Marko on his Marko's: "It doesn't help at all, there's no logic behind it"

Helmut Marko would not be Helmut Marko if he reacted at the cutting edge to the aid measures and the measures in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Red Bull Racing adviser is not entirely satisfied with the work of the Austrian authorities and expects his hotels to continue to suffer losses for the time being.

PHOTOS: Protesters rally in downtown Phoenix amid George Floyd's and Dion Johnson's death

The protest for the death of George Floyd began on Thursday at 7 p.m. and lasted into the early hours of Friday morning. On Friday evening, a vigil for Dion Johnson, a 28-year-old man who was shot an killed by DPS troopers Monday, led to a march and rally at Phoenix police headquarters.

Is COVID-19 a stumbling block along 2021 electoral process?

Tanzania is also supposed to have its elections. General and local elections have already been postponed in more than 40 countries.

Richa Chadha reacts to arrest of activists allegedly involved in CAA protests; says 'Komal Sharma hiding under invisibility cloak'

Fatal shooting in Rotterdam, police chase ends in crash; Two held

An early morning shooting in Rotterdam left one man dead in front of a home there. Two people were seen fleeing the scene of the crime, and police said they were captured by authorities a short time

5G arson: Extra security at transmission masts after 29 fires

Radio mast companies and telecom providers in the Netherlands are hiring extra security to guard against arsonists targeting their transmission masts. After two cell towers in Roermond and Roosendaal

Senator Ted Cruz Calls For Criminal Investigation of Twitter

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Axios: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), in a letter Friday to the Justice and Treasury departments, is calling for a criminal investigation of Twitter over allegations the company is violating U.S. sanctions against Iran. Twitter is already under fire from President ...

NTB officials record surge in cases of children with COVID-19

Officials in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) have recorded a considerable surge in the number of COVID-19 cases among children this week, with the age group representing about 15 percent of the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the province...

Zaira Wasim Compared the Attack of Locusts to the Havoc of Allah -

The year 2020 is creating trouble in front of people one by one. Locusts from Pakistan have now become a

Watch: ‘Locust biryani’ and bizarre mock-fight star in TV channel’s analysis of Pulwama incident

‘Who thought the fourth world war would be fought on television,’ a Twitter user said.

Coronavirus: Delhi to allow use of wood for cremating patients as bodies pile up in morgues

Using wood for the cremation of bodies was not permitted earlier for the fear of increasing the risk of exposure to the coronavirus.

Remand extension for suspected drunk driver involved in fatal collision in Kuantan

KUANTAN, May 29 — The remand order on a fish wholesaler suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, which allegedly led to the death of an Alam Flora Sdn Bhd supervisor last Monday, has been extended another three days. Kuantan district police chief ACP Mohamad Noor Yusof Ali confirmed...

Telangana TSCET 2020 application submission deadline extended, check now

The application process will be closed on June 10. The Common Entrance Tests will be conducted from July 1 to 15

Ahmedabad: 38-year-old woman's face smashed, body dumped in well

A 38-year-old widow living alone in a house at the family farm in Kasindra village of Ahmedabad district was murdered, suspectedly at her house. Her body was dumped in an abandoned well three farms away, with her head and eyes completely crushed by the killer. The Aslali police has registered a complaint of murder and has arrested three persons, one of whom allegedly used an axe to kill her.

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New waterways linking NE, B’desh to start in 3 months

New waterways between Tripura and Bangladesh would start within three months and it would boost trade and numerous economic activities, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said on Friday.

Follow lockdown guidelines: Mhathung

Advisor for Horticulture & Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan, who is also one of the members’ in-charge for Wokha district on COVID-19 in an interactive session with the village councils and public leaders at Lakhuti village said the disease may be curable but the best way is to follow the preventive measures or the lockdown guidelines. He was on a two-day visit to Lakhuti village and Sanis ADC headquarters on May 28 and 29.

NPF, others concern over handling of pandemic

Against the backdrop of several returnees from Chennai being tested COVID-19 positive and the alleged negligence of the government in sending the returnees to Tuensang without ascertaining the test results, state primary opposition party – Naga People’s Front (NPF) and other organisations have expressed concern over the way the government of the day has been handling the pandemic.

UK PM unveils ‘limited’ easing of lockdown

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled some “limited” and “cautious” easing of the country’s coronavirus lockdown measures.

Professor commits suicide in Shillong

A 34-year-old assistant professor of Indian Institute of Management – Shillong on Thursday allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence here in Meghalaya, a police official said on Friday.

4 positive cases in Mohali district, total goes up to 110

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Girish Dayalan confirmed the development and said that the health department teams are working on contact tracing of the new positive cases.

In Johor, 10 Bersatu divisions claim to support sacking of Dr Mahathir and co

JOHOR BARU, May 29 — A total of 10 out of 26 Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) divisions in Johor claim to support the dismissal of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four other leaders. Johor Bersatu deputy chief Senator Md Nasir Hashim said that the matter has the support of 10 of the state’s...

Royal Malaysian Navy to look into expanding base in Sabah east coast

KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is looking into the expansion of its base to accommodate the asset requirements of RMN especially in the east coast of Sabah. RMN chief Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany however said the matter is still at discussion stage with the Sabah...

Has Dr Mahathir checkmated himself and lost the game?

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Has Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad checkmated himself in the country’s political game that has been focused on him since the 1980s? Or does he have any other hidden cards that he can throw on the table or make one move that will change his position on the chessboard, that can...

Bobrisky arrested over ‘N30m fraud’

Police detectives from Abuja have arrested Idris Okuneye, a crossdresser better known as Bobrisky over an alleged N30m fraud.According to The Nation, the c

Paul Ngei’s Daughters Seek To Block Adopted Brother From Being Beneficiary To Estate

Late veteran Paul Ngei's daughters have sought to have his adopted son blocked from being included as a beneficiary to his estate.According to the Standard, one of the daughters, Elizabeth Nduku M

Federations To Receive Kshs20 Million COVID-19 Support Fund From Caf

Caf has approved Kshs 1.1billion Coronavirus pandemic support fund to be distributed to its member associations.Each of the 54 members of Caf, the Africa's football body, including the Football Ke

Children's home backed for approval despite residents' concern

Plans to allow a former activity centre to be converted into a children’s home have been strongly criticised by residents.

COVID-19 Informer: Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Panchkula CMO asks RWAs to report travellers coming in

The move has been taken to “track incoming people and keep them under radar especially returning from high risk areas,” said the CMO.

Gautam Gambhir’s father’s SUV stolen from outside his home, probe underway

Police said Deepak Gambhir's vehicle, a Toyota Fortuner, was parked in front of his residence at around 3.30 pm on Wednesday but was found missing on Thursday morning.

Watch: Passengers on special train headed to Mizoram hand food to Assam flood victims

Facebook user Emanuel Ralte, who shared the video on Facebook, wrote, "Our Mizo brothers, on their way from Bangalore help victims of Assam floods with little food they had with them."

Daily Shramik trains from Punjab stop today

So far, 17.7 lakh migrants had registered themselves on the Punjab government’s portal to go to different parts of India, out of which 15.4 lakh wanted to go to UP and Bihar only.

Tech Firm Weighs In With A Solution As RBZ /Ecocash Fight Reaches Crescendo

An African tech firm FlexFinTx has pledged a solution that can potentially end the tension between financial regulators and the regulated entities.

Buhari came to ‘steal, kill, destroy’- Fani-Kayode - The Nation Nigeria

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the five years of President Muhammadu Buhari as “disastrous...

Adesina: Nigeria would have been history without Buhari

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has stated the nation would have long been forgotten...

Protesters set fire to Minneapolis police station

Violent protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night.

Defence Headquarters releases scorecard of operations, says 600 terrorists, bandits killed in May 2020

THE Armed Forces of Nigeria says it has killed 188 BHT/ISWAP members, 392 Bandits in the Northwest, 20 Bandits/armed 521,000

1948 Palestinians have a new political role in Israel

Arab Joint List has been praised for attracting both Arab and thousands of Jewish voters

COVID-19: Banks to open again in Saudi Arabia

Financial facilities to comply with health precautions

Why this Indian couple in UAE are smiling even after they, child, contracted coronavirus

Keralite parents of 3 kids, including newborn, say they are grateful they are in the UAE

Newsmaker: Dominic Cummings — Britain’s most hated man

Top aide to UK Prime Minister has elicited scorn and vitriol for flouting lockdown rules

Heat wave amidst a pandemic lockdown

North and Central India are reeling under severe heat wave conditions over the past week. Churu in Rajasthan recorded a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius on Tuesday; the highest temperature recorded

2.25 lakh people use liquor tokens on day one of sale in Kerala

After over two months of closure due to COVID-19 induced lockdown, liquor shops reopened in Kerala on Thursday with over two lakh tipplers making use of a new mobile application to book their slot in the virtual queue and despite a few initial glitches, the app was able to serve its purpose of regulating the crowd.

Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?

In December 2019, the coronavirus was seemingly confined to China. But, a few weeks later, the virus, which causes the illness known as COVID-19, became a global pandemic.

PRRD: No martial law amid pandemic

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday maintained that he has no plan to implement a nationwide martial law amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Palace: No barber shops, salons, public Masses yet

MALACANANG on Friday clarified that the temporary ban on the operation of hair salons and barbershops, as well as the conduct of public Masses, would still be in effect despite the imposition of a more relaxed community quarantine on June 1.

Class opening

VARIOUS quarters support the view that if the country’s public schools are allowed to open as scheduled, the government ought to ensure the health, safety and welfare of students and teachers.

Alumni association seizes chance to help amid crisis

WITH many areas in the country seemingly  set  to graduate or  have  graduated  from an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ), the ongoing pandemic gave light as to how people reacted during a crisis.

COVID-19 crisis management: Issues & concerns

DURING the course of our Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) and Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ), Atty. Howard M. Calleja (legal luminary and PPCRV colleague) spoke on various Issues and Concerns relating to the management of this infectious disease. I spoke to Atty. Howie, and here are some of his significant insights which is worth sharing:

The 9 at 9: Friday

Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.

Schools to reopen at the end of August and a new deal with private hospitals: Today's Covid-19 main points

The deaths of nine more people in Ireland from Covid-19 were announced last night.

Schools to only partially return in September if 2m-rule in force, Education Minister says

Education Minister Joe McHugh said he was against this partial return, and would “move mountains” for students.

Pinoy communities abroad declare support for ABS-CBN

FOLLOWING its forced shutdown, Filipino communities abroad have declared support and aired thank-you messages for ABS-CBN Corporation, recognizing its significant role in providing information and entertainment to Filipinos worldwide amid the COVID-19 health crisis.

The rushed easing of lockdown measures could devastate Italy

When the novel coronavirus began spreading across the world earlier this year, Italy quickly became one of Europe's worst-affected countries and went into lockdown. Schools, shops, leisure centres and churches were swiftly shut and all Italians were told to remain indoors as much as possible.

The Idea of India: Crimes Against Migrants

The Idea of India is HuffPost India’s monthly conversation about how we see ourselves as a people and as a nation.

Twitter says Trump Minneapolis post broke rules by glorifying violence

Twitter Inc., which this week earned U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire by posting fact-check notices next to some of his tweets, has put up a rule-violatio

Suspected drug driver spotted driving wrong way along M56 - arrested after police chase on M60

The driver was detained by police after a car chase on the M60

Jimmy Kimmel Chats To Neighbour Dakota Johnson Over The Fence In His Backyard In Bizarre Interview

Jimmy Kimmel has been interviewing celebs via video chat for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", but he did an actual in-person chat on Thursday's show. Kimmel spoke to his neighbour Dakota Johnson, following the social distancing rules of course, over the fence. The interview was pretty bizarre as the "Fifty Shades" actress could be seen in the…

Lord Falconer says Dominic Cummings 'unquestionably broke the law'

Labour have now called for the Attorney General Suella Braverman to apologise for backing Dominic Cummings before the police had commented on the case

Minneapolis police station set on fire amid protests over killing of George Floyd

A police station in Minneapolis was set on fire on Thursday evening as protests over the killing of George Floyd continued for a third day.

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

The Minneapolis police officer who was filmed kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for several minutes even as he said “I can’t breathe” has previously been the subject of multiple complaints filed to the Minneapolis Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division, it has emerged.Mr Chauvin, who has been fired

House OKs creation of EVDA on 2nd reading

THE House of Representatives on late Thursday evening approved on second reading a proposed law seeking to create the Eastern Visayas Development Authority (EVDA) to spearhead investment promotion and implement economic development strategies in Region VIII.

Go backs PRRD’s call: “No vaccine, no physical face-to-face classes”

SENATOR Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go backed the call of President Rodrigo Duterte not to allow the resumption of physical classes until a vaccine for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is available.

Duterte places metro under GCQ

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday announced the relaxation of quarantine restrictions in the country despite the government’s continuing battle against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Rising waters close launches

Rising lake levels have forced the closure of all boat launches at the north end of Kalamalka Lake.

10 things in tech you need to know today

Trump signs EO. Zuckerberg learns limits. FBI snooping stopped.

Aussie Satirical Sites Are Trolling Zuckerberg & The US Is Simply Frothing The Content

"Just spat out my coffee."

World's officially oldest man dies in UK aged 112

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Brazil sees record number of Covid-19 cases, more than 1,000 deaths in 24 hours

Brazil registered a new record in Covid-19 cases and more than 1,000 dead in a 24-hour period, according to official figures released on Thursday.

Nigerian Navy redeploys 110 senior officers - Premium Times Nigeria

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved new appointments of some senior officers in the Nigerian Navy.

Zamfara police partner ex-bandits, rescue 12 kidnap victims - Official

The police command in Zamfara has rescued 12 kidnap victims through the collaboration of repentant bandits in the state.......

COVID-19: ICPC commences investigation into distribution of funds, palliatives

The anti-graft agency, ICPC, says it has commenced investigations into alleged cases of corruption in the management of COVID-19 funds and palliatives.

K-pop fans are supporting #BlackLivesMatter by refusing to promote their faves on Twitter

Some things are more important than fandom wars.

Nottingham council suspends tendering new contracts worth £25 million over coronavirus

“The current COVID situation means we wouldn’t be able to successfully run a re-tendering exercise"

Teachers issue 'devastating' update on Long Eaton school after major fire

Fire crews worked through the evening to control the large blaze

Is Pakistan dumping traditional allies Saudi-UAE for their support to India ?

While Qatar has reportedly supported this trio vis a vis Saudis and UAE as part of its regional strategy in the Gulf, Doha has warmed up to Delhi and PM Narendra Modi spoke with its Emir this week on the occasion of EiD.

Kitakyushu declares it is in 2nd wave of coronavirus

The city of Kitakyushu in Japan's southwest said Friday it has been hit by a second wave of coronavirus infections following a recent surge in the number of new cases. "I recognize that we are in the middle of the second wave," Mayor Kenji Kitahashi told a meeting of the…

Blue Impulse jets fly over Tokyo to salute medical workers

The Japan Air Self Defense Force's aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday in a salute to medical workers on the frontline against the coronavirus pandemic. As a team of six T-4 training jets streaked across a clear blue sky shortly after noon, doctors and nurses…

Russia reports record one-day rise in coronavirus deaths

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Friday reported 232 deaths from the new coronavirus in the last 24 hours, a record one-day amount that pushed the nationwide death toll to 4,374.

Singapore health ministry confirms 611 new coronavirus cases

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s health ministry said on Friday it had confirmed 611 new coronavirus cases, taking the city state’s tally for infections to 33,860.

Man arrested after Nechells tower block blaze at Humber Tower

A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following an early hours blaze at Humber Tower in Nechells. Around 40 firefighters were called to the incident

Schoolboy in heartfelt call for annual NHS day in online petition

Child's call for annual celebration to show thanks and remember frontline NHS staff who lost their lives fighting Covid-19.

On This Day: Janet Guthrie becomes first woman to compete in Indy 500

On May 29, 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. She completed 27 laps before her car became disabled.

Girl (5) rescued after lilo drifted to sea in ‘good health’

Shannon Rescue 115 helicopter called to scene on Thursday afternoon

13 cities including Hyderabad makes 70 per cent coronavirus cases in India

As many as 13 cities including Hyderabad has made 70 per cent of coronavirus cases in the country. Cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Thane, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur,...

Hungary awards S. Korean rescue officials medals for search efforts in Danube boat sinking

Hungary awarded 38 South Korean divers and other rescue officials medals of merit for their efforts and service in search operations for Korean and other victims in last year's boat sinking in Budapest, its embassy in Seoul said Friday. A ceremony was held at the Hungarian Cultural Institute in central Seoul on Friday to present the medals of meritorious service to the rescue officials, the Hungarian embassy said, ...

Tightening controls ‘inevitable’ if virus resurges: KCDC chief

South Korea on Friday confirmed 58 additional patients with COVID-19, 55 of them in the Seoul area. The other three were arriving passengers from overseas. Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Director Jung Eun-kyeong said the danger of contagion in the greater Seoul area was “extremely worrying,” as 88 percent of all cases in the last week have been traced to Seoul and adjacent citie...

Minister flags law review after Rio blows up 46,000-yr-old Aboriginal site

The caves in WA are the only inland site in Australia to showing evidence of continual human occupation through the last Ice Age.

Coronavirus impact: Piaggio donates over 11,000 ration kits to auto driver families

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd has distributed over 11,000 ration kits to auto drivers and each kit can feed a family for two months.

Dan Meis gives 'fake news' response to Everton new stadium rumour

The architect was sent a rumour on social media but firmly shot it down

Five percent of Indonesia's COVID-19 cases are children: Ministry

According to the Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry, around 5 percent of all people found to be COVID-19-positive in Indonesia are children below 17 years of age.

Japan's disaster plan revised in light of coronavirus and typhoons

The government's revisions address the reality of the virus, as well as the damage caused by typhoons Faxai and Hagibis last year.

Sonu Sood On A Migrant Woman Naming Her Newborn Son After Him: That Was So Sweet; I Was Touched

Amid the nationwide lockdown owing to the Novel Coronavirus, Sonu Sood has been arranging food and buses for stranded migrants to reach their native places. Recently, the actor helped a pregnant migrant woman reach her village safely during the lockdown.

Four in court on firearms charges after Offaly arrest

Four men who were arrested during a major garda operation in Co Offaly on Wednesday have appeared in court on weapons charges.

No major increase of virus spread since measures eased

An expert tasked with measuring the spread of the Covid-19 for the National Public Health Emergency Team has said that since restrictions began to be eased on 18 May, all indicators suggest there has been no significant increased spread of the virus.

Cops That Kneed On George Floyd’s Neck Received Multiple Complaints In The Past

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Rajya Sabha official tests positive for COVID-19, entire floor of Parliament Annexe building sealed

This is the second case of an official posted in the building testing positive for the coronavirus.

Gregg Jarrett: In Russia collusion hoax, Rod Rosenstein must be held accountable for his flagrant misconduct

Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is a master of prevarication and deflection. He holds an M.S. in BS and a Ph.D. in vacuous excuses. He’s a professor emeritus of duplicity and deception. As a prodigious suck-up, he’s the Eddie Haskell of lawyers.

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Kentucky protester loses job over effigy hanging; Lee Greenwood 'furious' song was used

A Kentucky protester who was recently seen participating in the hanging of an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear has lost his job, according to reports.

Trump calls protesters ‘thugs’ after George Floyd death in police custody

The US leader vowed that ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’.

Level-3 lockdown rules in a nutshell

South Africa will ease lockdown rules next month, allowing millions of people to return to work even as new coronavirus infections continue to climb.

Lockdown 5.0 or Exit Blueprint? Amit Shah Calls on PM Modi, Day After Meeting CMs

Earlier in the day, prior to the meeting of PM Modi and Amit Shah, Goa CM Pramod Sawant had said that lockdown should be extended for 15 more days. 

'Shamelessly Endorsed by Brahmanical Purity': Kent Apologises For Ad Demeaning Domestic Help, Hema Malini Clarifies

Kent RO's atta maker focusing on 'infections' carried by the domestic help is all that is wrong with our classist society, Twitter points out until the brand finally apologises and Hema Malini issues public statement

Restaurants at 50% Capacity, Opening of Gyms: Goa CM Seeks Relaxations For Lockdown 5.0

Pramod Sawant also said that he feels that the ongoing nationwide lockdown will be extended by 15 more days.

'What's More Important? Cricket or Dealing With Coronavirus?' - BCCI, ICC in Heated Dispute Over Tax Exemption

If BCCI fails to secure the tax exemption, ICC has reportedly threatened to take away the hosting rights for the marquee event from India.

Twitter adds unprecedented warning to Trump tweet threatening to shoot Minneapolis protesters

Twitter has added an unprecedented warning to a Trump tweet, warning users that the post "glorifies violence".The message was added to a post in which Mr Trump seemed to threatened that people protesting against the death of an unarmed black man in custody could be shot.

Farmhand accused of animal cruelty unfairly dismissed: ERA

A farmhand in central New Zealand accused of scaring cows and allowing puppies to die has won a case of wrongful dismissal against his employer....

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away. His son Nastur Daruwalla denied the speculation on social media that his father had contracted coronavirus.

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders. The tightening of traffic restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus by Gurgaon and Ghaziabad administrations on their borders with Delhi led to chaos and traffic congestion on Friday.

Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa

Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa. At war, the Jalashwa can carry and launch a full infantry battalion in a single wave. At peace, the Jalashwa can evacuate 1,000 people in a single trip. Ajai Shukla explains why the Indian Navy's new tender for more ships like the Jalashwa must be treated with special urgency.

Trump ally Roger Stone won’t need to go to prison quarantine site | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> By the end of June, he’ll be Inmate No. 19579-104.

Hawaii senators support effort for ‘travel bubble’ agreement with Japan | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

An effort to reopen Hawaii’s tourism economy by forming a pilot “travel-safely bubble” with Japan got a preliminary blessing from state lawmakers today.

Minneapolis Police Chief: We've 'Contributed' to 'Deficit of Hope' - 'Many' Rioters Weren't People We Recognized as Residents

During a press conference on Thursday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo stated that there is "a deficit of hope in our city," and the | Clips

South China Sea: China Builds 'World's Largest' Search and Rescue Ship

China says it has neared completion in building a 450-foot-long search and rescue (SAR) ship, the "largest" in the world.

Cruz, Lee on Next Virus Legislation: Recovery, Not Relief Legislation

Sens. Ted Cruz and Mike Lee said tax cuts and deregulation are needed to help small businesses recover in the wake of coronavirus.

Mother killer jailed for at least 14 years

A West Auckland man who murdered his mother after years of caring for her will spend at least 14 years behind bars. Martin Marinovich admitted he...

Seven straight days without a Covid case

New Zealand has completed a full seven-day period with no new Covid-19 cases and only one active case remains. The Ministry of Health provided a...

Call to be careful

Police will be out in force around the South as holidaymakers hit the road for the first long weekend since lockdown ended. Southern officers will...

Labour's Louisa Wall pulls out of Manurewa selection

Labour MP Louisa Wall has withdrawn at the eleventh hour from Labour's selection battle for the Manurewa seat. Instead Wall will be a list-only...

PM leaves wriggle room for early move to level 1

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has left the door ajar to move the country into alert level 1 in less than four weeks. But she and health chief...

ODT quiz: May 29

Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Friday, May 29.

Dunedin's Kmart delays reopening

Dunedin's Kmart store remains closed after apparently changing its mind about an opening date at the last minute. Earlier this week Kmart's New...

A very special flight from Ladakh

A very special flight from Ladakh. At a time when finding out who is paying for labourers' train tickets is a task for Sherlock Holmes, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government has flown in stranded workers from Ladakh, and is probably the only state that has tried to give 'migrant workers' a modicum of respect, observes Debashish Chatterjee.

Linwoood mosque prepares to welcome back worshippers

From noon today, gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed as Covid-19 rules are relaxed a little further. It comes just in time for Muslims...

Opinion: Democracy under threat

In her weekly column, former ACT New Zealand deputy leader and MP Dr Muriel Newman gives her views on NZ's response to Covid-19.

Post-lockdown deaths: Who were Angela, Tania, and Shirley?

Three women were killed in the fortnight following lockdown. Overseas, such deaths are called "Coronavirus murders". But here, that masks an ugly...

Board denies perpetrator of violent attack parole

A man convicted of attempted murder over a "frenzied" attack in a Wanaka shop has been declined parole. Ahu Stanley Taylor (44) was jailed for 10...

Gate accident brings fine

A Ranfurly dairy company has been fined $270,937 over an incident which could have killed a worker had he not been coincidentally wearing a helmet...

Fears for Westland when wage subsidy ends

Financial pain is predicted to cripple tourism towns when the Covid-19 wage subsidies end shortly. Nine weeks after lockdown, Franz Josef Civil...

Rescued hunter had locator beacon

An injured hunter in a party of four stranded in South Westland "did the right thing" by having a personal locator beacon and activating it early,...

Schoolgirl allegedly abducted, sexually assaulted

Police are investigating an incident in which an Auckland schoolgirl was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted, before being released four...

Haul of stolen street signs found during level 2 police checks

Police checks on potential Covid-19 party rule-breakers has turned up something else – stolen street signs. About 20 signs were found at student...

Fleeing motorist in court on drink driving, drugs and weapons charges

A motorist who fled police will appear in the Christchurch District Court court today accused of drink driving, drug offences and possession of a...

Quarantine students in Queenstown plan backed

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) chief executive is talking to Queenstown’s mayor to make it the "quarantine capital" of the South Island...

Police should not have allowed gang tangi, Nats say

Police should have enforced lockdown restrictions that would have barred dozens of people gathering for a Black Power tangi in Dunedin, National...

NZ has done 'incredibly well' in Covid fight - Robertson

Kiwis have been encouraged to enjoy a "normal" holiday weekend after seven straight days of no new Covid cases - and there is now just one active...

FNB fraud protection – Why your online payments get declined

FNB flags certain retailers as high-risk for online payments, as well as individual transactions.

MDC Alliance court application dismissed

The High Court has dismissed an MDC-Alliance urgent application seeking to stop the MDC-T from recalling more MPs elected on the MDC-A ticket from Parliament.

Show Evidence Kogi Is Coronavirus-free, NMA Tackles Governor Yahaya Bello

It is expected that the state government should give Nigerians evidence that they have tested hundreds of people and could not find a case of coronavirus.

BREAKING: Former Nigerian President, Obasanjo, Sacks Workers, Refuses To Pay Salaries

Before laying the workers off on Friday, the OPL had been owing several months of salaries.

Ondo Court Convicts Two For Violating COVID-19 Order

The prosecutor, Mr S. Kolawole, asked the court to do a summary trial of the accused persons for flouting the government’s directive.

EXPOSED: Presidency Lied, Technical Issues Blanked Out Buhari While Giving Speech During UN Virtual Meeting

...Contrary to Shehu’s claims, the full video of the virtual meeting obtained by SaharaReporters has indeed proven that President Buhari was knocked out of the meeting while still speaking after feeds from Aso Villa failed to get through to other participants of the important event.

Don Jazzy, Segalink Condemn Southern Kaduna Killings, Call For Justice

Between May 19 to 24, herdsmen have killed scores of persons in many communities in the area.

George Floyd: President Trump Threatens To Send Military Against Protesters As Minneapolis Police Precinct Set Ablaze

The angry protesters continued the overnight protest for the third night setting fire on the Minneapolis third precinct as officers were forced to flee.

Ducks get police escort across Gatlinburg street

Some lucky ducks got a police escort as they crossed a street in Gatlinburg Wednesday.

What Ivanka Trump 'taking the red pill' says about the White House

The president’s daughter is not just a rich kid – she's also a representative of the US with an understanding of the alt-right political fringe.

Building Water System Challenges Following COVID-19 Closures

The WQP team has been working remotely in response to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, since mid-March, and our office building has been

Fears for Kenya's urban food supply as floods drown rice

Kenya’s recent floods have ruined harvests in several rice production hubs.

Sudan says three jailed Bashir aides have virus

All three are awaiting trial in Sudan for corruption and other offences.

Kenyan truckers suspend movement to Uganda

Kenyan drivers say they will withhold their services until officials address harassment.

Covid-19: Kenya death toll hits 62

17 coronavirus patients left hospitals in the past 24 hours.

All of a sudden daily Corona broadcast updates are not a hit

All of a sudden, the coronavirus press conferences are not as watched by people as they used to be.

Zupco bus deal a hot potato in Zimbabwe govt circles

CABINET ministers were evasive this week after being asked to explain the details of a murky deal between the government and Landela Investments (Pvt) Ltd, a company linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s adviser Kuda Tagwirei. The company is raking in millions of dollars in taxpayer funds for buses bought on credit in China and now being sold to a state-owned company at inflated prices.

Huawei P40 launch in South Africa – Live blog

Huawei is launching its P40 series of flagship smartphones in South Africa. Join us as we take you through the event and stand a chance to win your share of R500 000 in prizes.

Mudzuri rallies MDC supporters

A senior official in the Thokozani Khupe led MDC, Engineer Elias Mudzuri has rallied MDC supporters to keep focused on the preparations of the Extra-ordinary Congress and refuse to be sidetracked by sideshows.

Zimbabwe Finance Minister threatened to resign from Govt over Mutodi

FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Busi Moyo confronted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and threatened to hand in his resignation from Cabinet unless loudmouth Energy Mutodi was sacked from Government, a leading weekly publication has revealed.

Marshmello, Bassnectar, Alison Wonderland & More Speak Out After the Death of George Floyd

Marshmello, Bassnectar, Alison Wonderland and other dance world producres speak out after the death of George Floyd.

Ice Cube, Ariana Grande & More Artists React to the Police Officer Charged with George Floyd's Murder

Ariana Grande, Vince Staples, Ice Cube and more artists reacted to ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Taylor Swift's Donald Trump Post Becomes Her Most Liked Tweet Ever

The tweet has become Swift's most-liked tweet ever, hitting more than one million likes in less than five hours.

Bon Iver Helps Donate $30,000 to George Floyd Memorial Fund & More Racial Equality Organizations

Bon Iver joined the national outrage over the unlawful death of George Floyd

Donald Trump's George Floyd Tweet Sparks Outrage Among The-Dream, Ice-T and More

Artists are lashing out at Donald Trump he appeared to threaten an armed response to the riots spurred by the police-related killing of George Floyd.

Coronavirus in Ballarat: Scouts pushing forward during pandemic

Like all groups and clubs, Ballarat's Scout groups have been forced to make huge adjustments over the past two months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As an...

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'. 'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'

Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul

Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul. 'Having long portrayed Rahul as being out of touch, the BJP was suddenly confronted with a spectacle of humbleness and concern for the downtrodden,' observes Amulya Ganguli.

Ladakh standoff: No chance of war!

Ladakh standoff: No chance of war!. 'For the moment in Eastern Ladakh, it is unlikely there will be any more escalation of this conflict,' observes Colonel S Dinny (retd) who served as Commanding Officer of an infantry battalion deployed in the Pangong Tso area.

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges. The pandemic is set to become even more challenging, with migrant workers returning home, relaxations in lockdown rules, and the approaching monsoon. However, states are looking at community participation to ramp up testing and home treatment of patients

COVID-19 delays India's second aircraft carrier

COVID-19 delays India's second aircraft carrier. For about three more years, the Indian Navy will have to make do with its lone carrier -- the Russia-built INS Vikramaditya.

Sonu Sood airlifts Odisha migrants from Kerala

Sonu Sood airlifts Odisha migrants from Kerala. The group, comprising on 147 women and 20 men, were airlifted by an Air Asia chartered flight from Kochi to the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.

16 deaths in city, all from East Ahmedabad

247 new cases of Covid-19 reported in 24 hours, taking tally to 11,344 in the district; number of cases in Guj touches 15,572

Assam’s COVID-19 cases go up to 910

GUWAHATI: With detection of 30 new COVID-19 positive cases -- 16 in Golaghat, 6 in Karimganj, 2 in Lakhimpur, 2 in Cachar, 2 in Hailakandi and2 Karbi Anglong – the number of COVID-19 cases in Assam went up to 910 at 3 pm on Friday.There are 800 activ

HRD min assures safety of examinees

SHILLONG: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday said that the HRD Ministry has instituted a task force under UGC and NCERT which is working on the various guidelines with focus on the safety of the students.Pokhriyal

One more tests positive, tally now 8

SHILLONG: With one more person, who had travelled from Haryana, testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, the number of active cases in the state rose to 8.According to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, the patient is in Tura and under quarantine.Earlie

Govt employees asked to donate one-day salary

SHILLONG: After the state government restored the deferment of salary for May, the Meghalaya State Government Employees Federation, has urged its members to contribute one-day salary to help the government in the fight against COVID-19.Earlier, the F

City bank deducts COVID aid

SHILLONG: A city-based private bank deducted the aid provided to a beneficiary causing inconvenience to him.Speaking to The Shillong Times, the complainant, Rupak Chandra Paul alleged that Axis Bank Laitumkhrah branch has deducted amount from his acc

6 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, tally up to 27

GUWAHATI: Number of COVID-19 positive cases is gradually increasing in Meghalaya too like it is happening in other North-eastern hill states in the wake of stranded N-E residents returning home from outside.Six more state residents who returned to Me

Covid-19 protocol for MBoSE HSSLC exams

SHILLONG: As the dates for remaining papers of HSSLC examination are nearing, the MBoSE have issued COVID-related protocols to be followed in the examination centres.The Controller of Examinations, MBoSE in a notice issued on Thursday directed that a

COVID-19 positive cases cross 1000 mark in Assam

GUWAHATI : With detection of 89 new cases of COVID-19 positive cases including 30 in Kamrup, 17 in Tinsukia, 14 in Guwahati, 14 in Dhubri, 10 in Cachar and four in Dhemaji, the number of cases in Assam has increased to 1024 at 9.40 tonight.

Probe opens into B’desh hospital fire

Dhaka : The Bangladesh Fire Service has formed a four-member panel to investigate a fire that burned down the isolation unit and killed five patients, including three COVID-19 positive, at the United Hospital in Dhaka, it was reported on Thursday.The

HC reconstitutes bench hearing Covid pleas

Bench of J B Pardiwala and I J Vora that heard suo motu petition and other pleas on Covid-19 pandemic has been restructured. The bench of Chief Justice Vikram N

Zydus, Columbia, KD to share 50% beds now

After HC order, these 3 private hospitals agreed to share 213 of 425 beds with AMC for Covid treatment

Madam Mayor, where’s your mask?

The first citizen should always be the first one to follow rules. However, at a charity event in the city on Thursday, Mayor Bijal Patel

Concerned citizens write letter to CJ after bench change

Advocates and activists express disappointment and serious concern over the reconstitution of the bench hearing suo motu plea and PIL on Covid

Govt's 'Aatmanirbhar' plan hits a legal hurdle

Surat activist sends legal notice to CM and junior health minister claiming people are not getting loan as promised by the State government

Porbandar has a new Junior Crorepati

CIRCA 2001, the Amitabh Bachchan fronted mega quiz show kickstarted its junior version

Death of US black man in custody sparks clashes

Washington : Clashes erupted between protesters and police in the US city of Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man in police custody, the media reported.Video footage emerged showing, George Floyd, 46, groaning "please, I can't breathe"

Covid treatment at VS Hospital not feasible: AMC

Another reason cited was that those who opt for regular treatments and OPD services at VS Hospital, will face difficulties if beds are reserved here for Covid-19 treatment, “which can further increase the mortality rate.”

Surat: Door-to-door survey helps early diagnosis

Among the three cities that account for nearly 88 per cent of Gujarat’s total Covid-19 cases, Surat has the highest recovery rate at 69.3 per cent, followed by Vadodara at 57 per cent and Ahmedabad at 44 per cent.

From Mumbai, workers fly to Jharkhand on plane rented by NLSIU alumni

They were part of a group of 174 labourers — daily wagers, auto drivers and construction workers — from Jharkhand, living in Mumbai, who boarded a plane that was leased by a group of alumni of National Law School of India University (NLSIU).

In Sayajibaug zoo, lockdown has given privacy for tigers to mate

Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, construction work on the new enclosures inside the zoo has been suspended since March end along with the suspension of visitors. Absence of visitors and workers has given the much needed privacy to the animals, especially the big cats that do not usually mate in full public view.

Ahmedabad: Migrant worker falls to death while sleeping

According to police, the incident occurred at 5.30 pm on Tuesday at Ramdev Estate building in Vatva GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation) phase 4 when the victim was sleeping on the floor of the gallery section on the first floor.

Wanda Sykes & Scott Baio Argue Politics On Twitter After Joe Biden’s ‘You Ain’t Black’ Comment

When Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden told Charlamagne tha God last week during an interview that if “you have a problem figuring out

Katsina building 722-bed centre - The Nation Nigeria

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State on Thursday announced plans to build additional 722 isolation centres to accommodate ...

Justin Theroux’s War With His Neighbor Continues – He Called 911 After Recording Him Allegedly Threatening His Wife

Actor Justin Theroux has been at war with his neighbor for three years now, TMZ reported. Justin is now claiming that he has a recording of his

CACOVID’s hospital equipment for Nasarawa, Gombe

Governments of Nasarawa and Gombe States have inaugurated three new isolation centres  equipped by the Private Sector-led ...

Kenny Chukwuma's validation - The Nation Nigeria

Those who know Kenny Chukwuma, Managing Partner and Head of International Law, Ken and Kent Lawyers, Abuja, say he is a man of beautiful ideas....

Lawmaker-elect denies allegations over donations for ‘comfort women’

Actor Jang Keun-suk discharged from military service

This Twitter Trend Is Helping Support The People Protesting George Floyd’s Murder

A Twitter trend where people “match” donations to the Minnesota Freedom Fund has gone viral, with over 27,000 tweets mentioning the organization as of Thursday afternoon and celebrities like Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeting the link to his 3 million followers.

Christian Cooper 'Uncomfortable' That White Woman Who Called the Cops on Him Lost Her Job

Central Park birdwatcher appeared on "The View" Thursday to discuss the response to his now-viral video

Returnee narrates ordeal on train & at city quarantine centre

Sumit Paul came back from Haryana on May 27 and was sent to a quarantine centre managed by the state government in Polo.The 23-year-old student was among the passengers who were on the train that was attacked in Bihar's Danapur.After a harrowing jour

27,403 cases of COVID-19 in South Africa

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa has recorded a total of 27,403 COVID-19 cases as of 28 May 2020.

Gauteng’s strategy to crack down on COVID-19 hotspots

Ahead of the national move to COVID-19 alert level 3, Gauteng Premier David Makhura has assured citizens that the province is prepared to control the spread of the virus at designated hotspots.

Expect to be tested for COVID-19 when travelling during lockdown level 3

South Africans who want to travel between provinces during the course of lockdown alert level 3 must be able to produce a valid permit and could be subjected to COVID-19 testing.

First Latina US senator withdraws name from Biden's running mate list

LOS ANGELES, May 29 — Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, the first Latina elected to the US Senate, said yesterday she is not interested in being Joe Biden's running mate in November's presidential election. “I support Joe Biden 100 per cent and will work tirelessly to help get him...

France to reopen cafes, end domestic travel limit

PARIS, May 29 ― France yesterday announced the long-awaited nationwide reopening of bars, restaurants and cafes from June 2, albeit with restrictions, and lifted limitations on domestic travel in time for the summer holidays. In the capital Paris, where the risk of coronavirus spread remains...

Road closed in Sohra due to landslide

 SHILLONG: The Executive Engineer, PWD (Roads), Sohra Division, Sohra, has ordered temporary closure of Mawkdok Khadarshnong Road for all types of heavy and medium vehicles. “Only light motor vehicles (LMV) are allowed to ply after temporary res

16 COVID- 19 patients discharged from Assam hospitals

GUWAHATI: Sixteen more COVID-19 positive patients have been discharged today from various hospitals in Assam even as the number of patients in the state has gone up to 935 with detection of more cases.Twelve patients were released from MMCH, three fr

Cops to hunt out authors of inflammatory letter

SHILLONG: Urban Affairs Minister Hamlet Dohling said that he has spoken to the police in the Special Branch to conduct an investigation into an inflammatory letter written by a couple of persons from outside the state who made indecent comments again

Body calls for proper medical care at quarantine centres

GUWAHATI: Sur U Paidbah Ka Bri U Hynniewtrep (SUPH), a local organisation of Meghalaya, has requested the state government to ensure proper medical attendance to people at the quarantine centres.Referring to an incident at Mawryngkneng last Monday wh

PB to reopen partially today

SHILLONG: No more fretting over lost opportunities to buy the shirt you wanted, or maybe a top to go with your favourite pair of jeans as festive occasions went by with shops selling textiles and garments firmly shut, thanks to the dreaded yet unavoi

Private offices in Meghalaya can resume work with 33 per cent staff

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Government on Friday announced its decision to allow private as well as non-profit making establishments and organisations to resume their activities with 33 per cent staff.Speaking to media persons, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone

Now, SIs can file COVID cases

 Shillong: The state government has allowed sub-inspectors to file complaint under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, besides the Deputy Superintendent of Police.The order from the Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Political Department,

IIM Shillong professor kills self

SHILLONG: A 34-year-old assistant professor of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shillong, hanged himself on Thursday morning.According to police, Dr Arindam Mukhopadhyay, who was originally from Burnpur in West Bengal, joined IIM-Shillong in 201

Authorities asked to provide relief: Guv

 Shillong: Governor Tathagata Roy on Thursday said the state government has asked the authorities to provide relief to people in the flood-affected districts of Garo Hills and Jaintia Hills."Carefully watching the flood situation in Meghalaya. G

CRISES ON MANY FRONTS

While India is faced with a growing concern over Covid-19, the Modi government is testing its patience on several fronts. Granted that only over 10 cities are the main hotbeds of the virus attack, but, the steady rise in Covid figures, both in terms

George Floyd Protest In New York Met With "Aggressive" Police Response, Multiple Arrests

Videos show protesters chanting "I Can't Breathe" — the final words of both Eric Garner and now Floyd, who died on Monday after a Minneapolis officer, pressed his knee into Floyd's neck

5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Nagaland

GUWAHATI:  Number of active COVID-19 positive cases in frontier state of Nagaland continues to go up. With detection of five more COVID-19 positive – one at Dimapur and four at Kohima, total number of active cases in Nagaland now stand at 25.Nagaland

NE’s first specialty COVID care hospital comes up in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: Northeast India’s first independent specialty hospital for treatment of COVID-19 positive patients was inaugurated in Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) premises here by Assam Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma

Leading by example

Editor,In the recent Assembly session, May 2020, Congress legislator, Charles Pyngrope made a proposal on the floor of the House to deduct the salary of all MLAs by 50%. His proposal came after the Government had decided to defer the salaries of Gove

Power bill will not be written off: James

 SHILLONG: Power Minister, James Sangma has asserted that the government cannot waive the electricity Bills in view of the lockdown, as was requested by the some villages in East Jaintia Hills along the Indo-Bangla border.Speaking to newsmen her

Stray animals bear the brunt of lockdown

SHILLONG: While the state government has been quick to sign an MoU with Dhyan Foundation, a Delhi-based animal welfare group, to take care of the seized cattle till the owners claim them, the same, however, does not seem to be keen in opening up of a

SWGH, EJH allow more shops to function

AMPATI/KHLIEHRIAT: The District Magistrates of South West Garo Hills and East Jaintia Hills District have allowed more shops to function in the wake of state government giving the green light on Wednesday.In SWGH, the District Magistrate allowed open

Newborn boy survives after being found buried alive

Siddhartha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh): A newly born boy who was found buried alive in the Sunoura village of Siddhartha Nagar district earlier this week, has now been christened "Dharti Putra".The infant was first admitted to the local Community Health Ce

Traders clarify on broomstick procurement

 SHILLONG: Meghalaya Brooms and Tezpatta Traders Association has informed that they did not stop the procurement of broomsticks from farmers/producers at the Mawiong Regulated Market at any point of time due to unavoidable circumstances arising

Sawkmie seeks govt aid for flood-affected

SHILLONG: Mawlai MLA PT Sawkmie has written to Chief Secretary MS Rao requesting him to sanction financial assistance at the earliest for all the flood-affected districts, so as to enable the district administration to reach out to the people financi

State govt lays down new criteria for MBoSE affiliation

SHILLONG: Opening of new schools in Meghalaya is going to be more capital-intensive as they must fulfill some desirable but stiff conditions being set by the state government for becoming eligible for recognition and grant-in-aid.The Meghalaya Cabine

Home Guard killed, two others injured

SHILLONG: A home guard was killed and two others were injured when a vehicle, while avoiding checking by the police, rammed into a checkpoint in West Jaintia Hills on Wednesday night.West Jaintia Hills SP, Lakador Syiem said in a statement that aroun

State to depend on Assam to resolve real estate disputes

SHILLONG: The state government will request Assam government to allow Meghalaya to utilise their Real Estate Appellate Tribunal to take up the cases of the state.The cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal in this regard.Speaking to media persons aft

PLO affirms abolition of all agreements with Israel, US

Ramallah : The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has affirmed the abolition of all agreements and understandings reached with the US and Israel due to the latter's planned annexation of occupied Palestinian territory.While celebrating the 56th

Nongpoh lad rescues cubs

Nongpoh: In a commendable job, a young boy hailing from Nongjri Village in Ri Bhoi District rescued five cubs of Small Indian Civet from a nearby forest on May 26.Narrating the story of the rescue, 15-year-old Lumlang Thangkhiew said that on May 26 a

Riverside County courts revise re-openings

INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) - Amid continued concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in an effort to comply with federal, state and local guidelines, the court will be extending its temporary closures as follows: • The Corona Court, the Moreno Valley Court, the Temecula Court, the Hemet Court, the Riverside Self-Help Center and the Riverside Records Center will be closed from June 1, 2020 through June 12, 2020. • The Riverside Historic Courthouse, the Riverside Family Law Court, and the Palm Springs Court will be closed from June 1, 2020 through June 5, 2020. • Beginning on June 8, 2020, the Riverside Historic Courthouse, the Riverside Family Law Court, and the Palm Springs Court will be open to the public for the limited purpose of filing emergency matters, including, restraining order applications, requests to renew restraining orders, temporary guardianships, temporary conservatorships, and ex parte applications. Non-emergency matters must be filed via the eSubmit Document Submission Portal, U.S. Mail, or…

Is There A Travel Ban To Brazil?

Most of Latin America is enacting stiff travel bans to keep foreign visitors away and contain the coronavirus spread. Is there a travel ban to Brazil?

Swedish banks join forces to fight money laundering

The five largest banks in Sweden have teamed up with the country's police to launch an anti-money laundering initiative.

6 Ways to Stay Safe as Lockdown Eases

Risk is inevitable in everything that we do. We can’t avoid risk, but we can make sure risks are calculated.

The Human Cost of Climate Change

As climate change disasters become more frequent and the political will to combat climate change is insufficient, more efforts are needed to reduce the enormous human costs.

U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says

U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says

Asian Stocks Down as Investors Await Trump Action

Asian Stocks Down as Investors Await Trump Action

Florida governor asks court to stay felon voting ruling

Florida governor asks court to stay felon voting ruling

House Democrats launch inquiry into Medicare stimulus payouts

House Democrats launch inquiry into Medicare stimulus payouts

Lyft violates Washington DC sick day law during pandemic, lawsuit claims

Lyft violates Washington DC sick day law during pandemic, lawsuit claims

Gold Up on Back of Mounting U.S.-China Tension

Gold Up on Back of Mounting U.S.-China Tension

New York's Cuomo says businesses can turn away people not wearing masks

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would sign an executive order on Thursday authorizing businesses to deny entry to anyone who does not wear ...

Main sports events in France to remain suspended until June 21 - PM

Major sporting events in France will remain suspended for now until at least June 21, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on Thursday.

If Trump kicks out Twitter, there's always Germany

If U.S. President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to close Twitter, the micro-blogging site can always relocate to Germany.

Australian jailed for 2007 murder in Bulgaria free to return home

SOFIA: Bulgaria’s highest appeals court on Thursday (May 28) dismissed a request by the former chief prosecutor to review the parole granted to an ...

Riverside County hospitals accepting COVID-19 patients from Imperial County

RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Riverside County hospitals have begun accepting coronavirus patients from neighboring Imperial County. There are only two hospitals in Imperial County and both have reached their capacity of COVID-19 patients. As a result, 51 patients have been transferred. Another twelve patients walked into Riverside County hospitals. Other hospitals in neighboring counties have also received Imperial’s patients.

The Customer Service Heroism Of Funeral Directors, The ‘Last Responders’ Of The Deathcare/Funeral Industry

In the unprecedented losses we’ve suffered so suddenly as a country, a large part of the burden has fallen on the funeral industry, sometimes called deathcare. Funeral directors serve in a customer service-focused industry, as customer service consultant Micah Solomon explores.

School districts struggle with student food insecurity

SACRAMENTO – (INT) - Food insecurity—either concerns around having enough food or outright hunger—has increased sharply across California. Nationally, among children age 12 and under, the rate is up 14 points—from about 3% in 2018 to 17% in April 2020. During the ongoing COVID-19 school closures, even large districts appear to be serving fewer free and low-cost meals than before the pandemic, while rural or small districts face their own challenges in reaching students. Typically about 3.7 million California students, or 60%, qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a number that likely shot up under shelter-in-place orders. When classes are in session, these students may receive most of their food at school. Since schools closed in March, districts have set up more than 4,700 grab-and-go sites to continue providing meals to students, the Public Policy Institute of California found. Many districts provide meals to everyone under the age of 18. San Diego Unified is distributing one extra breakfast and lunch to…

Short-term rentals, cool centers reopening

INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – With thoughts of summer vacation, Riverside County is easing restrictions on short-term rentals. Homeowners who rent single occupancy residences for short-term stays may resume operations in Riverside County. Operators should implement safety precautions and disinfectant protocols outlined in the local guidance developed by the Riverside County Economic Recovery Task Force. This directive does not include hotels, motels and inns, which the State of California has prohibited as part of the statewide stay-at-home order. However, in alignment with other Southern Californian counties, short-term vacation rentals at single occupancy homes may resume. The Riverside County guidance includes the following: • Rentals allowed in private homes where the guest rents the entire home and does not share any common areas with others. Home-sharing is not allowed. • No events or group gatherings are permitted until approved by the State of California. Only guests registered for the home should be on premise.…

Virus forces transfer of Chino prison inmates

CHINO – (INT) – Officials at the California Institute for Men (CIM) are preparing to transfer more than 600 inmates to other state prisons in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. None of the CIM prisoners to be transferred have tested positive to the virus and will be sent to lock-ups where there have been no coronavirus cases. Nine CIM inmates have died. o There are 923 incarcerated persons with active cases of COVID-19 statewide. o There are currently 130 active CDCR/CCHCS employee COVID-19 cases statewide (272 cumulative; 142 returned to work).

Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter has hidden a tweet by President Donald Trump from his profile, saying it violates rules about glorifying violence. It did the same hours later when the official White House account tweeted a copy of the president's words. Instead of being deleted, both tweets can be viewed by clicking on a prominent warning. It says that "Twitter has determined that it may be in the public's interest for the Tweet to remain accessible." This is the latest twist in an escalating row between Twitter and the White House. The US president finds himself in unexpected company alongside other world leaders whose tweets have been censored. In February 2019, Twitter had a tweet by Iranian Leader Supreme Ayatollah Ali Khamenei removed after it appeared to threaten author Salman Rushdie. Also last year, several accounts associated with Cuban President Raul Castro and members of his government were suspended, citing policy violations. Trump was tweeting about the US city of Minneapolis, which has seen consecutive…

"No masks, no gloves": State under fire over quarantine centres

Witnesses now say some are squalid and expose residents to the risk of catching Covid-19.

How Kibra has fueled surge of Covid-19 cases as 147 more test positive

Spike in cases in Kibra and Langata linked to lack of social distancing and heavy use of public transport.

UP Board 10th and 12th Results 2020: Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) to declare Class 10th and 12th Results 2020 soon @ upresults.nic.in

UP Board 10th and 12th Results 2020: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is set to declare Class 10th and 12th Results 2020 soon on its official website upresults.nic.in.

Coronavirus prolongs Germans' journey home from Morocco

Many Germans will remember their 2020 Morocco holiday for some time. On March 20, Morocco declared a state of emergency because of the coronavirus. The borders have been sealed ever since, stranding many German tourists.

Press freedom in Myanmar regresses

Increased arrests of journalists, the partial shutdown of the Internet and the increasing blocking of websites show that the liberalisation of Myanmar's press is in danger.

George Floyd killing: Minneapolis protests escalate

Angry crowds set a police precinct on fire as protests continue over the police killing of a handcuffed black man. The Minnesota governor has called on the national guard and a local emergency has been declared.

Russian police arrest Moscow protesters for second day in a row

Moscow police have arrested at least 20 people in single-person protests to support journalist Ilya Azar, now in jail for 15 days. DW guest columnist Alexander Plushchev was detained for the second time in two days.

Suriname leader calls for recount after projected election defeat

President Desi Bouterse, who was seeking a third term, could go to prison if he loses. According to the preliminary results, the main opposition under Chan Santokhi is poised for a historic victory.

Coronavirus: Germany 'can avoid second wave'

One of Germany's top virologists, Christian Drosten, says the country could avoid a second wave of coronavirus infections. With more known about the virus, it may be possible to keep COVID-19 limited to local flare-ups.

Germany: Man jailed for pushing victim to death on Berlin subway track

A Berlin court has sentenced a man to four years and three months in prison for the deadly assault last October. His victim was pushed onto the tracks after a dispute about drugs shortly before a train arrived.

Barack Obama’s Graduation Address Blasts Past Rosiest Ratings Predictions With 60 Million Viewers-Five Unexpected Reasons Trump Should Worry

When was the last time any of us watched a commencement address, when we didn’t have to??

Experts Fear Minneapolis Protests Will Trigger Spike In Coronavirus Cases

With the coronavirus-related death rate rising in the state, Minnesota health officials are greatly concerned that protests will result in a devastating surge of Covid-19 cases and fatalities.

An Epidemic Simulation At The U.S. Naval War College Provides Lessons For The Coronavirus Pandemic

A deadly disease caused paralysis in decision-making at the top and misinformation to spread on social media – in a simulated epidemic from September 2019 that can provide lessons for today.

Careful When Booking Covid Flights - Some Aren’t Real

Some airlines may be selling tickets for flights they have no intention of operating, in order to lock customers into time-limited vouchers.

Harvard Medical Students Partner With Crowdsolving Platform Groopit To Launch Yelp-Like Covid-19 Testing Review Platform

First-year med students Dylan Cahill and J.C. Panagides were intent on giving people first-hand insight into testing sites across the country.

‘We Have To Restore Order’: Minn. Gov. Walz Begs Protesters To Stop Burning Down City

A Minneapolis police station was torched and many other buildings burned during protests Thursday night.

78% Of Americans Polled Believe Officer Should Be Arrested For George Floyd Death

Just 6% said he should not.

Randy Orton Trends After Supporting ‘Black Lives Matter’ Amid George Floyd Protests

WWE Superstar Randy Orton has come out in support of #BlackLivesMatter amid the killing of George Floyd.

Trump Defends Controversial ‘Shooting’ Tweet, And White House Claims Twitter Admits Mistake

Trump attempted to clarify a controversial tweet Friday afternoon, claiming that “nobody should have any problem with this other than the haters.”

Kylie Jenner, Responding To Forbes Report, Says She Never ‘Tried To Lie’

The 22-year-old cosmetics mogul is still worth $900 million.

Iranians And Iraqis Dominate Attempts To Enter UK Via Perilous Cross-Channel Route

The two Middle East countries accounted for more than 80% of all attempts to cross the busy English Channel in the first three months of this year

Great Leaders Bridge Divides

Dig below differences to find common ground. Have the courage to love and respect amidst hate.

Sex Workers Get Back To Business In Switzerland But Told To Social Distance

As Switzerland relaxes its lockdown measures, prostitution can resume from 6 June. Other sports, including boxing and ballroom dancing, however, remain forbidden.

Trump Tweeting As Much As Ever Amid Twitter Standoff [Infographic]

Despite Trump's executive order targeting social media and threats to close Twitter, he is tweeting as much as ever.

Barack Obama On George Floyd: “This Shouldn’t Be ‘Normal’ In 2020 America”

The former president called on Americans to "create a 'new normal' in which the legacy of bigotry no longer infects our institutions or our hearts."

Minneapolis Protests Burst Into Flames (Photos)

A Minneapolis police station was torched.

US sanctions are hindering the distribution of Cuban drugs combating Covid-19

As biotechnology labs in Havana develop drugs to thwart the pandemic, the US blockade threatens further research and production.

Greece Will Welcome Tourists Back, But Not Americans

Visitors from nearly 30 countries can travel to Greece as early as June 15

Parler App’s #Twexit Movement Recruits Twitter Users In Wake Of Trump Social Media Wars

There’s a move afoot amongst his conservative supporters to abandon Twitter, Trump’s favorite platform and his biggrst online rival.

Black Men Deserve Greater Constitutional Protection

The death of George Floyd is another reminder that the courts do not give enough protection to black men against police abuse.

It Should Appall Us That Equity Is A New Framework For Leadership. But It Is.

White leaders, we are not leaders unless we show up, but don't take up space. Give back the oxygen we've taken from rooms for years. Pass the mike. Listen with humility. Feel outrage, but do not pretend our outrage is more proximate or more searing than is that of our colleagues of color.

CBP Flew A Predator Drone Over Minneapolis Amid George Floyd Protests

The use of the drone drew criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union.

Public Health Experts Slam Trump’s Decision To End Relationship With WHO

‘President Trump's announcement that the U.S. is terminating its relationship with the WHO during a pandemic is unconscionable,’ an assistant professor at Georgetown University said.

Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Google Offers Anxiety Assessment

As the COVID-19 pandemic takes an increasing toll on mental health, Google on Thursday launched a new tool to help users who search for information on anxiety.

Timberwolves Forward Josh Okogie: ‘The People Want All The Officers Arrested’ After George Floyd’s Death

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh My going for going there and supporting it was obviously was I just wanted to join forces with a guy like Stephen Jackson who obviously is mourning at a time like this but also to create awareness of this situation and just kind of be the voice of a lot of peop...

Health From Home: How Remote Solutions Are Accelerating Progress For Distributed Patient Care

As the country races to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, the healthcare industry’s once-gradual adoption of connected technology solutions is now an urgent requirement.

Bet Trump Twitter Suspension Odds & Biden VP Choice As Klobuchar Dealt PR Hit

Political election betting odds have gotten their share of attention over the past few months, but oddsmakers were handed a unique opportunity this week when a tweet made by President Trump overshadowed the speculation surrounding Joe Biden's VP announcement.

Former Officer Derek Chauvin Has Been Arrested In Death Of George Floyd

Floyd’s death while being pinned down by a white police officer has sparked widespread unrest in Minneapolis this week.

Protests Erupt Across The Country As Minneapolis Police Precinct Burns

President Trump threatened to send in the military and shoot protestors in Minneapolis, declaring, “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.”

Trump Dodges Questions About His ‘Shooting’ Tweet — Announces End Of U.S. Funds To WHO

Following protests in Minneapolis, Trump tweeted a perceived threat against demonstrators, saying "When the looting starts, the shooting starts."

Portugal Plans To Reopen To Tourists This Summer

TAP Portugal and the national tourism board have announced measures to welcome tourists back into the country.

Experts issue new guidance to improve stroke care amid COVID-19

Top stroke experts have issued new guidance to ensure stroke patients receive safe, timely care while preventing the transmission of COVID-19.

Hunger, economic downturn amid COVID-19

"The bad news does not end there."     The bad news just doesn't seem to stop coming. The latest survey by the Social Weather Stations shows that the number of Filipino families who experienced hunger nearly doubled in the first quarter. This is a worrisome development after two-and-a half months of lockdown in almost the entire country due to the coronavirus.

Understanding court cases and their settlement

"It would be best if settlement is pursued and achieved without the needless filing of court cases."   Substantive laws and the Rules of Court are passed with policies to allow aggrieved individuals, juridical entities, and entities authorized by the law to institute actions to vindicate rights violated or seek redress for breach of rights from the court. The aggrieved may file civil or criminal actions: civil actions are commenced for the protection of a right or prevention of a wrong (Section 3 (a), Rule 1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure) while criminal actions are initiated by the State to prosecute an offender for an act or omission punishable by law (Section 3 (b), Rule 1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure). There is another type of action which is loosely treated in practice as civil actions since it seeks no penal sanction but is a remedy sought by a litigant to establish a status, a right, or a particular fact – these are known as special proceedings (Section 3 (c), Rule 1 of the Rules of Court).

‘Never let a crisis go to waste’

"See the opportunity in every difficulty."     Yin and yang. Oil and water. Crisis and opportunity. Blood on the streets.

Virtual session

House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez presides over the online deliberation on three House bills 6709, 6623 and 6707 that seek to ‘defeat COVID-19’. As co-chairman of the committee, Romualdez said it is necessary to have these proposals enacted into law as soon as possible to save the people from further harm and starvation amid the virus pandemic.

Outer Ring Road: Pop-up cycle lanes on ORR?

The Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), which reports to the Urban Development Department of the State Government, is examining the possibility of creating pop-up cycle lane along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) between Central Silk Board and KR Puram.

Case of the missing car

Dangi, from Pune, had secured a cloud computing job at a reputed MNC in Bengaluru. She was supposed to join on the third week of March and had planned to shift all her belongings, including her black sedan, through Allied Movers and Packers, a Haryana-based company.

Karnataka wants fewer flights from 5 high-risk state

Delhi, which was earlier considered a high-risk state has been removed from that category The State Government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from five high .

Man picks fight with father-in-law, stabs him

On Monday, a man attacked his father-in-law and stabbed him in the back in Marathahalli.

Passenger on flight tests +ve

“The operating crew has been home quarantined for 14 days and we are in the process of notifying the other passengers as per government guidelines, to ensure the safety of our passengers and staff, “the airline said.

Bengaluru gets 47th flyover

BBMP officials said Mother Dairy Circle flyover is the first of the series of the flyovers constructed to ease the congestion on the Yeshwanthpur-Yelahanka road.

Sanitisation 101: The new do’s & don’ts

“Understanding what is essential versus non-essential is important. For example, going to a mall should be with an essential purpose. Even travelling needs to be only for essential services,” said Dr Murali Mohan, a neurosurgeon at Sagar hospitals.

A buzz about council polls

A large number of sitting members of the Legislative Council are due for retirement by the end of June while four members from the Rajya Sabha are also set to complete their six-year term.

Woman stashed grandmother's corpse in freezer for 15 years while collecting social security checks: Police

A Pennsylvania woman has been arrested after authorities say she hid the remains of her grandmother, who died in 2004, to collect social security funds.

Men hired to tie up and tickle client break into wrong house

Two men hired to break into their client’s house, menace him with machetes, tie him up, then tickle him with a broom, have been acquitted of armed break-in after hitting the wrong address. Th…

CWI agree in principle to tour England in July, awaits UK gov't approval

Cricket West Indies has agreed in principle to send a West Indies team to England for a three-Test series in July. The decision was arrived at during a meeting of the board on Thursday. The decision c...

Darna in scrubs

"Heroism and gratitude loom large."     On the side of a condominium building in Barangay Teachers Village East in Diliman, Quezon City, a 50-foot mural serves as a stark reminder that despite difficulties we now face, ordinary people are capable of doing extraordinary things.

Bulgaia's PM: Entirely New Bilding for a National Children's Hospital Will Be Build

An entirely new building for a national children's hospital will be built, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said. The unfinished building, which began construction more than 40 years ago, will be demolished.

Muhammadu Buhari: The Grave And Its Saving Ghosts -(Part One) By Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi

The past 5 years of Mohammadu Buhari Presidency on the platform of All Progressive Congress, APC has not been different from his 5 years with APC; Afri-Project Consortium's handling of the Petroleum Trust Fund projects, while the North is made better that he met it. The South is made worse and groans under the yoke of deprivation.

BREAKING: Former Police Officer, Derek Chauvin, Arrested For Death Of George Floyd

Video taken at the scene showed Chauvin holding his knee to Floyd's neck for several minutes, with Floyd saying "help" and "I can't breathe" while he was held.

COVID-19: No Shaking Of Hands, Hugging In Religious Centres, Ondo Government Tells Worshipers After Lifting Ban

He noted that part of the rules considered for the reopening of worship centres was for people to avoid hugging, hand shake and holding of hands during prayers.

My Boss'll Not Shake Hands With Any Woman He Isn't Married To, Nigeria's Communications Minister's Aide Tells Abike Dabiri-Erewa As Crisis Continues

The minister and NIDCOM boss had engaged in a disagreement since February this year after Pantami allegedly ordered the eviction of the agency from the building accommodating it.

Activists Task Nigerians On Value, Respect For Human Life

Human rights activists gave the charge on Thursday in a chat with our correspondent in commemoration of national day of mourning for victims of violent killings.

Chairman Of Nigeria’s Revenue Agency Denies Allegations Of Tribalism In Organisation

Nami, who spoke while reacting to the alleged removal of some directors on tribal and ethnic grounds, said that the exercise was done according to the laws of the country.

NDDC Probe: Sack, Arrest Akpabio Now, Ijaw Group Tells Buhari

It’s a known public fact that two persons have died, the EDFA inclusive since the exposure of Godswill Akpabio and cronies mind-blowing looting and subsequent probing by the National Assembly.

Biafra: Nigeria Must Tender Apology For War Crimes Committed Against Igbo By Promise Eze

The Nigerian Government has left many questions unanswered. It has failed to render an apology for the massacre and pogrom orchestrated against the Igbo race before and during the civil war. It has failed to explain why it was so much engrossed in a genocide against a people who had contributed so much to the growth and development of Nigeria.

Demonstrators Flood Columbus Streets To Protest Police Violence, George Floyd’s Death

Columbus police are standing by and have blocked off North High Street at Broad Street downtown to stop the protests from marching further.

Five Years Of Buhari's Administration Wasteful, Corrupt, Taking Nigeria Nowhere —PDP

"This administration has failed woefully in its three major governance planks of provision of security, economic recovery and fight against corruption."

Five Corps Members To Repeat Service Year In Ondo State

Akpabio said the two categories of offenders committed violations, which included failure to report for service after documentation, absenteeism, truancy at places of primary assignments and dereliction of duty.

Court Jails Man For $240,000 Romance Scam

The convict, who defrauded his victim, Chantai Meadery in February 2018 through a dating scam, with a promise of "building a future together" in Switzerland, was arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on July 23, 2019 on a 4-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and money laundering.

Abacha Stole Close To $1bn As Head Of State, Says President Buhari

Buhari served under the late Abacha as head of Petroleum Trust Fund.

Toronto mayor says he hopes investigation into woman's death will bring answers

Toronto's mayor says he hopes an investigation into the death of a woman who reportedly fell from her 24th-floor balcony while police were in her home will give the community the answers it needs.

Number 10 must lift briefing ban on openDemocracy, says European press freedom watchdog

Government accused of attempting to “isolate and punish critical coverage” by boycotting media outlets.

COVID-19 in Southeast Asia: non-citizens have a right to protection too

Arbitrary differentiation between citizen and non-citizen is causing migrants to suffer the worst of the pandemic.

Achille Mbembe and the fantasy of separation

The latest German uproar exposes a core cleavage in Holocaust memory.

Boris Johnson may learn that wars don’t always make leaders popular

The British prime minister wants to be a Churchill but is looking more like George W. Bush.

Higher education institutions to reopen on Sunday - Inside Israel

Health Ministry Director-General signs order that will allow the higher education system to return to activity.

Iran warns US: Wherever you are, we are right next to you - Middle East

Amid tensions in the Gulf, Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn the United States against its naval presence in the region.

Rights group seeks clarity on use of geofencing

HUMAN rights watchdog group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is seeking further clarity on the...

This Day in History — May 29

Today is the 150th day of 2020. There are 216 days left in the year.

30 more deportees arrive from the US

JUST under 30 deportees from the United States arrived in the island yesterday, as the Am...

NPSC says parents taking advantage of COVID-19 helplines

CHIEF executive officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr,...

Obey or risk death!

AS the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, with predictions for t...

UN: Virus could push 14 million Latin Americans into hunger

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The US World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that upward of...

'Shocked and amazed'

ATTORNEY General Marlene Malahoo Forte says the review of the country's anti-gang law by ...

Minister Shahine Robinson fighting cancer

MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Shahine Robinson is seriously ill, a Jamaica Obser...

Calculated criminal conduct

The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on Friday, May 15, 20...

ViacomCBS Layoffs Total 300, Including Top National Reporters at CBS News

The layoffs also affected anchors at local CBS affiliates

Skull found in dig for 16th century Irish lord who almost freed Ireland from the British

ARCHAEOLOGISTS IN Spain believe they may have found the remains of 16th century Irish chieftain Red Hugh O'Donnell. The team of archaeologists had entered the seventh day of the dig in the search for the nobleman when they made the discovery. Two coffins, a skull and a complete body were found at the excavation site in Constitution Street, Valladolid, where archaeologists had recently uncovered what they believe to be La Capilla de las Maravillas, the Chapel of Wonders, where Red was put to rest in 1602. Christopher Columbus was also buried at the site but his body later moved to Seville, leading some to believe the second coffin may originally have contained his body. Advertisement Carlos Burgos from the Hispono Irish Association with the remains discovered during the dig (DiadeVallodolid/Twitter) Red, who was known as Aodh Ruadh Ó Domnhnaill in Irish, was buried in the site after dying while waiting for the King of Spain to agree to send another Spanish Army to Ireland to help fight against the English. Red…

Twitter blocks Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

TWITTER HAS censored a tweet from Donald Trump amid concerned it was “glorifying violence”. The President was tweeting in reaction to the riots taking place in the US following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed and handcuffed black man who was killed while in the custody of a white police officer. With the unrest showing little signs of easing, Mr. Trump took to social media to warn rioters that the military would be sent in to “get the job done right” unless the situation calmed down, adding: “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” The President tweeted: “…These THUGS are dishonouring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!” A message from Twitter subsequently appeared alongside the tweet stating: “This tweet violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence. Advertisement “However, Twitter…

Cocooning Offaly farmer strikes up unlikely friendship with wild fox during lockdown

AN IRISH farmer has struck up a surprising new friendship with a wild fox during lockdown. Farmers and foxes have, historically speaking, never really seen eye to eye. That certainly used to be the case for retired dairy farmer Tony Bergin. But things changed just over two months ago when the 90-year-old was ordered to stay indoors at his home near Roscrea as part of the government’s strict measures for halting the spread of coronavirus. Lockdown has proven a trying time for everyone, especially those forced to cocoon at home away from their immediate family and friends. Advertisement Tony, however, soon found himself in good company, as RTE reports. At some point during those early, uncertain, weeks a wild fox began paying him regular visits. Over time, an understanding and, eventually, friendship developed between the pair. Now, most evenings after dinner, the 90-year-old heads out to his yard to catch up with his pal. After a few whistles, Tony is able to coax his furry companion out for a bite to eat. The…

One Direction's Niall Horan slams Donald Trump and cops involved in George Floyd killing

NIALL HORAN has torn into Donald Trump and the police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd in a series of furious posts on Twitter. The former One Direction star appeared to take aim at US President Donald Trump after Trump referred to the demonstrators, protesting against the latest killing of an unarmed black man by police, as 'THUGS'. George Floyd died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes while he moaned "I cannot breathe", the officer ignoring his cries for help and remaining on his neck even as his nose began bleeding. There were four officers in total involved in the arrest and death of Mr Floyd, and all four have been fired, but none, including the man who was filmed kneeling on Mr Floyd's neck until he died, have faced any charges. Advertisement A still from the video which showing police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd (Getty Images) Protesters have clashed with police for three days in the city of Minneapolis, with tear gas being utilised…

Iconic Cork pub's heartbreaking image of unused kegs being returned to suppliers sends fans into meltdown

ONE OF Ireland’s oldest and most iconic pubs has posted a picture that has pint-lovers across Ireland crying into their screens. Like pubs all over the country, Shelbourne Bar in Cork has been closed ever since the Irish government ordered businesses to close their doors as part of a nationwide lockdown designed to slow the spread of coronavirus. First opened in 1895, the legendary whiskey bar is a part of life for so many in the Irish city and a popular stop-off for tourists and visitors from all around. The current closure represents one of the longest in the pub’s 125-year history. It’s a truly extraordinary time and while Ireland appears to be over the worst of the coronavirus pandemic with pubs and bars set to reopen from August 10, the closures have come at a huge cost both personally and financially. Advertisement Further evidence of that was provided by the Shelbourne Bar on Twitter, with the pub posting a picture of a close to two dozen unused kegs being sent back to their suppliers with their seals…

No major increase in virus spread since restrictions eased

THERE HAS been no major increase in the spread of coronavirus since Ireland entered phase 1 of exiting lockdown. On 18 May, some of Ireland's lockdown restrictions were tweaked, allowing certain shops to open, people to visit up to four friends outdoors while maintaining social distance, and citizens allowed to venture up to 5km from home for exercise. The Government had warned that its planned phased reopening of the country could be reversed if there is a spike in cases-- however it seems the people of Ireland "have learned how to go about their business and not spread this virus". The positive comments come from National Public Health Emergency Team member Professor Philip Nolan, who is chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group for the team. Speaking this morning on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, he assured people that there had been no significant increased spread of the virus, and that as long as citizens continue to adhere to measures including social distancing and regular hand washing, and to…

Over 1,200 Coronavirus Deaths In US In Last 24 Hours: Report

The United States recorded 1,297 coronavirus deaths on Thursday, bringing its total to 101,573 since the global pandemic began, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

Immunity Passports Are a Threat to Our Privacy and Information Security

With states beginning to ease shelter-in-place restrictions, the conversation on COVID-19 has turned to questions of when and how we can return to work, take kids to school, or plan air

European Healthy Stadia Network – promoting healthy eating during the COVID-19 crisis

Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic – and promoting the value of healthy eating at the same time – UEFA’s football social responsibility partner, the European Healthy Stadia Network, is offering guidance to help community sports organisations support food banks and/or vulnerable members of their local community.

With 68 new cases, Gurugram records highest single-day spike

With 68 new cases, Gurugram records highest single-day spike: Gurugram is turning out to be a breeding ground for coronavirus these days. On Thursday, the district reported 68 .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

LG considering public prosecutors suggested by Delhi Police for riots cases

LG considering public prosecutors suggested by Delhi Police for riots cases: The appointment of special public prosecutors in cases related to the riots in northeast Delhi earlier this year may .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

The key to Balik Probinsya success

"The architects of the Balik Probinsiya program may be considered recidivists."   The government has put in place a Balik Probinsiya program as part of its strategy for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Under the program, the government will pay the back-to-the-province fare – plus some journey money – of Filipinos rendered jobless by the pandemic.

Govt must not lose OFWs’ trust, faith

"The aggravation makes no sense at all to me. It’s double jeopardy."   It’s been five days since President Duterte issued yet again another ultimatum – this time for the release of thousands of repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from quarantine in Metro Manila and the suburbs.

Flag day

Navy men unfurl the Philippine tricolor during a flag-raising ceremony in Imus, Cavite on May 28, 2020 as the nation celebrates Flag Day. The occasion also marks the Battle of Alapan that took place on May 28, 1898 led by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, who displayed the Filipino flag for the first time. Flag Day is celebrated from May 28 to June 12 each year and Filipinos are encouraged to display the flag in all government offices, schools, private homes and business establishments.

Minnesota mobilizes more troops as governor warns of harsh crackdown after riots

Minnesota's governor called up more national guard troops Saturday and warned they would

Govt issues advisory to deal with locust attack

In order to deal with possible locust attack, the Delhi Government has issued advisory asking authorities to spray insecticides and pesticides on crops, vegetation, gardens and orchards. Cabinet Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that in view of the increasing threat of locusts in north India,

Surat returnee dies in home quarantine

A Surat returnee of Tarsole village in the Betnoti area of Mayurbhanj district died while being under home quarantine on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Paresh Chandra Mohanta of Tarasole village in Betnoti area of the district. According to information, Mohanta was put under seven

KU gets new VC, promises to improve employability of students

The new vice chancellor of Kolhan University Gangadhar Panda has said that he will work to ensure employability of tribal students. On the first day in his office on Thursday, he shared his plans with his colleagues. Governor of Jharkhand Droupadi Murmu who's also the chancellor of universities in

Gautam Buddh Nagar reports sixth COVID-19 death, 9 new cases

A 90-year-old man who had tested positive for COVID-19 died in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar, becoming the sixth coronavirus-linked fatality here, officials said on Friday. A resident of Noida Sector 40, the man was admitted to the Sharda Hospital, a dedicated private COVID-19 facility, on

Cong leaders demand Rs 10,000 for poor

On the call given by the Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former party president Rahul Gandhi under the ‘Speak up India’ programme large number of Congressmen went live on Thursday on various social media platforms and raised many issues. The Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president

Punjab CM seeks cash transfer for poor people

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Thursday demanded that the Centre give Rs 10,000 to the poor and provide financial assistance to small and medium enterprises to resume operation. In a video message as part of the Congress party's ''Speak Up India'' campaign, the CM said, "We want the

Railways extends advance reservation period; No travel fare for migrants

Indian Railways has taken the decision to extend the advance reservation period (ARP) from 30 days to 120 days for its special Rajdhani trains as well as the Mail Express trains that will commence services June 1 onwards.

Photos: Fire and Protests in the Twin Cities

A third day of protests took place yesterday in Minneapolis and St. Paul, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, after an officer kneeled on his neck and ignored his pleas that he couldn’t breathe.

Facebook CEO Says Users Should See Trump Posts ‘for Themselves’

Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said the social network didn’t put warnings on U.S. President Donald Trump’s posts about demonstrations in Minnesota because they talked about potential government military action, which Facebook users need to know about.

Gov Emmanuel vows to investigate NDDC director’s death

Gov Emmanuel has vowed to investigate the sudden death of the Ag Executive Director, Fin and Admin of the NDDC, Ibanga Bassey Etang.

OFFICE COMPLEX- We look forward to the release of all our equipment ― NIDCOM

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission at the weekend called on all Heads of Ministries, department and agencies to apply emotional intelligence

Gov Emmanuel commissions 300-bed space Isolation centre

By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Governor Udom Emmanuel yesterday commissioned a 300- bed space infectious disease Isolation and treatment center, Ituk Mbang, Uruan local government area as part of activities to mark the first anniversary of his second term in office. Speaking at the inauguration of the project on Friday, Emmanuel assured that the center whichRead More

Delhi: Hospital bed crisis looms as Covid-19 cases rise in capital 

The Delhi govt pushes home treatment solution for all non-severe patients, links some hotels with hospitals to increase capacity as infections spike.

Brazil COVID-19 death toll hits 27,878, surpassing hard-hit Spain

Brazil on Friday reached 27,878 coronavirus deaths, official figures showed, surpassing the toll of hard-hit Spain and making it the country with the fifth-highest number of fatalities.

World Must React to Hindutva Terrorism

The Hindu ideology has transformed into the crude discourses of anti-Muslim platitudes and therefore, existing language of local stereotypes in India has been reinforced with modern offensive terms of intolerance especially against minorities. Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, Hindu nationalism has erupted as a dominant power and this power has been executed by […]

IIT BBS serves stranded migrants

The IIT Bhubaneswar upon the initiative of Director, IIT Bhubaneswar Prof RV Raja Kumar, served 1,008 packets of cooked and packed food to stranded migrant workers. Besides, water bottles were provided by the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)of the Ministry of HRD. This apart, 2022 migrant workers

Protesters shut down I-35 freeway in Minneapolis

Protests over the police killing of George Floyd continue in Minneapolis tonight, in defiance of a curfew imposed by the mayor. Protesters have now overtaken the westbound interstate 35 freeway in …

Matt Gaetz files an FEC complaint against Twitter for 'domestic election interference'

Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against Twitter after the social media giant issued a fact-check on one of President Trump's tweets about absentee ballots.

Donald Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

As the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, Trump accused the UN agency of being a 'puppet' of China and had already suspended funding in mid-April.

World needs answers from China: Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

As the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, Trump accused the UN agency of being a 'puppet' of China and had already suspended funding in mid-April.

Viral photo with prime minister Ludovic Orban smoking with several ministers in an office

A photo posted by former finance minister Orlando Teodorovici quickly went viral on Facebook. The picture shows, in an office, Prime Minister...

2 Indian-Origin Men Jailed For Over 12 Years For Money Laundering In UK

Two Indian-origin men have been jailed in the UK for a total of 12 years and nine months for their involvement in a global money laundering operation involving 2.4 million pounds and an attempt to launder a further 1.6 million pounds.

Dangerous driving spree ends with minivan crashing into Cambridge restaurant

A 33-year-old has been arrested

Glow Petroleum manager seriously injured in an accident

Glow Petroleum Mvurwi manager was seriously injured last night when a Mercedes Benz she was travelling in collided with a Toyota wish at the 36 kilometer peg al...

Man arrested, suspected of redeeming more than 200 face masks from vending machines

SINGAPORE: A 32-year-old man was arrested on Thursday (May 28) after more than 200 Government-issued face masks were fraudulently redeemed from ...

Taman Jurong Shopping Centre's NTUC FairPrice among places visited by COVID-19 cases while infectious

SINGAPORE: The NTUC FairPrice supermarket at Taman Jurong Shopping Centre was on  Friday (May 29) added to a list of public places visited by ...

Liberia: Civil Society Organizations at Odds Over Changing Mid-Term Elections Date to December

Monrovia – In continuation of the search for solution to what could be a suspension of a constitutional provision that could push the October 13, 2020 Senatorial Mid-term elections to December or January,, the Senate Joint Committee on Judiciary and Autonomous Agency Friday invited civil society actors to its chambers to gauge their expert opinions. […]

Coronavirus to hit peak by July in Pakistan: Chairman NDMA

The Chairman appealed to Pakistanis to follow SOPs to minimize the spread of the coronavirus

EU awards peacekeeping medal to Pakistani soldier

Sepoy Amir Aslam was martyred in the Democratic Republic of Congo on a UN peacekeeping mission

Trump claimed he didn't know about the racist origins of his 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' remarks in light of the escalating violence amid the George Floyd protests

In a tweet, Trump appeared to quote former Miami police chief Walter Headley, whose harsh policing in black neighborhoods incited riots in 1968.

Octogenarian stays hungry with mentally-challanged son, daughter

At the twilight of age, when parents want their children would take care of them, an octogenarian person, here, was forced to shoulder the burden of his family members as his two children were insane. Nrusingha Charan Behera of Ekalapur village under Kansar BadadaunduaGP of Mahakalapada

45-yr-old woman beaten to death by husband over ‘illicit relationship’

Suspecting illicit relationship, a 45-year-old woman was beaten to death by her husband at Latifpura village under Berasia police station area on Wednesday. Police said that Babulal, husband of the deceased Usha Bai, found her at Suresh’s house on Wednesday and started fighting with his wife,

84 new cases take Indore COVID-19 tally to 3,344; 4 more die

With 84 more persons found infected with coronavirus in Indore district of Madhya Pradeh, the tally went up to 3,344 on Friday, while four patients succumbed to the disease, officials said. The fresh cases in Indore, one of the worst affected districts by the pandemic in the country, were reported

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Pankaj Vatsal nominated in IIAB Mgmt panel Media Incharge of Birsa agricultural University (BAU) and social activist Pankaj Vatsal has been nominated as a member of 7-member institute management committee (IMC) of Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, IIAB (deemed university), Ranchi by

22 junior doctors resign in MEKAHARA

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, 22 junior doctors of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Medical College Hospital in Raipur, the biggest government hospital in Chhattisgarh, have resigned. Money seems to be a major issue. Dr Bhagwati Verma, the Junior Doctors Association President, said: “These doctors

Jogi suffers cardiac arrest, condition deteriorates further

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi's health deteriorated on late Wednesday night after he suffered a major cardiac arrest. Dr Sunil Khemka, Director of the private hospital where Jogi is admitted, said in a medical bulletin that the doctors

Bengal minister tests positive for COVID-19

A minister in West Bengal has tested positive for COVID-19, making it the first such case in the Mamata Banerjee-led state cabinet, a well-placed source in the government said on Friday. State Fire Services minister Sujit Bose has been advised to undergo home quarantine after his test results came

Man arrested for rash driving

A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving rashly and misbehaving and threatening a couple after ramming his car into theirs in Delhi’s Connaught Place. The driver of the offending vehicle has been identified as Piyush, a resident of Defence Colony. Police has also recovered the car

Over 36,000 migrant workers return home from UT so far

As many as 36,243 migrant workers have returned to their home towns through special shramik trains from Chandigarh so far. Two trains accommodating 3102 migrant workers left Chandigarh Railway Station on Thursday for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. A special shramik train for Chapra, Hajipur,

JEE, NEET admit card 15 days before tests

The admit card for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2020 and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG-2020 will be released 15 days before the tests. An official notice was released by National Testing Agency (NTA). After a long wait of two months, the final dates of Joint

Provide biscuits, water to Shramik trains: Baghel

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel wants biscuits and water pouches to be provided to migrant labourers when Shramik special trains carrying them stop at railway stations in Chhattisgarh. The Chief Minister has given instructions to this effect to the District Collectors of Raipur, Bilaspur,

7 pangolin smugglers held in S’pur

Forest officials busted a racket of pangolin (Bajrakapta) smugglers by arresting seven persons, including former Sarapanch Jadumani Patra (40) of Goudpada GP, at Redhakhole on Wednesday. The arrested were identified as Sushil Sethi, Laxman Sethi, Sriram Sabar, Sira Sabar, Khiju Sabar and Nepal

Girl ostracised for sex slur against Sarpanch

A poor girl of Sundargarh district, who had lodged a complaint in Talsara police station against the local Sarpanch for asking her to keep physical relationship with her on the pretext of giving job to her brother, has been reportedly ostracised by the villagers. The BDO of Balishankara block will

Father, son cook kidnapping theory, police find it fake

A father and his son cooked up a kidnapping theory only to find themselves in hot waters. Palamu police not only found kidnapping theory a fake one but poorly drawn conspiratorial move of father & son. SP Palamu Ajay Linda said this bizarre case of cooked up kidnapping was floated in village

No total lockdown on this weekend

There will be no total lockdown in Chhattisgarh in the coming, last weekend of May, the government has decided, while announcing more freedom for shops and businesses and detailed guidelines to improve the quality of life in its quarantine camps. This follows a high-level meeting chaired by Chief

18 new Covid containment zones in G’gram

The number of containment zones in the district has increased to 63 from 45 on Thursday with new additions in the Gurugram district. The district administration added 18 areas in the district to the revised list of containment zones, while Dev Jewellery Shop, Ashok Vihar, Nandi Dham, Chhotu Ram

Centre delinks site promoting online drug sale from Setu

India News: NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday told the Delhi high court it has delinked from the official Aarogya Setu mobile app, a website promoting sale of medic.

HC OK’s shifting of 955 foreign Tablighis from quarantine centres to alternate accommodation

The Delhi High Court Thursday allowed shifting of 955 foreign nationals, who had participated in the religious congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz event, from institutional quarantine to an alternate place of accommodation. A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rajnish Bhatnagar, which conducted the

Menstrual hygiene campaign launched

With an aim to create awareness about menstrual hygiene with the help of civil society organisations, Department of Women and Child and Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) launched “Menstrual Hygiene Campaign” on Thursday on the occasion of ‘Menstrual Hygiene

Covid-19: 29 new patients detected

Twenty-nine fresh coronavirus positive cases were reported across Chhattisgarh on Thursday, health officials said. Mungeli district was the hotspot with 11 cases. Likewise, there were eight cases in Jashpur, four in Bilaspur, three in Kanker, two in Raigarh and one in Korea district, Dr

5 Covid patients discharged after treatment at BGH

Five Corona-positive patients, whose reports came out negative were discharged from Bokaro General Hospital on Wdnesday. On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Kumar, the district administration officials, Civil Surgeon Dr. Ashok Kumar Pathak and the doctors and officials of BGH bid

Half dozen hurt after 2 groups clash while playing cards

Over half a dozen people were injured after two groups clashed while playing cards at Sudama Nagar under Kamla Nagar police station area late in the night on Wednesday; two persons have sustained severe injuries in the clash. Panic prevailed late in the night at Sudama Nagar after Alok Manohar was

Punjab Opp parties oppose move to hike fee in medical colleges

A day after Punjab Cabinet decided to increase the fees in the States medical colleges, both private and Government, the opposition parties have opposed the move. State’s principal opposition party, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has accused the Government of buckling under pressure of the “medical

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Sambit hospitalised with corona symptoms New Delhi: BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra has been admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon after he showed symptoms of Covid-19, sources said on Thursday. Teacher leader Nageshwar Rao passes away Bhubaneswar: Noted teacher leader S Nageshwar

Nine new COVID-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh, tally 291

Nine more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, taking the number of coronavirus cases in the state to 291, officials said. Of the fresh cases, five were reported from Hamirpur and four from Kangra, they said, adding that all of them had recently returned from other

Markaz case: Police file 12 chargesheets against 541 foreigners

The Delhi Police on Thursday filed 12 chargesheets in a Delhi court against 541 foreign nationals from three countries for attending Markaz at Nizamuddin in national capital by violating visa conditions, indulging in missionary activities illegally and violating Government guidelines, issued in the

Thousands of migrants unsure of leaving Doon as work resumes

A large number of migrants have refused to return to their native States as various works have resumed in the district. The Dehradun chief development officer (CDO) Nitika Khandelwal who is currently supervising the operation of sending thousands of migrants home in different states through trains

Priest beheads man at temple in Cuttack dist

A priest allegedly killed a man by beheading him at a temple near Bandhahuda under the Narasinghpur police station in Cuttack district on Wednesday night. Later, accused Sansari Ojha (72), priest of Brahmani Dei Temple, surrendered to police following the incident. Reports said an argument

CM launches Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana in State

Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana here on Thursday. He directed the officials to ensure that information about this scheme reaches every village so that the youth can benefit from it. The scheme should be publicised widely through public

More flights to bring labourers home: CM Soren

After an Air Asia flight brought home 180 migrant labourers home from Mumbai to Ranchi on Thursday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that if needed, more flights will be used to bring back migrant labourers. The CM had written to the Centre and the Home Minister seeking permission for chartered

Sonalika Tractors introduces intelligent ventilator systems to support Covid patients

Country's one of the leading tractor manufacturer and known for its technology specialisation, Sonalika Tractors has introduced intelligent Ventilator Systems for manufacturing ventilators to support the patients affected from the global contagion coronavirus. The company has specially designed

Minneapolis braces for more violence after police killing of African-American George Floyd

CHICAGO: Minneapolis exploded into riots and arson this week after an African-American suspected of handling counterfeit money was killed on Monday during his arrest by two city police officers. Videos on social media showed an officer placing his knee on George Floyd’s neck as he was handcuffed and being restrained on the street by the kerb. The 46-year-old said that he could

Deroy Murdock: Rioters do injustice to George Floyd, tortured and killed in a case of police brutality

When those who derided George Floyd’s killing smashed police car windows and lobbed bottles at cops, the rioters began their slide off the moral high ground.

Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter for violating US sanctions on Iran

Sen. Ted Cruz R-Texas sent a letter to Attorney General Bill Barr and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Friday, urging them to open a criminal investigation into Twitter for violating sanctions on Iran.

Twin Cities simmer as curfews imposed to counter riots go into effect

An 8 p.m. CT curfew for the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., went into effect Friday following three nights of violent, chaotic demonstrations following the death of George Floyd that climaxed Thursday night with rioters setting a police station ablaze.

Over 1,000 cases recorded in four days as Nigeria’s COVID-19 toll surpasses 9,000

Three months after Nigeria confirmed its index COVID-19 case, more than 9,000 cases have now been recorded. Between May 26 and May 29, the country recorded a total of 1,234

New York’s nursing home horrors are even worse than you think

Patricia Castillo remembers when the Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center, where her mother lived, notified her that a patient had just been admitted from a nearby Niagara County hospital with

Derek Chauvin had 16 complaints made against him that were closed with 'no discipline.' A former member of the police review board says that's proof of a broken system.

A former panelist on the city's police conduct review board says there is little effectiveness and essentially no communication

DA: Bad time to drop charge of ex-cop in black man's death

COLUMBUS, Miss. — A local Mississippi prosecutor said Friday that the state attorney general had bad timing in dropping a manslaughter charge this week against a white former police officer in the 2015 killing of a black man, given protests erupting across the U.S. over similar killings.

COVID-19 patient on oxygen support says United Hospital is asking him to leave

In what is the latest in a string of complaints against the United Hospital, a coronavirus patient has said the private facility is asking him to move to "some other hospital".

Moving Luke Kelly sculpture suggested as response to vandalism

Some councillors favour moving work after it was vandalised for a fifth time on Friday

Boarding schools and distancing

Sir, – In relation to the Minister for Education’s comments about students’ return to school in September (“All students will not return to school even if social distancing rules are relaxed”, News, May 28th), it will be necessary for his department to remain mindful of the boarding school sector when planning for the upcoming academic year.

Accountability and ‘language of blame’

Sir, – The comments by the State’s chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan that we should move away from the “language of blame” are all very well (News, May 26th), but unfortunately people have died, and in my view a lot of people have died unnecessarily. Therefore the truth must be laid bare. I hope that happens. – Yours, etc,

GPs and home visits

A chara, – I hope that the ongoing deliberations of our Oireachtas Special Committee on the Covid-19 Response will also include an examination of how GPs deliver medical care to patients confined to their homes.

Government needs to govern

Sir, – Schools around Europe are reopening but here we are told that ours may not reopen in September, and even then probably for less than 50 per cent of the pupils on any given day.

Wife of former officer charged in George Floyd death to file for divorce

Kellie Chuavin expressed her sympathy for the family of George Floyd.

Grand Canyon to fully open South Rim in June; North Rim to open

The Grand Canyon is expanding access to its more popular South Rim entrance and planning to let visitors in around the clock next month after it shuttered temporarily over coronavirus concerns.

Lawrence Jones alarmed prosecutors unable to find 'intent and malice' in Floyd's death

Lawrence Jones weighed in on the charges levied against the Minneapolis police officer who is seen in a viral video putting his knee into the neck of George Floyd, who dies in police custody.

Coronavirus in Bhopal: After Jamaatis and Jehangirabad, new areas become hotspot

Earlier, residents in Jeharingabad were blamed for the spread of the disease, because they did not follow social distancing norms.

Coronavirus in Ujjain: Death toll reaches 56, cases tally 660, 286 under treatment

The death toll reached 56 as a report of a 50-year-old woman, reportedly resident of Rami Nagar, who died on Tuesday, came positive on Friday.

Madhya Pradesh: Mandsaur farmers produce record 2.85 lakh metric tonne of wheat

An amount of Rs 388.90 crore has already been deposited in the bank accounts of farmers.

Madhya Pradesh: Balaghat police open fire on tribals suspecting naxals

Meantime, the two tribal who were brothers, were returning from the nearby jungle along with their buffalo.

As an IAS officer Ajit Jogi was always collector, writes Nitendra Sharma

In 1986, when he was the collector of Indore, he resigned from his job and joined the Congress.

Lockdown 5.0 in Bhopal: People with sweet tooth look tickled pink after two months

The pandemic has also drilled into the mind of everyone the importance of wearing mask.

Corona Impact: IIT Indore classrooms to house 50%, hostels 40% of total capacity

It has planned some tough measures to check entry of the deadly virus entry into the campus when academic activities will start.