Sino-India border standoff: Chinese Foreign Ministry rejects US offer, says 'don't need third-party intervention'

Reacting for the first time to the US president's offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, the two countries did not want the 'intervention' from a third party.

No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not spoken with US President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension.

PM Modi and Donald Trump had no discussion on standoff at LAC with China

China too rejected Trump's offer to mediate, saying the two countries did not need the intervention of a 'third party' to settle their differences.This came as the stalemate on the ground continued with both Indian and Chinese troops holding their positions onto their positions in Ladakh

No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension: Report

PM Narendra Modi has not spoken with US President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension

India-China standoff: PM Modi had no recent conversation with US President Donald Trump, say govt sources

The clarification came hours after Trump said in Washington that he had spoken to Modi and that the Indian prime minister is not in a "good mood" over the "big conflict" between India and China.

We Do Not Need Third Party Intervention: China On Trump's Offer

BEIJING: China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border stand-off. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said,

India-China LAC face-off: Should the US interfere in this matter? No, says an expert

If the borders are well-demarcated, the two countries will have military tension-free relations and such situations will not arise as we are presently witnessing in Ladakh.

Trump defends India-China mediation offer as effort to address PM Modi’s ‘mood’

Trump had offered to mediate on the border issue between New Delhi and Beijing in a tweet on Wednesday morning. “We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute,” Trump wrote.

Premier League respond to Police calls with statement on neutral venues for some matches

The Premier League have released a statement declaring their desire "to complete all of our remaining fixtures this season home and away, where possible"

Premier League release statement as Everton plan for Goodison derby

But police chief's comments have raised prospect of the derby being played at a neutral venue

Premier League respond to Police calls with statement on neutral venues for some matches

The Premier League have released a statement declaring their desire "to complete all of our remaining fixtures this season home and away, where possible"

Liverpool facing six neutral-venue games as part of 12 'high risk' PL matches

Liverpool face playing six games at neutral venues amid concerns over 12 “high risk” Premier League fixtures that could attract large crowds outside

Premier League: Liverpool unlikely to lift trophy at Anfield as police want six key clashes in neutral stadium

Liverpool are unlikely to win the Premier League at Anfield after police included the leader’s key games among six it wants to be played at neutral venues in a bid to prevent fans from gathering outside when the competition resumes

Nine Jadon Sancho transfer alternatives for Chelsea if Manchester United seal transfer

Chelsea’s pursuit of Sancho was dealt a blow by reports United are gearing up for a big-spending summer

Jamie Carragher predicts Liverpool will use rest of campaign to prepare for next season

Liverpool are games away from winning their first Premier League title and could have plenty of time to experiment ahead of next season

Liverpool and Wales legend Ian Rush makes bold claim about Jurgen Klopp's thrilling Premier League title-chargers

Liverpool FC scoring great Rushie reckons he'd get even more goals playing in Klopp's free-flowing Reds team

How the historic Bosman ruling revolutionised football transfers

Before the Bosman ruling in 1995, clubs could retain the registrations of players even once their contracts finished, and demand transfer fees for them.

Bristol City, Stoke City and the state of play regarding Benik Afobe's loan

The striker is back in full training at Failand following his ACL injury sustained in September

Making matter out of light: high-power laser simulations point the way

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Researchers create active material out of microscopic spinning particles

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Cellular players get their moment in the limelight

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Solitons from new fibre laser could improve eye surgery

Short and powerful pulses are held together by high-order dispersion

Bacteria breakthrough could lead to new biomaterials

Physicists at the Australian National University (ANU) have found a way to manipulate the growth of bacterial biofilms—one of the most abundant forms of life on earth.

A study analyzes the growth and development of the diploic veins in modern humans

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Astronomers predict bombardment from asteroids and comets in other planetary system

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China sanctions not solution to Hong Kong crisis: EU

The European Union said Friday that China's imposition of a security law on Hong Kong had damaged ties with Beijing, but that imposing sanctions would not solve the crisis.

EU criticizes China over Hong Kong but no action planned

Rest of World News: The European Union criticized China on Friday for asserting more control over Hong Kong and suggested the move would have an impact on China-EU relati

EU says Hong Kong decision damages trust with China

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union governments expressed “grave concern” on Friday over China’s security law for Hong Kong, the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said following a video meeting of the bloc’s 27 foreign ministers.

EU seeks tougher China policy, concerned by Hong Kong law

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers agreed to toughen their strategy on China on Friday to counter Beijing’s increasingly assertive diplomacy against a backdrop of concern about China’s new security law for Hong Kong.

China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law

China faced growing international pressure Friday over its move to impose a security law on Hong Kong that critics say will destroy the city's autonomy, with the United States and Britain placing the issue before the UN Security Council.

Original Google Pixel is Back in Stock for Just $97, Fully Unlocked and Renewed

The original Google Pixel smartphone, complete with 32GB of internal storage and black color is back in stock for a low price of just $97.

The secret life of discontinued apps

When a book goes out of print the publishers don't pop round and remove old copies from your shelves. Similarly, when an app is discontinued it can be taken off the app stores but continues to linger on users' devices.

How to download and install ExpressVPN on Mac

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How to upload photos to Instagram from a PC

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Google’s AR tool helps you measure two meters to maintain proper social distancing

A new way to measure up to good social distancing.

How to enable restricted mode on YouTube

We all use YouTube daily to watch the content we like, but as you know, there might be some videos that are not suitable for kids to watch. YouTube comes

How to Be a Task Manager Wizard, According to the Guy Who Wrote It

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Large-scale Summer Promotion! Windows 10 Pro Only $14

If your PC is still using the older version Windows 7/8, it’s the right time for you to upgrade the software to Windows 10. The latest software version comes with

12 tips to help you get started in Phantasy Star Online 2

This long-awaited MMO is daunting, but our guide will help you survive the first few hours.

Google rolls out ‘Chat’ service as Progressive Web App that will give 'a faster and more secure experience'

Google Chat app has a wider compatibility and can work on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS and Linux.

How to Check The Health of Your iPhone Battery

You can check on your iPhone battery's health to see how if it has deteriorated from when you first bought the device.

Huawei Nova Lite 3+ Launched In Japan With GMS Support

The most interesting feature of the Huawei Nova Lite 3+ launched in Japan is that is supports Google GMS. It costs 24,800 yen ($231).

Onvis C3 HomeKit Secure Video-enabled camera now available for pre-order

Another new HomeKit Secure Video camera from Onvis is coming soon, and it can be pre-ordered today!

May security update out for unlocked Galaxy S9/S9+ in the U.S.

The unlocked variants of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ started receiving the May 2020 Android security update all across the United States. The carrier-agnostic over-the-air packages already made their

Sick of website notifications? Google Chrome will soon block the worst offenders

Google is taking action against abuse of notifications and permissions requests.

Google Chrome is going to block websites that abuse notifications

Google Chrome is going to block websites that abuse notifications. In Chrome 84, developers implemented protection against intrusive site notifications.

This solar charger works anywhere to power up your devices in just minutes

Hunting around for an outlet or a power battery when you’re trying to charge your phone or tablet is always an annoyance. But when you’re out in the world hiking or camping or traveling, finding an…

iPhone SE 2 or iPhone XR? SE 2 is $399 but now Apple's refurbished XR costs just $100 more | ZDNet

Apple's new iPhone SE with 4.7-inch screen starts at $399 but a refurbished iPhone XR with 6.1-inch screen is $499.

Razer unveils new workstation to woo creative professionals

Razer’s new Blade 15 Studio Edition boasts Intel i7 processor and Nvidia Quadro RTX GPU.

OnePlus disables controversial color filter camera on the OnePlus 8 Pro

After it was discovered that the OnePlus 8 Pro's color filter camera could be used to see through plastic objects and certain clothes, the company has now disabled the feature, but only temporarily.

Act fast: The $200 Nintendo Switch Lite is back in stock at Amazon

The Nintendo Switch has been impossible to find in recent much, but the mobile-only Nintendo Switch Lite is now in stock at Amazon, albeit in limited colors.

How I'm Living Now: Alec Baldwin, Actor and Host

"We're going to start taking care of the people in this country because this could happen again. And who the f*** — excuse my French — wants to go through this again?"

At 28, Tracee Ellis Ross Landed Her Role On 'Girlfriends' & Bought $780 Designer Boots

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‘Criminal Minds’ Cast Members Reveal They Would Return For A Revival: It’s A ‘No Brainer’

'Criminal Minds' cast members Joe Mantegna, Kirsten Vangsness, and A.J. Cook reveal they would do a revival and open up about the show.

Alec Baldwin on pandemic life and why he worries for kids

NEW YORK - Whether he’s playing President Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” or hosting a new season of “Match Game,” Alec Baldwin prefers working close

Alec Baldwin on pandemic life and why he worries for kids

NEW YORK — Whether he’s playing President Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” or hosting a new season of “Match Game,” Alec Baldwin prefers working close to home.

'Try to set goals every day': Finding moments of positivity during the pandemic

Just over a year after picking up the guitar for the first time, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins brought his instrument to spring training in Florida but didn't get a chance to play it.

The Tenors’ Clifton Murray is learning how technology connects us – and can deliver a great performance

I think a lot of people are overcoming their limitations in terms of what they think they can and cannot do, Murray says

WWE News: Chris Jericho reveals backstage secrets about Vince McMahon

WWE News: Chris Jericho reveals backstage secrets about Vince McMahon. The AEW star spoke of the WWE Chairman’s hypocrisy.It is a well known fact that Vincent Kennedy McMahon is a stubborn man. The mad genius took the WWE to dizzy heights almost on his own and he did it the way he thought was best for the business. However, its hard to deal with situations not of your doing when almost everything has gone your way and the brunt of that stubbornness was felt by his employees.Also read: CM Punk hints at a return to wrestling The recently released Zack Ryder spoke about the manner in which his character was treated after he managed to get himself over in an interview with Chris Jericho on his Talk is Jericho Podcast.“Every year, as long as I was in WWE, after the RAW after Mania, we have this BS company everyone there at TV meeting where we say the brass ring is there. It’s yours. It’s a fresh year. Who’s gonna get it?” Hawkins said. “Ever since Long Island Iced Z and Z! True Long Island Story, they don’t even bother…

In a NY state of mind, Guetta readies virus relief concert

NEW YORK - When hundreds of artists started singing from their living rooms when the coronavirus pandemic hit, Grammy-winning DJ-producer David Guetta still

Trover Saves the Universe 1-year anniversary interviews: Squanch Games CEO Tanya Watson

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The Funniest Tweets of the Week

Yeah, okay, here's this: some of the few good tweets of the week.

Ponmagal Vandhal Movie Review: Jyotika Starrer Is Strong In Acting Department But Equally Weak In Writing

Ponmagal Vandhal Movie Review Rating: 2/5 Stars (Two Stars)Star Cast: Jyotika, R Parthiban, K Bhagyaraj, Prathap Pothen, Thiagarajan, and Vidya Pradeep.Director: J.J.FredrickWhat’s Goo

Mark's 30 marathons in 30 days in memory of his best friend

The former Strathallan student, from Perth, is raising money for the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity

GDP: 3.1% for March quarter, 4.1% for year. But it is not due to coronavirus

GDP growth rate for March quarter slipped to 3.1% from 4.7% recorded during the previous quarter. The economy grew by 4.2% in 2019-20 for year. The coronavirus lockdown will have more impact in June quarter.

GDP growth in 2019-20 slows to 11-year low of 4.2%, Jan-Mar growth dips to 3.1%

In 2019-20, the Indian economy grew by 4.2% against 6.1% growth rate in 2018-19.

India GDP Q4: At 4.2% GDP Growth Lowest in 11 Years But Better Than Expected | Explained in 10 Points

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the economic growth in 2020-21 is likely to be in the negative territory as the "macroeconomic impact of the pandemic is turning out to be more severe than initially anticipated".

India's Q4 FY20 GDP Down To 3.1%, 2019-20 Growth Shrinks To 4.2%

On a sequential basis, the quarterly growth rate has progressively come down from 5.2 per cent in Q1 of 2019-20 to 4.4 per cent in Q2 and 4.1 per cent in Q3.

Coronavirus depresses U.S. consumer spending in April

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending suffered another month of record decline in April as the COVID-19 pandemic undercut demand, buttressing expectations that the economy could contract in the second quarter at its steepest pace since the Great Depression.

Canada’s economy saw record decline in March, with worse numbers forecast for April

Statistics Canada says GDP fell 7.2 per cent in March; the agency is forecasting a decline of 11 per cent in April as COVID-19 lockdowns took hold

India reports GDP growth for January-March quarter at 3.1%; 4.2% for FY20

India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 3.1 per cent in January-March quarter, official data showed on Friday.

Coronavirus depresses U.S. consumer spending in April

U.S. consumer spending suffered another month of record decline in April as the COVID-19 pandemic undercut demand, buttressing expectations that the economy could contract in the second quarter at its steepest pace since the Great Depression. The Commerce Department said on Friday consumer spending,

India's Fiscal Deficit Widens To 4.59% Of GDP

India ended the year with a fiscal deficit of 4.59 per cent of gross domestic product, against the target of 3.8 per cent.

GDP growth slows to a 11-year low of 4.2%, Q4 slumps to 3.1%

In 2019-20, the Indian economy grew by 4.2% against 6.1% expansion in 2018-19.

U.S. Incomes Soared 10.5% in April and Saving Rate Hit Highest Level Ever

Government payments boosted income in April but Americans shut in their homes spent nearly $2 trillion less than they had a month earlier. | Economy

FY20 fiscal deficit widens to 4.59% of GDP, higher than budget aim of 3.8%

This would mean that the government will have limited space to provide economic relief to businesses and individuals hit by coronavirus crisis.In absolute terms, total receipts of the government were ₹17.5 lakh crore against the estimate of ₹19.31 lakh crore

Wizards' Bradley Beal says trade rumors 'a sign of respect'

Even in the middle of a pandemic, when nobody is playing, Bradley Beal's name still emerged in trade rumors. The New York Daily News last week reported that the Nets have had "internal discussions" about pursuing the 26-year-old Wizards guard.

Wizards' Bradley Beal says trade rumors 'a sign of respect'

Even in the middle of a pandemic, when nobody is playing, Bradley Beal's name still emerged in trade rumors. The New York Daily News last week reported that the Nets have had "internal discussions" about pursuing the 26-year-old Wizards guard.

Arsenal: Unnecessary newsflash, Calum Chambers still exists

The questions are being asked of the Arsenal defense all over again and while William Saliba is a lift, Calum Chambers is still here, people! Arsenal is ba...

India coronavirus death toll passes China's

India's coronavirus death toll passed neighboring China's on Friday, with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to 4,706, according to official data.

India coronavirus death toll passes China's

NEW DELHI: India's coronavirus death toll passed neighbouring China's on Friday (May 29), with 175 new fatalities in 24 hours taking the total to ...

India coronavirus death toll passes China's

India is emerging as a new hotspot with record jumps in new cases in recent days.

Man appears in court charged with the murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith

The teenager disappeared on VE Day.

Man appears in court charged with the murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith

The teenager disappeared on VE Day.

Man appears in court charged with the murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith

The teenager disappeared on VE Day.

Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease

Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.

Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease

Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.

Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease

Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.

Euroseas Ltd. 2020 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

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Hitachi, Ltd. 2020 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

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KNOT Offshore Partners LP 2020 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

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Bank of New York Mellon Corp Has $20.07 Million Stake in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH)

Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its position in shares of Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) by 10.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 303,838 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 29,902 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp’s holdings in Match Group were […]

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Raises Stake in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its position in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) by 117.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 46,850 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 25,326 shares during the […]

Citizens & Northern Corp Has $3.81 Million Stock Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Citizens & Northern Corp increased its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 4.2% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,952 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com makes up approximately 2.4% of Citizens & Northern Corp’s investment portfolio, making the stock its […]

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. Sells 42 Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. reduced its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 4.4% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 909 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 42 shares during the quarter. Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Amazon.com were […]

Commerce Bank Buys 1,732 Shares of CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX)

Commerce Bank increased its stake in shares of CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX) by 34.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 6,757 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,732 shares during the quarter. Commerce Bank’s holdings in CarMax were worth $363,000 […]

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is Partnervest Advisory Services LLC’s 9th Largest Position

Partnervest Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 26.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,379 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 291 shares during the period. […]

Rhumbline Advisers Buys 153,817 Shares of Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY)

Rhumbline Advisers boosted its stake in shares of Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY) by 27.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 706,118 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 153,817 shares during the quarter. Rhumbline Advisers […]

Ben Stokes slams India for lack of intent in WC loss; calls out Sikander Bakht for twisting facts

Ben Stokes has slammed India’s approach in their 2019 World Cup encounter against England, calling MS Dhoni’s partnership with Kedar Jadhav as a partnership that ‘lacked intent.’ He also slammed Sikander Bakth for twisting his words on the encounter, denying that India lost the game deliberately.

Super Sixes SRL | IND vs ENG Evaluation Chart - Tantalilizing Ben Stokes seals exciting win in last-over thriller 

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La Liga president Javier Tebas hoping to start 2020-'21 season on September 12

The current campaign is still suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, although La Liga is targeting a return on June 11.

Emerging from coronavirus pandemic: Here’s a breakdown of where Europe’s football leagues stand

With Italy’s Serie A setting a date for its return and the English Premier League agreed on when to resume, European football is bracing for a full summer.

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The return of Serie A: What’s at stake

Italy's Serie A has been given the all-clear to return on June 20 after a three-month enforced absence in one of the epicentres of the coronavirus pandemic.

Melvin Gordon says Chargers home games prepped him for playing with no fans

New Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon said he's not concerned if fans can't be in the stands when the NFL season begins because he has already dealt with that.

Melvin Gordon says Chargers home games prepped him for playing with no fans

New Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon said he's not concerned if fans can't be in the stands when the NFL season begins because he has already dealt with that.

Local federations await Level 3 clarity as world sport gradually resumes

After months of coronavirus lockdowns that brought the world’s sporting schedule to an abrupt halt, some high-profile events have either returned or are set to return. But for South African sport, the immediate future remains unclear.

SA sports federations highlight the importance of the safe return of sports

Following the recent announcement regarding the regulations governing Alert Level 3, the financial survival of many sports in South Africa remains uncertain.

Climate scientists create model for global forest growth through 2060

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Experiments with mini-ecosystems show that exotic plants accelerate carbon loss from soils

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How we can increase the effectiveness of global environment protection

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10% Covid cases with diabetes die within 7 days of hospitalisation: Study

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1 in 10 hospitalized COVID-19 patients with diabetes dies

Ten percent of COVID-19 patients with diabetes die within a week of entering the hospital and 20 percent need a ventilator to breathe by that point, a new French study found.

Study finds black patients have double the odds for coronavirus hospital admission

A new study found that the odds of coronavirus hospital admission were nearly doubled if a patient is black. The study, published on May 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine, set out to find more

White House Director of Social Media Dan Scavino says Twitter is 'full of s***' after company flags Trump's tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Scavino's tweet came after Twitter flagged a message from Trump saying "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" as violating the platform's rules.

White House Director of Social Media Dan Scavino says Twitter is 'full of s***' after company flags Trump's tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Scavino's tweet came after Twitter flagged a message from Trump saying "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" as violating the platform's rules.

'Govt's silence fuelling speculation’: Rahul Gandhi on situation with China

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the government must come clean on the border face-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul

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Missing man believed to be in Nanaimo: RCMP

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for 45-year-old Kevin Golze, who was reported missing Tuesday and is believed to be in Nanaimo. Based on information provided by the Bowen Island RCMP, there are concerns. . .

Missing man believed to be Nanaimo: RCMP

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for 45-year-old Kevin Golze, who was reported missing Tuesday and is believed to be in Nanaimo. Based on information provided by the Bowen Island RCMP, there are concerns. . .

Tulane DB Tyler Judson arrested after allegedly punching girl at Waffle House

A fight at a Waffle House in Louisiana landed a Tulane football player in jail and a teenage girl in a hospital, police said. Defensive back Tyler Judson has since been dismissed from the team.

Tulane DB Tyler Judson arrested after allegedly punching girl at Waffle House

A fight at a Waffle House in Louisiana landed a Tulane football player in jail and a teenage girl in a hospital, police said. Defensive back Tyler Judson has since been dismissed from the team.

Bosnia police question regional PM over import of defective ventilators

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - The prime minister of Bosnia’s autonomous Bosniak-Croat Federation Fadil Novalic has been quizzed by police about the import by a fruit processing firm of ventilators for COVID-19 patients that proved defective, his SDA party said.

Bosnia police question regional PM over import of defective ventilators

The prime minister of Bosnia's autonomous Bosniak-Croat Federation Fadil Novalic has been quizzed by police about the import by a fruit processing firm of ventilators for COVID-19 patients that proved defective, his SDA party said. The SDA said Novalic had been held for questioning since late on

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

BEIJING (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 still an option: China general

One of China's most senior generals says that an attack on Taiwan is still an option to stop Taiwanese independence. That was the warning from Li Zuocheng, on Friday (May 29). However, Li Zhanshu, the third-most-senior leader of China’s ruling Communist Party, told the same event that non-peaceful means were an option of last resort. A 2005 law gives China the legal right to take military action against Taiwan, which it considers a Chinese province. And China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control. But such an explicit statement from the military is incredibly rare. Taiwan's government denounced the comments. It said threats of war were a violation of international law, and that Taiwan has never been a part of the People's Republic of China. Taiwan is China's most sensitive territorial issue. Beijing says it's a Chinese province, and it's deeply suspicious of Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen, who it accuses of being a separatist. The mood in Taiwan towards China has soured further…

'It's robbed me of that comfort': Euthanasia plans upended by COVID-19

Consideration of contentious voluntary assisted dying laws in various states has been delayed as the nation grapples with the fallout from COVID-19.

'It's robbed me of that comfort': Euthanasia plans upended by COVID-19

Consideration of contentious voluntary assisted dying laws in various states has been delayed as the nation grapples with the fallout from COVID-19.

7 More New Corona cases in Nagaland, Total number of Patients are 25 now -

So far more than 1 lakh 65 thousand people have been infected due to dangerous corona virus infection in India,

Covid-19: Tamil Nadu sees highest single-day spike in cases; tally past 20,000

The death toll in the state increased to 154 after nine more fatalities were reported since Thursday.A total of 11,313 patients have been discharged or cured of the highly contagious disease, including 765 such patients discharged today

Maharashtra To Soon Announce Covid-19 Package To Tide Over Crisis: Ajit Pawar

“We’re facing an economic crisis and we want to find a way out,” Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar says.

Maharashtra to soon announce economic package to tide over virus crisis: Ajit Pawar

'In a nutshell, we are facing an economic crisis and we want to find a way out,' said Pawar.He also said that although the Centre recently announced an economic package, there were still differences of opinion on how much money will be given to the people

Coronavirus DIDN’T start in Wuhan wet market, Chinese researchers claim

WUHAN wet market was not the origin of the coronavirus pandemic as previously thought, it’s been claimed. But it is thought a super-spreader visited there and sparked the Covid-19 outbreak wh…

The Chinese CDC now says the coronavirus didn't jump to people at the Wuhan wet market — instead, it was the site of a super-spreader event

The origin of the new coronavirus still isn't known. But according to the Chinese CDC, it isn't the wet market in Wuhan.

Battle of Jutland warship’s four years since restoration marked in lockdown

HMS Caroline closure amid the pandemic has had a ‘devastating impact’ on its finances with the loss of visitor revenue.

Battle of Jutland warship’s four years since restoration marked in lockdown

HMS Caroline closure amid the pandemic has had a ‘devastating impact’ on its finances with the loss of visitor revenue.

Covidiot businessman who ‘wanted to go to beach during lockdown’ flies his private jet from London and lands at RAF base

A COVIDIOT landed a plane at an RAF airbase – because he wanted to go to the beach during the coronavirus lockdown. The man flew 272 miles from Fairoaks Airport near Cobham in Surrey to RAF V…

Pilot breaches lockdown rules by flying to closed RAF airbase ‘to go to beach’

The RAF confirmed the civilian pilot landed at RAF Valley on a closed airfield without permission.

Colleagues line street for funeral procession of ‘loved and valued’ NHS worker

Mike Brown was known well around Southampton General Hospital for his love of spicy food and cheeky sense of humour.

Colleagues line street for funeral procession of ‘loved and valued’ NHS worker

Mike Brown was known well around Southampton General Hospital for his love of spicy food and cheeky sense of humour.

I'm A COVID-19 Doctor. Do You Know What I'd Like To See From Our President? Compassion.

"I feel as defeated by our political leaders as I do by the pandemic."

'Scared and exhausted’ junior medics describe life on coronavirus frontline

Metro.co.uk speaks to student doctors and nurses about the terrifying reality of starting your first job in the middle of a pandemic.

Twitter flags Trump's tweet again; this time for 'glorifying violence'

The move came after Trump tweeted that

Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet

WASHINGTON — Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about “glorifying violence.

Toronto's mayor admits Ontario should take regional approach to reopening

Toronto's mayor believes that the Ontario government should take a more regionalized approach to restarting the economy.

Ontario now considering regional approach to reopening the province

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is now considering a regional approach to reopening.

That's how China is spamming social media globally

A New York-based intelligence firm, Graphika, has recently published a report suggesting how Beijing might be using YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter to influence public opinion across the world on the topics sensitive to the Chinese establishment.

That's how China is spamming social media globally

A New York-based intelligence firm, Graphika, has recently published a report suggesting how Beijing might be using YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter to influence public opinion across the world on the topics sensitive to the Chinese establishment.

Ajit Jogi, first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74

Ajit Jogi, the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and a mass leader who dominated the State's politics for long, died at a private hospital here today. Continue Reading →

Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

Jogi's last rites will be performed at his native Gaurella in Bilaspur district on Saturday, said his son Amit

Greece bans Britons from going on holiday in the country when it reopens its borders on June 15 due to high level of UK coronavirus cases

While citizens of 29 other countries will be allowed to travel when Greece's airports reopen to tourists on June 15, the UK's number of coronavirus cases is still too high. Pictured, Mykonos.

Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries from June 15, but not UK

Greece listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic. The Greek Tourism Ministry said travellers from the permitted countries will be able to enter Greece on direct flights to Athens and to the northern city of Thessaloniki.

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir's father's SUV stolen from outside his home in Delhi

An SUV belonging to east Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir's father was stolen from outside their home here in central Delhi's Rajinder Nagar, police said on Friday. Deepak Gambhir, the Bharatiya Janta Party

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir’s father’s SUV stolen from outside his home in Delhi

The car was parked in front of the house at around 3.30 pm on Thursday. On Friday morning, it was not there as it had been stolen, a senior police officer said.

Minneapolis bus drivers are refusing to help police transport protesters to jail

As tensions between police and protesters in Minneapolis reached a boiling point following the death of George Floyd, the city's bus drivers have made it abundantly clear which side they're on. The driver's union, ATU Local 1005, issued a statement of solidarity on Thursday, with some of its drivers going as far as to refuse to use their buses to help law enforcement transport protesters to jail. "As a transit worker and union member, I refuse to transport my class and radical youth," one Minneapolis bus driver, Adam Burch, told the labor publication Payday. "An injury to one is an injury to all. The police murdered George Floyd and the protest against is completely justified and should continue until their demands are met." The union shared Burch's sentiment. "This system has failed all of us in the working class, from the coronavirus to the economic crisis we are facing," their statement read. "But the system has failed people of color and black Americans and black youth more than anyone else." The union added:…

Minneapolis bus drivers are refusing to help police transport protesters to jail

As tensions between police and protesters in Minneapolis reached a boiling point following the death of George Floyd, the city's bus drivers have made it abundantly clear which side they're on. The driver's union, ATU Local 1005, issued a statement of solidarity on Thursday, with some of

Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer a crime

Campaigners against the law say it deepened gender inequality and violated rights to privacy

Taiwan decriminalizes adultery in landmark ruling

TAIPEI – Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday decriminalized adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy, scrapping a law that activists said

Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu is yet to meet conditions for waiver granted - APC chairmen

The consensus candidature of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu may have hit a brick wall as APC chairmen in Edo said he did not meet the conditions for a waiver granted.

Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu is yet to meet conditions for waiver granted - APC chairmen

The consensus candidature of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu may have hit a brick wall as APC chairmen in Edo said he did not meet the conditions for a waiver granted.

Protests Over Death Of George Floyd Spread To Cities Around The Country

Developments across the United States in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody: COLUMBUS, Ohio —...

Columbus to Phoenix: Minneapolis protests spread to other U.S. cities

Here is a look at developments across the United States in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

Donald Trump repeats claims he is being unfairly targeted by social media sites

The US president continued his attacks on platforms such as Twitter on Friday.

Donald Trump repeats claims he is being unfairly targeted by social media sites

The US president continued his attacks on platforms such as Twitter on Friday.

Renault to restructure French factories in high-stakes reboot plan

French carmaker Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to reorganise and cease assembling vehicles at several plants in France ...

Renault to restructure French factories in bid to slash costs

French carmaker Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to reorganise and cease assembling vehicles at several plants in France ...

We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

PARIS (Reuters) - Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn.

We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

PARIS, May 29 — Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn. Faced with a slump in demand that has...

We thought too big, Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs in cost-cutting reboot

PARIS (Reuters) - Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn.

Study: Glucocorticoids are harmful for patients suffering from viral respiratory infections

Glucocorticoids are widely used in treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) despite there being no indisputable scientific evidence of their effectiveness.

Roche/Gilead tag team fights COVID-19 with Actemra/remdesivir

Roche and Gilead Sciences are joining forcers to fight COVID-19 with a 450-patient trial that will combine two drugs already being tested against coronavirus as monotherapies.

Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study

Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine, normally used to treat arthritis, is one of

Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study

Scientists around the world doubt the data integrity of the study which led to the WHO suspending trials on hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19

2 Stocks I'll Hold Forever

These companies both have the capacity to keep growing their revenues at a strong and steady pace for the long term.

Better Buy: Alibaba vs. Alphabet

These two technology giants are leaders in their respective markets. Discover what makes one a better investment choice.

Better Buy: Zoom Video Communications vs. Microsoft

Both companies are enjoying strong growth. But is the new tech upstart or the veteran the superior investment choice?

10 Penny Stocks to Buy Under $5 That Might Be Worth the Risk

When looking for penny stocks to buy under $5, you’ve got to go dumpster diving. That’s never an easy task when stocks aren't cheap.

Renault to stay in Formula One despite job cuts

Renault will continue to run a team in the Formula One world championship, despite announcing nearly 15 000 job losses in the wake of plummeting car sales.

Reds' Trevor Bauer, ex-MLB pitcher Kyle Lohse spar over negotiating tactics

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer found himself in a new feud on social media – this time with retired pitcher Kyle Lohse over the league’s players union’s fight with owners over compensation for 2020.

Gauteng cricket clubs showed maturity - new CGL president

Newly-appointed Central Gauteng Lions cricket president Anne Vilas says member clubs that voted in the new board showed a high level of maturity.

British, Australian MotoGPs cancelled over Covid-19

The British and the Australian MotoGPs have both been cancelled as the coronavirus continued to cut a swathe through international motorsport.

Sweden opens up for sport

Competitive and professional sport can resume from 14 June, the Swedish government said Friday, but games would have to be played mostly without an audience.

Crystal Palace midfielder Luka Milivojevic details Premier League captains' restart concerns

Crystal Palace captain Luka Milivojevic has given details on the meetings with other club representatives that has helped the Premier League to reach an agreement on restarting in June

Former Chelsea keeper Marcin Bulka wrecks £200,000 Lamborghini

Marcin Bulka, who spent three years at Chelsea, has crashed a £200,000 Lamborghini in Poland during lockdown

Man Utd 'ready to move for Moussa Dembele' after Lyon striker's transfer value declines

The global coronvirus pandemic has already had a massive financial impact on every football club on the planet, and is expected to shake-up the transfer market

Newcastle takeover latest as Premier League chief Richard Masters responds to questions

Newcastle United's £300million Saudi takeover, which would end Mike Ashley's 13-year reign on Tyneside, has still not been made official, although it increasingly appears only a matter of time

Brendan Rodgers confirms he had coronavirus but has now recovered

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers revealed that both he and his wife Susan contracted COVID-19, and likened the virus' symptoms to climbing Mount Kilamanjaro

Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford start - Manchester United predicted line up vs Tottenham

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could have the luxury of a fully fit Man Utd squad to pick from when the Premier League restarts in June.

Can create excellence once we have sports culture: Kiren Rijiju

More sports News: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday stressed on the importance of fitness, saying more than 1.6 lakh schools have got registered under the Fit Indi

60% chance area of low pressure will develop in next 48 hours: NHC

The National Hurricane Center says there's a 60% chance that an area of low pressure will develop over the next 48 hours.

Premier League Q&A: Everything you need to know as football gears up for return in England

The Premier League is set to return on June 17, subject to Government approval.

FRB vs LEV Dream11 Team Prediction Bundesliga 2020

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LaLiga 2020-21 to Begin From September 12, Says President Javier Tebas

Tebas gave an insight into the plans put in place to keep players and officials safe during these unprecedented times.

India’s itinerary for Australia tour still not final, admits Arun Dhumal

Arun Dhumal has admitted that the dates for India’s tour of Australia are still not final, with the board waiting for ICC to take a final decision on the World T20 Down Under. He also revealed that ahead of the Australian tour, the Indian team has a tour against Sri Lanka in July, according to FTP.

Chase Elliott wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Second win in a row at the track.

Rosalía and Travis Scott join forces for new single, 'TKN'

The ferocious duo run with a mob of children in the video from Nicolás Méndez.

Giants mailbag: Jadeveon Clowney isn’t on team’s radar

You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of regularly published

Everton's Jean-Philippe Gbamin ruled out for further six months

The 24-year-old has only managed two matches for Everton following his move from Mainz in August 2019.

Michael Di Venuto steps down as Surrey head coach

He will not return from his family home in Tasmania even if the delayed season gets under way later this summer.

Manchester United 'revive interest in Pietro Pellegri'

Manchester United may allegedly revive their interest in Monaco forward Pietro Pellegri during the next transfer window.

John Kennedy expecting Celtic summer signings despite coronavirus lockdown

The Hoops are looking to secure a 10th consecutive title next season.

Birmingham City learn important update from EFL over St Andrew's fixtures

Birmingham City returned to training at their Wast Hills complex earlier this week

Premier League boss refutes claim that would relegate Aston Villa

Premier League news - Aston Villa are set to kick-start the resumption of the season when they host Sheffield United next month

Troubled Izaia Perese back in union after securing Top 14 deal

Izaia Perese was on Michael Cheika’s Wallabies radar before he switched to NRL… now after a drugs charge, he is back in union and moving to the Top 14.

AP sources: No consensus yet on NBA return-to-play plan

The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted...

NRL’s ratings success shows appetite for sports return

A combined national audience of more than 1.3 million on Thursday watched the NRL become the first Australian sport to emerge out of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Danny Kanell Expresses His Love For ‘The New Baker Mayfield’

CBS analyst Danny Kanell appears to be a huge fan of Baker Mayfield's new attitude, as the former No. 1 pick has changed his apporoach.

John Madden Doesn’t Want To See 1 Thing From NFL Broadcasts This Fall

Legendary head coach and broadcaster John Madden doesn't want to see one thing on NFL broadcasts this fall.

4-Star OLB Ian Jackson Announces Commitment Decision

After months of being recruited by top programs, 2021 four-star linebacker Ian Jackson is making his commitment decision.

CA boss bracing for $80m revenue hit this summer

Kevin Roberts says a lack of blockbuster crowds in the 2020-21 summer will have a big impact on Cricket Australia's financial position

LOOKBACK: Best NBA second-round draft steals of the modern era

These diamonds in the rough have made many teams extremely happy with their low-risk, high-reward finds

Newcastle and Leicester have ‘contacted’ Ligue 1 midfielder’s entourage – Contract expiring this summer

While they are linked with almost everyone with a reputable name these days, Newcastle United aren’t necessarily all about forcibly spending potential newfound money. As rumours surrounding their takeover continue, the Magpies are also on the lookout for good deals, which is a category their reported interest in Arnaud Lusamba falls into. The OGC Nice midfielder

From Portugal: Source confirms Crystal Palace youngster’s exit is close to being agreed

The Portuguese media continues to report the developments for the transfer of Jadan Raymond from Crystal Palace to Vitória Guimarães. Newspaper Correio da Manhã is the only one with an update today, saying the 16-year-old is very close on agreeing his move to the Liga NOS side. The outlet has spoken to people close to

Weekend betting tips: Four bets that could make you a fortune

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Atletico’s Diego Costa given court date to face tax fraud charge

Diego Costa defrauded the Spanish state of 1,014,416 euros during his 2014 transfer from Atletico to Chelsea in his tax return, as well as more than one million euros in image rights.

Neymar: Ex-Barcelona President Rosell claims Brazilian star is world's 2nd best player

Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has stated that Brazilian star Neymar is the best footballer in the world after Lionel Messi, adding that PSG star is b

Reports: Klopp Phones Koulibaly About £63m Transfer

With Jurgen Klopp seemingly looking for a centre-back partner for Virgil van Dijk, the Liverpool manager has reportedly given African star Kalidou Koulibaly a phone call about a potential £63 million move.

UFC on ESPN 9 preview, ‘Woodley vs Burns’ predictions

UFC on ESPN 9 preview, predictions for the "Woodley vs. Burns" MMA event on Sat., May 30, 2020 inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Virgin Australia's administrator to shortlist two bidders early next week

The administrator of Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd said it expected to shortlist two preferred bidders early next week after parties confirmed ...

Reggie Wayne Completely Disrespected The Detroit Lions When They Pursued Him In 2015 (VIDEO)

(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions are a franchise that has never truly been a hotbed for big…

David Price's $1,000 pledge to Dodgers minor leaguers points to bigger MLB issue

David Price is reportedly sending minor leaguers in the Dodgers system $1,000 in the month of June, but that shouldn't be his responsibility.

Sangakkara lifts lid on two tosses in 2011 WC final against Ind

Sangakkara lifts lid on two tosses in 2011 WC final against Ind: Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara revealed what actually happened during the 2011 World Cup final against India at .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Former Manchester United boss slams the club’s transfer policy

Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has taken a dig at United's transfer policies and has sharply criticized the club. While seeing Manchester ...

Canucks not renewing contract of Amateur Scouting Director Judd Brackett

The Vancouver Canucks and Amateur Scouting Director Judd Brackett have mutually agreed to part ways when Brackett’s contract expires on June 30.

(Video): Premier League CEO discusses Liverpool trophy presentation

Premier League CEO Richard Masters said he’s determined to make sure Liverpool get their moment to celebrate winning the title. The Reds are just six points away from mathematically confirmin…

The Letter Sent To PSL Clubs On Return Of Football

The Premier Soccer League has reached out to all member clubs in both the topflight and second division to update them on the return of football.

Fugitive arrested in Monroe County

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office on Thursday arrested a fugitive wanted on several outstanding drug warrants.

South- South, South- West, South- East marginalized in NNPC – PANDEF

PAN-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, the mouthpiece of traditional rulers, leaders and stakeholders of the coastal states of Niger Delta, Friday,

COVID-19: No suspect is declared wanted in Enugu — Commissioner

ENUGU State Commissioner for Health, Prof Ike Obi has clarified that the state government never declared any suspected carrier of Covid-19...

Okowa marks 5 years in office, says God will revive economy

Delta  State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Friday expressed optimism that as the world continued to battle the coronavirus pandemic, God would take away the challenge and revive the state and nation’s economies. He stated this at an interdenominational Thanksgiving service to mark the first anniversary of his second term in office at the GovernmentRead More

TN breaks all earlier records: 874 test positive for Covid-19

Tamilnadu today witnessed its biggest ever increase in the number of coronavirus cases, with a whopping 874 persons testing positive for Covid-19 in a single day. Continue Reading →

Trump calls Minneapolis protesters ‘thugs,’ vows action

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to take action to bring the city of Minneapolis “under control,” calling violent protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody “thugs” and saying that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”

13 000 Patients visit Oshakati Hospital every day

-About 13 000 patients are said to be visiting the Oshakati intermediate Hospital in Oshana Region every day, making it one of the busiest health facilities in Namibia.

Madras HC declares Deepa & Deepak as Jaya’s straight heirs

A couple of days after declaring J Jayalalithaa's relatives Deepa and her brother Deepak as second class legal heirs of the former Chief Minister, the Madras High Court today declared them as straight heirs of the late leader. Continue Reading →

Estonia to Reopen Its Borders to EU/Schengen Residents from Monday, June 1

The Estonian authorities have announced that residents of the European Union / Schengen Area Member states and of the United Kingdom will be eligible to enter the country from Monday, June 1, after the country had banned them from entering for non-essential purposes amid the Coronavirus outbreak in Europe. Despite that all residents of the aforementioned areas will be able to enter Estonia as of next week, some of them may be subject to the 14 days quarantine. “The quarantine obligation of a traveller to Estonia depends on whether the proportion of people infected with the coronavirus is higher than

From flat to fizz: Kezia Dugdale speaks candidly to The Stooshie about her ‘exhausting’ legal fight

Kezia Dugdale initially felt “exhausted and flat” after being informed this week of her victory in a long-running legal battle with the Wings Over Scotland blogger, she has revealed.

Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla loses battle to coronavirus at 88 in Ahmedabad

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla, a regular columnist, was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad after he experienced symptoms of the novel coronavirus.

SARS: How India tackled previous coronavirus outbreak

Like novel coronavirus, SARS coronavirus outbreak had happened during winters in China. But unlike Covid-19 pandemic, India largely remained insulated from coronavirus outbreak back then. A story to think it over

What Lockdown 5.0 will likely look like: Restrictions to end, focus on 13 Covid districts

As India prepares to exit Lockdown 4.0, recommendations from states and special panels give us a glimpse of what Lockdown 5.0 could look like. Read on to know what is likely to remain closed and what will reopen from June 1.

Fed agencies cop mass fail in core systems cyber review

Just one agency gets 'essential eight' tick for financial, HR systems.

PPP moves FIA against blogger Cynthia Ritchie for 'slanderous' tweet on Benazir

Ritchie had made remarks about Benazir while commenting on recent attack on Uzma Khan by a woman and her guards.

Denzel Washington Praised After Helping Los Angeles Homeless Man During Encounter with Police

Actor Denzel Washington was applauded after being captured on video in what appeared to be an effort to help a homeless man during an encounter with Los Angeles police.

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Nzuza held at gunpoint by 'blue light' hijackers

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza has been hijacked at gunpoint, police spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo says.

Tyron Woodley reveals going ‘into a state of depression’ after losing UFC belt to Usman

Tyron Woodley was greatly affected by losing his title to Kamaru Usman at UFC 235 in March 2019.

Nolte: MN Democrat Prosecutor's Bizarre, Sloppy 'Evidence' Statement Whips up More Chaos

Mike Freeman claimed he had evidence that did not support a criminal charge against the cop responsible for George Floyd's death.

Joy Reid on Minneapolis: 'People Are Risking COVID' to Say 'Just Stop Killing Us'

Friday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," network anchor Joy Reid addressed the scene in Minneapolis as violent protests have ramped up. | Clips

Watch: CNN Reporter, Crew Arrested During Live Minneapolis Broadcast

CNN "New Day" on Friday morning cut to correspondent Omar Jimenez as he reported on the scene in Minneapolis after protests turned violent. During the middle of the broadcast, Jimenez and his crew of a cameraman and a producer were all arrested by Minnesota | Clips

MP Rigathi Gachagua Claims State Froze His Bank Accounts Over Links With Ruto

A Nairobi Court has frozen Mathira Member of Parliament Rigathi Gachagua's three bank accounts in an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering.Milimani Senior Resident Magistrate Muthoni

Study examines black male youth reactions to social media videos of community violence

New research from the Race and Opportunity Lab in the Center for Social Development sheds light on youths' reactions to social media videos showing violence in their communities.

NASS may not pass Infectious Disease Bill – Ekweremadu

Raphael Ede, Enugu   Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday, said the controversial Infectious Disease Bill before the National Assembly is not likely to be passed, saying the...

Relocating Almajirai not enough, NHRC tells northern govs

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission on Friday advised governors of northern states not to just relocate Almajirai to their states of origin but to also develop programmes t...

COVID-19: Six latest global developments

Sodiq Oyeleke with agency report Coronavirus has been registered in 196 countries and territories, including Nigeria. Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis. - More than 3...

CNN reporter arrested, released covering Minneapolis protests

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.

Machete-wielding sex burglar cleared after Aussie fantasy goes wrong

A knife-toting Australian hired to break into another man's home, tie him up and stroke him with a broom has been cleared of intimidation after accidentally entering the wrong house.

OPINION | Africa is not just who we are; it is also our politics

The idea that Africans are people who must be contained within what is circumscribed as a proper place or their natural habitat is revolting and deeply problematic, writes Divine Fuh.

Family claims they beat girls 'as a form of exorcism', mom and pastor arrested

Three people, including a pastor, have been arrested in connection with the murder of two 9-year-old girls who were severely beaten, according to KwaZulu-Natal police.

FG says other diseases are killing Nigerians more than COVID-19

The federal government has disclosed that many Nigerians are dying of diseases more than COVID-19. Boss Mustapha, the COVID-19 task force made the disclosure.

President Buhari commiserates with victims of Sokoto attack

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with all those who lost loved ones in an attack by bandits in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto State.

Corruption Pandemic: Mnangagwa’s son in US$1m COVID-19 tender scam

Government early this month went out of its way to authorise payment of nearly US$1 million for a consignment of COVID-19 equipment at an inflated cost from a company linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son, Collins, leaked official documents have shown.

Khupe demands share of political parties’ fund

The Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T has approached the High Court seeking to be joined as a party to an on-going application filed by Nelson Chamisa-led group, MDC Alliance demanding that the Finance minister should stop disbursing funds under the Political Parties Finance Act to any of the warring MDC parties.

Minneapolis Apple store targeted during protests

Apple's Minneapolis store has been damaged during protests, in what appears to have been a targeted attack.

BREAKING: Judge rules that MDC Alliance is not a political party

Harare judge, Justice Tawanda Chitapo has handed down a ruling dismissing the claim by the Nelson Chamisa led opposition form that it is a political party. The ...

‘Africa is in mid-morning of COVID-19 crisis’

  Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | African governments will have to go slow on lifting some of the lockdown measures they instituted to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, senior officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and prevention have said. Speaking at a virtual press …

Blind man experiences 'torrent of abuse' when shopping at supermarket

'If every instruction and procedure is all visual how are we suppose to follow the guidelines?'

Thousands Of Kiwis Travelling For Queen’s Birthday Weekend

Confidence in domestic travel is beginning to steadily ramp up, with thousands of Kiwis travelling within New Zealand for Queen’s Birthday.

Twitter hid Trump's violent tweet. Why won't Facebook?

Trump encouraged violence on Twitter and Facebook. But only one of those services did anything about it.

Coronavirus: FAO seeks $350 million to fight hunger

The FAO said some 820 million people around the world are experiencing chronic hunger – not eating enough caloric energy, to live normal lives.

One dead, eight injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State on Friday said that one person died while eight others sustained injuries in a multiple accident

Don't copy Dominic Cummings – MP in plea to public after lockdown rule breach fiasco

Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP Alan Brown hit out this week at Mr Cummings who is a special adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Crystal-encrusted Lamborghini parked outside Glasgow Nando’s draws attention of cops

The driver of this swanky super car is used to catching the eye of passers-by but got more than he bargained for when he parked up in the middle of a pavement outside Nando's .

Gulu Hospital expands COVID-19 treatment centre

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu Regional Referral Hospital has increased its capacity to admit more COVID-19 patients. This follows the renovation of the Multi-drug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) ward at the hospital that has improved the capacity to 100. The hospital initially had space for only 14 cases. Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the public relations officer Ministry …

Tokyo to further relax coronavirus curbs on Monday, governor says

TOKYO: Curbs in Japan's capital of Tokyo to contain the coronavirus are to be eased further from Monday (Jun 1), Governor Yuriko Koike said, ...

South Korea limits school numbers over coronavirus spike

SEOUL: South Korea on Friday (May 29) imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle ...

Child and Family Commission to examine alleged abuse cases

Two cases of alleged child neglect that have emerged in Brisbane this week will be independently investigated by the Queensland Child and Family Commission.

Master of cargo ship charged over Australia container spill

BRISBANE, Australia — The ship master of a Singapore-registered vessel that spilled some of its cargo off the Australian east coast has been charged with damage of the marine environment and pollution. The APL England was en route to Melbourne from China when rough seas caused 50 shipping containers to topple overboard last Sunday. The …

Police: Trans man fatally shot by officer after pointing gun

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A transgender black man was fatally shot by an officer in Florida after fatally stabbing another man and pointing a gun at the officer, authorities said. Tony McDade, 38, was shot and killed by a Tallahassee police officer Wednesday after McDade fatally stabbed her next-door neighbour 21-year-old Malik Jackson, news outlets reported. …

California prison employees suspended over racist remarks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California prison officials said Friday that they suspended multiple employees who made racist jokes about the death of an unarmed black man in police custody in Minneapolis, a disclosure that came amid protests across the state and nation. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation “was made aware of abhorrent comments made on …

Noted Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Passes Away At 89; Had Predicted End Of Covid-19 By Mid-May

The 89-year-old breathed his last on Friday in Ahmedabad where is was admitted to a private hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

‘You’re going to die, it’s a trap’ – Julius Malema slams South Africa’s decision to open churches

Julius Malema on Thursday harshly criticized the decision of the South African government to reopen religious institutions,

Delhi records 82 deaths in 24 hours, Kejriwal govt alleges delay in reporting

Due to late reporting by the hospitals where the patients died, it appears that the deaths happened on a single day, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia explained.

Q&A: The rise of ERP through the coronavirus pandemic 

ERP software houses sensitive business information — from financials to employee data, and, in normal times, large enterprises use it to keep track of all their moving parts to see big-picture operations. This is being challenged in the time of COVID-19

Minnesota AG Expects Criminal Charges Against Police Officers Involved In George Floyd’s Death

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said on Friday morning that he expected the four Minneapolis police officers who were involved...

Joe Scarborough in WaPo Op-Ed: The slimy tsunami of bilge spewing from President Trump is hurting innocent people

It’s easy to become inured to Trump’s ceaseless depravity, which is why I’m glad I read Joe Scarborough’s Op-Ed in The Washington Post about Trump’s sociopathic obsess…

Husky doesn't want to hear it

“Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah. YEAH YEAH YEAHYEAHYEAHYEAH” — Blue the husky.

Monkeys attack lab assistant in India and steal coronavirus blood samples

A gang of monkeys attacked an Indian lab assistant and fled the scene with some coronavirus blood samples.

Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in Balakote

Forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Balakote in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday triggered several landmine

Body of missing French snowmobiler found in Canada

Police announced Thursday they had identified a body as that of a French snowmobiler who went missing after his tour group crashed through an icy Canadian lake in January, with forensic analysis on another body presumed to be that of his companion set to be completed in coming days.

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

Earlier in the day, the former CM suffered two cardiac arrests followed by which doctors termed his health as extremely critical.

Windhoek Mayor Fransina Kahungu offers disgruntled resident food for work

-Windhoek City Mayor Fransina Kahungu visited the Hakahana informal settlement to assess the city's COVID-19 water distribution programme. This comes after resident Kenneth Mareka complained about a host of issues affecting them.

Alberta to distribute 20 million face masks at A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons drive-thrus

The Province of Alberta will begin distributing non-medical face masks at A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons drive-thrus across the province in early June, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Friday.

Warning to parents after cyber criminals attack school website

Parents have been advised to be cautious of any emails containing personal information

Sonu Sood airlifts 177 girls stuck in Kerala to Bhubaneswar in a special flight amid COVID-19 lockdown

Sonu Sood airlifts 177 girls stuck in Kerala to Bhubaneswar in a special flight amid COVID-19 lockdown: Actor Sonu Sood who has been at the forefront of sending stranded migrants back home by arranging travel and .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Nearly half of the Twitter accounts discussing 'reopening America' may be bots

Encountering a bot account while scrolling through Twitter is more likely to occur in the era of COVID-19. Carnegie Mellon University researchers have discovered that much of the discussion around the ...

Bengal’s Amphan-Damage Assessment Of Rs 1 Lakh Crore May Be Grossly Inflated, And That’s Why Centre Should Scrutinise It Closely

There are many reasons to doubt this seemingly fantastical Amphan-damage assessment figure of Rs 1 lakh crore.

Number Of Discharged Covid-19 Patients Surpasses Active Cases In Madhya Pradesh’s Indore

On Thursday, as many as 117 patients were discharged from three hospitals in Indore after recovering from Covid-19.

Biju Janata Dal Leader, Two Others Die In Fire Accident In Odisha

A BJD leader and two others died of suspected asphyxiation after a fire broke out in his house in Odisha's Ganjam district on Friday, police said.

Investors Skittish Ahead of Expected Sanctions on China

Wall Street is starting to feel the sting of U.S.-China tensions, as investors await President Trump’s announcement on potential sanctions later Friday.

No ban, but reduction of flights: J.C. Madhuswamy

Bengaluru: The State Government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to Karnataka in view of the high number of COVID-19 cases prevalent there. In a clarification issued to media, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs J.C. Madhuswamy has said that...

Greens oppose road inside Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

Trees marked to be cut, concrete pillars laid; activists threaten to move Courts Madikeri: The Forest Department and the Public Works Department’s move to erect concrete pillars and marking of trees to construct a proposed road from Patti to Todikana within the Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary near Talacauvery in Kodagu District has drawn the ire of...

Evaluation of all II PUC papers begins in city

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Divisional evaluation of Second PUC (2019-20) answer scripts of all subjects of all the three streams —- Arts, Science and Commerce —– began in the city this morning under tight Police security. The evaluation is taking place at nine centres namely Sarada Vilas College in Krishnamurthypuram, St. Philomena’s College in Bannimantap, Marimallappa...

Hotel Siddhartha readies a COVID-secure wedding hall

Mysore/Mysuru: While the State and Union Governments have released guidelines on how to conduct marriages in COVID times limiting the number of attendees to 50 and imposing restrictions like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing, even wedding managers and wedding venue hosts are gearing up to face a new reality and are modifying their venues...

West Bengal-bound Shramik Special leaves Ashokapuram Station carrying 1,520 migrants

SWR Mysuru Division runs 10 Shramik trains till today facilitating 14,066 passengers to reach their homes Mysore/Mysuru: The tenth ‘point-to-point’ Shramik Special train from South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, carrying 1,520 migrants, left Ashokapuram (Mysuru) Station today at 1 pm for New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal.  This train is being run as per the...

‘Congress has come to the aid of migrant workers’

Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the ruling BJP Government of failing to come to the aid of migrant workers, who are distressed over COVID-19 lockdown regulations, KPCC (Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee) Working President Salim Ahmed maintained that the Congress, as a responsible Opposition Party, has come to the rescue of migrant workers at this critical juncture. He was...

ASHA workers launch Statewide stir

Mysore/Mysuru: Condemning the assault on ASHA workers, urging for their protection and also to resolve their problems, ASHA workers under the banner of Karnataka Rajya Samyukta ASHA Karyakartheyara Sangha, Mysuru District Committee, along with All India United Trade Unions Centre (AIUTUC) launched their Statewide struggle this morning.  They submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister B.S....

Pandemic Voting

The League of Women Voters sued Alabama in Montgomery County Court for better access to mail-in voting during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece open for travel from June 15th

The tourism ministry on Friday announced the list of countries for which Greece's borders will be "open" from June 15th, with flights permitted to land in

Trapped in Vietnam: The story of a European couple - VietNamNet

When COVID-19 brought the world to its knees those far from home found themselves trapped abroad.

New record high: PH confirms 1,046 more coronavirus cases

The Philippines has 16,634 coronavirus cases as of Friday, May 29

All Calasiao barangay captains to undergo quarantine after one goes positive

The barangay chiefs are tested during a muncipal meeting they attended. One tests positive in the rapid test.

House joint committee adopts Senate version of toughened anti-terrorism bill

(UPDATED) The move fast-tracks the passage of a proposed law that broadens the definition of terrorism and heightens punishment of convicted terrorists, but which the opposition sees as a clampdown on dissent

Number of health workers infected with coronavirus reaches 2,480

The Department of Health reports 28 new coronavirus cases among health workers

Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills

Using distance diagnostics, blood analysis, mobile phone tracking and tracing, and mandatory wearing of face masks are among measures Israel does to curb the spread of the coronavirus

Pearson to begin limiting terminal access to travellers only

If you picking up someone from the airport, you may not be allowed to head inside the terminal to greet them for much longer.

Taiwan says its people won't choose dictatorship

Taiwan's people will neither choose dictatorship nor bow to violence, the government said on Friday, after a senior Chinese general said Beijing reserved the right to use force to prevent the

Cyril Dix obituary

Other Lives: Research physicist who helped establish the standard definition of a metre

'Will Approach SC To Reinstate Ramesh Kumar As SEC'

TADEPALLI: YSRCP MLA Ambati Rambabu said on Friday that the government will approach Supreme Court on the High court’s order directing the state government to reinstate Ramesh Kumar as the State

EXCLUSIVE: Sinbad: I Saw Bill Cosby Pay College Girl's Tuition After She Lost Scholarship

Part 8: Sinbad on Bill Cosby's Reaction to Lisa Bonet's Nude Movie ScenePart 6: Sinbad on Getting His Role as Coach Walter Oakes on 'A Different Wo...

Officer Who Kneeled on George Floyd's Neck Arrested in Connection with Death

David Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck, has been arrested and taken into custody on unknown charges relat...

Can You Protect Privacy If There's No Real Enforcement Mechanism?

Privacy laws can have a lot of moving pieces from notices and disclosures, opt-in and opt-out consent requirements to privacy defaults...

A young girl who watched George Floyd suffocate finds her place in the protest movement

Protesters leave signs and tributes as years of frustration at racial disparities in policing come to the surface

'Gross incompetence at highest levels': ex-Obama adviser blasts Trump's Covid response

Samantha Power also tells online Hay festival that former US administration underestimated how ‘ripped off’ Americans felt

Barrow journalist hounded out of Cumbria for reporting court case

Amid a storm of rumours about grooming gangs, Amy Fenton receives scores of threats

Dead 12-metre whale washes up on beach at Clacton-on-Sea

Creature is believed to be a juvenile fin whale, the world’s second largest mammal

CM B S Yediyurappa, Kateel will resolve party issues, says Suresh Angadi

Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi said that Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and BJP State President Nalin Kumar Kateel will resolve any differences of opinion among party leaders including

For test and trace to work, the public needs to trust this government. But how can we?

Boris Johnson has consistently sneered at health and safety, so when he wants to end the lockdown early we should be worried, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

White House doubles down on Trump's tweet that Twitter said glorified violence

The White House is doubling down on a tweet from President Trump even after the platform determined it violated its rules against glorifying violence. The official White House Twitter account on Friday morning re-upped a late night tweet from Trump that was slapped with a warning label because it violated Twitter's rules. Trump had weighed in on the protests in Minneapolis over the police killing of George Floyd by writing that "these THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd" and that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts." The tweet is now accompanied by a label saying it "violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence," and users have to click the label to see the tweet. But then on Friday, the White House Twitter account just re-posted the exact same tweet, quoting it to make the message visible without the label. Within about an hour, Twitter added the warning label to the White House's tweet as well. “These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen.…

CBI files preliminary enquiry against Tablighi Jamaat over FCRA violations

The action by the CBI comes a day after the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police filed 12 fresh chargesheets naming 541 foreign nationals in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat case

Ajit Jogi, 74, finally loses battle for life after 16-year struggle

Wheelchair-bound former bureaucrat-turned-politician suffers cardiac, goes into coma; ends comes at around 3:30pm; last rites at his village Gaurella in undivided Bilaspur district on Saturday

UP CM Adityanath asks officials get ready to deal with locust attacks

The local residents and farmers have been enlightened on the subject, while the village level committees and bodies have been mobilised to make a coordinated effort against the threat

After flak over Shramik, Rlys says only 71 out of 3,840 trains diverted

Over the past few days, at least nine people lost their lives in different Shramik trains, for which the reasons were allegedly lack of supply of food and water

Bengal to reopen places of worship Monday as CM eases lockdown

She also announced restarting of private and public sector offices with full attendance from June 8

Gujarat CM discards social media rumour on complete lockdown from June 1

Rupani had to issue a clarification amid social media talk that the state government was planning to impose total lockdown from June 1 as the number of COVID-19 cases was not coming down

Inland waterways transport with Bangladesh to start in 3-4 months: Tripura CM

Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb today visited Sonamura and different parts of Sepahijala district as part of his inspection tour of quarantine centres set up at village level to accommodate people who are facing difficulties in-home quarantine.

Student Pilot was in Third Solo Flight During Fatal Crash

A student pilot from Burbank was in his third solo-flight when the plane descended like a corkscrew and crashed near Orcutt last week.

State Street Changes in Place Until Labor Day

In a matter of a couple of days, the heart of downtown Santa Barbara went from a crisis zone to a festival-like scene during an ongoing pandemic.

Santa Barbara Police Department to Expand Services with Phased Re-Opening

As the City of Santa Barbara moves to a gradual re-opening based on State and Federal guidelines, the Santa Barbara Police Department is also expanding our limited in-person service model to accommodate the changing environment in the community.  

Legislative rush and darkness undermine citizens interest

Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly has rushed -lacking an extensive and careful evaluation- to pass two bills seeking to grant a new trial to criminal cases without unanimous verdicts

Hip-Hop Calls Out President Trump for Telling Protesters “When the Looting Starts, the Shooting Starts” Following George Floyd’s Killing

Details here.

Challenges awaiting private schools after reopening

Whenever the Federal Government reopens schools for physical classes, some challenges are bound to confront private schools...

How to address almajiri challenges, by NHRC - The Nation Nigeria

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has suggested ways leaders of the northern states could address the challenges posed by almajiri...

Interstate Lockdown: FCTA arrests 74, impounds 3 buses

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ministerial Task-team on the Enforcement of COVID-19 Restrictions has arrested 74 persons travelling...

George Floyd's death sparks protests across U.S.

Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck while taking him into custody in Minnesota.

For Afghan Sikhs, fear of another terror attack bigger than coronavirus

Forced to share cramped rooms at Gurdwaras after the March 25 attack, Sikhs look to India, wait for lockdown to end.

Sino-India border standoff: Don’t need intervention of third party, says China on Trump’s offer

Rejecting Trump's mediation offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said India and China were capable of properly resolving the issues through dialogue and consultation.

As India deals with locusts, people are sharing memes on dealing with it

After videos of locusts in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh took social media by storm, people have been sharing memes about dealing with it.

Renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passed away on Friday evening. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani took to Twitter to offer his condolences. He wrote, "Saddened by the demise of renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla. I pray for the departed soul. My condolences. Om Shanti..

Indonesian woman consumed pills to abort baby, say Penang police

BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 29 — An Indonesian factory worker, desperate to terminate her pregnancy, swallowed pills provided by her Bangladeshi boyfriend before she suffered a miscarriage in a toilet of workers’ hostel in Taman Belimbing, here on Sunday. Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief ACP...

Uggah: Dog that bit Sarawak boy, 5, confirmed to have rabies

KUCHING, May 9 — The dog that bit a five-year-old boy from Taman Sanhill Barat, Sibu, here has tested positive for rabies, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the Sarawak Veterinary Services Department (JPVS) had informed that the boy...

Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis

WASHINGTON, May 29 — Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early this morning during violent protests in the city. Officers gave no explanation as they escorted reporter Omar Jimenez away. He had just...

Podcast: Level 3 lockdown and tourism

Lawyer and journalist Helene Eloff discusses the issue in her latest podcast.

Notorious Boko Haram fighter who was part of Metele attack surrenders to Nigerian troops

  ADAMU Yahaya,  a prominent Boko Haram fighter, who has taken part in major attacks against troops of the Nigerian Army in the North East has surrendered himself to the troops, John Enenche, the Coordinator of Defence Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters said. According to Enenche, a Major General, Yahaya who is also known […]

2 floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19: Report

A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the fourth such case in the Parliament complex, sources said here. The director-level officer who attended work on May 28

German choirs silenced as singing is branded a high-risk activity during coronavirus pandemic

When the Berlin Cathedral Choir gathered for a rehearsal on March 9, the new coronavirus was still a distant concern, with fewer than 50 confirmed cases in the German capital.

Coronavirus: 'Stranded' doctors in Dubai put time to good use, serve as volunteers

Couple from Chennai worked for six weeks at a COVID-19 isolation and quarantine centre

Saudi Arabia, UN to organise donor conference for Yemen on Tuesday

UN chief, Saudi FM to address the virtual meeting

Saudi Arabia facilitates the return of 450,000 Umrah pilgrims

Over 60,000 were sent back to their countries through special flights during Eid holidays

1,581 test positive for coronavirus in Saudi Arabia

The ministry also reported 2,460 recoveries and 17 deaths

Kuwait police arrest 12 workers for breaking curfew

Kuwaiti has imposed a full curfew to curb COVID-19 cases

CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez and crew arrested live on air in Minneapolis amid George Floyd protests

CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and crew were arrested live on air, Friday while they reported the protest over the killing of black man, George Floyd in Police custody. The live video showed Minnesota State Patrol handcuff

Police Brutality: Hong Kong Arrested 100 Children in Anti-China Protests

Hong Kong police confirmed on Friday the arrest of nearly 100 minors during law enforcement attacks on peaceful protesters this week.

Final year college exams: HRD Minister’s big statement amid lockdown 5 reports

Final year college exams: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has sought to clear some confusion concerning final year exams in colleges.

Speaking truth to power: Dulcie September and Daphne Caruana Galizia

These podcasts pay homage to two women who stood up for what they believed in and paid with their life for uncovering the truth.

NPA and IPID commit to tackling high-level police corruption

This comes after two investigators were pulled from the task team.

Tobacco giants BATSA and JTI head to court over tobacco ban

The largest tobacco manufacturers based in South Africa, Japan Tobacco International and British American Tobacco South Africa, have joined civil society groups in launching legal action against the maintenance of the tobacco ban. With Level 3 relaxations looming, the gloves are coming off.

ConCourt denies Public Protector, EFF leave to appeal Gordhan interdict

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane scored a small victory as the Constitutional Court overturned a personal costs order against her. But the court dismissed a bid by her and the EFF to appeal an interim interdict granted to Pravin Gordhan while he takes Mkhwebane’s SARS report on review.

Prasa gets five new bosses

Stability. Stability. Stability always enters discussions about the embattled Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. But will five new appointments make a difference in turning around the entity? And, most importantly, will trains operate next week?

Sudan does an about-turn in US relations

Will Khartoum’s deal to pay compensation for the 1998 bombings change its global stance?

90-year-old grandma tries to defuse tense confrontation between police and her grandson

When police stopped a Texas man for an alleged traffic violation, the confrontation turned tense, videos of the incident show. What happened next left a family shaken, a young man on the ground and his grandma attempting to intervene in the tense confrontation that followed.

Mexico's other epidemic: 10 women murdered a day

May 29 (UPI) -- Domestic violence has spiked in Mexico during its coronavirus-related lockdown. According to a national network of women's shelters, calls for help were up 60 percent in April.

Diego Costa given court date for tax fraud case as six-month prison sentence request made

Spaniard in hot water over tax fraud case...

After near-tragedy in Cork, coastguard urges people to stay safe over bank holiday weekend

Emergency services are appealing to people to stay within 5km of home this bank holiday weekend following a surge in callouts and three dramatic sea rescues this week.

Government formation: 'Rural Uber' and new bus laybys agreed by parties

As the final days of government formation talks are approaching, issues around rural Ireland were back to the negotiating table.

'Very lucky little' girl rescued from Shannon says Irish coast guard

Captain Sean Murphy said a coastguard helicopter had been on a training mission off the Kerry coast when they got a call from Valentia coast guard.

Almost 1,000 students fail to register before calculated grades deadline

Some 98% of Leaving Cert pupils sign up and will receive their results in August

Private hospitals ‘takeover’ by State will not be extended past June

Deal came under fire over its cost and the lack of use of much private hospital capacity

Ireland Funds’ Chief Executive steps down after one year

Mr Cronin intends to spend more time with family and will move back to Ireland

Nevada, Las Vegas start Phase 2 reopening

May 29 (UPI) -- Las Vegas establishments and other Nevada businesses will start Phase 2 reopening Friday, marking the biggest reopening of the state's economy since the beginning of the coronavirus restrictions.

Seven shot in Louisville protests over killing of black woman – police

Seven people were shot and at least one was in critical condition after protests in Louisville, Kentucky over the killing of Breonna Taylor, a black woman fatally shot in her apartment in March, police said on Friday.

Police officer bitten and another cop has wrist bent back in double city centre attack

The officers were attacked as they approached two men who they suspected of possession of drugs in Lancaster Circus. Two men- aged 40 and 28- have been arrested

Midlands Air Ambulance lands on Cannock Park Golf Course as golfer collapses and dies

Emergency crews received a report a man had collapsed on the golf course at around 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday)

Derek Chauvin history: Officer accused in George Floyd's death opened fire on 2 people, had 17 complaints

He opened fire on two people during his 19-year career and had nearly 20 complaints and two letters of reprimand filed against him.

J&J's Ebola vaccine wins EU regulatory panel backing

(Reuters) - A panel of the European health regulator on Friday recommended approving Johnson & Johnson’s two-dose experimental vaccine for Ebola in the European Union.

Turkey's AK Party plans measures seen as potential obstacle to new parties

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party is planning to push through measures with its nationalist allies that affect how political groups may contest elections and could hamper new opposition parties taking part in any snap elections.

Little fear, lots of love as Madrid medics do home rounds amid pandemic

MADRID (Reuters) - With air kisses and palms clasped, elderly patients in Madrid greet medics who come to check them at home during the coronavirus pandemic despite the risks involved.

Lebanon has scant chance of getting IMF aid, opposition figure says

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon has scant chance of securing badly needed aid from the International Monetary Fund as the government fails to enact reforms demanded by donors to address its financial crisis, opposition politician Samir Geagea said on Friday.

NHC says 50% chance of cyclone over central Atlantic Ocean

(Reuters) - A broad area of low pressure several hundred miles east-southeast of Bermuda, over the central Atlantic Ocean, has a 50% chance of becoming a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Friday.

Video shows moment Minneapolis police abandon torched precinct

Harrowing footage shows the moment cops abandoned the Minneapolis police precinct that was torched by those protesting the death of George Floyd.

Large outboard motor stolen from outside Nanaimo business

Nanaimo RCMP say it couldn’t have been an easy task for thieves to steal a Mercury outboard motor from in front of M&P Mercury Sales.The motor, attached to a display boat at the 1520 Stewart . . .

Brazilian men charged over possession of firearms and ammunition in Offaly

Four men have appeared in court charged with possession of firearms and ammunition in Clara, Co O...

Death toll due to cyclone 'Amphan' in West Bengal now 98: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee said that the kin of each of those killed in the cyclone will get Rs 2.5 lakh each while those badly injured and others with minor injuries will get Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000, respectively. The CM also announced a fund of Rs 6,250 crore to assist the affected people to build houses, help farmers, and provide assistance for betel leaf plantations.

National Conference says won't participate in delimitation exercise

Farooq Abdullah, who represents Srinagar in the Lok Sabha, was released from over seven months of detention in March. His colleagues, Anantnag MP Hasnain Masoodi and Baramulla MP Akbar Lone, are the other two NC leaders on the panel.

WATCH: CNN journalist arrested on-air while covering George Floyd protests

A journalist has been arrested in the US while covering protests in the city of Minneapolis.It ...

ED attaches assets of accused-turned-approver Rajiv Saxena in VVIP chopper scandal

The ED on Friday said that assets belonging to Saxena have been attached under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in Agusta Westland Chopper scandal and Moser Baer Bank Fraud case allegedly involving Ratul Puri, nephew of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath.

Amy Klobuchar once failed to prosecute Derek Chauvin, cop in Floyd death

Former Democratic presidential candidate and potential vice presidential pick Amy Klobuchar failed to get charges brought against the police officer involved in George Floyd’s death while serving as

Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant amid coronavirus outbreak

Tyson Foods plans to temporarily close an Iowa pork plant where nearly a quarter of the workers have caught the novel coronavirus.

Siberian zoo sees animal baby boom during lockdown

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Siberian zoo that closed its doors to visitors for over two months due to the novel coronavirus says the lockdown has encouraged a baby boom among its animals.

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 expected announcement by President Donald Trump.

Ministry suggests shorter school hours as part of 'new normal'

The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) suggested that students study from home until the country is declared free from COVID-19. 

Commuter line keeps physical distancing measure during COVID-19 ‘new normal’

PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia will not allow overloaded trains to depart from stations as it will continue to apply physical distancing measures during the so-called "new normal" period.

Announcement on schools to be made next week as Wales' education minister reveals children could wear masks in the classroom

We put questions about schools re-opening to Wales' education minister Kirsty Williams

Vietnam allows import of live pigs to cut skyrocketing pork prices

Vietnam plans to import live hogs for the first time in a bid to fight the skyrocketing pork prices in the domestic market, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Jarring Video Shows Grandmother Intervening After Texas Cops Pulled Guns on Man Who Allegedly Ran Stop Sign

There's controversy in Midland, Texas after police pulled guns on a man who allegedly ran a stop sign on May 16, and drove to his grandmother's home instead of stopping for cops. Tye Anders, 21, was charged with evading arrest after police said he continued to drive when they pursued him, according to Marfa Public Radio.

CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez Should Sue the Minnesota Cops Who Arrested Him

If you thought the White House’s “looting starts, shooting starts” tweet was the worst thing Friday would bring, you may be wrong. In other infuriating happenings, CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and three members of his crew were arrested in the middle of a live broadcast Friday by the Minnesota State Patrol.

Officials Announce the Charges Against Ex-Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd's Neck

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd's neck for several minutes even as Floyd said he couldn't breathe, has been arrested. 

One in five people visiting UK will be monitored with random phone calls

No plans have been announced to deter the 80 per cent of arrivals who aren't selected for monitoring from breaking quarantine.

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COVID-19 committees struggle to get alternative centres

Geoffrey Okiswa, the Resident District Commissioner for Serere, who also doubles as the chairperson of the district Covid-19 task force, says they were given up...

India Rules Out Any Plan to Restrict Chinese Foreign Portfolio Investors

New Delhi (Sputnik): Border tension has been simmering between India and China after a skirmish between patrol parties in Ladakh's Galwan Valley sector earlier this...

Delhi Gears Up For 'First-Ever Locust Attack' as Indian States Battle Swarm With Drone Fleet

New Delhi (Sputnik): Locust invasion is not a new phenomenon in India, however the intensity and the early onset of the wave in the country has never been this severe...

Doomsday Warning? Hundreds of Bats Mysteriously Dropping Dead in India Triggers 'Apocalyptic' Alarm

New Delhi (Sputnik): Harmless to humans, the mysterious looking bats who spend most of their life hanging upside down are now looked at with even more suspicion since...

No.10 Spokesman Admits UK Loosening Lockdown Before Experts Ready to Lower Coronavirus ThreatLevel

Social distancing restrictions enforced by a national lockdown in the United Kingdom are slowly being lifted as the spread of the coronavirus pandemic begins to slow...

Liverpool Deputy Mayor Investigated Over Lockdown Garden Party

Current lockdown measures, which were eased on 13 May, stipulate that only two people from different households can meet in outdoor settings – such as parks – as long...

Rad Tourism: Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Reportedly Opens as Ukraine Eases COVID-19 Lockdown

All tourists seeking to enter the exclusion zone would have to wear protective masks and gloves, while people exhibiting symptoms of an acute viral respiratory...

Lake Albert killer accidents over the years

On March 22, 2014, 108 people died when a boat carrying Congolese refugees who were escaping from Kyangwali refugee settlement camp capsized near Kitebere landing...

Emmerdale star fears COVID-19 second wave after clap for carers ends

She is worried about the weekly applause being ended.

White politician calls George Floyd a liar and says cops are being unfairly 'crucified'

Mayor of Petal Mississippi Hal Marx sparked fury with his comments, and has since resisted calls to resign

Families of six or more 'won't be helped by easing of lockdown'

Families of six or more will be unable to meet with additional people together under the new lockdown rules.

Girl, 2, fighting for her life after falling 40ft from her bedroom window

Residents said they heard a 'massive thud' when the toddler fell from her third-storey window.

Are barbecues allowed in lockdown?

Barbe-phew - feels like summer.

Could COVID-19 help push peace forward in Yemen?

While leaders have stalled on a unified response to ending the violence to deal with the virus, several activist groups in Yemen are pushing forward a ceasefire agenda.

Cryptocurrency scammers flood Facebook users with ads for fake Forbes.com articles

Data publicly provided by Facebook about the adverts' reach indicate they have traveled far beyond North Macedonia, activists warn.

Talking down under: Greek PM ‘discovers’ South Zealand

"Primary school kids listen to him and drop dead laughing. Long live our Leader, our EXCELLENT KYRIAKOS! HE'S WHAT WE DESERVE!"

Trade union wants all slaughterhouse workers tested for coronavirus

The around 33 thousand people who work in the Netherlands' meat processing industry must all be tested for the coronavirus, according to trade union FNV. A recent coronavirus outbreak at a

Twitter Says Trump's Tweet Encouraging Military to Shoot Protesters Violates Terms of Service

President Donald Trump sent out a tweet overnight encouraging violence against protesters in Minneapolis who are demanding justice for the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man whose life was taken by a white police officer, as captured on video by a bystander. Twitter has placed a warning on Trump’s tweet, acknowledging that it violates the social media company’s terms of service. But Twitter is keeping the tweet up, even with the violation.

Twitter Limits Engagement on Trump’s Tweet Over Violation of Policy

Twitter today announced that they will be limiting US President’s tweet over violation of their policy. In the morning, Donald Trump tweeted this in a response to the ongoing riots in the city of Minneapolis. ….These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim […]

COTU Sec-Gen Francis Atwoli Hosts 30 MPs in His Mansion

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) secretary-general Francis Atwoli has hosted 30 Members of Parliament (MPs)...

Kenya's Covid-19 Cases Rise to 1,745

Speaking during the daily Covid-19 briefing at Afya House, the CAS announced that...

Elgar Parishad case: Activist Sudha Bharadwaj’s interim bail plea rejected by Mumbai court

The bail petitions of co-accused and activists Varavara Rao and Shoma Sen are pending before the court and may be heard next week.

Bengal Minister Sujit Bose tested Corona Positive -

West Bengal’s Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose has been found infected with Novel Coranavirus on Friday. “I am

Saudi Arabia records more COVID-19 recoveries than infections in past 24 hours

LONDON: Saudi Arabia recorded more recoveries from the coronavirus (COVID-19) than new cases, the health ministry announced on Friday. With 1,581 new infections recorded since Thursday, the Kingdom’s daily case rate continues to fall.  The ministry announced 2,460 new recoveries over the past 24 hours, which takes the total number of recoveries nationwide to 57,013. The death

Pastor Elisha has gone mad in prison – Naana Brown

Pastor Elisha Malope who is currently in jail for lying against Rev. Obofour according to actress Naana Brown is currently going mad in jail.

Police want to return music equipment to rightful owner

Times ColonistVictoria police have recovered a cache of stolen music devices and sound-distortion pedals, and are looking for their owner.The equipment was seized from a vehicle which had been . . .

Fans Think Lady Gaga Is Shading Her Ex Christian Carino in New Track "Fun Tonight"

Twitter is convinced the song is about the dissolution of Gaga's previous relationship.

Ruling means Missouri’s last abortion clinic stays open

The decision means Missouri will not become the first state without a functioning abortion clinic since 1974.

Madhya Pradesh: Indore has 1,545 active cases, recovery rate encouraging, says reports

Locusts Attack: DGCA issues 'operation general' over impact of swarms on aviation

Amid coronavirus lockdown and migrant crisis, SC to hear petition to change name from India to Bharat

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on June 2 seeking direction to the Centre to amend the Constitution and change the name of the country from India to 'Bharat'. The plea claimed that this will help citizens of the country get over the colonial past and instil a sense of pride in their nationality.

Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwala passes away

Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwalla has passed away on Friday due to COVID-19. He was on ventilator support and battling the deadly COVID-19 virus in an Ahmedabad hospital.

Migrant labourers needn't pay for Sharmik train, states will pay: Railways

Migrant workers do not have to pay for tickets of Shramik Special trains as sending and receiving states are coordinating with each other for the fare of these trains, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav said on Friday.

Madhya Pradesh: 10 MP districts selected for Swamitva Yojana survey

Govt. throws its weight behind BevQ

Excise Minister asks developers to make the mobile app glitch-free by June 2

Scots mum, 28, who lost newborn baby tragically dies from lung inflammation weeks after cancer all clear

A MUM who lost her newborn baby and battled cancer twice has tragically died. Danielle Currie, 28, sadly passed away on May 11 – just weeks after being told she could leave Glasgow’s Be…

In the name of Shramik Special, Railways running 'Corona Express' trains: Mamata

Mamata also said that social distancing norms were not being followed in the Shramik Special trains as they are running at full capacity.The Railways are bringing people from hotspot areas in huge numbers, she added

Gen Bajwa reiterates commitment to global peace

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said the sense of purpose and commitment of Pakistan towards the global peace under the United Nations Charter remained unflinching.

Ai Weiwei says new security law is the end of Hong Kong

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes the newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-aut

NPF’s Newmai sworn as Minister in Manipur

Awangbou Newmai, MLA, was sworn in on Friday as a Minister in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition cabinet Ministry. Governor Najma Heptulla administered the oath of office and secrecy at a simple

HC declines to stay VACB probe

50 acres of farmland purchase by Jacob Thomas in Tamil Nadu

Coronavirus lockdown | Jharkhand flies its migrant workers back from Leh

Migrant workers flew to Delhi from Leh on a SpiceJet aircraft and would take an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Ranchi.

BCM officer facing threats from MLA’s supporters approaches police

Ramesh G. Sanga, District Officer of Backward Classes Welfare Department, approached the University Police Station in Kalaburagi on Friday alleging that Prabhu Hadimani, a corporator from Kalaburagi M

Why 15 US states suddenly made masks mandatory

America’s 180 on masks, explained.

Congress hits out at SG for remarks in SC in migrants case

It also questions court’s ‘silence’ over reconstitution of a Gujarat HC Bench that had criticised govt handling of COVID-19

Orange alert for Idukki

Yellow alerts issued for nine districts

Coronavirus lockdown | U.P. migrant’s body found in Shramik train toilet

‘The vicitm had boarded the train on May 23 and his body was found when the train was opened for maintenance and sanitisation on May 27’

Manchester man stabbed after travelling 55 miles for a BBQ at beauty spot

A man in his 20s has been arrested following the incident

Mum's 'unimaginable trauma' as she feared armed robbers would rape her in front of kids

Stacey Tomlinson says her family all sleep in the same room now out of fear after their home in Bolton, Greater Manchester, was targeted by thieves

Woman, 24, with breast cancer wants all women to do 'one thing for her'

Georgia Day, from Toxteth, Liverpool, was just 21 she found out she had the BRCA1 gene, meaning she has a 50% chance of developing breast cancer

UK coronavirus death toll set to pass 38,000 as 177 more lives lost in hospitals

The UK's true coronavirus death toll is much higher - more than 47,000 in all settings, including hospitals and care homes - and is the second highest total in the world

Coronavirus is 'still lurking so we must be prepared for new outbreaks,' WHO expert says

The World Health Organisation's Covid-19 special envoy, Dr David Nabarro warned the virus "has not gone away" as he urged caution after lockdown measures were eased in England

Twitter slapped a 'glorifying violence' label on a Trump tweet that threatened George Floyd protesters in Minneapolis with getting shot

Twitter placed a clickthrough block on a tweet by President Donald Trump. The tweet said "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

Facebook Suspends Russian Colorist For 'Dangerous' WWII Images

One of the world’s leading colorists of historic photos fears she will be banned permanently from Facebook and Instagram after multiple suspensions of her accounts.

The Week In Russia: Pens, Polls, And A Glaring Exception To Putin’s Rule

Putin tosses a pen -- and state media outlets pick it up. The murky story of Ramzan Kadyrov’s illness underscores the compromises the Kremlin has made with the Chechen leader. Russia arrests journalists at home and lashes out at Western media over reports on the COVID-19 numbers and the president’s poll ratings. A dogged activist dies at 66 after spending part of the past decade behind bars.

50% chance area of low pressure will develop in next 48 hours: NHC

The National Hurricane Center says there's a 50% chance that an area of low pressure will develop over the next 48 hours.

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 89

His condition was critical since last week after he complained of difficulty in breathing.

YSR Congress MLA and Sakshi Senior Journalist in Trouble

Notices were also given to 40 supporters of the party and two other journalists.

Yet Another Blow to Jagan Government from the High Court

Immediately after the judgment, N Ramesh Kumar announced coming back to work.

Trump attacked Twitter after it restricted his post for 'glorifying violence' and said the company is unfairly targeting him

The president called for Congress to repeal Section 230, which gives web platforms legal protections, as his dispute with Twitter escalated.

I'm a psychologist and I use the 'POWER' method to help my child stay positive during quarantine — here's how it works

Encourage your kids to use their favorite activities (such as reading or drawing) as coping mechanisms, instead of insisting they acquire new skills.

Enormous pod of dolphins frolic in sea 'thanks to coronavirus lockdown'

The animals can be seen jumping out of the water around a fisherman's boat as he worked in the Cacaluta Bay, in Huatulco, Mexico

Bolly Buzz: Sonu Sood airlifts 177 girls from Kerala, Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar sing Bradley Cooper - Lady Gaga's 'Shallow'

Like people all over the world, our Bollywood celebrities too are currently stuck at home due to lockdown. The shooting of the films might be on hold,

To Those Outraged Over Trump's Use of the Word 'Thug,' Someone Else Used it Too...

"These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and

Governors who took swift and decisive action are now polling through the roof. Here are 4 key ways federal leaders can follow in their footsteps.

There's a lesson to be taken from the popularity of governors right now: "People like it when their leaders lead."

Fourth Covid-19 guardian award winner is Anton Kritzinger From Armourguard - NZSA

Anton will receive his award for his actions in diffusing a potentially dangerous situation on an Auckland bus during Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown. The nomination from his employer highlighted how good training and a calm demeanour are essential for security guards undertaking their work.

Cops must verify more: SCC

An unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.

5 officers could be charged

Five officers involved in a 2017 incident in Prince George could face potential charges after an IIO investigation.

Apology for arrest of reporter

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz apologized to CNN, saying he takes total responsibility for the arrest of one of the network's crews Friday as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

Question Time is returning to Plymouth and you could be in the 'virtual' audience

Programme will be filmed with a virtual audience rather than a live one.

New video ‘shows MULTIPLE cops pinning George Floyd down’ as he begged for air during arrest

A NEW video appears to “show multiple cops pinning George Floyd down” as he begged for air during his arrest. The 46-year-old died on Monday in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after Officer Der…

Thousands crossing US-Mexico border despite nonessential travel ban, COVID-19 threat

Border crossings continue despite the ban instituted by President Trump.

American Airlines flight attendant criticizes carrier for banning face shields during flights

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Judge Pirro says 'facts are clear,' Minnesota officer 'does not deserve to be free'

Judge Jeanine Pirro said on Friday that the “clear facts” show that the police officer who killed George Floyd needs to be arrested and charged with murder under Minnesota law.

White House hits back after Twitter cracks down on Trump's Minneapolis tweet, reposts censored message

The White House on Friday pushed back against Twitter after the social media giant censored a tweet by President Trump  demanding action against rioters in Minneapolis -- claiming the tweet was “glorifying violence.”

Tucker Carlson: Our leadership class is fanning racial flames. They're doing nothing to calm the situation

There are 320 million of us in this country. We all have to live together. But suddenly our leaders are making that dangerously difficult.

Hero Tesco worker, 20, drowned trying to save pal, 24, who also died in double river tragedy just months before wedding

A HERO drowned in the River Avon to save his pal who also died in the double tragedy just months before his wedding. Samuel Fernandez, 20, jumped into the water in Bath to rescue Velly Sousa, 24, a…

Pubs with beer gardens to be first to reopen when coronavirus restrictions are eased, minister says

PUBS with beer gardens are likely to be the first to reopen when coronavirus lockdown rules are eased, the Environment Secretary has confirmed. George Eustice said earlier today that there would be…

Evil dad sets fire to own daughter, 24, after overhearing her talk about converting from Islam to Christianity

A young woman has been recovering in a Ugandan hospital after her Muslim father allegedly burned her for converting to Christianity, it’s been reported. Rahema Kyomuhendo, 24, is said to be s…

Expert: No police academy teaches officers to put knees on necks

Police around the nation and law enforcement experts broadly condemned the way George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody, was restrained by an officer who dug his knee into the man's neck, saying no circumstances warrant such a technique

DisCos ask court to stop FG’s forensic audit

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have dragged the federal government to court over alleged undue interference in their business operations. The federal government holds 40 percent shares in the power firms.

'Support the lesser privileged': Yuvraj Singh urges countrymen to 'show humanity' during COVID-19 lockdown

Yuvraj Singh urges countrymen to 'show humanity' during COVID-19 lockdown

Cross River takes a swipe on FG over COVID-19, we should be your pride, not your shame

Cross River state government has taken swipe on the federal government accusing it of not showing concern to the state as regards the coronavirus pandemic also known as COVID-19.

Buhari still condoning corrupt practices, alleges CDD

Pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) previewed the anti-graft campaign of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration in the last five years and concluded that not much has been achieved to address the menace in the polity.

Amenities closed due to social distancing concerns

A number of amenities around Galway City are being closed this afternoon, following concerns about breaches of social distancing guidelines.

Warning over inflatable toys after dramatic sea rescue

A co-pilot of the Shannon-based coast guard helicopter has advised people to be careful in the water with inflatable toys after the dramatic rescue of a five year-old girl who drifted out towards the sea in Co Kerry yesterday.

Sonu Sood Helps Airlift 177 Girls Stuck In Kerala, To Their Home State Odisha

Actor Sonu Sood has once again come to the rescue of stranded migrant workers, looking to go back to their hometowns amid the lockdown. Sonu has helped 177 girls get to their homes in Odisha. The actor airlifted the girls, who were stuck in Kerala due to the lockdown.

Victoria police investigating three suspicious fires

Victoria police are investigating three fires that appear to have been deliberately set on Thursday night.Police officers and firefighters responded to fires in garbage or garbage bins at three . . .

Sweden snubbed as Norway and Denmark open borders

Countries will remain closed to Swedish visitors because of its Covid-19 infection rate

George Floyd and officer who knelt on his neck 'worked together at nightclub'

Now-former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, 44, used his knee to pin down George Floyd, 46, for about eight minutes during an arrest outside a corner shop

Number10 dismisses teachers' fears about returning to school as matter for heads

The majority of primary schools are expected to open up to more pupils from Monday as part of the easing of lockdown but unions remain concerned about the safety of their members

Police detain 25 people in Russia for protesting journalist’s arrest

Moscow has banned ‘mass public events’ to curb the spread of the coronavirus

Protests erupt in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd

Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station Thursday that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S. over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.

Monkeys run off with blood samples of four COVID-19 patients in India

A troop snatched test samples from a laboratory technician at a medical college, authorities say

Four regions not ready for stage 2 of quarantine easing in Ukraine – health ministry

These are Donetsk, Lviv, Rivne and Chernivtsi regions.

UNHCR: More support needed to protect refugees, displaced people in MENA

The region hosts large displaced and refugee groups from countries such as Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Yemen. Other groups in need include for instance Sahrawi refugees in Algeria and Malian refugees in Mauritania.

Missing Dundalk teen located safe and well - Talk of the Town

Maria Nicole, the 18-year-old who had been reported missing in Dundalk last week has been located safe and well. Concern was raised for Maria’s whereabouts last weekend after she had not returned home to her house in Oaklawns since being seen there on Friday morning. Thankfully Maria has now been found safe and sound according...Read More→

U.S. Citizen Whelan, Accused Of Spying In Russia, Undergoes Hernia Surgery

U.S. citizen Paul Whelan, who is on trial in Russia on an espionage charge, has undergone an “emergency” hernia surgery after experiencing “severe abdominal pain.”

Rohingya refugee crisis: 'The bodies were thrown out of the boat'

Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea.

Indian monkeys snatch coronavirus samples

Monkeys mobbed an Indian health worker and made off with coronavirus test blood samples, spreading fears that the stealing simians could spread the pandemic in the local area. Indian authorities often have to grapple with primates snatching food and even mobile phones. After making off with the three

Hong Kong China Borrowed Time

Hong Kong has been living on borrowed time ever since the British made it a colony nearly 180 years ago, and all the more so after Beijing took control in 1997 and granted it autonomous status. China’s passage of a national security law for the city is the latest sign that the 50-year “one country,

DOJ Targets North Koreans, Chinese for Laundering Billions for Kim’s Nuclear Program

The Justice Department charged 28 North Koreans and five Chinese citizens with laundering over $2.5 billion in assets through North Korea’s state-operated foreign exchange bank to fund the government’s nuclear program, according to court documents unsealed Thursday.The indictment, first reported by the

RPSC Reopens Window For 28 Physiotherapist Vacancies Reopened, Apply on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

The online application process will, notably, begin from June 1 and end on June 15.

Indian Railways News: Demand For Shramik Specials Going Down But Trains Will Continue, Says Chairman

Indian Railways Latest News: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is blaming the Railways for the increased number of coronavirus cases in the state. On Friday, Mamata said the Railways is running Corona Express. 

Renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Passes Away at 89 Due to COVID-19

On Saturday, reports claimed that he had contracted coronavirus and was suffering from lung infection. He was tested COVID-19 positive on May 22.

COVID-19 PF Withdrawal: How to avail provident fund advance using UMANG app

The maximum limit that one can withdraw is 75 per cent of the PF balance or three months of basic wages plus dearness allowance, whichever is lower.

PM Modi expresses condolences on death of Ajit Jogi, former CM of Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of former Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Ajit Jogi on Friday.

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 90

Bejan Daruwalla, who was on ventilator support, breathed his last at Apollo Hospital in Ahmedabad

Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook should not verify posts, satire website declares him dead

A day after Mark Zuckerberg said that social media sites should not play "arbiters of truth," memes are going viral with satire articles that make provocative and fake claims about the Facebook CEO.

North Korea accuses US of hurting its image with cyber threat warning

Washin­gton renewe­d accusa­tions last month that Pyongy­ang was respon­sible for malici­ous cyber attack­s

PM’s aide fears increase in Covid-19 cases, deaths in coming days

Dr Zafar Mirza urges people not to let their guard down agains­t the novel corona­virus