Fulani man at Busunu arrested for inflicting cutlass wounds on farmer

A 25-year-old Fulani man Abdul Rahman Yahaya is in the grips of the Damongo Police for allegedly conspiring with his brother to inflict deep cutlass wounds the body of a 27-year-old farmer Mr Ibrahim Habib who is a resident of Sumpini near Busunu in West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.

How many of the government's 100,000 tests make it back to the laboratory?

Coronavirus test kits are mailed out and count towards government targets, but a significant number are not being processed. 

How Covid-19 is transforming Russia’s power structures

As Putin’s popularity falls while that of governors rises, the old centralised system is in flux.  

News in Pictures

The images from around the world that tell the stories of this week.

Experts warned Cameron's government the Lansley reforms would hobble Britain's epidemic response

Documents from 2010-12 show that senior public health figures believed NHS reforms would leave Britain vulnerable in a pandemic.

How white America excuses its own violence

The killing of George Floyd has, like other killings of black Americans, been quickly repurposed as a story about the violence of the ensuing protests.

You cannot repair the economic damage of coronavirus simply by unlocking

The government have announced that groups will be able to meet outside, but is this too soon and will it really help the economy? 

Mamponteng residents worried about abandoned road projects

Residents at Mamponteng in the Kwabre East Municipality have expressed concern over the continued delay in completing the road networks in the community.

I have not been ordered to pay GHC1.5 million – Obinim

Commercial High Court presided over by Justice Mrs. Doreen Boakye-Agyei, did not order Bishop Daniel Obinim, Senior Pastor of the International Godsway Church, to pay tax liability of one million, five hundred and ninety one thousand, seven hundred and ninety seven Ghana cedis and fifty pesewas (GHc 1,591,797.50), to the State, lawyers of the embattled pastor claim.

Rawlings wades into ‘murder’ of George Floyd

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has expressed disappointment in America and its citizens for what he describes as atrocities against black citizens in the United States.

I told you to go to court – Ben Ephson to NDC over new voters’ register

Pollster and Editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper, Ben Ephson, has asserted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) could have directed their efforts into helping members acquire the Ghana card or passport instead of demonstrating against the compilation of the new voters’ register.

Jean Mensa must resign now – Odike

Akwasi Addae Odike, the Founder and Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP) is calling for the immediate resignation of Chairperson of Electoral Commission of Ghana, Mrs. Jean Mensa for her open love towards the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Fishermen tie suspected thief and drown him in Volta lake

The Asesewa District Police Command in the Eastern Region have arrested two (2) out of six (6) fishermen for allegedly drowning a suspected fishing net thief in the Volta Lake.

Coronavirus induced mental illness on the rise in Kumasi – KATH psychiatrist

Anxiety over the outbreak of COVID-19 - the fear of catching the virus combined with depression caused by the collapse of businesses, has led to an upsurge of mental illness in Kumasi, Ghana’s second-largest city.

Abronye DC attacks Mills’ brother over ‘act of drunkenness’ comment

Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), the Bono regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated that the brother of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills, is someone who always speaks under the influence of alcohol.

Social-media man who instigated attack against President granted bail

Bless Amedegbe, the man who instigated the public on social media to burn the house of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and also kill police officers enforcing COVID-19 measures has been granted bail in the sum of GHC100,000, with two sureties.

UT Bank collapse: State ordered to file relevant documents by June 22

An Accra High Court has ordered the State to file, by June 22, all the documents they intend to rely on in the matter of Prince Kofi Amoabeng, Chief Executive Officer of the defunct UT Bank Ghana and five others, whose alleged roles led to the collapse of the Bank.

Residents scramble for fuel from accident tanker

There were safety risks around WAMCO junction on the Takoradi to Sekondi road on Wednesday when scores of residents put their lives in danger and besieged an accident scene to draw fuel.

EC sacks Odike from IPAC Meeting

The founder of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai, was turned away from partaking in the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Wednesday.

‘We want to come home’ – Stranded Ghanaians in Libya beg Akufo-Addo

Some Ghanaians who are stranded in Libya have appealed to the government of Ghana to facilitate their return home.

Okudzeto Ablakwa sends 'MoMo' to 659 private school staff in constituency

The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has provided some relief to 659 teaching and non-teaching staff of 45 private schools and 89 volunteer teachers in public basic schools who are not on government payroll.

Mahama caused my disqualification in 2016 but pointed at Akufo-Addo – Akua Donkor

Founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) Madam Akua Donkor has revealed that former President John Dramani Mahama in 2016 called her to leave GFP and contest the presidential race as an independent candidate.

Declare your coronavirus status to help fight stigmatisation – Maurice Ampaw to MPs

Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has added his voice to the ongoing debate about whether public office holders, particularly members of Parliament must disclose their coronavirus status or otherwise.

Toshakhana reference: Arrest warrants issued against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif

Warrants were issued by the accountability court hearing a reference filed against former PMs Gilani, Nawaz and ex-president Zardari

Police arrest all-female counterfeit money gang in Kumasi

A special operation by the Ghana Police Service has led to the arrest of 15 women, who are part of a gang printing and spreading fake currency notes across the Kumasi Metropolis.

Daily Guide: Ghana will not burn

Ghana will not witness the kind of strife the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and her assigns are wishing for her.

Akufo-Addo committed to equitable distribution of health facilities – Bawumia

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated President Akufo-Addo's commitment to providing an equitable distribution of healthcare facilities across the country.

Standard Chartered Bank and mPharma partner to support widespread testing of coronavirus in Ghana

Standard Chartered Bank and mPharma have today presented the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) with a portable Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment donated by the bank and diagnostic, extraction kits and tubes donated by the health logistics company.

Locomotive crashes faulty fuel tanker on a rail line in Takoradi

A Locomotive (train head) belonging to the Ghana Railways Company Limited on Wednesday crashed into a faulty fuel tanker on a portion of the rail lines linking the Sekondi-Kojokrom- Takoradi Harbour.

Address challenges of PWDs – Group tells EC

A group of persons with disability has raised red flags over the “persistent stance” of the Electoral Commission (EC) to compile a new voters’ register ahead of the 2020 general elections.

Registration Exercise: Be on the alert for recalcitrants - John Boadu tells security agencies

General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu has asked the various security agencies to be on high alert for the compilation of the new voters’ register.

New Voters Register: Just boycott 2020 general elections – NDC told

In 1992, the NPP and other opposition parties due to suspicions of electoral manipulations and cheating boycotted the parliamentary elections. The paper, ‘stolen verdict’ was written to make a case.

EC 'exposes' NDC over '10pm invitation' letter?

One of the reasons the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) gave for their recent boycott of an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting was the fact that their invitation letter had the wrong time on it.

Pentecost, All Nations University receive presidential charters

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Thursday, 28th May, 2020, presented presidential charters to the Pentecost University College, Accra, and All Nations University College, Koforidua, at a ceremony at Jubilee House, the seat of the nation’s presidency.

Atik Mohammed still suspended – PNC

The People’s National Convention (PNC) has reiterated that Atik Mohammed remains suspended as the General Secretary of the Party.

The murder of Mr. Agbedemnab

1. BSYA- Accra have heard with sadness the gruesome murder of Mr. Agbedemnab, a young man from the Baasa Community of the Builsa South District on 20th May, 2020 at around 9pm, in Fumbisi.

EC wants to rig election 2020 to keep Akufo-Addo in power - Victor Smith

Ghana's Former Ambassador to the UK, Victor Smith, has said the obstinate nature of the NPP government led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Electoral Commission (EC) to go on with the compilation of a new voters' register is simply to rig the 2020 elections.

One dead, seven missing as boat capsizes on Volta Lake

A 60-year-old woman has been confirmed dead, as seven other persons have gone missing after a boat capsized on the Volta Lake

Quarantine bottlenecks add to woes of returning Filipinos

When his cruise ship sailed into Manila Bay after weeks of voyaging like a castaway amid port closures set off by the global pandemic, Erick Arenas felt he was finally home.

Slaughterhouses reopen but farmers still euthanizing pigs

Meatpacking plants that had to briefly close due to coronavirus outbreaks have been back up and running for weeks, but production backlogs are forcing farmers to euthanize thousands of hogs that can't

Connecticut governor eases restrictions on houses of worship

Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday he is easing pandemic restrictions on religious services, allowing houses of worship to now have up to 100 people inside, or 25% capacity, whichever is less.

Survey: 26% of Navajo Tech students lack Internet, computers

A survey conducted by Navajo Technical University found that around 26% of its students lack access to either the Internet or a computer.

AP PHOTOS: Italians say 'ciao' to unkempt lockdown locks

Two months of lockdown have left style-conscious Italians looking less well-groomed than usual. But as of last week, hair salons and barber shops are back in business, welcoming young and old in need

Snake interrupts New Mexico elementary school Zoom lesson

A New Mexico elementary school teacher on Zoom with students had a lesson interrupted thanks to an uninvited guest: a bullsnake.

Hungary commemorates victims of 2019 Danube boat catastrophe

Commemorations began Friday in Hungary for the first anniversary of an accident on the Danube River in which over two dozen South Korean tourists died after their tour boat collided with a river cruis

US judge won't lift 50-person cap on Nevada church services

A federal judge rejected a rural Nevada church’s request Friday for an emergency injunction that would allow it to exceed Gov. Steve Sisolak’s 50-person cap on religious gatherings.

U. of Virginia announces in-person classes set for August

The University of Virginia announced Thursday that its campus will reopen for some in-person classes in August, with the face-to-face instruction ending by Thanksgiving.

Virus protection adds new wrinkle to Southwest heat relief

Trying to stay safe during a global pandemic is hard enough, but people in Southwest desert cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas where temperatures can soar into the triple digits are also trying to prot

What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

Europe’s extensive social welfare net is showing signs of fraying under economic strain from the coronavirus, as protests erupted for a second day in Spain on Friday against layoffs by French carmak

Vermont barbers, stylists reopening as restrictions ease

Hair stylists and barbers are back in business Friday as part of the latest round of business reopenings in Vermont from COVID-19 shutdowns.

MT announces 8 new cases of COVID, 6 in Big Horn County

The state health department announced eight now cases of COVID-19 out of more than 1,700 tests that were run on Thursday.

Questions on reopening New York's economy baffle businesses

Some upstate New York business owners who made plans to reopen Friday as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the coronavirus crisis remained close amid last-minute confusion o

Police: Alabama worker killed trying to unjam wood chipper

A man in Alabama died when he got caught in a wood chipper that got jammed at his workplace, police said.

Liberal media takes ghoulish delight linking Trump to COVID-19 deaths

Is it me or do the media seem almost giddy, in a macabre way, that America has passed the 100,000 mark in deaths attributed to the coronavirus?

Colombian rebel group ELN open to UN global cease-fire: Report

Colombian rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN) on Friday said they would be willing to participate in a three-month global cease-fire in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Open space patrols begin around Albuquerque amid fire danger

Firefighters have started patrolling open space areas around New Mexico’s largest metropolitan area as dry conditions intensify and fire danger increases.

Chicago police drop Clearview facial recognition technology

Chicago police is no longer using facial recognition software developed by a firm that was sued by a civil rights organization this week over privacy concerns.

Valerie Jarrett tips COVID-19 crisis end game as nationwide 'vote-by-mail'

Valerie Jarrett, former White House whisperer in the Barack Obama administration, said on MSNBC that

Not all water parks reopen despite eased Abbott restrictions

It may be days or weeks before some Texas water parks reopen, despite Gov. Greg Abbott's order allowing many to reopen Friday.

North Carolina city records fourth homicide in a week

A woman found shot to death in Winston-Salem marks the city’s fourth homicide in six days, authorities said.

Des Moines police use tear gas after George Floyd rally

Des Moines police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of several hundred people who gathered Friday night near the downtown police headquarters after a peaceful rally earlier in the evening.

Lawsuit seeks early, easier voting during COVID-19 pandemic

A lawsuit is seeking to ease Alabama’s restrictions on absentee ballots and in-person voting during the COVID-19 pandemic, including to allow early voting as a way of mitigating transmission risk at t

West Virginia agency renamed Department of Homeland Security

West Virginia’s Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety now has a shorter, different name and a few other internal changes under a new state law.

Illinois enters new reopening phase; Pritzker urges caution

Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Illinois residents on Friday to remain vigilant even as the state began to loosen restrictions intended to curb the deadly coronavirus, and he expressed gratitude for the act

West Virginia governor moves to allow youth sports with fans

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday said he will allow youth sports to resume games with spectators in the stands this summer as he moves to continue lifting coronavirus restrictions.

Maryland governor issues 2 orders related to coronavirus

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday extended a moratorium on utility shutoffs and residential late fees to July 1.

Van Jones: Forget the KKK, it's the 'white, liberal Hillary Clinton supporter' we should worry about

CNN's Van Jones said Friday it's not the Ku Klux Klan members who wear racism on their sleeves but the white liberals who pretend they're not racist who pose the real threat to black Americans.

Washington DC starts to reopen, but not everyone is ready

The nation's capital began its phased-in reopening Friday in fits and starts, with not everyone ready for even a limited return to pre-pandemic normality after a three-month-old stay-at-home order was

'I can't breathe': White House locked down as crowd protests death of George Floyd

The White House was on lockdown Friday night as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in adjacent Lafayette Park chanting,

A new dawn in Afghanistan

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61 districts across Pakistan under attack from locusts: NDMA

NDMA spokesman said that in the past 24 hours, around 313,000 hectares of land were surveyed for the evaluation of damage

Investigation revealed journalist Aziz Memon was murdered: Karachi police chief

Memon's body was recovered from a river on February 16, with a cable wrapped around his neck

Number of infected healthcare workers jumps to 341 in Punjab

341 healthcare workers have tested positive for coronavirus in the Punjab province, official documents reveal

Four doctors in Pakistan die from COVID-19 in past 24 hours

Meanwhile, as many as 341 health care workers have been infected with COVID-19 across Punjab

Chinese Tian’he carrying Pakistani flag returns from its space journey

The Embassy of Pakistan in China had handed over the national flag of Pakistan for the space voyage to CMSA in Beijing on 11 February 2020, read the official statement

Justice Isa questions Shehzad Akbar’s appointment as ARU head

Justice Isa had previously raised 15 questions in a rejoinder submitted to SC in a case pertaining to offshore properties owned by his family

COVID-19: Pakistan’s largest religious education board hints at resuming teaching activities

Wafaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia Pakistan says admissions for the new academic year would start from June 2

Schools in Sindh not to reopen from June 1: Education dept

The steering committee has decided to extend closure of schools until June 1, said an official notification

Pakistan saw a record 2,636 coronavirus cases, 57 deaths in last 24 hours: Dr Mirza

The greatest number of patients on ventilators — 157 — has also been recorded

Relatives of deceased coronavirus patient vandalise Peshawar's Lady Reading Hospital

The LRH officials said that the patient’s relatives broke down the door of the coronavirus complex of the hospital

Commecs student association president Asif Arif passes away from coronavirus

Arif was also the trustee of the Commecs Educational Trust (CET)

Peshawar's Hayatabad hospital forced to turn COVID-19 patients away over shortage of beds

The HMC has seen a rise in COVID-19 patient admitting themselves for treatment as the complex is the only one offering plasma therapy for the infections

No hearing held of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's bail plea

MSR's arrest has been classified as the eighth-most urgent case in threat to press freedom, according to Time Magazine

Coronavirus: Sindh says SOPs for public transport, ride-hailing apps ready

Sindh Transport Minister Awais Shah said final decision to be taken in meeting of task force on coronavirus

Face-off along LAC in Ladakh: Chinese build-up will be matched, says NSAB member

Without disclosing exactly when diplomatic talks over the issue began, Narasimhan confirmed that “talks started much before last week”.

Japan dispels reports that it will subsidise trips for foreign tourists

Media reports began circulating earlier this month that Japan will launch a campaign that will involve paying for half of foreign tourists’ trips to the country

Philippines gears up to reopen tourism

Department of Tourism (DOT), Philippines is preparing for the re-opening once places are classified under the modified general community quarantine…

Austrian to resume flights to 37 destinations

Regular scheduled flights will resume on June 15, with destinations including London…

Veterans help UK children keep calm, cope with virus stress

Hula hoops, camouflage mats and tires aren't typical supplies needed during the coronavirus pandemic. But they’re useful props as British army veteran Mike Hamilton prepares to lead children in a mili

Family of crash death teen takes action against UK's Raab

The family of a British teenager killed when his motorcycle collided with a car allegedly driven by an American diplomat’s wife plan to take legal action against the U.K. foreign policy chief for his

Baltimore voters face watershed moment with mayoral primary

Baltimore’s most consequential election in a generation is set to take place next week, when voters will be looking for a leader who can rein in violent crime, address entrenched poverty and restore s

More than 400 in Las Vegas protest George Floyd's death

More than 400 people were demonstrating on the Las Vegas Strip Friday afternoon calling for policing reforms following the death this week of a black man killed by a white Minneapolis police officer.

2 dead in house fire, cause under investigation

Authorities in western Pennsylvania on Friday were trying to determine what sparked an early-morning house fire that claimed the lives of a man and a woman.

Papal ping-pong? Vatican opens summer camp amid virus

The Vatican is getting into the summer camp business, with ping pong tables taking over the Vatican auditorium, a giant pool in the Vatican Gardens and team sports on the Vatican helipad.

NJ horse racing, child-care centers, sports reopening

More sectors of New Jersey's economy will soon be opening up from restrictions stemming from COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.

Kentucky theft suspect on the run since 2018 found in SC

A Kentucky man accused of stealing around $25,000 from a nonprofit to pay off social media scammers was found in South Carolina, after being on the run since November 2018, authorities said.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

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An emotional Gov. Newsom talks privilege, race amid protests

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's four young children thrust a cell phone into his face as he got out of his car, demanding he watch a video of a black man pleading with a white police officer in Minneso

Arizona reports 28 new virus deaths; case count nears 18,500

Arizona health officials report 28 additional coronavirus deaths and 702 additional cases, putting the number of people confirmed infected with COVID-19 over 18,000.

Man tried to smother and choke his partner, court told

A man who allegedly tried to smother and choke his heavily pregnant partner must remain in custody, a judge has ruled Michael Gibson, 29, is also accused of kneeing the woman in the stomach during the suspected attack at her home in south Belfast.

‘Packed in, shoulder to shoulder, hugging’ in Spokane: Is America too rebellious to beat the coronavirus?

To reopen from the shutdown, which Spokane now is doing, requires "cautious, burdensome measures to protect safety," such as widespread, mandatory mask-wearing. Are Americans even capable of rule-following like that?

Brother Of NFL RB ‘Trapped’ In Romania While Wife Is 8 Months Pregnant

The brother of NFL RB Kerryon Johnson is currently trapped in Romania under lockdown. And it could have troubling implications at home.

Senators ask FTC to investigate Instacart over 'tip baiting'

A group of US senators has called on the FTC to investigate Instacart and other grocery delivery services for allowing 'tip baiting' that stiffs couriers.

Official UK death toll rises to 38,161 after another 324 die

The latest figures were released by the Department of Health this afternoon, and consist of deaths in all settings including care homes.

Man Held for Assaulting Chinese National with Sticks Over Feeding of Stray Dogs in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi (Sputnik): On 25 May, a Chinese woman was beaten with sticks outside her home in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district. She took to Twitter and narrated...

Kevin Hart and Kathy Burke lead support for reporter Omar Jimenez after arrest

The public has been outraged at the arrest of Omar Jimenez.

Global Voices (GV) is seeking a part-time bilingual Arabic/English Regional Editor for its coverage of the Middle East and North Africa

Are you a writer and editor knowledgable and curious about all facets of the Middle East and North Africa?

Aid workers abducted and killed in Somalia

Somalia's government says eight "very young" aid workers have been abducted and killed by an armed group outside the capital, Mogadishu.

Man with 'atrocious' criminal record jailed

A 27-year old man with an "atrocious" criminal record has been jailed for a spate of offences committed in the Newry area.

DUP's Ian Paisley says email on Stormont contact tracing was 'jocular'

IAN Paisley accidentally sent an email reply to hundreds of MPs saying he "wouldn't let any government, least of all the NI Executive, track and trace me and my movements".

Ministry calls for enforcement of social distancing measures

“The pictures of people moving and mingling as if it is normal is very worrying. We need to see people social distancing because the disease is very deadly, infectious...

Minneapolis police officer arrested in George Floyd case

Office­r arrest­ed was Derek Chauvi­n, the police­man seen on a bystan­der’s video kneeli­ng on Floyd

Russian jets intercept US Navy planes over Black Sea

Russia­n Defens­e Minist­ry says Su-27 and Su-30 accomp­anied two US B-1B Lancer­s until they moved away from border­

Harry Redknapp is blasted for flouting social-distancing rules while having a glass of wine with a friend just days before making 'stay alert' plea

Harry Redknapp, 73, was pictured sipping a glass of wine outside a pub on the Sandbanks peninsula over the bank holiday weekend. He was standing within two metres of his friend.

Married police superintendent who heads Britain’s bird protection unit is suspended after being accused of having an affair with a colleague

Superintendent Nick Lyall (pictured), who is suspended on full pay, is the most prominent face in Britain's battle with the illicit slaying of birds of prey.

Durham chief constable 'could face an internal inquiry' into her handling of Dominic Cummings' lockdown investigation after angry members of the public complain to force

Durham Police received complaints over the handling of the investigation into Dominic Cummings. A portion are understood to have been made against Chief Constable Jo Farrell.

Fire in Ahmedabad building; man jumps off 4th floor, dies

As many as 30 persons had to be rescued from Sakar-7 building, where a fire broke out in a wire duct on the ground floor, while many others managed to come out safely by themselves despite the presence of thick smoke, a fire brigade official said.

From George Stinney To George Floyd: The Evolution Of Systemic Racism In The US

From George Stinney in 1944 to George Floyd in 2020, the racism in the USA may have changed its layout, but still remains rampant

Amy Klobuchar says she 'did not blow off' police shootings, but regrets how she handled their cases

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) has responded to criticism of her time as Minneapolis' top prosecutor. Before she was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006, Klobuchar was the Hennepin County attorney in Minnesota, in charge of prosecution for the state's most populous county. Reports have indicated Klobuchar did not go after numerous police officers who shot civilians, and when MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell asked her about that on Friday, Klobuchar described her decisions as routine procedure, but also expressed regret for how she handled those cases. "When I was county attorney, cases we had involving officer-involved shootings went to a grand jury. I think that was wrong now," Klobuchar said. "It would have been much better if I took responsibility and looked at cases and made a decision myself." Still, Klobuchar maintained that "we did not blow off these cases. We brought them to a grand jury, presented the evidence for a potential criminal prosecution, and the grand jury would come back with the decision." Klobuchar…

Pussy Riot and Chilean group join forces against state repression

Activists release manifesto, calling on civilians to set the institutions of the state on fire – ‘in a figurative sense’

Police seize drugs, $53K cash from northwest Las Vegas home

Las Vegas police recently seized drugs, $53,000 in cash and two guns while serving a search warrant at a northwest Las Vegas home.

Gardaí tell Cork cafe owner to remove outdoor seating

The owner of a city centre cafe has appealed for some leeway to be allowed place tables and chairs on the “most underused quayside amenity in Europe” while respecting social distancing guidelines.

Q&A: Where does Ireland stand on coronavirus, as we prepare for Phase 2?

Where does Ireland stand in relation to the coronavirus now?

Galway shuts down popular tourist spots and beaches over Covid-19 concerns

Lack of social distancing causes local authority to act for June bank holiday weekend

Derek Chauvin charged with murder in connection with death of George Floyd

US officer fired by Minneapolis police after Floyd died while being restrained

Cruel vandals rip down display by children of key workers at primary school

The artwork at Hall Green Primary School was left strewn across the pavement

Lesotho appeal courts revokes bail granted to former leader's wife

MASERU (Reuters) - Lesotho’s Appeal Court on Friday revoked bail which had been granted to former prime minister Thomas Thabane’s wife, who is accused of murdering his previous spouse.

South Africa conducts tests to curb African swine fever outbreak

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa is conducting extensive testing and investigations to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) after it was detected in the country’s Eastern Cape province, the third known outbreak this year, government said on Friday.

IMF says Bosnia's failure to disburse IMF emergency aid is unprecedented

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Five weeks after the International Monetary Fund gave Bosnia $370.46 million in emergency aid to help combat the coronavirus crisis, the funds have still not been disbursed due to a disagreement between its rival ethnic leaders, officials said.

In Canada's COVID-19 capital, bone-weary nurses plead for summer break

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Quebec nurses and orderlies are pleading for time off this summer, ahead of a possible second wave of coronavirus infections in the fall, as Canada’s hardest-hit province from the virus wrestles with a staffing crunch in its health sector.

Imported novel coronavirus cases return to Spain despite border closure

MADRID (Reuters) - At least 25 imported cases of the coronavirus have been detected in Spain over the past month, health authorities said on Friday, despite a strict ban on foreign tourism imposed since mid-March.

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin charged with 3rd-degree murder and manslaughter for killing of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was arrested in connection with the death of George Floyd, has now been charged with murder. Prosecutors on Friday announced that Chauvin, who was fired after he was filmed kneeling on Floyd's neck for almost 10 minutes while Floyd said that he couldn't breathe, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. The charges were unveiled shortly after Chauvin's arrest was announced and four days after Floyd's death, which has sparked nationwide outrage and protests. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman in a press conference said this is "by far the fastest we've ever charged a police officer." "We can only charge a case when he have sufficient, admissible evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt," he said. "As of right now, we have that." An investigation into the other officers involved in the incident is ongoing, Freeman said, adding that "I anticipate charges." A complaint is being processed and will be released later today. Shortly…

Virus sends consumer spending down 13.6% in April

U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into deep recession.

Aviation regulator warns airlines that swarms of locusts could pose serious risk while flying

The DGCA said the pilot’s forward vision can be impeded if large numbers of the insects land on the windshield.

Record rise in unemployment casts a shadow over Trump’s re-election bid

If Americans vote their pocketbooks this November, it could be the end of Donald Trump’s short political career.

Barack Obama Shares a Powerful Statement on the Death of George Floyd

"If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better."

Coronavirus in Mumbai: IIT-Bombay reports first fatality due to COVID-19

The first death due to COVID-19 on the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) campus was reported on Thursday after an employee with the Institute's transport department succumbed to the deadly virus.

Madhya Pradesh: Panic in Singrauli as more than 1000 bats found dead

Thousands of bats were found dead and lying on ground on Friday noon around the trees.

Indore: Mittal Appliances manager found dead in flat's bathroom

Preliminary investigation revealed that Albert hailed from Chennai and was staying here for a few years.

Tiff over pet dog triggers ugly brawl in Bhayandar; trio including BJP corporator booked

Undercover journalist as a slave - Episode 6

It is time to acquire a new name - Kadama - as I take on a new role as housemaid. Not sure whether I used more tears than water to mop the floor or clean the dishes,...

Every hospital, nursing home need to work hard to tackle challenges ahead: Expert

“Be it an orthopaedic hospital or one catering to ENT or gynaecology patients, there is a need for every hospital to put their shoulder to the wheel to tackle the Covid-19 crisis,” Dr Kelkar, medical director at Deenanath Mangeshkar hospital – a dedicated Covid hospital told The Indian Express

A Gang Of Monkeys Mobbed A Health Worker And Escaped With Covid-19 Samples

A report from India details a bizarre incident where a group of monkeys decided to mob a health worker and escape with samples of Covid-19. The animals wer

Twitter Stock Is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Trump's attack on social media raises questions about Twitter's business model, as well as politics. Buy Square instead of Twitter stock.

Trump ally Lindsey Graham urges judges in their 60s to retire so they can be replaced before election

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham has called for judges who are 65 or older to step down, so Republicans can take their seats in time for November’s presidential election. Mr Graham,

UK sets out Hong Kong ‘path to citizenship’ plan

Nearly three million people could be eligible for the scheme.

Pastor to die by hanging for murder - The Nation Nigeria

An Ondo State based Pastor, Kolawole Samson, has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing one Ayo Olaniyi at a village near Okeigbo area...

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DPO, policemen face disciplinary action for assaulting medical doctor

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Okada and some of his men are facing disciplinary action for assaulting and detaining a member of staff

29 temporary prisons earmarked across Maharashtra

Till Friday, 29 premises from 23 districts in the state had been earmarked as temporary prisons. Additional Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services) Sunil Ramanand said more such temporary prisons will be designated in coming days.

Ahmedabad: Fire at Sakar 7 building, one dead

According to fire officials, fire has started in the cable duct of the commercial complex due to short circuit of wiring, resulting in heavy smoke coming out from each floor of the building.

Palkhi procession called off, ‘padukas’ of Sant Dnyaneshwar & Sant Tukaram may be airlifted to Pandharpur

The decisions were announced at a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar through videoconferencing on Friday. District guardian ministers and district collectors of Pune, Satara and Solapur also attended the meeting.

Obama on death of George Floyd: 'This shouldn't be 'normal' in 2020 America'

Former U.S. president Barack Obama on Friday said the death of a black man, George Floyd, in police custody, 'shouldn't be 'normal' in 2020 America.'

J&K: Driver’s presence of mind saves the day as truck carrying LPG cylinders catches fire

While there weren't many vehicles plying on the road in view of the lockdown, police personnel posted at a nearby checkpoint immediately stopped them from proceeding ahead as LPG cylinders started exploding one by one.

Police use ‘facial recognition’ app to ensure home quarantine

According to officials, the mobile application “Jamnagar Police Alert Citizen” is being used by the police to keep track of people who have been put under home quarantine.

As fear delays funerals and deters families, Pune local group steps forward to carry out last rites of Covid and non-Covid patients

Mulnivasi Muslim Manch, an organisation headed by Anjum Inamdar, is one of the groups in Pune which have been performing the last rites of Covid-19 patients, as well as those who have died of other illnesses in the last two months.

Unaware of SHRC order, Hyderabad man still waits for next meal

45-year-old Rajesh Vanam, who has to walk with the help of crutches for the last five years, used to be dependent on the alms he received from visitors to the Nagamma temple in Yellareddyguda, one of the busiest residential locales in Hyderabad.

Leaders cutting across party lines come in support of PCMC chief

Stating that he has not heard about any such move, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, “Why would the government transfer an officer whose city has succeeded in tackling the Covid-19 situation. I am also against any such move. Hardikar should ideally be allowed to continue.

Elizabeth Warren: Trump Calling for 'Illegal, State-Sponsored Killing'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on Friday accused President Donald Trump of advocating for "illegal, state-sponsored killing" after the president threatened to use the National Guard to crack down on riots in Minneapolis in the wake of George Floyd's death.

NYC Outlaws Use of 'Alien,' 'Illegal Immigrant'; Must Use Term 'Noncitizen'

The New York City Council said on Thursday that it will no longer allow the term “alien” or “illegal immigrant” in official city business.

Official Twitter 'Moment' Describes Violent Riots, Looting as 'Heated Protests'

An official Twitter "moment" described the violent riots and looting that broke out in Minneapolis and other areas of the country with the muted term "heated protests," in an entry created by Twitter employees that appeared at the top of users' feeds.

Watch Live: President Trump Holds Press Conference

President Donald Trump will hold a press conference at the White House on Friday.

Functioning of Delhi High Court, district courts restricted till June 14

 The Delhi High Court Friday decided to restrict till June 14 its functioning as also of the district courts to urgent matters only in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Administrative and

Governor Wolf to lift more pandemic restrictions in Pennsylvania

Action News coverage of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak

Amarillo convenience store owner sentenced to more than 12 years for drug trafficking charges

An Amarillo convenience store owner has been sentenced to more than 12 years for drug trafficking charges.

Julianne Hough And Brooks Laich Separate Following More Than Two Years Of Marriage

The couple have been social distancing separately during the coronavirus pandemic. Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich are separating. In a statement to People on Friday, May 29, the couple said that ...

Fired Minneapolis Cop Arrested in Death of George Floyd

The former Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was arrested Friday on unspecified charges, three days after Floyd’s death sparked nationwide protests and riots.

Romanian Pickers Arrive in Private Jet to Save Italy Vineyard

Italy's vines have not stopped growing during the country's long coronavirus lockdown, but without their usual foreign grape-pickers, winemakers are now fearing for their harvests.

Phil Robertson: 5 Things To Know About ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Who Revealed His Affair & Secret Adult Child

'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson made headlines when he confessed to having an affair that produced a child during his 40+ year marriage.

Lil Wayne Ripped For His Response To George Floyd Killing: We Should ‘Place The Blame On Ourselves’

Lil Wayne is the subject of controversy after shocking comments he made about George Floyd in a new interview.

Watch: Trump Slams China Over Coronavirus Coverup, Ends US Relationship With W.H.O.

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Snags in Kerala's liquor app triggers corruption allegation

With technical snags in the mobile app for liquor sale in Kerala remaining unresolved for the second day, opposition Congress alleged of irregularities and demanded a vigilance probe.

Minneapolis officer arrested following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

Congregational prayers to remain suspended in Qatar

Ministry: Prayers at mosques across Qatar will continue to remain suspended

Qatar launches drive-through COVID-19 test hubs

The new service will be offered to only those who were invited by a phone call

Saudi Arabia to assess coronavirus spreading rate

Ministry launches 3rd phase of expanded checkup to assess coronavirus spreading rate

COVID-19 tracing apps: Which countries are doing what

Technology could help avert new surges in infections that might overwhelm hospitals

#JusticeforTina: Police arrested after allegedly shooting to death 16-year-old girl in Lagos

The police officer who allegedly shot a 16-year-old girl, Tina in Iyana Oworo area of Lagos state has been arrested by the state's police command spokesperson, Bala Elkana, confirmed. On Wednesday, a trigger happy police officer

Malls to reopen in São Paulo state despite Brazil recording 1,000 deaths a day

Brazil's most populous state is to reopen shopping malls from June 1, despite the country recording a daily death toll of more than 1,000 on five different days over the past week. Brazil has the highest number of coronavirus deaths in Latin America, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called the epicentre of the pandemic. Globally, Brazil's death toll comes second only to the US. Despite a still rising number of deaths, São Paulo state has announced that some economic activity will resume in areas where the daily increase in cases is slow and enough intensive care beds are available.

Lebanon extends mandate of UN force along Israel border

The announcement came two days after Prime Minister Hassan Diab visited UNIFIL’s headquarters where he described the presence of the force in the volatile area as a necessity.

Tullow Oil says 58 workers test positive for COVID-19 offshore Ghana

ACCRA — Fifty-eight workers tested positive for COVID-19 at an oil production facility run by Tullow Oil off Ghana’s Atlantic coast, the company said in a statement on Friday.

Monkeys snatch blood samples of suspected COVID-19 patients in India

A troop of monkeys snatched the blood samples of suspected coronavirus patients at a government hospital in the Meerut district of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Oakland prepares for Friday-night protest

A demonstration over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis is planned for Friday night in Oakland.

Officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck before his death is now in custody

The Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on George Floyd’s neck before his death on Monday has been taken into custody, according to multiple reports.

8 charts and photos that show many Americans are over quarantines and lockdowns

Americans are eager to get out and shop, travel, and dine — sometimes at the risk of spreading infection.

Hospitals inundated with coronavirus patients pulled in cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and other workers to help in ICUs

The novel coronavirus forced an all-hands-on-deck situation at many hospitals. Doctors from different specialities pitched in to care for patients.

A white venture capitalist threatened to call the police on a group of black men in a Minneapolis gym, and a video of the incident is trending

Tom Austin, a venture capitalist, later apologized and said a building manager's email previously flagged concerns of non-tenants using the gym.

Filmmaker Apurva Asrani: For 13 years we pretended to be cousins. Now we voluntarily tell neighbours we are partners

Filmmaker Apurva Asrani took to his Twitter to open up about his relationship with Siddhant. In his post, he revealed that they have been hiding about

Coronavirus query: Should you hold your breath if people get too close to prevent COVID-19? We tell you the truth

People are gradually stepping out more, which paves the way for numerous questions pertaining to novel coronavirus and how we should keep ourselves sa

Officer Who Pinned George Floyd to the Ground Has Been Arrested

UPDATE: Chauvin has been charged with third degree murder. Attorney

Virus highlights gov't secrecy

Canadians have been denied information about COVID-19 and details about government responses to the pandemic, say a group of Canadian accountability experts.

ProBeat: Throw out all your pre-coronavirus surveys and start again

The coronavirus pandemic means your technology survey from earlier this year is useless. Your business needs to run the survey again.

Obama’s George Floyd statement calls for a “new normal” for black Americans

"This shouldn’t be normal in 2020 America."

Ireland to ask Spanish authorities to allow repatriation of heroic Red Hugh O'Donnell's remains

IRELAND is set to ask the Spanish authorities to consider allowing the remains of Red Hugh O'Donnell, one of the country's most heroic figures, to be repatriated after four centuries.

Coronavirus Scotland: Glasgow Comedy Club event axed after cops and council fears

A DRIVE IN comedy weekend in Glasgow due to start tonight has been postponed after cops and council bosses raised last minute concerns The plug had to be pulled on the shows at Glasgow’s Rotunda Co…

Coldstream closes boat launches on Kalamalka Lake due to high water

Due to continuously rising water levels in Kalamalka Lake, the District of Coldstream has closed all its boat launches.The District of Coldstream announced

Deep sea fishing ban periodreduced from 61 days to 47

The State government has reduced deep sea fishing ban period along coastal Karnataka from the earlier 61 days to 47 effective on June 15.Usually, the fishing ban is scheduled from June 1 to July 31. T

Two held for sexual abuse of minor

Two youths who were suspected of sexually abusing minor girls were arrested from Mukkom on Friday. The police said the two, C.P. Ashad, 21, and P. Ajmal, 18, were also suspected of creating a scare in

GMR told to stop dredging in Kakinada

‘Dismantle bund close to mudflat’

‘Dinner meeting’ of Karnataka BJP MLAs sets alarm bells ringing in party

The impending elections to the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council in June seem to be the triggers that have brought the politicking back.

Reshuffle in police dept.

The State government has effected a reshuffle in the upper echelons of the police department. Dr. B. Sandhya IPS, Additional Director General of Police & Director, Kerala Police Academy, is tr

Power generation raised at Moolamattom

Aim is to reduce Idukki water level

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Russia donates to Zimbabwe's war veterans

RUSSIA has reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations with Zimbabwe in various fields. This comes as the Embassy of the Russian Federat...

Rescue operations carried out in Dhofar

The Public Authority of Civil Defense and Ambulance (PACDA) in Dhofar governorate has carried out many rescue and detention operations.

Heavy rains, strong winds may continue in Dhofar until tomorrow: PACA official

The peak of the tropical depression is just started to influence the wilayat of Dhofar Governorate from today afternoon till tomorrow (Saturday) with more heavy rains and strong winds.

Ontario targets specific workers for COVID-19 tests, including LCBO staff, cops

The province says that next week community testing will also start in places with a high number of COVID-19 cases

Confirmed Candidates For 2020 Trustee Election

Nominations for the 2020 TECT trustee election closed at 12 noon, Friday 29 May.

Getting New Zealand Open For Business

“New Zealand is open for business, support local, back your backyard.”

Trump's family tries to clean up his mess by tweeting wildly inconsistent calls for peace

Their messages conflict with Trump's call for violence.

Minneapolis Police License Plate Doesn’t Raise a ‘False Flag’

Social media posts incorrectly claim that Minneapolis police license plates "dont say POLICE," and that proves the death of George Floyd was a planned event. Actually, many police vehicles in Minneapolis have that license plate.

Prisoner pleads guilty to threatening to kill female MP and sending vile letters to Boris Johnson

Rakeem Malik pleaded guilty before Birmingham Crown Court.

Fire crews tackle major garage blaze at Ayr house

This afternoon's blaze could be seen for miles around as fire crews fought to bring the flames under control.

Joe Burrow Drops Powerful Statement On ‘Black Community’ Being Unheard Amid George Floyd Murder (TWEET)

(Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images) Joe Burrow appears to get it. On Friday, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback took to Twitter…

Mizos give food to Assam flood victims from train

A group of Mizos has won hearts after a video showed them distributing food packets to flood victims in Assam on their way to Mizoram by a special train from Bengaluru.The video went viral after one E

MDC Alliance judgement open doors for more recalls of Chamisa's defiant MPs

High Court Judge Tawanda Chitapi has dismissed with costs application by MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa seeking to bar the recall of its legislators from Pa...

Afghan Citizens: 'COVID-19 No Longer a Priority for the Govt'

Residents in Afghanistan’s capital on Friday strongly criticized the Afghan government over what they described as a lack of concentration in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, saying fighting

French kids tell us their Covid-19 stories

This week, we're taking a look at the Covid-19 crisis from a child's perspective. Between new and daunting ways of schooling, closed-down play areas, cancelled holidays and the arrival of worrying fa…

French health workers angry as reforms threaten famous 35-hour working week

As French health workers continue to demonstrate demanding better pay and conditions after gruelling work on the coronavirus frontline, the government has announced that significant healthcare reform…

No workplace gatherings, socialising among employees when office operations resume after COVID-19 circuit breaker: MOM

SINGAPORE: Employees should not socialise during or outside working hours, even when office operations resume during Phase 1 of Singapore’s ...

Fraser Health launches review after patient found dead after leaving Royal Columbian Hospital

NEW WESTMINISTER (NEWS 1130) — A review is underway to determine if anything could have been done to prevent the death of a man found dead in Burnaby who was last seen leaving Royal Columbian hospital. Forty-two-year old Gavin Deloes was last seen near the hospital on the morning of May 24, and the New …

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Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd death ATLANTA (AP) — Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck while taking him into …

Ukraine, Hungary Seek To Overcome Impasse Over Language Law Impeding NATO Initiatives

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto have discussed Kyiv-Budapest bilateral ties at a time Hungary is blocking NATO initiatives because of a restrictive language law in Ukraine.

Minneapolis officer arrested following death of black man in custody

The Minneapolis officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, has been arrested.

NYPD removed ‘troublemakers’ from George Floyd protests in Manhattan

Cops arrested 72 people during heated demonstrations in Manhattan over the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minnesota, an NYPD official said.

Don’t allow bandits dislodged from Zamfara move to Kaduna, el-Rufai begs military

Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, has called on the military to intensify its fight against banditry in the state. Over the weeks, the military has coordinated different offensives against

Keyamo: How we’ll select beneficiaries of FG’s 774,000 employment programme

Festus Keyamo, minister of state for labour and employment, says the selection of 774,000 beneficiaries for special public works programme designed by...

Ekweremadu kicks against executive order on state judiciary, legislature

Ike Ekweremadu, senator representing Enugu west, has faulted the executive order of President Muhammadu Buhari on financial autonomy for the legislature and judiciary in states. While signing the order last week, Buhari had

Sanwo-olu marks first year in office with frontline health workers

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu marked his one year in office with awards for some healthcare workers who have contributed to helping the state managing the Coronavirus pandemic.

First aircraft lands at new Yobe International cargo airport

Two aeroplanes, on Friday landed at the new International Cargo Airport in Damaturu, Yobe State, in a test run ahead of the official opening of the airport.

With New Cross River Traffic Law, tax exemption for the poor is meaningless, Motorists

Cross State government has directly or indirectly reintroduced tax payment by the poor and less privileged in the state with the introduction of a new traffic regulatory law and agency.

‘This shouldn’t be normal’: Obama comments on George Floyd killing

Former President Barack Obama responded Friday to the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, writing in a statement that disparate treatment “for millions of Americans . . .

De Blasio backs George Floyd protests despite coronavirus gathering ban

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday welcomed peaceful mass protests in the Big Apple over the police-involved death of George Floyd — even as he has staunchly barred other demonstrations, religious

Andrew Cuomo says NYC will begin reopening process on June 8

New York City will finally begin reopening from its months-long coronavirus lockdown on June 8, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday.

Amy Klobuchar won’t back down from VP bid over prosecutor record criticism

WASHINGTON — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Friday refused to withdraw her bid to become Joe Biden’s vice president after it emerged that she once failed to get charges brought against

11 Essays To Read About Racism & Police Violence

On May 25, Minneapolis resident George Floyd was killed by city police. He’d moved to Minnesota to improve his life, his friends told CNN. Instead, the 46-year-old became one of the roughly 1,000 people killed by American police annually.…

South Korea schools forced to close again after second wave of coronavirus

Hundreds of schools in South Korea were forced to close just days after reopening due to an unexpected spike in coronavirus cases, according to a report Friday. The country reported 79 new COVID-19

Derek Chauvin, cop who pinned down George Floyd, faces murder charge

The cop who was caught on camera using his knee to pin George Floyd’s neck to the ground is being charged with unintentional murder and manslaughter — but may face more serious

Indonesian children vulnerable to secondary risks from COVID-19 crisis: Survey

A recent assessment by Save the Children Indonesia has found that children are exposed to the secondary risks from the COVID-19 pandemic that pose a threat to their health, well-being and lives -- if not more.

‘New normal’ aims to keep economy running: Minister

The government said on Thursday that it needed to implement the so-called “new normal” to keep the economy running while maintaining restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19.

New lockdown rules for having a barbecue legally

Barbecues are allowed under new government guidance

Driver's 'wrong direction' police chase ends in roundabout smash

Merseyside Police patrols pursued the suspected cannabis-fuelled driver as he headed into oncoming traffic on the M56

Watch live: Trump holds press conference on China as tensions with U.S. escalate

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak about China on Friday from the White House Rose Garden as tensions with the country continue to escalate.

How Trump’s tweets cause collateral damage for families already in pain

In the 19 years since a faulty heart valve caused Lori Klausutis to faint and fatally hit her head on a desk, her family has had to emotionally weather swells of conspiracy theories positing that she was the victim of foul play, even murder, despite all medical and police evidence to the contrary.

Domestic abuse victims 'trapped' in dangerous homes by mortgages

Victims of domestic abuse are being trapped in dangerous homes because of their mortgages, charities say.

Buried Remains-Couple Charged

The remains of a second child that belonged to a Tennessee couple facing abuse charges have been found buried in a yard, court records said. A search warrant affidavit says police recovered the remains of a boy from a Knox County property where Michael and Shirley Gray lived until about 2016, news outlets

Army to run mobile coronavirus testing unit in Oldham town centre

The unit will be in place in the borough from Sunday, May 31 until Tuesday, June 2.

Michael Gove's Twitter account likes picture of porn before it's swiftly deleted

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster's social media page appeared to 'like' a pornography image, which has since been deleted

Brit jetting to Spain to have 'temperatures taken before flying and after landing'

According to Spanish Foreign Office sources the measures were among a package of “likely conditions” foreign holidaymakers including Brits would be expected to adhere to so they can visit on holiday from July 1

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin taken into custody after George Floyd death

Mr Floyd died on Monday after the officer was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck, in spite of the victim's pleas that he could not breathe. The death has sparked huge anger and calls for officers to face murder charges

UNSC paralysis and ‘political infighting’ must end, to boost COVID-19 fight: Borrell

“We must learn the wider lessons and take seriously how human health and planetary health are linked and how existing inequalities are making us more vulnerable.”

Conservatives weigh long-term cost of Cummings controversy

Boris Johnson’s senior adviser accused of being out of touch after lockdown trip across England

Get in line: British shoppers set for lengthy waits as high streets reopen

Consumers urged to stay calm and carry on spending as lockdown eases

Barclays fights disclosure request

PCP Capital demands bank hands over legal advice ahead of court battle on 2008 capital raising

Six more people have died from COVID-19 as well as 39 new cases today

Health Officials have reported this evening that 6 people with COVID-19 have died bringing the total to 1,645 in Ireland...

Flashback: Project Veritas Revealed Extent of Twitter Bias

In 2018, investigative news group Project Veritas investigated Twitter exposing the bias of many of its employees and the secretive tactics that Twitter used to suppress speech on the platform.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Taking 4th Place Globally, Mumbai COVID-19 Cases Rise by 1,437 on Friday

A BMC release said that the number of recovered patients also increased to 16,008 with 715 COVID-19 patients being discharged from various hospitals during the day.

NZ is on the brink of zero active cases. Who else is in the Covid-free club?

Yesterday New Zealand recorded zero new cases for the seventh day in a row, and just one person still classified as an 'active case'. How does that compare with other Covid-stamping countries? As we enter our first long weekend since the end of lockdown, we also prepare to join a small group of c

George Floyd case revives 'qualified immunity' debate, as Supreme Court could soon take up issue

Qualified immunity is a concept developed by the Supreme Court that gives government officials immunity from harms caused by their actions under a large number of circumstances that may happen as they perform their official duties.

Minnesota state Democrats postpone convention due to unrest over George Floyd death

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer Labor (DFL) party postponed its virtual convention, originally slated for this weekend, due to unrest across the state following the death of George Floyd. 

And yet, they will not play

Baseball is perfectly American.

Mississippi mayor refuses to resign, says he 'didn't see anything unreasonable' with George Floyd's death

A Republican mayor from Mississippi is resisting calls to resign following a series of tweets where he claimed he "didn't see anything unreasonable" about the brutal death of George Floyd, a  unarmed black man, at the hands of a white police officer who kneeled on his neck until he could not breathe anymore.

'Egregious and unacceptable' alligator incident being investigated in South Carolina

A South Carolina town is investigating how a massive alligator was removed from a mini-golf course this week, according to local officials.

Marc Thiessen points out New York Times hypocrisy on mail-in ballots

President Trump has been adamant that feels mail-in ballots could compromise the 2020 presidential election and Marc Thiessen pointed out that The New York Times used to feel the same way. 

Misery for sun-seeking Brits in Benidorm as they’re ordered off beaches by lunchtime as part of social distancing rules

BRITISH holidaymakers in Benidorm will be forced to leave the beach at lunchtime this summer. The resort’s two main beaches will be cleared between morning and afternoon sessions as part of strict …

Haryana police asks banks, jewellers to ensure visitors take off masks at entry

Haryana’s DGP Manoj Yadava issued the advisory to all district police chiefs (commissioners of police and superintendents of police), asking them to circulate the instructions to all jewellers, banks, gold finance companies and so on

Heavy rain forecast for Thiruvananthapuram district

Yellow alert issued, four shutters of Aruvikkara dam raised

We have taken healthcare to people’s doorstep: Jagan

‘Aarogyasri coverage will be incrementally increased by November’

One death in Alappuzha

3 from Gulf test positive

Extended fishing period failsto cheer fishermen in Malpe

Though the State government has extended the fishing season till June 14, the Malpe Fishermen Association has decided to end all fishing in the sea by the end of this month. The annual ban on fishing

Police on their toes over reports of Maoist activity

Some ‘action teams’ of the banned outfit are learnt to be camping in LWE-affected mandals

Awful silence: On India-China standoff

India must publicly clarify the seriousness of the situation with China along the LAC

Mapuche Flag – Symbol of Chilean Riots – Appears in Minneapolis

The flag of the Mapuche indigenous people of Chile was spotted amid anti-police brutality protests in Minneapolis on Thursday.

Where protests are expected following Minneapolis 'I can't breathe' death

MINNEAPOLIS, May 30 ― The killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis black man who died after being pinned by the neck by a white police officer's knee, has triggered a wave of protests across the country, with more demonstrations expected yesterday. Protesters were planning marches and rallies to...

Will give Rs 25 cr to Rlys: Vijay Rupani

The funds are being given to the Railways at a time when the ticket fare for the journey is being charged from the migrants itself.

CM takes stock of Covid situation at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital

The high court, in an order of May 22, had raised several questions on the mismanagement at the Civil Hospital, while also enquiring if the senior-most bureaucrats and the health minister were aware of the dire condition the hospital was in

Forest dept. told to permit sand removal from Pampa

KCCPL directed to resume work from today

Under siege

Nobody can want Bengal to be the new Lynchistan

There Is No Evidence Belly Mujinga Got COVID-19 From Being Spat On: British Police Make Chilling Statement

British Police said there is no evidence to substantiate a criminal offence in the case of Belly Mujinga who died of COVID-19 after being spat on by a man.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Calls On-Air Arrest of CNN Journalist 'Inexcusable'

Omar Jimenez and his field production crew were arrested Friday morning while covering the protests in Minneapolis

Auckland City Hospital launches review after four mothers die - three since alert level 3

The Auckland DHB says it's taking the matter "very seriously".

Karnataka: Farmers fear locust menace in Madhurigi

Farmers around Gauribidanur Road and surrounding areas in the town have expressed apprehensions over the swarms of locusts found in the area.

Humana Awarded New Contract to Continue Serving Medicaid Managed Care Residents in Home State of Kentucky

Humana Awarded New Contract to Continue Serving Medicaid Managed Care Residents in Home State of Kentucky

Experts for pre-test counselling for COVID-19 suspects

A month after the first Covid-19 patient took his own life in Bengaluru, a second Covid-19 patient ended his life at a quarantine centre at Kadandale in Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday.

Coronavirus: New SOP for 7-day quarantine for international passengers

For Vande Bharat returnees approaching the end of their 14-day mandatory quarantine period, new guidelines reducing the institutional quarantine period appeared to be Godsend. But, many have been waiting in vain to be discharged.

Supporting govt. to contain the pandemic is patriotic: H. Raja

National secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) H. Raja said that the Congress, Communist parties and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam had failed to realise that supporting the government in COVID-19

Delhi HC seeks RBI’s reply on expired cheque due to covid-19

The case of the petitioner was that he is aggrieved by the act of bank in refusing to honour a cheque dated 16 January 2020 for an amount of Rs.10 lakhs on the ground of instrument being staled

Maharashtra govt hikes honorarium for doctors on bond and contract

According to the revised salaries, bonded doctors working in tribal belts will get ₹75,000 against ₹60,000 earlier.Maharashtra also announced a comprehensive personal accident cover of ₹50 lakh to all employees who are on active duty relating to survey, tracing, testing etc for covid-19

India’s covid toll crosses China’s as cases rise steadily

The death rate in India has remained at 3.3%, while the global fatality rate hovers around 6%

iN VIDEO: Minneapolis cop who knelt on man's neck charged with murder

MINNEAPOLIS - The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that

iN VIDEO: Racism not ruled out as motive in unprovoked tripping of Burnaby senior

BURNABY, B.C. - Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached a senior who was using a walker, tripped her from behind and wal

Four test positive

Four COVID-19 cases were reported from Solai Nagar in Muthialpet while nine patients got discharged in Puducherry on Friday.All new cases were traced to transmission within the family of already infec

Rajasthan farmers, officials in night-long fight against locusts

In Garh, swarms perched on trees were eliminated

80-year-old tests positive for SARS-CoV-2

She had reached Kochi by train from Mumbai on Thursday morning

A moment for civilisational introspection

There is a collective culpability in the social crime during the lockdown — of the dispossession of India’s working poor

Palaniswami hints at extension of lockdown beyond May 31

COVID-19 spread under control in all districts, except Chennai, says CM

PM Narendra Modi condoles demise of veteran BJP leader Bhanwar Lal Sharma

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed anguish at the death of veteran BJP leader and former Rajasthan BJP unit president Bhanwar Lal Sharma on Friday. "Anguished by the passing away of Shri

COVID-19 count crosses 200-mark in E. Godavari

83 of the cases have been reported from a single village

Nearly 40% of flyers at Chennai Airport opt for physical forms instead of Aarogya Setu app

The form asks for the passenger’s health status, recent travel history, destination and residential details.

‘No palkhi procession, but wari tradition will be maintained’

Padukas will be carried by road or air to Pandharpur on June 30: Ajit Pawar

5 cases in Pathanamthitta

62 quarantined persons under observation at hospitals

State seeks Centre’s permission to broadcast educational content on DD, AIR

Varsha Gaikwad writes to I&B Minister seeking 12-hour transmissions on DD National channels and 2 hours on AIR

State varsities will be emboldened, says Governor

‘Universities likely to adopt blended approach of face-to-face and online classes’

M.P. Veerendra Kumar, a man with many roles

He was a writer, media baron and an environmentalist all rolled into one

Gas leak-affected people stage protest

They seek immediate shifting of LG Polymers plant

Krishna water from Andhra Pradesh reaches Poondi reservoir

WRD is now diverting water to Chembarabakkam to augment the storage which was at 1.9 against a total of 3.6 tmcft.

Is there still a case for testing contacts?

Experts say targeted testing and limiting the number of deaths is the way forward

‘Didn’t cap N95 prices to prevent mass buying’

Centre files affidavit in High Court

After much trauma, 21 migrant workers head home

Recount tale of abuse that pushed them to leave a nursery in Shoolagiri

Two cured in Kozhikode, one more tests positive

Two persons from Kozhikode district, who had been undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at the Government General Hospital, Kannur, were cured of the infection on Friday, while one more was tested positiv

Belated, but welcome: On Supreme Court move on migrant workers

After taking note of pandemic-induced crisis, SC must now enforce rights of the vulnerable

‘Govt. has no strategy to contain virus’

The Delhi Congress on Friday alleged that the Delhi government did not have a clear strategy to contain the pandemic as the number of cases crossed the 1000 mark for two consecutive days.“Mr. Kejriwal

Two booked for posting memes on Fadnavis

The Kamothe police have booked a doctor and a food delivery man, both residents of Kamothe, for allegedly posting memes on social media ridiculing former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The complain

Anchoring ties with Canberra the virtual way

The India-Australia summit next week is not directed only by the turbulent geopolitics of the region

Worker’s body found in train toilet in Jhansi

It went undetected for four days after the Shramik Special left for Gorakhpur on May 23

Ganjam-bound workers stop Shramik train by pulling chain

The train had not halted at two overcrowded stations near their destination, leading to panic

High Court appoints advocate commissioner

Migrant workers not stranded in Medchal, says TS govt.

‘Judiciary helping save democracy in State’

TDP, BJP leaders hail HC order on SEC

Coronavirus | One more accused tests positive in Salem

Policemen involved in the arrest advised to go under quarantine

Virus spreads to interior villages in Prakasam district

Five of the six new cases in the district are reported from Nallagantla

Coronavirus | Koyambedu cluster happened despite precautions, Madras High Court told

‘CMDA distributed masks and disinfected premises daily’

Retired engineers urge Centre to stop Telangana projects

‘CWC, KRMB must critica’ly examine new irrigation projects in that State’

CM inaugurates 15 de-addiction centres across State

15-bedded facilities to offer treatment free of cost

Assam MLA granted bail in sedition case

He had allegedly said people were being kept in quarantine centres to be killed

Quarantine costs a concern for Corporation

Authorities doubtful of sustaining services with depleting resources

Coronavirus | J&K sees spike in cases as locals return

128 new cases and one fatality recorded on Friday

Coronavirus | 30 convicts test positive at Puzhal Central Prison

Patients quarantined in separate block

‘Distancing’ at SSC exam venues

Social Welfare Minister Koppula Eshwar has directed officials to take all precautions during SSC exams that starts from June 8.In the backdrop of the spread of coronavirus, he asked principals, teache

Can engineer defections from Congress, claims Jarkiholi

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi on Friday claimed that 22 Congress MLAs were in touch with him and he could get five of them to defect 'on a trial basis' within a week if the BJP

Racism cannot be 'normal' in 2020 US: Obama on Floyd

 Former president Barack Obama said Friday he shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota and that racism cannot be "normal" in the

Off with the mask, say gasping athletes

As we all have experienced by now, it is tough walking with a mask strapped across our faces. Imagine the same when you are expected to train and perform at a world-class level. This is the world of masked athletes in a COVID-19 environment, and they are not pleased with it. Experts reiterate that no one should train with masks on.

China and the Rhineland Moment

America and its allies must not simply accept Beijing’s aggression.

Van Jones: Every White Person Has ‘Virus’ in Brain, It’s ‘Too Late to Be Innocent’

CNN host says even liberal, well-intentioned white people

Flashback: Black Business Owner Furious After Business Destroyed During L.A. Riots

Riots broke out in 1992 after cops acquitted in Rodney King trial

Top Eight

Top eight CNS stories for today including former the Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was arrested; A newly qualified California ballot initiative would reform the state’s landmark property tax code to raise billions for cash-strapped schools and counties; President Donald Trump announced the United States is ending its relationship with the World Health Organization, and more.

Travellers coming to Karnataka have to pay for their own tests

‘Aim is to improve participation of private labs in testing’

BEST not to charge migrant workers for ride to railway station

Move follows Supreme Court order

Boy, 17, threatened at knifepoint in Largs as thugs rob bike and car

COPS in Ayrshire are appealing for witnesses following a shocking armed robbery in a seaside-town. A teenager was held at knife point as two thugs stole his bike as well as his CAR in Largs. The in…

Varavara Rao in hospital

Well-known poet Varavara Rao, 81, lodged in Taloja jail as an accused in the Elghar Parishad case was admitted to JJ Hospital on Thursday.Hospital Dean Dr Ranjit Mankeshwar told The Hindu that Mr Rao

Coronavirus | India sees highest single-day increase in cases

Maharashtra, T.N. and Delhi account for over 56,000 cases

Five held for realtor’s murder

The Namakkal district police on Thursday arrested five persons in connection with a murder that took place in 2018. According to police, on December 7, 2018, an unidentified man was found dead near Tr

Degree exams likely to start from June 20

TSCHE suggests reduction of exam time from three to two hours

Coronavirus | Chennai Corporation begins work on largest care centre

Facility in Pulianthope will house 1,728 patients; bed capacity to hit 10,000 soon

Trains to run from June 1

AP Express Special between Visakhapatnam and New Delhi and Godavari Express Special between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam are the originating trains, which will start in Visakhapatnam railway station

Constitute SHRC immediately: advocates

Advocates staged protests across the State on Friday demanding constitution of the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), under the aegis of All India Lawyers' Union, Indian Association of Lawyers,

Govt. unable to accept legal defeat: Deepa

Former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s niece J. Deepa and nephew J. Deepak on Friday accused the AIADMK government of politicising the inheritance case of Jayalalithaa’s properties, including that of he

Valuation to resume on June 1

Evaluation of answer scripts of SSLC, HSE, VHSE exams

EFCC arrests Benue vigilante commandant over alleged N449.5m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mr. George Mbessey, the Commandant, Benue State Vigilante Group (

3 more defeat COVID; Goa’s tally now 28

NT NETWORK Panaji Active coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the state have come down to 28, as three more COVID patients recovered from the disease on Friday

Lokayukta raps govt for ‘protecting privileged’

NT NETWORK Panaji State Lokayukta Justice P K Misra has written a special report to Governor Satya Pal Malik accusing the state government of ‘protectin

SSC exam result in first week of July, HSSC after June 20

NT NETWORK Panaji Indicating that the higher secondary schools for Class XI and Class XII would open in the month of July or August, the Goa Board of Seco

Dongban Mensem: Buhari extends appointment of president of appeal court

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the appointment of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as the acting president of the Court of Appeal (PCA).

NCDC says Nigerians now selling COVID-19 test kits in black markets

Reports have indicated that Nigerians have started selling COVID-19 diagnostic test kits in black markets. The disclosure was made by Ihekweazu, the DG of NCDC.

5 years of PMB: Buhari trusts women more than men - Garba Shehu

Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant, media and publicity to President Buhari, on Friday, May 29, stated that his principal trusts women more than men.

Trudeau weighs easing U.S. travel ban and speaks out on race

Canada is considering making some exceptions to the travel ban in place with the U.S. to allow spouses, children and parents of its citizens and permanent residents to rejoin their families, Justin Trudeau said.

Trump Defends His Looting Tweet as Cautionary, Not Threatening

President Donald Trump defended a tweet that appeared to threaten an armed response to violence in Minneapolis after the death of a handcuffed black man in police custody, saying that it was actually a caution about protests getting out of control.

Mkhize: The country will be split into 3 Covid areas, with ‘out of control’ being one

The health minister and his advisers briefed the country on what comes next for the health sector and the country in level 3 of lockdown.

Buhari’s making the change Nigerians demanded — Presidency

The Presidency on Friday said that President Muhammadu Buhari who came to power on the mantra of change was making the change Nigerian...

276 stranded sailors return home

NT NETWORK Vasco A special repatriation flight from Rome in Italy brought 276 stranded Indian seafarers to Goa in the wee hours of Friday. According to

Coastguard patrols as people make most of sunshine and easing of lockdown restrictions

Coastguard officers will be on patrol around the shores of Courier Country as people enjoy a little extra freedom.

Lockdown 5.0: Rajasthan to open all monuments, museums from June 1

Rajasthan government has decided to let all monuments and museums open from June 1.

US President Donald Trump press conference – live stream

US President Donald Trump is hosting a news conference from White House. US Pres. Trump weighing sanctions targeting China's financial sector – Bloomb

US Pres. Trump: Will take steps to sanction Hong Kong officials involved in eroding of autonomy

"China broke their word to ensure the autonomy of Hong Kong," US President Donald Trump told a news conference on Friday. "China's action on Hong Kong

Cop who killed George Floyd arrested

Derek Chauvin, the cop who killed George Floyd, was arrested today and taken into custody. The arrest follows three days of growing unrest in Minneapolis, where Floyd, suspected of passing a fake $…

'We need real leadership right now': Biden plays voice of reason in address on George Floyd killing

Joe Biden got a golden opportunity to make his pitch as a calm, rational alternative to President Trump, and he took it.

Disinfect to Protect: Lysol’s P36 million funding to help Philippine Red Cross battle COVID-19

Lysol Philippines has partnered with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for Disinfect to Protect, a joint mission to ensure everybody is protected from illnesses, by breaking the chain of infection.

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwala succumbs to Covid-19

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwala succumbs to Covid-19: Renowned astrologer, Bejan Daruwala, succumbs to Covid-19 at a private hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.  The 90-year-old tested positive for .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

SHOCKING! Priest chops off man's head inside temple to appease Gods, ward off CORONAVIRUS

SHOCKING! Priest chops off man's head inside temple to appease Gods, ward off CORONAVIRUS: - Summary of the Gallery

A big leap in new cases

Just two days before the ongoing nationwide shutdown is relaxed, 2,523 people tested Covid-19 positive in the country yesterday, the highest number yet in Bangladesh in a single day.

Cruz: Twitter Silencing 'Genuine Political Speech by Americans While Facilitating Terroristic Threats by Iran'

Friday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) called for a criminal investigation into Twitter over allegations that the tech giant was violating sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran. | Clips

USC Law Prof Jody Armour: Black Lives Matter Highway Protest Caused by 'Festering Wounds'

University of Southern California Law School Professor Jody Armour recently defended a highway protest by Black Lives Matter activists in Los Angeles. On Wednesday, hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on the 101 freeway to bring attention to the death of George Floyd. According to Armour, the protest shows the "festering wounds that haven't actually healed over time here in LA."

Monica Crowley: House Bill Would Add Flexibility to Small Business Loans

Treasury's spokeswoman explained on Friday how the Paycheck Protection Program would be changed to make it more useful for small businesses. | Economy

Biden on Floyd Death: 'This Is No Time for Incendiary Tweets -- It's No Time to Encourage Violence'

Friday CNN played a clip of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden taking a shot at President Donald Trump while commenting on the death of George Floyd. | Clips

Teachers’ Union President: 'I Don't Agree' with Opening Schools as Soon as Possible

The president of the AFT said she does not agree with President Donald Trump’s view that schools should reopen as soon as possible.

Killing of 26 Bangladeshis in Libya: Dhaka for quick probe, punishment of killers

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the government demanded the Libyan authorities quickly investigate and punish those who killed 26 Bangladeshis and four Africans in a “revenge attack”.

Airlines prepare to partially resume flights

The national airline Biman and two local airlines -- US-Bangla Airlines and Novoair -- are preparing to resume domestic flight operation from June 1 following the health guideline prescribed by the

From Singapore with love

At 32, Rana Shikder is waiting for death, but he is content because he is at home.

Chartered Flights: Sohail Rahman, Morshed Khan, wives off to UK

Beximco Chairman Sohail F Rahman and former BNP leader M Morshed Khan along with their wives left for the UK on chartered planes amid coronavirus travel restrictions.

Coronavirus alert: 9315 Fresh New Covid-19 Cases in Maharashtra on May 29

Coronavirus alert: 9315 Fresh New Covid-19 Cases in Maharashtra on May 29: In Maharashtra 9315 fresh cases reported in last 24 hours. Upto yesterday there were 50231 positive cases. The Total .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Bus owners push for doubling fares

With buses set to hit the roads from Monday, transport owners have started asking for permission to double the fares, because the vehicles would carry fewer passengers to prevent coronavirus

CNN crew is arrested on live television while covering Minneapolis protests | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A CNN reporting team was arrested live on television early today while covering the protests in Minneapolis, an extraordinary interference with freedom of the press that drew outrage from First Amendment advocates and a public apology from Minnesota’s governor.

Firefighters tackle Ludlow house blaze

Emergency crews have been dealing with a house fire in Ludlow after flames from a burning fence spread.

West Mercia Police appoints new Assistant Chief Constable

West Mercia Police has appointed a new Assistant Chief Constable.

House scheduled to return for votes in late June

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) released an updated floor schedule for the lower chamber on Friday that would have lawmakers staying in their home districts for most of June before

House pushes back schedule to pass spending bills

The House is pushing back its June target date for passing 12 appropriations bills and is setting up July as a new deadline.House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) signaled the change in a Friday

COVID-19: All returnees from Green Zone in NE to be released after 14 days institutional quarantine

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Governor, CM extend Statehood Day greetings

NT NETWORK Panaji Governor Satyapal Malik and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant have extended greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of Goa Statehood D

Health Minister wants cap on visitors

NT NETWORK Panaji A meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party ministers as well as legislators held with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday witnessed a su

FCC Chairman Has a Question for Twitter About Khamenei's Account

The proverbial war between President Trump and Twitter escalated on

Stephen Jackson Calls Out Cops For Bringing Up Backgrounds of People They Murdered Amid George Floyd Death (VIDEO)

Stephen Jackson is one of the few people outside of George Floyd's family that can say they knew him personally…

Police arrest 23 people who escaped from Coronavirus centres

Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced that it has arrested 23 of the 148 people who escaped from various quarantine centres across the country. In a statement ...

US policeman who knelt on neck of black man George Floyd charged with third-degree murder

A sacked Minneapolis police officer who knelt on the neck of George Floyd, a black man who was handcuffed and later died, was arrested and charged with third-degree murder Friday.

Mahathir won’t go quietly after being sacked, even as Muhyiddin consolidates power in Bersatu: Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite being removed as chairman of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), Dr Mahathir Mohamad is likely to fight on, even as ...

Malaysia reports 103 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's health ministry reported 103 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (May 29), bringing the national total to 7,732.  For the ...

Street dog helps see Chinese nurse through virus traumas

BEIJING — Zhang Dan was among the first to respond to the call for help in China’s coronavirus epicenter. The 36-year-old nurse worked through grueling days, ministering to patients who needed assistance from breathing to merely eating. She struggled — but then, a little street dog helped her through. Zhang was among 42,600 medical workers …

Coronavirus Live Updates: Read The Latest About The COVID-19 Outbreak

Stay up to date as we cover the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its effects across the world.

A Minneapolis Target store was destroyed by looting. Photos show the flooded remains.

Photos of the Target store show overturned beverage coolers, flooding, and broken windows, shelves, and cash registers.

The face mask is a political symbol in America, and what it represents has changed drastically in the 100 years since the last major pandemic

Masks during the Spanish flu pandemic were symbols of American patriotism. For some during the coronavirus crisis, they mean something else.

Kiran Kumar: Social distancing is necessary to beat coronavirus, not social boycotting

He may have tested positive for COVID-19, but he did not let fear engulf him, and with proper measures, has managed to come out of it.

Colin Kaepernick’s Mom Rips Melania Trump & “Idiot” Husband On Twitter (TWEET)

Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest has once again became a major topic of discussion in the wake of George Floyd…

'We Have Evidence': Charges of Murder, Manslaughter for Police Officer Who Killed George Floyd

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman confirmed on Friday afternoon that

Accident on Highway 97

A multi-vehicle accident is slowing traffic on Highway 97 in Lake Country.

AI Weekly: Autonomous vehicle companies pivot to charitable deliveries during the pandemic

During the pandemic, autonomous vehicles companies like Beep, Gatik, and Optimus Ride are helping to deliver goods to those in need.

Why millions of Americans are getting coronavirus stimulus payments on scammy-looking debit cards

The federal government is sending out financial aid that looks like junk mail.

Taylor Swift used to be apolitical. Now she’s slamming Trump on Twitter.

Swift accuses Trump of "stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency."

What we know about Covid-19’s impact on black Minnesotans

Black people make up a disproportionate share of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the state, but not deaths.

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd

The arrest of Derek Chauvin comes after three days of protests.

Prisons announce mass COVID-19 testing at Caswell Correctional after news investigation

North Carolina prison officials announced Friday that they will test all inmates at Caswell Correctional Center for COVID-19. The announcement comes a little more than a week after a network of journalists across the state revealed that a nurse who worked at the prison died of the virus.

Two suspects arrested and charged as cops seize £2.5k of heroin and crack cocaine in Stirling raid

TWO suspects have been arrested and charged after police seized £2,500 of crack cocaine and heroin. Officers seized the drugs from a property in Randolph, Stirling, after a raid. Cops confirmed tha…

North Delta crime beat, week of May 17

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

FCC Republican excitedly endorses Trump’s crackdown on social media

Carr backs Trump—but Ajit Pai and rest of FCC did not endorse executive order.

Maharashtra Hikes Remuneration Of Bonded Doctors Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday announced a hike in the monthly remuneration of bonded doctors, bringing them at par with their colleagues hired on contract.

Coronavirus Cases Cross 1,000 In Assam, Quadrupled In A Week

The Assam government wants the night curfew to continue after May 31 when the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus ends.

Replace India With Bharat To Instil Sense Of Pride In Nationality: Plea In Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is set to hear on June 2 a petition which has sought a direction from the centre to amend the constitution and replace the word India with "Bharat" claiming it will "instil a sense of pride in our nationality."

Bodies Of Priest, His Son Recovered From Temple In UP's Sambhal District

The bodies of a priest and his son were found at a temple in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, police said on Friday.

Rescue team finds a dead body drifting in Wadi Arzat: ROP

The rescue team managed to find a body of citizen drifting in Wadi Arzat.

Air India flight brings home 177 passengers, four infants from Oman

An Air flight brought 177 passengers and four infants to India from Oman today.

'There's a lot I want to say': Toronto police chief reveals new details in death of woman who fell from balcony

Toronto's police chief said there is “a whole lot” he wants to say about the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who fell from a 24th-floor balcony Wednesday evening, but that he can't now that the province’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate.

PMD riders go for joyride on the road, netizens question enforcement

PMD riders go for joyride on the road, netizens question enforcement

Royal Oman Air Force conducts medical evacuation

The Royal Oman Air Force has conducted a medical evacuation of a citizen in Dhofar governorate.

B.C. tourism seeks relief as businesses wait for COVID-19 restrictions to ease

Mid-June earliest for more in-province travel to be authorized

How Twitter and Trump's toxic relationship came crashing down

Twitter and Trump were made for each other, but it's always been a complicated relationship.

No green light for GAA teams to train in small groups but walking tracks could re-open

The GAA insist they will stick rigidly to the government’s plan for reopening.

The alternate English proficiency test is keeping study abroad plan alive

Every day thousands of the students are regularly in touch with the International Recruitment team of various Universities

Buhari extends appointment of Dongban-Mensem as appeal court acting president

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the appointment of M. B. Dongban-Mensem as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal (PCA) with effect from June 3 for a further period of three (3) months.

Adamawa Govt accesses N10bn UBEC funds

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State says the state government has accessed N10 billion from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds.

Falsehoods Follow George Floyd’s Death

Some social media posts have responded to Floyd's death by pushing misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Baseless Conspiracy Theory Claims Floyd Case Was ‘Staged’

Viral text posts are advancing the groundless claim that George Floyd's arrest and death in Minneapolis were "staged" to incite "racial tensions." But they offer no evidence to support that conspiracy theory.

Bomb squad block off Kilwinning street after item found in river

A 200m area was blocked off as a result of the discovery in the Ayrshire town.

Report Reveals Frontline Nurses’ Struggles During COVID-19 Pandemic

A recently released report by the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and the McGuinness Institute highlights the challenges faced by NZNO members (nurses, midwives, health care assistants, kai mahi hauora and nursing students) working on the frontlines at the height of the COVID-19 crisis in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Truck loaded with LPG cylinders catches fire near Tikri on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

Truck loaded with LPG cylinders catches fire near Tikri on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

European stocks slide at open

European stock markets opened sharply lower Friday on simmering China-US tensions over Beijing's planned national security law for Hong Kong.

Man arrested after police seize '£300,000 worth' of cannabis plants

Police officers forced entry into an address in Stapleton Road

Panjab University exam 2020 to be held from July; varsity issues SOPs, asks staff to download Aarogya Setu app

Panjab University said that it will be conducting the term-end examinations from July, publishes SOPs to be followed by students and exam invigilators

Pataal Lok Finds Itself In Yet Another Controversy, Slapped With Legal Notice Over Negative Portrayal Of Sikhs

Amazon Web Series Pataal Lok has found itself in yet another controversy after Akali Dal leader Majinder S Sirsa has sent a legal notice to its creators for hurting the sentiments of Sikhs by showing them as rapists.

Acholi MPs want Elegu town put under quarantine for 21 days

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament from Acholi want the government to put Elegu town council in Amuru district under quarantine for 21 days. According to the MPs, following the emergence of several cases of truck drivers testing positive at the Elegu border post between Uganda and South Sudan, there could be …

Location, community spirit and luck help some Algarve counties to "escape" the virus

The peripheral location, low population density, community spirit and also luck are some of the reasons that help explain the absence of cases of covid-19 in four of the 16 municipalities in the Algarve according to the regional health delegate.

LIVE: Premier Doug Ford provides COVID-19 update

Village Media will carry the livestream

Quebec says 41 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening

MONTREAL — Quebec's education department says a total of 41 students and teachers have tested positive for COVID-19 since elementary schools outside the Montreal area opened on May 11.

Jolovan Wham is selling smiley face t-shirts to raise another S$1,001 for migrant workers

Jolovan Wham is selling smiley face t-shirts to raise another S$1,001 for migrant workers

Dissidence in BJP fizzles out before it begins

A dinner hosted by former minister Umesh Katti for a few MLAs from North Karnataka at his residence on Thursday gave way for speculations of a fresh round of rebellion against Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.

ACLU Sues Tech Firm To Halt 'Unlawful, Privacy-Destroying' Facial Recognition Activities

by Jessica Corbett, staff writer