Trump terminating US relationship with World Health Organisation

The President said the WHO "failed to make the requested and greatly needed reforms" that he demanded earlier this month.

Trump says terminating U.S. relationship with World Health Organization over virus – media

The U.S. will be redirecting those funds to other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs.

Trump says US 'terminating relationship' with WHO amid pandemic

US President Donald Trump has announced the United States will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has "total control" over it.

Coronavirus | Trump says U.S. terminating relationship with WHO

The U.S. President says WHO has essentially become a puppet organisation of China.

Trump says terminating US relationship with WHO over virus

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS: US President Donald Trump on Friday said he is terminating the U.S. relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus, saying the WHO had essentially become a puppet organization of China.

Trump cutting U.S. ties with World Health Organization over virus

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS — The United States will end its relationship with the World Health Organization over the body’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, U.

Now, Trump pulls US out of World Health Organisation

Trump says US ‘terminating’ relationship with WHO Washington, United States | AFP |  President Donald Trump said Friday he was severing US ties with the World Health Organization, which he says failed to do enough to combat the initial spread of the novel coronavirus. Trump first suspended funding to the UN agency a month ago, …

Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

President Donald Trump said Friday he was severing US ties with the World Health Organization, which he says failed to do enough to combat the initial spread of the novel coronavirus.

Prosecutor: Officer laid on George Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes

The officer held a knee to Floyd's neck for nearly three minutes after he became unresponsive.

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

MINNEAPOLIS — The white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck was arrested and charged with murder Friday, and authorities imposed an overnight curfew to try to stem three nights of often-violent protests that left dozens of sto

George Floyd family enlists Dr. Michael Baden to perform second autopsy

The family of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died shortly after he was arrested by police officers on suspicion of passing a counterfeit $20, has retained prominent forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden to perform an independent autopsy. 

Dr. Michael Baden to perform independent autopsy on George Floyd

Former New York City chief medical examiner Michael Baden will conduct an independent autopsy on George Floyd following his death after being pinned by a Minneapolis police officer. Dr. Michael Baden,

Minneapolis police officer charged with murder of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS, May 30 ― A white former Minneapolis police officer was charged with murder yesterday after a bystander video showed him pinning his knee into the neck of an unarmed black man who later died, an incident that triggered three nights of violent protests. Derek Chauvin, the officer seen...

Minneapolis police officer charged with murder of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS — A white former Minneapolis police officer was charged with murder on Friday after a bystander video showed him pinning his knee into the neck of an unarmed black man who later died, an incident that triggered three nights of violent protests.

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

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

National Conference Rejects Centre's Delimitation Commission For J&K

The National Conference (NC) on Friday rejected the Delimitation Commission announced by the Centre recently for Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the party's three members of Parliament will not participate in it.

NC boycotts delimitation process

NC boycotts delimitation process ‘Participation will be tantamount to accepting the events of Aug 5, 2019’ Nasir Azam Srinagar, May 29:  In a significant development, National Conference on Friday decided against participating in the delimitation exercise ordered by the Government of India for fixing boundaries of Assembly and Parliamentary exercise in the newly carved out Union […]

ITBP cop dies due to cardiac arrest in Rajouri

JAMMU, May 29: An Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel died due to cardiac arrest in Rajouri district last night, officials said.Reports said the personnel from ITBP’s 2nd battalion identified as Ram Singh Meena, posted at Adhoc 10 Palma, died due to cardiac arrest. A police officer said that his body has been shifted to GMC Rajouri for postmortem. A case in this regard has been registered and further investigation have been initiated, he added.NC will not participate in delimitation exercise: Aga RuhullahKT NEWS SERVICEJAMMU, May 29: National Conference on Friday said it has decided against participating in delimitation exercise. "The @JKNC_ will not participate in the delimitation exercise," NC leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Medhi tweeted. At present, hectic deliberations are going on between NC chief Dr Farooq Abdullah, vice president Omar Abdullah and the party leaders over the issue of delimitation exercise.Yesterday, Centre nominated NC MPs Dr Farooq, Hasnain Masoodi and Muhammad Akbar Lone as the associate…

NC says unwilling to accept events of August 5, won’t participate in delimitation exercise

Three National Conference MPs, including party president Farooq Abdullah, had on Tuesday been nominated as associate members of the commission which will undertake delimitation in the newly-created union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Will not participate in delimitation process: NC

SRINAGAR, May 29: The National Conference today said it will not participate in the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir, a day after three party MPs including its president Farooq Abdullah were nominated to the delimitation commission set up by the Centre to assist the panel in redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies in the newly-created union territory.“The @JKNC_ will not participate in the delimitation exercise,” NC chief spokesperson Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi said on Twitter.In a statement NC said “Participating in this delimitation commission will be tantamount to accepting the events of 5th Aug 2019.”“With reference to the recently announced Delimitation Commission announced by government of India, Jammu & Kashmir National Conference today rejects this process and its three members of the parliament will not participate in the said commission,” reads the statement.The party further said, “This delimitation commission is a product of the J&K Re-organization Act 2019 which JKNC is challenging…

Won’t participate in J&K Delimitation Commission: NC

LS Speaker had nominated 3 of its MPs, including Farooq Abdullah, to the panel

No delimitation, says Kashmiri Pandits

NEW DELHI, May 29: The Reconciliation, Return & Rehabilitation of Migrants, a Delhi-based NGO of the Kashmiri Pandits, on Friday urged the Centre to stop the delimitation process being started in Jammu and Kashmir to redraw the Assembly constituencies, asserting that it would keep out the Pandits from the process since the 2011 Census is being used for the purpose."It is becoming increasingly clear that the Government of India is not interested in rehabilitating the persecuted and the expelled community of Kashmiri Pandits in Kashmir as promised on the floor of Parliament," says its chairman Satish Mahaldar.By going ahead this way, it seems the BJP is trying to appease those elements in the valley, which have caused the persecution of the minorities in the valley and have soft corner for the separatist agenda, he affirmed.In an email statement, he condemned the whole delimitation as a "fraudulent exercise" in which the rights of the people are not protected. He asked how can the delimitation be fair when over…

Associate members only have advisory role in Delimitation process

Nasir Azam Srinagar, May 29: The associate members of delimitation commission in Jammu & Kashmir would have limited advisory role in the exercise being undertaken for fixing boundaries of assembly and parliamentary segments in the newly carved out Union Territory. Going by the law governing delimitation exercise in J&K, the associate members would neither have voting […]

Delimitation exercise: Associate members have limited advisory role

JAMMU, May 29: The associate members of delimitation commission in Jammu & Kashmir would have limited advisory role in the exercise being undertaken for fixing boundaries of assembly and parliamentary segments in the newly carved out Union Territory.Going by the law governing delimitation exercise in J&K, the associate members would neither have voting rights nor they can sign any decision of the Election Commission India.“None of the associate members shall have a right to vote or to sign any decision of the Commission,” reads sub-section (4) of section 5 of Delimitation Commission Act-2002.The role of associate members is confined to assisting the poll-body in delimitation exercise in Jammu & Kashmir. The delimitation exercise would encompass fixing boundaries of 90 and five parliamentary segments and reserving seats for Schedule Castes and Schedule Tribes.As already reported by Kashmir News Observer, five Lok Sabha MPs from J&K were nominated by Speaker Om Birla as associate members of the delimitation commission…

BJP, Apni Party slam NC for boycotting delimitation exercise

BJP, Apni Party slam NC for boycotting delimitation exercise NC has always resorted to ‘Bhangra Baazi’: G H Mir Nasir Azam Srinagar, May 29 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday slammed National Conference (NC) for boycotting the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir. “They have always sabotaged democratic processes,” […]

BJP assails NC for boycotting delimitation exercise

SRINAGAR, May 29: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday slammed National Conference (NC) for boycotting the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir.“They have always sabotaged democratic processes,” BJP’s general secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul told media.He said NC’s decision against participation in delimitation will not have any impact on the exercise “The delimitation has to be carried out by three-member panel. The role of MPs is supportive in the exercise,” he said.Former minister and Apni Party leader Ghulam Hassan Mir said delimitation is an important step for democratic process. “It is an important step. NC has always indulged in Bhangra Baazi. Tomorrow, they will claim that report of the Commission is not fair. ""There is a perception among Kashmiris that seats of Kashmir would be decreased and seats of Jammu will be increased. Are they not skipping their responsibility? They should have defended and argued properly before the Commission that there is no disparity…

Trump ex-adviser Flynn asked Russia to avoid 'tit-for-tat,' new transcript shows

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s former adviser Michael Flynn asked Russia’s ambassador to help avoid an escalation in diplomatic sanctions during a call between Trump’s election and inauguration, a transcript released on Friday showed.

Michael Flynn asked Russia to avoid ‘tit-for-tat’ over Obama penalizing Moscow for election interference, new transcripts show

Democrats say transcripts show Flynn lied to FBI while undercutting sitting president

Flynn Transcripts Detail Calls With Russian Ambassador

Transcripts of calls Michael Flynn made to Russia’s then-ambassador to the United States in 2016 surfaced publicly Friday as a legal battle raged in Washington over the Justice Department abruptly abandoning the case against the former national security adviser.

Transcripts released of Flynn's calls with Russian diplomat

Transcripts of phone calls that played a pivotal role in the Russia investigation were declassified and released Friday.

Transcripts released of Flynn's calls with Russian diplomat

Transcripts of phone calls that played a pivotal role in the Russia investigation were declassified Friday, showing that Michael Flynn urged Russia's ambassador to be "even-keeled" in response to punitive Obama administration measures, and assured him "we can have a better conversation" about relations after Trump became president.

Flynn Transcripts Confirm Talk of Sanctions With Russian Envoy

Newly declassified transcripts confirm that Michael Flynn, who became President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, discussed U.S. sanctions with Russia’s Ambassador Sergey Kislyak before Trump’s inauguration.

Transcripts released of Flynn's calls with Russian diplomat

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s new national intelligence director waded into political waters in his first week on the job, declassifying documents that allies of the president say bolster their contention that former national security adviser Michael Flynn was wrongly pursued.

Flynn Asked Russian for Alliance Against ‘Radical Islamists’ on Infamous Phone Call

When Donald Trump’s national security adviser-designate made his fateful phone calls with the Russian ambassador, the conversations that set in motion his downfall had a goal behind them. Drawing closer to the rival power that interfered in the 2016 election didn’t occur for its own sake, transcripts

US Intelligence Chief Releases Flynn-Kislyak Transcript

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said in a statement that he has released the transcript of the December 2016 call between former...

Trump terminates US ties with WHO, imposes sanctions against China

President Donald Trump said certain foreign nationals from China, identified as potential security risks, will not be allowed to enter the US "to better secure our nation's vital university research"

US “terminating relationship” with World Health Organization, Trump says

"China has total control over the World Health Organization," Trump claims.

COVID-19: Trump 'cuts off' relationship with WHO - Premium Times Nigeria

President Donald Trump, on Friday, said the United States would be cutting off its relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

US President Donald Trump Cuts Ties, Terminates WHO Funding Permanently

The US president said that he will redirect its funding from the Geneva-based WHO towards other global public health organisations.

Trump orders his administration to begin eliminating Hong Kong privileges

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was directing his administration to begin the process of eliminating special treatment for Hong Kong, in response to China’s plans to impose new security legislation in the territory.

In broadside against China, Trump moves toward ending Hong Kong privileges

WASHINGTON/HONG KONG — President Donald Trump on Friday ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special U.

Trump says he will revoke Hong Kong’s special trade status

In a rebuke to China and its encroachment on Hong Kong, Trump could dramatically change the relationship with the territory.

Trump's move towards erasing HK privileges is 'recklessly arbitrary' - Global Times

U.S. President Donald Trump’s move towards erasing Hong Kong’s privileges is a “recklessly arbitrary” step, according to China’s Global Times newspaper said on Friday he was ordering his administration to begin the process of eliminating special treatment for Hong Kong to punish China for its plans to impose new security legislation there, a potential bombshell for the territory’s status as a global financial center.

In broadside against China, Trump moves toward ending Hong Kong privileges

WASHINGTON, May 30 ― President Donald Trump yesterday ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special US treatment for Hong Kong to punish China, but stopped short of calling an immediate end to privileges that have helped the territory remain a global financial centre. In...

US takes action against China over Hong Kong

The United States will begin the process of withdrawing special trade benefits for Hong Kong because of the Chinese government’s imposition of a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.

US takes action against China over Hong Kong

The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.

US takes action against China over Hong Kong

The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.

US takes action against China over Hong Kong

The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.

Terrific People: Trump Speaks To Family Of Black Man Killed After Arrest

US President Donald Trump said Friday he had talked with the family of George Floyd, the African American man who died while a policeman kneeled on his neck during an arrest, sparking riots.

Donald Trump says spoke to family of man who died in Minneapolis arrest

US News: WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday he had expressed condolences to the family of George Floyd, the African American man who died while .

President Trump says he spoke to George Floyd’s family

Trump said he conveyed his sympathy to the family.

Biden condemns Trump as officer in Floyd death charged with murder

On Monday, George Floyd, a black man, was killed in Minneapolis after a white police officer kneeled on his neck. On Friday, after days of sometimes violent protests, police officer Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged with murder.

Biden speaks of racial ‘open wound,’ contrasting with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden lamented the “open wound” of the nation's systemic racism on Friday as he responded to the police killing of a black man in Minnesota. He...

Trump on Minneapolis unrest: 'Looters should not be allowed to drown out voices of so many peaceful protesters'

President Trump weighed in on the unrest in Minnesota following the death of George Floyd, saying Friday that “the looters should not be allowed to drown out the voices of so many peaceful protesters.”

Donald Trump Contacts Members of George Floyd's Family

President Donald Trump said Friday at the White House that he spoke with family members of George Floyd who died in Minnesota.

Trump speaks to George Floyd’s family, calls on DOJ to expedite probe

President Trump on Friday said he spoke with members of George Floyd’s family — and called on the Justice Department to expedite its investigation into his death. “Our nation’s

The High Note, On the Record, and the new movies you can now watch at home

Steve Carell’s Space Force is finally on Netflix

Sandy Kenyon reviews 'The High Note,' says star Tracee Ellis Ross confronts mother's legacy

As the star of ABC's hit sitcom "Black-ish," Tracee Ellis Ross has stepped outside of the giant shadow of her famous mother, Diana Ross. But in a new movie available by way of video on demand, the TV star confronts her legacy directly.

Netflix acquires Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre

Netflix completed its purchase of Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre on Friday, helping to confirm the streaming giant's newfound central position in the movie industry. The Los Angeles theater built in 1922 claims to have hosted Hollywood's first ever movie premiere -- "Robin Hood" -- and will be used by Netflix…

Netflix acquires Hollywood’s historic Egyptian Theatre

LOS ANGELES, May 30 — Netflix completed its purchase of Hollywood’s historic Egyptian Theatre yesterday, helping to confirm the streaming giant’s newfound central position in the movie industry. The Los Angeles theatre built in 1922 claims to have hosted Hollywood’s first ever movie...

How Hollywood Plans to Market the Reopening of Movie Theaters

Even though we don't know when, Hollywood is working on a movie theaters reopening strategy with all the major movie studios and theater chains.

Netflix Partners With American Cinematheque to Restore Egyptian Theatre

Non-profit film organization will still lead curation of movie screenings on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Epstein estate, victims reach agreement on compensation fund

A fund to compensate victims of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse may begin making payouts soon, after the deceased financier's estate, his accusers and the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands resolved their differences over the process. The accord came 9-1/2 months after Epstein killed

Epstein estate reaches deal with US Virgin Islands attorney general on victims compensation fund

A deal regarding a fund to compensate the dozens of alleged sex-trafficking victims of Jeffrey Epstein has been reached between the late financier's estate and the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands following an impasse.

Fund for Jeffrey Epstein’s Accusers Gets Attorney General’s Approval

The Virgin Islands attorney general said Mr. Epstein’s estate had agreed to what she considered sufficient protections for victims’ rights.

Ex-butler of Jeffrey Epstein believes Prince Andrew 'maybe has something to hide'

EXCLUSIVE Breaking his decades-long silence, Juan Alessi, 70, claims he set up massage tables for Prince Andrew each day during an extended stay the Duke had at paedophile Epstein's home

Virgin Islands AG reaches deal for Epstein victims compensation fund

George previously raised questions about the victim fund — which would pay money to Epstein accusers who choose to settle rather than continue litigation — claiming there weren't enough

Epstein Victims to Get Money Under Deal With Virgin Islands

Women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexually assaulting them as girls can now be compensated after his estate, valued in one filing at more than $600 million, struck a deal with the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Singapore, China to launch 'fast lane' arrangement with COVID-19 measures for essential business, official travel

SINGAPORE: Singapore and China have agreed to launch a "fast lane" arrangement in early June to facilitate essential travel for business and ...

Trump 'terminates' US contract with WHO: Coronavirus live updates

Here are the latest updates:

ICMR writes to WHO disagreeing with HCQ assessment, officials say international HCQ trial dosages four times higher than Indian trials

ICMR writes to WHO disagreeing with HCQ assessment, officials say international HCQ trial dosages four times higher than Indian trials: After the Union Health Ministry expressed reservations about the World Health Organisation's (WHO) advisory to suspend hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) usage in treating COVID-19 patients, now, India's nodal government agency ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) overseeing the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic has also written to the WHO citing differences in dosage standards between Indian and international trials that could explain the efficacy issues of HCQ in treating COVID-19 patients.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Trump WHO funding cut prompts criticism as virus spreads

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's announcement he was cutting U.S. funding for the World Health Organization prompted criticism Saturday, as spiking infection rates in India and elsewhere served as...

Egypt confirms new daily record of 1,289 new coronavirus cases

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt registered 1,289 new coronavirus cases and 34 deaths, the health ministry said on Friday, marking another record of daily increases on both counts despite stricter curfew rules.

Experts puzzled by Ugandans' complacency towards coronavirus

coronavirus

Donald Trump announces probe of Chinese companies listed in US

Among the largest were e-commerce giant Alibaba, China's largest oil producer PetroChina and Sinopec, the world's largest oil refiner.The announcement followed Beijing's move to implement a new security law on semi-autonomous Hong Kong that critics say would stifle freedom

Trump announces probe of Chinese companies listed in US

US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered a probe into the actions of Chinese companies listed on American financial markets as tensions flared anew between the world's two biggest economies. The announcement followed Beijing's move to implement a new security law on semi-autonomous Hong Kong

Trump administration to study ways to protect for U.S. investors from Chinese firms

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will study ways to safeguard Americans from the risks of investing in Chinese companies, U.

Trump administration to study ways to protect for U.S. investors from Chinese firms

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration will study ways to safeguard Americans from the risks of investing in Chinese companies, U.S. president Donald Trump said on Friday, ratcheting up pressure on the firms to comply with U.S. accounting and disclosure rules.

By enhancing the quality of financial disclosure, listed firms may command a higher stock price, and reduce their costs of capital. When that happens, investors and Chinese private-sector firms will all benefit

By enhancing the quality of financial disclosure, listed firms may command a higher stock price, and reduce their costs of capital. When that happens, investors and Chinese private-sector firms will all benefit, says Shang-Jin Wei

JK reports 128 new positive cases, 875 recovered so far

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

128 new cases, tally 2164; One more dies in J&K, toll 28

JAMMU, May 29: J&K on Friday recorded 128 COVID-19 cases and one more death, taking the numbers to 2164 and 28 deaths. Medical Superintendent, SMHS, Dr Nazir Choudary told that a 70-year-old man from Shopian was admitted at the hospital on May 27, stating that the man was suffering from pneumonia and he died on Thursday.After his death, sample was taken for COVID-19 testing, which came positive on Friday, he said.Dr. Salim Khan, Nodal Officer for COVID-19 at GMC Srinagar said that 70-year-old male from Aliarpora, Bagander Shopian was admitted on 27-05-2020 as pneumonia with underlying hypertension and diabetes mellitus.He said that the patient died on Thursday evening and on Friday, his sample reports came positive.With his death, the overall death toll due to COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir has reached 28 including 25 from Kashmir division and three from Jammu division .Srinagar reported 27 cases, Kulgam 19, Kupwara 18, Poonch 14, Pulwama 13, Baramulla 8, Jammu 7, Anantnag , Rajouri and Kathua 6 each, Samba 2…

128 more test positive takes J&K tally 2164, Death toll 28

Covid – Jammu 36, Kashmir 92 128 more test positive takes J&K tally 2164, Death toll 28 Jammu Tawi, May 29: Jammu and Kashmir today recorded 128 more positive cases for Covid-19 taking the total number of positive cases in the UT to 2164. Among 128 new cases, 92 belong to Kashmir division while as 36 […]

Spike in Covid patients in J&K and Ladakh UTs

The highest number of 27 positive, all travellers, were detected in Srinagar district, followed by 19 in Kulgam and 18 in Kupwara.

Kulgam has second highest Covid cases at 273

ANANTNAG, May 29: After inter-state travel restrictions were lifted and people stuck in various states of India started returning to valley, Kulgam district of south Kashmir has seen huge spike in Covid-19 cases. The district which recorded the first positive case in mid-April has now the second highest positive cases at 273 in Jammu and Kashmir after Anantnag. According to officials, the district for at least one month had only few cases of Covid-19 after the first case was detected. However, when the people including students, businessmen and laborers started returning from other states, the district witnessed sudden increase in the cases as most of the travellers are turning out to be positive. According to Chief Medical Officer Kulgam, Dr Fazil Kochak travellers comprise at least 80 percent Covid-19 cases in the district.On Friday, the district reported 19 Covid-19 cases from different villages, out of whom 18 were travellers."Now you can guess how much percentage returning from other states are infected…

Ladakh LG meets Home Minister Amit Shah

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

NHPC discusses power projects in Ladakh with L-G

NEW DELHI, May 29: With a view to leverage development of Hydro and Solar Power Projects in Union Territory of Ladakh, A.K. Singh, CMD, NHPC, the Central PSU under Ministry of Power called on Shri R.K. Mathur, the Lt. Governor of UT of Ladakh on 29.05.2020 at J&K Bhawan, New Delhi.The meeting was held to discuss NHPC’s proposals and way forward on implementation of various identified Hydro and Solar Power Projects in Leh-Ladakh region.During the discussion, CMD, NHPC intimated the Lt. Governor about achievement of NHPC in harnessing Hydro Power potential of Ladakh region by commissioning 45 MW Nimmo Bazgo in Leh and 44 MW Chutak Hydro Power Projects in Kargil. He also presented future plan of NHPC to develop 3 nos. Hydro Power Projects viz. Khalsi (80 MW), Kanyunche (45 MW) and Takmaching (30 MW) in Ladakh along with a solar power project of capacity 50 MW at Phyang. While explaining the techno-commercial viability of projects, CMD, NHPC proposed that taking advantage of high solar irradiance of the region, blending…

U.S. police officer who kneeled on black man's neck charged with third-degree murder

A Minneapolis policeman accused of killing unarmed African-American George Floyd by kneeling on his neck was taken into custody Friday and charged with third-degree murder, officials said. Derek Chauvin is one of four officers who were fired shortly after an explosive video emerged showing a handcuffed Floyd lying on the…

US cop who kneeled on black man's neck charged with third-degree murder

Policeman Derek Chauvin, one of four officers who were fired over George Floyd's death, has been taken into custody.

US officer charged with murder over unarmed black man’s death

Derek Chauvin is one of four officers fired after an explosive video emerged showing him kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed George Floyd for at least five minutes on Monday.

Cop who knelt on George Floyd charged with murder

A Minneapolis policeman accused of killing unarmed African-American George Floyd by kneeling on his neck was taken into custody Friday and charged with third-degree murder, officials said. Derek...

US cop who kneeled on George Floyd's neck charged with third-degree murder

A Minneapolis policeman accused of killing unarmed African-American George Floyd by kneeling on his neck was taken into custody on Friday and charged with third-degree murder, officials said.

Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB President, responds to allegations against him

President of African Development Bank, AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, has responded the allegations levelled against him by whistleblowers.

AfDB Allegations: Former presidents of African countries rally support for Adesina

Mr Adesina is currently battling 16 allegations levelled against him by a group. He has maintained he is innocent.........

AfDB: African leaders rally support for Adesina

No fewer than 15 former African Presidents on Friday rallied support for President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, lauding him

Obasanjo, Jonathan 13 other ex-African leaders back Akinwumi, called for caution

A coalition of 14 former African presidents and a prime minister have urged the US government to respect the governing systems of the African Development Bank.

Buhari, Obasanjo, AfDB board back Adesina - The Nation Nigeria

The Federal Government and ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo have faulted the call by the United States for an independent investigation of African ...

Only God can determine my political future, says Ike Ekweremadu

Ike Ekweremadu is the current senator representing Enugu West Senatorial zone in the upper chamber. He has been a member of the Nigerian Senate since 2003.

Coronavirus lockdown | West Bengal announces easing of lockdown restrictions from June 1

Relaxations come at a time when the number of COVID-19 cases in the State is rising

Bengal to reopen places of worship from June 1, workforce in govt offices to increase

Mamata Banerjee blamed the Railways for undoing her government’s success in “controlling the spread of Covid-19 in the last two months” by sending trains packed with migrant labourers to the state without consulting her government.

Railways defends itself, says Shramik Specials can be terminated or rerouted

Yadav also defended the Railways against the flak over lack of food and water on board the delayed trains.

Bengal govt. to recruit more workers

“This workforce increase will ensure that public services are uninterrupted and unhindered,” Mamata Banerjee said.

West Bengal releases ₹6,250 cr. for Amphan damage

Death toll in the cyclone increases to 96

B.C. applauds federal government stand on delaying cruise ships until October

VICTORIA — British Columbia announced four new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths on Friday.

B.C. applauds federal government stand on delaying cruise ships until October

VICTORIA - British Columbia announced four new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths on Friday.A joint statement from Health Minister Adrian Dix and pr

Only four new COVID-19 cases, 228 active across B.C.

Health officials watching as activities ramp up

Four new COVID-19 cases for B.C.; no additional deaths

British Columbia announced four new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths on Friday.A joint statement from Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said 2,562 . . .

Downtown Victoria library gearing up to reopen for pickups

Greater Victoria residents will have access to new reading materials next month, as the central branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library gets ready to open for pickups in mid to late June. . . .

To open or not? Some places of worship stick with praying at home

Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing of the lockdown that religious gatherings of up to 50 people would be permitted under Level 3, some religious institutions have decided to keep their doors closed for safety reasons

Religious organisations return to worship

 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that religious organisations will be able to open when level 3 commences on June 1.

Supreme Court rejects challenge to limits on church services

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed...

U.S. high court rejects church challenges to state pandemic rules

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected challenges on Friday to curbs on religious services in California and Illinois during the coronavirus pandemic. In the California dispute, the nine justices split 5-4 in rejecting a bid by South Bay United Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista to block the rules issued by

Supreme Court denies Illinois churches' request for action after state eases restrictions

The Supreme Court denied Illinois churches’ request to remove Illinois’s coronavirus restrictions after Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) lifted the measures voluntarily.

Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says

The coronavirus crisis could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer fears.But he says it is an issue which could be helped by proper investment in the regions.In an article for the Yorkshire Post, Sir Keir states: “The North-South divide is continuing to grow. That gulf is even starker in coalfield communities like Doncaster.“Without Government action, there is a real risk the coronavirus deepens the existing injustices and inequalities.”

Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Labour leader also says ‘a huge debt of gratitude’ is owed to key workers.

Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Labour leader also says ‘a huge debt of gratitude’ is owed to key workers.

Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Labour leader also says ‘a huge debt of gratitude’ is owed to key workers.

Fresh blow for Boris Johnson as Tory lead over Labour narrows after Cummings row

EXCLUSIVE: The survey, carried out in the aftermath of his chief aide's press conference, shows the Conservative lead is down to just five points

Top Labour donor 'ready to inject fresh cash' under Keir Starmer's leadership

EXCLUSIVE: John Mills told the Mirror he could open his chequebook again now Jeremy Corbyn has gone

Easing of lockdown restrictions among Saturday's front pages

The Dominic Cummings saga features on only one front page on Saturday, as more papers focus on the easing of lockdown restrictions. The Guardian stays on the prime minister’s aide, saying MPs have been swamped with angry emails about Mr Cummings.

What the papers say – May 30

The easing of lockdown has taken over from the Dominic Cummings affair on the nation’s front pages.

What the papers say – May 30

The easing of lockdown has taken over from the Dominic Cummings affair on the nation’s front pages.

What the papers say – May 30

The easing of lockdown has taken over from the Dominic Cummings affair on the nation’s front pages.

Woody Allen Pieces Up Son Ronan Farrow: ‘His Journalism Has Not Been So Ethical Or Honest’

Woody Allen does not have high praise for his son Ronan Farrow. RELATED: Woody Allen Responds To ‘Self-Serving’ Stars Who Denounced Him Allen spoke with The Telegraph on Friday about his estranged son. Allen, 84, wished Farrow, 32, success in his career but criticized the quality of his journalism. “People are beginning to realize that…

Looking good for his age! Face of a priest who died 900 years ago is recreated after his remains were found buried in Lincoln Cathedral

The excavation of a burial site for clergymen at Lincoln Cathedral has allowed experts to uncover the face of a medieval priest.

Renault plans to cut 14,600 jobs worldwide in race to reduce costs

The measures round off a decisive week for Renault and its Japanese partners Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., drawing a line under a two-decade era of aggressive expansion

Renault seeks to restructure French factories to slash costs

PARIS: Renault said on Friday it was launching talks with unions to restructure several French car plants, potentially leading to closures, as it confirmed plans to cut around 15,000 jobs worldwide. Faced with a slump in demand exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis, Renault is aiming to find €2 billion ($2.22 billion) in savings over the next three years as it hones in on key

French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide

Struggling French carmaker Renault on Friday announced 15,000 job cuts worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro cost-cutting plan over three years. Renault said on Friday that nearly 4,600 jobs will be cut in France in addition to more than 10,000 in the rest of the world. The group's global…

Mitsubishi Doesn’t Know What To Do In Europe

Mitsubishi Motors is a bit lost when it comes to its future in Europe, citing losses in the past two fiscal years.

Renault staying in Formula One - interim CEO

Renault will stay in Formula One, interim Chief Executive Coltilde Delbos said on Friday after announcing the carmaker's restructuring measures ...

First Two UN Peacekeepers Die Of Coronavirus

Two UN peacekeepers in Mali have died from the coronavirus, officials said Friday. Out of the some 100,000 UN troops deployed on about 15 different missions around the world, these two are the first whose deaths were directly linked to the pandemic.

First two UN peacekeepers die of coronavirus

Two UN peacekeepers in Mali have died from the coronavirus, officials said Friday.Out of the some 100,000 UN troops deployed on about 15 different missions around the world, these two are the first whose deaths were directly linked to the pandemic.

Three Nigerians, 80 others get UN posthumous peacekeeping award - Premium Times Nigeria

The United Nations on Friday honoured three Nigerians and 80 other military, police and civilian peacekeepers, who lost their lives

Two UN peacekeepers die of coronavirus in Mali

UN peacekeepers deployed on about 15 different missions, these two are the first whose deaths were directly linked to the pandemic.

EU awards peacekeeping medal to Pakistani soldier

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

Power 5 conferences ask Congress for college athlete compensation law

The Power 5 conference commissioners are asking Congress to move forward with federal legislation regarding compensation for college athletes.

Power Five leagues ask Congress for athlete compensation law

The Power Five conference commissioners are asking Congress to move forward with federal legislation regarding compensation for college athletes.

A long, good run

After 44 years at Harvard, Bob Scalise retires as John D. Nichols ’53 Family Director of Athletics, capping a tenure of accomplishment and change.

Big 12 revenue distribution down only slightly amid pandemic

The Big 12's revenue distribution to its 10 schools decreased only slightly because of the pandemic that led to the cancellation of spring sports.

Big 12's Bowlsby bullish season will start on time

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby is convinced there will be a college football season, and he believes it will start as scheduled.

Graham announces hearing on police use of force after George Floyd killing

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Friday his panel will hold a hearing on police use of force after the killing of George Floyd in police custody

Lindsey Graham announces Senate Judiciary hearing on police use of force

The Senate Judiciary committee has come to a bipartisan conclusion after the death of George Floyd. After "the horrific death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis," the Senate Judiciary committee will conduct a hearing on police use of force, committee chair Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) announced Friday. Both he and Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) "are appalled at what we saw," and will hold the hearing to "shine a bright light on the problems associated" with Floyd's death "with the goal of finding a better way forward for our nation." NEW: Senate Judiciary Cmte. Chairman Graham announces the cmte. will hold a hearing on police use of force: “We intend to shine a bright light on the problems associated with Mr. Floyd’s death, with the goal of finding a better way forward for our nation.” pic.twitter.com/IHM4AenvqN — NBC News (@NBCNews) May 29, 2020 Earlier Friday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), the former lead prosecutor for Minneapolis' Hennepin County, told MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell…

Franklin Graham’s Charlotte-based chaplains head to Minneapolis in Floyd case

To his 8.6 million Facebook followers, Graham reacted with anger to Floyd’s death.

Trump claims his 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' remarks weren't a call to violence but instead a 'fact'

Trump's tweet, which was in reference to unrest in Minneapolis, was flagged as violating Twitter's rules.

Donald Trump Defends and Explains 'Looting' and 'Shooting' Statement

President Donald Trump defended a statement he made early Friday morning, that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

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

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

Trump strikes China over virus, Hong Kong and student visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced that he would withdraw funding from the World Health Organization, end Hong Kong’s special trade status and suspend visas of Chinese graduate...

U.S. cuts WHO ties over virus; takes action over Hong Kong

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday he would withdraw funding from the World Health Organization, end Hong Kong’s special trade status and suspend visas of Chinese graduate students suspected of conducting research on behalf of their government — escalating tensions with China that have surged during the coronavirus pandemic. Trump…

Trump strikes China over coronavirus, Hong Kong and student visas

US president announces withdrawal of funding from WHO

US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response

China retaliated for the visa limitations by expelling several reporters from U.S. media outlets, including The Washington Post and The New York Times.

Germany Reaches EU Deal on $9.9 Billion Lufthansa Bailout

The German government worked out its differences with the European Commission over a 9 billion-euro ($9.9 billion) bailout of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, clearing the way for the rescue of Europe’s biggest airline to move forward.

Germany, Brussels seal pact on Lufthansa rescue plan: sources

Germany and the European Commission have reached agreement on a giant Berlin-funded rescue plan for coronavirus-hit Lufthansa, a Commission spokeswoman and a source close to the negotiations said Friday.

Germany, Brussels seal pact on Lufthansa rescue plan, say sources

FRANKFURT, May 30 ― Germany and the European Commission have reached a pact on a giant Berlin-funded rescue plan for coronavirus-hit Lufthansa, a Commission spokeswoman and a source close to the negotiations said yesterday. Since the pandemic hit Europe, the Lufthansa group ― which also...

Ryanair's Lauda airline shuts down Vienna base

Ryanair's Austrian carrier Lauda said on Friday it was closing down its Vienna base after failing to reach an agreement with unions on pay, and ...

Biden urged to pick black VP, not Klobuchar as Minneapolis killing stokes racial tensions

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is facing fresh calls to choose a black woman as his running mate amid rising racial tensions after this week's videotaped death of an unarmed black man as a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck. Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee to take…

Klobuchar on defense as Floyd death puts spotlight on record

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Minnesota Riots Hurt Klobuchar’s VP Nomination Prospects, According to Biden Ally

The ongoing riots in Minnesota hurt Senator Amy Klobuchar's prospects for Democratic nomination as vice president, House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D., S.C.) said on Friday.Klobuchar declined to bring charges against multiple Minneapolis police officers involved in shootings over the course of

Leaked posts show Facebook employees asking the company to remove Trump’s threat of violence

"If we fail the test case here, history will not judge us kindly," an employee says. The Facebook posts were cross-posted from Twitter, which took action against them.

Here's what Facebook employees are saying about Zuckerberg's decision not to remove Trump's threats of violence

“If we fail the test case here, history will not judge us kindly.” Leaked internal Facebook posts reveal that Facebook employees are horrified that Mark Zuckerberg and C-suite executives refuse to …

India-China - No Give, No Take

There is now a monotonous regularity in this and no resolution seems to be in sight, let alone be discussed. There was a time when with a little bit of give and take this contentious and now protracted problem seemed solvable.

China rejects US offer of mediation on border tension

NEW DELHI, May 29: China has finally reacted to US President Donald Trump’s offer to “mediate or arbitrate” on the Indo-Sino border dispute, saying that there was “no need for a third-party intervention” between Beijing and New Delhi. Rejecting Trump’s mediation offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, “China and India are capable of properly resolving the issues through dialogue and consultation.”Reacting for the first time to the US President’s offer, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said the two countries did not want the “intervention” from a third party to resolve the military standoff. “Between China and India we have existing border-related mechanisms and communication channels,” Zhao told reporters and added “We are capable of properly resolving the issues between us through dialogue and consultation. We do not need the intervention of the third party.”Amid heightened tensions at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday made a…

Existing Mechanisms Being Used To Resolve Ladakh Standoff: India To US

India on Friday conveyed to the US that it was eyeing to resolve the military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh through existing bilateral mechanisms, sending a clear message to Washington for the second consecutive day that President Donald Trump's offer to mediate on the border row was not acceptable to it.

India rejects US mediation in Ladakh standoff, reiterates China issue is bilateral

China too, in a statement on Friday, rejected any US mediation.

Petrol price up by Rs.2, Diesel by Re. 1 from Jun 01

Petrol price up by Rs.2, Diesel by Re. 1 from Jun 01 JAMMU, MAY 28- Government today increased the rate of tax on sale of petrol and diesel in J&K by Rs. 2 per litre and Rs 1 per litre respectively. The new rates will be effective from Ist June 2020. The tax increase on […]

Petrol and diesel to be costlier

JAMMU, May 29: Government today increased the rate of tax on sale of petrol and diesel in J&K by Rs. 2 per litre and Rs 1 per litre respectively. The new rates will be effective from June 1, 2020. The tax increase on petrol and diesel in J&K follows a similar move by the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi last month. Himachal Pradesh has also enhanced rates on the sale of diesel and petrol effective from 1st June 2020. A notification issued by FC Finance Department in this regard reads “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 and 3 A of the Jammu and Kashmir Motor Spirit and Diesel Oil (Taxation of Sale) Act Samvat 2005 and in supersession of all the previous notifications on the subject, the Government hereby direct that tax and surcharge on sale of Motor Spirit (Petrol) and Diesel Oil shall be levied at the rate of 24% minus Rs 0.50/ litre and Rs 5 per Litre surcharge (Motor Spirit-Petrol) and 16% rate of Tax and Surcharge of Rs. 1.5 per litre (Diesel Oil), respectively.

Petrol and diesel to be costlier by Rs.2 per litre and Rs.1 per litre in JK

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Petrol and diesel to be costlier by Rs. 2 per litre and Rs. 1 per litre in J&K

Government today increased the rate of tax on sale of petrol and diesel in J&K by Rs. 2 per litre and Rs 1 per litre respectively. The new rates will

Juggling social distancing when your kids are divided between two households

Child custody arrangements have been thrown into disarray by the pandemic. Three sets of parents share how they are coping with these challenges.

Juggling social distancing when your kids are divided between two households

Child custody arrangements have been thrown into disarray by the pandemic. Three sets of parents share how they are coping with these challenges.

Juggling social distancing when your kids are divided between two households

Child custody arrangements have been thrown into disarray by the pandemic. Three sets of parents share how they are coping with these challenges.

I was ‘rehomed’ and it was the best thing that ever happened to me

Ana Shurmer was adopted when she was 7 by a wealthy family. Five years later, she was "rehomed."

Coming Out Helped Me Build the Best Found Family — and I'll Love Them Forever

Discovering my sexuality wasn't exactly the easiest road. I was around 11 when I started showing an interest in the LGBTQ+ community. From social issues the

Earthquake tremors felt in New Delhi

Tremors caused by an earthquake were felt in the Indian capital New Delhi on Friday, Reuters witnesses said.

Delhi-NCR struck by earthquake measuring 4.5 on Richter Scale

Delhi-NCR rocked by earthquake: The medium intensity earthquake of magnitude 4.5, had its epicentre in Haryana's Rohtak.

Two quakes hit Rohtak in one-hour span; tremors felt in Delhi

The first quake, a medium intensity one of 4.5 magnitude, hit the Haryana city at 9.08 p.m. at a depth of 5 km.

Tremors in Delhi; seventh since April 12

Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: The epicentre of the earthquake is near Rohtak in Haryana. There were no reports of damage to property yet. 

Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance

Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.

Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance

Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.

Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance

Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.

Theresa May says Dominic Cummings did not 'follow the spirit' of lockdown

The former PM said she could ‘well understand’ the public’s ‘anger’ at the revelation he drove 260 miles from London to Durham at the height of lockdown.

Former PM Theresa May says Dominic Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance

Former prime minister Theresa May says Dominic Cummings did not “followed the spirit” of the lockdown guidance. In a message to her constituents in Maidenhead, Berkshire, Mrs May said said she can “well understand the anger” of people who had obeyed the guidance while the PM’s aide drove from London to a family farm in Durham. She added: “What this matter has shown is that there was a discrepancy between the simple messages given by the Government and the details of the legislation passed by Parliament. “In these circumstances I do not feel that Mr Cummings followed the spirit of the guidance. “I can well understand the anger of those who have been abiding by the spirit of the guidance given by the Government and expect others to do so.”

Customs and Border Protection flew a Predator B drone over Minneapolis as protests rocked the city

The drone flight came amid intense protests in Minneapolis following the death of a black man after a police officer knelt on his neck.

Customs and Border Protection Responds to Outrage About ‘Predator Drone’ Flying Over Minneapolis

Hours after President Donald Trump tweeted that federal intervention may be necessary if riots in Minneapolis, Minnesota continued, outrage over a "predator drone" sighting swelled. Some noted that a Customs and Border Patrol done took off on Friday morning, reportedly from the Grand Forks, N.D. area, and flew over Minneapolis before apparently returning to its base. 

Feds flew an unarmed Predator drone over Minneapolis protests to provide “situational awareness”

The US has a long history of surveilling protesters, but the technology used to do so has grown more powerful.

Russia sparks space race with the US by announcing plans for an orbital station

The plans revealed by the Kremlin will start after the International Space Station is scrapped in around 2030 and will allow it to launch “far-out” missions to the moon and Mars

No Decision On Next Launch Attempt For Historic SpaceX Crewed Mission

A final decision on a launch attempt for SpaceX's milestone mission to the International Space Center on Saturday afternoon will take place after assessing the weather that morning, NASA chief Jim Bridenstine said Friday.

SpaceX's latest Starship rocket prototype just exploded during an engine test

SpaceX's previous Starship prototypes burst during fuel-tank testing, but the fourth prototype exploded during an operation to test-fire its engine.

SpaceX's latest Starship rocket prototype just exploded during an engine test

SpaceX's previous Starship prototypes burst during fuel-tank testing, but the fourth prototype exploded during an operation to test-fire its engine.

Respect SC collegium system but cannot act as post office: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Prasad was delivering the concluding speech during the Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon Memorial Lecture Series organized by Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad on 'Legal & Digital Challenges for India Post Covid'.

Respect Collegium System But Cannot Act As Post Office: Law Minister

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday asserted that he respects the Supreme Court collegium system but the ministry would not act as a post office and will exercise its role as a stakeholder.

Aarogya Setu Completely Secure: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Amid privacy concerns, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday said Aarogya Setu mobile application was completely secure and there was no security or data breach in coronavirus tracking mobile application.

Centre delinks site promoting online drug sale from Setu

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

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Flynn urged Russian diplomat to have 'reciprocal' response to Obama sanctions, new transcripts show

Michael Flynn urged a top Russian diplomat in late 2016 to make a "reciprocal" response to the Obama administration's sanctions on the Kremlin for its interference in the recently completed

Intel chief Ratcliffe declassifies transcripts of Flynn calls

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on Friday announced that he has declassified the transcripts related to Michael Flynn’s conversations with a Russian diplomat during the presidential

Transcripts of Michael Flynn’s calls with Russian ambassador released

The content of four phone calls and one voicemail between Flynn and Kislyak were released, documenting conversations during the Trump presidential transition, including about sanctions.

Newly released transcripts show Michael Flynn asking the Russian ambassador not to 'box us in' before Trump's inauguration

"When we come in, we can then have a better conversation about where, where we're gonna go, uh, regarding uh, regarding our relationship," Flynn said.

Ex-Indiana prisons worker charged with murder in stabbings

INDIANAPOLIS — A former Indiana Department of Correction worker is charged with murder and other offences in the stabbing earlier this month of three people, two of them fatally, according to documents released Friday during a hearing.

Black Country man charged with attempting to murder baby and mother

A man has been charged with trying to murder a woman and her seven-month-old baby.

Former Rajasthan BJP chief Bhanwar Lal Sharma passes away

BJP state president Satish Poonia consoled Sharma's family members at his residence and termed the death as a personal loss for him and the party.

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

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

City council member among arrests as police station damaged, grocery store looted in Charlotte protests

Police say a city council member was among several people arrested as hundreds gathered in Charlotte Friday to protest the death of George Floyd, the man who died in police custody in Minnesota.

Protesters shut down I-35 freeway in Minneapolis

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

Scenes from a night of unrest in the United States

Here is a look at what transpired throughout the US on Friday.

Challenging China's claims in South China Sea, US Navy warship sails near Paracel Islands

Challenging China's claims in South China Sea, US Navy warship sails near Paracel Islands: Challenging Beijing's claims in the highly contested South China Sea, US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin on Thursday (local time) sailed near Paracel Islands, reported CNN.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Challenging China's Claims In South China Sea, US Navy Warship Sails Near Paracel Islands

Challenging Beijing's claims in the highly contested South China Sea, US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin on Thursday (local time) sailed near Paracel Islands, reported CNN.

Chicago mayor tells Trump 'F-U' after tweet about Minneapolis looting

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted President Trump and invoked an expletive Friday in response to his tweet after three days of protests in Minneapolis, Minn., when he called the protesters "THUGS" and tweeted that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

Minneapolis mayor urges protesters to wear masks and practice social distancing

The mayor of Minneapolis told individuals protesting that their anger is “understandable” and “right" but urged them to make sure they are wearing masks and practicing social distancing during their demonstrations.

Sharks' Evander Kane asks top athletes to speak out following George Floyd's death

The San Jose winger appeared on ESPN's 'First Take' to express his outrage over the incident.

Man charged in connection with deaths of two men in Inverness

Police were called to the scene on Balloan Road at around 10pm on Thursday after two men died and a woman was injured.

Two men dead after alleged knife attack at Inverness lockdown house party as suspect charged

TWO men died after an alleged knife attack at a lockdown house party. A woman, 27, was also seriously injured and rushed to hospital for treatment. Residents told how around a dozen police cars, am…

Top European Union diplomat calls China an 'ally' despite Hong Kong crisis

China is a necessary “ally” in global affairs due to its economic clout and capacity to influence major issues, according to the European Union’s top diplomat.

China sanctions not solution to Hong Kong crisis: European Union

BRUSSELS: The European Union said on Friday (May 29) that China's imposition of a security law on Hong Kong had damaged ties with Beijing, but ...

Council-run markets to start selling more goods including plants and cakes

More stalls will be joining food traders on markets in west Suffolk from next week.

Do not shift shops: vegetable traders

Over 120 traders operate at the VOC market and the Salem Corporation has proposed renovation of the place under the Smart Cities Mission.

Hundred-plus demonstrators at Hawaii Capitol protest Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

More than 100 people stood in solidarity this morning at the state Capitol to protest against the killing of black man who died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer this week.

How the killing of George Floyd has upended America – video report

The killing has brought to the fore anger over police brutality towards black Americans – and demonstrations have spread from Minnesota to other parts of the US including New York, Denver, Chicago and Oakland

Court discharges Adeleke of exam fraud charges

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, discharged a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, of charges of examinatio...

Adeleke's continuous absence frustrates his trial for exam malpractice

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, discharged a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Ademola Adeleke

United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs, adding int'l flights in July

United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Friday it will eliminate 13 officer positions even as it adds international flights back to its network, part of a restructuring to address the hit on its business from the coronavirus pandemic.

United Airlines cutting 13 top jobs, adding international flights in July

(Reuters) - United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL.O) said on Friday it will eliminate 13 officer positions even as it adds international flights back to its network, part of a restructuring to address the hit on its business from the coronavirus pandemic.

United Airlines Announces Executive Staff Cuts

United Airlines said it will reduce its staff of 67 officers by 13.

Trump walks back his incendiary Minneapolis 'thugs' post

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump spent Friday walking back his post-midnight “thugs” tweet about Minneapolis protesters that added to outrage over the police killing of a black man.Trump's later repeated condemnation of the killing and outreach to the man's family was a marked change in tone from his earlier comments that also invoked a civil-rights-era phrase fraught with racist overtones.“When the looting starts, the shooting starts,” Trump had written in a tweet that was quickly flagged by Twitter as violating rules against “glorifying violence.” Trump later said his comments had been misconstrued. “Frankly it means when there’s looting, people get shot and they die,” he said.

Trump walks back his incendiary Minneapolis ‘thugs’ post

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has tried to walk back his post-midnight “thugs” tweet about Minneapolis protesters that added to outrage over the police killing of a black man....

Klobuchar defends prosecutor background amid African-American uneasiness with her as Biden’s VP

With some African-American activists amplifying their efforts to persuade former Vice President Joe Biden not to name Sen. Amy Klobuchar as his running mate because they say she wouldn’t excite black voters – the Minnesota Democrat is defending her previous record as a former tough on crime prosecutor in the Minnesota county where this week a black man in handcuffs died after a white police officer put his knee to the man’s throat for several minutes.

J&K Congress leader Soz’s wife moves SC against his house arrest

In her plea filed though advocate Sunil Fernandes, Mumtazunnisa Soz said she “has reasonable grounds for believing” that her husband “has been placed under house arrest in an unlawful and manifestly illegal exercise of powers...and in total disregard of the procedure established by law”.

Plea in SC against detention of Saifuddin Soz

The petition, filed by his wife, said he had been under detention since August 5, 2019 when the special rights given to Kashmiri people under Article 370 were removed

Plea to release Soz under detention for over 9 months

NEW DELHI, May 29: The wife of senior Congress leader and former union minister Prof. Saifuddin Soz (82) on Friday moved the Supreme Court, challenging the detention of her husband for more than nine months since August 5, 2019, without assigning any reason.Octogenarian Soz, former Union Minister for Environment, was put under the house arrest with many other Kashmiri leaders including former Chief Ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mahbooba Muft and other prominent leaders of Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370.Soz’s wife Mumtazunnisa Soz in her habeas corpus petition has claimed that her husband was informed about his detention on the morning of August 5, when the Presidential order abrogating Article 370 was issued. However, she says all efforts by Soz to get a copy of the detention order were frustrated."All efforts by him to obtain a copy of the detention order(s) have been of no avail due to the illegal, arbitrary exercise of powers by the Union Territory of J&K. His detention is wholly…

Lady Gaga postpones Chromatica listening party after George Floyd's death

'Our kindness is needed for the world today.'

Barack Obama says George Floyd's death 'cannot be normal' and asks for justice

The former US president released a statement on Twitter in response to the death of Mr Floyd who died after Derek Chauvin was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck

Sacked US cop Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd after widespread riots

The officer was caught on camera pushing his knee down on his neck as Mr Floyd pleaded " I can't breathe"

Racism cannot be 'normal' in US: Barack Obama

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

Google Withdraws Offers To More Than 2,000 Contract Workers

More than 2,000 people who had signed employment agreements with Google as temp and contract workers have had their offers rescinded.

Google Leaves Thousands of Contractors Hanging as it Rescinds Promised Job Offers

Big tech companies haven’t been immune to the economic challenges of the global pandemic, but those hardships haven’t been borne equally. A New York Times report reveals that while Google has recently added some perks for full-time staff to make working from home easier, it’s also rescinded job offers for “several thousand” temporary and contract workers.

Man ‘stoned to death’ on grounds of historic UK castle

A man was “stoned to death” as he walked on the grounds of a historic castle in the UK this week, according to new reports. Local authorities were looking into reports of a “disturbance” on

Lullingstone Castle: Man died 'confronting poachers'

A who died in the grounds of a medieval estate in Kent is named locally as Charles Hilder.

Man ‘stoned to death’ named as friends say he had ‘confrontation with poachers’

Friends believe Charles Hilder, 66, from Romford, Essex, ‘died after a confrontation with poachers’ at Lullingstone Castle.

Missouri’s only Planned Parenthood will stay open after commissioner's decision

Missouri’s only abortion clinic will be allowed to continue operating after a state commissioner declared Friday that the health department was wrong to drop the license of Planned Parenthood’s facility in St. Louis.

Lone Missouri Abortion Clinic Allowed to Stay Open

Missouri wrongfully withheld Planned Parenthood’s license for the state’s only abortion clinic, an administrative panel ruled Friday.

Missouri's only abortion clinic wins licensing battle against state health department

(Reuters) - Missouri’s only abortion clinic on Friday won its legal fight to stay open, as an independent arbiter found the state’s health department was unjustified in denying the clinic’s application to renew its license.

EXCLUSIVE: Former colleague of Amy Cooper reveals how she tried to 'ruin his life with bogus lawsuit and threatened his family when he said he didn't love her'

Martin Priest, who first met Amy Cooper while working at investment banking firm Lehman Brothers in 2003, told DailyMail.com how she allegedly attempted to destroy his life in a bogus 2015 lawsuit.

Hillary Clinton Supporters Are A Bigger Threat To African Americans Than KKK, CNN Commentator Says

In the wake of the Thursday riots over the death of George Floyd, CNN commentator Van Jones expressed his belief that Hillary Clinton supporters are a more significant threat to African Americans ...

Residents flee as Anambra communities clash over land ownership

Tony Okafor, Awka Three persons were reportedly killed on Friday in a land feud between Urum and Achalla communities in the Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This was the sec...

Three die, 15 injured in Anambra communal clash

Tony Okafor, Awka Three persons were reportedly killed on Friday in a land feud between Urum and Achalla communities in the Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This was the second ...

Crowd protests white mayor's words about black man's death

PETAL, Miss.

Mississippi mayor ignores calls to resign over comments on George Floyd's death

"What I said, came out in a way that I wish I said it differently," Hal Marx said at a special meeting Thursday night. "It wasn't to minimize that gentleman's death."

‘If you can say you can’t breathe, you’re breathing’: Mississippi mayor faces backlash over George Floyd comments

A mayor in Mississippi is facing fierce backlash and calls to resign after saying that he “didn’t see anything unreasonable” about the death of George Floyd.Mr Floyd, who was black, died while in police custody in Minneapolis after a white officer was filmed pinned him to the ground by his neck for a

IMF's Stand-By Arrangement with Ukraine to be approved soon – phone talk with Zelensky

The transition to the stand-by program greatly facilitates the allocation of financial support during the pandemic.

Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner

OTTAWA - Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenge

Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner

OTTAWA — Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said Friday.

Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner

Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said Friday.

A steaming cauldron follows the dinosaurs' demise

A new study reveals the Chicxulub impact crater may have harbored a vast and long-lived hydrothermal system after the catastrophic impact event linked to the extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

Dinosaur-killing asteroid created massive magma chamber that lasted millions of years, study shows

The asteroid that slammed into Earth some 66 million years ago and wiped out the dinosaurs also produced a gigantic pool of magma many times larger than the crater at the center of Yellowstone National Park, new research reveals.

Scientists Simulate Unmanned Aircraft Striking, Deflecting Asteroid From Earth

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have come up with a novel way to deflect asteroids from Earth by having unmanned vehicles collide with the threatening...

Whistleblower exposes 'test and trace' shambles : Operators who aren't properly trained - and had no idea the system was going live. Tech blunders. Woeful security and abject apologies

With great fanfare, Boris Johnson last week announced a 'world beating' army of contact tracers whose job is to stop coronavirus in its tracks.

New York City Reopening Is in Sight, as Transit and Other Questions Overhang

The first phase of New York City’s midpandemic reopening begins June 8 with free face coverings for all businesses that need them.

Cuomo: Businesses can deny entry to consumers with no masks

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday he would sign an executive order that gives private businesses the right to deny entrance to anyone who does not wear a facemask.

Revolutionary poet Varvara Rao admitted to Mumbai hospital

Varavara Rao's wife Hemalatha and daughter Pavana staged a three-hour-long protest at home, holding placards for release of the 80-year-old who was arrested in November 2018.

Revolutionary poet Varvara Rao admitted to Mumbai hospital

Revolutionary poet Varvara Rao admitted to Mumbai hospital: Revolutionary Telugu poet and writer Varavara Rao, who is in judicial custody in Maharashtra in the Bhima Koregaon case, .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Nova Scotia police received warnings in 2011 about man who would become mass killer

HALIFAX - A newly released document reveals that in May 2011, police were told the Nova Scotia man who would later kill 22 people in a shooting rampage want

N.S. police received warnings in 2011 about man who would become mass killer

HALIFAX - A newly released document reveals that in May 2011, police were told the Nova Scotia man who would later kill 22 people in a shooting rampage want

North Korea says it supports China's measures on Hong Kong

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Saturday expressed its support for China’s decision to impose new national security laws in Hong Kong, calling it a “legitimate step” to safeguard the state security.

North Korea says it supports China's measures on Hong Kong

SEOUL, May 30 ― North Korea today expressed its support for China's decision to impose new national security laws in Hong Kong, calling it a “legitimate step” to safeguard the state security. “Since Hong Kong issue is an issue pertaining thoroughly to the internal affairs of China, any...

HUBER+SUHNER Enables Continuous Electric Vehicle Charging At 500 Amps

Herisau, Switzerland — HUBER+SUHNER, a leading global supplier of electrical and optical connectivity solutions, has today launched the RADOX® HPC500; a new addition to the RADOX® high power charging portfolio. It is the world’s first cooled charging cable system that allows continuous charging at 500 Amperes even in high-temperature environments. The HPC500 cable and connector builds

Tesla Ready For Import/Export, Taking The BEV Beyond Transport

Report that Tesla has (almost) implemented the ability for two-way electricity flows in their BEVs with hardware already largely implemented in the Model 3. Tes

The coming recession is the best reason to step up the pace of renewables investment

It will not do to wait until the next power plant announces its closure. Building alternative infrastructure should start now

Travelogue: Kwara beyond social media ratings

If you are a Kwaran but have never been to Kpada, Yikpata, or National Museum, Esie among other remote communities in the state.

Travelogue: Beyond social media ratings

BY IBRAHEEM ABDULLATEEF If you are a Kwaran but have never been to Kpada, Yikpata, or National Museum, Esie among other remote communities in the state, you may not be

Scammers pose as deputies from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office

A local Sheriff’s Department is warning about an increase in elaborate phone scams designed to rip you off by getting your personal and confidential information.

Texas friendly fire tragedy kills deputy on morning of his kid’s graduation

A sheriff’s deputy accidently shot and killed a constable’s office deputy early Friday as the two investigated a report of suspicious activity at a vacant house a half-hour southeast of

Maharashtra CM's not in favour of lifting lockdown; some easing likely

Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday indicated that Maharashtra, especially hotspots like Mumbai and Pune, would continue to remain under lockdow

Maharashtra CM’s not in favour of lifting lockdown; some easing likely

Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday indicated that Maharashtra, especially hotspots like Mumbai and Pune, would continue to remain under lockdow

Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3 million in Hong Kong

Britain is prepared to offer extended visa rights and a pathway to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents in response to China's push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony. China's parliament has approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation for Hong…

Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3 million in Hong Kong

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is prepared to offer extended visa rights and a pathway to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents in response to China’s push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony.

China holds symposium to mark 15th anniversary of Anti-Secession Law implementation

Senior officials reiterated the Chinese mainland’s stance at a symposium to oppose separatists in Taiwan island and promote the peaceful reunification of the country, which was held to mark the 15th anniversary of the implementation of the Anti-Secession Law in Beijing on Friday. The event was held a day after China’s top legislature overwhelmingly passed the national security legislation for its Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Ministry of Public Security to guide HKPF to end violence

Step by step, China’s top legislature is accelerating the formulation of the highly anticipated national security law for Hong Kong, with more details emerging for the first time on how state-level authorities could coordinate with local authorities in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) in preventing, ending and punishing acts endangering national security, after the Ministry of Public Security vowed to give relevant instructions to Hong Kong police. By going forward with relevant laws, the country delivered a clear message to countries that have been trying to pressure Beijing over the law: any attempt to stop China from defending its sovereignty is doomed to fail, observers said.

Minister says Ottawa must respect choice of First Nations to hold powwows

OTTAWA - Canada's Indigenous services minister says Ottawa won't dictate terms to First Nations on holding ceremonies and powwows during a pandemic."If you

Minister says Ottawa must respect choice of First Nations to hold powwows

Marc Miller said studies have shown that when decisions are made by Indigenous communities the medical results are better

US reaffirms commitment to India's leadership in Indo-Pacific region

The United States on Friday reaffirmed its “firm commitment” to India’s leadership in Indo-Pacific – a region where it is trying to build a coalition of democratic nations to contain the hegemonic

US Defence Secretary Talks To Rajnath Singh, Says Pentagon

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has talked to his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh and reiterated his support for a "strong and enduring" bilateral defence partnership, the Pentagon said Friday.

US Defence Secretary talks to Rajnath Singh, says Pentagon

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has talked to his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh and reiterated his support for a “strong and enduring” bilateral defence partnership, the Pentagon said Friday.

Spain government okays basic income scheme to tackle poverty

Spain's leftwing government approved a minimum basic income scheme on Friday to tackle a spike in poverty stemming from the virus crisis that has ...

Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court

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

Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court

OTTAWA - An unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the Supreme C

Supreme Court rules vague tip is not enough keep police call to suspected drug dealer from being entrapment

Narrow majority of Justices finds ‘random virtue testing’ is too low a bar to protect public

Case Against Activist Under Anti-Terror Law 3 Months After Delhi Clashes

The Delhi Police's Special Cell on Friday arrested "Pinjra Tod" activist Natasha Narwal and charged her under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for alleged conspiracy in the northeast Delhi riots in February, police said.

Pinjra Tod founder held under UAPA

On Thursday, the Delhi court had sent two members of the women’s student organisation, Narwal and Devangana Kalita (30), to judicial custody until June 11.

Jamia student granted bail in December case

Tanha was arrested by the Crime Branch on May 17 for allegedly instigating a crowd in Jamia Nagar on December 15, following which violence erupted in the area.

Many Canadians shocked by U.S. riots, Canada has racism problem too, PM Trudeau says

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Many Canadians are watching the riots in parts of the United States with shock and horror but Canada also has problems with racism, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday.

Trudeau acknowledges 'anti-black racism' in U.S., with 'work to do in Canada'

WASHINGTON - America's anger, frustration and discord boiled over in Minnesota's Twin Cities on Friday at a remarkable moment in the history of the

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

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

Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Presents At Cowen Virtual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference - Slideshow

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Onto Innovation (ONTO) Presents At Cowen Virtual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference - Slideshow

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IAC/InterActiveCorp (IAC) Presents At Cowen Virtual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference - Slideshow

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Ichor (ICHR) Presents At Cowen Virtual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference - Slideshow

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Police take no action over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga

Her husband said he was sad to hear there would be no prosecution.

Twitter has more tools to use against Donald Trump, if it chooses

Twitter's moves to label or hide comments from President Donald Trump have escalated a feud between the social network and the White House, but there could be more to come. The messaging platform has

Twitter has more tools to use against Trump, if it chooses

Twitter's moves to label or hide comments from President Donald Trump have escalated a feud between the social network and the White House, but there could be more to come. The messaging platform has a range of "enforcement" options for dealing with content in violation of its policies, each of…

Mapuche Flag – Symbol of Chilean Riots – Appears in Minneapolis

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

Minneapolis Mayor Imposes Citywide Curfew To Stanch Civil Unrest

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced a citywide curfew Friday and Saturday nights after days of civil unrest over the...

Minneapolis mayor issues curfew amid destructive uprisings

The mayor of Minneapolis imposed a citywide 8 p.m. curfew starting Friday night following three nights of destructive protests in the city over the death of George Floyd. The curfew will bar people

U.S. Asians Pushing Back Against Harassment After Surge Of Attacks

A spike in harassment of Asian-Americans since the coronavirus pandemic began has led community activists in the United States to fight back

Videos: White House Under Lockdown Amid 'Justice for Floyd' Protests in Washington, DC

The White House was placed under lockdown on Friday evening as thousands of protesters in Washington, DC converged on the presidential mansion demanding justice for...

Wanted Kitchener man arrested in Atwood

He was wanted for failing to comply with his release order

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

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

Shack Chat: What kind of video game spinoff would you like to see?

On this week's Shack Chat, we take a look at our favorite franchises and talk about the spinoff games we'd like to see come out of them.

Senate won't sit again until June 16

The Senate is staying closed for two more weeks, not planning to sit again until June 16.

Senate joins House of Commons in extending suspension until mid-June

OTTAWA — The Senate is staying closed for two more weeks, not planning to sit again until June 16.

Senate joins House of Commons in extending suspension until mid-June

OTTAWA - The Senate is staying closed for two more weeks, not planning to sit again until June 16.The upper chamber is following the lead of the House of Co

Newt Gingrich: Anger is justified over George Floyd’s killing – rioting is not and should have been prevented

The death Monday of George Floyd, a black man in police custody, is a complete outrage. The complete failure of Minneapolis officials to stop and prevent the ensuing rioting is a second outrage.

Minneapolis Police Officer Charged With Murder And Manslaughter Over George Floyd’s Death

There may be further charges laid over the incident.

University of Minnesota ends relationship with Minneapolis police

According to Jack Baer of Yahoo! Sports on Thursday, the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers has decided to ends its relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department after one of the most des…

Chinese call Minneapolis ‘a beautiful sight’

As the protest in the US state of Minnesota resembled Hong Kong riots last year in protesting means and police' response, Chinese netizens who referred it as

China's Defenсe Ministry Urges US, Japan to Refrain From Arms Race in Space

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is calling upon countries that have created space military units to prevent space from becoming a new international battleground, Chinese...

Donald Trump claims shoot looters tweet was public safety message - not a threat

Trump claimed he had no idea 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' was first used by an anti-civil rights cop

Chile, Peru secure credit lines from IMF amid pandemic

The IMF approved a two-year $24 billion credit line for Chile on Friday as the South American nation battles the growing impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Conmen create fake FB account of senior IPS officer

Followers lured with attractive investment plan

Over Veterans’ Protests, Trump Vetoes Measure to Block Student Loan Rules

President Trump sided with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over veterans’ groups, vetoing a measure that would have blocked new regulations that tighten access to student loan forgiveness.

Trump vetoes bipartisan measure against DeVos' loan rules

President Donald Trump on Friday vetoed a measure that would have overturned a policy that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issued in 2019 making it harder for students to get their loans erased after being misled by for-profit colleges.

Bodies found in Iowa believed to be missing persons in Chino Valley

Two people reported missing from Chino Valley have been found dead.

Sen. Cruz seeks federal Twitter probe as Trump feuds with company

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz on Friday urged the Treasury and Justice Departments to investigate whether Twitter, which is embroiled in a feud with the White House, is violating U.

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

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

'New milestone': Taiwan's top court decriminalises adultery in landmark judgement

It's aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy.

Biden: 'More violence' in Minneapolis won't heal grief over George Floyd's death

Joe Biden chided demonstrators in Minneapolis protesting the death of George Floyd while in police custody, reminding them that violent rioting won't help the tenuous situation.

‘I knew what he wanted’: Kootenay man spends hours in tree as black bear patrols below

Francis Levasseur is no stranger to the outdoors, but a recent run-in with a bear caused quite a scare

Cops called to ongoing incident in Fife street as three people treated for injuries

Officers remain at the scene in Ryan Road, Glenrothes, after being called at around 4pm following reports of a disturbance.

Three people rushed to hospital after Glenrothes disturbance as cops race to scene

THREE people have been rushed to hospital after a Glenrothes disturbance which saw cops lock down the scene. Police were called to Ryan Road in the Fife town after the alarm was raised at 4pm this …

Blantyre man rushed to hospital with head injury after hit-and-run as cops hunt driver

A MAN was rushed to hospital earlier today after falling victim to a hit and run in Blantyre. Police are appealing for information after a 47-year-old male was knocked down by a motor at Anderson G…

Mark Zuckerberg says he had a 'visceral negative reaction' to Trump's post about shooting protesters but says the post will stay on Facebook (FB)

Mark Zuckerberg has broken his silence on Donald Trump's warning about "shooting" protesters to say that while he had a "visceral negative reaction to it," Facebook will not take it down.

Mark Zuckerberg says he had a 'visceral negative reaction' to Trump's post about shooting protesters but says the post will stay on Facebook

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has finally weighed in on Trump's rhetoric, which Twitter previously warned broke its rules on "glorifying violence."

New Pirelli Tire Auto-Adjusts To Temperature, Driving Conditions

Pirelli has announced a new high-tech summer tire called Cinturato P7 that adapts to changes to temperature and driving conditions.

The truth about retread tyres ― Michael Hutt

MAY 30 ― In February, Alwyn Lau, columnist with the Malay Mail, wrote an article titled: “Malaysia’s ignored hazard: Trucks with bad tyres”. Certainly, road safety in Malaysia needs a lot of improvement. (The Ministry for Transport set a 2014-2020 road safety plan that is currently not on...

Uber launches hourly ride booking option in some US cities

Uber Technologies Inc on Friday said it would offer rides by the hour in some U.S. cities, a feature aimed at helping Americans with essential ...

Uber Debuts $50 Hourly Ride Option In Select US Cities

Starting next month, ridesharing users in a dozen cities can opt in for a $50 an hour ride, Uber Technologies Inc. announced.

Bodies found in water ID'd as missing toddlers Tony and Miracle Crook, Tulsa Police chief says

Miracle Crook, 3, was last seen alive with her younger brother, Tony Crook, 2, walking down an embankment toward a creek in east Tulsa on Friday, May 22.

Haryana on alert to tackle locust attack

Tractor-mounted sprayers are being activated and a response team has been constituted.

Ramesh Kumar again takes over as Andhra SEC after HC order

Ramesh Kumar again takes over as Andhra SEC after HC order: Within hours of his reinstatement by the Andhra Pradesh High Court as the State Election Commissioner (SEC), Nimmagadda Ramesh .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Chamisa MDC Fuming As High Court Dismisses Application Seeking Order to Block Khupe Group from Recalling Lawmakers

Reacting to the court ruling, MDC-A presidential spokesperson Dr. Nkululeko Sibanda, described the dismissal of the case as a “Zanu PF attempt to destroy the MDC Alliance

White House goes on brief lockdown after protest erupts nearby

The White House went into a brief lockdown on Friday evening as protests over the death of George Floyd raged nearby, according to reporters who said they were in the building at the time.

Another policeman dies; toll now 16

The death toll due to COVID-19 in the ranks of the Mumbai Police rose to 16 on Friday, with a head constable succumbing to the pandemic and another constable testing positive posthumously. According t

Weinstein raped me in 1994 at age 17, woman says in lawsuit

NEW YORK - A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her when she was 17 is among four plaintiffs in a new lawsuit against the imprisoned movie mogul, the lat

Andhra Pradesh HC slaps contempt case on 49 netizens

India News: NEW DELHI: Exasperated by a scurrilous smear campaign against it for ruling against government decisions, the Andhra Pradesh high court has taken the .

I was on the ground during the Minneapolis protests and hit with tear gas. This is what the disturbing scene looked like.

I participated in the Minneapolis protests over the last week that made national news.

I was on the ground during the Minneapolis protests and hit with tear gas. This is what the disturbing scene looked like.

I joined the protests on Wednesday before the 3rd Precinct was burned to the ground. The scenes were historic.

I was on the ground during the Minneapolis protests and hit with tear gas. This is what the disturbing scene looked like.

I joined the protests on Wednesday before the 3rd Precinct was burned to the ground. The scenes were historic.

I was on the ground during the Minneapolis protests and hit with tear gas. This is what the disturbing scene looked like.

I joined the protests on Wednesday before the 3rd Precinct was burned to the ground. The scenes were historic.

Secretary of state: Mail ballots distributed properly

The Nevada secretary of state’s office took an extra step Friday to clarify “ongoing confusion” over the all-vote-by-mail June 9 state primary, seeking to clarify misunderstanding...

China home-built aircraft carrier conducting sea trials

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Defense Ministry said the navy’s only entirely home-built aircraft is carrying out sea trials to test weapons and equipment and enhance training of the crew. Ministry...

Chilean regulator approves Uber's purchase of Cornershop grocery app

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile’s antitrust regulator said on Friday it had approved “without conditions” Uber’s purchase of Chilean online grocery provider Cornershop, clearing a key hurtle for the ride-hailing company as it seeks to expand into the delivery of groceries and other goods.

Coronavirus began spreading in US as early as late January, CDC says

Coronavirus began slowly spreading in the US as early as late January or early February — and went undetected for a month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The

Trump Has Returned To His 2016 Law-And-Order Rhetoric, But It Might Not Sit So Well In 2020

When President Trump delivered his inaugural address in 2017, it was in an unfamiliar style. Gone was the jokey off-handedness of Trump-on-the-trail. In a stilt…

CM flags off cargo flight carrying vegetables to Dubai

CM flags off cargo flight carrying vegetables to Dubai: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has flagged off the cargo flight carrying pumpkins produced by state's farmers to Dubai at the Cargo Terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport (LGBI).. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Maharashtra CM announces hike in honorarium for doctors serving on bonds

Maharashtra CM announces hike in honorarium for doctors serving on bonds: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday announced a hike in honorarium of doctors serving their bonds.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

A14 partially blocked after lorry hits highways van doing roadworks

A lorry has collided with a Highways England van while roadworks are carried out on the A14 in Bury St Edmunds.

White House: Twitter Says Post on Minneapolis Riots Didn't Break Any Rules

Twitter appeared to inadvertently admit that one of President Donald Trump's tweets, now censored by the platform, did not in fact violate the site's rules.

Bust of Luke Kelly in Dublin vandalised again

The bust of Dubliner Luke Kelly has been vandalised again.It's the fifth time the art piece on G...

Moving Luke Kelly sculpture suggested as response to vandalism

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

Roy Cooper and RNC remain at odds over convention as whispers about move to Tampa begin

A standoff over the Republican convention deepened after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper ignored a GOP ultimatum to greenlight the gathering and demanded the party provide more details for its plan to mitigate health risks posed by the coronavirus.

North Carolina presses GOP on safety standards for convention

Officials in North Carolina have again pressed Republicans on how they intend to carry out their national convention this summer while observing safety guidelines to prevent the spread of the

VVIP choppers case: ED attaches Rs 385 crore asset of middleman Rajiv Saxena

The ED had contended before the HC that Saxena withheld information very strategically and has not disclosed full and true facts which were within his knowledge, relating to the commission of the offence. The matter is expected to be heard next on June 3.

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

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

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Arun Singhal appointed FSSAI chief, S Gopalakrishnan moved to PMO

S Gopalakrishnan, a 1991-batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). He is currently serving as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Arun Singhal Appointed Food Safety Regulator Chief

Senior bureaucrat Arun Singhal has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected on Friday by the Centre.

Delhi govt notifies 2 more hospitals dedicated to treat COVID-19 patients

Delhi govt notifies 2 more hospitals dedicated to treat COVID-19 patients: As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge in the national capital, the Delhi government has included two more hospitals in its list of COVID-19 dedicated hospitals.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

University of Queensland activist suspended for two years

Drew Pavlou, a student activist highly critical of the University of Queensland's ties to Beijing, has been handed a two-year suspension from the institution.

Virus deaths hit single-day high as BHC CJ tests positive

Justic­e Mandok­hail and his family go into self-isolat­ion

Trump to "terminate" US relationship with WHO

The US President has announced plans to “terminate” his country’s ties to the World Health ...

Finally, Trump terminates US relationship with WHO

United States President Donald Trump says the country is terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Toronto paints circles on park lawns in hopes of maintaining physical distancing

Weekend warm weather drew 10,000 to urban park causing consternation

Southampton restricts beach access after 'hellish' Memorial Day weekend

The Town of Southampton is temporarily closing all its beaches to non-residents after rowdy crowds gathered at some town beaches Memorial Day weekend.

Young Minneapolis mayor in spotlight after police killing, protests

Shaken and angry, Minneapolis’ telegenic young mayor stood in front of television cameras over and over this week – first to decry the police killing of George Floyd, and on Friday to impose a curfew as parts of his city burned in ongoing protests.

Young Minneapolis mayor in spotlight after police killing, protests

(Reuters) - Shaken and angry, Minneapolis’ telegenic young mayor stood in front of television cameras over and over this week - first to decry the police killing of George Floyd, and on Friday to impose a curfew as parts of his city burned in ongoing protests.

Renfrewshire Council: Don't rush to beauty spots as lockdown eases

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the country would move into the first phase of lockdown easing from Friday

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

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

Buhari’s poll victory saved Nigeria’s collapse, says Presidency - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

The Presidency on Thursday said The Presidency on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s electoral victory in 2015 saved ...

President Buhari says he is still focused on delivering his mandate

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration is still focused on delivering on his mandate. He made the statement on Friday, May 29.

Having a beer on the beach in Penticton could be legal next week

Residents and visitors could be enjoying their favourite alcoholic beverage on an Okanagan Lake city beach or park in Penticton next week.City council will

Summerlin Fourth of July parade to go virtual

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Summerlin Council, organizer of the annual Summerlin Patriotic Parade that typically draws more than 40,000 parade-goers and now in its 26th year, will tra...

Minneapolis protest misinformation stokes racial tensions

CHICAGO — The false social media posts started just hours after protesters first began chanting and carrying banners around the Minneapolis neighbourhood where George Floyd, an African American man, died handcuffed in police custody.

Online misinformation over George Floyd protests in Minneapolis stoke racial tensions

False social media posts include the officer charged in Floyd’s death incorrectly pictured next to Trump, rumours a Minneapolis officer was responsible for breaking windows

Madinah health campaign benefits 60,000 people

MADINAH: A health awareness campaign in Madinah has benefited more than 60,000 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The General Directorate of Health Affairs in Madinah completed the campaign — under the slogan “We Return with Caution” — to raise awareness among people in public areas such as markets and squares since the coronavirus curfew’s end on Thursday. Madinah

The last photos of John Lennon: Newly enhanced images that have NEVER been published in full show Beatles legend signing an autograph for his killer

It is 4pm on December 8, 1980 in New York. As John Lennon leaves his home on Central Park West, he pauses to autograph a record for Mark David Chapman, without a suspicion in the world.

How we live now: social distancing across the globe - in pictures

Coronavirus has changed the way we interact with the spaces around us – and each other

Week in pictures: 23-29 May 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

Jailed poet Varavara Rao, 81, admitted to hospital

Hospital authorities said he is currently stable. "His swab was collected for Covid-19 test on Thursday and the report is likely to come on Saturday," said an official.

Donald Trump cuts US ties with Hong Kong over Chinese government 'smothering'

President Trump announced the United States was severing diplomatic ties with Hong Kong after accusing China of removing the former British colony's autonomy

Trump says US will no longer treat Hong Kong as autonomous region

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday announced sweeping changes to the US relationship with Hong Kong, declaring the region would no longer be viewed as autonomous from China or given

Rifts erupt between Ajit Doval and Indian military leadership

Rifts erupt between Ajit Doval and Indian military leadership

World Must React to Hindutva Terrorism

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

Your Stimulus Payment Might Look Like a Scam

Just when pandemic scams have peaked to the point that it’s reasonable to incinerate all mail, the government is sending economic impact payments in unmarked envelopes with a very shady return address.

People are mistaking stimulus payments for junk or scam mail

"Got my 'stimulus check' in the mail today as a shady looking pre-paid debit card," said one tweeter.

Steve Carell, Seth Rogen Among Celebs Donating Bail Money for Minneapolis Protesters

The list of stars donating to the Minnesota Freedom Fund reads like a who’s who of monied Hollywood elites

Celebrities Pitch In To Help Pay Minneapolis Protesters’ Bail

Multiple well-known actors and public figures have made donations to an organization that is working to pay the bail of protesters arrested in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the George Floyd ...

Twitter conceals Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter conceals Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Donald Trump's social media diktat may not shift India’s stand

India has been facing a challenge of misinformation on a large scale and has had to deal with situations such as mob lynching due to unchecked hate speech and fake news on social media.

Court hears evidence on price of gangland hit in Dublin

The Special Criminal Court has been given an even greater insight into the inner workings of crim...

WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19

Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking aim at patent laws they fear could become a barrier to sharing crucial supplies. While the push by mostly developing nations, called the…

WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19

Thirty-seven countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking

WHO, 37 countries launch alliance to share tools to battle COVID-19

Thirty-seven countries, including Bangladesh, and the World Health Organisation appealed on Friday for common ownership of vaccines, medicines and diagnostic tools to tackle the global coronavirus pandemic, taking aim at patent laws they fear could become a barrier to sharing crucial supplies.

GRCA to open more parks Saturday

Included is Pinehurst Lake in Ayr

Everything we know about Hayao Miyazaki’s new movie

What How Do You Live? is about and when we might see it

Hayao Miyazaki’s son gave Tales from Earthsea a powerful message about anxiety

How Studio Ghibli addresses fear, regret, and responsibility

Studio Ghibli’s Porco Rosso is a fairy tale without a fairy-tale ending

Hayao Miyazaki mixes reality with fantasy to stirring effect

Renfrewshire charity bosses warn of pandemic fallout as one in five children live below the breadline

Bosses at both Renfrewshire Foodbank and the Star Project have expressed concerns that more children will be affected due to the additional financial strain placed on thousands of families.

Twitter restricts President’s tweet

The company says Trump’s post violated its rules against glorifying violence

Twitter flags Trump, White House for 'glorifying violence'

"We've taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts," a spokesman for the social media company said.

Win or lose, Kyle Busch making headlines in NASCAR’s return

Despite limited success in NASCAR’s return to the track from the coronavirus shutdown, reigning series champ Kyle Busch of Las Vegas is still the straw that stirs the drink.

Kyle Busch tabbed as favorite for Supermarket Heroes 500

Kyle Busch is the favorite to win the Supermarket Heroes 500 for the third straight time when NASCAR convenes at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Minnesota AG says don't treat National Guard 'the way you might react to' police

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison cautioned residents on Friday not to treat the National Guard the way they might treat the Minneapolis police department, with whom they "associate unfair conduct."

Keith Ellison tells George Floyd rioters to direct anger at police and not the National Guard

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told people rioting in the streets over the death of George Floyd to direct their frustration toward the Minneapolis Police Department rather than the National Guard.

Biden: Charlamagne 'Was Baiting Me' into Comment on Black Voters and 'I Was Referring to Him'

On Friday's broadcast of CNN's "Situation Room," 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden stated that he shouldn't have made | Clips

Biden says Charlamagne tha God was 'baiting' him, which prompted 'you ain't black' remark

Joe Biden says "The Breakfast Club" host Charlamagne tha God was "baiting" him leading up to his controversial "you ain't black" remark during their interview last week.

US: Derek Chauvin charged with murder in death of George Floyd

The white police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case that sparked protests across the United States and violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

US police officer who knelt on handcuffed black man in Minneapolis, arrested

Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said state investigators arrested Derek Chauvin, who was one of four officers fired this week, but he did not provide details.

African leaders back Adesina, say no nation has veto power over AfDB

At least 15 African leaders Friday said they were "concerned" by the allegations against the president of African Development Bank Akinwunmi Adesina

No nation has veto power over AfDB, African leaders back Adesina

Former African leaders have thrown their weight behind the embattled President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina.

DMK moves SC for implementation of 50 pc OBC quota in TN’s share of All India Medical seats

The DMK party has moved the Supreme Court seeking 50 per cent OBC reservation in seats surrendered by Tamil Nadu in the All India Quota for under graduate, post graduate medical and dental courses in

Covid cash aid to K'taka taxi drivers in 2-3 days: Official

Covid cash aid to K'taka taxi drivers in 2-3 days: Official: The Karnataka government's Covid-19 relief aid of Rs 5,000 each to taxi and autorickshaw drivers will be disbursed in .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Surgery after Covid-19 raises death risk: Global study

The study by experts at the University of Birmingham-led National Institute for Health Research published in The Lancet found that among infected patients who underwent surgery, mortality rates approach those of the sickest patients admitted to intensive care.

Undergoing surgery with COVID-19 can lead to serious lung complications

May 29 (UPI) -- More than half of those who undergo surgery with COVID-19 develop lung complications like pneumonia and serious breathing problems, according to a study published Friday by the journal The Lancet.

NPA appoints ex-Scorpion Sipho Ngwema as its new spokesperson

The National Prosecuting Authority has appointed former Scorpions point man Sipho Ngwema as its new spokesperson.

NPA appoints ex-Scorpion Sipho Ngwema as spokesperson

Ngwema previously served as the head of communications at the Competition Commission, a position he had held since September 2016.

Protesters flood NYC to rally against death of George Floyd

Hundreds of protesters flooded Manhattan’s Foley Square on Friday afternoon as the outrage over the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minnesota extended to the Big Apple for a second day. At

Trump, Twitter slug it out as riots fan out in US cities

Senate GOP chairman criticizes Trump withdrawal from WHO

Senate Health Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said Friday that he disagrees with President Trump’s decision to end U.S.

Trump says U.S. will terminate relationship with WHO

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization, which he has accused of being under Chinese control and failing to provide accurate information about the spread of coronavirus.

The Flaming Lips release video for brand new song Flowers Of Neptune 6

US alt.proggers The Flaming Lips release first new music of 2020 with Flowers Of Neptune 6

Two U.S. bombers fly over Ukraine in integration with Ukrainian fighter jets (Photo)

The flight also included integration and interoperability training with Polish F-16s and MiG-29s and Romanian F-16s and MiG-21s.

Four U.S. combatant commands, NORAD conduct homeland defense exercise

May 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Northern Command on Friday announced an Atlantic Ocean exercise involving four other combatant commands and led by the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

Please stop killing bumble bees: They’re not ‘murder hornets’

Beekeepers say residents are mistaking bees and wasps for Asian giant hornets.

Another Asian giant hornet found in northwestern Washington

A dead Asian giant hornet has been found in Washington state, and officials said Friday they were trying to learn if the honey bee predators have established colonies here.

Xi stresses significance of Civil Code, better protecting people's legitimate rights, interests

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has emphasized the full recognition of the significance of the promulgation and implementation of the country's newly adopted Civil Code and better protection of the people's legitimate rights and interests in accordance with law.

2021 Buick Envision Breaks Cover With Striking New Design

With the Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal discontinued, Buick is now focusing exclusively on the lucrative cr...

Amazon is killing its fashion-oriented Echo Look

Amazon's Echo Look sounded like some kind of late April Fools joke when it landed back in 2017, offering smart "style assistant" functionality via Alexa.

Trump moves to revoke Hong Kong’s trade status, stoking China Rift

Citing a litany of grievances against the country, some dating to before he was elected president, United States President Donald Trump said the US would begin a process to revoke Hong Kong’s preferential trade status under US law.

Trump moves to revoke Hong Kong trade status, stoking China rift

Citing a litany of grievances against the country, some dating to before he was elected president, Trump said the U.S. would begin a process to revoke Hong Kong’s preferential trade status under U.S. law.

Taoiseach sets ‘hard deadline’ for government formation talks

Government formation talks on education have been called “detailed, but productive', as delegations from Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and the Green Party work to meet a “hard deadline” set down by the Taoiseach.

Students upset as some Canadian universities hike tuition fees

Some Canadian universities are raising tuition fees for the new school year much to the consternation of students, who argue their costs should be going down, not up in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students decry tuition hikes as COVID-19 pandemic increases financial strain

TORONTO - Some Canadian universities are raising tuition fees for the new school year much to the consternation of students, who argue their costs should be

Two policemen held as teenager dies from stray bullet injuries

Two policemen attached to Bariga Division, Lagos, have been detained after a 17-year-old girl hit by stray bullet on Tuesday night died in the hospital...

Group demands public prosecution of policemen involved in shooting of teenager

A group known as Oworo Youth Forum has demanded that the police officers involved in the shooting of 16-year-old Tina Ezekwe must be arrested, paraded and prosecuted publicly. Towolawi Jamiu,

China slams ‘senseless’ US move at UN over Hong Kong

China slams ‘senseless’ US move at UN over Hong Kong

Trump Admin Edits CDC Guidance That Suggested Limiting Choirs At Church Services

The Trump administration edited the CDC’s public “Interim Guidance for Communities of Faith” to remove advice about choirs and the...

Officials cite mistakes as CDC removes coronavirus guidance

U.S. health officials removed some coronavirus reopening tips for religious organizations only hours after posting them late last week, deleting guidance that discouraged choir gatherings and the use of shared communion cups. A federal health official on Friday said the Centers for Disease Control and

Bulgaria to lift travel ban on Australian convicted of murder

Bulgaria will move to lift a ban that prevents an Australian man convicted of murder in 2009 and released on parole from leaving the country, the ...

Teen killer’s self-harm, risk to reoffend led to parole denial

Warning: This story contains disturbing details about a murder.

Police take over Nasarawa PDP secretariat - The Nation Nigeria

Stern- looking police operatives have taken over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State...

Hong Kong on borrowed time as China pushes for more control

BANGKOK (AP) — Hong Kong has been living on borrowed time ever since the British made it a colony nearly 180 years ago, and all the more so after Beijing took control in 1997 and granted it autonomous status.China’s passage of a national security law for the city is the latest sign that the 50-year “one country, two systems” arrangement that allowed Hong Kong to keep its own legal, financial and trade regimes is perishable.China’s communist leaders have been preparing for decades to take full control of the glittering capitalist oasis, while building up their own trade and financial centers to take Hong Kong's place.

Sweden excluded as neighbours Denmark and Norway ease travel restrictions

Norway and Denmark will resume free travel between the two countries, three Norwegian media outlets reported on Friday, creating a travel bubble ...

Greece Will Open to International Tourists but Ban Travellers From Covid-19 Hotspots

The Greek government announced today that it will open up to international tourists from 29 different countries on 15 June, according to the English-language Greek news outlet Ekathimerini. People from countries with high infection rates for the coronavirus, including the US, UK, Sweden, Spain, and Brazil, will not be allowed to enter Greece.

2 Mumbai schools to house Byculla, Arthur Road jail inmates

Earlier, the state home department had issued notification authorising district collectors to take provisional possession of government-owned or private buildings to designate them as temporary prisons to isolate inmates during the Covid-19 pandemic.

North Korea Accuses Washington of ‘Smear’ Attempt With Cyberattack Claims

In a Friday statement, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) rejected accusations it had masterminded cyberattacks against the United States and other...

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

North Korea accused the United States of smear tactics on Friday after Washington renewed accusations last month that Pyongyang was responsible ...

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

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

L.A. County Task Force to Present Guidelines on Tuesday For "Immediate Reopening" of Film And TV Production

In the latest COVID-19 press briefing for L.A. County, officials noted Tuesday would offer updates to reopen sectors such as theme parks, sports venues and film and digital media spaces.

Coronavirus hot spot Los Angeles can reopen restaurants, salons, Gov. Newsom says

Los Angeles can reopen its restaurants, barbershops and hair salons for sit-down service, California officials said Friday — even though the county is still the epicenter of the state’s

Covid-19 pandemic: Crucial dev works on hold in Srinagar to be executed from June 1

The administration in Srinagar has permitted restarting the execution of developmental works put on hold since late March after outbreak of COVID-19 and

Covid-19 cases and deaths could increase in the coming days: Dr Zafar Mirza

Dr Zafar Mirza has urged people not to let their guard down against coronavirus

2 Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Man Dead In Ghaziabad After Argument

Two men were arrested on Friday for allegedly shooting dead a 26-year-old youth last night outside his house in Ghaziabad's Pran Garhi after picking a fight with him over some trivial matter, said police.

Juvenile on the run shot dead in Jafrabad

A 17-year-old youth, who fled from an observation home in Delhi Gate area last month, was shot dead allegedly by two people. The assailants later opened fire and injured his friend as well. Both incidents took place 30 minutes apart in Northeast Delhi’s Jafrabad and New Usmanpur 30 on Thursday. A beat constable arrested one […]

Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases exceed 9,000 - Premium Times Nigeria

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nigeria exceeded 9,000 on Friday as 387 new infections were reported by the NCDC

Coronavirus | Monkeys snatch blood samples in Meerut

A video showing one of the monkeys sitting on a tree and fiddling with one of the sample kits was widely shared on social media.

Monkeys in India Stole Covid-19 Blood Samples, Chewed on Them

A band of thieving monkeys attacked a lab researcher in India and made off with blood test samples taken from covid-19 patients.

Joe Biden reveals he spoke with George Floyd's family

Former Vice President Joe Biden revealed he spoke to the family of George Floyd, who died in police custody earlier this week.

Taylor Swift Lashes Out at Trump on Twitter, Says He's 'Stoking Fires of White Supremacy'

Swift reacted to Trump's tweets about how the situation in Minneapolis has got out of control, as violent protests have continued in the city over the death of black...

'Pathetic': Burgess Owens rips Taylor Swift for accusing Trump of pushing white supremacy following George Floyd death

Former NFL player Burgess Owens pushed back against singer Taylor Swift after she criticized President Trump for denouncing looting and rioting following the death of George Floyd.

Pier 1 Imports gets approval from a judge to liquidate its remaining stores

"This is not the outcome we hoped for when we began this process," the company's CEO said in a statement.

Pier 1 Imports gets approval from a judge to liquidate its remaining stores

"This is not the outcome we hoped for when we began this process," the company's CEO said in a statement.

Rajasthan rolls out job plan for migrant workers

Family food survey launched to ensure food security

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

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

Covid-19 claims another life in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, May 29: The number of fatalities due to Corona-virus in Jammu and Kashmir has gone up to 28 after an elderly patient from Shopian south Kashmir breathed his last at Sri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) hospital here last night.The 70-year-old patient from village Baghandar in south Kashmir’s Shopian district died of multiple ailments including pneumonia, hypertension and diabetes. The deceased was admitted at the Valley’s major referral hospital two days ago.With the death of elderly man, the toll jumped to 28 in Jammu and Kashmir, 25 in Kashmir valley alone and 03 in Jammu province of the Union Territory.Nodal Officer for COVID-19 at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, Dr Saleem Khan while confirming the death said the patient from Shopian died two days after being admitted at SMHS hospital.He said the body of the deceased COVID-19 positive patient was kept in mortuary and samples were sent for testing which turned out to be positive.“Deceased was admitted at SMHS hospital two days ago. He was suffering…

Germany's Merkel rejects Trump invite to attend G7 summit in Washington- Politico

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has refused to accept U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to attend an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States, Politico reported on Friday.

Love Island's Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott 'split' after three months apart

Love Island couple Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott have reportedly split after the coronvairus lockdown tore them apart

Love Island's Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott 'split' after three months apart

Love Island couple Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott have reportedly split after the coronvairus lockdown tore them apart

Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) Management Presents at Cowen 2020 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference (Transcript)

Uniti Group Inc. (NASDAQ:UNIT) Cowen 2020 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference May 29, 2020 01:50 PM ET Company Participants Mark Wallace - Chief Financia

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Presents at 2020 Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference (Transcript)

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) 2020 Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference Call May 19, 2014 03:00 PM ET Company Participants Sanjay Mehrotra - President

Interior Minister Avakov on Brovary shootout incident: 28 people detained (Video)

The shootout was the result of a feud on the market of passenger transportation services between Kyiv and the suburban town.

Rajasthan SDO performs last rites of infant

According to officials, the family returned to the village from Mumbai earlier this month, and the girl’s father tested Covid-19 positive on May 23. However, the child, who died of diarrhoea, had tested negative for the virus.

Judge Napolitano says officer charged in Floyd's death should be charged with second-degree murder

Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano reacted Friday to Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being charged with 3rd degree murder and manslaughter over the death of George Floyd as riots ravage the city and protests continue.

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

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

Biden: I Only Meant Charlamagne tha God Wasn't Black If He Won't Back Me over Trump

Appearing Friday on CNN, former Vice President Joe Biden claimed "Breakfast Club" co-host Charlamagne tha God was "baiting me" in a recent interview in which the presumptive Democrat presidential nominee declared African-Americans "ain't black" if they are unsure whether to support him over President Donald Trump in the November election.

Op-Ed: Pandemic getting worse globally and what it means

For all the meaningless drivel about “reopening”, the net infection rate keeps climbing. According to Johns Hopkins, an all-time official high of 117.2K infections were recorded on 28 May.

Ambrosie says CFL not interested in partnership with The Spring League

TORONTO — Randy Ambrosie wanted to set the record straight Friday. The CFL commissioner said he did speak via telephone Wednesday with the head of an American developmental football league for about 10 minutes.

Ambrosie says CFL not interested in partnership with The Spring League

TORONTO - Randy Ambrosie wanted to set the record straight Friday.The CFL commissioner said he did speak via telephone Wednesday with the head of an America

Britain’s Got Talent singer Imen Siar stunned her unsuspecting father with audition

EXCLUSIVE: Imen Siar didn't only surprise judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden when she auditioned for Britain's Got Talent - her dad didn't seen it coming either

Britain’s Got Talent singer Imen Siar stunned her unsuspecting father with audition

EXCLUSIVE: Imen Siar didn't only surprise judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden when she auditioned for Britain's Got Talent - her dad didn't seen it coming either

Donald Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

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

One year of Modi 2.0: Article 370 to Ram temple, so far so good for govt

Its amendment of the Citizenship Act led to widespread countrywide protests in December, January, and February

Chouhan govt set to reintroduce direct mayoral polls in MP

The Kamal Nath-led Congress government had earlier promulgated an ordinance to restore a system of indirect elections that entailed councillors electing a mayor in municipal corporations and chairpersons in nagarpalikas and nagarpanchayats.

Record jump in Covid-19 patients in Uttarakhand

The sudden jump of coronavirus patient number from 500 to 602 in 24 hours has created worry for Uttarakhand government.

Hospital staffer volunteered on his off-time amid pandemic

Roman Khait is a patient representative at Mount Sinai Brooklyn whose main job is to advocate for patients, communicate with their families and make sure all of their needs are met.  And even

Off with the mask, say gasping athletes

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

RBI imposes Rs 4 crore penalty on Citibank; here’s why

The RBI has also imposed penalty on three co-operative banks for non-compliance with various directions issued by it.

RBI extends Rupee Co-op Bank licence by 3 months

In a statement issued by the bank, Sudhir Pandit, chairman, board of administrators, said that the bank has till date recovered Rs 258.11 crore and has registered an aggregate profit of Rs 53.19 crore during the last four years.

Watchdog asks Crown to consider charges against five officers in death of B.C. man

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia’s police watchdog is asking Crown counsel to consider use of force and obstruction charges against five police officers after the death of a Prince George man while in custody.

Watchdog asks Crown to consider charges against five officers in death of B.C. man

SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia's police watchdog is asking Crown counsel to consider use of force and obstruction charges against five police officers afte

Liam Mackey: Horse racing and me - A doomed affair from the get-go

The news RTÉ is to significantly expand its coverage of horse racing did not exactly spark scenes of wild celebration in this household.

Ruby Walsh: There's far more to racing than gambling

It's only nine more sleeps till horse racing returns to action at Naas on June 8 and four more before Siskin will bid to win the Irish 2,000 Guineas for Ger Lyons at the Curragh on Friday week.

Yes Bank launches overdraft facility on FDs

Private lender Yes Bank has launched an overdraft (OD) facility against fixed deposits (FDs) for its customers through digital channels.

Quebec schools see spike in COVID-19 cases as Ontario eyes regional reopenings

A cluster of COVID-19 cases in Quebec's elementary schools is shining a light on the cost of reopening Canada's hardest hit provinces, as Ontario announced

Quebec schools see spike in COVID-19 cases as Ontario eyes regional reopenings

A cluster of COVID-19 cases in Quebec's elementary schools is shining a light on the cost of reopening Canada's hardest hit provinces, as Ontario announced on Friday that it was eyeing a regional approach to pandemic recovery.

Alison Hammond shows rare glimpse of beloved son Aiden in cute TikTok video

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has taken part in an amusing new TikTok video that features her beloved teenage son Aiden

Alison Hammond shows rare glimpse of beloved son Aiden in cute TikTok video

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has taken part in an amusing new TikTok video that features her beloved teenage son Aiden

The irony is, if Section 230 were to die like Trump says he wants, Twitter and Facebook would probably have to bar him

Section 230 is the part of the law that has been protecting Trump's ability to post whatever he wants to their websites.

Pakistani troops shoot down another Indian spy quadcopter

The spy quadcopter was shot down by Pakistani troops in Nekrun sector

Second Indian spy drone shot down along LoC within three days: ISPR

The quadcopter had intruded 700 metres on Pakistan's side of the LoC in Nekrun sector, says ISPR.

Men charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin

Two men have been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in the Haverhill area after arrests made by the Metropolitan Police in Essex yesterday.

82-year-old woman recovers from coronavirus in Osun

The Osun Government says an 82-year-old woman recovered from the coronavirus disease in the state, against the belief that elderly people

CNN crew held

The episode came after a tumultuous night marked by unrest in Minnesota

GST hike on non-essential items unlikely despite falling revenues

Sources indicated that as of now there is no proposal to reduce GST rate on essential items, even as it is ultimately GST Council which will take any decision on changing the tax rates and not just the central government.

Digital Transformation: Only 40% of Consumers Expect to Visit Physical Bank Branches After COVID-19, a Survey by Fintech Novantas Reveals

The month of April 2020 saw a dramatic 200% surge in the number of new mobile banking registrations, meanwhile, mobile banking traffic increased by 85%, accordi

Mercury levels in shark fins illegal and dangerous to human health

Shark fins recently sampled from markets in China and Hong Kong contained dangerously high levels of mercury.

Jason Orange's Take That exit explained as fans question why he's missing from reunion

Take That fans were delighted to see Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Robbie Williams reunite - but what happened to fifth member Jason Orange?

Jason Orange's Take That exit explained as fans question why he's missing from reunion

Take That fans were delighted to see Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Robbie Williams reunite - but what happened to fifth member Jason Orange?

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

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

Moderna starts dosing patients in mid-stage coronavirus vaccine study

There are currently about 10 coronavirus vaccines being tested in humans and experts have predicted that a safe and effective vaccine could take 12 to 18 months from the start of development. Earlier this month, Moderna had released https://in.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-moderna/coronavirus-vaccine-from-moderna-appears-safe-shows-promise-in-data-from-eight-people-idINKBN22U1KQ

Moderna starts dosing patients in mid-stage coronavirus vaccine study

(Reuters) - Moderna Inc said on Friday it had started dosing patients in a mid-stage study with its experimental coronavirus vaccine and eventually plans to enroll 600 patients for the trial.

India's Foreign Ministry asks some officials to quarantine after two positive for virus

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - At least two people working at India’s Foreign Affairs Ministry have tested positive for COVID-19, and the government has asked several officials to self quarantine as a precaution, according to a source and internal e-mails seen by Reuters.

Drakeo The Ruler Returns With New Singles “GTA VI” & “Backflip Or Sumn” Recorded From Prison

His next full-length project 'Thank You For Using GTL' drops June 5.

Emmerdale actress Sally Dexter teases big return for Faith Dingle months after exit

Emmerdale fans will likely be seeing Faith Dingle again, following her fleeing the village last year

Emmerdale actress Sally Dexter teases big return for Faith Dingle months after exit

Emmerdale fans will likely be seeing Faith Dingle again, following her fleeing the village last year

US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response

President Donald Trump has said the US will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation.

Donald Trump: George Floyd's Death a 'Terrible Insult to Police'

President Donald Trump said Friday at the Whtie House that the death of George Floyd was a "terrible insult" to police officers in America.

Ize-Iyamu lists those who set the stage for the battle against Obaseki

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, has expressed gratitude over his nomination as consensus candidate by a faction of the party.

Obaseki’s deputy seeks Buhari’s intervention in Edo APC crisis

Pjilip Shaibu, deputy governor of Edo state, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the crisis rocking the Edo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with

Bombay HC orders Maharashtra govt to file report on procedure adopted to send back stranded migrant workers

WCDSB decides not to fly any flag for Pride Month

This is after WCDSB's decision to create their own rendition of the pride flag started a debate amongst community members

Donald Trump says US will cut ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus

President Trump said China has 'total control' over the global organisation

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

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

World’s biggest lockdown to push 12m into extreme poverty in India

India’s 50-day shutdown brings misery as virus numbers surge.

Brian Stelter, Washington Post face backlash for comparing arrest of CNN crew to George Floyd's death

CNN media correspondent Brian Stelter and the Washington Post are facing intense backlash for attempting to compare the arrest of a CNN crew while covering the Minneapolis riots to the tragic death of George Floyd. 

No logic in US cutting ties with WHO, British expert says

President Trump said Chinese officials had ‘ignored’ their reporting obligations to the WHO.

No logic in US cutting ties with WHO, British expert says

President Trump said Chinese officials had ‘ignored’ their reporting obligations to the WHO.

A college with stories of hope

Hundreds of girls have graduated from their two-year diploma programmes and have become nurses.

India records more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases in country's highest single-day spike

India is now the ninth worst-affected country by coronavirus pandemic.

Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As unrest spread across dozens of American cities on Friday, the Pentagon took the rare step of ordering the Army to put several active-duty U.S....

IMF Approves $732 Million to Help Bangladesh Address Effects of Coronavirus Measures on Economy

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a statement that it has approved a $732 million funding to help Bangladesh overcome the impact of...

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

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

Trump 'terminates' U.S. relationship with WHO, blames China for 'covering up' coronavirus spread

President Trump gave a Friday press conference that didn't even touch that day's biggest topic. On Friday, Trump announced that he was withdrawing U.S. support from the World Health Organization, reshuffling America's $450 million annual contribution to the WHO to other health groups. Trump went on to criticize China for allegedly covering up the beginnings of the coronavirus pandemic, and claimed the WHO had allowed that cover-up to happen. While Trump had previously praised China for its "transparency" during the COVID-19 crisis, on Friday he suggested a unfounded conspiracy in which the coronavirus "didn't go to Beijing." Trump then noted that China gives $40 million to the WHO compared to the U.S.'s $450 million, but claimed without proof that the organization is controlled by China. The move leaves the WHO without its largest financial backer, The Associated Press reports. Trump left the conference without taking any questions from the press, which would've presumably been about the ongoing protests in Minneapolis…

Political Courage Under Fire

Courage under fire extends beyond the military realm: it can have a civilian and a political manifestation. However, courage in the military is not bluster, chest-thumping or braggadocio; often it comes in the mild-mannered, disciplined and dignified mould of ‘an officer and a gentleman’ or lady.

Ben Bruce, Zlantan, Omojuwa, others on Ogoloma’s New Generation Africa platform

New Generation Africa is a new youth friendly media platform that is dedicated to youth-oriented conversations and activities.

Ben Bruce, Zlatan, Omojuwa, others on Ogoloma’s New Generation Africa platform

New Generation Africa is a new youth friendly media platform that is dedicated to youth-oriented conversations and activities.

'Consumed by TDS': Cruz rips Bill Kristol for supporting Twitter following Trump executive order

Sen. Ted Cruz responded to criticism from Bill Kristol by saying the political commentator has become so “consumed” with “Trump derangement syndrome” that he has been rendered “unrecognizable.”

Canada immigration sharply curtailed by virus: study

Canada had hoped to welcome a record wave of immigrants in 2020 but will likely take in approximately half the previously expected number of people due to the coronavirus pandemic, a study published Friday showed.

Trump says he's ending U.S. relationship with WHO, president is promptly trashed by AMA

Impeached President Donald Trump announced on a Friday afternoon in the middle of a pandemic that has killed more than 100,000 that he is terminating the relationship between the United States and …

'Never Have I Ever' brings rare voice, and a newcomer, to TV

LOS ANGELES — When Mindy Kaling was growing up in the Boston area, few classmates looked like her, and her television choices ranged from angsty white teenagers to funny white teenagers.

'Never Have I Ever' brings rare voice, and a newcomer, to TV

LOS ANGELES - When Mindy Kaling was growing up in the Boston area, few classmates looked like her, and her television choices ranged from angsty white teena

Coronation Street confirms the Platts have a family group chat - and fans want in

Coronation Street viewers couldn't believe their ears when Sarah Platt asked brother David about their family chat

Coronation Street confirms the Platts have a family group chat - and fans want in

Coronation Street viewers couldn't believe their ears when Sarah Platt asked brother David about their family chat

Need To Scale Down Flights From Mumbai, Ahmedabad: Punjab Minister Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Friday said there is a need to reduce domestic flights from Mumbai and Ahmedabad where a large number of coronavirus cases have been found.

Eighteen additional High Court judges get permanent appointments

The government has made permanent 18 additional judges of the Supreme Court’s High Court Division.

Ilhan Omar had ‘Britney Spears-style meltdown’ after first marriage ended

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses feverish speculation over her messy personal life in a new autobiography where she describes a “Britney Spears-style meltdown” after leaving her first

The racist history of Trump’s “When the looting starts, the shooting starts” tweet

Several prominent segregationists have used the phrase while cracking down on black protesters since the civil rights era.

No decision taken on setting up bad bank: Finance Minister official

The finance ministry on Friday said there is no decision taken on the proposal of setting up of a government-sponsored bad bank to help ease pressure on lenders with regard to non-performing assets

Curfew Imposed In Minneapolis After Violent Protests Over Black Man's Death

The mayor of Minneapolis declared a strict curfew for the US city on Friday after three nights of violent protests over the death of an unarmed African American man in police custody.

Donald Trump announces US plans to sever all ties with WHO – video

Trump has announced that the US will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization and will redirect the funds to 'other bodies'

Minneapolis mayor issues 8 p.m. curfew through the weekend after three nights of violent protests

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued an 8 p.m. curfew in the city throughout the weekend after three nights of violent protests in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Minneapolis Mayor declares curfew after protests over impunity in George Floyd killing

The Mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, has declared a curfew for the city following protests over impunity in the killing of George Floyd. An 8 p.m. curfew imposed by the mayor late Friday will exte…

Moment woman beaten to ground and viciously assaulted in broad daylight attack in Coolock, North Dublin

Footage of the incident shows the attacker walking across a green

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Imposes 8 P.M. Curfew Through Weekend

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Friday announced he is enacting a nighttime curfew for the city this weekend, between 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Third level and a change of mind

Sir, – Leaving Cert students who are contemplating their CAO forms at the moment will be grateful for the Change of Mind 2020 supplement and Brian Mooney’s advice about choosing your college course carefully (“Decision time: what should you study?”, May 26th).

Jamaica records 20% decline in road fatalities due to COVID-19 - NRSC

  The National Road Safety Council is reporting that Jamaica recorded a 20% reduction in road fatalities islandwide compared to the corresponding period in 2019 due, in part, to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The council...

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

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

Police discover guests staying at five-star hotel during coronavirus lockdown

Officers made the discovery after they were called to Ramside Hall Treehouse in County Durham, to reports of a domestic incident - the hotel's owners have since been reported to the council

LA, San Diego Schools Say They Won’t Open If Budgets Are Cut

School superintendents in Los Angeles and San Diego said Friday they won’t explore school reopening plans until California has widespread testing and contact tracing in place and state officials remove proposed cuts to education spending from the annual budget.

Clark County schools to move to Phase Two of reopening June 8

Under the plan announced Friday, some staff will return to district offices under social distancing guidelines, while much work will continue to be done online or by phone.

'This Has Been Happening for 400 Years': Activists Explain Public Rage as Floyd Protests Enter Fourth Day

46-year-old George Floyd died in police custody on Monday after being pinned to the ground by the neck and strangled to death by a Minneapolis police officer. His death...

Nancy Grace on potential 'mindset' of UConn student, 23, accused of killing 2 people

Former prosecutor and Fox Nation host Nancy Grace broke down the latest details in the case of a UConn student who is accused of killing two people before leading authorities on a six-day long manhunt in four states.

Retail sector braces for more pain as PAS Group collapses

Retailers will need to pull out all the stops to survive the looming recession after another major Australian business succumbs to the coronavirus.

Biden calls for 'real leadership' after Trump alludes to violence after police killing

Joe Biden on Friday called for justice and "real leadership", accusing President Donald Trump of encouraging violence by threatening deadly military force to stop rioters in Minneapolis protesting the police killing of an unarmed black man. Initially peaceful rallies in Minnesota's largest city have given way to nights of arson,…

The dashing deb who became a Land Girl pin-up: Wartime cover star known as the 'girl with the tractor', now aged 100, tells her extraordinary story of love, high society and drinking with the Queen Mother

The 'girl with the tractor' is revealed as Patricia Fack, a former debutante who went on to marry a Dutch diplomat. For almost 80 years, few have known the identity of the Women's Land Army recruit.

'Justice will be served': Barr announces civil rights investigation into George Floyd's death

The FBI and Justice Department are carrying out an investigation into whether the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd violated any federal civil rights laws.

George Floyd death: Minneapolis school board members draft resolution to terminate police contract

The director of the Minneapolis Public Schools board said Friday that he has drafted a resolution to terminate its contract with the city's police department following the death of George Floyd. 

First corona death in Khammam district

Erstwhile Khammam district had witnessed first Covid-19 death in Madhira town on Friday

GDP numbers a telling commentary of BJP’s economic management, says Congress

Former Union minister Jairam Ramesh alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in denial mode.

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

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

Govt says testing lab not possible in each district, Bombay HC expresses ‘displeasure’

On May 26, the high court had sought to know from the state government whether Covid-19 testing facilities are available in each district of Maharashtra, including Ratnagiri, and inquired if mobile clinics can be started across the state.

Move over James Bond: India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan

Indian police have released a pigeon belonging to a Pakistani fisherman after a probe found that the bird, which had flown across the contentious border between the nuclear-armed nations, was not a spy, two officials said on Friday.

Criminal Trials Set to Resume at Sacramento Court

After nearly three months of plotting a reopening path, Sacramento County Superior Court is ready to debut a new “socially distanced” era of criminal justice featuring temperature checks, mandatory masks and jurors behind plexiglass.

Assam MLA granted bail in sedition case

District officials said he is likely to be released on Saturday after the bail order is received.

Coronavirus | Three more test positive in Manipur

Total number of cases reach 58.

Parktown Boys' principal back at school after lockdown postpones disciplinary hearing

The principal of Parktown Boys' High has been back at work since Monday after the lockdown led to the postponement of his disciplinary hearing.

Human rights Commission asks governors to address the needs of almajiri kids

The National Human Rights Commission has asked northern governors to rehabilitate Almajiri children.

Apurva Asrani, partner pretended to be cousins for 13 yrs to rent a home

Apurva Asrani, partner pretended to be cousins for 13 yrs to rent a home:

Trump cuts ties with WHO mid-pandemic, as Europe speeds reopening

WASHINGTON, May 30 ― US President Donald Trump yesterday said he was severing ties with the World Health Organisation (WHO), signalling the end of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to the UN agency as the deadly coronavirus pandemic rages on. As Europe speeded along the path to reopening...

Will Telangana Schools Re-Open To Combat With Covid Pandemic?

Questions around the reopening of schools in Telangana are causing concerns among both parents as teachers, even as the state government’s Education Department remains silent on the opening date for schools or how they will manage physical distancing in the classroom amidst the pandemic.

Videos of U.S. police killings spur protest - and sometimes charges

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The decision of Minneapolis prosecutors to criminally charge a police officer four days after the death of George Floyd shows how efforts to hold officers accountable often hinge on the level of public protest and whether the incident was caught on video.

Gogglebox fans rejoice as favourites Mary and Marina return for 'best bits' ep

They're back!

Govt evacuates 99,617 stranded JK residents

JAMMU, May 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 99,617 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures regarding the Virus.As per the official data received in this regard, the administrations of Jammu and Kashmir districts have received 36 COVID special trains at Jammu and Udhampur railway stations from different states and UTs, so far, with about 28,911 stranded passengers while about 70706 persons have been evacuated by the government through Lakhanpur till date.Therefore, a total of about 97,012 J&K residents stranded outside UT have been brought back to the UT by the Jammu and Kashmir government by 36 COVID special trains, besides scores of buses through Lakhanpur after strictly observing all necessary preventive measures regarding the Virus.As per the detailed break up about the figures, about 1862 stranded passengers…

Twitter ignores far worse than Trump — time to stop singling him out

Donald Trump and Twitter are at it again. Like star-crossed enemies, the president and the platform that helped create him have entered into a new fight over how the social-media giant treats

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

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

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:33 p.m. on May 29, 2020:There are 89,418 confirmed and presumptive cases in

Zoom Video Jumps to Record With Market Cap Now Above $50 Billion

Zoom Video Communications Inc. soared to a record on Friday with a rally in the last hour of trading helping the company close with a market value above $50 billion for the first time.

NBC News launched a 'Meet the Press' video series with college journalists acting as the press — here's what it covers and how to watch

NBC News is giving college journalists the chance to ask lawmakers about issues impacting communities, campuses, and the future of higher education.

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

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

George Floyd’s uncle denounces Minneapolis riots as response to killing

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -— The uncle of a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis said he will be attending a peaceful demonstration in Rapid City this weekend, but that he doesn’t

Working hours for commercial activities from 7am to 1pm from Sunday

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) said yesterday in a circular that work hours for commercial and service activities in Qatar will be from 7 am to 1 pm from Sunday. The steps are taken within the framework of the preventive and precautionary measures taken in Qatar to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and in line with previous decisions and procedures.

Donald Trump to revoke Hong Kong trade privileges in China escalation

President also says US will withdraw from World Health Organization over pandemic response

Food aid needed for Africa’s hungry strained by Covid-19 crisis

'Even if we help as many as we can, there’s always more to be done.'

ANC support NC on delimitation process

SRINAGAR, May 29: The Awami National Conference (ANC) president Khalida Shah has supported the contention of the National Conference in rejecting and not participating in the delimitation of J&K Legidlative Assembly constituencies set in motion by the central government.In statement here today, Khalida Shah said that the delimitation exercise initiated by the Election Commission of India with nominal representation from the political parties amounts to playing farce with the people of J&K when there is complete lockdown since August 5, 2019 and after that total shutdown in the Coronavirus crisis.She suggested that such an exercise should have been undertaken under normal circumstances. She supported the decision of the NC to boycott the delimitation exercise until full statehood to J&K is restored and all fundamental rights of the state subjects of J&K are restored under Article 35A of Indian Constitution.

Gordon Ramsay brutally ignored by lookalike son Oscar as he tries to get tot’s attention on Cornwall beach

GORDON Ramsay got brutally pied by his youngest child Oscar as he tried to get the tot’s attention. The family were taking a stroll on a Cornwall beach together but the littlest Ramsay was far more…

Why Twitter flagged Trump and other commentary

Election watch: Why Twitter Flagged Trump In slamming Twitter for fact-checking President Trump, many have ignored the key questions, Liz Peek argues at The Hill: “Why this issue? Why now?” The

Indore zoo-keepers taking care to keep inmates cool amid high temperature

City zoo is taking extra measures to ensure the wellness of animals as high temperatures can often result in fatalities.

Nikon Releases Brutal Financial Report, Lays Off 700 in Southeast Asia

After delaying the report—and publishing a revised financial forecast earlier this month—Nikon has finally released its Fiscal Year 2020 financial results. At the same time, the company reportedly cut 10% of its workforce in Thailand and Laos, laying off 700 people.

White House Lockdown Lifted, But a Street Fight Erupted Between Activists and Secret Service

The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis

Gov Emmanuel commissions 300-bed space Isolation centre

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

Neiman’s Bankruptcy Puts Spotlight On Mytheresa Transfer

The asset transfer of the online shopping retailer, what some creditors have called Neiman’s “crown jewel,” looms over the proceedings.

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

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

Police rescue six teenagers from Sundarbans after a night in the woods

The police have rescued six teenagers who lost their way after venturing out into the Sundarbans.

Toronto’s police chief calls for expedited investigation into woman’s fatal fall from balcony

Chief Saunders’s call comes with protests planned in support of the family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet and some raising parallels to George Floyd, a black man’s death that came during an arrest in Minneapolis

BPE not opposed to power companies’ Audit ― D-G

The Bureau of Public Enterprises is not opposed to the planned forensic audit of the power companies in Nigeria by the Federal Government.

Challenges ahead as B.C.’s film industry prepares to restart

British Columbia is North America’s third-largest production sector, contributing $3.2-billion in production spending to the province’s economy in 2018-19

Canada bans cruise ship visits until October

The Canadian government on Friday extended by three months a ban on cruise ships entering Canadian waters because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ban, which began in April and will now run to October, has been tightened to include passenger boats and other vessels with more than 100 passengers and…

Raktanchal Review: Same Old Gangster Political Drama Which Hardly Offers Anything New

Raktanchal Review: Star Cast: Kranti Prakash Jha, Nikitin Dheer, Chittaranjan Tripathy, Vikram Kochhar, Krishna Bisht, Ronjini Chakraborty, Pramod Pathak, Basu Soni, Daya Shankar Pandey, Ravi Khan

'Young Sheldon' Streaming Rights to Move From CBS All Access to HBO Max

HBO Max is the proud home of both Sheldon Coopers, having now acquired the streaming rights to "Young Sheldon" after landing "Big Bang Theory" last fall.

'Young Sheldon' Streaming Rights to Move From CBS All Access to HBO Max

HBO Max is the proud home of both Sheldon Coopers, having now acquired the streaming rights to "Young Sheldon" after landing "Big Bang Theory" last fall.

Tata vs Mistry: SC to hear Cyrus Mistry’s plea for Tata Sons board seat

Mistry wants the SP group firms - Cyrus Investment Pvt Ltd and Sterling Investment Corporation - should be given proportionate representation on the Tata Sons board and all its committees, which allegedly was denied to his family group.

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

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

Delhi Govt takes over 5 hotels for Covid wards

With a rise in the number of Covid-19 positive cases, the Delhi government on Friday took over five hotels, including Crowne Plaza in Okhla phase-I, and Surya in New Friends Colony to be converted into hospitals for treating coronavirus (Covid-19) positive patients