WHO temporarily suspends hydroxychloriquine trials

The World Health Organization says it had temporarily suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine. - Coronavirus Updates

COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine in solidarity trial for the treatment of COVID-19

WHO Temporarily Suspends Clinical Trials of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine

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WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as Covid-19 treatment over safety concerns

The World Health Organization said Monday that it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

Domestic flights take off amid chaos, confusion

New Delhi: Passengers were seen harried across airports, including the national capital's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), on Monday as many domestic flights were cancelled due to the limit...

3 flights land at Dabolim with 95 passengers on Day 1

NT NETWORK Vasco Domestic flights resumed after two months at the Dabolim airport on Monday. However, due to lack of response from the passengers, the air

As flights resume, more passengers leave than arrive in Mumbai

24 flights depart from city, while 23 land; seven airlines carry 4,852 passengers to and fro; highest passenger load to Delhi

Cancellation of flights creates chaos at airports

PTI New Delhi India’s domestic flight services resumed on Monday after a gap of two months but a large number of last-minute cancellations by airlines t

Turbulent take-off for airlines amid last-minute changes in schedules

Only 532 of the scheduled 1,095 flights take off as airlines revise schedules to align operations with curbs put in place by states, leaving travellers fuming.Many passengers had to return from airports as airlines did not inform on cancellations until just a few hours before boarding

A second immigrant has died from COVID-19 while in ICE custody

An immigrant in custody of the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency died of COVID-19 complications on Sunday, marking the second death related to the novel coronavirus among people in ICE detainment.

A second immigrant has died from COVID-19 while in ICE custody, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Santiago Baten-Oxlag, an immigrant in custody of the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency, died from COVID-19 on Sunday.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

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 from COVID-19 on Sunday.

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.

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 from COVID-19 on Sunday.

Outdoor markets and car dealerships will reopen from next Monday

The prime minister announced that from from June 15 non-essential shops will also be allowed to reopen.

Shops in England can open next month if social distancing guidelines met, Boris Johnson says

The Prime Minister said outdoor markets and car showrooms would be able to open from June 1, with other retailers following a fortnight later

Outdoor markets and car showrooms can open next week in England

Boris Johnson announces other non-essential retail premises can reopen in three weeks

Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

PM and top aide say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

PM and top aide say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

Country singer Morgan Wallen thanked authorities for 'doing their job with class' after he was kicked out of Kid Rock's bar and arrested in Nashville, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Morgan Wallen was reportedly arrested on Saturday night after being thrown out of a Nashville bar owned by Kid Rock.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Country singer Morgan Wallen thanked authorities for ‘doing their job with class’ after he was kicked out of Kid Rock’s bar and arrested in Nashville

Country singer Morgan Wallen was arrested on Saturday night and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct after being thrown out of a Nashville bar owned by Kid Rock, as originally reported by local news site WKRN.

Country singer Morgan Wallen thanked authorities for 'doing their job with class' after he was kicked out of Kid Rock's bar and arrested in Nashville

Morgan Wallen was reportedly arrested on Saturday night after being thrown out of a Nashville bar owned by Kid Rock.

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. 

Second immigrant dies of COVID-19 while in ICE custody

Santiago Baten-Oxlag, of Guatemala, is the second known immigrant to die of coronavirus complications while detained by U.S. immigration authorities.

Frontline Heros: Pretty tyre-d — but on the road daily with vital deliveries

Stephen Collins, motorbike rider volunteers with Bravo Tango Charlie, a Covid- 19 emergency kit service which is delivering PPE and other essential goods to hospitals, nursing homes and other care settings across the country. Photo: Moya Nolan

Frontline Heroes: Pretty tyre-d — but on the road daily with vital deliveries

Stephen Collins, motorbike rider volunteers with Bravo Tango Charlie, a Covid- 19 emergency kit service which is delivering PPE and other essential goods to hospitals, nursing homes and other care settings across the country. Photo: Moya Nolan

Virus Outbreak Brazil

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. Confronted with a travel ban imposed on Brazil by the U.S. because

In Bolsonaro's Brazil, everyone else is to blame for virus

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. By contrast, he portrays himself as a clear-eyed crusader willing to defend an unpopular idea —…

Coronavirus: Details on test, trace, isolate still to be released, admits First Minister

Key details of the Scottish Government's test, trace and isolate plans "vital" to the next phase of lockdown restrictions being rolled out will not be revealed until days before the review takes place.

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.

Libyan Army faces new threat as old foe returns

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – On Monday, the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) claimed responsibility for an attack targeting the security gate of the Libyan National Army (LN)A, which is led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, in the southern district of Trajan. The terrorist organization said through its official media wing that the attack, which occurred two days ago, was carried out by an explosive device planted at the entrance of the Battalion 628 infantry base, resulting in the destruction of a military vehicle. In the meantime, Reuters news agency quoted the local military commander as saying that the explosives were hidden in a vehicle belonging to the Libyan National Army forces, stressing that the explosion did not result in casualties. This attack is the second of its kind that has targeted the Libyan National Army in the last few days, with a previous attack targeting three locations in the southern part of the country. The new attack also comes hours after the Libyan National Army announced Sunday…

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.

French nursing homes employees take to streets in protest

Facing anger from healthcare workers, President Emmanuel Macron promised a "massive" investment plan for France's public health sector.

French nursing homes employees take to streets in protest

Facing anger from healthcare workers, President Emmanuel Macron promised a "massive" investment plan for France's public health sector.

Deputy CM undergoes medical check-up

‘All reports within desired parameters’

Quarantine exemption for on-duty Ministers

Union Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda did not go into institutional quarantine after landing at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Monday. The Minister was returning from Delhi, which the Karnata

Passengers left fuming as flights get cancelled at KIA

Airlines said some cancellations were owing to curbs imposed by other States on arrival of flights

Over 20,000 students opt for change in examination centres

Many want to write the exams from their home towns

Octogenarian couple found dead in Choolaimedu

Post-mortem report awaited: police

A territorial fight over death of a COVID-19 patient

Nearly 45 days after a senior citizen of Mahe, an enclave of the Puducherry Union Territory in Kerala, died of COVID-19, his death remains out of official records following a territorial fight between

Government aims to increase front line staff in city

Chief Secretary meets officials

Masks, distancing norms and half-empty planes — passengers recount experiences at Chennai airport

‘It was surreal to see people wearing PPE throughout the journey’

Grocery kits given to 100 families

About 100 families in Guruvarajpet village near Arakkonam were given grocery kits worth ₹1.2 lakh recently. Staff members of Sevalaya, a voluntary organisation, distributed the kits provided by donors

‘Original bhai’, friend held for firing countrymade gun in Diva

Accused wanted to establish himself as gangster with murder

Retired and re-employed, they add to burden on exchequer

Austerity measures fly in the face of several instances of lavish expenditure

Taxis, autos allowed to ferry passengers to and from airports, train stations

Easing of curbs to benefit city

Two more deaths, 93 new cases in State

Total number of deaths in State is 44; total number of cases is 2,182

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

Five-year-old travels alone from Delhi under ‘special category’

A five year old boy named Vihaan Sharma travelled alone on a flight from Delhi to Bengaluru as domestic flights resumed operation from Monday.Vihaan was holding a placard that read ‘special category’

Motorist taken for a rooftop ride after car hits him

A vegetable wholesale dealer on Sunday hit a two-wheeler near Maduravoyal with his car, and tried to speed away without realising that the rider he hit had fallen on the vehicle’s roof.The victim Ranj

Cancellations add to flyers’ woes at Chennai airport

Chennai airport handled only 19 departures and 17 arrivals on Monday

Anger over 'large, drunk' groups congregating and ignoring social distancing in Ancoats

Photos showed crowds at Cutting Room Square

Police investigation underway after cyclist seriously hurt in Stockport crash

The man was taken to hospital after colliding with a kerb

Woman in coma after being raped and left for dead in pool of blood yards from home

Frankie Harris, 38, of Bushwick, has been charged with attempted murder, rape and sexual abuse in connection to an assault that left a woman needing to be put into a medical coma

Boy slashed to neck and face and stabbed in leg in horror park gang attack

The teenager's mum said she "could have lost him" following the brutal attack, which happened in Liverpool on Friday and saw the victim held down by a group of around eight thugs

Boris Johnson says bad eyesight may be coronavirus symptom in bid to defend Cummings

The Prime Minister spontaneously declared a new symptom at the Downing Street press conference, in order to support his top aide's decision to go for a 30-mile drive to a beauty spot to test his eyesight

Opinion: Quarantine was supposed to buy Ontario time. The province squandered it

The government was supposed to develop robust testing, contact tracing and messaging

Reuters Exclusive: Ukraine's anti-graft bureau probes state tender for medical suits

NABU gave no further details, saying that divulging information could harm its investigation.

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.

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.

Leaving Cert students can register for calculated grades system from tomorrow

The Department of Education is urging encouraging Leaving Cert students to register for the Calcu...

Georgian tennis player Basilashvili charged with domestic violence

Georgian tennis player Nikoloz Basilashvili has been charged with assaulting his former wife, his lawyer Irma Chkadua said.

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.

Leo Varadkar hails ‘day of hope' as no new Covid-19 deaths reported in Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland has recorded no new Covid-19 deaths for the first time since March.

Louth Cllr condemns 'vile' racist graffiti

Local Councillor Pearse McGeough has hit out at those responsible for racist graffiti that appeared overnight in Ardee. Cllr McGeough said: “When this was reported to me and I saw what had been ...

Risks complicate reopenings as WHO warns 1st wave not over

BANGKOK — The risks of reigniting coronavirus outbreaks are complicating efforts to fend off further misery for the many millions who have lost jobs, with a top health expert warning that the world is still in the midst of a “first wave” of the pandemic. “Right now, we’re not in the second wave. We’re right …

Petrol pumps closed in different areas of Karachi over lack of supply

The pumps have been closed down due to depletion of petrol stocks

FBD plans to ask court to delay cases taken by most publicans

Insurer FBD says it intends to ask judges at the Commercial Court not to hear additional legal actions taken against it by publicans who say their cover is not being honoured, until a case now underway is decided one way or another.

Crowds pack Memorial Day hot spots despite COVID social distancing calls

A video of a pool party featuring dozens of people without masks in the Lake of Ozarks went viral over the weekend. A majority of the people were not wearing face coverings and hung out close to each other as seen in photos and videos.

BJP to hold 1000 virtual conferences on anniversary of Modi-2 govt

India News: NEW DELHI: To mark the first anniversary of the Modi-2 government, the BJP will hold virtual rallies across the country and organise over 1,000 confer.

Coronavirus: As migrants go home, ICMR ramps up testing

India News: Taking cognisance of the expected surge in Covid-19 cases due to influx of migrant workers in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha

The GOP Convention Is Facing a Potential Shakeup

The 2020 Republican National Convention is slated to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina from August 24th to 27th, less than one week after the Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Poll: support for sick leave

B.C. Premier John Horgan is applauding news that the federal government is looking at offering 10 days of paid sick leave for workers.

Share your pandemic story

As stay at home restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to loosen Interior Health is already gathering information to help learn from the experience and to prepare in case there is a next time.

Missing Dublin man found safe and well

The family of Danny Toye had been concerned for his welfare.

Your evening longread: 'I met Edward Snowden - and since then I haven't stopped watching my back'

It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.

After chaotic Day 1, only 41 flights planned today at Chennai airport

More cancellations expected, say officials

Here's What Happened Today: Monday

Here’s what you need to know from today.

Police hunting thug after early morning attack in Glasgow city centre at Christmas

POLICE are hunting a thug after an attack in Glasgow just before Christmas. Officers are investigating an assault in the city centre around 3.30am on Friday December 20, 2019. And they have now rel…

Long queues, chaos, confusion as domestic flights resume

Chaos, confusion and long queues greeted passengers as flights resumed after a two-month air travel ban to stem the spread of the coronavirus.Some airlines cancelled flights at the last minute, highlighting the lack of preparation

WHO warns of 'immediate second peak' in areas where Covid-19 is on a decline

WHO emergencies head Dr Mike Ryan said epidemics often come in waves, which means that outbreaks could come back later this year in places where the first wave has subsided

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

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.

Charges laid in pipeline protest outside B.C. Premier John Horgan's home

VICTORIA - The BC Prosecution Service says it has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee charges against three people in relation to allegations of misch

N.S. RCMP use warrants to find killer's cellphone, computer and other devices

HALIFAX - As police continue their investigation into a mass killing that claimed 22 lives last month in rural Nova Scotia, newly released documents reveal

Shoppers line up in downtown Montreal as retailers reopen to public

MONTREAL - Eager shoppers lined up outside some stores in downtown Montreal on Monday as retailers in the city were allowed to reopen for the first time sin

Kelowna RCMP ask for public's help to find missing woman

Kelowna RCMP are hoping someone has seen a missing 58-year-old Kelowna woman.Kelly Joy Zuchotzki was last seen on May 24, according to an RCMP news release.

Coronavirus | Tondiarpet becomes fifth zone to cross the 1,000-case mark

Corporation evolves zone-wise plan to target slums.

Passengers’ body blames govt. for sloppy first day of flight resumption

The Air Passengers Association of India (APAI) on Monday blamed the government’s sloppy handling of domestic flight resumption for large-scale flight cancellations and passengers not knowing State-wis

Women protest the opening of Tasmac shops

A group of women staged a protest against the opening of a Tasmac shop in Athipattu in Tiruvallur district on Monday.According to police, the women snatched the umbrellas of the men waiting in queue a

COVID-19: Amravati count touches 175 as 11 test positive

Migrant (39) who failed to reach Europe dies in Libyan detention centre

A growing list of refugees and migrants have died after being forced back to Libya

Three accused of attack and false imprisonment of man in Co Louth

Men also accused of demanding €50,000 with menaces and of robbing a passport

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.

None of my staff has undermined coronavirus messaging: UK PM Johnson

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he believed that none of his staff had undermined the public health message for how people can help tackle the coronavirus outbreak, adding he regretted the anger over his senior adviser’s movements.

Syria lifts night-time curfew from Tuesday, allows movement between governorates

CAIRO (Reuters) - Syria announced on Monday it will lift a night-time curfew, starting Tuesday evening, and will allow movement between governorates, state television said.

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.

US Centers for Disease Control Now Says Covid-19 May 'Not Spread Easily' on Surfaces – But You Should Still Be Washing Your Hands

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated information on its website about how covid-19 – the disease caused by the novel coronavirus strain SARS-CoV-2 – travels to indicate that the virus “does not spread easily” on surfaces. However, the change comes with a big caveat: the CDC site says it could still be possible for covid-19 to spread in this way, and that people should remain diligent about preventative measures like diligent hand-washing.

William Small, 'hero to journalism' at CBS, NBC, dies at 93

During a six-decade career, Small supervised, guided and in some cases hired generations of some of the best-known reporters and anchors in television news.

Owners of Colorado diner sue health departments, Gov. Polis over decision to shut down restaurant

The owners of a Castle Rock restaurant which was closed by the state for defying the state’s public health order over Mother’s Day weekend is suing Governor Jared Polis and other state entities, claiming their constitutional rights were violated.

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France again ranks No. 4 in COVID-19 deaths as Spain revises tally

France again ranked fourth in coronavirus deaths after the United States, Britain and Italy, as Spain revised its tally down by nearly 2,000 on Monday. The French health ministry reported on its website that the cumulative death toll rose by 65, or 0.2%, to 28,432. But on a separate ministry…

Man completes 100 miles for veterans on Memorial Day in Las Vegas

Peter Makredes overcame extreme exhaustion and very sore feet on Memorial Day in Las Vegas to finish running and walking 100 miles in support of veterans.

Suspected 'spy' pigeon from Pakistan captured along IB in JK

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

Bishops speed up preparations to re-open churches for public Masses

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: ‘We suffer through not being able to celebrate our faith through public worship’

COVID-19: Early identification helped Nagpur, says civic chief

Indore: Death of another Corona Warrior

Lockdown: Maha Cyber files 419 cases so far, 223 held

Mumbai crime: Man on motorcycle trip killed by gang of five in Thane

String of multimillion shilling defamation awards against publishers worrying

The huge financial awards could potentially limit the ability of the media to exercise their traditional roles as watchdogs.

Talking Stick Resort, Casino Arizona, and Desert Diamond West Valley to reopen next week

After remaining closed for more than a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Talking Stick Resort, Casino Arizona, and Desert Diamond West Valley Casino have confirmed their plans to reopen next week.

Massa aware of Schumacher's condition: "I am praying for his return"

It is now six and a half years ago that seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher ended up in a tragic skiing accident. The German's family still lets very little out about his situation. Former F1 driver Felipe Massa was recently visiting and now is praying for his recovery. The Brazilian talks about a difficult phase.

FIA launches regulation breach hotline within motorsport

The FIA has launched a hotline accessible to everyone. Through the hotline, people can report rule violations within motorsports when they see or suspect that integrity or ethical sporting rules are being violated.

UW Medicine furloughs 4,000 more workers, citing coronavirus budget hit

These reductions, along with furloughs announced for 1,500 nonunion staffers last week, mean that more than 15% of UW Medicine's workforce will go without pay for one to eight weeks.

Iranian IRGC General Announces the End of 'Era of US Presence' in Persian Gulf

The announcement comes as the US ignored Iranian protests against holding live-ammunition drills in the Persian Gulf under the pretext of boosting the security of the...

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...

Boris Johnson washes his hands over Dominic Cummings scandal

The prime minister backed his chief adviser but admitted he 'regrets the confusion and pain' the scandal has caused.

Care home sets up drive-through for families to see residents in lockdown

Residents were reunited with family members they had not seen in a while.

Hooligans steal 5 golf carts, trash course in Brooklyn

A band of hooligans stole five golf carts from a Brooklyn golf course to go on a joyride and vandalized the course, along with a fleet of other carts, causing $100,000 in damages, police and a staffer

Quake Damages Buildings, Injures Several People

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale hit an area in Iran’s western province of Kohgilouyeh-Boyerahmad on Sunday, causing damage to buildings and injuring several people.

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.

Sanzer Rebbe Hospitalized, Recovering After Mild Heart Attack

The public is being asked to please continue prayers for the complete recovery of Rabbi Zvi Elimelech ben Chaya Nechama.

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.

Ilhan Omar: 'I do believe' Tara Reade's claims against Joe Biden

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said she believes Tara Reade’s sexual-assault claim against Joe Biden, and that if it were up to her, Biden wouldn’t be the Democrats’ nominee for president.

California announces churches, houses of worship can reopen under certain guidelines amid coronavirus outbreak

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday released guidelines for reopening houses of worship amid the coronavirus pandemic, after President Trump deemed them “essential” last week. 

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.

Girl, 2, rushed to hospital after falling 15ft onto busy beach in Devon

A GIRL has been taken to hospital after falling 15ft onto a busy beach in Devon today, sparking a major operation by emergency services. The two-year-old fell from the walkway above Meadfoot Beach …

Trump fumes on Twitter as media slams pandemic golf outing

US President Donald Trump on Monday fumed at negative media coverage of him playing golf over Memorial Day weekend, as the US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic neared 100,000. “The Fake and Totally Corrupt News makes it sound like a mortal sin!” the golf-loving president said on Twitter, noting that the game at his […]

Bennett University webinar: Need to tap Artificial Intelligence to fight Covid, says IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

“This world will not remain the same as it was till now. Your life habits, your approach to life, maybe your over-aggrandizement of the world as a nation will change. In this light, do we need to reflect on the application of AI in a completely different way?” Prasad said.

Hazy Start: Time didn’t fly for airline passengers on Day 1

Passengers, masked and gloved, in hazmat suits, had to deal with glitches and sudden rule changes.

Birthday parade thrown for baby who lost parents in Texas Walmart shooting

A Texas baby who lost both of his parents in last year’s El Paso Walmart massacre marked his first birthday over the weekend — with his community turning out for a parade in his honor,

Larijani Departs From Top Economic Council

Outgoing Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Saturday made his last appearance in the meeting of a top-level economic body, which brings together heads of the three branches of government along with

Man blames coronavirus ‘stress’ for attacking women with razor: cops

A Georgia man accused of assaulting two women with a razor blamed coronavirus stress to the “unprovoked” attack, police said. Eric Keith Mitchell, 39, of Athens, was arrested late Sunday in the

Trump wants Republican National Convention to stay in North Carolina

President Trump said Monday that he’d like the Republican National Convention to remain in North Carolina — despite noting headwinds from Democrats who lead state and local governments — and

Wild video shows drunk zoo visitor wrestling bear in exhibit

Wild video shows a drunk zoo visitor in Poland jumping into a bear enclosure and wrestling one of the animals, according to a report. The 23-year-old man was arrested for brawling the large brown bear

China says US pushing relationship to ‘brink of new Cold War’

Tensions between the US and China reached a new peak over the weekend as the fallout continues from the coronavirus pandemic and the coinciding economic crisis, with a top official from the Communist

This is the reason why there was a huge convoy of lorries on the M4 today

There was a convoy of around 90 lorries tooting their horns along the motorway

Reverse migration: Moroccans trapped in Spain finally head home 

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Burundi: Ruling party wins presidential vote

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An alleged $900,000 scam fell apart as detectives glanced into a car

Hours after issuing an arrest warrant for Patrick Michael O'Brien for an alleged roofing scam, detectives happened upon him in the car park of a Sydney hotel.

Zafrullah Chowdhury says Gonoshasthaya kit shows he is COVID-19 positive

Zafrullah Chowdhury, the founder and trustee of the Gonoshasthaya Kendra, has said he has contracted the novel coronavirus.

India now among top 10 worst-hit

With around 7,000 new cases in a day,India's tally of novel Coronavirus cases surpassed that of Iran's as it recorded 1,38,845 till Monday

Brawl offenders will be identified using CCTV and social media videos

Positive identifications are expected of the youths involved in a mass brawl in a Cork suburb at the weekend.

Nursing Homes Ireland CEO: Residents and carers left 'isolated' by Government's Covid response

Nursing home residents and their carers were left “isolated” by key State bodies at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Dáil’s Covid-19 committee will be told.

California opens places of worship, in-store retail businesses -health officials

California retail with in-store shopping and places of worship that were closed under one of the most restrictive coronavirus containment rules in the United States may now open, health authorities announced on Monday.

COVID-19: Dubai Police adjust radars in line with new coronavirus restriction hours

Step comes after announcement of the reopening business activities in emirate

Plane crash: Mohamed bin Zayed offers condolences to Pakistan PM Imran Khan

The leaders also discussed bilateral relations

Man dies after workplace accident in Auckland

Emergency services were called to an address on Unity Dr at 7:35pm on Monday.

UFC Double Fight Week Review & UFC FN: ‘Woodley vs. Burns’ Preview - Care/Don’t Care Podcast

Sorry cry babies! It’s time for another of our infamous and patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: the illustrious Eugene S. Robinson, the indubitable John S. Nash and our lovely & knowledgable co-host, Stephie Haynes. The format of the show is to review the prior weeks picks & then to announce each fight on the upcoming card, commenting on which fights are hot and which fights are not.

Doctors blow whistle on medicines crisis in North West

Doctors in North West province say that only around half of the medicines on the province’s essential drugs list are currently available and that this is severely impacting the level of care they can provide.

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.

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.

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.

Have your affairs in order – preparing for the inevitable

The privilege of being human and to love comes hand in hand with the burden of suffering we experience when we lose those we love. And when it happens, none of us is ready to face a mountain of bureaucracy, especially when we are the most vulnerable.

U.S. CDC reports 1,637,456 coronavirus cases, 97,669 deaths

May 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 1,637,456 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 15,342 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 620 to 97,669.

Hong Kong and China’s National People’s Congress: The danger of a new cold war

As China gears up to sink its claws deeper into Hong Kong, the world weighs up how best to respond. The pro-democracy movement also has some hard choices to make.

Schools cannot simply be either open or closed – we have to be flexible

Opening a particular school is not an on-off switch. We need to expect that and plan for when people in our school community will contract the virus. And when that happens, those adults and children need to be supported.

The white ‘dancing horses’ of Vienna

As World War II drew to a bloody close in the spring of 1945, one last desperate mission was launched – to rescue an unusual and precious band of prisoners on the Czechoslovakia-German border.

“I can’t take this anymore” – Former Serbian footballer commits suicide

Former Serbian footballer, Miljan Mrdakovic has committed suicide at the age of 38 after reportedly shooting himself in the head after struggling with depression and anxiety. According to reports by local media, the retired Partizan

Israeli leader vows to push ahead with annexing West Bank

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged to annex parts of the occupied West Bank in the coming months, vowing to move ahead with the explosive plan despite a growing chorus of condemnations by key allies.

The CDC Have Issued A Warning About "Aggressive" Rats As Lockdown Leads To Hangry Rodents

As lockdown measures continue to keep people from the streets, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about “an increase

Gathering limits make a 'great time to be building a pipeline:' Alberta minister

Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.

Sanwo-Olu to mark one year in office with projects inauguration  

 By Oziegbe Okoeki Lagos State Government has lined up a-week long programme to commemorate Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s one year in office. He was sworn in on May 29, 2019. To commemorate the event, a number of programmes have been slated, starting with an address by the governor. During the week-long ceremonies, Governor Sanwo-Olu will embark […]

Fed govt hands off Bash Ali’s never-ending fight - The Nation Nigeria

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports development, has distanced itself from any involvement in the novelty boxing match...

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 in Abonema...

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'

I behaved legally and responsibly: Boris aide

Cummings says he undertook the journey to ensure that his child had support if he or his wife fell ill

Jacinda’s ‘decent shake’ hits NZ

The PM was speaking to a morning news program from parliament when the magnitude-5.8 earthquake struck just before 8am

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.

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

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.

Two die in separate incidents on Cornish coast

Teenage girl died after boat overturned in Wadebridge, and man died in Treyarnon Bay

PM Imran, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss Covid-19 pandemic, debt relief

Premie­r thanks UAE prince for pardon­ing Pakist­ani prison­ers and repatr­iation of citize­ns

India announces 10 additional repatriation flights from Qatar

Doha: India has announced 10 additional flights as part on the ongoing repatriation mission from Qatar. Air India and Air India Express will operate the additional flights.

McKenzie saddened by passing of former May Pen mayor

Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the passing of former Mayor of May Pen and Councillor for the Mineral Heights Division Milton Brown. Brown died today after a battle with cancer....

St Catherine man listed as person of interest in murder probe

Detectives in the St Catherine South Division have named a man as a person of interest in relation to a murder in Naggo Head, St Catherine on Sunday. He is 23-year-old Shamar McDonald of Rosemarie Lane, Naggo Head in St Catherine. McDonald is being...

Moment Brazilian president who once described COVID-19 as a 'little flu' is called a 'murderer' and jeered at as he ate a hotdog outside his secretary general's home

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was jeered Saturday night in Brasilia when he ate a hot dog and posed for a photograph with a young girl despite not wearing a face mask.  

Devastated son demands answers after care firm transfers two residents ‘with Covid symptoms’ from one home with 15 deaths to another that was ‘clear’ of the virus before death of his mother, 81, from bug

Gary Williamson's mother Sylvia, 81, died at Kenton Manor care home, Newcastle, on May 17. Kenton Manor is on the same site as care home Kenton Hall. Both are run by Solehawk.

How Samoa has recorded NO Covid-19 cases with the help of a beauty queen who assisted in the Pacific Island's fight against an unprecedented measles outbreak

When Fono McFarland-Seumanu began her reign, her country was plunged into a deadly outbreak of measles which killed 83 Samoans - mostly babies - and struck almost 6,000 people.

China decides to evacuate its citizens from India amid rise in Covid cases

The move to evacuate its citizens comes in the wake of India emerging as the 10th worst-hit country by the deadly virus, which has infected nearly 1.40 lakh people in India.

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.

Covid-19: Rail Bhavan to shut down for second time in fortnight after another coronavirus case

A fourth-grade multitasking staffer who attended office till last Tuesday is the fifth COVID-19 case detected in the building in less than two weeks.

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. 

Kerala man admitted to hospital after jackfruit fell on head tests COVID-19 positive

Kerala Coronavirus, Kerala Covid19 Cases: Five people have died due to coronavirus in Kerala and over 95,000 are under observation. The total tally of Covid cases is 847.

The lockdown breach questions Dominic Cummings has yet to clarify

Boris Johnson’s aide failed to draw a line under affair that has caused fury across the UK

Top Kinahan target Patsy Hutch wears face mask as he takes a stroll in Dublin sunshine

The older brother of 'The Monk' Gerry Hutch has been rarely seen since a hit squad was sent to kill him in 2018

Kentucky lockdown protesters condemned for hanging effigy of governor from tree

Incident at conservative rally draws backlash from Democrats and Republicans

New emissions blow for Volkswagen as German court backs damages claims

US authorities banned the affected cars after the cheat software was discovered, triggering claims for compensation.

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

Dominic Cummings refuses to resign or apologise for lockdown breach

Press conference raises more questions but Boris Johnson gives full backing to adviser

Covid-19: WHO halts trial of hydroxychloroquine, awaits more safety data

"It's important to continue to gather evidence on the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine," WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan said at a press briefing in Geneva

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".

5 new positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in Texas County

Texas County Emergency Management has confirmed five additional positive COVID-19 cases for the county this afternoon.

Man dead after drowning at Lake Meredith over weekend

One man is dead after he drowned at Lake Meredith Saturday evening.

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 ...

Some Americans Haven’t Seen Or Touched Another Person In 3 Months Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic

‘We are not meant to be alone,’ says a psychology professor. Some Americans have gone as long as three months without having direct, face-to-face contact with another person due to the ...

Ghaziabad-Delhi border sealed again, essential services personnel allowed

 The Ghaziabad administration on Monday sealed its border with Delhi again in view of the rising cases of the coronavirus in the district in the last few days, according to an official order.

Amphan damages nearly 3 lakh hectares of farmland in Bengal

Cyclone Ampan has dealt a severe blow to the agriculture sector in West Bengal. The storm damaged nearly 3 lakh hectares of farmland in the state. Bengal is now staring at a huge financial loss in

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

Pakistani ‘Spy’ Pigeon Carrying Coded Message Captured Along International Border In Kashmir

Concerned agencies are currently working to decipher the “coded message” on it.

COVID-19: NAF produces ventilators to support fight against pandemic

The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) has produced locally-made ventilators as its contribution to national efforts towards fighti.....

Netanyahu says he ‘will not miss opportunity’ to annex West Bank

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he will not “miss the opportunity” to impose Israeli sovereignty over areas of the West Bank in the month of July. He said during a Likud Party meeting: “The opportunity to impose sovereignty has not existed since 1948; this is a historic opportunity we will not let it pass.” He pointed out that the upcoming tasks of his government are focused on “returning workplaces that were lost due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the state budget that should be passed in the Knesset.” He continued: “Thirdly, the security file, our enemies do not stop for a moment, and we do not stop moving against them for a moment, also … we work against Iran everywhere and we will prevent it from threatening us again.” Netanyahu’s new statements regarding the annexation of settlements and valleys come after the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, announced last Tuesday that the Palestinian leadership and the PLO have withdrawn from all security…

Trump adviser Kevin Hassett: 'Our human capital stock is ready to go back to work'

White House adviser Kevin Hassett said the quiet part out loud just now: “Our human capital stock is ready to go back to work.”

WHO warns 'immediate second peak' of coronavirus threatens countries that reopen too soon

The World Health Organization said on Monday that parts of the world where coronavirus infection rates are declining may face an “immediate second peak” if they prematurely loosen restrictions to s…

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.

Missouri salon may have exposed 140 customers to coronavirus

Dozens of Great Clips clients in Missouri may have left the salon with more than a new haircut.

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.

'Fake news': Maryland congressman denies 'dispute' with White House staffer at Memorial Day event

A spokesman for Maryland Rep. Andy Harris denied the congressman got into an argument during a Memorial Day visit to Fort McHenry with President Trump after a reporter traveling with the group overheard him yelling.

UK PM Johnson's aide Cummings says should have explained trip earlier

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's close aide Dominic Cummings on Monday said he should have explained the circumstances of a 250 mile journey during lockdown earlier but that his decision to take the trip had not been a mistake.

Trump commemorates Memorial Day, defends decision to play golf

By David Shepardson and Jeff Mason ARLINGTON, Va./BALTIMORE (Reuters) - President Donald Trump paid tribute to fallen members of the American military on Monday to mark Memorial Day while defending his decision to spend most of the holiday weekend playing golf as the U.S.

Priyanka raps Yogi on migrants testing positive remark

Priyanka raps Yogi on migrants testing positive remark: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, here on Monday, took a jibe at UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Remove Sadananda Gowda from cabinet for violating quarantine rules, demands Gohil

Remove Sadananda Gowda from cabinet for violating quarantine rules, demands Gohil: Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister DV Sadananda Gowda from his cabinet alleging that the union minister violated quarantine rules of the Karnataka government to contain the spread of COVID-19.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Three members of Nehru-Gandhi family should be kept in quarantine until COVID-19 pandemic ends: BJP MP

Three members of Nehru-Gandhi family should be kept in quarantine until COVID-19 pandemic ends: BJP MP: BJP MP Parvesh Verma on Monday accused the members of Gandhi-Nehru family of creating

UK eases lockdown reopen shops

Britain will reopen thousands of high street shops, department stores, and shopping centres next month, Prime Minister Boris J

While Uddhav Thackeray And Shiv Sena Attack Piyush Goyal Over Migrant Trains, NCP Praises Railway Minister

While Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut have trained their guns on Railways Minister Piyush Goyal over the issue of migrant trains, Goyal was praised by NCP leader Praful Patel.

PM Modi Greets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Bangladesh PM On Eid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and discussed the situation emerging out of the coronavirus pandemic.

Essential Services Largely Restored, Mamata Banerjee Seeks People's Cooperation for Normalcy

Contending that 80 per cent of all essential services have been restored in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday sought the cooperation of people for bringing the cyclone-hit state back on its feet.

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.

India, Israel To Conduct Joint Research For Rapid COVID-19 Testing

India and Israel will put in joint research and development efforts for rapid testing of coronavirus to enable normalisation of life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the embassy of Israelsaid on Monday.

CCTV unclear as masked Kampala thugs rob sh300 Million

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thugs took advantage of the mandatory wearing of face masks to rob sh300 million from three workers of Amal Forex Bureau in Kisenyi, Kampala. As a result, Closed Circuit Television – CCTV security cameras could not swiftly identify facial features of the suspects. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke …

Karan Johar confirms two household members test positive for coronavirus

Filmmaker Karan Johar has confirmed that two members of his household have tested positive for coronavirus. Taking to Twitter, Johar said that his domestic staff had been diagnosed with the illness. However, he did inform his fans that his family was fine, including mother Hiroo and children, Yash and Roohi. He said, “I’d like to […]

‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ one of the first to go on the floors post lockdown?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ starring Alia Bhatt, is expected to be one of the first films to go on the floors post lockdown. Ashok Dubey told Times of India, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali was already shooting in Filmcity and his set is still there. So the possibility is that his movie will be the […]

The Israel-Lebanon border 20 years after the IDF withdrawal - Inside Israel

Israel marks 20 years since it withdrawal from Lebanon in a historic and contentious decision by then-prime minister Ehud Barak.

Arutz Sheva readers invited to Zoom discussion with Atty. Mark Langfan - US & Canada

Chairman for Americans For A Safe Israel will be holding a special Zoom session titled: 'West Bank Annexation: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly'

Senior commander on Lebanese border says Hezbollah is 'not eager to engage' - Defense/Security

Ro'i Levy speaks with Arutz Sheva 20 years after the withdrawal of IDF forces from Lebanon.

Coronavirus: West African farmers count losses, fear for worse - Report

The farmers say the response to the pandemic has affected everybody because all activities have slowed down

Driver victim of attempted robbery after pulling over to help biker in Ayrshire

On May 22, at around 5.10pm, a motorcyclist signalled for help from a passing black Mercedes in Ayrshire on the A719, near Tarbolton.

AU Day: Address by AU Chair

The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was established on May 25, 1963.

Ministers vs chief secy row: Amarinder hosts Manpreet, Channi

Manpreet stands ground, wants issue to be taken up in Cabinet again.

At IGI airport, tales of homecoming after months

With the first day of domestic operations coinciding with Eid-ul-Fitr, passengers included those who were happy at the thought of being reunited with their families before the end of the day.

Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: 35 flights at Chennai airport Monday, state sees 805 new cases

In the highest single-day jump in the state, 805 new cases were recorded in Tamil Nadu on Monday. While briefing the media via video conferencing, state health minister C Vijayabaskar said 88 per cent of the Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu are asymptomatic.

With distancing, sanitising & warnings for passengers, Pune airport opens with caution

The first day after the two-month hiatus saw 17 flight movements at the Pune airport till 8 pm. According to Airports Authority of India officials, 1,657 passengers arrived or departed from the airport by 8 pm.

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.

Bolsonaro Joined Large Rally Before Trump Issued Brazil Travel Ban

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro once again joined a large crowd of supporters on the streets on Sunday, this time in Brasilia.

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

MSNBC's Dr. Vin Gupta: Make Masks Mandatory Like Smoking Bans

Dr. Vin Gupta suggested wearing masks should be mandatory to combat further spread of Chinese coronavirus.

Yul Edochie: Teachers who flog students for speaking vernacular should be ashamed of themselves

Yul Edochie, Nollywood actor, says teachers who engage in flogging students for speaking vernacular should be ashamed of themselves.

Six die of COVID-19 in Lagos, Ogun, four others

Sodiq Oyeleke Six patients have died of coronavirus-related complications in Lagos, Delta, Edo, Ogun, Rivers, and Sokoto states. The PUNCH reports that the six fatalities bring the total numb...

Washington prepares for a summer without interns

Grayson Ross, a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, planned to spend his last semester of college as hundreds of other aspiring policy aides do: walking through the halls of the

Warrenheip petrol station crash witnesses say they 'cheated death'

One man grabbed his daughter and tried to jump out of the way as the truck barrelled towards them

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.

Pet owner kung-fu kicked crazed knifeman who told him 'I'll cut your dog then slit your throat'

Paul Norton suffered facial wounds in the unprovoked attack while walking his dog in a wood where a thug threatened to kill him and his dog Jess.

Violators won’t be prosecuted: health secy

NT NETWORK Panaji Health Secretary Nila Mohanan on Monday said the government will not prosecute persons if they are found violating the home quarantine n

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

50 flyers opt for COVID-19 test

NT NETWORK Panaji The state government on Monday said that out of the total 113 passengers who landed in Goa by three different flights and a transit trai

South Carolina soldier dies in Afghanistan

A South Carolina soldier has been killed in Afghanistan.

NY Times publishes names of lives lost to virus on front page

They gathered information about victims from across the country and pointed out that they represent only about 1% of the total number.

52 more virus deaths as number of total cases reaches 23,615

As of today, the total number of recoveries stands at 11,917.

26 people test positive for Covid-19 at Mediclinic Cape Town

Mediclinic said it had arranged self-isolation accommodation for those in need of it, and managers will check in with staff every day.

Help to eradicate WC’s 18,000-test backlog, Mkhize – Winde

The province had 14,978 confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to Monday's statement. Of these, 7,221 people had recovered, and 318 people had died.

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.

Western Cape’s disaster management bracing for stormy weather

The SA Weather Service warned that there would be more snow and gale force winds on Tuesday morning - and, for those at sea, there would be high seas.

Financial Autonomy: Ubani commend Buhari, seeks constitutional amendment

Former 2nd Vice-President of Nigeria Bar Association, Monday Ubani has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing an

Lagos records another COVID-19 death

Another COVID-19 death was recorded in Lagos bringing the total number of deaths to 47, said Health Commissioner, Professor Akin Abayomi

Kwara: No regret for backing AbdulRazaq — APC

Ilorin- The Kwara State All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for helping