Twitter flags Donald Trump's 'when the looting starts the shooting starts' threat for 'inciting violence' AGAIN after he repeats it on White House account amid furious attacks at platform for 'targeting' him

President Trump lashed out at Twitter Friday morning for covering up his tweet with a warning label that said it was 'glorifying violence.'

Trump hits back at Twitter

  Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump has hit back at Twitter, that concealed one his tweets on Friday for “glorifying violence.” The US president says social media companies censor conservative voices like his. “Twitter is doing nothing about all of the lies and propaganda being put out by China or …

Trump’s Warped Definition of Free Speech

The president is attempting to bring social-media platforms into his authoritarian infrastructure—or otherwise censor them.

Trump takes on social media sites after Twitter dares to fact-check his wildly inaccurate claims

In what can best be described as one of the biggest tantrums ever, US President Donald Trump is taking his fury out on social media sites following Twitter fact-checking two of his tweets and showing his claims to be wrong.

Trump is desperate to punish Big Tech but has no good way to do it

Trump's executive order shows how little power the president has over Silicon Valley.

Trump action against social media firms ‘political theatrics’, says expert

Social media expert Matt Navarra said the US President’s executive order aimed at online platforms was unlikely to change sites for users.

Trump action against social media firms ‘political theatrics’, says expert

Social media expert Matt Navarra said the US President’s executive order aimed at online platforms was unlikely to change sites for users.

Tweeter-in-chief Trump hands Facebook and Twitter a gift

US president’s proposed executive order against social platforms has stirred up outrage — and engagement

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump today. Trump said that he will hold a press conference today about China amid soaring tensions...

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump on Friday. Trump said that he will hold a press conference Friday about China amid soaring tensions between the two powers

Trump considering to throw out thousands of Chinese graduate students

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students

Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an ...

SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’

"The removal of the English name though appears symbolic, will instill a sense of pride in our own nationality, especially for the future generations to come. In fact, the word India being replaced with Bharat would justify the hard fought freedom by our ancestors," a plea, filed by a Delhi-based man claimed.

SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’

The plea was filed by a Delhi-based man.

SC to hear plea seeking replacement of word India with 'Bharat' on June 2

The petition was listed for hearing on Friday before the apex court but it got deleted from the list as Chief Justice of India (CJI) S A Bobde was not available.

Buhari at 5: President never sacked Osinbajo's aides - VP's office

Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of the vice president has faulted reports in the media some time ago that some aides in the office of Prof Osinbajo were sacked.

Akande harps on importance of feedback to Buhari administration

President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has constantly maintained a proper interaction with Nigerians in the implementation of its policies...

Buhari at 5: President never sacked Osinbajo's aides - VP's office

Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of the vice president has faulted reports in the media some time ago that some aides in the office of Prof Osinbajo were sacked.

George Floyd death: Minnesota police arrest African-American CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests

The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early Friday morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs.

Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air while covering Minneapolis protests

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early this morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs. Black reporter Omar Jimenez had just shown a protester...

Minnesota police arrest black CNN reporter live on air

Omar Jiminez was reporting live at the scene of protests against the death of George Floyd when police arrested him and his crew without giving a reason.

Minneapolis cop seen kneeling on George Floyd charged with murder

May 29 (UPI) -- A former Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on the neck of George Floyd before he died during an arrest this week has been charged with murder, Minnesota prosecutors said Friday.

Minneapolis officer charged for George Floyd's death; curfew ordered

May 29 (UPI) -- A former Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on the neck of George Floyd before he died during an arrest this week has been charged with murder, Minnesota prosecutors said Friday.

CNN reporter, crew freed after being arrested while covering George Floyd protests

A CNN reporter and his crew have been released from custody after being arrested live on-air Friday morning while covering the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over the police-involved killing of George Floyd.  

CNN reporter, crew freed after being arrested while covering George Floyd protests

A CNN reporter and his crew have been released from custody after being arrested live on-air Friday morning while covering the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over the police-involved killing of George Floyd.  

A CNN reporter was arrested live on air while covering the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis

Omar Jimenez, who is black, was cuffed and led away by three Minnesota State Patrol officers at 5:11 a.m. local time. His crew was also arrested.

CNN reporter arrested on live TV after George Floyd protests in Minneapolis | VIDEO

Police in Minneapolis arrested CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and crew while live on air as they reported on the unrest in Minneapolis over the killing of a black man, George Floyd, in police custody on Friday morning.

Appeal for witnesses after man injured in shooting in Darndale last week

No arrests have been made to date in relation to the shooting.

Gardai appeal for witnesses in connection with Darndale shooting

On Thursday, May 14, a male in his late teens was wounded after a shooting in the Darndale area o...

In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism

New York, United States | AFP | From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against racism even when justice doesn’t always follow. Two videos shot on smartphones spread from social media to mainstream media this week, highlighting how …

In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism

From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against ...

Police try to regain control amid torched, violent Minneapolis

Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S ove...

George Floyd death: Minneapolis clashes run into third night

Images show how unrest spread in Minnesota after the death of George Floyd in police custody.

CNN reporter, crew arrested on live TV

Minnesota state police on Friday arrested CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and his camera crew during a live report on the network's morning program "New Day."

Media members react to arrest of CNN crew: 'Unacceptable attack on the free press'

Media members reacted swiftly on Friday after Minnesota State police arrested CNN reporter Omar Jimenez.

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals said on Friday, in a rhetorical escalation from China aimed at the democratic island Beijing claims as its own.

Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING: China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals ...

Russia sees highest Covid-19 deaths for 2nd day in row

Highes­t deaths due to rise in patien­ts suffer­ing from more severe sympto­ms, says offici­al

Russia reports record toll of 232 new COVID-19 deaths

Country now has third-highest number of coronavirus infections after US and Brazil

Minneapolis officer who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder

The white Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was arrested on murder charges Friday and accused in court papers of ignoring another officer who was worrie...

Prosecutors do not announce charges in George Floyd's death but say 'justice will be served'

Prosecutors looking at the death of George Floyd on Thursday asked the people of Minneapolis for patience while they investigate the case that has riled the city and the nation.

Monkeys steal coronavirus test samples at Meerut Medical College; create panic

Doctors collected the samples from the patients again but the incident has sparked fear in the area as the samples believed to be of coronavirus patients are still with the monkeys

Monkeys run away with samples of suspected Covid-19 patients

In a bizarre incident, a troop of monkeys on Friday ran away with coronavirus test samples from Meerut Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, reports India Today.

Setback for Jagan Reddy-led government as Andhra HC reinstates state election commissioner

The court set aside an ordinance shortening the tenure of the state election commissioner from five to three years, which had led to Ramesh Kumar’s expulsion.

Andhra High Court overrules Jagan Reddy govt’s order; reinstates State Election Commissioner

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday directed the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government to reinstate retired bureaucrat Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar as the State Election Commissioner (SEC), while it also  struck down an ordinance of the state promulgated on April 10 curtailing the tenure of the SEC from five to three years.

Girl, 2, suffers life-threatening injuries after falling 40ft from bedroom window in front of ‘hysterical’ parents

A TODDLER suffered life-threatening injuries after plunging 40ft from her bedroom window in Portsmouth as her horrified neighbours yelled “that’s your baby” to her parents. The tw…

Carer, 21, reveals how she was left covered in blood with horrendous head wound after thug smacked her with full beer bottle after she turned down his advances at funeral

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Yavana Dix, 21, suffered horrendous injuries when Jamie Simpson, 30, attacked her at a wake party near her house on the Isle of Wight.

Drones, planes to counter locust attack? Govt set to bring down crop-devouring locust swarm, details here

After swarms of immature locusts have wreaked havoc across at least 13 districts in four states in India, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has stepped in with a new plan that includes using aircraft and drones.

Jammu and Kashmir govt takes pre-emptive measures to contain locust invasion

As states in western and central India struggle to contain locust invasion, Jammu and Kashmir government has issued instructions for crop protection and asked the departments concerned to take

'A dud deal': Opposition promises to scrap BRI deal with China if elected

Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien said the Belt and Road Initiative with China was not in the state's interest and he would abolish it, if elected.

'A dud deal': Opposition promises to scrap BRI deal with China if elected

Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien said the Belt and Road Initiative with China was not in the state's interest and he would abolish it, if elected.

Scamsters create fake Facebook account of senior IPS officer in Tamil Nadu

This was an attempt to lure the officer’s followers into transferring money towards a fake finance scheme, police said

India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes that of China

This is the first time that the single-day spike crossed the 7,000 mark.

Performing surgeries while wearing PPE is tough, say surgeons

Breathing difficulties, profuse sweating and goggles fogging up, are some of the issues surgeons face

Coronavirus | No govt. approval needed for COVID-19 tests: Gujarat HC

In a relief to private doctors and people, the Gujarat High Court on Friday said that there was no need to take approval of the government for carrying out coronavirus tests if doctors recommend it. T

Which countries have made wearing face masks compulsory?

In an attempt to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus, an increasing number of countries have made wearing face masks mandatory in public spaces, with citizens facing a possible fine if caught without one.

Mahathir vows to challenge expulsion from his own party

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and four other former members have promised to challenge their removal from the Bersatu party.

Ajit Jogi, first CM of Chhattisgarh, passes away

Ajit Jogi had served as the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh from 2000 to 2003.He had suffered cardiac arrest and was on ventilator support for three weeks

Mumbai lockdown likely to be extended as coronavirus cases rise over 36,000

As the coronavirus cases in the state continued to increase rapidly, Maharashtra may continue lockdown for few more days.Mumbai alone reported over 36,000 coronavirus cases

Coronavirus Scotland: Puppy farm dealer snared at Scots port with 13 tiny pups as one dog put to sleep

A PUPPY farm dealer was snared at a Scottish port with 13 tiny pups – with one of the dogs having to be put down. Now bosses at the Scottish SPCA are urging the public not to buy animals onli…

Woman (40s) seriously injured in hit-and-run in Dublin

The woman sustained serious leg injuries.

Minneapolis riot police arrest CNN crew reporting live on George Floyd protest

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the arrest was “totally unacceptable and totally inadvertent”.

Najib Denies Using An Israeli Company To Spy On Civilians And Opposition

The operation by Najib's administration and the company was called 'Project Magnum'.

Twitter flags Trump for “glorifying violence” in “looting starts, shooting starts” tweet

Unrest in Minneapolis meets the president’s ongoing war on social media.

Zim records 17 new Covid-19 cases

ZIMBABWE has recorded 17 new Covid-19 cases, mostly reported from people returning from neighbouring countries, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 149. The Ministry of Health and Child Care said the returnees came from Mozambique, South Africa and the United Kingdom who are all in quarantine centres. “Seventeen cases tested positive for Covid-19. These are all returnees from Mozambique (9), South Africa (7) and United Kingdom (1) who are in quarantine centres,” read the statement. A total of 2 005 Rapid Diagnostic Tests RDT cases and 490 PCR cases were done country wide bringing the total number of tests done so far to 40 847, consisting of 24 407 RDT and 16 440 PCR tests.

Mat North records another Covid -19 case

MATABELELAND North province has recorded a new Covid-19 confirmed case after a Hwange man tested positive, bringing to two the number of cases in the province. The province recorded the country’s first case in March and the patient, a 38-year old Victoria Falls resident, has since recovered after spending 34 days in isolation at home. Acting Matabeleland North Provincial Medical Director (PMD) Dr Munekayi Padingani said health officials had started contact tracing after the Hwange man, who is in his 40s tested positive. He could not give finer details about the patient, but said he is asymptomatic and has been told to self-isolate at home.

Early warnings of shooter

A newly released document reveals that in May 2011, police were told the Nova Scotia man who would later kill 22 people in a shooting rampage wanted to "kill a cop" and was feeling mentally unstable.

U.S. Asians, harassed over coronavirus, push back on streets, social media

A spike in harassment of Asian-Americans since the coronavirus pandemic began has led community activists in the United States to fight back - forming street patrols, rallying on social media, and supporting each other online. Asians of varying national backgrounds have suffered a surge of attacks this

Excluded from pandemic pay

More than 250,000 health, social services and corrections employees in British Columbia are receiving “temporary pandemic pay” for working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. But a local court clerk doesn't know why her and her coworkers haven't been included.

Married couple executed by firing squad for trying to flee North Korea with nephew

The couple were trying to escape to the south with the 14-year-old boy, to reunite him with is father in the South

McDonald's to re-open drive-thrus in Airdrie and Coatbridge

Fewer employees will be in kitchens and service areas to maintain social distancing rules

Donald Trump calls George Floyd’s death ‘shocking,’ calls protesters ‘thugs’

Earlier Thursday, Trump said, “I feel very, very badly” about George Floyd’s death while handcuffed and in the custody of Minneapolis police. “That’s a very shocking sight.”

Interior minister Avakov reacts to gang shootout in Brovary

The official blames local authorities for corruption in distributing commuter bus transportation quotas between carriers.

New Amnesty report alleges killings, mass detentions in Ethiopia

The report says security forces killed at least 25 people in 2019 in the East Guji and West Guji zones of the restive Oromia region amid suspicions of supporting a rebel group

Beijing calls U.S. bill sanctioning Chinese officials over treatment of Uyghurs a ‘smear’

Zhao Lijian, Foreign Ministry spokesman, also urged the U.S. to stop using the Xinjiang issue to interfere in China

Bosses set to be told to pay towards furloughed workers' salaries from August

The government is currently subsidising 80% of some workers' wages but has warned that the scheme cannot run "indefinitely"

Toddler fighting for life after 40ft plummet from tower block window

Residents from the building described how they heard a 'massive thud' when the two year old girl fell from her third-storey window

Greece bans Brits when it reopens to tourists due to poor coronavirus record

Greece has released its latest travel advice and told millions of Brits hoping for a summer holiday to Greece that they're not welcome when the country reopens to tourists next month

Coronavirus | Indians to skip border trade with China through Lipulekh pass this year

There has been no word so far from the Centre on the issue, say officials.

A third teenager has been charged following a disturbance in south Manchester

Police responded to reports of a disturbance in Longsight earlier this week

Govt. firm on flyover name, says Suresh Kumar

Minister for Primary and Secondary Education S. Suresh Kumar said here on Friday that there was no question of backtracking on the decision to name the flyover at Yelahanka in Bengaluru after Vinayak

CBI opens probe into cash transactions of Tablighi Jamaat

Foreign funds given to the organisation are also under the scanner

Bev Q developers now raise the spectre of cyber attack

Faircode Technologies Private Limited, the Kochi-based developers of Bev Q, the virtual queue management app for maintaining social distancing at liquor outlets, has raised suspicion of a targeted and

One more case in Shivamogga

One more positive case of COVID-19 was reported in the district on Friday, taking the tally to 35.According to the afternoon bulletin released by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the patie

Man booked for morphing Godse’s picture on currency

M.P. police act a week after social media post

Not our job to make unnecessary political statements: Nepal Army

It was responding to reports that its chief had refused Oli’s direct orders Indian Army chief’s comments on border issue.

COVID-19 travel bans leave hundreds stranded at Brazil's largest airport

Stefany Carvallido, her 2-year-old daughter and about 200 other Colombians have been camping out inside Brazil's busiest international airport for ...

Minneapolis protest misinformation stokes racial tensions

CHICAGO — The false social media posts started just hours after protesters first began chanting and carrying banners around the Minneapolis neighbourhood where George Floyd, an African American man, died handcuffed in police custody. “The cop who killed George Floyd,” Facebook and Twitter users claimed, wrongly identifying a man pictured laughing alongside President Donald Trump …

Ex-Indiana prisons worker charged with murder in stabbings

INDIANAPOLIS — A former Indiana Department of Correction worker is charged with murder and other offences in the stabbing earlier this month of three people, two of them fatally, according to documents released Friday during a hearing. Kristen L. Wolf, 28, of Madison, is charged with murder in the May 11 stabbing deaths of Victoria …

Shoalhaven Zoo lion attack leaves woman critically injured

A woman has been attacked by a lion at Shoalhaven Zoo on the NSW south coast. The woman has injuries to her neck and back.

Trump’s Twitter order ‘unlikely to survive a challenge’

Donald Trump's executive order against social media companies has multiple legal problems and is unlikely to survive a challenge, according to experts.

Judge apologises over time delays in Det Garda Adrian Donohoe trial

Court

EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?

When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified.  The roadma...

Coronavirus misinformation fuels panic in Asia

False alerts about a man shot dead at a coronavirus checkpoint, old footage of a supermarket stampede in reports of panic buying, and a 2015 video ...

Week in Review: Brazil becomes a Covid-19 epicentre and Hollywood mulls its red carpet options

FRANCE 24 takes a look at how Brazil has become a Covid-19 hotspot and how nations from Argentina to Greece are dealing with the pandemic. Meanwhile, Hollywood searches for socially distant alternati…

Railways to continue advance booking after May 31

Pakistan Railways to continue advance booking after May 31.

Covid-19: Divided States of America

In the United States, the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic is deepening the divide between Republicans and Democrats. Faced with scientists’ decisions and the restrictions that they imply, support…

SA minister hijacked, forced to draw cash

South Africa's deputy minister of home affairs, Njabulo Nzuza, was hijacked by at least two gunmen on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed on Friday.National po...

Chhattisgarh’s first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi dies, aged 74

Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi died on Friday after battling for life for more than 20 days. The 74-year-old bureaucrat-turned-politician suffered a cardiac arrest.

COVID-19 attacks and threats on the Police are on the rise

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has thanked Scotland’s communities for the high levels of co-operation shown during this challenging period.

NLC to receive £10million in extra funding to help fight coronavirus

Council leader Jim Logue welcomed the funding, with its allocation between areas having been agreed at a meeting of local government organisation Cosla last week.

'McLovin it': McDonald's to reopen East Kilbride drive-thrus next week

The fast food favourite will announce which Golden Arches branch is reopening only on the morning that service is resuming in order to manage demand.

Beijing Says China, India Need No US Mediation in Border Dispute

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing and New Delhi do not need US mediation in the border dispute between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said...

Twitter's ex-CEO stepped up the Silicon Valley beef and attacked Facebook for being a hotbed of anti-vaxxer Bill Gates conspiracy theories

Dick Costolo, who was Twitter CEO from 2010 to 2015, pointed to a recent poll which found 50% of Fox viewers believed a Bill Gates conspiracy theory.

Trudeau comments on unrest

America's anger, frustration and discord boiled over in Minnesota's Twin Cities on Friday at a remarkable moment in the history of the United States, sparked by the collision of racial injustice, freedom of expression and the worst public health crisis of the last 100 years.

Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased

Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.

Legislative changes to support the wellbeing of veterans and their families - Govt

Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has welcomed the First Reading of a Bill that will make legislative changes to further improve the veterans’ support system.

Sen. Cortez Masto Withdraws Her Name from Consideration for VP

Presumed Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s vice presidential shortlist became shorter

Why Twitter Censored President Trump's Tweet About The Minneapolis Riots

As we all were last night, President Trump was watching

CNN Correspondent, Crew Arrested While Reporting Live in Minneapolis

Minnesota State Police arrested CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez, his producer

Australian court rules queen's letters can be made public

Rest of World News: Australia's highest court ruled on Friday to make public letters between Queen Elizabeth II and her representative, Governor-General Sir John Kerr, th

A single illegal birthday party has been blamed for a spike of coronavirus infections in Spain

A birthday party held in Lleida, Catalonia, resulted in all 20 people who attended becoming infected.

Knee on neck cop charged

UPDATE 11:35 a.m. The Minneapolis police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder.

Trump's tweet that got tagged for 'glorifying violence' used a phrase from a 1960s cop whose policies started a race riot

"When the looting starts, the shooting starts," Walter Headley said in 1967 amid tensions in Miami — in remarks echoed by President Donald Trump.

COVID-19 infects 206 healthcare workers at AIIMS-Delhi

AIIMS is planning to restore limited OPD and non-emergency services in a phased manner for which the talks are on with all departments, said a doctor.

Just All The Times The Internet Called The Govt The Fuck Out Over Today’s Robodebt 180

The Federal Government today announced a plan to refund $721 million worth of robodebt payments, and Twitter has some thoughts about it.

Rare Red forest fire warning issued

The forest service has issued a rare Red forest fire warning as high temperatures and dry weather look set to persist into the weekend.

The Biggest Party In Kyrgyzstan Continues To Splinter Amid Infighting

Kyrgyzstan's largest party, the Social Democrats, suffered a rift last year amid an internal feud of its most prominent members and now another section has split from the main party just months before parliamentary elections.

MIT elects first black female student body president in the school’s 159-year history

Danielle Geathers made history this week becoming MIT’s first black student body president in the school’s 159-year history.

Coronavirus kills 57 Pakistanis in one day as cases surge to 64,028

Coronavirus kills 57 Pakistanis in one day as cases surge to 64,028.

‘Do I really care?’ Woody Allen comes out fighting

The film-maker, accused of sexually assaulting his child in 1992, is done treading carefully

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:

Russia says Libya ceasefire in tatters, situation deteriorating: agencies

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s foreign ministry said on Friday the situation in Libya was continuing to deteriorate and that a ceasefire there was in tatters, the RIA news agency reported.

Former HK leader calls out HSBC following UK criticism of security law

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying on Friday called out banking group HSBC Holdings plc (HSBA.L) for not making its “stance” clear on China’s imposition of a new security law on the city, after the United Kingdom’s criticism of the move.

Swedish high schools to re-open on June 15: PM Lofven

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish high schools will re-open for on-site education on June 15 after having been closed since mid-March to limit the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, the prime minister said on Friday.

Black voters don't trust mail ballots. That's a problem for Democrats

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sharon Fason used to accompany her mother to their south Chicago polling place every Election Day as a little girl, watching as she joined their African-American neighbors in the hard-won right of casting a ballot.

Germans cook more in coronavirus crisis, turn away from junk food

HAMBURG (Reuters) - Many Germans cooked more meals themselves during the coronavirus crisis and also used more fresh ingredients rather than processed foods, the food and agriculture ministry said on Friday.

China reports African swine fever outbreak in Gansu province

BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Friday it had found a new outbreak of African swine fever near the city of Lanzhou in northwestern Gansu province.

Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India

LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) - A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.

Mental wellness app downloads soar under lockdown

A report from Sensor Tower has found that mental wellness apps are seeing increased downloads likely due to the on-going lockdowns around the world. It's unclear if people will use them post COVID-19.

George Floyd protesters rock Minneapolis for third night

May 29 (UPI) -- Protests over the police-involved death of George Floyd continued well into the morning Friday after a third night of violence in Minneapolis, while similar disturbances broke out in Louisville and other parts of the country.

Trump versus Twitter battle intensifies; could backfire on president [Updated]

The Trump versus Twitter battle has escalated, with the president signing an executive order that threatens the legal status of social networks, and ...

Google issued 1,755 warnings to users globally on government-backed attackers in April 2020

Google shared recent findings on government-backed phishing, threats and disinformation, as well as a new bulletin to share information about actions it has taken.

‘It’s safe to fly’, EU aviation safety boss says

Comments support Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary call for loosening on restrictions

Karimnagar: Woman stopped by sons from entering house on suspicion of coronavirus infection

An elderly woman was stopped from entering the house by her sons on the suspicion of being infected with the coronavirus.

England to allow groups of six to meet outdoors as UK's COVID-19 lockdown eases

The changes come in over two months after the UK went into lockdown to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus on March 23 and has resulted in a death toll of over 37,800.

Hyderabad: 13 cylinders exploded in Secunderabad's Bapuji Nagar

Hyderabad: Three autos and several huts gutted as 13 cylinders blasted in Bapuji Nagar area of Secunderabad

Bosnia: Officials, firm owner arrested over ventilator deal

SARAJEVO, Bosnia — Bosnian authorities have detained two high-ranking state officials and the owner of a private company which imported 100 ventilators from China that were found to be useless for COVID-19 patients.

Punjab Govt hikes MBBS fee by 80%; Twitter says 'will discourage brilliant students from poor families'

Lockdown Brings Tears of Joy to Indian Woman Who Reunites with Husband After 20 Years - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): The lockdown in India imposed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 has brought untold misery to hundreds of thousands of poor daily wage earners....

CNN Reporter Arrested by Minnesota Police During Live Broadcast - Photo, Video

Amid the raging Minneapolis riots, US President Donald Trump has assured Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that he is ready to send in the military in the event that local...

Minnesota Governor Calls Up National Guard: What It Is and What to Expect

The National Guard, a militia force that exists in each American state, has been activated in Minnesota to help deal with civil unrest for the first time in 12 years....

Seoul Museums, Theaters to Close Again As New COVID-19 Clusters Discovered

SEOUL (Sputnik) - Museums, theatres and other national cultural institutions in South Korea’s Seoul and surrounding areas will temporarily close again due to a surge in...

Twitter hides Trump tweet for violating terms of service on 'glorifying violence'

The tweet was in reference to protests in Minneapolis regarding the death of George Floyd.

Gov't issues tough guidelines for public transpot

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Madhya Pradesh: 'Where is Pragya Thakur' posters up in Bhopal

No more lockdown for West Bengal: Mamata says offices can reopen with 100% attendance from June 8

Rajya Sabha secretariat official tests positive for coronavirus

This is the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far

Measures aim to loosen Louisiana gun restrictions

Two measures are moving closer to final legislative passage.

Covid-19 cases in Pak cross 64,000-mark, death toll 1,317

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

Two hurt in Rotterdam gas leak explosion; Possibly intentional

Two people were wounded Friday morning in Rotterdam when a forceful explosion in a flat blew out the apartment’s facade. A gas leak led to the explosion on Vignolastraat, according to the regional

India-China dispute: Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to ‘come clean, tell country what’s happening’

The Congress leader claimed that the Centre’s silence about the border situation was fueling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis.

Watch: Giant bear surreptitiously stalks a 12-year-old boy walking down a hill, is caught on camera

The incident took place in Trentino, Italy.

Ex-K24 Boss Addresses Citizen TV Comeback Reports

Reports about the return of the former Mediamax editor in chief to RMS had sparked mixed feelings of...

Eliud Kipchoge, Noordin Haji Ranked Among Africa's Top Disruptors

The publication revealed that the ranking of Africa’s Top 50 disruptors was based on innovation, disruption, and....

Minnesota native Pete Hegseth reacts to riots: The state has 'no strong leadership'

Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth said on Friday that there is no strong leadership in Minnesota to squelch the Minneapolis riots that have raged after the killing of George Floyd.

Man, girlfriend bag jail terms for stealing 64 chickens

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State has jailed a 35-year-old man, Abdullahi Sani, and his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sarah Paul, for stealing 64 chickens.

CACOVID donates 100-bed isolation centre to Anambra state government

Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), a private sector initiative established to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, has donated a 100-bed isolation centre and medical equipment to the Anambra State Government. CACOVID renovated and equipped one of state’s Protective Care Center located at Umueri General Hospital in Oyi Local Government Area and donated same to the government. A […]

Russia slams ‘dangerous’ US foreign policy moves

Russia said on Thursday the United States was acting in a dangerous and unpredictable way, after Washington withdrew from a key military treaty and moved to ramp up pressure on Iran.

Falana-led coalition blames FG, states for rise in COVID-19 cases

The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition of over 70 labour and civil society organisations (CSOs), has blamed governments at all levels for the spike of the disease in the country.

Leeds City College ‘I’m In’ campaign supports students and staff in lockdown

As part of the I’m In campaign, Leeds City Colleage have put in place a number of stimulating activities and resources to provide mental health support

First pics of zookeeper, 35, fighting for life after lions brutally mauled her inside their enclosure

THE zookeeper who was mauled by two lions in an “extremely vicious” attack has been pictured. Jennifer Brown, 35, is fighting for her life after she was bitten multiple times on the nec…

OAP, 91, who ran over and killed man at cashpoint spared jail after heartfelt plea from victim’s family

OAP Howell Hughes accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake, pinning university lecturer Brian Griffiths against a petrol station forecourt on September 30 last year.

Motorcyclist, 28, who mowed down and killed tourist, 45, in front of her 2 sons at double the speed limit jailed

A RECKLESS motorcyclist who killed a tourist after ploughing into her at double the speed limit in front of her sons as she checked a map has been caged. Jack Gough, 28, slammed into French nationa…

1 dead, 8 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun on Friday said that one person died while eight others sustained injuries in a multiple accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Thursday.

Swimming groups urge Northeast governors to allow reopening of pools: 'Swimming will save lives'

Northeast swimming organizations are calling on their governors to reopen facilities for swimmers amidst the coronavirus pandemic. 

Stop and Shop extends 10% pay bump for hourly workers

Stop and Shop plans to extend a 10% pay increase until July 4.

George Floyd death: Minneapolis police station torched amid protest

Smoke hovered over Minneapolis hours after protesters torched a police station that officers abandoned as a third night of violent protests flared over the death of George Floyd, a black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Masked burglar who targeted vulnerable in Birmingham jailed

A masked man who targeted elderly and vulnerable people during a spate of burglaries has been jailed for six years.

Man shot in leg in latest Handsworth street shooting

The victim was walking down the street when he was fired at from the window of a property.

Coronavirus: Latest data on new COVID-19 infections and deaths

The latest data on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus

Amitabh Bachchan Sends Migrant Workers to Uttar Pradesh From Mumbai in 10 Buses

Amitabh Bachchan, like Sonu Sood and others, helps migrant workers reach their home in Uttar Pradesh. He teams up with the Haji Ali Trust and Pir Makhdum Trust to send 10 buses.

George Floyd’s encounter with Minneapolis police shown in new video

The footage, which has been circulating on social media, was shot from the opposite side of the street from where Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.

Electionland 2020: Trump on Vote by Mail, Poll Worker PPE, Naturalizations and More

This week’s headlines on Trump’s escalating attacks on vote by mail, the latest in election lawsuits, coronavirus impacts on in-person voting and more.

World leaders warn coronavirus could roll back progress for women

Coronavirus is threatening to undo recent gains made toward gender equality as millions of women and girls are predicted to have unwanted pregnancies and fall into poverty, world leaders said on Thursday.

COVID-19 poses challenges for Indonesia’s female peacekeepers

As the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020 on Friday marks the great contributions women have made to building peace  in conflict areas around the world, UN peacekeepers are facing additional challenges on the ground, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

PDI-P politician receives 'light' sentence in KPU bribery case as key suspect remains free

Also on Thursday, KPK prosecutors indicted KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan for accepting bribes from PDI-P politician Harun Masiku and West Papua Governor Dominggus Mandacan in two separate cases.

US braces for more protests over police killing of black man

Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St. Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday as they girded for fresh protests and violence over the shocking police killing of a handcuffed black man.

Qatar denies Gulf bloc exit rumors

Qatar denied on Thursday that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares to mark three years of isolation led by the regional bloc's heavyweight Saudi Arabia.

CNN crew arrested on live TV amid George Floyd protests in Minneapolis

Correspondent Omar Jimenez, and the crew with him, were handcuffed and detained by Minnesota State Police just after 5 a.m. local time.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey hits back at Trump over leadership jab

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey lashed back early Friday at President Trump, who accused him of being a “very weak” leader amid the protests roiling the city over George Floyd’s death.

Hong Kong Ai Weiwei

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes the newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-autonomous city. Ai was arrested at Beijing's airport in April 2011 and held for 81 days without explanation during a wider crackdown on dissent that coincided with the international

Minneapolis police release 911 transcript that started George Floyd arrest

Minneapolis police have released the transcript of the 911 call that began with a report of someone, later determined to be George Floyd, using a counterfeit bill to buy cigarettes.

Afghan government says Taliban attack on checkpoint kills 14

The Taliban took responsibility for Thursday's attack in Paktia province, calling it a "defensive action," without elaborating.

Labour ministry to provide free skills training to job seekers registered on National Career Service portal

The training will encompass modules on corporate etiquette, improving inter personal skills, making impactful presentation including other necessary soft skills needed by the industry. The training module is available in two languages, Hindi and English, on the NCS portal.

Petey the Gargoyle returned to Nanaimo home

Petey the gargoyle is back on his perch at a Nanaimo home. The 45-kilogram concrete figure had been taken overnight Wednesday from his spot on the corner of a deck on Nicol Street. Nanaimo RCMP. . .

Langford man facing charges after allegedly fleeing traffic stop

A 38-year-old Langford man is facing numerous charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and getting involved in a two-vehicle collision nearby.The driver of the second vehicle suffered serious . . .

UL agrees to refund student accommodation costs

The University of Limerick has announced that rent paid by students who then had to vacate their student accommodation because of the Covid-19 health crisis, will be refunded to them.

For five years, Buhari ‘campaigned’ for corrupt politicians, CDD says

A pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of condoning corruption within his administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

May 29 (Reuters) - Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump on Friday, accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence" in a message that said looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot.

Coronavirus: Highest one-day deaths push total near 200 in UP

According to the state health bulletin, only four districts has active infection cases in triple digits – Jaunpur highest at 129, almost all are interstate migrants — followed by 118 active cases in Rampur, 115 in Noida and 110 in Basti. Only two districts — Agra with 95 active cases and Meerut with 93 active cases – are in the 90 to 100 bracket.

Akshay Kumar, Sonu Sood support BJP’s Mission Anivarya to supply free sanitary pads to poor women amid lockdown

In the 25-second video, Kumar who starred in the movie Padman, said that "Period (is) not a taboo, women health is a priority for us."

Nordics want to open borders but Sweden may be frozen out

Denmark, Finland and Norway mull whether to extend or relax regional travel restrictions, but their neighbor may not be included.

Back off, Trump. Germany wants to Make Europe Strong Again

Berlin’s EU presidency motto has echoes of MAGA.

Trump will relish an ‘us versus them’ free speech fight – but Twitter is right to finally take a stand against his incendiary words

Donald Trump always enjoys a fight that will fire up his supporter base – and Twitter has just handed him one.

Minneapolis officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck had 18 previous complaints against him: police

The former Minneapolis police officer seen in a video with his knee on George Floyd's neck had 18 prior complaints filed against him with the Minneapolis Police Department's Internal Affairs, according to the police department.

CNN crew released after they were arrested live on air in Minneapolis

A CNN crew was arrested while giving a live television report Friday morning in Minneapolis -- and then released about an hour later -- as the crew covered ongoing protests over the death in police custody of George Floyd.

George Floyd's brother on protesters: 'They have pain. They have the same pain that I feel'

The brother of George Floyd — the man who died after pleading that he couldn't breathe while a police officer held him down with his knee — said that he wants justice for his brother's death after a second night of protests.

BJD leader, two others die in fire mishap in Odisha

BJD leader Alekh Choudhury and two others were asleep in his house at Gosaninuagaon, when an air-conditioner caught fire due to an electric short circuit in the early hours. The victims, trapped inside the smoke-filled house, were rescued and rushed to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared them brought dead, a senior police officer said.

Pubs with beer gardens likely to be first to reopen when restrictions eased

Pubs with beer gardens are likely to be among the first venues in the hospitality sector to reopen when coronavirus restrictions are eased, the Environment Secretary has confirmed. George Eustice said there would be no changes until “at least” July when he expected pubs and restaurants with outdoor areas would be the only ones able to welcome customers again. Pubs, restaurants, theatres, clubs and cinemas have been closed for more than two months after the Prime Minister announced last orders on March 20.

Trump says Modi in ‘bad mood’. India says Whaaaat!

A day earlier, the president offered to mediate between India and China.

Trump feels 'absolutely great' after taking hydroxychloroquine

India, which is one of the major manufactures of the drug, has sent several millions of doses to the US as part of its humanitarian gesture

Sharjah residents warned against misuse of balconies

Municipality launches campaign to educate public about need to keep them safe and clean

Photos: Brazil drive-in, a welcome escape from pandemic

The drive-in was closed at the start of the pandemic but reopened at the start of April

Oman hospital evacuated due to tropical depression

People urged to shun low areas, wadis

FACT CHECK | False claim that PM Modi was appointed the ‘chairman’ of WHO - a position that does not exist

A message widely circulating on social media claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been appointed as the chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO). The tweet below

In first comments, China’s defence ministry border issue with India controllable, stable

The ministry said that the situation is stable and both countries have the wherewithal to resolve the situation through established mechanisms. This is the first statement from the ministry since the standoff in eastern Ladakh.

NBCC saddened by Tuensang fiasco

Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has expressed its sorrow over the Tuensang fiasco. 

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Efforts taken to ensure safety of Sabah people amid Covid-19 pandemic, not to curb freedom, says CM

KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — The various efforts taken by the state government to contain the Covid-19 pandemic in Sabah were not meant to limit the freedom of the people in celebrating any festivals, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. Instead, he said, those measures were taken to...

A-G’s close contacts tested negative for Covid-19, says National Audit Department

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The closest as well as close contacts of Auditor-General (A-G) Datuk Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid, who were screened for Covid-19 on May 22, were all tested negative. The National Audit Department (NAD) in a statement today said, the 10 closest contacts referred to two family...

Three men including groom issued compounds over Serdang temple wedding during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — A bridegroom was among three men slapped with RM1,000 compound each for flouting the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) for organising a wedding ceremony in Serdang, Seri Kembangan last Sunday. Serdang district police chief ACP Ismadi Borhan in a statement...

Redzuan in Covid-19 quarantine, no special press conference at Bersatu HQ, clarifies pol-sec

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof’s political secretary today denied that the former had arranged a special press conference at Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (PPBM) headquarters in Petaling Jaya today. In a statement, the...

Hamzah: Dr Mahathir told me to find a way for Bersatu to leave Pakatan, erode confidence in DAP

PETALING JAYA, May 29 — Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin claimed today that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad instructed him to strengthen the party by finding ways to leave Pakatan Harapan (PH) and erode the people’s confidence in DAP, among other measures. The former Umno man was...

Army top brass discusses Chinese standoff at Ladakh

Over three days, the Indian Army top leadership discussed various aspects related to existing and developing security challenges, including China’s transgression attempts in Ladakh and Sikkim regions.

GPS supporting Dr Mahathir’s return to power? Sheer lunacy, says Wan Junaidi

KUCHING, May 29 — Santubong Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today rapped a blogger for trying to shake the stability of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin-led government by spreading rumours that members of Parliament (MPs) from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) have turned their backs...

Delhi-Gurgaon border sealed, hundreds protest

Massive traffic jam blocked the road connecting Delhi and Gurgaon this morning after the Haryana government decided to seal the routes that go to Delhi, concerned over rising cases of the highly infectious coronavirus.

Those working outside should register: CM

Motivational trg on entrepreneurship for inmates at IQC

State COVID-19 positive cases rise to 25

Nagaland on Friday registered seven new positive cases of COVID-19 taking the state’s tally to 25. Health & Family Welfare minister S. Pangnyu Phom took to twitter Friday morning informing that of the seven cases one was from Tuensang, four from Kohima and two from Dimapur. All the positive cases were  returnees from Chennai. As on May 29, Dimapur recorded a total of 14 COVID positive cases, Kohima- 6 and Tuensang- 5. According to the Health department’s COVID-19 bulletin, the cumulative number of COVID-19 suspected samples sent for testing on Friday was 1934, out of which 1371 was received with 1346 negative and 25 positive cases. The results of 563 were awaited.

COVID-19 quarantine centres brace storms of complaints

All of the 1463 stranded returnees from Chennai who arrived Dimapur on May 22, were despatched to various quarantine centres at Dimapur and Kohima.

4607 stranded citizens have reached Nagaland till date

 Staff Reporter/Correspondent 

Priority to Chennai returnees for test: APC

Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC), Y Kikheto Sema, who is also the over all in-charge of Dimapur district for COVID-19 related activities, Friday said that priority for swab test would be given to Chennai returnees.

ICSI to conduct online classes for CSEET aspirants

The online classes will begin from June 1. The CS Executive exam will now be held on July 17

Days after it pulled up Gujarat govt over Covid situation, HC bench changed

The change in the judges’ roster comes abruptly on the last working day of the week when it is due to hear the public interest litigation (PIL) on all issues pertaining to Covid-19. The PIL was being heard by a division bench headed by Justice Pardiwala, along with Justice Ilesh Vora, since May 11.

S.Korea seeks to import anti-viral remdesivir as new coronavirus cases emerge

SEOUL - South Korean health authorities said on Friday they would request imports of Gilead Sciences Inc's anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19, as new outbreaks of the disease flare as social distancing restrictions are eased.

UN chief appreciates India’s assistance to other countries during COVID-19 pandemic: TS Tirumurti

India's seat as a non-permanent member on the 15-nation Council for the two-year term is assured as it is the sole candidate vying for the lone seat from the Asia Pacific grouping.

Flooded with promises, Bihar’s ‘cycle girl’ Jyoti Kumari happy she can return to school

Jyoti Kumari Cycle, Cycle Girl Story, Gurugram to Darbhanga By Cycle: Jyoti Kumari Paswan, 15, cycled from Gurugram to Darbhanga in Bihar covering more than 1,200 km in seven days with her ailing father due to the lockdown.

Yob smashes 'Uber' driver's car window and kicks off the wing mirrors in furious attack on west London street

A shocking video shows a man, who is described as 'drunk and angry' attacking an 'Uber' driver's car in Hounslow, west London. He picks up a large object and smashes the rear window and kicks the car.

Drunk Hindu priest, 70, beheads man in Indian temple as a human sacrifice to goddess who came to him in a dream and said it would end coronavirus

Sansari Ojha (left) killed Saroj Kumar Pradhan, 52, in Cuttack, India, on Wednesday night. The priest claimed he was following orders from a goddess to end the coronavirus pandemic.

Glamorous sisters who took turns slapping an ex-boyfriend they ran into during a drunken birthday party walk free from court after admitting they let their 'emotions overflow'

Irene Koukounaris, 25, and her sister Nansia Koukounaris, 23, faced Waverley Court for their 'slap attack' on Michael Ensor during a birthday party at Bondi Beach Public Bar.

Nazi commandos came 'appallingly close' to assassinating Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt as leaders met at secret 1943 summit in Tehran to plan the liberation of occupied Europe, new book reveals

Hitler's top commando Otto Skorzeny developed the plan to assassinate the Big Three during a top secret meeting in Tehran taking place in November 1943.

James Stunt's former bodyguard stole 16-carat yellow diamond worth £515,000 from safe during £20million raid on tycoon's Belgravia mansion, court hears

Justinas Ivaskivicius, 34, is accused of taking the gem from the Belgravia home of James Stunt (pictured), in Westminster, in December 2017. He will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on 26 June.

Newborn baby is saved after it was found buried alive with just its foot poking out of the ground in India

This is the miraculous moment a newborn baby buried alive in India is saved by villagers who spotted his foot poking out the ground.

Donalds Trump says he likes ‘great gentleman’ PM Modi; reflects his love and affection for India

After the historic "Howdy Modi" event in Houston last September and "Namaste Trump" rally in Ahmedabad this February, Trump has not let any opportunity go without praising Modi.

Ministry of Health refuses to reveal money spent on COVID-19 equipment

Mumbai-based RTI activist Anil Galgali had filed an online application on the central government's portal seeking to know steps taken by it to control the spread of COVID-19, name of equipment and material purchased for the purpose and the amount spent on them.

Coronavirus vaccine: Pfizer CEO claims COVID-19 medicine could be ready by October-end

American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is conducting clinical trials with German firm BioNTech on several probable vaccines in Europe and the United States

Pakistan resumes international flight operations

NCC on corona­virus to meet on Monday to discus­s future of lockdo­wn

Iran sees upward trend of virus cases in many provinces

Khuzes­tan, Razavi Khoras­an, Lorest­an, Kurdis­tan, Kerman­shah, Hormoz­gan, Mazand­arana and Kerman among high-risk region­s

Snippet from the past: Templemore's new Courthouse - Justice’s tribute to an ‘admirable building’

The following is a snippet on a report following the first sitting in the new Courthouse in Templemore on Tuesday February 6 1940. The new Courthouse at Templemore, which has been completed by Messrs....

Converting Muslim majority into minority: Mushaal rails against Indian fascist govt for nominating delimitation penal

By Hamid Khan Wazir ISLAMABAD: The Chairperson Peace and Culture Organization Mushaal Hussein Mullick came down hard on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government another nefarious move of redrawing the Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies of the northeastern States and Kashmir. Mushaal, who is the wife of detained Kashmiri leader Mohammad Yasin Malik, in her strong reaction on Friday rejected the Lok Sabha Speaker’s nominated 15 MPs penal from occupied Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh authorized to assist the Delimitation Commission in redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies of the northeastern states and the union territory. She said that the delimitation in the occupied valley is aimed at affecting the number of voters in the Muslim populated areas to give Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other communal parties a majority in the occupied territory so that they could pass laws through the so-called Kashmir Assembly in future in line with the Hindutva ideology.…

Punjab Private Schools allowed to open Administrative Offices

All Private Schools of Punjab will be allowed to open their Administrative Offices on Monday & Tuesday of each week in June 2020 with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Ukraine starts opening borders with neighbouring European countries as Lockdown further eased

Monitoring Desk: Ukraine has started opening borders gradually with neighbouring countries as Lockdown further eased. Six checkpoints have resumed their operations at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. According to a report of the Ukrainian News Agency posted by Dasha Zubkova, the Press Service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has stated that in Chernivtsi region, the following border checkpoints resumed their operations: Mamalyha-Kryva, Kelmentsy-Larga (railway), Kelmentsy-Larga (automobile), Sokyriany-Oknytsia. In Odesa region, the border checkpoints that resumed their operations are Mayaky-Palanka-Udobne. As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on May 20, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine decided to resume operation of 66 border checkpoints at the border with the European Union and the Republic of Moldova. On May 28, the number of new Covid-19 cases in Ukraine rose by 429 over May 27 to 22,811, and the number of deaths rose by 10 over May 27 to 679; at the same time, after a one-day growth, the…

India coronavirus dispatch: The lessons for India's health system

From a safe return to business, to actions for controlling the Covid spread, and how many others a patient is infecting in India - read these and more in today's India dispatch

New Normal: All you need to know about GCQ commuting, driving

Heading out on June 1? Here is everything you need to know once Metro Manila shifts to GCQ

MSNBC Reporter Claims “Protests” Aren’t “Unruly” as Building Literally Burns Behind Him

Look behind you!

Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Test Samples & Chew Them Up In Meerut, Watch Video

Oh, no!

Ford expected to unveil new COVID-19 testing strategy during daily briefing at Queen's Park

Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil the province’s new COVID-19 testing strategy during his daily briefing at Queen’s Park this afternoon.

Sanofi says ‘no favoritism’ when COVID-19 vaccines become available

There are now 110 candidate vaccines for COVID-19, which the DOH is eyeing to be given primarily to 'vulnerable' sectors of the population

Meghan McCain Keeps Pregnancy Details Out Of ‘Social Media Cesspool’ To Protect Unborn Child

‘The View’ star has asked for privacy. Meghan McCain has chosen to keep the details of her pregnancy quiet to protect her unborn child from what she called the “social media ...

Delhi HC restrains Quikr, Olx from publishing ads related to Reliance, Jio

Defendant's web portal enables consumers to publish advertisements for selling and offering goods and services for a consideration

World coronavirus dispatch: The UK-NZ-Germany success, and Korea's haste

From carmaker Renault laying off 14,600 people, to S&P's downgrading Rolls-Royce to junk, and the third type of coronavirus transmission - read these and more in today's world dispatch

Tummies filled by Mdluli Safari Lodge

Mdluli Safari Lodge staff members handed out food parcels to needy families at Bhekiswayo Secondary School  last week.

Lockdown 5.0: In 'exit plan,' positive sign for Metro, malls, restaurants

The new guidelines for the extended lockdown, however, will be comparatively much stricter for 13 worst Covid-19-hit cities

Minnesota police arrest CNN's Omar Jimenez and his camera crew on live TV

As dawn broke Friday on Minneapolis, Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear had managed to clear the area around the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct station, breached and set ablaze Thursday night amid protests against the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man in police custody. But that's not the story anymore. CNN's Omar Jimenez was reporting on the new calm in the area when the police came up and arrested him, handcuffed him, and led him away. They did not give a reason. The cameras were broadcasting live to CNN's New Day. "That is an American television reporter, Omar Jimenez, being led away by police officers," marveled New Day's John Berman. Then police arrested the rest of the crew, one by one, with the camera rolling. "Our CNN camera crew and our producer are being arrested right now on live television, in handcuffs," said Alisyn Camerota. "I've never seen anything like this, Alisyn," Berman said. One officer then carried the camera off to the side, apparently unaware that…

Ajit Jogi, first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74 in Raipur

He was admitted at Raipur hospital on May 9 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home

Religious leaders plan events to remember UK coronavirus victims

Christians and Muslims say it will be necessary for people to come together to mourn

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

Two Cheers For Unfiltered Information

In the early hours of December 31st, 2019 weeks before the coronavirus was recognized as a budding pandemic, Taiwanese Centers for...

Ronald Koeman: I realise I'm lucky after heart scare

The coach had a heart attack but is in good shape after the incident

Employers say the interpretation of state of emergency regulations a threat to businesses

-Senior Council Raymond Heathcote arguing on behalf of the group of employers says there's no doubt that President Hage Geingob declared the COVID-19 State of Emergency with good intentions but was ill-advised ending up making irrational decisions.

Sun Pharma to conduct clinical trial of pancreatitis drug in COVID-19 patients

Shares of Sun Pharma rose 5 percent intraday on Friday after receiving approval from the Indian drug regulator for clinical trial of its drug on COVID-19 patients.

Ajit Jogi, Chhattisgarh's first chief minister, passes away at 74 in Raipur; 'state lost its father,' says son Amit

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi died in Raipur on Friday after prolonged illness, doctors said.

Lake will be drained if people continue to flout lockdown rules

Visitors have been travelling from as far away as Birmingham to enjoy a day at Clevedon's Marine Lake

Man rescued from overturned lorry

The crash happened on Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury

UP: Migrant labourer escapes from quarantine centre, commits suicide

Jagdish Prasad who had gone to Surat about six months ago had returned on May 20 and was put under quarantine in the village.

'Water is life': COVID-19 exposes chronic crisis in Navajo Nation

Amanda Larson pulls up at a water station a few miles from her home in the Navajo Nation and her three children get to work filling up large bottles lying on the bed of her pickup truck.

Twitter places warning label on Trump tweet about Minneapolis protests

Twitter placed a warning label on one of President Trump's tweets about the protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota over George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody.

Latin America is inching slowly towards a change for the better

Authors: Ash Narain Roy and Shimone Jaini* Every utopia sooner or later turns into a dystopia. Why, then, do Latin Americans fancy themselves constructing alternative utopias? What good is utopia? Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano seems to have the answer, “it is good for walk.”  Latin America hasn’t stopped imagining and dreaming. It may not have […]

TS POLYCET 2020: Entrance exam to be conducted on 1 July; SBTET extends application deadline till 9 June

The State Board of Technical Education and Training in Telangana has announced that the TS POLYCET 2020 will now be held on 1 July from 11 am to 1.30 pm

China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law

US, Britain succeed in securing an informal discussion at the UNSC as Canada and Australia too criticise planned law.

Trump warns of military action as protests against George Floyd's killing continue in Minnesota

"When the looting starts, the shooting starts," Trump warns in tweet flagged by Twitter for violating platform's rules.

Atlassian's events to go digital for next 12 months

After successful Remote Summit.

Lockdown 5.0: All public, private employees to join work from June 8, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has said that all private and public sector employees will rejoin work on June 8.

CRPF jawans donate blood to save Naxal injured during encounter in Jharkhand

A team killed three Naxals and apprehended two on Thursday after a gunbattle in the forests of the Manmaru-Tebo area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

Development: More Arrested for Illegal Import of Waste from Italy

Deputy Environment Minister Krassimir Zhivkov and the businessmen Bobokovi brothers on May 28 were detained for 24 hours. The specialised prosecutor's office is investigating alleged involvement in an organized crime group that has mismanaged waste, including hazardous materials.

Fast Train Varna-Sofia Derails, No Passenger Injured

The fast train № 2602 from Varna to Sofia derailed in the section between Levski and Pordim after a motorist made an attempt to go though railway level crossing when it was closed and crashed into the first carriage of the train. No passenger or train staff have been injured.

How the New EU Visa Rules Affect Africans

Ten years after it introduced the Schengen visa, the European Union has finally updated the rules of application, introducing a few changes in a bid to facilitate the procedures while at the same time enhancing security. The new rules affect everyone who needs to apply for a Schengen visa to enter the borderless European zone, which means most of the third-country citizens. “Our procedures for visa applications have not changed since 2010, and we just needed to update them to make them less cumbersome, but keep the same level of security,” EU spokesman Adalbert Jahnz told DW. Fort most travellers

Rising Up To The Challenge: How Indian Railways Has Become PPE Self-Reliant

Indian Railways is now manufacturing its own high-quality PPEs and other protective gear at affordable cost.

One year Anniversary: As Governor Inuwa Yahaya walks the talk By Ismaila Uba Misilli

“We are not unmindful of our promises to the good people of Gombe State. This administration is determined to confront head-on all the issues bedevilling our state.

Bibles At The Barricades: How The Right Seized Power In Bolivia

by Benjamin Dangl

University Of Auckland Launches Learning Centres In China

The University of Auckland has launched two Learning Centres in collaboration with Southwest University (SWU) in Chongqing and Northeast Forestry University (NEFU) in Harbin. This will provide an alternative learning experience for its students unable to enter New Zealand because of current border restrictions.

U.S. Empire: Biden And Kerry Gave Orders To Ukraine’s President

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Perfect Time For Govt To Reignite Campaign To Quit Smoking

“With so many Kiwis now keen to quit smoking, the Government needs to press play on its long-promised public awareness campaign to encourage and support smokers to switch to vaping. World Smokefree Day this Sunday provides the perfect platform,” says Ben Pryor, Co-director of Vapo and Alt New Zealand.

Modi 2.0 fulfils BJP’s core agenda in first year, but Covid-19 throws new challenges

The Modi government executed its ideological agenda at a vigorous pace in its first year in office in its second term, but the economic devastation wrought by Covid-19 has presented the saffron dispen

Center Parcs issues reopening update and new social distancing guidance for guests

The holiday company has its HQ in Notts

Millions Of Locusts Invade, Delhi On Alert, How India's Fighting Back

Farmers are being asked to make as much of a racket as possible, using drums, tin containers, utensils and even hiring mobile disc jockeys, in an attempt to scare away locust swarms that are attacking the country.

Breaking: Protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire over death of George Floyd

Following the alleged killing of George Floyd, an African-America man, by a police officer, protesters, Friday stormed Minneapolis police

UP Police Book Two Aligarh Muslim Univerity Students For Pro-Pakistan Post On Social Media

The two have been booked under sections 153A and 153B of IPC, and Section 66D of the IT Act.

President Trump Signs Order Withdrawing Legal Immunity To Social Media Companies For Editing Content Posted By Users

President Trump Signs Order Withdrawing Legal immunity For Social Media Companies For Editing Content Posted By Users

There is no specific crime of catfishing. But is it illegal?

Twenty-year-old Sydney woman Renae Marsden died by suicide after she was the victim of an elaborate catfishing scam.

Locust attack in Mumbai video not true, says officials

Locust attack in Mumbai video not true, says officials: Videos of ''locust swarms'' in Mumbai went viral on social media on Thursday, prompting authorities to clarify that no .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Parliament Annexe building sealed after Rajya Sabha secretariat officer tests positive

Parliament Annexe building sealed after Rajya Sabha secretariat officer tests positive: Two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after officer tests positive for Covid-19. This is the second case of .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Tantrik arrested for torturing woman

Tantrik arrested for torturing woman: An occultist has been arrested by the Agra police after a viral video showed he had brutally attacked a .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Delhi BJP MP Gambhir father's car stolen from outside house

Delhi BJP MP Gambhir father's car stolen from outside house: Delhi BJP MP and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir's father's SUV was stolen from outside their residence in the Rajinder .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Off-road bike seized as youths cause nuisance on Shrewsbury playing field

A dirt bike has been seized after complaints of regular anti-social behaviour in Shrewsbury.

Trump accuses Twitter of unfair targeting after company labels tweet 'glorifying violence'

President Trump on Friday accused Twitter of unfairly targeting himself and other Republicans, just hours after the social media giant said one of his tweets overnight violated the company’s policies

Trump threatens 'shooting' in response to Minneapolis looting

President Trump early Friday morning lashed out at demonstrators in Minneapolis amid the protests over the death of George Floyd, warning that he would send National Guard troops to the city and that

Covid-19 creating chaos on many fronts

WITH the global death toll now more than 360,000 and still rising, the Covid-19 pandemic is creating health, ethical, social, business, economic and political chaos.

A mislaid path for PAS

THE existing arrangement of Muafakat Nasional between PAS and Umno is not as straightforward as one plus one equals two. There is more to this than meets the eye.

George Floyd: We’ll evaluate evidence – US

Kayode Oyero The United States says it will compile and evaluate information obtained from witnesses in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a joint statement on Thursday, the US Atto...

Buhari has done well in power supply, security –FG

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Federal Government on Friday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has put the country on an irreversible road to development in the last one ye...

Teacher, four others killed as gunmen attack Plateau community

James Abraham, Jos Five people have been killed by gunmen who attacked a food joint in Miango Community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was learnt that the victims were eati...

Indonesian minister attacked for comparing wives to COVID-19

An Indonesian minister is under fire after he compared coronavirus to rebellious wives, in remarks aimed at soothing public fears about easing COVID-19 restrictions across the Southeast Asian archi...

The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - George Floyd's death sparks protests, National Guard activation

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India weeds out 27 highly toxic pesticides

Decades of lobbying by rights activists and environmentalists to ban hazardous pesticides in India that are prohibited elsewhere in the world appear to be making progress following a 14 May government ...

In a technology-reliant time, researcher studies why people with disabilities are less likely to use technology

In a time when people are self-isolating due to COVID-19 restrictions, technology allows people to work from home through Zoom and to chat with friends and family through social media. This is not so ...

Media literacy lessons a must for schools

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of teaching students the difference between real and fake or misleading news say the authors of a new report into news media literacy education.

Ramadan Rage: 2020 Logs 30% More Jihadist Attacks than 2019

Jihadis were more prolific during Ramadan this year despite the Chinese coronavirus pandemic and the associated lockdowns.

Riots Erupt in Paris Suburb Following Death of Motorcyclist Hit By Train

A night of violence and rioting erupted in a Paris suburb following the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist which was blamed on police.

Donald Trump: Rioting 'Thugs' Dishonor George Floyd; 'When the Looting Starts the Shooting Starts'

President Donald Trump reacted angrily to the second night of rioting and looting in Minneapolis in reaction to the death of George Floyd.

Mbombela residents up in arms about exorbitant increases in electricity bills

The fact that many are not receiving their full salaries, while others have not received salaries at all, adds to the pressure that many ratepayers are already experiencing.

Alleged exams malpractices: Court discharges Senator Adeleke

A Federal High Court in Abuja has on Friday discharged Senator Ademola Adeleke in the alleged examination malpractices trial involving him and four others.

Former US V-P candidate, wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies

Former Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine and his wife Anne have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.

Serious troubles for Godman web series

Hours after making private the trailer of web series Godman following protests from various quarters for demeaning Brahmins and their faith, the makers muted a few dialogues and re-released the trailer much to the agony of Hindus. Continue Reading →

Ndlozi challenges ‘PR and media-obsessed’ Lesufi to ‘come to the Vaal, the schools are not ready’

The EFF MP says the toilets at Kutlo-Tharo Secondary are in an extremely bad state and that the school is not ready for reopening.

Europe Airs ‘Grave Concern’ Over China’s Move in Hong Kong

The European Union voiced “grave concern” over sweeping new Chinese national-security legislation in Hong Kong and questioned China’s respect for its international commitments.

CNN Reporter Arrested, Released Covering Protests of Floyd Death

A CNN reporter and his crew were arrested and released by police in Minneapolis early Friday, after a night of continued protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was handcuffed on the ground while police knelt on his back and neck.

A Presidential Primer on the Rule of Law

There are rules that apply to everyone, even the head of the executive branch.

Coronavirus: Pilot flew to Anglesey 'to go to the beach'

Airfield staff thought the pilot made an emergency landing but he came to enjoy the coast, a report says.

FG gives update on programme to employ 774,000 Nigerians

The federal government on Thursday, May 28, gave an update about its plan to employ at 1,000 persons from each of the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.

Prisoners released early not 'routinely' being tested for coronavirus

Confirmation came in a written answer from the Scottish Government.

Deaf mum makes masks with plastic window over the mouth to allow lip reading

A deaf mother identified as Justine Bate is inundated with hundreds of orders from care homes after designing face masks with a plastic window over the mouth.

Dave Bautista: WWE legend blasts Trump over response to George Floyd’s death

The response of the US President Donald Trump to protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd has angered WWE legend Dave Bautista, Daily Star reports

EFF, Public Protector lose ConCourt bid to appeal interdict against Gordhan remedial action

The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application which the EFF and Public Protector lodged in a case involving Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Mamelodi Baptist Church will not reopen due to 'unacceptably high' infection rate in Tshwane

The leadership of Mamelodi Baptist Church in Tshwane has decided it will not be reopening from 1 June when the country moves to Level 3 of lockdown.

D Smoke & SiR Honour George Floyd & Condemn Police Brutality On "Let Go"

D Smoke & SiR deliver powerful social commentary in the wake of George Floyd's murder by police on 'Let Go.' D Smoke and SiR express their anger and hurt following the murder of George Floyd by police on their new track, 'Let Go.' Smoke begins the track by exploring the tragedies of the pandemic, in...

Racist History Behind Trump’s Threat to Shoot Minneapolis Protesters Spurs Twitter to Act

Donald Trump’s bloodthirsty threat to have protesters in Minneapolis shot echoed the words used by a racist Miami police chief in the 1960s.

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