Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony's preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule 23 years ago.

United States declares Hong Kong has lost autonomy from China

"It is now clear that China is modelling Hong Kong after itself."

U.S. won't certify Hong Kong's autonomy from China, jeopardizing trade status

May 27 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he has officially notified Congress that Hong Kong is in effect no longer autonomous from mainland China.

U.S. strips Hong Kong of special trading status

Hours before Beijing will hold a key vote on a controversial new security law on Hong Kong, Mr. Pompeo sent a notice to Congress that China was not living up to obligations from before it regained control of the territory from Britain in 1997.

US revokes Hong Kong special status as furor grows on China law

The US law says that Hong Kong would lose the trading advantages, including lower tariffs, that it enjoys with the world's largest economy.

Hong Kong's autonomy from China gone: Pompeo

China News: The United States on Wednesday revoked Hong Kong's special status under US law, paving the way to strip trading privileges for the financial hub as W

Hong Kong body will play an advisory role: China’s political advisory body

The city’s government will retain enforcement powers, says key Chinese official.

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests ...

U.S. considering suspension of Hong Kong's special tariff rates: sources

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering suspending Hong Kong’s preferential tariff rates for exports to the United States as part of its response to China’s plan to impose national security laws on the former British colony, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill

Hong Kong police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial center on Wednesday and arrested about 240 people as national security legislation proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

China praises Russian FM comments slamming US over interference in HK

China totally agrees with and speaks highly of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's comments that Hong Kong affairs are China's domestic issue, and the US response to the proposed national security law on Hong Kong exposes its sense of superiority, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a press conference on Wednesday.

Donald Trump threatens social media companies after tweets get warning labels

He's not impressed.

Trump Threatens To ‘Close Down’ Social Media Platforms

Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets

Trump threatens social media shutdown amid checks from Twitter

The tension between social networking platform, Twitter, and Donald Trump, escalated on Wednesday when Mr Trump reacted angrily to a fact-check

Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged

Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories. Twitter tagged just two of Trump’s tweets in which he’d claimed that more mail-in voting …

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.

Trump Offers Help To Diffuse ‘Raging’ India, China Tension in Ladakh

In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to

US President Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China

The United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate or arbitrate between India and China to help the two neighbouring nations resolve the boundary dispute, which once again

India-China standoff: US President Donald Trump says ‘willing to mediate’ to diffuse border dispute

India-China standoff: In the recent past, several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region and North Sikkim have witnessed a major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies.

Trump offers to mediate between India and China

PTI Washington In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to “mediate or arbitrate” the raging border dispute between India an

Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman

The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims

Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman

The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims

Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman

The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims

Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official

Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.

Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official

Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.

Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official

Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.

Huawei Meng's US extradition case hinges on key ruling in Canada on Wednesday

A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...

Huawei CFO Meng loses key court fight against extradition to United States

Huawei Technologies Co's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was dealt a setback by a Canadian court on Wednesday as she tries to avoid ...

Huawei CFO Meng loses key court argument in fight against extradition to United States

A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...

The man who filmed his encounter with a woman in Central Park says her actions were 'definitely racist,' but he's asking people to stop making death threats against her, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Christian Cooper told CNN that he thinks Amy Cooper's apology is sincere, and has asked people to stop making death threats toward her.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The man who filmed his encounter with a woman in Central Park says her actions were ‘definitely racist,’ but he’s asking people to stop making death threats against her

Christian Cooper, who filmed a video of a white woman calling the police on him in New York’s Central Park over Memorial Day Weekend, told CNN that her actions were “definitely racist,” but he wants people to stop making death threats against her.

Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy

A regional court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae Institute think-tank, which Bannon backs, against a previous decision that blocked the school starting up in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.

Steve Bannon wins case to set up political academy in Italy

ROME – Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political

HSE looking at easing nursing home visitor restrictions, says Harris

Rate at which Covid-19 is transmitted is now stable at between 0.4 and 0.5 - Minister

Outdoor visits to nursing homes would be allowed under proposals to ease restrictions

NURSING home residents would be able to see family members outdoors under proposals for easing coronavirus visitor restrictions.

Coronavirus: Lagos discharges 87 more patients - Premium Times Nigeria

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has discharged another set of 87 patients on Wednesday after they recovered from the infection.

Lagos discharges 87 COVID-19 patients

The Lagos state government has discharged 87 patients who received treatment for COVID-19. The state ministry of health broke the news in a series of tweets on Wednesday evening. The

Worst attack in years: Locusts reach major parts of India, damage crops

Locusts swarms entered major districts of India and could head towards Maharashtra's districts damages crops, the worst attack in 26 years.

Locust Menace: UP, Maharashtra, Punjab on High Alert; Centre Steps up Efforts; Drones to be Deployed Soon

As per updates, about 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now.

JK LG's advisor RR Bhatnagar relieved of duties till expiry of quarantine period

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

J-K L-G's Advisor RR Bhatnagar relieved of duties till expiry of quarantine period

J-K L-G's Advisor RR Bhatnagar relieved of duties till expiry of quarantine period: RR Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, has been relieved of administrative duties till the expiry of his quarantine period.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Rio Tinto admits damaging Australian Aboriginal heritage site

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has admitted damaging ancient Aboriginal rock shelters in the remote Pilbara region -- blasting near the 46,000-year-old heritage site to expand an iron ore mine.

Rio Tinto admits damaging Australian Aboriginal heritage site

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has admitted damaging ancient Aboriginal rock shelters in the remote Pilbara region - blasting near the ...

40 villagers killed in massacre in northeast Congo

Suspected Islamist militants have killed at least 40 people in northeastern Congo, a rights group said on Wednesday, the latest in a wave of attacks against civilians in the mountainous jungles near the Ugandan border. Fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group, which was driven out of Uganda in…

ADF militia kills dozens in eastern DR Congo

Dozens of civilians have been killed in eastern DR Congo in the latest of a string of massacres by the notorious ADF militia, a UN source and a local NGO told AFP on Wednesday.

Coronavirus cases in India surge past 1.5 lakh, Delhi sees record spike

In its morning update, the health ministry said the total number of cases has increased to 1,51,767 and the death toll to 4,337, registering an increase of 6,387 cases and 170 deaths in 24 hours since Tuesday 8 am.

India Coronavirus Update, 27 May: Over 1.5 lakh cases; Maharashtra sees highest Covid-19 death toll in single day

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 27 May: India currently has 1.5 lakh cases with 4,337 deaths. Maharashtra, the worst affected state, has been showing a slight decline in the number of new cases reported in the last two days.

Larry Kramer, major gay rights and Aids activist, dies at 84

Citing Kramer's husband, The New York Times attributed his death to pneumonia.

Activist Larry Kramer dies at 84

The 84-year-old died of pneumonia

House FISA bill suddenly on life support

A bill to reauthorize three expired surveillance programs is in jeopardy, with President Trump urging Republicans to oppose it and progressives raising concerns about a key amendment.

Bipartisan opposition leaves surveillance bill in doubt

Legislation extending surveillance authorities that the FBI sees as vital in fighting terrorism was thrown into doubt as President Donald Trump threatened a veto and Republican leaders and top liberal Democrats said they would oppose it. House Democratic leaders abruptly adjourned without considering

Chinese researchers debunk theory that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan wet market

A leading Chinese virologist, whose mysterious disappearance sparked speculation about the novel coronavirus emanating from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), was for the first time interviewed on Tuesday on China's state television where she warned that such viruses are just the 'tip of the iceberg' and expressed

Chinese researchers debunk theory that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan wet market

Wuhan, Chinese researchers have debunked widely reported view that deadly COVID-19 virus originated from a wet market selling live animals.

New Jersey judge who told rape victim to ‘close your legs’ loses job

TRENTON, NJ — A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could “close your legs” to prevent a sexual assault was removed from the bench Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme

Judge Who Asked Woman if She Closed Her Legs to Prevent Assault Is Removed

“No witness, alleged victim or litigant should be treated that way in a court of law,” the chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court wrote in the unanimous decision.

Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system. A day after filing a federal lawsuit to overturn rules allowing

Nancy Pelosi Calls Republican Efforts To Block Voting By Proxy During Pandemic A ‘Sad Stunt’

‘House Republicans must stop their dangerous obstruction and join Democrats to save lives, defeat the virus and grow the economy,’ she said. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called ...

Trump's press secretary says there are 'real concerns' with mail-in voting. She's voted by mail 11 times.

Do as I say, not as I have done for the last decade. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has voted by mail 11 times in the past 10 years, sending in a ballot for every Florida election she's participated in since 2010, The Tampa Bay Times reports. She reportedly last voted by mail in Florida's primary just two months ago, shortly before she told reporters there is supposed "bipartisan consensus on the fact that mass mail-in voting can lead to fraud." McEnany's voting history is similar to that of her boss, President Trump, who has routinely voted by mail while making a stink over others who do the same. "The president is, after all, the president, which means he's here in Washington. He's unable to cast his vote down in Florida, his state of residence," McEnany said last week about the president's voting decisions. McEnany's defense of Trump came after he incorrectly asserted that Michigan illegally distributed millions of absentee ballot applications to its residents and threatened to withhold funding…

Trump's press secretary says there are 'real concerns' with mail-in voting. She's voted by mail 11 times.

Do as I say, not as I have done for the last decade.White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has voted by mail 11 times in the past 10 years, sending in a ballot for every Florida election she's participated in since 2010, The Tampa Bay Times reports. She reportedly last voted by mail in Florida

Covid-19: Kashmir reports two more deaths; J&K toll 26

Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease

2 More Covid-19 Deaths In Valley, J&K Toll Rises To 26

Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease in the Jammu and Kashmir to 26

FCI lauds Telangana’s paddy procurement for Central pool

Telangana contributed 52.23 lakh tonnes of the 83.01 lakh tonnes procured at the national level

Visakhapatnam gas leak: South Korean expert drops plan to leave the country

A South Korean expert who had come to the city to probe the styrene vapour leak from the LG Polymers plant, dropped his plan to leave the country in the last minute, on Wednesday. Also read: HC orders

KU identifies exam centres across State, Lakshadweep

UoKmeet, varsity’s own software, to conduct online classes

PU evaluation work inMangaluru from today

Govt. agrees to provide transport and food to evaluators

Nehru put India on path of self-reliance: Priyanka Gandhi

Cong. leaders pay tribute to first PM

Probe into complaints by patients ordered

Deputy Commissioner S.B. Bommanahalli has ordered an inquiry into complaints by some persons isolated in the district designated COVID-19 hospital and other quarantine centres. The primary complaint w

Rajapaksa’s office responds to report

Responding to the report ‘Sri Lanka will not tolerate targeting of war heroes: Gotabaya Rajapaksa' published on May 20 in The Hindu, the office of the President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, h

All shops, barring malls, to be open from today

Opening of shops on alternate days has only led to more crowding: govt.

107 test positive as COVID cases cross 2,000 mark

Six more succumb to coronavirus

Foodgrains procurement centres to close by May 31

CM tells Agriculture dept. to focus on crop season from June

APGenco Assistant Engineer found dead

He was placed under home quarantine at Sileru

SBI customers to SMS ‘yes’ for moratorium

State Bank of India’s (SBI’s) customers will be able to avail loan repayment moratorium facility by simply responding to an SMS from the bank, the lender said.The bank will send an SMS to customers,

Seven border districts on alert

Collectors told to form panels for measures

As cases shoot up, more health workers fall prey

The influx of NoRKs poses a challenge to State’s health-care system

Coronavirus | France to stop use of hydroxychloroquinefor COVID-19 treatment

Belgium’s medicine agency warned against using the drug to treat the virus any more except within ongoing clinical registered trials.

Coronavirus lockdown | Centre, States doing their best in these challenging times: Prasad

He says everyone is concerned about migrant workers who are in ‘pain’ and ‘want to go home’

Two held for ‘illegal transport of sand’

Lorry with 27 tonnes of sand was seized

KMC sets up kiosks to offer ₹10-a-mask

Move to provide livelihood to women SHGs who produced thousands of masks

Application date for RIMC exam extended

The last date for submission of applications for the entrance exam of Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, has been extended till June 15. The exam, scheduled to be held on June 1 and 2

Kerala carrying out maintenance work in Siruvani Reservoir

City’s water supply not to be affected

COVID-19: 17 more deaths as 73 new cases confirmed in Ireland

A further 17 people with COVID-19 have died in Ireland, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed this evening.

Cong. power point presentation on river water diversion

AICC secretary explains how several districts in TS were likely to go dry

Today’s cache | Facebook’s new digital wallet, and more

Today's cache is your daily download of the top 5 updates from the world of technology.

Easing of restrictions may be brought forward if Covid-19 figures remain low, says Taoiseach

He asked people to “hold firm” until the first week of June.

Trump, Biden take on each other over the issue of wearing face mask

US President Trump has been refusing to appear in public wearing a face mask even as his country accounts for the highest number of Covid-19 deaths in the world.

PM Boris grilled on adviser row but won’t budge

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced forensic questions on the conduct of his controversial chief adviser Dominic Cummings from members of the Liaison Committee of the House of Commons on Wednesday.

"Unprecedented move": Russia envoy to OSCE trying to interrupt Ukrainian speech on Crimea

Unfortunately, Ukraine's dialogue with Russia has turned into a monologue, a Ukrainian MP said earlier.

Canadian researcher who falsified scientific data wins medical licence back

In a recent 3-2 decision, a disciplinary committee with Ontario’s medical regulator concluded Dr. Sophie Jamal had shown remorse, had been punished enough, and was at no risk to reoffend

BMW set on fire in suspected arson

Police are appealing for information after a BMW was set on fire in a suspected arson.

Mum of four ‘devastated’ as Devin, 2, diagnosed with cancer during lockdown

A mother of four is urging people to seek medical advice if they have any health concerns after her toddler son was diagnosed with cancer during the coronavirus lockdown.

Boris Johnson says 'air bridges' could remove need to quarantine by end of June

The Prime Minister suggested that "air bridges" could allow people to return to the UK from some countries from the end of next month without needing to quarantine

Child's body pulled from river close to where missing toddlers last seen holding hands

The body of a child has been recovered from a river in Tulsa in Oklahoma, but has not yet been identified. Fears are growing it may be linked to missing toddlers Miracle and Tony Crook who police believe may have come to harm

How schools will look when they reopen with parents dropping kids off in 'pens'

Schools in Gloucestershire have outlined the steps they're taking as headteachers and staff work out ways of bringing back Year 1 and Year 6 pupils from Monday as lockdown restrictions are eased

A momentous day for Telangana

Water to reach arid land that had no irrigation facility so far

Test and trace trial 'failure' as two-thirds taking part didn't fully co-operate

Sheffield Community Contact Tracers admitted they had found it “difficult” to get people to cooperate after they were contacted by Covid-19 contact tracers, with the majority NHS or social care workers

Sam Asghari Spills On The Way He And Britney Spears Stayed Close While Quarantining Apart

Sam Asghari is gushing about Britney Spears. The boyfriend/trainer to the superstar chatted with Jason Kennedy during an Instagram Live for "In The Room" and spilled on how the couple stayed connected despite quarantining apart. According to Asghari, Spears had just returned from a trip to home to Louisiana when the coronavirus became a pandemic…

Emily Maitlis’ Newsnight opener on Dominic Cummings breached BBC’s 'impartiality guidelines'

The Newsnight episode began with a discussion on the Dominic Cummings row after his movements during April's lockdown were revealed

Supreme Court declines to modify order letting Air India assign middle seats

It had allowed the carrier fill the seats till June 6

‘Evergreen Chamarajanagar’ initiative keeps district free of COVID-19

Initiative vests the public with responsibility to ensure social distancing, hygiene

State stepping up tests to 3,000 daily

It now has the infrastructure and paraphernalia to do up to 5,000 tests a day

Rosanne Cash Says Daughter Was Called A ‘Liberal P**sy’ For Wearing A Mask In Nashville

Rosanne Cash is horrified by how strangers are treating her daughter. RELATED: Andrea Bocelli On Battling COVID-19 Cash shared a story about how her daughter was harassed for wearing a mask while buying groceries. The "What We Really Want" singer was hurt by the ignorant and hateful nature of the remark. "My daughter lives in…

A young motorcyclist has died in a serious crash on the M62 near Salford

The man, thought to be in his twenties, sadly died at the scene

Jogger exposes himself to woman in popular park - she is scared there will be other victims

'I was just in shock and I was scared. It's serious because you don't know what it could lead to'

TSRTC buses exempted from night curfew

As officials point out to low occupancy, KCR relaxes restrictions to the State-run service

Demand to reintroduce overnight express train

Connectivity between coastal and Mysuru regions lost owing to cancellation, say patrons

Assess capacity of COVID-19 helplines: HC to govts.

Court takes notice of video showing man struggling to get help for his mother

86,863 migrant workers sent home

70 special Shramik trains operated

Karnataka HC issues SOP for partially resuming courts

The High Court of Karnataka has issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the High Court and the district courts for resuming partial functioning of the courts across the State from June 1.While t

3-year-old falls into borewell even as mother watches

Incident happens within half an hour after it was dug

Case registered for spreading false information

The Hassan city police registered a case against a person who allegedly recorded and circulated a video revealing the identity of a COVID-19 patient, accusing her of hiding information about her trave

Locust threat is bigger this year, warns Agriculture Ministry monitor

A huge challenge is likely to emerge when the swarms flying over 20 districts in Rajasthan start breeding.

FCI transports huge amount of grains by rail

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has transported 3.42 lakh metric tonnes of food grains by train to West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnata during the lockdown, said FCI AGM (General) B. Ranga

40 test positive, 37 are NoRKs

1,07,832 currently under surveillance

CPI urges CM to stop coal block privatisation

The Communist Party of India (CPI) has requested Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao to prevent the attempts of the Centre to privatise 11 coal blocks of Singareni Collieries, as part of its stimulus

Two students from Telangana killed in road accident

‘They were going to Srikakulam from Bhupalpally on a bike’

Govt. warns schools still not teaching Kannada

Every student studying in State must learn the language: Suresh Kumar

Website on colleges launched

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a portal where the government, aided private, private schools and colleges would have to upload information about facilities and the quality

Belgium, France arrest dozens over UK migrant truck deaths

Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the death of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in the United Kingdom last year.

Delhi border mess is an early warning sign for all cities

Districts adjoining NCR have reduced access to prevent covid.While the exact scale of Delhi’s border woes may not have been quantified before, the issue has drawn the attention of everyone from the high court to the Supreme Court

Mumbai Police's 'gag order' challenged in Bombay High Court

The political scene in Maharashtra is hot after a BJP leaders demanded imposition of the President's rule in the state citing the present government's failure in handling the coronavirus situation

Glasgow Christmas Eve rapist told 80-year-old woman she was ‘like his granny’ as he faces potential life sentence

A JUDGE may impose a life sentence on a man who smashed his way into an 80-year-old woman’s home and raped her. John Laming, 32, struck on Christmas Eve 2019 at a house in Rutherglen just 12 …

Mumbai to add 40 ICU beds at Worli jumbo facility as covid-19 tally rises to 34,018

Presently, there are over 1,000 isolation beds at the BKC Modular Hospital, while the Racecourse Modular Hospital at Mahalaxmi has 300 beds and 650 beds are operational at NSCI dome in Worli

Karnataka to have a state health registry, pilot project from Chikkaballapura

'A first of its kind initiative 'State Health Register' will be a robust and standardized health repository of all citizens,' Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister K.Sudhakar said in a statement.

Ibiza calls for holidaymakers to be asked for proof they are coronavirus-free before being allowed onto island

HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to Ibiza will have to prove they are free of coronavirus before they are allowed onto the Spanish island. Ibiza President Vicent Mari said today that ‘Covid-19 Free’ certifica…

Gardaí believe men arrested in small Offaly town were South American 'hit team'

The men, arrested in Clara today, are understood to be Brazilian.

Stormont must ask British government for Brexit extension, says Nichola Mallon

The Stormont executive must ask the British Government to extend the Brexit transition period, a minister has said.

Coronavirus lockdown | Migrant workers returning to Bihar jump off trains to flee isolation

Most of those returning to Bihar want the government to allow them to isolate themselves at home

Eight injured as rival YSRCP groups clash in Kadapa

Over twenty activists taken into custody

Resume physical courts from June 1, Bar Council urges CJI

‘Only a handful of advocates benefits from virtual court system’

Rise in fake posts spreading COVID-based canards: CM

Fake social media posts targeting individuals in the name of having contracted COVID-19 is on the rise, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.In Alappuzha, a set of miscreants attempted to

Govt. to foot quarantinebill of needy returnees

Centre’s directive caused confusion: CM

Video shows patients lying on sidewalks

CM thanks BJP for exposing deficiencies at GTB Hospital

NHRC notice to U.P. over man’s death

19-year-old dies of starvation after walking for six days from Ludhiana

Recovered patients more than active cases in Odisha

The people who have recovered from COVID-19 outnumbered the active patients in Odisha for the first time on Wednesday. The State’s recovery rate crossed 50%-mark when 79 more persons were discharged f

Only quality education will help eradicate poverty, says CM

‘Substantial funds being allocated to the sector to help children derive maximum benefit’

TDP seeks judicial inquiry into styrene monomer leak

Party leaders demand shifting of LG Polymers plant

Don’t let differences shade ties, says China’s Ambassador Sun Weidong

India and China have kept up “close communication and cooperation” since the COVID-19 outbreak, said China’s Ambassador to India Sun Weidong, adding that he was “impressed” by India’s handling of the

Villagers evacuated as gas leaks from borewell in West Godavari

Tension prevailed at Vemavaram village in Achanta mandal of West Godavari district when gas leaked from a borewell on Wednesday.Repair works were under way at the brorewell when the gas leaked and the

CM to chair meeting with Collectors on Friday

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami is scheduled to chair a videoconference meeting with all District Collectors on Friday.On Saturday, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with public health and medi

Post on ‘ground reality’ of health system goes viral

Shared over 29,000 times in 30 hours

Gas leak tragedy: one more dies in hospital

P. Venkayamma (73) of Venkatapuram, who was affected by the styrene monomer vapour from the LG Polymers plant, died while undergoing treatment at the King George Hospital (KGH) on Tuesday night.While

Free dialysis for patients

For those with an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh

T.K. Jose to be State’s new Home Secretary

The State government goes in for major bureaucratic reshuffle

Wheat procurement on target despite lockdown

While it is progressing swiftly in States like Punjab and Haryana, U.P. is lagging behind; Madhya Pradesh crosses target

Three hot-spots in district

Positive cases found in Nellanad, Kulathoor and Navayikulam

‘Abide by HC direction on migrant crisis’

Medchal collective seeks State govt’s intervention to ensure their safe travel

Total prohibition will be imposed in A.P. in three years: Minister

State Energy Minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy on Wednesday said that total prohibition would be introduced in the State within three years.Inaugurating a de-addication centre at the Government Genera

Unorganised workers likely to be brought under special package

‘Govt. largesse has given a boost to the morale of those hit by lockdown’

Himachal BJP President Dr. Bindal tenders resignation over corruption probe

..In his letter to national party president JP Nadda, Bindal, denied claims of his involvement in the scam.

Dubai gov’t staff to fully return to office on 14 June

Dubai – Mubasher: Dubai issued a decision allowing 50% of government employees to return to work at offices starting from Sunday, 31 May, while taking all precautionary measures against coronavirus (COVID-19).  All employees will resume their work …

KSA lifts ban on private-sector workplace attendance

Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has lifted the ban on workplace attendance in the private sector after the GCC nation’s coronavirus (COVID-19) tally recorded 78,541. In addition, government employees …

Separate blasts in Syria’s Idlib kill 6 militants, Turkish soldier

BEIRUT/ISTANBUL: Six militants were killed on Wednesday in an explosion that hit their arms depot in northwest Syria while Russian warplanes flew overhead, a war monitoring group said. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights did not say if Russia was behind the blast that killed the non-Syrian militants allied with the Turkistan Islamic Party, a Uighur-dominated

Covid-19: Kent RO withdraws ad against house helps kneading dough, issues apology

The healthcare products company had claimed that their machine should be used to knead dough as ‘her hands may be infected’.

Nepal PM holds all-party meeting to discuss border dispute with India, urges unity

A Constitutional amendment was to be tabled in the Nepal Parliament on Tuesday, but was deferred due to the meeting called by KP Sharma Oli.

Nevada call center for gig worker unemployment claims down until June 1

The Alorica call center tasked with helping independent contractors and self-employed workers with filing for unemployment insurance benefits appears to have temporarily stopped taking calls.

Nevada gig workers unable to have unemployment claims reviewed until Monday

The Alorica call center tasked with helping gig workers file for unemployment insurance benefits is still open for business, but filers will not be able to connect with an adjudicator until Monday.

Wife Narrates Last Moments With Late Benga Maestro Jimmy Wayuni

“I started getting worried after calling him persistently and he was not picking yet the phone was ringing. His ...

Phillip Schofield sparks Ofcom complaints over comments on This Morning

The presenter recently hit back at criticism

DOJ: Man plotted attack in Tampa Bay area on behalf of ISIS

The Department of Justice said Al-Azhari had researched and looked into potential targets in the Tampa Bay area, including Honeymoon island. He had also rehearsed parts of an attack and the statements he would make during an attack, according to DOJ.

Plan for expanded coronavirus testing revealed; Anyone can get tested from June 1

Municipal health service GGD has laid out its approach to handling the influx of people expected to seek Covid-19 tests when they become freely available to anybody with symptoms from June 1. Anyone

UK to tackle COVID-19 flare-ups with local measures: health minister

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will gradually move towards more localised action to tackle local coronavirus flare-ups, as opposed to the nationwide measures taken so far, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Wednesday.

UK's Johnson: 24-hour COVID test results as soon as possible

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he wanted coronavirus test results to be returned within 24 hours as his government prepares to launch a new tracing system to try to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Where U.S. coronavirus cases are on the rise

(Reuters) - Twenty U.S. states reported an increase in new cases of COVID-19 for the week ended May 24, up from 13 states in the prior week, as the death toll from the novel coronavirus approaches 100,000, according to a Reuters analysis.

Italy records 117 new coronavirus deaths, 584 new cases

ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 117 on Wednesday, against 78 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases climbed to 584 from 397 on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe's coronavirus cases double in a day to 132: government

HARARE (Reuters) - The number of coronavirus cases in Zimbabwe has more than doubled to 132 over the past 24 hours, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.

France says resumed Brexit talks going badly

PARIS (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday that Brexit talks, which have resumed following an interruption caused by the coronavirus crisis, were not going well.

Saudi-led coalition says it downs Houthi drones launched at Najran

DUBAI (Reuters) - The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen said its forces intercepted and downed drones launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards the Saudi border city of Najran on Wednesday in the first such incident since late March.

Ireland may decide next week to speed up reopening plan

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland may next week speed up the reopening of its economy if coronavirus infections remain low, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday, though its chief medical officer said he was likely to advise against any such move.

Moscow mayor extends self-isolation until June 14, some easings introduced

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, signed on Wednesday an order to extend self-isolation due to the coronavirus until June 14, but has also lifted some restrictions.

Texas hotel clerk set on fire by suspect asking for guest list

Terrifying video shows a man squirting liquid onto the desk before igniting it during a robbery attempt in Fort Worth.

Stranded Colombians plead for COVID-19 airlift out of Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP) — Surrounded by boxes, a pile of rice packages and mattresses, José Ávila Saavedra sat on the floor with a thousand-yard stare Wednesday. For two weeks he...

Crowds take advantage of latest easing of lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland as car parks of forests and country parks re-opened

CROWDS of people yesterday took advantage of the latest easing of lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland as car parks of forests and country parks were re-opened.

Newsnight's Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says

The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded' of the corporation's impartiality rules.

Will schools be open over the summer holiday?

Could they be about to play catch-up?

Perfectly preserved Roman mosaic discovered under Italian vineyard

It's stunning.

Appeal for tributes for NHS and care workers who died fighting coronavirus

Boris Johnson revealed last week that more than 300 NHS and social care workers across the UK have died with the virus.

America's top coronavirus doctor says second wave might not happen

White House immunologist Dr Anthony Fauci said a second spike of Covid-19 cases is 'not inevitable' - but said it depended on people's social distancing efforts

Turtle smashes through car windshield and nearly decapitates passenger

'If that glass wasn't as thick as it was and I didn't slow down the way I did when I saw the object coming, it would have been disastrous,'

Bitter About Twitter

Trump's favourite means of communication and weapon of choice, Twitter, has turned its back on him, after the platform labelled one of his posts as false. The president...

Judges toss lawsuit alleging anti-conservative bias on social media

Freedom Watch and conservative YouTuber Laura Loomer had their case -- which alleges social media sites conspired against them -- thrown out again.

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Officers attacked and ‘breathed on’ following ‘drug-fuelled’ party in Walsall

A 23-year-old was charged two counts of assault of a police officer and obstructing an officer following the incident in Eagleworks Drive

Military virus aid could look different if 2nd wave hits

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that as the U.S. military prepares for another potential wave of the coronavirus, it may do things a bit differently, providing more...

Sam Johnson, ex-Texas GOP congressman and Vietnam POW, dies

Former Texas Rep. Sam Johnson, a military pilot who spent years at a prisoner of war in Vietnam before serving more than two decades in Congress, died Wednesday at age...

Edmonds man, 22, dies after falling from Little Mount Si climbing area near North Bend

The man was in a designated climbing area with a friend when he slipped and fell, landing on one of the trails below, said a sheriff's spokesman.

Mohave County reports first COVID-19 case in jail system

Mohave County officials say they have confirmed the first known case of coronavirus within the county's detention center system.

Patients flee Soroti hospital after admission of 4 corona cases

Doctors in Soroti regional referral hospital are in a dilemma as patients are secretly escaping from their wards following the admission of COVID19 patients last...

Mumbai Crime: KYC frauds on the rise, cyber police caution users

Over 3500 Shramik Special trains carrying over 48 lakh passengers organised till date: Railway Ministry

The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.

Pak Army claims to shoot down Indian 'spying quadcopter' along LoC

Mumbai Crime: Duo kills man for assaulting ex-girlfriend, mother; arrested

People fined for not wearing masks in Pulwama

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'I can't breathe': George Floyd's death draws comparisons to Eric Garner case

The Minneapolis deadly arrest incident immediately drew comparisons to the case of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who died in 2014 in New York after he was placed in a chokehold by police and pleaded for his life, saying he could not breathe.

Govt says lockdown period used to ramp up health infrastructure required for COVID-19 management

As of May 27, 930 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals with 1,58,747 Isolation beds, 20,355 ICU beds and 69,076 oxygen supported beds are available in the country, the government said.

Toronto releases maps showing COVID-19 hotspots

The virus is present in every single neighbourhood in the city

Gabrielle Union Opened Up About The Toxic Environment At 'America's Got Talent'

Gabrielle Union may no longer be on America's Got Talent, but she's still fighting to change her former workplace for the better. Six months since leaving the reality show, Gabrielle Union is opening up about the toxic environment at AGT in a new…

Sunny Hostin says Amy Klobuchar as VP is a 'nonstarter' for black community

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin indicated on Wednesday that choosing Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as his running mate wouldn't help former Vice President Joe Biden with African Americans.

Memorial Day weekend crowds, rain-soaked Missouri river results in 23 rescues, 1 drowning death

The city of Noel Fire Department said on Facebook that a total of 23 river rescues were made over the three-day weekend, including 21 on Saturday alone. 

CNN’s Dana Bash ridiculed for Joe Biden interview: 'So much for journalism'

 CNN’s Dana Bash sat down with presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday in an interview that has been condemned by critics on both sides of the aisle. 

Lisa Boothe: Dems want to shut down Trump's 'unfiltered access' to voters on Twitter

Democrats want President Trump's enormous and "unfiltered" Twitter access shut down because it has been an extremely effective campaign tool for him over the past four years, Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe asserted Wednesday.

Biden says officers must be held ‘fully accountable’ in George Floyd’s death

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday insisted that the police officers involved in the case of a black man in Minnesota who died after being pinned to the ground with a knee to his throat need to be held “fully accountable.”

Man caught with over $138,000 in cash at Logan Airport after missing his flight

Missing a flight is never fun, but for one traveler, it was an incredibly expensive mistake.

Huge Washington state unemployment fraud a warning to other states amid coronavirus pandemic

Washington's race to help newly laid-off residents as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy left it vulnerable to such scams, and last week officials hinted at the scope of the damage done: hundreds of millions of dollars paid out in fake claims.

CAN, NSCIA submit guidelines for reopening of worship places to PTF

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) have submitted their various guidelines for the reopening of worship places to the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19.

Author and anchor Emily Maitlis has become Newsnight’s most recognisable face

She has served as a political editor and presenter on the BBC programme.

New documentary tells the story of Ireland's pro-choice abortion referendum campaign

The 8th documentary charts the grassroots activism that led to 67% of the Republic of Ireland voting to repeal the Eight Amendment of Ireland's Consitution two years ago. A new documentary, The 8th, will premiere online from May 28th at the Hot Docs Film Festival. The documentary...

Spain falls silent at start of 10-day mourning for COVID-19 victims

27,000 people have died as a result of the pandemic.

Fighting For The Hearts And Minds Of 500 Million People: An Interview with Leah Soibel, Founder of Fuente Latina

Other organizations also bring Spanish-language journalists to Israel, but we’re the only organization that has a follow-up mechanism and that works 24/7 to provide these journalists and influencers with anything they need to cover Israel.

Florida homeowner fatally shot man who smashed through door

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida homeowner fatally shot a Georgia man who broke through his front door and began beating a woman inside, sheriff's officials said.Nathan Jerrell Edwards, 31, was pronounced dead Tuesday morning at the home in Panama City, the Bay County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post.Witnesses told deputies that Edwards had been walking down the street, “screaming and swearing ... acting very aggressively and erratically,” the post stated. He said the man threatened him, so he retreated inside his house to get away.Deputies said Edwards then smashed through the glass front door and began beating a woman inside. The homeowner, who is in his 70s, went upstairs and got his gun, firing se

Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of black man

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.Mayor Jacob Frey announced the firings on Twitter, saying "This is the right call.”The man's death Monday night was under investigation by the FBI and state law enforcement authorities. It immediately drew comparisons to the case of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who died in 2014 in New York after he was placed in a chokehold by police and pleaded for his life, saying he could not breathe.

Donald Trump calls reporter who wore face mask to ask question 'politically correct'

Donald Trump has called a reporter who insisted on wearing a face mask while asking a question “politically correct” as his clash with Joe Biden over whether to wear one escalated. The US president denied he was mocking Mr Biden, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, for wearing a mask at a recent

The Republican Lawmakers Calling Out Trump on His Scarborough Murder Insanity

While President Donald Trump’s allies largely stood silent as the president continues to push baseless murder conspiracies against Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough, several Republican lawmakers have sounded off and called out the president for peddling the lies.Over the past several weeks, the president

African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations

The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption and vowed to continue working. In a press statement, Adesina slammed "unprecedented attempts by some to tarnish my reputation" and declared "I will... continue to

Court: Mental provider not liable in Florida school shooting

A mental health provider cannot be held liable for the actions of a man accused of a 2018 Florida high school massacre, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. Cruz had multiple mental issues, including a fascination with violence, weapons and death, but was eventually mainstreamed into Marjory Stoneman Douglas

Trump offers to mediate India-China border dispute

The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India

Police want to trace this man after bag snatch at Yardley bus stop

West Midlands Police has issued an appeal to trace the man following the incident which took place on May 5, at 1.20pm

Navy accuses Russia of third 'unsafe' intercept of U.S. plane in two months

May 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy accused the Russian military of unsafe flying during an interception of a Navy plane over the Mediterranean Sea for the third time in two months.

Man denies contempt of court order to vacate repossessed house

Proceedings by Start Mortgages against Patrick Ryan are adjourned to next month

Second-hand clothes firm used as front for drug distribution network, court told

Man (31) refused bail after being charged with heroin and ecstasy offences at warehouse in Ringaskiddy port

Covid-19 tests cost the State €200 each, says Taoiseach

‘Months rather than weeks’ before 14-day quarantine for passengers entering country ends

Bank holiday weekend set to be a scorcher

It looks like the bank holiday weekend will see people all dressed down in shorts and T-shirts but with only 5km to go, as it’s set to be a scorcher.

'Hold firm,' says Taoiseach, decision next week on phase two of roadmap

A decision on moving to the next phase of Ireland’s roadmap will be made next week, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Two women arrested in N.B. after 53 firearms, large quantity of drugs seized

Two women have been arrested in New Brunswick after police seized dozens of firearms and drugs in connection with an ongoing investigation.

Mayor Calls for Criminal Case Against Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd’s Neck; All Officers Involved Identified

Public pressure builds on the now-former police officers linked to the death of George Floyd. In a speech addressed to Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for charges against the cop seen on video forcing a knee on Floyd's neck.

Watch: Toddler tries to wake dead mother in Bihar's Muzaffarpur railway station

The incident occurred on May 25 (Monday) at Bihar’s Muzaffarpur railway station

Tropical Storm Bertha lashes South Carolina in sunrise surprise that could affect NASA SpaceX launch

"Life-threatening" flash flooding is expected across parts of Virginia, and South and North Carolina, after Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall sooner than expected.NASA satellites are closely watching the storm as it prepares to send two astronauts to space in a historic launch aboard SpaceX

CPPCC holds closing meeting of annual session, receives 5,488 proposals from advisors

The closing meeting of the third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, after completing all the items on its agenda.

You could get a call from 9am telling you to isolate for 14 days

The self isolation request could become mandatory if not obeyed.

In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis

Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered. 

Opposition frustrated as they thought Yogi government would fail on coronavirus: Dinesh Sharma

They thought the UP government would fail on the coronavirus situation and they would get a chance politically. But they are frustrated as the coronavirus cases are under control — in fact, our mortality rate is among the lowest at 2.5%, we have done maximum quarantine of people and are doing over 10,000 tests daily,” Sharma said.

North Dublin locals shocked and angry after 'vicious' attacks involving gangs of youths

Locals in Portmarnock and Baldoyle have expressed shock and anger at a recent increase in anti-s...

Officials announce 17 coronavirus-related deaths and 73 new cases

Health officials have announced 17 further coronavirus-related deaths and 73 new confirmed cases....

"Very important decisions" for the GAA in the next few weeks - Tom Ryan

The GAA's Ard Stiúrthóir Tom Ryan says their advisory group are working on a roadmap for the re...

Nursing homes risk 'was low' if guidance was adhered to - report

A Department of Health report examining the spread of Covid-19 through Ireland's nursing homes says the risk of the disease getting in "would have been low"...

Water safety stressed after rescues off west Cork

The Irish Coast Guard has issued a warning about water safety, following two separate incidents in west Cork this afternoon in which six people were swept out to sea.

Fg unveils measures for reopening of schools

The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 (PTF) has assured Nigerian children that all hands are on deck to reopen the schools at a safe time and urged States, local governments, proprietors and other stakeholders to begin to take steps that will facilitate an early and safe reopening.

France's Virus Tracing App Ready to Go, Parliament to Vote

If approved, France's StopCovid app will be made available to users on a voluntary basis starting Monday. The government committed to honoring the result of the non-binding parliamentary vote.

Cop discharged from hospital, says had backing of both families: at home and in khaki

The officer was received with a shower of flower petals on the premises of his police station in a brief ceremony before he went home to complete self quarantine for next 14 days.

43-yr-old cleaner dies in ‘elevator mishap’ at hospital; probe on

According to police, hospital officials suspect Waghela either tried peeping out or spitting out tobacco from the window when her hair got entangled between the lift and the shaft.

Kannada TV actor Mebiena Micheal passes away

Mebiena Micheal was on her way home to Madikeri when a tractor rammed into her car. She was accompanied by her friends on the trip.

Ivor Callely opens up about horrific bike crash that almost killed him

The controversial former minister was left incapacitated at the side of the road in Co Cork

BREAKING: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians

The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians overseas.The development, according to Foreign Affairs Minister...

Seven dead in auto crash in Kwara - The Nation Nigeria

No fewer than seven persons on Wednesday died an auto accident in Kwara state.The accident happened at Lumoh village along the Olooru/Bode

Tension as two communities clash over land in Anambra

There is tension in Anambra State following clash by two neighboring communitiesover land, which has allegedly, left one dead and others injured...

UPDATED: Abuja Group obtains re-election nomination form for Obaseki

An Abuja based group, Obaseki Mandate Forum (OMF) on Wednesday secured All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship re-election...

Police arrest dismissed soldier, another for 'smuggling' 1,200kgs of Marijuana - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

The Police in Lagos on Wednesday arrested a dismissed soldier identified as Okoliko Andrew and one Idowu Adebayo for allegedly smuggling

BREAKING: Abuja Group obtains nomination form for Obaseki

Obaseki Mandate Forum (OMF), an Abuja based group on Wednesday obtained nomination forms for the re-election of Godwin Obaseki in Edo state...

Music composer Pritam Chakraborty’s father passes away

Music composer Pritam Chakraborty's father, Prabodh Chakraborty died after two-year battle with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.

Study: Some Men Label Masks 'Uncool'

The study, conducted by researchers Valerio Capraro from Middlesex University London and Hélène Barcelo from the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute in Berkeley, California, found that American men say wearing one is a sign of "weakness" and "not cool."

Hypocrisy Gone Viral? Officials Set Bad COVID-19 Examples

From U.S. President Donald Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, global decision-makers have frequently set bad examples, whether it's refusing to wear masks or breaking confinement rules aimed at protecting their citizens from COVID-19.

Twenty New Community COVID-19 Cases Reported

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports 20 new COVID-19 cases reaching a total of 1,624 during a press conference Wednesday.

Inhalers, blood pressure meds top list of drug shortages reported by Canadian pharmacists

Canadian pharmacists say they continue to face drug supply challenges and are ‘very concerned’ about their ability to obtain medications their patients need amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from the Canadian Pharmacists Association.

Montenegro woos tourists to Europe’s first Covid-free country

Kotor, Montenegro – Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer. For weeks,...

South Korea examines first suspected cases of Covid-linked syndrome in kids

The syndrome has raised fears that COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, could pose a greater risk to children than had been understood

COVID-19: Denmark develops robot to conduct coronavirus tests

It uses a 3D-printed disposable arm that is automatically swapped after every patient

UAE: Human Resources Ministry revises working hours of service centres

Precautionary measures remain in place to curb the spread of COVID-19

Mohammed bin Rashid accepts credentials of several non-resident ambassadors

These non-resident ambassadors belong to countries friendly to the UAE

Third phase of Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, sanitisation programme starts

Entry and exit to the area will be restricted during the sanitisation programme

COVID-19: FG suspends evacuation of Nigerians abroad

Sodiq Oyeleke Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians abroad. He said suspending the evacuation was to...

CLP demands white paper on Covid-19, demands special assembly session

NT NETWORK  Margao The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at its meeting on Wednesday demanded that the state government prepares and submits a white p

Goa to scale up COVID testing capacity

NT NETWORK Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said  the state’s testing capacity for the COVID-19 pandemic is around 1,000 samples pe

North collector revises SOP for travellers using roadways

NT NETWORK Panaji Making thermal screening, Covid testing and self declaration forms essential, the north district collector revised the standard operatin

Tuensang COVID-19 case: WYH questions existence of Task Force & War Room

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

DENSU demands setting up of BSL-3 Lab in Eastern Nagaland

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

Biden calls for DOJ Civil Rights Division to investigate George Floyd's death

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday called on the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to investigate the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who was

Rosenstein to testify as part of Graham's Russia investigation probe

Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify next week as part of the Senate Judiciary Committee's probe into the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

Gabbard drops defamation lawsuit against Clinton

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) Wednesday dropped a defamation lawsuit against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, ending a brief legal battle over allegations that Gabbard was being supported

George Floyd: Charge policemen with murder – Family of black man killed in US

The family of George Floyd, a black man who died while a police officer pinned his neck with a knee, wants the four Minneapolis police officers involved charged with murder. According to CNN, th...

Lagos discharges 87 COVID-19 patients

Sodiq Oyeleke Eighty-seven patients undergoing treatment for coronavirus at isolation centres in Lagos State have been discharged. The Lagos State Ministry of Health made this known in a seri...

Saudi Arabia tourist visas to be extended for three months

Tourist visas to be extended automatically free of charge for three months

I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says

The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.

Man, 45, arrested after he allegedly attacks man in Ewa Beach | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Honolulu police arrested a 45-year-old man after he allegedly attacked a 33-year-old man in Ewa Beach.

Fear Engulfs City Hall After Officer Tests Positive For COVID-19

Fear has engulfed City Hall after an officer in the procurement department tested positive for Coronavirus.At least 10 officers have been urged to test for the virus and isolate following the posi

Twitter Lets Verified Users Spread Fake Pic, Link MN Cop to Racist Slogan

Twitter is allowing verified accounts to post a photo falsely linking a Minneapolis police officer with a man wearing a "Make Whites Great Again" baseball hat.

Report: Silicon Valley Billionaires Join Forces Behind Joe Biden; Plans Include 'Partisan News Sites'

Left-wing "explainer" website Vox reports that leading billionaires in Silicon Valley are joining forces to help a struggling Joe Biden.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Not Reporting COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths

Michigan is now the only state among 19 states with over 900 COVID-19 deaths not reporting the number of those deaths from nursing homes.

Pakistan Considers Reimposing Lockdown After Eid Celebrations

Pakistan may be forced to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown amid a surge in new cases following the end of the Eid al-Fitr.

Pune: Three employees of Serum institute test positive for Covid-19

H K Sale, executive director at Noble Hospital, said 27 high-risk contacts of the three persons have been traced. They have been quarantined and their swabs will be sent for further tests.

India lockdown diary, Day 64: Kerala village uses umbrella to combat covid; Techie on mission to find jobs for migrants, and more

Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 64 of lockdown.

Mumbai: 33-yr-old inmate ‘hangs self’ in jail cell

According to police, when the inmate did not come out of his cell during the counting, the staffer called out his name and on getting no response, went into the cell.

ICU nurse slammed for yelling at crying carer for wearing her uniform in a B&M store is BACKED by Royal College of Nursing who say shopping in work clothes ‘should be avoided’

Senior ICU nurse Marina Kendrick, 53, reprimanded Kimberley Simpson in a B&M Bargain store in Burton on Trent for wearing her scrubs in public, an action she said risked spreading 'germs'.

No End Term Exams For Current, Previous Semesters: KU

The Kashmir University will not conduct the end-term examinations for the current and previous semesters this year and would promote the students based on continuous internal assessment

Top Army Brass Discusses Ladakh Face-Off

Top commanders of the Indian Army on Wednesday began deliberations on key security challenges facing India, including the tense standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh

Rs 223 Crore Bank Fraud: HC Denies Bail To Accused Ex-Chairman

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday rejected plea of former chairman J&K State Cooperative Bank, seeking quashing of FIR against him filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the whopping 230 crore fraud case

After Joke, Altaf Bukhari Says, His Political Promotion an ‘Imagination’

Cooling his heels in the blistering capital where the political mercury is soaring at the moment, Altaf Bukhari is playing it cool and calm, despite his name as the chief of the so-called advisory council—seen as a political local face replacing bureaucratic non-local advisory group in J&K—doing rounds and creating new whispers and flutters in the valley

J&K Govt Rejigs Admin, 3 DCs Among 10 Officers Shifted

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ordered reshuffle in the bureaucracy by transferring ten officers, including three deputy commissioners in the Valley

Pak Army Says Indian Spy Drone Shot Down

The Pakistan Army claimed on Wednesday that it shot down an Indian

Annual Mela Kher Bhavani at Tulmul Cancelled

The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela and Yatra, scheduled for May 30, will not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the J&K Dharmarth Trust, here on Wednesday

KCCI Urges Govt To Evacuate Kashmiris Stranded Abroad

The KCCI on Wednesday urged government to evacuate hundreds of Kashmiris stranded in various foreign countries due to coronavirus lockdown

Restrictions Eased In City’s 13 Containment Zones

The district administration on Wednesday eased restrictions in city’s 13 areas declared containment zones earlier to combat the spread of coronavirus

Britain's new covid queen who will lead test and trace scheme: Baroness Dido is Tory MP's wife who was raised on a pig farm (and thinks there is too much maternity leave)

Baroness Dido Harding, 53, was raised on a Somerset pig farm and will lead the UK's test and trace scheme to tackle the coronavirus, set to launch tomorrow.

Kent RO takes down controversial ad, apologises for depicting maids in derogatory manner

The ad, featuring Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol as campaigners, drew heavy criticism on social media.

Five-month-old baby dies after being given turtle's blood to drink to protect her from coronavirus in the Dominican Republic

The five-month-old girl from the Dominican Republic died after drinking turtle blood to protect her from coronavirus. Her relatives are said to be 'serious but stable.'

Bill Clinton 'had affair with Jeffrey Epstein pimp Ghislaine Maxwell during trips on pedophile's private jet', explosive new book claims

The details of the alleged affair between the former president and the British socialite are detailed in a new book - A Convenient Death: The Mysterious Demise of Jeffrey Epstein.

Fugitive cartel leader, featured in Netflix's Narcos: Mexico tells Mexican court he's broke so is not a flight risk as he fights his extradition to the United States for the 1985 murder of a DEA agent

Rafael Caro Quintero is fighting an extradition to the U.S. for the 1985 kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena. He told a Mexican court he has no money and is unemployed.

MPA, NATO Ask Congress for Temporary Liability Relief as Businesses Reopen

The letter, sent by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and signed by over 200 trade and business groups, calls for Congress "to quickly enact temporary and targeted liability relief legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic."

St Ann’s Bay mayor urges continued vigilance against dengue

Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis, is appealing for residents to continue to exercise vigilance against dengue even as the country grapples with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking with JIS News, Belnavis argued that dengue...

BMC issues revised guidelines for COVID-19 testing: Pregnant women likely to deliver in next 5 days to be tested

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday issues revised testing guidelines for COVID-19. According to the new guidelines, the COVID test will not be mandatory for emergency surgery.

Mira Bhayandar: 36 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths on Wednesday

Following a day's drop in the number of COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the metropolitan satellite township of Mira Bhayandar witnessed another dramatic spike in the spread of the virus on Wednesday when 36 persons tested positive for the infection.

Nitish Kumar holds meeting with state Health Department, stresses on door to door screening of migrants

The CM said that keeping in view the future challenges, the health infrastructure of the state should be further strengthened and it should be expanded.

India backs hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 prevention despite WHO suspension

Indian Counci­l of Medica­l Resear­ch says it should be contin­ued becaus­e there is no harm

Pakistan condemns construction of temple at Babri Masjid site

Rising tide of religi­ous bigotr­y in India is well-docume­nted by intern­ationa­l human rights organi­sation­s, says FO

Calm Added 5 Soothing Disney Songs to Its Library, So You Can Magically Drift Off to Sleep

A dream is a wish your heart makes — and your wish for serene music has come true. If you're a Disney fan and have the Calm meditation app, we have great

UAE reports 2 dead, 883 new coronavirus cases

This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 31,969

Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders

Against the backdrop of the recent political activities in Maharashtra and with just a few remaining for the fourth phase of the lockdown to end, state Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday

Central, state govts should apologise to nation for migrant workers' conditions: SP leader

Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramgovind Chaudhary asked the central and state governments on Wednesday to study the apex court order on the

Heatwave likely to recede from today: IMD

The temperatures north and central India have soared over 47 degrees Celsius at a few places since the past four-five days. The maximum temperature in Churu, which had recorded 50 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, was 49.6 degrees, followed by 48.9 degrees in Ganganagar and Bikaner districts of Rajasthan.

India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pak PM Imran Khan

Bangladesh through Citizenship Act, border disputes with Nepal & China, & Pak threatened with false flag operation,” Khan said in a series of tweets. Several areas along the 3,500-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies

Toddler tries to wake up dead mother at Bihar railway station brings out hardships of migrant worker

The video appeared online Wednesday and captures one of the most poignant pictures of the massive migrant crisis unfolding across several states. It shows a toddler trying -- and failing -- to wake her mother up who lay dead on the platform, a blanket placed over the body untidily.

Telangana: 3-year-old boy falls into newly dug borewell in Medak district, rescue operations on

Oxygen was being supplied into the 120 feet open borewell and earth excavation machines have been pressed into service to dig around it, they said. An NDRF team has reached the spot tandjoin the rescue efforts, they said.

‘Ugly Even for Him’: Trump’s Usual Allies Recoil at His Smear of MSNBC Host

The Wall Street Journal and Washington Examiner chastised the president as a top House Republican, Liz Cheney, urged him to “stop” his attacks on Joe Scarborough.

Gabbard Drops Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton Over ‘Russian Asset’ Smear

'Defeating Trump more important'

Pompeo: “Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China”

Loss of city-state's

Centre may extend lockdown after May 31

Agencies New Delhi The central government is likely to extend the lockdown in some form by another two weeks after May 31 to stop the spread of coronaviru

Changes afoot at hard-hit Pennsylvania veterans home

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's administration announced a new leader Wednesday at the Southeastern Veterans’ Center, where nearly three dozen residents have died from the coronavirus and a state senator urged the replacement of its leadership.

Yes Bank : ED sends DHFL promoters to 14-day judicial custody till June 11

The court sent them to jail after no further remand was sought by the central investigating agency

Lockdown violators using Cummings as excuse, say police

Police commissioner warns of public pushback over Covid-19 containment measures

Fox News' Laura Ingraham claims Democrats will make Americans wear masks 'forever'

Laura Ingraham is pushing some patently false claims about what America might look like under Democratic leadership. On Tuesday night, the Fox News host welcomed lawyer and Republican operative Harmeet Dhillon to her show to condemn Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) for ordering people to wear masks in public statewide. Dhillon falsely suggested "the masks don't work" or at least that no one can "prove they work," and then said that could provide a legal pathway to overriding Northam's order. Ingraham chimed in to claim if masks are "for safety," then "this is not a temporary thing," and then suggested if Democrats "get real power," they'll enact rules that mandate wearing masks in public "forever." For example, Laura Ingraham was plugging lawsuits against Virginia's mask mandate on the next hour of Fox. pic.twitter.com/GX3N65gZJS — Matthew Gertz (@MattGertz) May 27, 2020 Ingraham's claim is clearly untrue, seeing as most U.S. localities, including many run by Democrats, haven't mandated people wear masks when…

Just half of Americans plan on getting Covid-19 vaccine, poll shows

The US could run up against another obstacle in its fight against coronavirus: vaccine refusal

Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderban’s ‘tiger widows’ struggle to survive

Cyclone Amphan, which hit West Bengal a week ago, not only killed all the fish in Manjula's pond, but also snatched away her sole source of livelihood.

‘Governor should scold those trying to destabilise Uddhav Thackeray govt’: Shiv Sena’s veiled attack on BJP

Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray had taken oath on November 28 last year. The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress came together to form government last year, after the Thackeray-led party and the BJP fell out over sharing the chief ministerial post.

Passenger on Alliance Air’s Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive for coronavirus

The flight was operated on May 25, when domestic flight services resumed after remaining grounded for two months due to the nationwide lockdown to prevent spreading of coronavirus infections.

Domestic flight services in India: 445 flights carrying 62,641 passengers operated on May 26, says Hardeep Singh Puri

Services were resumed on Monday after a gap of two months and 428 flights were operated within the country on the same day.

SpeakUp: Congress campaign to mount pressure on Modi govt to deposit Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor

SpeakUp Campaign: Congress is demanding from the Modi government to deposit Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor who are facing the brunt of the lockdown.

Ontario to make long-term care announcement after 'horrific' military report

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford is set to make an announcement related to long-term care today, a day after a military report revealed allegations about five homes that the premier has called "horrific.

SSS releases Nigerian journalist Kufre Carter - Premium Times Nigeria

A sports journalist in Akwa Ibom State, Kufre Carter, has been released from the custody of Nigeria’s secret police, SSS.

COVID-19: Nigeria considers morning, afternoon classes for schools resumption

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it will soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country.

JUDGES 4:4

Throughout Jewish history, many women have followed the example of Devora, described in this verse as both a prophetess and a judge, by taking positions of leadership on behalf of their people. One example dates to the early Renaissance period, when another Jewish woman emerged as a great leader of her people. At the time,…

Bennett: We want maximum space with minimum Arabs - Inside Israel

Yamina chairman says current draft map for application of sovereignty is "not good" for Israel.

Netanyahu's attorneys: Investigate police who threatened PM - Inside Israel

Attorneys for PM file complaint after anonymous police officials say Netanyahu will not receive favored treatment in future invetigation.

Health and Welfare ministries to take budget cuts - Inside Israel

Government expected to approve budget cuts across all ministries, to make room for additional ministries as per coalition agreements.

Kellyanne Conway unleashes trolls on Twitter's head of site integrity

Donald Trump's counselor is mad that someone fact-checked her employer.

Mercury Bay Community Board Meet To Discuss Changes To Speed Limits For Joan Gaskell Drive And More

Our Mercury Bay Community Board met today.

Machinery Must Be Used For Shifting Heavy Items

Machinery should be used for shifting heavy items – not staff. That is the message from WorkSafe after a worker on an Otago dairy farm was left with a spinal injury.

Five Arrested In Northland Meth Operation

Northland Police have arrested five people as part of an ongoing operation targeting the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine in the region.

Trump’s Evidence-Free Attempt to Link Scarborough to Aide’s Death

President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought without evidence to link MSNBC host Joe Scarborough to the death of one of his staffers in 2001, when he was a Republican congressman.

Portugal has already carried out more than 770 thousand diagnostic tests

Portugal has carried out more than 770 thousand diagnostic tests for covid-19 since the beginning of March and managed to "pass the barrier" of the 20,000 on 15 May, said the Secretary of State for Health.

Two low pressure areas developing over Arabian Sea

Public Authority of Civil Aviation has issued a weather bulletin on the weather over the Arabian Sea.

Smallest number of new coronavirus cases across Notts since lockdown began

The latest figures from Public Health England show a minor increase over 48 hours

Broxtowe MP breaks silence over Dominic Cummings, saying he ‘didn’t breach lockdown guidelines’

However he said he wouldn't have personally taken the trip to Barnard Castle

What it's like working as a Notts hospital cleaner during the coronavirus pandemic

'We were going into quite a daunting environment'

US Congress set to ramp up China pressure over Uighur rights

Washington, United States | AFP | The US Congress was set Wednesday to authorize sanctions against Chinese officials over the mass incarceration of Uighur Muslims, ramping up pressure in another front in the Pacific powers’ troubled relationship. The US House of Representatives will vote later Wednesday on a final version of the Uighur Human Rights Act, …

At Least 6 Test Positive For Coronavirus Inside Madhya Pradesh Raj Bhavan

At least six people at the Raj Bhawan in Madhya Pradesh, including some lower-level staff and their family living in the employee quarters inside the premises, have tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, the state health department said.

Trump tweet throws House surveillance debate into chaos

“I hope all Republican House Members vote NO on FISA,” the president wrote.

CISF Personnel Deployed At Delhi Airport, DMRC Test Positive For Covid-19 In Last 24 Hours

A total of 22 new coronavirus cases were reported among CISF personnel in the last 24 hours, taking total such cases in the central force across the country to 95.

Like Scindia, Rae Bareli Congress MLA Aditi Singh Too Removes ‘Congress’ From Her Twitter Bio

Just before switching over to the BJP, Scindia had also dropped INC from his profile on social media.

Iran's Rohani Calls For Stricter Laws On 'Honor Killings' After Beheading Of 13-Year-Old Girl

Iranian President Hassan Rohani has called for harsher laws to tackle so-called "honor killings" after the particularly shocking slaying of a teenage girl, allegedly by her father, prompted a nationwide outcry.

Crash knocks off hydrant

Emergency crews are dealing with a single-vehicle crash on West Kelowna's Boucherie Road where a van knocked off a fire hydrant.

Group of NY Pastors Rally in Preparation to Reopen on Sunday

Seventy pastors assembled at Old Time Baptist Church in Hamburg,

The 'Fact-Checking' Mess Twitter Has Created For Itself

Standards.

Assam flood situation worsens; 1 dead, nearly 3 lakh affected in 11 districts

India News: The flood situation in Assam worsened on Wednesday with one person losing his life and nearly three lakh people suffering in the deluge across 11 dist

Nepal's proposal to validate new map delayed

South Asia News: The Nepal government's proposal for a Constitutional amendment to revise Nepal's map in the national emblem has run into rough weather despite PM K P

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who has promoted conspiracy theories about mail-in-voting fraud, voted by mail 11 times over the past 10 years

Like his press secretary, Trump also votes by mail in Florida, despite his false claims about fraud.

Twitter tried to correct Trump's falsehoods about vote by mail, but the platform's first fact-check on the president's tweets was itself misleading

The confusing and misleading parts of their fact-check show the difficulty that accompanies social media platforms acting as fact-checkers, too.

TDP’s Digital Mahanadu A Superhit

This is the first time a political party is holding such a huge conclave digitally.

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to announce decision on lifting of extension of lockdown on May 30

Punjab had 2,106 COVID-19 cases, including 1,918 cured/discharged and 40 deaths.

‘The pilot's testing his eyesight’ - Dublin Airport aims dig at Boris Johnson's advisor Dominic Cummings

Political advisor Dominic Cummings has lost the support of not only the British public, but the Dublin Airport Twitter account.

As China Seeks Support On Hong Kong, India Has The Opportunity To Revive Relations On New Terms

Any serious observer of India-China relations would first point out the lack of reciprocity in it.

Kiran Kumar Recovers From Coronavirus, Confirms Testing Negative

Veteran Bollywood actor Kiran Kumar, who was diagnosed with Coronavirus on May 14, has now tested negative for the virus.

Sean McVay provides insight into his daily routine during coronavirus quarantine

The state of California has been turned upside down in the wake of the pandemic, with the governor having ordered everyone residing there to stay at home, in an order that has long been one of the …

'Tone deaf' for council to spend $95,000 on social media coordinator hire as thousands out of work: councillor

A city councillor is wondering why Vancouver is cutting an expected funding boost in street cleaning to, instead, spend $95,000 dollars hiring someone to handle social media in the city manager's office 

Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator

Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China's ...

CNB arrests 6 suspects linked to drug syndicate in Malaysia, weapons seized during raids

SINGAPORE: Six suspected drug offenders have been arrested, with drugs and various weapons seized by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB). In a ...

Covid-19: France's death toll rises by fewer than 100 for seventh consecutive day

France’s coronavirus death toll rose by less than 100 for the seventh day running on Wednesday while the number of confirmed cases climbed only modestly, according to data which indicated the worst o…

Hema Malini dissociates herself from Kent’s ‘classist’ ad against maids, company chairman issues public apology

BJP MP Hema Malini has dissociated herself with the controversial ad placed by Kent RO Systems after Twitterati exploded in anger, accusing the company of being classist. The controversy was triggered by Kent's ad promoting its new product, an atta maker.

SpaceX Crew Dragon mission

Трансляция запуска. Отмена. Запуск перенесен по погодным условиям. Пока вроде на субботу.

COVID-19 Isn’t Caused by Bacteria

False information that claims COVID-19 is caused by a bacteria and can be easily treated started spreading by text message, and is now viral on social media. Actually, COVID-19 is caused by a virus and there is no treatment for it.

More False Mail-In Ballot Claims from Trump

California will send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot for the November general election. But President Donald Trump falsely said, on Twitter and at the White House, that the ballots would go to "anyone living in the state, no matter who they are or how they got there" and "people that aren’t citizens."

May 27: Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to remain focused on education

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has felicitated with the children on the celebration of the 2020 Children day, urging them to...

Formal inquiry will consider care home crisis and ‘every aspect’ of coronavirus response, says Nicola Sturgeon

A formal inquiry will be launched into the Scottish Government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing crisis in Scotland's care homes, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.

Satellite images reveal China is dramatically increasing airbase near Indian border: photos

BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – New satellite images that were obtained by India’s New Delhi Television (NDTV) station showed the Chinese military dramatically increasing their Ngari Gunsa Airbase in the western region of Tibet near the Indian border. According to the NDTV report, the satellite images show major construction being done at this base, which is located just 130 miles away from Pangong Lake, the same area where the Chinese and Indian forces clashed earlier this month. The first image that was posted by NDTV, dated April 6th, 2020, showed a new airstrip with a single, small terminal area. Meanwhile, the second photo, which was taken on May 21st, 2020, showed that the base’s size had been doubled, with either a new taxiway or a second tarmac. #China Expands 'Ngari Gunsa' Airbase Near #Ladakh (just 200 kilometres away from the #Pangong Lake), J-16 Fighter Jets On Tarmac. pic.twitter.com/5pQAkv8AJd — IDU (@defencealerts) May 26, 2020

Gov. Sule innaugutes 2000 capacity JAMB CBT Centre in Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Governo, Abdullahi Sule Wednesday innaugurated a 2000 capacity JAMB CBT centre in Lafia the state capital as part of ...

JUST IN: Lagos Discharges 87 COVID-19 Patients

The Lagos State Government has discharged 87 additional COVID-19 patients from its isolation centres, bringing to 825 the total numbe

2020 Children’s Day: NOA-FCT, BPW urge parents to educate youngsters living with disability on COVID-19 safety measures

 A call has been made to Nigerian parents and caregivers in the society to educate children living with disabilities on appropriate measures..

Salary deduction: Kano NLC gives Ganduje 2 weeks ultimatum or faces strike action

The Kano State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has on Wednesday given a two weeks ultimatum to Governor Ganduje...

Amotekun: Personnel recruitment should not be for educated only ―Hunters

Hunters have advised governors in six states of the zone not to prioritise paper qualification in the ongoing recruitment process of Amotekun

Police arraigns notorious cultists over murder, arson, malicious damage in Osun

Osun State Police Command on Wednesday arrainged some of the notorious 'Apete Isagba' cult members terrorising Ede town...

Court remands mother who allegedly drowned baby, orders psychiatric evaluation

An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered that a 22-year-old woman, Oluwafunmilola Adisa, be remande

Salary deduction: Labour gives Kano 2 weeks strike notice

KANO - Organised Labour in Kano State, through the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Wednesday issued a

9 deaths reported on board migrant trains since Monday, Railways says most had underlying conditions

Nine passengers have been found dead in ‘Shramik Special’ trains since Monday and they included a woman whose toddler son was seen trying to wake her up in a heart wrenching scene at a railway platform in Bihar.

Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet

The unions said their representatives 'confirm unanimously that not all schools have received the agreed upon PPEs, sanitisation and disinfecting materials'.

Beshear condemns rally where he was hung in effigy

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says armed protesters who hung an effigy of him were trying to use “fear and terror' to force their will on others.

FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha

Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.

Dr Igwe extols Rotimi Amaechi at 55, describes him as a patriot

Chibuike Amaechi served as the fifth governor of Rivers state from 2007 to 2015 having served as the speaker of the state House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007.

Some hairdressers 'living hand to mouth', court hears in bid to reopen salons

Some hairdressers are living hand to mouth and are pleading for the ability to earn an income, the Western Cape High Court heard in an urgent court application.

Covid-19: Dis-Chem at Ballito mall shuts down after staff member tests positive

The Dis-Chem pharmacy at the Ballito Junction mall has been shut down after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

SANDF probe clears soldiers of killing Collins Khosa, saying he was only 'pushed and clapped'

An SA National Defence Force inquiry has found soldiers, who are accused of killing Alexandra resident Collins Khosa, cannot be held liable for this death as there is no link between the injuries he sustained due to their actions and him dying.

After Sending Migrants Back To Their Home, Sonu Sood Is Winning Hearts On Twitter With His Hilarious Replies

After being appreciated for sending migrant workers to their homes, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood shows his humorous side with his hilarious replies to his fans on Twitter.

COVID negative certificate must for people coming to Goa

NT NETWORK Panaji The state government on Wednesday modified its standard operating procedure  for the people entering the state, making it mandatory

Sawant writes to Centre on Goans stuck abroad

NT NETWORK Panaji The state government has written to the Union civil aviation ministry and the ministry of external affairs requesting them to arrange sp

Why only one flight to TN so far, ask desperate Tamils stranded in the UK

More than 300 Tamils stranded in the UK are trying to get back. They have written numerous petitions and even protested outside the Indian High Commission in London but there has been no response.

Andhra High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against YSR Congress MP, 48 Others For Threatening Judges

A series of verdicts, apparently against political vested interests, have irked AP ruling party leaders.

In pandemic, using drones to drop medical supplies from sky

With a loud whir and a whoosh, a fixed-wing drone slingshots out of a medical warehouse, zips through hazy skies at 80 mph, pops open a belly hatch and drops a box of medical supplies. Slowed by a little ...

Russia denies allegations it hacked German parliament

BERLIN — Russia rejected allegations that its military intelligence was responsible for a hacking attack on Germany’s parliament, after media reports that data had been stolen including emails from Chancellor Angela Merkel’s constituency office.

In a probable first, a horse put under home quarantine in Jammu-Kashmir for fear of COVID-19

In a probable first, a horse put under home quarantine in Jammu-Kashmir for fear of COVID-19: In a rare occurrence, a horse which returned to Rajouri from Shopian during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, along with its owner, has been put under home quarantine, while its owner has been put under administrative quarantine by the authorities.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Kejriwal wants people to get treated in pvt hospitals: Tiwari

Kejriwal wants people to get treated in pvt hospitals: Tiwari: Delhi BJP chief and Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari has accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of cheating the people .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

SC refuses to modify order on allowing middle seat bookings on foreign flights evacuating Indians

SC refuses to modify order on allowing middle seat bookings on foreign flights evacuating Indians: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to modify its earlier order allowing Air India to operate non-scheduled flights to bring back Indians stranded abroad with middle seats booking for the next 10 days.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Shocking! Woman bites police constable after cop asks her to wear face mask

Shocking! Woman bites police constable after cop asks her to wear face mask: In a shocking incident, a woman migrant worker in Vasai in Palghar district of Maharashtra attacked a police constable .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Madras HC declares Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar, nephew Deepak as legal heirs of former Tamil Nadu CM

A Madras High Court bench Wednesday said that Deepak and Deepa are second class legal heirs of the late chief minister Jayalalithaa, being the son and daughter of her late brother Jayakumar

Three more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals

Questions remain over the death toll at one of the trusts

Zoa Morani donates plasma the second time for COVID-19 treatment

Earlier this month, Zoa, a COVID-19 survivor, had donated her blood for plasma therapy trials for COVID-19 treatment.

Crash slows Highway 97

A crash has slowed traffic on Highway 97 north of Waterman’s Hill and Okanagan Falls.

Himachal BJP chief Rajeev Bindal quits, seeks probe into health scam

Bindal denied involvement in the Health Department scam. Former Health Minister and four-time legislator Bindal sent his resignation to BJP president J.P. Nadda.

MP: Newly-married couple, 100 others quarantined as kin who attended wedding test corona positive

The kin of the couple, a CISF jawan, had also stayed at his native place in the Junnardeo area of Chhindwara and then visited some relatives before his test results came.

No new reports of fighting despite Afghan ceasefire ending

Appeals for the Taliban to extend a ceasefire with Afghan forces went unanswered Wednesday, but there were no reports of major violence and the militants said they would release some government prisoners.

India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.

WH Press Secretary Voted By Mail In Every FL Election In The Past Decade

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who has vehemently defended President Trump’s baseless tirade against mail-in voting initiatives, reportedly voted...

Fauci: Too Soon To Guarantee Political Conventions In August

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, advised a “wait and see” approach for now on whether it...

'I am healthy' Chechen chief says after virus rumors

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov on Wednesday said he is

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in South Carolina

Still days away from the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the Southeast coast of the U.S. on Wednesday was dealing with its second named tropical system in less than two weeks.

Going the distance by bus through a pandemic

Mary Pierson boarded a nearly empty L.A. Metro bus at the corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Riggin Street in Monterey Park one recent afternoon.

Major Peshawar hospital refusing new virus patients after reaching full capacity

Hayatabad Medical Complex says patient inflow has increased 3 to 4 times in the last two weeks.