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Johnson rules out inquiry into lockdown breaches by Cummings
Number of Conservative MPs calling publicly for PM’s chief adviser to be sacked reaches 44
Emily Maitlis won't present Newsnight after Dominic Cummings comments
The BBC ruled that her comments 'did not meet' standards of impartiality.
Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged
The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.
China's planned military exercise in South China Sea worries neighbors
May 27 (UPI) -- China's two aircraft carriers will be deployed in August near Taiwanese waters for military exercises, according to reports.
Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous from China' - Pompeo
The US secretary of state says the territory no longer merits special treatment under US laws.
Voice of the Mirror: Arrogant Boris' stance on lockdown flouting aide is deplorable
The Prime Minister has decided to stand by his man regardless of public anger and calls from his own MPs for the rule breaker to go
Mamata slams Railways, its ‘politics’ of sending Shramik trains without informing state govt
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Railways on its own was sending 36 Shramik trains from Maharashtra, and her government had not been informed about it.
Children Day: Senator Uba Sani sends powerful message to Nigerian children
The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Uba Sani, has said that Nigerian children are the pride of every nation in whom the hope for continuity lies.
SpaceX Launch Postponed Due To Poor Weather Conditions
SpaceX is about to send two NASA astronauts into space for the first time, so here's how you can watch this event online.
Ivanka Trump wears face mask at delayed Nasa SpaceX launch after president mocked it as 'politically correct'
Ivanka Trump wore a facemask to the Nasa launch on Thursday a day after her father, Donald Trump, mocked the practice as being "politically correct". Ms Trump and her children wore the patterned
An American spy in Beijing
The weakest link in US national security may not be foreign technology but its own people.
BREAKING: We are working on guidelines for reopening of schools in Nigeria – Boss Mustapha
Boss Mustapha, the secretary to the Government of the Federation, has on Wednesday said guidelines for the reopening of schools in Nigeriawill eb shared by Federal Government soon. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19,
PDP lashes Pantami, Dabiri-Erewa over face-off - The Nation Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday took a swipe at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under President Muhammadu Buhari...
Proposed Chinese agency in Hong Kong for intel, not enforcement: Adviser
A proposed security law could allow Chinese mainland authorities to set up shop in Hong Kong, but their powers would likely be restricted to ...
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.
Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged
The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.
SC asks for Centre’s response on plea for timely disposal of mercy petitions
Bench directs MHA to fix a time limit for placing such pleas before President
Rosanne Cash Says Her Daughter Was Called A ‘Liberal P*ssy’ For Wearing A Mask
Johnny Cash’s granddaughter was allegedly called a “liberal p*ssy” by a man in Nashville after she was spotted wearing a mask to buy groceries. Her mother, Cash’s eldest ...
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’
The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.
A timeline of events in the case of Meng Wanzhou
VANCOUVER - A timeline of the Meng Wanzhou case, and rising tension between Canada and China.2018Aug. 22: A New York court issues a warrant for the arrest o
6 contract workers at TISS lose jobs; union calls it immoral
Lease of 2 off-campus hostels where they were employed ends
French court rejects release of Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga
After two decades on the run, a Rwandan suspect in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis has appeared in front of a French court. Felicien Kabuga says all the charges he faces are lies. Meanwhile in C…
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and ...
Diplomats adopt ingenious methods to get to designated workplaces
Many diplomats designated to new roles and stations utilized flights operated for repatriation to reach workplaces
Trump expects 'full report' on death of George Floyd
President Trump on Wednesday described the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody as a “very sad event” and said he expects a “full report” when he returns to Washington.
More than 900 Indonesians, including 47 nurses, test positive for COVID-19 abroad
The Foreign Ministry revealed on Wednesday that 47 Indonesian nurses working overseas have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of Indonesians infected abroad to 928.
It only took two hours for Trump's administration to contradict his threat to shut down Twitter
President Trump took to his favorite social media platform to attack social media platforms on Wednesday morning, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo certainly didn't do anything to help his boss' case.Shortly after Trump claimed on Twitter he would "strongly regulate" or "close
US astronauts board SpaceX rocket for historic launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — With thunderstorms threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of...
Nizamuddin Markaz: SC asks PCI on action against ‘communalisation’ by media
In a separate matter, the top court also asked the Centre to respond to a plea seeking a probe into the circumstances leading to the holding of the Tablighi Jamaat convention in Nizamuddin in the national capital in March this year.
Nine charged with destroying woman’s house
The young men beat a man after a row and when Mary Mwiti warned them, they raided her home.
Canadian court deals blow to Huawei CFO
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou lost a bid to have US extradition proceedings dismissed, after a ...
Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous under China, says Pompeo
Hong Kong, an economic powerhouse, is a Special Administrative Region of China
Actress Uzma Khan accuses Malik Riaz’s daughters of attacking her over love affair
--Police register FIR against realtor's daughters, others after prolonged delay--Malik Riaz claims Usman Malik is not his nephew, Amna Usman claims had repeatedly warned Uzma not to destroy her ma
Received 1,337 Trains Carrying Migrants From Various States: UP Government
Gorakhpur has become the first district in the country to receive more than 200 trains, by which over 2 lakh migrant workers have returned, amid the ongoing COVID-19 induced lockdown.
As Trump rails against mail-in voting, his campaign tries to make it easier for Pennsylvania supporters
"We have an obligation to our voters to inform them of what the law is in their state and what their options are," the campaign said.
Former Jeffrey Epstein teen 'recruiter' reveals how disgraced financier lured underage girls in Netflix doc
Haley Robson, a former teen “recruiter” for Jeffrey Epstein, is ready to finally share her story.
Cuomo says he had ‘good’ talks with Trump on New York infrastructure projects
Gov. Andrew Cuomo insisted he had a “good conversation” with President Trump during their Wednesday White House meeting on New York’s infrastructure — but sure didn’t seem in
Fire kills five patients at United Hospital, three of them COVID-19 positive
A fire has burned down the isolation unit for COVID-19 patients and those with symptoms at the United Hospital in Dhaka, leaving five dead.
‘Avalanche of Evictions’: Many Americans Face Homelessness as Moratoriums Lifted
Many Americans are facing unemployment and could soon be evicted amid the COVID-19 pandemic, despite temporary government assistance.
Suriname election: Preliminary results show opposition winning
Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed on Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the longtime rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of political opponents.
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
Six Canadian service members died April 29 when the Cyclone helicopter crashed within sight of HMCS Fredericton, which is participating in a NATO mission
U.N. warns of possible war crimes in northeastern Congo
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Widespread and systematic killings, beheadings, rape and other barbaric acts by militia mostly from the ethnic Lendu community in northeastern Congo may constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
21 people tested positive in Pulwama
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Paul Cairns death: Second suspect charged after man killed in alleged Ayrshire shooting
A SECOND suspect has been charged in connection with the death of a man who died in an alleged Ayrshire shooting. Cops confirmed that a 50-year-old has now been nicked after Paul Cairns, 42, lost h…
The long march home
For the State, the migrant worker is at once an ‘asset’ as a source of fluid labour supply and a liability in terms of resource distribution away
Emily Maitlis to miss Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Emily Maitlis will not present Wednesday’s episode of Newsnight after the BBC ruled the programme breached impartiality rules over its coverage of the Dominic Cummings lockdown row.
Ravi Shankar Prasad says Centre, states doing their best, targets Rahul Gandhi
Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prasad said his recent public statements were “utterly irresponsible”. He alleged that Rahul “was trying to weaken the resolve”of the country to fight against the pandemic and that his criticism was “based upon falsehood”.
Misbehaviour complaint against SI in Bhupalpally dist
In a development which exposes citizen’s friendly policing claims of the Telangana Police Department, a complaint has been lodged against the Sub-Inspector of Police of Mahadevpur Police Station
SpaceX Crewed Mission Postponed Due To Bad Weather Just Before Launch
SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station was postponed Wednesday due to poor weather with around 20 minutes to go until takeoff.
Jumwa, Chris Wamalwa to be removed from posts
Kiminini MP to be sacked as deputy minority whip.
TIPEDI cautions NASS against interference in IMC audit
Transparency in Petroleum Exploration and Development Initiative, TIPEDI, has asked NASS, not to interfere with the work of NDDC-IMC.
China is trying its best to protect Hong Kong from instability – The Global Times
The war of words and Chinese propaganda is heating up between the US and China. The Global Times reports that the US has "hidden key information and f
Pompeo: China in the past year 'has shed any pretense' that people of Hong Kong enjoy high degree of autonomy – Reuters
Reuters reports that the US State Sec. Pompeo says China in the past year 'has shed any pretense' that people of hong kong enjoy high degree of autono
Trump's firing of watchdogs must be checked
Senate Republicans should join with House Democrats in holding hearings that probe why the President fired four inspectors-general over the past two months.
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
Health ministry has criminals – Kagwe
“Like a marketplace, there are a few mad cases here," the CS said.
Teen who crashed stolen car into three parked cars and telegraph pole handed five-month custodial sentence
A teenager who crashed a stolen car into three parked cars and a telegraph pole has been handed a five-month custodial sentence and banned from driving for two years.
Nineteen more coronavirus-related deaths across Ireland
NINETEEN more coronavirus-related deaths were recorded on the island of Ireland, following "milestone" days earlier this week that saw no new fatalities.
'Move on' says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown.
KT McFarland: Russia hoax – Obama team's shocking abuse of power. Here's what we know so far
The entire Russian investigation was a sham, and Obama administration officials knew it from the get-go.
AfDB Allegations: Adesina insists on innocence, demands justice
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has maintained that he is innocent of all allegations of fraud leveled against him.
Why The Mumbai Police Order Under Section 144 CRPC Is Problematic
A scrutiny of the order suggests that it suffers from serious legal and constitutional infirmities.
Money laundering case: DHFL promoters Wadhawans sent to jail
Kapoor is currently in the ED's custody. The Wadhawans are also being probed by the CBI in connection withthe same case.
6 ways to watch SpaceX's historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - SpaceX will broadcast live video of its first human mission, called Demo-2, but so will NASA, National Geographic, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
WATCH LIVE: Landmark SpaceX launch cancelled due to poor weather
UPDATED 21:17The landmark SpaceX crewed launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida has been 'scrubbed...
Kindiki turns down new appointment
He said he now wants to focus on serving Kenyans as the senator of Tharaka-Nithi.
Weather scrubs SpaceX commercial crew launch
The first human orbital spaceflight from the United States in nearly nine years came within 17 minutes of launch May 27 before weather postponed liftoff.
Rivers warns hotel owner against blackmailing Wike
Rivers State Government has warned the owner of the demolished Prodest Hotel, Promise Gogorobari, against blackmailing the state Governor...
Minneapolis mayor calls for arrest of officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck
May 27 (UPI) -- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called for the arrest of the police officer seen in a video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed man who later died.
No clear answers on reopening Ohio’s schools
Discussions about reopening Ohio’s schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic seem to raise more questions than answers. Even as Buckeye State businesses begin to reopen, the plan for schools remains fluid.
LAUNCH DELAYED: Americans Back in Space - The Historic SpaceX and NASA Project
UPDATE: Due to weather issues, the launch has been delayed until Saturday, May 30 at 3:22 pm ET.
Texas Police Officers Suing Department Over Quota System for Tickets
It's something that people joke about when they get pulled over. 'You're probably just trying to make your quota.' Looks like one police department was using a quota system, which is illegal.
Police: Fort Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on bridge
Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens says an active-duty solider at Fort Leavenworth helped stop an active shooter Wednesday on the Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River.
Police dig at family's house in hunt for 'murdered' boy believed to be buried
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) said they resumed the search for 'Baby Joe' Clyde Daniels on Tuesday
Google finds Indian hack-for-hire firms exploiting coronavirus fears via spearphishing schemes
Hack-for-hire firms in India are impersonating the World Health Organization in spearphishing emails, according to Google’s Threat Analysis Group research.
US to Pull Hong Kong’s Special Status as China Tightens Grip
No longer considering the territory autonomous from China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday that the United States will work toward stripping Hong Kong of special diplomatic status.
Jeffrey Epstein is the subject of a major Netflix docuseries. Here are the key moments from the convicted sex offender's past, famous connections, and controversial death., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The multimillionaire faced charges in the sex trafficking of teenage girls. He died by apparent suicide in the Metropolitan Correctional Center.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Trudeau defends suspending regular House sittings, downplays chance of snap election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending the decision to suspend all regular sittings of the House of Commons until September, with the special all-party COVID-19 committee acting as a stand-in over the next few weeks, and then four special House sittings over the summer.
Historic pay equity settlement imminent for teacher aides - Hipkins
The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle the pay equity claim for teacher aides, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.
The police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The former Minneapolis police officer has been involved in deaths, three police shootings, and was the subject of 10 internal reviews.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
6 ways to watch SpaceX’s historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online
Update: SpaceX scrubbed the launch due to potentially unsafe weather conditions. The next launch attempts are on Saturday at 3:22 p.m. ET and Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. We will update this story as new live broadcast schedules emerge for NASA TV, SpaceX, and other outlets.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media platforms
The spat began when Twitter labelled two of the US president's tweets as
Desperate to meet girlfriend, teen dresses as woman; caught
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Catholic Minnesota diocese to pay $22.5M to sexual assault victims
The Roman Catholic diocese of Saint Cloud in Minnesota announced in a statement Tuesday they will pay $22.5 million to 70 victims of clergy sexual assault and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
ESIC Hospital in Kandivali to become 300-bed dedicated COVID-19 facility
Kandivali’s ESIC Hospital is all set to be converted into a dedicated COVID-19 facility with 300 beds. In a circular issued by the management on Wednesday, the employees were informed about this decis
Alberta’s Jason Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Kenney says the key to prevention will be ramped up testing, border screening and a focus on the protecting the highest risk group – seniors and those with underlying conditions
Karnataka HC seeks Centre’s assurance on Shramik trains after May 31
The court has also sought details of arrangement being made to provide food to migrants on their long train journeys to homes in north India.
US Ends Sanction Waivers For Nations In Iran Nuclear Deal
The United States on Wednesday ended waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the brink of collapse.
Netanyahu writes letter in Torah in memory of Amit Ben Yigal - Inside Israel
Prime Minister visits family of soldier who was killed in a block-throwing attack two weeks ago.
Mandera: Elwak to become a municipality
MCAs vote unanimously to elevate the status of the town bordering Somalia.
Army Chief General MM Naravane, commanders review security situation in Ladakh, Kashmir
The presentation, sources said, included not just the situation in Ladakh, but also operational challenges in other parts of the country including Kashmir.
Edo 2020: Nobody can stop my re-election – Obaseki
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared no one would stop him from being reelected.He spoke ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) June 22
Trump threatens to regulate or shut down social media companies
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 27) threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after ...
COVID-19: Mizoram Governor opens Raj Bhavan doors for stranded teachers
Breaking the protocols to help people in distress is fine, believes Mizoram Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai. This belief prompted the Governor to open the doors of Raj Bhavan for four teachers, who
Woman goes to hospital, billed thousands for services supposed to be free
Under the federal CARES Act, coronavirus tests are mandated to be free. So she says she was shocked when she received a bill for nearly $2,500.
Gantz cuts off meeting with Netanyahu over Regev's comments - Inside Israel
Likud officials respond to minister's criticism of alternate prime minister. 'The campaign is over. It is time for unity.'
'Squirming' Boris Johnson accused of 'ducking straight answers' to protect Cummings
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was told by MP Yvette Cooper he was 'ducking' talking about Dominic Cummings' lockdown breach 'because he is trying to protect him'
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’
The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.
Two die after waiting in vain for ambulances to arrive
BMC Commissioner said on Tuesday number of ambulances has been increased
Huawei CFO loses bid to dismiss US extradition request
Canadian court ruling will allow proceedings to continue against Meng Wanzhou
House Dems adjourn without FISA vote after Trump announces veto threat
The House of Representatives adjourned late Wednesday without voting on whether to reauthorize advanced surveillance tools used by law enforcement -- a measure that had wide bipartisan support back in March, but which has drawn sudden GOP opposition amid news of apparent FBI misconduct.
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.
1,529 frontline BMC workers infected, 25 dead
The most recent casualty was a 56-year-old fireman posted at Gowalia Tank Fire Station on Grant Road, who died Sunday evening.
Coronavirus: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds - Minister
Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds as part of her response to COVID-19. Minister of state for Health Mamora, made this known
Canadian military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
NASA and SpaceX forced to cancel launch due to poor weather conditions
NASA and SpaceX have been forced to cancel today's historic launch, due to poor weather conditions
Parliament wants curfew hours reviewed
This comes after a number of Ugandans were yesterday arrested for failing to observe the curfew time due to traffic jam on different roads.
COVID-19: J&K horse becomes first animal to be put under quarantine
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district had to put a horse under quarantine after it travelled through a COVID-19 red zone. The horse and its rider became the talk of the town when they
Why schools cannot reopen yet, by FG - The Nation Nigeria
Schools cannot reopen yet despite agitation in some quarters to that effect, the Federal Government has declared.It said schools cannot reopen
Children’s Day: Presidency shares cute photos of Buhari playing with kids
Away from Nigerian politics, the presidency has shared some adorable photos of President Buhari interacting with kids as Nigeria marks Children's Day 2020.
Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence
Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta has been among the world leaders in staunching the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but at a staggering financial cost the province cannot afford to repeat should there be a second wave.
COVID-19: FG considers dividing schools into morning, afternoon classes
The federal government says it is considering the reopening of schools across the country.
Phillip Schofield receives Ofcom complaints after saying Donald Trump is 'still there sadly' during COVID-19 segment on This Morning
In the show aired last week, the presenter, 58, left viewers shocked over his comment about the US President, 73, during a segment about him taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine.
Suspect in Tecra Muigai's death freed on bond
Omar Lali was freed on Sh 300,000 bond and two sureties.
Joni Ernst on Book: Embrace Iowa 'Grit' to Help Nation
Joni Ernst spoke with Breitbart News about her book and how her "gritty" upbringing on an Iowa farm translated to her movement to cut waste.
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’
The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.
The Dutch PM Did Not Visit His Dying Mother to Obey Lockdown Restrictions
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his mother in the weeks leading up to her death due to coronavirus restrictions, but he did stay with her on her final night, his spokesman told CNN Tuesday. Rutte announced Monday that his mother, 96-year-old Mieke Rutte-Dilling, had passed away on May 13.
Federal lawsuits against East Texas ‘sanctuary cities for unborn’ dropped by ACLU
A lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of two reproductive rights groups against seven East Texas cities has been dropped after changes were made to local ordinances.
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
Huawei disappointed by a Canadian court ruling against CFO meng Wanzhou’s bid to avoid extradition
Following a Canadian court ruling that the case of senior Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, who is fighting extradition to the United States, can go forw
'Move on' - British PM tries to draw line under adviser row
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage and scorn for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after it was revealed that he…
Edo 2020: Obaseki faces tough challenge as Ize-Iyamu emerges Edo APC consensus candidate
Ize-Iyamu a former Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG), emerged on the night of Tuesday, May 26, in Abuja through a consensus arrangement by the party.
Mayor of Minneapolis Calls for Arrest of Officer Involved in George Floyd Death
The death of George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis who was filmed while a police officer kneeled on his neck and who died shortly afterward, has led to mass protests...
Guinea admits 30 died in post-election violence in March
Guinea has for the first time admitted that 30 people died in days of violence following a constitutional referendum. - Foreign
'Central Park Karen,' Amy Cooper, faces NYC Human Rights Commission investigation
The New York City Commission on Human Rights is investigating the white woman walking her dog in New York City who called police to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man.”
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’
The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.
Tennessee to stop sharing COVID-19 patient information with first responders, law enforcement
Tennessee will stop sharing COVID-19 patient information with first responders and law enforcement.
NRM SG Lumumba tasks polls body on 2021 elections
Lumumba says the commission should engage scientists to advise accordingly on the threat of Coronavirus to devise means of conducting the elections.
Canadian court deals blow to Huawei CFO
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou lost a bid to have US extradition proceedings dismissed, after a ...
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India
Indonesia to receive first delivery of COVID-19 ventilators from US in June
The donation of the ventilators is the result of a previous call between President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and President Donald Trump in April, during which the two leaders agreed to build cooperation to tackle the COVID-19 crisis in their respective countries, including finding ways to overcome shortages of medical equipment.
Man beaten with bat at flat in Newtownabbey
A man has been beaten with a wooden bat at a flat in the Whitewell Road area of Newtownabbey.
Nepal's new map hits a roadblock as parliament discussion gets deferred
Nepal claims the territory, which touches the border with China, under an 1816 treaty with the East India Company
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China has undermined Hong Kong's autonomy as the US considers ending favourable tariffs in a blow to its status as a financial hub.
'Absolutely no legal authority': Trump's threats to shut down Twitter are 'totally asinine' and reek of censorship, according to legal experts, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Trump has long made unsubstantiated claims that social-media platforms are biased against and "silence" conservative users.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Minneapolis mayor calls for white police officer to be charged in black man's death
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called on prosecutors to file criminal charges against a white police officer caught on a bystander's video pressing his knee into the neck of African-American man who later died at a hospital. The officer along with three others involved in the apprehension of George…
Use of force protesters shut down LA highway following death of George Floyd
People protesting the use of force by law enforcement shut down part of an L.A. highway Wednesday. It was part of a Black Lives Matter march put together after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Weather delays SpaceX’s first astronaut launch from Florida
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 27 (Reuters) - SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was forced by foul weather to scrub a planned launch on Wednesday of two Americans into orbit from Florida, a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts from U.S. soil in nine years.
Andrew Napolitano: I'll 'Defend to the Death' Twitter’s Right to Fact Check Trump
Andrew Napolitano said he will "defend to the death" Twitter's right to fact check President Donald Trump.
SpaceX launch postponed due to bad weather
Just minutes away from take off, and SpaceX has had to call of its historic launch. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s company was set to become the first private company to launch astronauts into…
Minneapolis mayor calls for white police officer to be charged in black man’s death
May 27 (Reuters) - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called on prosecutors to file criminal charges against a white police officer caught on a bystander's video pressing his knee into the neck of African-American man who later died at a hospital.
Seattle officials feud over the future of tent encampments during coronavirus pandemic
A bill proposed by Councilmember Tammy Morales attempts to codify city policy around encampments during the pandemic and narrow the circumstances under which encampments can be removed.
Malawi virus cases and suspects flee isolation sites after repatriation from South Africa
More than 400 repatriated Malawians, including a handful of COVID-19 patients, on Wednesday fled quarantine and isolation sites in the city of Blantyre, a local health official said.
Gujarat: Portal editor granted bail by sessions court
Patel was charged under Indian Penal Code Section 124 A for sedition and Section 54 of the Disaster Management Act (punishment for false warning) by the Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) on May 11 for “trying to create unrest in society”.
The police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints
Two of the officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd both have a history of violent incidents.
Bihar Paid Rs 1 Crore To Bring Back Stranded Students From Kota: Sushil Modi
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday said that the state government had paid Rs 1 crore for arranging 17 trains for the return of students belonging to state who were stranded in Kota.
Flashback: How Twitter Began Labeling 'Misinformation'
Twitter recently added a "fact check" to President Trump's tweets relating to his concerns about mail-in voting fraud. Here is how Twitter made the decision to suddenly start fact-checking public figures on its platform.
The first batch of Sri Lankans leaves Doha in special repatriation flight
The first batch of Sri Lankans departed from Doha as part of a repatriation drive by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar, yesterday. A total of 275 were onboard Srilankan Airlines flight UL 218 departed from Hamad International Airport.
Poll slump hits UK’s Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal
LONDON, May 27 — Support for Boris Johnson has slumped by the sharpest fall for a Conservative party leader in a decade following the Dominic Cummings scandal, according to an opinion poll published today. As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later today over his...
LCA Tejas joins IAF 18 Squadron today; Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter
LCA Tejas IAF(Indian Air Force) News: All you need to know about the newly inducted combat aircraft Tejas. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter jet Tejas in his first solo sortie as IAF chief
After surviving COVID-19, grandmother, 71, killed while protecting granddaughter from attack
Sheila Lucas was fatally shot and killed Saturday night in Southeast Washington while trying to protect her granddaughter during an attack.
Pentagon's deputy inspector general resigns; latest in watchdog role to depart
The Defense Department's deputy inspector general resigned on Tuesday, more than a month after President Donald Trump removed him as the Pentagon's acting inspector general, becoming the latest official in a federal oversight role to depart.
Man Asks for Death Penalty After Robbing KDF Officer [VIDEO]
A man in Mombasa stunned the court when he acknowledged that he was ready to face the death penalty after...
Haryana liquor scam: Key member to retire on May 31, govt yet to empower SET
About 5,500 boxes of liquor which were recovered from smugglers by police and excise officials in 14 cases had disappeared from its stock in Sonipat district which had prompted the probe into the matter.
Ray of Hope for Tharaka Woman Tortured by Husband [VIDEO]
Speaking while receiving treatment at JM Memorial hospital in Nyandarua County, the mother of one explained that her one...
Health ministry gets Madagascar drug from SGF today
Our Reporters Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will on Wednesday (today) hand over Madagascan native formulation for the ...
'We know businesses are hurting': Qld Tourism Minister
Queensland Tourism Minister Kate Jones says it is a delicate balance between health and the economy when dealing with the coronavirus.
Presidency denies reports on Buhari canceling appointments, approvals made by Abba Kyari
Nigerian Presidency on Tuesday night denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled appointments and memos
India’s Top Army Commanders Meet in the Wake of Ongoing Standoff with China
New Delhi (Sputnik): India and China have reinforced troops along their shared border amid a standoff between the armies which has lasted several weeks. The face-off...
Huawei CFO loses bid to dismiss US extradition request
Huawei Technologies chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was dealt a setback by a Canadian court on Wednesday as she tries to avoid extradition to the US to face bank fraud charges.
Foundation stone laid for DPIN
Foundation stone for Development of Pilgrimage Infrustructure in Nagaland (DPIN) was laid under PRASAD Scheme at Molungkimong village on May 16 by advisor of Tourism, Art and Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi along with minister for Higher Education, Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along.
Shocking moment reckless father is caught tearing across a field on a motorbike with a TODDLER on his lap
A police helicopter captured footage of the 28-year-old father in Coventry. The suspect was detained and has been reported for prosecution for careless driving.
Migrants issue: Randeep Surjewala moves Supreme Court, seeks permission to intervene
Surjewala said he wants to apprise the top court of "certain pertinent measures" that may be considered by the Centre in order to alleviate the plight of migrant labourers who are stranded or travelling long distances.
No masking it: Biden eyes stark contrast with Trump over virus
Joe Biden squared off with Donald Trump on Tuesday over the wearing of masks one day after the White House challenger emerged from coronavirus-imposed lockdown donning one while the president attended two events bare-faced.
COVID-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown in Nepal
The country has been under lockdown, against coronavirus disease, since March 24.
Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again
By allowing the casinos to reopen, with new rules on social distancing and sanitizing, the governor said Nevada would again welcome visitors but would be prepared to close down again if there is a spike in cases.
IGNOU Extends Deadline For Submission of June Term End Exam Forms | Check New Date Here
The courses in the open university are offered in two sessions over the year, one in January and another in July.
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more qu
Uttar Pradesh News: This Lab in Meerut Falsely Tests 6 People COVID-19+, Likely to Lose Licence
The cancellation of the licence of the lab has already been recommended by Meerut District Magistrate Anil Dhingra.
Four police officers fired following death of unarmed black man who had neck knelt on during arrest
Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired after video showed one of them kneeling on the neck of a black man who later died. Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey confirmed the termination of the four
Health ministry gets Madagascar’s drug from SGF today
Our Reporters Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will on Wednesday (today) hand over Madagascan native formulation for the ...
South Korean national drops plan to leave country
A South Korean national who had come as a technical expert to probe into the styrene vapour leak from LG Polymers plant in Visakhapatnam, dropped his plan to leave the country in the last minute, on W
Defying pandemic, gay couples hold first marriages in Costa Rica
Marco Castillo and his boyfriend, Rodrigo Campos, waited just a few hours to take advantage of a new law in Costa Rica that made the country the first in Central America to allow same-sex marriage.
Albanese feeling cocky as he tries to pluck byelection votes
Anthony Albanese wants to make the Eden-Monaro byelection a test of the government's response to coronavirus and the bushfires that devastated the seat.
At least 300 arrested in flash protests against controversial national anthem bill
Protesters staged flash protests in Causeway Bay, Central and Mong Kok on Wednesday afternoon to denounce a controversial national anthem bill Police said at least 300 people were arrested In Central, hundreds of office workers spilled onto...
Facebook Ran Multi-Year Charm Offensive to Woo State Prosecutors
Sheryl Sandberg’s schedule was packed as the Facebook Inc. chief operating officer arrived in Portland, Oregon, for a summer forum of state prosecutors who were meeting to talk shop and share ideas with one another.
Emily Maitlis 'echoes feelings of millions' in latest Newsnight monologue
'He made those who struggled to keep to the rules feel like fools, and has allowed many more to assume they can now flout them.'
Reconsider decision to convert Jayalalithaa's residence into memorial, HC tells Tamil Nadu government
A division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and Abdul Quddhose also suggested that 'Veda Nilayam,' located in the upmarket Poes Garden, be converted into the official residence of the chief minister of the state, while a portion of the property can be a memorial if needed.
COVID-19: India death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767
The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while 64,425 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.
Lagos pulls down distressed storey-building - The Nation Nigeria
The Lagos State government on Tuesday demolished a two-storey building located on Western Avenue. The building, situated at ..
KEBS distances itself from viral press statement on Gikambura-Kikuyu relief food incident
At least 20 people were taken ill after consuming suspected poisoned foodstuff
KVSU assists students for online education
The introduction of online education system since COVID-19 lockdown has not been readily appreciated by all as many families do not have access to TV, phone or radio.
Putrajaya delays enforcing law amendment for worker housing improvement
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Human Resources said today it would delay enforcing the amendment to a law that would have required employers to improve housing for their workers. Its minister Datuk M. Saravanan said the delay is meant to give companies more time to prepare. Parliament’s...
How 'militarized' is Indonesia's COVID-19 management?
How local civilian and political institutions and leaders perform will determine whether the next generation of TNI leaders develops trust in those democratic-era institutions.
Covid-19: 7 new cases in China, 19 in South Korea
Overall count since the country's first case on January 25 is now up to 11,275, including 269 deaths
Coronavirus: NCDC announces 276 new cases, total soars to 8,344
Fresh 276 cases of Covid-19 have been announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday, bringing the total infection to 8,344, with 16 new deaths.
Chief Secy vs Punjab ministers: All eyes on Cabinet today
The Cabinet meeting was called a few hours after Manpreet Badal and Channi met the CM at the latter’s farm house on Monday.
Cornish firearms operation followed drugs bust in Plymouth
Police confirm three men - all from Plymouth - have been arrested on suspicion of supplying cocaine
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets
Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots 'fraudulent'.
CMCO: 38 detained for gathering to take photos at Taman Semabok Perdana
MELAKA, May 26 — A total of 38 individuals were arrested for gathering to take photograph of the lotus flower scenery at the catchment area in Taman Semabok Perdana today.
Spain begins 10-day mourning period for coronavirus victims
Spain has begun an official 10-day mourning period for the tens of thousands of victims of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
COVID-19: 5 more test positive in M’laya
Five more persons, including three women tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total of active COVID-19 cases to seven in the state, health official said on Wednesday.
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law
In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons
Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.
Police called to shut down party at disused industrial unit in Gorton
The revellers left the building after officers spoke with them
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.
PJ cops confirm online harassment of DAP reps being looked into
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The police have confirmed they are investigating the online harassment of two DAP assemblymen, after they allegedly received death threats on Facebook. Petaling Jaya police chief Asst Comm Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said a report was lodged by Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah...
Xi Jinping says China strengthening armed forces amid tensions with US over coronavirus
Beijing says it will improve its preparedness for military combat. In the background: heightened U.S. tensions.
In vast Kenya camp, refugee journalists on coronavirus front line
For more than a decade, KANERE, the world's first fully independent refugee camp news outlet, has defied funding shortages and other challenges to publish investigations and reports about life in Kenya's remote Kakuma camp.
White House defends, but does not explain Donald Trump firing watchdog
A White House letter issued in response to concerns from a prominent Republican senator does little to explain the decision-making behind Trump's recent upheaval of the inspector general community.
Arunachal govt equipped to handle possible spike in COVID-19 cases as more people return: Khandu
Around 6,000 have returned to the state so far.
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field: Snapchat
Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters -- forcing
Internet cafe for lawyers? How PH justice system will cope with new normal
It will be a digital transformation, says the Supreme Court, but how will it make sure that every litigant has equal access to technology?
HK arrests protesters ahead of controversial law discussion
At least 15 people were arrested here on Wednesday by security forces, who have been deployed in greater numbers on the streets in recent hours, ahead of a controversial bill criminalising disrespect to the Chinese anthem being presented before in the Legislative Council.
Parents still not happy with South Gloucestershire SEND services - two years after damning report
"Too many children and young people with SEND are not achieving their full potential.”
Maharashtra: Amid reports of rift in Thackeray-led MVA, Speaker says no 'emergency' or 'political situation' in state
With as many as 54,758 positive cases of COVID-19, Maharashtra is currently is the worst coronavirus affected state in the country.
Talk of the Town article leads to clean-up operation in Muirhevnamor - Talk of the Town
If you want something done, turn to Talk of the Town! That seems to be the message after a clean up got underway in Muirhevnamor yesterday, less than 24 hours after we highlighted illegal dumping in the area. On Monday we reported how residents of Road 2 and Crescent 1 had been trying to get...Read More→
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.
Doctor in SC questions Centre’s new SOP ending 14-day mandatory quarantine of health workers
As per the advisory, quarantine of healthcare workers, other than the two categories -- in case of high exposure to COVID-19 and in cases of health care workers showing symptoms of COVID-19 -- is not warranted, it said.
Congress' RS Surjewala moves SC over migrant crisis; seeks to be heard in suo motu case listed for tomorrow
Surjewala has requested in his plea that the Centre should be directed to come up with a nationwide plan to ease the pressure on India's migrant population
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem Bill
HONG KONG: Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday (May 27) as activists called for protests against a Bill to ...
Hours before taking up migrant workers issue, Supreme Court got stinging letter from senior lawyers
They criticised the top court for its “self-effacing deference” to the government
Israeli Minister Calls on Twitter CEO to Ban Iran’s Khamenei
The Iranian leader is using Twitter “to promote hatred against the Jewish people and the State of Israel,” says newly-appointed Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen.
ECOWAS Court adjusts rules of procedure
The ECOWAS Court of Justice says it has updated its Practice Direction to enable the virtual conduct of Court sessions. The court also said it has updated the electronic filing of processes, acc...
'Overall stable and controllable': Amid continuing standoff, China on situation at India border
China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is 'overall stable and controllable,' and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through a dialogue and consultation.
Senior Arab Officials: Senior Saudi, Jordanian officials say moderate Arab states back Israel's sovereignty plan - Middle East
While Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.
Trudeau points to job listings
UPDATE 8:48 a.m. Wednesday morning was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 65th early morning address to Canadians from Ottawa.
'Stalker Situation': Sweden's Chief Epidemiologist Receives Death Threats
Over the course of the coronavirus crisis, Anders Tegnell, Sweden's state epidemiologist, the man often seen as the architect of the country's no-lockdown strategy, has...
Tortured abductees charged over lockdown hunger protest
ZIMBABWEAN authorities on Tuesday charged three opposition MDC-Alliance party youth leaders, who are victims of abduction and torture, with committing public vi...
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
Bar Council of India urges Chief Justice Bobde to re-start courts from June 1
In the letter, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra asserted that only 10 per cent of the cases are being heard these days despite the fact that there was an 80 per cent pendency of cases in trial courts.
British minister says 'move on' from rage over PM adviser Cummings' road trip
LONDON — A British minister said on Wednesday that it was time to “move on” after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s senior adviser provoked outrage and widespread scorn by making a 400 km (250 mile) road trip during the coronavirus lockdown.
'Flying Bullets' operationalised, IAF chief takes Tejas sortie
Coimbatore: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria flew a Tejas single-seater light combat aircraft at the Sulur air force station on Wednesday. Officials said Air Chief Marshal...
No new reports of fighting despite Afghan ceasefire ending
Appeals for the Taliban to extend a ceasefire with Afghan forces went unanswered Wednesday, but there were no reports of major violence and the militants said they would release some government prisoners.
AP High Court investigates petition against Chandrababu Naidu, adjourns case for tomorrow
The he AP High Court on Wednesday has investigated the petition filed against opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu over the violation of lockdown rules
National anthem bill reignites Hong Kong unrest
Riot police clashed with office workers on their lunch break in Hong Kong on Wednesday after a bill which would outlaw insults to China's national anthem became the latest trigger for unrest.
Everett man identified as victim of deadly gunfire at party
William Thomas Harper III, 28, was shot to death Sunday. His alleged assailant is jailed.
India won't budge on Ladakh in face of China threat
India’s military will match the deployment and mobilisation of the People’s Liberation Army at the LAC
Gayle King says it’s ‘open season’ on black men in America following Amy Cooper and Minneapolis incidents
Gayle King has said it’s “open season” on black men in response to two separate videos of racist behaviour, which circulated online Tuesday (26 May).
WATCH | Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time
Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.
Family of Irishman who fell to death in Australia call for candles to be lit in tribute
Three men have been charged with murder of Cian English (19) outside Brisbane
Bali fights virus same way it attracts tourists – with local customs
Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, Bali, has its local customs to thank for what officials tout as success in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, as the central government mulls reopening the resort island.
Saudi crown prince orders house, car for dead breadwinner’s family
The family head, wife and daughter were swept away by floods
Insecurity: Zamfara PDP hails Buhari on victory over banditry, crimes
At least for once, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on the same page with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government on a number of issues.
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.
ISS commander hails today's SpaceX launch as 'step towards the future'
SpaceX will become the first private company to send astronauts into space
Congress to launch “Speak Up” campaign on economic crisis created by lockdown
Party’s main demand is assistance of ₹10,000 for every family that falls outside I-T bracket
Jagan Should Answer to the YSRCP Social Media Abuse of Judiciary?
Right from Jagan to the party leaders and cadre, YSR Congress is infamous for linking the judges to Chandrababu Naidu. Finally, the court decided to take them to the task.
Kerala On Verge Of Community Transmission, Says CM Amid Tussle With Railways
With 963 COVID-19 cases confirmed, Kerala now has 412 patients under treatment and over one lakh under observation.
Fearing coronavirus, OFWs in Algeria ask PH gov’t to bring them home
At least 152 Filipinos working in construction sites remain stranded in the African country
Obaseki constructs roads in Ekosodin after years of neglect, as projects excite residents
Residents in Ekosodin community, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, have applauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki
Businessman Hamilton Ndlovu Apologises For ‘Poor Taste’
Johannesburg businessman Thabiso Hamilton Ndlovu apologises to South Africa for his 'poor taste' after a video in which he was showing
Maharashtra Reports Over 2,000 New Cases For Ten Consecutive Days, State’s Covid-19 Tally Reaches 54,758
The total number of active cases in the state has increased to 36,004.
Substitute host Katie Razzall stands in for Emily Maitlis on tonight's Newsnight after BBC admits she DID breach impartiality rules with amazing diatribe on Dominic Cummings and PM - as viewers demand full Ofcom probe
Reporter Katie Razzall stood in for Emily Maitlis on tonight's Newsnight after the BBC admitted the host breached impartiality rules in an opening monologue about the Dominic Cummings row.
MLA irked over delay in shifting COVID-19 case
The Alleged delay in shifting COVID-19 positive cases lodged in a quarantine facility irked a legislator in Manipur who also drew the chief minister’s attention to the issue on Wednesday.
Parents with childcare issues should 'do as Dominic Cummings did', says Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick as he shrugs off party's poll plunge telling 40 Tory MPs calling for aide to be sacked to 'move on'
In a tetchy round of interviews, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said people were entitled to exercise 'personal judgement' over the tough lockdown rules.
Hundreds of masked guests line up as Tulalip casinos reopen
Tulalip Resort Casino and Quil Ceda Creek opened the doors on Tuesday after a two-month closure.
Coatbridge care home's remorse over breach of Covid-19 social distancing rules
DJ's morale-boosting visit saw vulnerable residents dance together and share a microphone
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
The US President said Twitter's fact-check warning is stifling freedom of expression and accused the platform of interfering in the US presidential elections.
Hong Kong on edge before national anthem bill: Live updates
Hong Kong riot police have made arrests and fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
US couple charged after child’s skeletal remains found in back yard
A Tennessee couple have been charged with multiple crimes after an investigation uncovered the skeletal remains of their daughter in the back yard of their home.Michael Anthony Gray Sr., aged 63, and Shirley Ann Gray, aged 60, were charged on Monday with multiple crimes including child abuse, child neglect
Ram Temple trust chief offers prayers at shrine after 28 years
Ram temple trust chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das has offered prayers at the Ram Lalla shrine here on what is said to be his first visit to the makeshift temple in nearly three decades.
COVID-19: Kaduna govt extends restrictions by two weeks
It added that according to the COVID-19 review report, "many of the cases recorded in Kaduna State have either been from persons with a history of
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more questions than it answers, advocates say.
All expelled almajiris welcome to Zamfara - Governor
He said the decision followed "a careful study of almajiri system in the state which only needs to be integrated into western education for the purpose
Former Head Of Russia's Chuvashia Sues Putin Over Dismissal
In an unprecedented move, the former head of the Russian region of Chuvashia, Mikhail Ignatyev, has filed a lawsuit against President Vladimir Putin challenging a presidential decree that removed him from office in January.
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China’s aviation regulator.
COVID-19: Gov. El-Rufai extends Kaduna lockdown by 2 weeks
Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai has extended the lockdown order in Kaduna State by another two weeks, the state Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe said in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday.
Saunders: Trump can’t have it both ways on states’ rights
He can’t tell states to lead on the coronavirus response, then tell them how to run their elections.
Why Trump has an issue with mail-in voting
Voting by mail in its old-fashioned version has traditionally been Republican speciality
'OK, let's make history': hybrid House of Commons convenes to debate COVID-19
"OK, let's make history": with those words from the Speaker of the House of Commons, a hybrid meeting of members of Parliament is now underway.
This is why a resident thanked Dubai Police on Twitter
A neighbour feud during the Eid holidays led a Dubai resident to call police
Bihar Board Class 10 result: How to file for scrutiny? What is compartment exam?
BSEB 10th result: While 80.50 per cent have cleared the exam, over 2.89 lakh candidates have failed. An additional 1,019 will have to appear for the compartmental exam.
House Passes Uighur Bill in Rebuke to China, Sends It to Trump
The U.S. House voted Wednesday to authorize sanctions against Chinese officials for human rights abuses against Muslim minorities, as Congress and the White House ratchet up pressure on the government in Beijing amid rising tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.
Millions gone in Delta market fires - The Nation Nigeria
No fewer than 300 shops were on Tuesday razed in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Gone with shops were articles valued at millions
Body of COVID-19 victim cremated in open in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi amid protest by locals
The body of a woman who died due to COVID-19 was cremated in the open on the banks of Suketi Khud in Mandi district, amidst protest by local residents who objected to it over fear of catching the
2020 budget: NASS suspends holiday to consider revised appropriation bill
The National Assembly, the legislative arm of the country, has put its holiday on hold in order to reconvene and consider the 2020 revised budget on Thursday.
Plane crash: 19 bodies of Pakistan International Airlines plane crash victims forcibly taken
Relatives did not even let the authorities conduct DNA tests to identify charred bodies
Contributions toward combating COVID-19
Churches, individuals and other social organisations have contributed towards COVID-19 fund and also to the quarantine centres with Bibles, gift packages and other essentials.
KCR to release water from Kondapochamma on May 29
Kondapochamma is one among the aggregation of several projects, which is called Kaleshwaram.
FAKE ALERT: This tweet on Chinese army is not from Indian Army’s official handle
News News: Several Twitter users are posting screengrab of a tweet from handle @adgpi_ and taking a dig at Indian Army. Many users (mostly Pakistanis) are sharin
Paedophile jailed for 17 years for persistent abuse of young girl
Michael James Buckmaster described his own behaviour as being "disgusting, perverted and sickening".
Cong to launch 'SpeakUp' campaign to raise voice of poor, migrants, small businesses
The Congress will launch a 'SpeakUp' campaign on May 28 to help raise the voice of the poor, migrants, small businesses and the middle class people before the central government.
Pence's press secretary back to work after recovering from COVID-19
US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday she was back at work after recovering from COVID-19, a case that helped encourage White House officials to start wearing masks and take stricter safety precautions around President Donald Trump.
India Needs a Strategy to Exit Lockdown: Global Epidemiologist to former Opposition Congress Chief
New Delhi (Sputnik): Rahul Gandhi, the former head of India’s main opposition Congress Party, has been interacting with experts from several fields on the global...
Posts Spread Fake Trump Memorial Day Tweet
Facebook users are circulating a fake screenshot of a supposed tweet from President Donald Trump, which purportedly praises his own "sacrifices" in recognition of Memorial Day. Trump never posted the tweet in question.
Migrant exodus likely to peak next month, says NITI Aayog affiliate; warns return to cities may take over a year
When will migrants return to the cities? No one knows the answer, but the experts handling the labour issues for decades, believe that only 10 percent of migrant workers have returned to their home states and that the numbers could increase in June and July
E-pass not required for travellers moving in/out of Mumbai airport
Following the Maharashtra government's decision to resume operation of domestic flights in the state, the Mumbai police has decided to allow passenger/s moving to and from the Mumbai airport to travel without an e-pass.
Make it CM residence-cum-office, use a portion for memorial: Madras High Court on Jayalalithaa’s Chennai residence
The high court also stated that Deepa and Deepak Jayakumar are legal heirs to the property.
Delhi witnesses 792 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day jump
Fifteen more deaths have been reported, taking the total number of deaths to 303
Michael O'Leary hits out at Government's 'ineffective' quarantine regime
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has hit out at Government plans to quarantine travellers coming into ...
‘How long before we strike back?’: Ice Cube reacts to death of unarmed black man following arrest in Minneapolis
The death of an unarmed black man after a police officer knelt on his neck has sparked outrage, prompting the rapper Ice Cube to tweet: “How long will we go for Blue on Black Crime before we strike
Migrant workers: Randeep Surjewala seeks Supreme Court’s permission to intervene in suo motu case
Congress leader said that the govt. did not have a nationwide action plan to tally the exact number of migrant labourers stranded in various parts of the country
Police hunt man who exposed himself to woman in rural Stockport
The man was about 50 and was wearing striped clothing
How primary schools will look from June 1 as teachers section off classrooms and corridors – and kids will queue in pens
A PRIMARY school has revealed how classrooms will look from June 1 with children being dropped off into pens and sent home if they refuse to social distance. Pupils at Kingsholm church of England s…
Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time
Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.
China has made great progress in Covid-19 vaccine research: Chinese Ambassador
China News: Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Wednesday said that China has made "great progress" in vaccine research and development in the fight agains
Dahod youth jumps into well to evade arrest, dies: Cops
The deceased, Ajay Valvai (22) who had also managed to escape, had accidentally jumped into a well, the police said.
Central Park birdwatcher says Amy Cooper death threats must ‘stop immediately’
The black birdwatcher who filmed white dog owner Amy Cooper calling the cops on him in Central Park says she’s received death threats — which he urged must “stop
Police find £1m cash in suspect’s home after stopping his car
The search was carried out by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Venice.
Rahul spreading false news; no one can threaten Modi's India: Ravi Shankar
Amidst the rising tension in east Ladakh along the Sino-India border, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that no one can threaten Narendra Modi's India
Report On ‘Doctored Audio’ Of Saad: Now, Press Council Asks Indian Express Why Action Should Not Be Taken Against It
Indian Express had earlier said that it stood by its report.
Noida Man Rapes Teen For A Year, Friend Recorded Act For Blackmail: Police
A man was arrested in Noida on Wednesday for allegedly raping a teenager for a year and then circulating the videos on WhatsApp that were recorded by his friend, who too has been caught, police said.
Teen stopped for stunt driving had 14 previous traffic charges in 2020: Ottawa Police
Ottawa Police say a 17 year-old driver with 14 previous traffic charges in the first five months of 2020 was stopped for speeding again.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories.
Video Shows George Floyd Moments Before His Death, Wasn't Resisting Arrest
New surveillance footage shows the moments before a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on George Floyd's neck as he repeatedly told them he couldn'...
Schools in State likely to re-open on July 1
Mysore/Mysuru: After an abrupt end to the 2019-20 academic year following the COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown, Schools across Karnataka are likely to re-open on July 1 for the new academic year (2020-21). Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar discussed the issue with the Department officials at a meeting held in the State capital...
Search continues for missing N.L. fisherman Wednesday after three bodies found
ST. LAWRENCE, N.L. — The search for a fisherman missing since Monday evening is continuing off the south coast of Newfoundland today after the bodies of three others from the lost vessel were recovered.
Coronavirus: Odisha man shunned by villagers, forced to live in his car despite testing negative for COVID-19
India: Rise in cases of social boycott due to fear of coronavirus
Trump Threatens Twitter After Presidential Tweets Get Fact Check
The president claimed that tech giants “silence conservative voices,” and threatened to regulate them, despite not being able to.
Man says he broke into San Diego bank just so he could heat up his Hot Pockets
A man who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Chollas View bank early Wednesday morning apparently entered the branch just so he can heat up his Hot Pocket sandwiches.
Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters
'The cabinet will come up with a Hong Kong humanitarian assistance action plan...to provide complete planning for Hong Kong people's residency, accommodation and care,' says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen
Does Abbas realize his speech gave Israel responsibility for Judea and Samaria? - Opeds
A close reading of Abbas' latest diatribe has him turning over of the rule of Judea and Samaria to Israel. Is he aware of that gaffe? Op-ed.
Six people killed in shooting in Saudi Arabia's Asir province
The deceased are in their 30s and 40s. The wounded were taken to the nearest hospital.
Blow for Ruto as 3 Mt Kenya MPs announce defection from Tanga Tanga
A bad month for the DP just got worse
China to loosen flight restrictions after outcry from stranded citizens
Starting June 2020, the number of permitted flights in China will nearly triple to 407 per week
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus
Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said Wednesday, with concern mounting about imported infections just as the nation eases its lockdown.
Alastair Campbell breaks social distancing rules for selfie with 'Speedo Mick'
The former Labour spin doctor held his 'hands up' and said he apologised unreservedly for breaching the two metre rule.
UPDATED: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Wednesday restrained the Minister of Petroleum Resources and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...
Ukraine's FM Kuleba plans to visit Hungary in late May
Relations between the two countries slid to a chill after the Ukrainian parliament in 2017 passed a new education law, which Hungary says treads on minority rights – the claim Ukraine has been steadily refuting.
Las Vegas police seek help identifying 4 from business robbery
Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying four people who carried out a robbery at a business in the Las Vegas valley on May 11.
Hero ferry captain dives into the River Clyde to rescue woman who drove car into water
No one hurt but services have been delayed.
Hong Kong Police Arrest 300 in Anti-China Protests
Thousands of fully armed riot police took the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday to crack down on multiple peaceful protests.
Confident that COVID-19 vaccine will be available by next year, says Harvard Professor
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Florida man shoots, kills home intruder who was attacking his wife, police say
A Florida man in his 70s fatally shot a home intruder who busted through the glass front door and began attacking his wife on Tuesday, investigators said.
Yogi Adityanath makes a U-turn: States need no permission to hire workers from Uttar Pradesh
CM Yogi Adityanath had said any state that wants migrant workers back from Uttar Pradesh will have to seek permission from his government. He also announced that the government will set up a Migration Commission.
Ice Cube: How Many Cops Have to Kill Black Americans 'Before We Strike Back?'
In the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, veteran rapper and actor Ice Cube asked how much more "crime" must police officers commit against black Americans "before we strike back?"
Chhattisgarh: Naxals release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from jawans
The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.
The Chinese Communist Party puts on a brave face
The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China meets every year at the end of March. The NPC is the highest legislative and representative body of China and it has the power to make and implement
Rock Hill mother, boyfriend charged in death of 4-year-old who tested positive for cocaine at birth
A 4-year-old child was dead in Rock Hill late Tuesday morning, prompting a death investigation and leading to the arrest of the child’s mother and the mother’s boyfriend.
Queens thief throws 61-year-old woman into street, steals purse
A Queens crook threw a 61-year-old woman to the ground and took off with her purse, disturbing new video shows. Surveillance footage released by cops early Wednesday shows the suspect approaching the
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies over alleged election interference
Trump’s warning represented an escalation of his previous rhetoric targeting the tech giants over purported bias against conservative expression.
Woman rescued from River Clyde after car crashed into water at Renfrew ferry terminal
A WOMAN has been rescued after her car crashed into the River Clyde. The incident at the Renfrew ferry terminal just after 1pm prompted an emergency response with police, ambulance and fire crews i…
Hundreds Question High Court’s Integrity in ‘The People Are The Sovereign’ Rally
The court commits abhorrent violations of the sacred principle of the separation of powers that guides Western democracies.
Gujarat: Three booked for flogging 17-year-old girl who allegedly eloped
The police in Chhota Udepur said that the girl’s relatives thrashed her with a stick in public view on May 21.
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat
Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.
House catches fire 2nd time
An early morning structure fire on Penticton Indian Band left nobody injured, according to Penticton Fire deputy chief Chris Forster.
After row over paid quarantine, Kerala mulls changes
Chief minister Vijayan under fire for making Keralites pay for 7-day quarantine
Covid-19: CBSE students who moved amid lockdown can take Class 10, Class 12 exams from new location
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said the students should contact their schools to inform them about where they wish to take the exams.
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after Twitter fact check
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
UK Refuses to See Fisheries as Bargaining Chip After EU Signals Concessions in Brexit Talk
The EU has indicated its willingness to ease its stance on fisheries in the Brexit talks and reach a compromise, Reuters reported on Tuesday, quoting sources within the...
LAC Face-off: In a conciliatory note, China says Dragon and Elephant can dance together
Amidst the India China face-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, Bejing has taken a conciliatory approach, saying that the two countries working together is the only right choice.
Local Lockdowns to be Introduced in UK for Future Coronavirus ‘Flare Ups’
Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed stricter social distancing measures could be introduced in certain areas in the future as part of the NHS "test and trace" system...
Limpopo launches Covid-19 response plan after cases surge in mining towns
The Limpopo government has launched a Covid-19 surge plan as the number of cases continue to rise, especially in mining areas.
Ghanaian Landlord allegedly kills tenant for refusing to vacate his house (Video)
A Ghanaian landlord identified as Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, has been arrested for allegedly killing his tenant who refused to vacate his house after he ordered him to. A Facebook user, Blessing Naana Ansah-Senkyire, who
Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers
Villagers are scared that guest workers returned from places with high number of corona positives will spread the virus
Hong Kong protests over law to ban ridicule of China's national anthem
Demonstrators gathered at Hysan Place shopping mall on May 27.
Protesters gather in Hong Kong over national anthem debate
Pro-Democracy protesters gathered in their thousands in Hong Kong today as senators debated a bill making abusing the Chinese national anthem a criminal act
Search for UConn student wanted in 2 deaths in 6th day; stolen car eyed
Connecticut State Police urged Peter Manfredonia, 23, to surrender, saying, "We know this is not who you are," while Pennsylvania officers probed whether a car theft Sunday was connected.
Whole country to move to Level 3 on 1 June, but further detail delayed, again
A highly anticipated media briefing on the Level 3 regulations has once again been postponed. Meanwhile, Health Minister Zweli Mkhizi clarified on Wednesday that Covid-19 hotspots will move to Level 3 along with the rest of the country on 1 June.
'Firing them is not enough' | George Floyd's sister wants justice after brother dies in police custody
Anger has bubbled after Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night. Video taken from someone at a scene showed an officer with a knee clamped down on Floyd's neck while he laid face-down in the street while handcuffed.
Judge in top DR Congo corruption trial dies
The judge in a high-profile graft trial involving a key ally of DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi died suddenly overnight of a heart attack, police said Wednesday. Judge Raphael Yanyi "fell il...
Peter Manfredonia was 'on a mission' to find young neighborhood woman, victim's wife says
"He was clearly walking to her home with a mission, with a machete in his backpack."
Police commissioner says lockdown breakers are using Dominic Cummings as an excuse
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson says it's 'almost impossible' for officers to do their job
Revenue Service Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide At Delhi Home, Note Found
An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan at his residence in Bapu Dham on Wednesday, police said.
Police find £1m cash in suspect’s home after stopping his car
The search was carried out by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Venice.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter puts warning on his false claims
President vows to ‘strongly regulate’ or shutter platforms that ‘silence conservative voices’ a day after Twitter added warning label on falsehoods
Rice cultivation: Revoke ban or face agitation, Congress tells Haryana govt.
Desist from experiments with farming and farmers during pandemic, it says
Pilot of the crashed plane did not open landing gear: ATC
Air traffic controller and approach tower controller have submitted their written statements
Despite lockdown orders, murder rates are rising in cities across America, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Homicides in Nashville have spiked 233% during the pandemic. Houston, New York, and other cities have reported sizeable increases, as well.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Ex-NY subway boss named to head London transit system
LONDON — Former New York subway boss Andy Byford has been named London’s new transit commissioner, overseeing Transport for London’s vast network of Tubes, trams, trains and buses.
Cop among 25 people booked for CMCO violation in Samarahan
KUCHING, May 27 — A policeman from the Samarahan district police headquarters was among 25 people who were issued compounds for violating the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures in Local Infection Areas) Regulations yesterday. Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar...
AFP will not lay charges against Annika Smethurst over publishing of classified intelligence documents
No charges will be laid against Annika Smethurst after Australian Federal Police investigated her use of leaked documents in an article.
Arsonist suspected in deadly Kyoto blaze finally charged
A man has been arrested over the deadly fire at Kyoto Animation studio in July 2019, which killed 36 people and injured another 33.
Samarinda flood victims turn to social media for help
Heavy rain that hit Samarinda over the weekend left numerous areas of East Kalimantan's capital flooded.
Niger lost $120 million in arms deals over three years: government audit
NIAMEY (Reuters) - Almost 40% of the $312 million Niger spent on defence procurement contracts over the last three years was lost through inflated costs or materiel that was not delivered, according to a government audit of military contracts seen by Reuters.
Top news of the day: Students allowed to appear for CBSE exams from current location; Trump offers to ‘mediate or arbitrate’ between India and China, and more
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BBC backs its political editor Laura Kuenssberg and says she did NOT tweet 'in defence' of Dominic Cummings after a 'significant' number of complaints
Laura Kuenssberg had responded directly to Daily Mirror political editor Pippa Crerar who first revealed Dominic Cummings's 260-mile journey from London to County Durham with his family.
Omar condemns use of rubber bullets, tear gas on crowds at George Floyd protest
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Wednesday condemned law enforcement for the use of rubber bullets and tear gas on crowds in Minneapolis that were protesting the death of George Floyd on Tuesday evening.
Brothers choke to death in well
Two brothers who stepped into a well to rescue a calf died of suffocation at Kumbala in Kasaragod district on Wednesday. According to the police, the deceased were identified as 45-year-old Narayanan
US troop pullout from Afghanistan ahead of schedule
The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is considerably ahead of schedule, an official told AFP on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reiterated calls for the Pentagon to bring troops home.
Government Rubbishes Rumors That Schools Will Open On 1 June
Government Rubbishes Schools Opening On 1 June Rumor. The government has denied claims that schools will be opened on the the 1st of June.
Five arrested after bungled assassination in war for control of European drug trade that has led to 41 deaths
The CCTV footage shows two men soaking a stolen SMART car with liquid before the flames unexpectedly engulf both men, leaving at least one alight.
China can't remain oblivious to India's illegal constructions in Ladakh: FM Qureshi
Foreign minister says New Delhi's "aggressive policy against its neighbours is putting regional peace and stability at stake".
Croatia welcomes tourists braving coronavirus crisis
KRILO-JESENICE, Croatia (Reuters) - A few intrepid European tourists have returned to Croatia’s picturesque Adriatic coast, where the owners of yachts and campsites are hoping their relative isolation will bring the numbers up over the next six weeks.
Lapses in handling human crisis: Supreme Court to Centre on miseries of migrants
The court also issued notice to all the states and UTs, directing them to submit their response by Thursday.
'I was determined', says girl who cycled injured dad across India
More sports News: A 15-year-old girl who won praise for carrying her injured father hundreds of miles across India by bike said on Wednesday she never thought of giving
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalize disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.
Chinese students from Mysuru to fly back to their homeland
University of Mysore to hold examination for the 90-plus students pursuing MS courses in June to facilitate their emigration in special flights
Public telling police 'if it's OK for Cummings it's OK for us' says PCC
People breaching lockdown rules in the West Midlands have told police they are not following them because Dominic Cummings didn't.
German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps
The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13%, Interior Minster Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals. Germany has stepped up efforts to counter far-right groups in recent months, especially after a gunman in the city of Halle
Progressives Show How Shallow the #MeToo Movement Is
When it comes to sexual assault accusations against Republicans, as we saw with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Democrats insisted we believe all women. But now that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is being accused by former staffer Tara Reade of sexually assaulting her in the early 90s, the attitude appears to be quite different.
Woman Delivers Baby Onboard UP-Bound Shramik Train In Madhya Pradesh
A 28-year-old woman gave birth to a baby boy inside a Shramik special train at Ratlam railway station in Madhya Pradesh today while she was travelling to her native place in Uttar Pradesh from Gujarat, an official said.
Sand mining racket busted, kingpin held
Veeravanallur police busted a sand mining racket in Ambasamudram and Kallidaikurichi and arrested the kingpin on Wednesday.Police sources said a patrol team led by Inspector Samson raided areas near V
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.
After Guardian report, Kano to hasten distribution of FG palliatives already beaten by rain
Kano State Government has finalized arrangement to distribute the Federal government palliatives to less privilege. The state government action came few hours after The Guardian reported how the same food items were abandoned in an open space and being hit by rain and sun. A statement issued by Commissioner for Information, Malam Garba, explained that […]
DeSantis To Appeal Ruling Striking Down Florida’s So-Called Felon ‘Poll Tax’ Law
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said Tuesday that he’ll appeal a federal judge’s decision striking down a Florida GOP law that...
Boris Johnson has faced down Tory rebellions before, but this one is different
The Dominic Cummings furore can’t be dismissed as Westminster bubble story. And No 10 has made it clear whose side they’re on, says Katy Balls, the Spectator’s deputy political editor
Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available
Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
'No Massive Forest Fires in Uttarakhand': Forest Department Clarifies Fake News
As it reportedly 'rained in some parts of the state' on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Forest Department calls out fake news and 'old and wrong visuals' about forest fires being shared on social media
Israeli Media Reveals Shopping List of Supplies Procured by Mossad Amid Coronavirus Crunch
The Israeli intelligence service has received flak over its clandestine operations to procure medical equipment to fight the pandemic amid speculation that its...
Campaign groups call for chicken farms moratorium
An open letter asking for a pause to chicken farm planning applications has been sent to to Powys County Council’s leader and chief executive.
South Africa’s 24-hour trend report – 26 May 2020
This is a summary of the trending, highest impact, and most active themes and their narratives related to social cohesion and division in South African public-domain social media conversations on 26 May 2020.
Donald Trump: 'OBAMAGATE MAKES WATERGATE LOOK LIKE SMALL POTATOES!'
President Donald Trump continued to raise questions about former President Barack Obama spying on his campaign during the 2016 election.
Quebec long-term care facilities need more medical staff, better use of PPE, military report finds
The office of Premier Francois Legault confirmed to CTV News that the government received the report late Tuesday night.
Released Taliban Prisoners Say the War Should End
Some released Taliban prisoners claimed they would choose peace and stability "at least for now," as 328 of them were released from the Pul-e-Charkhi prison on Tuesday.
UP’s Industrial Units Seek To Employ 5 Lakh Returnee Migrant Workers From Yogi Govt’s Skill Mapping Data Bank
An official spokesperson said that the Yogi govt was determined to ensure employment for all migrant workers.
With an ally in control of the party machine, Keir Starmer’s victory is complete
David Evans is not a compromise appointment for general secretary. But will he improve the party culture?, says LabourList editor Sienna Rodgers
Powerhouse Museum reopening left a mystery
Critics say the people of NSW deserve a chance to farewell the Ultimo institution.
May 27: Senate President celebrates the Nigerian child
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children’s Day...........
Russian Jets Blocked US Plane in Unsafe Maneuvers Over Mediterranean, Navy Says
It was the third time in two months that Russian aircraft have intercepted Navy aircraft in the Sixth Fleet of operations.
Roadside Bomb Explodes on Syria's M4 Highway in Idlib, Leaving Casualties
Earlier this year, Russia and Turkey agreed to carry out joint patrols on the M-4 highway in Idlib.
Swiss aim to restore free movement within Schengen zone by July 6
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government wants to restore free movement of people with other Schengen zone member countries by July 6, it said on Wednesday, further easing restrictions on public life as the novel coronavirus outbreak shows signs of ebbing.
Provide details on facilities for Covid-19 patients: HC tells Delhi government, Centre
The court took note of a viral video accusing both governments of lapses in arrangements for Covid-19 patients.
Tecra Muigai’s Lover Omar Lali Released On Sh300,000 Bond
A Lamu court has released suspect in Tecra Muigai's death, Omar Lali.Lali, 50, was set free on a Sh300,000 bond after spending 21 days behind bars.On Tuesday, Lamu Principal Magistrate Allan T
California sues over alleged sex misconduct on set of TV show 'Criminal Minds'
The state of California filed a lawsuit Tuesday against CBS, Disney and producers of the long-running series 'Criminal Minds,' alleging that the show's cinematographer engaged in rampant sexual misconduct against crew members for years.
Worry of repercussions
The boss of one of the two Canadians imprisoned in China says he doesn't want the People's Republic to subject them to repercussions because today's court ruling went against its wishes.
Rebel groups kill at least 40 in attacks in eastern Congo
BENI, Congo — Rebels have killed at least 40 people in several attacks in Congo’s eastern Irumu territory, a local civil rights group says.
Lesotho’s new leader faces enormous hurdles ensuring peace and political stability
Majoro’s installation as Prime Minister is welcome. But it does not guarantee much needed political stability in an era of complex coalition politics in which none of Lesotho’s parties has a clear majority.
Trump again tweets about Scarborough conspiracy, despite heavy criticism
President Trump on Wednesday yet again raised a conspiracy theory about the death of an aide to former Rep.
Nearly half of New Yorkers critical of Cuomo’s handling of nursing home crisis: poll
A new survey indicates that a slight plurality of New Yorkers give Gov. Andrew Cuomo a thumbs down on how he’s been dealing with elder care facilities in his state amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Two policemen 'forced woman to wear gas mask then raped and tortured her'
Police officers Nikolay Kuziv, 35, and Sergey Sulima, 29, are being held in custody as part of an investigation into claims they raped and tortured a crime witness in Ukraine
Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week?
A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about...
It looks like Amy Cooper, the white woman in the viral Central Park video, is a liberal. That's important
On Monday around 8am, a white woman named Amy Cooper was walking her dog unleashed in a protected area of New York City’s Central Park, a wooded space called The Ramble.
Edo 2020: Whether it's direct or indirect primaries, I will win, Obaseki says
The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his indifference to the method of primaries adopted by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat
Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.
Fort Myers Police locate suspect who broke into a Publix in Lehigh Acres
FMPD responded to an alarm at a Publix on Lee Boulevard. They noticed someone had tried to break in. Citizens notified police about a possible suspect. They were able to apprehend the man.
Long-term care home report and sale of Torstar; In The News for May 27
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ma
Maharashtra Governor lauds Sonu Sood for arranging transportation for migrant labourers
Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Wednesday lauded actor Sonu Sood for helping stranded migrant labourers to return to their native places.
Cuomo granted immunity to nursing home executives, after big-money campaign donation: report
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed legislation granting hospital and nursing home executives immunity from lawsuits related to the novel coronavirus last month, previously received a big-money boost from a powerful health care industry group, according to a new report.
Country should ‘move on’ from Dominic Cummings row, Newark MP Robert Jenrick says
He also insisted the special adviser should not resign
Coronavirus | Nagaland groups spar over returnees
Tribe-based organisations pan plea against quarantining returnees from other districts in Kohima
2 astronauts to be first launched from US soil in nearly a decade
Liftoff is set for 1:33 p.m. PDT from the same spot at Kennedy Space Center where men flew to the moon and the last space shuttle blasted off in 2011.
Consumer Protection Act can Provide Relief to the Victims of Chaos in Labor Special Trains -
Laborers and students traveling by Shramik Special trains are facing many difficulties in traveling. In the train ran to Gorakhpur
Government issues fresh rules for inter-State travel
14-day quarantine mandatory for all travellers including Defence, Railway, ISRO and medical professionals In Mysuru, six hotels with 266 rooms reserved for facility quarantine; free accommodation at Morarji School Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government has tightened restrictions to those who are coming from high-risk States. At the same time, it has decided to allow commercial activities...
Donald Trump Continues Pressing 'Psycho Joe Scarborough' About 'Cold Case'
President Donald Trump continued tweeting about the conspiracy theory surrounding Joe Scarborough and the death of one of his interns.
Scrambler bikers flee into woods after crashing into car
A black Volvo and a scrambler bike were seized by police
Labour Boasts Illegal Roadblocks Were "Well Supported By Government"
Two Labour Members of Parliament have confirmed the claim by Democracy Action that the Government and Police condone illegal iwi roadblocks on public roads. Tamati Coffey (Labour – Waiariki) and Kiri Allan (Labour – List MP living in the East Coast) have stated that these roadblocks were “well supported” by the Government and that police “helped with the checkpoints”.
Trump offers to mediate in India-China frontier showdown
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump offered today to mediate in what he called a “raging” border showdown between India and China in the Himalayas. Trump’s offer came after Indian defence sources said hundreds of Chinese troops had moved into a disputed zone along their 3,500...
Thousands of illegal firearms still in circulation - Hudson
Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.
BREAKING: Abducted MDC ladies atteds court at Parktown Hospital
Three MDC activists who were arrested for staging an illegal demonstration in Warren Park have appeared before a magistrate at a court session that was held at ...
Missing woman found safe, Knoxville police say
Knoxville police said a woman has been found safe after her vehicle was found at Victor Ashe Park Tuesday evening.
People Coming in Goa are not Required to be Quarantined: CM Pramod Sawant -
The Goa government has changed its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for people entering the state. People entering the state through
Bossie, Lewandowski warned Trump he was in trouble in 2020: report
Two top advisers to President Trump’s 2016 campaign warned him about his shaky standing in several key battlegrounds in the 2020 race, provoking the White House to fly in state directors from Arizona
Report: US demanding Israel drop claims to areas beyond sovereignty plan - Inside Israel
Israeli officials say US is pushing Israel to accept sovereignty plan as final border, drop claims to rest of Judea & Samaria
Toronto rapper Houdini identified as victim of deadly downtown shooting
Police have identified the victim of a "very brazen" daylight shooting in the city's downtown core as 21-year-old Toronto rapper Houdini.
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before summer holidays
It was previously announced that all primary school pupils in England should be able to go back to school for a month before the summer break began in July and August
Why HC issued Notices to 49 YSRCP Social Media Activists?
There is a discussion about how and why this case is so serious. YSR Congress supporters are defending their friends by quoting a judgment of the Supreme Court which says criticizing judgment
ANALYSIS | Communications confusion: Is govt’s lockdown policy, planning coming apart at the seams?
Over the past 48 hours it seems as if government’s policy and planning strategy in easing the lockdown has started coming apart. It's difficult to see, much less understand, what actually is happening, and why, writes Pieter du Toit.
Coronavirus lockdown | Mamata Banerjee apprehensive of return of migrants to West Bengal
The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big problem for public health, says Mamata Banerjee
McCarthy urges Democrats to pull surveillance bill
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday asked Democratic leadership to hold off on a vote on the reauthorization of three expired surveillance programs.
IN PHOTOS: Makati police raid illegal COVID-19 clinic, arrest 2 fake doctors
Cops say there were 4 patients in the illicit infirmary
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat
Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.
Poland scraps mandatory masks despite many infections
WARSAW, May 27 — Poles will no longer have to wear masks outside starting this weekend as long as they abide by social distancing rules, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said today. The move came as the government further eased the EU member’s anti-virus measures. Morawiecki told...
Uttarakhand NOT burning: Forest fires way less, fake news being spread on social media says CM Trivendra Rawat
Incidents of forest fires in Uttarakhand are way less this year and false panic is being spread on social media using old and unrelated photos, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said on Wednesday. Rawat's comments followed social media getting flooded with frightening images apparently of forest fires in Uttarakhand
US ready and willing to mediate in 'raging border dispute' between India and China, says Donald Trump
Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently
KDF Soldiers, Police Officer Shoot At Each Other In Mistaken Identity Case
Two Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers and a police officer collided in a mistaken identity case, shot each other incurring serious injuries in Bura, Garissa county.K24 reports that the two gro
Nude man allegedly spent ‘entire day’ destroying Florida school
A naked man broke into a shuttered Florida high school and trashed the building, leaving $100,000 in damages in a 22-hour vandalism spree.
Muslim father in Uganda burns daughter for reportedly converting to Christianity: watchdog group
A 24-year-old woman in Uganda, unable to travel due to coronavirus restrictions, was burned by her Muslim father for purportedly converting to Christianity, according to a persecution watchdog group.
Nandita Das’ short film on domestic violence implores us to listen
The idea to stay at home in light of a pandemic stems from the belief that home is the safest space. And yet, Das shows how for women, the outside and inside are spaces they need to constantly negotiate to earn their safety and to be heard.
National Won’t Support Rushing APEC Bill
In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.
Chrungoo meets J&K LG, presented memorandum
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Karnataka to re-open Temples from June 1
To take final decision after Centre’s guidelines Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government yesterday said Temples in the State could be re-opened from June 1. The final decision, however, will be taken after the Centre releases its guidelines once the fourth phase of the lockdown is over on May 31. Temples in Karnataka have been closed for...
Twenty-six arrested in France and Belgium over Vietnam migrant lorry deaths
Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain l…
Children’s Day: Girl-child education must be sustained – Aisha Buhari
Kayode Oyero Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged children in the country to take online learning seriously. She stated this on Wednesday whi...
Irregularities in N-Power prompts FG to reform program for greater efficiency
Some irregularities in the N-Power program has prompted the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to streamline the programme for greater efficiency to provide opportunities for more Nigerian youths.
Does UP govt want to scrap labourers' constitutional rights, asks Priyanka
CM Adityanath had on May 25 said that the state government will provide social security and insurance to labourers
AIHRC Spotlights Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan's North
The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on Wednesday expressed deep concerns over reports of an increase in the number of civilian casualties in the northern parts of the cou
Auto crash claims 5 lives, 5 injured in Kano
Five people were confirmed dead, while five others sustained varying degrees of injury in an accident that occured on Wednesday on
Girl, 14, died from suspected ecstasy overdose after lockdown party
Heartbroken friends have pleaded with other teenagers not to make the same mistake.
Bickering firefighters ordered to 'hold hands until they make up' by captain
The two men, both in their 20s, are filmed facing the wall in shame with their hands swaying awkwardly by their side.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Follows years of permissive content policies.
Death of 'Mr Big' stirs memories of Singapore's gangland past
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Early one October morning in 1969, Singapore police found the body of a man dumped in a storm drain. He had been stabbed to death, police said, in what became one of the country’s most notorious gang killings.
Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China amid face-off at LAC
In a tweet on Wednesday, Trump said he has offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the "raging border dispute" between the two countries.
India firm, won’t step back from areas where Chinese troops have intruded
India News: India will remain firm on the ground in the ongoing troop confrontations in eastern Ladakh where it said China has violated the unresolved boundary an
Oyetola commiserates with aide over wife’s death - The Nation Nigeria
Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has commiserated with his media aide, Niyi Oyetola, over the death of his wife, Haleemat....
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.
Japan and EU back independent probe into WHO coronavirus response
In first online summit, leaders call 'global solidarity' crucial to fighting pandemic, but voice support for investigation into world health body.
Hong Kong Protests
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city. Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the meeting and warned protesters
Woman kidnapped, forced into car boot and dumped in Mt Pleasant
DETECTIVES ARE investigating a reported kidnapping in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday night. Detectives from the Ballarat Crime Investigation unit understand a 19-y...
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
International Business News: Iconic world sites from the New York Stock Exchange to the Church of the Nativity reopened their doors on Tuesday from the coronavirus pandemic, but n
White House prepares response to China's Hong Kong crackdown
President Trump said the US was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.
Pence's press secretary Miller back to work after COVID-19 recovery
WASHINGTON, DC: US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday (May 26) she was back at work after recovering from ...
White House defends, but does not explain, watchdog firings
WASHINGTON — The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, but the administration offered no new details about why they were let go.
Xi Jinping asks Chinese military to prepare for 'worst-case scenarios'
Jingping comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control
CNN's Jeffrey Toobin: Twitter Should Delete Trump's Scarborough Tweets
Jeffrey Toobin advocated for Twitter to censor President Donald Trump's Twitter feed by deleting his tweets about Joe Scarborough.
'Falsely masculine': Biden hits Trump over face masks as president calls them 'politically correct'
"Ok, you want to be politically correct. Go ahead," Trump told a reporter who wouldn't take his face mask off.
Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
LAS VEGAS >> Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced tonight that he would allow casinos to reopen June 4, welcoming tourists to return to the glitzy gambling mecca of Las Vegas.
Rajasthan: Man consumes pesticide in suicide attempt near Gehlot’s residence
According to the police, the condition of the man, identified as Chenaram Mali, who hails from Nagaur district, was stated to be stable after cops rushed him to the hospital.
Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case delayed as Fairfax lawyers seek to introduce new evidence
Commonwealth again raises national security concerns – prompting judge to express frustration
Meng case puts judge Heather Holmes in the international spotlight
On Wednesday, Associate Chief Justice Holmes will release a ruling in the extradition case of Chinese telecom executive Meng Wanzhou that could shape Canada-China relations for years to come
Trump hints at action against China over Hong Kong security law
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong, which would be announced before the end of the week.
Locust Alert In UP After Swarms Move Through Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
At least 10 Uttar Pradesh districts were on alert Tuesday after swarms of locusts were spotted in Mahoba and Jhansi districts, moving into the state after attacking crops in neighbouring Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, officials said.
Hundreds demand justice in Minneapolis after police killing of George Floyd
Protesters clash with police, who deploy teargas and stun grenades, following death of black man at hands of white officer
Mexico sets new record with 501 coronavirus deaths in a day
Mexico's health department reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
Netizens get creative with Photoshop after HKU appeared to crop activist Edward Leung out of a photo
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) posted a strangely cropped photo Tuesday night that some say deliberately cut localist activist Edward Leung out—prompting netizens to get creative with Photoshop skills of their own Upon news that Macau casino...
Defence Forces 'may never return to intended strength'
The body representing Defence Forces Officer grades has warned that if immediate, significant retention initiatives are not implemented, the Defence Forces will not only never return to its target strength of 9,500, but will continue to decline.
Summer camps in Charlotte preparing for ‘new normal’ this season
Governor Cooper said summer camps can take place, as long as camp directors follow safety guidelines.
Police surround Hong Kong legislature before anthem debate
HONG KONG — Police massed outside Hong Kong’s legislature complex Wednesday before lawmakers debate a bill that would criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu’s tally crosses 18,000; Centre says India’s recovery rate now 42.4%
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to identify private hospitals where coronavirus patients could be treated for free or at minimum cost.
Man busted with guns, stolen car and drugs one month after prison release
Ben Schultz, 32, pleaded guilty at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Tuesday to eight charges.
Trump pushes a conspiracy theory and falsely accuses a TV host of murder | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump smeared a prominent television host today from the podium in the Rose Garden with an unfounded allegation of murder.
Trump is right to take jabs at Jeff Sessions: Goodwin
President Trump is a man of many feuds, some of them so petty, they defy defense. But in one of the biggest, he’s standing on the high ground. Trump and Jeff Sessions, his first attorney general,
China labels Abe's claim on origin of COVID-19 a 'politicization' of the deadly virus
Beijing says it opposes "stigmatization" of disease's beginning after Japanese leader calls it a "fact" that illness "spread from China to the world."
Makati City cops arrest 2 Chinese ‘doctors’ from illegal COVID-19 clinic
Two self-proclaimed doctors from China were arrested in Makati City yesterday for allegedly running a clinic that exclusively treated the suspects' compatriots, including COVID-19 patients Major Gideon Ines Jr, chief of the Makati police's...
Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to 'scale-up' battle preparedness, prepare for worst-scare scenarios as tensions build along India-China LAC
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising the worst-case scenarios, and asked them to resolutely defend the country's sovereignty.
Vessel still stuck, 2 weeks after hitting Escravos channel moles
ONE week after a supply vessel,‘M/T DEVISA’ ran into the rocky moles of the Escravos channel, the vessel is still stuck waiting to be rescued.
SpaceX, NASA, astronauts making final preparations: 'We're go for launch'
SpaceX is making final preparations for the Demo-2 mission to launch NASA astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011.
No plan to step down for Akeredolu, says Kekemeke
Kekemeke, a former commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, said he is a serious-minded person that does not change his mind once he sets his....
PM Modi chairs meeting with NSA, Chief of Defence Staff amid escalating tension with China
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the country’s military to scale up training and battle preparedness to face ‘worst-case scenarios’.
Navarro on Hong Kong: CCP Is Trying to 'Put Them in Concentration Camps' Like in Tibet and Xinjiang
On Tuesday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "The Story," White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro warned of the Chinese Communist Party trying to | Clips
Ex-Collingwood club doctor banned for giving opioids to patient he had sex with
A sports doctor who worked for AFL clubs including Collingwood has been banned for five years after prescribing opioids to a patient he was in a sexual relationship with, who later overdosed.
'Potentially Misleading Information': In a First, Twitter Adds Fact-check Warnings to Trump's Tweets
The label was imposed on two tweets Trump posted on Tuesday claiming that "mail-in ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent" and would result in "a rigged election", Xinhua reported. It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.
Delhi court extends police custody of two Pinjra Tod members by 2 days in connection with communal violence in Northeast Delhi
The metropolitan magistrate extended the remand of JNU students and Pinjra Tod members Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita in the case after the police said custodial interrogation was required to unearth the conspiracy behind the case and identify other accused.
Biden calls for 'thorough' federal investigation into killing of black man by Minneapolis police
Former Vice President Joe Biden called for a “thorough” FBI investigation into the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died shortly after his arrest by the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
Joe Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during coronavirus pandemic
US News: Joe Biden has said that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called President Donald Trump a "
Mesa PD: Impairment suspected in fatal crash near Greenfield Road and Loop 202
Police say one of the occupants was able to free himself, but other three had to be extricated by firefighters.
2 more candidates in mayoral, council race file nomination papers
Keith Amemiya and Augie Tulba are both seeking political office.
Neighbours woken by 'explosion' as newly installed 5G mast 'destroyed by vandal'
The 5G mast had only been installed in Garston, Liverpool, at the start of the month, according to Merseyside Police. One neighbour said the mast's box was all but destroyed.
White woman fired after calling police on black man in NYC’s Central Park
Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her pol…
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner
Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer.
When Will Schools, Colleges Reopen? Read Government's Plan Here
"No such decision taken by MHA. All Educational institutions are still prohibited to open, throughout the country (sic)," the spokesperson tweeted.
Out of legal options, Vijay Mallya may seek asylum in UK
The beleaguered businessman's team of lawyers had been working on the asylum route as a last resort.
Anderson Cooper Drags Donald Trump Over Joe Scarborough Staffer Conspiracy Theory: ‘What A Little Man’
Anderson Cooper dragged Donald Trump as a 'little man' for falsely suggesting Joe Scarborough was involved in the death of his former aide.
Three accidents slow traffic on Tuggeranong Parkway
Emergency services were called to the scenes just after 8am on Wednesday morning.
Grassley unsatisfied with justification for IG firings
Senator Chuck Grassley said the White House's explanation for ousting inspectors general is insufficient.
No backing down say sources on stand off with China
India says that it will not allow any change in status quo on the LAC. We have faced similar situations in the past and will face this one too with strength, the officer also said.
‘Stop partying’, LA police warn Hollywood Hills neighborhood
LOS ANGELES, Ma 27 — Authorities in Los Angeles have warned residents of the city’s Hollywood Hills neighbourhood to tone down their house parties which have become a major problem during the global coronavirus pandemic. The issue has become so bad that police and the prosecutor’s office...
Man gets Federal Court’s nod to proceed with challenge of Selangor’s Shariah law criminalising unnatural sex
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Federal Court recently decided that it will proceed to hear a man’s constitutional challenge over a Selangor state law that makes it a Shariah offence to have unnatural sex, with the man’s legal challenge specifically on whether the Selangor state legislative...
FG grants ‘essential workers’ status to seafarers, dockworkers
AT the backdrop of the on-going curfew imposed by the government to curtail spread of coronavirus, the Federal Government, through the
Disney, CBS sued for 'rampant' sexual harassment on 'Criminal Minds' set
California sues Disney and CBS for allegedly covering up 14 years of sexual harassment against male crew members on the set of cop series 'Criminal Minds'
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.
Ex-Collingwood club doctor banned for giving opioids to patient he had sex with
A sports doctor who worked for AFL clubs including Collingwood has been banned for five years after prescribing opioids to a patient he was in a sexual relationship with, who later overdosed.
Four Minneapolis police officers fired after black man dies in Custody
Victim can be heard pleading ‘I can’t breathe’ on video shot by bystander
Victor Davis Hanson slams Democrats as the 'party of superstition and faith-based information'
Historian and Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson told "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday that Democratic governors have lost all credibility as they continue to demand that their constituents accept drastic restrictions in the name of protecting their community.
New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - George Floyd was pinned down by an officer on Monday, during which he became unresponsive and later died.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation
HONG KONG, May 27 — Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported today, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub. The news comes after Beijing last week proposed...
Tristan Thompson – Experts Say That A Paternity Test Would Be Almost Impossible To Be Tampered With Despite What Supposed Baby Moma Claims!
As you might have heard, Tristan Thompson has decided to sue a woman who insists that he is the father of her child even though they have already
Jerry Nadler in 2004: ‘Paper ballots are extremely susceptible to fraud’
If President Trump is seeking a high-ranking Democrat to side with him against mail-in election ballots – in a bid to build bipartisan opposition to the idea in Congress -- he could try contacting U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler.
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.
IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore today
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will operationalise its No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu today, equipping it with the fourth generation LCA Tejas aircraft.
Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to scale up battle preparedness
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up battle preparedness, keeping in mind the worst-case scenarios.
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio
The attack, in which Aoba was injured, shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.
Maritime workers send palliatives to stranded foreign seafarers on Lagos waters
MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has sent food items and other materials to the 18-man foreign crew onboard MT ORYX
NYENDE: Why Nick Mwendwa's FKF tenure is destined to end in
In the NTV interview, Mwendwa blamed his woes on politics.
Limerick man appears in US court on rhino horn charges
A 30-year-old Limerick man who was extradited to the United States to face allegations of trafficking endangered rhinoceros horns has appeared in court in Texas.
Trump faces backlash for celebrating layoffs at The Atlantic, calling it 'Great News'
President Trump is facing intense backlash for celebrating the recent layoffs that took place at the liberal magazine The Atlantic.
Hannity calls out Biden for 'disturbing pattern of racial rhetoric' after ex-VP's 'you ain't black' remark
Sean Hannity opened his television show Tuesday by responding to the now-viral "trainwreck" Joe Biden interview with "The Breakfast Club" radio show in which the former vice president made his controversial "you ain't black" remark.
Inspectors find Glasgow's Barlinnie jail 'not fit for purpose'
Inspectors say urgent improvements must be made to Glasgow's Barlinnie jail, which is not due to be replaced until 2025
Coronavirus in India LIVE: COVID-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh mounts to 7,024 cases
Maharashtra continues to be the epicenter of the coronavirus spread
Huawei CFO Meng Loses Key Court Argument in Fight Against Extradition To United States
Huawei's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou has lost a key aspect of the trial on her extradition to the United States, a Canadian court announced on Wednesday. From a report: Meng, a Chinese citizen, was arrested in December 2018 on a warrant issued by U.S. authorities, who accuse her of bank fra...
New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes
A new video published by local news station KMSP on Tuesday appears to show two police officers forcefully removing George Floyd from his car in the moments before one of the officers knelt on the man’s neck.
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio
The attack, in which Aoba was injured, shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
(UPDATED) In a statement police say they 'respect the right of residents to express their views peacefully, but it must be carried out legally'
Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio
Japanese police on Wednesday formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, a police spokesman said.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: media reports
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported on Wednesday, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub.
India’s Covid count set to cross 1.5 lakh, fresh cases dip to 5.5k
India News: India’s count of Covid-19 cases was set to cross the 1.5 lakh mark, even as the number of fresh infections reported on Tuesday dropped slightly to its
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter labeled two tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network
Belarus volunteers plug gaps in supplies to virus-hit medics
Young men in dark hoodies and tracksuit bottoms form a human chain to pass down black sacks from a storeroom and pile them in the back of a car.
Govt asks CID to re-probe suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami
The Alibaug police had closed the case last year stating that enough evidence was not found against Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-Chief of The Republic, and two others to chargesheet them in the case.
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio
The attack, in which Aoba was injured, shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.
Protesters in Minneapolis clash with police after death of black man officers had pinned down
Hundreds gathered to protest and express their anger over the death of a black man who died in police custody.
UConn murder suspect Peter Manfredonia’s father recently arrested for groping teen girl
The father of the University of Connecticut student wanted in two murders was arrested last month for allegedly groping an underage teen girl he supplied booze to, a report said. The alleged incident
Jim Acosta: Trump Lying About Link Between Vote-by-Mail, Voter Fraud
Jim Acosta took aim at President Donald Trump for accusing Twitter of election interference over their decision to fact-check his tweets.
SC seeks Centre's response on plea against restrictions on movement in NCR
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the Centre's response on a plea highlighting restrictions, due to sealing of borders, on movement for permissible activities in the national capital...
US says Russia sent jets to Libya 'mercenaries'
Russia urges peace talks as the US accuses it of meddling in the Libya conflict.
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month
It's a girl! Cops deliver baby at Gauteng police station
The pregnant woman accompanied her husband to the Putfontein police station in Benoni when she started having labour pains.
Cops close two major Scots bridges amid 'ongoing incident'
The Clackmananshire Bridge and the nearby Kincardine Bridge were shut off in both directions
Copying, cheating in exam like plague and pandemic, can ruin education system: HC
The student, in her plea, had said she appeared in all the exams, but in the 'International Trade' exam held on December 3, 2019, she got late due to traffic and inadvertently carried some notes in her stationery pouch.
Twitter calls out US President Donald Trump, he responds
Twitter had on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by Trump.
Three dead, 14 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crashes
Daud Olatunji, Abeokuta Three persons lost their lives, while 14 others sustained varying degrees of injury in two separate crashes on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The two crashes, which occurred...
China’s Foreign Ministry: Will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference
China’s Foreign Ministry: Will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference more to come ....
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review
The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.
Koike to announce candidacy in June for Tokyo gubernatorial election
Tokyo Gov Yuriko Koike will announce her candidacy around June 10 for this summer's gubernatorial election in the capital, a source familiar with the situation said Wednesday. Koike, a former defense minister, became governor in 2016 without the backing of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party. But the party…
Friday to mark proud moment in Kaleswaram project
CM to unveil lifting of Godavari waters to highest point of Kondapochamma Sagar
Rise in new COVID cases attributed to Thai returnees
Health officials reported nine new COVID-19 infection cases today, the most since May 4 All involved Thai men returned from overseas who tested positive at government quarantine facilities: two from the United States, one from Qatar and six...
Supervisor in court for three security guards' murder
Ofentse Monaledi, a security guard, left home on the morning of April 2 to confront his employer over non-payment.
Cong leader Rahul Gandhi calls Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray, says party stands firmly with state govt amidst COVID-19 crisis
In a phone conversation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has assured Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray that the party stands with the Maharashtra government amidst the coronavirus pandemic, and pledged full support to the state government.
If Trump Moves RNC, ‘Our Whole Future Is Gone’
President Donald Trump’s threat to pull the Republican National Convention from Charlotte, North Carolina is gut wrenching for Ayman Abusamak. The president of A Step Above Limousine in Charlotte is counting on the GOP mega event to boost his business after the coronavirus pandemic wounded his fleet
Doctor in SC questions Centre's new SOP ending 14-day mandatory quarantine of COVID-19 health workers
A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah took the affidavit filed by doctor Arushi Jain in her pending petition on record and gave time to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, to file the reply by next week.
Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.
Robert Jenrick says the Government will NOT review lockdown fines issued to people travelling for childcare reasons less than 24 hours after Matt Hancock said he would consider it in wake of Dominic Cummings row
Robert Jenrick today confirmed the Government will not review lockdown fines issued to parents travelling for childcare reasons.
Call for all Fife children under five to be offered additional funded year at nursery
A Fife councillor has called for all children under five to be offered an additional year of funded nursery provision.
Parents thank council for postponing Abernyte school closure
Abernyte Primary School's parent council have thanked council bosses for keeping their school open for at least another year.
Pak air crash: Airbus experts begin probe, inspect runway, traffic control
The team of experts from an Airbus facility in the French city of Toulouse reached Pakistan on Monday to carry out an independent probe into Friday's mishap
Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hong Kong public high school students began attending classes on Wednesday, part of a phased reopening after the financial hub successfully tackled its coronavirus outbreak. Hundreds of secondar...
Trump rages at Twitter after social network fact-checks tweet
Twitter on Tuesday fact-checked tweets made by US President Donald Trump regarding mail-in ballots. In the tweets, Trump dismisses the idea that in-mail ballots...
Missile attack on Yemen army base in Marib kills seven: sources
ADEN (Reuters) - Houthi fighters in Yemen fired missiles at a military base of the Saudi-backed government in Marib province, northeast of the capital Sanaa, on Tuesday, killing seven people including relatives of the chief of staff, three military sources said.
Church reopening: CAN holds virtual meeting today
Our Reporters The Christian Association of Nigeria would hold a virtual meeting with Christian leaders on Wednesday to review guidelines, which would prevent the spread of COVID-19 in churches a...
Ebonyi lawmaker’s brother found dead in car booth
A middle-aged man has been found dead in the booth of his car on the busy Abakaliki/Afikpo Expressway in Ebonyi State. The man ...
Lockdown plight: Labourers who sold goats for a flight ticket will finally fly home
IndiGo has agreed to help the three to fly from Mumbai after their flight was cancelled.
Newsnight's Emily Maitlis issues blistering attack on government over Dominic Cummings row
The BBC host summed up the 'fury, contempt and anguish' expressed by the public over Boris Johnson's top aide, saying the country is shocked that the Prime Minister can't see that Mr Cummings broke the rules
Hundreds more Taliban prisoners freed on last day of Afghan truce
Afghanistan authorities say they released about 900 Taliban prisoners across the country, approximately 600 of them from the notorious Bagram jail near Kabul
MAI to fly its fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon on May 29
Myanmar Airways International (MIA) is flying relief flights to evacuate its citizens in foreign countries and now it is planning the fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon for Myanmar citizens over the world, sources said.
Coronavirus: Karnataka wants to reopen religious places from June 1, Yediyurappa writes to PM Modi
The chief minister said lots of permissions are needed before opening up.
Karnataka to open temples, mosques and churches after May 31: CM Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that his government will re-open temples, mosques and churches in the state after May 31.
Condo Smarts: Strata must accommodate request to attend meeting
Dear Tony: What happens when an owner attempts to attend a general meeting that was issued as a proxy-only meeting for our AGM? Because our strata cannot safely social distance in our common room. . .
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark
The authorities have so far conducted 499,399 coronavirus tests, including 8,491 in the last 24 hours, the ministry said.
Family Narrates Brutal Murder of Kin by Police During Curfew [VIDEO]
A family narrated the brutal murder of their kin by police officers during curfew...
Woman sacked after viral video of her calling police on black man
A woman who reported a black man to the police after he asked her to put her dog on a lead in New York's Central Park has been fired from her job and had her dog taken away.
Authorities yet to find cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA aircraft
Flight data recorder has been recovered by officials
India and China Move In More Troops as Border Tensions Rise
India has moved additional troops along its northern border as it prepares for an extended conflict with neighbor China, after several rounds of talks failed to ease tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Video clip claims no arrangements on ground for coronavirus patients: HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt stand
The man — Dharmendra Bhardwaj — has alleged in the video that “tall claims” of both the governments regarding arrangements for coronavirus patients “are far from true on the ground”
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review
The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.
Twitter places fact-check notification on Trump tweet about mail-in ballots
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning readers his ...
The seat is too low - Senator Cherargei rejects Senate job
Murkomen did not decline Cherargei's former seat, adding fuel to reports that the Nandi Senator betrayed Ruto
MVA allies firefight after Rahul's statement on Congress role in Maha government
The Congress, along with the Shiv Sena and the NCP, is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.
Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event
The charge sheets will be filed in Saket court against the 294 foreigners belonging to 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and several African nations, police said. Earlier on Tuesday, the city police had filed 20 charge sheets against 82 foreigners.
Rector, lecturer trade words over alleged plagiarism
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo A senior academic staff member in Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Mr Matthew Omolade, has threatened a legal action against the Rector of the institution, Dr Adekolawo...
For first time, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets
For the first time, Twitter put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump, prompting the US president to accuse the popular social media platform of "interfering" in the presidential election.
Real Reason Why Landlord Killed Tenant Known As ‘Ofankor Shatta Wale’ At Ofankor In Accra Revealed
The Police seem to be making headway into the investigation of a landlord who gunned down his tenant Benjamin Otchere, 31, at Ofankor in Accra for refusing to vacate a two-bedroom apartment on Saturday, 24th May 2020, the same day his rent expired.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
PAS urges PKR not to contest in Chini by-election
KOTA BARU, May 27 — PAS has urged the opposition, especially Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), not to contest in the Chini state by-election scheduled to be held on July 4. PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah said that apart from the opposition would find it difficult to win the seat, it...
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.
B-Club, Kiza Lounge To Remain Shut After Court Declined To Suspend Order Revocking Permits
Four popular nightclubs in Nairobi's posh estate of Kilimani will remain shut after a court declined to issue an order reopening them pending hearing and determination of an appeal challenging revocat
China says will act against foreign interference to Hong Kong law
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference regarding the new Hong Kong security legislation being deliberated, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Kaduvetti Guru’s family members attacked
Family members of former president of Vanniyar Sangam and leader of PMK Kaduvetti Guru were attacked last night. Continue Reading →
TDP announces Rs 50,000 to LG Polymer victims
TDP announced Rs 50,000 for each deceased in the LG Polymers gas leak tragedy. 12 people died in this incident and all of them will get the benefit from TDP.
Japanese Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Kyoto Animation Attack
Shinji Aoba, 42, was detained in the immediate aftermath of the arson attack, but local police had to wait more than 10 months to formally arrest him, as he was too badly burned to sustain questioning.
Germany extends COVID-19 distancing rules to end of June
Germany has extended social distancing rules aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus epidemic to June 29, Chancellor Angela Merkel's ...
House Republicans sue Pelosi to stop proxy voting during coronavirus crisis: 'dereliction of our duty'
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Refugee Camps: From Temporary Settlements to Permanent Dwellings
With more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and nearly 25.9 million refugees, the time has come to reconsider the traditional camp approach.
Global Jewish leaders meet in videoconference to address community needs after coronavirus - Jewish World
Jewish Agency and Israeli Diaspora Ministry host online roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders from around the world on the coronavirus.
Bad weather delays Space X launch to send two NASA astronauts to ISS
This is the first time a private company launches a manned flight to the International Space Station
Delhi Police to file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreign nationals in Tablighi Jamaat case
Delhi Police will file 15 charge-sheets against 294 foreign nationals, in Saket court today, in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Markaz in Nizamuddin area, police officials said on Wednesday.
Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
Covid-19: ‘Full lockdown damaging, will have a new world after the outbreak,’ says Rahul Gandhi
The former Congress president told two public health experts that the sooner India gets out of the lockdown, the better it will be.
Russian Defence Contractor Reveals Dates of Airborne Missile and Cluster Glide Bomb Delivery
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The serial delivery of Russia's new Broneboyschik (armour piercer) air-launched missiles to the country's army is planned for 2021, documents for...
Congress moves Supreme Court on plight of migrant labourers
Senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking to intervene in the matter in which it has taken cognisance of the 'unfortunate and miserable' plight of migrant labourers who have been stranded across the country due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
Minister forfeits salary to aid inmates release - The Nation Nigeria
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has forfeited her May salary to secure the release of five inmates who could not pay
Three killed in Lagos-Ibadan road crashes - The Nation Nigeria
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun said that three persons died while 14 others sustained injuries in two separate crashes along Lagos-Ibadan
Buenos Aires: Jewish bride, groom and rabbi arrested at wedding - Foreign Affairs
Eight people, including the bride, groom, and officiating rabbi, arrested at Jewish wedding in Argentina.
Trump Pledges Social Media Crackdown, D.C. Circuit Offers Its Version of Subtweet
A conservative group alleging its political viewpoints have been suppressed on Twitter and other platforms gets an interestingly-timed judgment.
Schools likely to re-open from July 1 in Karnataka
Karnataka Schools re-open: After announcing dates for SSLC examinations in Karnataka to be held in June
Family of Irish teenager who fell to his death in Australia ask for candles to be lit in his memory
Cian English (19) died while trying to flee a group of armed robbers, police have alleged
Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests
Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalizing disrespect of China's national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.
SpaceX to launch astronauts
A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit today, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in university admission scandal
May 27 (UPI) -- A former biotech executive from Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to paying a Georgetown tennis coach more than $50,000 in exchange for recruiting his daughter as a sports athlete to gain her admission to the prestigious school.
Twitter labels Trump tweets with fact-checking warning
Apparently, the President's tweets aren't always factually accurate
On This Day: Patent issued for Scotch tape
On May 27, 1930, Richard Gurley Drew received a patent for his adhesive tape, which was later manufactured by 3M as Scotch tape.
Amnesty International accuses Nigerian Army of continued illegal detention of children in Northeast
FOR children fleeing from Boko Haram attacks in northeast Nigeria, their struggle for survival suffers setbacks from arbitrary detention
Police arrest suspect in Kyoto Animation studio arson attack that killed 36
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation. Kyoto police said they arrested Shinji Aoba, 42, on murder and arson allegations, 10 months after obtaining…
Mixed reaction from spiritual leaders to relaxed rules for religious gatherings
Religious leaders are aware of the dangers - 'we don't want our churches to be gateways to the grave,' said one.
Boris to face just 20 minutes of MPs' questions about Dominic Cummings
The Prime Minister will appear before the Commons Liaison Committee today.
Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy
Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.
Coronavirus: Pune reports 49 new cases over 12 hours
The district’s cumulative case tally, including deaths and recoveries, reached 6,529, said authorities
Parts of north and southeast Delhi declared as new containment zones
Parts of north and southeast Delhi have been declared as containment zones after around a dozen Covid-19 cases were detected in the last two days, officials said on Tuesday.
Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper balls at protesters
Scores stopped and searched as lawmakers debate proposed law on Chinese national anthem
5.31 lakh persons arrested for not following rules
As many as 5,36,792 persons were arrested for defying norms of social distancing in the State. Continue Reading →
Dundee man jailed after Valium-fuelled joyride
An infidelity caused a man to steal three cars and speed away from police while under the influence of drugs.
Twitter labels Trump tweets with a fact check for the first time
Twitter for the first time put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump. Twitter highlighted two of Trump's tweets on Tuesday that falsely claimed mail-in ballots
Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy
Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review
The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.
Burundi opposition to contest polls loss
CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.
Telangana HC asks govt to ramp up testing, submit report
"Not testing in large numbers is almost like inviting the Trojan horse. Why is the Telangana government under testing? Financial constraints cannot be cited as a reason as human lives are most important," the bench noted.
Daily Star praised for being brilliantly funny and deadly serious at same time
The red top features a cut-out Cummings mask so you can 'do whatever the hell you want and sod everybody else'.
Queensland man becomes Australia's first Millennial to die from virus
The partner of a man who had not been tested for COVID-19 before his death is now unwell.
YouTube deletes comments critical of China’s communist party
YouTube has been deleting comments critical of China’s ruling party due to a software flaw, the company said.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Journalist Dies In Eastlea Freak Accident After Scuffle With Lady Friend… More Details Emerge
Journalist Dies In Eastlea After Scuffle With Lady Friend...Details Emerge. Journalist and PR officer Augustine Dalubuhle Moyo has died.
Video on Sani Abacha isolation centre aimed at discrediting COVID-19 fight - Ganduje
A statement signed by the commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said there was no iota of truth in whatever the video clips attempted to portray.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
Humanitarian aid projects in Yemen ‘reaching a breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic: UN body
The World Food Programme on Tuesday said it needs $870 million to provide badly needed assistance to millions of Yemenis over the next six months. International donors had slashed funding earlier this year in response to obstruction by the Houthi rebels, leaving a major shortfall.
Watch live: Astronauts on board SpaceX capsule for historic liftoff
ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts entered SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Wednesday afternoon at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in advance of a planned historic liftoff at 4:33 p.m. EDT toward the International Space Station.
Jawaharlal Nehru's Death Anniversary: 10 quotes, messages by India's first Prime Minister; PM Modi pays tribute
Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Inspirational quotes, messages; PM Narendra Modi this morning paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary
Bihar Minister Courts Controversy As He Flouts Social Distancing Norms While Honouring 'Bicycle Girl'
She has caught the world's attention after she bicycled her injured father 1,200 km to reach her native village from Gurugram more than a week ago.
Amnesty: How children who escaped Boko Haram captivity are tortured in detention
Hundreds of children who escaped from Boko Haram captivity in the north-east are being tortured by the military, Amnesty International (AI) says in a report to commemorate Children’s Day on
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of arrested black man
To the general American public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a shirtless black man prone on the street, crying ou
Himachal Congress leader, 3 councillors booked for obstructing cremation of coronavirus patient
The Congress leader has been identified as Mandi district chief of Mahila Congress Suman Chaudhary who along with three councillors and 16 others have been booked under various sections of IPC and Epidemic Disease Act.
Kathy Griffin sparks outrage by tweeting President Trump should 'inject air'
Thousands have called for the Secret Service to investigate the comedian.
New Finas chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid says lack of exposure to film and TV industry not a hindrance
KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 27 — The new chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Zakaria Abdul Hamid said his lack of exposure to the industry is no obstacle to handling the responsibility that he has been entrusted with. He said although he did not have any background in the...
Twitter flags Trump's tweets for misinformation and false claims for the first time
President Trump established a direct relation between mail-in ballots and rigged elections. Consequently, Twitter went on to flag those tweets as false claims, and Trump responded strongly to it.
Yob spat at nurses in Paisley's Royal Alexandra Hospital after refusing to wear a mask
He was at the A&E department when he caused a disturbance
Refugee Camps: From Temporary Settlements to Permanent Dwellings
With more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and nearly 25.9 million refugees, the time has come to reconsider the traditional camp approach.
IGNOU extends date of submitting assignments for term-end exams till 15 June, tests likely to be conducted in July
The student evaluation division of the university released a notice on 22 May (Friday) stating that the students can submit the assignments online for all Academic Programmes of IGNOU for the TEE, June 2020 till 15 June.
Buhari never ceded power to Abba Kyari, nor cancel 'his' appointments - Presidency
When he was alive, Mr Kyari was accused by several officials including the First Lady Aisha Buhari and National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno of
US DOJ closing insider trading probes into three senators, reports WSJ
WASHINGTON, May 27 — The US Department of Justice is closing probes into three US senators over stock trades made shortly before the coronavirus market turmoil, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday, citing people familiar with the matter. The three senators include Republicans Kelly...
Nigerians lucky to have President like Buhari – Femi Adesina
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has said that Nigerians are lucky to have a leader like the president. He made the statement while dismissing attempts to pitch him
Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans in Hong Kong before legislators later debate a bill criminalising abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
Putin says worst-case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in preventing what he called worst-case scenarios as the city announced it would ease tough lockdown measures within days. Speaking to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, an ally, by video
Anti-Lockdown Protesters Now Calling for Dems to Die
As the head of Cowboys for Trump, Couy Griffin has led pro-Trump horse rides through Washington, D.C., and posed for a photo in the White House with Donald Trump. He’s a superfan of the president and on May 17, he made the case that Democrats should die.“I’ve come to a place where I’ve come to a conclusion
CID to re-examine 2018 abetment to suicide case against Arnab: Deshmukh
“Adnya Naik had complained to me that #AlibaugPolice had not investigated non-payment of dues from #ArnabGoswami's @republic which drove her entrepreneur father & grandmom to suicide in May 2018," he tweeted.
Move on! Government tells public to stop being outraged about Dominic Cummings
Housing minister Robert Jenrick risked further intensifying the row over Boris Johnson's top aide by suggesting the anger had gone on too long because Mr Cummings' behaviour was "reasonable"
Kalaeloa church fire being investigated as arson | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu police launched an arson investigation involving an early morning church fire in Kalaeloa that investigators determined as intentionally set.
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
The standoff was triggered by India’s construction of roads and air strips in the region
Flood, COVID-19 double whammy in Assam: One death, 2.71 lakh affected in flood; 92 new COVID-19 cases in 24-hours
Flood in Assam claimed one life on Wednesday and affected over 2.71 lakh people in 11 districts as the state government stepped up efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the relief camps. A man
Karnataka ready to reopen malls, hotels & theatres after May 31
India News: The Karnataka government is in favour of opening up malls, hotels, restaurants and cinema halls after May 31, when Lockdown 4.0 ends, provided the Cen
Labour reforms: Centre to tell states not to rewrite laws
As reported by FE earlier, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat proposed/issued orders, suspending key provisions of labour laws.
Army’s evaluation of Starlink broadband to focus on reliability, vulnerability
Gen. Murray: “It’s about figuring out what capabilities they can provide, and what vulnerabilities do they have?"
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the coun
Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about whether President Donald Trump will use the delay to sow doubts about the results.
'Justice Will Be Served': Trump Says FBI, DoJ Probe in George Floyd Murder Will Be 'Expedited'
US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he had personally requested the federal investigations into the "tragic death" of 46-year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota...
Minneapolis Protesters Loot Target Amid Outcry over Death of George Floyd
Protesters in Minneapolis continued to express their discontent on Wednesday as many began looting a local Target. Scores of other protesters came ...
US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
Move, announced by Pompeo, brings deal further to brink of collapse
Tulsi Gabbard Drops Defamation Suit Against Hillary Clinton, Cites Need to Defeat Trump
Former Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) withdrew her defamation lawsuit against former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday.
Manish Sisodia asks school principals to chalk out micro-plan for reopening of educational institutions
Sisodia, who is also the Education Minister, said there cannot be a common plan for reopening all schools as the context of every school is different.
New York's Cuomo says Congress 'abusing' states worst hit by coronavirus
By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on Wednesday for the U.S.
US first country to report 100,000 coronavirus deaths
The United States has surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths.
Legal opposition to opening schools on hold, pending gazetting by Angie Motshekga
Sentiments shared by concerned parents included that ‘the education department is sending our children into a deadly storm; our children are better at home than at schools where they are exposed to the coronavirus and schools should resume when the peak is over’.
Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> Congress voted today to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries.
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe’s ‘corona-free’ corner
PODGORICA, May 28 — Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer. For weeks hotel staff have been raking...
Trump asks DOJ, FBI to expedite probe into George Floyd death
President Trump on Wednesday said he asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI to expedite an investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier
Peter Manfredonia, UConn student accused of deadly crime spree, arrested in Maryland
A fugitive college student suspected in two Connecticut slayings has been caught in Maryland, police announced late Wednesday night.
Allies blast Donald Trump's murder conspiracy theory
Prominent Republicans and usually supportive media outlets have criticised Trump for spreading unfounded conspiracy theories about the death of a Florida woman.
Coronavirus crisis: For survival, fight Covid-19 pandemic like a war
The economic destruction that Covid-19 would cause worldwide may be greater than the damage caused by World War II.
India carefully monitoring political situation in Nepal: Sources
India is carefully monitoring the situation in Nepal, government sources said on Wednesday after the Nepalese government deferred its plan to bring in a constitutional amendment to update its new map
World class ‘Rail Trail’ locked in for Northern NSW
A world class walking and cycling trail between Murwillumbah and Crabbes Creek how now been set in stone. The NSW Government has confirmed $7.8 million in funding for the construction of the Tweed…
Cop bashed for dating gold dealer’s ex-wife
A Kwekwe gold dealer was on Monday arrested after he assaulted a police officer in a dispute over a woman.
Nevada Supreme Court says judge retaliated at sentencing
The Nevada Supreme Court has decided that a Clark County judge went too far when he sentenced a defendant in a robbery case to life in prison without parole.
You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade
We all experience cognitive dissonance, or the state of having inconsistent thoughts or beliefs. For example, we know it’s important to be active, but we spend most of our days rotating between our desks, couches, and beds. Getting exercise isn’t fun, but it’s important for our health, so we feel guilty about not doing it.
Catholic churches will not reopen for private worship on Jun 2
SINGAPORE: Catholic churches will not reopen for private worship during Phase 1 after Singapore exits its "circuit breaker" period, the Archbishop ...
Meck budget changes lead to tense words
While trying to balance the budget, Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio and Commissioner Susan Harden got into a tense argument over what line items most deserved to be cut.
COVID-19 Informer: Boris Johnson still in hot water, US passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths
Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.
Explainer: What happens next in Huawei CFO’s U.S. extradition case
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei
CMS parents question new, earlier start date of school
Parents voiced frustration on the CMS Facebook page, concerned about their planned vacations and the inconsistency of the new calendar. CMS would start school on 17 and then the next week they would be out of school doing remote learning.
Trump to mull 'targeted' response to China's encroachment on Hong Kong
President Trump could impose personal sanctions on Chinese communist officials as part of a range of responses to Beijing’s infringement on Hong Kong’s traditional legal rights, according to a senior State Department official.
White House: US President Trump will sign an executive order shortly regarding social media companies
Adding to the slew of updates from the US, the White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany recently announced that US President Trump will sign an ex
CNN's opinion-fueled anchors 'disqualify themselves' from moderating the upcoming presidential debates, critics say
CNN has had a strong presence in the presidential debates in the past two elections cycles as its anchors landed the coveted honor of being selected as a debate moderator but the network's drastic shift towards opinion-fueled coverage towards President Trump may prevent them from even being considered as a serious selection in the upcoming debates in the fall.
Legendary Mexican beach resort Acapulco upended by coronavirus
ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - Intensive care units in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco are close to capacity as the coronavirus threatens to overwhelm hospitals and leaves local authorities scrambling to dig more graves.
Canadian judge OKs U.S. extradition case for Weng Wanzhou to proceed
May 27 (UPI) -- A judge in Canada ruled Wednesday that the United States can continue its fight to extradite a senior Huawei executive arrested in 2018 on conspiracy and fraud charges.
You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Whether or not Tara Reade's accusation is true, it is certainly credible, and people working to discredit her are telling on themselves.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment
WASHINGTON, May 28 — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday China had undermined Hong Kong's autonomy so fundamentally that the territory no longer warranted special treatment under US law, a potentially big blow to its status as a major financial hub. Pompeo's certification to the US...
Major Fire At South Mumbai Hotel, At Least 25 Rescued
At least 25 people were rescued after a major fire broke out in a five-storey hotel in south Mumbai on Wednesday night, officials said.
Minnesota Vikings Release Strong Statement After The Death of George Floyd By Cops (PIC)
(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Protesters have crowded the streets everyday on the Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd lost consciousness…
US COVID-19 Death Count Crosses 1,00,000-Mark: Report
The United States has now recorded more than 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths, Johns Hopkins University reported Wednesday -- a somber milestone and by far the highest total in the world.
Oklahoma City-area school districts to follow OSSAA’s proposal to resume sports, beginning June 8
Oklahoma City-area school districts will follow the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s proposal for restarting high school sports and activities, beginning on June 8.
Jeremy Corbyn is pictured 'flouting social distancing rules as he stops to chat with passer-by while making trip to riverside beauty spot to celebrate 71st birthday'
The snapshot, posted to Facebook, reportedly shows the former Labour leader standing close to passer-by Joe Neary on Tuesday as he made a trip to a riverside beauty spot.
Executive Order on Social Media Companies Will Be Signed on Thursday - White House
President Trump earlier threatened to put regulations or even shut down social media sites, including Twitter, after the latter labeled the president's tweets with...
Ilhan Omar: Minnesota officer should be 'charged with murder' in George Floyd death
Rep. Ilhan Omar called for murder charges against one of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd – who was handcuffed and pinned down with a knee on his neck and later died.
More than 100,000 people now dead from coronavirus in the US
The coronavirus death toll in the United States surpassed 100,000 on Wednesday, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally, making the US the first country to reach the six-figure, grim milestone.
Police welcome doctors with roses in Kashmir
This comes a day after doctors held protests against harassment at the hands of policemen during lockdown
It’s Official: 100,000 Are Dead of Covid-19 in America, and Their Blood Is on Trump’s Hands
Most of the coronavirus deaths could have been avoided if Trump had enacted social-distancing measures sooner.
US President Trump: If the FISA Bill is passed tonight on the House floor, I will quickly VETO it.
While parting ways from a sustained attack on China, US President Donald Trump recently tweeted his dissent for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance
118 escape from isolation centres
A total of 118 people have so far escaped from Covid-19 quarantine and isolation centres countrywide in separate incidents while police have arrested 41 738 people for violating lockdown regulations and the Liquor Act.
Report: Israel tried to save architect of Sudan-Israel relations, but she died of corona - Foreign Affairs
Flight that took off from Israel to Sudan and caused speculation reportedly aimed to save diplomat, but she ultimately died of coronavirus.
Refrain from running regular trains for a month: States to Centre
State governments, including Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal have told the Centre that resumption of passenger rail service would lead to a further increase in Covid-19 cases.
Emily Maitlis to miss Newsnight after BBC criticises her Dominic Cummings row coverage
Emily Maitlis will not present Wednesday's episode of Newsnight after the BBC ruled the programme breached impartiality rules over its coverage of the Dominic Cummings lockdown row.
Premier Horgan wants B.C. residents to come to Interior for cherry season this summer
Since it is unlikely international tourist travel will be allowed any time soon, B.C. Premier John Horgan is encouraging residents to travel closer to home,
VIDEO: Man sets Armadale cafe alight
Police are hunting for a man who forced his way into an Armadale cafe earlier this month, armed with a gas cylinder and a jerry can of accelerant, and lit a fire. The man broke into the back door o…
D.C. Mayor Lifts Stay-at-Home Order to Begin Phased Reopening
The nation's capital will begin a phased reopening on Friday, announced Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday.
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system.
3 suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a woman in Kabul city
The security forces arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a woman a day before the first day of Eid in Kabul city.
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing
The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.
National security law enactment to start
Despite how hard some Western media outlets depict swarms of illegal protesters in Hong Kong as
TSL bosses acquitted again
Harare Regional Magistrate Mrs Sandra Mupindu has, for the second time, acquitted three Tobacco Sales Limited (TSL) bosses accused of selling a farm for US$600 000 after it had been gazetted by Government for acquisition under the land reform programme.
Government to appeal historic Bahamian court ruling on citizenship
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government has hinted at filing an “immediate” appeal against a ruling by a Supreme Court judge that anyone born in the country to either a Bahamian mother or father is entitled to...
'I have not killed any Tutsis': Alleged financier of Rwandan genocide denies involvement after decades on the run
The accused financier of the genocide of 800,000 men, women, and children denied he was responsible after being captured this month in France.
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing
The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.
Filthy Rich: A Complete Timeline of Jeffrey Epstein's Life and Crimes
Millionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein, the center of Netflix's documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, led a mysterious and yet completely public life. The
Afghanistan records 625 new positive cases of coronavirus in past 24 hours
The authorities in Afghanistan recorded 625 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country in the past 24 hours.
House passes bill that would sanction Chinese officials over Xinjiang camps
The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed legislation that would impose sanctions on senior Chinese officials responsible for the forced labor camps that have targeted Uighur Muslims and other
If an MP heckles in a virtual House of Commons, does it make a sound?
Conservative MP Cathy McLeod tried gamely Wednesday to adhere to a long-standing parliamentary tradition, heckling her rivals across the aisle in the House of Commons for an answer that wasn't up to snuff.
CCTV captures arsonist setting an Armadale cafe alight
Police are hunting for a man who forced his way into an Armadale cafe earlier this month, armed with a gas cylinder and a jerry can of accelerant, and lit a fire. The man broke into the back door o…
Senate Democrats take on GOP court-packing in blistering new report
The senators pointed to conservative activist Leonard Leo as the driving force behind the many of the president's appointments.
Trump expected to sign social media executive order
US President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a law that has long protected Twitter, Facebook and Google from being responsible for the material posted by their users, according to a draft executive order.
Wike cancels lockdown, imposes curfew - The Nation Nigeria
Rivers State Government has cancelled its former decision to resume lockdown of the capital city, comprising Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt ...
US commanders discussing ‘Earlier than planned Significant troops reduction’ in Afghanistan
The U.S. commanders are discussing options for significantly reducing the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a move that could bring all U.S. troops back before the voters go to the polls in next presidential elections.
J&K Govt extends ban on high-speed mobile Internet till June 17
Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday extended ban on 4G internet in Jammu and Kashmir till June 17, claiming that the reports received by it suggest
Trump says he will get 'very full report' on death of George Floyd
President Trump said he will receive a White House briefing on the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in custody of Minneapolis police officers.
Huawei CFO Meng's US extradition case hinges on key ruling in Canada on Wednesday
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...
"Move on" says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
By William James and Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a
Long Beach hit-and-run: Man, dog killed by burglary suspect in crash during police chase
A man and his dog were killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a burglary suspect who was fleeing from police in Long Beach Tuesday night.
Piers Morgan and Stacey Dooley lead support for Newsnight's Emily Maitlis
'Emily has been reprimanded. And Dominic Cummings hasn’t.'
If an MP heckles in a virtual House of Commons, does it make a sound?
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Cathy McLeod tried gamely Wednesday to adhere to a long-standing parliamentary tradition, heckling her rivals across the aisle in t
Moscow to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Monday: mayor
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's coronavirus lockdown starting June 1, including the reopening of non-food shops. "Today we can already talk
CAI urges Centre to take steps to control desert locust attack
In a representation to both the ministers, Atul Ganatra, president, CAI said that sowing of cotton in north India is complete to the extent of 80%.
Twitter wants to target conservatives — with none of a publisher’s responsibilities
On Tuesday, Twitter appended a fact-check label to a presidential tweet about the fraud risk associated with mail-in voting. Just beneath, it added an exclamation urging users to “get the facts
UConn fugitive Peter Manfredonia may have been spotted in Uber to Maryland
The machete-wielding University of Connecticut student who is being hunted for a killing spree may have last been seen fleeing south across the Maryland state line in an Uber, according to a report
Nepal defers amendment on updating its map
The delay indicates a rethink on the disputed sites and proof that back-channels are in operation
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, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade
Whether or not Tara Reade's accusation is true, it is certainly credible, and people working to discredit her are telling on themselves.
FRA claims: Appeals facilitated against orders of district panels
The modification incorporates a provision enabling rightful claimants of forest rights to appeal against the order of DLCs.
Sreelekha to be Kerala's first woman DGP, to head Fire & Rescue Services Department
R Sreelekha will be the first woman Director General of Police in Kerala after the state government on Wednesday appointed her as Fire and Rescue Services DGP as part of a major reshuffle. The state
Trump says he’ll be back for delayed SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump has confirmed he will be back in Florida on Saturday after Wednesday’s highly anticipated SpaceX rocket launch was canceled due to bad weather. “Thank you to @NASA and
Newsnight's Katie Razzall insists Emily Maitlis was not asked to take night off
Emily Maitlis made some controversial comments about Dominic Cummings.
German Presidency in EU to Prioritize Relations With US, China, Merkel Says
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Group purchases APC nomination form for Obaseki
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RFE/RL: Ukrainian court finds Lviv student guilty of torching RFE/RL reporter's car
The 19-year-old university student admitted his guilt to the court and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.
FBI investigating 'Zoom bombings' involving child sexual abuse
The FBI announced Wednesday that it is seeking information on victims of so-called “Zoom bombings” that contain videos of child sexual abuse, calling such instances a “violent crime.”
Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China
Donald Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.
Bong Go regularly given airtime in state media broadcasts on coronavirus
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Iran president calls for harsher measures to combat ‘honour’ killings
It follows the death of a 14-year-old teenager allegedly at the hands of her father.
Twitter’s first fact-check of Trump was a gutless one
On Tuesday afternoon, Twitter did something new: It fact-checked the president. The company added “get the facts” links to two of Donald Trump’s tweets that claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread election fraud.
ZANU PF calls for arrest of more MDC officials
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Donald Trump threatens to shut down social media as Twitter fact-checks him
President Trump hit out hours after Twitter added a 'misleading information' tag to his tweets to flag up inaccuracies
Woman who won appeal after killing husband can inherit his estate – judge
Sally Challen’s murder conviction for the killing of Richard Challen was quashed last year.
Day 64 of coronavirus lockdown: Ground report from Indian cities
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Trump threatens to shut down social media companies
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter added a warning to some of his tweets.
Wikimedia is Overhauling its Communities to Clean Up Harassment
The Wikimedia Foundation has been asked by its board to overhaul its safety and compliance standards to better address “harassment and incivility” on Wikipedia and related Wikimedia communities.
Police were called to reports of a body in the River Irwell... thankfully it was a mannequin
There were large numbers of police and ambulance vehicles seen parked in Spinningfields
Donald Trump suggests social media could be shut down due to bias against conservatives
After Twitter labeled some of Donald Trump's recent tweets as misinformation, the U.S. President has suggested that social media could be shut down over fears that they silence conservative opinions.
Minneapolis officers fired in death of black man George Floyd; Protests erupt across city
Firings came swiftly for four Minneapolis police officers after bystander video captured the death of a black man in custody.
Donald Trump Threatens To Close Down Social Media Platforms on a Social Media Platform
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Lithuanian man (34) in court over murder of man in north Belfast
A Lithuanian man has been charged with the murder of another man whose body was found in a house in Belfast.
Woman who won appeal after killing husband can inherit his estate – judge
Sally Challen’s murder conviction for the killing of Richard Challen was quashed last year.
India won't budge on Ladakh in face of China threat
India’s military will match the deployment and mobilisation of the People’s Liberation Army at the LAC
EU open to two-year Brexit extension, says Michel Barnier
The bloc’s chief negotiator said it had always remained open to any extension.
Mamata petitions PM against 'whimsical' scheduling of Shramik trains
India News: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sought PM Modi's intervention on Wednesday in the alleged "whimsical" functioning of the railways in sending Shramik Sp
Gunmen abduct three, raid 40 cows from Amuru district
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Woman loses job and gives up pet after calling police on black man who asked her to leash dog
A white woman who told New York police that a black man who asked for her dog to be leashed was “threatening” her, has since apologised after video went viral. Amy Cooper admitted on Monday night
Coronavirus fines in north drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The number of fines issued by the PSNI over social distancing rules dropped from nearly 400 to 30 in a month, it can be revealed.
Germany can't confirm Merkel will attend G7 in person: spokeswoman
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel cannot confirm her physical presence at an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States yet, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday, adding that this would depend on how the coronavirus pandemic develops.
After Twitter erupts with disgust, Kent apologises for hurting sentiments, takes down 'insensitive' advertisement
After it received massive backlash for an advertisement portraying domestic helps as infection carriers, Kent RO Systems on Wednesday said that it has taken down its controversial and insensitive 'Atta & Bread Maker' ad.
Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China border dispute
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KDF Soldier & Police Officer Feared Dead After Friendly Fire at Midnight
The police officer was allegedly returning from a visit to a female friend at 2.15 a.m. when he spotted
Police probing Ardrossan 'shooting' have arrested second man in connection with murder probe
The investigation into the death of Paul Cairns, 42, continues as police make second arrest in murder probe.
California eases pandemic restrictions; New York Stock Exchange opens
SACRAMENTO, Calif., - California, the most populous U.S. state, took another step toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, allowing barber shops and hair salons in most counties to operate for the first time in more than two months.
Aisha Jumwa Among 7 Nasa MPs to Be Expelled From House Committees
House Minority Whip Junet Mohamed said that the legislators would be 'isolated and quarantined for six months' following which the...
EU proposes $825 billion COVID-19 'Recovery Plan for Europe'
May 27 (UPI) -- The European Union on Wednesday proposed a $825 billion stimulus plan to help stabilize member states amid a recession brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
US: Four Minneapolis policemen fired after the death of black man pinned down by white officer
Video captured by the bystanders on Monday showed George Floyd shouting ‘I cannot breathe’ as a police officer knelt on his neck.
Edo 2020: APC faction picks Ize-Iyamu as consensus aspirant
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Minneapolis mayor: Officer who put knee on George Floyd's neck should be charged
Firings came swiftly for four Minneapolis police officers after bystander video captured the death of a black man in custody.
We’re yet to have any meaningful engagement with govt over strike, says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), yesterday said it was yet to have on any meaningful engagement with Federal Government since the union embarked on an indefinite strike.
Michel Barnier tells SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford European Union ‘open’ to Brexit delay
The European Union is "open" to a two-year Brexit delay, chief negotiator Michel Barnier has revealed amid continued deadlock.
KNUT Boss Sossion Piles Pressure On Magoha To Postpone KCSE, KCPE Exams To 2021
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion now wants the Ministry of Education to consider postponing national exams to next year over the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pa
Viral Video: UP Farmer Plays DJ Music To Scare Away Locusts!
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Kano faults viral video on isolation centre, says claim is misleading
Kano State government has described the viral footage on the social media on Dangote Isolation entre at Sani Abacha Stadium as misleading and unfounded. The video clip depicted an abandoned project at the site, showing empty bed space with meant for the centre littered around the premises. The voice note note on the clip also […]
300 Arrested As Thousands Protest In Hong Kong Over China's Proposed Law
Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
President Donald Trump, Twitter at war over free speech
President Donal Trump of the United States (US) on Wednesday, May 27, threatened to close down the micro-blogging site, Twitter, including all social media.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Shinji Aoba is accused of storming into Kyoto Animation's No. 1 studio on July 18 last year, setting it on fire and killing 36 people, and injuring more than 30 others.
Dominic Cummings’ name blocked by Twitter anti-porn filters
Boris Johnson aide’s name falls foul of digital censors.
Luweero district council rejects proposal to spend UGX 80m on food
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PM Modi pays tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary
Remembering his great grandfather, Gandhi tweeted, "Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji was a brave freedom fighter, the architect of modern India and our first Prime Minister'
PM takes Brexit decisions, Cummings does not give instructions: UK negotiator
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes the main decisions on Brexit policy and his senior advisor Dominic Cummings does not give instructions on negotiations with the European Union, the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost said on Wednesday.
Man caught on camera after urinating at common corridor
Man caught on camera after urinating at common corridor
PD: Bicyclist hit, killed near 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road
Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a bicyclist in Phoenix.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.
Wall Street Journal: Trump 'smear' about Scarborough staffer death is 'same sort of trash' as Steele dossier
The Wall Street Journal compared President Trump's accusations that Joe Scarborough committed murder to the Steele dossier.
School buses may stay idle
Parents who choose to send their children back to school next week may have to find a different way to get them to and from class.
Candidates who cannot return to school may appear for CBSE board exam in their home district: HRD Minister
There are many students who were residing in hostels and other accommodations away from home returned to their families after a nationwide lockdown was announced on March 25.
CNN, MSNBC staffers spotted without masks after networks preach coronavirus mask use
Mainstream media hypocrisy over coronavirus pandemic-era masks is becoming a trend, as CNN and MSNBC were both failed to practice what they preach in recent viral videos.
Amphan has gone but why Mamata Banerjee is still nervous
It was on Wednesday last week that Amphan hit West Bengal leaving a trail of devastation. People are hitting street protesting against Mamata Banerjee government. She has to face election next year.
Govt must step up and stamp out online sexual harassment in Malaysia now, say Pakatan reps
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Three Pakatan Harapan (PH) representatives have called on the government to not ignore online sexual harassment and immediately act against such threats. In a joint statement today, Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lim Yi Wei and...
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
San Francisco - Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
'Over 800 children have tested positive for Covid-19 in Sindh'
Wahab cautions people, says still not too late to be careful
Two Jamaican nationals living in Collier County charged with lottery scam
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men in connection to a lottery scam that involved victims throughout the United States.
Students can appear for CBSE board exams from city they are in: HRD Minister
To enable this, students will have to give the details of their current status. By the first week of June, students will be informed about their exam centre, he had added. The minister also congratulated students and wished them luck for their board exams.
'Close them down': Trump threatens to regulate or shutter social media platforms after Twitter fact-check
President Trump threatened to close social media companies following Twitter's decision to place a fact-checking alert below a few of his tweets.
Ex-TTC CEO Byford to be London Transport Commissioner
Andy Byford, the Briton lionized as New York City’s “Train Daddy,” is to be London’s new Transport Commissioner, taking up the role in June.
Schools minister can't say whether all primary pupils will be back before summer
Nick Gibb told the Education Select Committee the final decision on when pupils return will be made by the science
Hannity scolds Ozarks partygoers: 'Could be a disaster' for vulnerable Americans
Fox News's Sean Hannity ripped partygoers who flaunted social distancing guidelines at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend, stating that "if they get the virus and then are in
GOP Gov. DeWine Urges People To Wear Masks: ‘This Is About Loving Your Fellow Human Being’
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) pointed out on Tuesday night that wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic is a...
Donald Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.
Passengers On Multiple Domestic Flights Test Positive For Coronavirus After Operations Resume
Passengers of a Delhi-Ludhiana flight have been quarantined after a 50-year-old Alliance Air employee has tested positive for coronavirus.
Exclusive: How China used deception to mobilise troops at border with India in Ladakh
India Today TV has exclusive details of how China used subterfuge to up its presence and stun the Indian side on the Indo-China border in Ladakh.
We did not coerce government into allowing places of worship to open - SACC
The South African Council of Churches has rubbished claims that it coerced the government into allowing places of worship to reopen under Level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Nigerian military unlawfully detain children at rehabilitation centre for militants: Amnesty
ABUJA (Reuters) - The Nigerian military are unlawfully detaining boys and men at a rehabilitation centre for alleged members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday.
US priest who founded Knights of Columbus to be beatified
The founder of the Knights of Columbus, the influential U.S.-based lay Catholic organization, is moving a step closer to possible sainthood. Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of the Rev. Michael McGivney, a Connecticut priest who died at age 38 of pneumonia in 1890 during
Trump threatens social media outlets with regulation, closure after fact check added to tweet
President Trump on Wednesday morning ratcheted up his feud with social media platforms, threatening to "close them down" a day after Twitter fact-checked a pair of the president's tweets on mail-in
'Suspicious men' seen approaching women at park
Concerned beauty spot visitors urged to report information to the police
Video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother at railway station in Bihar goes viral
Yet another heart-wrenching incident of a migrant dying on train comes to light in India
Overall stable and controllable: China on situation at India border
China on Wednesday reiterated that its stance on the border issues with India is consistent and clear, stressing that the situation in the China-India border area is "overall stable and controllable."
Arizona State's Bobby Hurley at odds with AD over allegations
Arizona State basketball coach Bobby Hurley accused athletic director Ray Anderson of "disturbing" actions when dealing with harassment allegations against a prominent athletic booster in a December email.
Woman who got ill after fitting kilts for Nike conference guests in Edinburgh outbreak 'was not traced' for tests
The Scottish Government was accused of failing to tell the public about the outbreak being described as 'ground zero' in the capital.
Budgam road mishap: Injured woman succumbs
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Comedian Sil Fox cleared of sexual assault
Comedian Sylvester "Sil" Fox has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman in a pub in Dublin city centre.
Video captures violent purse snatching in Jamaica, Queens
Dramatic video shows the moment a man violently snatched a woman's purse and ran off.
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Minneapolis mayor: Being black in America should not be a death sentence
Trump Gives Gov. Cooper Deadline on GOP Convention Guarantee
President Trump gave North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper “one week” to determine whether the Republican National Convention scheduled for the end of August in Charlotte can still be held, given the state’s current lockdown status.
‘Complete desilting before water release’
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Fake tweet portrays Rahul Gandhi suggesting odd-even method to reopen schools
A screenshot of a tweet supposedly put out by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is doing the rounds on social media. “Schools and colleges should reopen from 1st June on odd/even basis. Odd days teachers will
Hell Hath No Fury Like A Federal Law Enforcement Agency That Keeps Finding Some Way To Break Into IPhones
Nothing has made the FBI more irritated than its ability to break into phones it swears (often in court!) it cannot possibly get into...
Tawau Health Office seeking foreign worker for Covid-19 test
TAWAU, May 27 — The Tawau Health Office is in the midst of tracking down a foreigner believed to be working at an oil palm plantation here for a Covid-19 screening test. According to sources, the man, who did not possess valid documentation, had allegedly entered the country from Indonesia...
Thousands Of Illegal Firearms Still In Circulation
Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.
COVID-19 repatriation: 800 Indian pregnant women, 850 patients fly from UAE
A total of 6,500 Indians have flown back home so far
Plymouth Tory MP Johnny Mercer remains quiet over Dominic Cummings lockdown breach saga
An email sent to people contacting Johnny Mercer says 'there may be a little delay before we can reply substantively'
Balochistan registers 16pc increase in Covid-19 recovery rate: spokesperson
QUETTA: Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani on Wednesday said that the recovery rate in the province, which had decreased to 13 per cent over the last few weeks, has risen to 29 per c
Conspiracist-in-Chief? Donald Trump's Most Outlandish Online Theories Revisited
One of the world's biggest news-making Twitter accounts - the one run by Donald Trump - has been fitted with a fact-checking warning after spreading what the platform...
Why Trump’s Popularity Surge Faded So Quickly
The phenomenon demonstrates the rise and fall of dominant leaders in turbulent times
Overseas travel inches closer to an arrival date
Australia's international travel ban could be lifted within weeks, with a draft plan for the proposed trans-Tasman bubble just days away from consideration.
Music websites ban for schoolchildren issued 4G dongles
Children given 4G dongles to access online learning will not be able to download and listen to rapper Eminem or rock giants Guns N’ Roses.
How leadership in various countries has affected COVID-19 response effectiveness
Countries across the globe responded differently to the pandemic, and results show a difference in effectiveness as well.
8 Lies by Joe Biden and the Left that Twitter Didn't 'Fact Check'
Twitter added a "fact check" label to President Donald Trump's tweets raising widely-held concerns with mail-in voting fraud earlier today, but it has failed to apply a similar standard to repeated falsehoods by elected Democrats, the mainstream media, and Joe Biden.
Pay up and we will extend Brexit transition, EU tells Boris Johnson
The bloc's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said an extension could be agreed - at a price
Migrant Crisis Is Only Worsening With Diverted Shramik Special Trains
Journeys that were supposed to be a couple of days long at the most are being stretched without notice, leaving people without food and water at the peak of summer.
Refugees in East Africa facing starvation due to COVID-19
The UNHCR has warned that urban refugees in East Africa are on the precipice of catastrophe due to a worsening situation brought by the coronavirus
Wings Over Scotland blogger’s defamation appeal against Kezia Dugdale rejected
Stuart Campbell launched the action after an article was published by the former Scottish Labour leader.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Spurt in reverse migration of NoRKs expected after June 13
Majority of the returnees now under prioritised category
Marine police impounds 11 boats on Lake Albert
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Marine police officers have impounded 11 boats from fishermen at Sebigoro landing site in Kikuube district. It is alleged that the boat owners had defied a night-time ban on fishing activities on Lake Albert in the districts of Hoima, Kagadi, Kikuube and Buliisa. At the time of the ban, …
China to loosen flight restrictions
China will loosen a cap on flights into the country that was imposed to block coronavirus infections from abroad, authorities said Wednesday, after fierce criticism from citizens stranded abroad. ...
SBU presses charges against Russian GRU operative who handled senior asset in Ukrainian gov't
The asset, former chief of protocol in Ukraine's Cabinet, had earlier pleaded guilty and sentenced before being handed over to Russia in a major swap effort in September 2019.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be ...
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill
Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
Former Florida K-9 deputy arrested for illegally buying, possessing Oxycodone
A former Hardee County Sheriff's Office sergeant ended up in jail for allegedly buying Oxycodone pills without a prescription.
Senate President celebrates Nigerian children on Children’s Day
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children's Day.
Donald Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate or close' social media for trying to 'silence conservative voices' after Twitter fact-checks two of his 'misleading' tweets
Donald Trump demanded social media platforms 'clean up your act' as he warned his administration will begin to regulate such websites after Twitter, for the first time ever, fact-checked his tweets.
Trump’s Convention Demand Comes Despite Charlotte Virus Surge
President Trump's demand for a full-capacity Republican convention in August is putting pressure on North Carolina health officials — and local Republicans — as coronavirus cases surge in the host county and statewide.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact check
The US President claims he will "regulate" or shut down social media companies after Twitter added a fact-check warning to his tweets which spread falsehoods.
Driver high on drugs fatally hits 4-year-old girl in Brentwood, police say
A 4-year-old girl was hit by a car and killed by a driver Suffolk County police say was on drugs.
Suspect named after emergency worker is attacked in house
He was also charged with criminal damage and racially aggravated public order
3 more COVID-19 deaths, 280 cases in Rajasthan
The novel coronavirus toll in Rajasthan rose to 173 on Wednesday with three more fatalities, while 280 new cases took the tally to 7,816, the Health Department said. The three more deaths were in
After Pakistan, Donald Trump Says Now Ready To Mediate India-China 'Border Dispute'
Trump had said last year that US was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agreed.
COVID-19: Kalaburagi sees big spike with 28 new cases in a single day
In another blow to the Kalaburagi district administration that had already been struggling hard to contain the spread of COVID-19, as many as 28 new cases of the pandemic were reported from the distri
Facebook algorithms promote divisive content, but company decided not to act
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Ontario taking over management of five long-term care homes following scathing military report
The Ontario government is taking over the management of five additional long-term care homes following a scathing military report detailing what the premier called “gut-wrenching” conditions in the facilities.
Senator denies link with alleged N1bn monthly payout to firm by NDDC
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, on Wednesday, denied any link to a firm that is allegedly...
European Jewish Communities and the Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus crisis has shaken many European Jewish communities to the core. As the EU member states try to return to normal in the aftermath of the most severe threat to the lives of their citizens since WWII, the continent’s Jewish communities struggle to come to terms with the devastating events of the past months.
Kellyanne Conway slams Twitter's Trump fact-checks: They're done by 'people who attack him all day long'
In a sharp rebuke of Twitter's first-ever move to fact-check a tweet by President Trump, White House adviser to the president Kellyanne Conway insisted Wednesday that Democrats within the mainstream media cannot be relied upon.
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Health CS Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that 123 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours...
Fraudsters are shaking down YouTubers. Won't the company do anything to stop them?
Game From Scratch reports a harrowing experience — an anonymous threat to pay bitcoin or have false claims made about their game dev tutorials to YouTube — and a horrifying one to go wi…
Grassley says White House ‘failed’ to explain why IGs were fired
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is calling out the White House for failing to adequately explain President Trump’s recent firings of inspectors general, claiming that the removals violated requirements to provide Congress with the reasoning for such decisions.
Head of Italy's Lombardy region given police escort as COVID anger mounts
The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, said on Wednesday that he had been given a police escort after growing criticism of his administration's handling of the crisis. Lombardy, Italy's richest and most populous region and the motor
Open University lessons for teachers as school moves to cyberspace
Teachers have been accessing their own online lessons to help them teach Powys youngsters in cyberspace.
Philippines: 260% Spike in Online Sex Abuse of Children amid Lockdown
In the Philippines, cases of online sexual abuse of children have risen by 260 percent during the country's coronavirus lockdown.
US willing to ‘mediate or arbitrate raging border dispute’: Donald Trump on India-China standoff at LAC
Indian and Chinese troops have remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.
China hits back at call in Belgian parliament for COVID-19 inquiry
Chinese ambassador to Belgium, Cao Zhongming, hit back at attempts to ‘stigmatize’ China over the outbreak.
PM takes Brexit decisions, Cummings does not give instructions, says UK negotiator
LONDON, May 27 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes the main decisions on Brexit policy and his senior advisor Dominic Cummings does not give instructions on negotiations with the European Union, the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost said today. “The Brexit policy is set by the Prime...
Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a ...
Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Donald Trump Threatens To ‘Strongly Regulate’ Or Close Down Social Media Platforms
Donald Trump escalated his feud with social media on Wednesday morning when he threatened to “strongly regulate” or shut down platforms he feels are showing a bias against conservative ...
Trump Threatens to Regulate, Close Down Twitter Amid Spat Over Flagged Tweets
The president accused the social media giant of “completely stifling FREE speech” late Tuesday, warning that he would not allow this to continue after the microblogging...
In Hyderabad, 328 cases, 18 deaths in a week; new areas in spotlight
Fresh cases are being reported from areas of Hyderabad where none were reported previously, away from the existing containment zones, indicating a community spread after the lockdown rules were relaxed.
Vic Education IT manager misused position, directed $14m to own company
Corruption watchdog finds.
Mistakes happen, not good to amplify small negative points: Ambassador of Zambia to China
Zambia's Ambassador to China dismissed the reports by some Western media outlets about Africans being discriminated against because of the novel coronavirus.
Wings Over Scotland blogger’s defamation appeal against Kezia Dugdale rejected
Stuart Campbell launched the action after an article was published by the former Scottish Labour leader.
Antigraft group reports KPK’s new law enforcement deputy over ethical violation
Newly appointed KPK law enforcement deputy Karyoto violated the antigraft body's code of ethics in a recent arrest involving a university staffer, according to the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Community (MAKI).
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July. The United Kingdom left the EU on Jan. 31 but the main terms of its membership remain in place during
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Your knee in my neck. I can't breathe... Mama. Mama, Floyd pleaded.
Homeless Deaths Rise in San Francisco During Lockdown, But Not Due to Coronavirus
Deaths have soared among the homeless population in San Francisco during the coronavirus, but not due to the virus directly.
Head of Italy's Lombardy region given police escort as COVID anger mounts
MILAN (Reuters) - The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy’s coronavirus outbreak, said on Wednesday that he had been given a police escort after growing criticism of his administration’s handling of the crisis.
Birmingham’s mandatory face mask ordinance ends on Friday
The City of Birmingham will not extend its mandatory face covering ordinance beyond midnight on Friday, May 29, but that doesn’t mean citizens need to become complacent, said Mayor Randall Woodfin.
House Republicans file lawsuit against Nancy Pelosi to end proxy voting
The lawsuit alleges that the proxy vote legislation passed by the House earlier this month is unconstitutional and sets a dangerous precedent.
COVID-19: Trump thinks in-person G7 summit would be great example of reopening, says White House
Originally, Trump wanted to hold the G7 at his club in the Miami area, as announced by then-acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney in a press conference last fall, but it was subsequently moved to Camp David in June amid public pressure.
Search for men wanted in string of Queens burglaries
Police are searching for the men behind several break ins at businesses in Queens.
Alarm As Mathare Accounts For 33 Of 123 New Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Kenya
Kenya has confirmed 123 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours raising the national tally to 1,471.Addressing the nation during the daily Covid-19 update from Afya Hous
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Five passengers lost their lives on Wednesday morning in a fatal road crash atRimin Gata, Ungoggo Local Government area of Kano State...
Reporting migrant crisis on bicycles
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Governor Udom Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to stay off activities that can ruin their future
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has sent his felicitations to the children of the State on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebrations, calling on the shun tendencies that could ruin their future.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
Trump, without offering any evidence, reiterated his accusations of political bias by technology platforms
Maharashtra Governor lauds Sonu Sood for arranging safe transport, eatables for migrants
Actor Sonu Sood responded stating the Governor's appreciation has inspired him to work harder in future.
Two applications for conversion of council offices
Two planning applications have been submitted for the multi-million pound conversion of the Grade II listed Neuadd Maldwyn in Welshpool.
In Mideast, religion looms large in corona 'infodemic'
"At times of inexplicable crisis and conflict, people revert to their cultural myths and convictions to make sense of what is going on."
French team visits plane crash site, demands complete record of A320
French team visits plane crash site, demands complete record of A320
Two Russian fighter jets 'buzz' a US reconnaissance plane and come within FEET over the Mediterranean provoking Navy fury at 'unsafe' manuever
The Su-35 fighters surrounded a P-8A US plane as it flew over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, the US Navy revealed in a statement.
Audi A6 driver smashed into oncoming car in police chase
One arrested after collision and pursuit in Wolverhampton on Bank Holdiay Monday
Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate' social media platforms after Twitter labels his tweets
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.
Report: Emergency UN/WHO Funding For Palestinians Ends Up With Terrorist Group
Through the tangled web of bureaucracy, money for health emergencies is funding terrorist activities and anti-Israel propaganda.
75 More Policemen in Maharashtra found Corona Positive in 24 Hours -
In Maharashtra, which is facing the highest impact of the Corona crisis in India, this deadly virus is rapidly catching
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
US News: WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fac.
Mamata Banerjee seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains to WB
The state's infrastructure is 'stretched to its limit' following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan, she said, adding that West Bengal can receive very few trains carrying migrant workers on a daily basis as of now. The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big pr
Singaporean gets four months jail for Covid-19 Facebook post
SINGAPORE, May 27 — A taxi driver was jailed for four months in Singapore today over a Facebook post in which he falsely claimed food outlets would close and urged people to stock up due to impending Covid-19 restrictions, local media reported. Kenneth Lai Yong Hui, 40, deleted the message sent...
Saluting corona warriors: Cops offer roses to doctors, other frontline workers in Srinagar
After facing criticism for allegedly harassing doctors and medical workers over the past few days, cops on Wednesday offered roses to the doctors as a
Byford, Ex-Subway Chief in New York, Will Be London Transport Commissioner
Andy Byford, who quit after clashing repeatedly with New York’s governor, was credited with helping revive the subway.
UK government hopeful to get go-ahead for schools reopening: PM's spokesman
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s government hopes it will get the go-ahead from scientists to proceed with the return of some pupils to schools on June 1 and be able to work on ways to increase social contact, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said.
Over 1,000 people caught drink or drug driving during coronavirus lockdown
The shocking figures show over 1,000 people were found to be driving under the influence during lockdown
Prayagraj: Man booked for sedition for objectionable remarks in Facebook post against Yogi Adityanath
Prayagraj Police, Prayagraj latest news: The man, slapped with sedition and other charges, has been identified as Anup Singh. He is a resident of Prayagraj. He had made comments disrespecting CM Yogi Adityanath on Facebook.
Pakistan plane crash: Airbus experts from France begin probe
The Express Tribune in its report stated that the bodies are identified through DNA testing and so far, 41 bodies have been handed over to the family members of the deceased.
Coronavirus lockdown | CBSE students can shift exam venues
They can write the Class 10 & 12 exams in their current district, says HRD Minister
UK's Frost: EU has a lot on its plate right now
The European Union has a lot on its plate right now and it's important they keep enough focus on Brexit negotiations and do not relegate them, the UK'
The Flying Bullets, 18 Squadron, resurrected: Why Air Forces need to number plate Squadrons?
Number 18 Squadron with their motto of “Teevra aur Nirbhaya”, “Swift and Fearless” when translated to English, is the only IAF unit to be awarded the highest military award for bravery.
Fire Dept says to coordinate with MOH, Immigration Dept for disinfection ops at detention centres
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is waiting for coordination from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Immigration Department to conduct public sanitation and disinfection at Immigration detention centres which recorded Covid-19 positive cases. Its director-general...
Ukrainian woman uses panties as face mask after she’s denied service
A Ukrainian woman has gone viral for removing her panties and wearing them as a mask after being refused service at a post office.
Covid-19: 792 new cases detected in Delhi, total shoots to 15,257
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHWF) reported 1,51,767 as the total number of cases in the country with 4,337 deaths.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president’s claims. Trump, without offering any evidence,...
Foreigner allegedly asks whether the Govt is considerate of the mental health of expats
Foreigner allegedly asks whether the Govt is considerate of the mental health of expats
Barbers arrested in Bahrain for violating rules
Expatriates held after visiting customers at home
India captures pigeon on suspicion of spying for Pakistan
A suspected Pakistani spy pigeon has ruffled the feathers of Indian authorities, who accused the pink-painted bird of carrying a “coded message,” according to reports. Villagers in Manyari turned
GRAPHIC: Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man
The Minneapolis police chief said the department would conduct a full internal investigation, and prosecutors will decide whether to file criminal charges against the officers involved.
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn’t the law and that it checked everyone’s temperature
The owner of a bar at Lake of the Ozarks has defended his decision to host a crowded pool party over the Memorial Day weekend, despite an intense social media backlash.
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Two former athletes diagnosed with Covid-19 have recovered, says National Athletes Welfare Foundation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Two former national athletes previously found to be positive for Covid-19, have fully recovered from the virus, said National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) chairman Datuk Noorul Ariffin Abdul Majeed. He confirmed that the two, namely Ani Nios, a former track and field...
In Top Court Petition, Congress Seeks Nationwide Plan For Migrants
A nationwide list should be prepared on urgent basis "to identity and accurately tally the total number of migrant labourers who continue to be stranded" amid coronavirus lockdown, the Congress said today in a petition filed in the Supreme Court.
Police officer tells Black man to lick his own urine (Video)
The moment a police officer asked an Illinois black man to lick his own urine was captured on camera and the video has since gone viral on the internet. The man who was a federal safety
Judge who told woman to ‘close your legs’ to prevent assault is removed from bench
A New Jersey judge who said closing your legs could prevent sexual assault has been barred from presiding over a courtroom and dismissed from the State Supreme Court bench.The unanimous decision on Tuesday cited “repeated and serious acts of misconduct” by state superior court judge John Russo Jr.
Despite COVID-19 Crisis Britain Has Not Let Its Guard Down To Terrorist Threat, Says Expert
The British state, including the security forces, have been focusing on the threat from COVID-19 since it arrived in February. So does that mean the police are letting...
Nepal postpones scheduled discussion on constitutional amendment to update map
Kathmandu: The discussion to amend Nepal's constitution to update the country's map, earlier slated for Wednesday, now has been taken out of schedule. Nepal's House of Representatives was scheduled...
Cabby jailed for posting fake COVID-19 'intel' on food outlet closures, urging panic buying
SINGAPORE: A taxi driver was jailed four months on Wednesday (May 27) for posting a fake message on Facebook about supposed food outlet closures ...
Woman airlifted to hospital after SUV slams into back of stopped transport truck on Hwy. 401
Two people were rushed to hospital, including one in life-threatening condition, after their SUV slammed into the back of a immobilized transport truck on Highway 401 near Ajax.
Madras HC puts brakes on state government's plan to convert Jayalalitha's house into memorial
The court said that the former CM's niece J Deepa and nephew J Deepa are her class II legal heirs and only a portion of the property can be converted to a memorial if required.
In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis
MADRID, May 27 — Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered. Jacqueline Alvarez, 42, is picking up basic foodstuffs in the working-class...
UPDATED: Presidency denies Buhari is probing late Kyari's office, appointments
The Nigerian Presidency has denied reports claiming that the country's leader Muhammadu Buhari is probing the office of his late chief of staff, Abba Kyari.
Man Killed For Stealing From Prophet Bushiri In South Africa
Man killed for stealing from prophet Bushiri in South Africa. Another was rushed to hospital where he is currentlyu receiving medical treatment.
2 Chinese operators of illegal COVID-19 clinic in Clark hunted
THE National Bureau of Investigation is now hunting down two Chinese who allegedly operated a clandestine medical facility treating COVID-19 patients mostly foreigners inside a leisure park in Clark, Pampanga.
Covid-19: Congress’ Randeep Surjewala seeks to intervene in SC’s migrants crisis case
Surjewala said he and the Congress were unable to raise the issue of migrant labourers in Parliament as no sessions have been held since March.
Rahul weakening country’s resolve to fight pandemic: BJP
Even his party Chief Ministers are acting contrary to his statements on lockdowns, it says
Editorial: Your web browsing says a lot about you. The government should have to get a warrant to look at it
In reauthorizing a surveillance law, Congress must protect the privacy of the internet
UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings
Dominic Cummings said he had acted reasonably and not broken the lockdown rules. (FILE) London: A British minister said on … UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings Read More »
NDDC Probe: Leave me out of your battles with NASS, Agbamuche tells Ojuogboh, NDDC
A High Chief from Odozi-Ani of Akwukwu Igbo Kingdom of Delta State, Nelson Agbamuche has dissociated himself from the brewing...
Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with MVA alliance partners
The discussion on the ongoing lockdown and the decision of lifting it in some areas are on the agenda list of this meeting.
WHO Chief Thanks UK’s Johnson for Support After ‘Very Good’ Phone Call
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday thanked UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for support for the global...
Illegal Chinese COVID-19 clinic raided in Makati
AUTHORITIES raided a medical clinic being used as treatment facility for Chinese nationals with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and arrested two Chinese doctors Tuesday afternoon in Makati city.
Toddler tries to awaken dead mother at Bihar station, viral video brings out migrants tragedy
In the video, the child tries to awaken his mother who has passed away at a railway station. Her body is covered in a sheet of cloth. Unaware that his mother has died, the child tries to wake her up by lifting the cloth repeatedly
Man under treatment for COVID-19 in Chennai, ends life
The 57-year-old’s body was found in a bathroom of the Government Medical College Hospital, Omandurar Estate, early on Wednesday
38 Suspected Online Grooming Paedophiles Arrested in London
Police seized dozens of laptops, tablets, and phones from suspected online grooming paedophiles in London, arresting 38.
Buhari will be showcased as COVID-19 hero in Africa, says Garba Shehu
The senior special assistant to the president, Mallam Garba Shehu, has predicted that Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will be showcased as a COVID-19 hero.
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn't the law and that it checked everyone's temperature
The owner of Backwater Jack's bar at Lake of the Ozarks responded to criticism of his pool party, saying social distancing isn't enforceable.
More than 50 inmates out of 300 released are rearrested | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
With the number of rearrested inmates growing, the Honolulu Police Department said it is a “threat to public safety” to release them early to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Jenrick is latest minister to give 'car crash' interview defending Cummings
The housing secretary said it is time for the country to 'move on' from the scandal.
Donbas warlord's official residence address in Russia revealed – media
Journalists found new evidence of Pushilin's strong ties with Russia, this time – through real estate paperwork.
DeVos Would Send Millions of Federal Dollars to Private Schools
Secretary of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is planning to funnel tens of millions of dollars of federal coronavirus aid to private schools, most of which have religious affiliations.
Nepal postpones scheduled discussion on constitutional amendment to update map
India News: The discussion to amend Nepal's constitution to update the country's map, earlier slated for Wednesday, now has been taken out of schedule. Nepal's Ho
Heartbreaking: Twitterati shocked by video of baby trying to wake up dead mother
In a heartbreaking video, a baby who was seen trying to wake up his dead mother with a shroud covering the body at a railway station in Bihar.
Lockdown: Toddler's failed attempt to wake up dead mother leaves internet, conscience shaken
India News: A toddler's vain attempt to wake up his dead mother from eternal sleep on a railway platform in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Wednesday presented the most po
Police rescue 2 abducted siblings in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.The Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mrs Loveth Odah disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abakaliki.
Explainer: Hong Kong's China national anthem Bill aims to legislate 'respect'
Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem.
Dr Patrick Amoth's Powerful Father Who Sired Siaya Governor
Unknown to many, Health DG Patrick Amoth and Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga were raised by...
JUST IN: NBC fines three stations for infractions
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has sanctioned three broadcast station for their reports on COVID-19 considered inappropriate...
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.
‘Mr. Trump is debasing his office’: The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has come out against President Trump for pushing a conspiracy theory about MSNBC anchor Joe Scarborough.
Investment banker fired over racist video of her shouting at black man
Amy Cooper was sacked from her investment banking job after telling police 'there's an African American man threatening me'.
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has been flooded with tens of thousands of social media comments criticising it and the Chinese government for the small number of flight options to bring home the people stranded overseas.
Over 6,500 new coronavirus cases in India, death toll climbs to 4,167
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,167 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,45,380, registering an increase of 146 deaths and
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor
The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.
Absence of EFCC lawyer stalls Oyo-Ita ‘N570m fraud’ case
The trial of Winifred Oyo-Ita, former head of service, was stalled by the absence of Mohammed Abubakar, counsel to the Economic and Financial...
Appeal to State govt.
The Hassan district administration, on Wednesday, appealed to the State government to allow doctors and support staff stay put in hotels during the duty week and quarantine period. Hassan Deputy Commi
Trump on Twitter mocks Biden for wearing a face mask
"I thought it was very unusual he had one on," the president said when asked about his tweet.
No one can threaten Modi's India: Ravi Shankar Prasad amid rising tension in east Ladakh
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday demanded from the government a statement on the stand-off at the border in Ladakh and Sikkim and relations with Nepal.
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
‘I can’t breathe’ – Here’s what we know about George Floyd’s death in the hands of Minneapolis police
George Floyd, an African-American man, died after a white Minneapolis cop who arrested him knelt on his neck despite pleading that he could not breathe.
Allow street vending to resume, Minister urged
The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) on Wednesday demanded that the Centre issue instructions allowing street vending to resume as States and municipalities were citing the lack
400 Hawaii National Guard troops coming off coronavirus duty | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The number of Hawaii National Guard troops on federal active duty for the coronavirus pandemic will drop early next week to 800 from 1,200 as part of a Pentagon “right-sizing” ahead of a “hard stop” set for June 24 for the deployment of almost 46,000 citizen soldiers nationwide, officials said.
Situation at Sino-India boundary ‘stable and controllable’, says China
The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China was following the “important consensus” reached by the two leaders of India and China and was “…strictly observing the agreements between the two countries”.
WATCH | 'I can't breath': Four Minnesota cops fired after death of unarmed George Floyd
Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday, a day after a bystander's cellphone video captured one of them kneeling on the neck of an unarmed black man who later died in a hospital.
'Stop partying', LA police warn Hollywood Hills neighborhood
Authorities in Los Angeles have warned residents of the city's Hollywood Hills neighborhood to tone down their house parties which have become a major problem during the global coronavirus pandemic.
The Memo: Trump tweets cross into new territory
President Trump’s critics are sounding the alarm as his public comments and tweets cross new lines with the 2020 election less than six months away.
Hungarian cyclist quarantined in Bihar for ‘over 55 days’, Tejashwi Yadav offers help
“You brought a healthy man into a hospital. Can you imagine being in a hospital for 55 days in a healthy condition? I must be free now,” the Hungarian is heard saying in a video that has gone viral on social media.
WATCH | Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial
If passed into law by Hong Kong's legislature, the bill will make 'disrespect' of the Chinese national anthem a crime.
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
Hong Kong Police Overwhelm Protesters Now Crying ‘Independence’
In the first major test of Hong Kong’s protest movement in 2020, it became clear that demonstrators face a more formidable challenge in reigniting the street power that humbled China last year -- and that Beijing’s moves could inspire a shift toward more radical views.
‘I’d rather face the virus than let the people die of hunger’: NTT governor to reopen tourist destinations on June 15
The governor of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) says he would rather face the coronavirus rather than letting his citizens die of hunger, as his administration announces that tourist destinations in the province will begin reopening on June 15 “As...
Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray on shaky ground as murmurs of rift within MVA grow, Sharad Pawar takes centrestage
The MVA government continues to face a relentless attack from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party over poor handling of the COVID situation.
French power couple lose money laundering appeal
A French political power couple lost their appeal Wednesday against a money laundering conviction, capping a fall from grace spurred by accusations they illegally pocketed millions of euros in public funds while in office.
Covid-19: Identify private hospitals for free or minimum cost treatment of patients, SC tells Centre
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde asked why the private hospitals, who have been given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat patients for free.
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Queensland man aged 30 dies from coronavirus
A 30-year-old man from central Queensland is believed to be Australia's 103rd coronavirus fatality. His partner is in hospital with symptoms of the virus.
Hundreds demonstrate in Tel-Aviv against the Supreme Court: 'The people are the Sovereign' - Inside Israel
Demonstrators gather in Tel Aviv to protest Israeli Supreme Court's rulings against terrorist home demolition, infiltrator deportations.
Court Declines To Continue Holding Tecra’s Boyfriend Omar Lali For Another Week
A Lamu court has declined to have the police continue holding Omar Lali, the boyfriend of Tecra Muigai - the late daughter of Keroche Breweries proprietors Tabitha and Joseph Karanja.Mr Lali has b
Woman who threatened to call police on black birdwatcher in New York's Central Park loses job
A clip posted on Twitter showing the incident has been viewed millions of times.
Ramatu Aliyu: FCT state minister donates salary for inmates release
Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hajia Ramatu Aliyu, has channelled her May salary towards the release of five inmates from Kuje prison.
Rouhani urges Iran MPs to cooperate as parliament opens
Middle East News: TEHRAN: President Hassan Rouhani urged Iranian lawmakers to "cooperate" with his government in a speech on Wednesday during the inaugural session of t.
'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory
President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.
IEBC scam: Oswago put on his defence
Defence lawyers to file submissions before trial date is set.
NZF Foundation spent $130k on company run by Winston Peters' lawyer
Tens of thousands in donor's funds given to the New Zealand First Foundation were spent paying expenses, wages and bills for people closely associated with the New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.
Poland's PM is confident presidential vote will be held in June
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland’s presidential election will be held in June, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Wednesday, amid speculation that a spat over legislation on the way the vote will be conducted may push the ballot date back well beyond next month.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
MINNEAPOLIS: Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday (May 27) over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face ...
Coronavirus: Sharjah cracks down on erring salons
Those found to be violating precautionary measures asked to close
Lexington bar under fire after video surfaces showing large crowd inside
A Lexington bar is under fire, after a video surfaced showing large crowds gathering inside.
4 more COVID-19 carriers recorded in Quezon
LUCENA CITY -- Three more carriers of the deadly coronavirus desease (CIVID-19) were recorded in Quezon province bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eighty nine (89).
1,600 migrant workers leave Mumbai for Tamil Nadu in spl train
The workers started their journey for Tirunelveli on Tuesday evening.
Poor Venezuelans protest as shortages stoke anger at Maduro
Lack of water and electricity adds to misery in slums caused by coronavirus
Jayalalithaa’s niece, nephew to inherit assets worth over Rs 900 crore
The judgment comes in the wake of an ordinance passed by Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit for the state government to temporarily take possession of former Tamil Nadu chief minister’s residence and other movable items
Twitter issues fact check of Trump's tweets for first time
The label says “Get the facts about mail-in ballots,” and then redirects users to news articles and a bulleted list refuting Mr Trump’s claims.
Keeping Jurors Six Feet Apart Is a Challenge for Courts to Reopen
As the world’s courthouses prepare to reopen, many are installing Plexiglass “sneeze barriers” and instituting face-mask requirements for litigants and court staff. But one especially vexing problem remains: how to bring back the jury and where to put them.
Twitter is 'Interfering' in US Election, 'Stifling' Free Speech, Alleges Trump
US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and 'completely stifling' free speech, after the social media
12 Injured After Mob Resorts to Stone Pelting in Odisha; Fed Up With Lockdown Measures
At least 12 police personnel and a journalist were injured when a mob indulged in stone-pelting in the steel city of Rourkela on Tuesday, demanding
House to begin proxy voting; GOP sues to block historic change
May 27 (UPI) -- The House is set to begin a historic new proxy voting resolution on Wednesday that will let lawmakers cast votes for absent lawmakers, a prospect opposed by Republicans in the lower chamber.
Trump says Twitter is "stifling free speech" after it labels his tweets with fact-check warning
Yesterday saw Trump tweet that mail-in ballots would be forged, illegally printed, and signed. A follow-up Tweet claimed that anyone living in the state of California would get a ballot, and professionals would tell them how to vote, and for…
Bible Verse Speaking Against Wearing 'Religious Mask' Gets Attention After Pope's Public Mass
On Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a mass blessing for the first time in three months; the move that was both supported and criticised by many in relation to existing...
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
South Africa's churches and other places of worship can reopen their doors from June, but will be limited to 50 people, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday as coronavirus lockdown rules are further eased.
'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Donald Trump Committed to July 4 Celebration Despite Lawmaker Alarm on Coronavirus
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Congress cannot pass the buck in Maharashtra: Fadnavis after RaGa remarks
Fadnavis said that speculative statements like the Opposition trying to destabilise the Sena-led government are wrong.
Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan in court after laughing at President Magufuli
A Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan, has been arraigned before a magistrate's court in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, eight days after he was arrested.
Republicans sense rich pickings in Biden archive – but will it be made public?
A treasure trove is being curated at the University of Delaware, and the 2020 candidate is well aware of its explosive potentialRichard Nixon had tapes. Hillary Clinton had emails. Joe Biden has an archive spanning 36 years in the US Senate. It’s a record of his thinking, on everything from criminal
Karnataka to open temples, mosques, churches after 31 May; awaiting Centre’s guidelines on opening malls, theatres, says BS Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that his government will re-open temples, mosques and churches in the state after 31 May
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor
The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.
President Donal Trump to attend launch of NASA astronauts for the first time in nine years, from America
Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are scheduled to blast off on Thursday, 2.00 am IST from launch pad 39A from the Kennedy Space Centre.
Lockdown 4.0: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh junks rumours, says there will be no Army in Mumbai, Pune
Some rumour are doing round the Internet that CM Uddhav Thackeray might be releasing control and the city is going to be under Army. Now, the rumors have been scraped by Maharashtra Home Minister.
Bihar Board class 10th result: Farmer’s son from Rohtas village tops matric exam, aspires to get into IIT
Himanshu scored 96.20 per cent and said the key to cracking any exam is consistency. He said that most students start preparing for exams only in the last few months. He suggested students to be consistent in efforts to be clear about concepts.
Rouhani urges cooperation as newly elected Parliament convenes
Iran has held the opening session of its new Parliament under strict health protocols, more than three months after an election in February was swept by conservative candidates.
Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints
The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.
New York City: Woman fired for lying to police about African-American man - US & Canada
Woman tells police that African-American man threatened her life after he requested she leash her dog, is fired by employer.
Nigerian military condones sexual abuse of children in custody – Amnesty
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Global rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the treatment of children arrested for allegedly engaging in terrorism. Amnesty said the children were locked...
Amy Cooper's Former Dog-Walkers First Identified Her: 'We've Seen So Many Videos of People Being Shot or Killed for Less'
Lindsey Cork, 31, and Kyle Stover, 30, told the New York Daily News on Tuesday night that they felt compelled to identify Cooper after witnessing her calling the cops on Christian Cooper, 57, in a wooded area of Central Park known as “the Ramble.”
Johnson says it is time 'to move on' from Cummings row
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it was time for Britain to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser Dominic Cummings was accused of violating the coronavirus lockdown rules.
Bru resettlement in North Tripura hits roadblock as civil societies threaten bandh
As per the resettlement agreement signed by the central government in January this year, 32,000 Bru migrants living in Tripura since 1997 would be permanently settled in the state.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: Reports
HONG KONG: Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, Hong Kong media ...
Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers in Telangana
Returning workers are sent to home quarantine but the stigma of having been in Mumbai sticks to them
Iran, US prisoners held by two sides
Tehran (AFP) - Iran and the United States have long been sworn enemies, and despite rare prisoner swaps in recent years, they still hold a number of each other's nationals behind bars.
Canada court decision could end ‘Huawei Princess’ extradition saga
A Canadian judge will deliver a key decision Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that could set her free and help repair Canada-China relations.
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of unarmed black man
The death comes amid outrage over the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man shot by a white father and son while jogging
Kindiki affirms loyalty to President, appeals for compensation for region
Kindiki also pleaded with the national government to complete stalled projects in the region.
Companies Act amended to make PM CARES Fund eligible for CSR contributions
Until now, only the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund was eligible to receive CSR funding.
The right's 'rule of law' hypocrisy
The same right-wing movement that cheers President Trump's draconian immigration crackdowns in the name of enforcing the "rule of law" is now in full defiance mode against the lockdowns in the name of freedom
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month
The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.
Supreme Court seeks response of PCI, Centre on plea against media communalising Tablighi Jamaat incident
It asks them what action can be taken against media channels
As Covid-19 cases rise in 17 states, Americans still divided on whether masks should be mandated
(CNN) — As more places across the US offer people a chance to shop or dine inside, the issue of whether to wear a mask has...
2 men jailed for rape of 2 girls in Bulacan
TWO men accused of raping two young girls in Bulacan were hauled to jail by the local police in separate anti-crime operations on Wednesday, Bulacan Police Provincial Office director, Colonel Lawrence B. Cajipe said yesterday.
Andhra High Court initiates contempt against YSRC MP, ex-MLA and 47 others
The two cases pertain to some people posting messages in social media threatening a judge
Democratic unity starts to crack in coronavirus liability reform fight
A group of moderate Senate Democrats say they are open to considering liability protection for businesses in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation, a crack in Democratic unity that gives
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Tuesday announced plans to seek the governor’s approval to allow personal services — such as hair salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors — to resume Friday.
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn't the law and that it checked everyone's temperature, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The owner of Backwater Jack's bar at Lake of the Ozarks responded to criticism of his pool party, saying social distancing isn't enforceable.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Coronavirus: Gujarat HC Judges Will Check On Ahmedabad Hospital Through Surprise Visit
The court said there is a lack of “proper team work and coordination” at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where nearly 400 Covid-19 patients have died so far.
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia announces reopening of mosques
The Saudi Press Agency published a statement
M'sians Who Defied CMCO To Balik Kampung Could Lose Jobs If They Fail To Return To Work
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri now challenges those who managed to slip past interstate borders to return home before their employers fire them if they do not report to work after two consecutive days.
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors
Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. "There will be some 20-25 countries whose nationals
COVID-19: Moscow Offers Free Antibody Tests; Georgia Reopening Public Transport
Here's a roundup of COVID-19 developments in RFE/RL's broadcast regions.
Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time
Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media...
Delhi High Court directs Centre, AAP to present steps taken to tackle COVID-19 cases
The bench observed that a person, whose family or friend is found COVID-19 positive, they should be able to call the helplines to not only report such occurrence, but to also seek medical guidance and assistance, if hospitalisation is necessary keeping in view of the condition of the patient.
Cops hunt lockdown flouting yobs who brandished weapons and bricks during Johnstone disturbances
COPS are hunting yobs who were brandishing weapons and bricks in Johnstone during a number of disturbances as they flouted lockdown rules. Police say the thugs were spotted with the dangerous items…
Police chiefs thank communities for adhering to lockdown rules
Police chiefs have thanked communities for their continued adherence to lockdown rules following the bank holiday weekend.
161 PDLs, 33 prison execs positive for COVID
SOME 161 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and 33 prison officials have tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 in Bureau of Corrections penal facilities as of May 25.
IDF Rounds Up Suspects in PA Again as Gen. Kochavi Prepares for July Sovereignty
The IDF chief—probably the best man at that helm in decades—is preparing to give the prime minister the security cover he would require to carry out the partial annexation.
Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints
The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.
House leaders take vote-counting operations online
The coronavirus pandemic has forced House leadership in both parties to get creative in how they go about whipping votes as lawmakers largely work remotely during the crisis.
Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio: media
Japanese police on Wednesday formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in the city of Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, local media reported.
Kuwait MP set to grill finance minister over fund corruption
The corruption case involves a Malaysian Fund and a Chinese company
Trump Threatens To Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check
President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter after it began fact-checking his tweets. From a report: In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence cons...
Petition calls for councillor's dismissal after caravan 'parked outside neighbour's front door'
It has gathered more than 1,000 signatures
BS Yediyurappa Following PM By Not Fulfilling COVID-19 Package Promise: Siddaramaiah
Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government for allegedly "betraying" the people by not fulfilling its Rs 1,610 crore COVID-19 package promise.
Nizamuddin Markaz case: Delhi Police to file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreigners who attended Tablighi Jamaat meet
Delhi Police will file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreign nationals in the Saket court today in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Markaz in Delhi's Nizamuddin area
MTUC calls for tripartite meeting to solve foreign workers issues
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) has called for a tripartite meeting of government, employers and employees’ representatives to be held soon to address foreign workers’ housing issues to prevent a spike in Covid-19 cases. MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon said...
IN DETAIL: Executive order on financial autonomy for state judiciary, legislature
Last Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari signed an executive order granting financial autonomy to the judiciary and legislature in the 36 states of Nigeria. The president is empowered by section 5
Korean prosecutors question Samsung heir in succession-related probe
Prosecutors have been investigating suspected accounting fraud at drug company Samsung Biologics
Covid-19: Cuepacs wants depot staff welfare to be prioritised
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has urged the government to provide sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) to all Immigration Detention Depot (DTI) personnel to prevent the risk of Covid-19 infection. Cuepacs president...
Louise Smith: Man arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager
The body of 16-year-old Louise Smith was found in woodland in Havant on Thursday.
Amnesty demands release of journalist who criticised Lai Mohammed
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Rights group, Amnesty International, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to immediately release broadcast journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, who has spent three weeks in cus...
Suspect arrested after security officer fatally gunned down
Another security was shot at by the suspects a few metres away from where the guard was shot and killed.
Delhi High Court asks Centre, Delhi govt to file status report on arrangements and helplines to deal with COVID-19 patients
High Court has also asked the two governments to assess the adequacy of the helpline capacity and state whether the same is sufficient to deal with the present call traffic.
Karnataka News: Mosques, Churches, With Temples to Open For Public From June 1, Says CM Yediyurappa
The Karnataka CM said that his government was awaiting the Centre's permission regarding the same and that he had also written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on reopening of hotels in the state.
Man in 'serious condition' after crash in Nottingham city centre
The road has since reopened
SBI goes to museum to serve summons on Poroshenko for questioning
It says its agents acted under the Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine.
Righting the Wrong: Jordanian Parliamentarians Back Their King, Call to End Peace with Israel
Jordanian parliamentarians say all options are on the table, including the cancellation of the historic pact, if Israel goes ahead with its decision to extend its...
Search For Missing Trampers Resumes
The search for missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor resumed at first light this morning.
Amid tensions at LAC, China says situation at India border ‘stable and controllable’
"We are committed to safeguarding our territorial sovereignty and security, and safeguarding peace and stability in the border areas. We are capable of resolving the issues properly though dialogue and consultation," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Mail ballot surge places Postal Service under spotlight
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed millions of voters to request their ballots by mail, a rapid increase that is likely to change the shape of the 2020 electorate and put incredible strain on an
J&K Govt Extends Ban On High Speed Internet Till June 17
Ignoring the calls for resumption of 4G internet services in the UT over coronavirus pandemic, the JK Govt on Wednesday extended ban on high speed internet till June 17
Over 16,000 virus tests conducted daily, will ramp up capacity: Ashok Gehlot
The Rajasthan authorities are conducting over 16,000 coronavirus tests daily and the capacity will be ramped up with the establishment of more laboratories in the state, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
Chile suspect to remain free ahead of extraditon: court
Chile's top court on Wednesday denied prosecutors' requests to jail a 29-year-old man awaiting extradition to France to face charges of murdering his Japanese ex-girlfriend.
One dead as flood situation in Assam worsens; around 2.72 lakh people affected across 11 districts, says state disaster management authority
At present, around 2.72 lakh persons are affected due to flood in Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Hojai, Darrang, Barpeta, Nalbari, Goalpara, West Karbi Anglong, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam, it said.
The echo of migrant footfalls and the silence on policy
There are four things that need to be done in the country in the wake of the pandemic crisis
Himachal BJP chief resigns from post over ‘health scam’
Rajeev Bindal says party has nothing to do with graft case
First picture of man killed in crash which saw two women arrested for 'kidnap'
Alexander Edney, 44, was a passenger in a Vauxhall Astra when it collided with a Mercedes Sprinter in Peterborough. He died at the scene, before two women were arrested on suspicion of kidnap
UWI relaxes entry requirements for students amid COVID displacements
Amid the displacement caused by the coronavirus, the University of the West Indies (UWI) will be moving to relax the entry requirements for new students for the upcoming academic year, which begins in September. The Gleaner has learned that...
Port Coquitlam mayor worried about China's reaction to Meng Wanzhou court case
Port Coquitlam's mayor says Canada needs to have a more balanced relationship with China.
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced
The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.
Kelowna Mounties catching more people doing drugs and driving
Drinking and doing drugs while driving seems to be on the rise, according to Kelowna Mounties.The Kelowna RCMP Municipal Traffic Section had a road check se
After Rajasthan and MP, locusts reach Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, damage crops in Maharashtra's Nagpur; Punjab issues alert
A locust swarm reached Jhansi district on Wednesday, an Uttar Pradesh official said. Other districts in the region are also on alert.
Indian Air Force gets 15 deadly and heavyweight Chinook Helicopters! To help operations in the Northeast Region
Sources in the Indian Air Force (IAF) have confirmed to Financial Express Online that “The final five of the 15 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters were handed over to the IAF at the Air Force Station, Chandigarh, just before the countrywide lockdown.”
'Reborn' Swiss to drop most virus restrictions on June 6
Switzerland announced Wednesday it would remove most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions on June 6, when all leisure and entertainment activities can resume if appropriate precautions are in place.
Family demands murder charges after police killing of handcuffed African American
The family of an African American man killed by Minneapolis police while handcuffed in custody demanded Wednesday that the officers be charged with murder.
I am being given psychiatric drugs unnecessarily, alleges Vizag doctor
He urges hospital Superintendent to shift him to a better medical centre; mother alleges political persecution
EU reactions to Commission 750 bln euro coronavirus recovery scheme
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to borrow 750 billion euros on the market and issue grants and loans to EU countries to kick-start an economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic. Below are initial reactions of EU governments to the plan
Consider setting up more sites to dump construction waste, NGT tells Chief Secretary
Tribunal against dumping at Bhalswa landfill site as it has crossed its capacity
Covid-19: Kashmir records two deaths, JK toll reaches 26
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
15 police officers test positive for COVID-19
Police received a jolt of sorts when 15 of their colleagues — 12 in Hyderabad and three in Cyberabad police commissionerate offices tested positive for COVID-19. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anjani K
Sircilla Water Management lessons for IAS trainees at Mussoorie
Trainee IAS officers will learn the water management lessons based on Sircilla experience with the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie choosing Sircilla Water Managemen
Arrest made in connection with Saturday assault
The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries
Petition to allow more than 50 vehicles at B.C. drive-ins garners growing support
A petition appealing to the provincial government to axe a maximum of 50 vehicles at drive-in theatres has garnered nearly 11,000 signatures with more being
Behind farmers’ tractor march in Haryana, a Bhagat Singh fan
Mandeep Nathwan had raised the drugs issue too which had led to Anil Vij- SP Sangeeta Kalia spat in 2015.
Four US policemen fired over death of black man as family demands justice
The four policemen, who caused the death of George Floyd, have been fired as the victim's family call for a murder charge.
Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada
A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.
U.S. no longer considers Hong Kong autonomous from China, Pompeo announces
The U.S. State Department has determined Hong Kong no longer holds autonomy under Chinese rule, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday."No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said in
Jhansi on alert against locusts, fire brigade ready to spray insecticide
A swarm had earlier attacked some parts of Jhansi district ion May 22 and 24 but an already alert administration, with the help of local people, eliminated over a half of it.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Undertrial found dead in Taloja jail
An undertrial at Taloja jail was found dead in the toilet attached to his cell on Wednesday. Balu Gadsinge (33) was in the jail since 2019 in connection with four separate cases. He was arrested for t
Prepare plan for screening of passengers when normal train services resume: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to officials
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to prepare a work plan beforehand for screening of passengers when normal train services are restored in the country. He
India-China border standoff: Chinese govt waves white flag, stresses on dialogue as Trump offers to mediate
On Wednesday, the India-China border standoff seemed to de-escalate as China took an apparently conciliatory tone by saying that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable." Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump offered to mediate.
Three newest COVID-19 cases stem from 'irresponsible' traveller who failed to self-isolate: N.B. premier
New Brunswick has reported its third new case of COVID-19 in the last week and all are in a single cluster connected to a health-care worker at the Campbellton Regional Hospital who failed to self-isolate after travelling to Quebec.
Juvenile Arrested for Arson After Church Fire
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Santa Barbara County Fire Department Fire Investigators and Sheriff’s Department Detectives identified and apprehended a male juvenile suspected of starting multiple fires in the area of North Turnpike Road and Vala Drive.
At least 40 killed in latest DR Congo massacre
At least 40 people were killed in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the latest grisly attack on civilians in the mountainous jungles near the Ugandan border.
Man convicted by Surrey judge in hatchet attack near SkyTrain station loses appeal bid
Andrew Eugene Agopsowicz was convicted of assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
NYPD cop who gunned down ‘best friend’ on Long Island to be freed on bond
The rookie NYPD cop accused of murdering his best friend in Nassau County earlier this month will be released on bond after his lawyer told a judge that he was attacked before opening fire, a
Will go ahead with English medium: Jagan
The next step is Class 7, says Chief Minister
Delhi LG Office employee tests positive for Covid-19: Sources
The LG Secretariat spreads to two parts, which includes the bungalow where around 40 officials works.The bungalow where staff members sit is being disinfected by authorities, sources said
Pay special daily allowance to contractual workers: Bombay HC tells NMMC
Judge says it was unfair of the corporation to differentiate between them and regular employees
Kano's district head of Dambatta, Wada Waziri, is dead
Kano State has lost another traditional ruler with the death on Wednesday of the Sarkin Ban Bichi, Wada Waziri.Mr Waziri died at the age of 80
Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies ban the neck-pinning maneuver used against George Floyd — but it's still allowed in Minneapolis, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday after being subdued for eight minutes by an officer who was seen on video kneeling on his neck.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Ritchie Street shoppers park on Anna Salai, hinder traffic flow
Lanes leading to the electronics hub have been barricaded
Nine new cases in Puducherry
Nine COVID-19 cases, including four from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu, were reported in Puducherry on Wednesday. The five cases in Puducherry were from Solai Nagar, Muthialpet, Dharmapuri and Reddiarpalay
Man says he broke into San Diego bank just so he could heat up his Hot Pockets
A man who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Chollas View bank early Wednesday morning apparently entered the branch just so he can heat up his Hot Pocket sandwiches.
Supreme Court query on free Covid-19 treatment
A PIL had sought a directive to the government to ensure that private and corporate hospitals are restrained from fleecing patients
India: CBSE students can give exams in home states
They will be permitted to write exams in the district where they currently are: Minister
Publicise WhatsApp numbers of shopkeepers, avoid complete shutdown, Bombay HC tells authorities
The petitioner told the court the authorities had announced a complete shutdown in containment zones from May 15 to May 20, causing inconvenience to both the consumers and shopkeepers selling essential goods.
With test results delayed, it is a longer stay at quarantine centre for many
Besides financial implications, they all have complaints about poor facilities
Cal Thomas: Biden wants people to look at his record on race – but they could be in for a surprise
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told a talk show host recently: “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” It was not a one-off remark.
Amaechi, best transportation minister in Nigeria’s history- El-Rufai
ABUJA- Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has described Rotimi Amaechi as the best Transportation Minister in the history of Nigeria.
Father's killing of 14-year-old daughter stirs outrage in Iran
(Reuters) - A father’s brutal killing of his teenage daughter over her relationship with a man has caused widespread anger in Iran, with President Hassan Rouhani urging lawmakers to work quickly on a bill to prevent violence against women.
20 arrested in Geylang for illegal gambling activities
SINGAPORE: Twenty people were arrested in Geylang on Tuesday (May 26) during an enforcement operation against illegal gambling activities. More ...
Leftists Launch Dark Money Group to Hold Social Media ‘Accountable’
Leftists have launched a new dark money group called "Accountable Tech" aimed at "combating misinformation online."
Man, 90, critically hurt in stabbing at Las Vegas Valley senior home
A 90-year-old man who police say was stabbed Tuesday night by his 86-year-old wife at an assisted living home in the Las Vegas Valley was critically injured in the attack.
Detectives closing in on thug who knifed autistic boy in neck
The victim, 17, later told his gran he feared he was about to die
Exclusive: U.S. preparing criminal indictment against wife of Venezuela's Maduro - sources
CARACAS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is preparing to charge the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in coming months with crimes that could include drug trafficking and corruption, four people familiar with the case told Reuters.
Communal clash claims one life in Anambra
A COMMUNAL clash over a piece of land between Urum and Achalla communities in the Awka North local government area of Anambra Stat
Virginia man on FBI 'Most Wanted Terrorists' list indicted in federal court
A Virginia man who fled the United States eight years ago has been indicted for providing support to the al Shabab terrorist group in Somalia.
PDP reacts to hostilities between President Buhari's cabinet members
PDP in a statement on Tuesday, May 26, signed by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbodiyan, stated that the Buhari-led government has become disorganised and chaotic.
“Move on” says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown.
Contest: Win a Steam copy of hellish twin stick shooter I, Dracula: Genesis
In today's contest you can win a Steam Early Access copy of roguelike twin stick shooter I, Dracula: Genesis! Ever since the days of Gauntlet, I've always enjoyed what has now become the twin stick shooter. It can be chaotic and difficult a...
Nolte: That Time Team Obama Accused Romney of Killing a Woman
In a 2012 campaign ad, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was accused of killing a woman.
Man left with fractured skull after fight breaks out at Lichfield Walkabout bar
Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident
Rajasthan takes action against 1300 for violating quarantine norms
Of the 1,306 people who breached the regulations, 604 were sent to institutional-quarantine from home-quarantine, while 702 were either served with notices, penalties or were booked.
PTF team reports low testing capacity, inadequate personnel in Cross River - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
Findings from the Presidential Task Force team’s visit to Cross River state shows that the state has low capacity to test for COVID-19.
Saudi Arabia to open two new airports
Al Jouf and Arar airports ready to be operational from Sunday 31
Either way, migrants rescue is becoming extremely dangerous for merchant ships
Container ship ANNE on May 25 had to take on board some 100 illegal migrants off Libyan coast, while being en route from Malta’s Freeport to Misurata Libya. The ship interrupted her voyage and took…
Twitter Fact Checks President Trump - But Not Communist China
Recently Twitter added a “fact check” label to President Donald Trump’s tweets about the concerns surrounding mail-in voting fraud, but the social media site has failed to apply those same fact-checking measures to verified Chinese government accounts that spread coronavirus misinformation on the platform.
Seven more positive cases in Alappuzha
Biggest single-day spike in cases in the district
Eva Simpson: Another senseless death involving police takes its toll on black America
The reality of police brutality in America – it happens time and time again and nothing is ever done about it
Matawalle urges parents to educate children
Governor .Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has urged parents and guardians in the state to use available resources and
Gifts from police cheer disheartened migrant families
SP gives children of those in quarantine goodies
Putrajaya defends detention of illegal immigrants during COVID-19 pandemic
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government has defended its decision to detain illegal immigrants amid the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that they cannot be ...
Judge Napolitano: 'Twitter has freedom of speech just like you and I and the president himself'
Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano told “America's Newsroom” Wednesday that President Trump is “right” that social media platforms show bias against conservatives, but added that as a private company, Twitter has the right to control speech on their platform.
India should pull out forces from Kalapani: Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali
‘We had pressed India for a meeting between the Foreign Secretaries. But that did not happen’
Sudan says three jailed members of ousted Bashir regime have coronavirus
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - At least three jailed senior members of the toppled regime of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir have the coronavirus, the country’s public prosecution service said on Wednesday.
Lindsey Graham Has Named the First Witness in His FISA Abuse Investigation
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham announced Wednesday afternoon former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will be the first witness in the inquiry into FISA abuse, Mueller's Special Counsel investigation and origins of the Russia investigation. He will testify on June 3.
NDDC N40b probe: Senate lampoons IMC, says no amount of intimidation will stop investigation
THE Senate has taken a swipe at the Interim Management Committee, IMC of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC over
Larry Kramer, who pushed the world to respond to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, has died of pneumonia at 84, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Galvanized by the AIDS epidemic that swept the United States in the 1980s, Kramer founded the Gay Men's Health Crisis and ACT UP.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies ban the neck-pinning maneuver used against George Floyd — but it’s still allowed in Minneapolis
The maneuver police used to restrain George Floyd before his death is no longer allowed in most Minnesota law-enforcement agencies, but in Minneapolis, it’s allowed as a “non-deadly force option” if officers are properly trained.
Sreelekha, Kerala’s first woman DGP, to head Fire & Rescue Services Department
Sreelekha is at present the Transport Commissioner.
Safdarjung Hospital releases list of 52 virus-related deaths
Official figures show only 4 deaths at the hospital till May 13
DeAndre Baker permitted to travel for Giants duties amid armed robbery charges
DeAndre Baker is now permitted to travel outside the state of Florida “for work purposes,” according to a circuit court ruling in Broward County. Baker, the Giants’ 22-year old cornerback,
CAN, NSCIA, NCDC, PTF discuss guidelines to re-open religious centres
Following pressure from religious leaders to re-open places of worship, the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nigeria Supreme Council...
Ekiti PDP accuses Fayemi of selling Abuja Governor's Lodge
The Ekiti State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Kayode Fayemi of selling the state Governor's Lodge in Abuja.
China aggression on Indian army table
Top commanders deliberate over 'very tense' situation in eastern Ladakh
‘Colleges, varsities should not insist on exam fee’
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged colleges and universities not to insist on payment of semester or examination fee by students.The advisory, issued on Wednesday, comes in the wake of g
20 Republican lawmakers file lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over new proxy voting system
A group of Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the chamber's new proxy voting system, which allows lawmakers to designate another member to vote on their behalf during the coronavirus.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
Vijay Mallya’s extradition delayed, speculation mounts over his application for asylum
India Business News: Vijay Mallya’s extradition has been delayed and it could be months before he is brought back to India. It is understood that the UK home office has de
Five-month-old baby dies after being given turtle blood as coronavirus 'protection'
The baby girl's parents and her seven-year-old sister are also in hospital after drinking the blood which was reportedly recommended to them by a witch doctor as Covid-19 protection
Letters to the Editor — May 28, 2020
Nehruvian ideologyAs a tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary, the article, “Continue India’s tryst with Nehruvian ideology” (Editorial page, May 27) has showered lavish praise on indepe
Alleged Footage of Roadside Bomb Blast in Syria Emerges Online
Soldiers from a Turkish military convoy reportedly wounded
Putin says worst-case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia’s coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in preventing what he called worst-case scenarios as the city announced it would ease tough lockdown measures within days.
SpaceX launch livestream: Watch history in the making
Nasa and SpaceX are preparing for the first manned launch to take off from American soil since 2011. Watch the livestream here.
E-stamps for judicial uses introduced in Puducherry
The e-stamp system will ensure that only Puducherry court fees stamp papers, printed or issued by the Puducherry government can be used in respect of all original, appellate, revisional, review litigations arising out of the jurisdictional limits of the Union Territory.
Curfew drops banking hours
According to the Kampala capital City Authority (KCCA), Kampala city roads have a carrying capacity of approximately 45,000.
Assam Chief Minister Makes COVID-19 Norms Mandatory In Flood Relief Camps
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked the state administration to impose strict maintenance of COVID-19 protocols in the flood relief camps across the state.
Migrant youth’s burial opposed in Chengalpattu
Residents feared he was a COVID-19 victim
WI Dems Acted Quickly To Spur Voter Turnout In April. Can They Maintain That Momentum This Fall?
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Local bodies ready to pay expense
Amid the controversy over charging money from returning expatriates for quarantine facilities, two local bodies ruled by the United Democratic Front in Kozhikode district have written to the governmen
Obaseki’s aide: APC aspirant for Edo guber election can’t emerge in Abuja
The Edo state government says it is illegal for the Adams Oshiomhole faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to settle for a candidate for the governorship election. Ize-Iyamu, then
Buried Remains-Couple Charged
Arrest warrants in a Tennessee couple's abuse case describe a hellish existence for four children in their legal custody, a nightmare that finally ended after a little boy was spotted walking alone along a Roane County road. Michael Anthony Gray Sr., 63, and his wife, Shirley Ann Gray, 60, were
FG considers morning, afternoon classes in reopening of schools
Amid coronavirus pandemic, the federal government says it is considering morning, afternoon classes over school reopening. This was disclosed by Emeka Nwajiuba.
Newsom: California gyms could get reopening road map soon
Newsom said the state is prepared to release guidance in the "very, very near future" as California continues to incrementally restart its economy.
Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday declared Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China, as intense clashes break out between police and pro-democracy protesters. Pompeo said the Chinese
ICYMI: Pirates ambush police escorts, kidnap two in Rivers
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt Two civilians were on Tuesday kidnapped after an ambush by a group of pirates along Degema waterways in the Degema Local Government Areas of Rivers State. The pira...
Cheney Scolds Trump For Peddling False Conspiracy Theory About Scarborough
House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to stop tweeting about a debunked conspiracy...
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Migrant Boats: Farage Catches French Ship Going Dark to Avoid Detection
A French ship escorting illegal migrants was potentially breaking international maritime law by travelling without its transponders turned on
10 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kasaragod
3,369 persons in quarantine; total number of patients 49
Fauci says he wears a mask as a sign of respect, adds it's 'the kind of thing you should be doing'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview on Wednesday that he believes that wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic is a sign of respect to others.
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Specify action taken against doctors in Gadwal case: HC
Young mother, along with newborn, died after being turned away by various hospitals
Students can give board exams in states they are stuck amid lockdown: Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
Students appearing for the pending CBSE Class 10 & 12 examinations can do so from their current place of residence, instead of traveling back to their boarding schools several hundreds of kilometers
Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China
Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.
White House letter doesn’t explain why Trump fired watchdogs | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, the White House has told Congress, but the administration offered no new details about why the internal watchdogs were let go.
Nicola Sturgeon Confirms 'Public Inquiry' Into Scottish Government's Handling of Coronavirus Crisis
The Scottish Government has been the target of criticism after it was revealed that care home residents presenting symptoms of coronavirus were being moved from...
US capital Washington eases coronavirus lockdown
The US capital is relaxing lockdown restrictions following a sustained period of decreased coronavirus infections, Washington's mayor said.
Supreme Court notice on delimitation in Assam
The SC issued notices on a petition which sought to halt the delimitation exercise for assembly and parliamentary seats in Assam. The process has been set in motion by a Presidential notification issued on February 28, 2020.
Viral photos of Uttarakhand forest fire on social media 'mostly fake': Govt
After the fake picture went viral, Uttarakhand Chief Minister took to Twitter to say that impact of the wildfires is not the same as propagated
SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil
The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.
Rising tide: On return of protests in Hong Kong
China’s effort to tighten grip on Hong Kong with tough laws may not help its cause
Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy
Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won a battle with Italy's culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic ...
Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada
A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.
Migrant Woman Allegedly Bites Maharashtra Cop Who Asked Her To Wear A Mask
A woman migrant worker in Palghar district of Maharashtra attacked a police constable and bit her arm after the latter asked her to wear a mask, an official said on Wednesday.
No end term exams for current and previous semesters: Kashmir University
In a significant decision, the University of Kashmir, in view of COVID-19 pandemic, has decided that there will be no end term exams for the current
Greek PM praises 'huge step' of European recovery bid
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday hailed a proposed EU coronavirus recovery package as a
Steve Bannon scores win in Italian court over political academy
President Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon won a legal battle to form a Catholic, populist political academy in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.
Boris Johnson's liaison committee appearance: what did we learn?
Prime minister refuses to order investigation of chief aide or discuss which media coverage has been ‘false’
Manhunt for fugitive UConn student expands to Maryland after latest gas station sighting
The now six-day manhunt for the University of Connecticut student wanted in connection to two homicides, a home invasion, and a kidnapping widened in Pennsylvania Wednesday after a firefighter spotted a man matching the suspect’s description hiding behind a dumpster at his station house.
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced
The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.
US Denies Reports It Has 'Multiple Patriot Missile Batteries' Deployed Near Massive Syrian Gas Field
US forces in northeastern Syria began to redeploy from the border with Turkey to the country’s interior and oil and gas fields last October, after Ankara launched an...
Punjab: Ministers row ends as top bureaucrat apologises in Cabinet meet
After the meeting, Manpreet Badal told the media that the CS had apologised for “his choice of words, his body language and his attitude that day and said he would not repeat it in future”. He added: “Democracy has won. In democracy, representatives of the people are more important than bureaucracy.”
5 held for murder of rowdy-sheeter
Five persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old rowdy-sheeter at the quarry centre on the outskirts of Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district. The five persons have
Nancy Pelosi's coronavirus aid bill pushes illegal immigration agenda
Democrats refuse to admit their belief in this core issue.
Govt Undermines Democracy By Pushing 15 Bills In 17 Hours
“The Government is undermining democracy by progressing 15 bills in the space of just 17 hours,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy
Without referring to the military standoff, Sun said both the sides should resolve their differences through communication and adhere to the basic premise that they pose no threat to each other.
Ijaws are more Biafra than Niger Delta – Minakobiribo, Biafra activist
A Biafra activist, Mr Keribo Minakobiribo Wisdom, Wednesday said that Ijaws are more Biafra than Niger Delta.
Sri Lankan leader representing people of Indian origin passes away
Armugam Thondaman, a former minister who played a vital role in Sri Lanka's citizenship for the Indian-origin people working in the tea plantations in the country in the mid 1980s, has died. He was
Arewa husband allegedly divorces wife of 19 years over #DancingForHusbands viral challenge
Over the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, Arewa husband allegedly divorced his wife of 19 years for getting involved in the viral #DancingForHusbands Challenge and sharing on social media. According to a Facebook user, the #DancingForHusbands challenge involved in
Police act tough on physical distancing norm violators
20 cases registered during surprise inspection on Wednesday
England's test and trace programme to launch on Thursday
LONDON (Reuters) - A COVID-19 test and trace service will start in England on Thursday to allow the loosening of lockdown measures for most of the population, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
PMLA court sends Wadhawan brothers to judicial custody till June 11
Kapil Wadhawan and Dheeraj Wadhawan, promoters of Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL), were produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court by the Enforcement Directorate on
In Rare Decision, Federal Court Refuses to Grant Qualified Immunity to Overzealous Cop
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit refused to grant Clovis, New Mexico police officer Brent Aguilar the controversial shield of qualified immunity after he arrested Jorge Ray Corona for resisting arrest and concealing his identity "after he did not produce identification in response to the officer’s demand for ID."
Pending Class 10, 12 Board exams: Students who moved to a different place can appear there, says HRD Minister
Pending Class 10 & 12 Board exams: The CBSE will issue a notification to clear out the modalities for registration for such requests, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said.
FG dismisses claim of schools resuming on June 8
Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has dismissed reports that schools nationwide will be reopened for academic activities on Monday, June 8. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba who spoke at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 today May
Did You Read Pew Research's Messy COVID Death Count Study Between Dem and Republican Counties?
What was Pew Research thinking to trot this piece out
Lori Loughlin’s Sentencing Date Has Been Set After She Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scandal
Even though they have already pleaded guilty and reached a deal with prosecutors in the Varsity Blues College Admissions case, Lori Loughlin and her
Coronavirus | Kerala reports three ‘community’ cases
Fatalities in south continue with six deaths in Telangana, three in Karnataka and one in A.P.
Govt. urged to establish human rights commission
Assurance given to High Court ignored: CPI(M)
Biden Knocks Trump for 'This Macho Stuff' in Shunning Masks
"He's a fool, an absolute fool, to talk that way ... He's supposed to lead by example," Biden said.
Longtime Charlotte firefighter accused of stealing hundreds of dollars from Target in Midtown
Charlotte detectives have charged 41-year-old Timothy Ireland with seven counts of misdemeanor larceny.
Florida homeowner fatally shot man who smashed through door
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida homeowner fatally shot a visitor from Georgia who broke through is front door and began beating a woman...
President Trump calls for expedited investigation into George Floyd's death
Floyd was the black man seen in a viral video pinned down to the ground by an officer of the Minnesota Police Department. Floyd later died.
Trump Russia Probe Congress
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify next week at a Senate committee hearing on the Justice Department's Russia investigation, the committee chairman said Wednesday. The session Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee is the first in a series of planned oversight hearings
BBC Replaces 'Biased' Maitlis Over Dominic Cummings Rant
The BBC has admitted that it broke impartiality rules by broadcasting a biased monologue on the supposed scandal surrounding Dominic Cummings
Jaya property dispute far from blowing over
The judgment could end up being the starting point for many more litigations
German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps
BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13%, Interior Minster Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals.
Police find £1,000,000 cash in suspect's home after stopping his car
Officers found banknotes stuffed inside shoe boxes and bags.
Algeria court rejects detained journalist's bail plea
A court in Algeria on Wednesday rejected a bail plea by a prominent journalist detained since late March, a prisoner support group said.
US: Warrants describe nightmarish child abuse case in Tennesse
Four children were abused by couple now in custody
Kano abolishes Almajiri system - The Nation Nigeria
Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Wednesday formerly announced abolishment of traditional Almajiri system of education in the state.
The Biggest Threat to a Coronavirus Vaccine Is the American People
The derangements of our current era could threaten the rock-solid legal precedents that provide states with the right to act in the interests of public health.
Wilbur Ross says SpaceX launch makes space ‘new war-fighting domain’
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Wednesday afternoon's launch of SpaceX has huge financial and military implications for the US, including making space the "new war-fighting domain."
'Why Savarkar?': Naming of flyover in Bengaluru sparks political row
Siddaramaiah, former chief minister and leader of the Opposition, said the move to name the flyover after Savarkar was an insult to the freedom fighters
Coronavirus in California: Orange County Sheriff says his department won't enforce mask order
A California sheriff is vowing that his department will look the other way when it comes to enforcing a health order asking residents to wear face coverings in public during the coronavirus outbreak.
Mumbai: 25 rescued after fire breaks at Hotel Fortune on Marine Lines
A fire broke out at a hotel in Mumbai late on Wednesday night. The fire was reported at Hotel Fortune which is located in Dhobi Talao neighbourhood of Marine Lines. According to latest updates, at ;east 25 people have been rescued.
China Starts De-Escalating Over Ladakh Border Standoff After India Refuses To Back Down: Expert
China has now started to de-escalate its stance over the border stand-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, as per defence expert Nitin Gokhale.
3 Men Thrash Tribal Teen In Front Of Her Father In Gujarat: Police
A 16-year-old tribal girl from a remote village in Gujarat's Chhota Udepur district was allegedly thrashed by three men in the presence of her father and local residents for eloping with a man a few days ago, said police on Wednesday.
The echo of migrant footfalls and the silence on policy
There are four things that need to be done in the country in the wake of the pandemic crisis
Aya Hachem: Innocent law student, 19, 'gunned down in business dispute' court hears
Aya Hachem was out on a shopping trip in Blackburn when she was shot in the chest and died. Six people who were charged with the teenagers murder all appeared at court on Wednesday
Paid lodging may soon be an option for transit passengers at Chennai aiport
Government considering setting up facility where they can stay during layovers
e-pass for returnees from enclaves
The government’s portal to issue e-passes to returnees from other States/overseas has now included the listing of the enclaves of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam paving the way for potential returnees from t
City sees record 792 new COVID-19 cases
Delhi govt. reports 15 more deaths, taking the total to 303
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced
The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.
A marathon trip back home in times of pandemic
Safely ensconced in her house at Edappally after an arduous road trip covering over 2,100 km across seven COVID-19-hit States in nearly three days, Veena Roshan Jose simply could not shake off a sense
Maharashtra Governor modifies law on forest rights
Tribals now have the right to appeal against district level committee decisions; activists fear further delay
French contact-tracing app approved by lawmakers, to launch this weekend
PARIS (Reuters) - The French government’s contact-tracing app project was approved by the lower house of parliament on Wednesday, paving the way for a weekend launch of a tool developed independently of the more widely used Apple/Google platform.
Salford student Aya Hachem was shot dead following 'business dispute between rival tyre firms', court hears
The 19-year-old was an innocent passer-by in a drive-by shooting
9 deaths reported on board migrant trains since Monday; Railways says most had underlying conditions
While a few deaths on board the non-air conditioned trains were also reported earlier after they were launched on May 1 to ferry migrant labourers to their home states, the Railways on Wednesday said most of the deceased had pre-existing health conditions.
ICYMI: Navy arrests 42 suspected cultists during initiation in Cross River
Ada Wodu, Calabar Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship Victory have arrested 42 suspected cultists in the Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The suspects, who were handed over to...
Over $10K raised for Cambridge woman's children after tragic crash
The 28-year-old mother was killed in a single-vehicle collision on May 24
ED files cases over seizure of drugs
The Enforcement Directorate recently registered over 20 money-laundering cases in connection with the seizure of drugs by various enforcement agencies in Punjab. The findings may be incorporated in th
Canadian court rules against Huawei exec fighting extradition
Chinese Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was dealt a legal setback Wednesday when a Canadian judge ruled that proceedings to extradite her to the United States will go ahead. The decision on so-called double criminality, a key test for extradition, found that bank fraud accusations against Meng would stand up in…
Coronavirus | Barred floors of city hospital to be used for patients
Supreme Court permits usage since Tamil Nadu government is in need of space
Destroyer-fired Navy lasers will soon destroy attacking cruise missiles
A salvo of incoming anti-ship cruise missiles, combined with aerial drone strikes and closer-in small boats attacking all at the same time -- presents a scenario that could cause problems for U.S. Navy surface ships.
Uttarkhand wildfire: Sporadic forest fires trigger trending hashtag on social media
Uttarakhand forest fire has come in as a fresh bad news, a trend in the year 2020 which is already hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Rights Panel Notice To UP Government Over Death Of 19-Year-Old Migrant Worker
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over reported death of a 19-year-old migrant worker due to hunger in Saharanpur, after he had walked 350 km from Ludhiana on way to his home in the state, officials said on Wednesday.
Ukrainian woman uses underwear as face mask after service denied at post office: report
A Ukrainian woman has gone viral for removing her panties and wearing them as a face mask after being refused service at a post office, according to a report.
Hong Kong no longer has autonomy from China, Mike Pompeo says
US will end special trade relations with Hong Kong, which could seriously impact the territory’s economy
Sudan says three jailed members of ousted Bashir regime have coronavirus
At least three jailed senior members of the toppled regime of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir have the coronavirus, the country's public prosecution service said on Wednesday. The Arab African country, which has reported 4,146 coronavirus cases and 184 deaths, released more than 4,000 prisoners
Not wearing masks, spitting in public places to invite Rs 500 fine: Vij
One of the senior most BJP leaders in Haryana, Vij, who also completed his three decades in active politics after getting elected as an MLA on May 27, 1990 for the first time during a bypoll, was interacting with the media persons here.
Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada
A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.
Boris Johnson Tells UK to 'Move On' From Dominic Cummings Controversy
Special advisor to the British government, Dominic Cummings, has faced calls to step down from his position after it was alleged that he broke lockdown regulations....
Boris Johnson 'surprised' to hear about his own immigration law
He asked why a family with no recourse to public funds could not claim benefits.
Pregnant woman rushed to hospital after M32 crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Homeschool organization says public schools are blocking parents from withdrawing kids
Parents in several states across the country are "shocked" at being told they can't withdraw their children from public school, the largest legal organization for homeschool families in the United States told Fox News.
Exclusive: Nepal Foreign Minister Gyawali confident new map will pass parliament test, India keeps a close eye
Nepal's parliament could not vote today on the new map released by its government recently. In an exclusive chat, Nepal Foreign Minister Gyawali told India Today's Geeta Mohan that parliament will pass the bill soon.
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe
Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.
BJP to hold six virtual rallies on completion of one year of Modi government
India News: With Corona pandemic hitting political activities, the BJP has decided to conduct six virtual rallies to mark the first year of completion of Modi gov
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning
It is the first time the social media giant has said one of Donald Trump's tweets could be misleading.
Row over naming Bengaluru city’s flyover after Veer Savarkar
Congress said naming of the bridge after Savarkar was taken, despite opposition, and questioned Savarkar's contribution to Karnataka and Bengaluru. The Congress and other opposition parties had earlier vehemently opposed the move to confer Bharat Ratna on Savarkar, posthumously.
CSOs reject controversial infectious diseases bill - Premium Times Nigeria
More civil society organisations have risen against the controversial Infectious Diseases Bill pending before the National Assembly...
Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario falls below 300 for second day in a row
For the second day in a row, Ontario has recorded less than 300 new cases of COVID-19.
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July.
Govt. offices to function with 50% staff
Guidelines issued on mode of working, no exemption for offices in hotspots
A week on, no arrest yet in rape of 4-yr-old girl in Kutch
On Tuesday, Ibrahim Halepotra, the president of Akhil Kutch Sunni Muslim Hit Rakhsak Committee, wrote a letter to the district collector demanding police action against the accused and alleged inefficiency in policing.
Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said force intelligence reports show ‘push-back’ from the public.
14 die in northern Bangladesh after consuming ‘alcoholic drinks’
At least 14 people died in three days after consuming bootleg liquor in the neighbouring districts of Dinajpur and Rangpur during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.
The Indispensable Mr. Kadyrov? Questions About Chechen Leader's Health Prompt New Questions About Region's Future
He’s been Chechnya’s strongman ruler more than 13 years. Reports that he was hospitalized with COVID-19 have prompted a new round of questions: What happens when he’s gone?
Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said force intelligence reports show ‘push-back’ from the public.
Cops bust homeless man who stole from Texas doctor fighting coronavirus
A homeless man was busted for swiping $11,000 worth of personal items from the Brooklyn hotel room of a Texas doctor in town to help with the battle against the coronavirus, police said. Ronaldo
Another 209 dead from coronavirus across the UK
NHS England today recorded 183 more deaths in hospitals. Across all settings, Scotland announced 13 more deaths, Wales had 11 and Northern Ireland had two.
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories. Twitter tagged just two of Trump's tweets in which he'd claimed that more mail-in voting would lead to what he called a
State may take liberal stance on quarantine cost of NoRKs
This may put to rest the political row triggered by the Opposition over COVID-19 containment
Himachal BJP Chief Resigns Amid Health Corruption Scandal
Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal today resigned from his post "on the basis of moral grounds," a week after a senior state health official was arrested on corruption allegations.
8 Haredim Arrested in Buenos Aires Wedding
The groom and bride, their parents and the rabbi who conducted the chupah – all Haredi Jews – were arrested.
Report: Hurley accused Arizona State AD in booster scandal
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley sent an email to Ray Anderson last season alleging the Arizona State athletic director minimized sexual harassment allegations by...
'There is nowhere to run to' - Covid-19 pandemic leaves immigrants desperate for assistance
"There is nowhere to run to … Life in my country is worse. People in my country are suffering more than us here who are in lockdown," a Cameroonian asylum seeker in Cape Town says.
Police Discuss Possible Sighting of Alleged Double-Murderer Peter Manfredonia Nearly a Week After Search Began
Where is Peter Manfredonia? The Connecticut man remains in the wind days after he allegedly killed two men, injured a third, committed a home invasion, and kidnapped a woman in a bid to cross state lines. Here's what to know about the ongoing case.
COVID -19: NBC fines three radio stations - Premium Times Nigeria
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined three stations over broadcast of invariable content on COVID-19 and also sanctioned 28 others...
NTB sees highest daily increase with 49 new COVID-19 cases, including 1-month-old baby
Of the 49 cases, 11 were children, including three babies and five toddlers.
Khamenei urges Iran's new Parliament to concentrate on 'culture and economy'
May 27 (UPI) -- Iran's Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told the country's newly elected Parliament on Wednesday the economy and culture should be their highest priority.
James Carafano: China's coronavirus bullying – US must keep pushing back. Here's how
Oddly, the Chinese regime seems to think the best way out of their image nightmare is to make it worse.
States tighten locust control measures as pest gives Delhi a miss for now
Govt asserts desert locusts have not impacted rabi crops and efforts are on to eliminate the insects before monsoon in order to save kharif
Varadkar defends picnic with friends at Phoenix Park
The Taoiseach's department said Varadkar was acting “in line with public health guidance” while enjoying the sun on Sunday in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Varadkar and his partner have been staying at Stewards Lodge on the nearby Farmleigh Estate, the Irish government’s official guesthouse...
Use ICWF to bring back poorly paid Indians: HC
Centre told to consider pleas of wives of four Keralites
McCarthy: Congressional Proxy Voting 'Endangering the Constitution to Ensure Pelosi Has More Power
As the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has proceeded with a change to House rules that will allow for so-called proxy voting by members, a move opposed by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). | Clips
Man called Bernard Castle has been having fun on Twitter
'Thinking about retraining as an optician.'
Irish coronavirus reproduction rate falls
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The average number of people in Ireland infected by someone who has tested positive for the new coronavirus has fallen to 0.4 to 0.5 in the first set of data taking account of a gradual easing of restrictions, Health Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday.
Mark Your Calendars: Rod Rosenstein Will Testify Before Senate on Origins of ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ Investigation
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary announced on Wednesday that former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is scheduled to testify before the panel on June 3 regarding the origins of “Crossfire Hurricane," the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation into whether members of the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Provincial court to resume some in-person proceedings next month
The Provincial Court of British Columbia will resume in-person proceedings to hear priority matters starting next month.On June 8, two courtrooms will be opened in each of six locations: Victoria, . . .
Suspension rust problem forces Mitsubishi to recall vehicles
DETROIT — Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 223,000 vehicles in Canada and cold-weather U.S. states because parts of the suspension can rust, detach and cause drivers to lose control.
Cyprus pledges to cover medical costs for tourists if they catch coronavirus on vacation
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe
Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.
2 Corps members who met during NYSC in Plateau state, set to wed this Saturday (photos)
Two Corps members who met at the NYSC orientation camp in Plateau state sre set to wed this Saturday, May 30. In a statement announcing the wedding of the two corps members, Felicia Haruna from Kaduna
Teenager still in hospital after freak parachute accident in Washington over weekend
A 17-year-old is still in hospital after being airlifted from the scene of the accident on Saturday
Pigeon arrested by Indian police on suspicion of being a SPY for Pakistan
A PIGEON has been detained by police on the India-Pakistan border after being accused of being a spy. The alleged operative was found on the Indian side having been painted pink and was carrying ar…
Trumps's re-election strategy is unmasked
President Trump is remaining maskless in the hope that voters will soon side with him over COVID-19 restrictions.
US ready, willing to mediate: Trump on ‘raging’ India-China border dispute
China earlier in the day, said the situation at the border with India was “overall stable and controllable”.
JTA head hits back at ‘bitter’ Pembroke Hall principal
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Owen Speid has fired back at a public rebuke from Principal of Pembroke Hall High, Reverend Claude Ellis, saying the school leader is ‘bitter’ and should focus on fixing problems at...
Ex-KRA Manager Facing Prison Sentence Over Multi-million Scam
This led to a sting operation carried out by Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives, looking to catch the taxman red-handed...
National won't support rushing APEC Bill - Brownlee
In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.
Girl, 14, dies of 'ecstasy overdose' at lockdown party as police warn about drug
Police urged people who had bought MDMA recently not to take the drug after Jessica Hannah passed away following a lockdown party in Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Bosnia and Croatia arrest eight suspected migrant smugglers
SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Police from Bosnia, Croatia and regional agency Europol caught eight suspected traffickers on Wednesday and blocked the smuggling of 45 migrants into the European Union (EU), Bosnian authorities said.
Education Ministry to Offer 18-Day Summer Camp Program, July 14 – August 6
This will significantly reduce the financial burden of their parents and reduce gaps in Israeli society.
US Troops, Kurdish Militia Injured Following Ambush, Firefight in Northeast Syria - Reports
The reported incident comes just over a month after a similar ambush which led to the loss of a vehicle carrying US troops and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militia...
Airdrie MP raises furlough scheme concerns with Prime Minister
Virtual contribution to PMQs highlights problems being faced by Neil Gray's constituents
Covid-19: Indian couple name their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser
A couple in Meerut part of India have called their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser as a way to archive the present-day challenges caused by the Covid-19.
Open airports, Rep tells FG
Kayode Oyero A member of the House of Representatives, Akinola Alabi, has urged the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to open the country
Cyclist, 41, dies after Bridgend crash
A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Sil Fox cleared of sexual assault on woman in Dublin bar
Legendary comedian Sylvester "Sil" Fox has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman in a bar in Dublin.Mr Fox pleaded not guilty in December 2018 to a se
Pay us compensation before demolishing our property, landlords tell Akeredolu
Owners of over 30 buildings marked for demolition in parts of Akure, the Ondo state capital have called on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu...
Telangana: Three-year-old falls into 120ft open borewell in Medak, rescue operations on
A three-year-old boy fell into an open borewell in Podchanpally village of Papannapet mandal in Medak district. The boy Harshavardhan who was playing
11 years for man for drugging and sexually assaulting two boys
A 29-year-old man has been handed a jail sentence of 11 years after drugging and sexually assaulting two boys. The judge said that the child rapist had used
Not a flight of fancy | Delhi farmer buys plane tickets to send 10 migrant workers to Bihar
He would also drop all the workers in his vehicles at the IGI Airport early on May 28, while following social-distancing norms.
Report: NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Broke Lockdown to Buy Jewelry
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham bought jewelry from a non-essential business which was closed by her lockdown order, according to a report.
BMS to seek Opposition MPs’ help against Centre’s move on labour laws
Five key points including plight of migrant workers, unfair labour laws to be brought up
Bishop Demands Compensation For Lost Revenue From Tithes And Offerings During Lockdown
A South African bishop has demanded compensation from the government for revenue lost during the national lockdown when people were prohibited
Hundreds of Muslims gather in Ikea car park to mark Eid with social distancing
Around 800 Muslims prayed in the large outdoor space to celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Georgia to reopen all shops, cafes, resume public transport before June 8: PM
TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia will restart public transport and reopen shops, shopping malls and cafes and restaurants before June 8, the ex-Soviet country’s Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said on Wednesday.
Nevada governor amends church restrictions after DOJ criticism
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak late Tuesday night amended his restrictions on church reopenings, a day after a letter from the Justice Department criticized him for treating them "unequally."
No need to attend pre-marriage course during CMCO in Kedah, says MB
ALOR SETAR, May 27 — Muslim couples who intend to tie the knot during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period in Kedah need not attend a pre-marriage course as required previously. Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said a couple would normally be required to attend a pre-marriage...
Visits to domestic abuse website increase by nearly 1,000% in lockdown
Charity Refuge wants victims to know 'you are not alone' and help is available 24/7.
Railway Ministry is ‘evacuating Maharashtra, spreading coronavirus to Bengal’, says Mamata Banerjee
The West Bengal chief minister claimed the ministry was sending shramik special trains full of migrants to her state without intimation.
Times Square billboards to go dark in support of struggling businesses
More than 100 million pixels will be darkened at 9 p.m. at 46th Street and Broadway and the corner of 47th Street and Seventh Avenue to send a message that more federal support is needed.
Maharashtra govt to expedite Dharavi, other slum rehab projects post Covid-19
Awhad has already urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to take steps to move ahead with the redevelopment of Dharavi spread over nearly 600 acres in the heart of the countrys financial capital.
Morrison takes a tilt at history
The Prime Minister is riding a wave of goodwill as he attempts to cut across decades of rancour to reform industrial relations.
Coronavirus in Delhi: COVID-19 death toll in national mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases
This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.
As coronavirus 'storm cloud' gathers, black church in Missouri braces for mourning
(Reuters) - When Traci Blackmon, the senior pastor for a predominantly black church in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, is finally able to open the doors for service again, one of her main concerns is the collective sorrow her congregation will experience.
Alleged Video Showing Moment of Roadside Bomb Blast in Syrian Idlib Emerges Online
An explosive detonated on a highway in the Idlib region of Syria earlier in the day wounding soldiers from a Turkish military convoy, leaving some in critical condition.
Singh wants Ottawa to send military allegations of nursing home neglect to RCMP
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants to see the RCMP investigate conditions in long-term care homes in Ontario following allegations in a report of neglect and abuse in five homes being helped by the military.
As coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
Alaska man released from prison accused of quarantine breach
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Prosecutors have accused an Alaska man of violating a federal judge's order and breaking his quarantine after securing early release from prison amid the coronavirus pandemic....
CBSE students can give Class 10 and Class 12 board exams from home district, says HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Wednesday said students who have moved back to their hometowns due to nationwide coronavirus lockdown can appear for their remaining CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2020 from their home districts
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over
Migrants' crisis: Toddler tries to wake up dead mother at Bihar railway station
According to reports, 35-year-old Avreena Khatoon died en route to Katihar from Ahmedabad by a Shramik Special train via Muzaffarpur.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
EU keeps defence fund alive with 8 billion euro proposal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday spending 8 billion euros ($8.81 billion) of its next budget on a new European Union defence fund, keeping alive a Franco-German plan to deepen military cooperation despite the economic impact of COVID-19.
Businessman Begs DP Ruto to Repay Ksh1.4M Unpaid Bill [VIDEO]
He disclosed that he supplied marine boards and wood to the DP's hotel but had not been paid since...
Identify private hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients for free or at nominal cost: SC to Centre
The bench was hearing an application filed in a plea which has sought a direction for regulating the cost of treatment of COVID-19 at private hospitals across the country.
Teenage boy stabbed in the street - a man has been arrested
Police have arrested a 'male' after the 16-year-old was knifed in Prestwich
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Senior Congress Leader PL Punia -
Congress, a constant attacker on the UP government, has called the statement of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath a conspiracy against
Labor flags super pledge for work deal
The ACTU faces pressure from the broader labour movement to safeguard the legislated 12 per cent superannuation guarantee.
Citing cyclone relief work, Mamata asks PM Modi to intervene on Shramik trains being sent to state
"As per the government assessment, 8.13 lakh people were evacuated while 2 lakh are still in shelters. About 4.5 lakh electric poles and 10.5 lakh agricultural land have been damaged. Besides, 317 km of urban road and 4,410 km rural road have been damaged," Mamata said.
Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man
MINNEAPOLIS — To the general public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a black man prone on the street, crying out for help until he finally stopped moving, was horrifying.
India and China should not let differences overshadow bilateral ties, says Chinese envoy
Sun Weidong said Beijing and New Delhi should gradually seek understanding through communication and resolve differences.
Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 'badass' astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - SpaceX's first mission with people will be piloted by NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug "Chunky" Hurley aboard the company's Crew Dragon spaceship.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Justice says it will recommend Trump veto FISA bill
The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it opposes House-proposed changes to surveillance reform legislation and will urge President Trump to veto the bill if it reaches his desk.
81% of parents wouldn't travel for emergency childcare in lockdown, survey finds
Almost a quarter of parents surveyed found themselves in the same situation as Dominic Cummings - but had chosen to stay at home.
State Health Dept denies ordering Johor Baru shopping mall patrons to undergo Covid-19 screening
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor State Health Department (JKNJ) has denied allegations that it ordered visitors to a shopping mall here to undergo Covid-19 screening, said its director Dr Aman Rabu. Instead, he said, JKNJ only directed the mall to be closed for not complying with the standard...
George Floyd Death: Protesters clash with Police in Minneapolis (Video)
Protests erupt in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, chanting "I can't breathe" on Tuesday night. Thousands of protesters were demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis
Justice Department clears 3 senators in stock sales investigation, but Burr's case appears ongoing
Investigations into Sens. Feinstein, Loeffler and Inhofe have been dropped. Sen. Richard Burr appears to still be under investigation.
‘Congress-ruled states did it first’: BJP’s no holds barred attack after Rahul Gandhi says lockdown failed
Lockdown in India: Rahul Gandhi has said that the purpose of lockdown has failed in India as he referred to the spike in Coronavirus cases in the last few days.
Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu's family confirms remains found in river are his
The family of murdered teen Andile "Bobo" Mbuthu, who was allegedly kidnapped and dumped in a river near Tongaat, north of Durban, has confirmed that the remains found in the river are indeed his.
Bizarre moment bungling burglar almost falls through workshop roof sending debris crashing down onto couple making facemasks for NHS workers
James McConville and his girlfriend were working in Aintree when the roof began to fall in. Debris just missed Mr McConville partner's head and she was left badly shaken.
Kevin McCarthy: Pelosi is endangering Constitution to ensure she has more power
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is endangering the Constitution to ensure that she has more power by maintaining a system of proxy voting in Congress put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., accused Wednesday.
NYC investigating Central Park dog dispute involving white woman and black birdwatcher
New York City's Commission on Human Rights has launched an investigation into the verbal dispute between a white woman with an unleashed dog and a black man bird watching in Central Park.
Surprise: Another Research Study Tries to Tie Fox News to Coronavirus Deaths
The National Bureau of Economic Research has completed a new academic study which concluded that watching Fox News during the coronavirus pandemic just might kill you, or at least put you in danger. Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Chicago concluded that Fox News convinced an alarming number of viewers to ignore social distancing guidelines.
Peru town mayor flouts lockdown to ‘drink with friends’, plays dead to avoid arrest
Jaime Rolando Urbina Torres climbed into an open casket and lay still, while wearing a face mask.
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe
Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.
South Africa to reopen places of worship June 1 — despite recording highest COVID-19 cases on the continent
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, says places of worship will reopen as from June 1, but under stern restrictions to prevent the further spread of
Fauci: Nominating conventions may be able to go on as planned
Anthony Fauci, a top member of President Trump’s coronavirus task force, said Wednesday that it’s possible the party nominating conventions will be able to go on as planned in August if the
16 test positive in central region
TIRUCHI Sixteen patients tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Wednesday. Of them, five each hailed from Ariyalur and Tiruvarur districts while three tested positive in Tiruchi, and on
India’s Famed Doklam Team Which Stood Up To China In 2017 Now Leading Nation’s Charge In Ladakh Standoff
The famed Doklam Team which stood up to China during the 2017 Doklam standoff between the two countries is again back in action amid the latest border standoff between the two countries in Ladakh, Hindustan Times has reported.
China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here's what could happen to people in the city.
China wants to pass a new security law that could further punish protesters and intensify Chinese actions like tracking, torture, and detainment.
COVID-19 task force members not campaign officials – Anambra govt
APGA, controlled by Anambra State government insisted Wednesday that the COVID-19 task forces set up in the 21 local government areas
ED begins probe into 20 drug trafficking cases in Punjab
The Enforcement Directorate has registered 20 money-laundering cases in connection with seizures of drugs by various enforcement agencies in Punjab. The probe findings may be incorporated in the repor
Greek PM and seven other country leaders discuss efforts to restart the economy
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday took part in the third video conference between the leaders of countries that addressed the first wave of the
This is how the Yamina party has divided its roles - Inside Israel
'We intend to continue fighting for our values and ideology, we'll fight to advance sovereignty,' MK Ayelet Shaked says.
Actor detained in Ampang for allegedly enticing married woman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A male actor was detained at the Ampang District Police Headquarters yesterday after he came forward to provide a statement in relation to a case of enticing a married woman and having an illicit relationship with her. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Noor Azmi Yusoff...
SpaceX Ready To Launch NASA Astronauts, Back On Home Turf
It's set to be the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
Vishwas Mehta is new Chief Secretary
The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to appoint Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Viswas Mehta as Chief Secretary when incumbent Tom Jose retires on May 31.Mr. Mehta, an IAS officer of the 1987 batch, sta
China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here's what could happen to people in the city., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - China wants to pass a new security law that could further punish protesters and intensify Chinese actions like tracking, torture, and detainment.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Denmark residents sue over laws for dismantling 'ghettos'
STOCKHOLM — A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighbourhoods designated as “ghettos,” arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.
As Trump offers to mediate between India and China, Beijing counsels restraint
India News: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate" the border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to eas
HK’s foreign judges should be barred from national security trials: NPC deputy
Citizens write down their signatures in a street campaign in support of the national security legislation in Hong Kong, May 22, 2020. Photo: Xinhua
Donald Trump offers to calm tensions between India and China
The countries are in a bitter stand-off in the remote Ladakh region.
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian spy drone along LoC
Quadcopter had intruded 650 metres inside Pakistan’s territory, says ISPR DG
Lawmakers urge Trump to cancel DC's July 4 event: 'Impossible to put on safely'
A group of lawmakers representing the National Capital Region is calling for the Trump administration to drop plans to hold a second "Salute to America" Fourth of July celebration in Washington, D.C.
Trump on Afghanistan: Bring Back Troops, But Closely Watch
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated that he wanted to bring American troops back from Afghanistan, saying the US is acting as a police force and it is time for Afghans to police
Today marks the return of human spaceflight from US soil
When NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken blast off from Florida's Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Crew Dragon Wednesday, it will be the first time Americans once again will launch from U.S. soil since 2011.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
Edo poll: No man can stop me from returning as governor – Obaseki
Obaseki said this on Wednesday when he appeared on a Channels Television programme: “Sunrise Daily.”
Coronavirus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths
Europe has recorded about 170,000 deaths, while the US has reported more than 98,900 in a span of less than four months, more than the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.
Building collapses, injures one
According to the victim Collins Ainembabazi, he was standing under the shade of the building and out of the blue, the shade collapsed on him.
26 arrests made in connection with Essex lorry deaths
Twenty six suspected members of a major smuggling gang have been arrested in Belgium and France as part of the investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in a lorry trailer in England last year.
US lawmaker introduces bill to recognise Tibet as independent nation
The US Representative Scott Perry has also introduced a similar bill for Hong Kong
Covid-19: Worried teachers petition govt over schools re-opening
Seven teachers’ unions yesterday petitioned Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema to stop the re-opening of schools until COVID-19 is effectively contained.
Man caught after trying to rob store, stealing car, and running from police
A Rowan County man was apprehended by police in Salisbury after an unsuccessful attempt to rob a convenience store, and unsuccessful attempt to steal a truck, successfully stealing a car, then getting caught trying to run away from police.
Anti-Semitic crimes in Germany at highest level since 2001
May 27 (UPI) -- Anti-Semitic crimes targeting members of the Jewish faith in Germany reached their highest level in almost two decades in 2019, according to new government figures Wednesday.
Hong Kong police fire pepper ball rounds at protesters, arrest 300 people
HONG KONG: Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday (May 27) and ...
Congress cannot pass the buck in Maharashtra: Fadnavis after Rahul Gandhi's remarks
Fadnavis said that speculative statements like the Opposition trying to destabilise the Sena-led government are wrong.
No man can stop me, says Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says irrespective of the mode of primary used by the All Progressives Congress (APC), he would clinch the party’s ticket for the forthcoming governorship election.
Congress Asks Government To "Take Nation Into Confidence" On Situation In Ladakh
The Congress on Wednesday said the standoff between the armies of India and China is a matter of serious national concern and urged the government to take the country into confidence and address the concerns of people.
Girl, 13, beheaded in her sleep with a sickle by her father in Iran ‘honour killing’ after she hoped to marry older man
A TEENAGE girl was reportedly brutally beheaded by her own father in an “honour killing”. Romina Ashrafi, 13, was killed by her dad after eloping with a 35-year-old man in Hovigh, Tales…
Yes, this roadsign declaring the rules don't apply to Dominic Cummings is real
The sign appeared underneath an official sign urging people to follow government guidance
Arizona leaders write letter to care facilities asking for COVID-19 info
Four Arizona representatives sent letters to nursing facilities Tuesday, asking them to independently provide coronavirus case information.
Grimsby midfielder Elliott Whitehouse banned for calling Irish player Alan McCormack 'a p***y'
Whitehouse received a six-game ban and a fine for his abuse of the Dubliner
Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga denounces charges against him as ‘lies’
Kabuga has been indicted by UN prosecutors for genocide and incitement to commit genocide, among other charges
Twitter's Trump 'Fact Check' Does Not Disclose Company Partnered with Groups Pushing Mail-In Ballots
Twitter for the first time put a fact-check label on tweets from President Trump, using the controversial tactic on messages that...
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
Georgia to reopen all shops, cafes, resume public transport before June 8 -PM
TBILISI, May 27— Georgia will restart public transport and reopen shops, shopping malls and cafes and restaurants before June 8, the ex-Soviet country’s Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said today. Gakharia told the government that public transport, including the metro, would resume on May 29,...
Special KLM flight brings home 276 Indians from Netherlands
On June 8, another batch of stranded Indians will be sent home by a special Air India flight from Amsterdam to New Delhi as part of the second leg of the 'Vande Bharat Mission'.
Cyclist killed in Brewood tractor crash named as local psychologist
A cyclist who died after being involved in a crash with a tractor in Staffordshire has been named.
Jayalalithaa's niece and nephew to inherit assets; HC says no to making Poes Garden house a memorial
This comes a few days after Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit promulgated an ordinance to take temporary possession of the former chief minister's residence for facilitating its conversion into a memorial.
Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 ‘badass’ astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world
The ways in which NASA’s astronaut office picks a crew from the members of its esteemed corps is something of a mystery.
Bosnia and Croatia arrest eight suspected migrant smugglers
SARAJEVO, May 27 — Police from Bosnia, Croatia and regional agency Europol caught eight suspected traffickers today and blocked the smuggling of 45 migrants into the European Union (EU), Bosnian authorities said. During a search of several locations in northwestern Bosnia, police seized mobile...
Buhari extols Amaechi at 55 - The Nation Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the unique qualities of the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, as he turned 55 years of age...
Man Arrested Following Firearms Incident, Kawerau
A man has been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Kawerau.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.
Public should be alerted, says monsoon preparedness document
Protocol to be followed for six small dams in State
Kudimaramathu works inspected
NAGAPATTINAMThe ‘Kudimaramathu’ works for strengthening of waterbodies undertaken by the Public Works Department in Kollidam, Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi panchayat unions a cost of ₹ 87 lakh were insp
Supreme Committee directs employers to develop employee-friendly policies
The Supreme Committee, dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, has decided to lift the lockdown in the Governorate of Muscat.
Australian police drop probe of reporter, whistleblowera
Australian police on Wednesday dropped the investigation of a prominent journalist and government whistleblower over leaked government secrets, ending a case which sparked wide-ranging debate over press freedom in the country.
Poll: Biden leads Trump by 11 points nationally
Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up an 11-point lead over President Trump in the race for the White House, according to a new national survey.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
20 Lawyers Including Kapil Sibal, Prashant Bhushan, Chidambaram Wrote Late-Night Letter To SC On Migrant Workers
Twenty eminent lawyers including Kapil Sibal, P Chidambaram, Prashant Bhushan and Indira Jaisingh wrote a late-night letter to the Chief Justice of India over the issue of migrant workers in the country, Times of India has reported.
Kano workers threaten seven days warning strike over salary deduction
Kolade Adeyemi, Kano The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on seven days warning strike in Kano over the State...
Spy pigeon mystery solved? Pak villager says bird his pet, urges PM Modi to ensure safe return
Habibullah, a resident of Bagga-Shakargarh village in Pakistan, said he was the owner of the pigeon with the pink-patch and 'coded message' that was caught by Indian security forces from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua.
Big day for IAF! Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria flies solo LCA and “Flying Bullets” is resurrected
Bhadauria has been always been pushing and supporting indigenisation of various programmes in the IAF and he has always supported the LCA.
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus
Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said.
Trump on Afghanistan: Bring Back Troops, But Closely Watch
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated that he wanted to bring American troops back from Afghanistan, saying the US is acting as a police force and it is time for Afghans to police
Chhattisgarh Farmers On Alert After Locusts Attack Crops In Neighbouring States
The Chhattisgarh agriculture department and farmers of districts bordering Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have been alerted after swarms of locusts attacked crops in the neighbouring states, an official said on Wednesday.
FAKE ALERT: Viral message claiming 10 days military lockdown in Mumbai-Pune is fake
News News: A message doing the rounds on instant messaging app WhatsApp claims that there will be a military lockdown across Mumbai and Pune from Saturday. This
PM’s Corona Relief Fund crosses Rs4bn mark
Opposition wants parliamentary oversight of fund utililastion; Shahbaz calls for convening CCI meeting.
Police: 33 nabbed at Ipoh pubs for flouting CMCO
IPOH, May 27 — A total of 33 individuals, including three women, who were drinking in two pubs were arrested by police for defying the conditional movement control order (CMCO) last night. Ipoh Police District chief ACP A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said four individuals were picked up at the...
President Xi Jinping tells Chinese Army to scale up preparations for war | World News
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising the worst-case scenarios and … President Xi Jinping tells Chinese Army to scale up preparations for war | World News Read More »
Allow reopening of religious places: Yediyurappa appeals to Centre
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that Karnataka be allowed to reopen temples, mosques, churches and other religious places.
Flooding, locust threats loom over Pakistan, says NDMA chief
“We will try our best to utilise all the resources available in the country to tackle these threats."
Violent thug strangled his ex-partner, threatened to burn her house down and crashed her car... then told police he would infect them with coronavirus
Ryan Renshaw also told police he would spit on them and infect them with coronavirus when he was found hiding in a cupboard in his “drug den” flat
Xi Jinping tells Chinese military to prepare for war. Is it against India, US or Taiwan?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has asked the PLA to prepare for war without specifying who is the enemy. China is currently engaged in intense territorial dispute with India, Taiwan and also the US.
Pakistani bid to form group of OIC envoys at UN foiled
The UAE, Maldives oppose proposal for the group on Islamophobia.
Police patrol school zones as Sydney traffic mounts
Long traffic queues are forming outside schools during pick-up and drop-off times, as thousands more parents than usual drive their children to avoid public transport.
Court rejects compo for woman who hurt hip after 'excessive socialising'
Danielle Dring, who slipped on wet tiles after a night of champagne, wine and cocktails on a work trip, has failed again in her bid for compensation from Telstra.
Happy Birthday Nitin Gadkari: 5 things to know about the Union Minister
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, turns 63 today.
Assam SLPRB invites applications for 1081 vacancies for Forest Department
The application process for the recruitment drive will go on until June 25th, 2020 at the official Assam SLPRB website.
TV lessons for govt school students in Bihar, parents cite no interaction
According to the parents of several students, a major drawback of this model is that it is non-interactive and the content is basic
How Australia is Balancing Between Economic Reliance on China and Total Strategic Dependence on US
Following in the footsteps of Washington, Australia is ramping up tensions with Beijing despite its huge economic dependence on China, say Professor Alexander Gillespie...
Omar Abdullah denies political reasons for his Delhi visit
Omar Abdullahs flight to New Delhi on May 25, his first visit since August 5, 2019, has triggered speculations of New Delhis fresh political overtures to unionist politicians in Kashmir.
Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump
Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.
Survey report finds 20 houses, 24 vehicles damaged in PIA plane crash
The federal government will provide compensation to the affected residents of Model Colony.
Samaria Regional Council launches campaign: No to 'half sovereignty' - Inside Israel
Shomron Regional Council embarks on aggressive campaign for Israeli sovereignty, warns against what it calls "half sovereignty."
Furor in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on his neck
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
Very powerfully, Trump says as he threatens action against China on Hong Kong
US President, Donald Trump said that he would take action this week, but did not give further details. We are doing something now. I think you would find it very interesting. But I would not be talking about this today, Trump told reporters.
Railways want to be super spreader in Kerala: Minister Thomas Isaac slams Centre, asks ministry to stop ranting
Hitting out at the Centre, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said the Railways wanted to be a super spreader in Kerala. He said a train came from Mumbai last week, but the state was informed only after train started.
Engineer faces discipline over Langford residential projects
An engineer involved in four residential projects in Langford is facing discipline for accepting jobs for which he lacked sufficient training or experience. A decision by the association of . . .
Coronavirus effect: UAE residents evicted over Eid, harassed due to unpaid rents
Landlords say they also have cheques to clear and thus must put tenants under pressure
Thousands throng screening centre, UT arranges additional Shramik special train
Earlier only one train, with 1,600 passengers, was scheduled to depart from the city at 2 pm.
My brother was billed to become a prof soon —Sibling of murdered UNIJOS lecturer
Chesil Drenkat recounts the events leading to the killing of his brother and University of Jos lecturer, Dr Nandi Drenkat, by gunmen who also abducted his six-year-old daughter, in this interview w...
Trump, Biden turn Snapchat to presidential campaign field
Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters - forcing presi...
Hong Kong police fire pepperballs at protesters and arrest 180 people for unauthorised assembly | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong police fired pepperballs in the central business district after protesters gathered in opposition to the national anthem and national security law. Demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans in Causeway Bay and Central at lunchtime. They also chanted “Hong Kong independence, the only way out” and “one nation, one Hong Kong.” At least 50 young people […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping tells military to ramp up battle preparedness
Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests
PA records no new cases of coronavirus - Middle East
PA “health minister” says no new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the last 24 hours. The total number of recoveries is 483.
Bihar Minister Madan Sahni Forgets Social Distancing While Honouring Jyoti Kumari Who Cycled 1,200 Km
Jyoti Kumari is currently staying at a quarantine centre close to her Sirhulli village. Darbhanga/Patna: Bihar’s Food and Consumer Protection … Bihar Minister Madan Sahni Forgets Social Distancing While Honouring Jyoti Kumari Who Cycled 1,200 Km Read More »
Australia drops probe of journalist over use of classified documents
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian police have dropped their investigation of a News Corp journalist over the disclosure of a national security document in 2018, citing a lack of evidence.
Rights group urges inquiry into Philippine drug war killings
Human Rights Watch is calling on the U.N.’s top human rights body to launch an independent investigation into the Philippine government’s drug war that has left thousands dead, pointing in particular to its harmful effects on children. The advocacy group made the call alongside Wednesday's launch
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites
Trump's devoted new press secretary is no different from her predecessors
Kayleigh McEnany offered a straight-faced defence of Trump’s wildest conspiracy theories during a Tuesday briefing
Will give houses, shops to migrant workers, pay their GST: UP govt
Through the migrant commission, the government would provide returning workers social security, insurance and training during which they will be provided an internship allowance.
Body of 5-year-old boy who went missing on Memorial Day found in Calif. river
After an exhaustive overnight search, a family member spotted the boy’s body floating in the water.
Students likely to get credits for online courses
Bid to salvage academic year hit by COVID
‘Lagos PDP sure of victory in 2023’ - The Nation Nigeria
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has boasted that it will win the governorship election and other polls in 2023....
South African places of worship to reopen from June
Africa’s most industrialised economy has been largely shut since late March, when the government enforced restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far infected 23,615 people
Raila: ODM will not bank on Nasa
ODM leader remains non-committal on whether his party is working on a coalition with Jubilee.
Caution grows in ruling coalition about September start to school year
The revised system had been proposed to allow students to make up for delays in their tuition caused by prolonged school closures during the virus crisis.
Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Police to chargesheet 280 foreign visitors who attended Tablighi Jamaat event
Earlier this month, the Crime Branch had collected several documents related to the funding of Tablighi Jamaat members
Kenya Airways takeover law to be out by August
Assembly team says it is on course to deliver legal framework.
Hopes raised people could soon meet with friends and family again
Plans are being put together
White woman fired from job after calling cops over black man in NY Central Park
Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her politely to leash her dog in New York's Central Park.
Girls Stuck in Empty School After Uhuru's Closure Order
President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered schools to be shut down after the first Coronavirus case was reported in Kenya in March 2020...
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Canada court decision could end ‘Huawei Princess’ extradition saga
OTTAWA, May 27 — A Canadian judge will deliver a key decision today on the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that could set her free and help repair Canada-China relations. Four days of legal arguments in January focused on whether US charges against the “Huawei Princess” would...
To get China to budge, India brings in its best 3
The Chinese had created similar problems during the Doklam issue and it was finally up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's crack team to sort out the issue. With talks failing, it would now be up to National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Raw
House Republicans sue Pelosi to block voter proxy amid pandemic
May 27 (UPI) -- Nearly two dozens Republicans have sued House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, seeking to block the House of Representatives from proxy voting, a measure instituted by Democrats to allow congressmen to vote remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Oklahoma enacts anti-BDS legislation - US & Canada
Conference of Presidents welcomes Oklahoma's move to enact a measure to combat the anti-Israel BDS movement.
George Floyd’s family describes heartbreak over his death while in police custody
The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for
Import of PMDs, e-bikes will require LTA approval
Open spaces such as courtyards and plazas will be designated as public paths later this year, enabling the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take enforcement action against errant cyclists and personal mobility device (PMD) users in such areas. And LTA's approval will be...
Court rejects compo for woman who hurt hip after 'excessive socialising'
Danielle Dring, who slipped on wet tiles after a night of champagne, wine and cocktails on a work trip, has failed again in her bid for compensation from Telstra.
Meng ruling comes today
The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Saudi Arabia to end virus curfew next month
But the kingdom is yet to make any announcement about Haj.
Cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA plane yet to be found
Father of slain pilot says he trusts no probe body, only Imran Khan.
The price of Twitter’s ‘fact-check’ on President Trump
After President Trump’s fevered conspiracy tweets about Joe Scarborough’s former intern Lori Klausutis, her widower, T.J. Klausutis, begged the company to delete them. It was a heartbreaking plea
Man, 25, arrested and charged after teenage girl ‘raped’ near Bothwell Castle
A MAN has been arrested and charged after a teenage girl was allegedly raped in Lanarkshire woodlands. Cops were called in following a report of an alleged sex attack near Bothwell Castle last Wedn…
India should tie up with allies to play the ‘Great Game’ in Afghanistan
New Delhi must re-examine its ‘won’t talk to the Taliban’ stand, but does the Modi government have the stomach for it?
In Johor, unemployed man sentenced to five months’ jail for trespassing into Istana Pasir Pelangi
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — A 35-year-old unemployed man was sentenced to five months' jail by the Magistrate's Court here today for trespassing into Istana Pasir Pelangi’s palace grounds here last week. The accused, Juel Huran, was sentenced by Magistrate Lee Jun Keong after pleading guilty to the...
Watch IAF chief RKS Bhaduria fly Tejas fighter as air force inducts 2nd LCA squadron
Air Force Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flew the LCA Tejas fighter on Wednesday at Air Force Station Sulur in Tamil Nadu.
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Vancouver police are investigating 29 anti-Asian incidents over the past two months, 7 times more than the same period last year
BJP leader in Punjab booked allegedly for attacking interfaith married couple
The girl alleged in her complaint that Sukhpal Singh Sra instigated her family members who earlier this week assaulted her in-laws
Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law
China News: BEIJING : China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear.
UK minister quits over PM's top aide taking trip during lockdown
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government was hit by its first resignation yesterday over the controversy surrounding top aide Dominic Cummings' cross-country trip during the coronavirus lockdown. Undermining attempts by ministers to try and move on from the...
‘Mudik’ travelers barred from returning to Jakarta without permits
“People wishing to enter Jakarta are required to obtain a permit from the Jakarta administration and the police. Otherwise, they will be told to turn back,” National Police traffic corps head Insp. Gen. Istiono said.
NDDC's 2019 budget padded by NASS with 500 non-existing projects - MD
NDDC's acting MD, Kemebradikumo Pondei, claimed that the agency's budget in 2019 was paddled with about 500 invisible projects by the National Assembly (NASS).
AP EXPLAINS: Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law
BEIJING — China is taking matters into its own hands after last year’s tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes.
52,628 vehicles seized in Vijayawada handed over to owners
The police handed over as many as 52,628 vehicles, seized during the lockdown period, to the owners across the State in the last four days. The vehicles were seized for violating the lockdown rules fr
Eight more die of Covid in UP: With 33 cases, Amethi’s case tally jumps by 70%
Of the fresh cases, at least 62 were linked to interstate migrant workers. So far, 1,725 migrants have been infected.
HK leader maintains new security laws won't hurt rights, freedoms
HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said yesterday that Beijing's proposed national security laws would not trample on the city's rights and freedoms and called on citizens to wait to see the details of the legislation. Mrs Lam added her voice to an unprecedented barrage...
'Move On', British Government Says Following Outrage Over PM Adviser Dominic Cummings
Earlier, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top aide, Dominic Cummings, his wife and their child traveled 260 miles from London to the northeastern city of Durham in late...
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Donald Trump frequently amplifies misinformation, spreads abuse and uses his pulpit to personally attack private citizens and public figures alike — all forbidden under Twitter's official rules.
Coronavirus in Mizoram: 168 churches offer halls to be used as quarantine facility
Of these, 1,940 people are quarantined at government designated facilities, 414 at church halls, 163 placed under home quarantine and seven others are lodged at hotel on their own expense
Brisbane City Council's CEO offered another four years
Colin Jensen, who became chief executive in 2010, will stay on at the council until 2024.
Victorian court quashes Katia Pyliotis's murder conviction after judge's 'boring' lawyer comment
Pyliotis was jailed for 19 years for killing Elia Abdelmessih, whose bludgeoned body was found alongside a tin of mangoes and a Virgin Mary statue
Police break up bank holiday party at Tory MP Rob Roberts's house
Two visitors were asked to leave the house of Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn in north Wales, and balloons and banners were seen outside.
Maharashtra government asks CID to re-investigate suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami
Home Minister Anil Deshmukh announced the investigation into the deaths of 53-year-old interior designer Anvay Naik and his mother Kumud Naik in 2018.
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets as protests flare in financial heart
HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre today, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to...
Tory revolt builds over Cummings
More MPs have hit out after the PM’s adviser said he had ‘no regrets’ over his controversial trip to Durham.
World coronavirus death toll tops 350,000
More than 350,000 deaths from the new coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it first appeared in China in December, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources as of this morning.
Trump thinks in-person G7 summit a great example of reopening: White House
The US currently holds the annual presidency of G7 countries. In view of coronavirus pandemic there were talks of the summit being held virtually
Kashamu accuses former Ogun PDP chairman of sellout
The 2019 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Senator Buruji Kashamu, has accused the party’s former state chairman, Chief Bayo Dayo, of selling out. Kashamu, who said this in a press release issued on Wednesday, was reacting to a statement by the former chairman that he ran out of favourRead More
Man allegedly kills 8-year-old daughter, buries her secretly
A 39-year-old man identified as Jackson Mbabazi has been arrested by police in Kagadi, Uganda for allegedly killing his 8-year-old daughter and burying her secretly. The suspect, a resident of Kinyasi, Nyamwezi Parish, Mabira Sub County,
Pakistan will not stand by and let another Gujarat happen: Qureshi
FM reiterates Islamabad's commitment against anti-Muslim sentiments in India
Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening
As Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again, South Korea announced a spike in new infections Wednesday and considered reimposing social distancing restrictions, revealing the setbacks ahead for others on the road to reopening.
Coronavirus crisis: If 9/11 is a chapter, then COVID-19 is a whole book, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the crisis of coronavirus would change the existing structure and order in the world. He further said that the deadly virus is operated at the healthcare global structure levels.
Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend funerals: Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend the funerals of their immediate family members without having to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine period as it is considered an emergency, said Malaysian Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday. He said...
Uttar Pradesh: 40 held for defying lockdown on Eid
It is to be noted that following the extension of lockdown till May 31, certain restrictions were lifted. But the UP government has not allowed congregation of religious gatherings.
75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours
Out of the total cases, 849 police personnel have recovered from the infection and 1,095 cases are still active.
Senators claim politics behind maize policy
Lawmakers demand that policy document behind the move be tabled by the ministry
Air Force Operationalises 2nd Squadron Of Home-Made Tejas Combat Aircraft
The Indian Air Force has operationalised its No.18 Squadron, the "Flying Bullets", at Sulur near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, equipping it with the fourth generation Mk1 LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas.
Cyclist rushed to hospital after riding into sadistic wire trap on popular trail
Neil Nunnerley, 47, needed stitches after riding into a a barrier made of wire and branches in a woodland near to Taff's Well Quarry, sustaining injuries to his mouth, face and chest
Tory revolt builds over Cummings
More MPs have hit out after the PM’s adviser said he had ‘no regrets’ over his controversial trip to Durham.
Man arrested over fire that killed 36 people in Japan
Japanese police have formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, a police spokesman said.
'Religious services can resume, but with restrictions'
Religious activities including church services and gatherings under strict restrictions of 50 people or less will be allowed to resume from next month.
‘Scale up battle preparedness’: Xi Jinping to Chinese military amid tensions with India, US
The US-China military frictions are also on the rise with the US navy stepping its patrols in the disputed South China Sea as well as the Taiwan Straits.
Police Break Up Illegal Gathering at Conservative MP's House – Reports
Police officers enforcing a national lockdown broke up an illegal 40th birthday party at the house of Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn in North Wales, according to the Evening...
AP Explains Hong Kong Security Law
China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes. In a surprise move, the central government announced last week that it would develop laws to outlaw secession, subversion, terrorism and
Inspector injured as gun misfires at Telangana police academy
“I was informed by doctors that he was safe and could be discharged from the hospital by night,” VK Singh said.
Proposed Bill Would Ban Microtargeting of Political Advertisements
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Internet-based advertising has been a boon for both political campaigns and disinformation campaigns, which love to take advantage of the ability to slice and dice the electorate into incredibly tiny and carefully targeted segments for their mes...
Australian police drop probe of reporter, whistleblower
Australian police on Wednesday dropped the investigation of a prominent journalist and government whistleblower over leaked government secrets, ending a case which sparked wide-ranging debate over press freedom in the country.
India-China border: No change in Ladakh, military brass brief PM and Rajnath
The military brass is learnt to have apprised the Prime Minister about the evolving situation in eastern Ladakh though officials maintained that the meeting was pre-scheduled and reforms in the armed forces was on the agenda.
SC finally steps in to address distress among the migrants
The apex court will hear the matter on May 28 and directed the Solicitor General to share all measures taken by the government.
George Floyd death: Protesters clash with riot police as thousands demand justice
WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES - A passerby captured a distressing video of unarmed George Floyd struggling to breathe while being detained in relation to a non-violent charge by a white police officer in Minneapolis
Uhuru deals Ruto another deadly blow
National Executive Council set to meet to firm up crackdown on disloyal members
Coronavirus effect: What protection do sub-let tenants have in the UAE?
Dubai Land Department clarifies as residents claim harassment by sublessors
Police warn of fake text bulletin
Beware of a fake bulletin about people going door to door to subdue residents and rob their homes under the pretence of distributing face masks, the police said yesterday. The false text message, purportedly from the police, claims the people mentioned in the bulletin say...
Shooting in South LA leaves 5 wounded, authorities say
The L.A. County Fire Department says five people were shot in the South L.A. neighborhood of Athens.
Owner rejects Indian claim of ‘spy’ pigeon’s capture
Yes, this is my pet pigeon as it can never be a spy or a terrorist," says Habibullah.
Truth About Reports of Rachel Ruto Fleeing From Karen Home
Further, the power couple had held special prayers for the Covid-19 pandemic at their Karen Home before...
Protesters, police clash in Minneapolis a day after man died in police custody
Protesters and police clashed in Minneapolis Tuesday at the same intersection where 24 hours earlier, a man died in police custody as witness video showed officers kneeling on the man's neck.
Ministers to question Dr Tony Holohan about 2 metre social distancing rule
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is set to brief ministers about ongoing measures in the battle against COVID-19 at Government Buildings today.
Canada court decision could end 'Huawei Princess' extradition saga
A Canadian judge will deliver a key decision Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that could set her free and help repair Canada-China relations. Four days of legal arguments in January focused on whether US charges against the "Huawei Princess" would stand up in Canada
'Don't run IOA office as one-man show': Rajeev Mehta to Narinder Batra
More sports News: In his letter to the IOA president Narinder Batra, secretary general Rajeev Mehta expressed his dissent over the negligence of his office in constitut
Federation reform hinges on keeping national cabinet
A plan by Scott Morrison to try and reform Federation may hinge on the state and territory leaders sticking with the national cabinet post-coronavirus.
Covid-19: Death Toll Rises To 4,337; Total Cases Reach 1,51,767 In India
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours
Covid-19: Don’t send in passenger trains without notice, says Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala has taken exception to the manner in which passenger trains are being sent in at random and without notice, threatening to upset the delicate balancing act in its fight against Covid-19 as expa
US used car dealer charged with inflating price of N95 face masks
NEW YORK: A New Jersey used car dealer was criminally charged on Tuesday (May 26) with exploiting the coronavirus pandemic by trying to defraud ...
Brisbane City Council's CEO offered another four years
Colin Jensen, who became chief executive in 2010, will stay on at the council until 2024.
Man charged with murder over Sydney backyard killing
The body of Tuan Tran, 35, believed by police to have been involved in drug-related crime, was found at his house in south-west Sydney.
Twitter has started fact-checking Donald Trump
A pair of Donald Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in voting were appended on Tuesday with links pointing readers to news stories fact-checking him.
India cases rise as millions of workers return home from cities
MUMBAI: Indian states witnessing millions of migrant labourers returning from the big cities are recording rising coronavirus infections, officials said yesterday, fearing the virus could spread through villages where medical care is basic at best. Officials from the home...
Coronavirus lockdown | Girl dies of snakebite at quarantine centre in Uttarakhand
People lodged in quarantine centres in hilly areas have been complaining about dirty washrooms and shortage of water supply.
[ICYMI] Ogoni women go topless, vow full nude protest over detention of demolished hotel manager
Ogoni women, Tuesday, rallied topless in protest at Zaakpon community, Khana Local Government Area, demanding the release of arrested
Girl, 13, 'beheaded by dad while asleep' after fleeing home with her 35-year-old 'lover'
Romina Ashrafi, 13, from Talesh county in Iran, was reportedly murdered in her sleep after she was caught running away with a 35-year-old man she had 'fallen in love with'
Primary 1 registration for 2021 moves online, MOE introduces cap on intake of PR children
SINGAPORE: Registration for next year’s Primary 1 admissions will move fully online, and will introduce a cap on the intake of children who are ...
Poland to scrap compulsory outdoor masks, reopen cinemas as coronavirus abates
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poles will be allowed to go outside without protective masks from May 30 and cinemas, theatres and gyms will reopen on June 6, the government said on Wednesday, part of a steady lifting of restrictions imposed to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.
Alleged Fraud: EFCC lawyer's absence stalls Oyo-Ita's trial
The trial of the immediate past Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, was on Wednesday stalled due to the absence of the lawyer
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
Need to have more BS labs in state: Gov
Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi, Tuesday emphasised the need for more Bio-Safety Level (BSL) laboratories in the state besides rigorous contact tracing.
Oshiomhole’s faction of APC picks Ize-Iyamu as Edo gov consensus candidate
Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a pastor, has emerged the consensus governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) faction of Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the party.
French political power couple lose appeal against money-laundering conviction
The Paris Court of Appeal on Wednesday found veteran right-wing politicians Patrick and Isabelle Balkany guilty of money-laundering and sentenced them both to jail, sealing the power couple’s fall fr…
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
US is ready to mediate India-China border dispute, says Donald Trump
'We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute,' tweeted Trump.Trump's comments come in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control
Exclusive: Latest images show China's war threat may not be rhetoric
Fresh images from the European Space Agency show signs of movement in the Aksai Chin region as late as the third week of this month.
Meng loses court challenge
The extradition hearing process for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou will continue after the judge presiding over the case ruled that Crown prosecutors met the requirement of double criminality.
Taiwan leader vows ‘action plan’ for Hong Kong protesters
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island.
Migrant crisis: Video shows toddler trying to wake up dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station
The child’s mother died of extreme heat, hunger and dehydration on Monday.
Netflix Faces Libel Suit for Linking I.C.E. Contractor to Miserable Immigration Detention Facilities
GEO Group says its state-of-the-art facilities provide "safe, secure, and humane environments," not what's portrayed in the fictional series 'Messiah.'
Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island. Hong Kong was upended by months of often violent pro-democracy protests
KP reimposes restrictions relaxed for Eidul Fitr
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday announced the reimposition of Covid-19 restrictions which were relaxed last week for Eidul Fitr.In a media talk, Adviser to KP Chief Minister
Why more Republican women are running for the House than ever before
Many are looking to add new voices to the party — and were inspired by the wave of Democratic wins in 2018.
Police powerless to stop 300 people enjoying lockdown rave
Police say the 'sheer volume of intoxicated people' meant they couldn't break it up safely.
Knife wielding thug who held up Glasgow McDonald’s is put behind bars for 6 years
A ROBBER who held up a Glasgow McDonald’s with a knife and developed a drinking problem at just 12 years old was jailed for six years today. Dad-of-one Paul Gough, 32, a former mechanical engineer…
Trump threatens to shut down social media
US President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down social media after Twitter put a fact-check label on some of his tweets. There has been criticism against social media platforms
US Informed India, China It is Ready to Mediate Their 'Raging Border Dispute' - Trump
The border dispute between India and China intensified earlier this month after the two neighbours became involved in a physical altercation over infrastructure...
'Children have been traumatised by Philippines abusive drugs war'
Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered psychological distress, bullying and worsening poverty as a result of President Rodrigo..
Row over naming Bengaluru city's flyover after Veer Savarkar
Leader of Opposition and Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the move to name the flyover after Savarkar as an insult to freedom fighters from Karnataka's soil and urged Yediyurappa to drop it and instead name it after a freedom fighter from the state.
ESScom on high alert over possible Abu Sayyaf kidnap plan
LAHAD DATU, May 27 — The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) is on high alert after receiving intelligence information of a possible kidnap for ransom plan by the militant Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the waters of the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone). ESSCom commander Datuk Hazani Ghazali...
Liverpool 5G phone mast damaged in arson attack
Residents report a "loud bang" and seeing flames from the phone mast, just days after it was put up.
Child sex offender gets life imprisonment for human trafficking
David Timothy Deakin is the first foreigner to be convicted for trafficking offenses through online proceedings, according to the International Justice Mission
Covid-19: Immigration detention centres functioning as usual, says D-G
SEPANG, May 27 — Immigration officials from three immigration detention centres in Bukit Jalil, Semenyih and Sepang who are undergoing quarantine at home have been replaced by personnel from the Immigration headquarters and other state offices, says Immigration Department director-general Datuk...
Cops distribute flowers among medical fraternity in Srinagar
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Israeli president tells Australian PM: alleged abuser Malka Leifer will not ‘evade justice’
Vow comes after Jerusalem court ruled ex-teacher is mentally fit to stand trial and be extradited over 74 sexual assault charges
Technician shoots dead three colleagues in Thailand
BANGKOK, May 27 — A technician shot dead three of his male colleagues at a state-run radio station, including the director, and wounded another in northern Thailand today, according to police. In the incident at 11am, the 58-year-old man, armed with two handguns, a 9mm and .38, killed the...
Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9
TORONTO — The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 9. Premier Doug Ford said the extension is meant to keep people safe during the pandemic and to maintain progress in containing the coronavirus.
Aap ko bodies mil gyi hain? Callous attitude of PIA deepens wounds of Pakistan plane crash victims' kin
A Twitter user, Adil Rahmaan, who lost both his parents, Fazal and Walida Rahmaan in the Karachi plane crash shared how PIA officials were harassing the grieving kin of the deceased, constantly calling them up and asking inconsiderate questions.
14 students from Cebu City who arrived in Mindanao test positive for coronavirus
(UPDATED) Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella says his office will investigate how the students got the virus and why they were allowed to leave
Trump threatens to shut down social-media platforms after Twitter put a fact-check warning on his false tweets
"We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen," President Donald Trump tweeted early Wednesday.
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays
Schools Standards minister Nick Gibb said he was confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.
Protesters, police clash in Minneapolis a day after man died in police custody
Protesters and police clashed in Minneapolis Tuesday at the same intersection where 24 hours earlier, a man died in police custody as witness video showed officers kneeling on the man's neck.
UPJEE Polytechnic 2020: Admit card for joint entrance test to be available from 8 July at jeecup.nic.in
The UPJEE (Polytechnic) 2020 for Group A will be held on 19 July from 9 am to noon.
Boris Calls for Inquiry into Coronavirus Origins Following China’s Cover Up
Boris Johnson has called for an independent investigation into the origins of coronavirus after reports China orchestrated a cover up.
Hitmen catch fire trying to flee crime scene in Kyiv, setting car ablaze (Video)
The target of the assassination attempt, the Montenegro national, could himself be involved in contracted killings across the EU.
Why can’t private hospitals awarded free land treat Covid-19 patients for free, asks SC
Seeking a reply from Centre on the matter in a week, the apex court said hospitals which can treat such patients for free or at a nominal cost must be identified.
Hundreds held as HK police use pepper pellets to disperse protest
Hong Kong police have fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters as hundreds of people gathered in the centre of the financial hub to oppose a controversial bill on China's national anthem and a planned move by Beijing to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory.
Life convict in Ayanavaram sexual assault case ends life at Puzhal prison
Prison staff found the body of the 42-year-old in a bathroom on Wednesday afternoon
Four to suffer death as 20-year-old case is concluded
Patrick Kyabire, Abdu Mpiira, David Maganda and Moses Kabuze forcefully removed the four suspects from a police cell and burnt them to death.
Telangana govt evacuates 400 AP secretariat employees to state, officials conduct COVID-19 tests
The sudden announcement of lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus has caused the Andhra Pradesh government employees to stuck in Telangana.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says U.K. quarantine plans 'idiotic and unimplementable'
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Under-fire Nicaragua reports significant rise in COVID-19 cases
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Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
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Congress has turned a laboratory of political hypocrisy during pandemic period: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
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Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters
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Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
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Airbus experts from France begin probe into Pakistan air crash
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U.K. lawmakers set to quiz Johnson amid pressure to fire aide
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'US ready, willing to mediate': Trump on India-China border standoff
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May 27 (UPI) -- Japanese police arrested a suspect Wednesday they say was the arsonist who set fire to an animation studio last summer and killed three dozen people.
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Afghanistan begins freeing 900 Taliban prisoners, urges truce extension
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Spain to mourn coronavirus victims for unprecedented 10-day period
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Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
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While 761 patients had recovered and returned home, the number of active cases was 76.
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Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle any protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub.
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President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.
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Japanese police on Wednesday arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months recovering in two hospitals, media reported.
New Zealand police rescue 2 hikers after 19 days in wilderness
May 27 (UPI) -- Searchers on Wednesday found two lost hikers alive after they spent nearly three weeks in the remote wilderness of a rugged national park in New Zealand, authorities said.
Riots break out over George Floyd's death after being killed by white cop
George Floyd died gasping for air and pleading 'I can't breathe' while a white officer knelt on his neck.
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Tablighi Jamaat case: Delhi Police to file 15 more chargesheets against 294 foreigners
Delhi Police PRO Anil Mittal said Wednesday that in addition to 20 charge-sheets filed yesterday, 15 more will be filed today. He said, "Accused persons are being charged for violation of visa rules, and the Centre has cancelled their visas and blacklisted them."
Revealed: conservative group fighting to restrict voting tied to powerful dark money network
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Yogi Adityanath takes U-turn on order making permission must for hiring migrants by other states
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Head of Site Integrity & Election Security at Twitter Thinks There Are “Actual Nazis in the White House”
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Ontario extends all emergency orders for another 10 days
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Disney, CBS sued for 'rampant' sexual harassment on 'Criminal Minds'
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Karnataka keen on opening worship places from June 1, awaits nod from Centre
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2 Found Dead As Migrants Workers' Train From Mumbai Pulls Into Varanasi
Two people were found dead when a train from Mumbai arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday amid a push to return migrant workers home after weeks of a gruelling nationwide COVID-19 lockdown that left lakhs without income, food and shelter.
The DoJ has dropped its probe into 3 US senators who dumped stock work millions shortly before the coronavirus market crash
Senators Loeffler, Inhofe, and Feinstein sold stock earlier this year — but said the move was made by money managers without their direct involvement.
South Korea reports 40 new coronavirus cases, biggest jump in nearly 50 days
More than 2 million high school juniors, middle school seniors, first and second graders and kindergarten students were expected to return to school on Wednesday.
Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time
Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media platform
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Trump's tweets contended without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to fraud and a "Rigged Election".
Angola police accused of shooting dead union official
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Cobhams Asuquo named UNICEF national ambassador — first in last 15 years
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has appointed Cobhams Asuquo, Nigeran-born songwriter, as its national ambassador.
Forced Out by Kevin Maxwell review – prejudice between police
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Stalin demands new TN budget for 2020-21 in view of pandemic
DMK president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to present a new budget for 2020-21 in view of the crisis caused to the financial health of the state by the COVID-1
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Oli fails to drum up support: Nepal’s new map put on hold
Sources familiar with the development tell OneIndia that Oil had failed to build a consensus. May felt that this was an effort on Oli's part to whip up ultra-nationalistic sentiments against India.
'Highly irresponsible': Shocking footage shows man risking his life to climb iconic Bristol tower
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Trump warns social media giants that feds can ‘regulate’ or ‘close them down’ amid fight with Twitter
President Trump warned social media giants Wednesday that the federal government could “strongly regulate” or “close them down” if they continue to “silence conservative voices,” amid a flaring battle with Twitter after the platform fact-checked one of his tweets for the first time this week.
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President Donald Trump threatened to close down social media platforms if they censor conservative voices, after Twitter on Tuesday tagged one of his messages with a fact check warning.
3 childless widows living in mud house get 3-bedroom bungalow from lawmaker
The lawmaker representing Nnewi North constituency in Anambra state, Nonso Smart Okafor, has built a house for three childless widows who were living in a mud.
COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait
New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country
Border tensions: Imran Khan accuses India of ‘threatening its neighbours’
The Pakistani Prime Minister's reaction comes amid tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and border dispute with Nepal.
Facebook reportedly knew its algorithms were dividing people yet did nothing
A report from WSJ disputes the company's claim that its algorithms are bringing people together. According to WSJ Facebook's algorithms aren't bringing people together. They were driving people apart.
Stolen car abandoned after crashing into tree in Bolton
It has since been recovered for forensic analysis
After months of lockdown, Estonian workers flock home from Finland
When Finland locked its borders in March during the coronavirus crisis, tens of thousands of migrant workers from Estonia had an excruciating choice to make: stay put, or go home to see family -- and risk losing their jobs.
Three dead after microbus plunges into ditch in Munshiganj
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DPR to enforce use of face masks at Osun filling stations
The Osun Field Office of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it will start enforcing use of face masks at filling stations across the state
Donald Trump ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong: White House
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Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules
Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
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Police in Tayside have appealed for witnesses after four people, including a young child, were sprayed with a white liquid from a passing car.
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Delhi Police to file 15 charge-sheets against 294 foreign nationals in Tablighi Jamaat case
The charge-sheets were filed under relevant sections of the Foreigners Act, Epidemic Diseases Act, Disaster Management Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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Jeremy Worthy battled against strong winds and fierce waves before he was tragically found dead off Long Beach, near Batemans Bay on the New South Wales coast in Australia
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Two juveniles have been arrested in connection to two recent residential burglaries.
Govt Likely To Convene Parliament’s Monsoon Session In Central Hall With Both Houses Sitting On Alternate Days
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Ardern And Peters Both Untrustworthy On Level 1, Kiwis Paying The Price
“Neither the Prime Minister nor the Deputy Prime Minister can be trusted on the issue of Alert Level 1 and Kiwis are paying the price,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.
Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key MVA leaders
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, Water Resources Minister Jayant Patil, Transport Minister Anil Parab and others attended the meeting.
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NPCC says PDA has failed on all fronts; demand dismissal of govt
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Hong Kong police arrest 300 as thousands protest over security laws
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ENSF, WYH slam govt over sending returnees violating SOP
Accusing the state government of “discriminating” the returnees of Eastern Nagaland and forcefully despatching them to Tuensang violating all standard operating procedure (SOP) and protocols of COVID-19, the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has cautioned that the state government would be held solely responsible in the event of outbreak of law and order and widespread infection.
Trump Accuses Twitter Of ‘Interfering’ In Election For Fact Checking His False Claim About Mail-In Voting
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State’s finance minister Thomas Isaac alleged that the railways ‘want to be the super spreader’ of the Covid-19 infection in the state.
Man, 29, arrested over murder of teen Louise Smith who disappeared on VE Day
The 16-year-old's body was found in woodland last week.
Birdwatcher: Woman's call to police was 'definitely racist'
The black birdwatcher who filmed the viral video of a woman calling the police on Memorial Day after he complained about her unleashed dog said he appreciated
NYC Commission on Human Rights to probe Central Park ‘Karen’ Amy Cooper
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has announced it is launching an investigation into the case of the white dog-walker who called the cops on a black man in Central Park. “At a time when
Infighting within TMC over lapses in Cyclone Amphan relief work
The crack widened so much that state consumer affairs minister Sadhan Pande on Tuesday publicly tore into his colleague Firhad Hakim.
You sold out our party - Kashamu tells ex-PDP chairman in Ogun
Senator Buruji Kashamu has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s former chairman in Ogun, Chief Bayo Dayo, of selling the party out for financial gains.
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Oyo records two COVID-19 death, 17 new cases
Two people have died from coronavirus in Oyo State.Six additional persons also tested positive from a latest result while 17 persons had their...
PDP hails FG over successes against banditry, other crimes in Zamfara
The Zamfara chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, expressed satisfaction with the efforts of the Federal Government
India Operationalises Fully Loaded Tejas Squadron to Counter Assertive Enemy in Indian Ocean Region
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Ladakh Face-off: Ready And Willing to Mediate Between India And China, Says Donald Trump
Taking to Twitter, Donald Trump said that he has informed both the countries that the United States is ready and willing to mediate over the raging border dispute.
WHO urged to seek end to internet shutdown in South Asia
India and Pakistan are top two countries in South Asia asking Facebook information related to user account
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules
The British public is quickly turning on Boris Johnson as the UK prime minister refuses to sack chief adviser Dominic Cummings for breaking the coronavirus lockdown during a 260-mile trip from London to Durham.
Obaseki to Oshiomhole: APC will pick governorship candidate in Edo, not Abuja
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to the report that Osagie Ize-Iyamu has been adopted as a ‘consensus’ candidate by a faction of the APC
Police arrested a Bay Area woman who they say posted racist notes on the homes of Asian Americans
The notes suggested that those not native to the US leave the country immediately.
Pakistan: Kasur policeman held for killing teen boy who resisted rape
The incident occurred on Eid Al Fitr, when the victim, Sami-ur-Rehman was going for prayer
Edo 2020: Hours after his endorsement, Ize-Iyamu picks APC governorship form to face Obaseki
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Grenell Declassifies Flynn-Kislyak Calls On Last Day as Acting DNI
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MCA man’s criticism of Santiago unwarranted
THE Association for Community and Dialogue is puzzled by MCA central committee member Chew Kok Woh’s criticism of DAP MP Charles Santiago for being a signatory, together with 200 parliamentarians and policymakers from 23 countries, to a memorandum criticising China for proposing national security laws in Hong Kong.
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2 migrants found dead on Shramik Train from Mumbai to Varanasi
Two migrants were found dead when a Shramik train from Mumbai arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday. The exact cause of death has not been ascertained.
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Mamata seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains
The state's infrastructure is "stretched to its limit" following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan
Recent cases of persecution set back LGBT rights advocacy
At a time when members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community should be able to celebrate their existence without fear of reprisal, two recent cases of persecution have laid bare the cruel reality people in the community still face in Indonesia, rights advocates have said.
IAF commissions second squadron of Tejas fighters with chief flying solo sortie
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Cuomo to press Trump on reviving US economy with roads, bridges in White House meeting
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Pentagon draws up plans to pull US troops out of Afghanistan by election
President Trump will be briefed by senior Pentagon officials in the coming days on plans for pulling all US troops out of Afghanistan by the November election, according to multiple reports. The
NYT outlines Modi's failure in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic
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Watchdog Questions Govt’s Anti-Corruption Policy at Customs
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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has felicitated with elder statesman, Niger Delta Leader, and former Minister of Information,..
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday, as badly hit Spain started 10 days of national mourning for its thousands of dead.
Police arrest 26 people in U.K. truck deaths of 39 Vietnamese
Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year.
As Trump Smears Masks As ‘Politically Correct,’ Hannity Emphasizes Their Importance
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Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes Google over deletion of certain comments critical toward China
Sen. Josh Hawley is demanding answers from Google about the company’s deletion of certain comments critical of the Chinese government.
Edo 2020: Obaseki finally breaks silence, says APC's ticket not his priority
Less than one month to the governorship primaries APC in Edo, Governor Godwin Obaseki, has declared that he was not desperate about his reelection in office.
Steve Bannon wins case to set up Italy political academy
ROME (Reuters) - Steve Bannon, the former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political academy.
176 Pakistani nationals return from India
The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said on Tuesday that another group of 176 Pakistanis stranded in India due to the COVID-19 lockdown will return home on Wednesday
DOJ: Barr would ask for Trump veto on FISA bill as it stands now
Attorney General William Barr would recommend a presidential veto of a bill that focuses on extending three expired surveillance tools the FBI uses to pursue terrorists and spies, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis
Police in Hong Kong and Minneapolis, Minnesota, had something in common this week. They both used tear gas on protesters.
CMU failed to disclose bank accounts during AGD audit
Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) were told yesterday that the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) did not furnish information on all the bank accounts it had during a special audit by the Pamela Monroe Ellis-led Auditor General’...
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Business Insider - Google says the deletions were accidental, but Hawley noted the company's prior actions to censor content for China.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.
LAPD cracking down on rowdy house parties plaguing Hollywood Hills as bars, clubs remain closed
With bars and clubs closed, the Los Angeles Police Department says the Hollywood Hills have become a hotbed for noisy house parties.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Blasts Vote-by-Mail But Has Voted by Mail at Least 11 Times
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump's increasing attacks on vote-by-mail in recent days. Over the past decade, however, McEnany has personally voted by mail in Florida at least 11 times. According to an investigation of voter records by the Tampa Bay Times, McEnany has voted by mail in every election since 2010.
Ize-Iyamu picked by Oshiomole faction as Edo APC consensus governorship candidate
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has been picked by the the Oshiomole-led faction of the APC in Edo state as their consensus governorship candidate, as the state party crisis continues to linger. Ize-Iyamu was named the consensus candidate
Twitter, Facebook Win Appeal in Anticonservative-Bias Suit
A federal appeals court rejected claims that tech giants Twitter Inc., Facebook Inc., Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google conspired to suppress conservative views online.
Safe Sex: New Rules Poised to Help End the Swiss Brothels' Covid-19 Lockdown
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Hollywood celebrities are gloating over Twitter's decision to slap President Donald Trump with a "fact check" of his recent tweets about vote by mail. Stars including Rob Reiner, Dave Bautista, George Takei, and Alyssa Milano have voiced their approval of Twitter's actions against the president.
Coronavirus: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event
The Delhi Police will file 15 fresh charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending a religious congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz here in violation of visa conditions and indulging in missionary
Chinese foreign minister says situation along India-China LOC 'overall stable and controllable'; claims Beijing's stand on border issue is 'clear, consistent'
China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanisms
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Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy says education is answer to poverty
The incentivizing begins with Amma Vodi where Rs 15,000 would be credited to the mother’s account for sending her children to school.
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark
Pakistan registered 1,446 new coronavirus infections during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 59,151, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The death
Kedah state govt will help out KFA, says MB Sanusi
ALOR SETAR, May 27 — The state government views seriously the issues faced by the Kedah Football Association (KFA) and will work to assist the body, especially in terms of settling salary arrears for its players. Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said although KFA was not a government agency,...
NYC hospitals chief caught on camera getting dressed just before briefing
Maybe he hit snooze. The city’s hospitals chief was caught on live video rushing to put a shirt on Wednesday — 20 minutes after the mayor’s daily press briefing was scheduled to begin
Scandal-Plagued Ex-Governor Sues Putin Over Sacking
MOSCOW (AFP) — A former governor of a Russian region is challenging his dismissal by President Vladimir Putin at the
UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator
David Frost insisted that Britain is taking the stance to avoid more ‘significant’ payments to the EU.
Photos show 'huge' rave with 300 guests that ended in reported stabbing
Police in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, were called to a "rave" which attracted roughly 300 people on Monday night. Soon after people started to disperse, officers received reports of a stabbing, but have not identified a victim
Police: Fort Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on bridge
Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens says an active-duty solider at Fort Leavenworth helped stop an active shooter Wednesday on the Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River.
Meet the "Medicine Man" of Pune police
In an extraordinary humanitarian gesture during the lockdown period, which has crippled supplies of goods and services across the country, an officer from the Pune police rose to the occasion to deliver life saving medicines to two special children of a Solapur resident.
Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What’s next?
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted...
Why is China pushing the Hong Kong security law?
The protests in Hong Kong and the reaction in Beijing illustrate a fundamental divide that has once again bubbled to the surface
Police warns on using essential workers’ Ssickers, RDC letters during curfew
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police has made it clear that use of essential workers’ stickers and Resident District Commissioners – RDC letters will not be allowed during curfew hours. Senior Superintendent of Police – SSP Norman Musinga, also Kampala metropolitan traffic police commander said police will not spare vehicles and drivers with …
COVID-19 slowing down railway projects - Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria's minister of transportation, has expressed worry over the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Nigeria's existing railway projects.
20 Lawyers Claim "Apparent Indifference" By Supreme Court To Migrant Crisis
A day before the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the "unfortunate and miserable" plight of migrant labourers, twenty prominent lawyers from Delhi and Mumbai had written a critical letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde and other judges saying the top court's "apparent indifference" to the humanitarian crisis.
House Republicans say votes taken in House under proxy plan 'cannot become law,' would be unconstitutional
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Minority Whip Steve Scalese, R-La., and Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., lambasted the proxy voting plan during a press conference, along with a handful of other members. The House Republicans announced a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Tuesday over the proxy voting system's constitutionality.
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
Police said more than 300 people were arrested, mostly on suspicion of holding an unlawful assembly. Live images showed many of those detained were teenagers.
Hong Kong crisis: at least 360 arrested as China protests grow
Riot police flood city as pro-democracy groups protest against law criminalising ‘ridicule’ of Chinese anthem
Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners
The charge sheets will be filed in Saket court against the 294 foreigners belonging to 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and several African nations, police said.
South Korea 'comfort women' activist group battles to survive amid scandal
The South Korean organization that first raised the issue of "comfort women" is defending its activities as counter-protests grow.
US ready to mediate in Indo-Chinese border dispute: Donald Trump
Trump's announcement comes at a time when India has accused the Chinese military of hindering normal patrolling by its troops along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim.
Coronavirus: Punjab Govt to Decide on Lockdown Extension on May 30
Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will hold a review meeting with the departments concerned on the overall coronavirus situation in the state on May 30 and then will announce the government's decision on lifting or further extending lockdown for a longer period.
Good Samaritan rescues man from burning car, holds his hand as ambulance arrives
A man in Massachusetts was caught on camera pulling a crash victim away from a burning vehicle.
Trump threatens to 'shut down' social media sites - US & Canada
US President says conservative voices are silenced on social media after Twitter fact-checks several of his posts.
Teen from High Point charged after alleged crime spree, shoot-out, and chase
A High Point teen and a juvenile have been charged after a crime spree involving break-ins to multiple vehicles and a chase with law enforcement, and a chase with one of the victims.
As lockdown eases, this Hyderabad techie is on a mission to find migrant workers their livelihood
Over the last week, Daga has reached out to several manufacturing units through his friends and relatives and connected them to workers, providing urgent employment to close to 700 workers
Mumbai's GSB Ganesh mandal postpones celebrations due to corona pandemic
if the situation remains the same during next year, the mandal will take a decision again, said the chairman of the mandal.
Niagara County announces four new Covid-19 deaths
Niagara County on Wednesday announced four additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The county, which surpassed 1,000 cases over the Mem...
Government's public health message 'weakened' by handling of Dominic Cummings controversy, says Andy Burnham
But the mayor stopped short of joining calls for the special adviser's resignation
Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal quits on 'moral grounds', denies involvement in health scam
In his resignation letter sent to BJP president JP Nadda, Bindal said he was resigning to ensure a proper investigation into an alleged corruption case.
Rouhani urges Iran lawmakers to ‘cooperate’ as parliament opens
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged lawmakers to "cooperate" with his government in a speech Wednesday during the inaugural session of the new parliament following a February election swept by conservatives.
Kent RO withdraws ad, apologises for depicting helps as Covid-19 carriers
The ad, featuring Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol as campaigners, drew heavy criticism on social media
Fatah Officials Fear Israel is Working to Replace Abbas
PA officials believe that since Abbas is no longer cooperating with Israel, then Israel will try to replace him.
Lawmakers urge Trump to cancel 'Salute to America' on July 4
May 27 (UPI) -- A group of U.S. lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to drop plans for another "Salute to America" celebration in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July this year, saying it would be impossible to stage safely.
Donald Trump has built just THREE MILES of entirely new border wall where no barrier existed before, Department of Homeland Security reveals
President Trump has built just three miles of primary wall on the U.S.- Mexico border where no barrier existed before, a new report from Customs and Border Protection said.
Source of infection for Australia’s youngest virus fatality a mystery
A 30-year-old Queensland man found dead by his partner in their home is Australia's latest and youngest coronavirus fatality.
So-called honour killing of teen girl brings outcry in Iran
The so-called honour killing of a 14-year-old Iranian girl by her father, who reportedly used a farming sickle to behead her as she slept, has prompted a nationwide outcry.
Denmark Residents Sue Over Laws for Dismantling ‘Ghettos’
A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighborhoods designated as "ghettos," arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.
Houdini Death: Canadian rapper gunned down in Toronto shooting
Canadian rapper Houdini has died after the 21-year-old was gunned down outside a hotel in the downtown area of Toronto. The fast rising rapper was one of three people - a woman, 27, and a 15-year-old
Pompeo officially declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous,’ slams China intervention
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday officially declared that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, days after Beijing moved to impose new national security legislation on the territory.
Coronavirus lockdown | Standing Committee on Home Affairs to meet on June 3
Lockdown and movement of migrant workers likely to be taken up for discussion
New lockdown plans 'to be announced tomorrow'
It is likely to give the all-clear for schools to begin reopening next week.
176 Pakistani nationals return from India
The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said on Tuesday that another group of 176 Pakistanis stranded in India due to the COVID-19 lockdown will return home on Wednesday
Greater Manchester MP says Dominic Cummings stretched lockdown rules to 'the very limit' - and will call for him to be sacked if further revelations emerge
The first Tory to represent Heywood and Middleton refuses to judge the PM's top aide for 'wanting to protect his wife and young child', but says he does not agree with all the actions he took
New book claims Bill Clinton had an affair with Ghislaine Maxwell
Bill Clinton had an affair with British-born socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who is accused of helping recruit underage victims for notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to a blockbuster new
Inquiry into Russia probe carries political consequences
Attorney General William Barr says he doesn’t expect a criminal inquiry into the origins of the Russia investigation to target former President Barack Obama or Joe Biden, President Donald Trump’s presumed Democratic opponent this summer.
Chamber's conversation guests
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce have announced the line-up of guests for its new In Conversation With series of events over the coming weeks.
Urgent medical aid shipment from Qatar arrives in Ukraine
QNA In implementation of the directives of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a cargo plane loaded with urgent medical aid provided by Qatar through Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) has arrived in Ukraine, in support of the efforts of Ukraine to address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The Man Behind the Throne: Why Dominic Cummings is so Indispensable to Boris Johnson
Dominic Cummings has refused to resign after admitting breaching the government’s own lockdown rules twice to drive 260 miles to County Durham. But why has the Prime...
Mix of loans and grants in Commission €750bn package
Italy and Spain, the worst-hit EU countries by the coronavirus pandemic, will get much of the new money under the European Commission's recovery plans - that mark a turning point for the bloc in moving towards joint debt.
Paw-fect! Karnataka Police Gears up For Admission of 50 Dogs to Strengthen The Squad
Costing Rs 2.5 crore, a squad of 50 dogs will be inducted to strengthen the Karnataka Police force
Kejriwal is asking the People of Delhi to get Treated in Private Hospitals: Manoj Tiwari -
BJP President and MP Manoj Tiwari have accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of cheating the people of Delhi. He
Luvvie vicar who waded into Dominic Cummings row is married father-of-two and ex-marketing consultant with past-life acting on shows from The Bill to starring alongside Michael Elphick and Neil Morrissey in Boon
Reverend Martin Poole, the vicar of St Luke's Prestonville in Brighton, raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference in a question to Matt Hancock.
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated
AP Hong Kong Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalisi
Kadaga speaks out on return of Eddy Kenzo
Speaker Kadaga has also asked that the curfew issue be discussed by relevant authorities.
Another spike in coronavirus cases as 123 test positive
The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1, 471.
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
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New search for student wanted in killings comes up empty
Police in Duryea, Pennsylvania, said a firefighter spotted a man who matched the description of Peter Manfredonia behind the Germania Hose Co. shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday.
Jon Jones condemns police officer involved in death of George Floyd: ‘We need justice’
Jon Jones is disgusted by the circumstances surrounding the death of George Floyd.
Delhi police chargesheet 376 foreigners over Tablighi event
PTI New Delhi The Delhi police have filed before a court here 35 different chargesheets against 376 foreigners from 34 countries attending Markaz at
HC notice to Haryana on schools’ plea against restriction on fee hike
The schools in Haryana have been ordered by the government to only collect monthly tuition fee from only those who are capable of paying, and not demand other charges like building fund, maintenance fund, admission charges and computer charges in wake of the Covid-19 situation.
Police arrested a Bay Area woman who they say posted racist notes on the homes of Asian Americans, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The notes suggested that those not native to the US leave the country immediately.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Hong Kong Protests United States China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony’s preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese
PSL Speedster Out On Bail, Police Coy
Local traffic police have commented on reports that a prominent soccer player was arrested on charges of reckless driving and breaking lockdown regulations.
Government ‘whitewash’ Hides Migration Crisis From Public
Immigration regulations newly-introduced by Government that applications from migrants trapped offshore with valid work visas need clearance through a Lead Agency (Government Dept responsible for a specific industry) are nothing but a political whitewash,” says Ms June Ranson, chair of the New Zealand Association of Migration and Investment (NZAMI).
India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pakistan PM Khan
Khan further alleged that India had 'illegally annexed' Kashmir and dubbed it as 'a war crime'.
Watch SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch live
SpaceX is readying for a historic launch, and you can watch the whole thing live.On Wednesday, SpaceX will for the first time launch astronauts into orbit. NASA's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are headed to the International Space Station and will become the first astronauts to launch from the U.S.
Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged
The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck
Four police officers in Minneapolis were sacked Tuesday as a video showing one of them kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man who later died sparked street protests in the midwestern US city.
‘Move on’: Johnson rejects call for Cummings inquiry amid rising Tory anger
But Boris Johnson said he understood the ‘pain and anxiety’ people felt as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.
EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein had surveillance cameras hidden throughout his properties worldwide in a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, victims tell new Netflix doc about the pedophile
Jeffrey Epstein's surveillance cameras were a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, new Netflix documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich claims.
FG to release guidelines on school reopening
Kayode Oyero The Federal Government has said it would roll out the course of action for the reopening of schools in the country, The PUNCH reports. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force...
Covid-19: Maharashtra sees 2,190 fresh cases, record 105 deaths in last 24 hours
The death toll in the state increased to 1,897 after 105 more fatalities were reported in the state since Tuesday.So far, 17,918 Covid-19 positive patients have been cured in the state, said health minister Rajesh Tope
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong amid Chinese anthem law debate
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autono…
48,000 students sign up for Leaving Certificate calculated grades system
Registration for the system closes at 10pm on Thursday
‘No amount of blackmail can stop us’ — senate panel vows to probe NDDC
The senate committee on Niger Delta affairs says no amount of intimidation and blackmail will stop it from probing the interim management committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Trump to announce Hong Kong response this week
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham
The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.
UP couple detained for murder of watchman in Rajkot: Police
Teams of Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Rajkot city police picked up the couple hours after the night watchman at a jute-bag godown was found dead.
Karnataka considers opening places of worship from June 1, awaits final nod from centre
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as many as 101 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Karnataka during the last 24 hours.
Isolation camps set up in colleges for returnees
With the number of returnees from other States and countries on the rise, several ‘isolation camps’ are being created in colleges in the district. The move comes following a directive from Collector S
Jaylen Brown Calls Out Central Park ‘Karen’ For Blatant Racism (TWEET)
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) With the recent uproar involving the recent death of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the…
RCMP looking for witnesses after truck owner hit with bear spray
Comox Valley RCMP are looking for witnesses to an assault in Courtenay involving what appears to be bear spray.The incident began when the victim noticed a man inside his truck about 8:30 p.m. . . .
Delhi Dy CM interacts with principals regarding reopening of schools
Manish Sisodia also stressed that maintaining social distancing, sanitisation among others would be of utmost priority when the reopening takes place.The national capital, with 14,465 covid-19 cases is one of the worst affected States by the infection in the country
Japanese man arrested in Kyoto anime arson after 10 months hospitalized with injuries
A man who Japanese police say set fire to a Kyoto anime studio last year, killing dozens of people, was finally arrested Wednesday after spending 10 months recovering from his own severe burns.
Police register case against building owner and contractor after woman’s death
Tuesday’s rains claim the life of motorist who died when the branch of a tree fell on her
US says Russia sent advanced fighters to aid mercenaries in Libya
The US military accused Russia of deploying fighter aircraft to Libya "repainted to camouflage" their origin in support of mercenaries fighting for eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar's forces.
In a first, J&K quarantines horse who arrived from Red zone
The horse was brought by a 21-year-old youth from Kashmir’s Shopian area, which has been declared a red zone.
Infighting within Trinamul over lapses in Cyclone Amphan relief work
The crack widened so much that state consumer affairs minister Sadhan Pande on Tuesday publicly tore into his colleague Firhad Hakim.
Battle ahead for EU's massive virus recovery plan
If passed, this proposal would be the biggest European Union stimulus package in history. But Germany predicts talks would drag on until the end of 2020.
Man who sexually touched strangers in street jailed for five years
A MAN who sexually touched four strangers in the street on Christmas Day has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison.
Harborne woman in court after £400 charity box theft at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
West Midlands Police says it has charged Emma Andrews, of Leehurst Crescent, who will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court
Fake Salesman Gets Decades of Prison Time for Sexually Assaulting Woman Who Had an Intellectual Disability
Benjamen Gilbert, 37, may well spend the rest of his life in prison unless he gets paroled. Gilbert was sentenced on Tuesday to 40 years behind bars after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman who had an intellectual disability.
Nolte: To Protect Joe Biden the Media Just Legitimized Racism and Sexual Assault
The same media that crybaby over Donald Trump upsetting all their precious norms, just normalized sexual assault and racism.
Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes Google over deletion of certain comments critical toward China
Google says the deletions were accidental, but Hawley noted the company's prior actions to censor content for China.
Edo APC guber candidate can’t emerge in Abuja – Obaseki’s aide
Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has dismissed reports that the Edo State...
U.N. chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen, and elsewhere
More For Some, Less For Others
The Government’s new welfare scheme is ill targeted and provides the most support to those who need it the least, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.
Karnataka Likely To Open Religious Places From 1 June, Has Sought Centre’s Nod
Religious sites have been shut across the country since 24 March with the announcement of lockdown.
Donald Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact check
There is no evidence that Donald Trump has the ability to shut down social media networks, which are run by publicly traded companies and used by billions of people all over the world.
Hamilton man, 25, in court over alleged rape of teenage girl near Bothwell Castle
A MAN has appeared in court in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl near Bothwell Castle in Lanarkshire. Craig Watson, 25, is alleged to have attacked the girl in woodlands near the b…
R. Sreelekha, the first woman IPS officer in Kerala, set to be the State’s first woman DGP
Ms. Sreelekha, belonging to the 1987 batch, is the first woman officer to be elevated as a DGP.
Mitt Romney calls out ‘vile’ Donald Trump murder accusations against ‘psycho’ Joe Scarborough
“Never Trumper” Mitt Romney stepped in to defend his friend and former Republican congressman Joe Scarborough on Wednesday after the president renewed his Twitter feud against the MSNBC host.The Utah senator called the accusations vile and baseless after Donald Trump escalated his campaign against “psycho
Conviction quashed in appeal case over judge’s ‘boring’ comment
Victoria's appeals court has quashed a murder conviction after a woman said a judge's comments about her "boring" lawyer caused a miscarriage of justice.
Watchdog Questions Govt’s Anti-Corruption Policy at Customs
Integrity Watch Afghanistan (IWA) on Wednesday strongly criticized the Afghan government’s anti-corruption policy, saying actions promised by the Afghan government to curb corruption have b
The Man Behind the Throne: Why Dominic Cummings is so Indispensable to Boris Johnson
Dominic Cummings has refused to resign after admitting breaching the government’s own lockdown rules twice to drive 260 miles to County Durham. But why has the Prime...
Reconsider decision to convert Jayalalithaa’s residence Veda Nilayam into memorial, High Court tells Tamil Nadu govt
On May 22, Tamil Nadu Governor had promulgated an ordinance to temporarily take possession of Jayalalithaa's residence Veda Nilayam and convert it into a memorial.
Zimbabwe Holds Court Proceedings In Hospital For Tortured Opposition Activists
Court proceedings were held today at a private hospital for three abducted and tortured opposition activists. The three female
26 held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain
The arrests target the ring of smugglers suspected of organizing the migrants' journey
Three-year-old boy slips into borewell in Telangana village as rescue efforts continue
A three-year- old boy fell into a just made 150-feet-deep borewell in Medak district of Telangana on Wednesday evening. Efforts are on to rescue the child.
Medak Borewell Sucks 3-Year-Old Boy
MEDAK:A three-year-old boy accidentally fell into a newly drilled 120-feet borewell at Podchanapally village of Papannapet mandal in Medak district on Wednesday. Police and rescue teams along with
Sevagram Ashram chief removed over allegations of being ‘Godsewadi’, he strongly denies it
This is the first time in the Ashram's history that its president was "removed" before he could complete the five-year term. Prabhu, the president, rebutted the allegations against him and expressed his anguish at being "ill-treated, insulted, removed without giving any chance to defend myself.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous from China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the U.S. no longer views Hong Kong as politically autonomous from China, a stark escalation in response to China’s plan to impose new security
FG: We’ll release guidelines for reopening of schools
The federal government says it will roll out guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country. Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19, disclosed this during
Woman charged after theft of charity box cash at hospital
A woman has been arrested and charged following the theft of money from a charity box at a Midlands hospital.
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Two law enforcement officers and a suspect were shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city, police said...
Special train to Bihar departs from Tiruchi
TIRUCHI A Shramik special train with 839 passengers on board departed from the Tiruchi Railway Junction on Wednesday afternoon on a journey to Bihar. The train, arranged by the Southern Railway , woul
Children’s Day: Lawan calls for domestication of Child Rights Act
Sunday Aborisade, Abuja President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children
Social media creates wild fire in hills, Uttarakhand govt launches campaign
Photographs of forest fire turning wild in Uttarakhand took the attention of netizens and they began making a post on social media.
Rouhani urges Iran MPs to 'cooperate' as parliament opens
Many MPs are ultra-conservatives who oppose Hassan Rouhani on almost all issues, from running the sanctions-hit economy and combating the coronavirus outbreak to managing relations with the United States
No new COVID-19 patient in New Zealand for five days
Prime Minister Ardern expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
'It's outrageous': inside an infuriating Netflix series on Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich synthesizes legal information with first-person testimony of the billionaire’s abuse and bought immunity into a shocking watch
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered
The cockpit voice recorder of the crashed Pakistani airplane is yet to be recovered, six days after the aircraft plunged into a residential area near the Jinnah International Airport, killing 97
SC asks Tamil Nadu govt to use 4 floors of private hospital for COVID-19 patients
The Supreme Court Wednesday allowed the Tamil Nadu government to use top four floors of a Chennai-based private hospital for treating COVID-19 patients. The top court asked the Tamil Nadu government
Co Down father and son charged with offences arising from drugs raid handed suspended sentences
A Co Down father and son charged with offences arising from a drugs raid have been handed suspended sentences.
ACP with Pune police booked for extortion in Satara
Satara district police officers said that despite being on compulsory leave, ACP Deepak Humbare had gone to Satara on May 17 in his service uniform and demanded money from a local youth promising to bail him out of an offence filed against him.
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis
Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.
176 stranded Pakistanis return from India
LAHORE: Another 176 Pakistani nationals stranded in India returned through the Wagah border on Wednesday.The border, which had been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, was opened exclusively f
Chilliwack school board censures trustee Barry Neufeld after controversial Facebook post
Board chair issues statement on censure but little else regarding Facebook post controversy
Iran changes tack in Iraqi politics after mastermind's assassination
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Two diplomats are quietly leading Iran’s push to influence politics in Iraq, in a departure from the more blunt enforcement employed by Qassem Soleimani, a top commander slain in a U.S. air strike.
Gani Adams welcomes twins - The Nation
Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on Tuesday, welcomes a set of twins in a private hospital in Lagos.Adams made this known in..
Dubai Jewish community gets first shipment of kosher meat - Jewish World
Shipment of glatt kosher meat arrives in Dubai, in time for Shavuot holiday. 'Until now we were like partisans, now everything has changed.'
Two arrested for ‘killing man in fight over sale of drugs in Ghatkopar’
The deceased man was beaten to death after getting into a fight with a group of four men for selling drugs near a public toilet near Ghatkopar (West) railway station.
Boy, 15, arrested after Broadgreen Hospital receives email threat
The ECHO understands staff were told to stay on their wards and not leave the hospital during the incident
Britain shuts embassy in North Korea after extreme lockdown
Britain has closed its embassy in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang and ordered its staff to leave the country. The surprise closure is linked to coronavirus-related restrictions in place since earlier this year, which the Foreign Office said had left it unable to "rotate our staff and sustain
Most Indonesians dissatisfied with administration's COVID-19 response, survey finds
A public opinion poll has found that most Indonesians are dissatisfied with the way President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration is handling the COVID-19 outbreak.
China's top political advisory body starts closing meeting of annual session
The third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, started its closing meeting on Wednesday.
Teen got friend to hit him with a frying pan to make car theft look real
Alex Hobbs flipped his Ford Fiesta but made a false report to police, claiming he had been assaulted and had his car stolen.
Developer given green light for plans to build 52 houses by brook
The plans for the new development in Bury were approved on Tuesday
UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator
David Frost insisted that Britain is taking the stance to avoid more ‘significant’ payments to the EU.
WTO disputes explained as report puts Newcastle United takeover in further doubt
The World Trade Organisation's confirmation of a dispute against Saudi Arabia could provide another obstacle to a buy-out of the Magpies
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis
Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.
Amid Fatal Nursing Home Fiasco, Cuomo to Meet Trump at the White House
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Washington D.C. Wednesday for a meeting with President Trump at the White House. They are expected to discuss infrastructure and New York's ongoing efforts to reopen as the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic begins to slow.
Coalition against IS to meet virtually amid virus
Foreign ministers from nations fighting the Islamic State group will meet virtually next week to coordinate action as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts operations, the United States announced Wednesday.
Opposition set to win Suriname election: preliminary results
Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the long-time rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of p...
US ready to mediate Indo-Chinese border dispute: Donald Trump
Trump's announcement comes at a time when India has accused the Chinese military of hindering normal patrolling by its troops along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim.
Trump Is a Problem That Twitter Cannot Fix
When a duly elected president is bent on spreading misinformation, tech companies can rein him in only so much.
Number of people who have died in UK after testing positive for coronavirus hits 37,460
The death toll has increased by 412 in the last 24 hours according to the latest Department of Health figures
Cherkasy mayor goes to court seeking moral damage recovery from Zelensky
Earlier, President referred to him as "gangster".
Tulsi Gabbard drops defamation suit against Hillary Clinton
Former presidential contender Tulsi Gabbard dropped her defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, saying the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 presidential election are more important than her
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to amend Constitution for updating map
Oli is seeking other parties' views on the issue and called the all-party meeting to forge national consensus.The Constitution amendment proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday but it could not be done after Oli said that he wanted to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter
BBC says Emily Maitlis speech on Cummings 'did not meet impartiality standards'
Emily Maitlis opened the Newsnight show by saying the Prime Minister's chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, had "broken the rules" and "the country can see that, and it's shocked the Government cannot"
The fight over reopening churches reaches the Supreme Court
This is likely to end badly for public health.
Tenants fear mass evictions as moratoria expire
Tenants are afraid mass evictions will take place in the coming weeks as eviction moratoria across the country begin to expire.
Poland's ruling party sees June 28 as deadline for presidential vote
WARSAW (Reuters) - The last possible date that Poland could hold a presidential election on is June 28, the leader of the ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party said on Wednesday, amid deepening conflict surrounding the timing of the vote.
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach Jhansi, damage crops in Nagpur; Punjab too on alert
India News: After damaging crops in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, swarms of locusts entered Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district Wednesday amid what is being described
Centre, states doing their best; open to suggestions: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government's efforts in controlling the pandemic were visible in the results. “The results, India in comparison to the world as far as the death toll is concerned, speaks aloud on our initiatives.”
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered
Soon after the plane crash, the departments concerned were directed to recover the bodies with the help of residents of the area within 24 hours.
China Drafts Sovereign Immunity Bill to Fight Global Coronavirus Lawsuits
China's National People's Congress (NPC) is seeking to pass a law allowing Chinese people to sue the United States over coronavirus.
Trump vs Twitter: US President threatens to shut down social media
US News: Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to shut down social media after Twitter censured him mildly, adding a fact check notification to two of his tweet
What do Donald Trump and ultra-conservative Pakistani imams have in common?
Authors: James M. Dorsey and Tehmina Qureshi* US President Donald J. Trump and ultra-conservative Pakistani religious scholars may have more in common than either would want to admit: a belief that congregation is an essential pillar of prayer irrespective of public health concerns. Mr. Trump, however, may wish that he had the kind of less […]
Analysis: TTD decision to sell unused and unviable properties attains political hue in Andhra Pradesh
Subramanian Swamy comes to the rescue of YSRCP. He says the sub-committee on the issue was constituted in 29 January, 2016 when the TDP was in power and the BJP was in alliance.
CLP demands white paper on Covid-19, demands special assembly session
NT NETWORK Margao The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at its meeting on Wednesday demanded that the state government prepares and submits a white p
Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet
The unions said their representatives 'confirm unanimously that not all schools have received the agreed upon PPEs, sanitisation and disinfecting materials'.
People fined for not wearing masks in Pulwama
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Kellyanne Conway unleashes trolls on Twitter's head of site integrity
Donald Trump's counselor is mad that someone fact-checked her employer.
Steve Bannon wins case to set up political academy in Italy
ROME – Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political
Zimbabwe's coronavirus cases double in a day to 132: government
HARARE (Reuters) - The number of coronavirus cases in Zimbabwe has more than doubled to 132 over the past 24 hours, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Revolutionary changes made in A.P.’s education sector: Minister
Welfare schemes will help underprivileged students chase their dreams, he says
Trump threatens social media shutdown amid checks from Twitter
The tension between social networking platform, Twitter, and Donald Trump, escalated on Wednesday when Mr Trump reacted angrily to a fact-check
Assam flood situation worsens; 1 dead, nearly 3 lakh affected in 11 districts
India News: The flood situation in Assam worsened on Wednesday with one person losing his life and nearly three lakh people suffering in the deluge across 11 dist
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system. A day after filing a federal lawsuit to overturn rules allowing
Edmonds man, 22, dies after falling from Little Mount Si climbing area near North Bend
The man was in a designated climbing area with a friend when he slipped and fell, landing on one of the trails below, said a sheriff's spokesman.
Five Arrested In Northland Meth Operation
Northland Police have arrested five people as part of an ongoing operation targeting the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine in the region.
China praises Russian FM comments slamming US over interference in HK
China totally agrees with and speaks highly of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's comments that Hong Kong affairs are China's domestic issue, and the US response to the proposed national security law on Hong Kong exposes its sense of superiority, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a press conference on Wednesday.
Child's body pulled from river close to where missing toddlers last seen holding hands
The body of a child has been recovered from a river in Tulsa in Oklahoma, but has not yet been identified. Fears are growing it may be linked to missing toddlers Miracle and Tony Crook who police believe may have come to harm
"Unprecedented move": Russia envoy to OSCE trying to interrupt Ukrainian speech on Crimea
Unfortunately, Ukraine's dialogue with Russia has turned into a monologue, a Ukrainian MP said earlier.
Boris Johnson says 'air bridges' could remove need to quarantine by end of June
The Prime Minister suggested that "air bridges" could allow people to return to the UK from some countries from the end of next month without needing to quarantine
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China's ...
Only quality education will help eradicate poverty, says CM
‘Substantial funds being allocated to the sector to help children derive maximum benefit’
Demand to reintroduce overnight express train
Connectivity between coastal and Mysuru regions lost owing to cancellation, say patrons
Saudi Arabia tourist visas to be extended for three months
Tourist visas to be extended automatically free of charge for three months
Britain's new covid queen who will lead test and trace scheme: Baroness Dido is Tory MP's wife who was raised on a pig farm (and thinks there is too much maternity leave)
Baroness Dido Harding, 53, was raised on a Somerset pig farm and will lead the UK's test and trace scheme to tackle the coronavirus, set to launch tomorrow.
Delhi border mess is an early warning sign for all cities
Districts adjoining NCR have reduced access to prevent covid.While the exact scale of Delhi’s border woes may not have been quantified before, the issue has drawn the attention of everyone from the high court to the Supreme Court
India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pak PM Imran Khan
Bangladesh through Citizenship Act, border disputes with Nepal & China, & Pak threatened with false flag operation,” Khan said in a series of tweets. Several areas along the 3,500-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies
CPPCC holds closing meeting of annual session, receives 5,488 proposals from advisors
The closing meeting of the third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, after completing all the items on its agenda.
Ontario to make long-term care announcement after 'horrific' military report
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford is set to make an announcement related to long-term care today, a day after a military report revealed allegations about five homes that the premier has called "horrific.
NHRC notice to U.P. over man’s death
19-year-old dies of starvation after walking for six days from Ludhiana
Annual Mela Kher Bhavani at Tulmul Cancelled
The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela and Yatra, scheduled for May 30, will not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the J&K Dharmarth Trust, here on Wednesday
Locust Menace: UP, Maharashtra, Punjab on High Alert; Centre Steps up Efforts; Drones to be Deployed Soon
As per updates, about 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now.
A young motorcyclist has died in a serious crash on the M62 near Salford
The man, thought to be in his twenties, sadly died at the scene
'Starting point': EU's frugal members cool on recovery plan
Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden want emergency help for countries badly hit by the coronavirus to take the form of one-off loans
US revokes Hong Kong special status as furor grows on China law
The US law says that Hong Kong would lose the trading advantages, including lower tariffs, that it enjoys with the world's largest economy.
MP: Newly-married couple, 100 others quarantined as kin who attended wedding test corona positive
The kin of the couple, a CISF jawan, had also stayed at his native place in the Junnardeo area of Chhindwara and then visited some relatives before his test results came.
Visakhapatnam gas leak: South Korean expert drops plan to leave the country
A South Korean expert who had come to the city to probe the styrene vapour leak from the LG Polymers plant, dropped his plan to leave the country in the last minute, on Wednesday. Also read: HC orders
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources
World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation that will enable it to tap new sources of funding, including the general public.
Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official
Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.
Eight injured as rival YSRCP groups clash in Kadapa
Over twenty activists taken into custody
Hong Kong body will play an advisory role: China’s political advisory body
The city’s government will retain enforcement powers, says key Chinese official.
Nancy Pelosi Calls Republican Efforts To Block Voting By Proxy During Pandemic A ‘Sad Stunt’
‘House Republicans must stop their dangerous obstruction and join Democrats to save lives, defeat the virus and grow the economy,’ she said. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called ...
George Floyd: Charge policemen with murder – Family of black man killed in US
The family of George Floyd, a black man who died while a police officer pinned his neck with a knee, wants the four Minneapolis police officers involved charged with murder. According to CNN, th...
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill
Hong Kong police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial center on Wednesday and arrested about 240 people as national security legislation proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
Case registered for spreading false information
The Hassan city police registered a case against a person who allegedly recorded and circulated a video revealing the identity of a COVID-19 patient, accusing her of hiding information about her trave
Assess capacity of COVID-19 helplines: HC to govts.
Court takes notice of video showing man struggling to get help for his mother
‘Governor should scold those trying to destabilise Uddhav Thackeray govt’: Shiv Sena’s veiled attack on BJP
Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray had taken oath on November 28 last year. The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress came together to form government last year, after the Thackeray-led party and the BJP fell out over sharing the chief ministerial post.
Mohave County reports first COVID-19 case in jail system
Mohave County officials say they have confirmed the first known case of coronavirus within the county's detention center system.
Kerala carrying out maintenance work in Siruvani Reservoir
City’s water supply not to be affected
BMW set on fire in suspected arson
Police are appealing for information after a BMW was set on fire in a suspected arson.
Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official
Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.
Lockdown violators using Cummings as excuse, say police
Police commissioner warns of public pushback over Covid-19 containment measures
Central, state govts should apologise to nation for migrant workers' conditions: SP leader
Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramgovind Chaudhary asked the central and state governments on Wednesday to study the apex court order on the
India Coronavirus Update, 27 May: Over 1.5 lakh cases; Maharashtra sees highest Covid-19 death toll in single day
Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 27 May: India currently has 1.5 lakh cases with 4,337 deaths. Maharashtra, the worst affected state, has been showing a slight decline in the number of new cases reported in the last two days.
Court: Mental provider not liable in Florida school shooting
A mental health provider cannot be held liable for the actions of a man accused of a 2018 Florida high school massacre, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. Cruz had multiple mental issues, including a fascination with violence, weapons and death, but was eventually mainstreamed into Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official
Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.
Rise in fake posts spreading COVID-based canards: CM
Fake social media posts targeting individuals in the name of having contracted COVID-19 is on the rise, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.In Alappuzha, a set of miscreants attempted to
CM to chair meeting with Collectors on Friday
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami is scheduled to chair a videoconference meeting with all District Collectors on Friday.On Saturday, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with public health and medi
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests ...
Website on colleges launched
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a portal where the government, aided private, private schools and colleges would have to upload information about facilities and the quality
KCCI Urges Govt To Evacuate Kashmiris Stranded Abroad
The KCCI on Wednesday urged government to evacuate hundreds of Kashmiris stranded in various foreign countries due to coronavirus lockdown
India-China standoff: US President Donald Trump says ‘willing to mediate’ to diffuse border dispute
India-China standoff: In the recent past, several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region and North Sikkim have witnessed a major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies.
Karnataka HC issues SOP for partially resuming courts
The High Court of Karnataka has issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the High Court and the district courts for resuming partial functioning of the courts across the State from June 1.While t
Netanyahu's attorneys: Investigate police who threatened PM - Inside Israel
Attorneys for PM file complaint after anonymous police officials say Netanyahu will not receive favored treatment in future invetigation.
Recovered patients more than active cases in Odisha
The people who have recovered from COVID-19 outnumbered the active patients in Odisha for the first time on Wednesday. The State’s recovery rate crossed 50%-mark when 79 more persons were discharged f
Goa to scale up COVID testing capacity
NT NETWORK Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the state’s testing capacity for the COVID-19 pandemic is around 1,000 samples pe
Formal inquiry will consider care home crisis and ‘every aspect’ of coronavirus response, says Nicola Sturgeon
A formal inquiry will be launched into the Scottish Government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing crisis in Scotland's care homes, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony's preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule 23 years ago.
Over 3500 Shramik Special trains carrying over 48 lakh passengers organised till date: Railway Ministry
The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.
Jogger exposes himself to woman in popular park - she is scared there will be other victims
'I was just in shock and I was scared. It's serious because you don't know what it could lead to'
Military virus aid could look different if 2nd wave hits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that as the U.S. military prepares for another potential wave of the coronavirus, it may do things a bit differently, providing more...
Saudi-led coalition says it downs Houthi drones launched at Najran
DUBAI (Reuters) - The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen said its forces intercepted and downed drones launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards the Saudi border city of Najran on Wednesday in the first such incident since late March.
UK PM Johnson to join post-Brexit talks as key deadline nears
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet EU leaders in a bid to reinvigorate stalled post-Brexit negotiations ahead of a key deadline, officials said on Wednesday. Britain officially left the
Rosenstein to testify as part of Graham's Russia investigation probe
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify next week as part of the Senate Judiciary Committee's probe into the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)
As China Seeks Support On Hong Kong, India Has The Opportunity To Revive Relations On New Terms
Any serious observer of India-China relations would first point out the lack of reciprocity in it.
40 villagers killed in massacre in northeast Congo
Suspected Islamist militants have killed at least 40 people in northeastern Congo, a rights group said on Wednesday, the latest in a wave of attacks against civilians in the mountainous jungles near the Ugandan border. Fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group, which was driven out of Uganda in…
Villagers evacuated as gas leaks from borewell in West Godavari
Tension prevailed at Vemavaram village in Achanta mandal of West Godavari district when gas leaked from a borewell on Wednesday.Repair works were under way at the brorewell when the gas leaked and the
This casino owner is giving away 1,000 free flights to Las Vegas
The flights to Las Vegas are available on a first-come, first-served basis online. Travelers must pay for return flights, hotels and other trip costs.
‘Evergreen Chamarajanagar’ initiative keeps district free of COVID-19
Initiative vests the public with responsibility to ensure social distancing, hygiene
PM Boris grilled on adviser row but won’t budge
Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced forensic questions on the conduct of his controversial chief adviser Dominic Cummings from members of the Liaison Committee of the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Glasgow Christmas Eve rapist told 80-year-old woman she was ‘like his granny’ as he faces potential life sentence
A JUDGE may impose a life sentence on a man who smashed his way into an 80-year-old woman’s home and raped her. John Laming, 32, struck on Christmas Eve 2019 at a house in Rutherglen just 12 …
Telangana: 3-year-old boy falls into newly dug borewell in Medak district, rescue operations on
Oxygen was being supplied into the 120 feet open borewell and earth excavation machines have been pressed into service to dig around it, they said. An NDRF team has reached the spot tandjoin the rescue efforts, they said.
Will schools be open over the summer holiday?
Could they be about to play catch-up?
The man who filmed his encounter with a woman in Central Park says her actions were ‘definitely racist,’ but he’s asking people to stop making death threats against her
Christian Cooper, who filmed a video of a white woman calling the police on him in New York’s Central Park over Memorial Day Weekend, told CNN that her actions were “definitely racist,” but he wants people to stop making death threats against her.
Man denies contempt of court order to vacate repossessed house
Proceedings by Start Mortgages against Patrick Ryan are adjourned to next month
United States declares Hong Kong has lost autonomy from China
"It is now clear that China is modelling Hong Kong after itself."
Govt. warns schools still not teaching Kannada
Every student studying in State must learn the language: Suresh Kumar
BJP, JSP launch ‘Vizagnot for sale’ campaign
‘It is imprudent to sell away prime land for doling out freebies’
The man who filmed his encounter with a woman in Central Park says her actions were 'definitely racist,' but he's asking people to stop making death threats against her, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Christian Cooper told CNN that he thinks Amy Cooper's apology is sincere, and has asked people to stop making death threats toward her.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Tension as two communities clash over land in Anambra
There is tension in Anambra State following clash by two neighboring communitiesover land, which has allegedly, left one dead and others injured...
Sunny Hostin says Amy Klobuchar as VP is a 'nonstarter' for black community
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin indicated on Wednesday that choosing Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as his running mate wouldn't help former Vice President Joe Biden with African Americans.
Watch: Toddler tries to wake dead mother in Bihar's Muzaffarpur railway station
The incident occurred on May 25 (Monday) at Bihar’s Muzaffarpur railway station
Biden calls for DOJ Civil Rights Division to investigate George Floyd's death
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday called on the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to investigate the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who was
Andhra High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against YSR Congress MP, 48 Others For Threatening Judges
A series of verdicts, apparently against political vested interests, have irked AP ruling party leaders.
Toddler tries to wake up dead mother at Bihar railway station brings out hardships of migrant worker
The video appeared online Wednesday and captures one of the most poignant pictures of the massive migrant crisis unfolding across several states. It shows a toddler trying -- and failing -- to wake her mother up who lay dead on the platform, a blanket placed over the body untidily.
Nehru put India on path of self-reliance: Priyanka Gandhi
Cong. leaders pay tribute to first PM
Gabbard Drops Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton Over ‘Russian Asset’ Smear
'Defeating Trump more important'
Group of NY Pastors Rally in Preparation to Reopen on Sunday
Seventy pastors assembled at Old Time Baptist Church in Hamburg,
Bill Clinton 'had affair with Jeffrey Epstein pimp Ghislaine Maxwell during trips on pedophile's private jet', explosive new book claims
The details of the alleged affair between the former president and the British socialite are detailed in a new book - A Convenient Death: The Mysterious Demise of Jeffrey Epstein.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Not Reporting COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
Michigan is now the only state among 19 states with over 900 COVID-19 deaths not reporting the number of those deaths from nursing homes.
COVID-19: FG suspends evacuation of Nigerians abroad
Sodiq Oyeleke Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians abroad. He said suspending the evacuation was to...
Mumbai Police's 'gag order' challenged in Bombay High Court
The political scene in Maharashtra is hot after a BJP leaders demanded imposition of the President's rule in the state citing the present government's failure in handling the coronavirus situation
Man caught with over $138,000 in cash at Logan Airport after missing his flight
Missing a flight is never fun, but for one traveler, it was an incredibly expensive mistake.
Cities being “hung out to dry” on COVID-19 funding
What's the holdup? The issue has become “a jurisdictional hot potato" says the union representing Canada's municipal employees
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
Newsnight's Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded' of the corporation's impartiality rules.
CAN, NSCIA submit guidelines for reopening of worship places to PTF
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) have submitted their various guidelines for the reopening of worship places to the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19.
No End Term Exams For Current, Previous Semesters: KU
The Kashmir University will not conduct the end-term examinations for the current and previous semesters this year and would promote the students based on continuous internal assessment
‘Ugly Even for Him’: Trump’s Usual Allies Recoil at His Smear of MSNBC Host
The Wall Street Journal and Washington Examiner chastised the president as a top House Republican, Liz Cheney, urged him to “stop” his attacks on Joe Scarborough.
Court remands mother who allegedly drowned baby, orders psychiatric evaluation
An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered that a 22-year-old woman, Oluwafunmilola Adisa, be remande
House FISA bill suddenly on life support
A bill to reauthorize three expired surveillance programs is in jeopardy, with President Trump urging Republicans to oppose it and progressives raising concerns about a key amendment.
Coronavirus lockdown | Migrant workers returning to Bihar jump off trains to flee isolation
Most of those returning to Bihar want the government to allow them to isolate themselves at home
New Jersey judge who told rape victim to ‘close your legs’ loses job
TRENTON, NJ — A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could “close your legs” to prevent a sexual assault was removed from the bench Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme
MediaWorks Layoffs Call Into Question The Value Of Bailouts
The Taxpayers’ Union is urging the Government to urgently reassess its seemingly bottomless support for struggling media companies who take taxpayer money one day, and sack hundreds of staff the next.
Huawei CFO Meng loses key court argument in fight against extradition to United States
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...
Karnataka to have a state health registry, pilot project from Chikkaballapura
'A first of its kind initiative 'State Health Register' will be a robust and standardized health repository of all citizens,' Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister K.Sudhakar said in a statement.
Iran's Rohani Calls For Stricter Laws On 'Honor Killings' After Beheading Of 13-Year-Old Girl
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has called for harsher laws to tackle so-called "honor killings" after the particularly shocking slaying of a teenage girl, allegedly by her father, prompted a nationwide outcry.
Madras HC declares Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar, nephew Deepak as legal heirs of former Tamil Nadu CM
A Madras High Court bench Wednesday said that Deepak and Deepa are second class legal heirs of the late chief minister Jayalalithaa, being the son and daughter of her late brother Jayakumar
Fighting For The Hearts And Minds Of 500 Million People: An Interview with Leah Soibel, Founder of Fuente Latina
Other organizations also bring Spanish-language journalists to Israel, but we’re the only organization that has a follow-up mechanism and that works 24/7 to provide these journalists and influencers with anything they need to cover Israel.
Like Scindia, Rae Bareli Congress MLA Aditi Singh Too Removes ‘Congress’ From Her Twitter Bio
Just before switching over to the BJP, Scindia had also dropped INC from his profile on social media.
Pak Army Says Indian Spy Drone Shot Down
The Pakistan Army claimed on Wednesday that it shot down an Indian
Nepal's proposal to validate new map delayed
South Asia News: The Nepal government's proposal for a Constitutional amendment to revise Nepal's map in the national emblem has run into rough weather despite PM K P
Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy
A regional court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae Institute think-tank, which Bannon backs, against a previous decision that blocked the school starting up in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe’s first Covid-free country
Kotor, Montenegro – Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer. For weeks,...
Huawei CFO Meng loses key court fight against extradition to United States
Huawei Technologies Co's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was dealt a setback by a Canadian court on Wednesday as she tries to avoid ...
Arsenal Women fined £50,000 by Football Association after being found guilty of discrimination against former youth team coach
Arsenal Women FC have been fined £50,000 ($61,100) by the Football Association after being found guilty of discrimination against a former youth team coach in 2014.
Cop discharged from hospital, says had backing of both families: at home and in khaki
The officer was received with a shower of flower petals on the premises of his police station in a brief ceremony before he went home to complete self quarantine for next 14 days.
‘The pilot's testing his eyesight’ - Dublin Airport aims dig at Boris Johnson's advisor Dominic Cummings
Political advisor Dominic Cummings has lost the support of not only the British public, but the Dublin Airport Twitter account.
3-year-old falls into borewell even as mother watches
Incident happens within half an hour after it was dug
All shops, barring malls, to be open from today
Opening of shops on alternate days has only led to more crowding: govt.
Hema Malini dissociates herself from Kent’s ‘classist’ ad against maids, company chairman issues public apology
BJP MP Hema Malini has dissociated herself with the controversial ad placed by Kent RO Systems after Twitterati exploded in anger, accusing the company of being classist. The controversy was triggered by Kent's ad promoting its new product, an atta maker.
Opposition frustrated as they thought Yogi government would fail on coronavirus: Dinesh Sharma
They thought the UP government would fail on the coronavirus situation and they would get a chance politically. But they are frustrated as the coronavirus cases are under control — in fact, our mortality rate is among the lowest at 2.5%, we have done maximum quarantine of people and are doing over 10,000 tests daily,” Sharma said.
In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis
Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered.
Rs 223 Crore Bank Fraud: HC Denies Bail To Accused Ex-Chairman
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday rejected plea of former chairman J&K State Cooperative Bank, seeking quashing of FIR against him filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the whopping 230 crore fraud case
T.K. Jose to be State’s new Home Secretary
The State government goes in for major bureaucratic reshuffle
Gov. Sule innaugutes 2000 capacity JAMB CBT Centre in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Governo, Abdullahi Sule Wednesday innaugurated a 2000 capacity JAMB CBT centre in Lafia the state capital as part of ...
No new reports of fighting despite Afghan ceasefire ending
Appeals for the Taliban to extend a ceasefire with Afghan forces went unanswered Wednesday, but there were no reports of major violence and the militants said they would release some government prisoners.
SpeakUp: Congress campaign to mount pressure on Modi govt to deposit Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor
SpeakUp Campaign: Congress is demanding from the Modi government to deposit Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor who are facing the brunt of the lockdown.
Police arraigns notorious cultists over murder, arson, malicious damage in Osun
Osun State Police Command on Wednesday arrainged some of the notorious 'Apete Isagba' cult members terrorising Ede town...
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
Trump offers to mediate India-China border dispute
The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India
Twitter tried to correct Trump's falsehoods about vote by mail, but the platform's first fact-check on the president's tweets was itself misleading
The confusing and misleading parts of their fact-check show the difficulty that accompanies social media platforms acting as fact-checkers, too.
2 More Covid-19 Deaths In Valley, J&K Toll Rises To 26
Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease in the Jammu and Kashmir to 26
PU evaluation work inMangaluru from today
Govt. agrees to provide transport and food to evaluators
Mayor Calls for Criminal Case Against Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd’s Neck; All Officers Involved Identified
Public pressure builds on the now-former police officers linked to the death of George Floyd. In a speech addressed to Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for charges against the cop seen on video forcing a knee on Floyd's neck.
US President Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China
The United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate or arbitrate between India and China to help the two neighbouring nations resolve the boundary dispute, which once again
Phillip Schofield sparks Ofcom complaints over comments on This Morning
The presenter recently hit back at criticism
New documentary tells the story of Ireland's pro-choice abortion referendum campaign
The 8th documentary charts the grassroots activism that led to 67% of the Republic of Ireland voting to repeal the Eight Amendment of Ireland's Consitution two years ago. A new documentary, The 8th, will premiere online from May 28th at the Hot Docs Film Festival. The documentary...
France says resumed Brexit talks going badly
PARIS (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday that Brexit talks, which have resumed following an interruption caused by the coronavirus crisis, were not going well.
BREAKING: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians overseas.The development, according to Foreign Affairs Minister...
Changes afoot at hard-hit Pennsylvania veterans home
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's administration announced a new leader Wednesday at the Southeastern Veterans’ Center, where nearly three dozen residents have died from the coronavirus and a state senator urged the replacement of its leadership.
Lisa Boothe: Dems want to shut down Trump's 'unfiltered access' to voters on Twitter
Democrats want President Trump's enormous and "unfiltered" Twitter access shut down because it has been an extremely effective campaign tool for him over the past four years, Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe asserted Wednesday.
SSS releases Nigerian journalist Kufre Carter - Premium Times Nigeria
A sports journalist in Akwa Ibom State, Kufre Carter, has been released from the custody of Nigeria’s secret police, SSS.
Emily Maitlis’ Newsnight opener on Dominic Cummings breached BBC’s 'impartiality guidelines'
The Newsnight episode began with a discussion on the Dominic Cummings row after his movements during April's lockdown were revealed
COVID-19: Nigeria considers morning, afternoon classes for schools resumption
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it will soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country.
SpaceX-Nasa launch scrubbed due to poor weather
The first crewed flight from US soil since 2011 was called off 16 minutes before lift off; the next opportunity is on Saturday
Covid-19: Kashmir reports two more deaths; J&K toll 26
Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease
FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha
Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.
Covid-19: Kent RO withdraws ad against house helps kneading dough, issues apology
The healthcare products company had claimed that their machine should be used to knead dough as ‘her hands may be infected’.
Spain falls silent at start of 10-day mourning for COVID-19 victims
27,000 people have died as a result of the pandemic.
Two women arrested in N.B. after 53 firearms, large quantity of drugs seized
Two women have been arrested in New Brunswick after police seized dozens of firearms and drugs in connection with an ongoing investigation.
TSRTC buses exempted from night curfew
As officials point out to low occupancy, KCR relaxes restrictions to the State-run service
Cong. power point presentation on river water diversion
AICC secretary explains how several districts in TS were likely to go dry
Pakistan condemns construction of temple at Babri Masjid site
Rising tide of religious bigotry in India is well-documented by international human rights organisations, says FO
The Republican Lawmakers Calling Out Trump on His Scarborough Murder Insanity
While President Donald Trump’s allies largely stood silent as the president continues to push baseless murder conspiracies against Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough, several Republican lawmakers have sounded off and called out the president for peddling the lies.Over the past several weeks, the president
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach major parts of India, damage crops
Locusts swarms entered major districts of India and could head towards Maharashtra's districts damages crops, the worst attack in 26 years.
Just half of Americans plan on getting Covid-19 vaccine, poll shows
The US could run up against another obstacle in its fight against coronavirus: vaccine refusal
Resume physical courts from June 1, Bar Council urges CJI
‘Only a handful of advocates benefits from virtual court system’
Bipartisan opposition leaves surveillance bill in doubt
Legislation extending surveillance authorities that the FBI sees as vital in fighting terrorism was thrown into doubt as President Donald Trump threatened a veto and Republican leaders and top liberal Democrats said they would oppose it. House Democratic leaders abruptly adjourned without considering
Ireland may decide next week to speed up reopening plan
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland may next week speed up the reopening of its economy if coronavirus infections remain low, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday, though its chief medical officer said he was likely to advise against any such move.
‘Abide by HC direction on migrant crisis’
Medchal collective seeks State govt’s intervention to ensure their safe travel
COVID negative certificate must for people coming to Goa
NT NETWORK Panaji The state government on Wednesday modified its standard operating procedure for the people entering the state, making it mandatory
Two students from Telangana killed in road accident
‘They were going to Srikakulam from Bhupalpally on a bike’
Pakistan Considers Reimposing Lockdown After Eid Celebrations
Pakistan may be forced to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown amid a surge in new cases following the end of the Eid al-Fitr.
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
UPDATED: Abuja Group obtains re-election nomination form for Obaseki
An Abuja based group, Obaseki Mandate Forum (OMF) on Wednesday secured All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship re-election...
MCA apex council to meet on June 1, Lalchand Rajput tipped for CIC
The Apex Council of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will meet on June 1. The main item of the agenda is to appoint an adhoc Cricket Advisory Committee (CIC) and Mirror understands that Lalchand Rajput is the favourite to take over.
Donald Trump calls reporter who wore face mask to ask question 'politically correct'
Donald Trump has called a reporter who insisted on wearing a face mask while asking a question “politically correct” as his clash with Joe Biden over whether to wear one escalated. The US president denied he was mocking Mr Biden, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, for wearing a mask at a recent
Probe into complaints by patients ordered
Deputy Commissioner S.B. Bommanahalli has ordered an inquiry into complaints by some persons isolated in the district designated COVID-19 hospital and other quarantine centres. The primary complaint w
Huawei Meng's US extradition case hinges on key ruling in Canada on Wednesday
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...
Hong Kong's autonomy from China gone: Pompeo
China News: The United States on Wednesday revoked Hong Kong's special status under US law, paving the way to strip trading privileges for the financial hub as W
U.S. won't certify Hong Kong's autonomy from China, jeopardizing trade status
May 27 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he has officially notified Congress that Hong Kong is in effect no longer autonomous from mainland China.
India lockdown diary, Day 64: Kerala village uses umbrella to combat covid; Techie on mission to find jobs for migrants, and more
Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 64 of lockdown.
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
9 deaths reported on board migrant trains since Monday, Railways says most had underlying conditions
Nine passengers have been found dead in ‘Shramik Special’ trains since Monday and they included a woman whose toddler son was seen trying to wake her up in a heart wrenching scene at a railway platform in Bihar.
Belgium, France arrest dozens over UK migrant truck deaths
Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the death of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in the United Kingdom last year.
Centre may extend lockdown after May 31
Agencies New Delhi The central government is likely to extend the lockdown in some form by another two weeks after May 31 to stop the spread of coronaviru
Italy records 117 new coronavirus deaths, 584 new cases
ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 117 on Wednesday, against 78 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases climbed to 584 from 397 on Tuesday.
Nitish Kumar holds meeting with state Health Department, stresses on door to door screening of migrants
The CM said that keeping in view the future challenges, the health infrastructure of the state should be further strengthened and it should be expanded.
Video shows patients lying on sidewalks
CM thanks BJP for exposing deficiencies at GTB Hospital
Biden says officers must be held ‘fully accountable’ in George Floyd’s death
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday insisted that the police officers involved in the case of a black man in Minnesota who died after being pinned to the ground with a knee to his throat need to be held “fully accountable.”
JUDGES 4:4
Throughout Jewish history, many women have followed the example of Devora, described in this verse as both a prophetess and a judge, by taking positions of leadership on behalf of their people. One example dates to the early Renaissance period, when another Jewish woman emerged as a great leader of her people. At the time,…
Why only one flight to TN so far, ask desperate Tamils stranded in the UK
More than 300 Tamils stranded in the UK are trying to get back. They have written numerous petitions and even protested outside the Indian High Commission in London but there has been no response.
Trump, Biden take on each other over the issue of wearing face mask
US President Trump has been refusing to appear in public wearing a face mask even as his country accounts for the highest number of Covid-19 deaths in the world.
Alberta asks Trudeau to lift travel ban for NHL
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is asking Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, to set aside coronavirus-related travel restrictions to bolster Edmonton’s chances of becoming an NHL hub city.
Police arrest dismissed soldier, another for 'smuggling' 1,200kgs of Marijuana - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
The Police in Lagos on Wednesday arrested a dismissed soldier identified as Okoliko Andrew and one Idowu Adebayo for allegedly smuggling
Broxtowe MP breaks silence over Dominic Cummings, saying he ‘didn’t breach lockdown guidelines’
However he said he wouldn't have personally taken the trip to Barnard Castle
NASA and SpaceX Launch From Cape Canaveral Today – How To Watch
Today marks the first time since 2011 that American astronauts have lifted off from American soil in an American made space craft.
Pompeo: “Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China”
Loss of city-state's
Rajapaksa’s office responds to report
Responding to the report ‘Sri Lanka will not tolerate targeting of war heroes: Gotabaya Rajapaksa' published on May 20 in The Hindu, the office of the President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, h
43-yr-old cleaner dies in ‘elevator mishap’ at hospital; probe on
According to police, hospital officials suspect Waghela either tried peeping out or spitting out tobacco from the window when her hair got entangled between the lift and the shaft.
SANDF probe clears soldiers of killing Collins Khosa, saying he was only 'pushed and clapped'
An SA National Defence Force inquiry has found soldiers, who are accused of killing Alexandra resident Collins Khosa, cannot be held liable for this death as there is no link between the injuries he sustained due to their actions and him dying.
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds
It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.
May 27: Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to remain focused on education
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has felicitated with the children on the celebration of the 2020 Children day, urging them to...
Fear Engulfs City Hall After Officer Tests Positive For COVID-19
Fear has engulfed City Hall after an officer in the procurement department tested positive for Coronavirus.At least 10 officers have been urged to test for the virus and isolate following the posi
More False Mail-In Ballot Claims from Trump
California will send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot for the November general election. But President Donald Trump falsely said, on Twitter and at the White House, that the ballots would go to "anyone living in the state, no matter who they are or how they got there" and "people that aren’t citizens."
Fauci: Too Soon To Guarantee Political Conventions In August
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, advised a “wait and see” approach for now on whether it...
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who has promoted conspiracy theories about mail-in-voting fraud, voted by mail 11 times over the past 10 years
Like his press secretary, Trump also votes by mail in Florida, despite his false claims about fraud.
Police want to trace this man after bag snatch at Yardley bus stop
West Midlands Police has issued an appeal to trace the man following the incident which took place on May 5, at 1.20pm
Canadian researcher who falsified scientific data wins medical licence back
In a recent 3-2 decision, a disciplinary committee with Ontario’s medical regulator concluded Dr. Sophie Jamal had shown remorse, had been punished enough, and was at no risk to reoffend
Stormont must ask British government for Brexit extension, says Nichola Mallon
The Stormont executive must ask the British Government to extend the Brexit transition period, a minister has said.
Trump offers to mediate between India and China
PTI Washington In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to “mediate or arbitrate” the raging border dispute between India an
Seven dead in auto crash in Kwara - The Nation Nigeria
No fewer than seven persons on Wednesday died an auto accident in Kwara state.The accident happened at Lumoh village along the Olooru/Bode
2020 Children’s Day: NOA-FCT, BPW urge parents to educate youngsters living with disability on COVID-19 safety measures
A call has been made to Nigerian parents and caregivers in the society to educate children living with disabilities on appropriate measures..
Watch out for SpaceX rocket in the skies tonight
A rocket from Elon Musk’s SpaceX may be visible above Suffolk and north Essex later tonight - if the skies remain clear.
Sawant writes to Centre on Goans stuck abroad
NT NETWORK Panaji The state government has written to the Union civil aviation ministry and the ministry of external affairs requesting them to arrange sp
Trump tweet throws House surveillance debate into chaos
“I hope all Republican House Members vote NO on FISA,” the president wrote.
Alberta asks Trudeau to lift travel ban for NHL
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is asking Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, to set aside coronavirus-related travel restrictions to bolster Edmonton’s chances of becoming an NHL hub city.
CNN’s Dana Bash ridiculed for Joe Biden interview: 'So much for journalism'
CNN’s Dana Bash sat down with presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday in an interview that has been condemned by critics on both sides of the aisle.
KPs greeting Kashmiri Muslims on Eid strikes right chord
A video message from Kashmiri Pandits extending Eid greetings to Muslims of Kashmir has struck right chord here, with people saying that both communities
One lakh people completed quarantine period in Odisha; Death toll at 7
As many as 1 lakh people, mostly migrant workers returning from other states, have completed their quarantine period in Odisha, which continues
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
MINNEAPOLIS — Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.
Ice-using driver who killed elderly man in crash sobs in court
Woman who killed elderly man in head-on crash after taking GHB sobs as scenes from accident aired in court.
DGP sanctions Rs 69 lakh welfare loan, relief for 69 police personnel
Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh Tuesday sanctioned welfare loan of more than Rs 69 lakh of 69 police personnel. The assistance has been
India-China standoff: PM Modi meets NSA Doval, Chief of Defence Staff to discuss situation
It is learnt that the defence minister has already conveyed to top military brass that there was no need for reviewing the implementation of any of the key projects along the LAC in Ladakh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand or in Arunachal Pradesh
Display fee structure on websites: DSEJ directs private schools
The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has directed the private schools to display the fee structure on the school websites. The schools have
Ram Temple trust chief offers prayers at shrine after 28 years
Ram temple trust chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das has offered prayers at the Ram Lalla shrine here on what is said to be his first visit to the makeshift temple in nearly three decades.
Oklahoma High Court Rules State Must Accept Signatures on Sentencing Ballot Measure
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ordered the state Tuesday to accept over 260,000 in signatures collected for a criminal justice reform ballot question that seeks to end sentence enhancements for nonviolent crimes.
Mumbai accounts for over 62% cases in Maharashtra: How can worst-hit Indian city stop spread of coronavirus
With 1,002 new cases on Tuesday, the number of those infected by coronavirus reached 32,791 in Mumbai. As numbers continue to rise, what is the plan to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, which has ravaged India’s financial capital? BMC Commissioner answers.
Donald Trump furious as Twitter fact-checks his tweets for the first time
Twitter said Trumps claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact-checkers, with the US president then accusing the social network of "stifling" his free speech
Trump is ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump is “displeased” with China’s new national security law for Hong Kong, the White House has said, amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of the coronav
Kulgam sees rise in cases
There has been a sudden spike in Covid19 cases in this southern district in past 16 days since the stranded people started arriving from outside J&K.
Doctors test positive for coronavirus in Cuttack, Odisha – Firstpostofindia
For the first time in Odisha, a doctor has tested positive for coronavirus infection here, a senior official said here on Tuesday.
Gran brutally attacked by colleague at wake reveals 'nightmare' of facing him at work
Elizabeth Richardson tells how the horrific assault at the hands of Grant Rankin left her suffering from depression and anxiety.
US House Republicans to sue Pelosi over remove proxy voting in pandemic
The lawsuit, to be filed in federal court in Washington, will seek to block the new system passed by the Democratic-majority House.
Twitter tags US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading' for the first time
Trump accused mail-in ballots, conducted in certain states, to be substantially fraudulent.
Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio
Japanese police formally arrest 42-year-old Shinji Aoba on suspicion of an arson attack on the Kyoto Animation studio last year that killed 36 people and injured dozens
Tory protests over Dominic Cummings scandal are too little too late
Record View says the Scottish Tories are a branch office more concerned about party than country.
Scot traffic wardens swap issuing parking tickets for delivering vital coronavirus supplies
Rick and Nicola Stephens are delivering vital supplies such as food and medicine to at-risk households using their van.
How to drive away locust swarms and prevent your farms? MP DM has an answer
Locusts entered Rajasthan from Pakistan earlier this month, and then drifted into other parts of western India.Desert locusts are a regular feature in the country but on a very small scale
China’s military build-up a diversion tactic
China’s military build-up on the north bank of the Pangong Tso lake along its disputed boundary with India is just one of the many facets of its aggression, which it deliberately ratcheted up amid
‘Chennai may witness over 2 lakh Covid-19 cases if spread is not controlled’
While suggesting staggered exit from the lockdown, health experts have reportedly urged Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami to intensify testing in Tamilnadu, especially Chennai where Covid-19 cases are on a steady rise. Continue Reading →
Virtual Courts: A new normal
“The legal system as a whole has to adapt and re-engineer itself, technologically, to face challenges of the times. India has complex problems and
Maharashtra records staggering 97 COVID-19 deaths, highest number of single-day deaths until now
Covid-19 deaths in the state came perilously close to 100 on Tuesday, with Maharashtra recording 97 fatalities, the highest number of single-day deaths until now.
Reps accuse NDDC of illegal spending, insist on probe
The House of Representatives yesterday described the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a “corrupt” agency that had been engaging
John Ratcliffe sworn in as US spy chief – Firstpostofindia
Washington – US Congressman John Ratcliffe from Texas has been sworn in as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the country’s spy chief.
Azad condoles demise of Sirwal
Senior Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of Bashir Ahmed Sirwal from Malanoo Kahara area of Doda district. Azad
Ex-Collingwood doctor banned after giving drugs to patient lover who later died from overdose
A former chief doctor at Collingwood has been banned for five years after prescribing opioids to a patient he was in a sexual relationship with, who later overdosed.
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong’s future
WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump yesterday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a “very interesting” US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion,...
Samut Sakhon gets ready for thousands of returning migrant workers
The Nation/ANN - Samut Sakhon province is bracing for the 5,400 migrant workers set to return from Myanmar next month by demanding that employers arrange facilities for their 14-day quarantine. Provincial governor Veerasak Vijitsaengsri said the authorities and the private sector are confident they can control the spread of Covid-19 among migrant workers, who will return to work next month.
Ingraham: 'No good reason' to keep lockdowns in place except to hamstring economy ahead of election
Laura Ingraham opened Tuesday's "Ingraham Angle" by slamming Democrats, particularly proponents of coronavirus lockdowns, as Americans begin to benefit from the slow reopening of the country's economy.
Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.
Temples to Open in Karnataka From June 1, Fairs And Fests to Remain Restricted
Karnataka has over 34,000 temples that come under the Muzrai department.
Videos captured a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clashed with police who deployed tear gas
Police officers on Tuesday evening clashed with hundreds of demonstrators who were protesting the death of a black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.
Jackson Carlaw has failed his first test as Scottish Tory leader
Our Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the MSP tried to dodge the Dominic Cummings scandal but got forced into a humiliating u-turn.
Trump says he will announce 'very interesting' reaction on Hong Kong tensions
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he will give a "very interesting" response within days to China's threat to tighten ...
Biden calls Trump a fool for mocking masks during pandemic
President Donald Trump has resisted wearing masks in front of cameras at series of public events, including on Memorial Day.
Coronavirus: Manipur tally goes up to 41 after two more test positive
Of these, 37 are active cases and four persons have fully recovered
No let up in disinformation campaign on J&K: Lone
National Conference MP from Baramulla, Muhammad Akbar Lone on Tuesday criticized the statement of Union Minister of state, Jitendra Singh on new domicile
China legislation on Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions, says Trump administration
U.S. government officials have said the legislation would end the Chinese-ruled city's autonomy and would be bad for both Hong Kong's and China's economies.
CMO Bandipora loses cool after police 'stop' his vehicle
Chief Medical Officer Bandipora was on Tuesday allegedly stopped by police when he was on way to perform his duty. A video has gone viral on the internet
‘Poor internet, no study material’: Survey finds DU open-book exam is not feasible for many
The university has been closed since mid-March, and earlier this month, the administration announced its proposal to conduct OBEs for its final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in July.
Anambra records two COVID-19 deaths, 10 cases, Obiano assures of readiness
Anambra State has recorded two deaths at Ufuma and Onitsha and 10 confirmed cases arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, amid denial by the state government
California salons, barbershops allowed to reopen, governor says
May 26 (UPI) -- Hair salons and barbershops in jurisdictions that meet specific health criteria will be allowed to reopen for business, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, furthering easing restrictions in the first state to issue sweeping stay-at-home orders.
This novel set in Pakistan examines what blasphemy laws can do to a country and its people
An excerpt from ‘Blasphemy: The Trial of Danesh Masih’, by Osman Haneef.
Doctors protest over alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police
Doctors at Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) here on Tuesday held a token protest against alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police. Holding
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
SAN FRANCISCO, May 26 (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Give Ceasefire a Chance
At the end of April, the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) reported that
Train, bus services to resume soon in Tamilnadu
The Tamilnadu government, which is planning more relaxations to the lockdown restrictions, is planning to resume the operation of public transport- train and bus services. Continue Reading →
Armed cops storm Carstairs hospital after patient barricades himself in toilet with makeshift weapon
Staff at Carstairs called in help after the 24-year-old made an improvised weapon and threatened to stab the 'first person to come through the door'.
Resources under strain, Bengal calls for staggered return of migrants
The Trinamool Congress government has requested the Ministry of Railways not to send more than 15 trains a day.
High Court for strict observance of child visitation rights
The High Court has directed J&K State Legal Service Authority (SLSA) to report whether courts in J&K are “applying the arrangements” as urged by
PA blasts prayer restrictions in Cave of the Patriarchs - Middle East
PA accuses Israel of violating freedom of worship following restrictive measures decided upon in the Cave of the Patriarchs.
73 labourers from Poonch, Ramban stranded in Nepal
At least 73 labourers from Poonch and Ramban districts are stranded in Nepal for the last more than two months. These labourers accused the government of
Murder charge for man who allegedly kept the body of Nicole Cartwright for two days
Dennis James Pietrobon, 51, was charged with the murder of Ms Cartwright on Wednesday afternoon, almost two years after he allegedly dumped her body.
Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won't be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons said it “reviewed and denied
Hong Kong’s China National Anthem Bill aims to create ‘respect’
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.
[BREAKING] FBI: US Naval Base Terror Shooting Only Has One Shooter, No One Else
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) now throws the assumption that there were two suspects behind the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Shooting. The agency confirms that only one shooter was behind the incident.
We’ve no deal with Akeredolu’s deputy – Ondo PDP
Peter Dada, Akure The Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party has denied entering into a deal to hand the party’s governorship ticket to the state deputy governor, Mr. Agboola Ajayi. There has been n...
Judge who suggested woman 'close her legs' to prevent sexual assault removed from bench
A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could "close your legs" to prevent a sexual assault was removed from the bench Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme Court and permanently barred from presiding over a courtroom.
MVA govt: Differences in perception but ‘no cracks’
Though the Uddhav Thackeray government is stable for now and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis has gone overboard in his criticism of the MVA leadership, there is no denying the different perceptions.
Four Minneapolis officers opened fire after unarmed black man dies
Minneapolis: Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.
Police Use Tear Gas Against Protesters in Minnesota After Arrest Leaves Local Man Dead - Videos
The outrage was sparked by footage of a Minneapolis citizen handcuffed with a police officer pinning him to the ground with his knee on his neck. The man had repeatedly...
Elgaar Parishad case: Navlakha moved to Mumbai from Tihar jail, family says not informed
Navlakha’s lawyers said they should have been informed and given an opportunity to be heard before shifting him to Mumbai, especially since his interim bail plea will be heard on Wednesday by the Delhi High Court.
Devendra Fadnavis is impatient and desperate but state govt is stable: Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party strongman Sharad Pawar on Tuesday slammed former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying that he is impatient and desperate but the state government is quite strong, safe and stable.
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation
The law has revived mass protests by demonstrators who say China aims to curb the freedoms enjoyed in Hong Kong, a global financial centre with broad autonomy.
Trump Miffed With Fact Check Warning On His Tweets, Says Twitter Interfering In US Elections 2020
After Twitter added a warning label for misleading information on a series of tweets by US President Donald Trump regarding 'Mail-in' voting, he is claimed that the social media site is interfering in the US Presidential elections.
Top executives of Exim Bank 'threatened', National Bank director, brother charged
A National Bank director and his brother have been accused of threatening two top executives of Exim Bank with death.
Videos capture a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clash with police who deployed tear gas, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The conflict escalated as some protesters threw rocks and officers wearing riot gear deployed tear gas and flash grenades to disperse the crowds.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Mesa Public Schools weighing three options for reopening schools in August
The state is set to release its recommendations for reopening schools June 1 but districts are not waiting to come up with their contingency plans.
‘Russia passed COVID-19 peak’, says Putin; Orders World War II victory parade next month
After peaking in mid-May at more than 11,000 new cases per day, the number of daily infections has dropped below 9,000.
Police won't charge News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
A year after her home was raided after she published a story on a government proposal to expand spying powers on Australian citizens, the AFP says the Walkley Award-winning journalist will not be charged.
Kerala takes first step back to school with exams: 20 students to a hall
Kerala had all the guidelines in place when it became the first state in the country to resume the school board exams that were stalled by more than two months due to the ongoing Covid lockdown.
Twitter fact-checks Trump as US president cries vote meddling
Twitter has, for the first time, prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact -checkers.
Maharashtra government asks CID to re-investigate abetment of suicide case against Republic TV's Arnab Goswami
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday ordered reinvestigation by the CID into the suicide of a 53-year-old interior designer and his mother, allegedly over non-payment of dues by TV journalist Arnab Goswami and two others.
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
WASHINGTON, DC: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a ...
15 flights arrive at Srinagar Airport in 2 days
As the passenger air traffic resumed on Monday two months after it was snapped following outbreak of covid19 in the country, fifteen flights with 1453
Coronavirus | Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hundreds of secondary schools opened their doors on Wednesday for senior students, the first classes in the state sector since late January.
Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong’s legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China’s national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.
LAUTECH hospital threatens mass burial for unclaimed corpses
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, has given those that have corpses in its morgue to collect them within two weeks, or the co...
Brian Stelter Denies CNN Tries to Deplatform People
CNN media reporter Brian Stelter claimed Tuesday that his network does not attempt to "deplatform" people.
Illicit drug trade thrives in Bangladesh amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has stopped the world in its tracks, but drug traders in Bangladesh enjoy a booming business.
Trump says will announce reaction on Hong Kong tensions within days
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he will give a "very interesting" response within days to China's threat to ...
Pelosi blasts House Republicans over lawsuit to halt proxy voting: 'Sad stunt'
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) late Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from House Republicans seeking to block the chamber from holding proxy voting, in which members vote for colleagues remotely on the
Murder charge for man who allegedly kept the body of Nicole Cartwright for two days
Dennis James Pietrobon, 51, was charged with the murder of Ms Cartwright on Wednesday afternoon, almost two years after he allegedly dumped her injured body.
Facilitate movement of doctors, paramedical staff: IGP directs police
Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Tuesday directed district police chief of Kashmir to facilitate the movement of doctors, medical
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner
Europe News: Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success stor
Mumbai Crime: 22-year-old youth becomes victim of 'sextortion'
On May 19, a 22-year-old youth residing in south Mumbai was mortified when his mother came to him after she received a sexually explicit video of her son on one of her social media accounts.
Haven't been told about JKAP's role in Advisory Council by Centre: GH Mir
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party senior leader Ghulam Hassan Mir Tuesday said they have not been officially informed about the Advisory council formation by
To reinstall trust of diaspora in government as effective rescuer, a Citizen Evacuation Policy is needed
When the central government finally decided to offer a helping hand, it opted to launch a paid repatriation mission rather than an evacuation mission (which is free of cost for the evacuee). Is this the time to extract a pound of flesh from disheartened, disappointed and fatigued Indians?
Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early
DETROIT — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won’t be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday.
Biden: Trump’s ‘an absolute fool’ for stoking face mask controversy
The US president retweeted an image that appeared to mock Biden wearing a mask in his first public appearance in months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Police chief kills toddler and grandmother in crash, allegedly while drunk driving
A chief of a police sub-precinct in Rembang, Central Java is under investigation for a car crash that killed a toddler and her grandmother, with witnesses of the incident saying that the cop seemed to be driving under the influence of alcohol at the...
Dead man's family urge ice-using driver to do something with her life
Woman who killed elderly man in head-on crash after taking GHB and ice sobs as victim's family urges her to go back to school so the event doesn't define her.
Donald Trump is supposed to lead by example but he is a fool: Joe Biden
Trump later retweeted a post that appeared to make fun of a photo of Biden in his mask, though he later said he didn't mean to be critical
JK panel submits report on 'seniority dispute' of KAS officers
A high-level official panel has submitted its report to the Jammu and Kashmir administration for mitigating the seniority dispute of a large number of
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if ...
Newsom: Hair salons, barbershops may reopen in most California counties
May 26 (UPI) -- Hair salons and barbershops in jurisdictions that meet specific health criteria will be allowed to reopen for business, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, furthering easing restrictions in the first state to issue sweeping stay-at-home orders.
11 Democrats Who Lied, on Twitter, About 'Fine People' in Charlottesville
Twitter does not apply the same standard to inaccurate or speculative claims by Democrats, like the Charlottesville "very fine people" hoax.
Explained: Why Dominic Cummings, UK PM’s chief adviser, is under fire
Cummings was accused of violating lockdown rules in the UK when it was revealed that he drove approximately 419 kms, from London to County Durham, after his wife developed Covid-19 symptoms.
Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising worst-case scenarios and asked them to
Factbox: What people are saying about controversial legislation for Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong legislators are holding a debate on Wednesday over a bill that would require schools to teach China’s national anthem, organisations to play it and sing it, and anyone who disrespects it to face jail or fines.
Tennessee couple charged after child's skeletal remains found buried in back yard: report
A Tennessee couple was arrested on Monday and charged in the abuse of four children after the skeletal remains of a young girl were found buried in their back yard, according to multiple reports.
COVID-19: Kano has four equipped isolation centres, three more near completion, says Commissioner
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa on Tuesday says it has four well equipped and functional isolation centre
Round-up | Restrictions continue in Kashmir
Restrictions continue in Kashmir | In wake of COVID-19 lockdown, the restrictions on public movement and assembly continued in Kashmir even as no major law and order problem was reported
Dutch leader did not visit dying mother for weeks to comply with coronavirus lockdown
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his mother in the weeks leading up to her death due to coronavirus restrictions, but he did stay with her on her final night.
Sex racket busted in guesthouse
Six people, including two women, were arrested from a guesthouse in Greater Noida on Tuesday in a police raid that busted an alleged sex racket, officials said. Continue Reading →
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
DAVV pitching for admissions through CET, may hold exam in August
The DAVV is going to go for online CET again this year but this time it is opting for NTA which has reputation of holding online exams successfully.
Trump to sign executive order on social media today, says White House
WASHINGTON, May 28 — US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies today, White House officials said after Trump threatened to shut down the platform he accused of stifling conservative voices. The officials, who spoke to reporters travelling with Trump to...
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
Telangana: Denied burial over Covid-19 fear, Muslim man finds place in Hindu graveyard
A Muslim man who died of a heart attack had to be buried in a Hindu graveyard near Hyderabad after mutawallis (caretakers) of six graveyards denied h
Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings
It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.
A ‘red mehndi’ campaign to promote menstrual hygiene
Over 400 girls in 32 slums in Odisha’s Berhampur are fighting stigma, unhygienic practices
300 held as thousands protest over security laws in Hong Kong
Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.
Appeal launched for old mobile devices to help those cut off from technology
The Great British Tech Appeal hopes to redistribute 10,000 unwanted devices to disadvantaged families across the UK.
Govt spokespersons should acknowledge figures of 2017-18: Jahangir Tareen
Jahangir Tareen said he was the only mill owner who paid full price of sugarcane to farmers
SBI summons Poroshenko for questioning in two cases on May 29
The second case concerns his phone talks with the then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.
Trump to sign executive order on social media amid Twitter furor
‘Big Tech is doing everything in their very considerable power to CENSOR in advance of the 2020 Election,’ Trump tweets.
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s peacekeepers: A breakdown in trust
The delayed redeployment of Irish personnel points to a loss of trust between the Department of Defence and the officer class
Karnataka govt prepares for locust attack as crop-eaters march to Maharashtra
Fearing the invasion of a massive locust swarm that has reached parts of Maharashtra, authorities are desperately hoping for a change in wind direction — currently flowing in North-South direction — to prevent the flying insects from approaching the northern parts of Karnataka.
After uncertain future, vacant mould-filled Saskatoon luxury home slated for demolition may have new lease on life
A luxury home in Saskatoon that has been empty for years, is full of mould and was nearly demolished by the city may have a new lease on life.
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster's place.
Trump says FBI, DOJ probing ‘very sad’ death of George Floyd
President Trump on Wednesday called the death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of white cops there a “very, very sad event” as he revealed an FBI-DOJ probe into the death. The
Twitter’s fact-checks open up a huge can of worms
Who, exactly, is Twitter going to “fact-check” now — and by what standard? It sure looks like CEO Jack Dorsey hasn’t thought this one through. Twitter plainly decided on the fly to slap a
INTO THE FRAY: A choreographed coup—with the law as a prop - Opeds
It is imperative to restore the judiciary to its duly assigned place in a properly functioning democracy-adjudicating, not legislating.Op-ed
President Trump Will Sign Executive Order on Social Media Censorship
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media censorship amid rapidly intensifying political bias from the Silicon Valley Masters of the Universe.
Coronavirus | 20,000 women from SHGs to be trained in Odisha
Mission Shakti has been started to check community spread of the infection.
Key Witness Who Had Identified Ajmal Kasab Dies
Harishchandra Shrivardhankar, a key witness who had identified terrorist Ajmal Kasab during the case trial, died at his house in Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane district, his family members said on Wednesday. He was 70.
Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday - White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened ...
ODM to kick out 9 MPs for working with Ruto
At least 10 legislators to lose their committee membership while two others will be moved to less influential positions
‘Too much venom’: Lombardy governor reveals reasons for police escort
The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, says he has been given a police escort after growing
Trump to sign executive order on social media Thursday
President Trump is set to sign an executive order "pertaining to social media" on Thursday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Wednesday.She did not offer any further details.
As buses start plying, migrants try to leave again, stopped again
Buses headed towards Old Delhi Railway station also registered a sizeable ridership, even around 3.30 pm when the heat had peaked. While passengers boarding these buses were not thermally screened, not more than two were being placed in each row. However, marshals could not be spotted at bus stops.
Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened ...
UK PM Johnson to go to Brussels next month for Brexit talks: The Times
(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will resume Brexit talks in Brussels next month, the Times newspaper reported on Thursday.
Furor against UK top aide lingers, could weaken lockdown compliance
Poll shows 2/3 Britons are less likely to follow pandemic rules after Prime Minister’s advisor drove 400km to visit a family farm
US-Canada Team Locates Fuselage of Lost Military Helicopter, Crew Remains
TORONTO (Sputnik) - A joint US-Canadian recovery team has located the remains of Canadian crew members and a piece of the fuselage from a military helicopter lost in...
FO condemns commencement of construction at Babri Mosque site
The rising tide of religious bigotry in India is well-documented by human rights organizations
How is the 14-day quarantine for arrivals from overseas changing?
People arriving must say where they will stay or face a €2,500 fine and six months in prison
Some countries could be exempt from UK quarantine rules, Boris Johnson says
So-called 'air bridges' could give hope to those still dreaming of a summer holiday without having to self-isolate when they get back.
Inmate with keys stomps head in a shocking night of Malmsbury violence
FIRST on the RUMOUR FILE A prison guard at a youth detention centre has had his head stomped in a shocking outbreak of violence. Police and paramedics were called to the Malmsbury Youth Justice Cen…
Number of children caught in school with drugs including HEROIN is up by more than a quarter in four years, new figures show
Rising numbers of children have been caught in school with drugs that include heroin, an investigation reveals. Between 2016 and 2019, 2,600 cases were reported in England and Wales.
Covid-19 Locator Form mandatory for overseas arrivals from today
From today, passengers arriving into Ireland from overseas will be required to complete a Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form.
What is double criminality? Meng Wanzhou ruling explained
The alleged fraud that Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is accused of committing by U.S. authorities would be considered a crime in Canada if it happened here, a British Columbia judge ruled Wednesday, marking a major loss for the powerful Chinese businesswoman in her ongoing extradition battle.
Russian Military Names Group Behind Attack on Turkish Patrol in Syria
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Militants of the "Al-Islamad-Turkestani"* group were behind a bomb attack on a Turkish patrol in the Idlib de-escalation zone, in which one Turkish...
Hawley: Twitter Should Lose Tech Legal Immunity for Editorializing Speech
Josh Hawley sent a letter to Twitter, questioning why they should continue to receive legal immunity when they editorialize Trump's tweets.
'Move on' says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists
LONDON, May 28 — Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain yesterday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after...
India under Narendra Modi can’t be threatened: Ravi Shankar Prasad on China face-off | India News
NEW DELHI: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that “no one can threaten Narendra Modi government’’ in … India under Narendra Modi can’t be threatened: Ravi Shankar Prasad on China face-off | India News Read More »
WHO chief announces creation of foundation to tap new funding sources
GENEVA: World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation that ...
Trump threatens to veto FISA bill ahead of House vote
President Trump is threatening to veto legislation reauthorizing expired government surveillance tools if it passes in the House, citing “massive abuse” of the government powers in the Russia
Twitter fact-checks China official after Post presses on Trump double standard
Confronted with an apparent double standard in its lack of fact-check warnings on tweets by a Chinese government spokesman versus the hardline it took with President Trump this week, Twitter on
FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha
Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.
Here's When You Can Expect Tattoo Parlors to Open Back Up in Each State
The coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near over, but nearly all states in the US have officially introduced plans to reopen their economies after several weeks
Trump threatens to shut down social media giants as Twitter uses fact-check feature on his claims
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies for stifling conservative voices, a day after Twitter attached a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.
‘Oluwa made LASU’s Faculty of Law tick’ - The Nation Nigeria News
More tributes are being showered on the former Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of Lagos State University (LASU) Justice Isiaka Oluwa.
Only 'remote' chance of recertifying Hong Kong autonomy in future, Pompeo says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that China “has shed any pretense” that the people of Hong Kong enjoy the autonomy required by law, in a report certifying his determination that the territory no long warrants special treatment.
UK tells EU: Break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and ...
White House says Trump will sign an executive order on social media
President Trump will sign an executive order on social media on Thursday, the White House said.
Kenney, Horgan differ on NHL hub takes as league looks for host cities
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants the federal government to help clear the way for NHL players to come to Edmonton.His counterpart in British Columbia, Joh
Man arrested in murder of woman found naked in Bronx trash can
A 39-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a woman who was found naked and stuffed head-first into a Bronx trash can last month, the NYPD announced Wednesday. Khphruan Campbell was arrested
MVA works to cushion itself in both houses
Given the fact that many non-NDA state governments have been ambushed by BJPs central leadership, the Maharashtra ruling front has been taking precaution to try and checkmate such moves. Sources say it has also been taking care to sort out divergent views through consultations.
Thiessen rips Obama administration over FISA debacle: FBI abuses have 'damaged a vital institution'
Fox News contributor and Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen said Wednesday that the Obama administration's abuse of law enforcement surveillance tools to undermine President Trump have hurt a "vital institution we need to keep this country safe."
Bar Council urges Supreme Court to open physical courts from June 1
In a letter to the CJI, Bar Council of India chairman MK Mishra pointed out that 80% of court work in the Indian judicial system relates to trial courts while the rest comprise appeals, revisions and writ petitions.
Strategic affairs experts criticise Trump's offer to mediate between India and China on border row
India and China have a robust mechanism to resolve their long-pending border dispute and there was no scope for any third party intervention, strategic affairs experts said on Wednesday, criticising
ICC Orders PA’s Abbas to Decide — Oslo Accords Dead or Alive?
The entire ICC document, without exception, appears to be an argument in defense of the position of the Palestinian Authority.
Banning Trump from Twitter would be a disservice to the public, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Twitter provides greater transparency into lawmakers' thinking. That's a good thing, especially when they're metaphorically showing their rear ends.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
UK PM Johnson to go to Brussels next month for Brexit talks: The Times
Britain's negotiator with the European Union, David Frost, said Johnson will meet the presidents of the European Commission and Council to formally assess the state of the talks, according to the newspaper. Talks on a new pact to cover everything from trade to fisheries to security from 2021 had
Trump says Justice Dept. probing death of unarmed black man in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Justice Department and the FBI are investigating the case of an unarmed black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis.
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old
An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.
Pakistan condemns commencement of temple construction at site of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya: FO
"The RSS-BJP combine in India is busy unabashedly advancing the 'Hindutva' agenda," says FO spokesperson Aisha Farooqui.
US ends sanctions waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal - Middle East
Pompeo announces he will be ending the sanctions waiver for projects related to the Iranian nuclear agreement, effective in 60 days.
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship
The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing of the aircraft carrier's skipper in April. The report is not expected to be made public until decisions are made about potentially
Iran changes tack in Iraqi politics after Soleimani assassination
Two diplomats are quietly leading Iran's push to influence politics in Iraq, in a departure from the more blunt enforcement employed by Qassem ...
Horgan likes idea of NHL playoffs in Vancouver, but won't bend the rules
VICTORIA - British Columbia has entered the longest period in a state of emergency in its history and there's no end in sight, says Premier John Horgan.Horg
Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings
It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.
Trump Will Sign Executive Order On Social Media After Lashing Out At Twitter
President Trump is set to sign an executive order on social media following his threat to shut down platforms after...
3-year-old boy falls into borewell in Telangana; rescue operations on
A three-year-old boy slipped into a borewell of over 120 feet in Medak district of Telangana on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred in an agricultural field in Podchanpalli village, where Sai
SAARC Psychiatric Federation calls for action to address psychological sufferings amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
Violent confrontation between deputy, driver in Lynwood caught on video
Disturbing video shows what appears to be a controversial use of force by a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy entering a vehicle.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
''Hong Kong does not continue to warrant treatment under United States laws in the same manner as U.S. laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1997," Pompeo said in a statement.
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
Fake signs warning of murder hornets spotted in Washington
“These signs - as most of the reports suspected [sightings] - are FAKE,” the department posted on Facebook along with a photo of the signs slapped with the official seal of the Washington
Putin says worst case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (May 27) that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in ...
Pay social carers fighting coronavirus a Real Living Wage, say campaigners
The Citizens UK pressure group has issued the call as the country gears up for tonight's Clap for Carers
Historian Douglas Brinkley predicts SpaceX launch will begin a 'new era of space' exploration
Historian Douglas Brinkley told "The Story" Wednesday that the upcoming launch of a manned, privately built SpaceX rocket will mark the beginning of a new era for American space exploration following the demise of the "elongated" shuttle program.
Appeal launched for old mobile devices to help those cut off from technology
The Great British Tech Appeal hopes to redistribute 10,000 unwanted devices to disadvantaged families across the UK.
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota
Police say two law enforcement officers and a suspect have been shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city.
Arsenal Women FC fined 50,000 pounds in discrimination case
LONDON: Arsenal Women FC have been fined 50,000 pounds (US$61,100.00) by the Football Association after being found guilty of discrimination ...
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota
Police say two law enforcement officers and a suspect have been shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city.
BJP accuses Digvijaya Singh of flouting social distancing norms, party MLA alleges him of helping Jamaatis to spread coronavirus in Bhopal
Congress lashed at the BJP for making unnecessary political issue out of a social service extended to needy people during the lockdown.
Germany, Spain, France Approve Performance Benchmarks for Future Combat Air System
An agreement has been reached by the air forces of Germany, Spain and France regarding performance standards for a collection of 10 possible system architectures under...
Trump Should Open America’s Doors to Hong Kong’s Citizens
U.S. policy should focus on punishing the Chinese Communist Party.
Trump vows to veto House FISA bill
President Trump promised to veto the FISA bill currently on the House floor.
Texas AG Ken Paxton: Trump is right and Twitter ‘fact check’ is wrong – mail-in ballot fraud is a real problem
Twitter purported Tuesday to “fact check” two tweets by President Trump in which the president pointed out – accurately – that mail-in ballots present substantial risks of election fraud. I strongly disagree with Twitter.
‘Unbiased’ Department of Education just got caught playing rank politics
“It might be problematic for word to get out that the DOE is encouraging folks to make noise,” wrote anti-testing activist Miriam Nunberg. But word did get out, and “problematic” isn’t
New York’s no-bail laws claim another horrific victim
She’s in a vegetative state and expected to die in days after a brutal assault and rape — and she’s another victim of the state’s demented bail “reforms”: Her alleged attacker was released
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide
A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the…
Another death in Mumbai Police ranks; toll now 13
A 54-year-old head constable posted in central Mumbai became the 13th COVID-19 fatality in the Mumbai Police on Tuesday.The head constable, who was just a few months short of falling in the high-risk
Homeless 13-Year-Old Stands Up to Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Natembeya Over Clashes [VIDEO]
“Whose son is this? Natembeya asked the crowd while signalling the boy to step forward...
Chinese Media Quotes Police Condemning Protest Before It Happened
A Chinese state newspaper quotes Hong Kong police condemning an "illegal" demonstration the day before it happened.
Video Shows Man Set Hotel Office on Fire During Attempted Robbery
Surveillance footage from a North Texas hotel captured a rather unconventional robbery attempt. The arsonist entered the Budget Host Inn in Fort Wo...
Bodies of 43 crash victims handed over to families
Minister says process will be completed in seven days
Pompeo Certifies Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous from China
Pompeo announced Wednesday that he certified to Congress that Hong Kong does not continue to warrant special treatment.
Ben Shapiro on debate over wearing masks: 'The desire to virtue signal on both sides is truly insane'
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro weighed in Wednesday on the debate over the effectiveness of wearing masks against the coronavirus as President Trump and Democratic contender Joe Biden continued to spar over the issue.
NC mother charged in death of 4-year-old who tested positive for cocaine at birth
Rocky Hill police said an investigation into the death of a 4-year-old child in North Carolina Tuesday morning led to the arrest of the child's mother and her boyfriend.
4 Haryana districts sharing borders with Delhi still give health dept sleepless nights
Haryana witnessed the highest single-day spike with 94 cases Tuesday, followed by another 76 new cases on Wednesday, taking the state Covid tally to 1,381. Of these, while 838 patients have so far recovered and 18 died, there are still 525 active cases remaining.
White House organizes harassment of Twitter employee as Trump threatens company
The Twitter employee is now facing death threats.
Facebook Whistleblowers: Company Failed to Report Illegal Activity
Whistleblowers at Facebook have filed a complaint with the SEC alleging that the company was aware of illegal activity on its platform, yet failed to notify the proper authorities, according to a report in the Washington Post.
Wielding Twitter like a weapon: Here's what was really going on when Trump's most outrageous tweet storms took place
On Mother's Day, Trump came close to breaking his all-time record for tweets in a day. Clocking in at 126, it was his third largest tweet storm.
A timeline of events in the case of Meng Wanzhou
VANCOUVER — A timeline of the Meng Wanzhou case, and rising tension between Canada and China. 2018 Aug. 22: A New York court issues a warrant for the arrest of Huawei Technologies chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. Dec.
As Covid-19 cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
Nizamuddin event: 15 more chargesheets against foreigners
294 booked for flouting visa norms, govt. rules among others
Another Dark Week in Brazil - total number of cases over 374,800
Brazil appears to be entering another dark week, as coronavirus cases grow by the thousands and controversy swells around President Jair Bolsonaro. On Monday, the Ministry of Health announced 11,687 new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed over the last 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to over 374,800.
Ondo: Worship centres to open Friday - The Nation Nigeria
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has ordered worship centres to resumed activities tomorrow (Friday).The religious activitie, according...
UPDATED: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad.The development, according to Foreign Affairs
Bring back minor girl from Nepal: HC to Centre
A man tied the knot with her despite being already married and took her there
Suspected drugs, cash and Taser seized by police officers in south Bristol
Officers executed warrants at properties in the St Anne’s and Hartcliffe areas
Schools will reopen at a “safe time”, says FG
Nigerian Government on Wednesday said schools across the nation will be reopened by at a safe time while it will soon roll out guidelines for the reopening. “The Presidential Task Force wishes to use the occasion of this celebration to congratulate our children and assure them, their parents and all stakeholders alike that all hands […]
Sisodia interacts with principals on reopening of schools
Education Minister asks them to come up with plan on how to lead the transition
Congress sees conspiracy of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana CMs in diverting Krishna water
TPCC chief says diversion of 88,000 cusecs water from Pothireddypadu and 3 TMC from Sangameshwaram to Andhra Pradesh would turn south Telangana into a desert
Kerala to open registration for expats who want to fly back
Varadarjan said the registration would help the government to assess the numbers and identify those who want to go back abroad
Justice Mazuz: Man under indictment establishing government - a moral failure - Inside Israel
Supreme Court publishes full arguments in decision not to prevent Netanyahu from forming government while under indictment.
Arsenal Women fined by FA over autistic coach's dismissal
Arsenal Women have been fined £50,000 and ordered to send members of staff on an education programme after the club's decision to dismiss an autistic youth coach in 2014 was deemed in breach of FA rules on discrimination.
Dad jumped to his death months before birth of first child
Oliver Dinsdale, 23, had recently discovered a friend was pregnant with their baby when his body was found in a construction site in November 2018.
State death toll rises to 1,897 after deadliest day yet claims 105 lives
2,190 new cases take COVID-19 tally near 57,000-mark
Scottish independence: Majority want second referendum in next five years
MORE than half of Scots want a second independence referendum in the next five years, according to a poll. The Ipsos MORI survey for BBC Scotland found that 63% of people want another referendum, 3…
Trump wants to fight Twitter more than regulate it
Why regulation isn’t what Trump cares about most
Fearing Court, Jagan Government Decides To Take Backstep
After High Court ordered to change the colors, the Government added one more color and gave definition to the four colors to avoid legal scrutiny.
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Gov. Cuomo’s controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York’s health website
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s March 25 order that required nursing homes to admit patients who were suspected to have or had tested positive for COVID-19 has been deleted from the state of New York’s website, Fox News reported Tuesday.
Murder for money and food in Rangemore
A homeless Bulawayo man allegedly killed an 81-year-old woman from Rangemore before ransacking her home for money and food.
Why can't private hospitals treat patients free, Supreme Court asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked why the private hospitals, given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat Covid-19 patients for free. It questioned the central government if there is any...
Here’s how Twitter has lobbied on free-speech issues as Trump threatens company
Twitter and President Trump are generating headlines over a dispute tied to social networks’ attempts to moderate what users post, but it’s hardly the first...
First picture of woman found 'murdered' in country park as family pays tribute
The victim, whose body was found in Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport, has been named locally as Yvonne Lawson McCann. A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder
Gani Adams, wife welcome twins
Gani Adams, aare ona kakanfo of Yorubaland, has welcomed the arrival a set of twins in a private hospital in Lagos.In a statement issued on Wednesday, he
Trump administration ends waivers in Obama-era nuclear deal with Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday announced that the U.S.
Five things to know about the Meng Wanzhou extradition case
VANCOUVER - A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on Wednesday in a key legal argument in her extradition case. Here are fi
"I Told Amit Shah....": Mamata Banerjee Reveals Argument On COVID-19
Raising the political pitch in her battle with the centre over the handling of the coronavirus crisis, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday revealed she had told Union Home Minister Amit Shah that if he thought the state government was failing to handle the crisis properly, why didn't he try and deal with it himself.
Lawmakers urge sovereign immunity law to retaliate for US abuse of litigation over COVID-19
Some 35 lawmakers have raised a special motion during this year's two sessions, urging the country to speed up formulating a foreign states immunity law that will grant Chinese citizens and companies the right to sue other countries in domestic courts, in an attempt to retaliate for US abuse of litigation against China over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elderly Prisoner Granted Release but Got Coronavirus During Government Appeal
Muntaqim, after a half-century behind bars, posed no risk to society, so a judge ordered him free. But the government’s appeal instead risked his life.
Emily Maitlis replaced as Newsnight episode host following Cummings monologue
BBC said presenter breached impartiality rules with remarks on Tuesday night
Yemen: Saudi-led coalition says downed Houthi drone over Najran
The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen has said its forces intercepted and downed drones launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards the Saudi border city of Najran in the first such incident since late March.
US to revoke Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
The Trump administration is ending nearly all of the last vestiges of U.S. sanctions relief provided under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, according to current and former U.S. officials and congressional aides.
Tsvangirai's son shows Chamisa the middle finger
THE late MDC founding father Morgan Tsvangirai's son, Vincent, defied Nelson Chamisa's directive after he attended the National Assembly sitting yesterday.This ...
After 41 yrs, Centre set to redefine ‘migrant workers’
India News: Learning from the ongoing migrant crisis, the government is set to redefine 'migrant workers' after 41 years and plans to register them to enable acce
COVID-19: Nigeria temporarily suspends evacuation of citizens abroad
FG has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians stranded abroad. Geoffrey Onyeama, said the decision is to allow take-off
‘Why were DU principals repatriated in a hurry?’
Governing body members of Aurobindo College and Delhi College of Arts and Commerce wrote to the Delhi University Vice-Chancellor questioning the recent move to repatriate officiating principals of the
Canadian court arrives at decision for Huawei's CFO, Meng Wanzhou
In December 2018, Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's CFO, was arrested in Canada at the request of the United States. Today, a court in Canada has finally made its decision about what should happen.
Gov. Cuomo's controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York's health website, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Cuomo's March 25 order requiring adult care facilities to admit COVID-19-positive patients was apparently deleted, amid more than 5,800 deaths.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades.
More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.
New Era of Spaceflight: Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, First Austronauts from US since 2011
A new era of human spaceflight is set to begin as American astronauts once again launch on an American rocket from American soil to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will fly on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, lifting off on a Falcon 9 rocket at 4:33 p.
South Africans stuck in China ask Human Rights Commission to help them get home
Desperate South Africans stranded in China by coronavirus travel restrictions and ‘forgotten’ by the South African government have resorted to lodging complaints with the SA Human Rights Commission this week to try to find a way home.
30 killed as troops bombard bandits in Zamfara forest
No fewer than 30 bandits have been killed in airstrike conducted by the Air Component of the Operation Hadarin Daji in Doumborou forest area...
Turkish Drone Parts Found Among Terrorist Arms Stash Seized by Syrian Troops in Idlib, Report Says
Tensions in the northwestern Syrian region, the last province where major concentrations of jihadist forces continue to operate, have escalated this month amid repeated...
Coronavirus: St Margaret's rest home resident believed to have died from COVID-19
The 96yo was returned to the rest home when it was confirmed she didn't have COVID, but her condition didn't improve.
Fire at South Mumbai hotel, 25 doctors rescued
The blaze erupted on the second floor of Hotel Fortune, in Dhobi Talao.
The doors to a feminist future must remain open
The ability of feminist funders to continue doing transformative, innovative and subversive work is likely to be severely hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic. The situation calls us to question our not having sustainability mechanisms that look beyond donor funding.
EU Proposes €750bn Coronavirus Bailout as Popularity of Bloc Weakens
The European Commission has proposed a massive €750bn coronavirus bailout package as many across Europe have begun to question the EU itself.
Minister accepts Isle of Dogs housing development 'was unlawful'
Conservative party donor Richard Desmond avoided a £40m bill due to timing of the deal.
Minor girl among two killed, after strong winds uproot tree in south Kashmir
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
Pompeo: US Cutting Iran Nuke Deal-Related Waivers, Measure Effective in 60 Days
Citing "Iran's continued nuclear escalation," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that the sanctions waiver for Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action-related...
Leader: Economic Reforms a Top Priority of New Majlis
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said improving the core elements of the national economy, including employment, production, value of national currency and inflation,
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Tourism Kamloops is looking to locals for some ideas.
British mercenaries 'involved in botched operation' backing rebel leader in Libya, according to secret UN report
Six British citizens including two former Royal Marine commandos have been accused of taking part in a botched mercenary mission to Libya to fight on behalf of renegade general Khalifa Haftar. The five men and one woman are named in a confidential report by the United Nations panel of experts on Libya
EU proposes huge aid plan as COVID-19 hammers Latin America
The EU unveiled a proposed 750-billion-euro recovery plan Wednesday to get the continent back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the ...
Minister breaks ranks and calls for social distancing rules to be relaxed
A sitting government minister has said he is “baffled” as to why the Government has not moved to reduce the social distance rules from 2 metres to 1 metre, as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Places of worship to open gradually as 'new normal' comes into play: Religious Affairs Minister
The government has decided to allow places of worship in COVID-19 “green zones” to reopen as the “new normal” comes into force.
Biden Accused of Farting During Virtual Event with Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf
Joe Biden is being accused of audibly farting during a campaign livestream while speaking with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday.
Redondo Beach photo agency sues Justin Bieber over use of photos on Instagram
A Redondo Beach photo agency filed suit Tuesday against Justin Bieber, alleging that the pop star used more than a dozen of the agency's pictures of himself.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian Says Resumed Brexit Talks are 'Going Badly'
Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier wrote to opposition leaders on Wednesday reminding them that the EU was open to an extension of up to two years to get a deal signed – a...
US Air Force Has Failed to Address Racial Disparities in Military Justice System - Watchdog
A new report from a military law watchdog group has found that the US Air Force (USAF) has been engaging in a multi-year effort to cover up its abysmal record of racial...
5 killed in fire at Bangladesh coronavirus treatment tent
Fire swept through a tent set up outside a hospital in an upscale area of the Bangladeshi capital to treat people infected with the coronavirus, killing five people, an official said Wednesday.
Cheered by Private Schools, DeVos Demands Public Education Shares Pandemic Aid
WASHINGTON -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, defiant amid criticism that she is using the coronavirus pandemic to pursue a long-sought agenda, said she will force public school districts to share a large portion of federal rescue funding with private school students, regardless of income.DeVos announced
Heroin addict broke into house and stole haul of items while woman was home alone
A judge told heroin addict Michael Parker he had an 'appalling record' of offending and breaching court orders
'Biden Center' at UPenn Under Fire over Financial Ties to China
The Biden Center at the University of Pennsylvania is under fire this week over its alleged failure to disclose millions of dollars in gifts from China. The center has allegedly failed to disclose $70 million in gifts from China since 2017.
Effigies of government figure and businessman hung on Salford bridge below coronavirus protest banner slammed as ‘unacceptable’
'I am all for people making a political point, but in a democracy that has to be done in a way that respects the rights of others and the sanctity of life'
Twitter: Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'
The move drew a furious response from Trump.
We want direct primary in Ondo APC, says Olanusi
The leader of Unity Forum, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, has called for direct primary for the selection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate
Coronavirus: Obasanjo lists three lessons Nigeria should learn from COVID-19
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has identified three key lessons that Nigeria and its people should learn from the raging coronavirus pandemic in the country
Megabus will resume service in and out of NYC next week
Megabus will resume its budget bus service between New York City and Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. next week, the company announced. Even as the Big Apple remains on coronavirus
US Reportedly Poised to Strip Hong Kong of Preferential Tariff Rates Amid Rising Tensions With China
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Hong Kong no longer warrants the same kind of treatment under the US laws in the same manner as said laws were applied to...
India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pakistan PM Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that the Indian government's "arrogant expansionist policies" is becoming "a threat" to its neighbours as he tried to curry favour with
Not The First Time: Uttarakhand Returns As The Venue For Communist Nepal’s Territorial Assertion
Dispute with the Communists of Nepal is not new for governments and people in Uttarakhand. Here is a brief recap.
Italy PM meeting with allies fails to break Atlantia deadlock
ROME (Reuters) - A meeting between Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and coalition allies on Wednesday to try settle a row over Atlantia’s motorway business yielded no progress, two government sources said.
Las Vegas man killed in hit-and-run ID’d as police seek 2nd driver
Man killed in Las Vegas hit-and-run crash identified as James Taite, 66
Burkina prosecutor says cause of death of 12 detainees unclear
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - A Burkina Faso prosecutor said on Wednesday that a preliminary probe could not determine what caused the death of 12 people in detention cells hours after they were arrested, a decision advocacy group Human Rights Watch says could signal a cover-up.
Tulsi Gabbard drops defamation suit against Hillary Clinton
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, dropped her defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton Wednesday, ending a brief legal battle over comments made by the former secretary of state suggesting the congresswoman had ties to Russia.
Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu helps local boy return home from France
Soon after the lockdown in France, the internship was called off, and so was the stipend that the two boys were receiving. “It was frustrating and difficult in the beginning. Our parents were worried and we had no help, plus the lockdown kept extending.
Protester who hung effigy of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear fired from job at car dealership
Terry Bush, president of the Kentucky 3 Percenters group, only hoisted the effigy, his wife Patsy said Wednesday morning.
Himachal BJP Chief's Resignation Proves Corruption Allegations: Congress
The Congress claimed on Wednesday that Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal's resignation showed that the corruption allegations in the Health Department were true.
Trump wades into India-China dispute with tweet to arbitrate
The US president’s offer is seen by analysts as playing to a domestic audience in US on an election year.Trump’s Twitter post came hours after China said the border situation with India was ‘stable’
Pelosi dismissive of holding national party conventions with ‘tens of thousands’ of people this summer
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismissed the idea of holding in-person political conventions over the summer to officially nominate presidential candidates, though her party has yet to come to a decision on the matter.
Rahul Gandhi trying to 'weaken' country's resolve against coronavirus: BJP
Accusing Rahul Gandhi of trying to "weaken" the country's resolve to fight COVID-19, the BJP on Wednesday said that the Congress leader has been acting in a "most irresponsible" manner and is trying
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon as Nagpur, UP stay on alert
The government has placed an order for buying 60 spraying machines from UK-based company Micron, and two firms have been finalised for supply of drones for aerial spraying of insecticides for effective control over tall trees and inaccessible areas
Super 30 offers IIT coaching to girl who cycled 1,200 km with dad
Patna: Super 30 founder Anand Kumar has offered free coaching to Bihar girl Jyoti Kumari for IIT-JEE entrance exam. Kumari came into limelight after she cycled 1200 kilometers to get her injured...
Ottawa man who sexually assaulted two women sentenced to more than 5 years in prison
An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but it's unclear when he'll be put behind bars due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Huawei CFO is one crucial step closer to being extradited to the US
A Canadian court has ruled that Huawei's financial chief Meng Wanzhou is eligible for extradition.
Migrant worker on way to catch train falls unconscious, later dies in hospital
Sillu had walked around three kilometers on Tuesday afternoon to reach Pandesara area from where the authorities and Odisha community leaders had arranged buses for migrant workers to reach railway station to catch the Shramik Express.
Canadian court greenlights extradition proceedings against Huawei CEO’s daughter
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruled against Huawei’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on Wednesday, dismissing one of the key arguments by the daughter of the company's founder in her fight against extradition from Canada to the United States.
Trade from North to Great Britain will be ‘99.9%’ unfettered, says Gove
No pushback from EU on British government interpretation of protocol, minister tells MPs
Minneapolis Mayor Calls for Cop to Be Charged in Death of Black Man
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called publicly Wednesday for the prosecution of a police officer shown on video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man, who died shortly after the incident.
'A duty to get involved': Calgary police investigate Chinese consulate vandalism
Members of the city's Chinese community say they are working with authorities after a building in downtown Calgary was defaced with a hateful message.
McGuinness says Ireland will “fight for its fair share” of EU recovery fund
Ireland’s Vice President of the European Parliament has insisted the country will “fight for ...
21 including health workers test positive for COVID-19 in Tiruvannamalai
Increase in number of returnees from other States has led to a situation where the district administration is looking out for space for quarantine. With more number of cases reporting positive, tracin
ASI team discovers monolithic Shiva Linga in Vietnam! India extends a helping hand to restore Cham Temple Complex
The temple complex was built in the 9th century A.D. under the reign of King Indravarman II who also built the famous Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery in Quang Nam Province.
Japanese Police Finally Arrest Suspect For Kyoto Animation Arson
Today in Kyoto, police finally arrested 42-year-old Shinji Aoba for allegedly carrying out last year’s Kyoto Animation arson attack. The authorities waited until Aoba recovered from his own serious burns before placing him in police custody....
Murder, Arson, and Hundreds of Charges: Cops Wade Into Canuck Towing War
What started out as simple rivalry between tow companies devolved into a full-scale conflict that boasted every ingredient of organized crime: guns, drugs, money, intimidation, arson, and murder.
Doctor moves Supreme Court on quarantine for health staff
New Delhi: A doctor has questioned in the Supreme Court the Centre's new Standard Operating Procedure for front line COVID-19 healthcare workers by which it has ended the 14-day mandatory quarantine...
George Floyd’s relatives say he was ‘everyone’s favorite everything’ as they call for police officers fired over his death to face murder charges
Relatives of George Floyd call him “everyone’s favorite everything.”
Poor parking delays firefighters on way to Chasewater blaze
Firefighters have hit out at delays caused by "inconsiderate parking" after they were called to a grass fire at a popular park.
Minor girl among two dead, another injured after strong winds uproot tree in Shopian
A minor girl and a woman died while another sustained injuries on Wednesday after a tree uprooted by strong winds fell on them in Keller area of south
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
The notice brings the future of Hong Kong squarely into the administration's numerous battles with China that have put the world's two largest economies at odds.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Will Be Expanded Shortly: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said he would expand his five-member cabinet "shortly".
Ahmaud Arbery case: Hearing set for 3 Georgia men charged in killing
A June 4 preliminary hearing has been set for the three men charged in the killing of Georgia man Ahmaud Arbery.
Germany to lift virus-related travel warning for EU countries from June 15
A government source said on Tuesday that the step would also include non-EU member states Britain, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This would open the way to separate pieces of advice on travel for given regions.
Aid delivery systems under scrutiny
One of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to strengthen delivery systems to ensure that benefits reach the needy and not the greedy, Prime Minister Andrew Holness disclosed today during a digital press conference.
Watch: Toddler Tries To Wake Up Dead Mother Who Allegedly Died Of Hunger/Heat In Shramik Special Train
While the railways said that the woman died on the train as she was unwell, her family has refuted the claims.
US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced the decision Wednesday, a week after the government in Beijing declared its intention to pass a national security law curtailing the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilizes
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country. "Today we can already talk about the next steps out of the crisis situation," Sobyanin told President Vladimir Putin…
Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet
The top unions affiliated to education in KwaZulu-Natal have called on their members, mainly teachers and support staff, to refrain from attending school on Thursday.
Canadian judge OKs extradition proceedings for Huawei CFO
A Canadian Supreme Court judge has ruled that extradition proceedings should continue for an executive of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.
Rosenstein to testify in Senate on Trump-Russia probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A key figure behind the U.S. investigation into links between Russia and President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign will testify next week before a Republican-led Senate committee examining the origins of the probe, the panel said on Wednesday.
S.C. police officers face disciplinary action over use of force after video surfaces
Three North Charleston police officers are facing disciplinary actions following an investigation involving the use of force during an encounter with a man which was captured on video.
Twenty-six held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain
Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year.
T.N. may go ahead with setting up Jaya memorial foundation
High Court has only made certain suggestions, says official
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: State gets investment task force; smartphones for Class 10 SSLC students in Chennai
In a tweet, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced that the state has signed MoUs with 17 institutions for investments worth Rs 15,128 crore and to create 47,150 jobs in Tamil Nadu.
Minneapolis mayor: Officer who put knee on man’s neck should be charged
The mayor of Minneapolis called Wednesday for criminal charges against the white police officer seen on video kneeling against the neck of a handcuffed black man who complained that he could not breathe and died in police custody.
Groups demand release of journalist remanded for 'insulting' Nigerian minister
Human rights groups have kicked against the arrest and detention of a broadcast journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, over a poetry work deemed critical
Tareen asks govt to acknowledge his payments to sugarcane farmers
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Jahangir Khan Tareen on Wednesday said that he would be grateful if the government spokespersons acknowledge the farmer compensation figures from 2017-18
Trump on hand to watch historic SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump arrived in Florida Wednesday afternoon to watch the historic SpaceX rocket launch — which is set to send the first Americans into orbit from US soil in nearly a decade. Trump
Zimbabwe Records 76 Cases of Coronavirus in One Day
The 76 new cases have been recorded in Beitbridge, Masvingo and Harare. All new cases except one have been recorded from returnees from South Africa and Botswana. Only one case is a local transmission.”
Poll: back to class?
Some local students will be headed back to class for the last month of the school year next week, and Interior Health wants to reassure parents who may be nervous.
Gardai appeal for information on whereabouts of missing man, 65, from Dublin
Daniel Gleeson has been missing from the Dublin 8 area since Tuesday
Exclusive: Matt Gaetz Drafting Bill to Drop Big Tech's Legal Immunity over One-Sided 'Fact Checks'
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) will announce today that he is working with Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee to craft legislation that would strip social media giants of their Section 230 legal immunity if they fact check content on their platforms, according to a copy of his podcast which Breitbart News exclusively obtained.
U.S. Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown
Congress voted Wednesday to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries. The House passed a bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass surveillance and detention of Uighurs…
Canadian judge rules Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s fraud case will proceed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
VANCOUVER, British Columbia >> A Canadian judge ruled today the U.S. extradition case against a senior Huawei executive can continue to the next stage, a decision that is expected to further harm relations between China and Canada.
Baby plays with dead mom; video goes viral
Patna: A baby plays with a shroud covering its dead mother at a station in Bihar, in one of the most tragic visuals to emerge from the daily reports of migrants stranded by the coronavirus lockdown.
Shops to buses: Telangana govt allows further relaxations to lockdown norms
KCR held separate meetings with ministers and officials on the COVID-19 situation and implementation of lockdown, among others and took decisions on several issues.State-run RTC buses have been exempted from night time curfew restrictions and will be allowed to ply to their destinations
Trump offers to mediate between India and China
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to invest $100 billion in technology R&D
The Endless Frontiers Act would invest $100 billion in AI, high-performance computing, robotics, automation and more.
Coronavirus cases cross 60,000, death toll climbs to 1,239
ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus cases in Pakistan crossed the 60,000 mark on Wednesday while the death toll climbed to 1,239.21,118 cases have so far been detected in Punjab, 24,206 in Sindh, 8,483 in Khyb
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilises
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country.
U.N. nuclear watchdog plans delayed board meeting because of coronavirus
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation board plans to hold next month’s quarterly meeting a week later than originally planned and mainly by video link because of the coronavirus pandemic, the board’s chairwoman told member states on Wednesday.
MLA urges proper planning before demolition of flyovers
The state government on Tuesday gave in-principle approval for the demolition of the two flyovers to make way for a double decker bridge by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA).
Three jailed over illegal possession of firearms
The trio denied the charges prompting the prosecutors to adjourn the case to June 8, 2020.
Ogun PDP Crisi: Bayo Dayo sold out for pecuniary gains, Kashamu says
A chieftain of People's Democratic Party, PDP and former Senator for Ogun East Senatorial district in the eight assemblies, Senator Buruji...
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after his tweets tagged
On Tuesday, Twitter for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Canada judge rules Huawei CFO Meng's fraud case will proceed
VANCOUVER - A Canadian judge ruled Wednesday the U.S. extradition case against a senior Huawei executive can proceed to the next stage, a decision that is e
Video shows man set Texas hotel office on fire during attempted robbery
Terrifying footage captures the moment a man set a Texas hotel office ablaze during an attempted robbery. Video released by the Fort Worth Fire Department shows the arsonist, wearing a black cap and a
NYC doctor who treated John Paul II, Reagan accused of sexually abusing patient
A noted New York City doctor who reportedly treated a pope and president allegedly sexually assaulted a patient after romantically pursuing her for years, according to a federal lawsuit. The woman who
Boris Johnson dismisses requests to hold inquiry into Dominic Cummings’ coronavirus lockdown trip
Boris Johnson has ruled out an inquiry into the lockdown conduct of his top adviser, Dominic Cummings, insisting it is time to "move on" from the row.
Will launch statewide agitation if curbs on paddy cultivation stay: Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda
Hooda's warning has come a day after Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar defended the recently launched Mera Pani, Meri Virasat scheme, aimed at crop diversification.
Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China
Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China. The US president previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.
Traffic delays expected this weekend due to motorway work
Motorists are being warned to expect delays this weekend due to road works around the Christchurch Southern Motorway. One lane of a new section of...
Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate
HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong police ramped up security around the city’s legislature today ahead of a debate over a law that would ban insulting China’s national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. The debate comes days after China...
Justice Mensa-Bonsu joins Supreme Court Bench
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn into office Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, a Professor of Law at the University of Ghana, Legon, as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana.
10 new Covid cases in HP, tally reaches 234
Ten more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh, taking the number of cases to 234 on Tuesday, a Health Department official said. There are 161 active cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the state and 61 people have recovered so far, Additional Chief
Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Donald Trump
On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two of Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots
'Don't drive if you're blind' and 'rising Tory revolt': Papers continue to lead with Dominic Cummings row
Attacks and ridicule aimed at Boris Johnson’s government and his aide Dominic Cummings lead the Wednesday papers. The Daily Mirror keeps up its attacks on a government in “chaos”, rounding on Mr Cummings and the minister deployed to front the media on Tuesday, Michael Gove.
Underestimating the Office of the President
WHEN you listen to the speeches of our presidential candidates before elections, rarely do you get to hear of public policy.
End of Teshie chieftaincy saga as Gbetsoolo joins Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs
Gbetsoolo Nii Ashitey Akomfra III, Teshie Mantse has finally resumed his rightful place as a member of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs.
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field -- Snapchat
The stakes are high: Gen Z (ages 18-23) and millennials (ages 24-39) together make up more than 35% of the American voting population.
Biden Hopes To Announce VP Pick By August 1st
He says his selection committee has interviewed everyone on his shortlist.
Unhappy unions to urge KZN teachers not to return to schools
Sadtu's Nomarashiya Caluza said that unions were not satisfied with the efforts of the KZN Education Department in preparing schools ahead of teachers’ scheduled return on Thursday.
Alcohol ban fines hit N$100k
THE police have dished out fines of close to N$100 000 to people who contravened the alcohol ban between 5 and 25 May.
Mailed-in votes often wind up missing in action
The coronavirus has been a killer of the conventional. Even as health dangers diminish, pressure is building for a radical shift in long-standing custom for the way the nation elects its leaders. Vote
Spain Enters ‘Longest Period Of Mourning’ For 27,000 People Who Died With Coronavirus
Spain is entering the biggest period of national mourning seen so far anywhere in the world, in remembrance of the thousands of people it lost to coronavirus.
'We will not allow EC boss to rig elections for Akufo-Addo' - NDC former candidate
The 2016 Parliamentary candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region, Mr. Thomas Yankey popularly known as 'Nobody' has indicated that his party will not sit aloof and allow EC boss Jean Mensa to rig the upcoming General Elections for President Akufo-Addo and NPP.
Donald Trump: Widespread Vote-by-Mail Will 'Destroy this Country'
President Donald Trump continued to berate Democrats for pushing vote-by-mail despite concerns about voter fraud.
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
The social media giant highlighted two of Trump’s tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.
Is It Time To Reconsider Judges' Role As Members Of The American Law Institute?
A shift in focus in its Restatements toward law reform and a decision to lobby state legislatures could imperil judges' involvement with the venerable ALI.
Nine held for trading spurious cotton seeds in Mancherial
Sleuths of Ramagundam Commissionerate’s Task Force arrested nine persons belonging to four gangs for allegedly trading in spurious cotton seeds.
Work to demolish fire-damaged hotel starts this week
A Canterbury hotel that was completely gutted by fire on Christmas Eve is set to be demolished to make way for a new pub. Kirwee Tavern licensee...
SAMRC: Apology to Health Dept has nothing to do with Gray’s comments
On Tuesday, the council released a statement apologising to the department, following a public row between the SAMRC's Glenda Gray and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
One dead, boy and woman wounded in downtown Toronto shooting: police
TORONTO — Police say a 21-year-old man is dead and a boy and a woman were wounded in a shooting in downtown Toronto. Police Chief Mark Saunders said the "brazen" shooting happened shortly after 4 p.m.
Kolar Police nab three for stealing electronic goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh
Kolar police have nabbed three miscreants who targeted two shops at Gurukripa complex and escaped with electronic goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh on May 21. The nabbed accused were identified as Deepak, Ghanshyam and Raja. The three are habitual criminals and have been booked for several crimes in the
Burundi opposition to contest ruling party's election win
CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.
Long Island enters first phase of NY's reopening process
Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening proces
Couples urged not to sign marriage contracts without court supervision
The Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed an application for leave to appeal an SCA judgement on the binding nature of postnuptial contracts.
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
Quarantined family returns to find house burgled
Items worth Rs 3 lakh allegedly stolen from their Ulhasnagar home
Downing Street condemned over ‘vindictive’ treatment of openDemocracy
Number 10’s ban on openDemocracy asking questions at COVID-19 briefings part of a “Trumpian” attack on press freedom, say free speech campaigners.
Vice President Bawumia donates to street children and cured lepers
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated food items to the Christ the King Soup Kitchen and Leprosariums.
From Kabuga’s trial, we must learn how to prevent another genocide
Felicien Kabuga’s trial will be a lesson in history.
IGP Team Arrests Four Delta Journalists For Undisclosed Offence
As of the time of this report, the IGP detective team has not given any reason for the arrest and detention of the four journalists.
Student jailed for extortion over policewoman’s nude pictures
A Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 24-year-old student, Francis Aggrey, to three years imprisonment for extortion in his bid to circulate nude videos of his girlfriend, a policewoman.
Positive COVID-19 test for worker at House meeting place
A worker at the Springfield convention center where the Illinois House convened for a special session last week has tested positive for COVID-19, the office of Speaker Michael Madigan revealed Wednesd
Four Nigerians arrested for illegal entry and bribery
Personnel of Sogakope Inland Immigration Checkpoint of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have arrested three Nigerians for illegal entry into Ghana.
Man jailed 10 years for impregnating co-tenant’s daughter
An Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday sentenced a 22-year-old unemployed to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour for impregnating a 15-year-old daughter of a co-tenant at Bubuashie in Accra.
PM stands firm on alert level move
The Prime Minister is standing firm on the wait for the move to alert level 1 under Covid-19, and says she hopes the country can make the shift...
Woman falls into open well, dies in Mahabubabad
A woman labourer died when she fell into a well following a landslide during the construction of a concrete wall for an open well
Sindh reports 699 new coronavirus cases taking total to 24,000
Province reports six new deaths to take provincial tally to 380
Dharavi slum's count of COVID-19 cases grows by 18 to 1,639
Dharavi, Mumbai's biggest slum Sprawl, on Wednesday reported 18 new COVID-19 cases, taking the count of such patients in the area to 1,639, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the
Under Los Angeles Public School Reopening Plan, Students Must Wear Masks All Day
Students should attend on a staggered schedule that makes it possible to limit to 16 the number present in class at one time.
Los Angeles County reopens in-person shopping, worship
California moved to further relax its coronavirus restrictions and help the battered economy on Tuesday by permitting barbershops and hair salons to reopen while Los Angeles County, moving more cautio
12 injured in sand mining dispute
At least one dozen people were injured over dispute of sand mining at e Pratappur village around 14 km away from the district headquarter, on Monday evening. Three seriously injured people were referred to RIMS. An alleged dispute between two groups of minority community over sand mining turned
Covid-19: Did a late-night letter from 20 senior lawyers change SC mind on migrants?
India News: Did a late night letter from 20 renowned advocates including P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, C U Singh, Vikas Singh, Prashant Bhushan, Iqbal Chagla, Aspi
Here's How You Can Watch SpaceX's Historic First Launch of NASA Astronauts Live
On Wednesday at 4:33 pm ET, SpaceX plans to rocket its first people into orbit since Elon Musk founded the company 18 years ago.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail
President Donald Trump accused Twitter on Tuesday of "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election" after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail in California.
Three dead in state prisons due to Covid, reveals govt affidavit
The prisoners were lodged in Taloja, Yerawada, and Dhule; only those showing symptoms are tested in prisons
Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map
Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map. The government had registered the amendment proposal in Parliament on May 22 after releasing the new political map of Nepal depicting Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limipiyadhura as its territories on May 18.
LG Polymers officials stopped from flying to Seoul
LG Polymers officials from South Korea were stopped by the city police from going to Seoul in a chartered flight on Wednesday morning.
The government has no right to determine what goods, services or venues are essential
Some of us are willing to take chances and even do
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
NDC boycotts IPAC meeting at EC
Reports reaching DGN Online indicate that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) this morning boycotted the InterParty Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting at the Electoral Commission (EC).
Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member
Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member. 'The Indian army is a professional army. They can handle such a situation'
Kellyanne Conway Compares Voting In Person To Standing In Line At Georgetown Cupcake, Which Is Delivery-Only
The comment is part of an all out assault on mail-in voting by the Trump administration.
‘MP’ wanted for murder
A Kumasi Circuit Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a young man identified as Baba Amadu, aka ‘MP’, for allegedly murdering Dina Adomako, a 15-year-old girl in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital.
Ghanaians urged to avail themselves to census
Mr Isaac Odoom, the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District Chief Executive, has advised Ghanaians to endeavour to make themselves available for counting in this year’s population census.
Catholic Church alleges 'irregularities' in Burundi election
The Catholic Church in Burundi says it observed "many irregularities" during last week's election that call into question results that delivered victories to the ruling party and its presidential
Official says defiant Michigan barbershop is health threat
A barbershop that refused to remain closed in compliance with Michigan's coronavirus restrictions poses an “imminent threat” to public health, the state's chief medical officer testified Wednesday.
Release of more declassified Russia investigation documents hinges on Ratcliffe
The continued release of Russia investigation documents is now in the hands of President Trump's new spy chief.
'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'
'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'. 'Time and again, through their actions, often more covert than overt, the BJP has shown that it is a power-hungry party and its hunger isn't getting satiated sitting in the Opposition.'
Twitter Adds ‘Misleading’ Warning To Donald Trump’s Tweets For The First Time
Twitter has marked two of Donald Trump’s Twitter posts as “potentially misleading.”
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be "horrendous.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Religious groupings will self monitor on COVID-19 compliance - Mthembu
There is now scepticism and fear that allowing these religious gatherings to resume will allow the coronavirus to spread rapidly.
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as "lies"
"I have not killed any Tutsis. I was working with them," Felicien Kabuga to a French court.
Calling on divine intervention: Sunday to mark Day of Prayer against COVID-19
The president said as South Africa moved to level 3 lockdown, we needed all the help we could get and that included divine intervention.
No police officer in Eastern region has coronavirus – Regional Commander
Eastern Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Afful Boakye Yiadom, has revealed that none of his officers in the region has contracted the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.
Karnataka schools slated to re-open from July 1
However there is no concrete decision that has been taken and the final decision is expected to be out in a day or two. Sources from the department said that the same was communicated to the Chief Minister.
Tristan Thompson: Why He Won’t Have To Take A 2nd DNA Test In Paternity Suit – Experts Explain
Tristan Thompson won't have to take a second DNA test in his paternity lawsuit. Two experts explain why the NBA star is already home free.
2020 Has Been Difficult For The Black Community. Discrimination At Work Only Adds Insult To Injury
Factors such as the global pandemic and its devastating impact on blacks, the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and ongoing experiences with discrimination and antiblack racism in the workforce can contribute to racial battle fatigue (RBF), which has detrimental mental hea...
Curfew no bar for encroachers in Kalyan Nagar
Residents say in the night, a compound wall is being constructed on a CA site that houses 100-yr-old memorial Seems like the lockdown has come as a cover for the activities of encroachers to flourish .
Schools to start by June 15: Education dept explores virtual, physical learning
State edu dept explores virtual, physical learning; schools in red zones to stay shut
BJP not in a hurry, govt will fall on its own: Fadnavis
Former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed that the theory of BJP trying to dislodge the government was a ploy to divert people's attention from serious issues. “The purpose is to mislead and hide their own shortcomings,” he said.
14.75 Lakh Migrants Register As UP Plans To Employ Them In Industrial Units
With 25 lakh people returning to Uttar Pradesh during the coronavirus lockdown, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to complete the skill-mapping of migrant labourers in 15 days and get a survey conducted to employ them in MSMEs and industrial units, officials said.
Four pregnant women among 96 fresh cases in JK, tally rises to 1759
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Amberley tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile
A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump tweets on voting fraud
Site tells users to ‘get the facts about mail-in ballots’ on tweet claiming California’s mailed votes likely to be ‘substantially fraudulent.’
City Council told its estimates for strengthening the Library are ‘ludicrous … not acceptable’
Wellington.Scoop Wellington structural engineer Adam Thornton today challenged the estimates from the Wellington City Council for strengthening the Central Library. He said the strengthening costs were not acceptable and the work could be done for much less.
Turnpike, parkway toll hikes, $24B construction plan get OK
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority voted Wednesday to increase tolls on two of the state’s major highways and approve a $24 billion construction plan that the hike will fund.
Twitter places fact-checking label on Trump tweets for first time
May 26 (UPI) -- Twitter placed labels indicating potentially harmful or misleading information on a pair of President Donald Trump's tweets for the first time Tuesday since introducing the feature.
Convene all-party meet on Pothireddypadu issue: BJP
Telangana BJP core committee member and former MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy has demanded that the State government convene
Rawlings to address June 4 by virtual durbar
Former President Jerry John Rawlings will deliver the keynote address to mark the 41st anniversary of the June 4 uprising on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Not yet, but “not too long” till we’re ready for a trans-Tasman bubble, says PM
Report from RNZ A group of government and business representatives will early next month deliver a blueprint on how a trans-Tasman bubble could work.
APC group: we’ve not withdrawn case against Adetimehin-led exco
The acting factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Olu Olatuja, has said the faction has not withdrawn the....
Hollywood Hills house parties getting out of hand during coronavirus outbreak, LAPD warns
Cops in Los Angeles have released a video begging trendy quarantined residents to stop house parties in the Hollywood Hills because clubs are closed during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
The tweets in question violated a recently expanded Twitter policy, said the San Francisco-based company.
Rumpus in National Assembly Service Commission over Clerk’s, others’ tenure
Over 150 management and senior workers of the National Assembly may be retired soon as the National Assembly Service Commission ...
No community transmission in state yet: Hek
SHILLONG: Even though positive cases of coronavirus are rising, Health and Family Welfare Minister AL Hek has asserted that there is no community transmission in the region and the state as of now."There is no community transmission as of now and all
Khammam Municipal Corporation sets up face mask kiosks
Khammam Municipal Corporation has set up face masks dispensing kiosks in Khammam in order to make the masks available to the public
Angela Merkel’s chancellorship “runs and runs” as her ratings surge and lockdown is eased in Germany
Why, despite being at the height of her powers, the chancellor will probably not seek a fifth term. And I say goodbye to Berlin for the first time in months.
Water management: Trainee IAS officers to study Rajanna Sircilla model
The water management policy in Rajanna Sircilla district is becoming a benchmark for others to follow.
Family homeless after shack fire
CHARLOTTE NAMBADJAA FAMILY in Windhoek is pleading for help from good Samaritans after their shack house was destroyed in a fire on Monday.
Planning for full reopening of churches and possible early resumption of Mass
Thoughts?
What a US exit from the WHO means for COVID-19 and global health
As President Trump terminates the US relationship with the agency, experts foresee incoherence, inefficiency and a resurgence of deadly diseases.
Zimbabwe ruling party calls for arrest of opposition officials for faking abductions
ZANU PF Acting Spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa says the party is calling for arrests of more MDC officials who were involved in the infamous Warren park demonstration that led to the abduction and torture of Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova.
GoI lets 122 Kashmiri prisoners call home on Eid
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Task force on missing Native Americans resumes sessions
A presidential task force charged with coming up with ways to address missing and slain Native Americans will resume tribal listening sessions Wednesday.
5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya
Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of active cases in the state to seven, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday.
Old Tafo Assembly supports 16 more PWDs to start their businesses
The Old Tafo Municipal Assembly has presented various items to 16 selected Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the municipality to economically empower them.
Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time
President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’Twitter for the first time took action against a series of tweets by Donald Trump, labeling them with a warning sign and providing a link to further information.Since ascending to the US presidency
Education Department IT manager directed $14m of work to his own company
A former 'go-to guy' for the Education Department misused his position for more than a decade but will not face criminal charges, IBAC says.
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be "horrendous."
Ofankor murder: Suspect's pumped guns were licensed over 12 years ago - Police
The Accra Regional Police command has clarified issues surrounding the ownership of some two pump guns by the suspect involved in the murder of his tenant at Ofankor.
Congress’ Surjewala moves SC seeking to intervene in migrants’ plight issue
Senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in the matter in which the apex court on its own
It’s compulsory to test for coronavirus – Speaker Oquaye cautions
The Speaker of Parliament, Reverend Professor Aaron Michael Oquaye, on Tuesday said it is mandatory for all Members of Parliament (MPs), journalists covering activities of the House, and staff to test for the COVID-19.
After meeting Uddhav, Pawar says no threat to govt in Maharashtra
Pawar's meeting with the chief minister, held at Thackeray’s residence Matoshree, came as the main opposition BJP has stepped up its criticism of the Thackeray government's alleged mishandling of the Covid-19 crisis in Maharashtra.
Uncertainty looms over Bonalu celebrations
Uncertainty prevails over this year’s annual Bonalu festival, with cases of Covid-19 continuing to get reported in the State.
Bayelsa sends 25 samples to UPTH - The Nation Nigeria
Chairman, Bayelsa COVID-19 Task Force, Dr Inodu Apoku, has announced that an average of 25 samples are sent daily to University of Port Harcourt ...
Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label
Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label
Days after refusing to intervene, Supreme Court finally takes suo motu cognisance of human tragedy of migrant workers
Days after refusing to intervene, the Supreme Court has finally decided to take notice of the plight of migrant workers, who've been forced to go through unspeakable miseries due to an unplanned lockdown announced by the Indian government.
Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police
NEW YORK, May 27 — A video of a white woman calling the police about a black birdwatcher in New York’s Central Park has gone viral, sparking anger about African Americans being falsely reported to cops. The clip, posted on Twitter and viewed 30 million times, was filmed by the man, Christian...
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Hindutva Supremacist Modi govt becoming a threat to India's neighbours: PM Imran
PM Imran slams Modi government's 'arrogant expansionist policies' akin to Nazi's Lebensraum
Saudi police: 6 killed in shootout dispute between families
A shootout in a southwestern province in Saudi Arabia that local reports say was sparked by a dispute between two families
China at it, again
Unusual aggression in Ladakh, the worst since Doklam, shows our neighbour is bent on arm twisting us in a post-pandemic world China is becoming as vindictive as the US in getting its way with the world or countries that are dependent on its still viable factory floors. And it has chosen to get
52-yr-old refuses money to robbers, attacked
A 52-year-old man was attacked with sharp edged weapon after he refused to provide money to miscreant who attempted to rob in the wee hours on Monday in Nariyalkheda area; Gautam Nagar police have started investigation. Police said that the victim Rajkumar Chourasia was attacked by the miscreant
NIT, Raipur, to hold online exam for final year students
Amid the Covid-19 induced lockdown, the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, is preparing to hold its examination online for final year students. The NIT Raipur Senate has decided to hold the examination in digital format. Accordingly, the final year students can take the examination through
This day In History - May 27
Today is the 148th day of 2020. There are 218 days left in the year
Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of...
JKP asks policemen to facilitate COVID-19 workers
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Egypt repatriates 160 stranded nationals from UAE
The expatriated arrivals have been tested for coronavirus and were moved to be quarantined for seven days.
Youth playing mobile game run over by train
Playing PUBG on his mobile phone cost a youth his life as he died when he was hit by a train near Sielti village under the Lakhna police station in Nuapada district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Khiramohan Majhi. According to reports, the youth while being busy in playing the
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
New register: Turnout may be low, unless you share money at centres – Prof Gyampo
Senior Lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo has projected a low turnout at various registration centers for the new voters’ register.
Qureshi blames New Delhi for threatening regional peace amid India-China tensions
FM Qureshi urges India to behave responsibly in its border dispute with China
Panic at PMC after a leader’s spouse tests +ve for virus
Office-bearer had attended an all-party meeting on Monday and was involved in activities requiring public interaction in her constituency
Watch the Astronauts Give Their Kids Virtual Hugs Before Launch
Thanks to the ongoing pandemic, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley had to resort to giving their families a "virtual hug" from six feet away.
A century ago, not wearing a mask in Las Vegas could draw a fine
Wearing face masks isn’t just a 21st-century thing. Some localities in Nevada enacted laws requiring citizens to wear masks in public during 1918 and 1919.
Coronavirus: Over 200 Stranded Ghanaians In Dubai Cry For Help
The request by these standard Ghanaians in Dubai to be airlifted home follows the repatriation of some 230 Ghanaians, some of whom were deported from Kuwait on a chartered flight Saturday, May 23, 2020.
Some MPs have tested positive for coronavirus – Muntaka disputes Parliament’s claim
Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has disputed a claim by Parliament’s Public Affairs Directorate that no Member of Parliament or staff of Parliament has tested positive for the Covid-19.
Despite government plea, private doctors fail to report for duty
5,000 doctors needed in Mumbai; poor response to government notification
Crowdfunding campaign launched to support family of Sanatan Deka; Aims to raise 30 lakhs through the campaign in 19 days
Sanatan Deka was lynched to death by Faizul Haque and friends for selling vegetables in a Muslim majority area near Guwahati during Ramzan.
US President Donald Trump warns that Hong Kong risks losing its special status as a financial hub
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial center if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign
Minneapolis Mayor Calls For Charges Against Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd’s Neck
If most people, particularly people of color, had done what a police officer did late Monday, they’d already be behind bars.”
Akufo-Addo swears in Supreme Court justices Mensa-Bonsu, Yonny Kulendi
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 26th May, 2020, swore into office Justice Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu and Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi as Justices of the Supreme Court.
CM’s Rs 72.66 cr relief for those in distress
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday provided compensation of Rs 72.66 crore to 3300 beneficiaries under the Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Sambal Yojana through one click in the presence of Cabinet members. On this occasion, Chief Minister Chouhan said that this compensation amount is being
KCR to perform Chandi Yagam to mark inauguration of Pochamma Sagar
Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will conduct Chandi Yagam, Sudarshan Yagam, Gangamma puja and other rituals,
Zuckerberg Criticizes Twitter For Fact-Checking Trump Tweets
‘Private companies probably shouldn't be, especially these platform companies, shouldn't be in the position of doing that,’ he told Fox News.
Dominic Cummings added mention of coronavirus into a year-old blog post about ebola in April - before saying he warned about pandemics 'last year'
The PM's special adviser said on Monday at a Downing Street press conference that he had written about the 'urgent need for planning' for a coronavirus pandemic in 2019.
Los Angeles Domestic Violence Hotline Calls Double Since Shutdown
California was one of the earliest locations to shut down, and Los Angeles County now reports that calls to the county’s domestic violence hotline have more than doubled since the virus hit.
Andhra’s corona tally now 2,787 with 68 new cases
Andhra Pradesh reported 68 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, taking the state's tally to 2,787.
Second lawsuit filed against Missouri Medicaid expansion
Conservative advocacy group United for Missouri on Wednesday announced it's suing to take a proposal to expand Medicaid health care eligibility to thousands more low-income adults off the Aug. 4 ballo
Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering’ in presidential election after fact check
President Trump accused Twitter of election interference after the social media giant fact-checked two of his tweets in an unprecedented move. “@Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential
Ventspils and Jelgava will not be expanded with municipalities or municipal territories
An agreement has been reached Ventspils and Jelgava will not be provided additional municipalities or municipal territories.
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as they stamped down on protests against a bill banning insults to China's national anthem.
Some civil society groups heading to court over reopening of schools
The One South Africa Movement said that following numerous questions to the Basic Education Department and the national coronavirus command council, it had not received any answers.
8 suspects nabbed for hijacking truck in Tshwane
It's alleged the truck was hijacked in Midrand last week.
Flashback: Akufo-Addo won't win 2020 elections - NDC reacts
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) discredited reports by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) that president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will retain his seat in the December 2020 general elections.
Divided Opp still failing in its duty
The bottomline is that while the BJP has chalked out its agenda, the Opposition is still stumbling about Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be completing the first year of his second term in office on May 30. While critics are discussing the Modi Government’s report card, it makes one think about
Trump’s Press Secretary Has Solely Voted By Mail Since 2010, Report Says, Despite Claims Of Fraud Risks
Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that mail-in voting leads to election fraud.
5 important things happening in South Africa today
Confusion after Health Department presentation says Covid-19 hotspots to remain at level 4; government is facing a slew of legal challenges over its lockdown rules; schools are now being targetted by criminals looking to steal personal protection equipment; and Ramaphosa lifts the ban on religious gatherings – with restrictions.
The Crown outlines its 'overwhelming' and 'cogent' evidence
The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on ...
Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time
President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’
COVID-19: Lawyers Fault Nigerians Threatening To Sue Chinese Government For $200bn
The Nigerians had, in a petition, given China 14-day ultimatum to pay the sum of $200billion as compensation for the losses incurred as a result of the pandemic, saying failure to do so would lead to legal action.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'stifling' free speech after fact check
President Trump on Tuesday evening accused Twitter of “stifling FREE SPEECH” and interfering in the 2020 election by fact-checking one of his tweets on the issue of voting by mail.
More than 50 City of Vernon staffers had six-figure salaries in 2019
Wages for the City of Vernon's top staff cost an extra $1.7 million in 2019 as more names were added to the list of those taking home $75,000 or more an
4 teachers at separate schools in WC test positive for COVID-19
Schools were shut for over two months but would reopen in a phased approach from Monday for pupils in grades 7 and 12.
McConnell Contradicts Trump, Says There’s ‘No Stigma’ In Wearing A Mask
The president has criticized reporters for wearing masks and consistently refused to wear one at public events.
US closes probes into 3 senators over their stock trades
Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California, Kelly Loeffler of Georgia and Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma have been informed that the Justice Department has closed investigations into their stock trades.
Heavy security as EC hosts political parties at IPAC meeting
There is a heavy security presence at the premises of the EC as personnel of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) have been deployed to the premises where IPAC meeting on the compilation of a new voters register is ongoing.
Haryana records 94 new cases, tally goes past 1,300
Haryana on Tuesday reported 94 new cases of corona virus, taking the State's case tally to 1305 even as 22 patients recovered from various hospitals of the State over the last 24 hours. According to the State government’s health bulletin, 94 fresh cases were reported from Gurugram, Faridabad,
Cong to aid in immersing ‘Asthi Kalash' in Prayagraj
Hundreds of sacred ash pots across Chhattisgarh are waiting for immersion at the holy confluence in Prayagraj (Allahabad). In a unique gesture, the Congress has taken up the responsibility of immersing these earthen pots (Asthi Kalash) of those who died during the Covid-19 induced lockdown. The
Again, El-Rufai extends Kaduna lockdown by two weeks
Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government has extended the lockdown it imposed on the state to contain the spread of the coronavirus for another two weeks. But the two weeks lockdown woul...
Gujarat: 364 new cases, death toll at 922
Ahmedabad reported 251 new cases, taking the total to more than 10,800 cases, while Surat saw 36 more persons test positive, taking the total to 1,387 cases.
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill
Hundreds of riot police took up positions and authorities erected a two-metre (6 feet) wall made of plastic barriers filled with water around the Legislative Council, extending across a park up to Victoria Harbour.
NASA adding new television views for SpaceX crew launch
EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated to reflect a scrub of the May 27 launch attempt.
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights
U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights
Bokaro reports 2 new Covid cases
Two new positive cases of Coronavirus infection have been found in Bokaro district, they have returned from Mumbai, informed Mukesh Kumar Deputy Commissioner Bokaro on Tuesday. Aged about 40 years, both are residents of Nawadih block, were admitted at COVID Hospital at Bokaro General Hospital
Most migrant workers in state back on jobs: CM
SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday claimed that a majority of migrant workers stranded in the state due to the COVID-19 lockdown have now been engaged in construction activities as permitted by the government.Speaking to media pe
Covid-19: Kenya cases jump to 1,471 as 123 test positive
This is so far the highest daily increase in the country.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets
Parliament incensed over media reports of MPs contracting coronavirus
Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Hon Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has described as speculative and untrue, media report that 2 Members of Parliament and 13 staff have tested positive for Covid19 following the mass testing last week of MPs and staff for the virus.
Comedian Idris Sultan charged with failure to register Sim Card, released on bail
Comedian and winner of Big Brother Africa 2014 Idris Sultan has today May 27 been arraigned at Kisutu Resident magistrate Seven days after he was arrested.
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election
Defense Department officials are planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, according to multiple reports.
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.
Arizona sues Google over 'deceptive' location tracking
Google kept tabs on the whereabouts of its users even if they had turned off location tracking, an Arizona official alleged in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
DA to push for further use of virtual platforms by Parliament
The first virtual question and answer session in the National Assembly would be held on Wednesday since the country went into lockdown in March.
Woman accused of manslaughter after man 'accidentally set himself alight'
A young woman has been charged with arson and manslaughter after a Kiwi man was believed to have accidentally set himself alight nearly three years...
UN chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Since the call by Antonio Guterres in March for ceasefires, announcements backing the end of fighting have been made in countries including Afghanistan, the Philippines and Cameroon, but conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen and elsewhere.
COVID-19: TN sees biggest single day spike of 817 cases
In the biggest single day spike, Tamil Nadu reported 817 fresh COVID-19 cases, which included 138 returnees from Maharashtra, on Wednesday pushing the infection count to 18,545 while six more deaths were recorded. With three men and an equal number of women succumbing to the virus, the fatalities
UConn senior accused of killing two men was looking for young woman
The University of Connecticut senior accused of killing two men and injuring another was looking for a young woman he knew as he carried out his murderous spree, according to the wife of one of his
Cockpit voice recorder of PIA flight PK-8303 still missing: spokesman
PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez said that hectic efforts were being made to recover the voice recorder from the crash site
SAA administrators see reasonable chance of rescuing the airline
The administrators of South Africa’s bankrupt state-owned airline said they see a “reasonable prospect of rescuing” it.
Body of little girl, 4, was 'attacked by rats as she lay dead in cot for two days'
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Mark James Dunn, 43, of Brisbane, Australia, has been charged with the murder of his daughter Willow, who police believe was left to rot in her crib with rodents eating her decomposing body
It’s 'political bigotry', EC employing 'crude Machiavellian tactics to exclude 10m voters' – IPRAN
The Inter-Party Resistance against the New Voter Register (IPRAN), has said the Electoral Commission (EC) is employing crude Machiavellian tactics with its plan to compile a new register of voters ahead of this year’s elections.
Exodus of workers from Mumbai leads to spike in rural areas
70% to 80% of new patients in rural areas have returned from urban centres such as Mumbai
Residents of Kodjonya-Menekpo threaten bloodshed over grave
The siting of a grave close in Kodjonya-Menekpo, a community in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality has created apprehension among community members as community members fear the burial of the deceased in the area could infect their hand dug wells and other sources of water.
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday.
Fighting Covid-19: Drive to take samples of high-risk cases
The district administration has decided to start collecting samples of high-risk cases in the next four-five days. East Singhbhum district epidemiologist Dr M Asad said that based on contact tracing of all the four positive patients they will start the initiative. “As per Health Ministry
Ghislaine Maxwell Basically Vanished After The Events Of Netflix's Jeffrey Epstein Doc
Several of the women featured in Netflix's new docuseries, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, recall meeting Epstein's longtime girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, alleging that she was a key figure in the sex trafficking ring he was accused of running and…
The Senate's fate rests in Trump's performance at the ballot box
The bottom line is that if the president wins, especially if he runs as expected in places such as North Carolina, Iowa and Maine, the Republicans probably will hold the Senate.
Beware of opportunist China!
Beware of opportunist China!. 'It is time we Indians stop our internal bickering and present a united front to Chinese machinations,' advises Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Costa Rica Is Now The First Central American Country To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
On Tuesday, Costa Rica became the first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage, Reuters reported. The journey to marriage equality in Costa Rica has been a long one. After decades ...
A Year of Jagan - Going the Hugo Chavez way?
In his hurry to score political points Jagan as CM is announcing schemes and issuing GOs which are either questioned or struck down by the High Court. - Duggaraju Srinivasa Rao
Clark County election worker’s COVID-19 case won’t impact primary
A Clark County elections employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis should not impact the upcoming primary election or its result reporting and ballot verification processes.
Mom hurting from daughter's death wants legislative changes
SHATTERED by the death of her youngest daughter a month ago after she was denied access t...
U’khand sub-area GOC visits Natraj Bookshop
Major general Rajendra Singh Thakur, the General Officer Commanding , Uttarakhand Sub Area visited the Natraj Bookshop on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his staff officers, colonel S Shankar and colonel Sukhjit Singh. With the lockdown easing slowly in the city, booklovers are making use of the
72% Of U.S. Voters Believe President Trump Should Wear A Face Mask When Around Others: Poll
Pressure has grown around Trump over his continued decision not to wear a face mask.
PIA plane crash: Sindh health minister says process of collecting DNA samples complete
Dr Azra Pechuho says that 43 out of 97 bodies have so far been handed over to families after identification
US toll of new virus deaths under 700 for third day straight
The overall death toll is now 98,875.
Obour cautioned over coronavirus protocols breaches
The Asante Akim South Municipality Assembly in the Ashanti Region has warned an NPP parliamentary aspirant against the violation of the social distancing protocol needed to stem the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
Donald Trump: 'Twitter Is Now Interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election'
Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 presidential election after branding one of his tweets warning about election fraud "false."
Coronavirus: Don’t keep results of MPs a secret - Ablakwa
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed disappointment in how the testing of MPs and parliamentary staff has been managed.
US Lawmakers Raise Amendment in Privacy Bill Concerning Warrantless Surveillance Against its Citizens
Both sides of the aisle will deal with privacy issues that will deter unwarranted surveillance of Americans by the government.
A flurry of activity leads to doubts about govt’s stability
Pawar’s meetings with governor Koshyari and CM Uddhav, followed by Rahul’s remark on Cong’s ‘limited’ role in MVA decision-making give rise to speculation
Arrivals continue to haggle over paid quarantine
People arriving from other states in Dehradun continued to argue with the district administration officials over paid quarantine on Tuesday. This was stated by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Doiwala, Laxmi Raj Chauhan who is supervising the arrival of passengers in the district by flights.
Trump claims Twitter is 'interfering in the 2020 presidential election' by fact-checking tweets
President Trump fired back at Twitter after it appended a fact-checking label to two of his tweets in which he claimed mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud.
'We shouldn’t be in a hurry to name coronavirus-affected MPs – Speaker
The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has said nobody can unilaterally disclose the health status of another except the individual voluntarily does so.
KP residents protest as cops nix vehicle use
Denizens banned from vehicles for shopping, domestic help; ask why PMC relaxations are different for them
India to maintain its position along the LAC with China, decides to deploy more troops
In at least four locations the soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have transgressed by about 3 km into Indian areas.
Costa Rica: First same-sex weddings held despite pandemic
Costa Rica has become the first Central American nation to make same-sex marriage legal. Dozens of couples are taking advantage of the new law, although ceremonies must abide by coronavirus social distancing rules.
I would be surprised if results of MPs coronavirus test was given to Parliament – Mubarak
Member of Parliament for Kumbungu constituency, Ras Mubarak says he would be shocked if the test results of individual MPs were handed to parliament.
Covid-19 being dealt with effectively in Haryana: CM
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said that with the people exercising restraint while following the rules of lockdown, the Covid-19 outbreak in the State is being dealt with effective management by the Government. He said that the global corona epidemic is an unprecedented
Liberals, NDP vote to waive normal Commons proceedings during pandemic
OTTAWA - New Democrats joined forces Tuesday with the governing Liberals to waive normal House of Commons proceedings for another four months during the COV
Palamu SP visits check posts, rural areas
SP Palamu Ajay Linda visited check posts in rural areas where the pedestrian hungry and thirsty get food and water. On Monday Linda was at Chando ( notorious for communal disturbances), Bansdeeh ( infamous for migrants’ sneaking in) and Osaney where a multi-crore road bridge is coming up and his
2 officers in charge, 2 junior officers suspended
Superintendent of Police Kartik S has suspended the officer in charge of Barkagaon police station Swapan Kumar Mahto and Churchu officer in charge Tarun Baxala for the negligence in the duties. The SP said that the officer in charge of Barkagaon has used the third degree on the student under the
Five more returnees test positive, quarantined in city
SHILLONG: With five more returnees testing positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, Meghalaya has seven active cases till date.The five persons were part of the returnees from Delhi and Haryana.The patients who are asymptomatic are lodged at the co
“We weren’t prepared”: Grooming ring prosecutor Nazir Afzal on grief and state failings
The lawyer behind some of Britain’s most high-profile cases reflects on his most personal brush with government incompetence: the loss of his brother to Covid-19.
Kathy Griffin says Trump should inject deadly syringe 'with nothing but air inside'
Comedian Kathy Griffin is under fire again after she suggested President Trump inject himself with a potentially deadly air-filled syringe.
SANDF inquiry clears soldiers accused of killing Collins Khosa
The SANDF inquiry report said that the altercation was not what caused his death when taking into account the postmortem report.
4 new COVID-19 cases in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar, total 366
Four more people, including a four-year-old girl, tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Wednesday, pushing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the district to 366, officials said. Also, nine people were discharged from hospitals after recovery from COVID-19,
First Fishrot case bail ruling due next week
FORMER Investec Asset Management Namibia client director Ricardo Gustavo, who is one of the six men charged in the Fishrot fishing quotas corruption case, is due to hear on 3 June if his application
Worldwide cases near 5.6 million; death toll nears 348,000
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The Media And Masks: A Confusing Narrative For Americans
The benefit of the mask, “comes not from shielding the mouths of the healthy but from covering the mouths of people already infected.” This unambiguous scientific message of communal responsibility remains absent from mainstream media which continues to divide Americans over the mask.
Catch SpaceX Launch NASA Astronauts Into Space For The First Time
The first launch window is set at 4.33pm ET on Wednesday, 27 May 2020.
Malian petitions CID over harrasment
A Malian businessman domiciled in Ghana, Haled Ould Ibrahim, has stated that he feels “harassed” by the activities of a Lebanese called Hassan Abu Zein, who he claims has been filing false police reports about him and his family.
Pics: President follows up on road projects in Egyptian capital
Sisi has been keen to listen to the opinions of the workers in these projects and make sure the work goes as it should, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said.
Government awarding more 'juicy contracts' to NDC members than NPP - Kennedy Agyapong
Though the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), is in power and supposed to be running the affairs of the country, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is rather in charge, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong claims.
Minister makes case for quarterly disinfection of police cells
Central Regional Minister Kwamena Duncan has underscored the need for police cells in the country to be disinfected every quarter.
BREAKING: DSS Releases Detained Akwa Ibom Journalist After Public Outcry
Carter was arrested by the DSS on April 27, 2020 over a private phone conversation with an anonymous medical doctor, which the Akwa Ibom State Government alleged castigated the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Dominic Ukpong, over his poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PIA plane crash: Federal government to compensate Model Colony residents
Governor Imran Ismail says without conclusion of an official probe into the PIA plane crash, no one could be held responsible
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
They will be limited to 50 people.
Ofankor landlord remanded for murder
The Abeka District Court on Tuesday remanded into police custody Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, a 38-year-old businessman and landlord, for allegedly shooting and killing his tenant at Ofankor over rent.
Schools a challenge for security cluster
THE reopening of schools is posing a challenge to members of the security cluster who are accommodated in several school hostels countrywide.
GIS arrests notorious recruitment scammer
The Western Region Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)has arrested a 53-year-old Ghanaian residing in Takoradi, one Kojo Sakyi, for allegedly defrauding scores of unsuspecting youth under the pretext of securing them jobs within the Service.
Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings
The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.
Joe Biden's disturbing pattern of putting down minorities
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told an African-American talk show host last week:
Egyptian historian sees rising surveillance state
FARID FARIDCAIRO – State surveillance is on the rise globally as governments such as Egypt's take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, warns exiled historian and intellectual Khaled
Pinoys among 8 sailors freed from kidnappers
Lagos, Nigeria—Eight foreign crew members kidnapped from a Singapore-owned container ship off Benin's coast in April have been freed and are undergoing medical checks, the Nigerian navy said on Monday.
We support Maharashtra govt, not key decision-makers: Rahul
Rahul’s remarks also come at a time when the BJP is sharpening its attack on the Thackeray government over its handling of the crisis. Maharashtra now has nearly one-third of the corona cases in India.
Donald Trump promises a 'very interesting' response to China's proposed crackdown on Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign
House of Reps to NDDC IMC: Blackmail won’t stop us from probing you
The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance while addressing newsmen in Abuja in response to various allegations levelled against the National Assembly and himself by Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, IMC Executive Director, Projects, on a television station on Monday
Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi
Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi. According to the chargesheets, all the foreign nationals have been booked for violating visa rules, violating government guidelines issued in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic and regulations regarding Epidemic diseases Act, Disaster Management Act and prohibitory orders under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure.
Why Dominic Cummings should be asked whether he believes Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese lab
The No 10 adviser’s blog suggests he may subscribe to the theory being used by the US right to whip up hostility towards China.
Richard Grenell accuses Politico of 'fake news' over report that he's joining Trump campaign
Former acting DNI Richard Grenell slammed Politico on Tuesday over its report that he was joining the Trump campaign, calling it "fake news."
Tom Homan to urge Trump to challenge New York law criminalizing cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting Director Tom Homan plans to lobby President Trump to have the Justice Department challenge a New York law making it a felony for law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities.
DC inspects ongoing dev projects at Baramulla
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Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Her Covid Emergency Powers
Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have limited her authority to respond to the Covid-19 emergency.
144 at all quarantine centres
The Gajapati district administration on Monday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC near all temporary medical camps (TMCs) and quarantine centres to prevent gathering of locals and possible untoward situations over facilities. Gathering has been restricted within100 metre
Lawmakers ejected in Hong Kong debate on Chinese anthem bill
Two pro-democracy lawmakers were ejected from Hong Kong's legislative chamber Thursday morning, disrupting the start of a second day of debate on a contentious bill that would criminalize insulting or
Boston-area zoos plan to reopen; virus cluster in Worcester
Two Boston-area zoos are planning to reopen, but with new safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response
The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to amend Constitution for updating map
The Constitution amendment proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday but it could not be done after Oli said that he wanted to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter.
C’garh sees record single day spike in Covid-19 cases
The coronavirus infected persons are increasing in Chhattisgarh consistently. The state recorded the biggest single day spike on Tuesday with 68 fresh cases. With this, the active number of Covid-19 cases in the state rose to 281. Mungeli is till now the worst affected district. It again reported
Israeli president calls Australian PM after teacher's ruling
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he spoke Wednesday with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following an Israeli court ruling that a former teacher accused of sexually abusing her students
Jacob Zuma wants his corruption trial to start soon, say lawyers
The former president faces charges linked to the multi-billion-rand arms deal.
Brutal murder of Sanatan Deka shows how Hindus are not safe anymore in Muslim dominated areas of Assam
The fear among the ethnic Hindus in these villages looms large due to the fear of a Muslim attack. They fear reprisals and gullibility of the police with Muslim money power and an enviable unity among Muslims against the 'Kafir'.- Siba Prasad Sarma
Be ready for our surprise visit: Gujarat High Court
Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice Ilesh Vora ask Civil to be ready for a ‘surprise visit’ by them ‘so all controversies are put to rest’; State govt asked to fo
Mariental man admits shooting, denies murder
A MARIENTAL resident claimed in the Windhoek High Court yesterday that the fatal shooting of a woman at the Hardap region town near the end of 2017 had been an accident.
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship
The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing of the aircraft carrier's skip
Uganda approves return of citizens stranded abroad over Covid-19
Ugandans trapped in 66 countries can return home at their own cost.
Omar tries to put house in order
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Ofankor murder: People were only interested in photos of the dead while I shouted for help – Friend claims
Friend of deceased tenant, Spark Benajmine, says people who witnessed the aftermath of the shooting resorted to taking pictures rather than helping take the body to the hospital.
Expert group to guide health dept
Amid spike in the Covid-19 curve, the state health department apparently galvanised by change of guard at top has constituted an expert group for controlling the menace of the disease. The department has also set up five working groups for different aspects of the pandemic. The newly
NPP wants to rig because their own research point to their defeat - Edem Agbana
A Deputy Youth Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Adams Agbana says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has conducted several- research works pointing to their defeat in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary polls hence their plot to rig the polls.
Lawyer: Virus is halting progress in Boston kidnapping case
The case against a Rhode Island man accused of kidnapping and killing a Boston woman has been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to his defense.
Twitter adds fact-check warning label to Trump’s tweets for first time
Twitter Inc. marked tweets by President Donald Trump with a fact-check warning label for the first time Tuesday, after the president falsely claimed mail-in...
The Parts Of Donald Trump & Jeffrey Epstein's Relationship 'Filthy Rich' Doesn't Cover
Jeffrey Epstein had a number of famous associates, and among those mentioned in Netflix's new docuseries, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, is Donald Trump. According to Vox, the two became friendly in the late '80s and maintained a relationship until…
Australian police won't charge reporter after leak probe
Australian police said Wednesday that they had decided against charging a journalist over a newspaper article she wrote more than two years ago following a high-profile investigation that triggered a
Colloquium speakers to African leaders: be proactive
Speakers at a virtual colloquium on the 63rd birthday of Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday asked African leaders to think ahead and ...
Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive
Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive. The main focus will be on the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball face-off in sensitive areas like Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie
MPs have not tested positive for coronavirus - Kate Addo
The Director of Public Affairs at Ghana’s Parliament, Kate Addo has denied reports in a section of the media that some Members of Parliament and staff of the House have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Protesters stop LA freeway traffic, smash patrol car windows
Hundreds of people protesting the death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody blocked a Los Angeles freeway and shattered windows of California Highway Patrol cruisers on Wednesday.
Some MPs opted for private testing for coronavirus – NDC MP
Some Members of Parliament (MPs) have opted to undergo private testing for coronavirus instead of what Parliament House is offering for them and other staff.
Bail hearing in hospital for injured MDC Alliance officials
HARARE – Zimbabwean prosecutors have proposed ZW$2,000 (about R800) bail for recently abducted and tortured MDC Alliance youth activists Cecilia Chimburu, 31, Netsai Marova, 21, and member of the house of assembly Joana Mamombe, 27.
Pentagon taking steps to relax ‘stop movement’ order | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Pentagon said today that a “conditions-based approach” will be taken to relax the “stop movement” order that has been in effect for troops since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Over 6500 new cases in India, death toll climbs to 4167
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Survey for jobs to all labourers starts
The survey has started in the State from today to ensure employment to all the labourers who have returned to Madhya Pradesh as per the wish of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. After surveying the labourers of Madhya Pradesh returning to other States, they will be linked to the Sambal Yojana
GHADC staff file contempt notice in HC
SHILLONG: The Non-Gazette Employees’ Association of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) on Tuesday filed a contempt case against the Chief Executive Member and the Secretary of the Council in the High Court of Meghalaya for non-payment
India and Afghanistan’s future
Regional countries are worried about the spread of IS (Islamic State) in Afghanistan and want to see the government and Taliban on the same
Trump Campaign: Twitter 'Fact Check' Proof of Silicon Valley Obstruction
President Donald Trump's reelection campaign on Tuesday reacted to the news that Twitter had fact-checked the president's tweet.
Americans want China to pay for COVID-19 pandemic
With more than 90,000 dead and nearly 1.5 million sick, the American people have decisively judged the country that created this crisis: Communist China.
Enter only if you test -ve
State Govt decides to do away with compulsory institutional quarantine from June 1 and allow only the uninfected to come in In an effort to prevent people with Covid-19 from entering the State, the go.
Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump’s tweets on mail-in voting
Micro-blogging site Twitter has tagged two tweets of US President Donald Trump on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.
We're satisfied with Mills' autopsy, stop act of 'drunkenness' - Family
Family of the late President John Atta Mills has asked politicians and the general public to respect the family and the late Professor and allow him to Rest In Peace.
Biden Attacks Trump for Not Wearing Mask in Public: 'This Macho Stuff Is 'Stoking Deaths'
Following his Tuesday remarks, Biden changed his profile picture on Twitter to the one of him wearing a black mask during a Memorial Day ceremony.
Aboriginal people in prison and out-of-home care suffering under 'punitive' Covid-19 restrictions
Report reveals inmates going without soap and children in out-of-home care system being refused contact with families
Govt responsible for misery in quarantine centres: Cong
Expressing grave concern over the mismanagement of the quarantine centres and problems faced by the people kept there, the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Pritam Singh has held apathetic attitude of state government responsible for it. Singh said that situation of quarantine centres in
Hospitals to face music for denying treatment to Covid patients
The District Magistrate on Monday issued an order stating that if any private hospital denies treatment to a Covid-19 patients then they will have to pay penalty as per the Epidemic Act (1897) without any prior notice. The decision was taken after the district administration received complaints
Man shoots at ex-colleagues
A MAN allegedly opened fire on his former colleagues at Swakopmund and missed his targets before killing himself.
Central Regional Minister calls for Bernard Mornah's arrest over 'war comments'
Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan is calling for the arrest of the leader of the Inter-Party Resistance Against New Voter Register [IPRAN], Bernard Mornah, with immediate effect.
NDC opts out as EC holds talks with political parties today
After dragging the Electoral Commission (EC) to the Supreme Court, the National Democratic Congress has opted out of an impending engagement with the electoral management body.
Egypt’s Sisi discusses mutual relations, latest COVID-19 updates with India’s Modi
Modi affirmed his country's pride of the mutual ties and close relations with Egypt.
Nagpur registers 9th Covid-19 death
Nagpur: A Satranjipura based man succumbed to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) while seven others reportedly tested positive for the virus borne disease on Wednesday. Out of seven three belonged to city’s Mominpura hot-spot, while one each from Saoner, Naik talav, Bangladesh and Hansapuri. With the latest development, the cases of Corona Virus have surged […]
Reopening leader says liability protection key in SC
The leader of governor's committee studying how to best reopen South Carolina after the coronavirus said one of the most critical pieces of unfinished business is protecting businesses from lawsuits i
Faith community made huge contribution in fighting COVID-19 - Ramaphosa
The president on Tuesday evening said religious institutions had suffered greatly during the lockdown.
Intensify seizure of assets of corrupt officials – Anti-corruption campaigners urge courts
Two anti-corruption experts have said the recent order by an Accra High Court for the seizure of assets of persons convicted in the National Communications Authority (NCA) case is a good anti-corruption measure.
Tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile
A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.
Facebook shuts down efforts to make site less divisive among users
Facebook have shelved their own research to understand how the social media platform shaped user behaviour and how the company
Ann Coulter Doubles Down on Trump Criticism: 'Jackass President Being a Big Baby'
She explained her weekend criticisms during an interview on the Daily Caller's podcast
Pay up or I’ll tell everyone you watch pornography
Online blackmailers have sent messages to thousands of people who may have watched child pornography
Exiled ex-minister rubbishes Govt third force claim on abductions
Exiled former deputy higher education minister Godfrey Gandawa rubbished claims by the Government that there was a third force behind the abduction of three Movement for Democratic Change female members last week.
2 fire cases, no casualty; 1,000 jhuggis gutted
In last 24 hours, two incidents of fire were reported in the National Capital. In first incident, over 1,000 shanties were gutted in fire, leaving hundreds of people homeless, after a massive fire broke out in the slums of South-East Delhi's Tughlakabad area late on Monday night. According
Work begins to allow international students to return to NZ universities
Report from RNZ Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said today that work is underway to allow international students to return to New Zealand.
13 doctors to volunteer at Rajkot civil hospital
A delegation of 19 members of ISCCM met Parimal Pandya, Resident Additional Collector of Rajkot, and offered their services on voluntary basis.
Africa's female journalists use radio to dispel coronavirus fake news and sexism
Radio is the only source of information in many parts of rural Africa and viewed as an important medium to stem the spread of the coronavirus across the continent which has so far been less severely hit by COVID-19 than other regions.
Protest of Minneapolis man's death blocks Memphis street
Police blocked a main thoroughfare in Memphis, Tennessee, after protesters gathered outside a police precinct to voice their anger at the death of an unarmed black man during a confrontation with a wh
False claims aim to tie officer in George Floyd death to Trump
Twitter and Facebook posts with hundreds of thousands of views on Wednesday claimed Officer Derek Chauvin was pictured wearing a
Locust attack feared in eastern UP now
LUCKNOW:The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has now asked all District Magistrates to remain prepared for the movement of the swarm of locusts in their areas.Principal Secretary, Agriculture Devesh Chaturvedi, in his letter, has sai
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry
Are children visitation rights applied by JK courts: HC asks JKSLSA
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COVID-19: Still no deaths in Mpumalanga, SA cases at 24,264
The virus has not claimed in Mpumalanga, with the province's confirmed cases at 103.
Democrats: Don't repeat the mistakes of the Catholic Church with Tara Reade
To protect people from sexual harassment and assault by those above them, we have the right to expect the same of our political leaders that we demand of religious leaders.
Ofankor landlord shot tenant 4 times, targeted his penis, chest - Police
The police has given a vivid account of how a shooting incident at Ofankor, a suburb of Accra, led to the unfortunate death of a tenant, saying he was shot 4 times by the landlord.
Liberals, NDP vote to waive normal Commons proceedings during pandemic
OTTAWA — New Democrats joined forces Tuesday with the governing Liberals to waive normal House of Commons proceedings for another four months during the COVID-19 pandemic.
I’m happy to be the President that swore you in – Akufo-Addo extols Justice Mensah-Bonsu’s credentials
Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu has been sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo today May 26, 2020 at the Jubilee House in Accra
Irish Times view on Europe’s relations with China: Into the East Asian century
China has deployed a twin-track strategy of soft and hard-power diplomacy
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337. According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
Trump promises a 'very interesting' US response within days
Shops except for medical, essential items to be closed at 5pm from today in KP
KP govt spokesperson says barbershops will only remain open from Friday till Sunday
Trump, Biden turn to Snapchat in presidential campaign
The photo-sending app boasts 229 million users.
19 bodies of PIA crash victims forcibly taken away from morgue: Edhi Foundation
Faisal Edhi says relatives did not provide any proof or identification before taking away bodies
Six Cabinet members 'privately believe Dominic Cummings should resign' while 40 Tory MPs call for Boris Johnson to sack him over 'lockdown breach' controversy
Six Cabinet members are believed to have privately told colleagues that Dominic Cummings should quit, while at least 40 Tory MPs have demanded his resignation.
One year-old baby, 2 adults killed in gory accident
A year-old baby and two male adults were killed, while 11 others suffered injuries in an accident, at Anoff near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, on Tuesday.
Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on Friday
Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on FridayPakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as "lies"
Asked if he understood the charges, Kabuga told the court through an interpreter: “All of this is lies. I have not killed any Tutsis. I was working with them.”
Akufo-Addo government to complete 998 SHS facilities by end of July - Abronye DC
Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) says as part of measures by his parties government to close the gap in the infrastructure deficit of the nations senior high school system, a total of 998 educational facilities are set to be completed across the country by July this year.
Bryce Hall & Jaden Hossler: TikTok Stars Arrested In Texas For Drug Possession
TikTok's Bryce Hall and Jaden Hossler were arrested for drug possession in Texas on May 25, HollywoodLife has learned. See mugshots here.
Maha Vikas Aghadi Government Can’t Dance, Courtyard is Rough!
Unable to handle the COVID19 crisis efficiently, the MVA government led by the Shiv Sena has turned its frustration towards those who are critical of it. Criticism on Social Media and not management of the health crisis seems to be the priority of the MVA government. - Devidas Deshpande
Airbus experts from France begin probe into Pak air crash
An 11-member team of technical experts of Airbus aerospace company visited the Jinnah International Airport here and inspected the runway, air traffic control tower and radar control station as part of its initial investigation into the PIA air crash involving its aircraft that killed 97 people,
Watch: Duo Have The Perfect Response To Dundalk Lockdown Protest
A woman most famous for standing outside Google and the Four Courts was back at it again yesterday, this time standing on a beach in Dundalk, hosting a sparsely attend...
Panel submits report to end decades-long seniority dispute of KAS officers
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Joe Biden hires voting rights director, contrasting Trump's move to hinder mail-in ballots
The Biden campaign hired a senior staffer to aid in voter protection issues as the debate over absentee ballots comes to a head.
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for N-E (16:50)
GUWAHATI/AIZAWL: After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.While the Assam government s
IPS officer plays angel to Covid positive constable, family
Police constable, his nurse wife and their children get private hospital treatment after DGP Surolia intervenes; three of them are now back home
Confusion in Parliament over MPs’ coronavirus test results
Parliament seems to have shifted its position that no Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliament Service tested positive for COVID-19 during a mass testing exercise.
Rivlin on Leifer trial: 'No one will use Israel to evade justice' - Foreign Affairs
President Rivlin touts Jerusalem court's decision that Australian-Israeli teacher Malka Leifer may stand trial, paving way for extradition.
Syria's Assad faces toughest challenges of nine-year war
A public family spat, criticism in Russia and an imploding economy leave Syrian President Bashar Assad vulnerable.
MPs who fail to test for coronavirus will be sanctioned - Speaker
Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Prof Michael Aaron Oquaye has cautioned Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliamentary Service who have not gone through the test for COVID-19 to do so when the mandatory mass testing in Parliament restart from Thursday, 28th May to Friday, 29th May 2020.
As COVID19 situation goes out of hand, MVA govt in Maharashtra comes with a gag order to curb social media criticism
Unable to handle the COVID19 crisis efficiently, the MVA government led by the Shiv Sena has turned its frustration towards those who are critical of it. Criticism on Social Media and not management of the health crisis seems to be the priority of the MVA government. - Devidas Deshpande
WHO praises China for 'very consistent message' of 'openness' in virus investigation
A top World Health Organization official offered praise for China’s “openness” during its effort to understand how the coronavirus pandemic began.
Assam cops capture check point in WKH
NONGSTOIN: Assam Police personnel allegedly chased away their Meghalaya Police counterparts posted at the check point at Salpara in West Khasi Hills district on Tuesday causing panic and fear among villagers of adjoining areas.According to witn
Stigma makes it impossible to disclose identities of persons who'll test positive - Majority Leader
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has said the stigmatisation associated with testing positive to the coronavirus makes it impossible to disclose the identities of any MP or staff of parliament who will test positive to the virus.
Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station
Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station. The four-and-a-half-year-old son of Bihari migrants based in Delhi died at the railway station in Muzaffarpur on arrival by a 'Shramik Special' train, while his father desperately hunted for some milk he believed will save his child.
Education department IT manager directed $14m work to his own company
'Go-to guy' in Department of Education and Training misused position for more than a decade to direct almost $14m-worth of work to company he owned, IBAC says.
SSC exams: TS mulls special rooms for those from containment zones
Given the prevailing health crisis, the Education Department is planning to have special rooms in examination centres for students from containment areas while appearing for the pending SSC exams.
Uni may move hall residents to house overseas students
The University of Auckland is considering moving domestic students out of halls of residence to make way for returning international students that...
Youth drowns while bathing in canal
Bathing in a canal to beat the summer heat proved fatal for a young man on Tuesday. Twenty year old Sharif drowned when he was taking a dip in the Bahadrabad canal. It is being stated that four of his companions were also bathing in the canal, but Sharif went deep towards the swifter flow which
Why Buhari Will Not Intervene In Pantami And Dabiri-Erewa Face off —Odumakin
Recall that Dabiri-Erewa revealed in an interview how gunmen chased the commission’s staff from office on the orders of Pantami.
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oyo company now 151 — Makinde
According to available information, the company has about 500 staff
Coronavirus Has Now Killed 100,000 Americans
More Americans have died in the pandemic than in the Vietnam and Korean wars.
B'pur NGO takes slew of Covid relief measures
Voluntary organisation PREM has taken a slew of initiatives to effectively contain corona virus to save precious human lives and to ensure the livelihood of the poor migrant workers at Bharat Mata Resource Center in village R Sitapur near Paralakhemundi under Gajapati district. Significantly, the
Report: Hurley accused Arizona State AD in booster scandal
Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley sent an email to Ray Anderson last season alleging the Arizona State athletic director minimized sexual harassment allegations by the wives of three a
Galvez calls for probe on blast in Maguindanao
Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. on Tuesday called for an investigation of the explosion in Barangay Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, that killed two children and wounded several others on May 24.
Mike Pompeo does not like answering questions about his actions, but soon he may have to
There’s a sense that things are coming full circle for the US secretary of state.
Man arrested over deadly fire at animation studio
Japanese police have arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months in recovering in two...
US judge refuses again to block Nevada's mail-in primary
A federal judge has again rejected a conservative voting rights group’s bid to block the mail-in primary election now under way in Nevada as part of an effort to guard against spread of the coronaviru
NDC warns NPP in Nalerigu/Gambaga after ‘arrest’ of former Youth Organiser
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nalerigu/Gambaga Constituency say they are ready to face the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) squarely in the December 7 elections.
Hand sanitiser dispensers for courts, police stations in St Elizabeth
BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — A three-week campaign to raise money and equipment rece...
Woman gang-raped by two men, but her ordeal doesn’t end there
A 27-year-old woman from Jharkhand was gang-raped by two men inside the labour shed in a factory in Kumbalgodu, where she was working.
EU unveils huge aid plan as virus hammers Latin America
The massive European plan follows other unprecedented emergency measures introduced around the world to rescue economies shattered by the disease, which has claimed more than 350,000 lives as infections top 5.6 million.
Parties wrangle over final year University exams
While BJP-backed ABVP is in favour of exams in July, Sena minister Uday Samant wrote to UGC for cancellation, angering the Governor
‘We dried our tears’: Addressing the toll on children of Northeast Nigeria’s conflict
Nigeria must address its failures to an entire generation of children in a region devastated by Boko Haram atrocities and gross violations by the military
Uproar in US after black man dies as white policeman kneels on neck
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
Four US police officers fired after death of unarmed black man
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
NC condemns assault on senior cardiologist, seeks thorough probe into incident
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Mkhize provides clarity on the level 3 lockdown game plan
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize caused confusion on Tuesday when he told the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) that hotspots would remain on level four lockdown.
Eight held for gambling in Hyderabad
Eight persons who were gambling at a garage in Kalapather were caught by the Commissioner's Task Force (South) following a raid
Texas Supreme Court Halts Expansion Of Mail-In Voting
Voters can’t cite a lack of immunity to the coronavirus as a reason for getting a mail-in ballot, the court ruled.
Daniel Turner: Biden bows to radical left by pledging to cancel Keystone XL pipeline – Americans would suffer
Joe Biden’s energy policies would create disruptive energy shortages, big energy price increases, an increased dependence on foreign countries outside our hemisphere to meet our energy needs, and a massive increase in unemployment in the U.S. energy industry.
Scale-up battle preparedness visualising worst-case scenarios: President Xi Jinping tells Chinese military
Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests
In Canada, non-status women are being left behind
Non-status women remain largely invisible in the COVID-19 public health response and emergency support programs.
Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election’ after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail
President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Twitter of “interfering” in the 2020 election after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter has for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by United States President Donald Trump.
‘Schools at high altitude to be temporary relief centers’
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Cabinet approves appointment of Sithole as PIC CEO
Sithole is currently the principal executive officer of the Government Employees Pension Fund and the commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
Food vender, boyfriend quarantined for coronavirus in Saboba
A food vendor and her boyfriend have been quarantined in Saboba in the Northern region after she tested positive for Covid-19.
Zimbabwe police charge activists, journalists with violating Covid-19 rules
The three women were reportedly abducted while in police custody.
Salesman held for killing wife
The Delhi Police has arrested a 37-year-old salesman in national Capital for allegedly killing his wife. Police said that the accused killed his wife after he got frustrated with his marital life. The accused has been identified as Sudhir, a resident of Anand Parbat. Police said that the accused
COVID-19: Death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767 in India
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while
‘Complete syllabus with online classes’
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has directed the Higher Education Department to complete the syllabus by conducting online classes.
How to vote in US elections if residing outside country
Q. I am an American citizen and currently live in Jamaica. Can I vote in the November 202...
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for northeastern states
After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election
Defense Department officials are reportedly planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, including one to pull them out before the 2020 US presidential election in November.
Himachal CM: Tribal Bhawan to start soon for facilitating tribal people
Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the chairpersons of Zila Parishads, Panchayat Samitis and Panchayat Pradhans of various Gram Panchayats of Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti districts and Pangi, Bharmour and Killar area of Chamba district on Tuesday through video conferencing from
Mixed reaction from clergy as churches prepare to resume services
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that places of worship may reopen subject to strict restrictions under level three of the lockdown.
Zambian president pardons gay couple jailed for 15 years
LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambia’s president has pardoned a gay couple sentenced to 15 years in prison in November under colonial-era sodomy laws in a case that caused a diplomatic row with the United States.
Staffer, 10 inmates of Rohini Prison recover from corona
Delhi Prison authorities on Tuesday said that one staff member and ten inmates of Rohini jail have recovered and tested negative for Covid-19. Earlier, Head Wardern of central jail number 10 in Rohini had tested positive for coronavirus on May 15. "He was asymptomatic and had been kept in
Canada will accept incomplete study permit applications
Dear Mr Brown,I know that you recommended initiating my study permit...
PML-N lambastes govt for 'allowing sugar export when there was shortage' in country
The opposition party's leaders reiterate demand for prime minister's resignation
Stop Calling The Police On Black People
This article explores the modern day phenomenon of White people calling the police on innocent Black people, which was most recently seen in the viral video of "Central Park Karen."
DNA confirms body found near Wewe River is of murdered Andile Mbuthu - family
The 16-year-old was kidnapped and assaulted late last month after being accused of stealing alcohol from a local tavern.
Rain or shine, 2020 elections will come off - Kweku Baako
The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under a barrage of criticisms by opposition parties over their decision to compile a new voters' register.
Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings
The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.
SC issues notices to Centre, Assam on plea against delimitation process based on 2001 census
A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde agreed to hear the plea seeking quashing of this year's February 28 order which
Driving Instructors Slam Ministers And Tory MPs For Backing Dominic Cummings’ Defective Eyesight Driving Offense
In subsequent radio and TV interviews, government ministers and Tory MPs have tied themselves in knots supporting Cummings’ law-breaking 30-mile drive to Barnard Castle, County Durham.
US offers to mediate between China, India on border row
The US on Wednesday revealed that it has offered to mediate in the ongoing standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Restaurant association questions allowing reopening of places of worship
CEO at the Restaurant Association of South Africa Wendy Alberts said the industry was suffering.
Two held for swindling Rs 48L through chit fund company
Two persons were arrested for swindling Rs 48 lakh on the pretext of doubling the money within 15 days, police said here on Tuesday. The accused had created a phony chit-fund concern, ‘The Future Company’. They claimed it to be a chain-marketing company which could double
Cracks surface in NC
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Prison officer tests positive for coronavirus
Information gathered by DGN Online indicates that a prison officer at the Tamale Central Prison has tested positive for COVID-19.
Sessions goes after Tuberville's coaching record in challenging him to debate
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions challenged Tommy Tuberville, his opponent for the Alabama Republican Senate nomination, to a series of five debates as the two hammer each other in an
875 Commit Suicide During Lockdown In Nepal
The country has been under lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, since March 24.
Election run-offs waste of money, must be rechecked – Diplomatic Consultant
Diplomatic Consultant, Farouk Al- Wahab says Ghana started practicing democracy prematurely and that also accounts for the country being overly democratic.
TRS NRI wing thank KCR, KTR for providing free quarantine to Gulf returnees
TRS NRI wing thanked Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and Municipal Administration Minister KT Rama Rao for arranging free
NDC can demonstrate all they want but EC's decision won't change - Kweku Baako
Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, has jumped to the defence of the Electoral Commission, stressing that nothing can change the Commission's decision on the voters' register.
Concerns raised over how places of worship would enforce COVID-19 measures
While religious leaders welcome the decision to partially resume services, not everyone is on board.
In Break With Trump, Sean Hannity Just Told A Surprising Truth About Face Masks
As America heads into a deeply divisive presidential election, on Tuesday Sean Hannity gave a brief reminder that there is one thing that transcends partisanship: public health.
Modi govt threat to India’s neighbours: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the Indian premier Narendra Modi’s government with its arrogant expansionist policies is becoming a threat to India’s neighbours.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail
Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.
Pakistan Army shot down Indian spy drone that crossed over LoC: ISPR
The spy drone had crossed over 650 metres into Pakistani territory and was shot down in the Rakh Chakri sector
Delhi: Thousands homeless after fire in shanties
NEW DELHI: Thousands of residents of a transit camp in Tughlaqabad in southeast Delhi were left homeless in the scorching heat after a major fire gutt.
Michael Collins gets revenge 100 years ago in Wexford
How Michael Collins got revenge on a British soldier after he tortured rebels involved with the 1916 Easter Rising.
Muslims celebrate major holiday amid curfews, virus fears | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
JERUSALEM >> Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, with millions under strict stay-at-home orders and many fearing renewed coronavirus outbreaks.
40 fresh cases in Kerala, COVID-19 tally breaches 1,000 mark
The COVID-19 Tally in Kerala crossed the one thousand mark on Wednesday, with 40 people,including 37 returnees from abroad and other states, testing positive for the coronavirus. The aggregate of cases nowhas touched1003,while presently445 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals
Video shows cop kneeling on neck of black man who died
MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AP) — A black man who died in police custody in Minneap...
Scientific data, logic used for govt's tobacco sales ban decision - Dlamini-Zuma
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has submitted the reasons which were taken into account when deciding on regulation 27 that was invoked for the national state of disaster.
Nursing home residents warned about giving up coronavirus relief funds
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning families to be cautious amid reports of nursing homes attempting to take coronavirus relief payments from their residents.
Steve Kerr, Skylar Diggins Blast Cops Over Death of Minnesota Man (TWEET)
Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr made sure to voice his opinion about the death of a black man…
‘Close Them Down’: Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media Platforms
Twitter fact-checked the president on one of his tweets for the first time Tuesday.
‘She has more experience than you’: Sisulu defends Susan Shabangu’s appointment
DA MP Emma Powell questioned Susan Shabangu’s credentials as a water expert, prompting an angry response from Lindiwe Sisulu.
Trump threatens to shut down social media companies after Twitter fact check
President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies — a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.
UK leader rejects aide inquiry, unveils test and trace plan
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused Wednesday to hold an official inquiry into the actions of his closest adviser for allegedly flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules, imploring an angry public to
NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks
The aggrieved farmers can register their complaints about the existence of locusts or need of spray on the 24-hour hotline: NDMA
Mangoes, not Covid situation, interest Mayor Bijal Patel
Mayor Bijal Patel miffed when questioned on Covid-19 crisis in city at inauguration of 15-day mango fest at GMDC grounds
Indian Army commanders’ meet kicks off amid Chinese aggression
NEW DELHI: Indian Army Commanders' Conference kicked off in New Delhi on Wednesday wherein discussion over China frontier in Sikkim, Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh would be done at great length. The conference was planned much before the tension with
Hogan: Maryland to move to full stage 1 virus recovery plan
Maryland will fully implement the first stage of its coronavirus recovery plan later this week, Hogan said Wednesday, allowing outdoor dining at restaurants while further lessening some restrictions o
China's efforts to bring citizens back from India have nothing to do with border tension: Global Times
Global Times, considered Chinese government's mouthpiece, has said that the “voluntary repatriation plan” should be seen a “normal service” and should not be linked to the ongoing border tension.
Las Vegas police report details injuries to arrested officers’ kids
The two Metropolitan Police Department officers who were arrested last week on child abuse charges allegedly hit the child with a belt and had been investigated previously.
K'taka seeks Centre's nod to reopen places of worship from 1 June
K'taka seeks Centre's nod to reopen places of worship from 1 June. The standard operating procedure is likely to be put in place, that needs to be followed at temples once opened for public.
83 NRIs return to Chandigarh
As many as 83 non-resident Indians belonging to Chandigarh have returned to the city till now. Out of these 83 persons, 16 persons have been discharged from the hotels on completion of seven days stay and after they were tested negative. Expatriates from abroad have returned to the city while 70
African Development Bank President, Adesina, Maintains Innocence Despite Calls For Probe
The United States Department of Treasury had called for an independent of the allegations against Adesina despite the AfDB clearing him of all wrongdoing.
Learn about places that do not allow entry without wearing mask
Whoever violates these decisions shall be punished with a fine not exceeding LE 4,000, or a penalty of detention.
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister. Domestic passenger flights are currently permitted to operate from all airports in the country except the ones in West Bengal.
27% of total cases in mountainous districts
The nine mountainous districts of the State which were almost free from contagion of Covid-19 till second week of May, now constitute 27 per cent of the total patients of the disease. These districts now have 107 cases of Covid-19 which is an alarming situation for the state health authorities. As
Two murders reported from city over 12 hrs
Eight, including four minors, arrested for killing an entrepreneur; in the second case, accused is unknown
Lift ban on church gatherings – CVM to government
The Citizen Voters Movement (CVM) has urged the government to lift the ban on public and social gatherings to enable the citizens to overcome the fear, panic, and psychological warfare created by this COVID-19.
Republicans working on legislation to strip Twitter of federal liability protections
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Rep.
Ilhan Omar: Israel has too Much Influence on Trump Administration
Rep. Ilhan Omar compared Israel with Saudi Arabia in an interview, saying both countries used money to influence the Trump administration.
Bipartisan opposition leaves surveillance bill in doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation extending surveillance authorities that the FBI sees as vital in fighting terrorism was thrown into doubt as President Donald Trump threatened a veto and Republican leaders...
Government to seek quicker delivery of broadband plan
The Minister for Communications has said he has asked his officials to examine the feasibility of accelerating the roll out of the National Broadband Plan.
Google highlights Indian 'hack-for-hire' companies in new TAG report | ZDNet
Google also discloses seven coordinated political influence campaigns that took place on its platforms during Q1 2020.
APC will pick governorship candidate in Edo, not Abuja - Obaseki tells Oshiomhole
Governor Obaseki of Edo state has described as a joke the adoption of Osagie Ize-Iyamu as a ‘consensus’ governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress.
Pelosi says Trump’s push for in-person convention is just an ego trip
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday took a jab at President Donald Trump’s hopes to have an in-person Republican Party convention this summer, saying...
Weather delays SpaceX's first astronaut launch from Florida
The next launch window is set for Saturday afternoon, when SpaceX will make a second attempt to send the astronauts into orbit.
Srinagar admin forms committee to ensure smooth movement of essential services during lockdown
The Srinagar district administration has constituted a committee to prevent occurrence of issues and ensure quick redressal of concerns surrounding
Coons: CCP's Actions Against Hong Kong 'Demand a Response' - Sanctions 'Appropriate'
On Wednesday's "Hugh Hewitt Show," Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) stated that the Chinese Communist Party's actions against Hong Kong will "demand a response | Clips
When you have to bluff, even three cannot accomplish the task: Devendra Fadnavis takes on govt
On Tuesday, Devendra Fadnavis had alleged that the state did not have the potential to encash Maharashtra's share under various direct and indirect financial Covid-19 welfare schemes – worth Rs 28,104 crore – which it had received from the Centre.
Court restrains minister, DPR, from revoking field in OML 95
A court has granted the order of interim injunction against the respondents following an ex-parte application over OML 95.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
US News: WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland.
Vicar quits after “sex acts and inappropriate texts” with parishioner’s wife
Rev John Girtchen, 66, is now moving out of his vicarage in Lincolnshire after church bosses said his conduct during the affair was “contrary to Church teaching on marriage”
Brain Freeze: Biden Misstates Dates of D-Day, Delaware Independence
Joe Biden told supporters during a campaign livestream on Wednesday that D-Day occurred on "December the 7th." | Politics
MSNBC's Glaude: 'We Have to Understand How Profoundly Racist Our Country Is'
Princeton University professor and MSNBC contributor Eddie Glaude, Jr. said Wednesday on his network that Americans need to understand "profoundly racist our country is." | Clips
Uddhav Thackeray at Loksatta’s webseries today
The interaction with the CM, who completes six months after taking reins of the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition government, is expected to see discussions on a wide range of current topics, from state administration to politics.
Boris Johnson says it's time to 'move on' from Dominic Cummings row
Prime Minister rules out inquiry into his adviser, claiming it would waste 'official time' as government battles coronavirus
UofSC to require face masks in classrooms, library as part of phased campus reopening plan
The University of South Carolina has implemented a face-covering policy for its Columbia campus.
Officer fired after allegedly saying it was 'unfortunate' virus didn't kill all black people
A police officer in Louisiana has been fired after allegedly posting a comment on Facebook that said it was "unfortunate" the coronavirus did not kill all black people.
Official Says Pentagon Could ‘Rapidly’ Prepare New Nuke Test as US Exits Open Skies Treaty
As the US exits a key, confidence-building international treaty, a top Pentagon official has stated the US is capable of preparing a nuclear weapons test in just...
Social media bias lawsuits keep failing in court
Sites have broad rights to ban users — Trump tweets notwithstanding.
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering on Wednesday after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. He turned to his Twitter account – where else? -- to tweet his threats. The president can’t unilaterally regulate or close the companies, and…
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in t
Soldier injured in ramming attack awarded at hospital for distinguished service - Defense/Security
Shadi Ibrahim had been named award recipient before attack over which he lost his leg, but hospitalization prevented attendance at ceremony.
Orange Farm residents reject testing: ‘I won’t believe virus exists here until someone dies from it’
Health workers’ efforts of going door to door mobilising community members to screen and test for the Covid-19 coronavirus in Orange Farm yielded nothing as only few turned up.
Ekiti Assembly passes Tourism, Hospitality Licensing and Regulation Bill
The unanimous resolution was taken at Wednesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Funminiyi Afuye, in Ado Ekiti.
Cyprus: Got infected with coronavirus? The trip's on us - Foreign Affairs
In an attempt to attract tourists, Cyprus says it will cover costs for anyone who catches the virus while vacationing in the country.
Woman completes reading the Quran during Ramadan, explains how she did it
A woman with the Twitter name Nooran A has said that she finished reading the Quran all through the holy month of Ramadan. She said that is her first time.
Pelosi: George Floyd death is 'a crime'
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday called the death of an unarmed African American man in Minneapolis a crime and vowed that Congress will examine new federal strategies for preventing
Appeals court rejects claims that Facebook, Twitter suppress conservative views
A federal appeals court is rejecting claims that tech companies like Facebook, Google, Twitter and Apple have conspired to suppress conservative viewpoints on their platforms.
Russian fighter pilot seen through the window as jets fly dangerously close to US patrol aircraft AGAIN
RUSSIAN fighter jets were spotted flying dangerously close to US military aircraft over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday. The two Su-35 aircraft “unsafely intercepted” a P-8A Poseidon patrol aircra…
Mosques to progressively reopen from Jun 2 with limited prayer spaces for private worship
SINGAPORE: Mosques will provide limited prayer spaces for private worship from next Tuesday (Jun 2), as part of progressive reopening plans amid ...
Man breaks into bank to heat up Hot Pockets: ‘Hell yeah it was worth it’
A California man was busted for breaking into a bank so he could use its microwave to heat up Hot Pockets on Wednesday — and he doesn’t regret a thing. “Hell yeah it was worth
Ottawa man who raped two women sentenced to more than five years in prison
An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic it's unclear when he'll be put behind bars.
Military airstrike kills 30 bandits in Zamfara
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
We should unlockdown on trial basis: Uddhav Thackeray
At the epicentre of Covid-19 infections in India, Mumbai has seen 33,835 cases and 1,097 deaths. On Wednesday, senior ministers met at the Chief Minister’s official residence in south Mumbai to discuss the strategy for the state post May 31 when the fourth phase of the lockdown would end.
Nolte: Report Shows 43% of Coronavirus Deaths Are in Nursing Homes
An incredible 43 percent of coronavirus deaths occurred in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities (ALF), reports Forbes.
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean
The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.
Netflix sued by immigration detention center operators over use of logo in 'Messiah'
A private company that operates some U.S. prisons and detention centers is suing Netflix over the use of its logo in negative scenes depicting squalid conditions in immigrant detention centers on the show 'Messiah.'
Officials urge caution after holiday weekend parties
Officials in St. Louis County and Kansas City are asking people who failed to follow social distancing guidelines over the holiday weekend to self-quarantine.
North Carolina Lawmakers Ask Panel to Let Them Join Voter ID Case
Republican members of the North Carolina General Assembly pressed a Fourth Circuit panel Wednesday to allow them to intervene on behalf of the state in a lawsuit over its controversial voter ID requirements.
Life has become unbearable for migrants in SA amid coronavirus lockdown
Even as a strict lockdown to slow the coronavirus pandemic is eased, many foreigners living in South Africa have no work and are hungry.
Iranians outraged by father who killed teen daughter
The killing of an Iranian teen by her father after she eloped with an older man sparked outrage on Wednesday, with local media.
Living on a prayer: Concerns as places of worship prepare to reopen their doors
The president’s announcement that places of worship can resume services under strict conditions during lockdown Level 3 has been met with strong and mixed opinions. The big question is, how will worshippers gather safely without spreading the coronavirus?
Bangladesh leaving lockdown as offices, public transports to reopen from May 31
The government is phasing Bangladesh out of lockdown by reopening offices and resuming public transport services on a limited scale from May 31 until Jun 15 amid an escalation of coronavirus cases.
2,700 PATH families to get financial assistance
Approximately 2,700 families on the government’s Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) are to receive financial assistance as a part of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General’s COVID-19 Multi Partners' Trust Fund (MPTF).
Two dead as suspected cultists invade station to free robbery suspects in Delta Community
The Delta State Police command has confirmed the death of two persons today, at the Jesse Police Station in Jesse, Ethiope West LGA of Delta
Pompeo told Congress Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China. Here’s what that means.
The secretary of state made the declaration as China prepares to pass a controversial national security law.
Nancy Pelosi: 'Every Crisis' Including Coronavirus Is an Opportunity to Advance Leftist Agenda
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said during a press conference on Wednesday that "every crisis" is an opportunity to advance a leftist agenda.
Mail-in voting could turn Election Day into Election Week
A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about...
African-American activists escalating efforts to persuade Biden not to pick Klobuchar for VP
African-American activists are escalating their efforts to persuade former Vice President Joe Biden not to name Sen. Amy Klobuchar as his running mate, arguing he needs to choose someone who would excite black voters.
Twitter Comes Under Attack From Trump’s Supporters
After the social media company labeled two of the president’s tweets as inaccurate on Tuesday, his adherents pounced.
Unattended charcoal grill blamed for fire that killed 2 in North Carolina
Authorities say the fire killed 39-year-old Ann Rachelle Horton and her 9-year-old son, Sebastian Lopez.
US House Passes China Sanctions Bill Over Uighur Detentions, Measure Heads to Trump
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation calling for sanctions against Chinese officials for the detention and torture of Uighur Muslims in...
A pharmacist known as ‘the Mask Man’ has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers
A New York pharmacist known as “the Mask Man” hoarded $200,000 worth of N95 masks that he purchased shortly before the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, and sold them at a roughly 50% markup, prosecutors alleged.
Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous
The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.
Day after controversy, Rahul Gandhi lauds Maharashtra work on Covid-19
India News: A day after his statement that the Congress was “only supporting” and “not running” the Maharashtra government sparked talk of a rift in the Maha Vika
Report: USAF covered up incidents of racial bias
May 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force tried to cover up racial bias in its justice system, a report by an independent advocacy group said Wednesday.
Muhyiddin vs Mukhriz (Mahathir): Experts weigh in on what this means for Bersatu... and Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Clashes within a political party and the fight for top spot are nothing unusual whenever it comes time for party elections. The same holds true for Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). With one major difference. The personalities involved here have considerable...
6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds
Six out of 10 registered voters plan to get a vaccine for the coronavirus when one becomes available, according to a recent Fox News poll.
The Atlantic slams CNN's Cuomo-Cuomo 'act' for pursuing ratings over journalism
The liberal magazine The Atlantic took CNN to task for its ongoing interviews between its anchor Chris Cuomo and his brother, Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Student, 19, shot dead on way to Lidl ‘gunned down in crossfire of row between two tyre firms’
A LAW student who was shot dead on her way to Lidl was caught in the crossfire of a row between two rival tyre firms, a court heard. Aya Hachem, 19, was hit by a bullet fired from a passing car on …
Elderly man stabbed and woman fighting for life after ‘domestic incident’ at London home
A WOMAN is fighting for her life and an elderly man was stabbed after a ‘domestic incident’ at a home in North London. The pair, both thought to be in their 70s, were rushed to hospital…
26 people arrested in France and Belgium over UK truck deaths
PARIS: The French prosecutor's office said on Wednesday (May 27) that 26 people have been arrested in France and Belgium in connection with the ...
Erdington road closed after police incident
Gravelly Hill was closed following an incident at around 8.30pm
Maharashtra: 105 deaths recorded in a single day in state
Maharashtra is currently testing 3,142 people per million population. While the number is higher than the national average which stands at 2,363, it is still lagging behind Tamil Nadu which is testing 6,140 per million population, double than Maharashtra
Rush Limbaugh says cancer treatment ‘kicking my ass,’ may take him off air
Rush Limbaugh says his latest round of cancer treatment is “kicking” his “ass” — and that it will likely take him off the airwaves soon. “There have been many
WERE: How far is too far during a health crisis?
Some mistakes are avoidable, especially those that instil fear instead of trust from the public.
NASA-SpaceX launch called off due to bad weather, next attempt on Saturday
Tropical storm Bertha also formed off the coast of South Carolina earlier in the day, adding to the weather concerns
Bill Clinton denies having affair with Jeffrey Epstein's alleged 'madam'
The former US President is alleged to have been 'getting it on' with Ghislaine Maxwell in a new book. A spokesman for Clinton has branded the claim "a total lie"
Colombia inter-city bus drivers demand to return to work
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Drivers of inter-city bus services in Colombia protested on Wednesday to demand the government let them return to work after two months of quarantine aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Kano workers issue two weeks ultimatum to Government over slashing of salaries
Kabiru Ado, the state’s Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, stated this at a joint news conference on Wednesday in Kano.
Bangladesh hospital fire kills five COVID-19 patients
Five people were killed in a top Bangladesh hospital on Thursday after a fire swept through a makeshift coronavirus isolation unit, officials said. The blaze occurred in Dhaka
Why has Navajo Nation been hit so hard by the coronavirus?
Navajo Nation leaders announced last week that it had the highest per capita COVID-19 infection rate in the United States, outpacing hot spots like New York. The grim statistic highlights the historical failings of the US government, Navajo leaders say.
Ottawa man who raped two women sentenced to more than five years in prison
An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic it's unclear when
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.
Oyo group backs govt to take N22.5b loan - The Nation Nigeria
An Oyo State-based socio-political organisation, Oyo Kajola Group (OKG), has described the approval of N22.5 billion loan by the House of Assembly ...
NYC man accused of stealing from doctor fighting coronavirus released without bail
A 29-year-old vagrant accused of swiping $11,000 worth in various items from an out-of-state volunteer coronavirus doctor is back out on the streets, authorities said Wednesday. Ronaldo Lewis was
Kyoto Animation Arson Suspect Finally Arrested in Japan
Shinji Aoba, the suspect behind the tragic Kyoto Animation arson last year, has finally been [...]
Jerry Nadler slammed paper ballots as ‘extremely susceptible to fraud’ in 2004
A recently unearthed video clip shows House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler — who last week took President Trump to task for slamming Michigan’s mail-in ballot push —
B.C. legislature coming back June 22 as COVID-19 emergency hits record
Pandemic restrictions now longer than 2017 wildfire emergency
Looting erupts during Minneapolis protests over black man's killing by white police officer
Protesters clashed with riot police firing tear gas for a second night in Minneapolis on Wednesday in an outpouring of rage over the death of a black man seen in a widely circulated video growing limp and lifeless as a white officer knelt on his neck. The video, taken by…
COVID-19: Ondo sets date to reopen worship centres
Akeredolu gave the directive in Akure on Wednesday during a press conference on update of coronavirus pandemic at the Government House.
Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous
The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.
House casts proxy votes in pandemic, Republicans have doubts
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a day for the history books on Capitol Hill: For the first time, House lawmakers voted by proxy, an unprecedented move to avoid the risks...
Reminder: Trump Signed into Law the Warrantless FISA Surveillance That He’s Railing Against
President Donald Trump positioned himself well to the left of the Democratic Party on Wednesday by threatening to veto a clean renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) being pushed by House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).
Conglomerate of health workers in Akwa Ibom begin streets and markets sensitization
As part of measures to check and prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Akwa Ibom state, the Conglomerate of Health Professionals in the state has commenced street and market sensitization.
Westgate shooting suspect charged with attempted murder among 41 counts
Charges against the accused Westgate mass shooter now include attempt to commit first degree murder.
Pompeo declares Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous' from China
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified the US Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China.
Auckland cafe Circus Circus takes down sign telling employees to 'speak English' after backlash
"Out of respect to your work colleagues, English is to be spoken at all times."
Migrant Workers – Not Sympathies, But Redressal By Govt Needed
What we see in India today - deplorable condition of migrant workers & families who are crumbling of fatigue, fighting hunger & struggling to make ends meet
Health minister caught between politics and medicine
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize needs to abandon the autocratic attitude for the greater good of the nation and realise that the likes of Professor Glenda Gray and her counterparts are critical in our response to Covid-19, writes Dr Shafrudeen Amod.
Trump and Andrew Cuomo discuss plans to 'supercharge' economy with infrastructure
President Trump and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plan to send a bipartisan "supercharge" into the U.S. economy.
US Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown
Congress voted Wednesday to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries. The House passed a bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass
NYPD cop a ‘spineless coward’ for shooting, killing friend, victim’s dad says
The father of a Long Island man gunned down by his NYPD-rookie friend blasted the officer as a “spineless coward” for the slaying in an interview Wednesday. The victim’s father,
Advocates push Ottawa to fix long-term problems with long-term care
OTTAWA - Advocates and experts in long-term health care say now is the time for Ottawa to intervene when it comes to the inhumane treatment of seniors in nu
UN concerned by US claims Russia sent jets to Libya
The UN said Wednesday it was "following with great concern" claims that Russia recently sent fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for strongman Khalifa Haftar in the long-running conflict. On Tuesday, the US military command for Africa (Africom) accused Moscow of deploying
UN concerned by US claims Russia sent jets to Libya
The UN said Wednesday it was
Over 3,500 Special Trains Originated Till Now: Railways
The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.
SpaceX delays first US manned mission to space since 2011
SpaceX delays first US manned mission to space since 2011
Trump supporters target Twitter employee after fact check
Twitter’s decision to fact check Donald Trump has resulted in mass harassment of one of its employees.
Four Charts That Show How Absentee Voting Is Skyrocketing In The Pandemic
Next Tuesday’s primaries pose the next big test for how voting will work in the pandemic. Of the several states...
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Abused wife Sally Challen wins court battle to inherit estate of the husband she beat to death
Sally Challen, a woman who beat her controlling husband, Richard, to death with a hammer in 2010 after decades of emotional abuse can inherit his estate, a judge has ruled.
EDITORIAL: Deal firmly with the cyclic ethnic clashes
Cattle rustling, which precipitated the scuffle, must be dealt with quickly and ruthlessly.
SpaceX launch postponed due to stormy weather
Lift-off was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon
Actor Ricky Tomlison’s 1973 strike action jail case set to be reviewed
In 1973, the actor was found guilty of unlawful assembly, affray and conspiracy at Shrewsbury crown court
Launch of Nasa astronauts in Elon Musk's Space X rocket postponed due to bad weather
Bad weather has prevented the first launch of Nasa astronauts from US soil in nine years, with the SpaceX capsule now due to attempt lift-off on Saturday.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch postponed just moments before lift-off
An estimated 1.7 million people from around the world tuned in to the launch from The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida
Trump continues to claim broad powers he doesn’t have
WASHINGTON (AP) — Threatening to shut down Twitter for flagging false content. Claiming he can “override" governors who dare to keep churches closed to congregants. Asserting the “absolute authority” to...
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers
The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer."
US House votes to send China sanctions bill to Trump’s desk as tensions escalate – CNBC
While adding fuel to the already heated relations between the US and China, CNBC conveyed the news that the US House of Representatives got the votes
Pelosi Slams Trump For Going On ‘Ego Trip’ Over Republican Convention
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) railed against President Trump on Wednesday for threatening to relocate the Republican National Convention away from its...
Tourists to Ibiza must have 'Covid-19' free certificates to visit, president says
Vicent Mari said people visiting the popular holiday island will have to prove they do not have coronavirus before being allowed to visit, in a bid to prevent a deadly outbreak
Shocking footage shows Irish farmers performing 'grossly irresponsible' stunts on TikTok
The series of dangerous videos were posted on social media by young farmers
Gov Cuomo Meets Trump with Infrastructure Wish List for New York
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met with President Donald Trump to discuss New York's three infrastructure projects for economic recovery.
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the country's elder care system in light of reports of neglect and abuse of seniors in facilities in Q
New Jeffrey Epstein doc should finally lead to a reckoning with Bill Clinton
Will this finally be a reckoning with Bill Clinton? Of all the scandals Bill has survived, his longtime association with a known pedophile — and an alleged affair with that pedophile’s right-hand
IAF gets second Tejas squadron; Air Chief shows the way with solo sortie
Air force chiefs, including Pakistan's recently, often go up for a spin to boost the morale of their fighter pilots.
Anderson Cooper Unloads On Trump As U.S. Pandemic Death Toll Surpasses 100,000: ‘What A Little Man’
America hit a sad milestone on Wednesday as the U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic surpassed 100,000. While presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered a heartfelt message to those mourning the loss of loved ones, telling Americans that "the nation grieves with you," President Donald Trump has been focused on a debunked conspiracy theory that…
Police, army yields to Wike’s directive, remove barricade from Ikoku market
The Police and the Nigerian army have yielded to the directive of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on the opening of Ikoku spare parts market after about two months of shutdown.
Jerry Falwell Jr. says he'll only wear a mask featuring Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's blackface yearbook photo
Jerry Falwell Jr. is conceding to Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's (D) coronavirus-fighting demands with a mask that's almost certain to backfire.Northam's recent order mandating everyone in the state wear a mask when they're in public has seemingly made Falwell pretty mad about preserving
US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
The United States said Wednesday it was ending waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the verge of collapse. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was responding to Iran's "brinkmanship" of nuclear steps, which have been
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide
A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the US Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the only
Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur, netizens share frightening videos of ‘attack’
While the state government has deputed many teams in order to control the attack by the crop-devouring insects, the incident has left people worried, with many taking to social media to express their concern.
Orange County sheriff says he won't enforce public mask order
The Orange County sheriff on Tuesday made it clear he will not enforce an order issued over the weekend requiring people to wear cloth face coverings in public.
Chinese state TV could face fine in UK for biased HK coverage
CTGN in hot water for only showing pro-China viewpoint
Four Minneapolis Officers Fired After Death of Black Man
Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.
Super spreader: Kerala slams Centre for trains sent without heads-up
Kerala government has raised objections to the handling of special trains by the Railways ministry, saying its method of sending trains without prior information could derail the state's protocol to control the coronavirus.
Medically Vulnerable Immigrants Denied Release From ICE Facility
A group of medically vulnerable immigrants who are being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility with the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the nation cannot be released despite their claims about the risks of contracting the virus, a federal judge in California ruled Tuesday.
EDITORIAL: Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts more restrictions amid ‘35-day downward trend’
Welcome news for workers, business owners.
Chinese President Xi Jingping orders army to scale up military training, anticipates 'worst case scenarios': Report
Top military sources told Zee News that India has further increased its strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley
Gran battered by workmate during rammy at wake in East Kilbride pub
Grant Rankin, 25, admitted assaulting 52-year-old Elizabeth Richardson in Greenhills Bar when they were attending a wake for a colleague at DHL Sainsbury's.
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill
Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to be debated that would criminalize disrespect of…
Coronavirus updates: Cases climb to 1,51,767, death toll now 4,337
MP Raj Bhavan declared containment zone as 6 test positive; Mizoram churches offer halls as quarantine facilities
Federal Court says VicForests unlawfully logged rare possum habitat
In a landmark ruling Federal Court delivers scathing criticism of the way Victoria’s state logging agency manages the habitat of two rare marsupials.
The coronavirus and the US Jewish community: Setbacks, strategies, and the silver lining - Radio
What is Israel's role toward the Jewish community in light of the crisis, and what opportunities lie ahead?
Twitter labels Trump's tweets as misleading, US President hits back
Twitter's decision is likely to raise further questions about its willingness to consistently apply the label to other Trump's tweets
Youth panel’s complaint redressal goes online
The Kerala State Youth Commission’s complaint redressal procedure has gone online in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.The first complaint was from V.R. Rahul of Varanad, Cherthala, throu
Policeman among 25 motorcyclists compounded for violating CMCO, says Sarawak deputy police chief
KUCHING, May 27 — A policeman was among 25 motorcyclists from Kota Samarahan who were compounded for violating the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Simunjan yesterday afternoon, state deputy police chief Commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar said today. He said the group of motorcyclists was...
Hundreds more security forces sent to the Greek-Turkish border
The Armed Forces and the Hellenic Police are on full alert and vigilant after the new barrage of challenges from Turkey against Greece.
Kathy Griffin suggests Trump should take syringe with 'nothing but air'
Kathy Griffin was called out on Twitter Tuesday after suggesting that President Trump should take an empty syringe "with nothing but air."
Call to halt depletion of Defence Forces
The next government must draw up a six-point plan to reinvigorate the ever-depleting Defence Forces, which are now at their lowest strength for more than 50 years, a former senior army officer has urged.
DPP Haji Explains Setback on Corruption Cases From EACC
The DPP has been on the frontlines of having culprits brought to book on corruption charges, but even he could not...
Amy Cooper: White woman who called police on black man, fired from job
Amy Cooper, the white woman who called police on a black man in the United States of America pretending she was in a distressing situation, has been fired from her job. "Following our internal review of
Covid-19: Places of worship, religious institutions in South Africa to reopen from June 1
Rest of World News: South Africa has been under a nationwide lockdown since March 27. The president had last month announced a five-phase plan to gradually ease the lockd
Stop North-East troops from using phones, Rep tells DHQ
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The Vice-Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Mr Ade Adeogun, has criticised troops who record their activities in the wa...
No bar on labour movement: UP ministers, officials
Ministers and government officials in UP clarified that Adityanaths statement calling for “permission by states to employ manpower from UP” was just an “expression of his concern” and that the state did not intend to restrict movement of workers.
No locusts danger to Tamilnadu: Govt
The Tamilnadu government today said locusts which have invaded northern parts of India are unlikely to enter the State and the situation is being monitored continuously. Continue Reading →
Trump tweets are now labelled as “potentially misleading”
On the 26th May, Twitter labeled two tweets from United States President Donald Trump as “potentially misleading”. This is the first time Twitter has fact-checked the president, after announcing last month that they would remove tweets making unverified claims that could “incite people to action and cause widespread panic, social unrest or large-scale disorder”.
Johnson to face grilling from senior MPs as Dominic Cummings controversy continues
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face questions at a Commons committee meeting later today.
Tackling evils of fake news, hate speech - The Nation Nigeria
A new study has emphasised the need to counter the advent of fake news and hate speech in Nigeria as well as stem the surge and its damaging ..
Lobbyist register to be tightened after Monsanto case
The EU's joint-transparency register lists thousands of lobbyists and what they spend or earn trying to shape EU legislation. New and clearer rules set for launch at the end of the year may lead to more realistic figures.
House survey identifies 13k with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms in Karnataka
The Karnataka health department has identified about 13,341 persons with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms during the door-to-door health survey done through teachers, staff and booth-level officers over the past few days.
Hell for Heaven! - Elderly woman rues deaths of two sons months apart 11 years ago
For 72-year-old Carmel Heaven, things are a far cry from the days when Jermaine Spence, her customs broker son, was completing a construction project at her home in Zambia, St Catherine, with the promise of a better future. Zambia is located on the...
BJP’s cynical drive to topple Maharashtra government amidst Covid crisis fits the Amit Shah playbook
Shah built the party only to seek power, no matter how opportunistic the path.
Chinese President Xi Jinping orders army to scale up military training, anticipates 'worst case scenarios': Report
Top military sources told Zee News that India has further increased its strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley
Family learns of NY nursing home resident’s death of coronavirus from funeral home
More than half the nursing home residents and 10% of the workforce have tested positive for COVID-19, according to New York state data.
Explained: Why Donald Trump wants the US to exit the Open Skies Treaty
The exit from the Open Skies Treaty is the most recent example of important pacts Washington has stepped away from during the Trump presidency, including the Paris Agreement and the Iran nuclear deal.
Philippine children have been traumatised by abusive drugs war, says Human Rights Watch probe
Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered lasting physical, emotional and economic harm from the brutal drugs war instigated by Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine president, according to an investigation released by Human Rights Watch on Wednesday. The disturbing report, which documents the
New Jersey Man Charged in Mask Price-Gouging Scheme
Federal prosecutors in New York Tuesday announced the arrest of a New Jersey used car salesman accused of participating in a $45 million scheme to resell respirator masks to the city of New York at wildly inflated prices.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:President fact-checkedTwitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in U.
5 New Cases of Coronavirus reported in Meghalaya -
The coronavirus, which originated from China, has spread to every corner of the world today and India is also dealing
African American survivors of COVID-19 talk about bias, solutions
An organization of African American women says the health care system is failing the black community and that their own experiences are evidence of bias.
Shiv Sena hints at split in Maharashtra BJP
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Bushland wins last-minute reprieve from developers
The Federal Court has ordered the developer of a planned housing estate in threatened woodland on the NSW South Coast to halt work.
Online Sexual Harassment On The Rise During MCO
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Morecambe's Christian Mbulu dies aged 23
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Twitter Adds Fact-Check to Trump Tweet for 1st Time
Trump condemned the action taken by Twitter and claimed the company was "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election"
Russia reports 101 medic deaths from virus
Russia said Tuesday that at least 101 medics have died from coronavirus in the first such official announcement, while an online tally compiled by doctors gives a far higher figure. "Last Friday 101
Why Rivers went tough on errant hotels —Wike
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Banned Together: Iranian Ships in Venezuela Defy US Blockade
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SpaceX’s moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
Pastor hacked to death in St Elizabeth
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Two officers shot, one flown to hospital after shootout in Anson County, three suspects at-large
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How Modi Failed the Pandemic Test
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Spain starts 10 days of mourning
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The Queen 'gives Boris Johnson green light to exercise at Buckingham Palace'
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Trump Considering Full Troop Pullout from Afghanistan
The US President Donald Trump on Tuesday at a White House news conference renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan, Reuters reported.
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Bridgnorth welcomes it's new mayor
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US: Woman fired after backlash from racist park confrontation
Amy Cooper released an apology through a public relations service Tuesday night, saying she "reacted emotionally and made false assumptions about his intentions".
George Floyd – 4 White Police officers fired after killing black man (Video)
4 Minneapolis police officers have been fired from their job for their involvement in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a video that went viral on social media, the man was seen held
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse rally
Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the city as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.
Suspect arrested over deadly arson attack at Japanese animation studio: Report
He is also accused of attempted murder over the injuries of 34 people, and possessing knives on the street without legitimate reasons, in violation of Japan's strict laws on weapons.
Man charged with murder of woman whose body was found bound in Sydney park
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Bushland wins last-minute reprieve from developers
The Federal Court has ordered the developer of a planned housing estate in threatened woodland on the NSW South Coast to halt work.
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter targeted two tweets President Trump posted in which he made claims without evidence
Twitter Fact-checker Claimed Trump Admin Are 'ACTUAL NAZIS'; Mocked 'Fly Over' States
Yoel Roth, the Twitter official in charge of its fact-checking policy, has tweeted that members of the Trump administration are "Nazis."
Man booked for sedition for online comment on Yogi Adityanath
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Elders, Rift MPs differ on how to reconcile Uhuru, Ruto
Myoot elders say fielding two presidential candidates will be detrimental to the community.
Police arrest suspect in deadly Kyoto Animation arson attack
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TOKYO >> Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
China-Hong Kong standoff: Riot police shield Legislative Council as protests heat up
Police said they had arrested at least 16 people, aged 14-40, involved in crimes including possession of offensive weapons, possession of tools for illegal use and dangerous driving
SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch
A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram
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Senator Murkomen’s response after Jubilee appointed him for new role in senate
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Gunmen on motorcycles kill two Pakistani policemen in Islamabad
Attack reportedly claimed by Hizbul Ahrar, a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban
Hanover ODPEM ready for hurricane season
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Kerosene-filled bottle hurled at policeman’s house in Madurai
There were no injuries or damage reported, and police are investigating the case
Covid-19 lockdowns: California eases pandemic restrictions, NYSE reopens
While lifting the ban on services at places of worship, the California governor limited the number of people who can gather at one time to 25 percent of a building's capacity
Twitter labels two Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'
Twitter has labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over some of his questionable posts.
Schools, colleges still not allowed to open: MHA
All educational institutions have been shut since mid-March -- some of them from March 25 when the nationwide lockdown started -- to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
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Review into escape from Rimutaka Prison reveals flaws in Corrections' practice
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UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July.
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Photos show thousands of protesters demanding justice in Minneapolis after police killed George Floyd
Thousands of people took to the streets of Minneapolis on Tuesday to demand justice for the police killing of unarmed black man George Floyd.
Lack of Protective Gear & Staff Uncovered in Quebec's Care Homes – Report
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Kellyanne Conway: Trump's Twitter fact checks done by 'people who attack him all day long'
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Wednesday that President Trump’s Twitter fact checks are conducted by the same “people who attack him all day long.”
Cheney says Trump should stop tweeting Scarborough conspiracy
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (Wyo.) said Wednesday that President Trump should stop tweeting an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory about “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough.
Missing New Zealand hikers found alive after 19 days in ‘hostile’ wilderness, rescuers say
Two hikers lost in the “hostile” wilderness of New Zealand have been found alive with only minor injuries after 19 days despite running out of food, rescuers said.
DSS finally releases journalist detained for ‘defaming’ A’Ibom commissioner
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'Move on': Johnson tries to bury fracas over adviser's lockdown breach
The British PM stands by Dominic Cummings, telling MPs that sorting out the pandemic is more important than 'party political points'.
Newsom to Trump on Mail-in Voting: Stick to Facts, 'No Evidence Whatsoever' of Fraud
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The sister of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee onto his neck for at least eight minutes, said firing the officers involved is not enough, calling for them to
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New York governor meets with Trump to push for infrastructure investment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met President Donald Trump on Wednesday to press for investment in the nation’s roads, bridges and railways as U.S. states begin to reopen after the coronavirus outbreak left the economy in tatters.
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Police forces across Canada expand ballistics imaging efforts, driven by slowdown in RCMP testing
Ballistics imaging helps police determine if one gun was used in multiple shootings
No post mortems yet after two men found dead at Bridgnorth caravan park
Two men who died following an incident at a Bridgnorth caravan park have not yet been formally identified.
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow
Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.
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Bayelsa Deputy Governor asks tribunal to dismiss NYSC certificate forgery case against him
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Man Shoots Three People Dead Before Attempting Suicide in Western France - Reports
More than twenty gendarmes have been dispatched to the scene of the crime. The police have launched an investigation into the matter.
Suspicions soar as FCTA introduces other phases of palliatives in Abuja
Say No campaign, through its anti-corruption structures, have been monitoring the process of distribution in the FCT, Abuja for transparency and accountability.
Government confident of hitting 200,000 testing target by Monday
Testing capacity was only reaching 154,120 in the 24 hours up to 9am on Tuesday.
Joe Biden says basement lockdown is ‘working pretty well’ for campaign
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden clapped back at President Trump and his GOP allies following weeks of being mocked for observing social distancing guidelines and remaining on lockdown in his
Boris says 'sorry for pain and anxiety' but won't add more about Cummings
The prime minister has denied that his chief adviser's actions have had an effect on the British public sticking to lockdown rules.
The death of Justice Nabaruma and other matters
He was the chairman of the tribunal which ruled that INEC declaration of Dr. Chris Ngige as governor of Anambra State in 2003, was wrong.
Pompeo Declares Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous From China
It now falls to Trump to decide to end some, all or none of the economic privileges Hong Kong currently enjoys.
'Husband suffocated wife because he didn't want to pay for divorce'
Prosecutors say Elledge strangled or suffocated his wife because he did not want to pay for a divorce
Merkel insists on basics as states take bigger role in virus controls
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel has conceded more responsibility to Germany’s 16 states for tackling the coronavirus epidemic, but insisted that social distancing and mask-wearing were needed to avoid a new wave of infections.
Brexit: Fishing deal now ‘very difficult’ to achieve, UK’s chief negotiator David Frost tells MPs
Britain “might not” reach agreement with the European Union on post-Brexit fishing access before the June negotiation deadline, MPs have heard.
Test, track and trace to start from tomorrow
The PM made the announcement as he faced a grilling from senior MPs over the Dominic Cummings scandal.
Trooper George Baker to be honored at private memorial service; procession to follow
Louisiana State Police Trooper George Baker will be laid to rest Thursday, May 28 after a private memorial service in Hammond.
Newsnight's Dominic Cummings introduction 'did not meet impartiality standards' BBC says
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Barman, 23, jumped to his death from rooftop car park months before birth of his child after suffering paranoid delusions
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Nigerian military encourages sexual abuse, brutality of children at rehabilitation centres – Amnesty
Global rights group, Amnesty International, has accused the Nigerian military of unlawfully detaining boys and men at a rehabilitation centre for alleged members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram,
Tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili arrested on domestic violence charge against ex-wife: reports
A Georgian tennis player was reportedly arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife in front of their 5-year-old son.
Fauci: Political conventions may be held if coronavirus cases are ‘very low’
But he cautioned that "we need to reserve judgment right now to see what the situation would be.”
NAF unveils locally produced emergency ventilators
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday unveiled emergency ventilators produced by its researchers to support government on the..
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon
The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.
Indore: Man commits suicide after facing harassment from borrower
Due to the lockdown, Pahawa was facing some financial difficulties and he went to Rathi's place for his money on Tuesday.
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth
New amendments to the education law also include a provision that would let Putin extend his rule until 2036.
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Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time
The move, which almost immediately heightened tensions between Trump and the social media giant, came in the form of a label under two of the president’s tweets, which claimed that mail-in voter ballots are subject to extreme fraud
Bangor man (31) caught with 60 cannabis plants spared jail
A 31-year-old Bangor man who was caught with 60 cannabis plants has been spared jail - but warned he will be imprisoned if he breaks a court order.
Himachal BJP Chief resigns amidst alleged corruption in health department
Bindal said some people were pointing fingers at BJP indirectly after the Director, Health Services was arrested by Anti Corruption and Vigilance Bureau
Chhattisgarh: Maoists release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from slain jawans
The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.
Confusion Zone: How E-Filing Works
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After fact check by Twitter, Trump threatens social media
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.
Muslim father ‘burns his daughter after she converted from Islam to Christianity in Uganda', religious watchdog claims
Rahema Kyomuhendo will spend at least a month at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital amid claims her father Sheikh Hussein Byaruhanga Husain badly burned her. Pictured, her injuries.
Marco Rubio says FISA law must be fixed to prevent 'abuses' like FBI's Russia probe
With the debate about amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act underway, Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday that instead of changes to the process, lawmakers should focus on ways to prevent it from being abused.
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon
The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.
Michel Barnier says EU remains ‘open’ to transition period extension
Talks between London and Brussels stall with sides far apart on fisheries and regulatory alignment
NMA lays foundation for secretariat, as contractor assures on quick completion
Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has performed the foundation laying ceremony for its national secretariat in Maitama, Abuja
Group Of Rabbis Declare: No Compromise On Teaching Immorality
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Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.
For Gen Z Muslims, Gigi and Zayn Are More than a Hollywood Power Couple
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Bangladesh decides against extending shutdown, offices to reopen May 31
The government has decided not to extend the ongoing shutdown over the coronavirus outbreak, allowing offices to reopen on May 31.
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go
Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.
Iran reconvenes parliament under strict COVID-19 curbs
Iran's parliament reconvened on Wednesday after the Feb. 21 elections under strict health protocols and social distancing rules to ward off the ...
Alabama man busted for murder of wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend
An Alabama man accused of murdering his wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend was busted by federal marshals this week following a manhunt, police said. Carson Peters, 58, of Danville, was on the lam
Gujarat's Covid-19 count breaches 15,000-mark, Ahmedabad records over 11k cases
The death toll in the state also rose to 938 after 23 more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.The total number of recoveries in the state now stands at 7,547
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach Jhansi, Maharashtra; Punjab on alert
According to the Union agriculture ministry, 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 in Madhya Pradesh, two in Gujarat and one in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
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She Was Lured into Sex Slavery Through Facebook. Now She Wants to Stop Mark Zuckerberg From Making Victims ‘Invisible.’
A shareholder activist group wants Facebook to take steps to protect children from sexual abuse before implementing end-to-end encryption.
‘Overall Stable and Controllable’: China On LAC Situation
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Trump job approval falls to 2-year low in Rasmussen poll
President Trump's job approval sank toward a two-year low on Wednesday, according to a survey from the right-leaning polling firm Rasmussen.
DSS arrests kidnapper of Kano Islamic scholar’s grandson
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NLC protests slash in workers’ salaries, gives Ganduje 14 days to make U-turn
Organised labour in Kano has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government to pay back the deduction it made to workers' salaries or they go on strike.
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship
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Major relief for class 10 and 12 students, can appear for pending CBSE exams from home districts
Pokhriyal said that these students will not be required to travel back and the CBSE will announce the modalities of registrations for such requests.
Pakistan investigates PIA plane crash that killed 97 in Karachi
Islamabad, Pakistan - Air crash investigation teams have begun to remove wreckage from the site of a commercial airliner crash in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi that killed 97 people last week.
Investigating The Trump Investigators Is Not A Distraction
Was President Obama telling those present not to end the existing probe of President-elect Donald Trump?
Boris says advice for parents with coronavirus has not changed
The prime minister was questioned by Yvette Cooper MP.
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At Alert Levels 4 and 3, Nelson City Council held all of its public meetings remotely, via Zoom, to comply with Government rules around gatherings of people.
Watch live: NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts to space
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday, marking the first time the U.S. will send humans into space since the retirement of the space shuttle in
Tragedy of migrant crisis in India revealed in disturbing video of child trying to wake up dead mother at railway station in Bihar
A toddler's vain attempt to wake up his dead mother from eternal sleep on a railway platform in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Wednesday presented the most poignant picture of the massive migrant tragedy
Estimated $10,000 damage to residence on North Taylor after fire Wednesday
The Amarillo Fire Department has estimated a fire caused $10,000 in damages to a home on North Taylor this afternoon.
CNN's S.E. Cupp says Trump is 'hallucinating,' 'needs help'
CNN host S.E. Cupp declared on Wednesday that President Trump is “hallucinating” and “needs help.”
'Suicides, snakebites, electrocution': Chhattisgarh lists reasons for Covid-19 patients' death
The state, which sees spurt in cases for the last 5 days, says it has 'zero Covid-19 casualty'.
Lake of the Ozarks business owner defends actions after pool parties
The owner of a business that hosted crowded pool parties over the Memorial Day weekend at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks says no laws were broken and safety measures were in place to protect against the spread of the coronavirus.
Biden accuser’s credentials, expert testimony under scrutiny
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Under-trial found hanging in cell at Taloja jail
An under-trial was found hanging in his prison cell at the Taloja jail early on Wednesday morning in what appears to be a suicide.
Why China’s proposal for national security law is fueling protests in Hong Kong
At present China can't legally introduce laws in Hong Kong as per the Basic Law, but the national security bill seeks to allow Beijing to compel Hong Kong's government to enact laws. The new law will bypass the local legislature and ensure greater Chinese control on the island.
NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks
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PA Accuses Israel of Shutting Down Cave of Patriarchs While Palestinians Defy PA by Rioting in Streets
The Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of infringing on freedom of worship following Health Ministry restrictions imposed on all faiths at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Trump threatens Twitter with ‘big action’ for flagging his tweets
Washington, May 27: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Twitter with “big action” for tagging two of his tweets on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as 'lies'
PARIS (Reuters) - Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, arrested this month after more than two decades on the run, told a French court on Wednesday that the international charges against him were lies.
Where will Trump rant if not on Twitter? He threatens to close down social media
Ironically, the president used Twitter itself to threaten its closure after the platform flagged two of his tweets as unsubstantiated
LG Poland ad showcases phone's ability to take stealth upskirt photos
Phone company LG Poland apologized for its TikTok video ad depicting a man taking photos of a woman in a skirt as she ascends a staircase. From Android Authority: LG Poland recently posted a video …
Trump to announce Hong Kong response this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.
Pompeo: China has taken Hong Kong’s autonomy away
‘No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground,’ said the US secretary of state.
Three more fines issued to COVID-19 rule breakers
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Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Two Passengers Found Dead In Shramik Special Train That Reached Varanasi From Mumbai
The Government Railway Police took the bodies in its possession and sent them for autopsy to the railway hospital.
Maharashtra crisis: CM Uddhav Thackeray meets allies as speculation mounts over MVA government’s stability
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Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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White House letter doesn't explain why Trump fired watchdogs
U.S. President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, the White House has told Congress, but the administration offered no new details about why the internal watchdogs were let go.
Jesus Christ Superstar singer Jeffrey Anderson pleads guilty to string of sex offences
A Co Down singer who appeared on TV talent shows has been revealed as a sex offender who secretly recorded women for his own gratification.
Pompeo: 'Hong Kong does not continue to warrant' special US treatment amid China crackdown
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took a milestone step toward stripping Hong Kong of the special status that for decades has governed economic relations with the United States, citing Chinese encroachments on the territory.
Quebec reports 541 new COVID-19 cases as another 89 people die from virus
Quebec is reporting 541 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total in the province to 49,139. Another 89 people have died of COVID-19 in the province, public health is reporting, bring the death toll to 4,228.
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow
Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.
Romney to Trump: Stop 'Vile, Baseless' Accusations Against Scarborough
Mitt Romney urged President Donald Trump to cease pushing the conspiracy theory that Joe Scarborough murdered his one-time aide.
US declares Hong Kong no longer enjoying autonomy
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer enjoys the autonomy promised by Beijing, stripping the financial hub of its special status under US law. Hours before Beijing will hold a key vote on a controversial new security law on Hong Kong, Pompeo sent a notice to Congress
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Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth
President Vladimir Putin is looking to change Russia’s education curriculum to include war history and patriotism, as part of his effort to militarize Russia’s youth.
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Indian government may remain silent, but US President Donald Trump just confirmed ‘raging border dispute’ between India and China
In a dramatic twist, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed the reports of 'now raging border dispute' between India and China.
Furor in US after black man dies as white policeman kneels on neck
A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.
Woman booked for cheating migrants on assurance of arranging train travel passes
Police said on May 22, the woman had allegedly accepted Rs. 1,000 each from five migrant workers who are all stranded in Pune but want to travel to their home state of UP and had assured to fill their forms and get them passes for travelling to UP by train.
Pompeo Tells Congress Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China
On 28 May, the National People's Congress of China is expected to vote on the bill that suggests banning "separatist, subversive and terrorist activities" along with...
COVID-19: Ondo lifts ban on religious gatherings
Ondo state Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has lifted the ban on religious gathering which was put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. Rotimi Akeredolu made this known at a press briefing earlier
Why shut nurses out of decision-making?
Letter:Jane Salvage, a fellow of the Royal College of Nursing, asks why nurses have been rendered invisible in the management of the Covid-19 pandemic
Germany ex-chancellor's insult of Ukrainian envoy "despicable" – deputy foreign minister
Schroeder's comment is a warning to other Russia supporters in Europe: don't get involved with Russian money.
No post mortems yet after two men found dead at Bridgnorth caravan park
Two men who died following an incident at a Bridgnorth caravan park have not yet been formally identified.
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
EU pledges aid to Venezuelan refugees impacted by coronavirus pandemic
As Latin America becomes the new epicenter for the pandemic, the EU and Spain sought to raise awareness and aid to help Venezuelan refugees struggling from the migration and health crisis.
George Floyd: Protest in US over police ‘killing’ of black man
Thousands of protesters demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck, gathered at the intersection where Floyd was...
Poll slump hits UK's Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal
As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later Wednesday over his handling of the coronavirus crisis and the scandal, a YouGov poll for The Times newspaper showed the Conservative lead over the main opposition Labour party has been cut by nine points in a week.
Officers assist woman giving birth at police station
On Tuesday, a pregnant woman accompanied her husband to a police station when she suddenly went into labour. SAPS officers at the station helped her give birth.
Conference of European Rabbis hosts Torah webinar with globally renowned spiritual leaders - Inside Israel
The Conference of European Rabbis holds a shiurim webinar series via Zoom for over 250 Rabbis from across the globe ahead of Shavuot
Top Court Junks Plea Against Middle-Seat Occupancy In Air India Flights
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a pilot's plea seeking modification of its order which allowed Air India to fill the middle seats while operating its non-scheduled flights to bring back Indians stranded abroad up to June 6.
For Covid patients: Ahmedabad’s VS Hospital board members seek HC help to use health facility to full strength
The hospital’s request comes at a time when several private hospitals have refused to come on board to treat Covid patients or continue to negotiate with the AMC on the treatment charges.
Twitter & media know this isn’t about mail-in ballots or fraud, but about who gets to define truth; Trump does too
After all, these are the same outlets that have peddled the Russiagate conspiracy theory with impunity for the past four years, and even racked up prestigious awards for the blatantly fraudulent coverage
Borders creep open across central Europe as pandemic eases
Serbia bars Montenegro Airlines after perceived snub over free movement
Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper pellets amid fresh unrest
The latest clashes come as MPs debate a bill to criminalise insulting China's national anthem.
At least 10,000 died in military detention in Nigeria – report
Amnesty International publishes study into detainees during Boko Haram insurgency
Ex-LA council top aide to plead guilty in $1M bribery scheme
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former top aide to Los Angeles City Council member Jose Huizar will plead guilty to a federal racketeering charge in a $1 million bribery scheme...
SANDF probe clears soldiers of killing Collins Khosa, saying he was only ‘pushed and clapped’
The police investigation into Khosa's death continues, and the soldiers implicated 'have been ordered not to report for duty' until the criminal probe has been concluded.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status
"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.
North Las Vegas woman, 19, accused of sex trafficking of minor
A North Las Vegas woman has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking a youth for the purposes of prostitution, police said.
Salary deduction: Kano NLC gives Ganduje two weeks ultimatum or face strike action
The Kano State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has on Wednesday given a two weeks ultimatum to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
Valley company starts production on Sheriff Joe Arpaio TV docu-series
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be the subject of an upcoming TV docu-series, which will look at his life and the controversies around his 24 years as sheriff.
Senate refutes allegations on padding of 2019 budget of NDDC
Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi (PDP-Delta) on Wednesday, denied the alleged padding..
Fayemi installs new Oore of Otun amidst controversy
Despite the controversy among the royal families in Otun-Ekiti, the headquarters of Moba Council Area of Ekiti State, Governor Kayode Fayemi...
Hypocrisy gone viral? Officials set bad COVID-19 examples
Leaders from the US, France, Mexico bend safety rules they drafted during the pandemic
Police arrest 26 people suspected of human trafficking in U.K. truck deaths
Judicial authorities said a series of early morning raids took place simultaneously in Belgium and France on Tuesday as part of two legal investigations
Trump threatens to regulate or close down social media platforms
The threat came a day after microblogging service provider, Twitter, labelled his tweet on voting by mail as misleading
Why can't private hospitals treat COVID-19 patients for free? SC asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre as to why the private hospitals, given land free of cost, couldn't treat COVID-19 patients for free. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A
Groups 'of up to 30 people' spotted meeting up on Plymouth Hoe
Groups of 10 or 12 people are photographed sitting in the sunshine as the lockdown crumbles
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket To 132 Following 76 New Cases| BREAKING
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket in a rather alarming development. Of the 76 new cases recorded todaywere returness from neighbouring countries
'In-person' G7 more effective, but deal with safety concerns first, Trudeau says
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an in-person gathering of G7 leaders would be more effective than the virtual alternative, but he wants to make sure the United States has a plan to deal with the potential COVID-19 risk first.
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go
Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.
Maharashtra COVID-19 Tracker: Maharashtra reports over 2,000 new Covid-19 cases; state tally climbs to 56,948
Maharashtra reported a spike of 2,190 COVID-19 new cases and 105 deaths on Wednesday . With this, the state has recorded 56,948 cases and 1,897 deaths so far.
UPDATED: Mother who 'drowned baby' remanded at LASUTH
An Igbosere Magistrates' Court in Lagos yesterday sent for psychiatric evaluation a nursing mother, Oluwafunmilayo Adisa, suspected of killing her baby.
Budget padding allegation: House of Reps accuse NDDC of deceiving Nigerians
The House of Representatives denied allegations that it is against the ongoing forensic audit of the commission, stressing that it is untrue and misleading.
COVID-19: Here are the highlights of May 27
Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state in the country and the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56,948, after 2,190 patients were identified as positive on Wednesday.
Bill Clinton again denies visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island as Netflix documentary reveals new claims
A second person has claimed Bill Clinton visited the late Jeffrey Epstein’s island in a new Netflix documentary, but the former president again denied these allegations.Netflix’s Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, a four-part docuseries released on Wednesday, includes an interview from a longtime tech worker
Buni to test landing completed Yobe cargo airport
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state; has said that ‘test landing’ of multi-billion naira Damaturu International Cargo Airport is slated for
US troop strength in Afghanistan down to close to 8,600 ahead of schedule: sources
A key provision of agreement with Taliban involved a US commitment to reduce its military footprint in Afghanistan
A numbers-obsessed Trump is uncharacteristically silent on this bleak milestone
As the nation hits a bleak milestone this week — 100,000 Americans dead from COVID-19 — the president has been uncharacteristically silent. His public schedule contains no special commemoration, no...
Judge rules property fund to pay costs of dispute over warehouse access
Case concerned access to property on Long Mile Road
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Breaking: We are working on guidelines for school reopening – FG
The secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has on Wednesday said that the Federal Government would soon list
Iranian girl, 13, beheaded by father in ‘honor killing’ as she slept
Romina Ashrafi was killed Thursday by her father, Reza Ashrafi, as punishment for running away with a 34-year-old man from her hometown of Talesh.
Breaking: No more evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad for now — FG
Federal Government has on Wednesday said that it has stopped evacuating stranded Nigerians abroad. Giving Geoffrey Onyeama,
Opposition set to win Suriname election: preliminary results
Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the long-time rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of p...
Texas woman arrested for confronting couple with hammer
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas woman accused of using a hammer to threaten a vacationing couple who she mistakenly referred to as Mexican during a profanity-laced tirade in southwest Houston...
British diplomat still missing after going for a jog three weeks ago
He had been due to take up the position of British High Commissioner to Fiji in July.
COVID-19: Maharashtra Records 105 Deaths, 2190 Cases in Last 24 Hours, Total Tally at 56948
Issuing a statement, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56948.
Somebody appears to break wind during Joe Biden campaign stream
Joe Biden might need some Pepto-Bismol next time he goes on camera.
Boris Johnson rejects calls for inquiry into Dominic Cummings
The PM's senior aide drove from London to Durham to isolate with his family during the lockdown and says he subsequently took a trip to Barnard Castle to see if he was fit enough to drive before returning to the capital
Union Pres.: Baltimore Mayor More Upset by Trump Visit than 10 Murders
Mike Mancuso, president of the Fraternal Order of Police for Baltimore City Lodge No. 3, claims Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young (D) was more upset over President Trump's Memorial Day visit than over the 10 individuals killed in the city over weekend.
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow
Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.
Tanzanian president accused of covering up Covid-19 outbreak
John Magufuli has repeatedly played down the threat from the pandemic
Republicans Sue to Block Remote Voting in House
House Republicans are suing to block Democrats from relying on remote proxy voting during the Covid-19 pandemic, claiming the historic change is a power play by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
'Big Action to Follow': Donald Trump Threatens Twitter After it Adds Fact-Check Warnings to US President's Tweets
After Twitter conducted a fact check for the first time and tagged US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading information', latter threatens to take 'big action' against the micro-blogging site
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon
The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.
Watch: Ernst's Campaign Exposes Greenfield's Anti-Corporate PAC Hypocrisy
Joni Ernt's campaign released a video on Wednesday exposing Iowa Senate Democrat Theresa Greenfield's anti-corporate donation hypocrisy.
Andy Byford, former NYC subway chief, tapped to run London transit
He’s London’s “Train Daddy” now. Andy Byford, the popular former boss of New York City’s subways and buses, will take the helm of London’s transit agency, the
Stirling's former Tory MP joins cross-party calls for Dominic Cummings to resign
Stirling’s current and former MPs have called for the resignation of Boris Johnson’s most senior advisor.
De Blasio doesn’t have detailed plan to reopen NYC restaurants, bars
Mayor Bill de Blasio talked at length Wednesday in response to a question about his plan to reopen the city's restaurants and bars.
Over 1,300 teachers engaged in Dharmapuri and Harur
A total of 1,306 teachers and accompanying staff were engaged for the evaluation of answer scripts at four evaluation centres in Dharmapuri and Harur. In the view of COVID-19 pandemic, the number of e
North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung did not have the ability to teleport, state media finally admits
The late Kim ruled from 1948 to 1994 and is still revered as North Korea's 'eternal president' but 'shrinking the earth' to travel in an instant was not among his skills, an article said.
Uttar Pradesh News: Two Migrants Found Dead on Mumbai-Varanasi Shramik Train
The incident was reported by the Government Railway Police at Manduadih railway station of Varanasi from Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 8:21 AM, North Eastern Railway spokesperson Ashok Kumar said.
Fox's Napolitano to Trump: First Amendment 'does not regulate Twitter'
Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano said Wednesday that President Trump faces an uphill battle with his threat to regulate social media platforms like Twitter.
Bobby Hurley’s private war with Arizona State after wife’s sexual harassment claim
Bobby Hurley and his athletic director are at odds, clashing over allegations of sexual harassment committed by a major Arizona State donor. In an email exchange, Hurley expressed his displeasure with
Boris Johnson announces test and trace plan for England
Local authorities will be expected to help suppress COVID-19 flare-ups.
Twitter Strikes Fair Balance Between Liberty and Lies
Social-media platforms shouldn’t try to be truth police, but they should (and do) hold presidents to account.
43-year-old woman sanitation worker found dead in lift at St Georges Hospital
The body of a 43-year-old woman sanitation staffer at the St George's Hospital near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus was found in a lift at the hospital under mysterious circumstances on Wednesday morning.
Himachal BJP president Rajeev Bindal resigns amid health scam row
In a resignation letter sent to BJP president J P Nadda, Bindal stated that he was tendering his resignation on high moral grounds as some people were dragging the party's name in the alleged corruption case.
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go
Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.
Delhi HC sets aside orders by MoC where it invoked bank guarantees of TSIL
The court has ordered that MoC shall provide TSIL the comments received from the concerned State Government(s) on the aspect whether the delay in achieving the milestones is attributable to TSIL
Missing Trampers Found, Tasman
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O’Connor have been found alive in the Anatori search area.
‘Killer highway’ in Balochistan more deadly than terrorism
KARACHI: In Balochistan, fatal highway accidents have surpassed even terrorism in deadliness as the strategic region prepares to receive $64 billion in investment as a key route of the China-Pakistan
Ortom threatens to sanction more traditional rulers over criminal, communal crisis
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has threatened to sanction more traditional rulers in the state caught harbouring criminals in...
Boy, 15, acquitted of killing Tyrone Hayman with knife in Bristol
A unanimous jury acquitted the boy of both murder and manslaughter
Ex-Watergate prosecutors say judge has legal duty to review facts in Flynn case
Sixteen former Watergate prosecutors on Wednesday said U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan should be allowed to review all the facts before deciding whether to grant a Justice Department request to drop the criminal case against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status
"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.
Arrest JD(U) MLA whose kin killed RJD leader’s parents: Tejashwi Yadav
Former Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, has issued an ultimatum to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to arrest the JD (U) MLA whose kin allegedly shot dead an RJD
Judge who told 'sex attack victim' to close her legs to avoid rape is fired
New Jersey Superior Court Judge John Russo was banned from overseeing any further hearings in a ruling issued Tuesday
Reopening of schools: Maimane working with Mpofu on court challenge to keep schools closed
The founder of the One South Africa movement, former Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane, has announced plans to mount a legal challenge to the reopening of schools.
Rowan Public Health Director concerned after five new deaths reported in one day at veteran’s facility
The Public Health Director is asking questions about the reporting practices of a local veteran’s facility after the facility reported five new COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday.
Germany to extend contact restrictions untill June 29
The German federal government and the 16 states have agreed in principle to keep coronavirus contact restrictions in place until June 29, the Federal Press Office announced Tuesday night
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
New Zealand sheltered its homeless during Covid-19 – but can it last?
Labour-led government has pledged $100m to keep 1,200 motel rooms available for the homeless for a year but obstacles to cementing gains remain
ACT Policing arrest three men during alleged Garran burglary
Three men were caught during an alleged burglary in Garran on Wednesday morning.
Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japan’s Kyoto Animation
TOKYO, May 27 — A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested today after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment. Police had issued an arrest warrant for Shinji Aoba at the time of the fire but had been...
Radical steps for protection of migrant labour; best way to push demand and employment opportunities
Our capitalist-feudal system views labour as a factor of production and not human beings.
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Japanese police arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Trump urges Republicans to block bill extending FISA provisions
President Trump on Tuesday urged House Republicans to oppose legislation extending Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act provisions, citing abuses of the law against his 2016 campaign.
Chicago sees deadliest Memorial day in years
10 people shot dead and 32 severely injured
New Zealand deputy PM breaks ranks to urge Ardern to lift Covid-19 lockdown
Political kingmaker Winston Peters says nation has been in lockdown for ‘too long’ and calls for immediate move to the lowest level of restrictions
Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police
'I'm going to tell them there's an African-American man threatening my life,' she tells the black man while appearing to dial 911
Ahmedabad: ‘Official transferred for self-promotion, scaring people’
The campaign, under the hashtag #StopTargetingGujarat, launched on Monday in English, Gujarati and Hindi by the BJP IT Cell has been widely circulated on social media platforms.
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
The proposed new national security laws triggered the first big street unrest in Hong Kong in months on Sunday
Ex-Nevada AG describes ballots 'piled up in apartments and trash cans and in hallways' due to mail-in voting
Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt echoed President Trump's concerns about mail-in voting Tuesday, telling "Tucker Carlson Tonight" that it will likely increase the risk of voter fraud in his state.
Two arrested after disabled man in wheelchair robbed at ATM
Two men have now been arrested over the alleged heartless robbery of a wheelchair-bound man at an ATM in Sydney’s CBD. The 42-year-old man, who suffers from spastic diplegia (paraplegia) cerebral…
Malka Leifer: Rape-accused ex-principal fit for extradition to Australia
An Israeli judge says the suspect accused of 74 sex charges is fit to face extradition to Australia.
Ralphs security guard pulls gun on shopper during confrontation in San Bernardino - VIDEO
A bystander captured video of a security guard at a Ralphs in San Bernardino drawing a gun on a shopper who was refusing to leave the store.
Cloud diplomacy: Consular access, demarche move online
Besides virtual summits and phone calls, demarche, consular access and even presentation of credentials have moved to online platforms.
Buhari eulogises Clark at 93, Soun at 94 - The Nation Nigeriaa
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, to continue to work for the ...
Delhi confidential: Sound Of Silence
Former Maharashtra chief minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday reeled out figures of the financial aid given by the Centre to the state, and accused the state government of not utilising the money.
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 500
Human rights activists say the figures may be underreported.
Children of asylum seekers challenge with home learning
SINCE the Covid-19 has spurred both the UK government and Northern Ireland executive to shut down schools in March 2020 to slow down the rise of infections, schools, on the other hand, have also come up with homework packs via online learning to keep up the knowledge.
Twitter fact-checks Donald Trump for the first time
Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed, the U.S. President tweeted, singling out the Governor of California.
George Floyd's cousins speak out about heartbreak over his death in Minneapolis police custody
The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for action after viewing the video of the altercation.
DAP: Perikatan stopped caring about drunk driving after coming into power
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A score of DAP politicians have challenged the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration to take punitive action against those caught drunk driving, in light of the two related deaths recently. In a joint press statement, the group pointed out that former transport minister...
Guest workers add to rising number of corona cases in Uttar Pradesh, eastern states
Amidst the political 'tu-tu, mein-mein', the plight of the guest workers continues to trouble the conscience of the Indian nation.
Schools, colleges still not allowed to open: MHA
No decision has been taken on opening of schools and colleges and all education institutions across the country are still prohibited to open, the Union Home Ministry said Tuesday night. The
Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens reopen with social-distancing measures
Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens shuttered for months due to the coronavirus outbreak reopened on Tuesday with some changes — including social-distancing signage and mandatory
Amy Cooper, The “Central Park Karen” Who Called Police On A Black Man, Has Been Fired
A white woman in New York has been fired after a viral video shows her hysterically calling police on a black man who asked her to leash her dog.
Twitter Users Clamoring For Cancelation Of Activist Shaun King
Shaun King has garnered a reputation for himself in recent years as an activist in racial politics. He's received a lot of criticism for his
LIVE: Senate hearing on non-expiration of franchises
Watch the Senate hearing live on Rappler
Biden suggests many COVID-19 deaths were avoidable but for Trump's 'lack of attention and ego'
Former Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that President Trump is "supposed to lead by example" when it comes to wearing a mask and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but has failed at that and also keeping the death toll down.The U.S. is close to reaching the grim milestone
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
US News: For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase
More peacekeeping operations, fewer troops in 2019: Report
The number of multilateral peace operations, both by the UN and others, rose by just one to 61, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Canadian soldiers witness 'deeply disturbing' scenes in seniors' residences: PM
OTTAWA: Canadian soldiers helping to manage the coronavirus outbreak in seniors' residences have witnessed some "deeply disturbing" scenes, Prime ...
CNN's Cooper on Trump's Scarborough Tweets: 'He Is Just a Little Man, Despite His Girth and Size'
Tuesday on CNN, host Anderson Cooper criticized President Donald Trump for his messaging on masks and his tweets about MSNBC host Joe Scarborough. | Clips
Inadequacies, lapses: SC seeks answers from Centre and states on migrants
The judges said “adequate transport arrangement, food and shelters are immediately to be provided by the Centre and State Governments free of cost”.
Presses start rolling as weekly newspapers prepare to publish again
THE Mourne Observer will be available again in newsagents' shops this morning, heralding a return to the shelves of a number of weekly newspapers which were temporarily shut during the coronavirus pandemic.
D-Day for Nazanin: British citizen imprisoned in Tehran will find out TODAY if she will be freed as her husband says 'we are closer than ever' but is still preparing for the worst
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe expects to find out today whether she will be released from prison in Iran after the supreme leader announced 3,000 people are being pardoned as part of Eid.
Friends and families could be reunited in ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people by next month under lockdown-easing plans
Barbecues and garden parties could also be among activities given the go-ahead in Britain by the end of June after being raised in the Cabinet.
Grassley: White House 'failed to address' if there was a 'good reason' for IG firings
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Tuesday that the White House "failed to address" if President Trump had a "good reason" to fire top watchdogs for the State Department and the intelligence community.
Twitter fact-check marks Trump tweets for the first time
The President objects to being proven wrong, and misunderstands free speech rights
Planned Parenthood Testimony on Fetal Tissue Sales Contradicts Claims
A new video reveals the testimony of Planned Parenthood officials regarding the sale of aborted fetal tissue contradicts their public claims.
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill
HONG KONG — Hundreds of riot police took up posts in and around Hong Kong’s financial district on Wednesday ahead of a debate at the city’s Legislative Council over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem.
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact check warning, US president furious
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president ove…
Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Inspirational quotes, messages and thoughts of Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru inspirational quotes, thoughts: On his death anniversary, we share some inspirational quotes of the leader that have stayed with us over the years, are are more relevant now than ever.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
US president responds by accusing micro-blogging site of stifling free speech
SCO Summit, Scheduled for 22-23 July in St. Petersburg, Postponed, Source Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has decided to postpone the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), it could be held closer to the fall, a high-ranking source...
Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called U.S. President Donald Trump a "fool" who was "stoking deaths" for suggesting otherwise.
Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd' – HRW and Johns Hopkins
President Nicolas Maduro's government reports 10 COVID-19 deaths out of 1,121 cases in a country of 30 million people
Love has no gender: Costa Rica legalises same-sex marriage
Couples scheduled ceremonies - mostly private due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some that would be broadcast - to celebrate their unions before judges and notaries after the ban was lifted at midnight
In morgues and shipping containers, Ecuadorians search for lost dead
GUAYAQUIL/QUITO, Ecuador (Reuters) - Dolores Centeno has scoured the morgues and cemeteries of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, for two months searching for her father’s body.
Trump urges House Republicans to reject FISA renewal bill
President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to reject pending legislation that would renew a set of domestic surveillance powers that lapsed two...
UK junior minister resigns over Dominic Cummings row
Johnson's embattled Chief Strategy Adviser faced a volley of hostile questions from the media on Monday evening when Downing Street took the unusual step for a staffer to address his own press conference amid growing anger from all sides of the political spectrum, including Johnson's own Conservative Party
Somali Refugee Indicted for Attempting to Join Islamic Terrorist Group
A Somali-born naturalized United States citizen was indicted this week for allegedly attempting to join Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab.
Rubio warns Twitter after it puts fact-check label on Trump tweet
Sen. Marco Rubio fired a warning shot at Twitter after it appended a fact-check label to President Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting.
Trump Hits Back At Twitter After It Calls His Tweets '"Unsubstantiated"
Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' with US elections after fact checking warning | ZDNet
The US President also accused Twitter of 'stifling free speech'.
Key Senate Democrat withdraws support from House measure on web browsing data
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has pulled his support from an amendment aimed at blocking law enforcement from collecting web browsing history without a warrant after comments made by Rep. Adam Schiff
Woman with walker awarded $55K after B.C. RCMP officer 'assaulted and battered' her
A B.C. woman who uses a walker for mobility has been awarded $55,000 in damages after a judge determined she was "falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, assaulted and battered" by an RCMP officer in the province's north.
Appalachian State eliminating men's soccer, men's tennis
Appalachian State announced it is eliminating men's soccer, men's tennis and men's indoor track and field as a cost-cutting measure amid the pandemic.
Charlotte Democrat Councilman: 'No Way' GOP Convention Can Take Place
Charlotte City Councilman Larken Egleston said Monday there was "no way" the GOP convention could go on as planned due to the coronavirus.
Afghan government releases first hundred Taliban prisoners
The Eid al-Fitr holiday began on Monday as did the ceasefire in Afghanistan announced by the Taliban. Early signs were promising with the ceasefire appearing to hold.
Supreme Court Denies Petition to Hear California Voting Rights Act Challenge
The Supreme Court refused to hear a constitutional challenge to the California Voting Rights Act over its requirement that some local governments hold district rather than at-large elections.
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio
Police have arrested a man suspected of starting a fire that killed 36 people in an animation studio in Japan.
Man charged with murder following discovery of body in north Belfast
A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a body in north Belfast.
US military accuses Russia of sending warplanes to Libya in support of anti-govt mercenaries; Kremlin denies claim
The deployment of the fighter jets appeared to confirm Russia's deepening role in the sprawling proxy war, where its Libyan ally, commander Khalifa Hifter, suffered a series of major losses last week that dealt a heavy blow to his campaign
Fired Florida data scientist had been axed by FSU years ago for affair with student, report says
One of the people entering data on Florida’s coronavirus website fired in a dispute over what information should be made public was allegedly, according to a report in The Daily Mail, also fired from Florida State University in 2017 for having an affair with a student -- and later was charged with cyberstalking.
North Dublin lands with residential potential on sale for €450,000
Swords Road holding of 5.4 acre sits close to housing just off M1
Countries ease coronavirus lockdown after months of lockdown
Iran cafes are on after 2 months, whereas, Sri Lanka relaxes COVID-19 curfew in Colombo and Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Report: Afghanistan to Free 900 Taliban Terrorists This Week
Afghanistan's government is set to release 900 Taliban terrorists by Tuesday in response to a recent ceasefire ordered by the jihadis.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen on a bystander’s video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer kneels on his neck for several minutes.
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
The illness has killed more than 346,000 people worldwide and forced most countries to mothball their tourism industries, a crucial source of revenue
Man arrested over deadly 2019 arson at Japan's Kyoto Animation
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested on Wednesday after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment.
Technical glitch shuts down MACC Twitter account
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today denied that it had shut down its official Twitter account, explaining that the missing account is due to a “technical issue”. In a brief statement today, MACC said it had already notified Twitter of this issue...
Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial
Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise "abuse" of China's national anthem.
Training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, study shows
Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, a new study has found.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with alliance partners amid speculations of rift
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's statement is seen as a setback for the MVA government in Maharashtra where hectic politics is going on.
Hong Kong braces for downtown protests on China-backed laws
Protests are planned for Wednesday near the Legislative Council building in central Hong Kong, where lawmakers plan to hold a hearing on a bill that would criminalize disrespect toward China’s national anthem.
Why the White House is now asking 'who lost Australia?'
Some Washington insiders worry that Australia is fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.
All educational institutions still prohibited to open: MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday night denied the reports which claimed that MHA has permission to all the states to open the schools. “No such decision has been taken by the MHA. All educati
NC coronavirus cases surge as Trump demands full-capacity GOP convention
North Carolina is grappling with a steady surge in new coronavirus cases as President Trump demands the state to accommodate a full-capacity Republican convention. The number of infected residents
Democrats' big-city dominance leaves GOP with few alternatives to move Trump convention
President Trump’s threat to move the Republican convention could run headlong into the same political and logistical stumbling blocks motivating the GOP to consider yanking the event from Charlotte, North Carolina — Democratic elected officials.
Pelosi: We Want 'Every Eligible Voter' to Get a Ballot Mailed to Them, Return Postage Paid
Tuesday, during an appearance on MSNBC's "All In," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) laid out her vision for a vote-by-mail scheme incentivized by the | Clips
Man rejected by Lagos hospital over COVID-19 fear dies
Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe A man, identified simply as Joel, has lost his life after he was allegedly refused treatment by the Isolo General Hospital in Lagos State over fear of being a COVID-19 patien...
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
1.51 lakh coronavirus cases in India: 6,387 new cases, 170 deaths in 24 hours
With over 6,300 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's case tally rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said 170 people died in the last 24 hours.
CNN's Lemon: Twitter Should Make Label on Trump's Tweets 'Bigger,' Remove Tweets about Scarborough
On Tuesday's "CNN Tonight," host Don Lemon stated that Twitter is "letting the president use their platform to drag us all right into the mud, letting him | Clips
Court of Appeal Rejects Multichoice’s Appeal on Sale of Locked Set-Top Boxes
Subscription television service providers will no longer lock out competitors from using their set-top boxes to broadcast content, reports The Standard. This is thanks to a judgment that was passed by Court of Appeal judges where they threw out MultiChoice Limited’s appeal which challenged the High Court’s judgment on the sale of locked set-top boxes. Justice […]
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June.
IAF To Operationalise No.18 'Flying Bullets' Squadron At Coimbatore With 4-Gen LCA Tejas Aircraft
A PIB (Defence Wing) release stated that the IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, will operationalise the squadron 'Flying Bullets' at the Sulur Air Force Station near Coimbatore later in the day.
‘Is this a joke?’: On Shramik trains, passengers complain of long delays – with little food or water
Many say that trains stop in open fields or at stations where all food stalls are shut.
Donald Trump hits back at Twitter for flagging his tweets
It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.Trump reacted: 'Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbors have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of…
Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military
Xi's comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Herdsmen/bandits attacks: We’ll take our destiny in our hands — Delta govt
As herdsmen attacks persist in Delta State, the state government has changed its policy of waiting for the Federal Government
Governors meet Wednesday over financial autonomy for states’ judiciary, legislature
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) will meet on Wednesday to discuss the issue of financial autonomy for the states’ judiciary and legislature ...
400 Hawaii National Guard troops coming off coronavirus duty | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The number of Hawaii National Guard troops on federal active duty for the coronavirus pandemic will drop early next week from 1,200 to 800 as part of a Pentagon “right-sizing” and “hard stop” planned June 24 for the deployment of almost 46,000 citizen soldiers nationwide, officials said.
Protesters clash with Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s death
Chaos broke out on Tuesday night in Minneapolis as protesters took to the streets to demand action after the death of George Floyd in police custody a day earlier.
412 new cases, 12 deaths in New Delhi
One more mess worker at AIIMS tests positive for COVID-19
Excerpts: When Afghanistan was still considered the 'just war'
My arrival coincided with a season of returns. Before I came to Kabul, I had met Afghan refugees who had fled during the Taliban rule to Delhi. They had been part of an exodus that commenced in the 1970s, at the onset of the country's spiral of conflict.
PM Modi to Rahul Gandhi, leaders pay tribute Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and others paid tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary on Wednesday.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
Trump thinks in-person G7 summit would be great example of reopening after Covid
Donald Trump, who is head of the G7 this year, has said an in-person summit would be a symbol of the United States and other countries seeking to return to normal.
Reps accuse NDDC IMC of spending billions despite COVID-19
The House of Representatives said on Tuesday it will not succumb to blackmail in its quest to unravel the corruption allegations rocking the ...
Cab, bus operators transporting migrants illegally
Multiple FIRs have been registered, says Gurugram Deputy Commissioner
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
Twitter fact checks Trump's tweet, Trump says it is stifling free speech
Micro-blogging site Twitter has labeled some of US President Donald Trump's tweets as "potentially misleading" and Trump is certainly not happy with Twitter's new discovery.
YouTube says removal of China comments 'an error'
The Google-owned platform responds to a tweet by tech entrepreneur Palmer Luckey who said that 'YouTube has deleted every comment I ever made about the Wumao, an internet propaganda division of the Chinese Communist Party'
US Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary returns to work after recovering from COVID-19
After Miller tested positive for the coronavirus on May 8, the White House implemented a new policy that required West Wing staff to wear face masks.
Pastor seeking ‘power’ to grow congregation killed by native doctor for ritual
According to available information, the pastor said he needed the power to draw worshippers to his church.
Gas leak: SC allows LG Polymers to send 30 staffs to maintain safety at its sealed Vizag plant
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed LG Polymers India Ltd to send its 30 employees to maintain 'round the clock safety measures' at its sealed plant in Visakhapatnam where the gas leak...
How 32-year-old traveled from Turkana to Eastleigh and back despite lockdown, roadblocks
The refugee has since tested positive for Coronavirus
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick bashes Twitter, Dems over mail-in voting: 'If they get it, it's the end of democracy'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick admonished Democrats for pushing mail-in voting Tuesday, telling "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday that such measures would be "the end of democracy" if they were ever enacted.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread
Media most foul
The ignorance levels may be high, but one can gauge a willingness to learn
Officials come to the rescue of migrants stranded in Hosur
When TNIE reported the issue to Hosur RDO T Kumaresan and tahsildar G Venkatesan, they asked the Hosur VAO to take them to a shelter and provide them with food.
VICTOR JOECKS: Churches, DOJ push back on Sisolak’s discriminatory ban on worship services
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s lockdown orders have been unconstitutionally discriminatory against places of worship.
Police brutalise, detain Lagos officials during enforcement
Samson Folarin Some riot policemen serving as security operatives on the site of an ongoing building construction on Olumide Madariola Street, Sea Side Estate, Badore Ajah, Lagos, have allegedly a...
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told
Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
Among all states, Maharashtra has the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 54,758.
Trump Calls On House Republicans to Vote Against FISA Renewal Bill
On 14 May, the US Senate passed a bill by a single vote that gives government agencies such as the FBI and CIA the right to access citizens' browsing histories without...
Traffic jam eases after police eject protesting truckers
The drivers were protesting against harassment by Ugandans
Omar: Saudi Arabia and Israel have too much influence on Trump - US & Canada
Minnesota Democrat claims Saudi Arabia and Israel rely in part on money to bring about their preferred outcomes.
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus
NEW YORK: Iconic world sites from the New York Stock Exchange to the Church of the Nativity reopened their doors … From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus Read More »
Tuju Sounds Warning After Murkomen Rejects Senate Post [VIDEO]
Jubilee's effort to console disgruntled members backfired as Senators Murkomen and Cherargei declined to...
US accuses Russia of sending jets to Libya to back mercenaries
Russia recently sent fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for strongman Khalifa Haftar in the long-running conflict.
More than a quarter of Democrats plan remote voting this week
Dozens of House Democrats have signaled they will vote remotely this week under a historic change that will, for the first time, allow proxy voting to pass legislation.
Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hundreds of secondary schools open their doors for senior students, the first classes in the state sector since late January
Navy hands over 42 suspected cultists to Cross River
Briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Calabar, the Commander of NNVS, Rear Admiral Vincent Okeke, said the suspects were arrested on Sunday through a tip off by concerned individuals.
Constables thrash 65-year-old woman, daughters
Police claim women were raising a jhuggi on govt. land; victims allege policemen demanded money
12 policemen among 33 new cases reported in Gurugram
Thirty-three fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Gurugram on Tuesday, taking the total to 317. This is the highest single-day jump in cases in the city so far. Among the newly infected are 12 police
LNA Surprised by Claims of 'Russian Aircraft' in Libya - Spokesman
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Libyan National Army (LNA) believes the US military's statements about the alleged arrival of Russian military aircraft in Libya are strange, LNA...
Irish Man Charged With Wildlife Trafficking Extradited to Texas
Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that an Irish man accused of trafficking endangered black rhinoceros horns from Texas to New York City was extradited to the Lone Star State.
Donald Trump to announce strong Hong Kong response this week
China's parliament is expected to approve a proposed security law that would reduce Hong Kong's separate legal status on Thursday.
Twitter labels Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for first time
Twitter labelled two of United States President, Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday.
Bullying is common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides, YSPH study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that death records of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide were substantially more likely to mention bullying as a factor than their non-LGBTQ peers.
Why the US hawks are now asking 'who lost Australia?'
Some Washington insiders worry that Australia has fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.
US to take action against China over Hong Kong this week, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that his administration is preparing action against China this week over its efforts to impose national security laws on Hong Kong.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
WELLINGTON, May 27 — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both...
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of burning down a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
Are you really sure? Spokesman Roque says school enrollment to start in June
Will the Philippine government make up its mind, please After President Rodrigo Duterte said that he doesn't want children to return to school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here comes another member of his team contradicting what he said...
Trump says he wants full Afghanistan pullout but sets no timeline
President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan but added that he had not set a target date, amid speculation he might make ending the United States's longest war part of his re-election campaign.
Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Trump
On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to Trump's tweet that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed".
Huawei CFO to find out if her fraud case will proceed
Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei's founder, at Vancouver's airport in late 2018. The U.S. wants her extradited to face fraud charges. Her arrest infuriated Beijing, which sees her case as a political move designed to prevent China's rise.
Panic After 200 Bats Found Dead in Bihar Village, Swab Samples Sent to Patna For Testing
The villagers were apprehensive as bats have been linked to the raging coronavirus pandemic, however, the exact reason for their death can only be ascertained after getting medical reports
Twitter Has Not Fact-checked Adam Schiff's False Claims of 'Russian Collusion'
Twitter's new policy evidently does not extend to Democrats like Adam Schiff, who claimed Russian "collusion" even after the Mueller report.
Snakebite murder: Postmortem report handed over to investigation team
The detailed postmortem report of Uthra was handed over by the officials of Medical College Hospotal, Thiruvananthapuram, to the Crime Branch team investigating her death on Tuesday.
The Hidden Flaws of Voting by Mail: Why GOP Sues California Governor Newsom
The vote-by-mail initiative pushed ahead by Democratic-controlled California has prompted a new wave of partisan strife with the Republicans over potential voter fraud....
LETTER: Mail-in ballots work well — with safeguards
Why do Nevada Democrats want to get rid of those precautions?
AAP MLA seeks bail in doctor’s suicide case
AAP legislator Prakash Jarwal, arrested in connection with the alleged suicide of a doctor in south Delhi last month, moved a Delhi court Tuesday seeking bail in the case.The application, which is lik
Winnipeg youth sentenced for violent attack, judge wonders if people feel safe
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg boy has been handed the maximum youth sentence for a violent attack and robbery of women at a Winnipeg mall.
Virus Outbreak South Korea
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal — or face a virus resurgence
Rahul Gandhi speaks to public healthcare experts on Covid-19 crisis
Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the conversation will be aired through the Congress social media channels
Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time
Donald Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election and claimed it was ‘completely stifling free speech’.
Hezbollah chief rejects US pressure to beef up role of UN peacekeepers
The head of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah Tuesday rejected a US request to empower a UN peacekeeping force patrolling the border with Israel.
Kano speaks as viral video shows isolation alleged to be with patients empty + video
There had been reports that the isolation centre had become operational, with patients admitted, according to the author of the video
Ryanair calls on State to end ‘ineffective’ quarantine for overseas travellers
O’Leary says Republic should follow other EU countries and lift restriction from July 1st
Minister donates May salary to secure release of five inmates
The Minister made the donation while felicitating with the inmates as part of activities to celebrate this year’s Eid el-Fitr.
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767
New Delhi: With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 170 people have also...
Democrats demand their own slice of anti-media action
Conservatives have been complaining for years they don't get a fair shake out of the news media. Now, Democrats are griping too.
Nasrallah mocks Gantz: He has experience with disappointment in Lebanon - Middle East
Hezbollah leader says Israel is "a racist state" that will "disappear".
E-pass not needed for passengers moving to or from airport: Mumbai Police
The domestic flights were allowed to operate by the Central government, with reasonable restrictions, from May 25
Sanitizing Lanes, Places of Worship, This Woman is Doing Her Bit in COVID-19 Times
Uzma had a tough time convincing her husband and in-laws to carry out sanitization during Ramzan.
Six food delivery riders charged with rioting in Puchong
PETALING JAYA, May 27 — Six food delivery riders were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with rioting at a restaurant in Bandar Puteri, Puchong here last week. The six — Muhammad Hafiz Yusnan, 21; Muhamad Izzat Abd Bari, 22; Mohd Syukri Achyar, 39; Wan Hafizie Wan Hanapi, 28; S.Jaya...
Grambling State to gradually reopen campus for employees in June
GSU's reopening plans include temperature scans, face masks, hand sanitizing stations, and limited building entry points across campus.
Red tape adds to agonies of crash victim kin
Lack of helpline, coordination between Sindh, Centre increases difficulties for bereaving family members
Always be safe: President Donald Trump's message to United States
President Donald Trump had a message to offer those who crowded pools and boardwalks over the Memorial Day weekend, defying coronavirus social distancing guidelines: “Always be safe.” Trump did not
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more questions than it answers, advocates say.
Companies Act amended, contributions to PM CARES Fund to be considered as CSR | Economy News
New Delhi: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a notification that contributions to the PM CARES Fund will be … Companies Act amended, contributions to PM CARES Fund to be considered as CSR | Economy News Read More »
SM Foundation provides safety gear for Marawi frontliners
THE COVID-19 crisis has been ongoing for several months now globally and across the country. This has been harder for the Marawi residents who are still trying to get back on their feet after the Marawi siege.
India's aggressive policy towards neighbours putting regional peace at stake: FM Qureshi
FM says India has also used Afghanistan’s land against Pakistan in the past
Police rescue abducted siblings in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint...
Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms
China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.
Police rescue 2 abducted siblings in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.
EXPLAINED | Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'
Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem. A second reading of the bill is being held in the legislature on Wednesday.
Lockdown: Mixed reaction from religious leaders to relaxed rules for gatherings
There is mixed reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that religious gatherings of up to 50 people will be permitted as the country braces itself for the Covid-19 peak.
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.
ChurchAppsNZ Offers Free Covid-19 Contact Tracing And Visitor Register To New Zealand Churches
ChurchAppsNZ by Snapp Mobile has released a new service in its app that gives Churches a free and easy way to track and register members who want to visit the Church during Alert Level 2.
Constable from Dadar police station succumbs to COVID-19, death toll mounts to 13 in Mumbai police
A police constable attached to the Dadar police station, who would have turned 55 after a month to become eligible for exemption from duty, succumbed to COVID-19 infection on Tuesday evening
Sonu Sood: ‘Migrant workers built our homes; I couldn’t watch them being homeless’
The actor, who is being hailed as a hero for all the relief work he has taken up voluntarily, talks to us about his 'Ghar Bhejo' campaign
China's Xi urges preparedness for military combat amid coronavirus epidemic
Xi was attending a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field — Snapchat
Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters -- forcing presidential candidates to turn to Snapchat instead.
Family demands murder charges after police killing of handcuffed African American
The family of an African American man killed by Minneapolis police while handcuffed in custody demanded Wednesday that the officers be charged with murder.
Bulgaria insists on denying “Macedonian language”
"There is no point of equality between a language and a literary language. One is a family concept and the other a form (of it). The Bulgarian language
White House says late-June G7 summit would be great reopening example
President Donald Trump believes there would be "no greater example of reopening" than holding a summit of Group of Seven leaders in the United States near the end of June, the White House said on Tuesday.
Parents free to relocate to seek childcare like Cummings did, says minister
Robert Jenrick says there will be no review of past fines for acting in similar way to PM’s aide
AP COVID-19 tally surpasses 3,000 mark
One death, 134 fresh COVID positive cases reported in the State
Protests, police crackdowns return to Hong Kong as Beijing tightens grip
"This is the future of Hong Kong under National Security Law: No freedom of assembly and speech."
Scots man jailed after downing Buckfast and threatening to kill his mum TWICE, shouting ‘I’ll f***ing kill my fat maw’
A MAN has been jailed after downing a bottle and a half of Buckfast and threatening to slit his mother’s throat. Anthony Shaw, 28, flew into a rage without warning at his mum’s home in …
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case
The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Man saved from River Forth and rushed to hospital as cops lock down two bridges
A MAN was rescued from the River Forth and rushed to hospital as cops locked down to bridges. Police confirmed that Clackmannanshire Bridge and Kincardine Bridge had been shut off as they dealt wit…
Two households CAN meet from next week: Lockdown loosening could see socially-distanced family reunions - but how many people can gather and will barbecues be banned?
Ministers are said to have parked proposals for people to be able to mix freely in social 'bubbles' after expert modelling suggested it could lead to a spike in coronavirus .
Rahul trying to 'weaken' country's resolve against coronavirus: BJP
Prasad cited comments made by Gandhi since the threat of coronavirus emerged in the country to allege that all Gandhi has done is to demoralise people and indulge in politics while seeking publicity.
Austerity following pandemic spending 'unacceptable'
Official austerity following massive Government spending during the coronavirus pandemic would be unacceptable, workers in Northern Ireland said.
AP Secretariat on Corona Alert
On the other side, Andhra Pradesh Government is likely to conduct Corona tests to all the 3,000 staff working in the AP Secretariat.
Hong Kong Police Arrest 16 Demonstrators Ahead of Anthem Bill Debate - Reports
BEIJING (Sputnik) - According to the South China Morning Post, the group was arrested ahead of planned demonstrations against the new bill that would criminalize...
Watch - Wrecked car inside police cordon as Mary Street in Balsall Heath is sealed off
Detectives and a search team were at the scene as the road remained closed for several hours following late-night incident
Man, 29, arrested for kidnapping 16-year-old Louise Smith is re-arrested for her murder - as his wife is held for assisting an offender
The teenager, from the Leigh Park area, was reported missing on VE Day earlier this month, with her body discovered in Havant Thicket,
I just lost my close girlfriend to coronavirus – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man has taken to Twitter to announce the passing of a close girlfriend he allegedly lost to Coronavirus in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to the aggrieved man, with the handle @SalmanDuke on the
‘Damaging’ and ‘hurtful’ - Reception teacher slams comments made about Notts teachers
She was responding to comments by the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council
Ukraine in UN urges Russia to give up "logic of war" in Donbas
Ukraine has also recalled Russia must implement its obligations under the Minsk Agreements.
Tecra Muigai: Court to rule on suspect’s bond
Court will fix bond terms on Wednesday at 2.30pm.
We were told how to vote on Kindiki's ouster- Millicent Omanga says
I am surprised we are going through this- Millicent Omanga
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case
The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
Maharashtra SSC Geography paper to be marked based on average scores of other subjects
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on Wednesday said that the Class 10 Geography examination, which was cancelled, will be marked based on average scores in other subjects
Police appeal as swan dies after being attacked by dog
The RSPCA attended the incident
Donald Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in US election
US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and "completely stifling" free speech, after the social media network placed a fact-checking warning on one of
Covid-19 wrap | Brazil leads daily virus deaths, Montenegro first corona-free European country
Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
High Court orders Telangana to test all dead bodies for Covid-19
Using strong words, two-judge bench tells state government to release data on tests on guest workers
Court Releases Keroche Heiress Boyfriend Omar Lali
Tecra's laywers wanted the court to extend Lali's detention but the court did not find a reason...
Coronavirus Update: India’s Covid-19 Tally Tops 1.5 Lakh With 6,387 New Cases; Here’s The Latest State-Wise Breakup
The total number of active cases in the country has also increased to 83,004.
Girl, 13, is ‘beheaded by her father while she slept in Iranian honour killing’: Victim had fallen in love with 34-year-old man
Romina Ashrafi, aged 13, was killed with a sickle in her family home in Hovigh, Talesh county, Iran, as a form of 'punishment', local media have reported.
Lapses in handling human crisis: Supreme Court to Centre on miseries of migrants
The court also issued notice to all the states and UTs, directing them to submit their response by Thursday.
Delhi: 57-year-old IRS officer commits suicide
Eish Singhal, DCP (New Delhi) said, “ We received a call from the hospital authorities about the incident. Saxena used a bedsheet to hang himself. We also found a suicide note inside his bedroom... We are probing the matter."
To Mask or Not to Mask? CNN Host Clashes With New Jersey Pastor Over PPE During Unsanctioned Service
The dilemma about whether to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) remains a hotly-debated topic in the US that has even recently provoked a new skirmish between...
Developing story: Senator Omanga faces Jubilee disciplinary committee
Ruling Party pumps up the pressure on rebel legislators with Nominated Senator Omanga appearing before a disciplinary committe
Planning for full reopening of churches and possible early resumption of Mass
The Catholic Church continues to plan for a full reopening of churches in Ireland and a return to Mass and the Sacraments. By working with health authorities, it will also make a case for early ...
Children’s Day: Janet Afolabi, Apomu queen, distributes noodles, masks to kids
Janet Afolabi, the Olori of Apomu town in Osun, has distributed noodles and facemasks to indigent kids towards marking the 2020 Children's Day in the state.
Uproar in Littleton as Eircom mast gets go ahead
Community is mobilising with the view to appealing to An Bord Pleanala
Segun Oni is not welcomed in PDP, says Fayose
Ekiti state former governor, Ayodele Fayose, has stated that former governor of the state, Segun Oni, is not welcome to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ekiti
Popular Ayrshire pub set alight as 'callous' firebugs target venue
The Kings Arms in Fenwick was set ablaze before local residents alerted the fire brigade who managed to prevent any major damage.
Mob stones father of 7 to death for stealing chicken to feed hungry family
A father of seven children has been stoned to death by an angry mob in Uganda for allegedly stealing chicken to feed his hungry family The incident happened in Kamurojjo-Muro village, Serere district, in the Teso
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons
Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.
Steve Bannon wins case to set up Italy political academy
Steve Bannon, the former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy's culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political academy. The ministry said it would appeal the regional court's decision. The court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae
Four police officers fired after killing of unarmed black man in Minnesota
Four police offers in US city of Minneapolis have been fired for their involvement in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was held down
Queensland's seventh COVID-19 victim identified
Nathan Turner, 30, was found unresponsive by his partner about 4.30pm on Tuesday. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene.
Facebook bans adverts from Muslim campaign group Cage which claim coronavirus is a punishment from god
London-based advocacy group Cage have been using Facebook and YouTube to raise £400,000 during Ramadan.
Trump urges GOP to vote 'NO' on FISA bill, citing Russia probe concerns
President Trump on Tuesday night warned that Republicans should vote against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the controversial measure that sets up a separate legal avenue for the U.S. government to get permission to spy on individuals who might be agents of a foreign power in the United States.
KEBS Forced to Respond to Ruto Fake Donations Report
KEBS was forced to respond to the fake Gikambura donations report...
Migrant workers | Video of baby with dead mother in Bihar railway station goes viral
In another incident, the body of a woman was deboarded at Mansi station.
New Yorkers disapprove of Gov. Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes: poll
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking a hit over his administration’s handling of nursing homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The number of New Yorkers who
PDP expels 2, affirms suspension of ex-senator Hunkuyi, 6 others
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kaduna state chapter on Tuesday expelled two of its members Dr. John Danfulani and Ubale Salmanduna without further delay.
Twitterati Flip Out Over Karntaka Chief's Decision to Reopen Places of Worship Amid Pandemic
New Delhi (Sputnik): India has been witnessing a sharp spike in the number of COVID-19 cases despite a strict lockdown which has seen all places of worship in the...
Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japanese animation studio
TOKYO: Japanese police on Wednesday (May 27) arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 ...
Suspicious 3-alarm fire guts home in New Jersey, spreads to 2 others
A three-alarm fire leveled one home and damaged two others in New Jersey Wednesday morning, and police have labeled the blaze suspicious.
Black, Asian and minority ethnic people are 54% more likely to be fined under coronavirus lockdown rules than white people, police figures reveal
It has been revealed that black, Asian and minority ethnic people in England are 54 per cent more likely to be fined than white people under the coronavirus laws.
Ravi Shankar Prasad hits out at Rahul Gandhi, says Congress-ruled states imposed lockdown first
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday had said the aim and purpose of the nationwide lockdown has “failed” and asked the Centre to spell out its strategy now to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Nation's first astronaut launch since 2011 still 'go for launch' despite weather concerns
Weather conditions threatening to scrub the nation’s first astronaut launch in nine years are improving, NASA said Tuesday.
Coronavirus: Joe Biden calls US President Donald Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of recent public events, saying his lack of
Under new rules, you will no longer have to pray in your car
Rules issued Wednesday allow the restart of spiritual services — with limits on the number of worshipers.
Gov’t to assist family of OFW in UAE who died of COVID-19
CABANATUAN CITY – A Novo Ecijano overseas worker in the United Arab Emirates who died on May 11 after contracting COVID-19 will be given assistance by the provincial government through its Malasakit OFW Help Desk, it was learned here Wednesday.
I believe President Buhari is leading Nigeria well, says Femi Adesina
Adesina has been in the eye of the storm recently following an article he wrote years ago about the president's new chief of staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari.
Government backtracks on Matt Hancock's promise to review lockdown fines
A senior minister said there would be no formal review into parents who may have been fined for making childcare related travel.
NDDC accuses lawmakers of seeking N6.4b fake payment
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Tuesday accused some federal lawmakers of demanding payment of N6.4 billion from ...
Amid Tensions With India And US, Xi Jinping Tells Chinese Military To Scale Up Battle Preparedness
Jinping directed the military to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.
Taliban reacts to release of 900 prisoners of the group by Afghan government
The Taliban group reacted to the release of 900 prisoners of the group by the Afghan government, calling it ‘a good progress’.
US House Republicans to sue Pelosi remote proxy voting in pandemic
U.S. House of Representatives Republicans will sue Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi over rule changes that allow members to vote on each other's ...
12-year-old Jay’Aina Patton develops app to connect children with incarcerated parents
Jay’Aina Patton was just three years old when her father, Antoine Patton fell foul of the law leading to his incarceration for gun possession.
Johor police bust syndicate that sent drugs to Singapore via courier
JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor police have crippled and seized RM1.03 million worth of illicit drugs from a syndicate that specialises in using the services of a courier company for its distribution in Singapore. It is understood that the syndicate was known to have been active for the past three...
UK's Johnson suffers sharp poll fall after Cummings scandal
It adds to a sense of growing revolt over the government's handling of Dominic Cummings, with nearly 40 Tory MPs demanding he lose his job
Queen Allows Boris Johnson to Jog in Buckingham Palace Grounds After Coronavirus Battle
The British Prime Minister, a regular jogger, has been exercising in the gardens of the royal palace after security concerns ruled out the use of public places to...
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan's most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China's proposed new security legislation for the former
Coronavirus lockdown: Registered to return, migrants in Punjab start backing out
Only 20% sent back in three weeks, special trains on track, but district authorities say rush is starting to fizzle out.
Kaduna PDP affirms Hunkuyi’s suspension, expels two others
Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna State, on Tuesday, expelled two of its members and suspended five others. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Abrahaman Catoh, l...
15 more chargesheets against 294 foreign Nizamuddin attendees: Delhi Police
This comes after the foreigners violated visa conditions and indulged in missionary activities amidst the Covid-19 outbreak in the country, officials said.
Tejas inducted into 18 Squadron by IAF, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter
The first LCA-Tejas FOC standard aircraft also completed its contract flight test acceptance within 12 months of the standard of preparation release in February 2019.
Massive fire damages homes in North Plainfield, NJ
A large, three-alarm fire leveled one home and damaged two others in North Plainfield, Somerset County.
Armed psychiatric patient ends Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot
AN armed psychiatric patient ended a Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot. Firearms officers rushed to the State Hospital after the man, from Tayside, threatened to …
French power couple lose money laundering appeal
PARIS, May 27 — A French political power couple lost their appeal today against a money laundering conviction, capping a fall from grace spurred by accusations they illegally pocketed millions of euros in public funds while in office. Patrick and Isabelle Balkany, right-wing politicians who for...
Police swarm HK ahead of flashpoint anthem debate
HONG KONG, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the la
Why Biden benefits by disappearing
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Saudi takeover of Newcastle United in doubt after WTO finding
The prospect of the Saudi Arabian Government taking a majority stake in Newcastle United has suff...
Ex-IEBC CEO James Oswago Dealt Blow in Ksh1.3B Tender Case
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was dealt a blow in the Ksh. 1.3 billion tender case...
Trump Calls on New York Times to Return Pulitzer Prizes for 'Flawed Coverage'
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One of the awards the newspaper received was the 2020 prize for international reporting with a series of articles that proclaimed to show the...
Senate, Reps return to consider revised 2020 budget
The National Assembly will resume tomorrow from its Sallah break to consider President Muhammadu Buhari’s Appropriation (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
Horrifying moment boy, 12, 'is lured away by Ukrainian paedophile who murdered him and had sex with the child's corpse after luring him to his death by offering him sweets'
WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: The schoolboy, Rodion Volkov, was returning home from football training when a man approached him in the city of Dnipro, in the central part of the country.
Xi Jinping urges China’s army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city’s freedoms
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged his army to increase its preparedness for “armed combat” as protests in Hong Kong ramp up over a proposed new law that would effectively strip away the city’s autonomy.
More than 300 arrested in Hong Kong amid renewed protests
Thousands take to streets to oppose Beijing-backed laws curtailing city’s freedoms
Family of Cian English, 19, who died in tragic balcony fall ask for candles to be lit in his memory
Cian was trying to escape three armed men when he fell to his death
I want to be a security guard … what will my salary be?
The industry can be divided into two categories: those who need security and those who want it. Those who need it typically pay $15 per hour, while those who who want it pay between $17 - $23
Centre playing vendetta politics: Student leaders condemn activists’ arrest amid pandemic
At a press briefing held via video-conference app Zoom, former student leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid hit out at the police for arresting Jamia Millia Islamia and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students for their alleged involvement in orchestrating communal riots in northeast Delhi.
Protests over death of black man in Minneapolis
Police in Minneapolis fired tear gas and bean bag rounds at crowds protesting the death of a black man who was held by officers on the ground while being handcuffed.
Former Uzbek Military Think-Tank Chief Gets 12 Years In Prison For Treason
Rafik Saifulin, the former chief of Uzbekistan's presidential military think tank, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of high treason.
New poll shows Israeli Right taking largest lead over Left-Center bloc yet - Inside Israel
New poll shows right-wing bloc winning 67 seats versus 47 for center-left bloc, giving the Right its largest lead ever.
‘It’s a shame’ – Democrats rant as Ilhan Omar says she believes rape accuser, but supports Biden
Americans in the Democratic Party have reacted swiftly to comments made by Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, which said that
China’s increasing belligerence in South China Sea threatens international peace and regional stability
The unilateral action by China to ban fishing in SCS and threat fisherman is bullying tactic, according to experts. The threat by China to its neighbours must be met through solidarity and unity among Chinas neighbours and members of the international community.
Video claims no arrangement for Covid patients: Delhi HC seeks govts' stand
HC directed the two governments to place before it the status of functional and responsive helpline numbers being operated by them
Donbas warzone update: One Ukrainian soldier killed amid six attacks on May 26
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims ...
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
TAIPEI, May 27 — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen today pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China’s proposed new security legislation for...
MURIC condoles with NUJ over Bakare’s death
The Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC) has commiserated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the death of Mr Waheed Bakare
Boris Johnson's sister Rachel says Dominic Cummings should apologise and admit he 'messed up' and made 'bad decisions' over his lockdown trip to Durham
Rachel Johnson has said Brits are 'unutterably furious' over Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham in March and his subsequent drive to Barnard Castle to test his eyesight in April with his family in the car.
Hong Kong: Police arrest 180, fire pepper guns on protesters
May 27 (UPI) -- Police in Hong Kong arrested at least 180 people and fired non-lethal pepper balls at protesters on Wednesday as people took to the streets to demonstrate against a China-proposed national security law critics fear will further strip the semi-autonomous region of its rights and freedoms.
Four patients test positive even after 14 days of isolation, treatment
The Hassan district administration is worried as four patients, who were found positive to the COVID-19 infection on May 12, remained infected even 12 days after they were hospitalised. Five people, w
Bill Clinton visited Epstein’s ‘orgy island,’ Netflix doc claims – but ex-president still denies it
Former President Bill Clinton insists he never visited the notorious “orgy island” of his late ex-pal Jeffrey Epstein – but now a second person begs to differ.
Rhys Jones' killer pictured for first time since jailed after 'chatting up woman online'
Sean Mercer, who shot 11-year-old Rhys in a Liverpool playground in 2007, was 'openly using a phone to have a relationship with a woman on the outside' for eight months, it is alleged
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan'
Hong Kong police clamp down on national anthem law protests
Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday and fired pepper-pellet rounds in the commercial district as they stamp
Durham Police's Dominic Cummings probe is being treated as a 'critical incident' and being overseen by its most senior officers in bid to prevent reputational damage to the force
Durham Police has said that it is investigating Dominic Cummings' trip to the county during lockdown at the 'highest levels'.
Under new MOH Covid-19 policy, Malaysian athlete Jackie Wong finally discharged after months in Sibu Hospital
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — National hammer thrower Jackie Wong was finally discharged today after being hospitalised for more than two months for Covid-19, according to Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) president Datuk S.M. Muthu. He said doctors told Jackie that he need not go for further swab...
TOLUWANIMI OMOLE: Little queen standing up for children’s rights
At 9, Toluwanimi Omole is already living her dream of standing up for the rights of children. Through her pet project,’Toluwanimi Child’s Rights
Queensland's seventh COVID-19 victim identified
Nathan Turner, 30, was found unresponsive by his partner about 4.30pm on Tuesday. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene.
Human tragedy of migrant workers: Heartbreaking video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother at Muzaffarpur station shocks nation
In a devastating twist to the ongoing human tragedy of migrant workers, a video of a toddler desperately trying to wake up his dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station has gone viral on social media.
'Why Can't Private Hospitals Built on Free Land Give Free Treatment to COVID-19 Patients', SC Asks Centre
This comes a day after the Supreme Court took cognizance of the miseries of migrant workers across the country and said there have been inadequacies and certain lapses by the Centre and the states
Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms
China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.
Abu Dhabi Police arrest two teenagers for stunt driving in the rain
The reckless drivers were held after posting videos of the stunt on social media
Exclusive: PM Modi may announce Lockdown 5.0 on Mann Ki Baat, ease restrictions in most of India
Prime Minister Modi is likely to speak on Lockdown 5.0 after the current lockdown ends on May 31. PM Modi will address the nation on May 31 in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat.
Israeli president calls Australian PM after teacher's ruling
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he spoke Wednesday with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following an Israeli court ruling that a former teacher accused of sexually abusing her students in Australia was fit to stand trial and be extradited. Rivlin noted that the matter was central to his
Covid-19: Wike cancels lockdown in Rivers, imposes statewide curfew
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has cancelled his earlier decision to resume lockdown of some parts of the state, imposing a statewide curfew instead.
NDDC saga: Agbamuche denies fronting for NASS members
The last is yet to be heard of the crises rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as one of its contractors, Chief Nelson Agbamuche has see enied ever fronting for members of the national Assembly.
Churches, mosques too will be opened from June 1, says CM Yediyurappa
A day after the State government took a decision on re-opening of nearly 35,000 Muzrai temples from June 1, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday said churches and mosques too will be allowed t
First direct repatriation flight from Dubai to Goa to depart June 1
149 stranded Goans welcome the move, flight departs 4.35pm Monday
Man saved from River Forth as emergency services launch massive rescue mission
The Clackmannanshire Bridge and the nearby Kincardine Bridge were shut off in both directions this morning.
Workplace reforms are ‘worth it’, says ACTU boss Sally McManus
Unions, employers and government will work together on industrial relations reforms to help kickstart the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Israel’s Number of Coronavirus Patients Drops to 2,019 as US Deaths Hit 100,572
According to the NY Times on Wednesday, new hot spots continue to emerge and hundreds more people are dying each day in the US.
There Are 3 Things We Have to Do to Get People Wearing Masks
Persuasion works better than compulsion.
Hospital outbreak over
The COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond Hospital is now over, according to Richmond's medical health officer Dr. Meena Dawar.