Piaggio wins legal battle against counterfeit Chinese Vespa

A Chinese party blatantly copied the Vespa Primavera''''''''s design and Piaggio didn’t take it lying down. Click here to know what happened.

Proposed Bill Would Ban Microtargeting of Political Advertisements

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Internet-based advertising has been a boon for both political campaigns and disinformation campaigns, which love to take advantage of the ability to slice and dice the electorate into incredibly tiny and carefully targeted segments for their mes...

PJ cops confirm online harassment of DAP reps being looked into

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The police have confirmed they are investigating the online harassment of two DAP assemblymen, after they allegedly received death threats on Facebook. Petaling Jaya police chief Asst Comm Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said a report was lodged by Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah...

Paragliders collide at 4,757ft and plummet into trees leaving one dangling by his harness in terrifying footage

Sebastien Watier, 31, found himself hurtling towards the ground from the height of 4757ft with a tangled parachute after hitting a female paraglider above Aiguebelette Lake, Savoie, France.

When Rishi Kapoor revealed that he REGRETTED never making friends with son Ranbir Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor revealed that he deeply regrets not being able to make friends with Ranbir. He reportedly said that he was always scared of his father, o

Coronavirus update: Germany virus reproduction rate drops further to 0.70

According to the latest data from the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the number of confirmed coronavirus cas

Lockdown Impact: As states lose revenue, here's why they turn to alcohol

Indian states have been wanting to lift ban on the sale of liquor since the implementation of lockdown in the country. The state governments have been running out of money to sustain their fight against novel coronavirus.

Kolkata Knight Riders pledge support in aftermath of cyclone Amphan

IPL franchise co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan to plant trees, offer financial help

Isko opens new quarantine facility

A NEW quarantine facility for suspected COVID patients was opened by Mayor Isko Moreno and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna at the T. Paez Integrated School in Tondo, Manila.

Snakebite murder: Postmortem report handed over to investigation team

The detailed postmortem report of Uthra was handed over by the officials of Medical College Hospotal, Thiruvananthapuram, to the Crime Branch team investigating her death on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia extends tourist visas for 3 months for free

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has extended the validity of all tourist visas which had expired during the period of suspension of international flights, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The General Directorate of Passports that the extension is done automatically through the system and does not require travel to the Directorate’s offices.

WhatsApp fraud on the rise

The number of cases of WhatsApp fraud, in which criminals hijack a number, impersonate someone and ask their friends and family for money, increased sharply over the past months, the Fraud Help Desk

Juvenile Arrested for Arson After Church Fire

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Santa Barbara County Fire Department Fire Investigators and Sheriff’s Department Detectives identified and apprehended a male juvenile suspected of starting multiple fires in the area of North Turnpike Road and Vala Drive.

'S*it Sandwich After S*it Sandwich': Sweden, Denmark Up in Arms Over 'Cloaca Gate' in Baltic Sea

The Danish plan to dump what corresponds to nearly 200 swimming pools of untreated sewage into the Øresund Strait has caused bad blood between the neighbours.

BREAKING: DSS Releases Detained Akwa Ibom Journalist After Public Outcry

Carter was arrested by the DSS on April 27, 2020 over a private phone conversation with an anonymous medical doctor, which the Akwa Ibom State Government alleged castigated the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Dominic Ukpong, over his poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan in court after laughing at President Magufuli

A Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan, has been arraigned before a magistrate's court in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, eight days after he was arrested.

Virus forces transfer of Chino prison inmates

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

Always-on-Twitter Trump threatens on Twitter to shut down Twitter!

The latest of the president's rants came after the platform flagged two of his tweets as unsubstantiated.

Youth playing mobile game run over by train

Playing PUBG on his mobile phone cost a youth his life as he died when he was hit by a train near Sielti village under the Lakhna police station in Nuapada district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Khiramohan Majhi. According to reports, the youth while being busy in playing the

Deaths in Tipperary - Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The late Carmel Gorman The death has occurred of Carmel Gorman (née McInerney), Fawnlough, Ballygraigue Road, Nenagh and formerly of Dublin, died, who died peacefully, in University Hospital Li...

Government quietly mothballs another FOUR NHS Nightingales after putting 4,000-bed hospital at London's ExCel centre on 'standby' - as flights are set to restart at City Airport by end of June

EXCLUSIVE: The flagship Nightingale location in London was already mothballed earlier this month, while sites in Birmingham, Bristol, Harrogate and Tyne and Wear are also closed.

Tristan Thompson: Why He Won’t Have To Take A 2nd DNA Test In Paternity Suit – Experts Explain

Tristan Thompson won't have to take a second DNA test in his paternity lawsuit. Two experts explain why the NBA star is already home free.

Filipino crew member stuck on cruise ship commits suicide

32-year-old died on Virgin's Scarlet Lady, trapped at sea due to coronavirus

Zim records 7 new COVID-19 cases, all returnees from SA

Returning Zimbabweans have to spend three weeks in mandatory isolation, though 118 have escaped from various centres countrywide since the start of the lockdown on 30 March.

Madrid join minute's silence for COVID-19 victims

Before starting their training session on Wednesday, Real Madrid held a minute's silence for the coronavirus victims. According to the figures, more than 27,000 people have now passed away in Spain.

Bali Safari Park welcomes newborn baby giraffe named ‘Corona’

The Safari Park in Bali’s Gianyar regency has named their newborn baby giraffe “Corona,” after the coronavirus  “Corona’s birth went smoothly, with the medical team monitoring everything via CCTV […] The baby giraffe will be nursing...

KCCI Urges Govt To Evacuate Kashmiris Stranded Abroad

The KCCI on Wednesday urged government to evacuate hundreds of Kashmiris stranded in various foreign countries due to coronavirus lockdown

Eleanor Schlafly Never Married, But Her Legacy Still Lives On

In the series finale of Mrs. America, Phyllis Schlafly’s pitiable sister-in-law Eleanor, played with rending quiet by Jeanne Tripplehorn, is allowed a glimmer of hope. After listening to a banquet speech in which Phyllis thanks almost everyone in…

Dr Ralph Gonsalves gives proposed Windies tour of England his blessing

Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves has given the proposed West Indies tour of England in July his blessing once Cricket West Indies can establish that the players repre...

Interest on loans: SC issues notice to Centre, RBI

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre and the RBI to respond to a plea challenging levy of interest on loans during the moratorium period, which has

UP: Man dies in Surat-Hazipur Shramik Special train – Firstpostofindia

A 50-year-old man died in Shramik Special train from Baliya district’s Surat to Hazipur on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the dead body was recovered from UP’s Baliya Railway Station last night. The deceased has been identified as Abhinav Kumar.  

Ship workers may suffer PTSD, Alexis warns

Jamaica should brace for a large-scale mental-health fallout among returning cruise ship crew members after being stranded on the high seas for weeks, Dr Shane Alexis, the People’s National Party’s junior health spokesman, has warned. Alexis, who...

The U.S. Can’t “Win” an Arms Race With Russia and China

Trump’s childish nuclear gambling and obsessive jingoism have combined in a strategy that could end arms control as we know it.

KPs greeting Kashmiri Muslims on Eid strikes right chord

A video message from Kashmiri Pandits extending Eid greetings to Muslims of Kashmir has struck right chord here, with people saying that both communities

Maternity ward nurses are filming videos of newborn babies in their care to send to parents after visiting hours were slashed due to coronavirus crisis

Despite the increased pressures, nurses have taken on a wonderful new duty on the maternity ward. Staff at a hospital, in Surrey, have been making videos of newborn babies to send to their parents.

Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over virus fallout

Bach's aim is to canvas the members for their view on "how to handle the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic", a source told AFP.

What has Prince Andrew said about meeting Virginia Giuffre?

The case comes under the spotlight again in a new Netflix documentary.

Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron calls for domestic workers pay

'Roma' director Alfonso Cuaron backs calls to ensure thousands of domestic workers laid off during the pandemic to continue to be paid by their employers

Iran, US prisoners held by two sides

Tehran (AFP) - Iran and the United States have long been sworn enemies, and despite rare prisoner swaps in recent years, they still hold a number of each other's nationals behind bars.

Siti Kasim cadang tutup sekolah tahfiz daripada haramkan arak

KETIKA memberikan komentar mengenai desakan rakyat agar arak diharamkan, Siti Kasim dilihat cuba mengalihkan isu dengan menyalahkan sekolah Tahfiz. Kata Siti Kasim: “Alcohol is not the problem. The irresponsible drinkers are the problem. Just like the Tahfiz schools are not the problem. It is the management that managed the schools are the problem. You want …

Police officer tells Black man to lick his own urine (Video)

The moment a police officer asked an Illinois black man to lick his own urine was captured on camera and the video has since gone viral on the internet. The man who was a federal safety

Farmers Market Calendar: May 2020 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Many of Oahu’s farmers markets have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but some remain open, with restrictions in place to provide social distancing to protect vendors and shoppers. The situation is subject to change without notice. This list covers what’s open and what’s closed as of Tuesday. For the latest information on a specific market, call or check the websites listed. If you run a market, send updated information to Joleen Oshiro, joshiro@staradvertiser.com.

'90 Day Fiance' star shows up in Knoxville unexpectedly

Entertainment Tonight reported that a Russian star from the hit TLC show '90 Day Fiance' showed up in Knoxville unexpectedly Sunday.

'Don't run IOA office as one-man show': Rajeev Mehta to Narinder Batra

More sports News: In his letter to the IOA president Narinder Batra, secretary general Rajeev Mehta expressed his dissent over the negligence of his office in constitut

Coronavirus in Navi Mumbai: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones under Panvel Municipal Corporation including Kamothe, Kharghar, New Panvel, Kalamboli as of May 27

Hundreds more security forces sent to the Greek-Turkish border

The Armed Forces and the Hellenic Police are on full alert and vigilant after the new barrage of challenges from Turkey against Greece.

Joe Biden's costly golf games

Now that Joe Biden has called out President Trump for playing golf for the first time since early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Biden's own golfing dalliances become relevant.

Malaysia reports 15 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian health authorities on Wednesday reported 15 new coronavirus cases, raising the cumulative total to 7,619 cases.

Five passengers die in ghastly accident in Kano

Ghastly motor accident has claimed lives of not fewer than five passengers in Rimin Gata in Ungoggo Local Government area of Kano State.

More Than 450,000 Aussies Under 30 Have Hacked Into Their Super & JobKeeper Is Being Blamed

Kirstin Hunter, managing director of fund Future Super, says support measures don't go far enough.

Rajasthan: Tigress ST-12 gives birth to triplets once again at Sariska

Six-year-old tigress ST-12 has given birth to triplets one more time in Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR), making her the mother of six cubs born in differe

Chinese Consulate put pressure on Belfast council to pull Tiananmen Square exhibition photo

THE Chinese Consulate in south Belfast put pressure on the city council to remove an image of Tiananmen Square from a public art exhibition.

Man charged with endangering garda after driving jeep through checkpoint in Co Louth

The driver fled across the border to Northern Ireland after failing to stop

Pandemic Voting

A group of Kentucky voters are going to court to force state officials to extend mail-in voting that will be used in next month’s primary to the November general election, citing health risks from the Covid-19 pandemic.

A ‘red mehndi’ campaign to promote menstrual hygiene

Over 400 girls in 32 slums in Odisha’s Berhampur are fighting stigma, unhygienic practices

Man saved from River Forth as emergency services launch massive rescue mission

The Clackmannanshire Bridge and the nearby Kincardine Bridge were shut off in both directions this morning.

Chief Secy vs Punjab ministers: All eyes on Cabinet today

The Cabinet meeting was called a few hours after Manpreet Badal and Channi met the CM at the latter’s farm house on Monday.

Aga syed demands evacuation of stranded pilgrims from Iran

President J&K Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian Hujatul Islam Wal-Muslimeen, Aga Syed Hassan Almosvi Alsafvi on Tuesday demanded immediate evacuation of Kashmiri

Coronavirus in Mizoram: 168 churches offer halls to be used as quarantine facility

Of these, 1,940 people are quarantined at government designated facilities, 414 at church halls, 163 placed under home quarantine and seven others are lodged at hotel on their own expense

Top executives of Exim Bank 'threatened', National Bank director, brother charged

A National Bank director and his brother have been accused of threatening two top executives of Exim Bank with death.

P S Syiem elected Chairman of KHADC

SHILLONG: National People's Party (NPP), MDC from Sohryngkham constituency, Pyniaid Sing Syiem was elected unopposed as the Chairman of Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on Wednesday.The election was necessitated in the wake of recent r

Israeli jets violate Lebanon’s airspace 

Israeli fighter planes have violated Lebanese airspace carrying out a number of flights in the past week over different parts of the country, state news agency NNA reported, citing the Lebanese army.  Various Israeli military aircrafts were reported over the town of Kafr Shuba on Tuesday, and then flying over the western Bekaa regions and the south. On the same day two Israeli

3 guards murdered in cold blood by unknown assailants

Bizarre incident

Ismail Sabri orders private business owners to strictly follow MOH’s guidelines in sanitising premises

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Private business owners carrying out sanitisation efforts at their premises before resuming operations must strictly adhere to guidelines issued by the Health Ministry in terms of the disinfectant and chemicals used, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. Ismail Sabri...

Will launch statewide agitation if curbs on paddy cultivation stay: Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Hooda's warning has come a day after Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar defended the recently launched Mera Pani, Meri Virasat scheme, aimed at crop diversification.

Fifers face further wait to dispose of bulky waste as council’s plans to reopen recycling centres revealed

Fifers face a further wait to dispose of bulky waste after plans for a phased reopening of recycling centres were revealed.

Restaurant association questions allowing reopening of places of worship

CEO at the Restaurant Association of South Africa Wendy Alberts said the industry was suffering.

Saudi crown prince orders house, car for dead breadwinner’s family

The family head, wife and daughter were swept away by floods

Buenos Aires: Jewish bride, groom and rabbi arrested at wedding - Foreign Affairs

Eight people, including the bride, groom, and officiating rabbi, arrested at Jewish wedding in Argentina.

2020 Has Been Difficult For The Black Community. Discrimination At Work Only Adds Insult To Injury

Factors such as the global pandemic and its devastating impact on blacks, the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and ongoing experiences with discrimination and antiblack racism in the workforce can contribute to racial battle fatigue (RBF), which has detrimental mental hea...

How Larry Kramer Was ‘The Destiny Of Me’

I first came to know Larry's work when I was a teenager coming out, and his words and passion were what inspired my own activism throughout my career.

Lee appoints new judge in Rutherford, Cannon counties

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Bonita Jo Atwood as a Circuit Court judge for Rutherford and Cannon counties.

Watch Egyptian TV Host Get Attacked by Monkey

Egyptian TV presenter Lobna Asal escaped from a studio during an interview after she was attacked by a monkey. According to the local edition of El Watan, the incident...

Cinemas and theatres may reopen from Monday

Cinemas and theatres may reopen again from next Monday, June 1, after being closed for nearly three months due to the covid-19 pandemic

Nigeria Records 389 New Cases Of Coronavirus

“Lagos-256, Katsina-23, Edo-22, Rivers-14, Kano-13, Adamawa-11. Akwa Ibom-11, Kaduna-7, Kwara-6, Nasarawa-6, Gombe-2, Plateau-2, Abia-2, Delta-2."

Senior councillor removed from Ashfield Independents

He will remain a councillor

Free COVID-19 testing under PMJAY: NHA to empanel ICMR approved labs

COVID-19 has infected over 1.5 akh people in the country and led to unfortunate deaths of over 4000 people.

Five-month-old baby dies after being given turtle's blood to drink to protect her from coronavirus in the Dominican Republic

The five-month-old girl from the Dominican Republic died after drinking turtle blood to protect her from coronavirus. Her relatives are said to be 'serious but stable.'

Kolkata Knight Riders extend support to help government battle aftermath of cyclone Amphan

Extending a helping hand to the victims of Super Cyclone Amphan, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged support to the West Bengal Chief Ministers Relief Fund among other initiatives.

Banned Together: Iranian Ships in Venezuela Defy US Blockade

The arrival of the Iranian fuel vessels on the Venezuelan coast shows that there is an alternative to the US-imposed "world imperative", Venezuelan analyst Sergio...

Risking using pirated software? Delhi firm asked to pay Microsoft, Adobe Rs 30 lakh damages

Delhi High Court has ordered a local IT firm to pay the software giants for using their unlicensed software.

Lest we forget, coronavirus is public enemy and means war; Treat it thus

A winner’s mind must be trained to make decisions based on strategy and not emotion.

SA plans $20.5bn of public works to spur economy - Mashatile

The projects would focus on areas such as railways, ports, energy, information technology, water and sanitation and housing, he added.

China reports two additional H9N2 avian flu cases

By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews Two additional H9N2 influenza cases have been reported in China, according to a Taiwan CDC release Monday (computer translated). One case was a 6-year-old boy in Weihai City, Shandong Province who had an onset on April 28 and the second case is a 10-month-old baby boy in Xiamen, Fujian Province with onset on …

UNC says it is in talks with S. Korea over resumption of DMZ visits

The United Nations Command (UNC) said Wednesday it is in talks with South Korea about resuming tours to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas suspended last year in the wake of the African swine fever outbreak. The US-led command, which administers the DMZ, said it facilitated the environment ministry's survey on African swine fever inside the Joint Security Area and other locations inside the buffe...

No question of formation of any advisory council in J&K: BJP

JAMMU, May 26: Putting all speculations to rest, the Bharatiya Janta Party on Monday said there is no question of formation of any advisory council or similar arrangement in Jammu & Kashmir."There is no question of formation of any advisory council. It is all baseless propaganda and fake news," BJP's general secretary for J&K, Ashok Koul said.The remarks by the BJP's top leader has put a lid on the rumours that Apni Party could be given a role in decision- making in Jammu & Kashmir before Assembly elections are held.Sources in J&K government told KNO that there is no question of any politician being given a direct role in governance matters of Jammu and Kashmir. "How can Centre arbitrarily select a few politicians and appoint them as Chief Minister or cabinet ministers or advisors? It is childish to talk about such arrangement,” they said, adding that CM and Cabinet ministers are elected through elections. They said that there is no provision for interim arrangement under the Jammu and Kashmir Re- Organisation…

Forester caught with Rs 2.79L

Vigilance officers on Tuesday caught Angul district’s caught Chhendipada Forest Range Officer Manamohan Swain carrying Rs 2,79,000 collected as illegal gratification from different sources. The officers intercepted him at 6.30 at Mundali bridge on Cuttack city outskirts while he was proceeding

Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers

3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures

Air New Zealand opens domestic and regional lounges with limited services

The lounges will be operating “slightly differently to what people are used to”, said the carrier

Boycott 'Paatal Lok' trends as netizens slam Anushka Sharma for 'anti-Hindu narrative'

Simians get a helping hand

Animals on streets have been starving in tourist spots due to the lockdown As part of the tour to the scenic sites, tourists normally feed monkeys on the way.

Public school enrollment to push through on June 1 – Malacañang

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says that face-to-face classes will only be allowed in areas that are no longer under community quarantine by the time classes start

No plan to step down for Akeredolu, says Kekemeke

Kekemeke, a former commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, said he is a serious-minded person that does not change his mind once he sets his....

Third phase of Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, sanitisation programme starts

Entry and exit to the area will be restricted during the sanitisation programme

JK residents being ignored under ‘Vande Bharat Mission’

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

US company trials vaccine candidate in Aus

Canberra: A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.Novavax will inject 131 volunteers in the first phase of the trial testing the

After months of lockdown, Estonian workers flock home from Finland

When Finland locked its borders in March during the coronavirus crisis, tens of thousands of migrant workers from Estonia had an excruciating choice to make: stay put, or go home to see family -- and risk losing their jobs.

China-Canada divide widens after Meng ruling, as Beijing denounces decision

The bitter political divide between Canada and China grew ever wider Wednesday after a British Columbia judge issued a ruling that went against the stern demands of the People's Republic.

Prosecutors arrest Ulsan mayor’s election camp chief

The prosecution arrested Ulsan Mayor Song Cheol-ho’s former election campaign manager over suspicions that he accepted illegal campaign funds from a local used car dealer in 2018. Prosecutors are investigating allegations that the presidential office helped Song, a longtime friend of President Moon Jae-in, win the 2018 mayoral race by pressuring police to investigate his rival to sway public opinion. The Seou...

Estonia cannot agree to EU Commission rescue plan: finance minister

Estonia cannot agree to EU Commission rescue plan: finance minister

Malaysia’s Islamic party calls for temporary booze ban amid drunk driving problem

PAS spokesperson calls existing laws weak; drunkards selfish and stubborn.

US TV host Jimmy Fallon apologises for past blackface skit

US talk show host Jimmy Fallon has said he is "very sorry" for wearing blackface in a resurfaced skit from 20 years ago.

Biden on His 'Ain't Black' Comment: Charlamagne tha God 'Was Being a Wise Guy'

Tuesday on CNN's "Situation Room," presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden addressed telling radio host Charlamagne tha God that black voters who have trouble deciding whether to support him or President Donald Trump "ain't black." | Clips

Major administrative surgery in C’garh

The Chhattisgarh government on Tuesday unleashed a major bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring and posting 55 IAS officials including 22 District Collectors. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Additional Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain (IAS, 1989 batch), who was ACS

TV actor Arjun Bijlani's building sealed off after resident tests positive for coronavirus

The one thing Arjun said he is thankful for is that his mother is staying with his younger brother.

Govt Likely To Convene Parliament’s Monsoon Session In Central Hall With Both Houses Sitting On Alternate Days

The rules enshrined in the Constitution mandate it to convene the Parliament once in every six months.

Radio appeal helps raise funds for Compton Care

A radio fundraising broadcast to help a city care service has shown the generous spirit of the public.

Belgium hopes to introduce S. Korea's virus contact tracing system

South Korean first lady Kim Jung-sook and Queen Mathilde of Belgium held telephone talks on Wednesday and discussed ways to boost cooperation in tackling the new coronavirus, the presidential office said. During the 50-minute conversation, Mathilde praised South Korea's response to COVID-19 and expressed hope to adopt its contract tracing system in preparation for a possible second wave of the pandemic, according t...

FAKE ALERT: This tweet on Chinese army is not from Indian Army’s official handle

News News: Several Twitter users are posting screengrab of a tweet from handle @adgpi_ and taking a dig at Indian Army. Many users (mostly Pakistanis) are sharin

Zipline’s drones are delivering medical supplies and PPE in North Carolina

Transporting almost four pounds of cargo at up to 80 mph.

Anger at 'disgusting' eBay listing for 'mummified witch's cat' used for rituals

The cat, said to have been used to ward off harm at a 16th Century cottage, has been listed with a £640 price tag by a seller in Coventry, West Midlands

Arewa husband allegedly divorces wife of 19 years over #DancingForHusbands viral challenge

Over the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, Arewa husband allegedly divorced his wife of 19 years for getting involved in the viral #DancingForHusbands Challenge and sharing on social media. According to a Facebook user, the #DancingForHusbands challenge involved in

K24’s Eric Njoka goes on a bitter rant Insta-live over frustrations by his employer

Eric Njoka is not a happy man

Clark County election worker’s COVID-19 case won’t impact primary

A Clark County elections employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis should not impact the upcoming primary election or its result reporting and ballot verification processes.

SBI goes to museum to serve summons on Poroshenko for questioning

It says its agents acted under the Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine.

RSCC planning four satellites to cover Russia’s Far North

Yuri Prokhorov, RSCC’s chief executive, said the company wants to have the satellites in orbit in 2024 to provide Ku-band coverage to Russia’s Far North.

Fugitive cartel leader, featured in Netflix's Narcos: Mexico tells Mexican court he's broke so is not a flight risk as he fights his extradition to the United States for the 1985 murder of a DEA agent

Rafael Caro Quintero is fighting an extradition to the U.S. for the 1985 kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena. He told a Mexican court he has no money and is unemployed.

Survey report finds 20 houses, 24 vehicles damaged in PIA plane crash

The federal government will provide compensation to the affected residents of Model Colony.

De Blasio signs bill capping NYC restaurant delivery-app fees

Mayor Bill de Blasio signed several bills on Tuesday that could temporarily eat into the profits of food-ordering and delivery apps like Grubhub and UberEats.

Horror as charity rescues dog 'savagely beaten by group of youths' in Limerick

THERE HAS been an outpouring of horror and fury after an animal charity shared the story of a little dog they had rescued from a suburb in Limerick. Limerick Animal Welfare, a local animal charity which often shares both sad and uplifting stories of the animals they take into their care, shocked followers with the story of gorgeous little dog who had been viciously attacked by a gang of youths. The dog, who the charity have named Emma, was rescued from an estate near the city centre after Gardaí received reports of the pup being brutally attacked. Gardaí attended the scene and seized the seriously injured dog before taking her to the care of Limerick Animal Welfare, who were horrified at the condition she was in. Advertisement Emma was rescued and is now safe in the hands of Limerick Animal Welfare, but has a long road to recovery. (LAW) Taking to Facebook, LAW shared her story with an appeal for funding to get Emma the help she needs. "This poor little dog was savagely beaten by a group of youths in a suburb…

Media firm trains campus journalists on reporting - The Nation Nigeria

No fewer than 400 campus journalists across the country have been trained on news writing, reporting and fact-checking by the social enterprise hub

Heavy rains may mar quality of Ugandan coffee crop: official

The weather is not good for drying the beans.

Registration open for drive-thru virus testing in Snohomish

Tests will be administered Thursday at the Sno-Isle Libraries branch on Maple Avenue.

Video Shows George Floyd Moments Before His Death, Wasn't Resisting Arrest

New surveillance footage shows the moments before a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on George Floyd's neck as he repeatedly told them he couldn'...

Tokens for free June rations to be distributed from May 29

In a an official release on Wednesday, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said the tokens would bear the specific date and time of when consumers could go to their ration shops and get their supplies from June 1

Students Warned Not To Sign Up For College Accommodation Until They Get Clarity On Lectures

Students are being warned not to hand over deposits for college accommodation until they know if they need it.

JIRA Tickets, Jabber Servers and… Gmail Accounts? FBI Papers Reveal Cyber Criminals’ IT Infrastructure

The FBI has arrested a hacker at the heart of one of the world's most prolific hacking crews, Fin7, newly unsealed court documents show.

SAS reopens routes

More and more countries are easing their travel restrictions, which enables SAS to resume flights to many destinations from June onwards. This primarily includes domestic flights within and between the Scandinavian countries, but flights to New York, Chicago and Amsterdam from Copenhagen are also set to resume. In Sweden, SAS is adding four destinations from Arlanda; Malmö, Ängelholm, Kalmar and Skellefteå. SAS is also resuming flights from Stockholm to Helsinki and Turku, in Finland. In Norway, where SAS is already serving

Over 300,000 migrant workers in Thai are jobless due to COVID-19 pandemic

More than 300,000 Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand are facing unemployment due to COVID-19 pandemic, said Htoo Chit, Executive Director of the Foundation for Education and Development based in Thailand during a webinar held at Yangon Journalism School about the challenges faced by migrant workers in Thailand in the time of COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

Public must obtain CAAM clearance to fly drones during CMCO, says senior minister

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Members of the public who wish to fly a drone during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period must first apply and obtain a permit from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said...

Trump Pledges Social Media Crackdown, D.C. Circuit Offers Its Version of Subtweet

A conservative group alleging its political viewpoints have been suppressed on Twitter and other platforms gets an interestingly-timed judgment.

USD/BRL: 6.00 is a realistic upper barrier – Credit Suisse

Analysts at Credit Suisse think the more forceful FX intervention language and improved external sentiment warrant a range approach to USD/BRL, target

Import of PMDs, e-bikes will require LTA approval

Open spaces such as courtyards and plazas will be designated as public paths later this year, enabling the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take enforcement action against errant cyclists and personal mobility device (PMD) users in such areas. And LTA's approval will be...

‘Kayangan’ or ‘bumi’, everyone is equal under CMCO SOP, says Ismail Sabri

PUTRAJAYA, May 27 — Anyone who violates the standard operating procedure (SOP) during the Aidilfitri celebration throughout the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period will be subjected to the appropriate action, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He...

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, May 27

A sketchy look at the day in the coronavirus pandemic (and politics).

BMW unveils face-lifted 5, 6 Series in S. Korea - The Nation

BMW on Wednesday unveiled the face-lifted 5 and 6 Series models in South Korea to show its “strong and unwavering” commitment to the...

Namibia culls elephants to protect crops

Windhoek, Namibia | AFP | Namibia has killed 10 elephants over the past two months to prevent the freely roaming animals from trampling crops, the environment ministry said Tuesday. The southern African country is home to over 24,000 elephants, mostly concentrated in and around national parks near the northern border with Angola. The pachyderms are not fenced in and sometimes …

Family separation returns under cover of the coronavirus

Three children are fighting government efforts to take them from their father and deport them to El Salvador to no one. They're far from alone.

Medically Vulnerable Immigrants Denied Release From ICE Facility

A group of medically vulnerable immigrants who are being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility with the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the nation cannot be released despite their claims about the risks of contracting the virus, a federal judge in California ruled Tuesday.

AP-NORC poll: About half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine if they could, while many are uns

AP-NORC poll: About half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine if they could, while many are unsure or would refuse.

Egypt’s Sisi discusses mutual relations, latest COVID-19 updates with India’s Modi

Modi affirmed his country's pride of the mutual ties and close relations with Egypt.

The Trump Administration has deemed professional athletes essential workers in the United States — here's what that means for the return of sports, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The provision allows professional athletes from foreign countries to enter the United States in order to compete in their respective sports.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Explained: What is the ‘dieselgate scandal’ against Volkswagen?

It was in 2015 that Volkswagen admitted to having installed emissions-cheating devices in its vehicles, which cost the company over $33 billion in vehicle refits and regulatory fines, mostly in the United States.

Winnipeg youth sentenced for violent attack, judge wonders if people feel safe

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg boy has been handed the maximum youth sentence for a violent attack and robbery of women at a Winnipeg mall.

High pressure brings settled and sunny weather for many

High pressure will dominate the UK today bringing settled and sunny weather to many. There will be some early cloud across eastern and southwestern parts of England and this will gradually lift and break up through the morning to give warm sunny spells. Further north and the skies will be a cloudier, but here too it will be mainly dry weather with some hazy spells of sunshine. However, western Scotland will see rain later in the day. Highs of 27 Celsius (80 F) in the south.

Crime Patrol actress Preksha Mehta commits suicide at her Indore residence

She worked in television serials in Mumbai and was staying with her family amid lockdown, said SHO Hiranagar Police station

Brain Freeze: Biden Misstates Dates of D-Day, Delaware Independence

Joe Biden told supporters during a campaign livestream on Wednesday that D-Day occurred on "December the 7th." | Politics

COVID19 makes work of civil society organizations very difficult in rural areas

Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association director Michael Mdladla Ndiweni has said COVID-19 has made work of civil society organizations very difficult in rural...

Social distancing norms not being followed at screening centres: BJP

Improper arrangements in place at facilities, says Tiwari

Somali Refugee Indicted for Attempting to Join Islamic Terrorist Group

A Somali-born naturalized United States citizen was indicted this week for allegedly attempting to join Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab. 

Met dept forecasts rain, dust storms across country beginning Thursday

Rains expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa and Azad Kashmir; showers in parts of Sindh and Balochistan

DeVos Would Send Millions of Federal Dollars to Private Schools

Secretary of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is planning to funnel tens of millions of dollars of federal coronavirus aid to private schools, most of which have religious affiliations.

A passage to Karnataka

If you want to go trekking, a safe option would be to go on guided trekking tours offered by the forest department. Guided tours mean that safe destinations will be chosen and there will be a cap on the number of visitors and physical distancing rules will be followed ­

IAF To Operationalise No.18 'Flying Bullets' Squadron At Coimbatore With 4-Gen LCA Tejas Aircraft

A PIB (Defence Wing) release stated that the IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, will operationalise the squadron 'Flying Bullets' at the Sulur Air Force Station near Coimbatore later in the day.

Rashami Desai, Jennifer Winget, Nia Sharma: Actresses Who Have Been Left JOBLESS Due To Coronavirus Lockdown

It has been more than two months since the Coronavirus lockdown was imposed across India as prevention to eradicate its further spreading. Well, it has affected several markets, including the entertainment industry. As a consequence, shootings have come to an indefinite halt and various shows have ended its run abruptly due to which, several actors are facing a financial crunch, while many are running out of work. Here’s a list of some of the most famous and unexpected stars that are left jobless in the current scenario.

11 Democrats Who Lied, on Twitter, About 'Fine People' in Charlottesville

Twitter does not apply the same standard to inaccurate or speculative claims by Democrats, like the Charlottesville "very fine people" hoax.

Indian Air Force gets 15 deadly and heavyweight Chinook Helicopters! To help operations in the Northeast Region

Sources in the Indian Air Force (IAF) have confirmed to Financial Express Online that “The final five of the 15 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters were handed over to the IAF at the Air Force Station, Chandigarh, just before the countrywide lockdown.”

This is why a resident thanked Dubai Police on Twitter

A neighbour feud during the Eid holidays led a Dubai resident to call police

Think tank mulls digital accounts

Discus­ses findin­gs of Financ­e and Bankin­g Commit­tee to improv­e liquid­ity, lendin­g

Moment pervert, 35, is caught after sending sex messages to '12-year-old girl' then claims HE was just trying to become a paedophile hunter

Gary Horn, 35, of Stanley, Country Durham, thought he was chatting to a child online but he was talking to a group of paedophile hunters.

Senegal president's brother tests positive for coronavirus

Aliou Sarr who is the mayor of Guédiawaye is being treated at the Dalal Diamm hospital in Dakar. His wife is also reported to have also tested positive for the virus and is undergoing treatment at th

FOI: 38 former TDs receive payments of at least €1m

Thirty-eight former TDs have received payments of at least €1m since February’s general elect...

Netflix Faces Libel Suit for Linking I.C.E. Contractor to Miserable Immigration Detention Facilities

GEO Group says its state-of-the-art facilities provide "safe, secure, and humane environments," not what's portrayed in the fictional series 'Messiah.'

Coronavirus Vaccine development: Big success for GBRC! Decodes 131 genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2

The GBRC became the second institute in India after National Institute of Virology Pune, to decode the entire genome sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 on April 15.

Bru resettlement in North Tripura hits roadblock as civil societies threaten bandh

As per the resettlement agreement signed by the central government in January this year, 32,000 Bru migrants living in Tripura since 1997 would be permanently settled in the state.

U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights

U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights

Mt. Everest to be remeasured

The ascent, reported by Chinese state media, comes after both China and Nepal canceled the spring climbing season on the mountain

Man seriously injured after shooting in Scarborough

A shooting in Scarborough Tuesday evening has left a man with serious injuries, police say.

‘Schools at high altitude to be temporary relief centers’

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

COVID-19: Mizoram Governor opens Raj Bhavan doors for stranded teachers

Breaking the protocols to help people in distress is fine, believes Mizoram Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai. This belief prompted the Governor to open the doors of Raj Bhavan for four teachers, who

Bullying is common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides, YSPH study finds

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that death records of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide were substantially more likely to mention bullying as a factor than their non-LGBTQ peers.

Azerbaijan will continue to support Pakistan at every forum: Ambassador Ali Alizada

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada has said that Azerbaijan considers Pakistan its close fraternal country and will continue to support it at every forum, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. In his message on the occasion of the National Day of Azerbaijan being celebrated on May 28, the ambassador said that the bilateral relations of Azerbaijan with Pakistan are steadily accelerating and both countries always enjoy longstanding warm and cordial relations. Following is the full text of his message on National Day of Azerbaijan; “28th of May is the National Day of Azerbaijan, the day of the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and a historic event when a democratic republic was created for the first time in the Muslim world in 1918. The Government and state institutions, armed forces of Azerbaijan were created, a democratically-elected Azerbaijani parliament was formed, official state attributes of Azerbaijan – the national tricolor flag and…

Hundreds demonstrate in Tel-Aviv against the Supreme Court: 'The people are the Sovereign' - Inside Israel

Demonstrators gather in Tel Aviv to protest Israeli Supreme Court's rulings against terrorist home demolition, infiltrator deportations.

Alcohol ban fines hit N$100k

THE police have dished out fines of close to N$100 000 to people who contravened the alcohol ban between 5 and 25 May.

Centre clear air, says educational institutions not allowed to open yet

Govt rejects media reports that the Home Ministry has permitted all states to open schools

Experts urge Duterte gov't: Tap 'science spokesperson' for pandemic response

Should the Philippines have an Anthony Fauci-like figure explaining the science behind the government's COVID-19 policies?

First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest

Beijing - A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.

Ekiti Assembly passes Tourism, Hospitality Licensing and Regulation Bill

The unanimous resolution was taken at Wednesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Funminiyi Afuye, in Ado Ekiti.

Here’s Why a Lawyer Thinks Russia’s Cryptocurrency Ban is Unconstitutional

Recently, we reported that Russia planned to criminalize the use of cryptocurrency, but one lawyer thinks it may be unconstitutional.

Samut Sakhon gets ready for thousands of returning migrant workers

The Nation/ANN - Samut Sakhon province is bracing for the 5,400 migrant workers set to return from Myanmar next month by demanding that employers arrange facilities for their 14-day quarantine. Provincial governor Veerasak Vijitsaengsri said the authorities and the private sector are confident they can control the spread of Covid-19 among migrant workers, who will return to work next month.

Corrections | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Marsha McFadden, managing editor/news, at 529-4759 or email city editors at cityeditors@staradvertiser.com.

COVID-19: Kuwait debates ecological impact of coronavirus

Coronavirus crisis results in cuts in harmful emissions

SC asks Tamil Nadu govt to use 4 floors of private hospital for COVID-19 patients

The Supreme Court Wednesday allowed the Tamil Nadu government to use top four floors of a Chennai-based private hospital for treating COVID-19 patients. The top court asked the Tamil Nadu government

Eight held for gambling in Hyderabad

Eight persons who were gambling at a garage in Kalapather were caught by the Commissioner's Task Force (South) following a raid

Global Jewish leaders meet in videoconference to address community needs after coronavirus - Jewish World

Jewish Agency and Israeli Diaspora Ministry host online roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders from around the world on the coronavirus.

Tennessee woman indicted for murder after son dies of malnutrition, sepsis

A Tennessee woman was arrested and charged with first degree murder in the death of her adult son who had Down syndrome, officials said.

Hotel owner Accor cuts 800 jobs in Middle East and Africa

Positive signs are starting to appear in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, says CEO

Oman to end lockdown of Muscat governorate on May 29

DUBAI (Reuters) - Oman will on Friday end a lockdown of its Muscat governorate - which includes the capital - that has been in place since April 10 as the sultanate eases its coronavirus containment measures, the state news agency reported on Wednesday.

One dead after crash near Ashburton

One person died in a serious crash near Ashburton yesterday evening. The two vehicle crash happened on Maronan Rd in Tinwald, Ashburton, police...

"Everyone Is Shocked": CBS News Hit Hard by Layoffs

"I’m really sorry," network president Susan Zirinsky said Wednesday on an all-staff Zoom meeting about the cuts. "There is not a person who won’t be missed."

Procrastination Jeopardises Mental State of Students, Russian Study Says

Scientists from the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (MSUPE) have found that procrastination leads to interpersonal tensions between teachers and...

Review into escape from Rimutaka Prison reveals flaws in Corrections' practice

"This incident was unacceptable and this should not have occurred."

Girl, 11, plunges 200ft and breaks her back after falling through a gap on a glass walkway in a Chinese park

The 11-year-old dropped to the ground after her safety harness 'fell off', Chinese authorities said. The walkway comprises of dozens of see-through panes with gaps in between.

Biden Hopes To Announce VP Pick By August 1st

He says his selection committee has interviewed everyone on his shortlist.

After SEBI's push, companies report financial impact of coronavirus lockdown

SEBI had earlier asked listed companies to disclose to investors and stakeholders the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their businesses

Aare Gani Adams, wife welcome twins

In the statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, Adams expressed gratitude to God for the gift, adding that it was purely a gift from God

Police: 33 nabbed at Ipoh pubs for flouting CMCO

IPOH, May 27 — A total of 33 individuals, including three women, who were drinking in two pubs were arrested by police for defying the conditional movement control order (CMCO) last night. Ipoh Police District chief ACP A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said four individuals were picked up at the...

Six people killed in shooting in Saudi Arabia's Asir province

The deceased are in their 30s and 40s. The wounded were taken to the nearest hospital.

Bridgnorth pupils help bring the outside world into Much Wenlock care home

Secondary school pupils have helped bring the outside word into a Shropshire care home with an array of colourful artwork.

Chernobyl Diaries star Dimitri Diatchenko died from ‘accidental overdose'

He died last month.

Moon to replace several secretaries, except powerful old guards

A shake-up of President Moon Jae-in's secretary lineup seems to be in the offing. He plans to replace several secretaries soon, including some key players in the protocol and public communication teams at Cheong Wa Dae, according to multiple sources. Moon plans to name Tak Hyun-min, a former Cheong Wa Dae staffer, as new protocol secretary, according to multiple sources. Tak has experience and expertise in organi...

Bulgaria: Newly Employed Persons Higher than Registered Unemployed in May

For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis in Bulgaria, the number of newly employed persons is higher than those newly registered at the employment offices. In the week of May 18-24, a total of 8,028 people found jobs, while the newly unemployed persons numbered 7,225, the National Statistical Institute reported.

Nursing home residents warned about giving up coronavirus relief funds

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning families to be cautious amid reports of nursing homes attempting to take coronavirus relief payments from their residents.

Minister Magyezi decries high corruption levels in local gov’t

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Minister for Local Government Raphael Magyezi has said his office is determined to fight cases of corruption which is overwhelming in the local Government. Magyezi was on Tuesday presenting the status of implementation of the National Resistance Movement Manifesto in the area of local Government at the Office of …

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on May 27, 2020:There are 86,648 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.

WHO chief announces creation of foundation to tap new funding sources

GENEVA: World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation that ...

Palace: Necessary to extend Duterte emergency powers

MALACANANG said Wednesday it is “necessary” to extend the special temporary powers granted to President Rodrigo Duterte to manage the crisis in the country brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak.

Unemployment insurance in Filipino workers’ future?

"For now, Filipino workers rendered jobless by COVID-19 have to settle for Social Amelioration Program payments."   The recently concluded contest for the position of Democratic Party candidate in this year’s US Presidential election was largely fought, as far as the leading candidates were concerned, along ideological lines. Two of the candidates – Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren – pitched ‘progressive’ (read: socialistic) ideas to the Democratic faithful, while another candidate, former Vice-President Joe Biden, stayed, safely, left of center. Sanders and Warren advocated Federal government intervention in, among other things, the health care and education sectors via subsidies and grants. Biden moved very cautiously in that direction.

Federal Court says VicForests unlawfully logged rare possum habitat

In a landmark ruling Federal Court delivers scathing criticism of the way Victoria’s state logging agency manages the habitat of two rare marsupials.

GHADC staff file contempt notice in HC

SHILLONG: The Non-Gazette Employees’ Association of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) on Tuesday filed a contempt case against the Chief Executive Member and the Secretary of the Council in the High Court of Meghalaya for non-payment

Wild Karnataka: Rajkummar Rao, Prakash Raj, Rishabh Shetty Team Up With Sir David Attenborough To Celebrate India’s Wildlife

Rajkummar Rao, Prakash Raj and Rishab Shetty have given voiceovers in different languages for the premiere of the documentary "Wild Karnataka" on June 5, which happens to be World Environment Day.

Golden Globes Amends Rules to Accommodate Anthology Series, Censored Foreign-Language Films

Wednesday's announcement comes on the heels of two others by the HFPA in which it tinkered with the rules ahead of its 2021 ceremony.

North Carolina woman dies after being beaten in park

A woman who was assaulted in a city park in North Carolina has died, police said.

2 Baramulla villages declared red zones

The administration here has declared two more villages as red zone after the COVID19 cases were reported from the areas. While Watergam and Gund Karim

[WATCH] German Ikea parking lot used for Raya prayer

An Ikea store near Frankfurt in west Germany handed over its car park to a local mosque for socially-distanced mass pray...

Three held after €900k in cash and drugs seized

Three men are being questioned in Dublin after gardaí seized €900,000 in cash and drugs with an estimated street value of €30,000.

School Shooting

An appeals court in Florida upheld the dismissal of a civil suit against a mental health facility that provided mental health services to Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz between 2009 and 2016. The facility did not owe a legal duty to protect or warn students that attended the same school as one of its patients. 

New Yorkers disapprove of Gov. Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes: poll

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking a hit over his administration’s handling of nursing homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The number of New Yorkers who

Food vender, boyfriend quarantined for coronavirus in Saboba

A food vendor and her boyfriend have been quarantined in Saboba in the Northern region after she tested positive for Covid-19.

King William's Town refuse depot being disinfected after confirmed COVID-19 case

Refuse removal services will be disrupted on Wednesday and Thursday in various areas until the deep cleaning process is concluded.

'Should I be? Huh? I never thought about it': Trump asks if he should use insulin at White House seniors event

President Donald Trump's latest tangent ended up in a speculative riff about whether he should take insulin during a seniors event.

MLAs slam KHADC move to levy transit fee

SHILLONG: Four Congress MLAs - HM Shangpliang, PT Sawkmie, George Lyngdoh and Kimfa Marbaniang - have shot off a letter to the chief minister lamenting the decision of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to levy a transit fee of Rs 45

Store worker charged in fatal shooting of armed man in Brooklyn

Police have identified the Brooklyn store worker charged with shooting and killing an armed man.

Fake tweet portrays Rahul Gandhi suggesting odd-even method to reopen schools

A screenshot of a tweet supposedly put out by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is doing the rounds on social media. “Schools and colleges should reopen from 1st June on odd/even basis. Odd days teachers will

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald urges 'clarity' from Taoiseach on Covid-19 restrictions

SINN FÉIN leader Mary Lou McDonald has urged the Government to provide 'clarity' on Covid-19 restrictions after the Taoiseach was spotted in Phoenix Park with his partner and two friends. Earlier this week, images of Mr Varadkar emerged on social media showing him, his partner Matt and two friends spending time in Phoenix Park. While they appeared to be adhering to social distancing measures, and Phase 1 allows groups of up to four people to meet outdoors, there was confusion as to whether the restrictions allowed for meetings of long periods to take place, rather than just brief exercise outdoors. Ms McDonald raised the issue while speaking on Radio Kerry yesterday, saying the leaders of this country owe it to the people to provide clarity on what is allowed. Advertisement "I did understand that the advice was not to have picnics," the Sinn Féin leader said. "I know they are having picnics." "I just take the general view that for the head of government, for anyone in elected office, y'know, you need to add clarity…

Ātiawa Ki Whakarongotai Welcomes Tribunal Findings Against Development Of Local Urupā

WAI 1945 claimants, supported by Ātiawa kaumātua and Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust, welcome the Waitangi Tribunal report on the Kārewarewa Urupā, and its findings that the systematic lack of Crown protection led to its development and desecration.

When Salman Khan Was Asked To Smooch Bhagyashree WITHOUT Consent!

Salman Khan made an adorable pair with Bhagyashree back in the 90s. The duo collaborated for Maine Pyar Kiya and their sweet romance won hearts! Owing to the same, the duo were approached for a lot

Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds

The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.

EU Set to End UK’s Access to SIS- EU Database of Criminal Suspects

The European Union may soon put an end to United Kingdom’s access to the Schengen Information System (SIS), an EU database through which the Schengen Member States share information millions of pieces of criminal suspects in order to help police across the continent. Sources of the Guardian within the EU have told the newspaper that the British government has threatened the block to weaken security operation with it, if they do not grant the UK access to the major crime-fighting database, noting that it is impossible for non-EU countries to access the database. As the British police use the SIS

Greek PM and seven other country leaders discuss efforts to restart the economy

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday took part in the third video conference between the leaders of countries that addressed the first wave of the

Saudi Arabia to move for Premier League TV rights to ensure Newcastle takeover

Newcastle's £300million takeover bid has been held up over the Saudi state's alleged involvement with beoutQ, a pirate service that has illegally broadcast Premier League matches

162 More Test Positive For Covid-19, J&K Tally At 1921

One hundred sixty two more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, taking the number of cases in J&K to 1921, officials said

Ford unveils technology that ROASTS the inside of police vehicles at 133 degrees Fahrenheit in an effort to kill coronavirus concentrations

A new piece of software introduced by the automaker and designed specifically for its line of Police Interceptor Utility vehicles cranks heat inside the cars to 133 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

Russian Fighters Intercept U.S. Aircraft, Risk Midair Collision, U.S. Navy Says

Two Russian Su-35 fighter jets flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner while intercepting a U.S. Navy P-8A maritime patrol aircraft over international waters in the Eastern Mediterranean, the U.S. Navy said.

Kaduna PDP affirms Hunkuyi’s suspension, expels two others

Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna State, on Tuesday, expelled two of its members and suspended five others. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Abrahaman Catoh, l...

Amsterdam to let restaurants, cafes temporarily expand their terraces

Mayor Femke Halsema of Amsterdam announced that restaurants, cafes and bars in the city will be allowed to temporarily expand their terraces, so that they can accommodate as many customers as

MTD Bus Capacity Increases, Face Masks Required

[Since] Friday, Santa Barbara MTD increased the number of passengers allowed on board all MTD buses.

Smartvoll builds timber-clad extensions around old cottage in Klosterneuburg

Architecture studio Smartvoll has preserved an old cottage in Klosterneuburg, enveloping it in three more buildings to create a spacious family home.

Woman seriously hurt and in hospital after Derby street attack

Four people have been arrested

There’s a problem with the economy: Modi’s thinking

In the spate of interviews she gave to newspapers and television news channels after her five press conferences announcing the Rs 20 lakh crore package for the COVID-19-hit economy, FM Sitharaman had revealed, in bits and pieces, the thinking, or the economic philosophy if you will, of the Modi government. The key phrase she used to characterise the package was that it is about empowerment and not an entitlement.

Study links increased urbanisation with heavy rainfall in southern cities

Increased urbanisation is possibly causing heavy rainfall events in the cities of Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala over the past few years, according to a study conducted by a team of researchers from

Police: Norman officer's email violated department policy

NORMAN — A Norman police officer violated department policy when he sent photos during an email discussion about the wear and maintenance of face masks, a spokeswoman told The Oklahoman on Tuesday. Officer Jacob McDonough sent images from the movie "Django Unchained" of Ku Klux Klan members wearing hoods and carrying torches to about 250 department workers on May 15, prompting an internal investigation. "The investigation into this incident has sustained an allegation of violation of department policy against the involved employee," spokeswoman Sarah Jensen said in a news release. "The process has now transitioned into the disciplinary phase." Police Chief Kevin Foster has said McDonough could be fired for sending the

A fugitive University of Connecticut student wanted in 2 slayings has been captured after a multi-st

A fugitive University of Connecticut student wanted in 2 slayings has been captured after a multi-state search.

IAF to Get Second Indigenous LCA Tejas Fighter Plane Squadron Today

Sulur (Tamil Nadu): Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria will operationalise No. 18 Squadron, 'Flying Bullets', of the air force at the Sulur airbase on Wednesday. The...

COVID-19: Still no deaths in Mpumalanga, SA cases at 24,264

The virus has not claimed in Mpumalanga, with the province's confirmed cases at 103.

UPDATE 2-Soy loading resumes at Brazil port after COVID-19 case, ship in quarantine

(Adds health authorities authorize resumption of loading)By Roberto Samora and Marcelo TeixeiraSAO PAULO/NEW YORK, May 26 (Reuters) - Soybean loading operations were set to resume late on Tuesday at a berth at Brazil's Paranaguá port after a ship was ordered into quarantine following a positive COVID-19 test on a crew member, authorities said.Loading at the berth was halted after the positive test, the Williams shipping agency said, adding that it was the first confirmed case of the disease at the port since the coronavirus outbreak began.

LETTER: Coronavirus and the wonder of home-schooling

More Clark County parents now know about this important option.

airBaltic turnover expected at EUR 175 million in 2020

The turnover for the Latvian national airline airBaltic could reach EUR 175 million this year, said Martins Gauss, head of the airline, in an interview with Latvian Television on May 27.

New poll shows Israeli Right taking largest lead over Left-Center bloc yet - Inside Israel

New poll shows right-wing bloc winning 67 seats versus 47 for center-left bloc, giving the Right its largest lead ever.

High fire risk in Portugal

Thirteen municipalities in the districts of Faro, Bragança and Portalegre, on 27 May, are at a very high risk of fire, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).

Ekiti PDP accuses Fayemi of selling Abuja Governor's Lodge

The Ekiti State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Kayode Fayemi of selling the state Governor's Lodge in Abuja.

Damage to crops by wild boars, monkeys, blue bulls to be compensated: HoFF

Farmers whose crops and vegetables are damaged or destroyed or consumed by wild boars, monkeys and blue bulls will be given compensation. Stating this today on phone head of the forest force (HoFF) cum principal chief conservator of forest (PCCF) Jharkhand Shashi Nandkeolyar said, “I have been

Orange County sheriff says he won't enforce public mask order

The Orange County sheriff on Tuesday made it clear he will not enforce an order issued over the weekend requiring people to wear cloth face coverings in public.

Air India security staff tests positive for coronavirus

Air India security staff tests positive for coronavirus: A 50-year-old man, who is a member of security staff in Air India, has tested positive for coronavirus.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Live Wires Down on Chino Street

Live wires down in the 1400 block of Chino Street, possible tree fire. The Fire Department and PD are responding.

Treasures from Kansong Art Museum fail to find new owners

Two state-designated treasures from the Kansong Art Museum failed to find new owners at an auction in Seoul on Wednesday. They were the first sales attempt of the storied museum’s artifacts. Treasure No. 284, Gilt-Bronze Standing Buddha and Treasure No. 285, Gilt-Bronze Standing Bodhisattva, both failed to attract bidders at the highly anticipated auction held by K-Auction in Sinsa-dong, southern Seoul. The...

Oyetola commiserates with aide over wife’s death - The Nation Nigeria

Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has commiserated with his media aide, Niyi Oyetola, over the death of his wife, Haleemat....

Germany extends COVID-19 distancing rules to end of June

Germany has extended social distancing rules aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus epidemic to June 29, Chancellor Angela Merkel's ...

BPSC releases 2017 Asst Engineer, 2016 Lecturer interview schedule

The interviews for these positions are scheduled to be conducted in the month of June.

India should avoid understanding Beijing through 'biased' US lens, says Chinese strategic analyst

In the article, he also accused India of starting the latest standoff, alleging that it was a

300 swabs of around 1,000 returnees from Thailand could be taken daily for Covid-19 tests

More than 1,000 Myanmar workers are returning to their homeland daily through Myanmar-Thailand Friendship Bridge No (2) Myawady border gate.  From May 23 to 25, there were 2,995 returnees with 1,014 returning under the arrangement of the Myanmar embassy and 1,981 returning under their own arrangement.  The Myawady District commissioner said swabs of the returnees were sent to the National Health Laboratory in Yangon for Covid-19 tests, but only about 300 samples could be sent daily. 

Before Vijay, this Bigg Boss star was the Ilaya Thalapathy! - Tamil News - IndiaGlitz.com

It's a well known fact that, actor Vijay was titled Ilaya Thalapathy during the initial stages of his career, and is now being called Thalapathy Vijay. However, Vijay wasn't the first

Gujarat: 17-year-old girl flogged in public for eloping; three booked

The video of the incident surfaced on social media Wednesday, after which the police identified the accused and booked them. No arrests have been made so far.

World Bank provides $346 million to strengthen resilience, livelihoods in Lake Chad region

It explained that overall, the Lake Chad region suffered from poor development and economic indicators compared to the averages in the four countries.

Telangana: Denied burial over Covid-19 fear, Muslim man finds place in Hindu graveyard

A Muslim man who died of a heart attack had to be buried in a Hindu graveyard near Hyderabad after mutawallis (caretakers) of six graveyards denied h

Non-binary athletes navigating Canadian sport with little policy help

Playing men's and women's hockey can feel like a minefield for Kat Ferguson.The 41-year-old from Ottawa is a non-binary person who doesn't ident

Alleged Footage of Roadside Bomb Blast in Syria Emerges Online

Soldiers from a Turkish military convoy reportedly wounded

3-month-old baby Olive born in ‘coronavirus period’ shows ANGRY FACE

A 3-month-old baby, Olive, has become a viral sensation expressing an angry face while taking passport photos. The Infant’s mum, Alice Tranfield stated that Olive as a UK and Australian citizen requires two passports so since

9 candidates for Honolulu mayor to participate remotely in live online forum | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

COVID-19 pandemic or not, nine candidates for Honolulu mayor will face off — digitally, anyway — at a Kokua Council “Q&A” forum today.

Assam Police realises over Rs 27 lakh for not wearing masks

GUWAHATI: Assam Police have so far realised Rs 27,31,500 as fines for not wearing a mask in public place in violation of COVID protocols imposed by the Government of India.Total 5,463 people were fined across Assam. “In order to ensure your own safet

Maharashtra Governor lauds Sonu Sood for arranging transportation for migrant labourers

Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Wednesday lauded actor Sonu Sood for helping stranded migrant labourers to return to their native places.

Italy’s ancient city Pompeii reopens its ruins to public post-COVID-19 lockdown

The world-famous archaeological site reopened to the public as the COVID lockdown lifted

5.31 lakh persons arrested for not following rules

As many as 5,36,792 persons were arrested for defying norms of social distancing in the State. Continue Reading →

Sibanye-Stillwater confirms 11 COVID-19 cases at operations - Makhura

Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that Sibanye-Stillwater has had 11 COVID-19 cases at various operations, including some on the West Rand and some in the Free State.

Ghanaians urged to avail themselves to census

Mr Isaac Odoom, the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District Chief Executive, has advised Ghanaians to endeavour to make themselves available for counting in this year’s population census.

World’s largest all-electric aircraft set for first flight

Nine-seater plane should take to skies on Thursday and produce no carbon emissions

Pictures show devastating damage caused by disposable BBQ at Devon beauty spot

It took dozens of firefighters FOUR days to extinguish

Libraries, playgrounds, dog parks begin to re-open

City of Ballarat has announced some council facilities including the acquatic centre, libraries and playgrounds will re-open with restrictions in place over the coming week.

Police patrol school zones as Sydney traffic mounts

Long traffic queues are forming outside schools during pick-up and drop-off times, as thousands more parents than usual drive their children to avoid public transport.

Coronavirus: Adviser to J&K Lt. Governor quarantined after his family tests positive

R.R. Bhatnagar’s wife and son tested positive for the infection upon their return from New Delhi to Jammu on Sunday

3 young boys from Bolivia let a black widow bite them, hoping they’d turn into Spider-Man

Three boys from Bolivia let a black widow spider bite them in the hopes of gaining Spider-Man’s powers, but they ended up in hospital instead.

Covid-19 found in all districts, tally around 400: Uttarakhand Health Secy

The State Health Department is working with the district administrations and making out a strategy for this

NPA senior staff empowers members, others with COVID-19 PPEs

THE Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, Nigerian Ports Authority,

Milk solids levy vote ends May 30

DairyNZ has farmers’ backs, and that is why it is important levy payers vote on the milk solids levy, says DairyNZ’s South Island farm performance...

Heyyyy Duuuuuude: Researchers Study 100 Billion Tweets To Characterize “Stretchable Words”

We’re all guilty of typing a 'hahahaha' every now and then (even if we’re not actually laughing) or a 'suuuuuuure' (when we’re definitely not sure of somet

Landlords threaten health workers with ejection

Landlords at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District are threatening to eject health workers from their houses for fear of being infected with the deadly coronavirus.

Retail stores allowed to reopen in city of Los Angeles, Garcetti says

Small retail stores in the city of Los Angeles will be allowed to reopen starting Wednesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced.

Coronavirus pushes global credit rating downgrade threat to record high

A total of 1,287 of S&P's ratings are now on a downgrade warning

Former top diplomat Mogherini takes over EU college

Former EU foreign relations chief Federica Mogherini has been appointed the new rector of the College of Europe, an elite post-graduate school with facilities in Bruges, Belgium, and in Warsaw. Mogherini, a former Italian diplomat, was already teaching in...

Everett man identified as victim of deadly gunfire at party

William Thomas Harper III, 28, was shot to death Sunday. His alleged assailant is jailed.

Humanitarian aid projects in Yemen ‘reaching a breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic: UN body

The World Food Programme on Tuesday said it needs $870 million to provide badly needed assistance to millions of Yemenis over the next six months. International donors had slashed funding earlier this year in response to obstruction by the Houthi rebels, leaving a major shortfall.

Inland shopping malls gradually reopening

INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – The region’s largest enclosed shopping malls are gradually reopening but with conditions to keep consumers safe. The largest, Ontario Mills, opened Tuesday along with the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside. Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga lists on its website plans to reopen June 1st. San Bernardino’s Inland Center has reopened. Some stores are reopening at Moreno Valley’s Towngate mall. In Temecula, some restaurants and essential businesses are open and curbside pickup is being offered at the Promenade which opened Wednesday. Shoppers are asked to check the websites of their favorite malls before visiting.

Bank holiday drivers urged to be mindful of pedestrians

Motorists have been urged to be careful this bank holiday weekend as latest figures show a doubling of pedestrian deaths so far this year.

JK receives 15 COVID-19 special flights

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

The Senate's fate rests in Trump's performance at the ballot box

The bottom line is that if the president wins, especially if he runs as expected in places such as North Carolina, Iowa and Maine, the Republicans probably will hold the Senate.

Free drive-thru testing for coronavirus, antibody will be offered on Big Isle this weekend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Premier Medical Group is offering free drive-thru screening and testing for COVID-19 on Friday in Kona, and Saturday in Waikoloa. Antibody testing will also be available to those who meet specific criteria at both events.

The Problem with Trump’s “Bloodlines”

President Trump’s recent remark about Henry Ford’s “good bloodlines” has aroused curiosity and controversy.

Madras HC ruling enhances press freedom

The Madras High Court has reaffirmed the value and importance of freedom of expression by quashing 28 defamation cases against editors and journalists filed by the Tamil Nadu government during 2011-13 when the late J Jayalalithaa was the chief minister. The judgement is important not only because it threw out so many defamation cases against various media organisations in the state but also because it has set limits for governments in taking action for defamation in a democratic system.

SEE: L Subramaniam dedicates 'Vasudheva Kutumbakam' symphony to Modi

SEE: L Subramaniam dedicates 'Vasudheva Kutumbakam' symphony to Modi. Responding to a tweet by Subramaniam, Modi said it was a brilliant rendition.

Twitter adds fact-check label to Donald Trump tweets for first time

In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence conservative voices, and need to change course or face action.

State hosts forums for businesses planning to reopen

State officials have planned a series of virtual forums this week for the owners and operators businesses that will be allowed to reopen next week as Rhode Island's economic restart continues.

Disease Historian: US COVID Response “Incomprehensibly Incoherent”

Medical historian John Barry says that the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, especially due to President Trump, has been utterly incoherent.

Jacob Zuma wants his corruption trial to start soon, say lawyers

The former president faces charges linked to the multi-billion-rand arms deal.

For Gen Z Muslims, Gigi and Zayn Are More than a Hollywood Power Couple

In the era of Trump and gated borders, Gigi and Zayn’s romance gives hope to a generation that has always been on the margins.

New Finas chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid says lack of exposure to film and TV industry not a hindrance

KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 27 — The new chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Zakaria Abdul Hamid said his lack of exposure to the industry is no obstacle to handling the responsibility that he has been entrusted with. He said although he did not have any background in the...

Court of Appeal Rejects Multichoice’s Appeal on Sale of Locked Set-Top Boxes

Subscription television service providers will no longer lock out competitors from using their set-top boxes to broadcast content, reports The Standard. This is thanks to a judgment that was passed by Court of Appeal judges where they threw out MultiChoice Limited’s appeal which challenged the High Court’s judgment on the sale of locked set-top boxes. Justice […]

Vice President Bawumia donates to street children and cured lepers

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated food items to the Christ the King Soup Kitchen and Leprosariums.

NDC warns NPP in Nalerigu/Gambaga after ‘arrest’ of former Youth Organiser

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nalerigu/Gambaga Constituency say they are ready to face the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) squarely in the December 7 elections.

West Africa at risk of desert locusts' invasion - FAO

New swarms of desert locusts will threaten West Africa in June, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has warned..

Novartis touts older cancer drug for MS in attack on Roche's Ocrevus

ZURICH (Reuters) - Novartis said on Wednesday that an older leukaemia drug it is re-purposing for multiple sclerosis halted disease activity in many patients during the first two years of injections as the Swiss drugmaker takes aim at Roche’s lucrative Ocrevus infusion.

On this day in 1821, Papanikolis broke the Ottoman’s morale at Lesvos

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Chhattisgarh: Maoists release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from slain jawans

The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.

Seoul to fund $4.9m in UNESCAP aid for North Korea

The Unification Ministry on Wednesday said it will provide North Korea with $4.9 million in aid through a UN agency, to support enhancing the country’s statistics program.  The decision to fund the project by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific was made during a civilian-government committee on inter-Korean exchanges. The project will last six years, and Seoul has se...

NSC satisfied with adherence to Covid-19 regulations …as non-contact sports resume training

It has been almost more than two weeks since the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) gave the nod to various non-contact sport codes to resume training under stipulated rules and regulations.

First koala born since Australia's devastating bushfires; handlers name it 'Ash'

Coronavirus tourism lockdowns hit Hawaii’s vacation rental industry hard in April | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Vacation rental accommodations, even the legal ones, were economically decimated in April amid COVID-19 fears and tourism lockdowns.

The coronavirus and the US Jewish community: Setbacks, strategies, and the silver lining - Radio

What is Israel's role toward the Jewish community in light of the crisis, and what opportunities lie ahead?

Iranians outraged by father who killed teen daughter

The killing of an Iranian teen by her father after she eloped with an older man sparked outrage on Wednesday, with local media.

Number of lone parent families in Ireland at highest level since 2012

Our single income family numbers are also well above the 16.5% EU average

Trump Calls on New York Times to Return Pulitzer Prizes for 'Flawed Coverage'

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One of the awards the newspaper received was the 2020 prize for international reporting with a series of articles that proclaimed to show the...

Lunches available despite ‘terrible’ senior center closure

Homage Senior Services continues to provide weekday meals at Carl Gipson Senior Center and other sites.

Study shows high prevalence of vaping in U.S. schools

Vaping is most heavily concentrated in U.S. schools with a higher proportion of white students, schools in the South and West, and schools where more students smoke cigarettes, a new University of Michigan study shows.

One more big container ship down in Santos, Brazil

One crew of 10,000 TEU container ship CAP SAN LORENZO was tested positive, said tireless National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) on May 26. The ship berthed at Santos Brazil on May 24, one unl…

Cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA plane yet to be found

Father of slain pilot says he trusts no probe body, only Imran Khan.

Car Class Action

A federal court in California certified a class in a dispute against Chrysler alleging the company breached warranties by selling defective vehicles and refusing to provide repairs or replacements to address the defect.  

Company develops vibrating physical distancing alarm

A U.S. company has developed a social distancing alarm that would allow businesses to monitor their employees, detecting if other workers get closer than six feet.

Covid-19: Malaysia has sufficient supply of food and necessities, says minister

SERIAN, May 27 — Malaysia has sufficient supply of basic food and necessities to last during the current Covid-19 pandemic period, said Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the KPDNHEP, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food...

Excellent adventures Riversport Adventures reopens with whitewater rafting, ropes courses, slides

A group of rafters make their way along the whitewater rafting course at Riversport Adventures in downtown Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District on Tuesday. Riversport Adventures, which offers whitewater rafting, tubing and kayaking along with the Sky Trail ropes course, high speed slides and youth zone, re-opened on Saturday. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]

Man booked for sedition for online comment on Yogi Adityanath

Police said that Anup Singh has been booked under IPC sections 124-A (sedition), 500 (defamation), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and section 66 of the Information Technology Act.

Malaysian police stops car at KL roadblock — to rescue cat trapped in engine compartment on Raya morning (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, May 27 – Twitter user @ahmdfaiz12 thought he had committed an offence when he was stopped at a roadblock on Raya morning over the weekend. But it turned out to be a helpless cat that was stuck in the engine compartment of his car which caught the attention of observant police...

Air Force Operationalises 2nd Squadron Of Home-Made Tejas Combat Aircraft

The Indian Air Force has operationalised its No.18 Squadron, the "Flying Bullets", at Sulur near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, equipping it with the fourth generation Mk1 LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas.

APSPDCL MD promises to revise power bills

Many consumers in Anantapur had complained that their bills were inflated

Daniel Turner: Biden bows to radical left by pledging to cancel Keystone XL pipeline – Americans would suffer

Joe Biden’s energy policies would create disruptive energy shortages, big energy price increases, an increased dependence on foreign countries outside our hemisphere to meet our energy needs, and a massive increase in unemployment in the U.S. energy industry.

R3bn of CT's R54bn budget earmarked for indigent, disabled and pensioners

During a virtual sitting, Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato told councillors that service delivery has had to be adapted so that essential services could continue.

Former SAA board chair Dudu Myeni declared a delinquent director

Former SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni has been declared a delinquent director, effectively banning her for life from such a position.

DH Toons | Coronavirus: Union Minster D V Sadananda Gowda skips qurantine process

DV Sadananda Gowda arrives from Delhi, skips quarantine, says he’s exempted Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers D V Sadananda Gowda, who flew into Bengaluru from the ‘high-risk’ Delhi, was not

4 more COVID-19 carriers recorded in Quezon

LUCENA CITY -- Three more carriers of the deadly coronavirus desease (CIVID-19) were recorded in Quezon province bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eighty nine (89).

Fireman trapped, injured in Delhi market blaze

A fire broke out at Vardhman market around 8 pm Tuesday and two fire tenders, and around eight fire-fighters were rushed to the spot.

How to vote in US elections if residing outside country

Q. I am an American citizen and currently live in Jamaica. Can I vote in the November 202...

Nine people rescued from beach at Whitsand Bay

Off-duty lifeguards and members of the public saved them from the sea at Tregonhawke on Bank Holiday Monday

Little love, as Berlin bids 'auf Wiedersehen' to Trumpism

Trump's envoy to Germany provoked lively debate on Russia, Iran, and Nato, but Grenell's departure left some breathing "relief".

Muller defends front bench amid criticism from own party

New National leader Todd Muller is backing his front bench, saying he chose the shadow Cabinet line-up on merit and talent. While three out of...

Nordic countries struggle with a severe drug overdose problem

Despite the fact that the Nordic countries are often seen as ideal in practically every global ranking of quality of life and social equality, the number of drug-related deaths in these countries are among the highest in Europe.

Girls Stuck in Empty School After Uhuru's Closure Order

President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered schools to be shut down after the first Coronavirus case was reported in Kenya in March 2020...

Ben Ephson picks Kwesi Botchwey as Mahama’s running mate

Renowned pollster, Ben Epshon, has said if he is asked to suggest a running mate to John Dramani Mahama in this year’s elections, he will choose Dr Kwesi Botchwey.

House Republicans sue Pelosi to stop proxy voting during coronavirus crisis: 'dereliction of our duty'

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day ...

When Will It End?

The 54 coronavirus-related lawsuits filed Tuesday in courts covered by Courthouse News bring to 892 the number of such cases filed in May, after 876 in April.

Farmers in MP's Jabalpur arrange water tankers, chemicals against locust attack

Farmers in MP's Jabalpur arrange water tankers, chemicals against locust attack: Farmers in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur have arranged water tankers and chemicals for spraying in a bid to drive away locusts from attacking their farms.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Corten and concrete school overlooks Lake Geneva

Paris architecture studio Ateliers O-S Architectes has created a concrete and weathering steel extension to a junior school in the village of Lugrin overlooking Lake Geneva.

Over 15,000 pigs dead due to African swine fever in Assam: State minister

Over 15,000 pigs dead due to African swine fever in Assam: State minister: Over 15,000 pigs have died due to African swine fever in Assam, said state animal husbandry minister Atul Bora on Tuesday.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

After row over ad, Kent apologises for hurting sentiments

After row over ad, Kent apologises for hurting sentiments. The Noida-based firm's advertisement for its new product, which featured Bollywood superstar and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol, cautioned against a housemaid kneading flour to make dough, claiming that 'her hands might be infected', and instead suggested using the company's product for the same purpose.

Senate refutes allegations on padding of 2019 budget of NDDC

Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi (PDP-Delta) on Wednesday, denied the alleged padding..

[Newsmaker] Man gets jail for breaking quarantine

The Korea Herald/ANN - A 27-year-old man was sentenced on Tuesday to four months in prison for breaking self-quarantine. It was the first court ruling in a COVID-19 case since the infectious disease control law was toughened last month. It is also the first time a jail term has been handed out in South Korea for a quarantine violation.

Iraq: Islamic State Using Video Game Controller Bombs Against Yazidis

Bomb detection units in Iraq uncovered an Islamic State plot to detonate bombs against Yazidis, a film highlighted by the Telegraph found.

Official: Captain Smart leaves Adom FM

After numerous rumours of his exit, denials and barrage of insults hurled at individuals and online portals for ‘the false alarm’, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly called Captain Smart has officially left Multimedia Group Limited (MGL).

Car buyers falling victim to vehicle sales scams

Consumers who want to buy cars should make sure that they deal with a legitimate car dealership to avoid being victims of scams.

Dutch leader did not visit dying mother for weeks to comply with coronavirus lockdown

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his mother in the weeks leading up to her death due to coronavirus restrictions, but he did stay with her on her final night.

Dozens of homes get the green light in €13m project in Monasterevin

Kildare County Council has granted permission for 69 new homes in Monasterevin. Developers Masonbrook Holdings Limited is building the two storey houses as part of the Ferns Bridge residential area.&n...

Uttarakhand Forest Fires: Devastating Visuals Capture 51.34 Hectares Of Forest Burning

Since the past 4 days, Uttarakhand has been burning as 46 forest fires have been recorded in the northern state. Have a look at the pictures.

This will be the Indian Railways Dehradun station soon! Developers like GMR, Mahindra attend pre-bid meeting

World-class Indian Railways Dehradun railway station is one step closer! The pre-bid meeting was attended by 22 potential investors like the GMR Group, Adani Road Transport Ltd.

4 Haryana districts sharing borders with Delhi still give health dept sleepless nights

Haryana witnessed the highest single-day spike with 94 cases Tuesday, followed by another 76 new cases on Wednesday, taking the state Covid tally to 1,381. Of these, while 838 patients have so far recovered and 18 died, there are still 525 active cases remaining.

Biden: 'We'll Never Again Be Dependent on China' for Medical Supplies

During an interview with Cleveland's Fox 8 on Tuesday, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden vowed that if he is elected president, the United States won't depend on China or any other nation for medical supplies and that he'll use the federal government's production power to make medical supplies in the U.S., eliminate tax incentives to move production to other countries created by President Trump, and increase investment in U.S. manufacturing to increase production capacity. | Clips

Engineer faces discipline over Langford residential projects

An engineer involved in four residential projects in Langford is facing discipline for accepting jobs for which he lacked sufficient training or experience. A decision by the association of . . .

Train firm to use disinfectant which 'will kill coronavirus on surfaces for 30 days'

Staff are using electrostatic spray guns – which were used at the NHS Nightingale hospitals – to applying the disinfectant

Posts Spread Fake Trump Memorial Day Tweet

Facebook users are circulating a fake screenshot of a supposed tweet from President Donald Trump, which purportedly praises his own "sacrifices" in recognition of Memorial Day. Trump never posted the tweet in question.

Horse Racing Ireland and RTÉ confirm increased televised coverage for June

Irish racing will return next month to increased coverage on RTÉ television with confirmation today of a series of new one-hour evening programmes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in June and ...

Birmingham woman in BAME donor campaign has liver transplant

The family of Sunaina Paul, 31, had appealed for more black, Asian and minority ethnic organ donors.

Venezuela confirms Guaido rival as parliament speaker

Juan Guaido dismisses Luis Parra as 'an accomplice to dictatorship'

Uganda's coronavirus cases increase by 31 to 253

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Man steals 126 shoes so he could have sex with them

A Thai man identified as Theerapat Klaiya, 24, who reportedly steals shoes so he could have sex with them, has been arrested by the police. The man who presumably has fetish for shoes was arrested after

Couples urged not to sign marriage contracts without court supervision

The Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed an application for leave to appeal an SCA judgement on the binding nature of postnuptial contracts.

Foundation stone laid for DPIN

Foundation stone for Development of Pilgrimage Infrustructure in Nagaland (DPIN) was laid under PRASAD Scheme at Molungkimong village on May 16 by advisor of Tourism, Art and Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi along with minister for Higher Education, Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along.

Murder for money and food in Rangemore

A HOMELESS Bulawayo man allegedly killed an 81-year-old woman from Rangemore before ransacking her home for money and food. Iphithule Moyo (20) of no fixed aboard allegedly killed Naomi Titsha last week on Monday. His younger brother (17), who Titsha had employed at her plot in Rangemore found the body. Moyo allegedly got away with US$80, a cellphone and groceries that were packed in a suitcase which include mealie-meal, rice, washing powder and salt. Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube said Moyo was arrested after a tip-off and is helping police with investigations.

Number of active coronavirus cases in Israel: 2,019 - Inside Israel

Number of coronavirus carriers who are on respirators rises to 33. No deaths have been recorded in Israel in the past day.

COVID19 sample collection centre set-up in Shopian

The administration here has set-up on the Spot sampling and testing collection centre at Chitragam Village, Which has been declared red zone after fresh

Facebook Ran Multi-Year Charm Offensive to Woo State Prosecutors

Sheryl Sandberg’s schedule was packed as the Facebook Inc. chief operating officer arrived in Portland, Oregon, for a summer forum of state prosecutors who were meeting to talk shop and share ideas with one another.

Chevron sees up to 15% reduction in positions - memo

Chevron Corp expects a 10% to 15% reduction in positions across the company as part of restructuring efforts it started late last year, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.

357 people arrive from UAE on two evacuation flights

Two flights, one from Dubai and another from Abu Dhabi, landed at Thiruvananthapuram Airport late on Tuesday night.

Exhibition in Cēsis awarded Europa Nostra Cultural Heritage prize

The exhibition "Sirdsapziņas ugunskurs" (Burning Conscience) has been awarded the European Union (EU) "Europa Nostra" prize for Cultural Heritage in the category "Education, training and awareness-raising", Cēsis municipality said in a news release on May 27.

Coronavirus death toll in all 60 Liverpool neighbourhoods

The impact of coronavirus at a local level is starting to be fully known

Virus outbreak at unnamed business could disrupt reopening

Multnomah County said Wednesday that it hopes to begin reopening in about two weeks, but a mysterious coronavirus outbreak could hinder those plans.

Time to soak and social distance at Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has reopened with a few new rules in place for guests.

[Photo News] Regular check-up right beside chairman

Hyundai Heavy Industries Chairman Kwon Oh-gap (first from right) visits Hyundai Oilbank’s Daesan plant in South Chungcheong Province to inspect its regular maintenance on Wednesday. 　　 (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

A Yorùbá language activist strives for linguistic diversity in digital spaces 

Adéṣinà Ọmọ Yoòbá, a Nigerian Yorùbá language and culture advocate, is keen to bridge the cultural and linguistic digital divide.

Bangladeshi man lynched in Tripura

Villagers thrashed him on suspicion that he was a cattle-lifter.

Donald Trump has built just THREE MILES of entirely new border wall where no barrier existed before, Department of Homeland Security reveals

President Trump has built just three miles of primary wall on the U.S.- Mexico border where no barrier existed before, a new report from Customs and Border Protection said.

Powerful 6.1 Earthquake Hits Off Vanuatu Coast - USGS

The nation in located in a region that is part of the Pacific Ocean basin's "Ring of Fire", notorious for its earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Suspicious donation to Estonia’s ruling party to be reported to prosecutors

The Estonian party financing watchdog will report to the state prosecutor’s office a donation to the country’s ruling Centre Party, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reports.

Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik seeks ACB probe into MBMC’s inflated tender

Union Properties’ subsidiary to claim approximately Dh1.5b

The claim is related to construction work that was completed around 10 years ago

COVID-19: Couple in Meerut, India, names newborn twins ‘Quarantine’ and ‘Sanitiser’

Duo says both things are very important in the fight against coronavirus

BRO achieves milestone in tunnel construction below Chamba

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) succeeded in joining the northern and southern portals of a tunnel being constructed below Chamba town in Tehri district on the Rishikesh-Dharasu national highway number 94. Joining the two portals of the tunnel being built as part of the Char Dham road project

Meat Seller’s Family Party Is A COVID-19 Super-Spreader

HYDERABAD: A family get-together organized by a meat seller of the city in utter disregard for COVID-19 preventive measures has ended up as a super-spreader for the dreaded virus on Tuesday. As many

Brazil police raid Rio governor's residences amid COVID-19 probe

BRASILIA/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian federal police on Tuesday raided the residences of Rio de Janeiro’s right-wing Governor Wilson Witzel as part of a COVID-19 corruption probe, targeting one of President Jair Bolsonaro’s political foes as the pandemic sweeps the nation.

Amtrak set to cut up to 20% of workforce by October

Amtrak is preparing to cut up to 20% of its workforce in the next fiscal year as the national railroad continues to suffer from a huge decline in ridership...

In Pictures: Celebrities in India hop on to domestic flights to be home again

As India starts its domestic flights, celebrities head home after two months of lockdown

AAP MLA seeks bail in doctor’s suicide case

AAP legislator Prakash Jarwal, arrested in connection with the alleged suicide of a doctor in south Delhi last month, moved a Delhi court Tuesday seeking bail in the case.The application, which is lik

COVID-19: today's numbers

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of May 27:

The Untold Story of the ‘Daring’ WW1 German Ship That Became a Word in Tamil!

Chennai: The Tamil word Emden originates from a German World War One Ship Called the SMS Emden which bombarded the city in 1914.

Hospitals to face music for denying treatment to Covid patients

The District Magistrate on Monday issued an order stating that if any private hospital denies treatment to a Covid-19 patients then they will have to pay penalty as per the Epidemic Act (1897) without any prior notice. The decision was taken after the district administration received complaints

UP: Private Lab Wrongly Diagnoses 6 People As Coronavirus Positive In Meerut; Later Test Negative

Meerut DM Anil Dhingra has recommended cancellation of the licence of Modern Lab and Diagnostic Centre.

Filing annual returns: LIRS extends deadline to June 30

Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, has extended the deadline for filing of Annual Tax Returns to June 30 due to Coronavirus pandemic

Galvez calls for probe on blast in Maguindanao

Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. on Tuesday called for an investigation of the explosion in Barangay Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, that killed two children and wounded several others on May 24.

SAMRC: Apology to Health Dept has nothing to do with Gray’s comments

On Tuesday, the council released a statement apologising to the department, following a public row between the SAMRC's Glenda Gray and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

Gas leak from borewell in Achanta, villagers evacuated

Tension mounted in Vemavaram village in Achanta mandal on Wednesday, when gas leaked from a borewell while taking up repair works in Achanta mandal.Villagers ran helter-skelter from their houses as ga

Perishers - 28th May 2020

Perishers originally ran from 1959 to 2006. The strip is still so popular today that we decided to reprint the best of the strips by Maurice Dodd and Dennis Collins

Woman dies after being struck by lightning in Skopelos

A 50-year-old woman was killed after being struck by lightning during a storm on the island of Skopelos on Tuesday, police said.

Norway Couple Find Viking Age Grave Under Their House

A Norwegian couple found items indicating there was a burial ground underneath their house in northern Norway. Archaeologists believe they date from the Viking Age.

Rylan Clark-Neal thinks celebs should 'be honest' about cosmetic surgery

Rylan would consider cosmetic surgery if he felt unhappy with how he looks.

Health Update: Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Namibia now at 22

Namibia has reported another positive Covid-19 case, bringing the total cases to 22.

Lessons from tracking COVID-19 cases

As states reopen across the country, it's important to understand both where the COVID-19 pandemic has spread and where it is progressing or receding. To further that effort, the Heritage Foundation b

After clash, Dominguez offers Economics 101 for Imee Marcos

The offer of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III to provide a special briefing comes after he clashed with Senator Imee Marcos over Masagana 99, the failed rice program of dictator Ferdinand Marcos

Guinean music icon Mory Kante buried

Kante, who helped introduce African music to a world audience in the 1980s, died in Conakry on Friday after at age 70 after succumbing to untreated health problems.

Nigerians lucky to have President like Buhari – Femi Adesina

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has said that Nigerians are lucky to have a leader like the president. He made the statement while dismissing attempts to pitch him

BREAKING | Woman’s body found inside Logan home

A major investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman’s body inside a home at Logan this morning. The woman’s body was found around 7.45am at a house on Francoise Street in Eagleby.

How 32-year-old traveled from Turkana to Eastleigh and back despite lockdown, roadblocks

The refugee has since tested positive for Coronavirus

Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Inspirational quotes, messages and thoughts of Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru inspirational quotes, thoughts: On his death anniversary, we share some inspirational quotes of the leader that have stayed with us over the years, are are more relevant now than ever.

Pay up or I’ll tell everyone you watch pornography

Online blackmailers have sent messages to thousands of people who may have watched child pornography

1 in 10 West Virginia voters send in absentee ballots

More than 11% of West Virginia’s registered voters have returned absentee ballots for the June 9 primary election.

'China must know Indians are no pushovers'

'China must know Indians are no pushovers'. 'We will not accept these misadventures by the Chinese.'

Go appeals to LGUs to accept returning OFWs

Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go called on the different government agencies to assist all locally stranded individuals in Metro Manila and other parts of the country so that they can safely return to their home provinces amid the COVID-19 crisis.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:36 p.m. ET on May 26, 2020: There are 86,648 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.

Drive-through visits bring cheer to care home residents

A care home in Britain's south west has started a drive-through visiting system for the families of its elderly residents.

Grandparents raising grandchildren may apply for fall school supply assistance

Sunbeam Family Services is accepting fall school supply assistance applications for grandparents who are raising their own grandchildren in the absence of parents in the home. Applicants should be age 55 and older and living in Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian or Logan counties. The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren school supply program at Sunbeam provides pre-qualified grandparents with backpacks filled with grade-specific school supplies for their grandchildren. The program is made possible through a collaboration of Sunbeam and local law enforcement agencies. Applications are due by May 31. The backpack and school supply distribution will be held on July 27. This year, 400 children will benefit from the school supply

Insensitive? Senator Dela Rosa slammed by netizens for ‘Sarap buhay’ joke

Oh boy, what has pro-government Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa gotten himself into The neophyte lawmaker is once again in the center of controversy after he made a joke yesterday that rankled netizens, who felt that it was way too...

NHLS battles demand for COVID-19 test kits, WC facing backlog of 18,000 tests

The lab service at Tygerberg Hospital on Tuesday said despite its best efforts, it was struggling to procure test kits and reagents.

Rawlings to address June 4 by virtual durbar

Former President Jerry John Rawlings will deliver the keynote address to mark the 41st anniversary of the June 4 uprising on Thursday, June 4, 2020.

GALLERY: Bridgnorth photographer delves into archives to create bespoke town calendars across the region

A professional photographer from Bridgnorth has delved into his archives over the last decade to produce bespoke 2021 calendars of some of the region's most attractive towns.

Bolsonaro follows Trump on virus, and then some

Known for their shared talent for vitriol, social media rants and riling up their conservative bases, Trump and Bolsonaro have followed the same script on the virus: downplay its severity, don't sweat the facts, bet big on hydroxychloroquine, get the economy reopened.

Celebrating Africa Day

It’s a tribut­e to Africa’s succes­sful strugg­le agains­t coloni­alism, aparth­eid and applau­ds the progre­ss it has made

Man mourns as he loses close girlfriend to COVID-19 in Abuja

A young Nigerian man identified as Salman Duke on Twitter took to the microblogging site to mourn after losing a dear friend of his to coronavirus in Abuja.

Building The Bubble: Demand For Trans-Tasman Travel Soaring

Research conducted in both New Zealand and Australia by leading market research agency Opinion Compare, shows the desire of both countries to travel to respective countries is surging. An online survey of nationally representative samples in both countries (n=522 in New Zealand, n=504 in Australia) showed high intention and desire for Trans-Tasman travel.

Legislative Immunity

Legislative immunity does not protect statements Minnesota state Representative John Lesch made about St. Paul City Attorney Lyndsey Olson in a letter sent to the city’s mayor, the state’s Supreme Court ruled. Olson is suing Lesch for defamation. 

Coronavirus in Oklahoma

The number of positive COVID-19 tests in Oklahoma increased by 47 to 6,137 on Tuesday, while the number of deaths related to the coronavirus moved to 318, an increase of five. Here is a look at the latest numbers in Oklahoma and across the nation: OKLAHOMA Positive 6,137 Deaths 318 Total recovered 4,823 UNITED STATES Total 1,676,401 Deaths 98,787 STIMULUS CHECKS Want to see when your stimulus check might arrive? Go to irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment and fill out the form to find out when your check will be processed.

Government invests $700 million to protect fresh waterways, announces raft of new regulations

The Government has earmarked $700 million to help the primary sector and other groups implement the new rules.

No community transmission in state yet: Hek

SHILLONG: Even though positive cases of coronavirus are rising, Health and Family Welfare Minister AL Hek has asserted that there is no community transmission in the region and the state as of now."There is no community transmission as of now and all

Ministers to question Dr Tony Holohan about 2 metre social distancing rule

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is set to brief ministers about ongoing measures in the battle against COVID-19 at Government Buildings today.

Virus Outbreak South Africa Bootlegging

In Johannesburg's Alexandra township, two men in face masks greet each other on a sunny street. One has surreptitiously sold the other a pack of cigarettes. A bootlegging culture has sprung up across South Africa in response to the government's nearly 8-week-old ban on the sale of tobacco and

Govt drops plan of suspending banknotes’ varnishing

SBP gave propos­al on fear of machin­ery breakd­own during pandem­ic

From COVID-19 quarantine, Prithviraj flaunts shredded physique

Prithviraj is currently quarantined to check for symptoms of coronavirus. He recently flew in from Amman to Kochi via Delhi along with the cast and crew of his film Aadujeevitham.

Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies - White House spokeswoman

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EU proposing €750bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis

Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.

Traffic delays expected this weekend due to motorway work

Motorists are being warned to expect delays this weekend due to road works around the Christchurch Southern Motorway. One lane of a new section of...