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Trump announces US withdrawal from the World Health Organization

29 May 19:17 5 articles

Donald Trump 'terminating' relationship with WHO over coronavirus

President Donald Trump has said the US will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation. The president said it had failed to adequately respond to coronavirus because China has "total control" over the global organisation. He said Chinese officials "ignored" their reporting obligations to the WHO and pressured the group to mislead the world when the virus was first discovered. He noted that the US contributes about 450 million US dollars (£360 million) to the world body while China provides about 40 million dollars (£32 million). The US is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organisation. President Trump said the US would be "redirecting" the money to "other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs", without providing specifics. The news comes days after WHO announced their decision to temporarily halt trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential coronavirus treatment, a drug Mr Trump had triumphed.

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The United States will cut ties with the World Health Organization, says President Trump

The public health fallout could be significant

29 May 19:28 The Verge 1337119304875315927.html
Trump cuts World Health Organization ties over COVID-19 response

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak in China and will begin the process of withdrawing special trade benefits for Hong Kong because of the Chinese government's imposition of a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.

29 May 19:36 CTVNews 2422791597384725978.html
Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

Trump had already suspended funding to the UN agency

29 May 19:36 Gulf News 2086521545264303088.html
Trump announces US withdrawal from the World Health Organization

German health minister decries ‘disappointing backlash for international health.’

29 May 19:44 POLITICO 2584151347015542031.html
CNN Reporter and Camera Crew Arrested by Minneapolis Police While Covering Protests (Video)

29 May 19:10 4 articles

Breonna Taylor’s mother calls for end to violence after seven are shot in protest

Police say shots fired came from within the crowd protesting the death of Taylor, who was shot by police in her own home in March

29 May 19:10 the Guardian 1491978794493901978.html
CNN Reporter and Camera Crew Arrested by Minneapolis Police While Covering Protests (Video)

Reporter Omar Jimenez and his crew were released an hour later

29 May 19:24 TheWrap 2361432283291559059.html
Trump issues a violent ultimatum to protesters

Ex-cop in custody over Floyd’s death

29 May 19:50 The Telegraph 2864094128054866343.html
Omar Jimenez: 5 Things To Know About CNN Reporter Arrested At The Scene Of MN Protests

Who Is Omar Jimenez? More about the CNN reporter who was taken into police custody during a live broadcast at at protests in Minneapolis.

29 May 19:51 Hollywood Life 1852895047167669927.html
BMC class III & IV staffers upset: ‘Not being tested, not being treated’

29 May 19:46 2 articles

BMC class III & IV staffers upset: ‘Not being tested, not being treated’

Across Mumbai, according to municipal commissioner Iqbal Chahal, 1,529 BMC staffers have been infected. Municipal Mazdoor Union estimates there are 520 Class III and IV staffers infected across civic hospitals and an equal number in quarantine.

29 May 19:46 The Indian Express 2885715104593464987.html
At AIIMS, 206 cases among healthcare workers but most have recovered

The country’s top medical institute has a manpower of 20,000 people, which includes administration, faculty, doctors, nurses, paramedics, as well as outsourced workers.

29 May 19:48 The Indian Express 2885715105229826780.html
Congress demands white paper on health dept purchases in Himachal Pradesh

29 May 19:12 2 articles

Congress demands white paper on health dept purchases in Himachal Pradesh

Leader of opposition in Himachal Pradesh, Mukesh Agnihotri today asked the Bharatiya Janata Party government in state to come out with a white paper.

29 May 19:12 The Statesman 1191309782532227705.html
Chhattisgarh's inaugural chief minister, Ajit Jogi, dies at 74

Jogi enjoyed support among tribal and scheduled caste communities because of his easy accessibility.

29 May 19:38 The Asian Age 2126266544059577714.html
Defence minister Rajnath Singh speaks to US on China's LAC intrusion

29 May 19:23 2 articles

Three-Day Indian Army Conference concluded with a decision to halt patrolling on Pangong Tso Lake

Monitoring Desk: After beaten up by soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army of China, the Indian Army has halted patrolling near Pangong Tso Lake, reports Indian media. According to Indian news channels and sources in the Ministry of Defence, the apex leadership of the Indian Army on Friday deliberated on various aspects related to existing and developing security challenges and decided to seize patrolling at Pangong Tso Lake in disputed areas between India and China in Ladakh. It is pertinent to mention that the Indian Army held a three-day conference of its top commanders which lasted on Friday. Issuing a brief statement, the Army did not mention the specific issues discussed at the biannual event but Indian media confirmed that the apex leadership of the Indian Army has decided to resolve issues with China without involving the United States and by withdrawing from troubled spots in Ladakh. Official sources said a review of the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a tense…

29 May 19:23 Dispatch News Desk 1078940130777963861.html
Defence minister Rajnath Singh speaks to US on China's LAC intrusion

PLA continues building bunkers and roads, deploys tanks, artillery

29 May 19:40 Business-Standard 1502508926017091324.html
Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 90, tweets Vijay Rupani 

29 May 19:44 2 articles

Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 90, tweets Vijay Rupani 

Bejan Daruwalla passes away: "Saddened by the demise of renowned Astrologer Shri Bejan Daruwalla. I pray for the departed soul. My condolences. Om Shanti...," Rupani said in a tweet. 

29 May 19:44 The Financial Express 1288289581335202223.html
Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Popular astrologer Bejan Daruwalla died of lung infection on Friday at a private hospital in Ahmedabad. The 89-year-old astrologer had been admitted to the hospital last week and was on ventilator.

29 May 19:51 Deccan Herald 2027555796029068357.html
Coronation Street's Alya takes action against Geoff - but fans fear consequences

29 May 19:05 2 articles

Coronation Street scene 'confirms' who will take down Geoff and save Yasmeen

Corrie fans believe Sally Metcalfe will be the one to bring down evil Geoff Metcalfe, her father-in-law

29 May 19:05 Irish Mirror 2875825628593489890.html
Coronation Street's Alya takes action against Geoff - but fans fear consequences

Corrie viewers are worried Alya Nazir and Ryan Connor will regret taking on evil Geoff Metcalfe on the ITV soap

29 May 19:07 Irish Mirror 2875825628135329417.html
China-India border tension discussed at Army meet

29 May 19:51 1 article

China-India border tension discussed at Army meet

The three-day conference began with seven Army commanders and Principal Staff Officers being briefed about the situation in eastern Ladakh and other aspects of national security.

29 May 19:51 The Indian Express 2885715104118512116.html
Abortion Mandate

29 May 19:43 1 article

Abortion Mandate

A class of Roman Catholic groups claim in a federal summons with notice that New York effectively denied their exemption from the government mandate to cover the insurance costs for abortion procedures by passed off eligibility determinations to a private health plan.

29 May 19:43 Courthouse News Service 1799505149653329973.html
Sanwo-Olu: One year after - The Nation Nigeria

29 May 19:26 1 article

Sanwo-Olu: One year after - The Nation Nigeria

Sanwo-olu’s administration coincided with the advent of massive downpour when the potholes it inherited were made worse to become boreholes....

29 May 19:26 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901867924583.html
I got sexually harassed during Umrah/Hajj, wearing abaya and hijab – Lady cries out

29 May 19:58 1 article

I got sexually harassed during Umrah/Hajj, wearing abaya and hijab – Lady cries out

A Muslim lady took to her social media page, " Haya" to reveal how she was sexiually harrassed during Umrah, wearing an abaya and hijab and in full modesty. The lady made this revelation in reaction

29 May 19:58 LailasNews.com 2090029850501852837.html
Undisposed bodies in hospital: Delhi Govt points to sudden spike

29 May 19:53 1 article

Undisposed bodies in hospital: Delhi Govt points to sudden spike

The Delhi government counsel submitted that urgent steps were taken to remedy the situation, including “Lok Nayak being authorised to divert bodies to crematoriums at Panchkuian Road and Punjabi Bagh, as opposed to only Nigambodh Ghat”.

29 May 19:53 The Indian Express 2885715104544346897.html
CA Exam 2020: Now students can select nearby exam centres amid lockdown, check details

29 May 19:05 1 article

CA Exam 2020: Now students can select nearby exam centres amid lockdown, check details

The decision has been taken in the wake of the travel restrictions across different parts of the country which could pose difficulty for the students to reach their exam centres.

29 May 19:05 The Financial Express 1288289579878098124.html
Power minister R K Singh asks Rs 3 trillion from finance commission

29 May 19:16 1 article

Power minister R K Singh asks Rs 3 trillion from finance commission

The minister informed the commission that the old schemes of the ministry are being amalgamated into a new scheme for which he requested Rs 3 trillion over five years.

29 May 19:16 Business-Standard 1502508924673760952.html
USA Hockey president Jim Smith facing investigations

29 May 19:01 1 article

USA Hockey president Jim Smith facing investigations

USA Hockey president Jim Smith is the subject of two investigations surrounding his tenure as the president of Amateur Hockey Association Illinois.

29 May 19:01 CTVNews 2422791597824327965.html
GoFundMe created for George Floyd memorial raises more than $2M in 48 hours

29 May 19:08 1 article

GoFundMe created for George Floyd memorial raises more than $2M in 48 hours

A GoFundMe account created to raise funds for the memorial of George Floyd, the black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer forcefully kneeled on his neck during his arrest on Monday, has

29 May 19:08 LailasNews.com 2090029849152936387.html
Lesser in number, Odisha workers in Ahmedabad await Shramik trains

29 May 19:15 1 article

Lesser in number, Odisha workers in Ahmedabad await Shramik trains

According to officials, a total of 80 migrant workers from Odisha have registered for Shramik trains in Ahmedabad in the last one week, but at least 1,600 passengers are required to book a train to a particular state.

29 May 19:15 The Indian Express 2885715103927944645.html
Twitter, Reddit Blast Social Media Disclosure Rules for Visa Applicants

29 May 19:33 1 article

Twitter, Reddit Blast Social Media Disclosure Rules for Visa Applicants

Twitter, Reddit and a lobbying group for internet companies are supporting filmmakers in a lawsuit challenging a policy that requires visa applicants to register their social media handles with the U.S. government.

29 May 19:33 Courthouse News Service 1799505148769928602.html
Police arrest woman for stealing two-year-old in Rivers

29 May 19:06 1 article

Police arrest woman for stealing two-year-old in Rivers

Police in Rivers State have confirmed the arrest of a middle-aged woman, simply identified as Chinyere, for allegedly abducting her ...

29 May 19:06 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900465839121.html
Police discover eight inter-state routes in Kwara - The Nation Nigeria

29 May 19:13 1 article

Police discover eight inter-state routes in Kwara - The Nation Nigeria

Eight illegal routes created by transporters to beat the Covid-19 travel ban have been discovered in Kwara State. The police who made the discovery

29 May 19:13 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900489330733.html
Dubai allows outdoor exercise after Fajr (morning) prayers

29 May 19:50 1 article

Dubai allows outdoor exercise after Fajr (morning) prayers

People have been urged to stick to COVID-19 preventive measures

29 May 19:50 Gulf News 2086521544075012066.html
Trump Is Doing All of This for Zuckerberg

29 May 19:02 1 article

Trump Is Doing All of This for Zuckerberg

The new executive order targeting social-media companies isn’t really about Twitter.

29 May 19:02 The Atlantic 100708437177525025.html
Irish coast guard helicopter pilot tells how girl, 5, lucky to be alive after miraculous rescue

29 May 19:31 1 article

Irish coast guard helicopter pilot tells how girl, 5, lucky to be alive after miraculous rescue

Captain Sean Murphy told how the young child drifted out to sea on an inflatable toy

29 May 19:31 Irish Mirror 2875825628064435906.html
Greece bans Irish tourists from visiting due to poor coronavirus record

29 May 19:17 1 article

Greece bans Irish tourists from visiting due to poor coronavirus record

Greece has released a list of 29 countries from where it will accept tourists - and Ireland does not make the list

29 May 19:17 Irish Mirror 2875825629006742083.html
How to beat COVID-19, by Buhari - The Nation Nigeria

29 May 19:00 1 article

How to beat COVID-19, by Buhari - The Nation Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the support of developed countries and international financial organisations to poorer countries ...

29 May 19:00 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900793044832.html
Locust danger for flights! DGCA issues guidelines for pilots and airlines; Check details

29 May 19:12 1 article

Locust danger for flights! DGCA issues guidelines for pilots and airlines; Check details

Terming this year's incident of locust attacks "highly unusual" which was last seen 20 years back, the aviation regulator has advised the pilots to be mindful of locust attacks during the landing and take-off of the aircraft as they fly close to the ground.

29 May 19:12 The Financial Express 1288289580483031618.html
What Birds Do for Us and What We Can Do for Them

29 May 19:21 1 article

What Birds Do for Us and What We Can Do for Them

We want to return to our lives and livelihoods without sacrificing the natural world that supports us in body and in spirit.

29 May 19:21 NY Times 1961078288092798216.html
The Week contest: Inflatable eats

29 May 19:39 1 article

The Week contest: Inflatable eats

This week's question: The Open Hearth restaurant in South Carolina has opened its doors, but with inflatable dolls seated at 50 percent of the tables, to create a convivial atmosphere while still ensuring patrons sit at least 6 feet apart. What would be an appropriate name for a new, socially distanced restaurant chain that fills half its tables with inflatable patrons?

29 May 19:39 The Week 149215355554707443.html
3 DU students move HC against open-book exam

29 May 19:59 1 article

3 DU students move HC against open-book exam

The petition filed on behalf of Abhishek, Sharanjeet Kumar and Deepak — from Kirori Mal College, Aryabhatta College and School of Open Learning respectively — refers to unequal opportunities in the proposed exam mode.

29 May 19:59 The Indian Express 2885715105617966081.html
IndiGo appoints Venkataramani Sumantran as independent director

29 May 19:24 1 article

IndiGo appoints Venkataramani Sumantran as independent director

Venkataramani Sumantran, the chairman and managing director of Chennai-based Celeris Technologies, has been appointed the independent director of IndiGo, the airline said on Friday. Sumantran will

29 May 19:24 Deccan Herald 2027555796852437069.html
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin Were Co-Workers at the Same Nightclub

29 May 19:42 1 article

George Floyd and Derek Chauvin Were Co-Workers at the Same Nightclub

According to reports, George Floyd and former officer Derek Chauvin who knelt on his neck and killed him were actually co-workers in the past. Maya...

29 May 19:42 VLADTV 1404406305248486433.html
Rich tributes paid to late comrade Rana Shafique

29 May 19:01 1 article

Rich tributes paid to late comrade Rana Shafique

Lahore, Pakistan: Hundreds of civil society and peasant activists paid rich tributes to Rana Shafiqur Rehman at a Reference in Lahore. Rana shafiqur Rehman was a leading civil society activist and life long comrade. Rana Shafique was a social reformer who dedicated his life to the uplift of the peasantry and the working people. Being the Chief of Green Circle Organization GCO, he introduced cheap and environment-friendly biogas energy for the poor and later on promoted Moringa tree across the country and it’s highly rich Olifera supplement. His main focus was on the promotion of organic agriculture and horticulture in his struggle against pollution and for the preservation of the echo system threatened by a consumerist society and greed for profit at the cost of Nature. Late Rana worked for the causes of the oppressed people, women, minorities, and endangered species. He fought against successive dictatorship and for the restoration of democracy. Rana Shafique was a peace activist and brought the peasants of…

29 May 19:01 Dispatch News Desk 1078940131449579740.html
Death toll due to cyclone Amphan in West Bengal now 98: CM Mamata Banerjee

29 May 19:15 1 article

Death toll due to cyclone Amphan in West Bengal now 98: CM Mamata Banerjee

The death toll due to cyclone 'Amphan' in West Bengal has risen to 98, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday. "As per reports of the district magistrates, the toll due to cyclone Amphan has

29 May 19:15 Deccan Herald 2027555797400211800.html
Municipal corporations to roll out disaster risk management programme

29 May 19:04 1 article

Municipal corporations to roll out disaster risk management programme

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says the island’s municipal corporations will be rolling out the first phase of their disaster risk mitigation programme in two weeks, for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane...

29 May 19:04 The Gleaner 1215260529207782298.html
Reps worried over strange death in Bonny Island - The Nation Nigeria

29 May 19:45 1 article

Reps worried over strange death in Bonny Island - The Nation Nigeria

The House of Representatives has asked the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) to immediately identify the cause of strange...

29 May 19:45 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901270928386.html
Ontario mother hopes inquest into son’s death at school for the blind finally provides answers

29 May 19:16 1 article

Ontario mother hopes inquest into son’s death at school for the blind finally provides answers

An Ontario mother says she is hoping a now-approved inquest by the coroner’s office will provide answers into the mysterious death of her teenage son at a provincially-run school for the blind more than two years ago.

29 May 19:16 CP24 1887544295893638282.html
European defense hopes live to fight another day (just)

29 May 19:06 1 article

European defense hopes live to fight another day (just)

Military projects face cuts in new budget plan but fight is not over.

29 May 19:06 POLITICO 2584151346228026301.html
T20 World Cup 2020: Cricket Australia says ‘very high risk’ of postponement, bracing up for losses

29 May 19:54 1 article

T20 World Cup 2020: Cricket Australia says ‘very high risk’ of postponement, bracing up for losses

T20 World Cup 2020: As per the original schedule, India are slated to play at four venues - Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne - but Roberts said there is every possibility of a tweak in the fixtures.

29 May 19:54 The Financial Express 1288289580850653436.html
US police officer charged with murder of George Floyd

29 May 19:44 1 article

US police officer charged with murder of George Floyd

A former US police officer has been charged with the murder of African-American man George Floyd. Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on the neck of Mr Floyd for at least eight minutes on Monday before…

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The week's best photojournalism

29 May 19:51 1 article

The week's best photojournalism

Angry protests, idled airplanes, and more

29 May 19:51 The Week 149215356380925809.html
Shramik trains: Rlys appeal to people with comorbidities to avoid travel

29 May 19:32 1 article

Shramik trains: Rlys appeal to people with comorbidities to avoid travel

At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.

29 May 19:32 Business-Standard 1502508926198517712.html
In Pictures: Robbie Keane and Claudine Palmer's lavish Dublin wedding

29 May 19:21 1 article

In Pictures: Robbie Keane and Claudine Palmer's lavish Dublin wedding

Robbie Keane and Claudine Palmer tied the knot at the Church of St Alphonsus & St Columba in Ballybrack, South County Dublin back in June 2008

29 May 19:21 RSVP Live 2434255979192601819.html
Tributes pour in for late Shahine Robinson

29 May 19:12 1 article

Tributes pour in for late Shahine Robinson

Tributes are pouring in for late Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson who died today. Robinson passed away after ailing with cancer for some time. READ: Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson has died...

29 May 19:12 The Gleaner 1215260528572011613.html
Boris Johnson agrees to go to G7 summit in person in phone call with Donald Trump as two leaders discuss post-Brexit trade deal

29 May 19:48 1 article

Boris Johnson agrees to go to G7 summit in person in phone call with Donald Trump as two leaders discuss post-Brexit trade deal

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump agreed during a phone call that the upcoming meeting of the leaders of the G7 group of major industrialised nations should be held in person if possible.

29 May 19:48 Mail Online 124328112151332760.html
Mumbai: In four wards, recovery rate less than 20 per cent

29 May 19:28 1 article

Mumbai: In four wards, recovery rate less than 20 per cent

A test to check if the person is negative is only done if the patient has severe Covid-19 symptoms. Mumbai now has 16,008 recovered patients, and 19745 active cases.

29 May 19:28 The Indian Express 2885715105204325588.html
Trump Terminates W.H.O. Relationship, Slams China’s “Total Control” of Agency

29 May 19:55 1 article

Trump Terminates W.H.O. Relationship, Slams China’s “Total Control” of Agency

Says China pressured WHO to mislead world

29 May 19:55 Infowars 1950426315159651606.html
Two Tesco workers drown in the River Avon after one ran into the water to help the other when he got into trouble while swimming

29 May 19:09 1 article

Two Tesco workers drown in the River Avon after one ran into the water to help the other when he got into trouble while swimming

Two men who drowned in the River Avon on Thursday have been identified as Tesco workers from Swindon. Velly Sousa and Samuel Fernandez had been on a day trip with friends.

29 May 19:09 Mail Online 124328112466613593.html
SC issues notice to Tata Sons on cross-appeal of Mistry group firm against NCLAT order

29 May 19:01 1 article

SC issues notice to Tata Sons on cross-appeal of Mistry group firm against NCLAT order

A bench of Justices A S Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy in Friday's proceedings, held through video-conferencing, also issued notice on the cross-appeal of Cyrus Investment Pvt Ltd and tagged the plea with that of TSPL.

29 May 19:01 The Financial Express 1288289580751809479.html