Chandigarh cops sent for screening after man they arrested tests Covid positive

The man, who was suspected to be drunk, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a constable who stopped him from entering a Covid containment zone.

US President Donald Trump criticised after videos of him golfing surface online

Trump was seen on the golf course a day after saying houses of worship are "essential" and asking governors to reopen them during the weekend.

Tripura distributes 26.88 lakh textbooks, preparations on to resume schools after lockdown

Earlier this month, the education minister said his government is contemplating to restart its schools from June 1 and resume academic activities in them from June 15.

Maharashtra: For weary migrants taking train home, a free meal & bottled water

Since May 13, when they began with providing packed meals to passengers on board six or seven trains, they have clocked more than one lakh meals in total for those boarding the trains alone.

Delhi HC exempts advocates from wearing gowns, coats during virtual hearings

A circular issued by the court directed all lawyers to be dressed in a sober and dignified manner and expected to adhere to the rest of the Dress Code, as prescribed in Part VI, Chapter IV of the Bar Council of India Rules (Rules framed under Section 49(1) (gg) of the Advocates Act, 1961).

Seize LG Polymers factory premises, stop directors from leaving India: Andhra HC

A two-member bench of the court has barred entry on the factory premises except for those part of the committee appointed to probe the gas leak accident on May 7 that killed 7 people and injured over 500 others in the villages surrounding the factory.

Special service: The Shillong Chamber Choir is now delivering for those who can’t step out

The Uncle’s Home Delivery initiative was launched a month ago, with choir members converting their 800-square-feet practice hall in Shillong to a ‘warehouse’ out of which groceries are supplied to more than 500 families

Chinhat, Aarah and Bareilly: The lesser-known battles of 1857

Even though Delhi, Lucknow, Kanpur were the epicentres of the uprising, several other areas in Oudh, Rohilkhand and Bihar also witnessed crucial events and produced several local leaders. The events in these regions had political consequences and determined the way ahead for both sides.

Covid-19 crisis has lessons for agencies on how to respond, come together and collaborate: Deshmukh

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said every effort was being made to minimise risk for police personnel, who were on the ground and involved in efforts to mitigate the crisis, and make the best possible treatment available for those who have tested positive.

Cop crushed to death under vehicle ‘illegally transporting cattle’ in Solapur; driver, three others held on murder charge

According to police, the constable attached with the Solapur rural police headquarters, was deployed at a nakabandi in Vadakbal village along a naik and two home guards for checking vehicles entering the district during a lockdown in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Gujarat: Seven cops booked after 132 liquor bottles found in Kadi canal

A team of NDRF scuba divers was called in by senior police officials on Saturday and Sunday to extract 132 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from the Narmada canal near Kadi police station, after which a case was booked.

MGNREGS come to tribals’ aid in Nandurbar, district reports highest-ever employment under scheme

According to District Collector Dr Rajendra Bharud, 41,157 labourers are employed in various works undertaken by district collectorate.

Medical supplies procurement ‘scam’: Shimla man who recorded audio clip that exposed wrongdoing questioned

In the 43-second audio clip, one person is heard talking about giving Rs 5 lakh to the other. According to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, one person in the clip is Dr Gupta.

Ahmedabad: Illegal slaughter of buffaloes; waiting for after Eid to detain more accused, say police

This was following Gujarat High Court (HC) directions that require accused persons to be tested for Covid-19 before being presented before a magistrate.

‘Spy’ pigeon caught flying along International Border along J&K’s Kathua

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kathua, Shalinder Kumar Mishra said the pigeon was flying over Manyari village in Hiranagar sector along the IB and had flown in from the Pakistan side.

Gujarat:Video shows GMERS superintendent saying Dhaman-1 ventilators ‘not as good’, she denies

In a release issued later, the Congress enlisted the information received from both hospitals as well as the feedback of the doctors on Dhaman-1.

Paddy farming: How migrant crisis has spurred a shift to direct seeding method

But for this farmers need uninterrupted power supply immediately, a need the govt is yet to fulfill

Covid-19: Stranded for two months in Tripura, Spanish cross-country cyclist finally heads home

Yessenia had come to Tripura from Bangladesh, with plans to visit Mizoram, and then Myanmar.

Gujarat: One year on, 370 engineering graduates still await posting orders from govt

Notably, the government advertisement for the posts was out in November 2015 and the final recruitment is yet to be over. And now these candidates have started registering their protest on social media since they cannot protest in public due to Covid-19 and lockdown.

Gujarat: After almost two months with little work, money, 47 migrant workers return to Bihar

On May 19, in the fourth phase of lockdown, the contractor was ready to walk back home. For this duration, the group of workers had been stranded without any work or money. “Our bags are packed and we are ready to walk to Bihar... We have no option left.”

‘No case of heat stroke reported so far’: Number of heat-related illnesses down in Maharashtra

So much so that at the state-run Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Dial 108 ambulances, officials said in the last three months, they had not served any heat-related emergency.

Leaders queue up at Raj Bhavan, Raut says bid to impose President’s rule will not succeed

"I went to meet the Governor after a call from the Raj Bhavan. I know the governor from our Parliament days," Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut told The Indian Express.

No Eid sweets exchanged by BSF with Pakistan; done with Bangladesh

Incidents of cross-border terrorism are continuing on the Western front and hence, the exchange of sweets did not take place at any location along the India-Pakistan international border from Jammu to Gujarat, the officials said.

Haryana: Farmers take out tractor march against paddy cultivation restrictions

Farmers from Ratia block went to district headquarter Fatehabad to lodge their protest and submit a memorandum to the local administration.

Punjab to provide free ration to 14 lakh migrants under Atmanirbhar scheme

While 17.7 lakh migrants had registered on the government portal to go back home and three lakh have left via trains and over a lakh via buses and many others on foot or private vehicles, the remaining around 14 lakh will get 2 months of free ration under the scheme.

Ministers vs chief secy row: Amarinder hosts Manpreet, Channi

Manpreet stands ground, wants issue to be taken up in Cabinet again.

BJP member, former minister’s wife die of Covid, Gujarat toll 891

Upadhyay, an active member of the BJP for two decades and a member of its doctors’ cell, was an orthopaedic surgeon. He died at Sterling Hospital in Ahmedabad.

International air passengers push up Andhra’s case count

On Monday, 62 international passengers who arrived in special Vande Bharat flights to the state tested positive, and a majority of them were from Kuwait.

Delhi Metro prepares to begin ops at 24-48 hr notice

As the first step towards resuming services, DMRC has decided to deploy full manpower, including station controllers and housekeeping staff, from Tuesday, sources said. Cleaning of stations has also started.

Days after opening border with Delhi, Ghaziabad seals it again

Accordingly, in guidelines for Lockdown 4.0 issued on May 22, the Ghaziabad administration had said one can travel from Delhi to Ghaziabad (except those in containment zones) without restrictions.

Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: Two more deaths in state; Ramangara reports first coronavirus case

Karnataka reported 93 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total tally to 2,182, of which 705 have recovered while 17 patients are in the ICU.

88% cases asymptomatic, 84% deaths had comorbid conditions: TN Minister

Tamil Nadu with a total of 4.21 lakh tests, the highest in the country, has 17,082 cases and has reported 118 deaths. And Chennai, with 548 cases on Monday, has registered 11,131 cases so far.

Private doctors refrain from prescribing tests, cite BMC pressure

Since two days, several private doctors are refusing prescription to eligible candidates for the Covid-19 test fearing backlash from the BMC.

Mumbai: Doc served notice for prescribing test, but all 3 patients positive

Local BJP corporator Priti Satam, who met Assistant Municipal Commissioner, P-North (Malad), Sanjog Kabare, on May 23, said the test results of all three were positive.

Mumbai: A month on, kin of first policeman to succumb to Covid awaits govt’s Rs 50 lakh solatium

57-year-old Chandrakant Pendurkar was the first policeman from the state to have succumbed to Covid-19. So far, 18 police personnel from the state have died due to the infection, while 1,809 have tested positive till May 24.

Mumbai: 21-day doubling rate in Dharavi, lower than city’s 14-day average

The doubling rate of number of Covid-19 cases in Mumbai is 14 days, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had said on Saturday during an interaction with doctors of BMC-run hospitals.

Fate of final semester exams in Maharashtra still in limbo

On Monday, Minister for Higher and Technical Education Uday Samant held a meeting, through videoconferencing, with vice-chancellors of state’s non-agricultural universities to discuss the possibility of cancelling exams.

Centre must not view Maharashtra as state ruled by opposition: Sanjay Raut

On Monday, Raut took a dig at the Union minister Piyush Goyal, saying, “Though Goyal is a minister in the Union government, he is representing Maharashtra in Rajya Sabha. The issues of Maharashtra and Mumbai are different and the leaders from the Union government must understand that."

Lockdown effect: Bail pleas of those booked under sedition, UAPA stuck

Although there is no definite list of cases that qualify as “urgent”, courts have often prioritised cases that pose irreversible loss of life and liberty. Cases of death penalty, bail and eviction are also given urgent hearings.

Green norms: Industries’ demand objected

In the letter to various office-bearers of the MoEFCC, CPCB, Gujarat Pollution Control Board as well as the Gujarat Chief Secretary, the activists demanded punitive action against the industries for requesting watering down of environmental laws in the garb of Covid-19 relief.

AfDB: U.S. govt demands fresh probe into allegations against Adesina

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, still has another big hurdle to cross in his bid for re-election into office.

Inside AfDB 'whistleblower' allegations against Akinwumi Adesina

Mr Adesina denies wrongdoing and the Bank's ethics committee sides with him.

Akinwunmi Adesina: US demands investigation into AfDB's decision on Nigeria's ex-minister

Following the allegations of impropriety against the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, the US government has demanded a probe.

U.S calls for probe against AfDB president

The intervention by the Treasury, the AfDB’s biggest non-African shareholder, comes two weeks after the ethics committee found no evidence to support allegations of favoritism by Adesina. The 60-yea

Two fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Puducherry, tally rises to 31

Two COVID-19 cases were reported in Puducherry on Monday, taking the number of infections in the union territory to 31. Two patients, both men, were admitted to Indira Gandhi Government Medical College Hospital this morning, Health Minister Malladi Krishna Rao told reporters here. The new cases

10 fresh cases of Covid in Himachal, tally rises to 196

Inching towards the 200 mark, Himachal Pradesh recorded 10 more cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, taking the tally in the state to 196. Two coronavirus patients from Bilaspur district have recovered from the disease on Sunday, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) R D Dhiman said. Four of the fresh cases

4 fresh cases of COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh; tally rises to 208

Four more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh, taking the number of cases in the state to 208, while a 72-year-old woman died due to the disease at a hospital here, officials said on Monday. With the latest fatality, the death toll due to COVID-19 has

Three new COVID cases in Puducherry

Three more persons test positive for COVID-19 in Puducherry on Monday taking the tally to 32.While two cases were reported in Muthialpet, the third was detected in Reddiarpalayam.Health Minister Malla

2 new containment zones in Capital, 41 zones de-contained

With the addition of Hari Nagar and Rani Bagh, the number of containment zones in Delhi have gone up to 87 while 41 zones have been de-contained. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Sunday said that the Delhi Government has barricaded the containment zones and no relaxation has been given in

Containment zone in D.J. Halli

One person has tested positive for COVID-19

87 COVID-19 patients in Nainital came by same special train

Eighty-seven of the total 117 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nainital over the last two days are passengers of the same 'Shramik Special' train that reached Haridwar from Mumbai last week, the state health department said on Monday. Fifty-five passengers of the train tested

87 COVID-19 patients in Nainital came by same special train, says health department

The passengers came by the special train from Mumbai to Haridwar on May 20 and left in buses for Haldwani in Nainital district

UP issues fresh guidelines for air travellers

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued an advisory for air flyers who will be arriving at the airports in the state from Monday when domestic flights commence after over 60 days of lockdown. The passengers who belong to UP will have to go for 14-day home quarantine if there are no health issues

Maharashtra issues guidelines for air travel

Passengers to be stamped on left hand for home isolation of 14 days and self-monitoring of health

Industrial estates in TN start functioning with new rules

Following permission from the Tamilnadu government, factories in industrial esates located in non-containment zones in the State, including those at Ambattur and Guindy, resumed their operations from today. Continue Reading →

Industrial estates in wait-and-watch mode

Entrepreneurs cite labour shortage, non-availability of raw materials, lack of transport as key reasons

Sena, Cong take jibe at Goyal over diversion of UP-bound train

PTI Mumbai Taking a dig at Railways Minister Piyush Goyal over diversion of the Vasai Road-Gorakhpur Sharmik Special train via Odisha, Shiv Sena leader Sa

Coronavirus lockdown | Shiv Sena, Congress take jibe at Piyush Goyal over diversion of U.P.-bound train

Shiv Sena’s ally Congress also took a dim view of the train diversion, saying the government was “taking migrant workers on a country tour” without providing them food and water

90 pc of promises made in manifesto fulfilled in one year, says Andhra Pradesh CM

90 pc of promises made in manifesto fulfilled in one year, says Andhra Pradesh CM: Ninety per cent of the promises made in the manifesto have been fulfilled during the first year of my government, said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy here on Monday.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

90 % of promises fulfilled in first year itself: Jagan

‘Establishment of local secretariats a crowning achievement’

Police investigating assault with intent to rape as woman, 25, fights off man in Fife park

A woman fought off a potential rapist in a Fife park at the weekend.

Woman subjected to horrifying early-morning attack with ‘intent to rape’ at Fife park

A WOMAN has been attacked “with intent to rape” in a horrifying incident at a park in Fife. The 25-year-old had to fight off the thug in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, after he followe…

No New Covid-19 Deaths For The First Time Since Mid-March

No new Covid-19 deaths have been reported today.

"We have suppressed Covid-19" - No new deaths for the first time since mid-March

There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland is 1,606*. As of 11am Monday 25 May the HPSC has been ...

Coronavirus: No new deaths reported in Republic for first time since March

There have been no new coronavirus deaths reported to health officials in the past 24 hours.59 n...

Zero new deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Ireland for the first time since March

“The number of new cases and reported deaths over the past week indicates that we have suppressed Covid-19 as a country"

Federal judge rules Florida felons don't have to pay fines before registering to vote

A federal judge struck down a Florida law requiring felons in the state to pay all court fees and fines before voting.

Trump aims to cut red tape tying up doctors

The White House is aiming to cut occupational regulations permanently for doctors and nurses that have been suspended temporarily during the pandemic to spur economic growth, a top adviser to President Trump said.

Hispanic vote in Florida may come down to Biden’s ability to overcome socialism stigma

LITTLE HAVANA, MIAMI — One does not have to walk far from the outdoor coffee window at Versailles Restaurant in the heart of Little Havana to hear impassioned words about politics, socialism, and Cuba.

Trump says he's no longer taking hydroxychloroquine

President Trump said he has finished taking hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug he took to protect against the coronavirus.

Democrats: Trump lacks 'serious plan' to increase coronavirus testing

Four top Democrats accused the Trump administration of not having a real national strategy for coronavirus testing.

Two dead after shooting at massive block party in South Carolina

A teenager was one of two people killed in a shooting at a massive block party in Jonesville, South Carolina.

Obama team was 'afraid' Flynn would find improper access to NSA data, Joe diGenova says

The Obama administration was "afraid" retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn would find out about improper access to National Security Agency data as President Trump's national security adviser, according to former U.S. Attorney Joe diGenova.

Hillary Clinton thanks Andrew Cuomo for 'making responsible decisions to keep people safe'

Hillary Clinton lauded New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's response to the coronavirus pandemic and thanked state leaders for keeping people safe on Memorial Day.

Whitewater prosecutor predicts indictments in John Durham's Russia investigation

Former Whitewater prosecutor Robert Ray expects prosecutions in U.S. Attorney John Durham's inquiry into the Russia investigation.

'Fake news': Maryland congressman denies 'dispute' with White House staffer at Memorial Day event

A spokesman for Maryland Rep. Andy Harris denied the congressman got into an argument during a Memorial Day visit to Fort McHenry with President Trump after a reporter traveling with the group overheard him yelling.

Trump: 'I have a chance to break the deep state'

President Trump predicted he would come out victorious in his war against the "deep state."

Republican says Flynn judge may have ‘conflict of interest’ after hiring personal attorney

A Republican congressman said he found it peculiar that the judge overseeing Michael Flynn’s case hired a prominent lawyer as an appeals court reviews his decision not to dismiss the case against President Trump’s former national security adviser immediately.

Gyms flex legal muscle in lawsuit against Michigan Gov. Whitmer to lift coronavirus restrictions

Gym owners in Michigan have lawyered up in their battle against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over state-imposed restrictions meant to stem the tide of the coronavirus.

16 arrested for illegal hunting on Eastern Cape farm

Sixteen hunters have been arrested for illegal hunting after they allegedly killed 12 springboks at a private farm in the Hofmeyr district in the Eastern Cape.

Almost 19,000 arrested for lockdown offences in Eastern Cape

Movement restrictions and an increased police presence during the lockdown did not prevent incidents of murder, rape, vigilante justice and corruption in the Eastern Cape.

TNT's Ernie Johnson Give Emotional Speech on COVID-19

In an emotional video, TNT's Ernie Johnson opens up about his son's medical struggles and efforts to protect Hhm from the coronavirus pandemic.

Paul Feig Still Thinks the Female-Lead 'Ghostbusters' Backlash Had to Do With 2016 Election

Paul Feig believes that the backlash the female-lead "Ghostbuster" spawned had to do with the trends surrounding the 2016 presidential election.

Man running 100 miles in 24 hours at Las Vegas park for veterans

Peter Makredes, 28, was running 100 miles in 24 hours over Memorial Day weekend to raise money for a nonprofit that works to decrease the number of veterans who die by suicide.

Man completes 100 miles for veterans on Memorial Day in Las Vegas

Peter Makredes overcame extreme exhaustion and very sore feet on Memorial Day in Las Vegas to finish running and walking 100 miles in support of veterans.

Summerlin man to honor veterans by performing taps

A Summerlin man plans to perform taps on Monday afternoon in front of his home to honor U.S. military veterans for Memorial Day.

Summerlin man performs taps for neighbors to honor veterans

A Summerlin man performed taps on Monday afternoon in front of his home to honor U.S. military veterans for Memorial Day.

National parks hope visitors comply with virus measures

As Yellowstone and other national parks end a two-month shutdown due to the coronavirus, park officials ask visitors to take simple precautions: Wash hands, keep a safe distance apart, wear protect...

Zion National Park fills up early Sunday on Memorial Day weekend

Zion National Park’s Scenic Drive was so full Sunday that the park had to close access by 6:30 a.m. and the whole park was full by 11 a.m., the park said.

EDITORIAL: Honoring those who died to defend our freedoms

Memorial Day.

LETTER: Surprise — MGM will have free parking again!

Now they need the locals.

LETTER: State Democrats go mum over Steven Horsford transgression

Imagine if it were a Republican.

LETTER: Review-Journal judicial debates a helpful tool for voters

When I first opened my mail-in ballot, I was overwhelmed.

Hey Las Vegas motorists, don’t drive impaired as businesses reopen

As more businesses open up across Nevada, especially ones that serve alcoholic beverages, traffic officials are urging drivers not to get too excited and get behind the wheel impaired.

Homeless remain a blind spot in Clark County’s COVID-19 picture

While testing for COVID-19 is becoming available to more Clark County residents, testing of the homeless remains haphazard even though they are at high risk.

Without full capacity, Trump threatens to pull GOP meeting from NC

President Donald Trump threatened Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state’s Democratic governor doesn’t immediately sign off on allowing a f...

Minor fire causes evacuation of Target store in central Las Vegas

A small fire inside a Target store Monday afternoon caused an evacuation of the business in central Las Vegas.

Clark County election worker tests positive for COVID-19

A worker at the Clark County Election Department’s main office has tested positive for COVID-19.

Sisolak to discuss next phase of Nevada’s reopening plan

Gov. Steve Sisolak will discuss the next phase of Nevada’s reopening at a news conference Tuesday evening, according to the governor’s office.

Perth and Kinross sports clubs prepare to welcome players back as lockdown set to be eased

Recycling centres also to reopen from Thursday (May 28)

Perth and Kinross recycling centres set to reopen next week with distancing measures in place

Recycling centres across Perth and Kinross are being prepared for reopening from June 1 for domestic waste.

Police release CCTV after attempted shop raid in Dundee

The man in the footage could help police with their investigation.

Police release CCTV images of man in store at time of Dundee attempted robbery

CCTV images of a man Dundee police say may be able to "help with enquiries" into an attempted robbery have been released.

5-year-old flies home alone, mother receives him at Bangalore airport

Vivan Sharma went on a small holiday to Delhi to visit his grandparents in February.The child's mother who came to receive her son said, 'My 5-year-old son has travelled alone from Delhi. He has come back to Bengaluru after 3 months'

'Indians soar in the skies again,' tweets aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri

All health protocols were being followed by officials for both the arriving as well as departing air passengers.International commercial passenger flight services remain suspended in India

Covid-19: Recovery rate improves to 41.57%, says govt

A total of 57,720 people have been cured so far in India, says Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Kerala reports 49 new covid-19 cases

The fresh covid-19 cases also include two prisoners.Hundreds of police personnel and a magistrate who were in contact with the two prisoners were put in home quarantine

Two more covid-19 deaths in Karnataka, virus spreads to 29 out of 30 districts

Karnataka confirms 93 cases on Monday that takes the total number of active cases to 1,431

Over 4 mn stranded migrants ferried in 3,060 'Shramik Special' trains in 25 days

The top five states where most of these trains terminated are Uttar Pradesh (1,245 trains), Bihar (846 trains), Jharkhand (123 trains), Madhya Pradesh (112 trains), Odisha (73 trains)

Maharashtra govt appoints nodal officers to handle domestic flight passengers

The state government appoints the additional municipal commissioners as the nodal officers for the purpose of enforcing the SOP norms

Taking a flight to Mumbai? New rules make 14-day home isolation mandatory

Passengers coming for short duration will be exempted from home isolation if they submit return travel details, says Maharashtra govt's SOPs for air passengers.Passengers may be permitted to travel in their private passenger vehicles only between the airport and their residence

Maharashtra creates jumbo medical centres as Covid-19 count crosses 50,000-mark

'A 30,000-bed Covid-19 care centre for those patients who do not have the capacity for self-isolation has been created in Mumbai,' said Uddhav.The current count of Covid-19 patients in the state of Maharashtra is 52,667

Mint Lite | Top 5 news and views around the world

News and views, opinions and talking points from around the world to start your day

Domestic passengers landing at Kerala don't seem to need Aarogya Setu

According to the rules, anyone arriving in Kerala on flights, can go into state run quarantine centres, if they so wish or if they have a separate attached bathroom at their home can remain in it for two weeks, when the quarantine period will end

Boris Johnson's aide Cummings says he won't quit over lockdown road trip

The government is facing a tide of anger from politicians and the public over the revelation that Dominic Cummings traveled more than 250 miles (400 kilometers) from London to his parents' home in Durham, northeast England at the end of March

Lawmakers raise concerns over ‘distress withdrawal’ of EPFO funds

Most Opposition parties believe the withdrawals, about 10 times that in a similar time frame before lockdown, shows distress.Parties believe the matter of EPF withdrawals should be discussed when the standing committee meets

Son, Wife Of J&K Lt Guv’s Advisor Test Covid-19 Positive

The son and wife of an advisor to the Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials said on Monday

Son, wife of JK Lt Guv's advisor test COVID-19 positive

The son and wife of an advisor to the Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials said on Monday. The

Wife, son of J-K Lt Governor’s advisor test positive for COVID-19

The officials said the advisor's wife and son had returned from Delhi a few days back and were staying at a guest house. The results of their samples came on Sunday night and they had tested positive for the disease, they said.

Covid-19 Confirmed in Wife and Son of Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir -

The Covid-19 infection has been confirmed in the wife and son of an advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor

In Bolsonaro's Brazil, everyone else is to blame for virus

With Brazil emerging as one of the world's most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media. By contrast, he portrays himself as a clear-eyed crusader willing to defend an unpopular idea —…

In Bolsonaro’s Brazil, everyone else is to blame for coronavirus | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

RIO DE JANEIRO >> With Brazil emerging as one of the world’s most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media.

Family Man, the Breaking Bad-like blocky RPG, is out now

An RPG about money and moral choices.

Outriders Broadcast will showcase People Can Fly's upcoming RPG-shooter later this week

Outriders remains on track for release later this year.

Brother allegedly sets pregnant sister ablaze for slapping mother

THE police in Lagos State have arrested a boy simply identified as Chima for allegedly setting his elder sister ablaze. The 20-year-old pregnant lady, Victoria, was set ablaze at C.A.C bus stop in Okokomaiko area of Ojo Local Government. She was confirmed dead by medical doctors. Victoria died hours after her brother, who was said […]

Man sets sister ablaze for disrespecting mother

Deji Lambo The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Chima for allegedly setting ablaze his elder sister, identified simply as Victoria, at their place of residence by the CAC...

Top Egypt medical union warns of health system ‘collapse’

CAIRO, May 25 — Egypt’s top medical union today warned of a “complete collapse” of the country’s health system, accusing the health ministry of negligence in failing to protect healthcare workers from coronavirus. “The syndicate is warning that the health system could completely...

Top Egypt medical union warns of health system ‘collapse’

Egypt's top medical union on Monday warned of a "complete collapse" of the country's health system, accusing the health ministry of negligence

Council of the Federation: COVID-19 prompts Quebec to put off premiers' meeting

Quebec is postponing the Council of the Federation meeting it was set to host this summer because of COVID-19.

COVID-19 prompts Quebec to put off premiers' meeting

Quebec is postponing the Council of the Federation meeting it was set to host this summer because of COVID-19.

US National Security Adviser O'Brien Compares China's COVID Response to Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

The official’s comments come as the administration of US President Donald Trump has accused the Chinese government of “covering up” an unproven story that the...

President Trump's adviser compares China's handling of coronavirus to Chernobyl

The US national security adviser Robert O’Brien on Sunday drew parallels between China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak and the Soviet Union’s c

Defiant Simon Bridges smacks down Todd Muller's assertion he's 'considering his future', plans to stay on

"I'm not considering my future."

JK Rowling condemns Dominic Cummings' reported flouting of lockdown rules

She has criticised the adviser for reportedly making a trip while he and his wife had COVID-19 symptoms.

Man dies after workplace accident in Auckland

Emergency services were called to an address on Unity Dr at 7:35pm on Monday.

Bishop Chases Worshippers Without Face Masks Out Of Enugu Church

He wondered why people were violating the measures put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic

Bishop chases worshippers without face masks out of Enugu church

Raphael Ede, Enugu The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, on Sunday chased out worshipers who were not wearing face masks during the Holy Mass to mark the 2020 World Comm...

I was a die-hard New Yorker who never imagined leaving the city. After COVID-19, I'm dying to leave and never return.

Chlo Jo Davis is a lifelong New Yorker, mother of three, and the founder and editor of GirlieGirlArmy.com.

I was a die-hard New Yorker who never imagined leaving the city. After COVID-19, I'm dying to leave and never return.

"If you have a second home, this is a cakewalk. But we do not, and we've realized NYC just can't be our everything anymore," says Chloé Jo Davis.

I was a die-hard New Yorker who never imagined leaving the city. After COVID-19, I can’t wait to leave and never return.

My grandfather fled to New York City after a grand escape from the Nazis via Belgium with a few diamonds sewn in his pockets and a dream of freedom. Forty-three years later, I have a son named Freedom and a dream to leave this city that gave us our family history.

Western Areas storms Panoramic Resources recap

ASX-listed Western Areas has sent a reminder that it's not just private equity tyre-kickers that can use recapitalisations to nab strategic positions. 

Our global public health system is only as good as its weakest link

Neglect of the vulnerable now amplifies the risks of COVID-19 to us all, writes Adara Group founder Audette Exel.

Trump extends coronavirus travel bans to hard-hit Brazil

Brazil, easily Latin America's hardest-hit country, has the world's second-highest infection tally and one of its highest death tolls, at more than 347,000 and 22,000, respectively.

'I suppose I overpaid': West End seller

The owner of a penthouse apartment in Brisbane's West End reckons he lost money on his sale. The agent reckons he was lucky to get what he did.

Push India towards the Quad to deter China

A regional bulwark against Beijing is an idea whose time has come. To make it work, New Delhi must be persuaded to participate on its own terms.

Tim Wilson wants fresh inquiry into Hostplus conflicts

The federal MP has asked regulators to investigate 'vertical integration' in the industry superannuation sector.

The anti-establishment figure putting Boris Johnson at risk

Dominic Cummings is a divisive figure whose defiant nature may yet prove to be his downfall.

IOOF class action dropped but legal woes remain

IOOF has reached a settlement to end the Supreme Court case commenced by Quinn Emanuel on behalf of IOOF shareholders but separate proceedings initiated by Shine Lawyers are ramping up.

Labor senator calls for ASIC investigation into Rex

Tony Sheldon says the company's "failure to inform the ASX ... flies in the face of Australian corporate standards".

Rich list accounts still free from public scrutiny

More than 1100 companies — including those controlled by some of the most influential families and rich listers — remain exempt from lodging accounts with the regulator, 25 years after the temporary exemption was granted.

Directors get six-month reprieve on disclosure

Companies providing profit guidance will be relieved from continuous disclosure rules for the next six months, because of the economic uncertainty fuelled by the coronavirus.

Premier digs in on rent as UK restrictions bite

The 139 Smiggle stores in Britain and Ireland remain shut because of government restrictions, and Premier is also applying its rent ban.

ACTU lays out demands for Virgin bidders

With binding bids for Virgin due to administrator Deloitte on June 12, ACTU president Michele O'Neil says the union bloc will not budge on worker entitlements.

Coles lifts all purchase limits on grocery items

Toilet paper hoarding stopped a little while ago and now Coles has lifted restrictions on the last of the pantry staples.

China's swoop on Hong Kong autonomy 'utterly offensive'

Several former foreign ministers have criticised Beijing for its proposed new laws aimed at silencing dissent.

SA eases COVID-19 restrictions ahead of schedule

South Australia has fast-tracked its loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, with pubs, restaurants, clubs, cinemas, beauty salons and gyms able to have up to 80 patrons from June 1.

Rental market hit by student exodus: Gurner

Tim Gurner says the treatment of foreign students by state and federal governments 'was incredibly poor' and its impact on the rental market will be huge.

Time to take economy out of intensive care: PM

Scott Morrison will appeal to a "new sense of common purpose", with $1.5 billion in federal funding to the states as leverage, to deliver an economic recovery he envisages will take between three and five years.

Back to the future on class actions

The government's move to impose controls on litigation funders takes the industry back a decade.

Hong Kong move exposes China's superpower fail

For all its pretensions, Beijing has proved completely unable to manage the people of a sophisticated and free global city.

Bolsonaro’s populism is leading Brazil to disaster

If life were a morality tale, the COVID-19 antics would turn Brazilians against the populist president. But it's not that simple.

Coronavirus News: Virtual ceremonies planned for Memorial Day

This year's Memorial Day will pay tribute not only to those who died on the battlefield but also those who have fallen during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus News: Virtual ceremonies held for Memorial Day

This year's Memorial Day paid tribute not only to those who died on the battlefield but also those who have fallen during the coronavirus pandemic.

Long Island man arrested trying to sell beach passes

The suspect is accused of trying to sell 4 resident-only City of Long Beach seasonal beach passes on Craigslist.

Coronavirus News: Virtual Fleet Week New York marks Memorial Day

Fleet Week New York is marking Memorial Day Monday during its first ever fully virtual event during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus News: Virtual Fleet Week New York marks Memorial Day

Fleet Week New York marked Memorial Day Monday during its first ever fully virtual event during the coronavirus pandemic.

Staten Island boat fire injures 5 people, 3 hospitalized

Authorities say a boat caught fire off Staten Island with five people aboard, sending three to the hospital.

Coronavirus News: Beach lifeguards deploy new safety protocols amid COVID-19 pandemic

Beach lifeguards in our area are now deploying a whole new set of safety protocols due to the coronavirus.

Sanwo-Olu to inaugurate projects to mark one year in office

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is to inaugurate housing, education and road projects as part of activities to mark one year on office.

Sanwo-Olu to virtually inaugurate projects to mark one year in office

Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to inaugurate housing, education, and road projects as part of activities to mark one year in office.

Sanwo-Olu to mark one year in office with projects inauguration  

 By Oziegbe Okoeki Lagos State Government has lined up a-week long programme to commemorate Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s one year in office. He was sworn in on May 29, 2019. To commemorate the event, a number of programmes have been slated, starting with an address by the governor. During the week-long ceremonies, Governor Sanwo-Olu will embark […]

National engagement on easing coronavirus restrictions starts

Following the Minister of Information’s call to engage the media in the national discourse while the virus remains in the world’s ecosystem, on Friday 22nd May 2020, Dr Da Costa Aboagye, the leader of the national risk communication and social mobilisation talked about the institutionalisation of the control and preventive measures whilst living with Covid-19 in safety.

Saudi Arabia to Ease Coronavirus Restrictions on Thursday

DOHA (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia will start phasing out restrictions on Thursday that were imposed to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, Health Minister Tawfiq...

Victor Osimhen: Lille offer Nigerian star private jet to attend father’s burial

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has stated that Lille OSC of France have given Victor Osimhen a private jet for him to return home

Father’s death: Lille offer Osimhen private jet to visit family

Johnny Edward French Ligue 1 side, Lille, have offered Victor Osimhen a private jet to bring him back home and be with his family following the death of his father, The PUNCH reports. Osimhen ann...

Osimhen arrives in Lagos for father’s burial

Sodiq Oyeleke Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has arrived in Lagos State for his father

Pub owners take FBD Insurance to court over cover for closures during pandemic

Pub owners have gone to court in a row over insurance cover during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pub owners take FBD Insurance to court over Covid-19 disruption cover

Pub owners claim they are entitled to have consequential losses covered by what they say is an insurable risk.

Protests in Berlin over government's lockdown response

Experts say that the demonstrations come from a variety of different political camps united by a shared distrust in the state

Groundbreaking TV? Earthquake hits during Jacinda Ardern interview

An earthquake hit as New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern was being interviewed live on TV.

Coronavirus: Russia remains in lockdown as cases top 350,000

Russia's deaths-to-infections ratio is far lower than in other countries. Doctors and activists say the number of fatalities is much higher.

French village elects first transgender mayor

Marie Cau said she had not encountered discrimination in the village in the 15 years since she began her transition.

Belarus: Hundreds protest in Minsk against President Lukashenko

Demonstrators wore facemasks in defiance and carried slippers, joining opposition activists' calls to "smash the cockroach".

A Mexican zoo has named two newborn puma cubs Pandemic and Quarantine

Vets at the zoo say the births were due to the coronavirus lockdown, which stopped visitors coming and stressing out the animals.

Supporters greet Bolsonaro amid controversy over cabinet video

It comes three days after the country's supreme court released a video of a cabinet meeting in which Bolsonaro is alleged to have tried to interfere with the federal police.

Requiring face masks to fight COVID-19 while upholding niqab bans shows irony lost on leaders ǀ View

The current recommendations on wearing face masks also lay bare the absurdity of the arguments that some European governments have used to prohibit the wearing of face coverings in the public space.

Restricting foreign workers during a crisis hampers recovery. Just look at our past mistakes ǀ View

Policies which encourage the departure of foreign workers are ineffective, and policymakers should instead look to macroeconomics to stimulate recovery.

Immunity to coronaviruses may only last six months, says study

It casts doubt over the practicality of introducing "immunity passports", which some governments want to issue to COVID-19 survivors.

China Vows Retaliation if US Continues Meddling in Its Hong Kong Policy

The island enjoys a certain degree of autonomy in terms of its economy and laws, but recently Beijing decided to introduce stricter penalties for treason and sedition...

China vows to retaliate if US continues meddling in Hong Kong

BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the U.S.’ current meddling in Hong Kong, as Beijing demanded that Washington end their hostile policies and refrain from stirring tensions. In the statement released on Monday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said they would take “every necessary measure” to stop the U.S. from meddling in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The spokesperson for Foreign Ministry, Zhao Lijian, argued that Washington had “no right to criticism and interfere” in how Beijing regulates its semi-autonomous territory. “What laws, how, and when Hong Kong SAR [Special Administrative Region] should legislate are entirely within the scope of China’s sovereignty. If the US insists on hurting China’s interests, China will have to take every necessary measure to counter and oppose this”, Zhao Lijian stated. US Interference in Hong Kong Affairs

New Mexico Republicans decry liberal PAC ad in GOP primary

Republicans in New Mexico called Sunday on a liberal Super PAC to pull ads that seek to favor one GOP U.S. House candidate over another.

Ohio virus death toll nears 2000, university students warned

The number of confirmed and probable deaths associated with the coronavirus in Ohio is nearing 2,000 total.

Omaha nursing home reports 8th death from coronavirus

An eighth resident at a western Omaha nursing home has died from COVID-19, as Nebraska health officials reported three new deaths and 145 news cases of the virus.

South Dakota state park usage skyrockets during pandemic

Hundreds of thousands of South Dakotans headed into the outdoors as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state, causing state park visitor numbers to bounce back after last year’s rough weather.

Indiana reports 354 more confirmed COVID-19 cases

State health officials said Monday that 354 more Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and an additional eight people have died from the disease.

Pelosi vs. Trump: Schoolyard insults easier than civil discourse these days

President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are in a verbal battle that resembles schoolyard behavior.

COVID-19 meant less driving in SC and less gas tax collected

Traffic is South Carolina is down significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, cutting the amount of money the state road agency takes in by $78 million, officials said.

3 killed in separate stabbings in New York City

Three people were fatally stabbed in separate incidents Sunday in New York City, police said.

'Illegal election power grab': GOP sues Gavin Newsom over vote-by-mail executive order

Republicans are taking California to court over Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan for his state to conduct November's election entirely by mail over coronavirus fears.

New York marks 'especially poignant' Memorial Day amid virus

New Yorkers marked Memorial Day with car convoys and small ceremonies instead of big parades as the coronavirus reshaped the solemn holiday, blending tributes to virus victims and frontline workers wi

An Idaho Appeals court rules judge abused court’s discretion

A 25-year-old Post Falls man who was sentenced to prison three years ago for having sex with a 14-year-old girl got a reprieve this week as a state appellate court ruled the sentencing decision may ha

Officer on leave after video shows him grabbing man by neck

A police officer in Mississippi's capital city is on leave after a video shows the officer holding a man by the neck.

New Mexico may elect historic all-female US House delegation

New Mexico voters have a chance this year to send a historic all-female U.S. House delegation to Congress, no matter which party wins races.

Alabama unemployment system glitches cause claims issue

Some Alabama residents spent the holiday weekend struggling to claim their weekly unemployment benefits.

Trooper who died after chase saluted for donating organs

Louisiana State Police are calling Trooper George Baker's decision to donate his organs a “last act of selfless service.”

Technology helps tribe reconnect with Dakota language

These days, Dakota - the native language of the Prairie Island Indian Community - isn’t widely spoken.

Judge: SC voters don't need witness to sign absentee ballot

A federal judge says people voting by absentee ballot in South Carolina don't have to have a witness sign the voting papers.

Sparse crowd gathers at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) -

Number of coronavirus cases remains steady in Montana

No new cases of the coronavirus were reported in Montana on Monday for the fifth straight day, keeping the total number of cases at 479.

Florida coronavirus cases near 52,000 with 2,252 deaths

Total coronavirus cases in Florida neared 52,000 on Monday, with 2,252 deaths, as many residents took advantage of relaxed restrictions during the Memorial Day weekend.

Addressing the Chinese threat in the Indo-Pacific area

There is a growing consensus that China represents both a malign economic threat to this nation's security, and a military threat to our interests in Asia and the Pacific over the next 20 years.

Colorado restaurants can open Wednesday at reduced capacity

Restaurants in Colorado can re-open at reduced capacity this week and day camps will be allowed to open next week, Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday.

Health group, community center get $48M endowments in Maine

A health group and community center will receive a combined $48 million in endowments to grow services for central Maine.

SC education leader wants more summer school money

South Carolina's top education official wanted $115 million for summer school programs to get some of the state's most vulnerable students back on track after missing at least 10 weeks of in-person cl

Michigan virus cases, deaths rise by a very small margin

Michigan posted small increases in coronavirus cases and COVID-19 deaths Monday.

South Dakota reports 23 new coronavirus cases; no new deaths

The South Dakota Department of Health reported 23 new coronavirus infections on Monday but no new deaths from COVID-19.

2 dozen Maine nonprofit groups to get grants amid pandemic

A community foundation in Maine is providing more than $200,000 in grants to a marine science institution, a gay advocacy group and others.

Utah has not spent $1.5M on rooms, overflow center for virus

Utah allocated nearly $1.5 million for quarantine lodging and a hospital overflow site for coronavirus treatment but did not use the funds, a state official said.

Texas reports 8 more coronavirus deaths, 623 new cases

Texas health officials reported 623 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and said there have been another eight deaths linked to the disease caused by the coronavirus.

Egypt's doctors criticize government over virus 'negligence'

Egypt’s medical union on Monday blamed the government for increasing levels of coronavirus infections and deaths among healthcare professionals, its sharpest criticism yet of the country’s handling of

Delaware governor says beach reopening went well

Delaware Gov. John Carney said Monday he was pleased with the behavior he saw over the holiday weekend as the state's beaches reopened with distancing measures in place.

Lawsuit: Kansas mayor deleted posts panning virus response

A resident of a western Kansas town is claiming in a lawsuit that the mayor violated residents' free-speech rights by deleting criticism on social media of how the town was responding to the coronavir

Pets for Life helps Madison pet owners get through pandemic

When Duane Daniels heard through a local veterans group, back in 2018, that pet owners in his south side neighborhood could get free pet supplies and veterinary care, he was skeptical, but he called t

Considering history, COVID-19 is hardly a plague

The coronavirus is proving far less deadly than the great plagues of history, with a mortality rate continually being revised downward, now much less than 1 percent.

1 man dies and 4 others wounded in shootings at Jackson home

Jackson police are investigating multiple shootings at a house that left one man dead and several others injured.

Boy who drowned at Grand Isle identified as Hammond teen

Police say a Hammond teen drowned at Grand Isle on Saturday, with two other family members hospitalized after getting caught in strong currents.

1 more death, 40 new cases of COVID-19 in North Dakota

Health officials said Monday another person has died from the coronavirus in North Dakota and 40 additional people have tested positive for COVID-19.

Iowa sees Sunday surge of COVID-19 deaths, confirmed cases

Iowa saw a surge of COVID-19 deaths and coronavirus cases over a 36-hour period, with 10 additional deaths and 436 new cases confirmed by midday Monday.

UW Medicine to furlough about 4,000 workers

UW Medicine announced furloughs of about 4,000 members of its unionized workforce in spite of the healthcare-system’s position at the forefront of COVID-19 response efforts both locally and globally.

Sioux Falls teachers say goodbye to long-empty classrooms

Language Arts teacher Tracie Robinson sat cross-legged in the hallway outside her classroom at Memorial Middle School. A list of names and locker numbers lay to her left and a stack of paper bags to h

New Mexico governor blocks plans to reopen drive-in theater

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has blocked the reopening of a popular northern New Mexico drive-in movie theater despite city officials believing they had the OK.

Distant Memorial Day events as Georgians fill beaches, parks

It was a Memorial Day for distant ceremonies in Georgia, even as officials worked to contain crowds at parks and beaches amid concerns about the further spread of the coronavirus.

Council members could ban smoking in bars in Louisiana city

City leaders in northwest Louisiana will consider banning smoking in bars.

Joe Harvey, former New Mexico state senator, dies at 80

Joe Harvey, a former Democratic state senator in New Mexico, who also served as Hobbs city manager for 23 years, died this month.

Oklahoma reports 2 more deaths linked to the coronavirus

Oklahoma health officials reported another 53 cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths linked to the disease caused by the coronavirus Monday.

Turkey records 29 deaths, 987 new COVID-19 cases

Turkey’s health minister announced 29 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 4,369.

Man, officer treated for carbon monoxide poisoning

Police in Portage say carbon monoxide poisoning sent a man and a police officer to the hospital.

Arizona child care centers struggle to survive during virus

Less than a third of Arizona’s preschools and child care centers remain open as the industry struggles with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Asia Today: Philippines trying to ease quarantine congestion

As about 24,000 Filipinos who lost their jobs abroad are being transported by land, sea or air to their provincial homes, the president warned local officials not to refuse them entry out of coronavir

North Dakota man restores historic Pioneer Cemetery

The location is a few yards from the Canadian border, on the north bank of Antler Creek. It was overgrown by bushes, trees and tall grasses. A crumpled wire fence and rusty gate loosely marked the per

Joe Biden -- the perverted Magic Eight Ball that is always wrong

As President Trump has been saying for years now,

New Orleans: Concern over coronavirus in Hispanic community

New Orleans officials are sounding the alarm after data from neighborhood testing showed that the city's Hispanic community is being disproportionately infected with the coronavirus.

Farmers, ranchers adapt to new eating routines amid pandemic

“We woke up one day, and all the restaurants were closed. All of them,” said Felix Florez, the owner of Black Hill Ranch, a hog farm in Cypress. Just like that, the coronavirus pandemic changed his bu

Governors can not ignore state constitutions to impose COVID-19 restrictions

When the Wisconsin Supreme Court found an extension of Gov. Tony Evers' lockdown unconstitutional, the governor blamed a

Arkansas reports 107 new cases of coronavirus, 1 more death

Arkansas health officials reported 107 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and one additional death linked to the disease caused by coronavirus.

Special needs parents can't find open childcare centers

Arasay Peñate didn’t know what autism spectrum disorder was when she arrived in Little Havana from Cuba three years ago with her young son, who had trouble saying the word “mamá.”

Everett police question suspect in fatal shooting

Everett police say they’re questioning a suspect after a man was shot and killed Sunday night.

WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial over safety fears

The World Health Organization said that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine - the malaria drug U.S. President Trump said he is taking - from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatme

Police look for clues as man found shot dead in vacant house

Police in a Mississippi city are investigating after they found a dead man inside an abandoned house.

Veterans hospital makes changes after COVID-19 outbreak

The Veterans Affairs Hospital in Portland is making changes after a recent outbreak of coronavirus.

Man killed in standoff with deputies in northwest Montana

Montana authorities say a man was killed following an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers in the northwest part of the state.

Mom charged after she doesn't note missing child for hours

A northeast Louisiana woman is jailed on child desertion charges after police say her 2-year-old was found wandering alone.

Police: 4 killed, 2 injured in Baltimore shootings

Four people were killed and two were injured in shootings across Baltimore on Sunday, according to police.

Firefighter arrested for sexual assault, placed on leave

A Jackson firefighter has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of sexual assault.

Eating local and plant-based diets: how to feed cities sustainably

How do you feed a city? It is one of the great questions of our time. After all, for a species that ultimately depends on plants to feed ourselves, we do tend to cram ourselves into places that are rather ...

Police arrest Utah man suspected of killing his Tinder date

A Utah man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murder after police say he told authorities he killed a 25-year-old woman he had met on the popular dating app Tinder.

Police arrest man suspected of killing his Tinder date

Police say a Utah man was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of murder after he allegedly reported the death of a 25-year-old woman he’d met on the dating app Tinder,

Overcoming Loneliness While Social Distancing

If the COVID-related restrictions have left you struggling with loneliness, there are things you can do to reconnect.

Support Can Minimize Health Disparities During Pandemic

Since minority groups have been hit hard by the pandemic, government grants should fund increased support, adding to the good work already being done in many communities.

NDDC: Who Is Afraid Of The President’s Order For A Forensic Audit? By Francis Udoka Ndimkoha

One can easily deduce that someone, somewhere is dead-scared of the outcome of the NDDC Forensic Audit, and can do anything to make sure it does not succeed. These faceless enemies of the region must be stopped and the Forensic Audit concluded in record time, for the benefit of the beleaguered people of the Niger Delta region.

NDDC: Nobody Is Against Forensic Audit, says Group

Contrary to the unsubstantiated claims by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) that vested interests are against the Forensic Audit ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari in October last year, the Niger Delta Renaissance Coalition (NDRC) has restated that all well-meaning Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and persons across the Niger Delta region and beyond support the long-desired forensic audit.

Public sector wage battle looms for the Berejiklian government

The Berejiklian government will face a revolt from the Opposition, Greens and the crossbench in the upper house if it attempts to freeze public sector wages.

Public sector wage battle looms for the Berejiklian government

The Berejiklian government will face a revolt from the Opposition, Greens and the crossbench in the upper house if it attempts to freeze public sector wages.

COVID-19: Italy's daily death toll drops but Lombardy not included

ROME: Italy recorded 50 new deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic on Sunday (May 24) against 119 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said. ...

English primary schools to partially reopen from Jun 1: PM Johnson

LONDON: Primary schools in England are to reopen to some pupils from Jun 1, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Sunday (May 24). ...

Johnson risks party wrath backing aide over lockdown breach claims

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings on Sunday (May 24), despite calls from within his own ...

France wants its citizens to holiday at home this summer

PARIS: The French government does not want its citizens to travel abroad this summer and recommends they take their holidays in France, ...

US may ban travellers from Brazil on Sunday over COVID-19 outbreak

WASHINGTON: The United States is likely to impose travel restrictions on Brazil on Sunday (May 24), a top White House official said after the ...

Earthquake strikes near New Zealand capital, no immediate damage reported

WELLINGTON: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital Wellington on Monday (May 25), but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes New Zealand near capital city

WELLINGTON: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital Wellington on Monday (May 25), government seismic monitor Geonet said. ...

Coronavirus could cost Mexico a million jobs: President

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday that the novel coronavirus could cost as many as a million jobs in the country as ...

Australia begins wide-ranging enquiry into deadly bushfires

Australia on Monday began the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, ...

Thailand reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death

Thailand confirmed two new coronavirus cases and one additional death on Monday, a health ministry spokesman said.

CPF, HDB, IRAS to resume operations at service counters from Jun 2, by appointment only

SINGAPORE: Selected government service centres will resume operations from Jun 2, but by appointment only, as Singapore exits the COVID-19 ...

German government, regions tussle over reopening from COVID-19 lockdowns

BERLIN: Germany's central and regional governments were at odds on Monday (May 25) over when and how far to ease contact distancing rules, with ...

Malaysia reports 172 new COVID-19 cases, mostly illegal immigrants in detention centres

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 172 new COVID-19 cases on Monday (May 25), most of them illegal immigrants at detention centres. Five of the new ...

Trump warns he may move Republican convention site from North Carolina

US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he may move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina set for August if the event ...

Rivers community demands justice for doctor assaulted by Air Force airmen

Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt THE people of Polobubo (Tsekelewu) in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to or...

Delta community demands justice for doctor assaulted by Air Force airmen

Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt THE people of Polobubo (Tsekelewu) in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to or...

Community tasks Buhari to get justice for assaulted medical doctor

President Muhammadu Buhari has been tasked to order an inquiry into the reported physical assault on Dr Avwebo Otoide, a physician, by...

Nigerians blast Abike Dabiri, Pantami on social media

Nigerians on social media have expressed their disappointment over what they described as a public show of shame between the Chief Executive Officer

Office invasion: Minister, Dabiri-Erewa fight dirty on social media

Adelani Adepegba, Samson Folarin and Ife Ogunfuwa The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, I...

218 Almajiris repatriated to Kaduna to get free, compulsory education - El-Rufa'i

Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufa'i has assured that, all the 218 Almajirai who were repatriated to Kaduna and now tested...

Kaduna to enrol repatriated Almajirai in primary schools – El-Rufai

Godwin ISENYO, Kaduna. Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai on Monday said all the 218 Almajirai repatriated from neighbouring states and tested negative for COVID-19 will be enrolled in ...

Coronavirus: Impact of easing restrictions in the Republic 'to become clear this week'

The Minister for Health said it will become clear later this week whether the easing of restrictions has led to more cases of Covid-19 in the Republic.

Impact of easing restrictions to become clear this week, says Harris

Simon Harris said he is feeling ‘optimistic’ but warned the public cannot ‘get sloppy’.

The Scottish Tories’ defence of Boris Johnson has left them looking craven

The Dominic Cummings scandal has exposed the party’s continuing lack of independence from Westminster.  

“I want to see my friends, but I'm scared”: How do children feel about going back to school?

The New Statesman asks pupils what their views are on returning. 

Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations ‘until vaccine found’

ULAANBAATAR, May 25 — Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said today, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come. Wedged between Russia and China, landlocked Mongolia on March 12 become one of the first...

Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations 'until vaccine found'

Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said Monday, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come.

Merkel in tug-of-war with states over virus safety rules

BERLIN, May 25 — A power struggle between Chancellor Angela Merkel and two German states over coronavirus rules erupted today as Berlin sought to extend social distancing restrictions by another month against a regional revolt. A draft policy document from Merkel’s office seen by AFP showed...

Merkel in tug-of-war with states over virus safety rules

A power struggle between Chancellor Angela Merkel and two German states over coronavirus rules erupted Monday as Berlin sought to extend social distancing restrictions by another month against a regional revolt.

Back In 1979, Nintendo's President Said Everyone Should Copy Each Other's Ideas

"We need to abandon this idea of secrecy"

Streets Of Rage 4's Dotemu Is Working On Three Unannounced Projects

"Stay tuned"

Globe and Mail: Canadian PM Trudeau asks bank CEOs for views on economy, coronavirus relief – Reuters

Early Monday morning, Reuters came out with the news, relying on the Globe and Mail, to convey that Canadian PM Just Trudeau seeks guidance to determi

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau asks bank CEOs for views on economy, COVID-19 relief: Report

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken to the heads of the country's six big banks to get their views on the state of the economy and the COVID-19 relief efforts, the Globe and Mail

[David Ignatius] US, Russia want to contain China

The Donald Trump administration sent a characteristic mixed message on arms control: It announced a plan to quit the “Open Skies” agreement with Russia, even as it proclaimed its eagerness for a wider arms-control process that would include both Russia and China. Many analysts focused on the treaty withdrawal as a sign of worsening relations with Russia, but I think there’s something more complex a...

S. Korea striving to break club-linked transmission chain

South Korean health officials are trying to break the chain of transmission tied to cluster infections in Seoul's nightlife district of Itaewon as the country grapples with related sporadic outbreaks across the country. The country reported 16 new COVID-19 cases, including 13 local infections, raising the total coronavirus caseload to 11,206, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). ...

Daewoong gets diabetic foot ulcer treatment halal-certified

Daewoong Pharmaceutical said Monday it has acquired halal certification for its biologics drug Easyef solution. Easyef solution is a recombinent human epidermal growth factor that treats diabetic foot ulcer. “Since December 2019, it is required for all biologic drugs distributed in Indonesia to indicate whether they are halal certified or not. In order for the wider Muslim population to be able to access ou...

Govt. considers strengthening mask requirements, reports 16 new coronavirus cases

South Korea reported 16 more cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the national’s total number of infections to date to 11,206, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. The daily caseload of new infections dipped below 20 for the first time in four days, while health authorities are staying vigilant as cases linked to a cluster that appeared in Seoul’s nightlife district of It...

COVID-19 relief payouts 92 percent complete

More than 92 percent of South Korean households have received their emergency disaster relief funds from the government, three weeks after the payouts began, the government said Monday.  According to the Ministry of Interior and Safety, by Sunday the government had paid out 89.3 percent of the 14.24 trillion won ($11.46 billion) allocated for disaster relief to 92.8 percent of the 21.71 million households in K...

S. Korea to conduct research on cultural heritage in DMZ

South Korea will conduct comprehensive research on cultural assets and natural heritage inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border with North Korea, the cultural heritage authority said Monday. In collaboration with the provincial governments of Gyeoggi Province and Gangwon Province, the survey will start Tuesday and run for one year, according to the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA). The 55-member pan...

Rival parties bracing for launch of new National Assembly term

With mergers and shakeups, rival political parties are quickening steps to consolidate their party fronts in the run-up to the start of a new parliamentary term this week. The unicameral National Assembly is set to kick off its 21st four-year term Saturday, slightly over midway through President Moon Jae-in's five-year term.  After securing a mega majority of 180 seats in the 300-member chamber in last month...

[Newsmaker] Recycling centers face desperate battle to survive

The global coronavirus pandemic is threatening the future of plastic recycling in South Korea, as major recycling centers are incurring mounting losses amid a collapse in global demand. Many are being forced to cut costs, work hours and head counts just to stay afloat, but a quick turnaround appears unlikely, industry insiders and government officials said. “(Local) recycling centers are largely dependent o...

UNC deputy chief thanks S. Korea for providing masks to Korean War veterans

The deputy commander of the US-led United Nations Command has praised South Korea's handling of the new coronavirus and thanked the country for providing masks to Korean War veterans around the world. Vice Adm. Stuart Mayer made the comments as he joined "the COVID-19 Blueberry Challenge" initiated by the city of Pyeongtaek, where the command's headquarters is located. "Now, the ROK has been recogniz...

N. Korea reaffirms 'nuclear war deterrence' in key party meeting: unification ministry

North Korea appears to have reaffirmed its will toward bolstering its nuclear war deterrence during a recent key party meeting again after the communist regime vowed to do so at the end of last year, the unification ministry said Monday. The North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday that leader Kim Jong-un presided over a Central Military Commission meeting and discussed "new policies f...

Military says low possibility of abandoned boat's link to espionage

The possibility of espionage is low in relation to a 1.5-ton boat recently found abandoned on the west coast, the military said Monday. Police said Sunday that the six-seat boat was found on the beach in the western coastal city of Taean, and that they are looking for those who were on board. The discovery sparked suspicions that North Korean spies could have used the boat. But authorities said the vessel could ha...

Defense ministry to strengthen counseling for service personnel

The defense ministry said Monday it will expand counseling services for troops to help them better adjust to military life and protect their basic human rights. Counseling for service members was first introduced in 2005 with eight professional counselors. After 15 years, the number has grown to 549, according to the ministry. "By the end of this year, we will dispatch at least one counselor to all battalion...

North’s Kim heaps pressure on Trump to relax sanctions

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s message Sunday that he would bolster nuclear capabilities sparked fresh speculation in Seoul over Pyongyang’s intentions, with some analysts here suggesting a new missile launch while others weigh in on less drastic approaches. Presiding over a key military meeting, his first public appearance in three weeks, Kim vowed to ramp up his country’s “nuclear war de...

Korea to introduce major change to resident ID card system

South Korea’s mandatory ID card system is set to remove information about the region of issuance from October, the Ministry of Interior and Safety said Monday. All Koreans are assigned a 13-digit resident registration number in their ID cards. Currently, four digits are used to indicate the place of issuance. The Interior Ministry said Monday the four digits, from eighth to eleventh, will be replaced by arb...

US amb. visits site near inter-Korean border to honor fallen American soldiers in Korean War

US Ambassador Harry Harris has visited a memorial site near the inter-Korean border to honor American soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War as he marked Memorial Day in the United States. Harris on Monday tweeted pictures of himself and flowers he laid at the Monument Dedicated to US Forces in the Korea War during a visit to Imjingak Pavillion in Paju near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas. ...

Face masks mandatory on public transport

The Korean government has decided to require all passengers on buses, taxis, subways and flights to wear masks, in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. The face-covering mandate, issued by the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters, comes as more drivers and passengers are disregarding mask-wearing recommendations amid rising temperatures. Under the new measure which goes into effec...

Moon calls for bold fiscal strategy in light of COVID-19

Addressing the officials responsible for drawing up the national fiscal strategy, President Moon Jae-in on Monday called for bold support measures, saying the state must spearhead efforts to soften the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the National Fiscal Strategy Meeting, Moon also downplayed concerns that his administration’s fiscal policies could threaten the country’s fiscal stability, sa...

Members of Telegram sexual abuse ring attend arrest warrant hearing

Two paid members of a high-profile digital sexual exploitation ring face arrests on charges of producing and distributing child and youth sexual abuse materials and taking part in a criminal group, police said Monday. The two unidentified members of the "Baksabang" chatroom on the messaging service Telegram attended their pretrial detention warrant hearing at the Seoul Central District Court, which began a...

Current account likely to turn to red in 2030 over aging population: KIEP

Due to its fast-aging population and consequently reduced productivity, South Korea will continue to see its current account decline over the years and eventually turn to the red as early as in the next decade, according to a state-run think tank. “The country’s fast-aging demographic trend is likely to reduce the current account surplus or cause a deficit,” the Korea Institute for International Ec...

Surviving ‘comfort woman’ accuses civic group of ‘using’ victims

A surviving victim of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery on Monday slammed a longstanding advocacy group for selling out the victims to raise donations in its 30-year campaign for the victims. Lee Yong-soo, 92, also called for due punishment of the group -- Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance for the Issues of Military Sexual Slavery by Japan -- and its former President Yoon Mi-hyang over their alleged mis...

[Graphic News] S. Korea unveils draft plan to foster renewable energy

　South Korea announced a long-term plan to spur a shift toward renewable power sources away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy. 　The draft plan for the nation’s ninth basic energy policy for the years 2020-2034 calls for raising the share of renewable energy out of its electricity generation to 40 percent by 2034 from the current 15.1 percent. 　Power plants fired by liquefied natural gas (LNG) will take ...

Korea opens online English bulletin board on coronavirus response

The South Korean government launched an online English-language bulletin board Monday to share the nation's know-how and experience in fighting the new coronavirus pandemic. The bulletin board, available at the Policy Information section on the foreign ministry's English-language website, offers various information including epidemiological studies, treatment and management of patients and immigration control measu...

Uttar Pradesh looks to provide employment, insurance to migrant workers

The State looks to set up a commission to workers’ rights, and to provide them socio-economic-legal support

Madhya Pradesh: Government faces challenge of providing jobs to migrant workers

Yogi Government To Form Migration Commission To Provide Migrant Workers Employment In The State

The Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the formation of a “Migration Commission” which will be tasked with providing employment to migrant workers who have recently returned back to the state in light of the Covid-19 lockdown, ANI has reported.

New York Times fills front page with names of COVID-19 dead

The assistant editor of the paper’s graphics desk Simone Landon said she and her colleagues realised that “both among ourselves and perhaps in...

NY Times publishes names of lives lost to virus on front page

They gathered information about victims from across the country and pointed out that they represent only about 1% of the total number.

COVID-19 reduces developing, advanced countries to same level – Buhari

Our Reporters  The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), said on Sunday that he observed the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at his State House residence because of the raging COVID-19 pandemic...

Covid-19 has reduced developing and developed countries to same level – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday said coronavirus has reduced developing and developed countries to same level.

6 peaceful homes on Maine's islands

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Trump blocks travel from Brazil after coronavirus cases surge

President Trump on Sunday said the United States would suspend travel from Brazil, after a surge in coronavirus cases made the South American nation one of the world's hotspots. Brazil now has more than 22,000 deaths and 347,000 confirmed cases, the second most after the U.S., which has recorded nearly 100,000 COVID-19 deaths. Trump had already banned some travelers from China, Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Iran, but not from Russia, which has the third highest number of coronavirus cases. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany called the Brazil restrictions another "decisive action to protect our country." Filipe Martins, who advises Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on international affairs, said the travel ban wasn't "anything specifically against Brazil. Ignore the hysteria of the press." The ban will go into effect Thursday, and will not apply to legal permanent residents or their spouses, parents, or children. The ban does not apply to trade. Read more at The Associated Press. Harold Maass

Official: U.S. might sanction China over Hong Kong security law

The U.S. is likely to impose sanctions against China if it enacts a new national security law that would erode Hong Kong's autonomy, White House National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien said Sunday. The legislation, announced last week during China's National People's Congress, will allow Beijing to take over in Hong Kong, O'Brien said. That would make it unlikely that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo could certify that the city, a former British colony, had a "high degree" of autonomy, which would result in sanctions against China under the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, O'Brien said. The comments came as thousands of people gathered in Hong Kong streets to protest the proposed security law, and Hong Kong police fired tear gas to disperse the crowds. Read more at CNBC. Harold Maass

Trump insults Marine veteran Rep. Conor Lamb, calls him an 'American fraud'

President Trump spent part of Memorial Day taking shots at Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Penn.), calling him an "American fraud," misrepresenting his voting record, and spelling his name wrong, all in one tweet. Lamb, a Marine Corps veteran, represents Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. The state's primary is next week, and Trump took the opportunity to praise his opponent, Republican Army combat veteran Sean Parnell, while slamming Lamb. "Sean Parnell is an American Hero," Trump tweeted. "Connor Lamm has proven to be an American fraud, and a puppet for Crazy Nancy Pelosi. He said he would NOT vote for her for Speaker, and did. Will kill 2A. Voted to impeach (on nothing). A TOTAL & COMPLETE Sean Parnell Endorsement!" Lamb was one of more than a dozen Democrats to not vote for Pelosi as speaker of the House in 2019. In response, Lamb tweeted that Trump and other Republicans have been "lying about my record since the day I became a candidate. It hasn't stopped, and it won't stop, until we beat them at the ballot…

U.K. leader's aide says he won't quit over lockdown road trip

British leader Boris Johnson's powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown -- a trip he made without informing the prime minister first.

Brazilian president blames health minister, mayors, media for COVID-19 crisis

With Brazil emerging as one of the world's most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media.

Eaton Canyon hiking trails closed after too many show up, ignore social distancing

Eaton Canyon in Altadena, a popular spot for hiking, had to shut down again Sunday after too many hikers showed up, causing neighborhood parking problems and ignoring social distancing rules.

Seal Beach police enforce physical distancing at beach

Police on ATVs were out on patrol in Seal Beach making sure people followed the rules on the sand as the beach was open during the weekend.

13-year-old student graduates from Fullerton College, earns 4 associate's degrees

Jack Rico, the youngest student to ever graduate from Fullerton College, earned four associate's degrees in just two years.

'Please turn yourself in': Connecticut murder suspect's family pleads for his surrender

A lawyer for the family of a Connecticut murder suspect pleaded Monday for his surrender.

Woman taken hostage by Connecticut murder suspect found safe in New Jersey

A woman who said she was abducted by a college student suspected of killing two people in Connecticut has been found safe in New Jersey, police said Monday.

7-year-old critically injured in crash with 18-year-old who admitted to DUI, Texas police say

Police say the 18-year-old admitted to drinking and even left the scene. Now, a 7-year-old, who wasn't restrained, is fighting to survive.

Letter to BS: Many services should have been restarted after first lockdown

PM must withdraw the powers of the CMs to put restrictions on the state borders and have separate quarantine rules

Letter to BS: Schools, colleges should be reopened with maximum caution

While educational institutions have readily embraced online learning, it cannot be presumed to have benefited students from every strata of the society

Maharashtra PWD minister Ashok Chavan tests Covid-19 positive in Nanded

The former Chief Minister's condition has been described as asymptomatic and he is under treatment in Nanded, his home town

Goa makes Covid-19 negative certificate mandatory for people entering state

The Chief Minister said that Goa is the only state to conduct 13,000 Covid-19 tests on all the people who have entered the borders

Delhi govt asks departments not to issue global tenders up to Rs 200 cr

In an order, the Delhi Finance Department forwarded the Central government's amendment for "information and necessary action"

Israeli plane lands in Turkey for first time in 13 years, says El Al

On Sunday, El Al's Dreamliner aircraft, converted to carry cargo, landed in Istanbul. It was loaded there with 24 tonnes of humanitarian coronavirus equipment, destined for Israel and the US

80 flights cancelled at Delhi airport; airlines follow Covid-19 guidelines

The flight schedule had been made for all airports, including those in West Bengal, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, which have decided to defer or restrict flights for now

Flight resumption paves way for Parliamentary committee meetings in June

Monsoon session of Parliament likely to be on schedule, though social distancing challenges remain

Rajasthan govt withdraws order increasing daily working limit to 12 hours

Congress-ruled Rajasthan was the first state to increase the working hour limit to 12 hours from 8 hours through an order issued on April 11

Lockdown hinders construction of road to Chhattisgarh's Maoist hot spot

Security forces had taken up the 35-km road project on a war footing, at least three CRPF camps had been set up on the stretch to create a security blanket for workers engaged in its construction

Several files gutted in fire at Noida Authority office, probe ordered

The fire broke out in the Industries Department of the office in Sector 6 and was reported around 8.45 am

Nasscom for policy tweak to enable longer work-from-home scenario

Nasscom has asked for the abolition of OSPs (other service providers) under the Department of Telecom, under which certain kinds of work (such as voice calls) cannot be shifted to employees' homes.

Over 500 flights take off, but states create plane confusion at airports

Maharashtra clears air, says short-term visitors exempt from isolation

SC Veterans Affairs Office participates in national #GoSilent event

This Memorial Day, South Carolina Veterans’ Affairs Office will have a moment of silence to honor fallen soldiers.

No formal service at Salisbury National Cemetery doesn’t mean the sacrifices were forgotten

One of the largest and most stirring annual Memorial Day ceremonies takes place at the National Cemetery on the grounds of the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salisbury.

$1.1 million winning lottery ticket purchased in Gaston County

Lottery officials say someone bought a Carolina Cash 5 ticket at Lee’s Quick Stop on North Main Street in Mount Holly over the weekend.

South End restaurants successfully start to reopen dining rooms at half capacity

“Historically Memorial Day Weekend you’re not that busy, but we were busy,” Suffolk Punch general manager Shan Sheheane said.

Victim of Mt. Pleasant boat explosion hospitalized, being treated for burns

One of the three victims of a boat explosion and fire at a Mt. Pleasant marina is being treated for burns at a Georgia hospital, the boat owner said Monday.

Belmont introduces open street dining to help downtown restaurants

The city set up chairs and tables for some social distancing dining, right there on the asphalt, to support nearby restaurants and shops.

Some N.C. gyms defying Gov. Cooper’s order, deciding to open up anyway

Many businesses spent the weekend opening their doors for the first time in weeks as part of Phase 2. Gyms, on the other hand, are supposed to stay closed. But many in the Charlotte area are deciding to open anyways.

Nearly 15,000 North Carolina residents have recovered from COVID-19, NCDHHS says

In a Monday update, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported that 14,954 patients are presumed to be recovered from COVID-19.

Family members grieving in silence during pandemic

She is holding on to the last words she heard from her father. They were to remain an entrepreneur and to keep making a difference. She now has advice for other families who are dealing with silence during this pandemic.

Terrorists shot in attempted terror attack in Samaria - Defense/Security

Two terrorists shot and neutralized during abortive stabbing attack near the town of Amichai in Samaria.

IDF Troops Thwart Stabbing Attack in Samaria; Two Terrorists Wounded

Soldiers open fire after being attacked by Arabs armed with “sharp agricultural instruments,” IDF says • Wounded assailants evacuated to Ramallah for treatment; no Israeli casualties reported.

LG Poland thought the V60 was great for upskirt shots in now-deleted video

LG has apologized and pulled a video posted on TikTok by its Polish division, showing an elderly man taking upskirt shots of a woman.

NAF trains 94 Special Forces, 35 personnel in RTC Bauchi – Air Chief

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal (AM) Sadique Abubakar said that 94 Special Forces (SF) and 35 personnel had been trained at..

NAF trains 94 Special Forces, 35 personnel in RTC Bauchi – Air Chief

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal (AM) Sadique Abubakar said that 94 Special Forces (SF) and 35 personnel had been trained

3-storey building collapses in Lagos, says LASEMA

Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Monday confirmed the partial collapse

Three storey building collapses in Lagos, says LASEMA

Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Monday confirmed the partial..

El-Rufai: Parents who enroll children into almajiri system may be jailed

Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, says has warned parents who enroll their children into the almajiri system that they may end in jail. He gave the warning on Monday when

El-Rufai blows hot, says parents who enroll children into Almajiri system will be jailed

Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on May 25, sent a warning message to parents who enroll their children into the Almajiri system in the state.

India among worst-hit nations: health minister says time to forget Tablighi incident

Coronavirus infections are now growing at nearly 7000 per day and deaths by three-digit increases

Forensic experts suspect foul play in Warangal well deaths

The forensic expert said that the seven of nine people had scratch injuries and appeared to have been

Result of relaxed lockdown in Hyderabad: 620 Covid-19 cases, 15 deaths in 14 days

Senior officials of GHMC say they are not sure how many containment zones they are now watching

Cops crack the case of well murders: A party and a few uninvited guests

Sometime on Wednesday night, nine drugged bodies were dragged to the abandoned well and...

No, the paracetamol trick won't work with airport staff anymore

All passengers coming in from high-prevalence states will have to undergo a mandatory quarantine period

SAA's BRPs granted leave to appeal decision to halt retrenchment process

The BRPs and SAA then argued that there was a reasonable prospect that the facts would receive a different treatment by the Labour appeal court and leave to appeal has now been granted.

SAA BRPs granted leave to appeal retrenchment ruling

After arguing that the ruling would have a detrimental impact not just on SAA but rescue proceedings as a whole.

Experts Warn Climate Change Is Already Killing Way More People Than We Record

People around the world are already dying from the climate crisis, and yet all too often, official death records do not reflect the impact of these large-scale environmental catastrophes.

COVID-19: US coronavirus death toll rises by 638 in 24 hours

Relatively small increase means US toll now stands at 97,686

285 families granted e-visits to children in custody in Abu Dhabi

Child Visitation Centre of Abu Dhabi Court facilitated people

Coronavirus: NYU Abu Dhabi professor developed reusable N95 masks

Masks have features allowing them to be re-sterilised and used

Coronavirus: Families offer Eid prayers at home amid mosque closure

Mosques are remaining closed as a precaution against coronavirus spread

Quarantine parenting: We’re managing parenthood in the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19: We’re homemakers, stay-at-home parents and paid workers, all at the same time

Pakistan plane crash: Police officer who saved others until he fell unconscious earns praise online

Sindh Police official reportedly fainted from inhaling CO2 and was admitted to a hospital

Denial and selfishness fuel the spread of COVID-19

Deniers are hampering efforts to manage the scourge that could erupt into a second wave

Alligator who survived Berlin WWII bombing dies at 84

An alligator that many believe once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo

Coronavirus: Impoverished Indian migrant couple try to sell their two-month-old, amid lockdown

COVID-19 India: Tweeps say poverty in lockdown forced the couple to take the drastic step

COVID-19: Kuwait reports 9 more deaths, 665 new cases

New deaths take overall fatalities to 165; cases rise to 21,967

Coronavirus: 336 kids under quarantine receive Eid gifts

Initiative undertaken to spread festive cheer

Afghan government frees first 100 Taliban prisoners after ceasefire: official

The government plans to free up to 2,000 Taliban inmates as a "goodwill gesture"

The end of the New World Order

Coronavirus is provoking anti-globalist paranoia, but real globalism is disintegrating

COVID-19: Qatar reports 3 more deaths, 1,751 new cases

Death toll has risen to 26 as total cases reach 45,439

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 2,235 new cases, nine more deaths

The latest updates announced by the Saudi Ministry of Health on Monday

Look! 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 restomod is a real stunner!

Restored by Legacy Overland, no component was left untouched

Woman falls to death from fourth floor of building in Sharjah

Handbag besides body suggests woman was trying to escape

Coronavirus in India: 15-year-old girl who cycled 1,200 km to get migrant worker father turns down Cycling Federation invite

Her father, Mohan Paswan, says that she might appear in trials after lockdown

COVID-19 survivor from Kerala falls to death from seventh floor in Dubai

Uncle says vulnerable Indian man had been waiting to be repatriated

Chinese expats deliver 1,000 ‘love packages’ to UAE workers

Community gathers round to help those affected by pandemic in Deira

Stranded Indians in UAE welcome India’s decision to halve paid quarantine period

Decision to reduce 14 days to seven helps needy, but some still need it free

UAE-India exchange Eid messages

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke on the phone

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia enters new phase in virus war

Commitment is the key to safety, says minister

COVID-19: Dubai Police adjust radars in line with new coronavirus restriction hours

Step comes after announcement of the reopening business activities in emirate

Plane crash: Mohamed bin Zayed offers condolences to Pakistan PM Imran Khan

The leaders also discussed bilateral relations

Coronavirus: Kuwait announces plan to end full COVID-19 lockdown

Top official says partial curfew to be introduced at end of May

COVID-19: Syria eases coronavirus curbs, new cases jump

Ministry reports 20 new infections of the novel coronavirus on Monday

Breaking: FG evacuates 69 Nigerians stranded in Lebanon

The Federal Government has repatriated 69 Nigerians from Lebanon, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, said on Monday.

FG evacuates 69 Nigerians stranded in Lebanon – Onyeama

The Federal Government has repatriated 69 Nigerians from Lebanon, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, said on Monday.

Some Hawaii public schools to continue grab-and-go meal service this summer

Churches, non-profits and other agencies are stepping up to help, too.

Controlled burn to be conducted at Schofield Barracks

Don't be alarmed if you see smoke coming from Schofield Barracks on Thursday. Army fire, safety and environmental specialists will conduct a controlled burn.

Airstrikes kill 200 bandits in Katsina, Zamfara - DHQ

DHQ says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralised no fewer than 200 armed bandits in multiple air strikes in Katsina and Zamfara.

Airstrikes kill 400 bandits in Katsina, Zamfara - DHQ

DHQ says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralised no fewer than 200 armed bandits in multiple air strikes in Katsina and Zamfara.

Defence HQ says airstrikes kill 200 bandits in Katsina, Zamfara

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has neutralised no fewer than 200 armed bandits in multiple air strikes

New Zealand leader continues TV interview during earthquake

Jacinda Ardern was conducting a live television interview when the 5.6 magnitude quake struck.

Council bosses still deciding fate of bonfire displays in Black Country

Council bosses are still deciding over whether bonfires will go ahead in the Black Country.

Work to repair a huge sinkhole could take six weeks

Work to repair a huge sinkhole on a Black Country road could take up to six weeks.

Man being searched in connection with burglary at Black Country hairdressers

Police are searching for this man in connection with a burglary at a Black Country hairdressers.

Plans for retirement village on former landfill site rejected

Plans to build dozens of retirement homes on a former landfill site have been unanimously thrown out by councillors.

LETTER: Support the British Heart Foundation

A reader urges others to continue to support the British Heart Foundation.

Call to send fly-tippers to prison

A disgusted councillor has called for fly-tippers to be jailed after a huge amount of rubbish was dumped on a street.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Fire safety concerns over restaurant’s licence bid at meeting this week

Licensing bosses are set to review an application for a restaurant and bar in a city centre, after postponing the matter earlier this month.

Opening hours extended at Wolverhampton cemeteries

Visiting hours for some Wolverhampton cemeteries have been extended by the city council.

Birmingham City Council owes other councils more than £200m

A council owed other local authorities more than £200 million last year, the seventh highest total of any council in the UK, an investigation shows.

Trust to take over special school

An academy trust hopes to turn a special school around after it was rated inadequate by Ofsted and ordered to become an academy.

Three women a week killed by domestic violence during lockdown

The number of women killed by domestic violence has risen to three a week during lockdown, it has been revealed.

Calls to reopen Wolverhampton playing fields for public use

A campaign to bring football fields back into community use has been backed by a Black Country MP.

Black Country and Staffordshire schools prepare for socially distanced reopening

Children returning to school next month will have no problem maintaining social distancing rules, an MP has said.

Dudley's Castle Hill to become one-way during Metro extension work

Motorists are being warned to expect delays as a key Dudley town centre route becomes one-way next month due to roadworks.

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Plans to reopen Staffordshire schools spark concerns

Plans to reopen schools to some pupils next week have sparked concerns from parents about children’s health – and a community leader has said that the move is not suitable for all.

Angry Barnard Castle OAPs say Dominic Cummings must go

Reaction was strong in the County Durham market town where the Downing Street adviser was reported to have visited in April.

Man charged after shop worker attacked with machete

A shop worker was hit with a machete while another man was sprayed in their face with a substance during an attack.

Cummings should apologise, says Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has said Dominic Cummings should apologise and correct the impression other parents should have travelled while infected.

Black Country bishops condemn Government 'betrayal' of public

The Bishop of Wolverhampton has described Boris Johnson's backing of Dominic Cummings as a "betrayal" of those who have obeyed the strict lockdown laws during the coronavirus pandemic.

Man stabbed then arrested as police find Black Country cannabis farm

A cannabis factory was discovered in the Black Country after a suspected drugs farmer was stabbed.

Durham Police examine more Dominic Cummings complaints

The force said they received further information from the public on Monday.

Dominic Cummings: I don’t regret what I did

The Prime Minister’s chief adviser denied going back to Durham after returning to London on April 13, as has been reported.

Dominic Cummings still under fire over lockdown breach allegations

Opposition leaders will hold talks on Tuesday morning to discuss public health messaging amid the row.

New Zealand leader continues TV interview during earthquake

Jacinda Ardern was conducting a live television interview when the 5.6 magnitude quake struck.

Shropshire village shop marks 10th birthday but 'lifeline' service continues

Set up following the 2008 recession to support a small village between Newport and Market Drayton, the Cheswardine Community Shop marked its 10th anniversary under lockdown, when the lifeline it provides to villagers is more clear than ever before.

Thanks paid to staff and residents after 'smooth' reopening of Shropshire tips

Shropshire Council has thanked residents and operators of the county's tips following their successful reopening.

Shrewsbury charity receives £3,000 to help caregivers

A Shrewsbury charity that is supporting vulnerable people through the coronavirus crisis has been awarded a £3,000 grant to provide support to isolated or bereaved caregivers during lockdown.

Farming column: Welcome dairy support for farmers

We have welcomed the Westminster and Welsh Governments' announcements to help support dairy farmers overcome the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Flashback: The Telford & Wrekin Council flag dispute that refused to die down

2003. A rumbling row in Telford in the early years of the new millennium was sending some folk up the pole.

'Time is right' to reopen Newport railway line as work continues on innovation park

Work is continuing on the high-tech Newport Innovation Park under the lockdown.

Five-hour VE Day busk by Telford veteran helps raise thousands for Severn Hospice

A guitarist has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity with a five-hour sponsored busk on VE Day.

MP's plea to help Young Farmers

An MP has called on the Government to give a share of a new £150 million fund for charities to Young Farmers' clubs in Shropshire, saying they are on course to lose £50,000 this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Bin blaze damages window at premises in Telford

A wheelie bin caught fire behind a property in Telford damaging a window.

LETTER: We need more time to negotiate with EU

A reader shares their thoughts on extending the time to negotiate with the EU.

Smoke covers A53 as fire crews called to rubber and plastic blaze

Firefighters had to put out a fire involving plastic and rubber in a field near a main road.

London tourists fined by police for trying to visit Llanrhaeadr Waterfall

A car from Telford was reported by police and sent back from Wales after travelling to "check out a caravan" according to police.

Furloughed Eurostar workers helping language students during school closures

Train drivers are among the staff who are hosting online sessions to help pupils maintain their skills while studying at home.

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Visitors could be turned away from the Wrekin as traffic chaos continues

Visitors could be turned away from the Wrekin as the council seeks to manage the chaotic traffic seen in recent weeks.

Angry Barnard Castle OAPs say Dominic Cummings must go

Reaction was strong in the County Durham market town where the Downing Street adviser was reported to have visited in April.

Cummings should apologise, says Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has said Dominic Cummings should apologise and correct the impression other parents should have travelled while infected.

Motorists on Shrophire's roads get speed limit warning

Drivers are being urged to keep to the speed limit on Shropshire's roads as lockdown eases.

Man in hospital with multiple injuries after Shrewsbury 'hammer and axe attack'

A man was left with multiple injuries after a violent attack believed to involve a hammer and an axe in Shrewsbury.

Durham Police examine more Dominic Cummings complaints

The force said they received further information from the public on Monday.

Dominic Cummings: I don’t regret what I did

The Prime Minister’s chief adviser denied going back to Durham after returning to London on April 13, as has been reported.

Dominic Cummings still under fire over lockdown breach allegations

Opposition leaders will hold talks on Tuesday morning to discuss public health messaging amid the row.

Ontario premier tells 'reckless' people who packed Toronto park to get tested for COVID-19

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking everyone who ignored physical distancing rules at a Toronto park last weekend to get tested for COVID-19 while slamming their "reckless" behaviour.

Ford urges people who packed into Trinity Bellwoods Park to get tested for COVID-19

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking everyone who ignored physical distancing rules at a Toronto park this weekend to get tested for COVID-19 while slamming their “reckless” behaviour.

'No excuse': Dad caught allegedly speeding on Ontario road with unsecured toddler in car

A father was caught speeding in Caledon, Ont. on Saturday while his young child was left unsecured in a car seat, police say.

'No excuse': Dad caught allegedly speeding on Ontario road with unsecured toddler in car

A father was caught speeding in Caledon, Ont. on Saturday while his young child was left unsecured in a car seat, police say.

Polyus Has Been Hit By The Coronavirus, And This Hit May Be Pretty Hurtful

The epidemiological situation at Polyus' key asset is rapidly deteriorating. The management's negligence of safety measures has led to hundreds of COVID-19 infe

Whether To Give Up Dumpster Diving

I discuss the news that Tuesday Morning could file for bankruptcy this week. I reflect on the prospect of quitting 'dumpster diving.' I share a painful lesson o

A Big Monkey Wrench In Any Economic Rebound

Today, we discuss a 'moral hazard' that came about thanks to the recently passed $2 trillion CARES Act. Few in the media are spotlighting this obvious impedimen

Martin Hellwig On The Recent German Constitutional Court Ruling And Its Potential Eurozone Implications

The German Constitutional Court is fighting a battle that effectively harms central bank independence, and this could have serious implications for the future o

Scott Sumner On The Government's Response To COVID-19 And The Future Of Level Targeting

The Fed needs to be more aggressive addressing the macroeconomic problems stemming from COVID-19, and adopting a level target may be one solution. Scott Sumner

The Arrival Of The 'Unavoidable Pension Crisis'

I wrote an article in 2017 discussing the “Unavoidable Pension Crisis.” At that time, most did not understand the risk. Since then, the situation has continued

My First Email From Seeking Alpha: Then And Now

It is almost six years since I published my first article on Seeking Alpha. Since then a lot of things happened. I worked for a London-based equity research fir

N.S. RCMP use warrants to find killer's cellphone, computer and other devices

As police continue their investigation into a mass killing that claimed 22 lives last month in rural Nova Scotia, newly released documents reveal the RCMP recently seized and searched the killer's computer, cellphone, tablet and navigation devices.

N.S. RCMP use warrants to find killer's cellphone, computer and other devices

HALIFAX — As police in Nova Scotia continue their investigation into a mass killing last month that claimed 22 lives, newly released documents reveal the RCMP have seized and searched the killer’s computer, cellphone, tablet and a navigation device. The search warrants released today do not provide details about what police found because the documents are heavily …

N.S. RCMP use warrants to find killer's cellphone, computer and other devices

HALIFAX - As police continue their investigation into a mass killing that claimed 22 lives last month in rural Nova Scotia, newly released documents reveal

Taoiseach was 'in line with public health guidance' while sunbathing in Phoenix Park

A spokesperson for the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he adhered to public health guidance while he was visiting the Phoenix Park in Dublin yesterday afternoon.

Taoiseach was 'in line with public health guidance' while sunbathing in Phoenix Park

A spokesperson for the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he adhered to public health guidance while he was visiting the Phoenix Park in Dublin yesterday afternoon.

Sustaining Atmanirbharta: The right policy mix

Experience of countries that have successfully transformed themselves suggests that an integrated approach over the medium term, based on the first and third sets of policies will improve domestic capabilities, and help achieve atmanirbharta with a greater share in GVCs.

COVID-19: US to provide USD 6 million to Pakistan to fight coronavirus

The embassy said that the US government has now committed a total of USD 21 million since it declared Pakistan a priority country for coronavirus response'.

Pakistan plane crash: Probe raises new questions

The investigators were trying to establish why the pilots not once informed the ATC of any emergency, malfunction, engine failure or fire despite the visible problems the aircraft was facing, the report said, adding that it is rare to have so many technical problems at the same time. The ATC's conduct is also being probed.

CBSE Class 12, 10th Board Exam 2020 centre: HRD minister says this now

CBSE Class 10th, 12th Exam Centre: Central Board of Secondary Education will hold the remaining exams for Class 10th and Class 12 at over 15000 centres across India, says HRD minister.

Will ensure work for returning migrants: Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar's comments come as lakhs of migrant workers return to Bihar amid the coronavirus lockdown. He said there are ample opportunities in the textiles, shoe, bag, furniture and bicycle industries in the state.

Succession Planning: Along with businesses, even families need to adopt, adapt to secure interests

While most UHNI individuals or families recognize the need for succession planning, not many are disciplined about it. For most, succession planning is something one pays attention to only on nearing retirement.

Emergency in Congress’ DNA, says BJP after ‘gag order’ by Mumbai Police

The development comes in the midst of criticism the Uddhav Thackeray government is facing over the poor handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 lockdown stifles Eid celebrations in West Bengal

Eid-ul-fitr celebrations in the city and its neighbourhood turned out to be a low-key affair this year, as people marked the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan by offering prayers from the confines of their homes, amid the coronavirus-triggered lockdown.

Five from Amritsar stranded in Lahore since March due to lockdown, families appeal to PM Modi

Amritsar Coronavirus cases news: Five members from two Amritsar families are stranded in Lahore for the last nearly three months due to coronavirus-forced lockdown.

Community Policing: South East Governors reject IG’s model

The Forum's Chairman and Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of their enlarged periodic meeting held at the Enugu State Government House, Enugu on Sunday.

South East rejects IGP’s community policing template

Governors and leaders of the South East have opposed the implementation of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu’s community policing template until he complies with the agreement reached with them on the issue.