and political commentator S.E. Cupp accused President Donald Trump of being "not healthy and not well," amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips
Labour law suspension: Uphold India’s international commitments, ILO expresses deep concerns to PM Modi
The ILO's intervention came after ten central trade unions escalated the issue of suspension and tweaking of labour laws with the international body through a letter on May 14, 2020.
Teachers need more time to prepare – Sadtu KZN
On Sunday, Sadtu KZN had joined the voice of many other unions calling on its members to stay home and not return on Monday.
4th Phase of Fighting Covid-19 Launched
As Iran enters the fourth phase in its fight against the novel coronavirus, authorities further relaxed confinement measures but intensified health inspections and screenings.
Relatives of Irish teen who plunged to death in balcony fall in Australia 'absolutely heartbroken'
Three men charged with the alleged murder of Cian English in a botched robbery in Brisbane had their case heard in court today
A second immigrant has died from COVID-19 while in ICE custody
Santiago Baten-Oxlag, an immigrant in custody of the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency, died of complications from COVID-19 on Sunday.
WHO suspends trial of drug Donald Trump had been taking over safety fears
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced it is suspending a trial of hydroxychloroquine in coronavirus patients over safety concerns.
Heatwave Intensifies In North India, Delhi Sizzles At 46-Degree
Heatwave conditions intensified in most of the northern states of India on Monday, with Churu in Rajasthan scorching at 47.5 degrees Celsius and the mercury breaching the 46-degree mark in parts of the national capital.
Joe Biden wears face mask in his first public appearance in two months
US president Donald Trump has so far refused to wear a face mask in public.
Makhanda residents without water again as treatment works fail
Makhanda has suffered a second big water outage in a month as the town’s waterworks failed. Some areas have been without water for five days now. This comes after countless efforts and millions of rands have been spent to fix the waterworks.
WHO suspends trials of hydroxychloroquine, citing safety
May 25 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization announced Monday it was temporarily pausing international medical trials involving the malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which was touted by U.S. President Trump as a possible cure for COVID-19.
Trump threatens to move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he may move the Republican National Convention set for August from North Carolina if the event faces state social distancing restrictions due to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon unable to rule out link between delayed discharge patients and care home deaths
Nicola Sturgeon has said she acted with “thought and care” around the discharge of hundreds of untested hospital patients into care homes but admitted she cannot rule out links to a deadly wave of coronavirus.
Punjab to provide free ration to 14 lakh migrants under Atmanirbhar scheme
While 17.7 lakh migrants had registered on the government portal to go back home and three lakh have left via trains and over a lakh via buses and many others on foot or private vehicles, the remaining around 14 lakh will get 2 months of free ration under the scheme.
Five from Amritsar stranded in Lahore since March due to lockdown, families appeal to PM Modi
Amritsar Coronavirus cases news: Five members from two Amritsar families are stranded in Lahore for the last nearly three months due to coronavirus-forced lockdown.
Donald Trump threatens to move the GOP convention out of Charlotte due to Covid-19 restrictions
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to move the Republican convention out of Charlotte in North Carolina if its Democratic Governor did not remove the restrictions on social distancing measures which are in force due to coronavirus pandemic.
Cops warn of stern action against violators of home quarantine
NT NETWORK Panaji Even as many travellers to the state are being ordered on a daily basis to remain home-quarantined, the Goa Police has warned that stric
Hillary Clinton thanks Andrew Cuomo for 'making responsible decisions to keep people safe'
Hillary Clinton lauded New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's response to the coronavirus pandemic and thanked state leaders for keeping people safe on Memorial Day.
Second man with COVID-19 dies in US immigration custody
A Guatemalan man held in United States immigration detention died after contracting the novel coronavirus, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed on Monday. He is the second known migrant to die of COVID-19 while in immigration custody.
Former Transition Aide Says Michael Flynn Fielded Thousands of Calls
A former transition official and longtime aide said Michael Flynn fielded thousands of calls during a chaotic transition period.
Whitewater prosecutor predicts indictments in John Durham's Russia investigation
Former Whitewater prosecutor Robert Ray expects prosecutions in U.S. Attorney John Durham's inquiry into the Russia investigation.
Uber driver Santherathas Navaratnam sentenced in Ballarat court
Santherathas Navaratnam was sentenced at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Monday on four counts of sexual assault.
Man gives wife money to spend in jail after plotting with ‘side guy’ to kill him
Despite allegedly plotting with her side lover to kill him, a Ghanaian man has given his wife money to spend in jail. The 55-year-old husband of the woman, who allegedly plotted with her lover to have
‘Original bhai’, friend held for firing countrymade gun in Diva
Accused wanted to establish himself as gangster with murder
NCLAT quashes NCLT order making MCA a party to all IBC proceedings
Allowing the plea filed by the MCA, a two-member bench of the appellate tribunal said the NCLT's direction was "beyond the power" and amounted to "imposition of a new rule in a compelling fashion".
I’m innocent, says man accused of defiling his two daughters
Femi Onifade, a 48-year old man who was accused of defiling two of his daughters aged between six and nine has denied having carnal knowledge of them...
Memorial Day beach crowds lead to mixed messages from officials on coronavirus
Governors and other elected officials are sending out mixed messages this holiday weekend as vacationers descended on beaches in droves despite the country still grappling with the coronavirus pandemic.
Premier League return moves closer with clubs to vote on contact training
Uncertainty remains over the protocols for quarantine if player exposed to virus while training
Out of the house: Democrat Biden makes first public appearance in weeks
NEW CASTLE, Delaware (Reuters) - Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday made his first public appearance outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago, visiting a nearby veterans memorial to mark the U.S. Memorial Day holiday.
Dominic Cummings has shown it's one rule for the establishment, another for everyone else
When millions of people are making unprecedented sacrifices, the least we expect is for those in power to do the same, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
Fury and frustration among Tory MPs as Cummings fights on
Backbenchers speak out over damage done to party and to viability of lockdown rules
Egypt under fire over coronavirus deaths among healthcare workers
Egypt's medical union blamed the government for the rise in coronavirus infections and deaths among healthcare professionals, warning of a "complete collapse" of the country's health system.
Donald Trump Slammed As ‘Grotesque And Disgraceful’ By Former GOP Strategist On Memorial Day
President Donald Trump received criticism from a former Republican strategist about his behavior on Memorial Day. Steve Schmidt — who served as a campaign strategist for former President George ...
Boris Johnson's aide Cummings says he won't quit over lockdown road trip
The government is facing a tide of anger from politicians and the public over the revelation that Dominic Cummings traveled more than 250 miles (400 kilometers) from London to his parents' home in Durham, northeast England at the end of March
Madagascar to send troops to town where two died of coronavirus
Madagascar's government has announced it will dispatch troops and doctors to an eastern town after several bodies were found in the streets and where two people died from the novel coronavirus.
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: Two more deaths in state; Ramangara reports first coronavirus case
Karnataka reported 93 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total tally to 2,182, of which 705 have recovered while 17 patients are in the ICU.
Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots
Calls for pragmatic centrism helped Joe Biden clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. But they left many of the party’s strongest liberals worried little progress would be made toward their sweeping goals.
Lyon take Ligue 1 appeal to Council of State
Lyon will challenge the decision to end the Ligue 1 season early because of the coronavirus pandemic.
58-yr-old sanitation supervisor at AIIMS dies of coronavirus
At the trauma centre, four more Covid positive healthcare workers of the institute are undergoing treatment. So far, 156 healthcare workers – two faculty members, four resident doctors, 16 nurses, and other staff from the institute — have tested positive.
Venezuela celebrates docking of tanker with Iran gasoline
The first Iranian ship to arrive is trailed by four other tankers. The shipments, however, only carry enough fuel for two or three weeks, analysts say.
[UPDATED] COVID-19: INEC to pilot e-Voting in 2021, seeks cancellation of Bye-Elections
In the wake of lifestyle changes occasioned by the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC
WHO Halts Trial Of Trump’s Anti-Malaria Drug After Study Finds Higher Mortality Rate In COVID Cases
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu announced on Monday that the organization is temporarily suspending its drug trial...
Nairobi church faces eviction from public land
The land will be restored to community utilisation.
NYC woman sues Harlem nursing home after dad dies from coronavirus
A Manhattan woman says her dad died from coronavirus in a Harlem nursing home because it failed to implement basic health guidelines including not stopping loved ones from visiting the facility until
Entire Uttarakhand state designated as 'Orange Zone'
The state government assured that spike is registered due to number of tests conducted of the migrants who are returning from other states.
INEC to redesign polling units to comply with COVID-19 regulations
Amidst COVID-19, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that Polling Units shall be redesigned by the Commission
Government Releases Rs 1,000 Crore To Bengal; Central Team To Assess Cyclone Damage
The Centre has released Rs 1,000 crore to the West Bengal government, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a team of the Union government will visit the state soon to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Amphan.
Premier League could set return date this week with phase two of Project Restart set to begin
The Premier League could reportedly set their date to return this week as the start of Project Restart's phase two nears...
Man, 43, charged with murder after body found in Plymouth
It follows the death of a 49-year-old man in Beaumont Road on Friday
Japan government to lift state of emergency across country
The Japan government on Monday decided to lift the state of emergency for COVID-19 in Tokyo and four other prefectures of the country, the only places where the measure implemented to curb the...
Vladimir Putin's coronavirus support plan goes off the rails
Some doctors have received visits from police investigators and prosecutors demanding to know why they complained publicly about not getting their bonuses.
NAF trains 129 Special Forces to battle Boko Haram, bandits
Abubakar said this over Eid el-Fitr lunch with troops of the Air Component: “Operation Hadarin Daji,” at the 213 forward operation base in Katsina on Monday.
China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats
China warns US of countermeasures over Hong Kong trading threats
Horrific moment 'killer' mother hurls autistic son, 9, into canal
Patricia Riple allegedly became overwhelmed while caring for Alejandro, who suffered from severe autism and could not speak.
Trump: 'I have a chance to break the deep state'
President Trump predicted he would come out victorious in his war against the "deep state."
Americans make low-key Memorial Day tributes, coronavirus overshadowing events
Americans paid a low-key tribute to those who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces on Monday, with many Memorial Day events canceled because of the coronavirus epidemic that has killed nearly 100,000 people in the United States alone. In some places, scaled-down ceremonies were broadcast over the internet, as…
Ndlozi invites derision for saying ‘lockdown was for the white community’
The EFF's former spokesperson has tried to sell the idea that white people are now happy to reopen the economy at the expense of 'disposable black workers'.
CSP officer among three shot dead in North Waziristan
Jirga elders demand govt to control violence after recent spate of killings, warn of protests.
Video shows racially-charged rant, 911 call over man allegedly asking woman to leash dog in NY park
The video shows the woman claim the man is threatening her life, though he's not heard uttering any threats in the video.
Gyms flex legal muscle in lawsuit against Michigan Gov. Whitmer to lift coronavirus restrictions
Gym owners in Michigan have lawyered up in their battle against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over state-imposed restrictions meant to stem the tide of the coronavirus.
Missouri officials slam 'irresponsible and dangerous' behavior seen in images of Memorial Day crowds
Missouri officials on Monday slammed the “irresponsible and dangerous” behavior of people who crowded pools and patios at the Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend.
Boris Johnson defends UK adviser accused of violating quarantine while showing coronavirus symptoms
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended his chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, who said in a statement Monday that he did not regret driving 260 miles from London during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
Grocery and grain market in APMC reopens
Pune district sees highest single-day surge of more than 450 cases
26 cases of Covid-19 at Mediclinic Cape Town
Twenty-six people have tested positive for Covid-19 at Mediclinic Cape Town in Oranjezicht, the medical facility confirmed on Monday.
Change for long-term care?
The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on the grim realities at long-term care facilities and how seniors and people who cannot take care of themselves are living.
UK to introduce 14-day quarantine for international arrivals
UK to introduce 14-day quarantine for international arrivals
California reopens churches 3 days after Trump threatened to 'override' states
The governor gave California churches the green light to reopen, three days after the president threatened to "override" states that continued to block in-person religious services due to the pandemic.
Togadia’s outfit ransacks church film set near Shiva temple in Kerala
After an uproar over social media against the film set, a group affiliated to the Antarashtriya Hindu Parishad (AHP) and its youth wing Rashtriya Bajrang Dal reached the set with hammers and ransacked it.
Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots
Calls for pragmatic centrism helped Joe Biden clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. But they left many of the party’s strongest liberals worried little progress would be made toward their sweeping goals.
UPDATE | Father charged with murder of 4yo girl found dead at Brisbane home
UPDATE @ 6.00AM | The father of a four year old girl who was found dead in her home in Brisbane has been charged with murder. The 43-year-old was taken into custody last night…
Yamina pushes bill to prevent investigation against PM - Inside Israel
Yamina faction places 'French Law' before Knesset to prevent investigations against incumbent PM for 'non-serious' offences.
Pinkerton: Stand with the Chinese People Against Their Communist Regime
It is a Chinese Communist Party ploy to conflate the communists with the Chinese people, and the U.S. must seek to widen the divide between the two.
Clues that finally snared Rhys Jones’ killers after painstaking fight for justice
The tragic death of Rhys Jones is the focus of ITV's Little Boy Blue, telling how the 11-year-old football lover was gunned down as on he walked home from football practise
Where Rhys Jones' killer and Croxteth Crew are now - from freedom to 'drug boss'
Rhys Jones' killer Sean Mercer was helped in various ways by 10 other people, including his mother, with nine jailed for their involvement in the murder
Trump warns he may move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he may move the Republican National Convention set for August from North Carolina if the event faces state social distancing restrictions due to the coronavirus. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Trump and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to halt campaign rallies. Some…
Visakhapatnam: Violators of Covid norms, traffic rules get their vehicles back
The lockdown has come as a blessing in disguise for the cash-strapped State as the number of vehicles seized during this period brought sizeable inflow into its exchequer.
Trump bars travellers from Brazil
President Donald Trump on Sunday further limited travel from the world's coronavirus hotspots by denying entry to foreigners coming from Brazil, which is second to the US in the number of
Jakarta doctors share their experiences spending Ramadan, Idul Fitri away from families
"I haven't seen my parents for almost three months," Lia, a doctor who works at a community health center (Puskesmas) in Duren Sawit district, said.
Assam: Two held for beating vegetable vendor to death
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has announced a one-time financial relief of Rs 2 lakh for Deka’s family.
Brazilian president blames health minister, mayors, media for COVID-19 crisis
With Brazil emerging as one of the world's most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media.
Teachers need more time to prepare - Sadtu KZN on return of staff to schools
The South African Democratic Teachers Union in KwaZulu-Natal says the extension for school staff to return to schools under Level 3 lockdown is not enough to prepare for the return of pupils.
Is international travel allowed yet? See when Spain, Mexico, Italy, UK plan to reopen borders
Spain has announced that it will reopen its borders to foreign tourists in July and Mexico will start reopening in June. See when others will follow.
Premier League's three key Project Restart steps in bid to resume season on June 19
Players, managers and the clubs will all be consulted in a crunch week but the general feeling is positive that English football’s top flight will soon be on the road to recovery
States plead for cybersecurity funds as hacking threat surges
Cash-short state and local governments are pleading with Congress to send them funds to shore up their cybersecurity as hackers look to exploit the crisis by targeting overwhelmed government offices.
#SaveDehingPatkai: Coal Mining Threatens ‘Amazon of the East’
As the nation-wide lockdown continues, so do environment, forest and wildlife clearances. The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) recently approved a coal mining project by North-Eastern Coal Field, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), in an area that forms part of an elephant reserve in upper Assam.
Mother's Day gatherings boosted COVID-19 cases, health minister says
'... people seeing families when they should not have been more than five people together,'
Amnesty International, others ask Akwa Ibom govt, SSS to release detained journalist
The rights group, Amnesty International, and other groups have called on Nigeria’s secret police, the SSS, to release a sports journalist, Kufre Carter
UK PM Boris Johnson defiant as scandal rages over aide accused of breaking coronavirus rules
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday failed to draw a line under a scandal over his top aide Dominic Cummings allegedly breaching ...
Video shows racially-charged rant, 911 call over man allegedly asking woman to leash dog in NY park
The video shows the woman claim the man is threatening her life, though he's not heard uttering any threats in the video.
Venezuela celebrates docking of tanker with Iran gasoline
The first Iranian ship to arrive is trailed by four other tankers. The shipments, however, only carry enough fuel for two or three weeks, analysts say.
Chinese Embassy condemns murder of three Chinese in Zambia as ‘appalling and vicious’
The Chinese Ambassador to Zambia made solemn representations to the Zambian foreign ministry on Monday after three Chinese nationals were murdered in the capital Lusaka.
Republican says Flynn judge may have ‘conflict of interest’ after hiring personal attorney
A Republican congressman said he found it peculiar that the judge overseeing Michael Flynn’s case hired a prominent lawyer as an appeals court reviews his decision not to dismiss the case against President Trump’s former national security adviser immediately.
Dutch prime minister didn't visit dying mother due to lockdown measures
Mark Rutte today announced the recent death of his 96-year-old mother in a care home in The Hague.
Why I faked my death, by househelp - The Nation Nigeria
A 19-year-old, Margaret Ikumu, whose family raised the alarm over her supposed death and secret burial, has told police that she faked ....
Nine killer questions Dominic Cummings still has to answer after press conference
In a rare press conference from Downing Street, Dominic Cummings explained why he travelled 260 miles to his family home in Durham during the lockdown, but it raised yet more questions
Khammam: Puvvada Ajay Kumar says agriculture officials to Prepare agri plans for kharif season
Transport Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar told agriculture officials to prepare agriculture plans for kharif season following the government’s directions and crop coverage proposed in the district.
Mumbai: A month on, kin of first policeman to succumb to Covid awaits govt’s Rs 50 lakh solatium
57-year-old Chandrakant Pendurkar was the first policeman from the state to have succumbed to Covid-19. So far, 18 police personnel from the state have died due to the infection, while 1,809 have tested positive till May 24.
Warangal: Cops crack mystery of migrants deaths
Warangal: After a thorough investigation into the mysterious mass death case in which nine bodies were fished out from a well in Warangal, the police on Sunday cracked the mystery with the arrest of...
Packed parks like Bellwoods avoidable with better communication, experts say
Images of a downtown Toronto park packed with young people seemingly flouting physical distancing guidelines designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 have dr
Donald Trump complains he gets 'no credit' for handling the coronavirus crisis even as he brags about getting 'great reviews' and the nation's death toll ticks toward 100,000
President Donald Trump touted 'great reviews' of his coronavirus response and claimed he got 'no credit' for it. His tweet came as U.S. deaths from the disease approached 100,000.
Japan airs strong concern after Hong Kong rally over security law
Japan is watching the situation in Hong Kong "with strong concern" after demonstrators took to the streets to protest China's plan to enact a controversial security law, the top government spokesman said Monday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a press conference that a free and open system ought to…
FBI, 3 States in Massive Manhunt for UConn Student Wanted for Murder
The FBI has joined three states in a manhunt for a student who police say committed two homicides, a home invasion, and a kidnapping.
Video shows mom accused of killing autistic son pushing him into Miami canal
Newly released video appears to show the Florida woman accused of killing her son with autism pushing the boy into a canal — in what authorities say was a first, but thwarted, murder
'Domnishambles': Tory MPs continue piling pressure on Downing Street to sack Dominic Cummings as angry constituents decry his actions
Conservative backbenchers have been calling on the Prime Minister to remove Dominic Cummings from his influential position after he drove from London to Durham.
Dominic Cummings has made ‘mockery’ of public health advice, say experts
The senior Government adviser has sought to defend his decision to travel to County Durham.
Congress weighs choice: ‘Go big’ on virus aid or hit ‘pause’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is at a crossroads in the coronavirus crisis, wrestling over whether to “go big,” as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants for the next relief bill, or...
Private doctors refrain from prescribing tests, cite BMC pressure
Since two days, several private doctors are refusing prescription to eligible candidates for the Covid-19 test fearing backlash from the BMC.
Today’s coronavirus update: A masked Memorial Day; WHO pauses hydroxy trials
Americans commemorated a socially-distant Memorial Day on Monday due to the coronavirus pandemic. With much of the nation on lockdown, grieving kin of late military veterans — including some who
Coronavirus Hits 2 More Schools; Netanyahu Warns of Potential Second Wave
“We must prepare for a second wave of the coronavirus, which is expected to be much more lethal."
Dominic Cummings has made ‘mockery’ of public health advice, say experts
The senior Government adviser has sought to defend his decision to travel to County Durham.
Atlanta is home to 2 potential contenders for Biden’s VP
ATLANTA (AP) — Neither public rivals nor personal friends, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Abrams spent years climbing parallel ladders at Atlanta City Hall and the Georgia Capitol. They are...
Under fire over lockdown trip, close aide to British PM Johnson refuses to resign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide refused to resign on Monday, saying he had done nothing wrong by driving 250 miles from London to access childcare when Britons were being told to stay at home to fight COVID-19. Dominic Cummings has faced calls to quit from lawmakers, Church of…
Putin back in Kremlim, Russia looks to ease COVID-19 lockdown in some regions
President Vladimir Putin made a rare lockdown appearance in the Kremlin on Monday after officials said improvements in the coronavirus situation ...
Fearing COVID-19, pregnant woman refused treatment by doctors at two government hospitals in Andhra
The woman, Gouramma (30), a daily wage worker from Billehal village in Halaharvi mandal, had migrated to Goa along with other villagers before the lockdown.
RHOA’s Nene Leakes accused of kissing ‘friend’ during husband’s cancer battle in years-long ‘inappropriate relationship’
REAL Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes has been accused of “getting closer” with long-term pal Rodney White, amid claims her own husband has been cheating on her. Sources close to …
Gerakan, you’re moving in the wrong direction
WHEN Gerakan pulled out of Barisan Nasional (BN) on June 23, 2018 after the 14th general election, there was a glimmer of hope that perhaps the long-marginalised component party finally realised it had been heading in the wrong direction all this time. It was completely wiped out in the past election, losing the only seat it had left in Parliament.
China threatens US counter measures if punished for Hong Kong law
HONG KONG: China on Monday (May 25) threatened counter measures against the United States if it was punished for plans to impose a sedition law on ...
China warns US against sparking Cold War - The Nation Nigeria
Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, said Sunday that the U.S. should “give up on its wishful thinking of changing China” and avoid bringing..
£150k boost for Mail Force as Sky TV boss helps PPE charity fund soar to £8.9million
Jeremy Darroch (pictured middle) has donated £50,000 of his own cash while £100,000 has come from the broadcaster.
Labour Laws: Legal hurdles, trade union opposition force some states to pull back major changes
The move also comes close on the heels of the Madhya Pradesh government last week amending its proposed changes to labour laws, citing the need for legal consent before workers are asked to work overtime.
Sex for rent rises with coronavirus poverty - The Nation Nigeria
A growing number of landlords are asking tenants for sex in exchange for housing as coronavirus lockdowns and job cuts have left many struggling...
Americans make low-key Memorial Day tributes, coronavirus overshadowing events
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans paid a low-key tribute to those who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces on Monday, with many Memorial Day events canceled because of the coronavirus epidemic that has killed nearly 100,000 people in the United States alone.
Joe Biden is back – from COVID-19 seclusion
Joe Biden makes first public appearance since March 15 New Castle, United States | AFP | Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, emerged from more than two months of seclusion Monday, wearing a black face mask during a visit to lay a wreath on the day the United States honors its war dead. Biden’s …
Federal coronavirus testing plan puts burden on states
The Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing puts much of the burden on states while promising to provide supplies such as swabs and material to transport specimens. In a joint letter, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone
Gran, 81, dies after two residents from care home ‘with 15 coronavirus deaths transferred to her home’
A HEARTBROKEN son has called for answers after a care firm transferred two residents with suspected coronavirus to his mum’s home. Gran Sylvia Williamson, 81, died on Sunday May 17 at Kenton …
Mother's Day gatherings boosted COVID-19 cases, health minister says
TORONTO — Mother's Day gatherings contrary to physical distancing rules helped boost Ontario's COVID-19 cases, the health minister said Monday, and those rising numbers — plus concern over a large crowd at a Toronto park over the weekend — are delayi
GAITHO: Going after Ruto will not solve Kenya’s ills, let’s
An impeachment Motion or criminal charge motivated by political skulduggery adds nothing to the campaign for a just society.
13 charges laid after dramatic downtown police pursuit
Toronto police have laid 13 charges against a Toronto man they allege was involved in a dramatic police pursuit through the downtown core which also involved a stolen police cruiser.
Legendary Alligator Saturn – Rumored To Be Hitler's Pet – Dies In Moscow Aged 84
An alligator that was long-rumored to be Adolf Hitler's pet (which is likely to be untrue) has died in a Moscow zoo at the age of 84. Saturn the alligator
Shunned by his party, Iowa’s Steve King fights for his seat
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Rep. Steve King is fighting for his political life — but not because he's compared immigrants crossing the border illegally to cattle. His Republican opponents...
Denmark to let cross-border couples meet - if they show photos, love letters
Denmark eased its border controls with other Nordic countries and Germany on Monday, allowing cross-border couples separated by the coronavirus ...
COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns
A clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has been ’temporarily’ suspended by the World Health Organisation
Man charged with murder over death of four-year-old Brisbane girl
A 43-year-old man was due to appear in court on Tuesday after the death of the child in the suburb of Cannon Hill
Dr. Henry ‘encouraged’ as B.C. records two days of single-digit COVID-19 case increases
Four people have died due to the virus in the past 48 hours
Mary-Kate Olsen quickly files for divorce from Olivier Sarkozy after an eight-week moratorium on court proceedings in NYC is lifted
The documents, a summons and complaint, were filed electronically with Manhattan county clerk on Monday.
Covid-19, lockdown and new charges of corruption lead to delay in Zuma corruption trial
Less than a week after former president Jacob Zuma pegged the country’s judiciary alongside that of the apartheid state, the former president is attempting to direct when his corruption trial should be heard.
Russia seeking 18-year sentence for alleged US spy Paul Whelan - Foreign Affairs
Ex-US Marine Paul Whelan was arrested 18 months ago, continues to protest his innocence.
Coronavirus outbreak: Toll crosses 1,000 in Mumbai
An analysis by the Medical Education department of 25,000 active cases in the state has shown that 1,166 were critically ill and another 5,899 had mild to moderate symptoms.
When flying pests raided Jaipur for a day
Most of the localities in Jaipur witnessed locust swarms on Monday morning. The pests, which entered Rajasthan from Pakistan on April 11, have been tr
Biden set to make risky economic argument against Trump
Joe Biden is taking on President Trump over the economy.
Trichy: Boy, 14, murders girl, 9, after sexual assault bid
A nine-year-old girl, who was found with severe injuries on her head in a jasmine farm at Krishnasamudram near Manapparai, died at the Mahatma Gandhi
Joe Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months, lays wreath at veterans park
Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home.
Couples looking to be reunited in Denmark asked to show love letters
Denmark has eased its coronavirus restrictions and is now allowing in visitors seeking to be reunited with their better halves — so long as they can prove their romance is real. People who
Liberal hopeful quits after scrutiny over driving record, party investigation
WA Liberal candidate Christopher Tan, who was preselected to run in a winnable upper house seat, has quit at a party meeting called to reconsider his endorsement.
Under fire over lockdown trip, close aide to UK's Johnson toughs it out
LONDON, May 26 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide refused to resign yesterday, saying he had done nothing wrong by driving 400 km from London to access childcare when Britons were being told to stay at home to fight Covid-19. Dominic Cummings has faced calls to quit from...
Trump restricts travel from Brazil as its number of coronavirus cases spike
President Donald Trump's order, set to take effect Tuesday applies to noncitizens who were in Brazil within 14 days of trying to enter the US.
Quebec coroner recommends more training for police dealing with domestic violence
MONTREAL — A coroner is recommending more training for police officers who intervene in domestic violence cases following the murder of a Quebec woman by her ex-boyfriend when she returned home to retrieve her belongings.
FBI investigating Ahmaud Arbery shooting as possible hate crime, lawyer says
Attorney for family of black jogger shot by white men says federal authorities are looking into prosecutors and police in caseThe FBI is investigating the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a black jogger, by two white men as a possible hate crime, the Arbery family’s attorney said Monday, claiming that federal
Write-up by Omar’s political adviser triggers storm in NC
Tanvir Sadiq had advocated ‘for a reconciliation and reaching out to the people of Jammu and Kashmir’
Arbery family lawyer: Feds looking into how case handled
ATLANTA — A lawyer for the family of Ahmaud Arbery said Monday that a federal prosecutor told the slain man’s mother federal officials are investigating potential misconduct by local officials who handled the case.
BJP MPs 'attend' Taiwan event, irk China
India News: Asking India to refrain from interfering in its "internal" affairs, the Chinese have taken umbrage at BJP MPs Meenakshi Lekhi and Rahul Kaswan's "virt
In phone call, PM Imran and Erdogan decide to enhance cooperation against Covid-19
Turkish president offers Eid greetings, condoles loss of lives in Karachi plane crash, says PMO.
Out of the house: Biden makes first public campaign stop in weeks
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday made his first campaign trip outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago, visiting a nearby veteran's
KZN councillor killed in 'hail of bullets' outside his home
The murder of Mtubatuba councillor Philip Mkhwanazi was met with shock and sadness by colleagues and comrades.
Under fire over lockdown trip, close aide to UK's Johnson toughs it out
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide refused to resign on Monday, saying he had done nothing wrong by driving 250 miles from London to access childcare when Britons were being told to stay at home to fight COVID-19.
Americans make low-key Memorial Day tributes, coronavirus overshadowing events
NEW YORK, May 26 — Americans paid a low-key tribute to those who died serving in the US Armed Forces yesterday, with many Memorial Day events canceled because of the coronavirus epidemic that has killed nearly 100,000 people in the United States alone. In some places, scaled-down ceremonies were...
BNP chief Khaleda celebrates Eid with family at Gulshan residence
Khaleda Zia has celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with her family at her Gulshan residence in Dhaka after having to do so in jail over the past two years.
Joe Biden makes 1st in-person appearance in more than 2 months, lays wreath at veterans park
Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park.
White House brings forward Brazil travel restrictions by two days
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Monday brought forward by two days restrictions on travel to the United States from Brazil that were announced after the Latin American country became the world’s No. 2 coronavirus hotspot.
Greek PM: We have left the difficulties behind, but the danger is not over
During an interview on STAR TV on Monday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis drew attention to Greece's Covid-19 success story, stated there is "no
Armstrong Creek man charged over principal’s hit-run death in Beaumaris
Victoria Police say a man has been charged over a hit-and-run crash that left a dedicated teacher dead in Melbourne on Sunday.
'It just doesn't add up': Liberals refer Dickson land swap to anti-corruption watchdog
The Liberals have asked the ACT Integrity Commission to look into the Dickson land swap scandal.
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Jailed for 'Not Made in China' Masks
Hong Kong Customs arrested a member of a local pro-democracy group for allegedly violating a trade descriptions ordinance.
Italy recruits volunteers to control crowds as COVID-19 lockdown eases
Italy's government will ask some 60,000 citizens to work as volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as it gradually removes coronavirus ...
COVID-19 checkpoints ‘up to them,’ Bonnie Henry says of remote B.C. villages
Support local tourism economy, but only if you’re invited in
The bravest men in Ireland sat in this chair
An excerpt from "They Put the Flag a-Flyin’ The Roscommon Volunteers" by Kathleen Hegarty Thorne
Can multiculturalism survive the new Cold War?
The answer is yes but it needs to toughen up.
Cemeteries struggling to cope with number of Covid-19 victims in New York City - US & Canada
At epidemic's peak, a New Yorker was dying every two minutes.
US DOJ probing Arbery slaying as possible hate crime, lawyers say
The United States Department of Justice is investigating the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed Black man who was killed while jogging in a predominately White neighbourhood in the US state of Georgia, as a possible hate crime, US media reported on Monday, citing the lawyers representing the Arbery family.
All you wanted to know about tax deductions in times of Covid
Only employer can decide to cut TDS later in the year
Ahmaud Arbery family's legal team says feds looking into how local law enforcement handled shooting
Federal officials are looking into how local law enforcement handled the February shooting of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, a federal prosecutor told the family, according to the relatives' attorneys.
Indian Army Major To Be Honoured With UN Award For Her Work In South Sudan
An Indian Army officer and woman peacekeeper, who has served with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and a Brazilian woman commander have been selected for the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award (2019), with UN Chief Antonio Guterres describing them as "powerful role models."
Serial rapist falls 100ft down a cliff during police chase
He was convicted of raping up to 100 women.
Testy moment for Ministry of Agric - The Nation Nigeria Newsa
The jobs were signed, sealed and delivered by the contractors. They expected their contracts’ sums to be released to them. But, some two years later..
Accused murderers allegedly used drugs with teen before fatal fall
Police say Cian English, 19, was trying to escape being robbed by the three men at knifepoint when he fell to his death in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Feds investigating Ahmaud Arbery killing as possible hate crime: report
Federal prosecutors are investigating the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man shot in a Georgia suburb while jogging, as a possible hate crime, attorneys for Arbery’s family said.
Accused murderers allegedly used drugs with teen before fatal fall
Police say Cian English, 19, was trying to escape being robbed by the three men at knifepoint when he fell to his death in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Australia’s Latest Push For Diplomatic Clout Involves Airing ‘MasterChef’ In The Pacific
Shows like 'Neighbours' and 'The Voice' will be provided to free-to-air channels.
Akali Leader Shot Dead In Punjab's Batala: Police
A 24-year-old local Akali leader was allegedly shot dead after an argument in Punjab's Batala, an incident described as 'political killing' by the SAD.
Liberals, NDP work on sick leave to secure deal on future of Parliament
OTTAWA - How Parliament should function in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis remained unresolved Monday as the Conservatives dug in on their demand that the
Foreign Correspondent's Club of Japan accused of censorship after taking down Tokyo Olympics parody
The April issue of the club's magazine featured the Tokyo Olympics' emblem depicted in the shape of a coronavirus, which reportedly prompted copyright complaints from the Olympic Organising Committee.
Feds probing Ahmaud Arbery slaying, family lawyer says
The US Justice Department has launched an investigation into the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery by two white men in Georgia, a lawyer for the victim’s family said
Mary-Kate Olsen files for divorce from Olivier Sarkozy the day NYC courts reopen after emergency petition was denied
MARY-KATE Olsen has reportedly once again filed for divorce from husband Olivier Sarkozy after her emergency petition was denied earlier this month. The 33-year-old Full House star originally filed…
Dominic Cummings still under fire over lockdown breach allegations
Opposition leaders will hold talks on Tuesday morning to discuss public health messaging amid the row.
Fmr Dem Rep. Edwards: Trump 'Looks More Incompetent and More Incoherent'
Monday on MSNBC, former Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) accused President Donald Trump of being "incompetent" and "incoherent" in his messaging. | Clips
Dominic Cummings still under fire over lockdown breach allegations
Opposition leaders will hold talks on Tuesday morning to discuss public health messaging amid the row.
Liberals, NDP work on sick leave to secure deal on future of Parliament
OTTAWA — How Parliament should function in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis remained unresolved Monday as the Conservatives dug in on their demand that the House of Commons resume normal operations with a reduced number of MPs in the chamber.
B.C. needs changes to keep cyber threats out of its election process: report
VICTORIA - British Columbia should update its Election Act to include cyber protection measures before next year's scheduled provincial election, says the c
FLA School District Allows Students to Use Chosen Not Birth Names
A school district in Florida is changing protocol for logging on for online learning to allow trans students to use chosen not birth names.
Boris Johnson facing scandal after standing by Dominic Cummings in pandemic travel controversy
The U.K. Prime Minister’s top political aide admitted to travelling more than 400 kilometres north of London with his wife and son days after the lockdown was initiated, while sick
Embattled Michigan governor in hot water over hubby’s boat request
The governor of Michigan — whose strict coronavirus lockdown policies have caused infamous revolts in the state — is taking heat after her husband appeared to have flouted some of her own
Donald Trump spends Memorial Day weekend attacking female opponents and golfing
'Presidency is about a lot more than tweeting from your golf cart,' Trump's likely opponent in the 2020 election, Joe Biden, said.
Karnataka Allows Exemptions For Ministers, Airlines Crew From Quarantine Norms
The Karnataka government has exempted central and state government ministers and officers on duty from requirements of quarantine on arrival in the state from other places.
Accused murderers allegedly used drugs with teen before fatal fall
Police say Cian English, 19, was trying to escape being robbed by the three men at knifepoint when he fell to his death in the early hours of Saturday morning.