READERS’ LETTERS: Untenable position but Dominic Cummings will stay

Sir, – Since lockdown was instigated grandparents have not seen grandchildren, people have died alone and funerals have been limited.

Perth and Kinross recycling centres set to reopen next week with distancing measures in place

Recycling centres across Perth and Kinross are being prepared for reopening from June 1 for domestic waste.

Bihar Board 10th Result 2020 to be out on May 26 at 12:30 pm: BSEB Matric Result date and time confirmed finally

The Bihar Board 10th Result 2020 will be out tomorrow, on May 26, at 12:30 pm, as per an official release. The BSEB Matric Result date and time has finally been confirmed after a long wait.

Government advisor warns 'people will die' after PM 'trashes' lockdown to save Cummings

Professor Stephen Reicher, a member of the SAGE group SPI-B, told the Mirror mixed messaging will mean fewer follow the rules adding: "If adherence falls, the infection will rise and people will die"

Furious Ruth Langsford reveals she confronted a ‘hairy-armed’ man who broke social distancing rules in the supermarket

RUTH Langsford has revealed she confronted a “hairy-armed” man who broke social distancing rules in the supermarket. The 60-year-old was left furious when the stranger leaned over her t…

5-year-old flies home alone, mother receives him at Bangalore airport

Vivan Sharma went on a small holiday to Delhi to visit his grandparents in February.The child's mother who came to receive her son said, 'My 5-year-old son has travelled alone from Delhi. He has come back to Bengaluru after 3 months'

'Indians soar in the skies again,' tweets aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri

All health protocols were being followed by officials for both the arriving as well as departing air passengers.International commercial passenger flight services remain suspended in India

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

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.

Lockdowns haven’t proved they’re worth the havoc

The U.S. survived the 1968 pandemic without shutting down society, and there isn’t much evidence that shutdowns are truly effective this time.

NGT appoints committee to investigate Manali gas leak

Wants panel to find out whether emission standard of ammonia in the plant was within the limits

Woman dies of COVID-19 in Tumakuru

A 55-year-old woman who tested positive for COVID-19 died on Sunday night in Tumakuru.P-1686, resident of Veerasagara in Nelamangala taluk of Bengaluru Rural district, had come to Tumakuru district go

'It is not a rule, it is guidance': Tony Holohan says two-metre social distancing is not 'hard and fast law'

Concerns have been raised about the impact the measures will have on businesses as the country re-opens.

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 »

The latest coronavirus news: Ford urges anyone from large Toronto park crowd to get tested for COVID-19

Also: Quebec surpasses 4,000 COVID-19 death milestone; Trudeau seeks 10 days of paid sick leave for workers in bid for NDP support

Ukraine reports 12 enemy attacks in Donbas on May 24

According to intelligence data, two members of Russia-led forces were killed and another two were wounded on May 24.

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine exceeds 21,000

Of them, 259 were reported in the past 24 hours.

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→

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

Honoring America’s veterans on Memorial Day

Despite limitations imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, many Oklahomans still managed to mark Memorial Day over the weekend. At Memorial Park Cemetery, staff placed flags to honor military veterans. The duty traditionally is handled by Boy Scouts, but the group was unable to perform the task this year. Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor and mourn the military personnel who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Belarusian Protesters Rally Against Lukashenka's Run For Sixth Term As President

In one of the biggest political protests Belarus has seen this year, more than 1,000 demonstrators rallied in the capital, Minsk, on May 24 to oppose longtime President Alyaksandr Lukashenka's bid to run for a sixth term in the August 9 vote. Belarus abolished presidential term limits in a referendum in 2004. None of the elections since Lukashenka took power in 1994 has been deemed free or fair by Western standards.

Kilmarnock schoolboy, 12, pens heartwarming letter to NHS workers

Patryk thanked the key workers for all they're doing during these 'tough times'.

Holiday destinations abroad Scots could visit this year as countries ease lockdown

Popular tourist hotspots abroad are slowly easing lockdown measures.

On the Covid-19 frontline: Doctor MEPs on their return to medical service

In the second part of Talking Europe, we bring you a special round-table discussion with three doctors-turned-Members of the European Parliament, who returned to the health frontline amid the Covid-1…

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.

CBSE Plans Class 10, 12 Board Examinations Across 15,000 Centers To Maintain Social Distancing

The HRD Minister, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has said that the pending CBSE 10th and 12th board examinations will be conducted in15000 centers across the country.

These three women from Guinea-Bissau became the first black women in Portugal’s parliament

The three black women who made it to parliament were all activists who promised to fight inequality and racism during their campaigns.

Russians Ready To Go Back To Work

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.

Coronavirus: 336 kids under quarantine receive Eid gifts

Initiative undertaken to spread festive cheer

Woman is charged with having a stolen 'Elf On The Shelf'

A woman has appeared in court charged with possession of a stolen "Elf On The Shelf".

Polk CARES funding on its way to help small businesses

Help is on the way for small businesses in Polk County, as the first checks for the Polk CARES 2020 funding were mailed out Friday.

Covid-19: Ghaziabad administration seals border with Delhi, only essential services allowed

In view of spurt in Covid-19 cases with travel history to Delhi, the Ghaziabad administration has decided to seal off its borders with the national ca

Courthouse stirs back to life

The Penticton courthouse partially opened its doors Monday for the first time in months.

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.

Moose calf rescued

Conservations officers recently rescued a moose calf in Prince George that was separated from its mother.

Leaked Senate Talking Points Say Internet Surveillance Warrants Would Force FBI To Let Terrorists Bomb Things

Requiring federal agents to have "probable cause" to eavesdrop on the internet activities of American citizens poses a direct threat to national security and would force the FBI to stand by while terrorist plots unfold on U.S. soil, according to a leaked copy of talking points distributed to Senate ...

Seven Ukrainian sailors released from pirate captivity in Africa

Their vessel was heading from the port of Lomé (Togo) to the port of Libreville (Gabon) when pirates attacked.

More healthcare providers test positive for COVID-19 in Chennai

Doctors, nurses and paramedical staff among the worst-hit, say officials

Producers Guild of India suggests stringent rules for film production

Exhaustive SOPs provided for every department from casting and costumes to editing and voice overs.

Here’s how COVID-19 has changed the rules of eating out

As restaurants fire up their cooking ranges and open their doors for takeaways, there is a mixed response from the people about ordering out

Violent fight filmed breaking out on plane after ‘one passenger touches another’

The scrap broke out on the Ural Airlines Airbus A320 which had social distancing in place after the plane had flown from the Black Sea resort Sochi to Russian capital Moscow

'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"

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

Coronavirus: Families of disabled people are still being asked to sign unlawful DNR orders

EXCLUSIVE Labour urged the government to "provide clarity" to healthcare workers to prevent the families of vulnerable people feeling pressure to wrongly sign the orders

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

Father, son arrested for murder

A 40-year-old man was murdered allegedly by two persons at Avarampatti village in Vaiyampatti police station limits in the district on Sunday. Vaiyampatti police arrested S. Arokiasamy, 58, and his so

Ukraine's Mriya giant brings medical cargo to Canada to fight COVID-19 (Photo, video)

The total weight of the batch is 130 tonnes.

Muirhevnamor residents complain about rubbish lying in estate for 'more than a year' - Talk of the Town

Residents in Muirhevnamor have complained about a quantity of illegally dumped rubbish that has been lying in the estate for more than a year. The rubbish, which has now attracted rates, is located behind houses at Road 2 and Crescent 1 in the estate. One local woman told Talk of the Town that she has...Read More→

Jeffrey Epstein: Up to 130 people claim they could be child of dead financier with £470m fortune

More than 100 people claim they could be the offspring of the deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is thought to have had a personal fortune of around £470 million.A DNA company, which set up a website called epsteinheirs.com, said as many as 130 people had come forward – including a number of Britons

Comedian Vir Das' Neighbour Sneezes On Him During Altercation, Threatens to Slap Him | Watch Viral Video

Explaining what had happened, Das said he was helping his friend, who lives three houses away from him, by providing him dinner during the lockdown when the incident happened.

Lockdown 4.0: After Fresh Spike in Cases, Ghaziabad to Seal Border With Delhi Once Again

In a statement today, the district administration said that those providing essential services won't need passes and their IDs will be sufficient.

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…"

Racial divide of coronavirus is real, so are innovations that can help

News about the novel coronavirus, which has now claimed over 90,000 American lives, is all around us. A subtext told in this reporting is the painful story of the pandemic’s devastating effect on people of color.

Town hall back in business

The Township of Spallumcheen is back open for walk-in business.

Four more COVID-19 deaths at Langley care home, max still 50 vehicles for outdoor events

All four COVID-19 deaths in B.C. over the past 48 hours were at Langley Lodge, which is experiencing a second outbreak.

Murtaza Wahab concerned over rise in number of Covid-19 cases in children

Murtaza Wahab concerned over rise in number of Covid-19 cases in children

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.

Mary Lou McDonald is living proof that the real struggle now is about who gets to tell the story of the Troubles... perpetrators or victims

After three decades under a man who insists that despite growing up oppressed by the Brits in west Belfast he never once joined the IRA, Sinn Fein now has a leader who, despite being born in a leafy, middle-class area of Dublin, says "there'd be every chance" she would have joined the IRA if she'd been in the same boat. It's a wonder republican voters can keep up.

All of a Sudden, He Became a Blockbuster Hero

He has been spending Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 2 lakhs per bus with a lot of paperwork and permissions

Bengaluru: Five-year-old boy flies back home alone after 2 months

A 5-year-old boy flew back home to the city alone on Monday after remaining stranded in Delhi for two months.

Keeping on eye on facilities

With restrictions being lifted, the City of Pentiction is reminding visitors of parks, beaches and outdoor facilities to be aware of COVID-19 safety measures.

Snowbirds heading home

Members of the Snowbirds are making their way to Moose Jaw today, where the team is based.

Protests in Berlin over government's lockdown response

Experts say that the demonstrations come from a variety of different political camps united by a shared distrust in the state

The problem with comparing health care workers to soldiers on Memorial Day

Drawing a line between front-line workers and the military misses the point.

Eamon Ryan says he wasn't thrown by letter that urged Catherine Martin to contest leadership

Government formation talks continue this week with a view to getting a government up and running by June.

Coronavirus Scotland: Just three registered Covid-19 deaths overnight as ICU numbers continue to fall

THREE more Scots have died from coronavirus overnight taking Scotland’s death toll to 2,273. There have now been 15,156 positive cases throughout the country – an increase of 55 from ye…

Yogi Adityanath govt says 14-day quarantine for passengers coming from abroad

'Passengers coming from foreign countries will need to give a letter of consent to the effect that they will stay in 14-day quarantine,'UP Home Department said.Domestic flight operations resumed today across the country except in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal

Six flights operating in Goa today, connecting Delhi, Bengaluru: Official

Goa airport tweeted that it received the first arrival flight from Bengaluru with 30 passengers on board and that another flight departed to Karnataka's capital with 84 passengers on board

U.S calls for probe against AfDB president

The intervention by the Treasury, the AfDB’s biggest non-African shareholder, comes two weeks after the ethics committee found no evidence to support allegations of favoritism by Adesina. The 60-yea

Celebrations low key in Vijayapura

Following the nation-wide lockdown and prohibition by the government on mass religious activities, Eid-ul-fitr festival remained completely low key and simple here.Eidgah, the central place where spec

Ex-comfort woman decries 'betrayal' in South Korea activist scandal

May 25 (UPI) -- The former South Korean comfort woman who accused an activist of misappropriating funds said Monday she had been "betrayed overnight" after being "used" by lawmaker-elect Yoon Mi-hyang for three decades.

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.

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

Wind speeds of up to 132 km/hour (82 mph) were registered at Cape Leeuwin, one of the state's most south-westerly points early on Monday, the strongest May gusts in 15 years, according to the Australia Broadcasting Corp.

Center Parcs, Butlin's, Haven and Pontins updates on reopening

UK holiday parks have been forced to delay even further due to coronavirus

Sustained pressure will force Fufa to share the $500,000

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Twitter Struggles To Label Misleading COVID-19 Tweets

Automated technology that Twitter began using this month to label tweets containing coronavirus misinformation is making mistakes, raising concerns about the company's reliance on artificial intelligence to review content. From a report: On May 11, Twitter started labeling tweets that spread a consp...

Korea opens online English bulletin board on coronavirus response

The South Korean government launched an online English-language bulletin board Monday to share the nation's know-how and experience in fighting the new coronavirus pandemic. The bulletin board, available at the Policy Information section on the foreign ministry's English-language website, offers various information including epidemiological studies, treatment and management of patients and immigration control measu...

AP CM YS Jagan directs officials to help Elephantiasis disease victims in East Godavari

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday called on officials at the CM's camp office to discuss the situation where Elephantiasis disease in the East Godavari district.

Warangal deaths: All nine victims sedated before thrown into well

All the nine people were found to be sedated and later thrown into an open well in Warangal district.

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. 

Knifeman on the loose after man, 20, stabbed in shoulder on Small Heath street

A man in his 20s was knifed in Kenelm Road, Small Heath just after 3.10am on Sunday morning, May 24

Electronic voting in some Russian regions on extending Putin's term: election chief

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Remote electronic voting on constitutional changes that could greatly extend Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule will be used in three or four regions but not rolled out nationwide, the Central Election Commission chief said in an interview.

Coronavirus Entente Cordiale Between the UK and France is Cancelled

The exemption from quarantine for travellers between the UK and France is now definitely in the column of killed ideas, as France has announced there's to be a 14-day quarantine requirement for all arrivals from the UK.

Gym closures force Kenyan sports champions to train by roadside

KISUMU, Kenya – Kenya taekwondo champion Vincent Ochieng usually trains in school sports halls in Kisumu, but now he is working out with hundreds of other people on the gritty surface of the western city’s biggest highway flyover.

Brazil's Marfrig says 25 workers test positive for COVID-19 at beef plant

SAO PAULO, May 25 (Reuters) - Brazilian meatpacker Marfrig said 25 employees at its Várzea Grande unit, in Mato Grosso state, tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a statement sent to Reuters on Monday. The company said it removed the infected workers from the production line and those who had come in contact with them to avoid further contamination. They are in isolation, Marfrig said, adding the plant remains open.

Atwoli: I am Not in Bad Terms With Ruto

Cotu Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has appeared to have a change of heart in the ongoing...

Did your father give you a job?: JD(U) MLA’s reply to a migrant worker’s query on employment

Randhir Kumar Soni defended himself saying that his remarks were directed at an individual he had known for a long time.

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.…

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...

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.

Coronavirus News: Beware of ravenous rats, CDC warns

The CDC is warning of "unusual or aggressive rodent behavior" among rats, starved by the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

Pedestrian seriously injured in Harlem hit and run accident

A 57-year-old was hit by a black Jeep Grand Cherokee on Sunday night at the intersection of West 125th Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem, police said.

Deep Dive: Preventing Financial Crime Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic

This Deep Dive explores the methods bad actors are leveraging to scam bank customers and the methods FIs are using to stem the tide of fraud.

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. 

Dan Bongino on Durham's FBI-Russia probe: I'll be 'stunned' if FBI lawyer isn't prosecuted

Fox News contributor Dan Bongino said on Monday that the FBI’s misconduct against the Trump administration warrants serious prosecution.

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. 

Poison control sees spike in calls of children, adults ingesting hand sanitizer

The B.C. Poison Control Centre recorded a sharp spike last month in children and adults accidentally ingesting hand sanitizer.

12 escape from quarantine in Migori

Escapees had raised complaints about the pathetic state of the centre.

Ghaziabad to seal borders with Delhi from Tuesday amid rising COVID-19 cases in capital

Concerned by the spike in COVID-19 cases, Ghaziabad has decided to seal its borders with Delhi.

Youth offenders complying with restrictions - report

Youth offenders are complying with Covid-19 restrictions, according to a report by the University of Limerick which finds the majority of young people have been engaged in "pro-social behaviours and activities" during the pandemic.

Busy signals and crashed websites greet stir crazy B.C. campers

After being stuck indoors while taunted by gorgeous weather and pristine mountain and water views, it is no surprise that British Columbians are eager to plan the camping trip they have been . . .

Pubs take legal action against FBD over Covid insurance

Over 1,000 pubs and bars are affected by a dispute about whether or not their insurance policies with FBD Insurance Plc cover the disruptive impact of Covid-19 on their businesses, the Commercial Court has been told.

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. . .

Patients discharged to nursing homes without test - NHI

Nursing Homes Ireland will tell the Covid-19 committee tomorrow that hundreds of residents were discharged from hospitals to nursing homes without being tested for the virus.

'Virus could be here for year' so schools must open, says education secretary

But education secretary admits parents will be nervous about safety of children returning to school.

Domestic flight ops to remain halted in Tripura

Domestic air operations will not resume in Tripura from Monday as all flights operating to and from Agartala stand cancelled, according to Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport’s officials.

COVID-19 hits Zee Media headquarters in Noida; building sealed

Zee Media, which has been reeling under the COVID-19 crisis since May 15, has been sealed after six fresh cases were reported on Sunday.

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.

Funeral held for BBC Shropshire presenter Nonny

The funeral has been held for the “much-loved” Shropshire radio presenter and entertainer Nonny James who died after contracting coronavirus.

Visitors could be turned away from the Wrekin as traffic chaos continues

Visitors could be turned away from the Wrekin as the council seeks to manage the chaotic traffic seen in recent weeks.

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. 

COVID-19: New cases jump to 172 today, 92% are non-Malaysians

The number of new COVID-19 cases have jumped to 172 new cases today, which is the first time Malaysia records more than 100 new cases since the CMCO took effect on 4th May. This brings the total number of infections to 7,417.

Covid-19 wrap | Domestic flights resume in India, cemeteries overflow in Yemen as virus deaths spike

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

GPRN/NSCN reacts to tax demand charge

GPRN/NSCN has reacted to what it described as “undesired and assumptive allegation” from some quarters of civil bodies concerning “harassment and forced taxation demand” served on the proprietor of Progressive Motors, Darogapathar allegedly by its cadres.

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.

Second Iranian tanker reaches Venezuela: report

BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – A second Iranian tanker has reached the Venezuelan shores after making a long journey from the Persian Gulf region. According to the marine traffic data, the second Iranian tanker, the ‘Forest’, reached Venezuela after entering the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Sunday morning. The Forest was reportedly escorted by the Venezuelan Navy’s PO-13 Yekuana boats until it reached its destination in the Bolivarian Republic. The arrival of the Forest marks the second time time in the last 48 hours that an Iranian fuel tanker has reached the Venezuelan shores. Three more oil tankers are expected to arrive to Venezuela from Iran. The five vessels are carrying an estimated 1.53 million barrels of gasoline between them.

Strategic M-4 Highway reopened in Syria for first time in years: video

BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:25 P.M.) – On Monday, the M-4 Highway (Aleppo-Hasakah) was officially reopened between the cities of Al-Hasakah and Aleppo, the Russian reconciliation center reported. This road, which has approximately 80 km of it under the control of the Syrian factions loyal to Turkey, is opened for commercial use and has the safety guarantee of the Russian and Turkish armed forces. A senior Russian military official at the Qamishli International Airport told RT Arabic earlier that there will be Russian patrols every day except Friday, to track the movements along the road and prevent any military provocations there. According to the official, there will be joint coordination with the civil administration in the town of Tal Tamr, and any military manifestations of the various forces will be prevented on the road. This is a major event for the people of Syria, as northeastern Syria was mostly cutoff due to years of war and the presence of groups against the government.

Sudanese Military Council refuses to meet with Qatari FM

BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – The Sudanese Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Muhammad Hamdan Daqlo (Hamidati), said that the Military Council refused to meet with the Qatari Foreign Minister, Muhammad bin Abdul-Rahman Al-Thani, because he was not informed of the visit in advance. Hamidati revealed that the Council decided not to receive the Qatari Foreign Minister after the overthrow of the regime of ousted President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. He said, “These are among the malicious conspiracies that occurred without our knowledge, as we suddenly knew that the Qatari Foreign Minister was in the air. We asked how the foreign minister of another country could reach Sudan without coordination and without permission. We said as a military council what was going down, and that was one of the conspiracies.” “I told him the Qataris are those who blamed us and challenged us without coordination with us,” he continued. Hamidati stressed that “we have no problem with Qatar. We are not supposed to ditch any countries…

Bulgaria Abolishes Entry Ban for EU and Schengen Countries Citizens

Bulgarian authorities have decided to lift the entry ban for European Union and Schengen area countries starting from May 22, which has been imposed due to Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), the Health Ministry announced. The lifting of the imposed entry ban includes San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, Vatican City State and Monaco, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. The Health Ministry’s earlier clarified that the ban on the entry of the country has not been applied to Bulgarian citizens, as well as to “persons who are in de facto cohabitation with a Bulgarian citizen”. Persons who have permanent or long-term residence status in Bulgaria,

Norway- Russia border might be closed until January 1, 2021

Norway\'s government special law might prolong border closure with Russia until January 1, 2021, due to the Coronavirus situation. Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security introduced a suggestion for a temporary law to stop the further spread of the virus. The law, which is supposed to be kept in place until January 1 next year, allows the government to keep the borders closed for internationals who lack a residence or work permit in Norway. Norway\' government also has announced that it has decided to prolong border closure for all internationals, until August 20, in a bid to stop the

New ‘Positively PKAVS’ podcast recognises mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week

A Perthshire charity has commemorated Mental Health Awareness Week by dedicating its weekly podcast to discussing the issue.

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.

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia to allow one-hour walk amid curfew

The permits will have to be requested via Tawakkalna app

Eight hundred billion reasons to be careful: SA’s Covid-19 rescue package

The social relief and economic support plan presents a real test of government’s commitment to tackling corruption.

Rwanda has enlisted anti-epidemic robots in its fight against coronavirus

Rwanda has introduced robots as part of its fight against coronavirus.

The new rules that could be in place in all Irish barbers and salons when they reopen

When Irish barbers and salons reopen they might not operate like before.

Delhi HC exempts advocates from wearing gowns, coats during virtual hearings

A circular issued by the court directed all lawyers to be dressed in a sober and dignified manner and expected to adhere to the rest of the Dress Code, as prescribed in Part VI, Chapter IV of the Bar Council of India Rules (Rules framed under Section 49(1) (gg) of the Advocates Act, 1961).

Suspected cattle thief beaten to death in Tripura

 A Bangladeshi youth, who is suspected to be a cattle smuggler, has been beaten to death in West Tripura along the Indo-Bangla border.

‘Deposit NEHUTA’s fund to M’laya CMRF’

The North Eastern Hill University Teachers Association (NEHUTA) on Monday again hit out at Vice Chancellor Prof. S.K.Srivastava for his “nonchalant” and “unmoved” at their humanitarian appeal to deposit two years of earmarked funds of the association to PM CARES.

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.

Perthshire men’s support group ‘delighted’ to secure £10k funding support

A Perthshire support group for men has secured £10,000 in National Lottery funding.

KVC, AMK ask govt to send returnees to their districts

Both Kohima Village Council (KVC) and Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho (AMK), in letters addressed to the state chief minister and principal secretary H&FW department respectively, have urged upon them to ensure that all stranded citizens of Nagaland returning from various states be sent off to their respective eight districts instead of being quarantined in Kohima.

BAVU urges government to lift border sealing

Borlengri Area Villagers’ Union (BAVU), comprising of nine villages, has requested the government of Nagaland to lift border sealing along the Borlengri area.

4 flights with 448 passengers land in Imphal

Four flights with 448 passengers including two minors landed at Imphal airport on Monday, the first day of resumption of the domestic flights amid the increasing COVID-19 positive cases in Manipur. Four new positive cases were reported in the state in the last 24-hour taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 36. 

COVID-19 hygiene kits distribution programme

Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Mokokchung, under Agriculture department initiated the distribution programme of COVID-19 hygiene kits, launched by SDO (C), Sadar, Mokokchung, Thungchanbemo Tungoe on May 25 at DAO office Mokokchung. 

Demonstration on biofertilisers at Hozukhe village

Demonstration on application of biofertilisers in maize was conducted by ATMA Dimapur, Niuland block at Hozukhe village on May 22. 

Australia suspends Olympic bid

Australia’s Queensland has suspended its bid to host the 2032 Olympics recently as the state government focuses on economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

State govt to come up with new SOP:CS

With three persons testing positive for COVID-19, the State government is working on a new standard operating procedure (SOP) and is expected to be released soon.

Criminal-turned-agent leads police to arrest 60 key criminals - Inside Israel

Israel Police enlist senior criminal in massive operation to locate arms- and drug-trafficking suspects across country.

Akshay Kumar commences shoot for next with R Balki amid lockdown?

With stringent measures still in place during Lockdown 4.0, it is reported that Akshay Kuamr has commenced shoot for his next, helmed by R Balki. KoiMoi reports that Kumar who reunited with Balki after the success of ‘Mission Mangal’, got the required permissions to get shooting for a commercial underway. The report adds that all […]

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.

Erosion of fiscal federalism in the times of Covid-19

As the Centre steamrolls policies on cash-strapped States, the fiscal demands the current pandemic have put extraordinary pressures on State finances

Council’s COVID-19 Support To Continue As Long As New Zealand Remains On Alert.

Since 23 March the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been helping Kāpiti locals get through the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Police Make Arrest In Whangārei Stolen Vehicle Incident

Police have arrested a man in connection with an incident at a petrol station earlier this month.

Missing Person, Hamilton

Hamilton Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate missing 17-year-old Nugi Reeves.

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.

Online Torah study session helped prepare for upcoming holiday of Shavuot - Jewish World

'We pray that this historic event will bring a complete recovery to our people and the entire world,' organizers say.

PAST TENSE(D): When Salman Khan REACTED To His Hit & Run Controversy: “None Of Them Would Have Happened If I Wasn’t A Star”

Stardom comes with its own price. Who better than Bollywood actor Salman Khan is an example of it? The Dabangg actor has earned unprecedented fame over the years. However, any small piece of informa

LEVITICUS 21:1

While the entire Nation of Israel is commanded to maintain a certain level of holiness, the Kohanim were held to an even higher standard. For example, a priest may not become ritually impure through contact with a dead body. Therefore, he may not participate in the burial of anyone other than his immediate relatives. However,…

Police release CCTV after attempted shop raid in Dundee

The man in the footage could help police with their investigation.

'South African companies that employ foreigners must not open'

South African opposition party The African Transformation Movement (ATM) says South Africa must impose a strict economic sector regime that will see certain ind...

Viral DP Ruto’s impeachment motion fake, says House Clerk

House Clerk Michael Sialai said that the document was false and did not originate from the Parliament.

France's cultural industry eager to bounce back after lockdown

In France, the month of May is usually synonymous with the Cannes Film Festival. But this year, the world's biggest movie extravaganza did not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it's…

Martin Hellwig On The Recent German Constitutional Court Ruling And Its Potential Eurozone Implications

The German Constitutional Court is fighting a battle that effectively harms central bank independence, and this could have serious implications for the future o

NEW UPDATE: Payments awarded for Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment and Enhanced Illness Benefit

Welfare

Eid-ul-Fitr: Naqvi offers Namaz at his residence

Eid-ul-Fitr: Naqvi offers Namaz at his residence: Amid nationwide lockdown, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi offered Namaz at his residence on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Did not violate social distancing, lockdown norms by playing cricket: Manoj Tiwari

Manoj Tiwari said he went for the game only after the Union home ministry allowed the stadiums to reopen.

Ghaziabad seals border with Delhi over rising coronavirus cases in capital

Ghaziabad DM Ajay Shankar Pandey on Monday ordered the sealing of the Delhi-Ghaziabad border as coronavirus cases in the national capital continue to mount.

Ethiopia COVID-19 number increases to 655

The Ministry stated that additional 73 new coronavirus cases are found within the last 24 hours after laboratory tests conducted for 2,844 people. Out of the 73 new confirmed cases 67 are Ethiopian nationals. While 27 of the 73 new coronavirus people, 27 had international travel history, 31 are reported to have no prior international travel history or contact with COVID-19 patients. It is also stated that one COVID-19 patient is currently in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). So far Ethiopia has conducted laboratory tests for 83,854 people. Out of the total 655 confirmed cases in Ethiopia 159 have recovered, five died, while two Japanese have returned to their country. The remaining are said getting treatment within various health centers prepared for COVID-19 patients in different parts of Ethiopia, according to the Ministry

Jammu lawyer, 63, dies of Covid-19, J&K toll rises to 22

The death toll due to the novel coronavirus in J&K has gone up to 22 after a sexagenarian lawyer died at a hospital in Jammu, officials said on

Cleaning crews ready for reopening in post-pandemic US

Tables, chairs, counters, doors: reopened US businesses and restaurants will have to focus on thorough disinfecting if they want to lure customers, and cleaning companies are preparing for an explosion in demand.

Migrant woman delivers in bus in UP, twins fail to survive

The woman, her husband, and 42 others had collectively paid Rs 1.2 lakh to return to their home in West Bengal in a private bus where she delivered the twins.

Foreigners join 'Stuck in Taiwan - Best Place to Be' for help

Nearly 300 foreigners stranded in Taiwan form Facebook group to seek help with housing, work

CDC says asymptomatic individual is half as infectious as a symptomatic COVID-19 patients

CDC says asymptomatic individual is half as infectious as a symptomatic COVID-19 patients: - Summary of the Gallery

Over 15 Lakh Migrants Returned To UP In 1,174 Trains So Far: Official

Over 15 lakh stranded migrant workers have returned to Uttar Pradesh from different parts of the country on board 1,174 trains till now, a senior state government official said in Lucknow on Monday.

Russia seeks 18-year jail term for ex-U.S. Marine accused of spying -Ifax

MOSCOW — Russian prosecutors asked a court on Monday to sentence former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan to 18 years in prison on charges of espionage, the Interfax news agency reported.

Bucharest Mayor Firea: 8,500 Bucharesters have registered to get free of charge RT-PCR testing

A number of 8,500 Bucharesters registered for the programme

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.

Gujarat: Massive Seizure Of Meat After Police Raid Illegal Slaughterhouse, Rescue 75 Cattle

The area has been identified as a Coronavirus hotspot and declared as red zone. 

Teachers asked to incorporate sexuality education in lessons

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education has asked teachers to integrate aspects of sexuality education in lessons. Henry Semakula, a senior official in the Ministry said on Monday that they want the teachers to spend a few minutes in whatever subjects they are teaching to hint on sexuality and reproductive health as they …

How a deer had to be rescued from a police station

'It seems as though wildlife is getting used to quieter towns and less traffic on the roads'

Sonu Sood TROLLS A Twitter User Asking For His Help To Reach A Liquor Store

Sonu Sood has emerged as a Messiah for many migrant workers stuck in Mumbai trying to reach their home. But as they say, there are all types of people available on social media. There have been innu

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.

As flights resume, passengers settle into new normal despite cancellations

All major airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air Asia and others operated 30% of their regular schedules between destinations, strictly adhering to the safety protocols set by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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.

CMCO: Roadblocks throughout Malaysia tightened despite no attempts at interstate travels, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — There were no attempts by highway users to make interstate travels on the second day of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, said Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Azisman Alias. “Most of the vehicle movements were within the...

France promises ‘significant’ pay hikes for health workers

PARIS, May 25 — Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said today that health workers would soon get hefty pay increases as part of an overhaul of France’s hospital system in response to the coronavirus crisis. “I can say without any ambiguity, the increase will be significant,” Philippe said...

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.

Football Great Dennis McKinnon to Breitbart News: 'How Does the Government Determine What Is Essential for You to Survive?'

Former NFL wide receiver Dennis McKinnon questioned arbitrary government determinations of "essential" and "non-essential" business.

France Announces 'Reciprocal Quarantines' for British Airport Arrivals

France has announced that it will be imposing 'reciprocal' quarantine measures on British arrivals after the UK announced quaranite measures.

Donald Trump Lays Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

President Donald Trump recognized Memorial Day on Monday, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Covid-19 crisis has lessons for agencies on how to respond, come together and collaborate: Deshmukh

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said every effort was being made to minimise risk for police personnel, who were on the ground and involved in efforts to mitigate the crisis, and make the best possible treatment available for those who have tested positive.

China's Top Diplomat: 'Globalization Needs to Be Solved with Globalization'

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the world in remarks Sunday to "champion" global governance and globalization.

Migori Quarantine Centres On Spot As 12 More People Escape

Migori quarantine facilities are on the spot amid Coronavirus pandemic after 12 more people escaped from isolation over the weekend.Nation reports that the 12 people sneaked out of St Mary’s Mab

Car convoys, small ceremonies mark Memorial Day in New York | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

NEW YORK >> New Yorkers marked Memorial Day with car convoys and small ceremonies instead of parades, as those looking to honor fallen military memberscontended with coronavirus restrictions.

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.

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.

Stakes high for Collins in coronavirus relief standoff

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who faces the toughest reelection campaign of her Senate career, is battling her own party over coronavirus relief funding for local and state governments hit hard by

4 flights carrying 448 passengers land at Imphal airport

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Govt proposes to streamline processes to deal with corporate, tax frauds

IANS New Delhi Government proposes to further streamline and simplify the processes to deal with corporate and tax related frauds by identifying and insti

Joseph Bouasse Perfection: Former Roma player dies from heart attack aged 21

Former Roma player Joseph Bouasse Perfection has passed away aged just 21, it has been confirmed. The midfielder, who was picked up by the Serie A side following a successful trial back in 2016,

Punjab, MP lead the way as wheat procurement tops last year's level

The government has purchased 34.15 mln tonnes wheat iill May 24, compared to 34.13 mln tonnes procured in all of 2019.

Toronto Public Library rolls out curbside drop-off and pick-up

Toronto Public Library is starting a phased approach of resuming its services.

One Good Thing about the Lockdown

Government-instituted mandate has forced people to try homeschooling - and many like it!

Video of migrant workers looting food packets at Itarsi railway station goes viral

These labourers were seen fighting with each other for the food packets. The government has arranged special trains for labourers so that they can raech home safely. Amid the arrangements being made for them, such pictures surface.

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

Stranded Indians in UAE welcome India’s decision to halve paid quarantine period

Decision to reduce 14 days to seven helps needy, but some still need it free

Former DG allegedly stabs wife of 50 years to death in Imo state

The former Director-General of Imo Broadcasting Corporation, Sir TC Okere is at large after allegedly stabbing his wife of 50 years to death earlier today, 25th May, 2020 in Imo state. The Imo State Police Public

Injury traffic accident...

3000 Block of DLV in front of Trader Joes Vehicle vs Motorcycle...

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.

YNW Melly Co-Defendant YNW Bortlen Granted Release on Bond and House Arrest

Details here.

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...

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...

Buhari urged to sign amended Electoral Act into law before Edo gov poll

The National Vice Chairman, Southsouth, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Emmanuel Ogidi, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari...

Peace returns to Ondo APC as factional chairman withdraws suit

Peace may be returning to Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) following the withdrawal of the suit challenging the authentic chairman, Ade Adetimehin....

Is Scott Disick Leaning On Kris Jenner?

Is Scott Disick leaning on Kris Jenner for support after entering and leaving rehab? That's the question many people are asking due to an upcoming

BREAKING: Evariste Ndayishimiye Wins Burundi Presidential Elections

Evariste Ndayishimiye won the presidential election securing 68.72 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said on Monday.

Emergency services warn people not to visit popular beauty spot's 'dangerous' water

Not only can it be harmful to the skin, there are hidden dangers in the water

Consent of several MLAs awaited on their salary cut in Uttarakhand

Consent of several MLAs awaited on their salary cut in Uttarakhand: Several legislators in the state are yet to give consent to the 30 per cent cut in salary and allowances of MLAs in the ongoing war against coronavirus.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Happy to cooperate with Centre, request Railway Minister to look into inconsistencies: Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi

Happy to cooperate with Centre, request Railway Minister to look into inconsistencies: Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi: Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said that the state government is happy to cooperate with the Centre and urged Railway Minister Piyush Goyal to look into all the inconsistencies as far as train travel is concerned.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Nashik: Total number of COVID-19 cases rise to 963 in the district

Nashik: Total number of COVID-19 cases rise to 963 in the district: Thirteen coronavirus positive cases were detected in Nashik late Sunday night, taking the district's COVID-19 count to 963, an .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

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.

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.

As Covid-19 Cases Cross 30,000, Mumbai Police Issues Order To Curb Social Media Messages; To Hold Admins Responsible

The Mumbai police in an order dated 23 May has re-issued prohibitory orders under section 144 of the IPC against any social media messages which among others are deemed incorrect, derogatory and incite mistrust towards government functionaries.

Cops Protest In Kolkata, Vandalise Police Station After Constable Dies

A police constable, who was admitted to a state-run hospital in Kolkata with "respiratory problems and other COVID-19 symptoms", died on Monday morning, sparking anger and anxiety among his colleagues, who staged a protest, alleging negligence on the part of their seniors.

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; …

People celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at their homes in Moradabad

People celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at their homes in Moradabad: People celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr at their residences in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, as mosques across the country remained closed following Centre's COVID-19 guidelines.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Monolith Soft Explains Why Xenoblade Chronicles On Switch Contains A New Epilogue Story

"There were two reasons"

Arson suspected in early morning blaze that damaged Montreal cell tower

MONTREAL — Police say arson is suspected in a fire that badly damaged a telecommunications tower in southwestern Montreal early Monday. There were no injuries stemming fro. the blaze, which was reported about 3:45 a.m.

Opposition to form panel soon to draft action plan against Centre

Workers’ rights, deaths due to hunger and negligible relief package to be discussed

Hamilton City Council Wants To Fix Pay Errors

Hamilton City Council is the latest big business moving to rectify errors in Holiday Act payments.

Missing Person – William Schraa

Canterbury Police are asking for the public’s help finding William Schraa, who was reported missing from an address in Aranui.

NDP makes support for suspending Commons contingent on permanent sick leave

The Liberals over the weekend proposed to waive ‘normal’ House of Commons

Trudeau to seek 10 days of paid sick leave for all Canadians, says talks are ongoing

Paid sick leave is key to keeping COVID-19 spread under control, prime minister says

Watch: Large Russian military convoy travels to Raqqa in northern Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – A large Russian military was spotted heading to the Al-Raqqa Governorate from neighboring Al-Hasakah this week, RT Arabic reported on Monday. According to the publication, the Russian military convoy consisted of more than 30 armored vehicles and trucks set off from Al-Qamishli towards Ain Issa in northern Al-Raqqa. The Russian military convoy reportedly took the recently opened M-4 (Aleppo-Hasakah Highway) Highway that links the administrative capitals of Al-Hasakah and Aleppo. In addition to the presence of Russian military vehicles, reports on Monday surfaced of Turkish armored carriers also using the highway between Ras Al-‘Ayn and northern Al-Raqqa. On Monday, the Russian reconciliation center announced the reopening of the M-4 Highway between Aleppo and Al-Hasakah; this was an important move for Damascus, as civilians will now be able to travel to northeastern Syria in their personal vehicles.

130 people deceived by fake job advert at Bara hospital

About 130 desperate job seekers were duped when they applied for fictitious jobs at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, the Gauteng Department of Health said on Monday.

Gauteng has 2 773 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 29 deaths

Johannesburg, with 1 385 coronavirus cases, still has the most infections in Gauteng.

'Unfolding calamity' - Saftu threatens strike if public servants are forced back to work under lockdown Level 3

Two of South Africa's trade union federations have raised concerns over government's announcement that public servants must go back to work when the country gears down to Level 3 of the lockdown from next week, with the South African Federation of Trade Unions threatening strike action.

Miljan Mrdakovic: Serbian striker kills himself saying he couldn't take it

A former Partizan Belgrade and Anderlecht striker Miljan Mrdakovic has taken his own life after he reportedly said he could not take it anymore, Mirror reports.

Two killed as fire engulfs IDP camp in Borno

The Borno state governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has visited the Muna garage IDP camp where more than 1613 houses were gutted by fire on the eve of Eid.

Mexico City Deaths Rise 4 Times Official Virus Count, Study Says

Mexico City has emitted 8,072 more death certificates this year than it did during the average of the previous four years.

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.

PHOTOS: New look of NIDCOM office after eviction

The pictures below show the office of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) after the staff were evicted. - News

Attorney general faces calls to resign after she defends Dominic Cummings

Suella Braverman’s backing undermines independence of her office, say top lawyers

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

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.

KP chief secretary tests positive for coronavirus

"Dr Kazim Niaz has been working day and night against the coronavirus outbreak," says KP CM Mahmood Khan.

How the pharmaceutical sector is adapting to remote working

For an industry based largely on manufacturing and scientific research, the pharmaceutical sector has needed to adapt in novel ways in order to meet the home working requirements fostered upon it due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump Pats Himself On The Back For Waiting Longer Than Usual To Visit His Golf Club

President Donald Trump was on the defensive on the morning of Memorial Day after he spent the weekend at his...

Protesters Hang Beshear In Effigy Outside Governor’s Mansion

During a rally trumpeting Second Amendment rights outside the Governor’s Mansion at the state capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, protesters hanged...

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.

Physics in the pandemic: ‘Our habit of combining theory and experiments was an advantage for the lockdown’

With restrictions easing in France, experimental physicist Tiphaine Kouadou and theorist Mattia Walschaers discuss their group's new safety measures

Chandrababu Naidu to finalize Mahanadu agenda on Tuesday

The TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu to finalize the agenda and list of resolutions to be passed by the party during the two day Mahanadu to be commenced Wednesday.

Mother Nature to switch gears into summer across the Northeast to finish May

After the first two weeks of May featured well below-average temperatures across the Northeast and East Coast, Mother Nature will conclude the month on a much different note as summerlike conditions are expected to settle in.

Ukrainian workers start returning to Poland as lockdown eases

CHERNYAKHIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Coronavirus or no, Vadym Diachenko needed no persuading when an employment agency offered to fly him back to Poland from his native Ukraine to work at a meatpacking plant.

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.

Miriam Margolyes clarifies controversial remarks about 'greedy' Australians

She sparked complaints earlier this month with Boris Johnson comments

Brazil's BRF says most workers back at Concórdia meat plant after coronavirus tests

SAO PAULO, May 25 (Reuters) - More than 93% of workers at Brazilian food company BRF SA's Concórdia meatpacking plant returned to work on Monday after testing negative for the novel coronavirus, the company said.BRF said it has tested all of its 5,132 workers at that plant. The company noted the 6.6% who tested positive for the virus were preemptively suspended from work and would be required to take a further test. (Reporting by Ana Mano Editing by Paul Simao)© Copyright Thomson Reuters 2020. Click For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp

Kisumu Confirms 3 Covid-19 Cases - Nyong'o

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o confirmed the county registered three positive Covid-19 cases...

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...

Moving account reminds us of our good fortune

Age readers discuss life in lockdown and the gradual easing of restrictions.

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

After the Rapid Decline in Corona Cases, Japan removed National Emergency, Shinzo Abe Announced -

The Japanese government has removed the national emergency from the country after the Corona virus control showed better results. Prime

Fewer than a thousand Covid-19 patients in hospital

There was no change in the number of Covid-19 patients being treated in intensive care on Monday, which remained level at 223. There were 756 people being treated for the disease in other hospital

Journalists can be forced to give up source suspected of serious crime

A new regulation describing how criminal procedures against journalists should be handled will take effect on June 1. From then on, journalists can only be forced to give up their source if there is

Man accused of abusing, killing dog in Ouachita Parish

Authorities have arrested a man accused of animal cruelty in Ouachita Parish.

'Implement President's rule in Maharashtra': Narayan Rane cites MVA Govt's 'failure' to control COVID-19 pandemic

BJP MP Narayan Rane on Monday met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and demanded the imposition of President's Rule in the state. Rane said that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi Government has failed miserably and that the increasing COVID-19 cases can be seen everyday.

Job Alert: Sign up to be a Kerala Police constable and earn up to Rs 48,000 per month - how to apply on keralapsc.gov.in

With employment opportunities and job security on thin ice during the coronavirus pandemic, the Kerala Public Service Commission has called for candidates to apply for the post of police constables. Interested candidates may apply through the official government portal: keralapsc.gov.in.

AI can help doctors, governments fight Covid-19 pandemic

The theme of the global webinar, organised by the Department of Computer Science Engineering of BU on Monday, was ‘AI Solutions for Covid. The Indian Council of Medical Research tied up with IBM earlier in the month to use its AI-based tool Watson Assistant to respond to specific Covid-19 queries of frontline workers and data entry operators.

Nyamira mob attack, injure woman over husband’s death

The body of Jackson Ong’era, 62, was discovered in River Kuja on Sunday.

Wike donates N450m to victims of violence in Rivers guber election

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, has donated N450 million to victims of violence in the 2019 governorship election in the state. The violence, which led to the loss of

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’.

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.

Covid-19 deaths rise to 514 in Northern Ireland

The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has risen to 514 after eight more deaths were reported by the Department of Health.

Two teens appear in Wexford court on rape charge

Two teenage males have appeared at Wexford District Court today on a rape charge.

Three face charges in protest outside Premier John Horgan’s home

Three people are scheduled to appear at the Western Communities courthouse July 15 in relation to alleged mischief and trespass at the home of Premier John Horgan on Feb. 18. Derek Ryneveld, who . . .

Floyd Mayweather partied at crowded Arizona nightclub with no masks in sight

Floyd Mayweather is known for his defense in the ring, but he tested the limits outside of it this weekend. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the retired boxer was spotted at a packed

India and Israel join hands to fight COVID-19 with AI

Experts slam agriculture reform program, warn of shortage amid pandemic

Agrarian reform is among the National Priority Programs pushed by Jokowi’s first-term administration in an effort to better distribute development.

COVID-19 patients in East Java hospital demand to be let out for Idul Fitri

COVID-19 patients at the Slamet Martodirjo regional hospital in Pamekasan, East Java, have demanded to be allowed to celebrate Idul Fitri at home with their families, with some resorting to extreme measures.

Britain flocks to the seaside as coronavirus lockdown wobbles

There was little sign of people sticking to social distancing rules

No new coronavirus deaths announced in Liverpool hospitals

A welcome reprieve for the city, although other areas in Merseyside recorded new deaths

Coronavirus impact: Three Hyundai employees test positive for COVID-19

In the first week of resuming operations at the Hyundai Motor India plant, three employees were showing symptoms of being infected by the Coronavirus and have been tested positive.

38 Rwandans who sneaked into Kalangala quarantined in Buvuma

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Result of relaxed lockdown in Hyderabad: 620 Covid-19 cases, 15 deaths in 14 days

Senior officials of GHMC say they are not sure how many containment zones they are now watching

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.

FIR against Alka Lamba over Unnao rape case tweet

Aishwarya Sengar, daughter of former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who is in Delhi's Tihar Jail in the Unnao rape case, has lodged an FIR against Congress.

PM Modi speaks with Sheikh Hasina, greets Bangladesh on occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke on phone with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and conveyed greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr.

Jalandhar Police starts helpline for women facing domestic violence in lockdown

To help women facing the domestic violence during lockdown, the Jalandhar Police Commissionerate has started online counseling helpline.

COVID-19 Tracker: Ulhasnagar crosses 200-mark; Badlapur tally stands at 174

Ulhasnagar crossed 200-mark on Monday with 18 new cases, whereas Badlapur saw 13 fresh cases in a day. Ambernath recorded four new cases on Monday with the tally climbing to 66.

Popular Hanover political activist says he’s undeterred by reported threat

Popular People's National Party (PNP) activist in Hanover Craig Oates is claiming that his life has reportedly come under threat from members of his party. In a 26-minute long video on Facebook, Oates said he was undaunted by the alleged threat...

Former May Pen mayor Milton Brown has died

Former Mayor of May Pen and councillor for the Mineral Heights division in Clarendon Milton Brown died early Monday morning. Brown had been ill the past few months. He also suffered a massive stroke. Mayor of May Pen Winston...

Aspiring model, 24, who vanished in Nottinghamshire over the bank holiday weekend is found 'safe and well'

Nottinghamshire Police said this evening Laura Benson, who vanished in Beeston, has been found 'safe and well' as they thanked those who shared their appeal.

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.

Govt may reimpose lockdown after Eid if situation gets worse, says PM’s aide

People are under the wrong impres­sion that preval­ence of diseas­e is reduci­ng, says Dr Zafar Mirza

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.

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.

Will ensure work for returning migrants: Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar's comments come as lakhs of migrant workers return to Bihar amid the coronavirus lockdown. He said there are ample opportunities in the textiles, shoe, bag, furniture and bicycle industries in the state.

EXCLUSIVE: Godfrey GOES IN on Tekashi, Impersonates 69 with "Tattletale Rap"

Part 6: Godfrey Laughs Hysterically at Crunchy Black Calling Vlad "Glad"Part 1: Godfrey Impersonates Trump Giving Coronavirus Medication Tips

EXCLUSIVE: Seqo Billy: 'Gummo' was Shot in Front of My House, We Brought 100 Bloods Out

Part 5: Seqo Billy Seeing Tekashi Record 'Gummo', 69's Beef with Trippie ReddPart 1: Seqo Billy on Family Members Being Nine Trey Blood, Joining as...

EXCLUSIVE: Lord Jamar on Cameraman in Ahmaud Arbery Case Using "Village Idiot" Defense

Part 1: Lord Jamar Says He Doesn't Respect Vlad's Viewpoint on Coronavirus

Osimhen to arrive Nigeria today

The Lille of France star's father, Patrick, died on Saturday after a brief illness

COVID-19's Rise Due to India, Nepal’s Prime Minister Says Amid Rising Tensions with New Delhi

New Delhi (Sputnik): India and Nepal have had close and warm ties, but recently, they have become strained and the inauguration of a road has sparked a new round of...

Amid coronavirus outbreak, schools to reopen from July for older students

Health experts explain how to avoid fresh wave of coronavirus

Health ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana Atwine, says the easing of restrictions is a welcome move for them as health professionals but urges Ugandans not to...

Eight feared dead in Lake Albert water accident 

The accident happened on Sunday evening, according to Julius Hakiza, the police spokesman for Albertine region.

Suspect sought after man shot, killed near L-202 and 44th Street

Police are asking for help from the community after a homicide in Phoenix Sunday.

Meat industry is trying to get back to normal, but workers are still getting sick

Tyson Foods, the largest meat processor in the United States, has transformed its facilities across the country since legions of its workers started getting sick from the novel coronavirus. It...

Kremlin Spokesman Peskov Discharged from Hospital Where He Was Treated for COVID-19

The spokesperson for the president announced that his COVID-19 test had returned positive on 12 May and said that he had been taken to hospital. His spouse Tatyana...

Russia's Ruling Party Reports Cyberattack on Website as Primaries Begin for September Vote

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The website of the United Russia party was subjected to a so-called distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) upon launching the remote primary...

Indian Court Orders Seizure of South Korean Multinational LG Polymers Plant

New Delhi (Sputnik): A gas leak at a South Korean multinational LG Polymers plant in southern Andhra Pradesh on 7 May killed 11 people and made over 500 people sick in...

B.C. residents can now reserve a provincial campsite for a stay starting June 1

Campsite reservations will only be available to British Columbians

Is this a Scandal or…? British Political Row Gets the Most Saucy of Names

This may not be the biggest political scandal in the history of politics, but it’s definitely one that has the most cheeky name and one that is helping people to stay...

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.

Man disturbed during alleged bid to steal car from garage 'said he was there to go to toilet'

A man disturbed during an alleged bid to steal a car from a residential garage in north Belfast said he was there to go to the toilet, a court has heard.

RRR: First Tollyood Venture To Resume Shooting?

The coronavirus crisis has brought the entire world to a standstill. The lockdown imposed across India to curb the spread of virus has hampered all services across the nation including the film

4 Experts Join HPC In Vizag Leak Probe

VISAKHAPATNAM: Four more technical experts from Centre have joined the high-powered committee that has been set up to investigate the LG polymers gas leak tragedy that occured in Visakhapatnam on May

Pete Evans' dangerous ideas were confined to his social media. Now they're on mainstream radio.

For 20 minutes, Pete Evans spoke unchallenged.

Tipperary head of SVP thanks public for raising €1.1m from Late Late Show appeal

GREAT SUPPORT FROM DANIEL AND MAJELLA O'DONNELL

Relief for Umroli village in Panvel as new bridge to start before monsoon

Jeff Koinange: 2 Stories That Convinced Me to Quit NBC News [VIDEO]

Having secured a dream post at one of America's leading media houses, the outspoken journalists confessed to finding it hard to even consider...

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...

KMPDC to Rescue Woman After Heartbreaking Citizen TV Exposé

The state has stepped in after a woman lamented about losing her child after seeking services from...

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.

Coronavirus: Nail salons prepare to reopen as restrictions set to ease

Beauty salons across Canberra are preparing to reopen in the hope coronavirus restrictions will be eased.

Corona Infected figure Reaches 56349 in Pakistan, 1167 Deaths Reported so far -

The total number of infected people rose to 56,349 on Monday after 1,748 new cases of corona virus infected were

Saudi Arabia will ease COVID-19 lockdown from Thursday

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded nine new deaths from COVID-19 on Monday, the health ministry said. The total death toll in Saudi Arabia since the pandemic began is now 399. The ministry also said 2,235 new cases have been discovered, bringing the total number of cases to 74,795. The cities that saw the most cases were Riyadh with 765, then Makkah with 416, and Jeddah with 350.

Don't be afraid to get tested for coronavirus, even with a sniffle: Health Service

Ellis Jeurissen, director of Public Health at health service GGD Brabant-Zuidoost, hopes that fear of a quarantine will not prevent people from getting tested for the coronavirus when they have any

Islamic State says it was behind blast in southern town

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Islamic State said on Monday it was behind a blast in a small town in southern Libya on Saturday, the militant group’s first attack in the country for at least a year.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Manipur; tremors felt in Assam

Zee News’ main building in Nodia sealed after 6 more test positive for COVID-19

Zee News Media Corporation's main building located in Noida Sector-16 has been sealed for sanitation and containment of the novel coronavirus pandemic after six more people tested positive for COVID-19, said a report in bestmediainfo on Monday.

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...

Moscow Court Orders Detention for Bank Attacker Until 23 July

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow's Khamovniki district court on Monday ordered the detention until 23 July of a man who barricaded himself with hostages in a bank on Saturday...

Transfer of Open Skies Treaty Data to Non-Parties Must Be Ruled Out - Russian Top Diplomat

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The transfer of data received by the countries participating in the Open Skies Treaty to third countries that are not parties to it will be a gross...

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...

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.

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.

Europe threatens legal action over aviation whistleblower body

The European Commission has threatened the Irish government with legal action over the State’s failure to designate a body to receive reports from whistleblowers about safety concerns in the aviation sector.

State trooper helps rescue 8 baby ducks trapped in storm drain

A kindhearted state trooper helped reunite eight baby ducks with their mother after they fell into a storm drain in Massachusetts, authorities said. Massachusetts State Trooper Jim Maloney spotted the

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

British man loses 70 pounds during six-week coronavirus battle

Kim Wai Li, 43, first fell ill from the virus on March 12 -- and spent almost two weeks in a medically induced coma before finally leaving a London hospital on April 22.

Dominic Cummings says rules didn't cover his circumstances

Under-pressure aide says he doesn't regret his decision

China's national legislature starts 2nd plenary meeting of annual session

China's National People's Congress convenes second plenary session

Nakaseke hospital runs out of food for COVID quarantinees

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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...

Hospitals beset by gloom as COVID-19 subdues Eid celebrations

When Aminul Islam tested positive for the novel coronavirus on May 24, he was immediately admitted to the Bangladesh Kuwait Government Friendship Hospital specialising in treating COVID-19 patients.

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?

‘Over 1,000’ pubs have interest in Covid-19 insurance test case

Dispute centres on whether insurers should pay for pubs’ losses over Covid-19 shutdown

Schrems letter turns up heat on Data Protection Commissioner

There is a pressing need for the regulator to act quickly and effectively to dispel criticism

More than 1,000 pubs have an interest in FBD ‘test case’, court told

Dispute centres on whether insurers should pay for pubs’ losses over Covid-19 shutdown

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."

7-year-old critically injured in crash with 18-year-old who admitted to DUI, Texas police say

Police say the 18-year-old admitted to drinking and even left the scene. Now, a 7-year-old, who wasn't restrained, is fighting to survive.

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.

Mozambique records its first death from COVID-19: health ministry

MAPUTO (Reuters) - Mozambique has confirmed its first COVID-19 death, the health ministry on Monday said.

Return of UAE residents stuck in India: Missions await clarity on procedures

India won’t fly special flights to send back stranded UAE residents, says official

Letter to BS: Schools, colleges should be reopened with maximum caution

While educational institutions have readily embraced online learning, it cannot be presumed to have benefited students from every strata of the society

Letter to BS: India can play a key role in the post-Covid world

For that to happen, India has to carry out fast-paced economic reforms and significantly increase its economic might

WHO stops hydroxychloroquine trials over safety concerns

(UPDATED) WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the decision comes after the publication of a study in the Lancet indicating that using the drug on COVID-19 patients could increase their likelihood of dying

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.

It Seems That Everyone Who Isn’t a Hard-Core Leftist Is a “Libertarian”

It seems that if you're mildly against the drug war and sky-high taxes, you're a

Kim Jong Un Oversees Meeting To Increase NK’s ‘Nuclear War Deterrence’

State media touts nuclear capabilities

'Being a minister, I am exempted': No quarantine for BJP MP Sadananda Gowda

Union minister and BJP MP Sadananda Gowda, who landed in Bengaluru on Monday, skipped institutional quarantine and went off in his private car.

BS Yediyurappa lauds corona warriors for their efforts to contain COVID-19

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday expressed his gratitude to the corona warriors for their efforts in containing the spread of the deadly virus. "Bengaluru has set an example & is

Letter to BS: Many services should have been restarted after first lockdown

PM must withdraw the powers of the CMs to put restrictions on the state borders and have separate quarantine rules

Business activity in Dubai to resume from 6am to 11pm, starting May 27

There will be no restrictions on movement between 6am and 11pm when rule comes into effect

Eid movement restrictions reported in Al Quoz and Dubai Investment Park

Healthcare professional confirms circular, sources also report road closures

Gary Neville mocks Dominic Cummings over ‘uncomfortable’ lockdown statement

Former England and Manchester United defender Gary Neville has mocked Dominic Cummings for his performance during a press conference. Prime minister Boris Johnson’s special advisor has been accused

Dominic Cummings is sorry (not sorry)

Boris Johnson’s top aide says he disagrees with those who believe he broke UK lockdown rules.

Residents applaud Obaseki over road construction

Residents in Ekosodin community, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, have applauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led..

Kwara appoints Adewumi as KWASU’s Chancellor - The Nation

The Governor of Kwara, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved the appointment of Dr Thomas Adewumi, a renowned educationist, as the..

Ondo grave diggers nabbed with five severed human heads

Four persons who work as grave diggers at a public cemetery owned by Akure South Local Government along Imafon road, Akure have been...

2 Militants Killed In Kulgam Encounter

Two unidentified militants on Monday were killed by government forces in an encounter in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district

How to write to your MP to complain about Dominic Cummings

If you want to complain about the prime minister’s chief adviser there are several ways you can do it. 

Green Party leader not ruling out Tanaiste role in next government

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said he has not ruled out becoming tanaiste in a coalition government with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.

Dominic Cummings 'doesn't regret' lockdown journey and won't resign

Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings has said he does not regret travelling to Co Durham during lockdown.

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.

Calls for financial support for older people hit hard by Covid-19

ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, is calling on the incoming Government to implement long term supports for older people who have been impacted financially by Covid-19. The org...

Corporations say no to reopening schools on June 15

Education officers of around 15 municipal corporations of Red zones in the state, including BMC, unanimously voiced their opinion against the idea of reopening schools on June 15 in a meeting with state education minister Varsha Gaikwad on Monday.

Higgler murdered in Westmoreland home invasion, attackers on the run

The police are reporting that 27-year-old Jermaine Cooper, a higgler of Seaton Crescent in Westmoreland, was shot and killed in his community on Saturday. It is report that about 10:50 p.m., Cooper was at home when he was pounced upon by two gunmen...

Fourteen people die and ten more are fighting for their lives after drinking home brew to get around South Africa alcohol ban

Tony Hilliar (left), 54, and his bride-to-be Alida Fouche (right), 42, died painfully after making a powerful brew from pineapples after drinking just one bottle of it each.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Manipur, tremors felt in other northeastern states

According to the preliminary reports, no damages to property have been reported till the filing of this report.

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

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”

Bengaluru: Sadananda Gowda skips mandatory institutional quarantine, says he is exempted from rules

Institutional Quarantine, Bengaluru Airport Guidelines: Sadananda Gowda landed at the Bengaluru airport from Delhi today morning and straight away got into his car and drove to his residence. He skipped the institutional quarantine requirement.

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Henry on Getting Operations on His Ankle, Both Knees & Both Shoulders

Part 11: Mark Henry on Close Friendship with Michael Clarke DuncanPart 1: Mark Henry Came from a Family of Huge Men, was 5'5" & 225 Pounds in 4...

Ex-DG of Imo Broadcasting Corporation stabs wife of 50 years to death

The incident occurred in Imerenwe, Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State

'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

Venkaiah Naidu reviews preparedness of LS, RS secretariats for meetings

On Saturday, Naidu discussed the issue with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi, and senior officials of the two Houses

Modi conveys Eid greetings to Bangladesh PM, Abu Dhabi crown prince

Modi and Sheikh Hasina share their assessment of the damage caused by cyclone Amphan.Sheikh Zayed and Modi express satisfaction about the effective cooperation between the two countries during the covid-19 pandemic situation

Todd Muller announces shape of next Government

National Party Leader Todd Muller has announced the line-up of the next Government.

12 new cases, 4 deaths

The provincial government have announced Monday 12 new coronavirus cases and four deaths in the past 48 hours.

Arrested for animal cruelty

UPDATE 3:15 p.m. Court records have named the accused as 20-year-old Leighton Allen Labute.

Bear spotted in Rose Valley

UPDATE 2:27 p.m. With recent bear activity ramping up across the province, B.C. Conservation Officers are starting to conduct their bear attractant patrols to help reduce conflicts in communities.

Devon and Cornwall MPs stay quiet on actions of Dominic Cummings

Dominic Cummings is due to make a public statement this afternoon after allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions

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. 

Edinburgh man who brutally murdered neighbour in crazed knife attack dies in Shotts Prison

AN EDINBURGH man who brutally murdered his neighbour in a crazed knife attack has died behind bars. Rene Howieson, 39, stabbed neighbour Colin Skilbeck, 41, just weeks after getting married in 2017…

Glasgow gangster Robert Daniel slashed in neck with pen in savage Barlinnie prison shower ambush attack

CRIME clan member Robert Daniel was slashed in the neck with a pen by another prisoner during a savage shower ambush, we can reveal. Robert Daniel, 30, – who is currently serving time for a d…

To focus on floods now, Assam wants to close home-bound movements by June 30

Assam government wants to wrap up the process of receiving the home-bound people of the state from outside and of their subsequent quarantine by June

Taking a flight to Mumbai? New rules make 14-day home isolation mandatory

Passengers coming for short duration will be exempted from home isolation if they submit return travel details, says Maharashtra govt's SOPs for air passengers.Passengers may be permitted to travel in their private passenger vehicles only between the airport and their residence

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.

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.

A tale of two Trumps

You have to admire US President Donald Trump's persistence. Almost 100,000 Americans have died under his watch in the last 100 days, and he is still boasting about his success and greatness.

Lightning claimed 264 lives from Feb.-May 17

Among natural disasters, lightning is the biggest killer in India, government records have shown

CIAL handles 1,050 passengers as domestic services resume

Monday marked the 21st anniversary of the airport

Coronavirus | Forced to stay in car for five days despite testing negative for COVID-19

Villagers’ apprehensions and stigma attached to the disease are to blame for my fate, he says.

Liberia: CPP Chairman to Reject Senatorial Election Deferment Beyond December 2020

MONROVIA – The chairman of the opposition political conglomeration, the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), says the CPP will not accept any midterm election beyond December 2020. Report by Lennart Dodoo, ldodoo@frontpageafricaonline.com Mr. Alexander Cummings said while he understands that the coronavirus pandemic could cause some delays for the mid-term senatorial election constitutionally slated for October […]

ANALYSIS: Lebanon is teetering on the brink - Middle East

Neither Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah nor Lebanese President Michel Aoun care about restoring Lebanon to its once-respected status.

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.

‘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.

COVID-19: Over N10 billion approved for health intervention grants - CBN

Mr Okorafor said the applications covered two broad categories under the COVID-19 intervention programmes in the healthcare sector.

Police officers invade retired civil servant's home, shoot son

The police spokesperson said the incident is being investigated.

Bin collections to return to normal after coronavirus staffing pressures

Stirling Council is to resume its full household waste and recycling collection service from Monday, June 1.

‘No-one should die alone - even during coronavirus pandemic’, says professor

Families should be allowed to visit dying loved-ones – even during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a healthcare expert who has recently overcome her own life-threatening illness.

SAPS arrest 5 for smuggling cigarettes

South African police have arrested a Zimbabwean woman (35) along with four others aged between 28 and 42 whom they found with smuggled cigarettes worth thousand...

10 more test positive in Kannur

Two remand prisoners among infected

New Zealand reports one COVID-19 case in a week

By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews  Over the past week, New Zealand health officials have reported one COVID-19 case over the past week. The last case since May 18 was reported on May 22 was linked to the St Margaret’s cluster in Auckland and is a household contact of an earlier case. The total number of confirmed cases of …

Karan Johar's Two House Helps Test Positive For Coronavirus

Karan Johar said that two members of his household staff have tested positive for COVID-19. He informed everyone that he and his family members will remain under self-isolation for the next fourteen days.

A Bishkek Florist's Generosity Blossoms Amid The Pandemic

Salamat Baktybek-Kyzy has been saving the profits from her florist business in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in order to buy herself a prosthetic leg. But when orders collapsed amid the COVID-19 lockdown, she decided to start donating flowers for free.

Defendant's Father Holds Protest As High-Profile Russian 'Network' Case Resumes

Holding a sign that said: "Free All Political Prisoners," Nikolai Boyarshinov held a one-man picket outside a courthouse in St. Petersburg, Russia, to protest the high-profile "Network" terrorism case against his son that human rights groups have called "fabricated." The trial of activists Yuly Boyarshinov and Viktor Filinkov resumed on May 25. Both are members of a group known as Set (Network) that Russian investigators said planned to organize a series of bomb attacks in Russia during the presidential election and the World Cup soccer tournament in 2018.

Spain reports 50 coronavirus deaths, total at 26,834

Europe News: MADRID: Spain's health ministry reported 50 new deaths from the coronavirus on Monday, marking nine straight days that the daily death toll has been b.

Government allows private jets, charter flights on domestic routes

India Business News: The ultra rich can once again jet around the country in their luxury private or charter aircraft. The aviation ministry from Monday allowed domestic a

Day 1: Chaos, disappointment and relief as domestic flights resume

India News: NEW DELHI: It was a day of mixed emotions as domestic passenger flights finally took off after a gap of nearly two months amid the coronavirus-induced.

North Carolina restaurant receives $1,000 tip on reopening day: 'There's so much kindness in this world'

Talk about a tipping point.

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.

Stillwater woman killed in southwest Oklahoma highway crash

A Stillwater woman died in a southwest Oklahoma crash on Saturday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.

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.

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.

South Carolina soldier dies in non-combat related incident in Afghanistan: Defense Department

An American soldier from South Carolina has died in a non-combat related incident in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced on Thursday. 

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.

Utah climber rescued from remote cliff after hitting head, losing consciousness in fall

A Utah climber who fell and cracked his head while scaling a cliff by himself on Sunday was rescued after he regained consciousness and nearby campers heard his cries for help, authorities said.

Trump honors fallen warriors at Memorial Day ceremonies, assures ‘we are the captains of our own fate’

President Trump on Monday visited Arlington National Cemetery and Baltimore’s historic Fort McHenry to honor fallen soldiers for Memorial Day as he touted America's long history of courage and fortitude in the face of adversity -- and sought to once more rally that national spirit in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. 

Boris Johnson the 'people’s politician' risks squandering his common touch in standing by Dominic Cummings

Say what you like about Boris Johnson, he is not what you would call a “misfit” or a “weirdo”. Unlike his non-conformist chief adviser Dominic Cummings, who once touted for such ‘oddballs’ to join No 10, the Prime Minister is as conventional as any of the 20 Old Etonians who have ended up in Downing

Medal of Honor recipient remembers sergeant major killed in Iraq: 'We were going to avenge that man'

Medal of Honor recipient, former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia said that Memorial Day is a time for him to take stock and consider whether he is living his life in a way that honors those who were lost.

Mammoth 10ft tuna weighing a third of a TON is ‘biggest ever’ caught in Spanish waters

A COLOSSAL 672-lb tuna which has been caught off the coast of Spain is reportedly the largest specimen ever caught in Spanish waters.  The huge red tuna was caught by fishermen from the Almadraba L…

Why your holiday abroad could be anything but relaxing with spy drones, beach cordons and speakers barking orders

A RELAXING beach get-away now faces being blighted by drones, cordons and speakers barking out social distancing orders. The coronavirus pandemic has meant tough new measures have to be installed a…

Reps minority caucus laud Edwin Clark role on true federalism

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has paid a glowing tribute to the sterling qualities of elder statesman

Malta looks to Ireland in campaign for legal abortion

The second anniversary of the referendum on the 8th amendment has arrived, and has barely made a dent in the news coverage due to Covid-19.

Nepal to widen scope of COVID-19 testing as cases surge: PM K P Sharma Oli

Nepal on Monday registered its highest single-day spike in the coronavirus cases with 79 new infections, taking the total COVID-19 tally to 682 in the country.

Carrying lab report? Karnataka exempts you from institutional quarantine

The government also exempted both union and state ministers, officers on duty as well as airline crew members from quarantine.

Man, 24, 'stabbed Tinder date to death' hours after they matched on the app

Ethan Robert Hunsaker, from Layton, Utah, USA, had been drinking with his victim at a bar before they went to his apartment where she was later killed, police say

Containment zone in D.J. Halli

One person has tested positive for COVID-19

Mother alleges daughter was murdered

Victim was found dead in Goa recently

Suraj Venjaramoodu, MLA quarantined

Detection of infection in remand prisoner triggers panic in capital

Lightning strikes fireworks unit; two injured

Virudhunagar Two persons sustained burn injuries following an explosion at a fireworks unit at Elayirampannai after lightning struck the raw materials storage room on Monday evening. The police said t

Waste segregation units crop up on banks of Vrishabhavathi again

They allegedly burn waste at night, and also dump it along the banks of the river

Coronavirus | Punjab sees 21 fresh COVID-19 cases

16 of them are reported from Amritsar and Jalandhar districts.

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

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

Meet Burundi's new president

Last week's election marked the end of Mr Nkurunziza's 15-year-long rule.

BREAKING Clacton stabbing: Man knifed in stomach yards from packed Bank Holiday beach

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

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

OSCE reports 44 civilian victims in Donbas hostilities since early 2020

The victims include six fatalities and 38 injuries.