CNN reporter arrested on air at Minneapolis protests

A CNN reporter has been arrested on live television while covering protests in Minneapolis that broke out following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd.

Floyd protests: Minneapolis police arrest CNN crew live on air

Police in Minneapolis released a Black CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early on Friday morning during violent protests in the city.

Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests

The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early Friday morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs.

Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests

The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early Friday morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs.

Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests

WASHINGTON - Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early Friday morning during violent protests in the city.

A CNN reporter was arrested live on air while covering the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis

Omar Jimenez, who is black, was cuffed and led away by three Minnesota State Patrol officers at 5:11 a.m. local time. His crew was also arrested.

Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests

Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early Friday morning during violent protests in the city.

Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests

WASHINGTON - Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early Friday morning during violent protests in the city.

Black CNN reporter arrested live on-air covering Minneapolis protests [Video]

A CNN reporter in Minneapolis, Omar Jimenez, covering the protests in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, was arrested live report on-air

Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air while covering Minneapolis protests

State patrol did not give reason for arrest but led reporter and three crew members away in handcuffs

Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air while covering Minneapolis protests

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early this morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs. Black reporter Omar Jimenez had just shown a protester...

CNN reporter arrested on live TV after George Floyd protests in Minneapolis | VIDEO

Police in Minneapolis arrested CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and crew while live on air as they reported on the unrest in Minneapolis over the killing of a black man, George Floyd, in police custody on Friday morning.

Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis

WASHINGTON, May 29 — Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early this morning during violent protests in the city. Officers gave no explanation as they escorted reporter Omar Jimenez away. He had just...

Police arrest CNN reporter and crew live on air as they report from Minneapolis protests

There are huge protests taking place in Minneapolis

CNN crew arrested on live TV amid George Floyd protests in Minneapolis

Correspondent Omar Jimenez, and the crew with him, were handcuffed and detained by Minnesota State Police just after 5 a.m. local time.

George Floyd death: Minnesota police arrest African-American CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests

The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN reporter reporting live on television early Friday morning while covering the Minneapolis protests, without giving any reason, and led him and three crew members away in handcuffs.

Minneapolis riot police arrest CNN crew reporting live on George Floyd protest

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the arrest was “totally unacceptable and totally inadvertent”.

CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez and crew arrested live on air in Minneapolis amid George Floyd protests

CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and crew were arrested live on air, Friday while they reported the protest over the killing of black man, George Floyd in Police custody. The live video showed Minnesota State Patrol handcuff

CNN crew released after they were arrested live on air in Minneapolis

A CNN crew was arrested while giving a live television report Friday morning in Minneapolis -- and then released about an hour later -- as the crew covered ongoing protests over the death in police custody of George Floyd.

George Floyd death: CNN journalists arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests live on air

Late Thursday in Minneapolis, cheering protesters torched a police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread following the death of George Floyd.

CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests

The Minnesota State Patrol on Friday arrested a CNN television crew as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air

CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota State Patrol on Friday arrested a CNN television crew as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on

CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests

While live on air, Jimenez was handcuffed and led away. A producer and a photojournalist for CNN were also led away in handcuffs.

CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez Arrested Live On Air During Police Protests In Minneapolis

CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and his crew have been arrested live on air from the scene of the ongoing police brutality protests in the US.

CNN reporter Omar Jimenez arrested live on the air in Minneapolis

A swift release after a bizarre detention.

Watch CNN news team being arrested while live on air in Minneapolis

The reporter and camerapersons were covering a protest against the death of African American George Floyd after police brutality.

CNN crew covering unrest arrested in Minneapolis

Police arrested a CNN crew broadcasting live from the US city of Minneapolis early on Friday while covering unrest sparked by the death of a black man at the hands of law enforcement.

Here’s How Fox News Covered the CNN Reporter’s Arrest in Minneapolis

Reporting on the arrest of a CNN reporter and his crew by Minnesota state police on Friday morning, Fox News anchor Sandra Smith framed the incident as a he said-he said situation despite the entire ordeal being broadcast on live television.Reporting from Minneapolis after another night of violent protests

CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in Minneapolis

CNN posts a footage of correspondent Omar Jimenez speaking calmly to police with batons and riot helmets, then being handcuffed and taken away

CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in Minneapolis

Police arrested a CNN crew broadcasting live from the US city of Minneapolis early on Friday while covering unrest sparked by the death of a black man at the hands of law enforcement.

US: Minneapolis cop who knelt on George Floyd's neck arrested

The Minneapolis officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested on Friday.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Apologizes After CNN’s Omar Jimenez Arrested On Live TV While Reporting On Minneapolis Protests

CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez and his camera crew were arrested live on television while reporting from the Minneapolis protests for CNN’s "New Day" Friday morning. In the incident, which took place shortly after 6 a.m. ET, a co-operative Jimenez explains how they were going to move wherever riot police wanted them to go. However, things…

CNN Correspondent, Crew Arrested While Reporting Live in Minneapolis

Minnesota State Police arrested CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez, his producer

Twitter flags Trump tweet on Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'

Twitter says the tweet violated its rules but would not be removed.

Twitter flags Trump tweet on Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'

US News: Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence', saying the tweet violated its rul

Minneapolis: Officer that knelt on George Floyd's neck charged

Floyd, an unarmed black man, was handcuffed by police and later died in custody.

Black CNN Correspondent Omar Jimenez Arrested Live on TV in Minneapolis

Police in Minneapolis arrested black CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez on live TV Friday morning.CNN’s live broadcast on New Day showed a group of cops in riot gear surrounding Jimenez as he clearly identified himself as a reporter to them. Jimenez calmly and politely asked the officers where they would

Minneapolis cop seen kneeling on George Floyd charged with murder

May 29 (UPI) -- A former Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on the neck of George Floyd before he died during an arrest this week has been charged with murder, Minnesota prosecutors said Friday.

Twitter places warning label on Trump tweet about Minneapolis protests

Twitter placed a warning label on one of President Trump's tweets about the protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota over George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody.

Minneapolis: Twitter flags Trump’s tweet as ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as

Twitter places notice on Trump’s Minneapolis tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter on Friday escalated its war on President Trump by placing a “public interest notice” on one of his tweets. The social media giant said a tweet by Trump that read “When the

Minneapolis officer who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder

The white Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was arrested on murder charges Friday and accused in court papers of ignoring another officer who was worrie...

Minneapolis cop who knelt on neck of George Floyd is charged with murder | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

MINNEAPOLIS >> The white Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was arrested on murder charges today and accused in court papers of ignoring another officer who was worried about the handcuffed black man who died after pleading that he could not breathe.

Minneapolis terrorist who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder

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

The Empire Strikes Back: Twitter Flags Trump's Tweet on Minneapolis for ‘Glorifying Violence’

On Thursday evening, Donald Trump signed an executive order that could open the door for federal regulators to fine online platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, and...

Minneapolis officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck had 18 previous complaints against him: police

The former Minneapolis police officer seen in a video with his knee on George Floyd's neck had 18 prior complaints filed against him with the Minneapolis Police Department's Internal Affairs, according to the police department.

Twitter Slaps Notice on Trump Minneapolis Tweet, Saying It Glorifies Violence

The tweet "violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the tweet to remain accessible."

George Floyd protesters breach Minneapolis police precinct, set it on fire

Chaos and mayhem took over the streets of Minneapolis on Thursday night as protesters stormed a police precinct and set it ablaze in an explosion of anger over the death of George Floyd. The

Protesters Set Minneapolis Police Precinct on Fire

As protests continue in Minneapolis, MN following the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct was set on fire. The building was ...

Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck had 18 previous internal complaints against him

The Minneapolis police officer who was filmed kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for several minutes even as he said “I can’t breathe” has previously been the subject of multiple complaints filed to the Minneapolis Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division, it has emerged.Mr Chauvin, who has been fired

Minneapolis cop who knelt on handcuffed black man charged with murder

The white Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd's neck was arrested on murder charges Friday and accused in court papers of ignoring another officer who was worried about the handcuffed black man who died after pleading that he could not breathe.

Minnesota police arrest black CNN reporter live on air

Omar Jiminez was reporting live at the scene of protests against the death of George Floyd when police arrested him and his crew without giving a reason.

George Floyd protests: Police arrest black CNN reporter Omar Jimenez live on air

Footage broadcast live on CNN showed armed officers handcuffing reporter Omar Jimenez as he was detained with his producer and camera operator while covering protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

Donald Trump and Twitter duel over president’s vow to crack down in Minneapolis

The president had suggested looters might be shot in violence sparked by the death of a black man who was being subdued by police.

Donald Trump and Twitter duel over president’s vow to crack down in Minneapolis

The president had suggested looters might be shot in violence sparked by the death of a black man who was being subdued by police.

Minneapolis cop who knelt on handcuffed black man George Floyd charged with 3rd degree murder, manslaughter

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Friday promised swift justice in the death of George Floyd but also pleaded with looters and violent protestors that have set fire to Minneapolis to stop so the city could restore justice and order. 

CNN reporter covering protests gets arrested on live TV

"Do you mind telling me why I'm under arrest, sir?"

CNN reporter, crew arrested on live TV

Minnesota state police on Friday arrested CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and his camera crew during a live report on the network's morning program "New Day."

Black CNN reporter arrested on air at protests over George Floyd killing

Journalist Omar Jimenez had just shown a protester being arrested when Minneapolis police officers surrounded him, without giving a reason

White House hits back after Twitter cracks down on Trump's Minneapolis tweet, reposts censored message

The White House on Friday pushed back against Twitter after the social media giant censored a tweet by President Trump  demanding action against rioters in Minneapolis -- claiming the tweet was “glorifying violence.”

Minneapolis Third Precinct police station set on fire after rioters break in

The Third Precinct police station in Minneapolis was set ablaze Thursday night as violent protests continued in the city -- and other cities across the U.S. -- following Monday's death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody.

CNN reporter arrested live on air by Minnesota police, released an hour later

During the arrest the anchor can be heard saying, "If you're just tuning in, you are watching our correspondent being arrested".

CNN reporter arrested live on air by Minnesota police, released an hour later

During the arrest the anchor can be heard saying, "If you're just tuning in, you are watching our correspondent being arrested".

CNN reporter arrested live on air by Minnesota police, released an hour later

During the arrest the anchor can be heard saying, "If you're just tuning in, you are watching our correspondent being arrested".

Global backlash after CNN reporter arrested live on air by US police

The UK Foreign Office said journalists ‘must be free to do their job’.

Global backlash after CNN reporter arrested live on air by US police

The UK Foreign Office said journalists ‘must be free to do their job’.

Global backlash after CNN reporter arrested live on air by US police

CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez, producer Bill Kirkos and photojournalist Leonel Mendez were taken into custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at around 5am local time on Friday morning.

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WATCH: CNN journalist arrested on-air while covering George Floyd protests

A journalist has been arrested in the US while covering protests in the city of Minneapolis.It ...

Minnesota police arrest CNN's Omar Jimenez and his camera crew on live TV

As dawn broke Friday on Minneapolis, Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear had managed to clear the area around the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct station, breached and set ablaze Thursday night amid protests against the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man in police custody. But that's not the story anymore. CNN's Omar Jimenez was reporting on the new calm in the area when the police came up and arrested him, handcuffed him, and led him away. They did not give a reason. The cameras were broadcasting live to CNN's New Day. "That is an American television reporter, Omar Jimenez, being led away by police officers," marveled New Day's John Berman. Then police arrested the rest of the crew, one by one, with the camera rolling. "Our CNN camera crew and our producer are being arrested right now on live television, in handcuffs," said Alisyn Camerota. "I've never seen anything like this, Alisyn," Berman said. One officer then carried the camera off to the side, apparently unaware that…

Minnesota police claim arrested reporter had to be 'confirmed' as press, despite wearing CNN badge and being live on CNN

The Minnesota State Patrol released a statement on Friday morning after a CNN team was bafflingly arrested live on the air — but the network is hitting back against it as "not accurate." Minnesota police on Friday arrested CNN's Omar Jimenez and his camera crew while he was live on the air reporting on the Minneapolis protests against the death of George Floyd, drawing widespread criticism and an apology from the state's governor. They were soon released from custody. On Twitter, the Minnesota State Patrol weighed in on the incident, saying the reporters were released "once they were confirmed to be members of the media," implying that wasn't previously clear — even though the video shows Jimenez identified himself as a CNN reporter who was broadcasting live on the network and showed his CNN badge. In the course of clearing the streets and restoring order at Lake Street and Snelling Avenue, four people were arrested by State Patrol troopers, including three members of a CNN crew. The three were released once…

Minneapolis police fire tear gas on crowd near Third Precinct; large fire erupts nearby

Police in Minneapolis tried to disperse a crowd gathering near the city’s Third Precinct on Thursday night, firing “flash bang” shots and then tear gas, according to reports.

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CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez Should Sue the Minnesota Cops Who Arrested Him

If you thought the White House’s “looting starts, shooting starts” tweet was the worst thing Friday would bring, you may be wrong. In other infuriating happenings, CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and three members of his crew were arrested in the middle of a live broadcast Friday by the Minnesota State Patrol.

Police Arrest CNN Correspondent Omar Jimenez and Film Crew on Live TV

The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police sparked massive protests in Minneapolis as well as across the nation. While covering the protests ...

CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in US

CNN posts a footag­e of its corres­ponden­t speaki­ng calmly to police and then being handcu­ffed and taken away

Watch live: Minnesota governor holds press conference on George Floyd protests

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) will hold a press briefing Friday morning to address the protests over the death of George Floyd.The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. EDT.Watch the live video above.

Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Twitter has flagged a tweet written in March by a Chinese government spokesman that suggested the U.S. military brought the novel coronavirus to China, as the social media platform ramps up fact-checking of posts.

Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19

Twitter fact-checked U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time on Tuesday over his claims about mail-in ballots, under what it says was an extension of a "misleading information policy" aimed at combating misinformation about COVID-19

Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19

Twitter has flagged a tweet written in March by a Chinese government spokesman that suggested the U.S. military brought the novel coronavirus to ...

Watch Live: Minnesota Governor Holds Press Conference on George Floyd Riots

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Cops That Kneed On George Floyd’s Neck Received Multiple Complaints In The Past

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Twitter flags China spokesman’s tweet on Covid-19

Twitter posted a blue exclamation mark under a tweet by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, with a comment urging readers to check the facts about Covid-19.

After Trump Fact-Check, Twitter Flags China Official's Tweet On COVID-19

Twitter has flagged a tweet written in March by a Chinese government spokesman that suggested the U.S. military brought the novel coronavirus to China, as the social media platform ramps up fact-checking of posts.

Twitter labels Trump tweet as ‘glorifying violence’

U.S. president had said ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’ regarding protests in Minnesota.

Twitter labels Trump tweet as ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter Inc. on Friday labeled a tweet of President Donald Trump’s as having “glorified violence,” just hours after he signed an executive order threatening...

After Inserting Fact-Check Labels to Trump's Tweets, Twitter Flags China Official's Post on COVID-19

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US Cop Who Kneeled On Black Man's Neck Charged With Third-Degree Murder

The policeman accused of killing unarmed African American George Lloyd in the US city of Minneapolis has been taken into custody, a state official announced Friday.

Knee on neck cop charged

UPDATE 11:35 a.m. The Minneapolis police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder.

After Donald Trump, Twitter flags China official’s tweet claiming US military brought COVID-19

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Defying Trump, Twitter doubles down on labelling tweets

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Trump's tweet that got tagged for 'glorifying violence' used a phrase from a 1960s cop whose policies started a race riot

"When the looting starts, the shooting starts," Walter Headley said in 1967 amid tensions in Miami — in remarks echoed by President Donald Trump.

Twitter places public interest notice on President Trump's tweet | ZDNet

Twitter says that Donald Trump has violated Twitter rules regarding glorification of violence.

Expert: No police academy teaches officers to put knees on necks

Police around the nation and law enforcement experts broadly condemned the way George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody, was restrained by an officer who dug his knee into the man's neck, saying no circumstances warrant such a technique

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George Floyd death: Minneapolis police station set on fire during protests

The protests over the murder of George Floyd in the United States of America escalated on Thursday, May 28 as protesters burnt the Minneapolis police station.

Minneapolis police station set on fire amid protest over killing of George Floyd

A Minneapolis police station has been set on fire amid mounting protests over the killing by police of an unarmed black man. On the third straight day of protests over the killing of George Floyd,

Minneapolis police station set on fire amid protests over killing of George Floyd

A police station in Minneapolis was set on fire on Thursday evening as protests over the killing of George Floyd continued for a third day.

Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest

Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station Thursday that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.

Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest

MINNEAPOLIS — Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.

Protests erupt in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd

Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station Thursday that the department was forced to abandon as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S. over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.

Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd death protests

Three days of unrest were sparked by video footage of a black man dying after a white police officer knelt on his throat.

George Floyd death: Minneapolis police station torched amid protest

Smoke hovered over Minneapolis hours after protesters torched a police station that officers abandoned as a third night of violent protests flared over the death of George Floyd, a black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Minneapolis Police Station Set on Fire Amid Protests Over George Floyd's Death - Video

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has earlier activated the National Guard amid protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd, an unemployed African-American...

Minneapolis Police Station Set on Fire, as George Floyd Killing Protests Continue

A police spokesman confirmed late Thursday that staff had evacuated the 3rd precinct station, the focus of many of the protests, “in the interest of the safety of our personnel" shortly after 10 p.m.

George Floyd protests: Minneapolis police station set afire

AP Minneapolis Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby S

Photos: Violent protests in Minneapolis over the police killing of George Floyd

Video of the arrest showed a police officer pressing his knee into Floyd's neck

Breaking: Protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire over death of George Floyd

Following the alleged killing of George Floyd, an African-America man, by a police officer, protesters, Friday stormed Minneapolis police

Protesters set fire to Minneapolis police station

Violent protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night.

Protesters set fire to Minneapolis police station

Violent protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night.

George Floyd protesters set Minneapolis police station afire

MINNEAPOLIS — Cheering protesters broke into a Minneapolis police precinct station on Thursday after the department abandoned it, setting it ablaze and setting off fireworks as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St.

George Floyd protesters set Minneapolis police station afire

Protesters could be seen setting fire to a Minneapolis Police Department jacket and cheering.

Protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire

“When the looting starts, the shooting starts,” responds Trump

Minneapolis protests escalate over George Floyd killing – in pictures

Minneapolis was rocked by a third night of protests on Thursday over the death of George Floyd, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets and fires erupted around the city, including at a police precinct

George Floyd’s encounter with Minneapolis police shown in new video

The footage, which has been circulating on social media, was shot from the opposite side of the street from where Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.

Violent protests in Minneapolis over police killing of black man

Fires continued to burn and one person was dead in Minneapolis of angry protests over the police killing of an African American man while in custody.

Minneapolis police station breached, set on fire as George Floyd protests intensify

A Minneapolis police station was set on fire Thursday night, as protesters continued to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday after a white police officer kneeled on his neck. Protesters have gathered outside of the 3rd Precinct station every night since, and earlier in the evening, officers were on the roof, firing tear gas and flash bangs in an attempt to disperse the crowd. As the night progressed, the mood shifted, with some protesters becoming aggressive. A fire was started in a nearby pawn shop, and after demonstrators were able to gain access to the 3rd Precinct, it was quickly set ablaze. The Minneapolis Police Department confirmed that "protesters forcibly entered the building and have ignited several fires," and all of the precinct's staff was evacuated. Protesters are still standing outside the burning building, with some setting off fireworks and others shouting, "What's his name? George, George." Catherine Garcia A group here has now set fire…

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Some held up signs with Floyd’s last words: “I can’t breathe.” Graffiti on city walls called police murderers. In a highly symbolic image, a protester carried a U.S. flag up...

George Floyd protesters rock Minneapolis for third night

May 29 (UPI) -- Protests over the police-involved death of George Floyd continued well into the morning Friday after a third night of violence in Minneapolis, while similar disturbances broke out in Louisville and other parts of the country.

PHOTOS: Minneapolis burns after racially charged police killing of George Floyd

The fatal arrest of an African-American man in the U.S. city of Minnesota has sparked countrywide protests; his death was reminiscent of the 2014 killing in New York City of Eric Garner, who was put in a banned police chokehold and was heard saying, "I can't breathe."

Minneapolis officer charged for George Floyd's death; curfew ordered

May 29 (UPI) -- A former Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on the neck of George Floyd before he died during an arrest this week has been charged with murder, Minnesota prosecutors said Friday.

Donald Trump threatens to shoot looters at George Floyd protest in Minneapolis

US President Donald Trump, is being bashed on social media after he tweeted just after midnight on Friday a threat to shoot rioters in Minnesota. The protests come following the death of George Floyd, who died

Dozens Arrested at NYC Protests over Floyd's Death in Minneapolis

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump ordered the FBI and the Department of Justice to investigate the "tragic death" of 46-year-old Minneapolis resident George Floyd.

George Floyd death: Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged police killing

George Floyd, 46, was seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck. The African-American man's death has led to days of protests and unrest.

Minneapolis protests turn violent as outrage grows over death of George Floyd

A wave of protests erupted across South Minneapolis overnight and into Thursday, with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets as people set buildings on fire and looted stores days after George Floyd, an African American man, died in police custody.

Minneapolis police station set on fire, police retreat

Thursday marked the third straight day of protests in Minneapolis following the Monday death of George Floyd, a black Minnesota man who died in police custody.

Minneapolis police station set on fire, police retreat

Thursday marked the third straight day of protests in Minneapolis following the Monday death of George Floyd, a black Minnesota man who died in police custody.

George Floyd killing: fires erupt in Minneapolis as US rocked by third night of protests

Minnesota governor calls in national guard amid unrest as demonstrations broke out in New York, Colorado and California

George Floyd: fires erupt in Minneapolis as protests sweep across US – video

Demonstrators across US take to the streets after George Floyd’s killing after being arrested by Minneapolis police 

Protesters Take Over and Set Fire to Minneapolis Police Precinct Over George Floyd Death

Protestors reportedly took control of the Minneapolis Police Department's (MPD) 3rd Precinct late Thursday night in apparent retribution over the death of George Floyd earlier this week.

Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to stop looters in Minneapolis with deadly military force, after that city weathered a third night of arson and rioting over the police killing of an unarmed black man.

Kaepernick voices support for Minneapolis protesters after killing of George Floyd

The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback was ostracised by the NFL after his own protest in 2016.

Minneapolis Police Station Torched As Protests Rage Overnight

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests...

Trump weighs in on Minneapolis protests, threatens more violence

President Trump threatened to send the National Guard into Minneapolis, where the National Guard has already been activated and deployed by Gov. Tim Walz (D), in a tweeted response early Friday to the chaotic protests, fires, and looting in the Twin Cities. "These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won't let that happen," Trump tweeted, referring to the violent death that sparked three days of protests, so far. "Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!" ....These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020 On Monday, a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeled on Floyd's neck for nearly 10 minutes after handcuffing him in a forgery investigation. Floyd…

Minneapolis police release 911 call that led to encounter with George Floyd

On Thursday night, Minneapolis police released a transcript of the 911 call that led to his arrest and death, which has sparked outrage nationwide as protesters demand justice.

Trump threatens 'shooting' in response to Minneapolis looting

President Trump early Friday morning lashed out at demonstrators in Minneapolis amid the protests over the death of George Floyd, warning that he would send National Guard troops to the city and that

AMERICAN UNREST: Minneapolis police station torched as protests spread

MINNEAPOLIS - Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St.

Minneapolis Bus Drivers Refuse to Transport George Floyd Protesters to Jail

Organized labor throughout the city is banding together in solidarity against police violence in the aftermath of Floyd’s death.

Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

Trump vows to get Minneapolis protesters ‘under control’

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to take action to bring the city of Minneapolis “under control,” calling violent protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police cu...

Minneapolis police precinct burns as George Floyd protests erupt across the nation

Protesters breached and burned a Minneapolis police precinct on Thursday night as unrest continued to rock the city following the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police release a transcript of the 911 call that resulted in the police encounter with George Floyd

The caller told the operator that Floyd appeared to be inebriated and refused to return his purchase once the caller realized he had used fake bills.

George Floyd death: Donald Trump calls protestors ‘thugs’, demonstrations continue in Minneapolis

The president also said that he will send the National Guard troops and ‘get the job done right’ if Mayor Jacob Frey failed to bring the city under control.

Minneapolis officer arrested following death of black man in custody

The Minneapolis officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, has been arrested.

Minneapolis officer arrested following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

National Guard called in to control Minneapolis riots

Violence continues for second day following death of black man in custody

CBP Flew A Predator Drone Over Minneapolis Amid George Floyd Protests

The use of the drone drew criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union.

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

MINNEAPOLIS, May 29 — Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis yesterday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck. The latest spasm of unrest in...

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

MINNEAPOLIS — Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck. The latest spasm of unrest in…

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

MINNEAPOLIS — Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.

Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Peaceful rallies gave way to a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minneapolis on Thursday as protesters vented their rage over the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.

National Guard called to respond to Minneapolis violence

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called in the National Guard on Thursday as looting broke out in St. Paul and a wounded Minneapolis braced for more violence after rioting over the death of George Floyd, a ...

National Guard called to respond to Minneapolis violence

US News: Minnesota governor Tim Walz called in the National Guard on Thursday as looting broke out in St. Paul and a wounded Minneapolis braced for more violen

Police killing in Minneapolis puts new scrutiny on Biden pick

The killing by police of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis has aimed the national spotlight at systemic racism in America. It’s also added pressure on Joe Biden to pick an African American running

Night of flames and fury as Minneapolis swells with outrage over George Floyd killing

The 3rd precinct station was not the only building that burned overnight, as furious protesters’ demand for justice intensified

Racially charged violence rages for third night in Minneapolis

A third night of racially charged arson, looting and vandalism gripped Minneapolis as protesters vented rage over the death of an unarmed black man after a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground following arrest.

National Guard called as Minneapolis erupts in solidarity for George Floyd | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

MINNEAPOLIS >> Minnesota’s governor activated the National Guard today as angry demonstrators took to the streets for a third straight night to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man who was pleading that he couldn’t breathe as a white police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.

National Guard deployed to Minneapolis following third night of protests over black man's death

Demonstrations have been sparked by those angered at a video showing 46-year-old George Floyd’s arrest.

Minneapolis bus drivers are refusing to help police transport protesters to jail

As tensions between police and protesters in Minneapolis reached a boiling point following the death of George Floyd, the city's bus drivers have made it abundantly clear which side they're on. The driver's union, ATU Local 1005, issued a statement of solidarity on Thursday, with some of its drivers going as far as to refuse to use their buses to help law enforcement transport protesters to jail. "As a transit worker and union member, I refuse to transport my class and radical youth," one Minneapolis bus driver, Adam Burch, told the labor publication Payday. "An injury to one is an injury to all. The police murdered George Floyd and the protest against is completely justified and should continue until their demands are met." The union shared Burch's sentiment. "This system has failed all of us in the working class, from the coronavirus to the economic crisis we are facing," their statement read. "But the system has failed people of color and black Americans and black youth more than anyone else." The union added:…

Minneapolis bus drivers are refusing to help police transport protesters to jail

As tensions between police and protesters in Minneapolis reached a boiling point following the death of George Floyd, the city's bus drivers have made it abundantly clear which side they're on. The driver's union, ATU Local 1005, issued a statement of solidarity on Thursday, with some of

500 National Guard troops deployed in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, May 29 — Five hundred National Guard soldiers and airmen have been deployed in the northern US cities of Minnesota and St Paul after three nights of violent protests over the police killing of an African American man, the force said today. “Our troops are trained to protect life,...

Minneapolis protests spread to other cities across the US, including Birmingham

By The Associated Press

George Floyd: President Trump Threatens To Send Military Against Protesters As Minneapolis Police Precinct Set Ablaze

The angry protesters continued the overnight protest for the third night setting fire on the Minneapolis third precinct as officers were forced to flee.

Police try to regain control amid torched, violent Minneapolis

Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S ove...

History Proves Minneapolis Police Will Stonewall Investigation of Floyd’s Death - Professor

The recent death of Minneapolis, Minnesota, resident George Floyd has sparked a nationwide conversation about police brutality, racism and justice within the US. When...

Protests Erupt Across The Country As Minneapolis Police Precinct Burns

President Trump threatened to send in the military and shoot protestors in Minneapolis, declaring, “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.”

Clinton calls out Trump for threatening 'shooting' in Minneapolis: 'That is so wrong'

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday blasted President Trump for his comments warning that he would send the military to Minneapolis and that “when the looting starts, the shooting

Man dies in Minneapolis protest as white woman stabbing looters plays victim

With the murder George Floyd on Memorial Day at the hands of white police officer Derek M. Chauvin, protesters took to the street to deman justice for him.

USMCA poised for star turn and protests in Minneapolis; In The News for May 29

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 29 …—COVID-19 in Canada …The federal government is pumping millions more into helping remote and rural Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis.

USMCA poised for star turn and protests in Minneapolis; In The News for May 29

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 29 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...

USMCA poised for star turn and protests in Minneapolis; In The News for May 29

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ma

'Utter Chaos': Mass Riots and Looting Sweep Minneapolis in Wake of George Floyd Death - Videos

Looting, arson, and vandalism have been widespread across Minneapolis after a black man, George Floyd, died on Monday after being tackled and pinned to the ground by...

Walz urges Minneapolis to help him restore order

Minnesota Gov.

Trump Confirms Deployment Of US Army To Shoot Protestors In Minneapolis Protesting Murder of Blacks By Police.

Trump Wants Army To Shoot Protestors - Confirms Troops Deployment.In a series of tweets,Trump says he wants the protestors to be shot

Minneapolis braces for fourth night of riots and arson 

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

Target Closes 28 Stores in Response to Looting and Riots in Minneapolis

Executuves at Target and TJ Maxx did not say whether they to temporarily close any stores in other states where protests are being held.

Minneapolis mayor calls for unity, denounces violent protests, looting

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey early Friday called on protesters decrying the police custody death of George Floyd to end the violence soon after demonstrators set a local police precinct on fire.

Video shows moment Minneapolis police abandon torched precinct

Harrowing footage shows the moment cops abandoned the Minneapolis police precinct that was torched by those protesting the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis erupts for third night as protests spread, Trump vows retaliation

Violent demonstrations erupted for a third night in Minneapolis on Thursday, as protesters — outraged over the death of an unarmed African American man in police custody — torched a city police

Twitter adds unprecedented warning to Trump tweet threatening to shoot Minneapolis protesters

Twitter has added an unprecedented warning to a Trump tweet, warning users that the post "glorifies violence".The message was added to a post in which Mr Trump seemed to threatened that people protesting against the death of an unarmed black man in custody could be shot.

‘400 Years of Anger’: Minneapolis Police Station Set Ablaze as Trump Threatens to ‘Start Shooting’

MINNEAPOLIS—Protesters demanding action over the death of 46-year-old George Floyd took over the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct late Thursday and set the building ablaze.Video from the scene showed demonstrators chanting “I can’t breathe” and cheering as the building was breached,

Minneapolis Mayor to Rioters: Practice Social Distancing, Wear Masks

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey requested that protesters practice social distancing and wear masks to reduce coronavirus transmission.

Minnesota governor says Trump's Minneapolis tweets are 'just not helpful'

President Trump isn't helping the situation in Minnesota with his tweets, the state's governor says. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) spoke in a news conference on Friday amid the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died Monday after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes. In a late-night tweet about the protests, Trump wrote that "these THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd" and that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts." "It's just not helpful," Walz said when asked for his reaction to Trump's tweets. "In the moment where we're at, in a moment that is so volatile, anything we do to add fuel to that fire is really, really challenging." Walz, who said he spoke to the president, added that "there's a way to do this without inflaming." Trump's tweet earned a warning label from Twitter, which said the tweet violated its rules against glorifying violence. The White House later posted the exact same tweet, and was hit with the same…

Trudeau addresses Minneapolis protests, says Canadians watching 'with shock and with horror'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday weighed in on the escalating protests in the U.S. following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, who died following an encounter with police.

Ingraham decries 'outrageous' behavior of officers in George Floyd death, 'bad actors' rioting in Minneapolis

Laura Ingraham opened Thursday night's edition of "The Ingraham Angle" by responding to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, saying they had engaged in "outrageous and even perhaps murderous behavior" and calling the death of another African-American in police custody "infuriating and heartbreaking."

Joy Reid on Minneapolis: 'People Are Risking COVID' to Say 'Just Stop Killing Us'

Friday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," network anchor Joy Reid addressed the scene in Minneapolis as violent protests have ramped up. | Clips

Columbus to Phoenix: Minneapolis protests spread to other U.S. cities

Here is a look at developments across the United States in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

Racist History Behind Trump’s Threat to Shoot Minneapolis Protesters Spurs Twitter to Act

Donald Trump’s bloodthirsty threat to have protesters in Minneapolis shot echoed the words used by a racist Miami police chief in the 1960s.

WATCH: Minneapolis Protests Devolve Into Riots, Police Respond With Tear Gas and Flashbangs

Minneapolis, Minn. — Riots once again broke out in Minneapolis

Minnesota National Guard sends more than 500 troops to Minneapolis, St. Paul

More than 500 members of the Minnesota National Guard deployed to Minneapolis and St. Paul on Thursday, their "key objective" being to ensure fire departments can respond to calls. We are here with the Minneapolis Fire Department ready to assist so they can safely do their mission. pic.twitter.com/FjsCJ5B8d0 — MN National Guard (@MNNationalGuard) May 29, 2020 Gov. Tim Walz (D) declared a state of emergency in the Twin Cities and called in the Minnesota National Guard in response to protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody. Several buildings have been set on fire in both cities, including the 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis, going up in flames after demonstrators forcibly entered the building. The Minnesota National Guard said its mission is to "protect life" and "preserve property and the right to peacefully demonstrate," and tweeted a photo showing one of its vehicles next to a Minneapolis Fire Department truck. Catherine Garcia

A white venture capitalist threatened to call the police on a group of black men in a Minneapolis gym, and a video of the incident is trending

Tom Austin, a venture capitalist, later apologized and said a building manager's email previously flagged concerns of non-tenants using the gym.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: 'Trump Knows Nothing About Strength' of My City

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey lashed out at President Trump for criticizing his handling of the riots in his city after George Floyd's death.  

Stabbings, stun guns and tear gas: The escalating violence on the streets of Minneapolis.

"It's like a modern day war zone."

‘A Human Reaction to a Deeply Dysfunctional Relationship’: The Connection Between Police Violence, Looting and Riots In Minneapolis

Protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, burned a police precinct in response to the death of George Floyd — killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek

Anarchy Engulfs Minneapolis: Police, Firefighters Stand Down As Rioters Burn City to the Ground

[WARNING: This post contains some strong language]Our own Julio Rosas

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

Actors Steve Carell and Seth Rogen are among the Hollywood celebrities donating money to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, a nonprofit group raising money used to bail out protesters in Minneapolis as rioters and looters flood the streets in the wake of George Floyd's police involved death.

Minneapolis mayor declares 8pm curfew as fourth night of carnage looms and Minnesota Gov. admits 'abject failure' in trying to control George Floyd rioters who 'set a city on fire' forcing residents to hide in their homes

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Friday admitted an 'abject failure' by law enforcement in trying to control crowds of rioters who took over Minneapolis on Thursday night.

George Floyd death: Trump attempts to explain 'looting leads to shooting' tweet

President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis "thugs" and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" - drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric.

George Floyd death: Trump attempts to explain 'looting leads to shooting' tweet

President Trump called protesters "thugs" and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

40 arrested in NYC over protests against black man's death

40 arrested in NYC over protests against black man's death: At least 40 people were arrested in New York City as people took to the streets to protest against .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

US braces for more protests over police killing of George Floyd

Hundreds of people began marching in Minneapolis in the late afternoon, while in St. Paul, just to the east, police said there was ongoing looting.

Shots fired during Denver protest of George Floyd’s death

No immediate reports of injuries; shots were reportedly fired as protesters leaving

Former Officer Derek Chauvin Has Been Arrested In Death Of George Floyd

Floyd’s death while being pinned down by a white police officer has sparked widespread unrest in Minneapolis this week.

Officer Involved In Killing Of George Floyd Has Been Arrested

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The police officer seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man...

BREAKING: Former Police Officer, Derek Chauvin, Arrested For Death Of George Floyd

Video taken at the scene showed Chauvin holding his knee to Floyd's neck for several minutes, with Floyd saying "help" and "I can't breathe" while he was held.

Minnesota Officer Charged With Murder in Death of George Floyd

A Minnesota prosecutor has charged a police officer with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the restraint death of George Floyd.

Derek Chauvin Charged with Murder of George Floyd

The state of Minnesota announced Friday afternoon that Derek Chauvin has been arrested in connection with the death of George Floyd.

Protests Over Death Of George Floyd Spread To Cities Around The Country

Developments across the United States in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody: COLUMBUS, Ohio —...

George Floyd: Be part of the solution

I’m sickened by these videos showing the cruel, callous, racist treatment of Ahmaud Arbery, Christian Cooper, George Floyd, and too many other black lives. My heart breaks for them, their...

Driver runs over protester at George Floyd protest in Denver

There is no word on the condition of the protester.

Derek Chauvin charged with murder in connection with death of George Floyd

US officer fired by Minneapolis police after Floyd died while being restrained

Police chiefs across US condemn officers involved in George Floyd death

Some police officers have spoken out about the actions of their fellow officers involved in the death of Floyd.

George Floyd: African Union condemns US police killing of black man

The head of the African Union Commission on Friday condemned the killing by police of an unarmed black man in the US state of Minnesota which has sparked protests across the country. Moussa Faki...

African Union chief condemns US police killing of George Floyd

Other officials at the AU, headquartered in Ethiopia, have also made clear they were disturbed by George Floyd's death.

African Union chief condemns US police killing of George Floyd

The head of the African Union Commission has condemned the killing by police of an unarmed black man in the US state of Minnesota which has sparked protests across the country.

Shots fired during ‘tense’ George Floyd protests in Denver

Shots were fired at a George Floyd demonstration in Denver Thursday evening, with one protester filmed being run over after an altercation with a driver. The shooting occurred in a park across the

Update: Chauvin Charged with Third Degree Murder for Death of George Floyd

Update 05/29/2020 2:12pm:

George Floyd protests could spark coronavirus surge in Minnesota

Health officials warn that the mass protests roiling Minneapolis in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death could have the unintended consequence of a spike in coronavirus cases in Minnesota,

Derek Chauvin, police officer accused in George Floyd's death, charged with 3rd-degree murder

The Minneapolis officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday.

George Floyd killing: what sparked the protests – and what has been the response?

Protests have flared up across the US as people demand justice and systemic change to end police brutality

Twin Cities area faces third night of protests after death of George Floyd

The Twin Cities area is facing its third consecutive night of protests Thursday evening in response to George Floyd’s death.

Reports of shots fired outside the Colorado State Capitol amid protests over death of George Floyd

Peaceful demonstrators and at least one state lawmaker took cover at the Colorado State Capitol building Thursday evening after shots were reportedly fired amid protests over the death of George Floyd.

Fiery Atlanta rally among US protests of George Floyd death

Protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody spread around the United States on Friday, as his case renewed anger over others involving African Americans, police, and race relations. Protests were largely peaceful as demonstrators marched in the streets from Los Angeles to New York, but in Atlanta, demonstrators set a police …

Reports of shots fired outside the Colorado State Capitol amid protests over the death of George Floyd

State Rep. Leslie Herod said she went outside to observe the protests over the death of George Floyd when "someone shot into the crowd."

Driver runs over man at George Floyd demonstration in Denver

A driver in Denver appeared to intentionally hit a man protesting the death of George Floyd during a demonstration, disturbing video shows.

Brother of George Floyd: 'I just want justice'

Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, a Black man who died earlier this week after a white police officer pinned him down with his knee for several minutes, said he just wants justice for his brother.

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested in connection to George Floyd's death

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested in relation to the death of George Floyd, Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington announced Friday. Chauvin is the officer who was filmed kneeling on Floyd's neck for nearly 10 minutes as Floyd protested "I can't breathe;" he was fired from the department earlier this week. According to KARE 11, the local NBC affiliate, Chauvin's charging decision has not yet been made. Nevertheless, Harrington called Floyd's death a "murder," explaining "that's what it looked like to me … I'm just calling it what I see at that point." The nation has been rocked by protests since Floyd's death, with many of the protesters demanding justice and expressing anger that the officers involved had not yet faced legal repercussions. Chauvin had at least 10 conduct complaints during his 19-year tenure before he was fired. In particular, he was involved in the shooting death of a man who had stabbed other people before attacking police, as well as some other undisclosed…

Trump warns of military action as protests against George Floyd's killing continue in Minnesota

"When the looting starts, the shooting starts," Trump warns in tweet flagged by Twitter for violating platform's rules.

Officer Who Pinned George Floyd to the Ground Has Been Arrested

UPDATE: Chauvin has been charged with third degree murder. Attorney

George Floyd: Police department building goes up in flames during third night of protests

Minnesota's governor Tim Walz has activated the National Guard to help police restore order amid continuing protests over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd

7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor

Police say none of the shots came from police.

7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor

Police say none of the shots came from police.

7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor

Police say none of the shots came from police.

Minnesota AG Expects Criminal Charges Against Police Officers Involved In George Floyd’s Death

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said on Friday morning that he expected the four Minneapolis police officers who were involved...

Derek Chauvin history: Officer accused in George Floyd's death opened fire on 2 people, had 17 complaints

He opened fire on two people during his 19-year career and had nearly 20 complaints and two letters of reprimand filed against him.

The cop who killed George Floyd has a long record of police brutality

A 46-year old black man named George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis on Monday, May 25, 2020. A police officer named Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck, after vaguely accusing hi…

Fueled by a lack of criminal charges, protests erupt nationwide over George Floyd’s death

Thursday marked a historic day of unrest as demonstrations reached a fever pitch in dozens of US cities as citizens called for an end to police brutality

George Floyd and Derek Chauvin once worked overlapping security shifts

George Floyd and Derek Chauvin — the now-fired Minneapolis cop caught on viral footage pinning his knee on Floyd’s neck — once worked overlapping security shifts at a club in the city,

78% Of Americans Polled Believe Officer Should Be Arrested For George Floyd Death

Just 6% said he should not.

Protests seen in Denver, Columbus, Louisville after George Floyd death

A protest in Denver over the death of George Floyd escalated Thursday evening as demonstrators blocked traffic and vandalized property near the Colorado Statehouse.

'I can't breathe': White House locked down as crowd protests death of George Floyd

The White House was on lockdown Friday night as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in adjacent Lafayette Park chanting,

George Floyd and Derek Chauvin worked security together at a restaurant for at least a year, owner says

Before Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck on a Minneapolis street, they worked together at a nightclub not far from where the incident happened. Chauvin was fired as a Minneapolis police officer after he held Floyd down as Floyd protested "I can't breathe." Protests have since broken out around the 3rd Minneapolis Police Precinct — which is just a block away from the El Nuevo Rodeo restaurant and dance club where Chauvin and Floyd once worked security. Maya Santamaria, who sold El Nuevo Rodeo a few months ago, tells Minneapolis ABC affiliate KSTP that Chauvin "was our off-duty police for almost the entirety of the 17 years that we were open." Floyd also worked at the club for around a year, but as a bouncer, Santamaria said. However, the two men were unlikely to have recognized each other because "Chauvin worked outside and the security guards were inside," Santamaria continued. Maya Santamaria, a business owner, says both Derek Chauvin and George Floyd worked at her South Side nightclub;…

George Floyd and Derek Chauvin worked security together at a restaurant for at least a year, owner says

Before Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck on a Minneapolis street, they worked together at a nightclub not far from where the incident happened.Chauvin was fired as a Minneapolis police officer after he held Floyd down as Floyd protested "I can't breathe." Protests

Multiple Shots Fired at George Floyd Solidarity Demonstration in Denver - Video

Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump assured Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that the military is ready to provide assistance and quell the ongoing unrest in...

Video shows a protester in Denver getting hit by a car during a mass demonstration over George Floyd's death

"I was absolutely shocked by video evidence of a motorist attempting to run over a protester," Colorado's governor said.

AG Barr Releases Statement on George Floyd’s ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Death After Cop Is Charged with Murder

Former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin was arrested Friday on charges of three-degree murder and manslaughter. He was the cop seen on video kneeling on Floyd's neck. Footage of the incident led to national outcry, protests in the streets, and destruction. Chauvin and three other officers were fired over the incident.

Car ploughs into George Floyd protesters on third night of unrest across America

The driver can be seen ramming his car towards crowds protesting in Denver after footage emerged showing George Floyd, 46, gasping for breath as white officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for several minutes

Families of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor deliver joint press conference

The families of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor will deliver a joint press conference on Friday, calling for new laws that they say would increase police accountability.

Families of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor deliver joint press conference

The families of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor will deliver a joint press conference on Friday, calling for new laws that they say would increase police accountability.

Amy Klobuchar's position on 2006 shooting by officer in George Floyd death 'could cost her VP role'

Amy Klobuchar's decision as a Minneapolis prosecutor in 2006 not to bring charges against the police officer filmed kneeling on the neck of George Floyd could cost her the role of vice president, critics have said.With Joe Biden asking Ms Klobuchar to undergo official vetting to be his running mate

Amy Klobuchar once failed to prosecute Derek Chauvin, cop in Floyd death

Former Democratic presidential candidate and potential vice presidential pick Amy Klobuchar failed to get charges brought against the police officer involved in George Floyd’s death while serving as

Klobuchar: 'It Is a Lie' I Declined to Prosecute Police Officer Involved in Floyd Death

Friday on MSNBC's "Andrea Mitchell Reports," Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) said it was "a lie" that as the chief legal officer of Hennepin County, MN she declined to charge Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for his role in the shooting death of Wayne Reyes in October 2006. | Clips

US braces for more protests over police killing of black man

Minneapolis, United States | AFP |  Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St. Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday as they girded for fresh protests and violence over the shocking police killing of a handcuffed black man. After stores were looted and burned overnight Wednesday in Minneapolis, officials in the so-called Twin …

US braces for more protests over police killing of black man

Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St. Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday as they girded for fresh protests and violence over the shocking police killing of a handcuffed black man.

US braces for more protests over police killing of black man

Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St. Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday as they girded for fresh protests and violence over the shocking police killing of a handcuffed black man.

Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man’s death

The shooting happened in a park near the Capitol after people gathered to protest the death of a handcuffed black man during a confrontation with a white police officer in Minnesota. No immediate reports of injuries.

Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man's death

DENVER — Shots were fired and protesters blocked traffic during a demonstration in downtown Denver to protest the death of a handcuffed black man during a confrontation with a white police officer in Minnesota, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

'We just got shot at': Shots fired during protest near Capitol in Denver

Gunfire near the state Capitol building in Denver sent protesters running Thursday night.

African Union chief condemns US police killing of unarmed black man

Moussa Faki Mahamat "strongly condemns the murder of George Floyd that occurred in the United States of America at the hands of law enforcement officers, and wishes to extend his deepest condolences to his family and loved ones," read a statement issued by his spokeswoman. 

Donald Trump says PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China

US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in a "good mood" over the "big conflict" between the two countries.

PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border row with China, says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier offered to mediate between India and China

PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Donald Trump

Speaking with the reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a "big conflict" was going on between India and China

PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Donald Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke with Narendra Modi about the "big conflict" and asserted that the

PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border row with China: Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke

PM Modi not in 'good mood' over China: Donald Trump

Interacting with journalists in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a

India-China border row: PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over ‘big conflict’, says Donald Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in a “good mood” over the “big conflict” between the two countries.

Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Trump

Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Trump. Trump on Wednesday said in a tweet that he was 'ready, willing and able to mediate' between the two countries.

Trump Says, PM Modi Not In ‘Good Mood’

US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in a

PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border standoff with China: Trump

"They have a big conflict - India and China. Two countries with 1.4 billion people (each). Two countries with very powerful militaries. India is not happy and probably China is not happy," Donald Trump said.

India-China border row: PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over ‘big conflict’, says US President Donald Trump

"I can tell you; I did speak to Prime Minister Modi. He is not in a good mood about what is going on with China," Trump said during an interaction with reporters at the White House.

PM Modi not in 'good mood' about ongoing border situation with China, says Donald Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate between India and China on the border issue, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in "good mood" about the ongoing situation with Beijing.

Modi not in 'good mood' over border standoff with China, says Trump

US presid­ent had earlie­r offere­d to mediat­e on the border disput­e betwee­n India and China

‘Spoke to PM Modi, he is not in good mood,’ says Donald Trump about India-China tensions

The United States president had on Wednesday offered to mediate between the two countries amid escalating border tensions.

'Spoke to PM Modi, he is not in good mood,' says Donald Trump about India-China tensions

New Delhi: United States President Donald Trump on Thursday referred to the border tensions between India and China as a 'big conflict' and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not in 'in a...

‘PM Modi Not In Good Mood About What’s Going On With China’: Trump Says India Not Happy Over Border Issue

United States President Donald Trump while responding to a question over the ongoing border stand-off between India and China along the LAC in Ladakh, said that he has spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about it and the latter is not happy with “what’s going on with China”.

PM Modi Not in 'Good Mood' About Ongoing Border Situation With China, Says Trump

""We have a big conflict going on between India and China, two countries with 1.4 billion people and very powerful militaries. India is not happy and probably China is not happy", said Trump

Narendra Modi not in good mood over border dispute with China, says Donald Trump after speaking to Indian PM

US President Donald Trump has sensationally claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not in good mood due to the Chinese aggression at the LAC.

PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over Ladakh standoff with China, says Donald Trump

Speaking with the reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a “big conflict” was going on between India and China.

Donald Trump says PM Modi not in good mood over big border conflict with China, reiterates offer to mediate

Reiterating his offer to mediate between India and China on the border row, US President Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not in a good about the ongoing big conflict with China.

Donald Trump reiterates offer to ‘mediate’ on India-China border dispute, says PM Modi ‘not in good mood’

China has recently accused India of unilaterally attempting to change the status of the un-demarcated border in Ladakh after troops involved in scuffles.

Donald Trump says Narendra Modi not in 'good mood' over India's border row with China, renews offer to mediate

Interacting with journalists in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Donald Trump said a

India-China issue: Prime Minister Modi not in 'good mood', says Donald Trump

India on Wednesday said it was engaged with China to peacefully resolve the border row, in a carefully crafted reaction to Trump's offer to arbitrate between the two Asian giants to settle their decades-old dispute

PM Modi not in a good mood over flare up with Chinese says Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke with Narendra Modi about the 'big conflict' and asserted that the Indian Prime Minister is not in a 'good mood' over the latest flare-ups between the two countries.

PM Modi last spoke to Trump in April, no interaction on China, say officials as Trump talks of ‘bad mood’

Sources in the government have said PM Modi last spoke to Donald Trump on April 4 on the hydroxychloroquine issue. There has been no interaction on the standoff with China as claimed by Trump, said sources.

Trump defends India-China mediation offer as effort to address PM Modi’s ‘mood’

Trump had offered to mediate on the border issue between New Delhi and Beijing in a tweet on Wednesday morning. “We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute,” Trump wrote.

Trump says Modi in ‘bad mood’. India says Whaaaat!

A day earlier, the president offered to mediate between India and China.

Trump says Modi in ‘bad mood’. India says Whaaaat!

A day earlier, the president offered to mediate between India and China.

Trump Says He Spoke to Modi About China Tensions. India Says No.

Did U.S. President Donald Trump speak with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone to discuss the South Asian nation’s border tensions with China?

China rejects Trump's mediation offer to resolve border dispute with India, says both countries capable

The Chinese foreign ministry has said the two countries are capable of solving the issue through dialogue. China has rejected Trump’s mediation offer.

Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India

LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) - A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.

Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India

Monkey­s grabbe­d and fled with the blood sample­s of four Covid-19 patien­ts, says doctor­

Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India

A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.

Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India

A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday. The attack occurred

Gang of Monkeys Steals COVID Blood Samples in India

A group of monkeys in India just stole a bunch of blood samples taken from patients who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Monkeys attack lab assistant in India and steal coronavirus blood samples

A gang of monkeys attacked an Indian lab assistant and fled the scene with some coronavirus blood samples.

Monkeys steal samples of suspected COVID patients

AGENCIES Meerut In a bizarre incident, a troop of monkeys on Friday ran away with coronavirus test samples from the Meerut Medical College in Uttar Prades

Monkeys run off with blood samples of four COVID-19 patients in India

A troop snatched test samples from a laboratory technician at a medical college, authorities say

Monkeys run away with blood samples of Covid patients in UP

A video has gone viral shows a monkey sitting atop a tree in the college premises and chewing what seems like the kit containing the samples.

Group Of Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Samples After Attacking Lab Assistant

2020, eh? This year continues to just get weirder and weirder, but this is amongst the strangest stories yet.A group of monkeys in India have taken off with a bunch o...

Troop of monkeys attack lab assistant, steal COVID-19 samples

The badly written dystopian fiction that is our global pandemic continues.

Monkeys snatch coronavirus samples in India

The coronavirus has been detected in animals, though there is no confirmation that the disease can then be passed on to humans.

Monkeys run away with samples of suspected Covid-19 patients

In a bizarre incident, a troop of monkeys on Friday ran away with coronavirus test samples from Meerut Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, reports India Today.

Panic Grips Residents of Indian City of Meerut as Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Blood Samples - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): India has been under a lockdown since March due to the fear of COVID-19 spread. As the restrictions are easing in their fourth phase, India’s...

Monkeys attack lab assistant in Delhi, make off with COVID-19 blood samples: 'This is something new'

In what is definitely not the start of a movie about a global primate uprising, a "gang of monkeys" overpowered a lab assistant at the Meerut Medical College in Delhi, India, on Friday and made off with three COVID-19 blood samples, Sky News reports. After the incident, videos emerged of one of the monkeys sitting in a tree "chewing the sample collection kits," The Times of India adds. In recent weeks, monkeys in Delhi have been described as "reclaiming" the city as people have largely stayed indoors due to the lockdown. An officer at the Rashtrapati Bhawan presidential compound told France24 in early April that the primates seemed to be "stealing a lot more, but not yet threatening humans." But "this is something new," Lucknow Bureau Chief Amir Haque told The Times of India. "Nobody would have thought that the monkey menace on the medical college campus can actually lead to such a scare," he added. The COVID-19 tests were later recovered from the monkeys, and Dheeraj Raj, the college superintendent, reassured…

Monkeys flee with COVID-19 samples in UP's Meerut

A troop of monkeys on Thursday took away three blood samples of patients collected for routine tests from lab technicians at Meerut Medical College.

Monkeys run away with samples of suspected Covid-19 patients in Meerut, trigger panic

A troop of monkeys attacked a lab technician who was carrying samples of suspected Covid-19 patients for testing and ran away after snatching three samples. 

Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Test Samples & Chew Them Up In Meerut, Watch Video

Oh, no!

Planet of the Apes: After monkeys run away with lab samples in Meerut, officials claim they're not COVID-19 tests

Monkeys steal coronavirus samples after attacking lab technician in India, sparking fears it could spread contamination

The monkeys took three samples Meerut Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, India, today. Police say there is a risk of the infection spreading as the monkeys move around residential areas.

Indian monkeys snatch coronavirus samples, later recovered intact

The coronavirus has been detected in animals, though there is no confirmation that the disease can then be passed on to humans

No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension: official source

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension. The neighbours' troops have been facing off along the

No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension: official source

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation’s military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension.

No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension: official source

The neighb­ours’ troops have been facing off along the disput­ed border­

No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not spoken with US President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension.

No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a ...

No talks between Modi-Trump on border row with China: Govt sources

The clarification came after Trump said that he spoke to Modi over India's ongoing border row with China in Eastern Ladakh

No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension: Report

PM Narendra Modi has not spoken with US President Donald Trump about the south Asian nation's military standoff with China, a government source said on Friday, after Trump suggested Modi was upset about border tension

No recent talks between PM Modi and Trump over Ladakh and China: Sources

New Delhi: There have been no recent talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump over the Ladakh and China issue. Informed source over the matter told ANI, 'There has...

No recent talks between PM Modi and Trump over Ladakh and China: Sources

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India-China row: No recent contact between Trump and Modi on issue, say sources

Trump has been offering to mediate between India and China and said he had spoken to Modi on the issue.Tensions have been simmering following military build-up by Indian and Chinese armies in Sikkim and Ladakh along LAC

No talks between Modi and Trump on Ladakh row: Sources

No talks between Modi and Trump on Ladakh row: Sources. The last conversation between the two leaders was on April 4 on the issue of hydroxychloroquine.

'No conversation between PM Modi, Trump on India-China standoff,' say govt officials

India-China border tension: US President Donald Trump had said that he spoke with PM Modi about the conflict and said that the Prime Minister was not in a good mood

No conversation took place between Modi and Trump over India-China standoff: Sources

As the tension escalates between the two nuclear-armed nations, India maintains that it is in touch with China at the local and diplomatic level.

PM Modi had no talks with Donald Trump on border standoff with China: Officials

The government clarified that the two leaders had their last conversation on April 4.

No talks between PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump on India-China face-off: Sources

NEWS IBC - No talks between PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump on India-China face-off: Sources NEWS IBC - No talks between PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump on India-China face-off: Sources

No recent contact between Modi and Trump over Ladakh row: Govt sources

There has been no recent contact between PM Modi and President Donald Trump on India's ongoing military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh

New Delhi dismisses Trump's claim on talks with PM Modi on India-China border tension

Even as United States President Donald Trump claimed that he had of late spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about an escalation of tension along India-China disputed boundary in eastern

LAC standoff | India says Trump did not talk to Modi on China

Ministry of External Affairs rejects U.S. President’s claim that he discussed border tensions with PM.

PM Modi and Donald Trump had no discussion on standoff at LAC with China

China too rejected Trump's offer to mediate, saying the two countries did not need the intervention of a 'third party' to settle their differences.This came as the stalemate on the ground continued with both Indian and Chinese troops holding their positions onto their positions in Ladakh

PM Modi did not converse with Trump on border standoff with China: Officials

The last conversation between Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump was on April 4 and the topic discussed was hydroxychlorquine, sources have said.

There was no recent Modi-Trump meet: Government sources on US President's 'mediation' offer

On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs made it clear that India is directly in touch with the Chinese side through established mechanisms and diplomatic contacts to resolve the row.

LAC standoff | India-China border tensions unlikely to escalate, say former diplomats

The problem is because we have an undefined and undemarcated border with differing perceptions of the LAC, says M.K. Narayanan

India Gives Lie To Trump Claim On Ladakh Row

Top government sources on Friday virtually contradicted US President Donald Trump's claim of a conversation between him and Prime Minister Narenda Modi on India's ongoing military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh

Obama on the death of George Floyd: 'This shouldn't be "normal" in 2020 America'

Former President Obama released a statement Friday on the death of George Floyd, calling on Americans to “create a ‘new normal’ in which the legacy of bigotry and unequal treatment no longer infects

Obama responds to George Floyd death, highlighting how racism is 'normal' in 2020 America

Former President Barack Obama released a statement on George Floyd, saying his death "shouldn't be normal in 2020 America."

Obama responds to George Floyd death, highlighting how racism is 'normal' in 2020 America

"We have to remember that for millions of Americans, being treated differently on account of race is tragically, painfully, maddeningly 'normal.'"

Obama speaks out on George Floyd’s death: ‘This shouldn’t be normal in 2020 America’

Former President Barack Obama said that the death of George Floyd “shouldn’t be ‘normal’ in 2020 America.” 

Obama issues powerful statement on the death of George Floyd: 'This shouldn't be 'normal''

Former President Barack Obama issued a statement on Friday reflecting on "conversations I've had with friends over the past couple days about the footage of George Floyd dying face down on the street under the knee of a police officer in Minnesota." In the statement, Obama explained that it's "natural to wish for life to 'just get back to normal'" during the pandemic but that "we have to remember that for millions of Americans, being treated differently on account of race is tragically, painfully, maddeningly 'normal' — whether it's while dealing with the health care system, or interacting with the criminal justice system, or jogging down the street, or just watching birds in the park." Obama's comment referenced other recent high-profile instances of brutality and racism this year, including the shooting of 25-year-old jogger Ahmaud Arbery by white residents of southern Georgia in February, and Christian Cooper, who this week recorded a viral video of a white woman in Central Park calling the police on him after…

Barack Obama On George Floyd: “This Shouldn’t Be ‘Normal’ In 2020 America”

The former president called on Americans to "create a 'new normal' in which the legacy of bigotry no longer infects our institutions or our hearts."

Barack Obama Shares a Powerful Statement on the Death of George Floyd

"If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better."

Obama’s George Floyd statement calls for a “new normal” for black Americans

"This shouldn’t be normal in 2020 America."

Barack Obama on George Floyd: 'Bigotry' in USA 'Maddeningly Normal'

Barack Obama on Friday weighed in on George Floyd, saying in a statement that his death "shouldn't be 'normal' in 2020 America." 

Obama releases statement on George Floyd: 'For millions of Americans, being treated differently on account of race is tragically, painfully, maddeningly 'normal''

"This shouldn't be 'normal' in 2020 America. It can't be 'normal,'" Obama wrote of the death of George Floyd and racism across the nation.

Trump tries a new response after George Floyd’s death

White House spokesman Judd Deere said Trump was taking the death seriously.

Donald Trump calls George Floyd’s death ‘shocking,’ calls protesters ‘thugs’

Earlier Thursday, Trump said, “I feel very, very badly” about George Floyd’s death while handcuffed and in the custody of Minneapolis police. “That’s a very shocking sight.”

Dave Batista: WWE legend blasts Trump over response to George Floyd’s death

The response of the US President Donald Trump to protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd has angered WWE legend Dave Batista, Daily Star reports

Dave Bautista: WWE legend blasts Trump over response to George Floyd’s death

The response of the US President Donald Trump to protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd has angered WWE legend Dave Bautista, Daily Star reports

WATCH: Unrest over George Floyd’s death continues for fourth day

On Thursday, echoes of same themes of “Black Lives Matter” and “No Justice, No Peace” reverberated from coast to coast.

Biden Hits Trump’s Response To George Floyd Death: ‘No Time For Incendiary Tweets’

The former Vice President also called for lasting police reform and for Americans not to stay silent.

Protesters Are Defending Themselves After Being Criticised For Rioting Over George Floyd’s Death

Americans across the country are protesting after the death of George Floyd, and are pushing back against criticism of the rioting.

Trump Assures Military is 'All the Way' With Minnesota Governor Amid Riots Over George Floyd's Death

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has already activated the state's National Guard amid the ongoing protests and riots in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis on...

Nevada law enforcement leaders call George Floyd’s death alarming

Nevada law enforcement leaders on Thursday distanced their agencies from the actions of a Minneapolis police officer involved in the death of an unarmed black man.

George Floyd case is latest pitting Minnesota police vs. the public

The death of George Floyd this week was the latest in a string of incidents in Minnesota that have strained relations between the public and police.

White wrestling coach mocks George Floyd’s murder (Photo)

A Washington state high school wrestling coach, Dave Hollenbeck, took to social media to mock the murder of George Floyd and he has been sacked by his employer for that. Taking to social media, Dave Hollenbeck,

Dalai Lama blames George Floyd’s death on racism, discrimination

The 84-year-old spiritual leader’s talk was part of a two-day empowerment teaching on Avalokiteshvara, a practice focused on compassion.

Niall Horan slams Donald Trump’s tweet calling George Floyd protestors ‘thugs’

‘THUGS???? Are you listening to yourself?’

Minnesota AG Ellison: Trump Calling Rioters Thugs, Calling on Them to Get Shot 'the Same Sort of Attitude that Resulted in the Death of George Floyd'

Friday on CBS's "This Morning," Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison shared his reaction to the situation in Minneapolis with protests for George Floyd's death. | Clips

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away. His son Nastur Daruwalla denied the speculation on social media that his father had contracted coronavirus.

Renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passed away on Friday evening. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani took to Twitter to offer his condolences. He wrote, "Saddened by the demise of renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla. I pray for the departed soul. My condolences. Om Shanti..

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Daruwalla, known for his newspaper columns on astrology, was 90. Apollo Hospital here confirmed that Daruwalla died during treatment.

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 89

His condition was critical since last week after he complained of difficulty in breathing.

Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 89

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among those who expressed condolences on the death of Daruwalla.

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 90

Bejan Daruwalla, who was on ventilator support, breathed his last at Apollo Hospital in Ahmedabad

Renowned Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Passes Away at 89 Due to COVID-19

On Saturday, reports claimed that he had contracted coronavirus and was suffering from lung infection. He was tested COVID-19 positive on May 22.

Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies at 89

Bejan Daruwalla death: Two days back his condition deteriorated when he was put on ventilator support. He is survived by two sons-Nastur and Fardun-and a daughter, Nazreen. 

Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies at 89

Daruwalla was a popular astrologer and had an affinity with celebrities and he himself was also considered to be one.

Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla no more

India News: Acclaimed astrologer Bejan Daruwalla, breathed his last at a private hospital in Gandhinagar on Friday. He was 90. Daruwalla was being treated for pne

Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwala passes away

Famous astrologer Bejan Daruwalla has passed away on Friday due to COVID-19. He was on ventilator support and battling the deadly COVID-19 virus in an Ahmedabad hospital.

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies at hospital in Gujarat

The reason for his death remains unclear, though some reports said it was due to Covid-19.

Astrologer Bejan Daruwala passes away in Ahmedabad

A practising Zoroastrian, Daruwalla was also a self-proclaimed Ganesha devotee.

Noted Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Passes Away At 89; Had Predicted End Of Covid-19 By Mid-May

The 89-year-old breathed his last on Friday in Ahmedabad where is was admitted to a private hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies, son denies he contracted Covid-19

Daruwalla died at a private hospital here on Friday evening, his family said.

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies in Ahmedabad, family denies COVID-19 link

One of the world's most iconic astrologers, Bejan Daruwalla, ahs passed away in Ahmedabad at the age of 89. Suffering from pneumonia,

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away at 89; Guj CM tweets condolences

He was admitted to a private hospital in Ahmedabad last week after he complained of breathing difficulty.

Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwala dies at 88

A practicing Zoroastrian, Daruwalla was also a self-proclaimed Ganesha devotee

Noted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla loses battle to coronavirus at 88 in Ahmedabad

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla, a regular columnist, was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad after he experienced symptoms of the novel coronavirus.

End Of An Era! Famous Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Passes Away; All About India's Veteran Fortuneteller

Despite being a Parsi, Bejan Daruwalla was an ardent follower of Hindu Lord Ganesha, who believed that Life is a sum of caring and daring approach.

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies of pneumonia in Ahmedabad; 84-year-old had predicted early end to COVID-19 pandemic

Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passed away on Friday evening at a private hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He was 89.

Bejan Daruwala, Renowned Astrologer & The Man Who Predicted Sanjay Gandhi’s Death & Narendra Modi’s Rise, Passes Away

Bejan Daruwala was considered one of the best astrologers in India. Not just in the country, but he and his prediction skills were renowned globally. However, the famed astrologer has breathed his l

China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff

In a surprise move, Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the raging border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to ease the tensions, amid the continuing standoff between the armies of the two Asian giants.

China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff

Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the raging border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to ease the tensions

China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff

China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two

China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff with India

India News: hina on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two coun

China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff with India

China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two countries does not need the intervention of a...

China rejects Donald Trump's offer to mediate Sino-India border standoff

China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff.

China rejects Donald Trump’s offer to mediate on border standoff with India

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said both Beijing and New Delhi did not need intervention from a third party.

China rejects Trump’s offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff, says 'no need for third-party intervention'

China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying the two countries does not need the intervention of a "third

China also rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff

Chinese Foreign Ministry asserts the two countries did not want the

China rejects Trump’s offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff; says both countries does not need intervention of ‘third party’

Reacting for the first time to the US president's offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, the two countries did not want the "intervention" from a third party to resolve the current military standoff.

China rejects Trump's call to mediate on standoff with India

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China rejects Trump's mediation offer in standoff with India

China rejects Trump's mediation offer in standoff with India. 'We are capable of properly resolving the issues between us through dialogue and consultation. We do not need the intervention of the third party', he said.

‘No need for third-party intervention’: China rejects Trump’s offer to ‘mediate’ on border row with India

"Between China and India we have existing border-related mechanisms and communication channels," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao told reporters.

China rejects US President Donald Trump's call to mediate on standoff with India

China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between Sino-India border standoff, saying there was no need for a third party to intervene between China and India.

China rejects Trump’s offer to mediate on border row

PTI Beijing China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border standoff, saying t

Sino-India border standoff: Don’t need intervention of third party, says China on Trump’s offer

Rejecting Trump's mediation offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said India and China were capable of properly resolving the issues through dialogue and consultation.

Sino-India border standoff: Chinese Foreign Ministry rejects US offer, says 'don't need third-party intervention'

Reacting for the first time to the US president's offer, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, the two countries did not want the 'intervention' from a third party.

India-China border dispute controllable, no third-party needed, says Beijing after Donald Trump offers to mediate

Beijing: After US president Donald Trump offered to mediate on India-China border stand-off, China on Friday said that both sides have the ability to properly resolve problems and no "third-party" intervention is required.

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

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

We Do Not Need Third Party Intervention: China On Trump's Offer

BEIJING: China on Friday rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate between India and China to end their current border stand-off. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said,

Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked the government to come clean on the border standoff with China and tell the country what exactly is happening as its silence is fuelling speculation and uncertainty.

Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul Gandhi

India News: "The government's silence about the border situation with China is fuelling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis," he said on Twitt

Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul Gandhi

"The Government's silence about the border situation with China is fuelling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said on Twitter.

Come clean on border standoff with China, Rahul Gandhi tells Modi govt

There was a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at the border in Ladakh early this month.

Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked the government to come clean on the border standoff with China and tell the country what exactly is happening

Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul

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Govt's silence on border standoff with China fuelling speculations: Rahul

"The Government's silence about the border situation with China is fuelling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis," he said on Twitter

India-China border dispute: Govt must come clean and tell exactly what’s happening, says Rahul Gandhi

Taking to Twitter, he said, "the government’s silence about the border situation with China is fueling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis."

Govt must tell India exactly what’s happening: Rahul Gandhi on border situation with China

Rahul Gandhi has asked the government to clarify the ongoing border situation with China, soon after US President Donald Trump claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "not in a good mood" over the "big conflict" with China.

'Govt's silence fuelling speculation’: Rahul Gandhi on situation with China

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the government must come clean on the border face-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Rahul Gandhi says govt’s silence on Indo-China border issue is ‘fuelling massive speculation’

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the Government’s silence about the Indo-China border issue is fuelling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis.

Rahul asks govt to ‘come clean’ on border tension with China

Tell people what exactly is happening, he says on Twitter

Govt’s Silence On China Border Issue Fuelling Speculation: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked the Narendra Modi government to come clean on the border standoff with China

Rahul Gandhi Questions Centre's Silence On India-China Border Situation

Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi, slammed the Narendra Modi government‘s silence on the border situation with China saying that it was fuelling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time...

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi government's silence on China

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at the Modi government for its “silence” on the military standoff with China in Ladakh and demanded that it come clean on the issue.

India-China dispute: Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to ‘come clean, tell country what’s happening’

The Congress leader claimed that the Centre’s silence about the border situation was fueling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis.

Narendra Modi govt's silence on China 'fuelling massive speculation and uncertainty during crisis': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at the Modi government for its “silence” on the military standoff with China in Ladakh and demanded that it come clean on the issue. “The government’s

'Tell Country Exactly What's Happening': Rahul Gandhi to Centre on India-China Face-Off

In a tweet, the Congress MP said that the government's silence is fueling massive speculation and uncertainty at a time of crisis.

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is on track to begin reopening the week of June 8

"We will stay on track by focusing on the hotspots," Cuomo said. "We know down to the zip code where the infection rate is higher than average."

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is on track to begin reopening the week of June 8th

"We will stay on track by focusing on the hotspots," Cuomo said. "We know down to the zip code where the infection rate is higher than average."

Cuomo: New York City Can Begin Reopening On June 8

New York's daily death toll declined to its lowest level yet.

Cuomo: New York City on track to start reopening week of June 8

New York City is on track to start reopening the week of June 8, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced on Friday.

Andrew Cuomo says NYC will begin reopening process on June 8

New York City will finally begin reopening from its months-long coronavirus lockdown on June 8, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday.

New York City Mark Hotel to reopen on June 15

The Mark Hotel will officially open its doors on June 15. Inspired by English poet Alexander Pope and illustrated by French artist Jean-Philippe Delhomme, the announcement for The Mark's reopening restores and enlivens some much-needed optimism and anticipation. An oasis of peace, luxury and quiet elegance on Manhattan's Upper East Side, The Mark is back with the superlative services and amenities the property is known for, as well as a renewed focus on the safety of its guests, employees and

Bengaluru's hotels likely to reopen in June

Bengaluru's hotels likely to reopen in June: The hotel industry is one of the worst-hit industries due to lockdown, along with the tourism industry. Bengaluru's hotel industry has incurred a loss of around Rs 1200 crore during the lockdown period however, the hotels here are likely to open in June if the State government issues guidelines for the resumption of their services.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Lockdown 5.0: All public, private employees to join work from June 8, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has said that all private and public sector employees will rejoin work on June 8.

Shrines to open in Bengal from June 1, offices from June 8

Shrines to open in Bengal from June 1, offices from June 8. Two days before the end of the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a slew of relaxations, including reopening of shrines from June 1.

West Bengal allows places of worship to open from June 1; public, private employees to join work from June 8

All offices in private and public sector will also be allowed to operate with a 100 per cent strength from June 1, the chief minister said, adding that social distancing has to be followed in all cases.

Lockdown in West Bengal: CM Mamata announces relaxations from June 1

Banerjee, who has been criticising the railways for the past few days for ferrying a large number of migrant workers to the state without consulting her government, claimed that it is being done without following the norms of social distancing.

Places of worship to open from June 1; private, govt offices with ‘full strength’ from June 8 in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday – two days before the lockdown 4.0 to end -- said that all places of worship in the state will.

Lockdown 5.0: Public, private employees to resume work from June 8 in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee

Announcing new guidelines for the fifth phase of the coronavirus lockdown, Banerjee said that religious places will reopen but schools will remain closed

Covid-19: All places of worship will open in West Bengal from June 1, says Mamata Banerjee

However, no more than 10 people will be allowed inside these places at a time.

Govt, non-govt offices to reopen from June 8 in West Bengal: CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that all government and non-government offices will resume their operations from June 8 across the state.

Religious Places to Re-Open in Bengal from June 1, all Employees will Return to Work from 8 June -

On Friday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said in a press conference about the Corona crisis that religious places

Govt, non-govt offices to reopen from June 8 in Bengal: CM

KOLKATA: As the fourth phase of Covid-19 lockdown draws to a close in India, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that all government and non-government offices will resume their operations from June 8 across the state.Addre

Lockdown 5: Shrines to reopen Monday, pvt offices to work with 100% staff from June 8, says Mamata

The announcements, two days before the end of the fourth phase of the lockdown, aimed to normalise the day-to-day functioning of major institutions, did not go down well with the opposition BJP and the CPI(M), who sought a rethink over the decision as the state was witnessing a spike in the number of coronavirus cases.

Covid lockdown: Mamata Banerjee announces slew of relaxations, shrines to reopen from Monday

India News: CM Banerjee on Friday announced a series of relaxations in the state from June 1 and claimed that the number of Covid-19 cases is increasing due to th

Mamata announces slew of relaxations

PTI Kolkata Two days before the end of the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a slew

Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hits Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Several low-intensity earthquakes have hit the national capital since April.

4.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale jolted the national capital on Friday night. The tremors were also felt in Gurugram and Noida.

Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hits Haryana; tremors felt in Delhi

Medium intensity earthquake hits Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi

An earthquake, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, jolted the national capital and its surrounding regions on Friday evening.

Medium intensity earthquake hits near Rohtak in Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi & NCR

India News: A medium intensity earthquake of 4.5 magnitude hit near Rohtak in Haryana on Friday, tremors of which were felt in Delhi and national capital region.

Two earthquakes hit Haryana's Rohtak with magnitudes of 4.5, 2.9; tremors also felt in Delhi, says NCS

Two earthquakes hit Rohtak in Haryana in a span of an hour on Friday, tremors of which were felt in Delhi, the National Centre for Seismology said.

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude in Rohtak; mild tremor felt in Delhi

There have been a series of mild earthquakes close to the the capital the last one occurring on May 5

4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Haryana; strong tremors felt in Delhi, nearby areas

Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi on Friday evening.

Delhi Earthquake: Sonam Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Himansh Kohli Feel The Tremors In Delhi As Earthquake Hits Near Rohtak, Haryana

Sonam Kapoor, Himansh Kohli, Anubhav Sinha, Meera Chopra, Vivek Oberoi and other celebrities took to Twitter as earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR a little while ago. The earthquake of magnitude 4.6 had an epicenter in Rohtak, Haryana

Tremors in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram; earthquake epicentre in Haryana's Rohtak

According to early reports, the intensity of the earthquake was 4.6 on the Richter scale and the epicentre was in Haryana's Rohtak.

Earthquake in Delhi, Gurugram: Richter scale notes 4.6 magnitude earthquake, Haryana’s Rohtak epicenter

Earthquake in Delhi, Gurugram: Reports said Haryana's Rohtak was the epicenter for earthquake and tremors were felt in adjoining areas of Delhi.

Earthquake of 4.6 Magnitude Jolts Parts of Delhi NCR

Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi NCR.

Sonam Kapoor updates her fans as an earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hits Delhi!

Sonam Kapoor is spending quality time with husband Anand Ahuja at their Delhi house. The actress has been updating fans about her day-to-day activitie

One more COVID-19 death in Kerala; 62 new cases reported

A health worker, two cabin crew of Air India Express and two prisoners were among the 62 who tested positive in Kerala on Friday, taking the total tally of infections in the state to 1,150.

Two More Deaths due to Coronavirus in Punjab, 19 New Cases reported -

In Punjab, two more people died due to Covid-19 infection on Thursday while 19 new cases of Corona virus infected

Coronavirus: Three more deaths, 17 new cases reported in North

New statistics show care home residents account for more than half of region’s Covid-19 deaths

105 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Clark County

Clark County reported 105 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death over the preceding day, according to data posted Friday by the Southern Nevada Health District.

One more covid-19 death in Kerala, 62 new patients including two Air India crew

Except for one person infected through contact, 33 of Friday's new patients came from foreign countries and 23 came from other states, Vijayan said.With this, the state's recorded cases have reached 1,150

20 more positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Ladakh

Twenty more positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ladakh on Friday, taking the total number of positive cases in the union territory to seventy

One new case of COVID-19 reported in the region on Friday

15 more have been resolved

One more COVID-19 death in Kottayam; Kerala’s toll climbs to 8

The deceased is a Thiruvalla native who was employed in Sharjah.

Two more coronavirus deaths in Shropshire

Two more patients have died with coronavirus in Shropshire's hospitals, taking the county's death toll to 274.

Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office

This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.

Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office

This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.

Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office

This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.

UK spring the sunniest since records began, says Met Office

Country also set for driest May for 124 years, with farmers warning of serious impact

Officer Who Kneeled on George Floyd's Neck Arrested in Connection with Death

David Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck, has been arrested and taken into custody on unknown charges relat...

Officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck before his death is now in custody

The Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on George Floyd’s neck before his death on Monday has been taken into custody, according to multiple reports.

George Floyd and officer who knelt on his neck 'worked together at nightclub'

Now-former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, 44, used his knee to pin down George Floyd, 46, for about eight minutes during an arrest outside a corner shop

Police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck allegedly 'tried to kill' black man in 2008

Ira Latrell Toles claims Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin tried to kill him during a domestic abuse call in 2008, shooting him twice at close range

Officials Announce the Charges Against Ex-Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd's Neck

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd's neck for several minutes even as Floyd said he couldn't breathe, has been arrested. 

New footage ‘shows three police officers kneeling on George Floyd’ in street

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A new clip has emerged which appears to show three police officers kneeling on a person, with another officer standing nearby. George Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday

New George Floyd video shows the man begging to be allowed to stand so that he can catch his breath as THREE police officers kneel on him

The brief clips provide a different angle than the widely publicized video that was filmed on Memorial Day, with 3 officers seen on George Floyd's back.

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

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

Thousands rally in Houston to protest George Floyd's death

In Houston, the city where George Floyd grew up, several thousand people shut down a downtown freeway Friday as they marched after a rally to protest his death while in police custody in Minneapolis.

More than 400 in Las Vegas protest George Floyd's death

More than 400 people were demonstrating on the Las Vegas Strip Friday afternoon calling for policing reforms following the death this week of a black man killed by a white Minneapolis police officer.

Minnesota National Guard Activated To Contain George Floyd Protests

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated his state’s National Guard in the wake of the George Floyd protests according to The Hill. Protests in the streets have morphed into what some have ...

George Floyd Protest In New York Met With "Aggressive" Police Response, Multiple Arrests

Videos show protesters chanting "I Can't Breathe" — the final words of both Eric Garner and now Floyd, who died on Monday after a Minneapolis officer, pressed his knee into Floyd's neck

NYPD removed ‘troublemakers’ from George Floyd protests in Manhattan

Cops arrested 72 people during heated demonstrations in Manhattan over the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minnesota, an NYPD official said.

Minnesota state Democrats postpone convention due to unrest over George Floyd death

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer Labor (DFL) party postponed its virtual convention, originally slated for this weekend, due to unrest across the state following the death of George Floyd. 

PHOTOS: Protesters rally in downtown Phoenix amid George Floyd's and Dion Johnson's death

The protest for the death of George Floyd began on Thursday at 7 p.m. and lasted into the early hours of Friday morning. On Friday evening, a vigil for Dion Johnson, a 28-year-old man who was shot an killed by DPS troopers Monday, led to a march and rally at Phoenix police headquarters.

'Only 4 trains out of 3,840 Shramik trains have taken over 72 hours to reach': Railways

Amid a report of Shramik Special train bound to Bihar's Madhubani from Mumbai reaching Odisha’s Rourkela without intimating the passengers about the change in the route, the Railways on Friday clarified that only four out of 3,840 trains have taken over 72 hours to reach their destination.

Only 4 Shramik trains have taken over 72 hours to reach destination: Railways

Among the destination-states for which the trains were diverted were Bihar (51), Uttar Pradesh (16), Jharkhand (2), Assam and Manipur (1 each).

Only 4 Shramik trains took over 72 hrs to reach: Railways

Only 4 Shramik trains took over 72 hrs to reach: Railways. The clarifications came amid criticism over delays that the migrant trains were getting 'lost' before reaching their destinations. Till May 28, Yadav said, 3,840 Shramik Specials operated ferrying a total of 52 lakh passengers.

Railways denies reports of trains 'losing' way; says only 4 shramik trains took over 72 hrs to reach destination

The Railways defended itself on Friday in the face of severe criticism over delays by Shramik Specials in reaching their destinations, saying they were not regular trains and they can be extended or short-terminated, and their stoppages and routes can be changed for the benefit of migrant workers.

Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains

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

Only 4 Shramik trains have taken over 72 hours to reach destination:Railways

The clarifications came amid criticism over delays that the migrant trains were getting 'lost' before reaching their destinations.Till May 28, VK Yadav said, 3,840 Shramik Specials operated ferrying a total of 52 lakh passengers.

After multiple deaths on Shramik trains, Railways asks people with co-morbidities to avoid commute

After deaths of migrant labourers were reported on the special Shramik trains over the past few days, the Ministry of Railways on Friday issued an advisory asking people with co-morbidities to avoid travelling through the trains, unless necessary.

Indian Railways says ready to run trains for migrants on states’ demand; 3,840 Shramik trains run till May 28

According to Yadav, in the last week itself on an average as many as 3 lakh migrants have been transporetd through trains on a daily basis.

After flak over Shramik, Rlys says only 71 out of 3,840 trains diverted

Over the past few days, at least nine people lost their lives in different Shramik trains, for which the reasons were allegedly lack of supply of food and water

Railways asks people with serious health issues to take trains only if necessary

Railways has been drawing flak over the last few days due to inordinate delay of Shramik Special trains.Railways have maintained that those who died in the trains were old and with chronic disease

Railways appeals persons with co-morbidities, senior citizens, children below 10 to avoid travel on 'Shramik' specials

This comes after reports of deaths in special trains being run to transport stranded migrant workers from different parts of the country.

Migrant workers | Reports of ‘lost’ trains fake, says Railways

“Only four of 3840 trains since May 1 have taken over three days to reach their destinations”

Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme

It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme

It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England.

Coronavirus furlough scheme to be gradually withdrawn, Sunak says – video

The UK furlough scheme will start changing from August, and it  will come to an end in October, Rishi Sunak has said

UK COVID-19 confirmed death toll rises 324 to 38,161

LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom’s death toll from confirmed cases of COVID-19 has risen by 324 to 38,161, finance minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday.

Official UK death toll rises to 38,161 after another 324 die

The latest figures were released by the Department of Health this afternoon, and consist of deaths in all settings including care homes.

UK coronavirus death toll increases by 324, bringing total to 38,161

A further 324 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed. The latest reported deaths from hospitals, care homes and the wider community, brings the UK death toll to 38,161.

Locust invasion wreaks havoc on Pakistan's crops, orchards

An invasion of locusts has spread across Pakistan, officials said Friday, causing damage to crops and orchards and posing a threat to food security in an impoverished Islamic nation already struggling

Locust invasion wreaks havoc on Pakistan's crops, orchards

MULTAN, Pakistan — An invasion of locusts has spread across Pakistan, officials said Friday, causing damage to crops and orchards and posing a threat to food security in an impoverished Islamic nation already struggling to tackle a virus pandemic that has caused more than 1,300 deaths. Massive swarms of the desert locust, which experts say …

Locust invasion wreaks havoc on Pakistan's crops, orchards

An invasion of locusts has spread across Pakistan, officials said Friday, causing damage to crops and orchards and posing a threat to food security in an impoverished Islamic nation already struggling to tackle a virus pandemic that has caused more than 1,300 deaths.

Locust invasion wreaks havoc on Pakistan’s crops, orchards

MULTAN, Pakistan: An invasion of locusts has spread across Pakistan, officials said Friday, causing damage to crops and orchards and posing a threat to food security in an impoverished Islamic nation already struggling to tackle a virus pandemic that has caused more than 1,300 deaths. Massive swarms of the desert locust, which experts say originates in Africa and is the most

Locust invasion wreaks havoc on crops and orchards in Pakistan

The damage poses a threat to food security in an impoverished nation already struggling to tackle a coronavirus pandemic that has caused more than 1,300 deaths

Karnataka on alert over locust invasion

Entomologist says Amphan may have changed the wind direction leading to change of route

Millions Of Locusts Invade, Delhi On Alert, How India's Fighting Back

Farmers are being asked to make as much of a racket as possible, using drums, tin containers, utensils and even hiring mobile disc jockeys, in an attempt to scare away locust swarms that are attacking the country.

Bulgaria to lift travel ban on Australian convicted of murder

The decision comes after Bulgaria's highest appeals court dismissed a request by the former chief prosecutor to review the parole granted to Jock Palfreeman in September. Palfreeman's parole angered nationalist politicians who have decried his release from prison, while the government's

Bulgaria to lift travel ban on Australian convicted of murder

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will move to lift a ban that prevents an Australian man convicted of murder in 2009 and released on parole from leaving the country, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.

Australian jailed for 2007 murder in Bulgaria free to return home

SOFIA: Bulgaria’s highest appeals court on Thursday (May 28) dismissed a request by the former chief prosecutor to review the parole granted to an ...

Bulgaria to end quarantine on travel from most of EU

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will lift an obligatory 14-day quarantine from June 1 for travellers from most European Union countries, but not those states with the biggest coronavirus outbreaks, the government announced on Friday.

Varadkar expects new coalition govt by end of June

Government formation talks are progressing, the Fine Gael leader has said, adding that the objective is to agree a programme for government by the end of next week.

Varadkar confident government can be in place by end of June

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is confident a government can be in place before the end of June.

Irish PM expects new coalition government in place by end of June

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland’s acting prime minister Leo Varadkar on Friday said he expected a new coalition government to be in place by the end of June once the three parties involved have agreed a policy programme and secured approval from members.

Varadkar says end of June is 'hard deadline' for forming government

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has said the end of June is becoming a "hard deadline" for the formation of a new government.

Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in three-four months

Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday. Libya's internationally-recognised Government of National Accord (

Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in three-four months

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday.

Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in 3-4 months

ANKARA: Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday. Libya’s internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) signed the maritime delimitation deal last year. Turkey says it

North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules, RNC chief says

The comments by RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on a popular North Carolina radio show came a day after her letter to Governor Roy Cooper setting a June 3 deadline to approve safety and logistical measures - such as how many people can gather together - to prevent the spread of the coronavirus during the

North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules, RNC chief says

(Reuters) - The head of the Republican National Committee accused North Carolina’s Democratic governor on Friday of delaying issuing guidelines for the party’s national convention in Charlotte, and warned that organizers are prepared to choose another location soon.

Republican committee head says North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules

Republican committee head says North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules

Harvey Weinstein Accused of Raping a 17 Year Old in 1994 in New Lawsuit

Weinstein is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York

Harvey Weinstein Accused of Raping a 17 Year Old in 1994 in New Lawsuit

Weinstein is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York

Harvey Weinstein accused of 4 more rapes in new lawsuit

 More women have come forward with accusations of rape against Harvey Weinstein.

Harvey Weinstein accused of 4 more rapes in new lawsuit: report

More women have come forward with accusations of rape against Harvey Weinstein.

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

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her when she was 17 is among four plaintiffs in a new lawsuit against the imprisoned movie mogul, the latest court action accusing him of decades of vile sexual behavior.The woman, now 43, alleges Weinstein forced her to disrobe, demanded she perform oral sex on him and raped her in a hotel room in 1994 during what she thought would be a meeting about helping her break into the entertainment business, according to her allegations in the lawsuit filed Thursday in New York City.The woman, now living in Tennessee, alleges that Weinstein was nearly naked when she walked into the room and that he threatened her after the rape.

Four more women accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault

He's currently serving 23 years in prison.

Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district

BANGKOK, May 29 — The black leather party masks that performers May and Som wear for their fetish shows in Bangkok are definitely not the sort to stop the coronavirus. Behind closed doors, they practise for the day when health restrictions are lifted and tourists return, but they have no idea...

Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district

Thailand shut bars and clubs in mid-March as coronavirus cases surged. It halted international passenger flights, stopping the tourism that had made Bangkok the world's most visited city for four years. Patpong went dark.

Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district

BANGKOK (Reuters) - The black leather party masks that performers May and Som wear for their fetish shows in Bangkok are definitely not the sort to stop the coronavirus.

Taiwan decriminalizes adultery in landmark ruling

TAIPEI – Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday decriminalized adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy, scrapping a law that activists said

Taiwan decriminalises adultery in landmark ruling

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday decriminalised adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy, scrapping a law that activists said discriminated against women.

Trump to Rebuke China on Muslims After Hong Kong Friction

President Donald Trump is poised to sign a measure that would punish Chinese officials for imprisoning more than one million Muslims in internment camps, as he looks to rebuke Beijing over its crackdown in Hong Kong and its response to the coronavirus.

US Prez Donald Trump to rebuke China over Hong Kong friction, Covid-19

Trump said he would announce on Friday what the administration would do “with respect to China,” though there’s no indication he’s planning to focus on the legislation. The White House has scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m.

'Murdered' mum's body was 'in several parts' when found in country park

The woman, named locally as Yvonne Lawson McCann, was found in several parts at Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport at around 10.30am on Monday, with police arresting a 48-year-old man suspected of the murder

Man arrested after body of mum found in park in Stockport was in ‘several parts’

THE body of a mum found in a Stockport park was reportedly discovered in “several parts”. A murder probe was launched after the body of Yvonne McCann, in her 40s, was found by a member …

Mum's body found at Reddish Vale Country Park was in several parts

A 48-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of murder

Man charged with murder after body of mum found at popular country park

Thomas McCann is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court tomorrow (Saturday)

Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey informed in advance of decision to tag Donald Trump tweet

"The decision was made jointly by teams within Twitter, and our CEO Jack Dorsey was informed of the plan before the Tweet was labelled," the spokeswoman said in an email.

Twitter says CEO Dorsey informed in advance of decision to tag Trump tweet

(Reuters) - Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was informed in advance by the company’s staff of a decision to tag a tweet by President Donald Trump as “glorifying violence”, a spokeswoman for the company said.

Petition calling for UK PM's aide to be sacked passes one million signatures

A petition calling for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide to be sacked after he took a long-distance journey during the country's coronavirus lockdown has been signed by more than one million people. Dominic Cummings travelled 400 km (250 miles) from London to the northern English

Petition calling for UK PM's aide to be sacked passes one million signatures

LONDON (Reuters) - A petition calling for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s closest aide to be sacked after he took a long-distance journey during the country’s coronavirus lockdown has been signed by more than one million people.

McConnell Vows The Next Stimulus Bill Will Be The Last One

Another round of stimulus checks, more state aid, and extended unemployment benefits are all on the line.

McConnell: Next coronavirus bill will be final COVID-19 package

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on Friday that the next potential relief bill will be the final coronavirus stimulus legislation.

U.S. hospitals slash use of drug championed by Trump as coronavirus treatment

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. hospitals said they have pulled way back on the use of hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment, after several studies suggested it is not effective and may pose significant risks.

US hospitals slash use of drug championed by Trump as coronavirus treatment

Early hopes were based in part on its anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties

Businesses told to start paying furlough bill from August

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled plans for grants for freelancers of up to £6,570 which will also be available from that date.

Businesses told to start paying furlough bill from August

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled plans for grants for freelancers of up to £6,570 which will also be available from that date.

Businesses told to start paying furlough bill from August

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled plans for grants for freelancers of up to £6,570 which will also be available from that date.

Businesses to start paying towards furlough costs in August

A final self-employment coronavirus grant is to be made available and businesses must start paying towards the worker furlough scheme from August, the British Government has announced.

Bosses set to be told to pay towards furloughed workers' salaries from August

The government is currently subsidising 80% of some workers' wages but has warned that the scheme cannot run "indefinitely"

DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase, issues guidelines

India is battling the worst desert locust invasion in more than 21 years. The crop-destroying swarms first attacked Rajasthan and have now spread to Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase, issues guidelines

"Though an individual locust is small in size, impact of large numbers on the windshield is known to have impacted the pilot forward vision. This is a grave concern during the landing, taxi and takeoff phase," the DGCA circular said.

Locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase: DGCA issues guidelines

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that pitot and static sources can also get partially or fully blocked while flying through locust swarms.

Locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff, says DGCA, issues guidelines

Locusts are found at lower levels and therefore pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and takeoff phase of the flight.Almost all air intake ports of the aircraft will be prone to ingestion in large numbers, if the aircraft flies through a swarm, DGCA said

DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase

Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday issued guidelines for stakeholders like pilots and engineers on how to deal with locust swarms, saying they pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and takeoff phase of a flight.

DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft, issues guidelines

Generally, locusts are found at lower levels and therefore pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and take-off phase of the flight, said DGCA in its circular

Be Aware of Locust Swarm as Air Intake Ports Can be Blocked: DGCA Issues Notice to Pilots

As locusts are found at lower levels, pilots have been asked to be alert during landing and take off. If locusts block air intake ports, there can be erroneous indications.

Mississippi mayor flouts calls to resign over Floyd comments

A Mississippi mayor whose remarks about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody sparked outrage is resisting calls to resign.

Mississippi mayor flouts calls to resign over Floyd comments

PETAL, Miss. — A Mississippi mayor who sparked outrage when he said he “didn’t see anything unreasonable” about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody is resisting calls to resign, including from his own town's board of aldermen.

Mississippi mayor flouts calls to resign over Floyd comments

A Mississippi mayor whose remarks about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody sparked outrage is resisting calls to resign.

Mississippi mayor refuses to resign after controversial George Floyd comments

Petal Mayor Hal Marx refused a request to resign over comments he made on social media regarding the death of George Floyd.

Mississippi mayor refuses to resign, says he 'didn't see anything unreasonable' with George Floyd's death

A Republican mayor from Mississippi is resisting calls to resign following a series of tweets where he claimed he "didn't see anything unreasonable" about the brutal death of George Floyd, a  unarmed black man, at the hands of a white police officer who kneeled on his neck until he could not breathe anymore.

Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise

The $600 in federal benefits was added as a way to replace all of an average worker’s lost income.

Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise

The money, included in a government relief package enacted in March, is set to expire July 31.

Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise

WASHINGTON (AP) — A debate in Congress over whether to extend $600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed looks sure to intensify with the number of people receiving the aid now topping 30 million — one in five workers.The money, included in a government relief package enacted in March, is set to expire July 31. Yet with the unemployment rate widely expected to still be in the mid-teens by then, members of both parties will face pressure to compromise on some form of renewed benefits for the jobless.Democrats have proposed keeping the $600-a-week payments through January in a $3 trillion relief package that the House approved this month along party lines. Senate Republicans oppose that measure.

Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise

The money, included in a government relief package enacted in March, is set to expire July 31.

Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> A debate in Congress over whether to extend $600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed looks sure to intensify with the number of people receiving the aid now topping 30 million — one in five workers.

Debate over USD 600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise

A debate in Congress over whether to extend USD 600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed looks sure to intensify with the number of people receiving the aid now topping 30 million one in five workers.

Congress Calls State Dept. Officials for Interviews in Expanded Pompeo Inquiry

Lawmakers are investigating whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged President Trump to fire Steve A. Linick, the department’s inspector general, to shield himself from Mr. Linick’s inquiries.

Are these the remains of Irish rebel 'Red' Hugh O'Donnell? Skeleton found in ruined Spanish chapel could be that of nobleman who fought the English during Tudor conquest of Ireland

More than a dozen intact remains have been discovered this week in digging at the Chapel of Wonders, where 'Red' Hugh O'Donnell was buried in 1602 after seeking refuge in Spain.

Ireland to ask Spanish authorities to allow repatriation of heroic Red Hugh O'Donnell's remains

IRELAND is set to ask the Spanish authorities to consider allowing the remains of Red Hugh O'Donnell, one of the country's most heroic figures, to be repatriated after four centuries.

Sage minutes reveal how UK advisers reacted to coronavirus crisis

Government releases papers showing how advice changed in run-up to lockdown

Britain left off 'safe list' of countries free to holiday in Greece

UK fails to fit epidemiological profile demanded by Athens, which has kept Covid-19 in check

Minnesota governor pledges justice after George Floyd killing: 'normal was not working' – video

'Normal was not working for many communities', says Minnesota governor as he adds now is a time to pause after huge protests following George Floyd's death 

Instacart’s tip-baiting system is short-changing shoppers, senators say

Congress wants regulators to get involved.

Senators ask FTC to investigate Instacart over 'tip baiting'

A group of US senators has called on the FTC to investigate Instacart and other grocery delivery services for allowing 'tip baiting' that stiffs couriers.

Coronavirus lockdown | U.P. migrant’s body found in Shramik train toilet

‘The vicitm had boarded the train on May 23 and his body was found when the train was opened for maintenance and sanitisation on May 27’

Decomposed body of migrant worker found in Shramik train toilet

The deceased was working in a factory in Mumbai and was returning home after being rendered jobless.

Body of migrant worker ‘found in toilet of Shramik Special train’ in UP; none reported incident, clarifies Railways

Amid extreme heat, hunger and dehydration, at least 10 passengers have been found dead in Shramik Special trains since Monday.

Migrant crisis: Labourer’s body found lying in toilet of special train four days after he boarded it

The Jhansi-Gorakhpur train left Jhansi on May 23 and reached Gorakhpur on May 24. However, the worker’s body was found on May 27 in the railway yard.

In the name of Shramik Special, Railways running 'Corona Express' trains: Mamata

Mamata also said that social distancing norms were not being followed in the Shramik Special trains as they are running at full capacity.The Railways are bringing people from hotspot areas in huge numbers, she added

Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens

PARIS (AP) -

Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens

PARIS (AP) — France’s national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan. The...

Virus count revised, new clusters emerge as France reopens

France's national health agency reported a sudden jump in new virus infections -- just an hour after the prime minister announced a sweeping national reopening plan.

Joe Biden Doesn't Like Trump's Twitter Order, But Still Wants To Revoke Section 230

Former Vice President Joe Biden still wants to repeal the pivotal internet law that provides social media companies like Facebook and Twitter with broad legal immunity over content posted by their users, a campaign spokesperson told The Verge. Still, the campaign emphasized key disagreements with th...

Joe Biden doesn’t like Trump’s Twitter order, but still wants to revoke Section 230

But he wants to spur more moderation, not less

Lesotho appeal courts revokes bail granted to former leader's wife

MASERU (Reuters) - Lesotho’s Appeal Court on Friday revoked bail which had been granted to former prime minister Thomas Thabane’s wife, who is accused of murdering his previous spouse.

Democrats want interviews with Trump admin officials over watchdog firing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic lawmakers said on Friday they want to conduct closed-door interviews with officials from President Donald Trump’s administration about the surprise firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, and release transcripts to the public.

IMF says Bosnia's failure to disburse IMF emergency aid is unprecedented

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Five weeks after the International Monetary Fund gave Bosnia $370.46 million in emergency aid to help combat the coronavirus crisis, the funds have still not been disbursed due to a disagreement between its rival ethnic leaders, officials said.

Imported novel coronavirus cases return to Spain despite border closure

MADRID (Reuters) - At least 25 imported cases of the coronavirus have been detected in Spain over the past month, health authorities said on Friday, despite a strict ban on foreign tourism imposed since mid-March.

Bangladeshis killed in Libya were abducted and tortured, Foreign Ministry says

DHAKA (Reuters) - The 30 migrants slain by traffickers in Libya on Wednesday had been abducted while crossing the country in search of work and then tortured to extract a ransom, Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday, citing a survivor.

Following Second Wave of Infections, South Korea’s Museums Close

Effective today, South Korea is reimplementing lockdown measures—including the closure of public spaces—in Seoul for the next two weeks, until June 14. Museums, parks, and art galleries in the capital cautiously reopened earlier this month, but yesterday marked the highest rate of new Covid-19 infections in seven weeks, with sixty-seven of the seventy-nine new cases from the greater Seoul area, reports The Guardian. The national tally is now 11,402 confirmed cases and 269 deaths.Following the resurgence of infections, national health minister Park Neung-hoo reintroduced restrictions on cultural

South Korea schools forced to close again after second wave of coronavirus

Hundreds of schools in South Korea were forced to close just days after reopening due to an unexpected spike in coronavirus cases, according to a report Friday. The country reported 79 new COVID-19

Master of cargo ship charged over Australia container spill

The ship master of a Singapore-registered vessel that spilled some of its cargo off the Australian east coast has been charged with damage of the marine environment and pollution.

Master of cargo ship charged over Australia container spill

BRISBANE, Australia — The ship master of a Singapore-registered vessel that spilled some of its cargo off the Australian east coast has been charged with damage of the marine environment and pollution. The APL England was en route to Melbourne from China when rough seas caused 50 shipping containers to topple overboard last Sunday. The …

Master of cargo ship charged over Australia container spill

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The ship master of a Singapore-registered vessel that spilled some of its cargo off the Australian east coast has been charged with damage of the marine...

CBI opens probe into cash transactions of Tablighi Jamaat

Foreign funds given to the organisation are also under the scanner

CBI initiates inquiry into financial affairs of Tablighi Jamaat over ‘dubious cash transactions’

Sources said a case has been registered on the basis of a complaint from the Foreigners Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs alleging that the organisation has violated Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

CBI starts preliminary enquiry into cash transactions and foreign donations of Tablighi Jamaat

CBI has started collecting records of the Jamaat from various authorities, including the Delhi Police, and has dispatched letters regarding the same.

PSEB 10th result declared: Where, how to check 5th, 8th, 10th Punjab board result

Amid ongoing coronavirus lockdown, PSEB decided to promote all students on the basis of their marks in the pre-board exam

PSEB 10th Result 2020 declared on basis of internal marks: Direct links to check Punjab Board 8th, 5th, 10th results

The PSEB 10th result 2020 has just been declared by the Punjab School Education Board. Here are the direct links to check the PSEB Class 10, PSEB 8th Result 2020, and PSEB 5th Result 2020.

PSEB 10th result 2020 out on pseb.ac.in: How to check class 10, 8, 5 marks

PSEB result 2020: For students who have been promoted without conducting exams, the mark sheets will have 'promoted due to coronavirus' written on them

Conservatives weigh long-term cost of Cummings controversy

Boris Johnson’s senior adviser accused of being out of touch after lockdown trip across England

Worker at NHS National Shielding helpline says IT system 'keeps crashing' and staff have spoken to just a handful of the elderly and vulnerable in a MONTH as those in isolation fear they are being 'forgotten about'

A pledge was made in March to deliver packages of food and aid to 1.5million 'extremely vulnerable' people whose severe health conditions mean they couldn't leave their homes.

8 charts and photos that show many Americans are over quarantines and lockdowns

Americans are eager to get out and shop, travel, and dine — sometimes at the risk of spreading infection.

Sen. Ted Cruz demands a federal investigation into Twitter, claiming it's violating US sanctions against Iran by letting the country's leaders have accounts

Cruz alleges Twitter is in violation of US sanctions against Iran by allowing two state leaders to run accounts on the platform.

WHO and 37 countries launch alliance aimed at sharing tools to tackle coronavirus pandemic

The effort aims to provide a one-stop shop for scientific knowledge, data and intellectual property amid a pandemic that has infected more than 5.8 million people and killed more than 360,000

WHO, 37 nations launch alliance to share tools to tackle Covid-19 pandemic

“WHO recognises the important role that patents play in fuelling innovation but this is a time when people must take priority,” WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told an online news briefing.

US disrupts Iranian fuel deliveries to Venezuela, official says

The Trump administration halted scheduled Iranian fuel deliveries to Venezuela Wednesday by threatening sanctions on the ships carrying the cargo, according to U.S. officials.

US Stops Iranian Fuel Shipments to Venezuela

Trump admin promises to use its economic, diplomatic power to press for the restoration of Venezuelan democracy

Telangana: Sons refuse to allow 80-year-old mother into house out of COVID-19 fear

The woman today returned from Sholapur in Maharashtra after a stay at her relatives house in the wake of relaxations in lockdown norms, but her elder son and his wife did not allow her into the house, said Edla Ashok, a division member of Karimnagar Municipal Corporation.

Telangana: Sons refuse to allow 80-year-old mother into house out of Covid-19 fear

The woman on Friday returned from Sholapur in Maharashtra after a stay at her relatives' house in the wake of relaxations in lockdown norms, but her elder son and his wife did not allow her into the house.

Ted Cruz wants Twitter investigated over Iran sanctions compliance

A new front in Trump’s spat with the platform.

Large cruise ships barred from Canadian waters until end of October: Garneau

OTTAWA - The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but sunk as Ottawa extends its ban on large ships in Canadian waters until the end of October in an attempt

Large cruise ships barred from Canadian waters until end of October: Garneau

OTTAWA - The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but sunk as Ottawa extends its ban on large ships in Canadian waters until the end of October in an attempt

Large cruise ships barred from Canadian waters until end of October

OTTAWA — The cruise-ship season in Canada is all but sunk as Ottawa extends its ban on large ships in Canadian waters until the end of October in an attempt to contain COVID-19.

Federal government extends ban on large cruise ships operating in Canadian waters until end of October

In March the government barred ships with more than 500 passengers until July 1

De Blasio backs George Floyd protests despite coronavirus gathering ban

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday welcomed peaceful mass protests in the Big Apple over the police-involved death of George Floyd — even as he has staunchly barred other demonstrations, religious

Amy Klobuchar won’t back down from VP bid over prosecutor record criticism

WASHINGTON — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Friday refused to withdraw her bid to become Joe Biden’s vice president after it emerged that she once failed to get charges brought against

1Oak founder’s #ZoomFest invites everyone behind the velvet rope — finally

He created a more inclusive party, not just one for boldface names.

Derek Chauvin, cop who pinned down George Floyd, faces murder charge

The cop who was caught on camera using his knee to pin George Floyd’s neck to the ground is being charged with unintentional murder and manslaughter — but may face more serious

Allowing people to meet in bubbles ‘could spread coronavirus in population’

It was thought the roadmap to easing the lockdown contained the possibility one household could form a social ‘bubble’.

Allowing people to meet in bubbles ‘could spread coronavirus in population’

It was thought the roadmap to easing the lockdown contained the possibility one household could form a social ‘bubble’.

Allowing people to meet in bubbles ‘could spread coronavirus in population’

It was thought the roadmap to easing the lockdown contained the possibility one household could form a social ‘bubble’.

McConnell calls on nation to 'pull together' after violence rocks hometown of Louisville

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Friday called on the country to “pull together” amid demonstrations in Louisville and other cities following the high-profile deaths of several

Minneapolis officer charged with murder

A former Minneapolis police officer involved in the death of George Floyd has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, the Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman announced Friday

Delimitation Panel: 15 MPs nominated as associate members  

New Delhi:  The Lok Sabha Speaker has nominated 15 MPs from Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh as “associate members” of the Delimitation Commission to assist the panel in redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies of the northeastern states and the union territory. The 15 MPs include two Union ministers — Kiren Rijiju […]

NC’s Farooq Abdullah, Hasnain Masoodi among five MPs nominated as associate members of J&K delimitation commission

Party had earlier challenged the J&K Reorganisation Act, which facilitates delimitation.

NC Says It Won’t Be Part Of Delimitation Commission

The National Conference on Friday rejected the process of setting up of a Delimitation Commission by the Centre for redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, saying its MPs will not participate in the exercise as the party is unwilling to accept the events of last year's August 5

Can't be part of anything we opposed in SC: NC's Masoodi on delimitation commission

In his first remarks after being named as a member of delimitation commission, National Conference Member of Parliament, Hasnain Masoodi on Friday said

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Nominates 15 MPs As Associate Members Of Delimitation Panel For J&K, Northeastern States

The Delimitation Commission was constituted on 7 March and is headed by retired SC Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.

Moment devastated driver desperately tries to save VW Golf swept out to sea on Kent beach

DRAMATIC footage shows a devastated driver trying to save his half-sunk car from the sea after it was swept away by a strong current. The motorist was caught out after parking his VW Golf too close…

Misery for sun-seeking Brits in Benidorm as they’re ordered off beaches by lunchtime as part of social distancing rules

BRITISH holidaymakers in Benidorm will be forced to leave the beach at lunchtime this summer. The resort’s two main beaches will be cleared between morning and afternoon sessions as part of strict …

Triple murder case: High drama outside Tejashwi Yadav’s home as police say no to Gopalganj visit

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav left his Patna residence on Friday to meet kin of victims in Gopalganj case. The RJD leader was, however, stopped by the police for violating lockdown.

Gopalganj triple murder: Upendra Kushwaha’s RLSP adds an unexpected twist to Tejashwi Yadav’s pitch against CM Nitish Kumar

Tejaswi Yadav, who was sitting inside his vehicle outside his home, said that there is no house arrest order against him and lockdown is only for MLAs while criminals are allowed to move freely.

CRPF men donate blood to Naxal injured in encounter in Jharkhand

A team led by the paramilitary forces' 60th battalion and state police killed three Naxals and apprehended two on Thursday after a gunbattle in the forests of the Manmaru-Tebo area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

CRPF jawans donate blood to save Naxal injured during encounter in Jharkhand

A team killed three Naxals and apprehended two on Thursday after a gunbattle in the forests of the Manmaru-Tebo area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

National Conference says won't participate in delimitation exercise

Farooq Abdullah, who represents Srinagar in the Lok Sabha, was released from over seven months of detention in March. His colleagues, Anantnag MP Hasnain Masoodi and Baramulla MP Akbar Lone, are the other two NC leaders on the panel.

NC not to participate in delimitation exercise: Aga Ruhullah

National Conference leader Aga Syed Ruhullah on Friday said that National conference will not participate in the delimitation exercise. “The @JKNC_ will

Jack vs Trump Round 2: Twitter flags Trump's tweet 'inciting violence' on George Floyd protests

The death of George Floyd, 46, an African-American man has sparked debates regarding police brutality and institutional racism in the United States of America yet again.

Trump’s tweet on protests of George Floyd death earns him another Twitter flag

You have to hand it to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey: He may have been lured into an unwinnable election-year fight with President Trump, but at least he's still throwing punches....

No govt approval needed for Covid-19 tests: Gujarat HC

The issue raised by the Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Home Association (AHNA), which had moved an application seeking a recall of the court’s earlier orders, directing the state government and the AMC to ensure prices are capped at the private hospitals to ensure no exorbitant billing for Covid-19 treatment, was taken up.

Coronavirus | No govt. approval needed for COVID-19 tests: Gujarat HC

In a relief to private doctors and people, the Gujarat High Court on Friday said that there was no need to take approval of the government for carrying out coronavirus tests if doctors recommend it. T

Burundi first lady hospitalised in Nairobi: government sources

Burundi's first lady was in hospital in Nairobi on Friday, after being flown in on a late-night medical flight, according to sources at the airport and in the presidency. First lady Denise Bucumi was flown out of Burundi on a Pilatus plane by the AMREF air ambulance service, according to a source

Burundi First Lady hospitalised in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Burundi’s first lady was in hospital in Nairobi on Friday, after being flown in on a late-night medical flight, according to sources at the airport and in the presidency. First lady Denise Bucumi was flown out of Burundi on a Pilatus plane by the AMREF air ambulance service, according to a source at the Melchior …

White House dares Twitter in war over Trump tweets

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The White House thumbed its nose at Twitter today by reposting a President Donald Trump tweet that the social media giant had just taken the unprecedented step of hiding, because it violated the platform’s rules against “glorifying violence.” The tit-for-tat marked a...

White House dares Twitter in war over Trump tweets

The tit-for-tat marks a new escalation in the row between Twitter and Donald Trump, who has more than 80 million followers and uses tweets daily to announce policies, attack opponents, and comment on breaking news

White House dares Twitter in war over Trump tweets

Washington, United States | AFP | The White House thumbed its nose at Twitter on Friday by reposting a President Donald Trump tweet that the social media giant had just taken the unprecedented step of hiding, because it violated the platform’s rules against “glorifying violence.” The tit-for-tat marked a new escalation in the row between Twitter …

After Donald Trump silenced, Twitter and White House now fighting tweet war in full public display

After Twitter hid one of the tweets made by Donald Trump behind a public notice, the official White House account is now tweeting the same tweet and is trolling Twitter.

Record rise in unemployment casts a shadow over Trump’s re-election bid

If Americans vote their pocketbooks this November, it could be the end of Donald Trump’s short political career.

Alberta to distribute 20 million face masks at A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons drive-thrus

The Province of Alberta will begin distributing non-medical face masks at A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons drive-thrus across the province in early June, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Friday.

Alberta to offer free non-medical masks at fast-food drive-thrus

Health Minister says 20 million masks will be available at McDonald’s, A&W and Tim Hortons windows starting in June

George Floyd case revives 'qualified immunity' debate, as Supreme Court could soon take up issue

Qualified immunity is a concept developed by the Supreme Court that gives government officials immunity from harms caused by their actions under a large number of circumstances that may happen as they perform their official duties.

And yet, they will not play

Baseball is perfectly American.

Flynn-Kislyak call transcripts released, revealing fateful talks over Russia sanctions

Transcripts of phone conversations that took place in December 2016 between then-national security adviser designate Michael Flynn and then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak were released Friday, detailing the discussions that would later lead to Flynn’s FBI interview and subsequent charges.

Marc Thiessen points out New York Times hypocrisy on mail-in ballots

President Trump has been adamant that feels mail-in ballots could compromise the 2020 presidential election and Marc Thiessen pointed out that The New York Times used to feel the same way. 

Coronavirus India Live Updates: Delhi records 1,106 cases in one day as tally tops 17,000

Coronavirus in India: The nationwide tally also reached 1.65 lakh today; Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain says the govt believes places where large gatherings take place should be closed in lockdown 5.0

Delhi registers record 1,106 Covid-19 positive cases in a day, tally hits 17,386

As per the Delhi health reports, 13 deaths have occurred in the last 24 hours, total fatalities reached 398.At least 7,846 patients have recovered from coronavirus so far in Delhi while 9,142 cases are active, the health department said

Fishermen ‘shocked and saddened’ over disturbance death at medieval castle

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death at the 15th-century Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford, Kent.

Fishermen ‘shocked and saddened’ over disturbance death at medieval castle

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death at the 15th-century Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford, Kent.

‘Enormous space’ for peaceful Taiwan reunification: senior official

The importance of China’s Anti-Secession Law must be understood profoundly and Taiwan secessionists’ moves must be firmly opposed to push forward the peaceful reunification of the island, a senior Chinese official said at a forum on the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Anti-Secession Law, held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.

Coronavirus is an unprecedented challenge to equality 50 years on from equal pay

The Equal Pay Act was passed 50 years ago and carried through by heroes of the Labour movement: the inimitable Barbara Castle, Labour’s Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity, the 187 women sewing-machinists at Ford Dagenham who went on strike against sex discrimination in job grading in 1968

Niall Horan hits back over Trump calling protesters 'thugs' after George Floyd death

US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage for calling protesters 'thugs' and saying they may be shot if they continued to loot

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin taken into custody after George Floyd death

Mr Floyd died on Monday after the officer was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck, in spite of the victim's pleas that he could not breathe. The death has sparked huge anger and calls for officers to face murder charges

Odisha unveils Rs 17,000-cr plan to support people’s livelihood hit by economic crisis

The decision was taken at a Council of Ministers meeting presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, a senior official said.

Odisha unveils Rs 17,000 crore plan to support people's livelihood hit by economic crisis

The decision was taken at a Council of Ministers meeting presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, a senior official said.

Trump says he's ending the US's relationship with the WHO as COVID-19 deaths climb above 100K

President Donald Trump says he will hold a press conference in the White House Rose Garden on Friday, as anti-police brutality demonstrations take place around the U.S. and the country deals with the continued threat of the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump says he's ending the US's relationship with the WHO as COVID-19 deaths climb above 100K

President Donald Trump says he will hold a press conference in the White House Rose Garden on Friday, as anti-police brutality demonstrations take place around the U.S. and the country deals with the continued threat of the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump says he's ending the US's relationship with the WHO as COVID-19 deaths climb above 100K

President Donald Trump says he will hold a press conference in the White House Rose Garden on Friday, as anti-police brutality demonstrations take place around the U.S. and the country deals with the continued threat of the coronavirus pandemic.

J&K Police identifies owner of explosives-laden car intercepted in Pulwama on Thursday

According to the police, he is a resident of Shopian and had joined the Pakistan-backed terror group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in July 2019.

Brother of explosives-laden car owner intercepted in Pulwama being questioned: J-K Police

According to the police, Hidayatullah Malik is a resident of Sharatpora in Shopian who joined the militant ranks in July 2019.

Day After Forces Foiled Pulwama-Style Attack, Cops Identify Owner of Explosives-Laden Car

The owner was identified as Hidayatullah Malik, resident of Shopian. He had joined the Hizbul Mujahideen last year.

Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards, May 29-June 2

Go Flawless this week to pick up one weapon and some armor

Kevin Hart and Kathy Burke lead support for reporter Omar Jimenez after arrest

The public has been outraged at the arrest of Omar Jimenez.

Sanwo-olu promises Lagosians affordable houses

Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Thursday promised that his administration will build affordable and accessible houses for Lagosians.

Sanwo-Olu assures Lagosians of affordable housing

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Thursday that his administration would make available affordable and accessible housing for residents....

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu honours 10 health workers

Kayode Oyero Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has honoured 10 health workers for their dedication and commitment towards the coronavirus pandemic, The PUNCH learnt. The 10 health wo...

Sanwo-olu marks first year in office with frontline health workers

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu marked his one year in office with awards for some healthcare workers who have contributed to helping the state managing the Coronavirus pandemic.

Sanwo-Olu virtually commissions 18 projects

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu virtually commissioned 18 projects in commemoration of his first year in office at a ceremony held at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.

Court orders Lesotho ex-first lady rearrested in murder trial

MASERU, May 29 — Lesotho’s Court of Appeal today ordered the rearrest of former first lady Maesaiah Thabane after revoking her bail on murder charges over the 2017 killing of her husband’s estranged wife. The 42-year-old was charged in February after police quizzed her on the brutal murder of...

Court Orders Lesotho Ex-First Lady Rearrested in Murder Trial

Lesotho's Court of Appeal on Friday ordered the rearrest of former first lady Maesaiah Thabane after revoking her bail on murder charges over the 2017 killing of her husband's estranged wife.

Karnataka heading for fresh political crisis? Meeting of BJP MLAs triggers speculation, CM Yediyurappa rejects reports

The MLAs from North Karnataka met at the residence of former MP Ramesh Katti at Bellad Bagewadi in Belagavi district on Thursday evening in the backdrop of coming elections to four Rajya Sabha seats from the state.

Karnataka BJP MLAs' meeting triggers speculations; CM rejects reports of convening emergency meet

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday dismissed reports that he has convened an emergency meeting of a section of BJP MLAs after a group of party legislators met in Belagavi, fuelling

California prison employees suspended over racist remarks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California prison officials said Friday that they suspended multiple employees who made racist jokes about the death of an African American man in police custody in...

Police: Trans man fatally shot by officer after pointing gun

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A transgender black man was fatally shot by an officer in Florida after fatally stabbing another man and pointing a gun at the officer, authorities said....

Watch live: Trump holds press conference on China as tensions with U.S. escalate

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak about China on Friday from the White House Rose Garden as tensions with the country continue to escalate.

Trump says will hold Friday press conference on China

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he will give a press conference on Friday (May 29) on China amid spiraling US-Chinese tensions over ...

Russian warplanes in Libya could open new phase in Middle East's biggest proxy war

The U.S. says Russian warplanes sent to back Moscow's favored militia leader in Libya could open a new phase in the Middle East's biggest proxy war.

Army Shoot-Off Will Pit Israel's Iron Dome Against Foreign Competitors

The Army announced its plans to purchase Iron Dome in February 2019 to comply with the fiscal 2019 NDAA.

Buried Remains-Couple Charged

The remains of a second child that belonged to a Tennessee couple facing abuse charges have been found buried in a yard, court records said. A search warrant affidavit says police recovered the remains of a boy from a Knox County property where Michael and Shirley Gray lived until about 2016, news outlets

UK Will Increase Visa Rights for Hong Kongers If China Issues Crackdown

The British foreign secretary has said that the UK will extend visa rights to Hong Kongers if China implements its proposed 'security' law.

UK to extend visa rights for Hong Kong unless China ‘steps back’

 The UK government has said that it is open to extending the visa rights of British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders in Hong Kong to offer them a path to the country's citizenship unless

Trump's family tries to clean up his mess by tweeting wildly inconsistent calls for peace

Their messages conflict with Trump's call for violence.

Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer a crime

Campaigners against the law say it deepened gender inequality and violated rights to privacy

Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer a crime

Taiwan's top court has decriminalised adultery, ruling the law against it breached constitutional protections of sexual autonomy and equality, in a move hailed by rights groups.

NIA Court Denies Interim Bail To Sudha Bhardwaj Accused In Bhima-Koregaon Case

A special NIA court in Mumbai on Friday rejected the interim bail application of activist Sudha Bhardwaj, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case.

5 Delhi Hotels To Function As Coronavirus Quarantine Centres

Two more Delhi government hospitals have been declared as COVID-19-dedicated facilities, according to an official order on Friday.

"Safer, Quicker" COVID-19 Testing Booth Inaugurated At Bengaluru Hospital

A glove box coronavirus testing booth for swab collection was inaugurated at a Karnataka government hospital in Bengaluru today. The design of the portable booth allows for safer, easier and quicker testing.

Police arrest 251 illegal miners in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command says it has arrested 251 alleged illegal miners, among them a Burkinabe, during a Sallah eve raid at the mining sites in the state.

251 illegal miners arrested in Zamfara

Maiharaji Altine, Gusau Security agents have arrested 251 illegal miners in Zamfara State. The Commissioner of Police, Usman Nagoggo, made this known while briefing journalists on Friday. ...

JUST IN: Police arrest 250 Miners in Zamfara

Police in Zamfara state, Friday, arrested 250 illegal miners. Those arrested included a foreigner,while items  recovered from the culprits

French health workers angry as reforms threaten famous 35-hour working week

As French health workers continue to demonstrate demanding better pay and conditions after gruelling work on the coronavirus frontline, the government has announced that significant healthcare reform…

Eight Gauteng school districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries

Service and distribution giant Bidvest had stepped in to clean schools which do not have the capacity to do so.

School reopening: 8 districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries in Gauteng

Eight districts in Gauteng are still waiting to receive personal protective equipment as schools prepare to reopen.

Taylor Swift Hits Back at Donald Trump's Threat of Violence on Twitter

"We will vote you out in November."

Woman kicked dad in the face and threw a pie at him during drink-fuelled attack - she was 'sick of him having a go at her'

Claire Hindley, 38, has been jailed

Gujarat Administrative Service officer Dhaval Jani tests positive for Covid

Accused of irregularities in the polls, Dhaval Jani was posted with Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) before being deputed on Covid-19 duty.

Instead of 14-day quarantine protocol, Kutch industry body demands Covid test for migrants returning to work

Federation of Kutch Industries Association (FOKIA) has written a letter Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, demanding that the provision requiring one to remain in quarantine after inter-state travel be done away with

India Lockdown Diary, Day 66: Sonu Sood arranges flight for migrants; virtual farewell to Delhi HC judge and more

Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 66 of lockdown

Pune: Duo threatens man, sets his house on fire over interfaith relationship, say police

Jayesh Gaikwad, a resident of Wanavdi Bazaar, has lodged the first information report in this case at the Wanavdi police station.

NCL team helps control leaked gas from tanker

The leaked gas was identified as acetic acid, which has a boiling point at 118 degrees Celsius, is highly corrosive and can be toxic when inhaled.

Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: State records 248 cases in 24 hrs; gram panchayat polls postponed

The total number of cases in the state has now reached 2,781, out of which 1,837 are active. The state has recorded 48 deaths and 894 people have been recovered and discharged. 

India Coronavirus Update, May 29: India becomes ninth worst-hit country; Goa, Haryana bat for lockdown extension

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 29 May: A record jump of 7,466 infections and 175 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours from across the country, the health ministry said. Of the total, 4,704 are the number of casualties, 89,987 are active cases and 7,1105 people have been treated and discharged so far.

Amritsar to Amethi: Registered, medically fit, brimming with hope — still left behind

Even as the daily Shramik trains from Punjab stop today, not all who received the call from the administration could board. We tell you why some could not make the journey back home

Virginia enters phase one Friday as mandatory face mask rule goes into effect

The entirety of Virginia will be in phase one of reopening beginning Friday, as Richmond, Accomack County and the northern Virginia region join the rest of the state.

Hydroxychloroquine prescriptions surged 2,000% after Trump promoted drug

Prescriptions for the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine jumped almost 2,000% during the week in March when President Trump promoted it to treat COVID-19.

McConnell calls for end to violent protests

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called for an end to violent protests in Minneapolis and in Louisville, Kentucky, where deaths have sparked riots and clashes between citizens and law enforcement.

'I’m furious': Biden condemns Trump 'glorifying violence' and CNN arrest while officer in Floyd killing remains free

Joe Biden railed against the arrest of a CNN correspondent in Minneapolis, the handling of the officers involved in the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd, and President Trump's reaction to the violent riots in the city.

Court discharges Adeleke over charges of examination ‘malpractice’

A federal high court in Abuja has discharged Ademola Adeleke, a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State...

Court discharges Senator Ademola Adeleke over charges of examination ‘malpractice’

Senator Ademola Adeleke has been discharged by a federal high court in Abuja over charges of examination malpractice. Ademola Adeleke, who was a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state and

UPDATED: Court acquits Sen Adeleke of exam malpractices

A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State...

Police seize drugs, $53K cash from northwest Las Vegas home

Las Vegas police recently seized drugs, $53,000 in cash and two guns while serving a search warrant at a northwest Las Vegas home.

Donald Trump signs social media order after Twitter battle

US president targets social media firms’ liability shield after Twitter fact-checks him.I’m signing an order to uphold the free speech rights of the American people, the president said

Finance secretary urges BRICS nations to share covid-19 related tax measures

Since March, the government slew of measures to help the industry tide through the covid-19 crisis, including deferring several compliance requirements.The meeting of the heads of tax authorities from five large emerging economies of the world on Friday was hosted by the Federal Tax Service of Russia

Tobacco industry pushing products that limit ability to fight Covid-19: WHO

WHO said that the tobacco industry has offered free branded masks and delivery to your door during quarantine and has lobbied for their products to be listed as ‘essential’.WHO launched a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to alert them of tobacco industry tactics

Planned Parenthood Takes Spring Into Action Benefit Auction Online

Planned Parenthood hosts Spring Into Action art auction benefit online with Artsy.

Quebec says 41 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening

MONTREAL — Quebec's education department says a total of 41 students and teachers have tested positive for COVID-19 since elementary schools outside the Montreal area opened on May 11.

Quebec says 41 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening

A survey of school boards conducted May 25 found that 19 students and 22 staff members were found to be infected in the first two weeks following the reopening.

David Ono hosts town hall on anti-Asian bias and COVID-19

David Ono hosted an Asian American Journalists Association virtual town hall on anti-Asian bias and COVID-19.

David Ono to host town hall on anti-Asian bias and COVID-19

David Ono is hosting an Asian American Journalists Association virtual town hall on anti-Asian bias and COVID-19.

Law Enforcement Files Discredit Brian Kemp’s Accusation That Democrats Tried to Hack the Georgia Election

This story first appeared at ProPublica and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for...

Law Enforcement Files Discredit Brian Kemp’s Accusation That Democrats Tried to Hack the Georgia Election

Kemp’s explosive allegation, just days before the closely contested 2018 election, drew wide attention. But newly released documents show that there was no such hack.

Trump adds fuel to protest fires with denounced tweet

US president's comments came after protesters torched a Minneapolis police station

11 Essays To Read About Racism & Police Violence

On May 25, Minneapolis resident George Floyd was killed by city police. He’d moved to Minnesota to improve his life, his friends told CNN. Instead, the 46-year-old became one of the roughly 1,000 people killed by American police annually.…

Getting New Zealand Open For Business

“New Zealand is open for business, support local, back your backyard.”

New Zealand says no new Covid-19 cases for a week

New Zealan­ders allowe­d to resume weeken­d holida­ys, outdoo­r activi­ties

Ekweremadu faults Executive Order on financial autonomy for state judiciary, legislature - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

Former Senate Deputy President Ike Ekweremadu has faulted the Executive Order No. 10 of 2020 granting financial autonomy to State Judiciary...

Ekweremadu kicks against executive order on state judiciary, legislature

Ike Ekweremadu, senator representing Enugu west, has faulted the executive order of President Muhammadu Buhari on financial autonomy for the legislature and judiciary in states. While signing the order last week, Buhari had

No Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum or Versailles: France’s three most iconic sites stay closed

None of France's three most iconic tourist sites will reopen when the country lifts most of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions next week. Some of Europe's other major cultural sites are also taking their time to reopen.

Smriti Irani hits back at Sonia Gandhi: Congress indulging in political slander unfortunate but expected

Smriti Irani alleged that the Congress was practising petty politics and was trying to break the country's resolve.

No Dining, No Wine-ing: Napa Winery Sues California Over ‘Unfair’ Reopening Rules

While wineries across California can reopen if they also offer dine-in meals to guests, a 1990 ordinance bars Napa County wineries from selling food in tasting rooms. Now one prestigious vintner has sued the state claiming unfair treatment.

Lagos Youth Demand Compensation For Family Of Teenager Killed By Police

It was gathered that the policemen, who were trying to enforce curfew at the end of the Third Mainland Bridge, shot at the driver of a commercial bus.

Police arrest two officers for shooting teenager in Lagos

Two police officers have been arrested in Lagos for killing Tina Ezekwe, a 16-year old girl, at Iyana-Oworo area of Lagos, the police have said.

Taiwan president meets HK dissident, promises support for protesters

Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen visited a bookstore run by a prominent Hong Kong dissident Friday, repeating promises of humanitarian support and sanctuary for those fighting for democracy in the finance hub.

Taiwan president meets HK dissident, promises support for protesters

Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen visited a bookstore run by a prominent Hong Kong dissident Friday, repeating promises of humanitarian support and sanctuary for those fighting for democracy in the finance hub.

New lockdown rules for having a barbecue legally

Barbecues are allowed under new government guidance

Driver's 'wrong direction' police chase ends in roundabout smash

Merseyside Police patrols pursued the suspected cannabis-fuelled driver as he headed into oncoming traffic on the M56

N.Y. Marine Reserve squadron gets its first KC-130J tanker plane

May 29 (UPI) -- Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., received its first KC-130J Super Hercules tanker plane, manufacturer Lockheed Martin said Friday.

Forest Fire Triggers Landmine Blasts Along LoC In Poonch

A fire that engulfed a large forest area along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district triggered several landmine blasts on Friday, officials said.

Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch

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Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in Balakote

Forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Balakote in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday triggered several landmine

Twitter Censors Official White House Account

After censoring President Donald Trump's personal account, Twitter has now censored the official account of the White House as well.

Deep sea fishing ban periodreduced from 61 days to 47

The State government has reduced deep sea fishing ban period along coastal Karnataka from the earlier 61 days to 47 effective on June 15.Usually, the fishing ban is scheduled from June 1 to July 31. T

Two held for sexual abuse of minor

Two youths who were suspected of sexually abusing minor girls were arrested from Mukkom on Friday. The police said the two, C.P. Ashad, 21, and P. Ajmal, 18, were also suspected of creating a scare in

GMR told to stop dredging in Kakinada

‘Dismantle bund close to mudflat’

‘Dinner meeting’ of Karnataka BJP MLAs sets alarm bells ringing in party

The impending elections to the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council in June seem to be the triggers that have brought the politicking back.

Rain inundates underpasses in Coimbatore city

The rain left low lying areas and underpasses in the city inundated forcing the Coimbatore Corporation to remove the water before traffic resumed on Friday morning.

Coronavirus lockdown | Maharashtra reports 2,682 new cases, 116 deaths

Total case tally crosses 60,000-mark; 8,381 patients discharged

Law Minister rakes up SC verdict quashing NJAC

Expressing ‘serious reservation’ on the 2015 Supreme Court ruling that had quashed the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) in favour of the present Collegium system, Law Minister Ravi Sha

Road caves in as sewer line bursts

A portion on the southern stretch of Dr. Krishnasamy Road, near the CS&W Mill, caved in on Friday morning after a main sewer line beneath it burst.According to sources in the Corporation, the

Power generation raised at Moolamattom

Aim is to reduce Idukki water level

Coronavirus | Karnataka cases swell as 248 test positive

Maharashtra impact weighs heavily on case tally in the State; Kerala, Karnataka, A.P. register one death each

Cruel vandals rip down display by children of key workers at primary school

The artwork at Hall Green Primary School was left strewn across the pavement

Ukraine, Hungary Seek To Overcome Impasse Over Language Law Impeding NATO Initiatives

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto have discussed Kyiv-Budapest bilateral ties at a time Hungary is blocking NATO initiatives because of a restrictive language law in Ukraine.

'A Single Clenched Fist': Russia Defiant But Anxious As U.S. Seeks To End Its Monopoly On Manned Space Flight

As SpaceX prepares for its inaugural manned space flight, Russia looks on with admiration and nostalgia. Moscow has for years played a crucial role in facilitating American trips, earning not only prestige but also significant money selling seats on its Soyuz aircraft.

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Protesters enter Minneapolis police station, set fires

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd death ATLANTA (AP) — Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck while taking him into …

Coronavirus Scotland: Glasgow Comedy Club event axed after cops and council fears

A DRIVE IN comedy weekend in Glasgow due to start tonight has been postponed after cops and council bosses raised last minute concerns The plug had to be pulled on the shows at Glasgow’s Rotunda Co…

Sheriff: Texas constable mistakenly killed by deputy

A Texas deputy mistakenly shot and killed another responding officer early Friday while searching a home after a neighbor reported a suspicious person in the area, authorities said.The shooting happened in the Sienna Plantation subdivision in Missouri City, about 15 miles (25 kilometers) southwest of Houston.Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls said a neighbor called police to report that someone suspicious was running in the area. County sheriff’s deputies and Deputy Constable Caleb Rule responded, he said.Nehls said the 911 caller reported seeing the suspect through a security camera running into a house that the caller knew was vacant. He said that at some point, a light was seen on in the normally vacant house.

UK's Johnson, Trump, discuss potential of G-7 meeting

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the possibility Friday of meeting in person at the upcoming G-7 gathering in the United States — a session called into question by the global COVID-19 pandemic.Trump said last week he’s considering holding a meeting in the U.S. with the leaders of the world’s major economies after all. Trump had scheduled the Group of Seven summit for June 10-12 at Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland.Then in March, he canceled the annual meeting because of the pandemic and said that the leaders would talk by video conference instead.The announcement was the latest effort by Trump to signal to the nation that the U.S.

Coronavirus in Mira-Bhayandar: List of COVID-19 containment zones shared MBMC on May 29

A total of 1,438 people tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai on Thursday taking the total number of cases in the city to 35,273.

Coronavirus in Vasai-Virar: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones in Vasai, Nala Sopara and Virar as issued by VVMC on May 29

According to the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC), so far, there have been 642 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the area, out of which 261 have recovered and 24 deaths have been recorded.

Coronavirus in Pune and PCMC: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad on May 29

Pune Municipal Corporation Mayor Murlidhar Mohol on Friday evening said that 242 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Pune and the total COVID-19 cases in the city are 6,093.

Coronavirus in Navi Mumbai: Full new list of COVID-19 containment zones in Vashi, Belapur, Nerul, Airoli and Turbhe released by NMMC as of May 29

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 85 Covid-19 deaths, down by 20 over yesterday's high of 105 fatalities, while the number of cases in Mumbai shot past the 35,000 mark.

Mira Bhayandar: 26 new COVID-19 positive cases, two deaths on Friday

The metropolitan satellite township of Mira Bhayandar continued with the present spurt in the number of COVID-19 cases as 26 more persons tested positive for the virus on Friday. This includes two patients who succumbed in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll to 22.

Prisoner pleads guilty to threatening to kill female MP and sending vile letters to Boris Johnson

Rakeem Malik pleaded guilty before Birmingham Crown Court.

Fire crews tackle major garage blaze at Ayr house

This afternoon's blaze could be seen for miles around as fire crews fought to bring the flames under control.

Minnesota Guv Slams Trump’s Inflammatory Tweets: ‘It’s Just Not Helpful’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Friday afternoon decried President Donald Trump’s bellicose tweets about the ongoing protests in Minneapolis,...

Jalen Rose's passionate plea after death of George Floyd: 'We need people who aren't black' to fight injustice

On Friday's edition of

Man Held for Assaulting Chinese National with Sticks Over Feeding of Stray Dogs in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi (Sputnik): On 25 May, a Chinese woman was beaten with sticks outside her home in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district. She took to Twitter and narrated...

Pakistani Army Claims It Shot Down Indian Drone

Earlier this week, Pakistani troops shot down an Indian spying quadcopter in Rakhchikri Sector along the Line of Control.

Indonesian children vulnerable to secondary risks from COVID-19 crisis: Survey

A recent assessment by Save the Children Indonesia has found that children are exposed to the secondary risks from the COVID-19 pandemic that pose a threat to their health, well-being and lives -- if not more.

‘New normal’ aims to keep economy running: Minister

The government said on Thursday that it needed to implement the so-called “new normal” to keep the economy running while maintaining restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Banditry: Buhari, Tambuwal meet

Kayode Oyero The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has met with Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State. The meeting was not unconnected to the recent security challenges in ...

Knox County hits red light on COVID-19 phased reopening plan

Knox County has hit a benchmark red light for progress on the reduction of COVID-19 cases, according to standards set by the Knox County Health Department.

Teen arrested over report 15-year-old boy was kidnapped and threatened with gun

He remains in policy custody

Ajit Jogi: Quintessential politician who never gave up

Ajit Pramod Kumar Jogi, the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, was known in the political circles as someone who never gave up despite defeats, controversies and debilitating health issues.  

Triple murder case: Tejashwi Yadav stopped from taking out protest march

The Bihar Police on Friday (May 29) stopped the leader of the opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, from taking out his protest march from Patna to Gopalganj. The march was being taken out to protest triple

Assam’s COVID-19 cases go up to 910

GUWAHATI: With detection of 30 new COVID-19 positive cases -- 16 in Golaghat, 6 in Karimganj, 2 in Lakhimpur, 2 in Cachar, 2 in Hailakandi and2 Karbi Anglong – the number of COVID-19 cases in Assam went up to 910 at 3 pm on Friday.There are 800 activ

55 new COVID-19 cases in Assam, total rises to 935

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Domestic abuse victims 'trapped' in dangerous homes by mortgages

Victims of domestic abuse are being trapped in dangerous homes because of their mortgages, charities say.

Gardaí tell Cork cafe owner to remove outdoor seating

The owner of a city centre cafe has appealed for some leeway to be allowed place tables and chairs on the “most underused quayside amenity in Europe” while respecting social distancing guidelines.

Edo Government discharges 11 COVID-19 patients

The Edo Government, on Friday, announced the discharge of 11 more coronavirus patients from the various isolation centres in the state.

Report says Nigerians lack protein as rice, eba, amala top food consumption list

The latest Nigeria Protein Deficiency Report has said the country’s citizens consumption of carbohydrate was 91% while protein consumption stands at 53%. The report from a national survey, which was designed to empirically determine the current status and dimensions of protein deficiency in Nigeria, sheds light on food consumption patterns among Nigerians. According to the […]

First aircraft lands at new Yobe International cargo airport

Two aeroplanes, on Friday landed at the new International Cargo Airport in Damaturu, Yobe State, in a test run ahead of the official opening of the airport.

With New Cross River Traffic Law, tax exemption for the poor is meaningless, Motorists

Cross State government has directly or indirectly reintroduced tax payment by the poor and less privileged in the state with the introduction of a new traffic regulatory law and agency.

Pakistan Army shoots down second Indian ‘spying quadcopter’ in a week

Indian spy drone came from Kanzal­wan Sector, intrud­ed 700 metres on Pakist­an side, says ISPR

Slain journalist killed 'over personal enmity'

With the help of DNA tests, police arrest three men for Aziz Memon's murder­

Coronavirus: Six deaths and 39 new cases confirmed in Ireland

The Department of Health provided the last figures at tonight’s briefing.

Great, Now Murder Hornets Are Turning Up in New Places

The fucking murder hornets are spreading.

Last Minute Addition To Louisiana Bill Hamstrings Community Broadband

We've long noted that roughly twenty states have passed laws either outright banning community broadband, or tightly restricting...

Don’t allow bandits dislodged from Zamfara move to Kaduna, el-Rufai begs military

Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, has called on the military to intensify its fight against banditry in the state. Over the weeks, the military has coordinated different offensives against

FILE: 80 promises Buhari, APC made to Nigerians five years ago

Exactly five years ago, Muhammadu Buhari assumed office as Nigeria's president after ousting a ruling party for the first time in the nation's history.

Keyamo: How we’ll select beneficiaries of FG’s 774,000 employment programme

Festus Keyamo, minister of state for labour and employment, says the selection of 774,000 beneficiaries for special public works programme designed by...

Aid workers abducted and killed in Somalia

Somalia's government says eight "very young" aid workers have been abducted and killed by an armed group outside the capital, Mogadishu.

DUP's Ian Paisley says email on Stormont contact tracing was 'jocular'

IAN Paisley accidentally sent an email reply to hundreds of MPs saying he "wouldn't let any government, least of all the NI Executive, track and trace me and my movements".

Man tried to smother and choke his partner, court told

A man who allegedly tried to smother and choke his heavily pregnant partner must remain in custody, a judge has ruled Michael Gibson, 29, is also accused of kneeing the woman in the stomach during the suspected attack at her home in south Belfast.

Man with 'atrocious' criminal record jailed

A 27-year old man with an "atrocious" criminal record has been jailed for a spate of offences committed in the Newry area.

As Streamers Spread Dangerous Conspiracy Theories, Twitch Does Little to Stop Them

“Twitch is like the perfect conspiracy machine.”

Tina Ezekwe: Police ASP, inspector arrested over killing of teenager

The police command in Lagos have opened up on the identies of its top officers that were linked to the killing of a teenager, Tina Ezekwe, on Tuesday, May 26.