Don’t book repatriation flights online, warns Pak consulate in Dubai

Don’t book repatriation flights online, warns Pak consulate in Dubai

UN experts call on governments to protect rights of migrants during pandemic

UN experts call on governments to protect rights of migrants during pandemic

China recovery inches up

China recovery inches up, via Capital Economics:

Woman booked for Tik-Tok video in police uniform

Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane: Lack of distancing in Old Town Scottsdale 'disturbing'

Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane says images of crowding at several bars and clubs in Old Town Scottsdale over the holiday weekend is “disturbing” and says it shows a lack of common sense and responsibility.

Countries ease coronavirus lockdown after months of lockdown

Iran cafes are on after 2 months, whereas, Sri Lanka relaxes COVID-19 curfew in Colombo and Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens

How the Chinese perfected the art of propaganda through deception and subterfuge

Coronavirus in Mumbai: BMC plans to school its students online

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Muslims cremate and bury COVID-19 victims on Eid

Mumbai Crime: As watchman, cleaners of building nod off, thief makes off with their mobiles

Open spaces can be used against vector-borne diseases, suggests Mumbai Mayor

Thane Municipal Corporation recruits paramedical staff amid COVID crisis

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Sessions court principal judge suggests that courts work at 25% capacity from June 1

Bombay HC orders litigant, who wants BMC to convert Wadia Hospital into Covid-19 hospital, to deposit Rs 1 crore

Lockdown 4.0: Here's a proposed map for the state government to reopen Mumbai

Risk of infection remains and its spread cannot be contained but one has to learn to live in a new environment.

UK junior minister resigns over Dominic Cummings row

Johnson's embattled Chief Strategy Adviser faced a volley of hostile questions from the media on Monday evening when Downing Street took the unusual step for a staffer to address his own press conference amid growing anger from all sides of the political spectrum, including Johnson's own Conservative Party

Bhima Koregaon case: Activist Gautam Navlakha shifted from Tihar to Taloja jail

Over 30% of Maharashtra's temporary jails already crowded

Man murdered in Aarey, four detained

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 500

Human rights activists say the figures may be underreported.

Avoid complete shutdown, circulate shops numbers: HC tells authorities

FPJ Edit: A chaotic reopening of the skies

Chicago sees deadliest Memorial day in years

10 people shot dead and 32 severely injured

FPJ Edit: Heatwave and coronavirus

‘No mask, no ride’ policy in South Korea

The government, in a new directive, ordered buses and taxi drivers to limit or refuse to offer rides to passengers who do not wear masks as part of the tightened quarantine measures against the pandemic outbreak

Coronavirus Update: Mumbai Fire brigade sets up quarantine facility for its frontline staff

ACT Policing arrest three men during alleged Garran burglary

Three men were caught during an alleged burglary in Garran on Wednesday morning.

Woman with walker awarded $55K after B.C. RCMP officer 'assaulted and battered' her

A B.C. woman who uses a walker for mobility has been awarded $55,000 in damages after a judge determined she was "falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, assaulted and battered" by an RCMP officer in the province's north.

In morgues and shipping containers, Ecuadorians search for lost dead

GUAYAQUIL/QUITO, Ecuador (Reuters) - Dolores Centeno has scoured the morgues and cemeteries of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, for two months searching for her father’s body.

The 1918 Spanish flu: How lessons learned apply to today's COVID-19 pandemic

The 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic, also known as the Spanish flu, was the most severe pandemic in modern history. About 675,000 deaths were reported in the United States.

Ralphs security guard pulls gun on shopper during confrontation in San Bernardino - VIDEO

A bystander captured video of a security guard at a Ralphs in San Bernardino drawing a gun on a shopper who was refusing to leave the store.

NBA great Patrick Ewing recovering at home after coronavirus diagnosis

May 26 (UPI) -- NBA legend and Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball coach Patrick Ewing is recovering at home after being hospitalized because of the coronavirus.

UK COVID-19 deaths top 37,000 as another 134 patients die

Another 134 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in the country to 37,048, the Department of Health and Social Care has said.

Aarogya Setu Android App Is Now Open Source

The App has over 114 million users, which is more than any other Contact Tracing App in the world.

Watch: Duo Have The Perfect Response To Dundalk Lockdown Protest

A woman most famous for standing outside Google and the Four Courts was back at it again yesterday, this time standing on a beach in Dundalk, hosting a sparsely attend...

Guest workers add to rising number of corona cases in Uttar Pradesh, eastern states

Amidst the political 'tu-tu, mein-mein', the plight of the guest workers continues to trouble the conscience of the Indian nation.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

US president responds by accusing micro-blogging site of stifling free speech

Man seriously injured after shooting in Scarborough

A shooting in Scarborough Tuesday evening has left a man with serious injuries, police say.

LIVE: Senate hearing on non-expiration of franchises

Watch the Senate hearing live on Rappler

Huge U.S. labor union endorses Biden over Trump

'[Trump's] response to COVID-19 has been delinquent, delayed, disorganized and deadly,' says AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka

Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd' – HRW and Johns Hopkins

President Nicolas Maduro's government reports 10 COVID-19 deaths out of 1,121 cases in a country of 30 million people

San Francisco Mayor Dodges Suit Over Removal of ‘Racist’ Billboards

San Francisco Mayor London Breed cannot be sued for allegedly pressuring advertising firms to pull a political rival’s billboards that were denounced as racist by the mayor and several other elected officials, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

Supreme Court Denies Petition to Hear California Voting Rights Act Challenge

The Supreme Court refused to hear a constitutional challenge to the California Voting Rights Act over its requirement that some local governments hold district rather than at-large elections.

New Zealand sheltered its homeless during Covid-19 – but can it last?

Labour-led government has pledged $100m to keep 1,200 motel rooms available for the homeless for a year but obstacles to cementing gains remain

New Zealand deputy PM breaks ranks to urge Ardern to lift Covid-19 lockdown

Political kingmaker Winston Peters says nation has been in lockdown for ‘too long’ and calls for immediate move to the lowest level of restrictions

Canada Learning Code has a digital literacy goal amid the pandemic

The Canada Learning Code organization transition to online learning has motivated it to deliver 10 million learning experiences by 2027.

Friends and families could be reunited in ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people by next month under lockdown-easing plans

Barbecues and garden parties could also be among activities given the go-ahead in Britain by the end of June after being raised in the Cabinet.

D-Day for Nazanin: British citizen imprisoned in Tehran will find out TODAY if she will be freed as her husband says 'we are closer than ever' but is still preparing for the worst

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe expects to find out today whether she will be released from prison in Iran after the supreme leader announced 3,000 people are being pardoned as part of Eid.

Kremlin expands online voting possibilities amid COVID-19 fears

After the Russian government passed a bill expanding possibilities for voting online and by post, journalists and digital rights activists have started to question its potential for abuse.

U2 Drummer Donates $100,000 To Help Navajo And Hopi Families

It has emerged tonight that Larry Mullen of U2 has pledged $100,000 to the cause of the Hopi and Navajo peoples in America as they struggle desperately to cope with th...

Pedestrian hit by train in Tawa, Wellington

The person was hit by a train at a level crossing near an intersection.

Gardai Thwart Brazilian Assassin Gang In Deepest Offaly

For a town of 3,500 people, Clara, Co Offaly has witnessed its shared of historical events of the years. Just 10 months ago, the town welcomed the Claret Jug to its st...

Nord Stream 2 Operator Says Sanction Threats Are Discrimination Against European Companies

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Threats to impose sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project are discrimination against European companies, the project operator, Nord...

Biden Attacks Trump for Not Wearing Mask in Public: 'This Macho Stuff Is 'Stoking Deaths'

Following his Tuesday remarks, Biden changed his profile picture on Twitter to the one of him wearing a black mask during a Memorial Day ceremony.

Brutal murder of Sanatan Deka shows how Hindus are not safe anymore in Muslim dominated areas of Assam

The fear among the ethnic Hindus in these villages looms large due to the fear of a Muslim attack. They fear reprisals and gullibility of the police with Muslim money power and an enviable unity among Muslims against the 'Kafir'.- Siba Prasad Sarma 

Crowdfunding campaign launched to support family of Sanatan Deka; Aims to raise 30 lakhs through the campaign in 19 days

Sanatan Deka was lynched to death by Faizul Haque and friends for selling vegetables in a Muslim majority area near Guwahati during Ramzan. 

Organiser Impact - NCW issues notice to Assam TV channel which forced its reporter to resign as she became pregnant

 Organiser had reported how a Assam based TV channel had forced Guwahati based journalist Ranjita Rabha to resign after she became pregnant as the channel refused to shift her to news desk.  Prag News, the city based satellite news channel came under fire from various media rights bodies and social organisations over its action. The channel authority had bluntly declared that it has no provision for maternity leave for women workers. After the news went viral, the National Commission for Women has issued a notice to the said channel. The NCW notice states that the attitude of the channel exposes the double standards of the organisation towards pregnant employees. The NCW condemned the insensitive attitude of the channel towards the employee and said that the commission is deeply perturbed by the violation of provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The NCW has aksed the channel to send its response to the notice at the earliest. 

A Year of Jagan - Going the Hugo Chavez way?

In his hurry to score political points Jagan as CM is announcing schemes and issuing GOs which are either questioned or struck down by the High Court. - Duggaraju Srinivasa Rao 

EC 'allergic to common sense'; register plans 'blinded desire to do someone’s bidding' – Manasseh

It appears the Electoral Commission of Ghana is “blinded” by a “desire” to do the “bidding of someone” as far as its insistence on compiling a new register of voters for the 2020 general elections is concerned, investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has said.

Guaranteeing the Safety of Journalists: West African experts share perspectives

In times of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the media, and in effect journalists, are a lifeline for citizens. They serve as critical avenues and channels for the provision of needed public health education and information that help people to stay healthy and safe. At the same time, they help hold governments accountable for how they respond to the crises and how they utilise resources meant for tackling the crisis.

Flashback: Akufo-Addo won't win 2020 elections - NDC reacts

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) discredited reports by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) that president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will retain his seat in the December 2020 general elections.

We're satisfied with Mills' autopsy, stop act of 'drunkenness' - Family

Family of the late President John Atta Mills has asked politicians and the general public to respect the family and the late Professor and allow him to Rest In Peace.

Student jailed for extortion over policewoman’s nude pictures

A Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 24-year-old student, Francis Aggrey, to three years imprisonment for extortion in his bid to circulate nude videos of his girlfriend, a policewoman.

Ghana has no record of reinfection of coronavirus

Dr Badu Sarkodie, the Director of Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Tuesday said the country has not recorded any cases of reinfections of the COVID-19.

NDC warns NPP in Nalerigu/Gambaga after ‘arrest’ of former Youth Organiser

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nalerigu/Gambaga Constituency say they are ready to face the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) squarely in the December 7 elections.

Somali Refugee Indicted for Attempting to Join Islamic Terrorist Group

A Somali-born naturalized United States citizen was indicted this week for allegedly attempting to join Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab. 

Few faces, more spaces as B.C. schools to reopen next week

Classroom instruction will be offered on a part-time, voluntary basis for the final month of the school year – the reopening is serving as a trial run to what is expected to be a full return to classrooms in September

Amy Cooper, The “Central Park Karen” Who Called Police On A Black Man, Has Been Fired

A white woman in New York has been fired after a viral video shows her hysterically calling police on a black man who asked her to leash her dog.

Twitter fact-check marks Trump tweets for the first time

The President objects to being proven wrong, and misunderstands free speech rights

Gastonia venue operator wants clarification regarding reopening for event spaces

A venue operator in Gastonia wants clarification from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper regarding the reopening of event spaces in the state.

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Alabama Secretary of State Shreds CNN Host for Saying Absentee Ballot Voter Fraud Doesn't Exist

Boom.

India’s LAC infra upgrade unnerves China

India News: China has been unnerved by India’s slow but steady improvement in border infrastructure for faster mobility of its troops and weapon systems in forwar

Canadian soldiers witness 'deeply disturbing' scenes in seniors' residences: PM

OTTAWA: Canadian soldiers helping to manage the coronavirus outbreak in seniors' residences have witnessed some "deeply disturbing" scenes, Prime ...

Aussies are heading back to shopping centres in high numbers as coronavirus restrictions start to ease, according to new data

More people are heading into shopping centres as coronavirus restrictions ease in Australia.

Matan Torah and fake news - Radio

Who was controlling the media at Mount Sinai?

Rahul Gandhi speaks to experts Ashish Jha, Johan Giesecke on COVID-19 situation

Rahul Gandhi speaks to experts Ashish Jha, Johan Giesecke on COVID-19 situation: After his interaction with former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to Professor Ashish Jha, a globally recognised public health professional and Professor Johan Giesecke, the famous Swedish epidemiologist, on the COVID-19 crisis.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Indore's COVID-19 tally up by 79 to 3,182

Indore's COVID-19 tally up by 79 to 3,182: Indore on Tuesday reported 79 more COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases in the district to 3,182, including 119 deaths, according to Chief Medical and Health Officer Praveen Jadia.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Congress attacks Kerala CM over decision to ask people to bear expenses for institutional quarantine facilities

Congress attacks Kerala CM over decision to ask people to bear expenses for institutional quarantine facilities: Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, hit out at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on his government's decision to ask people to pay for institutional quarantine facilities in Kerala, terming the move a

Rubio warns Twitter after it puts fact-check label on Trump tweet

Sen. Marco Rubio fired a warning shot at Twitter after it appended a fact-check label to President Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting.

Afghan government releases first hundred Taliban prisoners

The Eid al-Fitr holiday began on Monday as did the ceasefire in Afghanistan announced by the Taliban. Early signs were promising with the ceasefire appearing to hold.

Heat stress and death: Stakes high for 56,000 stranded sheep with cut-off date looming

The sheep are being cared for in a feedlot with ample food, water and monitoring, but their welfare is in doubt if they don't leave during the approved season.

Planned Parenthood Testimony on Fetal Tissue Sales Contradicts Claims

A new video reveals the testimony of Planned Parenthood officials regarding the sale of aborted fetal tissue contradicts their public claims.

CNN's Cooper on Trump's Scarborough Tweets: 'He Is Just a Little Man, Despite His Girth and Size'

Tuesday on CNN, host Anderson Cooper criticized President Donald Trump for his messaging on masks and his tweets about MSNBC host Joe Scarborough. | Clips

DAP: Perikatan stopped caring about drunk driving after coming into power

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A score of DAP politicians have challenged the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration to take punitive action against those caught drunk driving, in light of the two related deaths recently. In a joint press statement, the group pointed out that former transport minister...

Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Inspirational quotes, messages and thoughts of Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru inspirational quotes, thoughts: On his death anniversary, we share some inspirational quotes of the leader that have stayed with us over the years, are are more relevant now than ever.

As LAC heats up, India and China activate border mechanism talks

The “Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs” was established in January 2012 after border talks between then NSA Shivshankar Menon and his Chinese counterpart Dai Bingguo, and is headed by joint secretary-level officials from both sides.

Delhi confidential: Sound Of Silence

Former Maharashtra chief minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday reeled out figures of the financial aid given by the Centre to the state, and accused the state government of not utilising the money.

IndiGo flier tests positive after landing in Coimbatore

"No one else was seated in his vicinity, significantly reducing the possibility of transmission... The operating crew has been home quarantined for 14 days and we are in the process of notifying other passengers as per the government guidelines," the airline said.

Ahmedabad: ‘Official transferred for self-promotion, scaring people’

The campaign, under the hashtag #StopTargetingGujarat, launched on Monday in English, Gujarati and Hindi by the BJP IT Cell has been widely circulated on social media platforms.

Inadequacies, lapses: SC seeks answers from Centre and states on migrants

The judges said “adequate transport arrangement, food and shelters are immediately to be provided by the Centre and State Governments free of cost”.

Cloud diplomacy: Consular access, demarche move online

Besides virtual summits and phone calls, demarche, consular access and even presentation of credentials have moved to online platforms.

Searching for son, Gujarat woman stranded in Dehradun for 2 months

Goraji said she gets free food and medicines, and doctors inquire about her health, but she does not know why she is not allowed to go out.

Twitter Users Clamoring For Cancelation Of Activist Shaun King

Shaun King has garnered a reputation for himself in recent years as an activist in racial politics. He's received a lot of criticism for his

Buhari eulogises Clark at 93, Soun at 94 - The Nation Nigeriaa

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, to continue to work for the ...

Two arrested after disabled man in wheelchair robbed at ATM

Two men have now been arrested over the alleged heartless robbery of a wheelchair-bound man at an ATM in Sydney’s CBD. The 42-year-old man, who suffers from spastic diplegia (paraplegia) cerebral…

China Starts De-Escalating Over Ladakh Border Standoff After India Refuses To Back Down: Expert

China has now started to de-escalate its stance over the border stand-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, as per defence expert Nitin Gokhale.

Algeria court rejects detained journalist's bail plea

A court in Algeria on Wednesday rejected a bail plea by a prominent journalist detained since late March, a prisoner support group said.

Cheney Scolds Trump For Peddling False Conspiracy Theory About Scarborough

House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to stop tweeting about a debunked conspiracy...

WI Dems Acted Quickly To Spur Voter Turnout In April. Can They Maintain That Momentum This Fall?

This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. The authors are professional evaluators. One...

Virginia man on FBI 'Most Wanted Terrorists' list indicted in federal court

A Virginia man who fled the United States eight years ago has been indicted for providing support to the al Shabab terrorist group in Somalia.

Steve Bannon scores win in Italian court over political academy

President Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon won a legal battle to form a Catholic, populist political academy in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.

No live audience in Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crowning in October

With major international events and large gatherings, including the 2020 Miss Universe pageant, in limbo due to the uncertain times brought about by the COVID-19 crisis, the finals of the new Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) pageant has been moved to a later date.

Viral photos of Uttarakhand forest fire on social media 'mostly fake': Govt

After the fake picture went viral, Uttarakhand Chief Minister took to Twitter to say that impact of the wildfires is not the same as propagated

Abusive husband smeared wife's clothes in oil and flour

Lukasz Blazejczyk wanted wife Iwona to come home

Coronavirus alert: 4527 Fresh New Covid-19 Cases in Maharashtra on May 27

Coronavirus alert: 4527 Fresh New Covid-19 Cases in Maharashtra on May 27: In Maharashtra 4527 fresh cases reported in last 24 hours. Upto yesterday there were 50231 positive cases. The Total .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

MVA govt questions Fadnavis over his loyalty towards Maharashtra

MVA govt questions Fadnavis over his loyalty towards Maharashtra: The MVA government on Wednesday attacked the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and demanded Devendra Fadnavis to justify his claims .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

'Reborn' Swiss to drop most virus restrictions on June 6

Switzerland announced Wednesday it would remove most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions on June 6, when all leisure and entertainment activities can resume if appropriate precautions are in place.

Uttarakhand Forest Fire Pictures False: Trivendra Singh Rawat

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat Wednesday said old pictures of forest fires in Chile and China are being circulated on social media to claim that state forests are in flames.

Assam Chief Minister Makes COVID-19 Norms Mandatory In Flood Relief Camps

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked the state administration to impose strict maintenance of COVID-19 protocols in the flood relief camps across the state.

3 Men Thrash Tribal Teen In Front Of Her Father In Gujarat: Police

A 16-year-old tribal girl from a remote village in Gujarat's Chhota Udepur district was allegedly thrashed by three men in the presence of her father and local residents for eloping with a man a few days ago, said police on Wednesday.

Thunderstorm With 96 kmph Winds Rips Through Amphan-Ravaged Kolkata

Like a sequel of a horror film, Cyclone Amphan 2.0 hurtled through Kolkata on Wednesday evening, uprooting trees, squashing cars, and even threatening to pull down an old building or two.

Blowout At Oil India Well In Assam, Villagers Shifted To Safety

Residents near an oil well of Oil India Limited in Assam's Tinsukia district had to be evacuated after a "blowout" on Wednesday. The Baghjan 5 well in Upper Assam exploded in a fountain of crude oil after pressure control systems failed.

Rights Panel Notice To UP Government Over Death Of 19-Year-Old Migrant Worker

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over reported death of a 19-year-old migrant worker due to hunger in Saharanpur, after he had walked 350 km from Ludhiana on way to his home in the state, officials said on Wednesday.

The biggest stories on Nottinghamshire Live you may have missed on May 27

Whether it's about crime, a tribute, or the latest details on the coronavirus pandemic, it is all on our website

Maritime Police promise special attention at unattended beaches

The commander-in-chief of the Maritime Police (PM)has said that special attention will be given to unsupervised beaches during the bathing season, reinforcing surveillance when there are more bathers in those areas.

Arrest made in connection with Saturday assault

The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries

Govt Undermines Democracy By Pushing 15 Bills In 17 Hours

“The Government is undermining democracy by progressing 15 bills in the space of just 17 hours,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.

Auto crash claims 7 lives at Olooru/Bode Sadu, Kwara

Tragedy struck yesterday as seven persons lost their lives in an auto crash at Lumoh village along Olooru/Bode Sadu road in Moro local...

Western Cape records 1 010 Covid-19 cases among public health workers - department

The Western Cape health department has confirmed 1 010 doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus in the public sector.

Nigerian man makes it, appointed president of Obama foundation

Nigerian Adewale Adeyemo, a 39-year-old, has been appointed as the first president of the Obama Foundation. He is believed to be the person that could lead it.

PDP reacts to hostilities between President Buhari's cabinet members

PDP in a statement on Tuesday, May 26, signed by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbodiyan, stated that the Buhari-led government has become disorganised and chaotic.

Man's best friend: Loyal dog waits for months at hospital after owner died of COVID-19

A seven-year-old dog that belonged to a dead Wuhan Covid-19 patient who waited for its owner to leave the hospital for three months now lives in a dog shelter.

Amaechi, best transportation minister in Nigeria’s history- El-Rufai

ABUJA- Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has described Rotimi Amaechi as the best Transportation Minister in the history of Nigeria.

Akinwumi Adesina has not stepped down as AfDB President – Oladokun

In the face of the call by the United States government for a fresh investigation into some allegations against the Akinwumi Adesina

Dismissed soldier, partner, arrested with 1,200kg of indian hemp

A dismissed soldier was yesterday arrested while conveying 1,200 Kilograms of substance suspected to be Indian hemp...

US capital Washington eases coronavirus lockdown

The US capital is relaxing lockdown restrictions following a sustained period of decreased coronavirus infections, Washington's mayor said.

Ijaws are more Biafra than Niger Delta – Minakobiribo, Biafra activist

A Biafra activist, Mr Keribo Minakobiribo Wisdom, Wednesday said that Ijaws are more Biafra than Niger Delta.

Communal clash claims one life in Anambra 

A COMMUNAL clash over a piece of land between Urum and Achalla communities in the Awka North local government area of Anambra Stat

Firearms Incident, Levin

Levin CIB are appealing for information following a second firearm incident in a week in Levin.

Matawalle urges parents to educate children

Governor .Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has urged parents and guardians in the state  to use  available resources and

Uche Igwe extols Amaechi at 55, describes him as compassionate leader

Eminent political scholar and former consultant to World Bank, Dr. Uche Igwe has extended his felicitations to Minister of Trans...Ameachi

US denies transferring Patriot defense system to Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – The U.S.-led coalition has denied media reports about transferring their Patriot air defense systems to Syria. “More fake news in Syria. There are no Patriot air defense systems in Syria. In these tweets there is a picture from another country,” the Coalition spokesperson said. The Syrian media had previously reported the transfer of a new convoy of American forces from Iraq to Syria. The U.S. military transported additional equipment and towers for mobile communications [cell phones] to their bases in Al-Hasakah. In turn, the Iraqi satellite channel, Al-Ghadeer, reported that the United States transferred the Patriot air defense systems to the oilfields area in the Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor.

Several drones target southern city in Saudi Arabia

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The Saudi-led Coalition forces in Yemen announced on Wednesday, the downing of drones over the southern city of Najran. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the spokesman for the coalition forces, Colonel Turki al-Maliki, stated that the forces were able to intercept and shoot down unmanned drones launched by the Ansrallah forces towards city of Najran. The spokesman noted that the Ansarallah forces continue to “violate international and humanitarian law”, by launching drones, and “deliberate” targeting of civilians and “threatening the lives of civilians.” Al-Maliki stressed that these “terrorist hostilities” by using drones are a “flagrant violation” of international law, and a confirmation of the Ansrallah forces” rejection of the ceasefire and de-escalation initiative, which began on April 9 this year. The spokesman pointed out that there was no response from the Ansarallah forces, stressing that the coalition troops continued to take measures to deter them and destroy their…

Libyan Army successfully shoots down Turkish suicide drone

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA) announced on Wednesday that its air defense forces shot down a Turkish suicide drone that was preparing to attack their troops at the ‘Ayn Zara axis near Tripoli. In a video clip posted on the official Facebook page of the Libyan National Army, Major General Fawzi Al-Mansouri, commander of the Ain Zara axis, reviewed parts of the plane’s wreckage, indicating that it was shot down while trying to attack his forces south of Tripoli. Turkey’s Kargu kamikaze drone first entered service in 2018, but this is one of the first times that it has been seen in Libya. In this context, it was reported that the Turkish Defense Equipment Technology Engineering Joint Stock Company has manufactured several types of unmanned suicidal aircraft/ The Kargu is characterized by its small size and light weight, as one soldier can move it from one place to another, and it is launched after it is fixed to the ground, and used to attack stationary and moving targets, day and…

EXCLUSIVE: Tourists could remain banned from the Scottish islands for several months

A ban on tourists using ferries to travel to the Scottish islands for holidays could remain in place for several months, it has emerged.

Two SpiceJet passengers test positive for Covid-19, crew quarantined

The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them.

Opposition MPs welcome national budget with mixed feelings

-There were mixed reactions from some opposition parties in the National Assembly, to the Finance Minister's budget.

Chile suspect to remain free ahead of extraditon: court

Chile's top court on Wednesday denied prosecutors' requests to jail a 29-year-old man awaiting extradition to France to face charges of murdering his Japanese ex-girlfriend.

Tankers to supply water to Jawaharnagar

Mayor conducts meeting with municipal officials

Ladakh dispute

Ladakh is a union territory, adjacent to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, under the administrative control of India and has been a cause of dispute between Pakistan, India and Chine till 1947. Recently

Kelowna Mounties catching more people doing drugs and driving

Drinking and doing drugs while driving seems to be on the rise, according to Kelowna Mounties.The Kelowna RCMP Municipal Traffic Section had a road check se

Illicit-drug deaths up in B.C. and remain highest in Canada: chief coroner

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's overdose deaths spiked in March and April reaching the same heights recorded over a year earlier.The BC Coroners Service says

Petition to allow more than 50 vehicles at B.C. drive-ins garners growing support

A petition appealing to the provincial government to axe a maximum of 50 vehicles at drive-in theatres has garnered nearly 11,000 signatures with more being

Paid lodging may soon be an option for transit passengers at Chennai aiport

Government considering setting up facility where they can stay during layovers

IGI Airport sees less chaos as States come up with clear travel protocol

Nervous flyers wear not-so-comfortable PPE kits before entering the terminal

LB Nagar flyover, underpass launch today

Minister K. T. Rama Rao to inaugurate the two structures

‘Chance of locust attack in Tamil Nadu remote’

Despite a ‘remote chance’ of a locust swarm attacking the State, Tamil Nadu government officials have planned a five-point strategy to handle the situation, should the menace touch its borders.Asked a

Coronavirus | All bags disinfected at Chennai airport

According to officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), ever since domestic operations resumed on Monday, the baggage of about 2,500 passengers has been disinfected.

Seven more positive cases in Alappuzha

Biggest single-day spike in cases in the district

A hard year

“Uninstall 2020, because it has a virus inside it”,  a slogan that got spread in social media just after novel crona took power globally. Afterall it isn’t one virus, it is a virus of bad luck

Hurdles in school admissions worry NoRKs

Managements cite non-availability of seats

‘Women Commission proactive even during lockdown’

Rendered help to over 100 complainants, says Chairperson

‘Colleges, varsities should not insist on exam fee’

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged colleges and universities not to insist on payment of semester or examination fee by students.The advisory, issued on Wednesday, comes in the wake of g

5 held for murder of rowdy-sheeter

Five persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old rowdy-sheeter at the quarry centre on the outskirts of Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district. The five persons have

RS polls: G.T. Deve Gowda backs H.D. Deve Gowda’s candidature

Even though he is nursing a grouse against the JD(S) leadership, the former Minister G.T. Deve Gowda on Wednesday backed the former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda’s candidature for the Rajya Sabha pol

12 pedal edema patients shifted to Kakinada GGH

Twelve tribal people suffering from pedal edema were shifted to Kakinada Government General Hospital on Wednesday. All of them belong to Chintoor Agency where 14 persons died of the disease since Marc

Nine new cases in Puducherry

Nine COVID-19 cases, including four from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu, were reported in Puducherry on Wednesday. The five cases in Puducherry were from Solai Nagar, Muthialpet, Dharmapuri and Reddiarpalay

15 police officers test positive for COVID-19

Police received a jolt of sorts when 15 of their colleagues — 12 in Hyderabad and three in Cyberabad police commissionerate offices tested positive for COVID-19. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anjani K

Hyderabad CP to probe custodial death

Victim died in Manthani police station

I am being given psychiatric drugs unnecessarily, alleges Vizag doctor

He urges hospital Superintendent to shift him to a better medical centre; mother alleges political persecution

Either way, migrants rescue is becoming extremely dangerous for merchant ships

Container ship ANNE on May 25 had to take on board some 100 illegal migrants off Libyan coast, while being en route from Malta’s Freeport to Misurata Libya. The ship interrupted her voyage and took…

Man convicted by Surrey judge in hatchet attack near SkyTrain station loses appeal bid

Andrew Eugene Agopsowicz was convicted of assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace

Huawei executive loses court ruling, extradition case continues

Judge says allegations against Meng Wanzhou could constitute a crime in Canada

Ambassador Friedman helps make cheesecake for the elderly - Jewish World

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his family join special online broadcast from Pantry Packers in Jerusalem to commemorate Shavuot.

Israel reopens restaurants and hotels as pandemic declines - ILTV ISRAEL DAILY

Restaurants, hotels, bars, and pools finally reopen as coronavirus pandemic winds down.

'Love your fellow as yourself - a task for our generation' - Inside Israel

To mark the Shavuot holiday, President Rivlin visits Yeshivat Kfar Haroeh, participating in join study session.

Kano's district head of Dambatta, Wada Waziri, is dead

Kano State has lost another traditional ruler with the death on Wednesday of the Sarkin Ban Bichi, Wada Waziri.Mr Waziri died at the age of 80

FIFA, WHO, European Union launch campaign against domestic violence

Three international agencies have jointly launched the #SafeHome campaign to support women and children at risk of domestic violence.

FactChecking Biden’s ‘Breakfast Club’ Interview

In a May 22 radio interview, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden made a number of false, misleading or exaggerated claims.

Tshinga Dube challenges Mnangagwa

FORTHRIGHT Zanu-PF politburo member and former Cabinet minister, Tshinga Dube has thrown the cat among the pigeons within the ruling party by calling on Preside...

20 arrested in Geylang for illegal gambling activities

SINGAPORE: Twenty people were arrested in Geylang on Tuesday (May 26) during an enforcement operation against illegal gambling activities. More ...

Teachers at 2 more Western Cape schools test positive for Covid-19

Four schools in the Western Cape have recorded Covid-19 positive cases among returning teachers, Education MEC Debbie Schäfer has said.

Port Coquitlam mayor worried about China's reaction to Meng Wanzhou court case

Port Coquitlam's mayor says Canada needs to have a more balanced relationship with China.

Vijay Mallya’s extradition delayed, speculation mounts over his application for asylum

India Business News: Vijay Mallya’s extradition has been delayed and it could be months before he is brought back to India. It is understood that the UK home office has de

U.S. Officially Deems Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially declared Hong Kong is no long autonomous from China as the Chinese Communist Party continues its crackdown on the major financial hub.

Did You Read Pew Research's Messy COVID Death Count Study Between Dem and Republican Counties?

What was Pew Research thinking to trot this piece out

Another honour for Gaudet

Sonja Gaudet can add another note to her list of accomplishments.

City defers tourist question

It's never been a secret that the Okanagan relies on tourism dollars - and lots of it - to keep the economy humming.

CMPD sees spike in violent crime during coronavirus pandemic

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say they have seen an increase in violent crime over the last month and a half despite the coronavirus pandemic keeping people indoors.

Longtime Charlotte firefighter accused of stealing hundreds of dollars from Target in Midtown

Charlotte detectives have charged 41-year-old Timothy Ireland with seven counts of misdemeanor larceny.

India-Nepal border dispute- new strategic dimensions   

Part of the Hindutva agendaBy: Bilal Ahmad SheikhIndian  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 80-kilometre (50-mile) Lipulekh road, which will serve as the shortest route betwee

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...

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

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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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.

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

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,'

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

Will schools be open over the summer holiday?

Could they be about to play catch-up?

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.

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.

CNN Is Picking Ratings Over Ethics

Instead of pressing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for answers, the cable network had his younger sibling ask him questions.

UWI relaxes entry requirements for students amid COVID displacements

Amid the displacement caused by the coronavirus, the University of the West Indies (UWI) will be moving to relax the entry requirements for new students for the upcoming academic year, which begins in September. The Gleaner has learned that...

B.C. court rules Huawei CFO’s extradition proceedings will continue to second phase

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled that Huawei’s chief financial officer’s case meets the double criminality test in Canada.

PGCIL Recruitment 2020: Jobs alert for Power Grid Corporation vacancies; check application details

PGCIL or Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is a Maharatna company which falls under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.

Indian Air Force gets 15 deadly and heavyweight Chinook Helicopters! To help operations in the Northeast Region

Sources in the Indian Air Force (IAF) have confirmed to Financial Express Online that “The final five of the 15 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters were handed over to the IAF at the Air Force Station, Chandigarh, just before the countrywide lockdown.”

Phillip Schofield sparks Ofcom complaints over comments on This Morning

The presenter recently hit back at criticism

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2020: Applications invited for various posts; here’s how candidates can apply

The vacancies have been listed for the recruitment to several posts of Engineers/Officers and Graduate Apprentice Engineer.

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 ...

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.

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.

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’.

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

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 …

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 …

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

People fined for not wearing masks in Pulwama

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

Twitter Fact Checks President Trump - But Not Communist China

Recently Twitter added a “fact check” label to President Donald Trump’s tweets about the concerns surrounding mail-in voting fraud, but the social media site has failed to apply those same fact-checking measures to verified Chinese government accounts that spread coronavirus misinformation on the platform.

Lori Loughlin’s Sentencing Date Has Been Set After She Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

Even though they have already pleaded guilty and reached a deal with prosecutors in the Varsity Blues College Admissions case, Lori Loughlin and her

Ekiti PDP accuses Fayemi of selling Abuja Governor's Lodge

The Ekiti State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Kayode Fayemi of selling the state Governor's Lodge in Abuja.

Supreme Court query on free Covid-19 treatment

A PIL had sought a directive to the government to ensure that private and corporate hospitals are restrained from fleecing patients

Not wearing masks, spitting in public places to invite Rs 500 fine: Vij

One of the senior most BJP leaders in Haryana, Vij, who also completed his three decades in active politics after getting elected as an MLA on May 27, 1990 for the first time during a bypoll, was interacting with the media persons here.

Publicise WhatsApp numbers of shopkeepers, avoid complete shutdown, Bombay HC tells authorities

The petitioner told the court the authorities had announced a complete shutdown in containment zones from May 15 to May 20, causing inconvenience to both the consumers and shopkeepers selling essential goods.

Punjab decides to hike MBBS fee in govt, private colleges

With the massive surge in the price index in the years thereafter, these colleges are facing fiscal problems and are unable to meet the norms of Medical Council of India, thus necessitating a fee hike

Number doubling every 14 days, nearly 23,000 cases likely by June 30, says PMC

In areas under the PMC jurisdiction, of the 273 deaths will May 26, 80 deaths were in the age group of 60-70 years, 58 were in the age group of 50-60 years, 57 in the age group of 70-80 years and 37 in the age group of 40-50 years.

Behind farmers’ tractor march in Haryana, a Bhagat Singh fan

Mandeep Nathwan had raised the drugs issue too which had led to Anil Vij- SP Sangeeta Kalia spat in 2015.

Amid lockdown, are chemotherapy and cancer care at home the way forward?

The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2, combined with an unprecedented, near-complete global lockdown, has prompted cancer patients to seek healthcare at home. This has provided a window for healthcare companies to offer home services.

Punjab: Ministers row ends as top bureaucrat apologises in Cabinet meet

After the meeting, Manpreet Badal told the media that the CS had apologised for “his choice of words, his body language and his attitude that day and said he would not repeat it in future”. He added: “Democracy has won. In democracy, representatives of the people are more important than bureaucracy.”

PTF team reports low testing capacity, inadequate personnel in Cross River - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

Findings from the Presidential Task Force team’s visit to Cross River state shows that the state has low capacity to test for COVID-19.

Democrat Governors: Wearing Masks Is ‘Cool’ and ‘Signifies Strength’

Democrat governors are encouraging residents to wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic, describing it as a symbol or a sign of virtue.

Mexico Breaks Daily Coronavirus Death Record

Despite assurances of having the Coronavirus pandemic under control, Mexico again broke records for deaths and new cases registered in a day.

BBC Replaces 'Biased' Maitlis Over Dominic Cummings Rant

The BBC has admitted that it broke impartiality rules by broadcasting a biased monologue on the supposed scandal surrounding Dominic Cummings

Leftists Launch Dark Money Group to Hold Social Media ‘Accountable’

Leftists have launched a new dark money group called "Accountable Tech" aimed at "combating misinformation online."

Nolte: That Time Team Obama Accused Romney of Killing a Woman

In a 2012 campaign ad, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was accused of killing a woman.

Migrant Boats: Farage Catches French Ship Going Dark to Avoid Detection

A French ship escorting illegal migrants was potentially breaking international maritime law by travelling without its transponders turned on

ICYMI: Pirates ambush police escorts, kidnap two in Rivers

Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt Two civilians were on Tuesday kidnapped after an ambush by a group of pirates along Degema waterways in the Degema Local Government Areas of Rivers State. The pira...

Nancy Pelosi's coronavirus aid bill pushes illegal immigration agenda

Democrats refuse to admit their belief in this core issue.

Cuomo describes productive discussion with Trump on infrastructure

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said his meeting with President Trump on Wednesday focused on investing in infrastructure projects to “supercharge” a U.S. economy reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.

Huawei CFO Faces an Uphill Battle Against Extradition to the U.S as a Canadian Court Delivers an Adverse Ruling

Huawei CFO sustains a blow as the Superior Court of British Columbia delivers an adverse verdict in the U.S. extradition case

Prepare plan for screening of passengers when normal train services resume: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to prepare a work plan beforehand for screening of passengers when normal train services are restored in the country. He

Pending Class 10, 12 Board exams: Students who moved to a different place can appear there, says HRD Minister

Pending Class 10 & 12 Board exams: The CBSE will issue a notification to clear out the modalities for registration for such requests, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said.

Jhansi on alert against locusts, fire brigade ready to spray insecticide

A swarm had earlier attacked some parts of Jhansi district ion May 22 and 24 but an already alert administration, with the help of local people, eliminated over a half of it.

Uttarkhand wildfire: Sporadic forest fires trigger trending hashtag on social media

Uttarakhand forest fire has come in as a fresh bad news, a trend in the year 2020 which is already hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Argentina cordons off virus-hit slum as critics decry 'ghettoes for poor people'

Drastic measures are being taken to contain the coronavirus in the Villa Azul area of Buenos Aires which has emerged as a hotspot

'Did you see evidence?': Meg Hillier and Yvette Cooper question Johnson on Cummings - video

Boris Johnson was grilled over the conduct of his adviser Dominic Cummings on Wednesday during a virtual liaison committee hearing

Ramzan Kadyrov appears in public after Covid-19 illness reports

Chechen strongman did not confirm hospitalisation but appeared to have cannula in arm

'Why Savarkar?': Naming of flyover in Bengaluru sparks political row

Siddaramaiah, former chief minister and leader of the Opposition, said the move to name the flyover after Savarkar was an insult to the freedom fighters

Sri Lankan leader representing people of Indian origin passes away

Armugam Thondaman, a former minister who played a vital role in Sri Lanka's citizenship for the Indian-origin people working in the tea plantations in the country in the mid 1980s, has died. He was

Students can give board exams in states they are stuck amid lockdown: Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'

Students appearing for the pending CBSE Class 10 & 12 examinations can do so from their current place of residence, instead of traveling back to their boarding schools several hundreds of kilometers

Over 16,000 virus tests conducted daily, will ramp up capacity: Ashok Gehlot

The Rajasthan authorities are conducting over 16,000 coronavirus tests daily and the capacity will be ramped up with the establishment of more laboratories in the state, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

E-stamps for judicial uses introduced in Puducherry

The e-stamp system will ensure that only Puducherry court fees stamp papers, printed or issued by the Puducherry government can be used in respect of all original, appellate, revisional, review litigations arising out of the jurisdictional limits of the Union Territory.

Easing COVID-19 restrictions: UAE government employees return to offices from Sunday

Attendance rate starts at 30% as a minimum and gradually increases based on developments

FG dismisses claim of schools resuming on June 8

Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has dismissed reports that schools nationwide will be reopened for academic activities on Monday, June 8. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba who spoke at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 today May

Arewa husband allegedly divorces wife of 19 years over #DancingForHusbands viral challenge

Over the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, Arewa husband allegedly divorced his wife of 19 years for getting involved in the viral #DancingForHusbands Challenge and sharing on social media. According to a Facebook user, the #DancingForHusbands challenge involved in

Infants unlikely to contract Coronavirus from breast milk – WHO

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday says there is no current evidence to prove that infants can contract the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) from breast milk of infected mothers.

Live Wires Down on Chino Street

Live wires down in the 1400 block of Chino Street, possible tree fire. The Fire Department and PD are responding.

Juvenile Arrested for Arson After Church Fire

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Santa Barbara County Fire Department Fire Investigators and Sheriff’s Department Detectives identified and apprehended a male juvenile suspected of starting multiple fires in the area of North Turnpike Road and Vala Drive.

5 takeaways as Boris Johnson faced MP supergroup

British prime minister may not sign up to a repeat performance any time soon.

Pandemic Magnifies South Africa’s Mental Health Care Problems, Experts Say  

“While clinics and hospitals are open, very few of them still pay attention to current mental healthcare users during this time. And also, there is no screening for mental health during COVID-19 screening and testing, because of the combination of these challenge."

Kano abolishes Almajiri system - The Nation Nigeria

Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Wednesday formerly announced abolishment of traditional Almajiri system of education in the state.

Still no final word on Level 3 details, SANDF clears soldiers of lockdown killing, and cigarette ban defended in court papers

On Wednesday, the media briefing on lockdown Level 3 was once again postponed. However, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize clarified that the entire country will move to Level 3 on Monday 1 June. Meanwhile, ministers have been justifying the move to Level 3 and why tobacco products will not be sold. An inquiry by the SANDF into the death of Collins Khosa has argued that the soldiers did not cause his death.

Mumbai: 25 rescued after fire breaks out at Hotel Fortune on Marine Lines

These 25 people, all doctors, were residing in Hotel Fortune, located near Metro Cinema, when the blaze erupted there, they said.

Japanese Police Finally Arrest Suspect For Kyoto Animation Arson

Today in Kyoto, police finally arrested 42-year-old Shinji Aoba for allegedly carrying out last year’s Kyoto Animation arson attack. The authorities waited until Aoba recovered from his own serious burns before placing him in police custody....

Official document on Hindi once again draws flak in non-Hindi speaking states

An official document published annually for the "promotion and progressive use" of Hindi in central government offices and public sector banks and undertakings has once again triggered heat in non-Hindi speaking states. The document said substantial business is "still being done in English" though progress has been made in the "progressive use of Hindi" but "targets are still to be achieved".

Lagos state discharges 87 COVID-19 patients

Lagos State has discharged 87 patients following their recovery from the novel coronavirus, as the state continues to battle the pandemic. CPS to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosil, disclosed this via his twitter account on

Coronavirus: St Margaret's rest home resident believed to have died from COVID-19

The 96yo was returned to the rest home when it was confirmed she didn't have COVID, but her condition didn't improve.

Adam Habib is wrong: Cultivate a culture of student activism rather than closing democratic spaces

It is clear Prof Adam Habib would be comfortable with less or limited contestation from recalcitrant student leaders. This is a dangerous idea. It lays the foundations for tyrants and sycophants to reign, resulting in the death of the very idea of democracy under the weight of authoritarian institutional order.

WhatsApp with the new grants? GovChat flooded by millions of messages

More than five million applications have been made to the South African Social Security Agency, Sassa, for Social Relief of Distress grants during the lockdown – 1.5 million of those on messaging services such as WhatsApp and Facebook, with more than 65 million messages received in total.

Copyright Bill: We dodged one bullet – we needn’t play American roulette

The national Covid-19 lockdown brought the creative and cultural sector to an abrupt standstill virtually overnight. The Copyright Amendment Bill, which posed a considerable threat before, could be the fatal blow to a sector directly and indirectly employing more than a million people.

South Africans stuck in China ask Human Rights Commission to help them get home

Desperate South Africans stranded in China by coronavirus travel restrictions and ‘forgotten’ by the South African government have resorted to lodging complaints with the SA Human Rights Commission this week to try to find a way home.

The doors to a feminist future must remain open

The ability of feminist funders to continue doing transformative, innovative and subversive work is likely to be severely hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic. The situation calls us to question our not having sustainability mechanisms that look beyond donor funding.

Scott Disick & Sofia Richie Reportedly Split After Nearly 3 Years Of Dating

Sofia Richie and Scott Disick have split! What went wrong? Here's what we know!

Back to school: Getting our funding (and other) priorities right

Agility. Creativity. Empathy. Every school will have unique circumstances and challenges. While immediate sanitation, PPE and so on are an important support for schools, it is only the first step of many.

EU’s diplomatic service launches probe over China disinformation leak

MEP asks foreign policy chief to provide evidence for claims against EEAS staffer.

30 killed as troops bombard bandits in Zamfara forest

No fewer than 30 bandits have been killed in airstrike conducted by the Air Component of the Operation Hadarin Daji in Doumborou forest area...

300 test negative for COVID-19 in Taraba - The Nation

Three hundred persons whose samples were recently taken from Taraba State to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Abuja, have..

Ondo: Worship centres to open Friday - The Nation Nigeria

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has ordered worship centres to resumed activities tomorrow (Friday).The religious activitie, according...

Adamawa confirms 11 fresh coronavirus cases - The Nation Nigeria

Adamawa State has confirmed 11 fresh COVID-19 cases.The new cases bring to 38 the total number of COVID-19 cases recorded so far in Adamawa.

We want direct primary in Ondo APC, says Olanusi

The leader of Unity Forum, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, has called for direct primary for the selection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate

Gardai appeal for information on whereabouts of missing man, 65, from Dublin

Daniel Gleeson has been missing from the Dublin 8 area since Tuesday

‘Misled’ fireman killed

Mamata points 'gross negligence' finger at utility technicians

Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu helps local boy return home from France

Soon after the lockdown in France, the internship was called off, and so was the stipend that the two boys were receiving. “It was frustrating and difficult in the beginning. Our parents were worried and we had no help, plus the lockdown kept extending.

Fake salesman realized customer, 48, was disabled - then raped her

Benjamen Gilbert took advantage of the vulnerable woman after cajoling her into letting him come into her home, police say

Slaughterhouse shut due to social distancing violations

A slaughterhouse in the Gelderland town of Apeldoorn has been shut on the grounds of public health after a number of employees were found to be transported to work on Wednesday without giving heed to

Utrecht tram shooter found guilty in separate rape trial

The convicted terrorist who killed four people and injured seven others in last year's Utrecht tram shooting has been found additionally guilty of rape, the judiciary ruled on Wednesday. Gökmen T.,

Heartbreaking video of baby playing with dead mother's shroud surfaces online: Tejashwi Yadav assures financial support to the woman's children

Curfew drops banking hours

According to the Kampala capital City Authority (KCCA), Kampala city roads have a carrying capacity of approximately 45,000.

Fauci says he wears a mask as a sign of respect, adds it's 'the kind of thing you should be doing'

Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview on Wednesday that he believes that wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic is a sign of respect to others.

US Denies Reports It Has 'Multiple Patriot Missile Batteries' Deployed Near Massive Syrian Gas Field

US forces in northeastern Syria began to redeploy from the border with Turkey to the country’s interior and oil and gas fields last October, after Ankara launched an...

Boris Johnson Tells UK to 'Move On' From Dominic Cummings Controversy

Special advisor to the British government, Dominic Cummings, has faced calls to step down from his position after it was alleged that he broke lockdown regulations....

Nicola Sturgeon Confirms 'Public Inquiry' Into Scottish Government's Handling of Coronavirus Crisis

The Scottish Government has been the target of criticism after it was revealed that care home residents presenting symptoms of coronavirus were being moved from...

Over 100 doctors call for tax on junk food to handle obesity epidemic

A group of doctors have written to the government warning chronic illnesses caused by unhealthy diets are adding to the Covid-19 death toll and 'crippling' the NHS.

Police find £1,000,000 cash in suspect's home after stopping his car

Officers found banknotes stuffed inside shoe boxes and bags.

Maharashtra: Small and medium hospitals raise concerns over state notification on restriction of charges

The state government declared to take over 80 per cent of the hospital beds, as per a notification on May 22. The government has also come out with standard rates for some important surgeries and medical procedures, and the rates are applicable till July 31.

Refusing to Wear a Mask Is an Empty Act of Defiance

Those who reject facial coverings during the pandemic do so amid broad consensus about what public safety demands.

Bodies of 43 crash victims handed over to families

Minist­er says proces­s will be comple­ted in seven days

Aid delivery systems under scrutiny

One of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to strengthen delivery systems to ensure that benefits reach the needy and not the greedy, Prime Minister Andrew Holness disclosed today during a digital press conference.

Most CNN Employees Will Not Return to Office This Year, Jeff Zucker Says

"We expect that the majority of you will not be able to return to our offices this calendar year," the network president said Wednesday in a memo.

Pubs and restaurants could reopen NEXT MONTH as Boris Johnson says roadmap is moving 'faster than previously thought' and orders review of the six-foot rule

Boris Johnson tonight told MPs he hopes to allow watering holes and restaurants to re-open earlier than July 4 - the date which has been set down in the government's roadmap out of lockdown.

Trump wants to fight Twitter more than regulate it

Why regulation isn’t what Trump cares about most

Video Shows Man Set Hotel Office on Fire During Attempted Robbery

Surveillance footage from a North Texas hotel captured a rather unconventional robbery attempt. The arsonist entered the Budget Host Inn in Fort Wo...

A Closer Look at Federal COVID Contractors Reveals Inexperience, Fraud Accusations, and a Weapons Dealer Operating Out of Someone’s House

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Pandemic Voting

A group of Kentucky voters are going to court to force state officials to extend mail-in voting that will be used in next month’s primary to the November general election, citing health risks from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Border Patrol intercepts $2.4M worth of drugs at US-Mexico border

Customs and Border Protection officers seized 172 pounds of methamphetamine during a vehicle inspection on Texas's southern border.

COVID-19: New Zealand Discharges The Last Coronavirus Patient From Hospital

The last coronavirus patient was discharged from the hospital in New Zealand, as the country saw five consecutive days without any new cases.

NC mother charged in death of 4-year-old who tested positive for cocaine at birth

Rocky Hill police said an investigation into the death of a 4-year-old child in North Carolina Tuesday morning led to the arrest of the child's mother and her boyfriend.

Pick n Pay outlet, 8 other Gauteng stores closed for contravening regulations

The Pick n Pay outlet, situated at Evaton Mall, was found selling rotten meat and expired food items.

Spain with Restriction for Brits this Summer?

While Spanish authorities have invited foreign tourists to start planning their holidays to Spain, the country’s top epidemiologist cautioned that travelers from countries that do not have coronavirus under control could be banned from entering. That message could be especially relevant to Brits, who are one of Spain’s leading source markets for tourism, but have been struggling to contain the infection.

Another Dark Week in Brazil - total number of cases over 374,800

Brazil appears to be entering another dark week, as coronavirus cases grow by the thousands and controversy swells around President Jair Bolsonaro. On Monday, the Ministry of Health announced 11,687 new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed over the last 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to over 374,800.

Boris Johnson dismisses requests to hold inquiry into Dominic Cummings’ coronavirus lockdown trip

Boris Johnson has ruled out an inquiry into the lockdown conduct of his top adviser, Dominic Cummings, insisting it is time to "move on" from the row.

Analysis: Boris Johnson’s bluster fails him in the liaison committee bear pit

Much like a 30-mile drive to test the eyesight, Boris Johnson's appearance before the liaison committee was always liable to end in a car crash.

COVID-19 recoveries in Ethiopia increases to 181

The Ministry indicated that the number of recovered people has increased after 14 patients have recovered today. The ministry has also reported 30 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases today after laboratory tests for 4,353 people. The new figure has increased the total number of coronavirus cases to 731.So far six people have also lost their lives by the virus in Ethiopia.

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases pass 52,600 as deaths eclipse 2,300

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) - There are now more than 52,200 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,319 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Wednesday,...

EU must play global role in virus crisis, says Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said the European Union should take more global responsibility in the coronavirus crisis, especially as ties with the United States were currently

Minister accepts Isle of Dogs housing development 'was unlawful'

Conservative party donor Richard Desmond avoided a £40m bill due to timing of the deal.

Canadian court greenlights extradition proceedings against Huawei CEO’s daughter

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruled against Huawei’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on Wednesday, dismissing one of the key arguments by the daughter of the company's founder in her fight against extradition from Canada to the United States.

'A duty to get involved': Calgary police investigate Chinese consulate vandalism

Members of the city's Chinese community say they are working with authorities after a building in downtown Calgary was defaced with a hateful message.

Suspected drugs, cash and Taser seized by police officers in south Bristol

Officers executed warrants at properties in the St Anne’s and Hartcliffe areas

Not The First Time: Uttarakhand Returns As The Venue For Communist Nepal’s Territorial Assertion

Dispute with the Communists of Nepal is not new for governments and people in Uttarakhand. Here is a brief recap.

Watch: Toddler Tries To Wake Up Dead Mother Who Allegedly Died Of Hunger/Heat In Shramik Special Train

While the railways said that the woman died on the train as she was unwell, her family has refuted the claims.

Madhya Pradesh Villagers Walk Through Rocky Terrain In Scorching Heat For Water

Villagers of Patapur in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur District are forced to walk long distances on rocky terrain in intense heat to fetch water for drinking and other uses.

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Will Be Expanded Shortly: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said he would expand his five-member cabinet "shortly".

Ugandan banks close at 2pm to allow staff beat curfew

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several commercial banks have announced they will revise down their closure time to allow staff enough time to drive home so as not to be caught by the 7pm curfew. While some banks have not yet indicated that they will shift from the 3pm closing time, at least …

Three jailed Omar Bashir aides have virus

Khartoum, Sudan | AFP |  Sudanese authorities said Wednesday that three former senior aides to ousted president Omar al-Bashir have caught the novel coronavirus in prison. Former officials Ali Othman Taha, Ahmed Mohamed Haroun and Abdulreheem Mohamed Hussein have been held in Khartoum’s Kober prison since Bashir’s military ouster in April 2019 following mass protests …

Justice Mazuz: Man under indictment establishing government - a moral failure - Inside Israel

Supreme Court publishes full arguments in decision not to prevent Netanyahu from forming government while under indictment.

‘The police officers must be prosecuted!’ — Twitter users condemn killing of George Floyd

The killing of George Floyd, a black American man, by some officers of the Minneapolis police department (MPD), has provoked criticism on social media plat

MLA urges proper planning before demolition of flyovers

The state government on Tuesday gave in-principle approval for the demolition of the two flyovers to make way for a double decker bridge by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA).

Kerala to open registration for expats who want to fly back

Varadarjan said the registration would help the government to assess the numbers and identify those who want to go back abroad

Entry barred into buildings, Mumbai hospital nurses forced to move out of their homes, leave behind belongings

The hospital had taken on rent, leased out and purchased different flats at eight buildings for its nursing staff. In the last few weeks, hospital authorities were forced to move them all to other locations after local residents did not allow them to stay on in the buildings.

Fire at South Mumbai hotel, 25 doctors rescued

The blaze erupted on the second floor of Hotel Fortune, in Dhobi Talao.

Migrant worker on way to catch train falls unconscious, later dies in hospital

Sillu had walked around three kilometers on Tuesday afternoon to reach Pandesara area from where the authorities and Odisha community leaders had arranged buses for migrant workers to reach railway station to catch the Shramik Express.

Exclusive: Matt Gaetz Drafting Bill to Drop Big Tech's Legal Immunity over One-Sided 'Fact Checks'

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) will announce today that he is working with Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee to craft legislation that would strip social media giants of their Section 230 legal immunity if they fact check content on their platforms, according to a copy of his podcast which Breitbart News exclusively obtained.

Chinese Media Quotes Police Condemning Protest Before It Happened

A Chinese state newspaper quotes Hong Kong police condemning an "illegal" demonstration the day before it happened.

Biden Accused of Farting During Virtual Event with Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf

Joe Biden is being accused of audibly farting during a campaign livestream while speaking with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday.

Facebook Whistleblowers: Company Failed to Report Illegal Activity

Whistleblowers at Facebook have filed a complaint with the SEC alleging that the company was aware of illegal activity on its platform, yet failed to notify the proper authorities, according to a report in the Washington Post.

'Biden Center' at UPenn Under Fire over Financial Ties to China

The Biden Center at the University of Pennsylvania is under fire this week over its alleged failure to disclose millions of dollars in gifts from China. The center has allegedly failed to disclose $70 million in gifts from China since 2017.

Man, 90, critically hurt in stabbing at Las Vegas Valley senior home

A 90-year-old man who police say was stabbed Tuesday night by his 86-year-old wife at an assisted living home in the Las Vegas Valley was critically injured in the attack.

Umahi, ex-Ebonyi SSG in verbal war over N2bn loan

Edward Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and a former Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Benard Odoh, are engaging in a verbal war over the disbursement of the Central B...

Zamfara PDP knocks commissioner for criticising Buhari

Maiharaji Altine, Gusau The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday distanced itself from comments attributed to the state Commissioner for Rural Development and Cooperati...

Ombudsman's Report: Recruitment agency selected in search for interim CEO

A new chief executive officer is a step closer after councillors selected a recruitment agency to press ahead with the search for a fresh face to head up the City of Ballarat.

Elderly Prisoner Granted Release but Got Coronavirus During Government Appeal

Muntaqim, after a half-century behind bars, posed no risk to society, so a judge ordered him free. But the government’s appeal instead risked his life.

Over 200 virus-linked attacks on health workers: Red Cross

The Red Cross said Wednesday that more than 200 violent attacks on health workers connected with the COVID-19 crisis had been reported across more than a dozen countries since the pandemic began.

29 test positive for Covid-19 at a frail care centre in Port Elizabeth

Ten staff members and 19 residents had tested positive for Covid-19 at the Lorraine Frail Care Centre in Port Elizabeth.

PICS | Covid-19: 300-bed quarantine site opens in Cape Town

A new 300-bed quarantine site has opened up in Pinelands in Cape Town as the province prepares for a peak in Covid-19 infections.

Gauteng health dept repurposes AngloGold hospital as a Covid-19 facility

A hospital being renovated to specifically handle coronavirus cases is expected to be handed over to the Gauteng Department of Health at the end of June.

Coronavirus: Obasanjo lists three lessons Nigeria should learn from COVID-19

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has identified three key lessons that Nigeria and its people should learn from the raging coronavirus pandemic in the country

A marathon trip back home in times of pandemic

Safely ensconced in her house at Edappally after an arduous road trip covering over 2,100 km across seven COVID-19-hit States in nearly three days, Veena Roshan Jose simply could not shake off a sense

Police act tough on physical distancing norm violators

20 cases registered during surprise inspection on Wednesday

Gifts from police cheer disheartened migrant families

SP gives children of those in quarantine goodies

Safdarjung Hospital releases list of 52 virus-related deaths

Official figures show only 4 deaths at the hospital till May 13

India should pull out forces from Kalapani: Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali

‘We had pressed India for a meeting between the Foreign Secretaries. But that did not happen’

APSEB engineers’ associations defer protests

Discom staff are opposing the Electricity Amendment Bill

Lockdown-hit farmers in Prakasam press for loan waiver

The All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee in Prakasam district has urged the Centre to announce a special financial package for farmers who are struggling to cope with the lockdown imposed

Undertrial found dead in Taloja jail

An undertrial at Taloja jail was found dead in the toilet attached to his cell on Wednesday. Balu Gadsinge (33) was in the jail since 2019 in connection with four separate cases. He was arrested for t

Jaya property dispute far from blowing over

The judgment could end up being the starting point for many more litigations

Strict vigil at Delhi-Ghaziabad border leads to traffic snarls

U.P. district allows vehicles with valid movement passes

10 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kasaragod

3,369 persons in quarantine; total number of patients 49

On third day, 41 flights operated at Shamshabad

There was slight improvement in the flight movement at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Shamshabad on Wednesday with about 21 departures and 20 arrivals on the third day of the commenc

Evaluation of Plus Two answer scripts begins

Teachers wear masks; physical distancing norms followed

Coronavirus | Barred floors of city hospital to be used for patients

Supreme Court permits usage since Tamil Nadu government is in need of space

2 more test positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam

While one is an Abu Dhabi returnee, the other travelled by train from New Delhi

PMLA court sends Wadhawan brothers to judicial custody till June 11

Kapil Wadhawan and Dheeraj Wadhawan, promoters of Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL), were produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court by the Enforcement Directorate on

Govt. urged to establish human rights commission

Assurance given to High Court ignored: CPI(M)

ED files cases over seizure of drugs

The Enforcement Directorate recently registered over 20 money-laundering cases in connection with the seizure of drugs by various enforcement agencies in Punjab. The findings may be incorporated in th

e-pass for returnees from enclaves

The government’s portal to issue e-passes to returnees from other States/overseas has now included the listing of the enclaves of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam paving the way for potential returnees from t

Eva Simpson: Another senseless death involving police takes its toll on black America

The reality of police brutality in America – it happens time and time again and nothing is ever done about it

First picture of man killed in crash which saw two women arrested for 'kidnap'

Alexander Edney, 44, was a passenger in a Vauxhall Astra when it collided with a Mercedes Sprinter in Peterborough. He died at the scene, before two women were arrested on suspicion of kidnap

Private sector employees can resume duties in offices: Ministry

Private sector employees can resume duties in offices: Ministry

Corrections and clarifications — May 28, 2020

A sentence in the Editorial page article titled “Continue India’s tryst with Nehruvian ideology” (May 27, 2020) read: “It is also important to note that Nehru was in the U.S. at this time [1947] and P

Parents allege medical negligence in infant’s death

The parents of a four-month-old child from Manjeri who died of COVID-19 at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, on April 24, have alleged that the infant’s death was due to failure in t

Specify action taken against doctors in Gadwal case: HC

Young mother, along with newborn, died after being turned away by various hospitals

Seven test positive in Palakkad

Chennai returnee’s mother, migrant worker from Assam among new patients

Migrant youth’s burial opposed in Chengalpattu

Residents feared he was a COVID-19 victim

A moment to trust the teacher

The novel coronavirus crisis is the right time to create the energy for examination reform

With test results delayed, it is a longer stay at quarantine centre for many

Besides financial implications, they all have complaints about poor facilities

Krishna water release from A.P. resumes after a month

Supply expected to reach inter-State border in Tiruvallur by the evening

The swarm: On locust attack

The locusts in western parts add a new dimension to other disasters facing India

Coronavirus | 817 fresh cases take Tamil Nadu’s COVID-19 tally to 18,545

Chennai adds 558 patients; 567 discharged from hospital.

Karnataka has 60 ICMR-approved labs now

They have an overall testing capacity of nearly 13,000 samples a day

Head of UK ‘test and trace’ system warns won’t be ‘world-class’ at start

Programme to avert new spike in coronavirus infections set to launch on Thursday

Panel defers decision on green pass to LG Polymers

EAC to wait for suo moto action by NGT, cases being heard in High Court and NHRC on gas leak accident

Govt. clarifies stand on paid quarantine

‘There could be economic, health parameters behind decision’

Three Chennai returnees test positive in Prakasam

None reported in Nellore district

Consider setting up more sites to dump construction waste, NGT tells Chief Secretary

Tribunal against dumping at Bhalswa landfill site as it has crossed its capacity

Local bodies ready to pay expense

Amid the controversy over charging money from returning expatriates for quarantine facilities, two local bodies ruled by the United Democratic Front in Kozhikode district have written to the governmen

Will go ahead with English medium: Jagan

The next step is Class 7, says Chief Minister

One more containment zone in the city

The addition is Ramamurthy Nagar ward

Food provided to migrant workers at Rajarthinam stadium in Chennai

On Wednesday, they were brought in buses to board a Shramik Special at Egmore railway station.

Letters to the Editor — May 28, 2020

Nehruvian ideologyAs a tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary, the article, “Continue India’s tryst with Nehruvian ideology” (Editorial page, May 27) has showered lavish praise on indepe

Man left with fractured skull after fight breaks out at Lichfield Walkabout bar

Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident

Farmers benefit from e-learning despite lackluster internet access

The Environment and Forestry Ministry is hosting an online farming program for farmers affected by COVID-19 pandemic.

Where the Welsh Government stands on introducing local lockdowns after Matt Hancock reveals plans for England

First Minister Mark Drakeford has for months said it would be a mistake

Bungling arsonist left wallet in phonebox after calling 999

The 33-year-old was struggling to walk straight and referred to a "cigarette" and "turps" when arrested over the "totally unsophisticated" incident.

Moped rider caught with cannabis stash under backside

More illegal riding and driving has been clamped down upon by police in Anfield, Birkenhead, Huyton, Prescot and St Helens

Detectives closing in on thug who knifed autistic boy in neck

The victim, 17, later told his gran he feared he was about to die

In Rare Decision, Federal Court Refuses to Grant Qualified Immunity to Overzealous Cop

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit refused to grant Clovis, New Mexico police officer Brent Aguilar the controversial shield of qualified immunity after he arrested Jorge Ray Corona for resisting arrest and concealing his identity "after he did not produce identification in response to the officer’s demand for ID."

Three newest COVID-19 cases stem from 'irresponsible' traveller who failed to self-isolate: N.B. premier

New Brunswick has reported its third new case of COVID-19 in the last week and all are in a single cluster connected to a health-care worker at the Campbellton Regional Hospital who failed to self-isolate after travelling to Quebec.

Musician Shujeo Shyam hospitalised with COVID-19 symptoms

Eminent composer, singer and music director Shujeo Shyam has been hospitalised in Dhaka with COVID-19 symptoms.

Grassroots hold the key to government formation

Nobody actively wants to go into coalition.

Police called to Erdington after fighting broke out among armed thugs

Police were called to Hunton Hill, near Gravelly Hill Station following reports disorder had broken out with men who were wielding weapons

DeAndre Baker permitted to travel for Giants duties amid armed robbery charges

DeAndre Baker is now permitted to travel outside the state of Florida “for work purposes,” according to a circuit court ruling in Broward County. Baker, the Giants’ 22-year old cornerback,

Canada vows changes in senior care after military shines spotlight on shortfalls

MONTREAL/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday vowed to help provincial authorities revamp the country’s senior care system after soldiers helping in nursing homes in Ontario and Quebec reported serious shortfalls this week.

Investigators scour Pakistan air crash site for clues and cockpit voice recorder

KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A team of Pakistani and French investigators on Wednesday sifted through the wreckage of a Pakistani airliner that crashed in the southern city of Karachi last Friday, searching for clues around what caused the worst airline disaster in the country in years.

England's test and trace programme to launch on Thursday

LONDON (Reuters) - A COVID-19 test and trace service will start in England on Thursday to allow the loosening of lockdown measures for most of the population, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

Exclusive: U.S. preparing criminal indictment against wife of Venezuela's Maduro - sources

CARACAS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is preparing to charge the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in coming months with crimes that could include drug trafficking and corruption, four people familiar with the case told Reuters.

President Trump calls for expedited investigation into George Floyd's death

Floyd was the black man seen in a viral video pinned down to the ground by an officer of the Minnesota Police Department. Floyd later died.

Coronation Street SPOILERS: Geoff to kill Alya as she tries to expose him?

Alya refuses to let Geoff get away with what he's done!

Sea of Thieves Lost Treasures update has regular events, Tall Tale improvements, and more

Rare has pushed out the Sea of Thieves Lost Treasures content update, delivering to pirates in the adventure game a checkpoint system for Tall Tales, daily, weekly, and special events, plus more.

Man reported missing in northwest Las Vegas Valley is found

A 27-year-old man who was reported missing Monday night has since been found, Las Vegas police said Wednesday.

Motorcyclist killed in collision was thoracic surgeon from Henderson

A man killed in a motorcycle crash Monday morning in western Las Vegas has been identified as a Las Vegas Valley physician.

2 dead after stabbing leads to officer-involved shooting in Florida, reports say

At least two people are dead after an officer-involved shooting that followed a fatal stabbing in Tallahassee Wednesday morning, police said. 

The Biggest Threat to a Coronavirus Vaccine Is the American People

The derangements of our current era could threaten the rock-solid legal precedents that provide states with the right to act in the interests of public health.

Updates about government-backed hacking and disinformation

Findings on government-backed phishing, threats and disinformation, and a new way to share information about actions we take against accounts that we attribute to coordinated influence campaigns.

TAG Bulletin: Q1 2020

This bulletin includes coordinated influence operation campaigns terminated on our platforms in Q1 of 2020.

Yet Again, 4G Internet Services Banned in Jammu and Kashmir Till June 17

Mobile internet was completely suspended earlier in May during the Handwara encounter that was launched in search of two terrorists affiliated to Hizbul Mujahideen.

Israel’s New International Upper Hand

Certainly now and going forward, any approach that does not reflect the even greater political, economic, military and technological contrast between the two sides would be absurd and futile.

Manhunt for fugitive UConn student expands to Maryland after latest gas station sighting

The now six-day manhunt for the University of Connecticut student wanted in connection to two homicides, a home invasion, and a kidnapping widened in Pennsylvania Wednesday after a firefighter spotted a man matching the suspect’s description hiding behind a dumpster at his station house.

New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital

New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.

Coronavirus-infected man recovers after 50 days on ventilator: report

A British man who reportedly ventilated for 50 days after contracting the novel coronavirus has made a miraculous recovery, according to a report. 

Ukrainian woman uses underwear as face mask after service denied at post office: report

A Ukrainian woman has gone viral for removing her panties and wearing them as a face mask after being refused service at a post office, according to a report.

Judge Napolitano: 'Twitter has freedom of speech just like you and I and the president himself'

Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano told “America's Newsroom” Wednesday that President Trump is “right” that social media platforms show bias against conservatives, but added that as a private company, Twitter has the right to control speech on their platform.

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

Coronavirus in California: Orange County Sheriff says his department won't enforce mask order

A California sheriff is vowing that his department will look the other way when it comes to enforcing a health order asking residents to wear face coverings in public during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Making commercial laws in Kenya adaptable to deal with pandemic

ANJARWALLA & KIUNUHE: Making commercial laws in Kenya adaptable to deal with Covid-19

Oshodi-Abule-egba BRT to commence operation in July, says Lagos govt

Lagos State government has said that the Oshodi to Abule Egba Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route have been completed and operation would commence on that route by July 2020.

Young Irish women lonelier than others in EU - survey

Young Irish women are lonelier than others in the EU, according to research by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions.

BJP rules out bid to topple Maharashtra government

After the experience of MP at a time when the pandemic was in its initial stages in India, BJP leaders ET talked to said such a move in Maharashtra may not be a wise option. However, they said the Thackeray government has completely failed in handling the crisis and that this is visible on a daily basis in Mumbai and other parts of the state.

Supreme Court notice on delimitation in Assam

The SC issued notices on a petition which sought to halt the delimitation exercise for assembly and parliamentary seats in Assam. The process has been set in motion by a Presidential notification issued on February 28, 2020.

Video shows man asking black entrepreneurs if they are building tenants

A white man has been captured on viral video questioning a group of black entrepreneurs in a Minneapolis gym about whether they are tenants in the building -- and then threatening to call 911 to

NYPD cop who gunned down ‘best friend’ on Long Island to be freed on bond

The rookie NYPD cop accused of murdering his best friend in Nassau County earlier this month will be released on bond after his lawyer told a judge that he was attacked before opening fire, a

New Zealand now has zero coronavirus hospitalizations

New Zealand’s last hospitalized coronavirus patient was discharged Wednesday as the country’s infection rate dipped to below two dozen people, health officials said in reports. The unnamed patient

Committal proceedings in Lyra McKee case could go ahead on June 15

COMMITTAL proceedings against a man charged with the murder of Lyra McKee and another accused over rioting on the night she was shot are in a position to go ahead on June 15, a court has heard.

Pompeo Tells Congress Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China

On 28 May, the National People's Congress of China is expected to vote on the bill that suggests banning "separatist, subversive and terrorist activities" along with...

Government confident of hitting 200,000 testing target by Monday

Testing capacity was only reaching 154,120 in the 24 hours up to 9am on Tuesday.

Boris says advice for parents with coronavirus has not changed

The prime minister was questioned by Yvette Cooper MP.