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Derek Chauvin: Who Is The Police Officer Seen Kneeling On George Floyd’s Neck?
Derek Chauvin is the Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer depicted in the media kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, who eventually died of his injury. In the videos of the incident, which has ...
'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A delay in changing soiled residents led to a "skin breakdown," and others were found not to have been bathed for several weeks.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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.
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...
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
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…
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.
Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous under China, says Pompeo
Hong Kong, an economic powerhouse, is a Special Administrative Region of China
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.
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
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…
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.
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.
United Way allocating $6.6M in federal funding to help with food security, youth mental health
Applications from Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland charities being accepted for the emergency funding
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.
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 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
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.
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.
Desperate to meet girlfriend, teen dresses as woman; caught
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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.
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.
Two die after waiting in vain for ambulances to arrive
BMC Commissioner said on Tuesday number of ambulances has been increased
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage
Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.
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.
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.
Suspect in Tecra Muigai's death freed on bond
Omar Lali was freed on Sh 300,000 bond and two sureties.
Post-Covid Privatisation Will Push Labour Into a Deathtrap
Metaphorically the heart (hruday) represents human goodwill and helping nature toward the helpless and needy, whereas atma (soul) represents the non physical self which is disconnected from physical suffering. One can only take care of one’s own atma and never the atma of others.
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.
'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…
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...
Prince Andrew 'told teen "my daughters aren’t far from your age" before they had sex'
Virginia Giuffre, also known as Virginia Roberts, has made the damning allegations in a new Netflix documentary series called Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich. Prince Andrew has denied ever meeting her
Canadian court deals blow to Huawei CFO
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou lost a bid to have US extradition proceedings dismissed, after a ...
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.
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.
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.
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
COVID-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown in Nepal
The country has been under lockdown, against coronavirus disease, since March 24.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boris Johnson's sister Rachel says Dominic Cummings should admit he 'messed up'
Rachel Johnson said the country would be able to move on if Mr Cummings apologised for his behaviour
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...
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.
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.
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
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...
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.
Tory councillor calls on Dominic Cummings to apologise for lockdown journey
Bill Binks has been unable to travel down to south-west England to see his family after his daughter-in-law died of cancer
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.
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.
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
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
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.
'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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'...
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?"
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Billionaire Governor Who’s Been Sued Dozens of Times for Millions in Unpaid Bills
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Why Do 44% of Republicans Believe Bill Gates Will Use Coronavirus Vaccines to Inject Them With Microchips?
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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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus | Nagaland groups spar over returnees
Tribe-based organisations pan plea against quarantining returnees from other districts in Kohima
Scrambler bikers flee into woods after crashing into car
A black Volvo and a scrambler bike were seized by police
Land at the centre of planning row in south Manchester shut while investigation work into potential asbestos contamination carried out
'We have acted at the earliest opportunity to put protection measures in place and conduct a detailed inspection'
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.
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
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.
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
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
Delhi farmer buys flight tickets worth Rs 68,000 to send 10 workers back home
Pappan Singh, a mushroom farmer in Delhi's Tigipur village, who is helping rewrite the migrant narrative. He has booked tickets worth Rs 68,000 for 10 of his workers to return to Bihar.
Over 3,500 Shramik special trains ferried more than 48 lakh workers: Railways
Nearly 80% of total Shramik trains are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, said Ministry of Railways.IRCTC has distributed over 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to travelling migrants so far
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Follows years of permissive content policies.
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....
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.
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...
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 ...
Deliveroo faces another legal action over an alleged unfair dismissal of deliver rider | ZDNet
The Australian food delivery rider had worked with Deliveroo for three years before his contract was terminated.
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
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.
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.
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.
Hong Kong's future as China's gateway to the West is under threat
China plans to enact new security laws for Hong Kong this week, despite threats from the US that could wreck Hong Kong's status as a global financial and trade centre.
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
CMCO: Four-in-a-car rule dropped – vehicles now allowed to have passengers according to capacity
From today, drivers will be allowed to have the permissible number of passengers according to the capacity of their respective vehicles. This was revealed
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 "
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.
‘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...
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.
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...
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
NPA senior staff empowers members, others with COVID-19 PPEs
THE Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, Nigerian Ports Authority,
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
During corona, overseas students prefer to be in Israel
With colleges worldwide worried about falling admissions due to Covid-19, Israeli universities have seen a heartening uptick in international interest.
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...
Ismail Sabri orders private business owners to strictly follow MOH’s guidelines in sanitising premises
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Private business owners carrying out sanitisation efforts at their premises before resuming operations must strictly adhere to guidelines issued by the Health Ministry in terms of the disinfectant and chemicals used, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. Ismail Sabri...
Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.
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.
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
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
Confusion still prevails, 357 passengers arrive in Chandigarh
A total of 357 domestic passengers arrived at the airport on different flights and 257 passengers departed from the airport till 6 pm.
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.
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 ...
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.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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’.
Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper balls at protesters
Scores stopped and searched as lawmakers debate proposed law on Chinese national anthem
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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
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.
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...
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal. An outbreak at a warehouse of e-commerce firm Coupang in Bucheon, west of Seoul, has seen 36 cases so far, the KCDC added.
Cotton Association draws Agriculture Minister's attention to locust attack
"We request the Agriculture Minister to take appropriate steps at the earliest for controlling these locusts attacks and also to advise the concerned central and state government agencies to issue necessary guidelines to the farmers in order to protect their interest and jointly fight against this menace," said Atul S Ganatra, president, CAI.
Netflix’s Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich gives voice to victims, but can’t tell the whole story
Four-part docuseries on disgraced financier and sex offender explains a lot, but not everything
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Gov. Cuomo asks Trump to greenlight three major infrastructure projects in New York
The appeal comes as New York City faces increasingly dire financial straits from the outbreak.
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 ...
Explainer: What happens next in Huawei CFO’s U.S. extradition case
A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei
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.
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...
‘I hope your son gets coronavirus’ – Watford’s Troy Deeney the latest victim of disgusting social media abuse
'I hope your son gets coronavirus' - Watford's Troy Deeney the latest victim of disgusting social media abuse
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.
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.
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…
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...
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
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 ...
Coronavirus: Las Vegas casinos to reopen with social distancing
Bellagio, New York-New York, Caesars Palace, Flamingo aim to bring strip back to life
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
German Presidency in EU to Prioritize Relations With US, China, Merkel Says
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Relations with China and the United States, as well as broader transatlantic cooperation, are going to be the priorities of Germany's upcoming...
Council has Zoom fatigue
Town of Oliver council is feeling fed up with meeting over Zoom and is itching to get back to in-person meetings, and staff will be looking at ways to make that happen while still allowing public access.
Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China border dispute
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. '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
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...
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Dominic Cummings’ name blocked by Twitter anti-porn filters
Boris Johnson aide’s name falls foul of digital censors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Irish PM Denies Breaking Lockdown After Having Topless BBQ in Park
The lockdown has received scant media coverage in comparison to the scandal surrounding Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings.
‘Complete desilting before water release’
THANJAVURAgriculture Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, has directed the Public Works Department officials to complete the desilting works taken up und
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...
COVID-19 repatriation: 800 Indian pregnant women, 850 patients fly from UAE
A total of 6,500 Indians have flown back home so far
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.
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Sunday
As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually
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 ...
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.
Suspect named after emergency worker is attacked in house
He was also charged with criminal damage and racially aggravated public order
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.
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.
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 ...
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).
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.
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.
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
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."
Audi A6 driver smashed into oncoming car in police chase
One arrested after collision and pursuit in Wolverhampton on Bank Holdiay Monday
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.
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.
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...
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
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...
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,...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
‘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.
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...
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.
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
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IEBC scam: Oswago put on his defence
Defence lawyers to file submissions before trial date is set.
Mercury hits 50 degrees in Rajasthan’s Churu, says India Meteorological Department
India Meteorological Department (IMD) said severe heatwave conditions will prevail in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana today.
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
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.
'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
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.
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
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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...
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.
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.
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait
Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg lashed out at the Danish capital because Copenhagen has for the last six years pumped large amounts of wastewater into the strait separating Sweden and Denmark.
Korean prosecutors question Samsung heir in succession-related probe
Prosecutors have been investigating suspected accounting fraud at drug company Samsung Biologics
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.
SBI goes to museum to serve summons on Poroshenko for questioning
It says its agents acted under the Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine.
Search For Missing Trampers Resumes
The search for missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor resumed at first light this morning.
Himachal BJP chief resigns from post over ‘health scam’
Rajeev Bindal says party has nothing to do with graft case
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Will go ahead with English medium: Jagan
The next step is Class 7, says Chief Minister
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
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.
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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...
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.
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.
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
Sreelekha, Kerala’s first woman DGP, to head Fire & Rescue Services Department
Sreelekha is at present the Transport Commissioner.
Video shows man asking black entrepreneurs if they are building tenants
A white man has been captured on viral video questioning a group of black entrepreneurs in a Minneapolis gym about whether they are tenants in the building -- and then threatening to call 911 to
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
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.
Migrant youth’s burial opposed in Chengalpattu
Residents feared he was a COVID-19 victim
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
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...
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
CNN Is Picking Ratings Over Ethics
Instead of pressing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for answers, the cable network had his younger sibling ask him questions.
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.
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.”
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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…
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.
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
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.
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
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...
Govt. offices to function with 50% staff
Guidelines issued on mode of working, no exemption for offices in hotspots
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
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
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
Emotional support line for black and ethnic minority communities affected by COVID-19 launched
Those from BAME communities have experienced proportionately higher death rates due to COVID-19
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.
Airdrie MP raises furlough scheme concerns with Prime Minister
Virtual contribution to PMQs highlights problems being faced by Neil Gray's constituents
Right of Way: Why right to development now rests with governors
ITU once s aid that a 10 percent broadband penetration in Africa would result in an increase of 2.5 percent of GDP per capita.
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.
Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Roberts-Guiffre vows to 'name and shame' abusers
The victim wants more names to be revealed after Epstein's death.
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."
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.
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.
7,376 calls handled by UWI COVID-19 call centre
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Who is Christian Cooper, the birdwatcher accused of threatening Amy Cooper?
Viral video shows Christian Cooper — the black man accused of “threatening” a white dog-walker for simply asking her to leash her pup in Central Park — geeking out over his
‘You didn’t panic about anything!’: CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic
CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen fiercely clashed on Wednesday morning over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic.
Unicef seeks menstrual support for adolescent women, girls
THE United Nations Children’s Fund, Unicef, has solicited support from the government, organizations, parents and other
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.
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.
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
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
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'.
Canada army reports horrific conditions in nursing homes hit by COVID-19
Conditions at Ontario nursing homes hard-hit by COVID-19 outbreaks, as described by Canadian soldiers helping out there, are "deeply disturbing," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy
The Chinese Ambassador's comments came in the midst of aggressive posturing by both Chinese and Indians troops in several areas in eastern Ladakh including Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie.
Public should be alerted, says monsoon preparedness document
Protocol to be followed for six small dams in State
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.
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.
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.
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
Pakistani bid to form group of OIC envoys at UN foiled
The UAE, Maldives oppose proposal for the group on Islamophobia.
Happy Birthday Nitin Gadkari: 5 things to know about the Union Minister
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, turns 63 today.
Dominic Cummings Creates a Very British Scandal
It’s hard to get too enraged by the lockdown activities of Boris Johnson’s closest adviser, but the political costs will be considerable
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.
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."
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.
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
French parliament approves Covid-19 tracker as privacy watchdog gives green light
French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a government-backed cellphone app that will alert users if they have been in contact with a person infected by the coronavirus.
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram
NEW DELHI: The Congress, after rejecting the government’s economic package announced to revive the economy, has said that sooner than … Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram Read More »
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.
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.
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...
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...
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).
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
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...
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.
IndiGo to help man who sold his goats to buy flight tickets
In Mumbai, a migrant labourer family sold three goats to buy air tickets but the flight got cancelled.IndiGo said it has now booked tickets for the workers at no extra charge
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...
What has Prince Andrew said about meeting Virginia Giuffre?
The case comes under the spotlight again in a new Netflix documentary.
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,
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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...
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
'Monster who killed my Ciara must never be freed', says father
The father of a young mother who was murdered by a former boyfriend has vowed to continue his fight to ensure her killer remains behind bars.
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
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.
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…
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...
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Afghanistan begins freeing 900 Taliban prisoners, urges truce extension
The Afghan government said it was in the process of freeing 900 Taliban members from prison on Tuesday, the biggest such release yet, and urged the insurgent group to extend a three-day ceasefire set to end at midnight.
'A fantastic outcome': 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.
Covid-19: Gujarat HC refuses to give state clean chit in its handling of hospital with 400 deaths
The judges said that they will make a surprise visit to the hospital to put an end to all controversies surrounding its functioning.
Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate
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.
Wednesday’s coronavirus news roundup: Toronto releases map showing neighbourhoods hardest hit by COVID-19
Plus: Restaurants, bars, community centres to reopen in Manitoba next week; New Brunswick reports third new case of COVID-19 in Campbellton area;
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 Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.
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.
Winning "Wear a Mask" PSA is a real love letter to NYC
Earlier this month, New Yorkers were challenged by their governor’s office to create a public service announcement to “help communicate why it is so important to wear a mask to stop the…
Yogi Adityanath takes U-turn on order making permission must for hiring migrants by other states
In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrants, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of workers.
Arrests in Rutland, Landmark
UPDATE: 1:15 p.m. At least three more individuals were arrested in Rutland Wednesday morning during two simultaneous police raids that also saw arrests in the Landmark District.
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.
Forced Out by Kevin Maxwell review – prejudice between police
A former detective recounts in shocking detail how he was abused by fellow officers for his race and sexuality and the dangers he faced in fighting for justice
Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders | India News
File photo MUMBAI: Against the backdrop of the recent political activities in Maharashtra and with just a few remaining for … Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders | India News Read More »
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.
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
Police appeal after four people sprayed by white liquid during attacks in Coupar Angus and Dundee
Police in Tayside have appealed for witnesses after four people, including a young child, were sprayed with a white liquid from a passing car.
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).
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.
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.
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
Which European countries have opened their borders?
Want to make plans for the summer? Different countries across Europe are lifting their restrictions at different times. Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.
'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 watchIt’s difficult to watch Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, a four-hour Netflix series on the now-deceased convicted sex offender without a choking sense
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
Cuomo to press Trump on reviving US economy with roads, bridges in White House meeting
WASHINGTON, May 27 — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will press President Donald Trump to invest in the nation’s roads, bridges and rails during a White House meeting today as US states begin to reopen after the coronavirus outbreak left the economy in tatters. Cuomo’s visit to Washington...
NYT outlines Modi's failure in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic
Starkest failure of Indian govt's strategy has been the devastation it imposed on country’s workers, reads the...
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.
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
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.
Google is facing antitrust scrutiny in India for unfairly promoting its Google Pay app over competitors
India's antitrust body is said to be investigating a complaint that Google has unfairly promoted its Google Pay app over competitors.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Misusing the Bible Against Vaccination
Invoking the Bible and God is intended not as a stimulus to further debate, but rather as an argument- stopper: God is against it; no further discussion, research or argument is necessary; the debate is over.
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
Spain proposes allowing direct travel between EU cities with low rates of coronavirus infections, rather than opening national borders, to boost tourism
Spain wants to create a 'green zone travel network' between European regions where coronavirus is low, rather than opening national borders in the hope it will allow tourism to restart quicker.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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…
Google is facing antitrust scrutiny in India for unfairly promoting its Google Pay app over competitors
Google is facing a potential antitrust case in India over its mobile payments app, according to a new report from Reuters.
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.
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.
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.
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...
The investigation into Gabrielle Union’s AGT exit did not find 'racial bias'
The actress just spoke out about the issue.
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
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...
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.
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
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
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.
Level 3 briefing delays are due to new church regulations – Jackson Mthembu
He said the government’s National Coronavirus Command Council’s briefing would go ahead on Thursday at 2pm.
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.
What’s the Allure of Hydroxychloroquine?
There’s a growing body of clinical evidence that hydroxychloroquine (alone or with an accompanying antibiotic) not only has no therapeutic...
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
Google is facing antitrust scrutiny in India for unfairly promoting its Google Pay app over competitors, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - India's antitrust body is said to be investigating a complaint that Google has unfairly promoted its Google Pay app over competitors.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Boris Johnson said 'move on' six times. He only needs to say it to Dominic Cummings once
The Prime Minister treated appearance at the Commons Liaison Committee as a great inconveniece. He was expecting a Zoom pub quiz
Unorganised workers likely to be brought under special package
‘Govt. largesse has given a boost to the morale of those hit by lockdown’
‘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.
Lockdown violators using Cummings as excuse, say police
Police commissioner warns of public pushback over Covid-19 containment measures
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 ...
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
Ryan "not obsessed" with leadership amid Green Party challenge
Eamon Ryan has said he will be happy to work with Catherine Martin if she takes his leadership of...
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…
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.
After Sending Migrants Back To Their Home, Sonu Sood Is Winning Hearts On Twitter With His Hilarious Replies
After being appreciated for sending migrant workers to their homes, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood shows his humorous side with his hilarious replies to his fans on Twitter.
Some hairdressers 'living hand to mouth', court hears in bid to reopen salons
Some hairdressers are living hand to mouth and are pleading for the ability to earn an income, the Western Cape High Court heard in an urgent court application.
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.
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.
Group of NY Pastors Rally in Preparation to Reopen on Sunday
Seventy pastors assembled at Old Time Baptist Church in Hamburg,
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...
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.
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 ...
‘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.
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.
ICU nurse slammed for yelling at crying carer for wearing her uniform in a B&M store is BACKED by Royal College of Nursing who say shopping in work clothes ‘should be avoided’
Senior ICU nurse Marina Kendrick, 53, reprimanded Kimberley Simpson in a B&M Bargain store in Burton on Trent for wearing her scrubs in public, an action she said risked spreading 'germs'.
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.
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.
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
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’.
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
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
Two students from Telangana killed in road accident
‘They were going to Srikakulam from Bhupalpally on a bike’
France's Virus Tracing App Ready to Go, Parliament to Vote
If approved, France's StopCovid app will be made available to users on a voluntary basis starting Monday. The government committed to honoring the result of the non-binding parliamentary vote.
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 ...
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.
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.
Video shows patients lying on sidewalks
CM thanks BJP for exposing deficiencies at GTB Hospital
Health and Welfare ministries to take budget cuts - Inside Israel
Government expected to approve budget cuts across all ministries, to make room for additional ministries as per coalition agreements.
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
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
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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,...
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.
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 ...
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
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
Give Ceasefire a Chance
At the end of April, the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) reported that
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
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
Hindi film on Rohingya genocide in works – Firstpostofindia
Debutant director Haider Khan will show the plight of Rohingya people in an upcoming Hindi film.
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.
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...
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.
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
Qatar tracing app flaw exposed 1M users' data – Amnesty International
Data exposed in the flaw includes users' ID numbers, location and infection status, vulnerable to hackers
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.
Media firm trains campus journalists on reporting - The Nation Nigeria
No fewer than 400 campus journalists across the country have been trained on news writing, reporting and fact-checking by the social enterprise hub
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.
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.
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.
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
SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals?
India News: NEW DELHI: Amid reports of spiralling cost of Covid-19 patients’ treatment in private hospitals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre why s.
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.
SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals? | India News
NEW DELHI: Amid reports of spiralling cost of Covid-19 patients’ treatment in private hospitals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked … SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals? | India News Read More »
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
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.
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."
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.
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.
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
Trump Should Open America’s Doors to Hong Kong’s Citizens
U.S. policy should focus on punishing the Chinese Communist Party.
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…
Bodies of 43 crash victims handed over to families
Minister says process will be completed in seven days
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.
White House organizes harassment of Twitter employee as Trump threatens company
The Twitter employee is now facing death threats.
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.
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.
Drive-ins focus of petition
As people continue to follow the COVID-19 guidelines for social distancing, some are questioning one of those rules.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
'On The Record' Subject Sil Lai Abrams: "There Has Been A Blacklisting Of Me"
Sil Lai Abrams has devoted her life to activism in the realm of sexual assault as well as gendered and domestic violence. As a writer, speaker, and organizer, she has challenged the representation of black women and girls in the media and sought to…
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...
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,
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.
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
Twitter: Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'
The move drew a furious response from Trump.
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
Maharashtra: Small and medium hospitals raise concerns over state notification on restriction of charges
The state government declared to take over 80 per cent of the hospital beds, as per a notification on May 22. The government has also come out with standard rates for some important surgeries and medical procedures, and the rates are applicable till July 31.
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.
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.
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...
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....
Sil Fox: Photos being ‘splashed all over papers’ after court appearances 'isn't right’
Comedian Sil Fox, who has been cleared of sexual assault, says it's 'not right' that photographs ...
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
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.
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.
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
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.”
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.
John Boyega Blasts ‘Racist White People’ In NSFW Rant After Killing Of George Floyd
Numerous celebrities have come forward to share their outrage about the killing of George Floyd, an African-American man who died shortly after being handcuffed by a Minneapolis police officer. Outrage was sparked when with video of the arrest emerged, showing the officer leaning on Floyd's throat with the full weight of his body even as…
Trump offers to mediate between India and China
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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.
Three jailed over illegal possession of firearms
The trio denied the charges prompting the prosecutors to adjourn the case to June 8, 2020.
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
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...
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.
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.
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.
Richard Ali: 'There's a growing dictatorship of disinformation in Nigeria'
The coronavirus lockdown in Nigeria has let the genie out of the bottle, writer Richard Ali says. The ensuing rise in ethnic populism in the digital space has to be confronted by journalists and artists alike.
Leader: From tragedy to farce
The ultimate blame for the government’s failures lies not with Dominic Cummings but with Boris Johnson.
From Kabuga’s trial, we must learn how to prevent another genocide
Felicien Kabuga’s trial will be a lesson in history.
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
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
Letter of the week: Dismantling democracy
A selection of the best letters received from our readers this week. Email letters@newstatesman.co.uk to have your thoughts voiced in the New Statesman magazine.
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).
'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.'
Work up health infra, remove bottlenecks: LG to Health Dept
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal directed officials of the health department to review the capacity building of medical infrastructure and remove bottlenecks immediately. Baijal advised for monitoring of containment zones on dynamic basis for focused action. He instructed concerned
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 .
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.
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.
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.
GoI lets 122 Kashmiri prisoners call home on Eid
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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.
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
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
JKP asks policemen to facilitate COVID-19 workers
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Coronavirus pandemic | Maharashtra reports 105 COVID-19 deaths and 2,190 new cases
This is for the first time that Maharashtra has reported deaths in three digits, the official said, adding that they included 32 fatalities from Mumbai.
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
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.
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.
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
AirAsia flight makes emergency landing at RGIA Hyderabad
A major disaster was averted after an AirAsia India flight ferrying 76 people, including six infants, made a safe emergency landing
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’
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.
Mystic who claimed survival without food and water dies
Prahlad Jani popularly known as Chunriwala Mataji, a breatharian monk who claimed to have survived without food or water for over 70 years, died on Tuesday morn
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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…
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 ...
Walvis councillor orders businesses' closure
WALVIS Bay urban constituency councillor Knowledge Ipinge has ordered a transport company and a bank to close their premises at the town due to fears of the spread of the coronavirus.
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
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.
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.
KP residents protest as cops nix vehicle use
Denizens banned from vehicles for shopping, domestic help; ask why PMC relaxations are different for them
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
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
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.
Cyclist is left bloodied and bruised after smashing into wire booby trap deliberately set to snare riders using woodland path during lockdown
Neil Nunnerley, 47, was riding on a path in Cardiff shortly before 3pm on Saturday. He hit a barrier made of wire and branches that was stretched across the trail.
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,
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.
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
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.
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
Jacob Zuma wants his corruption trial to start soon, say lawyers
The former president faces charges linked to the multi-billion-rand arms deal.
Daily Guide: Undoing the restrictions a must
A country cannot remain in the lockdown or restriction mode indefinitely. At a certain point, the political leadership must make a decisive move to restore normalcy even while ensuring the safety of the citizenry in the face of an emergency.
Omar tries to put house in order
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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.
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
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.
Over 6500 new cases in India, death toll climbs to 4167
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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.
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.
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
Man shoots at ex-colleagues
A MAN allegedly opened fire on his former colleagues at Swakopmund and missed his targets before killing himself.
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.
Faith community made huge contribution in fighting COVID-19 - Ramaphosa
The president on Tuesday evening said religious institutions had suffered greatly during the lockdown.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future
Trump promises a 'very interesting' US response within days
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Decision on permissions to film shootings soon: Talasani Srinivas
Minister Talasani Srinivas said the State govt was willing to give permission for film shootings but only after considering all the challenges involved.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
‘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.
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...
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.
Temple coffers and compassion
In the last fortnight, there was a piece of news from Tamil Nadu, which pertained to 47 rich temples in the context of Covid-19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trade War 2.0 or worse? Trump strips Hong Kong of it's special trading status, dramatically escalating US-China tensions
In a move that will almost certainly have an impact on global consumer tech supply chains, US President Donald Trump's administration dramatically escalated simmering tensions with China by revoking Hong Kong's special trade status.
Reopening mosques for prayers to be only determined by cabinet's committee: Egypt's Awqf Min.
In a statement released Tuesday, the ministry said it did not and will not disclose any information about the date of reopening mosques to worshippers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Social media bias lawsuits keep failing in court
Sites have broad rights to ban users — Trump tweets notwithstanding.
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
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.
Age UK adviser, 71, suffers stab wounds and his churchgoer wife, 71, is fighting for life after horrific 'domestic incident' at their £1.2m north London home
Neighbours named Mervyn Kohler (pictured) as the man who was found at the Islington house with stab wounds. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar is to step down when his term ends this year, the governing body said on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
Coast guard to end search for 4th fisherman missing from accident that killed 3
ST. LAWRENCE, N.L. - Search and rescue operations to find a missing Newfoundland fisherman whose three crewmates perished at sea were to wind down at sunset
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 …
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"
US Diplomat Stilwell: Appears Beijing is using coronavirus to accelerate political agenda, including on Hong Kong
Amid a slew of comments from the US and Chinese diplomats, David Stilwell, top US policymakers for East Asia recently conveyed his view for the Asian
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...
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.
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
Shocking footage shows Irish farmers performing 'grossly irresponsible' stunts on TikTok
The series of dangerous videos were posted on social media by young farmers
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
EDITORIAL: Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts more restrictions amid ‘35-day downward trend’
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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…
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
Council facing complaints over suspension of grass cutting services
Grass cutting services have been suspended in a Black Country borough sparking complaints from residents.
The Evidence Against Her
When Nikki Addimando shot her abusive partner, she thought she had enough proof it was self-defense. Why did the prosecution only see a…
Peter Rhodes on smart Alecs, viral remedies and how to be a broadcaster
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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”.
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.
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
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.
YouTube says removal of China comments 'an error'
YouTube said Tuesday it was investigating the removal of comments critical of the Chinese Communist Party from the video-sharing platform, saying the filtering appeared to be "an error." The comments
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
Two officers shot, one flown to hospital after shootout in Anson County, three suspects at-large
The vehicle came to a stop in the Myrtlewood Apartments complex off Myrtlewood Drive. There, the officers and the suspects exchanged gunfire.
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 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."
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
The arrest comes 10 months after the studio in Kyoto was set on fire, killing 36 people and injuring 33 others.
Uncovering the atrocious plot to tarnish mr Adesina’s legacy at Africa’s apex bank
The African Development Bank is currently gearing up for another leadership election.The current President, Adesina, is already dealing
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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.
Senator Murkomen’s response after Jubilee appointed him for new role in senate
Changes made in the Senate saw Ruto's allies removed from Committee Chairmanship positions
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.
Evaluation under way at six camps across Erode district
In Salem district, the evaluation began at six camps
Lack of Protective Gear & Staff Uncovered in Quebec's Care Homes – Report
Quebec's ombudsperson has already announced the launch of an “impartial and independent” investigation into the way the COVID-19 crisis is being handled at elderly...
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
Kufre Carter, a journalist with XL 106.9 FM Uyo in Akwa Ibom state who was arrested for allegedly defaming Dominic Ukpong, the state commissioner of health, has regained freedom. Inibehe
'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
Wednesday on NBC's "Today," Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said President Donald Trump should "just stick with the facts not opinions" in regards to the safety of mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips
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.
Bayelsa Deputy Governor asks tribunal to dismiss NYSC certificate forgery case against him
ABUJA---The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has asked the state governorship election tribunal sitting
Lockdown Level 3: Mthembu says briefing delays are to allow for new church regulations
Minister Jackson Mthembu has explained the resons behind the continued delays in media briefings on lockdown Level 3.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saudi Arabia's crown prince and Putin agree to 'close coordination' on oil output
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a telephone call, agreed on further "close coordination" on oil output restrictions, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. They also both noted the importance of joint efforts aimed at reaching the agreements within the OPEC+ group in April on oil production curbs, the Kremlin said.
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
11 teenagers charged over meeting each other for 'settlement talk', fight in Boon Lay
SINGAPORE: Eleven teenagers are accused of leaving their houses during the "circuit breaker" period for a "settlement talk" and an ensuing knife ...
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
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China
US News: Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China. “
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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...
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.”
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.
NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to facilitate complaints related to locusts, the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) has activated a hotline 051-111-222-999 for registering and resolving issues pertainin
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eddie Kenzo petitions Parliament for evacuation from Ivory Coast
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Singer Edirisa Musuuza also known as Eddie Kenzo has petitioned Parliament seeking government’s intervention to have him evacuated from Ivory Coast. Kenzo has been held up for the last two months due to the closure of borders occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenzo left the country for business in …
'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 m
Committal proceedings in Lyra McKee case could go ahead on June 15
COMMITTAL proceedings against a man charged with the murder of Lyra McKee and another accused over rioting on the night she was shot are in a position to go ahead on June 15, a court has heard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
'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.
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
How can any scientists stand by this government now?
The Cummings saga has made it plain that scientific advisers are shielding the government’s collapsing reputation on coronavirus, says Lancet editor Richard Horton
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
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.
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
'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
Government Internet filtering not the answer - InternetNZ
This week the government introduced a proposed legal framework for Internet filtering, alongside proposed new powers for the Chief Censor on online content. The proposed law change is part of the government response to the Christchurch terror attacks.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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…
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.
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 500
Human rights activists say the figures may be underreported.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
Passenger on Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight tests positive for coronavirus, 40 others quarantined
A passenger on a Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus. Air India has said 36 passengers and 4 crew members have been quarantined in Punjab.
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.
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
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…
In Uttar Pradesh, 52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes on Tuesday
When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday, he informed the forest officials. By the time the forest team arrived, more bats dropped dead from the trees and the tally had gone up to 52.
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
Cab, bus operators transporting migrants illegally
Multiple FIRs have been registered, says Gurugram Deputy Commissioner
Car buyers falling victim to vehicle sales scams
Consumers who want to buy cars should make sure that they deal with a legitimate car dealership to avoid being victims of scams.
How 32-year-old traveled from Turkana to Eastleigh and back despite lockdown, roadblocks
The refugee has since tested positive for Coronavirus
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.
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...
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 »
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boris Johnson leaves the dirty work to everyone else
Britain’s prime minister has centralized power but he doesn’t seem to want to use it.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
‘Damaging’ and ‘hurtful’ - Reception teacher slams comments made about Notts teachers
She was responding to comments by the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council
Police appeal as swan dies after being attacked by dog
The RSPCA attended the incident
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Friends rally over troubled Greg Mortimer icebreaker
The ship named after the popular 67-year-old mountaineer has become one of the most written about ships in the world – for all the wrong reasons.
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.
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
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.
Why Biden benefits by disappearing
To win the election, keep Joe out of sight
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
'You just gotta forestall that': Fauci discourages churches from distributing communion
Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of President Trump's leading medical advisers on the coronavirus pandemic, on Wednesday said that Christians who distribute communion during services should refrain from doing so.
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.
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.
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
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”.
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
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.
'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.
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.
Kindiki turns down new appointment
He said he now wants to focus on serving Kenyans as the senator of Tharaka-Nithi.
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...
Lagos BRT operators to roll out more buses – Transport Commissioner
Dr Frederic Oladeinde, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, says more Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will soon be rolled out to address
Ex-IAAF chief Diack's corruption case changed to 8 June
The Paris trial of Lamine Diack who is accused of accepting millions of dollars to cover up positive Russian doping tests, has been moved back five days to 8 June.
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.
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
Unity is a Good Thing, but Unity in Subjection?
Naked coercion, as India was experiencing, is an expensive affair for the rulers. Even for them it is a painful and nerve-shaking ordeal, and they know well that ultimately it weakens their foundations. It exposes continually the real character of their rule, both to the people coerced and the world at large.
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.
Pick n Pay outlet, 8 other stores in Gauteng closed for contravening regulations
A Pick n Pay outlet, seven stores owned by foreign nationals and a butchery were closed by Gauteng MEC Faith Mazibuko for contravening the law.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Dr Tony Holohan rubbishes claims by Ryanair's Michael O’Leary that Irish people being punished by lockdown
Dr Holohan rejected several pleas for an easing of restrictions
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.
'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
Filthy Rich: A Closer Look at Jeffrey Epstein's Homes Featured in the Documentary
Jeffrey Epstein owned at least six properties around the world, including two islands in the US Virgin Islands and a mansion in Palm Beach, FL.
SAA business rescue practitioners get leave to appeal lay-offs
'If there is no funding, we believe that the best option is a structured wind down, which is a better option than liquidation,' the BRPs 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”.
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...
The Untold Story of the ‘Daring’ WW1 German Ship That Became a Word in Tamil!
Chennai: The Tamil word Emden originates from a German World War One Ship Called the SMS Emden which bombarded the city in 1914.
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.
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 ...
ICC threatens to shift 2021 T20 World Cup from India over tax issues
The Indian board's request for a deadline extension due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been rejected | ESPN.co.uk
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.
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.
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
Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; 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 May 27 …
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.
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
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.
Police called to shut down party at disused industrial unit in Gorton
The revellers left the building after officers spoke with them
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.
“White Harlots Eager for Sex”: Islam’s Medieval Fantasies Plague Europe
Speaking under the pseudonym of “Ella,” a British woman recently revealed that her Muslim rapists called her “a white c*nt, a white wh*re, and a white b*tch,”
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.
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.
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.
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
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive. He said daily visits to her window at Orchard Villa in Pickering, Ont.
Mumbai lockdown: Flight passengers moving to or from airport don't need to carry e-pass
'All flight travellers moving to/from the Mumbai Airport can do so without an e-pass,' Mumbai police tweeted.The domestic flights were allowed to operate with reasonable restrictions, from May 25
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
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.
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.
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
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
Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers
3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures
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.
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
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.
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...
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
CPCB shuts UP distillery owned by Rana Gurjit kin, cites pollution
The CPCB also issued notice to the industrial unit, Rana Sugars Ltd (Distillery Division), at village Belwara in Moradabad, as to why a environmental compensation of Rs 3.16 crore should not be levied on it for the violations.
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
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
Jeffrey Epstein threatened to CURSE pregnant journalist’s unborn baby and warned ‘I know every doctor in New York’
A JOURNALIST claims that Jeffrey Epstein told her he would curse her unborn children and knew every doctor in New York after she pushed to print an article on the sexual abuse he carried out. Forme…
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...
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.
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.
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.
Valuation of Plus Two answer papers begins
Due safety precautions taken in view of COVID 19 pandemic
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.
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...
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
Pilot of the crashed plane did not open landing gear: ATC
Air traffic controller and approach tower controller have submitted their written statements
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nyali School Management Accused Of Embezzling Funds As School Runs Bankrupt
The Nyali School is now allegedly bankrupt and forcing parents to pay second term fees in full a year after buying school buses at an exaggerated prices, Kahawa Tungu can reveal.Sources in the sch
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
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.
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.
Dubai government offices to resume work with 100 per cent employees from June 14
From Sunday, May 31, government offices will start work with 50% staff
Terengganu food poisoning victims climb to 99
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 27 — The Terengganu State Health Department (JKNT) has recorded an additional 25 new victims of food poisoning as of noon today. Terengganu Health director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said this took the total number of food poisoning victims — believed to have been caused by eating...
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...
Borough Park businesses are flouting coronavirus shutdown restrictions
A slew of businesses that have reopened in Brooklyn’s Borough Park — some in apparent violation of shutdown orders — are allowing customers to pack their stores as if the coronavirus
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...
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 ...
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
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.
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
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.
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
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
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...
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
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
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.
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.
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
Hong Kong's future as China's gateway to the West is under threat
China plans to enact new security laws for Hong Kong this week, despite threats from the US that could wreck Hong Kong's status as a global financial and trade centre.
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.
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.
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
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...
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.
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...
YouTube says removal of China comments 'an error'
WASHINGTON, DC: YouTube said on Tuesday (May 26) it was investigating the removal of comments critical of the Chinese Communist Party from the ...
Duterte wants Aaron Aquino to head Clark International Airport Corporation
After leading the country's top anti-narcotics agency, Aaron Aquino is asked to helm a government corporation in charge of developing the second gateway to Metro Manila
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.
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.
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.
Grassley unsatisfied with justification for IG firings
Senator Chuck Grassley said the White House's explanation for ousting inspectors general is insufficient.
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
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.
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
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.
NYENDE: Why Nick Mwendwa's FKF tenure is destined to end in
In the NTV interview, Mwendwa blamed his woes on politics.
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...
Italy's RCS says it may win damages in dispute with Blackstone after ruling
Milan's Arbitral Tribunal has judged that the contracts over the sale of Italy's RCS headquarters to Blackstone in 2013 were valid but found ...
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'
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.
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
US says Russia sent jets to Libya 'mercenaries'
Russia urges peace talks as the US accuses it of meddling in the Libya conflict.
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...
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…
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.
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.
Public must obtain CAAM clearance to fly drones during CMCO, says senior minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Members of the public who wish to fly a drone during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period must first apply and obtain a permit from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob 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...
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.
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
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...
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”
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.
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.
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...
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.
JIRA Tickets, Jabber Servers and… Gmail Accounts? FBI Papers Reveal Cyber Criminals’ IT Infrastructure
The FBI has arrested a hacker at the heart of one of the world's most prolific hacking crews, Fin7, newly unsealed court documents show.
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.
Another two Grow Super staff stood aside amid Dally M scandal
Two staff at Grow Super have been stood aside amid a police probe into a betting plunge on the Dally M.
Another two Grow Super staff stood aside amid Dally M scandal
Two staff at Grow Super have been stood aside amid a police probe into a betting plunge on the Dally M.
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
Boris to face just 20 minutes of MPs' questions about Dominic Cummings
The Prime Minister will appear before the Commons Liaison Committee today.
EcoCash court bid hits brickwall
The High Court has dismissed Econet Zimbabwe's mobile money platform, EcoCash's application which sought to interdict the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) from su...
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
Burundi opposition to contest polls loss
CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.
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.
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.
EXCLUSIVE -- Dinesh D'Souza: The Specter of Socialism
There is a socialist temptation ... and we need an effective battle plan to finally and ultimately defeat the socialists.
Mnangagwa told to form a GNU by Zanu-PF stalwart
Former Cabinet minister Tshinga Dube has called on Emmerson Mnangagwa to form a government of national unity with the opposition to end the country's challenges...
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.
Nevada joins lawsuit over fuel efficiency
Nevada and a coalition of nearly two dozen other states Wednesday sued the Trump administration over a federal rule that rolls back vehicle emissions standards.
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.
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.
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.
Why we want to amend National Art Endowment Act —FG
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said the Federal Government has concluded plans to amend the Act establishing the National Endowment for the Arts
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.
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
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...
Police welcome doctors with roses in Kashmir
This comes a day after doctors held protests against harassment at the hands of policemen during lockdown
Dudu Myeni was prepared to cause ‘untold harm to SAA and the SA economy’
Parsing a word cloud from the judgment handed down in the North Gauteng High Court declaring Dudu Myeni a delinquent director for life, paints a devastating portrait of the former SAA board chair and friend of Jacob Zuma’s character and mien.
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
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.
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.
National security law enactment to start
Despite how hard some Western media outlets depict swarms of illegal protesters in Hong Kong as
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
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.
Gutfeld on the Central Park dog lady
By now you've seen the video of that white Central Park lady in New York City, who when asked by a black birdwatcher to leash her dog, called the cops on him. That was ugly.
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.
"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
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
Nepal defers amendment on updating its map
The delay indicates a rethink on the disputed sites and proof that back-channels are in operation
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
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.
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
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
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
US President, Donald Trump, has today threatened to close down social media platforms over the fear that they “silence” conservative voice. In a spirited rant on his favourite social network, Twitter, he said that the ruling party will “strongly regulate” or “close them down” over this issue. “Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence […]
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.
Edo 2020: APC faction picks Ize-Iyamu as consensus aspirant
Sola Shittu, Benin Former Secretary to Edo State Government and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2016 governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has emerged the...
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.
West Midlands’ 111 ambulance call answering 'is best in the country'
The West Midlands’ 111 service was the only one in the country to meet a national call-answering target, performing nearly twice as well as providers in some other areas, its chief says.
Luweero district council rejects proposal to spend UGX 80m on food
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero district council has rejected a proposal to use the COVID-19 facilitation from area Members of Parliament to buy food and clear allowances for members of the COVID-19 task force. Each member of Parliament had received 20 million Shillings from the Parliamentary commission to facilitate their activities during the …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
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
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, …
SAI plan to get cooks from Kerala centre
More sports News: The Sports Authority of India, South Centre, home to the Indian men’s and women’s hockey squad and around a dozen elite athletes training for the Toky
Love Island's Anna Vakili claims she's being threatened after Hyde Park brawl
The reality star has denied starting the fight.
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.
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
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.
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.
JUST IN: Road crash claims five lives in Kano - The Nation Nigeria
Five passengers lost their lives on Wednesday morning in a fatal road crash atRimin Gata, Ungoggo Local Government area of Kano State...
The government has lost the authority to govern. What comes next is death and chaos
The decision to protect "chief strategist" Cummings, and to propagate the logic of the madhouse, will cost lives
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 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.
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Friday
As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually
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
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.
Passenger on Alliance Air's Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests Covid-19 positive
According to the spokesperson, there were 36 passengers and five crew members in the flight.
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
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.
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...
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.
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 »
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
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.
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.
Swarms Of Locusts Unleash Havoc In Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh And Other States
This year’s locust attack has been termed the worst in two decades, with Rajasthan having suffered the harshest blow.
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...
The Problem with Trump’s “Bloodlines”
President Trump’s recent remark about Henry Ford’s “good bloodlines” has aroused curiosity and controversy.
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
‘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.
'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.
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait
The waterway separates Denmark from Sweden, Greta’s home country.
The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Major space launch today; Trump feuds with Twitter
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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.
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.
1,600 migrant workers leave Mumbai for Tamil Nadu in spl train
The workers started their journey for Tirunelveli on Tuesday evening.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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
Meat Seller’s Family Party Is A COVID-19 Super-Spreader
HYDERABAD: A family get-together organized by a meat seller of the city in utter disregard for COVID-19 preventive measures has ended up as a super-spreader for the dreaded virus on Tuesday. As many
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
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.
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.
Petition calls for councillor's dismissal after caravan 'parked outside neighbour's front door'
It has gathered more than 1,000 signatures
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
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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
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
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.”
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
Britain's Prince Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
Britain's Prince Andrew has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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."
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
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
“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.
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.
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.
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
Illicit-drug deaths up in B.C. and remain highest in Canada: chief coroner
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's overdose deaths spiked in March and April reaching the same heights recorded over a year earlier.The BC Coroners Service says
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.
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...
Cuomo describes productive discussion with Trump on infrastructure
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said his meeting with President Trump on Wednesday focused on investing in infrastructure projects to “supercharge” a U.S. economy reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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
Alleged Footage of Roadside Bomb Blast in Syria Emerges Online
Soldiers from a Turkish military convoy reportedly wounded
Curfew drops banking hours
According to the Kampala capital City Authority (KCCA), Kampala city roads have a carrying capacity of approximately 45,000.
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...
Two passengers on Ahmedabad-Guwahati SpiceJet flights test Covid-19 positive
Passengers had travelled on SG-8194 (Ahmedabad-Delhi) & SG-8152 (Delhi-Guwahati).'The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them,' the airline said
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.
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
Coronavirus-infected man recovers after 50 days on ventilator: report
A British man who reportedly ventilated for 50 days after contracting the novel coronavirus has made a miraculous recovery, according to a report.
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.
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
Ambassador Friedman helps make cheesecake for the elderly - Jewish World
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his family join special online broadcast from Pantry Packers in Jerusalem to commemorate Shavuot.
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...
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
Police find £1,000,000 cash in suspect's home after stopping his car
Officers found banknotes stuffed inside shoe boxes and bags.
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.
'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
Maharashtra Governor modifies law on forest rights
Tribals now have the right to appeal against district level committee decisions; activists fear further delay
2 more test positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam
While one is an Abu Dhabi returnee, the other travelled by train from New Delhi
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...
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.
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.
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.
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The exchange between the CNBC hosts lasted around a minute as they lobbed accusations at each other.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Court upholds suspension of EcoCash agents
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) acted within its mandate when it suspended EcoCash mobile money agents from conducting financial transactions to curb abuse, the High Court has ruled, and so there can be no interdict stopping it from doing so.
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.
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?
CNBC's Kernen, Sorkin clash over coronavirus, Trump: 'You used and abused your position'
CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen had a heated confrontation on the Wednesday edition of "Squawk Box," with Kernen accusing Sorkin of panicking over the coronavirus's impact on the
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.
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.
'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.
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...
India, China Shouldn't Let Differences Shadow Overall Ties: Chinese Envoy
China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation between armies of the two countries in several sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.
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
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…
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”.
Apec senior officials discuss possible platform for info sharing on Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) today discussed on how to formulate a possible coordinated approach to collecting and sharing information on policies and measures regarding Covid-19 and its economic effects. In his welcoming...
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...
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic
The exchange between the CNBC hosts lasted around a minute as they lobbed accusations at each other.
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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.
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.
Donald Trump offers to calm tensions between India and China
The countries are in a bitter stand-off in the remote Ladakh region.
EDF asked to delay Sizewell C final plans consultation
Energy giant EDF is being asked to delay the formal consultation on its plans for a new £14billion nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast until after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are lifted.
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.
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.
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 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…
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
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.
‘Zimbabwe working on COVID-19 herbal remedies’ – Minister
Health minister Obadiah Moyo yesterday said the country was carrying out a research on COVID-19 cure which includes herbal remedies.
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
PM’s Corona Relief Fund crosses Rs4bn mark
Opposition wants parliamentary oversight of fund utililastion; Shahbaz calls for convening CCI meeting.
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 »
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.
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...
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”.
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 . . .
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.
'America's Got Talent' Investigation Reveals "Culture of Diversity"
Former host Gabrielle Union alleged she experienced racial insensitivity and toxic culture on the NBC unscripted hit.
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
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.
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
Spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites
‘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....
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...
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...
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
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?
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
'Many of us are fearful': South Africa to reopen places of worship
The past few weeks of lockdown, one of the strictest in Africa, have been catastrophic for the country's poorest, many of whom live hand-to-mouth in crowded slums.
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school. The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus…
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.
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
Pakistan will not stand by and let another Gujarat happen: Qureshi
FM reiterates Islamabad's commitment against anti-Muslim sentiments in India
Senators claim politics behind maize policy
Lawmakers demand that policy document behind the move be tabled by the ministry
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Uhuru deals Ruto another deadly blow
National Executive Council set to meet to firm up crackdown on disloyal members
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.
'Many of us are fearful': South Africa to reopen places of worship
The past few weeks of lockdown, one of the strictest in Africa, have been catastrophic for the country's poorest, many of whom live hand-to-mouth in crowded slums.
'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
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
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.
[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
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.
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.
Find out why this passenger shelled out a premium for seat 1F
In the post-corona era, travellers are weighing multiple factors for a safe journey
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...
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.
Shropshire Council Tory pair blast Dominic Cummings over lockdown journeys
Conservative members of Shropshire Council have blasted Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings for his “arrogance” since his alleged breach of lockdown rules came to light.
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.
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
The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.
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...
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.
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.
Footballers join calls against domestic violence amid lockdowns
Football players have added their voice to growing calls against the increase in domestic violence towards women and children that came in the wake of lockdown measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
We demolished Rivers hotels in peoples' interest - Governor Wike
Nyesom Wike, Rivers governor, has come out with an explanation on the demolition of two hotels in the state, saying the decision was taken in peoples' interest.
Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; 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 May 27 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...
Jailed for corruption, French executive’s story of U.S. justice fuels Chinese distrust of Western courts
Book written by Frédéric Pierucci becomes bestseller in China, training tool on doing business in Western markets
Trump accuses Twitter of interfering in US elections
President Donald Trump has accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 U.S. election scheduled for Nov. 3 after the microblogging service
Senior Chassidic Dayan Joins Boycott of Eliezer Berland
Last week, three of the world's most prestigious Haredi courts issued a harsh and unprecedented ruling against Berland.
Woman fired from job after calling cops over black man in New York's Central Park
NEW YORK: Denouncing "racism of any kind", a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say ...
Israel’s Choice, Between Shame and Pride
As the new leader of the opposition in Israel, I face a difficult dilemma.
Show COVID-19 negative certificate or take a coronavirus test: Goa's new rule for travellers
Goa CM Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday said that 90% of new cases in Goa are the people who have arrived from Maharashtra.Goa's COVID-19 case count stands at 67
Man arrested in deadly 2019 fire at Japan's Kyoto Animation: Media
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.
Head of Site Integrity & Election Security at Twitter Thinks There Are “Actual Nazis in the White House”
But you can trust him to be impartial.
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.
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
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.
COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait
New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country
That's a one tight slap! Feisty Lioness Strikes Lion in Front of Onlookers on Safari
New Delhi (Sputnik): So much for being King of the jungle! A lioness put a lion in his place with some brutal blows to his face in what may have been a lover’s tiff.
Coronavirus: Loyal dog in China waits at hospital for three months for elderly owner who died of COVID-19
Xiao Bao refused to leave the hospital premises till a dog shelter got a hold of him
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of the novel … New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June Read More »
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.
NPCC says PDA has failed on all fronts; demand dismissal of govt
Alleging that the ruling PDA government has failed on all fronts, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Tuesday demanded that the governor step in to salvage the situation by dismissing “this incompetent and callous government”, which it said was “only interested in clinging on to power at whatever cost.”
Trump Accuses Twitter Of ‘Interfering’ In Election For Fact Checking His False Claim About Mail-In Voting
President Donald Trump flew into a rage on Tuesday night after Twitter used its new fact checking feature to correct...
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
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
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.
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
Edo 2020: Hours after his endorsement, Ize-Iyamu picks APC governorship form to face Obaseki
APC had granted Ize-Iyamu a waiver to enable him to participate in the primary stormed the party national secretariat in Abuja today along with his supporters.
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.
Domestic flight operations on their way to normalcy
PTI New Delhi A total of 445 domestic flights, carrying 62,641 passengers, were operated on Tuesday, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on We
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
Obaseki celebrates Chief Edwin Clark at 93 - The Nation
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.
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
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.
Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes Google over deletion of certain comments critical toward China, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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
Hollywood Celebrates Twitter Fact Checking Trump on Vote By Mail: 'Welcome to Accountability B**ch'
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.
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,...
A television host says he's getting hate mail for asking New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern if her hair is going gray
Last week, "The AM Show" host Ryan Bridge ended an interview with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern by asking if her hair was going gray.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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).
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.
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. . . .
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
26 held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain
The arrests target the ring of smugglers suspected of organizing the migrants' journey
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
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
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
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.
Chilliwack school board censures trustee Barry Neufeld after controversial Facebook post
Board chair issues statement on censure but little else regarding Facebook post controversy
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.'
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.
Public University staff withdraw labour over salary enhancement woes
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Academic staff in Public Universities have resolved to withdraw their labour citing inequalities in the distribution of the 50 billion Shillings provided by the government to enhance their salaries. In April this year, the Ministry of Education released a salary distribution schedule indicating a significant increment in the salaries …
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.
Cherkasy mayor goes to court seeking moral damage recovery from Zelensky
Earlier, President referred to him as "gangster".
The fight over reopening churches reaches the Supreme Court
This is likely to end badly for public health.
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.
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
People fined for not wearing masks in Pulwama
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Revolutionary changes made in A.P.’s education sector: Minister
Welfare schemes will help underprivileged students chase their dreams, he says
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.
"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.
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
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.
Eight injured as rival YSRCP groups clash in Kadapa
Over twenty activists taken into custody
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 ...
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
BMW set on fire in suspected arson
Police are appealing for information after a BMW was set on fire in a suspected arson.
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
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’.
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.
Mike Ashley fails in bid to trigger investigation into struggling Debenhams
Lawyers representing Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns nearly a third of Debenhams’ shares, asked a judge to appoint a ‘provisional liquidator’
DA retrenches staff but denies it has money trouble
Shortly after the elections last year, the party retrenched 51 employees after a poor performance at the polls.
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
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
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
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.
‘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.
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.
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
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 ...
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
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.
We've been addressing mental health issues of non-contracted and U-19 players during lockdown, says NCA chief Rahul Dravid
NCA chief Rahul Dravid on Wednesday said that they have been addressing mental health issues of non-contracted and U-19 players amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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
Resume physical courts from June 1, Bar Council urges CJI
‘Only a handful of advocates benefits from virtual court system’
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption and vowed to continue working. In a press statement, Adesina slammed "unprecedented attempts by some to tarnish my reputation" and declared "I will... continue to
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.
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.
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.
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
Trump tweet throws House surveillance debate into chaos
“I hope all Republican House Members vote NO on FISA,” the president wrote.
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.
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
Bengaluru police inaugurates dog park for its canine squad
The dog park was inaugurated by Bhaskar Rao, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru (city).A special demonstration of anti-terrorist dog warfare, vehicle hijacking, drug and bomb tracing by the canines were done
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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'.
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
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
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...
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...
IndiGo grounds crew for 14 days after passenger on Chennai-Coimbatore flight tests Covid-19 positive
This is the first case of a passenger testing positive after domestic flight services resumed on Monday.
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.
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
‘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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
'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...
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.
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
NBC, producers say 'America's Got Talent' cleared by probe
LOS ANGELES - An investigation of Gabrielle Union’s complaints of racism on the set of “America’s Got Talent” concluded that her allegations were unfounded,
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
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
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...
SAARC Psychiatric Federation calls for action to address psychological sufferings amid COVID-19 pandemic
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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia
Hello. Today we’ve got it all: the collapse of media, the failure of a SpaceX launch, the death of hot desking, the president trying to destroy Twitter… folks, there’s a bit of destruction around.
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 ...
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
Refusing to Wear a Mask Is an Empty Act of Defiance
Those who reject facial coverings during the pandemic do so amid broad consensus about what public safety demands.
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.
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
Trump administration ends waivers in Obama-era nuclear deal with Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday announced that the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
Minor girl among two killed, after strong winds uproot tree in south Kashmir
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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).
Russia postpones July BRICS summit due to coronavirus
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it has decided to postpone the summit of the BRICS nations, initially scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg in July, due to the spread of the coronavirus.
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.
Ice Cube Spreads Fake Photo of Cop Blamed for Floyd George's Death, Twitter Does Nothing
Hollywood actor and rapper Ice Cube shared with his 4.9 million Twitter followers a photo that falsely links former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and felon Jonathan Riches wearing a "Make Whites Great Again" hat.
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.
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
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
Pick n Pay outlet, 8 other Gauteng stores closed for contravening regulations
The Pick n Pay outlet, situated at Evaton Mall, was found selling rotten meat and expired food items.
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.
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
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
What Would Happen if Twitter Banned Trump?
Social media and journalists alike amplify the president’s lies and propaganda.
Gardai appeal for information on whereabouts of missing man, 65, from Dublin
Daniel Gleeson has been missing from the Dublin 8 area since Tuesday
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…
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.
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...
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Burundi opposition to contest ruling party's election win
CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The humbling of Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s chief strategist reached No 10 by pitting the people against the political elite and scorning the media. Now his hypocrisy is exposed.
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.
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment
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'
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.’
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....
Lockdown restrictions on SA Post Office relaxed
Acting Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Jackson Mthembu has lessened the regulations that were imposed upon the Post Office.
Planning for full reopening of churches and possible early resumption of Mass
Thoughts?
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.
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.
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.
Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label
Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label
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
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
This day In History - May 27
Today is the 148th day of 2020. There are 218 days left in the year
Egypt repatriates 160 stranded nationals from UAE
The expatriated arrivals have been tested for coronavirus and were moved to be quarantined for seven days.
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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...
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."
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
JUDITH FEBRUARY: Ramaphosa has undone the past 2 months of sacrifice & hardship
With the announcement that religious gatherings may resume, President Ramaphosa has undermined his government’s cause and the price will be all of ours to pay, writes Judith February.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
'Significant' health questions remain about in-person G7 meeting: Canada PM Justin Trudeau
Trump in March cancelled the Group of Seven leaders meeting scheduled for June 10 as the coronavirus outbreak was spreading around the world and international travel was curtailed.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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
'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston
New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
Migrant crisis: In heart-wrenching video, toddler tries to wake dead mother at Bihar railway station
The mother was heading to Kathiar along with her two children, sister and sister's husband, the Railway Ministry said
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.
Coronavirus Has Now Killed 100,000 Americans
More Americans have died in the pandemic than in the Vietnam and Korean wars.
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.
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...
Hand sanitiser dispensers for courts, police stations in St Elizabeth
BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — A three-week campaign to raise money and equipment rece...
Fire guts parts of Tema community one market
Fire destroyed parts of one of Tema’s biggest market, the community one (1) market Tuesday evening.
Education After COVID-19 Cannot Be Reimagined Without A Racial Justice Plan
Without a plan to achieve racial justice in schools, any post-COVID-19 plan for reopening schools is inherently flawed.
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
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.
52 bats drop dead in 60 mins, scare Uttar Pradesh town
When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday
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.
'Milestone' pay deal reached for teacher aides
The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle an historic pay equity claim for teacher aides.
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
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.
Cracks surface in NC
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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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
‘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.
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
South Africa should revisit alcohol regulations: ANC’s Duarte
Deputy secretary-general of the ANC Jessie Duarte says that South Africa should reassess its policy in terms of the regulation of alcohol ‘with or without the Covid-19 threat’.
Harare man jailed for conning Singaporean investor
A 38-year-old Harare man has been jailed an effective 7 years for conning a Singaporean investor in a USD$500 000 business venture.
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.
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...
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...
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
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.
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”
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
Keir Starmer: Dominic Cummings broke the rules - Boris Johnson must end this farce and put UK first
Labour leader Keir Starmer writes his strongest condemnation of the Prime Minister yet EXCLUSIVELY in the Daily Mirror
Boris Johnson challenged over 'unequal impact of coronavirus on women'
Senior MPs also grilled the prime minister about topics including Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham at the height of lockdown and the new test and trace system.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.'
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
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.
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…
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 ...
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 —
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…
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.
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.
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
UN concerned by US claims Russia sent jets to Libya
The UN said Wednesday it was
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.
EDITORIAL: Deal firmly with the cyclic ethnic clashes
Cattle rustling, which precipitated the scuffle, must be dealt with quickly and ruthlessly.
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
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
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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...
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.
‘My mum said, “Why are the police arresting you? You must have done something”: the scandal behind TV's new Windrush drama
The BBC’s Sitting in Limbo tells howAnthony Bryan was sacked, arrested and threatened with deportation. The reporter who broke the story talks to his family and friends about their years of misery
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.
Ship workers may suffer PTSD, Alexis warns
Jamaica should brace for a large-scale mental-health fallout among returning cruise ship crew members after being stranded on the high seas for weeks, Dr Shane Alexis, the People’s National Party’s junior health spokesman, has warned. Alexis, who...
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.
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"
Why Rivers went tough on errant hotels —Wike
Chukwudi Akasike and Sampson Itode, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained why the state shut down hotels in the state. Wike spoke on Tuesday when executive members of th...
Survey: Hanover bars and taverns doing well
WESTERN BUREAU: MASHARIO BISSASOR, the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) parish manager for Hanover, says that based on the ongoing survey being undertaken in the parish, the bars and taverns have been meeting the standard outlined to combat...
Pastor hacked to death in St Elizabeth
WESTERN BUREAU: RESIDENTS OF Top Hill in Junction, St Elizabeth, are in shock after the partially decomposed body of a popular pastor was found at his home on Sunday with multiple chop wounds. The murdered church leader has been identified as 40-...
Bridgnorth welcomes it's new mayor
The new mayor of Bridgnorth has been officially welcomed via an online council meeting.
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.
Man booked for sedition for online comment on Yogi Adityanath
Police said that Anup Singh has been booked under IPC sections 124-A (sedition), 500 (defamation), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and section 66 of the Information Technology Act.
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram
India Business News: The Congress, after rejecting the govt's economic package announced to revive the economy, has said that sooner than later the govt will accept the su
Gunmen on motorcycles kill two Pakistani policemen in Islamabad
Attack reportedly claimed by Hizbul Ahrar, a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban
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.
Organophosphate Chemical Threat Agents: Contemporary solutions to a historic threat
Here, Jonas Calsbeek, Peter Andrew, Eduardo González, and Pamela J. Lein, talk about Organophosphate Chemical Threat Agents and how to stop their use
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
Politics Briefing: Major decision in Meng case comes down today
Also: Singh calls for RCMP to investigate conditions at long-term care homes
‘I’m innocent of trumped-up allegations’ — Akinwunmi Adesina breaks silence
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB president, says he is innocent and will not allow allegations levelled against him bring his honour and integrity to question.
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.
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.
Newsnight's Dominic Cummings introduction 'did not meet impartiality standards' BBC says
The BBC has said that an introduction to last night's Newsnight which discussed the Dominic Cummings lockdown row "did not meet our standards of due impartiality".
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.”
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.
Where Things Stand: Not All Fall In Line Behind The Next Great Political Divide
If President Trump had his way, mask-wearing would play a crucial role in whatever us-versus-them narrative he attempts to spin for...
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
Confusion Zone: How E-Filing Works
The language used for the electronic filing of court documents translates into an older, simpler set of terms for paper filing. Press access hangs on understanding that translation.
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 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’.
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.
DSS arrests kidnapper of Kano Islamic scholar’s grandson
Tukur Muntari, Kano Operatives of the Department of State Security in Kano State have apprehended the Kidnapper of the famous Islamic Scholar, Dahiru Bauchi’s three-year-old grandson. They ha...
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.
Boris says advice for parents with coronavirus has not changed
The prime minister was questioned by Yvette Cooper MP.
Biden accuser’s credentials, expert testimony under scrutiny
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — State prosecutors in California are investigating the credentials that Tara Reade, the former Senate staffer who has accused Joe Biden of assaulting her in 1993, attested to...
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.
Maharashtra crisis: CM Uddhav Thackeray meets allies as speculation mounts over MVA government’s stability
Maharashtra politics: The MVA government comprises Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress. It is headed by Uddhav who severed ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after 35 years following squabbles over the CM's chair last November.
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.
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.
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.
Moscow in 2014 banned wholesale imports from the European Union of most types of fresh foods in response to EU sanctions over Russia's actions in Ukraine including the annexation of Crimea
Russia on Wednesday seized 40 tonnes of European cheeses smuggled into the country in breach of an embargo on EU food imports, the customs service said. The shipment included Dorblu blue cheese and Italian hard cheeses such as Grana Padano, the customs service said. This was in response to EU sanctions
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.
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.
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.
At least 10,000 died in military detention in Nigeria – report
Amnesty International publishes study into detainees during Boko Haram insurgency
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
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
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’.
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.
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.
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...
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,
Slain UNC student’s mother hopes new documentary will shed light on unsolved murder: ‘I need to keep going for her’
Connie Hedgepeth is hoping someone will finally come forward and reveal what really happened to her daughter
Tanzanian president accused of covering up Covid-19 outbreak
John Magufuli has repeatedly played down the threat from the pandemic
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.
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.
Virus apps expose tension between privacy and need for data
As more governments turn to tracing apps in the fight against the coronavirus, a deep-rooted tension between the need for public health information and privacy rights has been thrust into the spotlight.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'plan to hire private security as drone incidents leave them fearing for Archie'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to hire their own team of security professionals after a series of terrifying incidents involving drones near their LA home, an insider has said.
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.
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
‘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
Boy, 15, acquitted of killing Tyrone Hayman with knife in Bristol
A unanimous jury acquitted the boy of both murder and manslaughter
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
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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
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
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.
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…
What Commuting in Delhi Metro Post Lockdown 4.0 May Look Like? When Are Services Resuming?
Further, strict social-distancing will be practised inside the trains. The commuters will be required to be seated alternately. This will be monitored by DMRC official, Metro staff members to check for violations, the report by leading daily read.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
US president responds by accusing micro-blogging site of stifling free speech
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.
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 accuses Twitter of 'interfering' with US elections after fact checking warning | ZDNet
The US President also accused Twitter of 'stifling free speech'.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Palestinians need reason to win against occupation
There are multiple challenges of annexation and racism in Palestine
52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes in this town of Uttar Pradesh
Within hours, people in Gorakhpur and adjoining areas were in a state of panic.People have their own reasons for the panic - some logical, some illogical
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.
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.
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.
Traffic jam eases after police eject protesting truckers
The drivers were protesting against harassment by Ugandans
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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’.
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
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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."
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,
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.
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.
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
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.
Uproar in Littleton as Eircom mast gets go ahead
Community is mobilising with the view to appealing to An Bord Pleanala
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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...
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
Kaduna PDP affirms Hunkuyi’s suspension, expels two others
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Trump Calls on New York Times to Return Pulitzer Prizes for 'Flawed Coverage'
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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'
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Bill Clinton visited Epstein’s ‘orgy island,’ Netflix doc claims – but ex-president still denies it
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Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers
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Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous from China' - Pompeo
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Mamata slams Railways, its ‘politics’ of sending Shramik trains without informing state govt
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An American spy in Beijing
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Canadian court deals blow to Huawei CFO
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Teen who crashed stolen car into three parked cars and telegraph pole handed five-month custodial sentence
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Gabrielle Union Speaks On Her Time On ‘AGT’ & Mentions Former Judge Julianne Hough’s Blackface Scandal
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Minneapolis mayor calls for arrest of officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck
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Zimbabwe Buys US$5 Face Masks For US$28 In Shocking Covid-19 Scandal
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Police: Fort Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on bridge
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Tshinga Dube calls for GNU to rescue economy
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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
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Decorated greyhound trainer found dead in suspicious circumstances
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Trump threatens to 'close down' social media platforms
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Catholic Minnesota diocese to pay $22.5M to sexual assault victims
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Trump threatens to regulate or shut down social media companies
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Gantz cuts off meeting with Netanyahu over Regev's comments - Inside Israel
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'Squirming' Boris Johnson accused of 'ducking straight answers' to protect Cummings
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Huawei CFO loses bid to dismiss US extradition request
Canadian court ruling will allow proceedings to continue against Meng Wanzhou
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Parliament wants curfew hours reviewed
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'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes
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Phillip Schofield receives Ofcom complaints after saying Donald Trump is 'still there sadly' during COVID-19 segment on This Morning
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Ice Cube reacts to death of George Floyd: ‘How long ... before we strike back?'
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'Central Park Karen,' Amy Cooper, faces NYC Human Rights Commission investigation
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Tennessee to stop sharing COVID-19 patient information with first responders, law enforcement
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Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
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Andrew Napolitano: I'll 'Defend to the Death' Twitter’s Right to Fact Check Trump
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The police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints
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Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel, says Chidambaram
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Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again
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Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
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Facebook Ran Multi-Year Charm Offensive to Woo State Prosecutors
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Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
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Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law
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Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field: Snapchat
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Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem Bill
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Israeli Minister Calls on Twitter CEO to Ban Iran’s Khamenei
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'Stalker Situation': Sweden's Chief Epidemiologist Receives Death Threats
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COVID-19: FG, Shell, Eni await new date for $1.1bn Malabu court case in Italy — Investigation
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Bar Council of India urges Chief Justice Bobde to re-start courts from June 1
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AP High Court investigates petition against Chandrababu Naidu, adjourns case for tomorrow
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Gayle King says it’s ‘open season’ on black men in America following Amy Cooper and Minneapolis incidents
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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.
Cotton trade body writes to Centre seeking early measures to control locust menace
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A boy who had come out with friends to have fun with swimming in the water drowned in the sagar canal.
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In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
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Hong Kong on edge before national anthem bill: Live updates
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Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case
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Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned
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This is why a resident thanked Dubai Police on Twitter
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House Passes Uighur Bill in Rebuke to China, Sends It to Trump
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2020 budget: NASS suspends holiday to consider revised appropriation bill
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FAKE ALERT: This tweet on Chinese army is not from Indian Army’s official handle
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Paedophile jailed for 17 years for persistent abuse of young girl
Michael James Buckmaster described his own behaviour as being "disgusting, perverted and sickening".
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.
E-pass not required for travellers moving in/out of Mumbai airport
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'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive.He said daily visits to her win
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.
UK will be 'virtually back to normal by August or sooner,' ex-WHO expert predicts
Professor Sikora said we should still prepare for the worst but hope for the best and said we have to safely get out of lockdown to get back to what is important
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.
Search continues for missing N.L. fisherman Wednesday after three bodies found
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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
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.
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.
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.
Search continues for missing N.L. fisherman Wednesday after three bodies found
The search for a young fisherman missing since Monday evening continued off the south coast of Newfoundland Wednesday as the community mourned the loss of three men from the same family whose bodies were recovered.
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...
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."
Nevada governor to allow casinos to reopen next week
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) on Tuesday announced that the state’s casinos will begin reopening next week, a move that could provide a big economic boost amid the coronavirus’s burgeoning economic
Despite lockdown orders, murder rates are rising in cities across America, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
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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.
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.
TV Stations in US Caught Airing Content Scripted by Amazon – Report
The media content in question emerged ahead of the annual meeting of Amazon's shareholders where worker safety issues were expected to be discussed.
Coast guard to end search for 4th fisherman missing from accident that killed 3
Search and rescue operations to find a missing Newfoundland fisherman whose three crewmates perished at sea were to wind down at sunset Wednesday.
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
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.
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.
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.
'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
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.
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.
Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown
Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.
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.
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.
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.
Government issues fresh rules for inter-State travel
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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
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.
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
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...
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
Girl, 14, died from suspected ecstasy overdose after lockdown party
Heartbroken friends have pleaded with other teenagers not to make the same mistake.
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
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 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.
'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.
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.
Trump is right to take jabs at Jeff Sessions: Goodwin
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White woman fired after calling police on black man in NYC’s Central Park
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Four Minneapolis police officers fired after black man dies in Custody
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Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst
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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.
Limerick man appears in US court on rhino horn charges
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Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio
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China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: media reports
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Govt asks CID to re-probe suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami
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It's a girl! Cops deliver baby at Gauteng police station
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Copying, cheating in exam like plague and pandemic, can ruin education system: HC
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Yogi Prahlad Jani, Who Claimed to Survive Without Food or Water For 76 Years, Dies at 90 in Gujarat
He claimed that he had stopped taking food and water at the age of 14, and survived only on air, because the Goddess sustained him.
Supervisor in court for three security guards' murder
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Cong leader Rahul Gandhi calls Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray, says party stands firmly with state govt amidst COVID-19 crisis
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Newsnight's Emily Maitlis issues blistering attack on government over Dominic Cummings row
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Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that his government will re-open temples, mosques and churches in the state after May 31.
Authorities yet to find cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA aircraft
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California eases coronavirus restrictions
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Jewish Agency and Israeli Diaspora Ministry host online roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders from around the world on the coronavirus.
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Russian Defence Contractor Reveals Dates of Airborne Missile and Cluster Glide Bomb Delivery
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Minister forfeits salary to aid inmates release - The Nation Nigeria
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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.
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in university admission scandal
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Twitter labels Trump tweets with fact-checking warning
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Police arrest suspect in Kyoto Animation studio arson attack that killed 36
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Parts of north and southeast Delhi declared as new containment zones
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Journalist Dies In Eastlea Freak Accident After Scuffle With Lady Friend… More Details Emerge
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Buhari never ceded power to Abba Kyari, nor cancel 'his' appointments - Presidency
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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.
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
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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
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.
Lawmakers Urged to Help Minorities Hit Hardest by Pandemic
As the U.S. death toll passed 100,000 on Wednesday, public health experts told a House panel that the federal government must do more to help communities of color ravaged by Covid-19.
White House: US President Trump will sign an executive order shortly regarding social media companies
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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.
Refrain from running regular trains for a month: States to Centre
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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,
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.
'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.
Wike cancels lockdown, imposes curfew - The Nation Nigeria
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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
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.
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
UConn fugitive Peter Manfredonia may have been spotted in Uber to Maryland
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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
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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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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.
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.
EU open to two-year Brexit extension, says Michel Barnier
The bloc’s chief negotiator said it had always remained open to any extension.
Gunmen abduct three, raid 40 cows from Amuru district
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Kayleigh McEnany Responds to Chris Wallace's Criticism of Her Press Briefing: ‘Journalists Are Not Above Being Questioned’
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany pushed back on criticism she received from her press briefing Friday, including from Fox News’s Chris Wallace, after she took issue with the number of questions she received about churches being considered essential. McEnany then ran through a list of questions she believed the press should be asking.
KDF Soldier & Police Officer Feared Dead After Friendly Fire at Midnight
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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.
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.
Disney, CBS, and Criminal Minds Execs Sued for ‘Unchecked’ Sexual Harassment on Set
Disney, CBS, and several ‘Criminal Minds’ executives have been sued by California authorities for sexual harassment and discrimination regarding alleged misconduct by the show’s former director of photography, Gregory St. Johns.
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.
Chaos at airports continue as flights resume
Around 630 flights were cancelled on Monday while on Tuesday 80 flights were cancelled at Delhi alone.
Poor and black ‘invisible cyclists’ need to be part of post-pandemic transport planning too
Low-income and minority groups are often reliant on cheaper modes of transport, but many find cycling to work problematic.
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Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a bicyclist in Phoenix.
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12-YO Boy Sleeps in Delhi Park for 45 Days, Reunited With Parents by Twitter!
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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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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
Fake tweet portrays Rahul Gandhi suggesting odd-even method to reopen schools
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China to loosen flight restrictions
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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.
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.
Did Bill Clinton visit Jeffrey Epstein's island after new Netflix doc claims?
The former president has always adamantly denied the claims.
Senator denies link with alleged N1bn monthly payout to firm by NDDC
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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.
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.
PM takes Brexit decisions, Cummings does not give instructions, says UK negotiator
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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...
Vic Education IT manager misused position, directed $14m to own company
Corruption watchdog finds.
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
French team visits plane crash site, demands complete record of A320
French team visits plane crash site, demands complete record of A320
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
BI ready for ‘new normal’ operations
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its offices are prepared to resume full operations amid a new set of guidelines and protocols that its employees and stakeholders are bound to follow and observe under a “new normal” environment, after the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) is lifted in Metro Manila and other areas of the country.
Harare man jailed for conning a Singaporean investor
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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.
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait
The waterway separates Denmark from Sweden, Greta’s home country.
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.
Andhra Pradesh natives happy to return home
The first domestic flight landed at Vijayawada airport from Chennai with 79 passengers
Op-Ed: You're white and don't care about wearing a mask? Asian Americans don't have that privilege
Asian Americans were attacked for wearing masks early on in the coronavirus outbreak. Now we're attacked if we don't.
Coronavirus: States to clear operation of international flights
Stranded passengers told to register with Indian missions, download Aarogya Setu App
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.
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'Disturbing' Ont. long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families
When a bombshell report from the Canadian Armed Forces outlining a litany of problems at five long-term care homes released on Tuesday, family members say they're not surprised.
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'.
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
Third Iranian Tanker Arrives in Venezuela Under Escort of Bolivarian Navy – Photos
The tanker is one of five Venezuela-bound Iranian vessels making their way to the Latin American nation to ease a gasoline shortage caused by crippling US sanctions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
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All the Tory MPs calling for Dominic Cummings to quit or be sacked over lockdown flouting
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Poor Venezuelans protest as shortages stoke anger at Maduro
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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.
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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
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.
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.
Kindiki affirms loyalty to President, appeals for compensation for region
Kindiki also pleaded with the national government to complete stalled projects in the region.
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
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
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.
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...
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...
Medicaid providers increasingly frustrated by delays in COVID-19 funding
Health care providers that primarily treat the poor, children and people with disabilities are getting left out of the COVID-19 aid being issued by the Trump administration, frustrating advocates who
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.
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.
Man in 'serious condition' after crash in Nottingham city centre
The road has since reopened
Woman fired from job after calling 911 on black man in park
"There's an African-American, he's recording me and threatening me and my dog," she claimed.
Pro-Trump Chuck Woolery wants award for 'surviving 45 years of Liberal Hollywood'
Outspoken Trump supporter and television icon Chuck Woolery said on Wednesday that he “should get an award for surviving 45 years of Liberal Hollywood” and carving out a successful career despite his conservative political views.
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
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...
Investigators scour Pakistan air crash site for clues and cockpit voice recorder
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A team of Pakistani and French investigators on Wednesday sifted through the wreckage of a Pakistani airliner that crashed in the southern city of Karachi last Friday, searching for clues around what caused the worst airline disaster in the country in years.
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.
We lost the war in Afghanistan — time to come home, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The US has suffered thousands of losses and spent trillions of dollars in Afghanistan and has nothing to show for it.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Moped rider caught with cannabis stash under backside
More illegal riding and driving has been clamped down upon by police in Anfield, Birkenhead, Huyton, Prescot and St Helens
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.
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,
Huawei CFO Faces an Uphill Battle Against Extradition to the U.S as a Canadian Court Delivers an Adverse Ruling
Huawei CFO sustains a blow as the Superior Court of British Columbia delivers an adverse verdict in the U.S. extradition case
China aggression on Indian army table
Top commanders deliberate over 'very tense' situation in eastern Ladakh
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
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.
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
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.
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 ...
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.
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...
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.
Panel defers decision on green pass to LG Polymers
EAC to wait for suo moto action by NGT, cases being heard in High Court and NHRC on gas leak accident
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
12 pedal edema patients shifted to Kakinada GGH
Twelve tribal people suffering from pedal edema were shifted to Kakinada Government General Hospital on Wednesday. All of them belong to Chintoor Agency where 14 persons died of the disease since Marc
Jaya property dispute far from blowing over
The judgment could end up being the starting point for many more litigations
When The Problem Isn't Twitter But President Trump
President Trump is not happy with Twitter. But a lot of other people were already unhappy with Twitter. As his tweets have grown more...
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.
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
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.
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
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
Coronavirus | Barred floors of city hospital to be used for patients
Supreme Court permits usage since Tamil Nadu government is in need of space
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
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.
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....
Pregnant woman rushed to hospital after M32 crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Locusts threaten cotton crop in the North
CAI writes to Centre seeking quick control measures
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Use ICWF to bring back poorly paid Indians: HC
Centre told to consider pleas of wives of four Keralites
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, . . .
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
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
3 employees positive for COVID-19 at Cedar Bluff Kroger
Three Kroger associates at the Cedar Bluff location have tested positive for COVID-19, according to to an official statement from a company spokesperson.
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.
Cyclist, 41, dies after Bridgend crash
A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
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.
The JobMaker policy: It is time to develop workplace reform
Readers discuss the government's plans for industrial reform, job creation and vocational training.
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.
As coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
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
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.
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.
Dubai government employees to start returning to work on Sunday
DUBAI: Half of Dubai’s government employees can return to their offices on Sunday, and the rest will be able to go back on June 14, the emirate’s government announced Wednesday. The return to work will, however, be made with “intensified precautionary measures,” to protect workers, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said.
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.
Sonu Sood’s reply to man who sought his help to meet girlfriend wins the internet
People have been lauding the Simmba actor for everything he has done to help stranded migrants reach home. But Sonu Sood has also been receiving some unusual requests for which he had witty replies.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Britain could be out of lockdown and 'back to normal' by August, expert suggests
We certainly hope he's right…
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.
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.”
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
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.
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.
7,376 calls handed by UWI COVID-19 call centre
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...
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...
'No end in sight': B.C.'s state of emergency extended by another two weeks
Premier John Horgan extended the province’s state of emergency by two weeks on Wednesday, the longest period that emergency orders have been in place in B.C.’s history.“People will . . .
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...
Man Arrested Following Firearms Incident, Kawerau
A man has been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Kawerau.
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.
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.
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.
CNBC host accuses colleague of abusing position to appease Trump
CNBC’s “Squawk Box” got uncomfortable on Wednesday during an on-air spat when co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin accused colleague Joe Kernen of abusing his position to appease President Trump.
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
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."
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Second Iranian Oil Tanker Arrives At Venezuela's Largest Refinery
A second Iranian tanker carrying gasoline and oil derivatives has arrived at crisis-stricken Venezuela's main oil refinery, amid escalating tensions between Washington and the two U.S.-sanctioned countries.
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
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
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
Lands ministry, NLC row to delay crucial reforms
Recent publication of proposed regulations was seen as a major leap, but NLC has disowned them
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
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.
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.
'I hope viewers are appalled': James Cromwell on ABC's Maralinga drama
The Oscar-nominated screen veteran and lifelong activist stars in Operation Buffalo, the new ABC series set during the ‘50s Maralinga nuclear tests.
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.
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
'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...
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.
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.
Rappler Talk: Johanna Son on how Thailand contained the coronavirus
On Wednesday, May 27, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to journalist Johanna Son to discuss what other countries can learn from Thailand
Fired Australian’s story reveals why Boris Johnson really backs under-fire adviser
Why hasn't Boris Johnson sacked Dominic Cummings? The answer may lie with a young Australian aide by the name of James McGrath.
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.
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...
Changing balance across LAC trigger for stand-off, says China expert Taylor Fravel
China is likely responding to what it sees as a challenge to its position, he opines
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
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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'
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
Lukewarm turnout at liquor shops not a cause for comfort
KARAIKAL Though there was no overcrowding in front of the IMFL, arrack and toddy shops in Karaikal on Monday and Tuesday, purportedly due to the price hike, social activists express apprehensions that
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.
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
'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..
Kenya rolls out testing in Nairobi slums, but some fear stigma
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya is rolling out voluntary public testing for the novel coronavirus in its biggest slum, where some residents say being declared virus-free boosts their chances of getting a job.
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.
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
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'
The CEO of Europe's largest airline has slammed the U.K. government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and described plans to impose a 14-day quarantine on international visitors as 'idiotic and unimplementable.'
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.
Shots fired at van in 'targeted attack' after Balsall Heath crash
Wrecked Citroen was inside police cordon as officers sealed off the scene, near the junction of Mary Street and Basall Heath Road
JUST IN: Kano, IGP, others bow, unseal rice factory
After vacillating for about three weeks, the Kano State Government, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and two others have complied with a May...
Congress has turned a laboratory of political hypocrisy during pandemic period: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said instead of creating confusion among people, the Congress should try to become a part of confidence building measures in these hours of crisis.
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic
From spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites, Chinese residents of Canada's third largest city -- who make up 26 percent of its population, according to the last census in 2016 -- say they feel increasingly unsafe and unwelcome.
U.K. lawmakers set to quiz Johnson amid pressure to fire aide
Senior British lawmakers are set to question Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday amid growing pressure to fire his closest adviser for allegedly flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules.
'US ready, willing to mediate': Trump on India-China border standoff
India News: President Donald Trump on Wednesday took to Twitter and said, "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able
UP: Gorakhpur Teacher Suspended For Pro-Pakistan Questions During Online Class
A show-cause notice has been issued to her by the school, asking to file a reply within seven days.
Airbus team continues Karachi plane crash probe
KARACHI: The technical team of the aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, arrived at the site of the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) jet crash on Wednesday to investigate the incident.The team, compris
George Floyd's Family Calls for Murder Charges After Video Caught Officer with Knee on His Neck
After four police officers were fired over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Floyd's family said those consequences are not nearly enough. They want the officers involved charged with murder.
792 Corona Cases reported in Delhi in 24 hours, Death toll Crosses 300 figure -
There has been a tremendous jump in the speed of corona virus cases in the country’s capital Delhi. In the
Missile attack on Yemen army command in Marib kills at least 7
Yemen's Houthi fighters have fired missiles targeting the army command of the Saudi-backed government in Marib province, causing several casualties, including relatives of the chief of staff, according to military sources cited by news agencies.
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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.
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."
Disney, CBS sued for 'rampant' sexual harassment on 'Criminal Minds'
California sued Disney and CBS for allegedly covering up 14 years of sexual harassment against male crew members on the set of television cop series Criminal Minds, officials said Tuesday. A lawsuit
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.
Twitter labels Trump tweets as 'unsubstantiated' for first time
Trump's tweets contended without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to fraud and a "Rigged Election".
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.
Trump threatens shut down social media platforms after Twitter put a disinformation warning on his false tweets
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.
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.
Stolen car abandoned after crashing into tree in Bolton
It has since been recovered for forensic analysis
Three dead after microbus plunges into ditch in Munshiganj
Three people have died after a microbus lost control and fell into a roadside ditch in Munshiganj's Gazaria Upazila.
A history of resistance: key dates in Hong Kong's battle with China
Beijing’s attempts to bring the territory to heel since handover have resulted in pushback and protest
Coronavirus: Kerala criticises Centre for sending trains without prior information
State’s finance minister Thomas Isaac alleged that the railways ‘want to be the super spreader’ of the Covid-19 infection in the state.
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
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...
India Operationalises Fully Loaded Tejas Squadron to Counter Assertive Enemy in Indian Ocean Region
New Delhi (Sputnik): With the rise in presence of Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean Region, India has been developing its southern air base as most modern base, equipped...
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Court hears 14 ‘credible’ expressions of interest in Joe.ie company
Examiner appointed to Maximum Media Network
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.
Safe Sex: New Rules Poised to Help End the Swiss Brothels' Covid-19 Lockdown
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lucknow-Mumbai flight passengers face delay in opening of aircraft door
There were around 40 passengers on the first flight to Mumbai after resumption of domestic flight services on May 25.
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.
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.
African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations
'I maintain my innocence with regard to trumped-up allegations that unjustly seek to impugn my honor and integrity, as well as the reputation of the African Development Bank,' says Akinwumi Adesina
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
Kadaga speaks out on return of Eddy Kenzo
Speaker Kadaga has also asked that the curfew issue be discussed by relevant authorities.
Shashank Manohar to Step Down as ICC Chairman After Current Term
An official release by the ICC also confirmed that the board has not taken a call on the process of the elections and the same will be discussed on Thursday.
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
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'.
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.
Canucks forward blasted online for filming while driving
A video of Canucks forward is circulating on social media as he films himself decked out in the team's gear.
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…
Venezuela's Maduro vows to raise gasoline price as Iranian tanker nears
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday pledged to begin charging citizens for gasoline, as the fourth cargo of a five-tanker flotilla bringing fuel from Iran approached the South American nation's exclusive economic zone. Iran is providing the country with up to 1.53 million barrels of
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.
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
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.
U.N. chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen, and elsewhere
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.
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.
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...
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.
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
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
'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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
More slots open for householders at Suffolk waste recycling tips
More recycling slots have opened up at Suffolk County Council tips as people take the chance to get rid of household waste they have sorted out during the lockdown.
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.
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.”
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 […]
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
Kellyanne Conway unleashes trolls on Twitter's head of site integrity
Donald Trump's counselor is mad that someone fact-checked her employer.
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
CISF Personnel Deployed At Delhi Airport, DMRC Test Positive For Covid-19 In Last 24 Hours
A total of 22 new coronavirus cases were reported among CISF personnel in the last 24 hours, taking total such cases in the central force across the country to 95.
NHRC notice to U.P. over man’s death
19-year-old dies of starvation after walking for six days from Ludhiana
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.
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
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...
Post on ‘ground reality’ of health system goes viral
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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’.
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.
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
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
The Man Who Knew Too Much! Why China murdered its own ambassador, in this week’s highly dubious tabloids
For insightful geopolitical analysis of international affairs, where else would you turn but the ‘National Enquirer’?
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
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.
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'
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
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.
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
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
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.
Twitter Lets Verified Users Spread Fake Pic, Link MN Cop to Racist Slogan
Twitter is allowing verified accounts to post a photo falsely linking a Minneapolis police officer with a man wearing a "Make Whites Great Again" baseball hat.
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.
Newsnight's Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded' of the corporation's impartiality rules.
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman
The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
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
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.
Pak Army Says Indian Spy Drone Shot Down
The Pakistan Army claimed on Wednesday that it shot down an Indian
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.
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 ...
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...
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
Free dialysis for patients
For those with an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh
Mike Ashley fails in bid to trigger investigation into struggling Debenhams
Lawyers representing Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns nearly a third of Debenhams’ shares, asked a judge to appoint a ‘provisional liquidator’
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
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.
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
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.
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.”
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
Pompeo: “Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China”
Loss of city-state's
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...
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."
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.
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
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.
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
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation – Reuters
Citing the stories from the Chinese media outlets, RTHK and the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Wednesday, Reuters reports that Beijing has widened
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
Uber Eats deliverers in Japan involved in accidents as demand surges
Uber Japan Co., which runs the Uber Eats service in Japan, said it will further raise awareness about traffic safety among its delivery workers.
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.
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.
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.
150,000 seafarers sign virtual global petition on crew stagnation
There is an ongoing global petition aiming to draw the attention of the general public to the problems of over 150,000 seafarers that cannot leave
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lockdown 4.0: After May 31, states to have own curbs lists
India News: After the end of Lockdown 4.0 on May 31, the Centre may leave it to the states and Union territories to decide on future restrictions, to be imposed i
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
500-bedded pediatric hospital at Bemina misses 3 deadlines in 6 years
After missing three consecutive deadlines in the past six years, the 500-bedded Pediatric hospital in Srinagar’s Bemina area is still awaiting its
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.
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.
Delhi: Over 250 shanties gutted in fire in Tughlaqabad, no casualties
DFS divisional officer S K Dua said that while the fire started as a small one, it escalated to the medium category because of the small LPG cylinders in the area which caught fire and exploded leading to the quick spread of the blaze.
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
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 →
CNBC Hosts Get Into Shouting Match Over COVID: '100,000 People Died!'
"100,000 people died, Joe, and all you did was try to help your friend, the president," Andrew Ross Sorkin yells at "Squawk Box" cohost Joe Kernen
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
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
NBC, producers say 'America's Got Talent' cleared by probe
LOS ANGELES — An investigation of Gabrielle Union’s complaints of racism on the set of “America’s Got Talent” concluded that her allegations were unfounded, according to NBC and the show’s producers.
What do you do with a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting?
An art thief reviews the 'copycat' heist of The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen from a Dutch museum on March 30.
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 ...
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.
U.S. weighs options 'across the spectrum' to punish China over Hong Kong
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is crafting a range of options to punish China over its tightening grip on Hong Kong, including targeted sanctions, new tariffs and further restrictions on Chinese companies, according to U.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
What do you do with a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting?
An art thief reviews the 'copycat' heist of The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen from a Dutch museum on March 30.
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.
Coronavirus latest: at a glance
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
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.
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.
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.
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
Analysis: Boris Johnson’s bluster fails him in the liaison committee bear pit
Much like a 30-mile drive to test the eyesight, Boris Johnson's appearance before the liaison committee was always liable to end in a car crash.
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.
As Covid-19 cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate
Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.
Ombudsman's Report: Recruitment agency selected in search for interim CEO
A new chief executive officer is a step closer after councillors selected a recruitment agency to press ahead with the search for a fresh face to head up the City of Ballarat.
UPDATED: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad.The development, according to Foreign Affairs
Trump wants to fight Twitter more than regulate it
Why regulation isn’t what Trump cares about most
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...
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
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.
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 ...
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
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
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.
I'm innocent of allegations against me, says AfDB Chief Adesina
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has denied allegations of “breaches of the Code of Conduct of Elected...
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
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
'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.
Boris Johnson told off for laughing as he's grilled on female representation
The Prime Minister faced the Commons's super committee today where chair Sir Bernard Jenkin had to chastise him for laughing during a discussion about the role of women in the government's coronavirus response
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.
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
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.
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’
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.
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
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.
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...
Morgue attendant dies hours after mother
Nine KEM mortuary staffers have tested positive for COVID-19
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Entry barred into buildings, Mumbai hospital nurses forced to move out of their homes, leave behind belongings
The hospital had taken on rent, leased out and purchased different flats at eight buildings for its nursing staff. In the last few weeks, hospital authorities were forced to move them all to other locations after local residents did not allow them to stay on in the buildings.
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.
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.
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.
Quarantined family returns to find house burgled
Items worth Rs 3 lakh allegedly stolen from their Ulhasnagar home
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
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
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.
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
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.
How the Cummings debacle reveals the government’s greatest weaknesses and deadliest enemies
Could this be the moment from which the government will not recover?
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.
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.
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 ...
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.”
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
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.
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
Brit Hume says Biden likely didn't need mask at Memorial Day appearance: 'On top of that, it looks absurd'
Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume told "The Story" Tuesday that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden looked "ridiculous" by wearing a black face mask when he made his first public appearance in more than two months on Monday.
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.
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.
Cinematographer booked for cheating in Hyderabad
Tollywood character artiste Sai Sudha Reddy has lodged a complaint against cinematographer Shyam K Naidu at the SR Nagar police station alleging that he cheated her on the pretext of marrying her.
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.
Cyprus pledges to cover costs for virus-hit tourists
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 by The Associated Pre
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...
U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights
U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights
James Shaw plus two: Greens announce candidates for Wellington electorates
News from Green Party The Green Party has revealed its three candidates to contest the Wellington electorates in the forthcoming general election.
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.
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
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).
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
MediaWorks staff to hear details of proposed redundancies
The radio arm of MediaWorks is meeting with staff today about proposed redundancies. On Monday it announced 130 jobs in its sales and radio...
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
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.
'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston
New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...
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.
MAHLATSE MAHLASE: Why the decision to open places of worship is disappointing
From early on, churches were identified as the biggest contributors to cluster outbreaks of COVID-19, writes Mahlatse Mahlase.
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.
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
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.
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.
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
They will be limited to 50 people.
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.
Work on new cell tower begins
Construction of a new non-notified Spark cellphone site has begun in rural Hawea to replace the existing cell site servicing the area. Spark...
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.
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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US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response
The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...
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
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.
Uganda approves return of citizens stranded abroad over Covid-19
Ugandans trapped in 66 countries can return home at their own cost.
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...
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
TUC fights Trade Fair Company over ‘illegal’ mass layoffs
Leadership of the Public Services Workers’ Union, (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress, (TUC) has locked horns with CEO for the Ghana Trade Fair Company, GTFC Dr Agnes Adu over what the Union terms “unconventional mass termination of appointments of some 23 staff of the Company.
Heatwave grips Capital, mercury touches 46O C
As heatwaves continued to persist, the national Capital on Tuesday recorded the maximum temperature at 46 degree Celsius, the highest for the month of May in 18 years. Delhi touched 46 degrees in May was in 2002. According to Dr Rajender Jenamani, MeT scientist, Delhi (Palam) reported
Are children visitation rights applied by JK courts: HC asks JKSLSA
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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.
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
Trump, Biden turn to Snapchat in presidential campaign
The photo-sending app boasts 229 million users.
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.
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.”
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,
Panel submits report to end decades-long seniority dispute of KAS officers
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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.
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.
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.
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
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.
‘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
NC condemns assault on senior cardiologist, seeks thorough probe into incident
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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
Military report details 'disturbing' issues in Ontario long-term care homes
TORONTO — A military report on five Ontario long-term care homes released Tuesday details "horrific" allegations of insect infestations, aggressive resident feeding that caused choking, bleeding infections, and residents crying for help for hours.
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.
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
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.
With test results lost, an Afghan family fell to virus
As in many Afghan households, dinner at Dr. Yousuf Aryubi’s home meant the whole family - his mother, his siblings, their children - sitting on the floor together around a mat laid with food on the ca
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."
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.
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.
JK receives 15 COVID-19 special flights
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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
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.
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
Retail stores allowed to reopen in city of Los Angeles, Garcetti says
Small retail stores in the city of Los Angeles will be allowed to reopen starting Wednesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced.
‘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.
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
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.
Republicans working on legislation to strip Twitter of federal liability protections
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Rep.
Lagos conducts assessment to revitalise 329 PHCs
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate Governor Sanwo-Olu's first year in office.
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
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.
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
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.
Eastern Airlines has helped thousands of stranded Americans return home
Small companies can do big things.
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?
Government’s not so reliable food-delivery service
South Africans with the means to do so have been using the tap of a finger for meals to be delivered to their homes, since the country went into Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown level 4 earlier this month.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Erdington road closed after police incident
Gravelly Hill was closed following an incident at around 8.30pm
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.
WATCH: Final panel discussion in Trinity's “Rethinking Democracy” series
"Democracy Without a Public Sphere” is the final installment in Trinity Long Room Hub at Trinity College's five-part "Rethinking Democracy" series.
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
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 [...]
B.C. legislature coming back June 22 as COVID-19 emergency hits record
Pandemic restrictions now longer than 2017 wildfire emergency
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.
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.).
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.
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.
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,
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
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."
Coronavirus News: 'Miracle preemie' born to mom in coma goes home from Long Island hospital
A "miracle preemie" born during the COVID-19 pandemic to a mother who was in a coma went home from the hospital Wednesday to a rousing ovation from doctors, nurses and other staff members.
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...
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Peter Rhodes on smart Alecs, viral remedies and how to be a broadcaster
Read the latest column from Peter Rhodes.
Newborn dies in UP as father runs from one hospital to another
A newborn child died allegedly due to lack of medical support in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar as his father kept running between hospitals in Greater Noida and Noida, prompting the district
Plus Two answer papers evaluation begins in TN, over 40,000 teachers involved
Evaluation of class 12 public exam answer papers, which got delayed due to Covid-19 induced lockdown, commenced across Tamilnadu, except Chennai, from this morning. Continue Reading →
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
Shiv Sena hints at split in Maharashtra BJP
Asserting that the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra is stable, Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana on Wednesday hinted that a chunk of BJP MLAs in the State might shift loyalties to the ruling
Online Sexual Harassment On The Rise During MCO
The severity of online sexual harassment cannot be undermined — this has been proven in the recent case of Thivya Nayagi, whose cyberbullying and online sexual harassment resulted in her [dying by] suicide.
Banned Together: Iranian Ships in Venezuela Defy US Blockade
The arrival of the Iranian fuel vessels on the Venezuelan coast shows that there is an alternative to the US-imposed "world imperative", Venezuelan analyst Sergio...
President Donald Trump Is Angry After Twitter Slapped A Warning On His Posts For This Reason
President Donald Trump is currently in the middle of a war with Twitter, and it is not certain he will be victorious. On Tuesday, the former
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".
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
California sues over sex misconduct on ‘Criminal Minds’ set | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
LOS ANGELES >> The state of California filed a lawsuit today 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.
Why I Ditched Ruto's Camp - MP Ole Sankok Reveals [VIDEO]
The lawmaker who had long been a vocal supporter of the Deputy President made an abrupt u-turn after the...
Lockdown: Toddler's failed attempt to wake up dead mother
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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.”
‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong
‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 97 south of Summerland
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision on Highway 97 yesterday afternoon.An Okanagan man in his 60s was travelling northbound on Highway 97 around 3:50 p.
Behar on George Floyd Death: It Doesn't Help That Trump Told Police 'Don't Be Nice'
Wednesday on ABC's "The View," during a panel discussion about the death of George Floyd after a police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis, co-host Joy Behar pointed to President Donald Trump's past comments to law enforcement when he said, "Please, don't be too nice," to the people they are arresting. | Clips
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inmates at quarantine centres have a harrowing time
Helpline Twitter handles are loaded with such complaints about the paid quarantine services
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 ...
‘Overall Stable and Controllable’: China On LAC Situation
China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is
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?
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
'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'.
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.
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.
COVID-19 crisis: IT employees union writes to CM over lay-offs
National Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) in the letter written to CM on Tuesday said several IT/ITeS/BPO/KPO companies across Maharashtra have started terminating services of their employees without any reasonable cause and withholding or deducting their salaries.
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - captionA boy with a machine gun during celebrations marking Day of the Russian Airborne Troops, on August 2, 2019.sourceRoman PimenovTASS via Getty Images Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted…. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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
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...
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
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...
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.
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..
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
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
Judge rules property fund to pay costs of dispute over warehouse access
Case concerned access to property on Long Mile Road
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
OUR VIEW: Let’s hear why the Safe Surrey Coalition voted as they did
Perhaps they have sound arguments for voting to approve this expenditure right now. Too bad they didn’t bother to express them
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’.
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
Arunma Oteh defends Adesina over allegations of fraud at AfDB
US treasury secretary, Mr. Steven Mnuchin, rejected plans by AfDB's board to end the investigation against Akin Adesina and called for an independent probe.
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...
New York governor floats infrastructure projects to reboot economy
NEW YORK, May 27 — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday floated a number of major infrastructure projects to reboot the US economy post-pandemic, saying he would raise the issue at a meeting today with President Donald Trump. “Let's do something creative, let's do it fast. Let's put...
U.S. nears 100,000 pandemic deaths: Does Trump feel your pain? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> In the rubble of buildings and lives, modern U.S. presidents have met national trauma with words such as these: “I can hear you.” “You have lost too much, but you have not lost everything.” “We have wept with you; we’ve pulled our children tight.”
Chicago sees deadliest Memorial day in years
10 people shot dead and 32 severely injured
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
LIVE: Senate hearing on non-expiration of franchises
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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
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).
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.
Immigration recruitment: Ex-minister, fugitive businessman know fate tomorrow
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja will decide on Thursday whether Patrick Abba Moro, Drexel Global Tech Limited ...
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
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 […]
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.
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'
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.
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
Tuju Sounds Warning After Murkomen Rejects Senate Post [VIDEO]
Jubilee's effort to console disgruntled members backfired as Senators Murkomen and Cherargei declined to...
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.
Karnataka mandates week-long institutional quarantine for passengers from 7 states
A week-long institutional quarantine will have to be undergone by passengers arriving by domestic flights in Karnataka from seven particular states, including Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu, where COVID-19 cases are high, the state government has said.
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, had hiked into the sprawling Kahurangi National Park on May 9, intending to be gone for about five
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.
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...
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".
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
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....
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.
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
Paramedics down to $2/hr
For paramedics stationed at 39 urban and rural communities around British Columbia, the days of being guaranteed more than just $2 per hour for on-call shifts will soon be over.
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
Nigerian man narrates how lady slept at his place and had asthma attack at 12am
A man called Ajibade Adedapo shared story of lady who came to sleep over at his place and had an asthma attack at 12am. He said she still wanted to get intimate
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.
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
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 …
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 .
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
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
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...
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.
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...
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
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
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.
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 ...
'Gold Coast stuff': Fears over Treasury Square development
There are fears a $2 billion development at Treasury Square could overshadow Birrarung Marr after the state government sought to sell the land before finalising planning controls.
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.
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’.
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
Lockdown Barber Shops Ordered to Close by Trading Standards
A war led by the BBC on barber shops caught defying the lockdown to offer haircuts has ended, after the local trading standards department ordered the closing of around 20 rule-flouting hairdressers.
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 …
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
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
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.
Donbas warzone update: One Ukrainian soldier killed amid six attacks on May 26
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling.
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
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.
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.
Netflix's Filthy Rich: 6 Things to Know From Vanity Fair's 2003 Profile on Jeffrey Epstein
Six takeaways from Vanity Fair's 2003 profile on Jeffrey Epstein, written by Vicky Ward, featured in Netflix's new documentary Filthy Rich.
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.
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
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.
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.
6 contract workers at TISS lose jobs; union calls it immoral
Lease of 2 off-campus hostels where they were employed ends
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zambian health minister tests positive for Covid-19
He becomes the minister to come out publicly.
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
Jumwa, Chris Wamalwa to be removed from posts
Kiminini MP to be sacked as deputy minority whip.
Health ministry has criminals – Kagwe
“Like a marketplace, there are a few mad cases here," the CS said.
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.
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
Mandera: Elwak to become a municipality
MCAs vote unanimously to elevate the status of the town bordering Somalia.
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
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.
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.
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.
Kishwar Desai | Everybody needs a Whitsun holiday while UK ponders visa rule changes
As the weeks have gone by, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks less and less in charge
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.
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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
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...
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'.
Centre, Maharashtra spar over Shramik Specials ‘going empty’
According to the Railways, based on the demand assessment provided by the Maharashtra government on May 15, 145 trains were planned.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
'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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Why Trump has an issue with mail-in voting
Voting by mail in its old-fashioned version has traditionally been Republican speciality
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.
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.
‘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
Police hunt man who exposed himself to woman in rural Stockport
The man was about 50 and was wearing striped clothing
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.
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.
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.
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)...
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
Tiger that had killed shepherd near Hunsur trapped
Big cat injured due to territorial fight; to be shifted to Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park Mysore/Mysuru: The tiger that had mauled a shepherd to death near Hunsur on Monday was trapped inside a cage late last night. A few remains of 65-year-old Jagadeesh was found near D. Haadi of Neralakuppe by the Forest Department officials...
After row over paid quarantine, Kerala mulls changes
Chief minister Vijayan under fire for making Keralites pay for 7-day quarantine
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.
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.
FG to inaugurate 200,000 capacity yam storage facility in Benue
The federal government will, on June 9, inaugurate the 200, 000 capacity yam storage facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Young hikers missing for 19 days in New Zealand found injured but alive in bush
Missing backpackers Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds have been found with "smiles and relief" after getting lost after entering the Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, on the South Island
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 May 27 ... --- Key decision in Meng Wanzhou case...
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
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Virus Outbreak New York
Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus Wednesday as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening process. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said efforts to fight the virus have left the
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.
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".
'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
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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
Country should ‘move on’ from Dominic Cummings row, Newark MP Robert Jenrick says
He also insisted the special adviser should not resign
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Coronavirus update: Air India staff on board Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive
According to the District Public Relations Office, the man arrived on May 25 by a domestic flight at the Sahnewal Airport. However, test results of 10 of his co-passengers have come negative
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.
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....
'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.
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).
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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.
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'
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
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
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.
Nevada Athletic Commission to vote on return of UFC, boxing
The Nevada Athletic Commission will meet by phone Wednesday to determine whether combat sports events can resume in Nevada with enhanced health and safety protocols.
A family surprises Iredell County first responders with a gift for saving relatives
First responders help those in trouble.They get called to a scene, handle that call, and then it’s off to the next one. Rarely do those calls come full circle. Rarely do rescuers get to know how things ultimately turn out.
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
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.
Blackstone risks paying damages in dispute with Italy's RCS
Milan's Arbitral Tribunal has judged that the contracts over the sale of Italy's RCS headquarters to Blackstone in 2013 were valid but found ...
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.
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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
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...
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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.
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.
In the UK, Johnson reaps what he sowed
Johnson and Cummings have taken a battering ram to Britain’s bonds of social solidarity
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.
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.
Uhuru to Host World Presidents in Virtual Meeting on Covid-19
President Uhuru Kenyatta is slated to host a summit involving several heads of state from multiple continents, with deliberations to...
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.
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.
5.31 lakh persons arrested for not following rules
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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"
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
'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...
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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
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’.
Wedding video company allegedly creates website to mock customer who sought refund after bride-to-be died
A videography company is being accused of denying a refund to a Colorado man whose bride-to-be died in a car crash and then taking out a website in the man’s name to mock him.
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.
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.
Good Samaritan provides free water to Harare residents
In the face of crippling water woes in most parts of Harare and erratic provision of clean water from the Harare City Council, a good Samaritan has come to the rescue of residents.
Troy Deeney reveals online abuse over refusal to return amid coronavirus
The striker has not returned to training.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Formerly homeless New Yorker gives back during coronavirus pandemic
A decade ago, Lisbon Black was squatting in an abandoned house in Brooklyn, fresh out of jail, panhandling for money and dealing with a substance abuse problem. But these days, Black is a star
ZANU PF calls for arrest of more MDC officials
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 demonstr...
Day 64 of coronavirus lockdown: Ground report from Indian cities
India News: 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 .
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Viral Video: UP Farmer Plays DJ Music To Scare Away Locusts!
LUCKNOW: At least five states in India including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are currently facing threat of crop destruction due to massive locust attack. As the
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.
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'
Man caught on camera after urinating at common corridor
Man caught on camera after urinating at common corridor
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...
'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.
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
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...
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.
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
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.
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...
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'
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
Search for men wanted in string of Queens burglaries
Police are searching for the men behind several break ins at businesses in Queens.
China Is An Abrahamic Power Without A Moral Compass; It Cannot Succeed
China is pursuing power without principle. It must be shown its place.
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
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
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.
Most SOEs have completed proposed 'new normal' protocols: Minister
Eighty six percent of SOEs have compiled their post-restriction business recovery or "new normal" protocols.
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.
Anti-Porn Filters Stop Dominic Cummings Trending On Twitter
The Guardian reports that Twitter's anti-porn filters have blocked Dominic Cummings' name from trending on the platform, despite Boris Johnson's chief adviser dominating British political news for almost a week. From the report: As a result of the filtering, trending topics over the past five days ...
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.
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.
Rahul weakening country’s resolve to fight pandemic: BJP
Even his party Chief Ministers are acting contrary to his statements on lockdowns, it says
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...
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gabrielle Union Reflects On ‘AGT’ Drama: Jay Leno’s ‘Wildly Racist’ Comment, Simon Cowell, Terry Crews & More
Gabrielle Union is speaking at length about her experiences on the set of "America's Got Talent". Union famously parted ways with the show over allegations of racism in production. The story blew up, leading to an investigation from parent network NBC and involving fellow "AGT" personalities like Terry Crews. Union told Variety about guest judge…
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.
Prince Andrew 'was seen grinding with topless girl on Jeffrey Epstein's island'
The Prince has adamantly denied any claims against him.
Mangled Ferrari 488 GTB Destroyed After Crashing Into London Bus
A quiet Sunday in London turned into a spectacle that would bring a tear to any gearhead's eyes. Yes, a Fer...
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.
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
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…
Donald Trump Committed to July 4 Celebration Despite Lawmaker Alarm on Coronavirus
File photo of US President Donald Trump. (Image: AP) Trump in April said that because of the coronavirus, the event … Donald Trump Committed to July 4 Celebration Despite Lawmaker Alarm on Coronavirus Read More »
Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints
The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.
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 ...
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.
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
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.
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…
Kuwait MP set to grill finance minister over fund corruption
The corruption case involves a Malaysian Fund and a Chinese company
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
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
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.
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.
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
Arrest made in connection with Saturday assault
The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries
Updates about government-backed hacking and disinformation
Findings on government-backed phishing, threats and disinformation, and a new way to share information about actions we take against accounts that we attribute to coordinated influence campaigns.
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
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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
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 ...
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’
Parents allege medical negligence in infant’s death
The parents of a four-month-old child from Manjeri who died of COVID-19 at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, on April 24, have alleged that the infant’s death was due to failure in t
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.
Wholesaler Quality King sued by AG for alleged coronavirus price gouging
“Quality King’s profiteering during this time of crisis is appalling,” said Attorney General Letitia James. “Instead of ensuring New Yorkers could protect themselves from this virus and stop
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.
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.
WI Dems Acted Quickly To Spur Voter Turnout In April. Can They Maintain That Momentum This Fall?
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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
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
Specify action taken against doctors in Gadwal case: HC
Young mother, along with newborn, died after being turned away by various hospitals
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.
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...
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.
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’
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
Police act tough on physical distancing norm violators
20 cases registered during surprise inspection on Wednesday
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."
FG dismisses claim of schools resuming on June 8
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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
Govt. urged to establish human rights commission
Assurance given to High Court ignored: CPI(M)
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.
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.
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
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
Sonny Quitlong, grocery store and Post Office employee who ‘saw the best in everyone,’ dies of coronavirus
Mr. Quitlong immigrated to the United States after serving in the Philippine Army. For decades, he worked as a checker at a Safeway on Rainier Avenue, and as a mail...
Prince Andrew accused of romping with 'topless' Virginia Roberts in Jeffrey Epstein's pool
A former employee of the disgraced paedophile claims the Duke of York was 'engaged in foreplay' with the young woman at Epstein's private island in the Caribbean.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Moment pervert, 35, is caught after sending sex messages to '12-year-old girl' then claims HE was just trying to become a paedophile hunter
Gary Horn, 35, of Stanley, Country Durham, thought he was chatting to a child online but he was talking to a group of paedophile hunters.
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...
Sassa applicants camped outside Mdantsane office
A group of child support grant applicants, wrapped in large blankets and huddled together to keep warm, spend the night outside the South African Social Security Agency offices in Mdantsane, East London.
Analysis: Trump's Conspiratorial Cruelty and Impulsive Feuding is One of Joe Biden's Greatest 2020 Assets
Reality Check.
Lawsuit seeking billions in damages filed against EasyJet
British law firm PGMBM announced Tuesday it filed a lawsuit against EasyJet in connection with a breach that exposed data on aprroximately 9 million people.
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...
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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....
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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
CNBC Anchor Explodes at Pro-Trump Colleague Over Coronavirus: ‘You Abused Your Position!’
Fireworks sparked Wednesday morning on the Squawk Box set as CNBC anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin blasted his own colleague Joe Kernen for dismissing the severity of the coronavirus pandemic that has now killed 100,000 Americans. At one point, Sorkin accused Kernen of trying to help his “friend” President
Israeli Elderly Emerge from Isolation in ‘Nature Tuesday’ Program
The Nature Tuesday initiative has been reactivated as part of the struggle against loneliness.
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
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...
Oakland McDonald's employees strike, claim management told them to use dog diapers, coffee filters as masks
The McDonald's location owner has denied the allegations.
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
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
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.
Property tax hike issue to betaken up in Cabinet meeting
Minister in-charge of Dharwad district Jagadish Shettar has promised to take up the property tax hike issue in the next Cabinet meeting and discuss the matter with the Urban Development Minister. Addr
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 […]
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
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.
Raila: ODM will not bank on Nasa
ODM leader remains non-committal on whether his party is working on a coalition with Jubilee.
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.
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.
'I hope viewers are appalled': James Cromwell on ABC's Maralinga drama
The Oscar-nominated screen veteran and lifelong activist stars in Operation Buffalo, the new ABC series set during the ‘50s Maralinga nuclear tests.
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.
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
Cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA plane yet to be found
Father of slain pilot says he trusts no probe body, only Imran Khan.
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…
Woman with schizophrenia uses experience to help others
When Ms Valerie Liu was in her early 20s, she thought she was a deity with superpowers that allowed her to talk to the radio and her television set. The voices in her head kept telling her that her neighbours were watching her and conspiring with her mother against...
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.
‘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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Nottingham students to strike against 'immoral' rent payments for unused accommodation
The students feel it is 'worth the risk' of legal action
China Crackdown on Hong Kong Threatens Global Order, EU Says
China’s efforts to tighten its grip on Hong Kong pose a threat to the rules-based international order, the European Union’s top diplomat said, calling on member states to respond with a “robust” message.
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
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.
Coronavirus effect: What protection do sub-let tenants have in the UAE?
Dubai Land Department clarifies as residents claim harassment by sublessors
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Girl, 14, who died from ‘ecstasy overdose’ at lockdown house party pictured as pals warn ‘don’t make the same mistake’
THIS is the first picture of the 14-year-old girl who died after taking ecstasy – as her friends begged others “please do not do drugs”. Schoolgirl Jessica Hannah, from Scarboroug…
UPDATED: Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media
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. Twitter ...
COVID-19: Taj trust distributed more than 1.6 million meals to doctors, migrant workers
For the meals, the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust has partnered with chef Sanjeev Kapoor.
Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian
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
Airbus experts from France begin probe into Pakistan 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
Call For Support For Women With Post-Abortion Grief
Family First NZ today called on politicians in a select committee to amend a private members bill which allows for bereavement leave for a miscarriage to be extended to allow support for women with post-abortion grief.
Japan police arrest Kyoto studio arson suspect after long hospital stay
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.
Sindh govt demands removal of CEO PIA, CAA head
Sindh govt demand removal of CEO PIA, CAA head
TDP holds India's first digital political conclave
Tech-savvy Chandrababu Naidu set a new record by conducting India's first online political conclave with over 14,000 participants.
Prison Reform Matters Now More Than Ever
The virus shows the need to reduce incarceration, but misplaced fears of crime stand in the way.
Spain to mourn coronavirus victims for unprecedented 10-day period
The Spanish government has declared 10 days of mourning starting Wednesday for the nearly 27,000 people who have died with the novel coronavirus in Spain, the longest official mourning period in the country's 4-decade-old democracy.
The DOJ has dropped its probe into 3 US senators who dumped stock work millions shortly before the coronavirus market crash
The Department of Justice is dropping its investigation into three US senators accused of insider trading over stock sales made after they received closed-door briefings on the novel coronavirus.
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.
Revealed: conservative group fighting to restrict voting tied to powerful dark money network
Honest Elections Project, part of network that pushed supreme court pick Brett Kavanaugh, is now focusing on voting restrictions
Muslim woman breaks records, becomes 1st hijab-wearing judge in UK
A Muslim woman, Raffia Arshad, has broken a big record in the United Kingdom after she became the first hijab-wearing judge in the country. She is 40-years-old.
Karnataka keen on opening worship places from June 1, awaits nod from Centre
The temples would be reopened keeping in mind cleanliness where soap and water or sanitizers and also social distancing would be compulsory.
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
Angola police accused of shooting dead union official
An Angolan trade union has accused the police of shooting dead one of their senior officials and his neighbour in front of his home in the capital, Luanda.
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.
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.
Donald Trump ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong: White House
The bill which is set to be approved by the National People's Congress, regarded as the rubber-stamp parliament for its routine approval of proposals by the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), comes in the backdrop of relentless agitation by the local Hong Kong people/
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.
Pensioner seriously injured after being hit by cyclist
The cyclist also suffered minor injuries during the incident
Two juveniles arrested on burglary charges in Ouachita Parish
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
The rules enshrined in the Constitution mandate it to convene the Parliament once in every six months.
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.
Hong Kong police arrest 300 as thousands protest over security laws
HONG KONG, May 27 (Reuters) - 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.
Severe lockdown will ruin Indian economy: Health expert Johan Giesecke to Rahul Gandhi
Claiming that a severe lockdown may disrupt the economic growth, Giesecke told Rahul Gandhi, "India has to ease restrictions one by one.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Grenell Declassifies Flynn-Kislyak Calls On Last Day as Acting DNI
New DNI Ratcliffe to determine if transcripts released to public
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.
'Animal abuser, 18, set kitten's face on fire with blow torch'
William Carr is said to have set the baby animal ablaze after arguing with its owner while on a house painting job
Officers may jump to Surrey
The Vancouver Police Department is concerned about the “impending threat” of losing many of its officers and staff to the new Surrey municipal force, according to a member of the Vancouver Police Board.
Malls, hotels to open in Kyiv on May 30, subject to certain restrictions – Mayor Klitschko
Hotel restaurants will continue to operate in take-away and room service modes.
As Trump Smears Masks As ‘Politically Correct,’ Hannity Emphasizes Their Importance
Conservative Fox News host Sean Hannity, usually a reliable mouthpiece for President Donald Trump, took a rare stance at odds...
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.
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.
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’...
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
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
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
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...
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
Govt to use five hubs to bring back Indians on Vande Bharat flights
Over 275 Indians stranded in Mexico, Peru, Portugal and Netherlands returned via Amsterdam in first such flight on Wednesday
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.
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.
New lockdown plans 'to be announced tomorrow'
It is likely to give the all-clear for schools to begin reopening next week.
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
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.
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
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests
Rest of World News: HONG KONG: Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as th.
New York Stock Exchange partially reopens as US COVID-19 deaths near 100,000
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) partially reopened its iconic trading floor on Tuesday after a two-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harvey Weinstein 'sexually assaulted girl in Jeffrey Epstein's apartment'
The new allegations came out in the new documentary.
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...
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
READERS’ LETTERS: ‘UK Government is treating us as fools’
Sir, – I am dismayed by the behaviour of Dominic Cummings.
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.
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
US President Trump asks if he should be taking insulin
US President Donald Trump asked whether he should be taking insulin - a drug that can be fatal to non-diabetic peple - on Tuesday. Trump was speaking at the
Zara Abid attacked online after death in plane crash
Supermodel Zara Abid, who was presumed dead in a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash last week, was attacked by online trolls who condemned her profession and lifestyle soon after her de
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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...
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
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"
Kevin Hart says he downplayed back pain to doctors after near-fatal car accident
Kevin Hart revealed that he lied to his doctors about his pain following his near-fatal 2019 car accident in Los Angeles that left him with a very serious back injury.
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'.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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’.
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
COVID-19 is a blessing in disguise, says Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad
Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday assured a group of developers that he would like to implement a regime that would give all construction permissions within a period of 30 days and they would be deemed to be given thereafter.
Huge Washington state unemployment fraud a warning to other states amid coronavirus pandemic
Washington's race to help newly laid-off residents as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy left it vulnerable to such scams, and last week officials hinted at the scope of the damage done: hundreds of millions of dollars paid out in fake claims.
United States declares Hong Kong has lost autonomy from China
"It is now clear that China is modelling Hong Kong after itself."
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...
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
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'
Mike Ashley fails in bid to trigger investigation into struggling Debenhams
Lawyers representing Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns nearly a third of Debenhams’ shares, asked a judge to appoint a ‘provisional liquidator’
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
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.
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
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to announce decision on lifting of extension of lockdown on May 30
Punjab had 2,106 COVID-19 cases, including 1,918 cured/discharged and 40 deaths.
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.
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
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.
T.K. Jose to be State’s new Home Secretary
The State government goes in for major bureaucratic reshuffle
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.
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.
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
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.
Cong. power point presentation on river water diversion
AICC secretary explains how several districts in TS were likely to go dry
‘Abide by HC direction on migrant crisis’
Medchal collective seeks State govt’s intervention to ensure their safe travel
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.
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
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
Russia seizes 40 tonnes of embargoed European cheeses
Russia on Wednesday seized 40 tonnes of European cheeses smuggled into the country in breach of an embargo on EU food imports, the customs service said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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
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.
Governments urged to designate air, sea personnel ‘key worker’
International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, joined the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brian Stelter Denies CNN Tries to Deplatform People
CNN media reporter Brian Stelter claimed Tuesday that his network does not attempt to "deplatform" people.
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 ...
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
Florida Government Decides To Fire Its Data Chief Rather Than Be Honest About Its COVID Numbers
We were promised no more deaths by May 15th, but that hasn't happened. With no one 100% sure what the best options are going...
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
‘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
FO condemns commencement of construction at Babri Mosque site
The rising tide of religious bigotry in India is well-documented by human rights organizations
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…
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.
Manohar to step down as ICC chairman
The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting today.
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 »
NBC, producers say 'America's Got Talent' cleared by probe
LOS ANGELES — An investigation of Gabrielle Union’s complaints of racism on the set of “America’s Got Talent” concluded that her allegations were unfounded, according to NBC and the show’s producers.
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
‘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.
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 ...
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.
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
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.
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 ...
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
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.
Google to face another antitrust investigation in India - Gizchina.com
Google to face another antitrust investigation in India. The Indian Competition Commission (CCI) is already looking into the case
Trump vows to veto House FISA bill
President Trump promised to veto the FISA bill currently on the House floor.
‘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
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...
Nizamuddin event: 15 more chargesheets against foreigners
294 booked for flouting visa norms, govt. rules among others
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese Ambassador
China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an
Bring back minor girl from Nepal: HC to Centre
A man tied the knot with her despite being already married and took her there
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
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.
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…
A Closer Look at Federal COVID Contractors Reveals Inexperience, Fraud Accusations, and a Weapons Dealer Operating Out of Someone’s House
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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
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...
Emily Maitlis replaced as Newsnight episode host following Cummings monologue
BBC said presenter breached impartiality rules with remarks on Tuesday night
‘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
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...
Minister accepts Isle of Dogs housing development 'was unlawful'
Conservative party donor Richard Desmond avoided a £40m bill due to timing of the deal.
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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'
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
Most CNN Employees Will Not Return to Office This Year, Jeff Zucker Says
"We expect that the majority of you will not be able to return to our offices this calendar year," the network president said Wednesday in a memo.
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.
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.
Jakarta likely to be ready for 'new normal' phase after Jun 4, says coordinating minister for economy
JAKARTA: Jakarta will likely be able to enter a ”new normal” phase after Jun 4, the last day of COVID-19 curbs known in Indonesia as large-scale ...
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.
Madhya Pradesh Villagers Walk Through Rocky Terrain In Scorching Heat For Water
Villagers of Patapur in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur District are forced to walk long distances on rocky terrain in intense heat to fetch water for drinking and other uses.
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.”
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
FAAN: Air travellers should expect flight delays, increased fares
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says passengers should expect flight delays and increased fares when flight operations resume.
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.
T.N. may go ahead with setting up Jaya memorial foundation
High Court has only made certain suggestions, says official
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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
'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.
Biden Hopes To Announce VP Pick By August 1st
He says his selection committee has interviewed everyone on his shortlist.
'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.
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.
Victoria Mutual provides online boost for 21 students preparing for CSEC
THE Victoria Mutual (VM) Group has decided to assist 21 students who are struggling to pa...
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Electric motorbike gives Zimbabwean rural women path out of poverty
WEDZA, Zimbabwe, (Reuters) – In the rural Zimbabwe district of Wedza, a new electric-powered motorcycle is helping bring income to poor women and easing the burden of looking after families.
Sony/ATV Promotes Peter Brodsky to General Counsel, EVP Business Affairs
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Peter Brodsky to general counsel to compliment his longtime role as executive vp, business affairs at the Sony Music company.
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.
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...
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
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.
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,
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.
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 ...
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.
'China must know Indians are no pushovers'
'China must know Indians are no pushovers'. 'We will not accept these misadventures by the Chinese.'
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Angela Ruch honors father-in-law in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200
It was a special night for Gander Truck Series driver Angela Ruch as she honored her father-in-law Bob Ruch tonight in the North Carolina Educational Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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.
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
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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."
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.
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.
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
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
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…
Sikh Front-Line Workers Make Enough Sacrifices. Their Beards Shouldn't Be One.
Religiously worn beards have been subtly framed as an obstacle to the safety of COVID-19 patients.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Biden on His 'Ain't Black' Comment: Charlamagne tha God 'Was Being a Wise Guy'
Tuesday on CNN's "Situation Room," presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden addressed telling radio host Charlamagne tha God that black voters who have trouble deciding whether to support him or President Donald Trump "ain't black." | Clips
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.
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
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
'Fantastic outcome': Missing trampers found
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor were found when smoke from a fire they lit was seen by a search helicopter - a result police...
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.
Ill-prepared tourist froze to death
Prathiba Yajaman-Puttappa was waiting in the carpark for her husband when she was asked by the others in his group if he had made it down from the...
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
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.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oyo company now 151 — Makinde
According to available information, the company has about 500 staff
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
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
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.
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.
Nord Stream 2 Operator Says Sanction Threats Are Discrimination Against European Companies
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Threats to impose sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project are discrimination against European companies, the project operator, Nord...
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.
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.
‘Complete syllabus with online classes’
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has directed the Higher Education Department to complete the syllabus by conducting online classes.
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...
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Trade War 2.0 or worse? Trump strips Hong Kong of its special trading status, dramatically escalating US-China tensions
In a move that will almost certainly have an impact on global consumer tech supply chains, US President Donald Trump's administration dramatically escalated simmering tensions with China by revoking Hong Kong's special trade status.
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.
Two murders reported from city over 12 hrs
Eight, including four minors, arrested for killing an entrepreneur; in the second case, accused is unknown
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
MPs' fury as betting giant dodges £3.5million fine for death of addict who was given a £400 'bonus' just hours before taking his own life
Chris Bruney, from Sheffield, took his own life hours after being plied with £400 of bonuses by staff at online casino Winner.co.uk, owned by Playtech.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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...
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 ...
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.
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.
Sorry, President Trump, Twitter Makes Its Own Rules
But the social media company sure chose a weird place to draw the line.
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
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.
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...
Opinion: Canada’s soldiers have provided a wake-up call for our long-term care system
Reports from the military on conditions in homes in Quebec and Ontario should be the last reform warnings we receive
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.
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
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.
EXCLUSIVE: AfDB 'whistleblower' allegations against me false -- Adesina
The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, told the bank's ethics committee that allegations of impropriety...
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."
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...
Number of lone parent families in Ireland at highest level since 2012
Our single income family numbers are also well above the 16.5% EU average
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
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.
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 ..
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.
Ex-Citi banker's alleged ties at issue in insider trading appeal
When prosecutors knew about possible links between a former Citigroup banker and a wealthy businessman will be one of the issues reviewed.
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.
How Modi Failed the Pandemic Test
The starkest failure of the Indian government’s coronavirus strategy has been the devastation it imposed on the country’s workers.
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.
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
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
UPDATE @ 3.55 PM | A 51-year-old man has now been charged over the alleged murder of Sydney woman Nicole Cartwright, whose body was found near a children’s playground at Hunter’s Hill almost two years…
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time
Twitter targeted two tweets President Trump posted in which he made claims without evidence
Kerosene-filled bottle hurled at policeman’s house in Madurai
There were no injuries or damage reported, and police are investigating the case
Review into escape from Rimutaka Prison reveals flaws in Corrections' practice
"This incident was unacceptable and this should not have occurred."
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.
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.
“They should be charged with murder” – George Floyd’s sister says firing officers not enough
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
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.
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.
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
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.
'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
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.
World’s chief rabbis issue joint call for Jews to set aside differences before shavuot - Jewish World
Letter signed by seven chief rabbis calls on Jews worldwide to take practical steps to overcome both personal and communal conflicts.
Barman, 23, jumped to his death from rooftop car park months before birth of his child after suffering paranoid delusions
Oliver Dinsdale was found at the bottom of a fourth floor car park in Woking. The inquest heard he'd been acting oddly in the weeks leading to his death.
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.
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.
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
For Gen Z Muslims, Gigi and Zayn Are More than a Hollywood Power Couple
In the era of Trump and gated borders, Gigi and Zayn’s romance gives hope to a generation that has always been on the margins.
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.
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.
Why Congressional “Oversight” of the Bureaucracy Is No Such Thing
Neither voters nor politicians watch the bureaucracy very carefully, so they respond as one might expect—advancing their own and their favorites' interests, at the expense of the public they are supposedly working for
Adesina hits back over graft accusations, vows to continue working
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption.
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.
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.
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
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.
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
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.
Kelly Loeffler and 2 other senators are no longer being investigated for insider trading
Sen. Richard Burr remains under investigation after a search warrant was executed at his Washington, DC, residence.
Edo Guber: I'm in the race to develop Edo, serve my people - Ize-Iyamu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Wednesday said his ambition to govern...
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.
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
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.
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 363,800 people across the state as of Wednesday.
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Cub scout’s gift packs lifted spirits of elderly Co. Tipperary residents cocooning during Covid-19 restrictions
An 11 year-old cub scout from Ballyporeen touched the hearts of eldery residents “cocooning” in the Cahir district during the Covid-19 lockdown by sending them care pack gifts he put toget...
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...
Borders creep open across central Europe as pandemic eases
Serbia bars Montenegro Airlines after perceived snub over free movement
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.
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...
Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD
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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
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
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic
CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen fiercely clashed on Wednesday morning over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, which has kill...
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.
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says
The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.
Somebody appears to break wind during Joe Biden campaign stream
Joe Biden might need some Pepto-Bismol next time he goes on camera.
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.
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.
Missing Trampers Found, Tasman
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O’Connor have been found alive in the Anatori search area.
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...
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 ...
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”.
Twitter fact-check marks Trump tweets for the first time
The President objects to being proven wrong, and misunderstands free speech rights
Tucker rips media for scolding outdoor Americans: 'The fact that you disobeyed them drove them insane'
Tucker Carlson opened Tuesday's edition of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" by ripping the mainstream media for shaming Americans who spent part of their holiday weekend outside and not wearing masks.
The book you need if you want to understand China right now
As China-US relations deteriorate, a new book argues Washington and its allies should engage with Beijing instead of provoking it.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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...
Facebook reportedly knew its algorithms promoted extremist groups, but did nothing
Facebook has long struggled with controlling extremist content on its platform. From the 2016 US elections, when Russians were able to manipulate American voters through polarizing ads, to propaganda that spread through the social network and led to violence in Myanmar. A new report by Jeff Horwitz and Deepa Seetharaman in the Wall Street Journal suggests that Facebook knew […]
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.
'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.
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.
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
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).
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.
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.
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 ...
'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.
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...
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.
Media most foul
The ignorance levels may be high, but one can gauge a willingness to learn
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.
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
Constables thrash 65-year-old woman, daughters
Police claim women were raising a jhuggi on govt. land; victims allege policemen demanded money
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.
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.
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.
LETTER: Mail-in ballots work well — with safeguards
Why do Nevada Democrats want to get rid of those precautions?
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
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.
Nasrallah mocks Gantz: He has experience with disappointment in Lebanon - Middle East
Hezbollah leader says Israel is "a racist state" that will "disappear".
Covid-19 ‘has been taken off the streets' in Republic
Covid-19 has been moved off the streets of Ireland and is mainly being spread among households, the chief clinical officer has said.
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.
'Gold Coast stuff': Fears over Treasury Square development
There are fears a $2 billion development at Treasury Square could overshadow Birrarung Marr after the state government sought to sell the land before finalising planning controls.
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
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.
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.
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
Ryanair to announce 'hundreds' of Irish redundancies this week
The CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary says the airline is to announce redundancies of Irish pilots a...
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."
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.
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.
President of the Flies
What stories of shipwrecks and plane crashes can teach us about Trump’s America.
KEBS Forced to Respond to Ruto Fake Donations Report
KEBS was forced to respond to the fake Gikambura donations report...
Are You Ready to Get on an Airplane Again?
Airlines are burning $10 billion a month to fly empty. This can’t go on forever.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
South Korea sees biggest jump in coronavirus cases in seven weeks
The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal.
FEEL GOOD | Walking the walk: Veteran philanthropist, 91, determined to raise R108m to feed the hungry
Apartheid Museum founder and philanthropist Solly Krok’s determination to make a difference proves that age is just number.
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
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'.
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.
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.