26 Bangladeshi migrants shot dead at smuggling warehouse in Libya

The government terms it as a revenge attack

COVID-19: Trump feeling ‘absolutely great’ after taking hydroxychloroquine, says White House

The drug is not FDA-approved for the treatment of COVID-19 but it has been identified as a possible treatment for the infection

Violent protests over George Floyd death spread beyond Minneapolis

The Minneapolis unrest ravaged several blocks in the Longfellow neighborhood, with scattered rioting reaching for miles across the city. It was the second consecutive night of violent protests following Floyd’s death Monday.

China’s media slams Trump over border comments, says he is ‘driving a wedge’

Washington believes the combined strength of Beijing and New Delhi could impair its interests in Asia and beyond, says The Global Times

COVID 19 | Bengal Minister Sujit Bose, wife, domestic help test positive

All three have been kept under home quarantine

KCR dedicates Kondapochammasagar to Telangana people

Reservoir will serve over 2.85 lakh acres ayacut in nine Assembly constituencies

Odisha reports 63 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 1,723

63 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, taking the total in the State to 1,723, a Health Department official said here on May 29. Of the fresh cases, 61 had recently returned to th

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister sanctions funds for protection of bug-hit tapioca, launches development projects

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, in a statement issued on Friday, said he had sanctioned a sum of ₹54.46 lakh to protect tapioca crops

Murder of RJD leader’s family: Police stall march to Gopalgunj

J.P. Yadav was injured and his parents and younger brother were killed when bike-borne men fired indiscriminately on the leader at his house on May 24

PUDR sees ‘malafide intentions’ in NIA taking Navlakha to Mumbai

NIA’s actions had rendered his bail application in Delhi meaningless, it says

Vasan requests Tamil Nadu government to expedite desilting of canals

Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan requested the Tamil Nadu government to expedite the process of desilting canals in the seven Cauvery delta districts ahead of the opening of Mettur dam on J

Indonesians return to mosques, at a distance

The guidelines for worship facilities released by religious affairs minister Fachrul Razi on Friday change many traditions in mosques. Worshippers usually pray shoulder to shoulder, and they huddle, hug and shake hands once the prayer ends, with cheek-to-cheek kisses common.

Madhya Pradesh launches ‘Rozgar Setu’ scheme for skilled workers

State is the first to devise such a work plan for those who returned, says CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Top JMB terrorist arrested in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district

The special task force (STF) unit of the Kolkata Police along with Murshidabad district police and local officers in Suti town made the arrest

Government reviews Bev Q amidst mounting complaints from the public

Mounting exasperation among the public over the glitches in the smartphone-based liquor purchase application, Bev Q, has forced the government to rethink its plans.Excise Minister T. P. Ramakrishnan h

Habitual offender detained under Goondas Act

The Neyveli Township police on Thursday detained a habitual offender under the provisions of the Goondas Act.Acting on recommendations of the Superintendent of Police, M. Sree Abhinav, Collector V. An

Public Works Department resumes work at major project sites in Tamil Nadu

Officials say finding workers for the various projects is a challenge during the lockdown, as many have left for their hometowns

Institutional quarantine strengthened in Kallakurichi following influx of returnees from other States

While the incidence of COVID-19 in the district was low initially, there has been a sudden spurt in cases, with 74 returnees from Maharashtra testing positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, officials said

State govt. to ban online teaching for kindergarten children

Decision based on NIMHANS report which stated that children upto 6 years of age should not be subjected to this process

Central Vista: new buildings on KG Marg, Africa Avenue proposed for relocating govt offices

Projects to construct ‘steel structures’ were considered by DUAC on April 23 and May 15, but not passed

Not our job to make unnecessary political statements: Nepal Army

It was responding to reports that its chief had refused Oli’s direct orders Indian Army chief’s comments on border issue.

One more case in Shivamogga

One more positive case of COVID-19 was reported in the district on Friday, taking the tally to 35.According to the afternoon bulletin released by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the patie

Govt. firm on flyover name, says Suresh Kumar

Minister for Primary and Secondary Education S. Suresh Kumar said here on Friday that there was no question of backtracking on the decision to name the flyover at Yelahanka in Bengaluru after Vinayak

Reading fest to be held online from June 19

The 25th edition of the P.N. Panicker Memorial National Reading Day – Reading Month Celebration will be observed across the country in the online mode this year on account of COVID-19. In an official

Drop power privatisation plan: Puducherry MP

N. Gokulakrishnan says Centre’s move will affect farmers and the poor

A samathuvapuram that lacks proper toilet facility

At around 4 a.m. every morning, G. Pavithra, a 20-year-old girl from Narthamalai, makes it a point to wake up and then wakes up her sister and mother after which they head to a nearby quarry to urinat

Woman killed in wall collapse near Srivilliputtur

SrivilliputturA 78-year-old woman P. Ellammal was killed when a wall collapsed at Vanniyampatti on Friday. The police said following an overnight rainfall, the wall of an old house collapsed and fell

Will not go against CM, says BJP MLA

Surpur MLA Narasimha Naik ( Raju Gowda) has denied rumours that some BJP MLAs spoke against Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa during a dinner at senior MLA Umesh Katti’s house recently.“There was no dis

Stage set for constructing permanent KV building

All documents on the project have been submitted to CPWD

Coronavirus lockdown | Mamata Banerjee announces relaxations from June 1

Religious places can open up from June 1, says Bengal CM

HC declines to stay VACB probe

50 acres of farmland purchase by Jacob Thomas in Tamil Nadu

Coronavirus lockdown | Jharkhand flies its migrant workers back from Leh

Migrant workers flew to Delhi from Leh on a SpiceJet aircraft and would take an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Ranchi.

BCM officer facing threats from MLA’s supporters approaches police

Ramesh G. Sanga, District Officer of Backward Classes Welfare Department, approached the University Police Station in Kalaburagi on Friday alleging that Prabhu Hadimani, a corporator from Kalaburagi M

Congress hits out at SG for remarks in SC in migrants case

It also questions court’s ‘silence’ over reconstitution of a Gujarat HC Bench that had criticised govt handling of COVID-19

Railways give nod to place girders

Construction of rail overbridge at Kuthirapanthy.

CSI to take up organic farming

KSCDC task force will be in charge of planting

Fish kill in Kommaghatta lake again

Residents have made several requests to civic agencies to clean or rejuvenate the lake

Take steps to sell 800 million tonnes of iron ore: Yediyurappa

He tell officials to seek Centre’s nod to explore ore deposits in State

Arunachal falls back on retired doctors to improve health sector

COVID-19 makes State Cabinet approve plan to upgrade 18 district hospitals

Concession in fixed charge of power bills

The government has decided to grant 25% concession in the fixed charge of the power bills of commercial and industrial units and private hospitals for March, April and May and granted time up to Decem

40,000 migrants in Kozhikode waiting to return home

Six more special trains to be operated for stranded workers

HC imposes cost on recreation clubs

They had sought permission to supply liquor to members, guests

Collapse of house highlights failure to remove slums in Puttenahalli lake

The house collapsed following heavy rain

14 COVID-19 cases in Palakkad, 5 in Malappuram

As many as 14 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Palakkad district on Friday. All but one of them were returnees from other States and abroad.The new cases included a four-year-old girl and a health

Women’s hostel guard beaten to death in Palakkad

Murderer sneaked into hostel compound on Thursday night

Karnataka decides to embark upon agritourism

Aims to introduce aspects of agriculture and rural life to urbanites

Corona robs the sheen off a milestone event

Very limited numbers participate in the major event

Theni CPI-(M) blames it on officials

THENIAccusing the district administration of ‘anti-people’ and ‘anti-poor,’ the cadre of Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a demonstration in front of the Collectorate here on Friday.The peopl

First Bell for online classes in Kerala schools from June 1

Sessions to be made available through KITE Victers channel and other mechanisms for all classes except class 11

Trump’s gaffe on call with PM Modi is not a first, but a pattern

While officials acknowledge breach of protocol by the American President, they point out that the India-U.S. relationship remains strong nonetheless

Markook pump-house takes water to 621 m above MSL

Its executing agency completes 9 pump-houses in four years

Navi Mumbai police to cluster remaining Shramik Special passengers

Police complete region-wise quota of 1,600 per train; to club remaining travellers according to area

BDA ordinance includes regularisation of larger plots

The ordinance to regularise encroachments of lands notified for acquisition by BDA in its 68 layouts, notified on Friday, includes norms to regularise large plots of land, contrary to earlier claims b

Two killed as well caves in at Tanur

Two labourers were killed when a well under construction caved in at Moolakkal near Tanur on Friday. The victims were identified as Velayudhan and Achuthan. They were from Mukkola, Tanur.Velayudhan an

Umesh Katti denies rumours,says MLAs met for lunch only

The former Minister Umesh Katti has denied allegations that he was trying to topple the BJP government in the State by leading a dissident group against Chief Minster B.S. Yediyurappa.In a video clip

15 fresh cases in Tirunelveli district

11 of the COVID-19 positive cases were from Maharashtra

Man who sold his children held

A 40-year-old man belonging to Vellapallam who had reportedly sold two of his three children – a four-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter – and three accomplices were arrested on Thursday by th

Train with 1,520 passengers leaves Mysuru for New Jalpaiguri

The 10th Shramik Special service from the Mysuru Railway division was flagged off from Ashokapuram in the city. The train bound for New Jalpaiguri and carrying 1,520 passengers, was flagged off at 1 p

Messed up rescue killed the leopard, say villagers

There was no wire trap found on the field

Efforts to change bylaws of labour institute draw criticism

Plans are afoot to amend qualification criteria for the post of director

‘Can govt. grant exemption to all factories from law extending working hours?’

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to explain if it can grant to all factories exemptions from the provisions of the Factories Act allowing the factories to extend working hour

HC grants bail to 126 accused in Padarayanapura case

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted bail to 126 accused persons connected to the cases of attack on health workers and the police in Padarayanapura last month.Justice John Michael Cunha passed

Migrants taking shelter at Palace grounds relocated due to rain

A roof of a shelter collapsed on Friday evening

Regional Executive Director of NTPC confirmed

He was holding additional charge

5 more, including 2 remand prisoners, test positive in capital

Two came from abroad, while one from another State

Swab test on all inter-State passengers at Madurai airport

Till Thursday, the test was done only on Madurai-bound passengers

Traders shift goods out of Koyambedu

Fear of theft in the deserted premises worries many shopkeepers

Pipparwada toll plaza a mute witness to migrant exodus

The facility resumed operations just four days after lockdown was announced

Rights activists stage protests at home

Demand release of imprisoned rights activists Saibaba and Varavara Rao

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

Chaos along border as Haryana enforces curbs on movement

Police out in force in the morning but by evening traffic was moving unhindered

Rajasthan farmers, officials in night-long fight against locusts

In Garh, swarms perched on trees were eliminated

TTD to release white paper on all its immovable assets

Details to be uploaded on official website in order to usher in more transparency

Palaniswami hints at extension of lockdown beyond May 31

COVID-19 spread under control in all districts, except Chennai, says CM

Supporting govt. to contain the pandemic is patriotic: H. Raja

National secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) H. Raja said that the Congress, Communist parties and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam had failed to realise that supporting the government in COVID-19

COVID-19 count crosses 200-mark in E. Godavari

83 of the cases have been reported from a single village

‘No palkhi procession, but wari tradition will be maintained’

Padukas will be carried by road or air to Pandharpur on June 30: Ajit Pawar

State varsities will be emboldened, says Governor

‘Universities likely to adopt blended approach of face-to-face and online classes’

Gas leak-affected people stage protest

They seek immediate shifting of LG Polymers plant

Forest dept. told to permit sand removal from Pampa

KCCPL directed to resume work from today

Krishna water from Andhra Pradesh reaches Poondi reservoir

WRD is now diverting water to Chembarabakkam to augment the storage which was at 1.9 against a total of 3.6 tmcft.

Heavy rain forecast for Thiruvananthapuram district

Yellow alert issued, four shutters of Aruvikkara dam raised

We have taken healthcare to people’s doorstep: Jagan

‘Aarogyasri coverage will be incrementally increased by November’

Extended fishing period failsto cheer fishermen in Malpe

Though the State government has extended the fishing season till June 14, the Malpe Fishermen Association has decided to end all fishing in the sea by the end of this month. The annual ban on fishing

Police on their toes over reports of Maoist activity

Some ‘action teams’ of the banned outfit are learnt to be camping in LWE-affected mandals

Travellers coming to Karnataka have to pay for their own tests

‘Aim is to improve participation of private labs in testing’

NGT panel points to lacunae in functioning of LG Polymers

In a report, it also attributed the gas leak to ‘human failure and negligence’

‘Distancing’ at SSC exam venues

Social Welfare Minister Koppula Eshwar has directed officials to take all precautions during SSC exams that starts from June 8.In the backdrop of the spread of coronavirus, he asked principals, teache

Five held for realtor’s murder

The Namakkal district police on Thursday arrested five persons in connection with a murder that took place in 2018. According to police, on December 7, 2018, an unidentified man was found dead near Tr

TNSTC operates 143 buses across four districts for essential services

Coimbatore Division of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) operated 143 buses across four districts for essential services on Friday.The buses were operated for conservancy workers, gov

Coronavirus | Chennai Corporation begins work on largest care centre

Facility in Pulianthope will house 1,728 patients; bed capacity to hit 10,000 soon

Degree exams likely to start from June 20

TSCHE suggests reduction of exam time from three to two hours

Chennai Metro to install foot-operated lifts

In an effort to control the spread of COVID-19, Chennai Metro will soon install foot-operated elevators in its stations. A prototype has been installed in the admin building at Koyambedu. The foot-ope

Pvt. medical, dental colleges term fee stipulated by govt. as unviable

Say they will not admit students in PG courses in 2020-21

Govt. unable to accept legal defeat: Deepa

Former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s niece J. Deepa and nephew J. Deepak on Friday accused the AIADMK government of politicising the inheritance case of Jayalalithaa’s properties, including that of he

‘Judiciary helping save democracy in State’

TDP, BJP leaders hail HC order on SEC

After much trauma, 21 migrant workers head home

Recount tale of abuse that pushed them to leave a nursery in Shoolagiri

Opposition parties hail HC verdict in SEC case

Conduct local body elections afresh, demands CPI

Belated, but welcome: On Supreme Court move on migrant workers

After taking note of pandemic-induced crisis, SC must now enforce rights of the vulnerable

‘Govt. has no strategy to contain virus’

The Delhi Congress on Friday alleged that the Delhi government did not have a clear strategy to contain the pandemic as the number of cases crossed the 1000 mark for two consecutive days.“Mr. Kejriwal

Two booked for posting memes on Fadnavis

The Kamothe police have booked a doctor and a food delivery man, both residents of Kamothe, for allegedly posting memes on social media ridiculing former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The complain

CM to lay foundation stone for medical college at Paderu soon

The institution will be set up in 35 acres, says Muttamsetti

Ganjam-bound workers stop Shramik train by pulling chain

The train had not halted at two overcrowded stations near their destination, leading to panic

High Court appoints advocate commissioner

Migrant workers not stranded in Medchal, says TS govt.

Attendance exemption fee for Inter

The Board of Intermediate Education will consider grant of exemption from attendance to private candidates (without college study) to appear for Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations

Virus spreads to interior villages in Prakasam district

Five of the six new cases in the district are reported from Nallagantla

Coronavirus | Koyambedu cluster happened despite precautions, Madras High Court told

‘CMDA distributed masks and disinfected premises daily’

Rail passengers may have to rebook tickets

Union Ministry approves State govt.’s demands on one halt in a district

Retired engineers urge Centre to stop Telangana projects

‘CWC, KRMB must critica’ly examine new irrigation projects in that State’

Coronavirus | Punjab Health Minister calls for fewer flights from Mumbai, Ahmedabad

“Most of cases reported in Punjab are having travel histories in other States and countries,” Balbir Singh Sidhu said.

CM inaugurates 15 de-addiction centres across State

15-bedded facilities to offer treatment free of cost

Quarantine costs a concern for Corporation

Authorities doubtful of sustaining services with depleting resources

Coronavirus | 30 convicts test positive at Puzhal Central Prison

Patients quarantined in separate block

Six more cases in Thrissur; 11,525 under observation

A 61-year-old man from Mathilakam who returned from Doha on May 9, a 42-year-old woman from Mathilakam who returned from Abu Dhabi on May 7, and four members of a family who came from Chennai were tes

Action plan on the anvil to prevent industrial accidents

SP holds review meeting with heads of line departments

Chief Minister says no community spread

‘TPR and CFR low in the State’

FIR registered against Abu Azmi for misbehaving with police personnel

Around 35 followers of Samajwadi Party leader also booked

No dog goes hungry, thanks to youth

Madanapalle group resolves to take care of stray dogs

Kottayam reports its first COVID-19 death

The 65-year-old man arrived from Dubai on May 11

Free private bus service evokes good response from Udupi commuters

As many as 23 buses to be operated on 20 routes from Monday

‘Handover used masks separately to conservancy workers’

Residents urged to use eco-friendly cloth masks instead of disposable ones

Missile park to be set up at INS Kalinga

Agneeprastha will capture glimpses of missile history from 1981 till date

Govt. notifies fee structure for PG medical and dental courses

Quota rule will be followed in admissions: regulatory panel chief

Steps being taken to make study a pleasant experience: Jagan

Poor students the target group, says CM

CMC diagnostic centre gets an upgrade

Medical centre to commences operation from June 1

‘Taking steps to avoid piling up of bodies at mortuaries’

Delhi government informs High Court

Maharashtra announces ₹50 lakh cover for all on COVID-19 duty

Decision taken as Central govt. assistance is only for healthcare workers

T.N. cadre IAS officer appointed as Additional Secretary in PMO

S. Gopalakrishnan has been shifted from Ministry of Electronics and IT

‘Scale down flights from Mumbai, Ahmedabad’

2 cities are virus hotspots: Minister

HC extends protection for DMK MPs till June 10

The Madras High Court on Friday extended till June 10 an interim order passed by it last week directing the police not to take any coercive action against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Members of Parliame

Assam rights panel issues notice on assault of doctor

Police had allegedly thrashed the doctor and two health workers for not wearing mask

Lack of communication between AIIMS, govt.: HC

‘AIIMS not accessible to common man’

Spitting in public places a punishable offence in Maharashtra

Spitting and smoking in public places has been made a punishable offence in the State, with repeat offenders possibly facing prison time between six months and two years, Health Minister Rajesh Tope a

Day after moving SC, Anbumani writes to panel on quota

A day after moving the Supreme Court for implementation of the 27% OBC quota in medical college admissions under the all India quota (AIQ), PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday wrote to the National

7 in Kannur, 4 in Kasaragod test positive

The arrival of expatriates from other States has led to the spiralling of COVID-19 cases in Kannur. On Friday, seven more persons tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. According to District Collector T.V. S

Two more drown in Assam floods

More than 3.81 lakh people affected across seven districts

Second batch of 1,250 migrant workers leave aboard Shramik special

The workers are headed to Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jharkhand

City police begin booking drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act

The city police have begun booking habitual drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988, a law under which preventive dete

Congress alleges corruption in PPE purchase

Accusing some Ministers of indulging in corrupt practices in the purchase of Personal Protection Equipment and other medical appliances for COVID-19 treatment, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee wor

‘Recruitment of medical personnel soon’

Notification in first week of June, says CM

‘Circle of Love’ gathers steam in roti-for-migrants initiative

Informal group of volunteers who roused Mumbaikars into donating thepla rolls finds corporate support

53 flights cancelled to and from KIA, strict surveillance at border roads

Air traffic from five high-risk States Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan to be reduced

Health infra in Pune’s rural areas enough to cope with any emergency: authorities

Despite rising COVID-19 cases in Pune’s rural areas, the administration has the requisite medical infrastructure to cope with any sudden upsurge, authorities said on Friday. Five more deaths and over

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

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

Six arrested on murder charge

Sleuths from the Organised Crime Wing of Central Crime Branch received a tip-off from an informant early on Friday of a gang wielding lethal weapons on the prowl. This helped the team stop a car with

Another policeman dies; toll now 16

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

Pedestrian plaza at Pondy Bazaar opens up sans the bustle

Shopkeepers ready with precautions but customers few and far between

Rajasthan rolls out job plan for migrant workers

Family food survey launched to ensure food security

Bengal govt. to recruit more workers

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

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

Death toll in the cyclone increases to 96

Coronavirus | BJP performs Yajna to get rid of virus

MP Pratima Bhowmik, BJP general secretary Papia Datta and other leaders took part in the yajna.

Plea in SC against detention of Saifuddin Soz

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

JKPEECC oppose amended Electricity Bill, to join June 1 protest

Srinagar:  The Jammu and Kashmir Power Engineers and Employees Coordination Committee (JKPEECC) on Thursday said it would extend support to the call of “national protest day” on June 1 against the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and the proposed privatisation of power sector.”The JKPEECC has decided to extend support to the call of ‘National Protest Day’ […]

Privatization of power sector | JKPEECC to hold protest on June 1 to oppose Centre's move

JKPEECC to hold protest on June 1 to oppose Centre’s move | In response to a call given by National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers, which is an amalgam of different power employee

MeECL oppose Electricity Bill, to supports protest

Employees and engineers of the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) has extended its support to the call of “national protest day” on June 1 against the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and proposed privatisation of DISCOM.

COVID-19: ICPC commences investigation into distribution of funds, palliatives

The anti-graft agency, ICPC, says it has commenced investigations into alleged cases of corruption in the management of COVID-19 funds and palliatives.

Coronavirus: ICPC commences probing distribution of funds, palliatives

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) says it has commenced investigations into alleged cases of corruption in the management of COVID-19 funds.

Active locust swarms in 11 districts, Centre to deploy choppers to spray pesticides

Active swarms of locusts were present in 11 districts spread across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, prompting the government to step up control operations by deploying

Locust attack: Centre to buy sprayers from UK, use helicopters, drones to spray pesticides

New Delhi: Stepping up efforts to control the spread of crop-damaging locust swarms mostly prevalent in northern India, the Union Agriculture Ministry on Thursday said that 15 sprayers will be...

Deadly crash blocks area of Signal Butte and Riggs roads

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office responded early Friday morning to the area near Signal Butte and Riggs roads.

PD says "unknown object" shattered glass at Republican office in Bullhead City

An investigation is underway in Bullhead City after shots were reportedly fired into a local Republican office.

Coyote attacks pit bull at Chula Vista park, video shows

Keyanue McCallon was with his dog at Loma Verde Park on May 22 when the incident occurred.

VIDEO: Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams addresses George Floyd death, protests downtown

Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams spoke out Friday morning about the death of George Floyd and protests in Phoenix Thursday night.

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

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

Grand Canyon issues warning after rabbit found to be infected with deadly virus (it doesn't infect humans)

Grand Canyon National Park is warning visitors not to approach or touch wildlife in the park, especially dead rabbits, after a jackrabbit was found to be infected with Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2), a deadly disease that infects both wild and domestic rabbits.

'I've never seen that £75k before' driver tells police after cash is found on the back seat of his car

He said he didn't know who his passenger was either

Adored father of two young children died after being hit by car while out cycling before work

David 'Davey' Jones, 41, was out cycling when he was hit by a Jeep

'Overwhelming' response as thousands pay tribute to Covid-19 victims in online book of remembrance

'It reminds us that every person who has died as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic is not merely a statistic in a health crisis'

Fifteen-year-old charged with arson following incident in Aberdare

Emergency services were called to the scene on Thursday afternoon

Lidl issues warning over fraudulent competition

The con gets people to pay to enter a fictitious contest

South Wales pharmacy launches coronavirus-killing hand sanitiser

Health Plus has produced the hand sanitiser using the highest-quality, locally-sourced materials

Announcement on schools to be made next week as Wales' education minister reveals children could wear masks in the classroom

We put questions about schools re-opening to Wales' education minister Kirsty Williams

The new lockdown rules on sunbathing in parks or on beaches in Wales

The latest coronavirus guidelines on relaxing outdoors and in groups of how many

Flames burn close to people's homes as two mountain fires merge into one

Crews managed to tackle the flames just in time

Inside the Welsh lab providing millions of Covid-19 antibody tests throughout the UK

The lab is based in Pencoed

Bearded dragon found in supermarket car park

Shoppers were surprised to see the lizard after it stationed itself outside a Lidl store in Cardiff

Man arrested after Nechells tower block blaze at Humber Tower

A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following an early hours blaze at Humber Tower in Nechells. Around 40 firefighters were called to the incident

Police officer bitten and another cop has wrist bent back in double city centre attack

The officers were attacked as they approached two men who they suspected of possession of drugs in Lancaster Circus. Two men- aged 40 and 28- have been arrested

Pubs for sale in the Black Country

Pubs for sale in the Black Country

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

India sidesteps Trump mediation offer over China border showdown

“We are engaged with the Chinese side to peacefully resolve this issue,” External Affairs Ministry spokesman says.

FM Qureshi chides India for toying with risky military concepts

“Pakistan has demonstrated its commitment to peace and stability by putting forward the proposal for a Strategic Restraint Regime."

China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law

US, Britain succeed in securing an informal discussion at the UNSC as Canada and Australia too criticise planned law.

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

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

Arrest warrants issued for women who broke into house, 'tortured' actor Uzma Khan

Judicial magistrate issues warrants after police says the suspects in the case have "intentionally concealed" themselves.

Twitter belatedly fact-checks 2 Chinese propaganda tweets from March

Twitter fact-checks tweets from Chinese government spokesman spreading coronavirus conspiracy theory

Vice president says Taiwan’s native languages protect sovereignty

Lai Ching-de says example of Hong Kong shows why protecting native languages is important

American 'hamburger master' who hid in Taiwan for 13 years extradited

Wanted man who hid in Taiwan where he committed domestic violence finally extradited to US

Taiwan premier says new law not needed for Hong Kong refugees

Su Tseng-chang shoots down requests for new asylum system, says existing legislation works

Taiwanese student evacuated from Russia tests positive for coronavirus

Nation's latest coronavirus case was among 96 Taiwanese evacuated from Russia

Taiwan prepares coronavirus quarantine for 4,000 fishermen

Central Epidemic Command Center says enough hotel rooms to accommodate two waves of arrivals .Taiwan is preparing quarantine quarters for 4,054 fishermen expected to return to the country by early July, reports said Friday (May 29).

Former PLA official says China can't invade Taiwan

Official claims CCP's internal struggles hinder China's ability to take Taiwan by force

Indonesia rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims

Indonesia raises 2016 Hague ruling in letter to head of UN, expressing opposition to China’s nine-dash line

Taiwan's Presidential Office nominates new Examination Yuan members

Examination Yuan nominees include the president, vice president, and nine ministers without portfolio. On Friday (May 29), Taiwan's Presidential Office nominated its new candidates for the Examination Yuan, the government agency in charge of the qualification of public servants in the country, including the president, vice president, and nine ministers without portfolio.

Taiwan now allows self-paid coronavirus testing

Even people not traveling overseas can sign up for test

Young woman is first to win compensation in Taiwan color party blast

The explosion of colored powder killed 15 and injured almost 500 partygoers at a New Taipei amusement park in 2015.Almost five years after sustaining injuries in a color party explosion which killed 15, a young woman has been awarded NT$7.17 million (US$239,000) in compensation, a court ruled Friday (May 29).

U.S. Warns Of Russian Hacking Group's Attempts To Gain 'Dream Access' To Computer Systems

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) on May 28 warned government partners and private companies about a Russian hacking operation that it says uses a special intrusion technique to target operating systems often used to manage computer infrastructure.

Deep Trouble: Russia Finally Moves To Raise Radioactive Debris From Arctic Waters

Nearly 17,000 items of radioactive debris are scattered throughout the Barents and Kara seas, dumped there over decades, mainly by the Soviet Navy. Now the Russian government has taken a major step forward toward cleaning up some of the most dangerous debris.

Tajik Journalist Attacked, Beaten For Second Time In Less Than A Month

A journalist of Tajikistan's independent Asia Plus new agency has been attacked for the second time in less than a month as he covered the aftermath of a recent landslide that killed two men.

Second Shipment Of U.S. Ventilators Heading To Russia Amid Continuing Questions

A second shipment of U.S.-built ventilators will head to Moscow to help Russia in its fight against the coronavirus, a goodwill gesture by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration that has been trailed by questions and criticism.

The Biggest Party In Kyrgyzstan Continues To Splinter Amid Infighting

Kyrgyzstan's largest party, the Social Democrats, suffered a rift last year amid an internal feud of its most prominent members and now another section has split from the main party just months before parliamentary elections.

Poroshenko Again Fails To Show For Questioning At Ukraine's State Bureau Of Investigations

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has failed for the second time this week to show up at the State Bureau of Investigations (DBR) for questioning.

U.S. Citizen Whelan, Accused Of Spying In Russia, Undergoes Hernia Surgery

U.S. citizen Paul Whelan, who is on trial in Russia on an espionage charge, has undergone an “emergency” hernia surgery after experiencing “severe abdominal pain.”

'They've Been Killing Him For Years': Russian Activist Sergei Mokhnatkin Is Dead At 66

In and out of prison since he was arrested after protecting an elderly woman being beaten by police in Moscow in 2009, Sergei Mokhnatkin, an "accidental dissident" whose unlikely career as an opposition activist is a revealing reflection of Russia in the past decade, has died at the age of 66.

Ukrainian Interior Minister Says Shooting In Kyiv Region Linked To Corruption

Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has said that a mass shooting incident in the town of Brovary near the capital is linked to corruption among Kyiv city and region's authorities.

Rights Watchdog Calls On Turkmenistan To Release Popular Entertainer Imprisoned For Being Gay

Human Rights Watch (HRW) says a popular entertainer and his associates in Turkmenistan have been handed prison terms for being gay and called on authorities to "immediately dismiss" all charges against the men.

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.

Dozens Held In Moscow, St. Petersburg For Protesting Journalist's Arrest

Police in Moscow detained 32 people, including a State Duma member, several municipal lawmakers, and journalists who came out to protest against the jailing of prominent Russian journalist Ilya Azar, an independent political watchdog says.

Escaped Colorado inmates pretended to be immigrants

The U.S. Border Patrol says two men who escaped from a Colorado prison said they were Mexican immigrants who wished to be deported when agents patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border found them.

Escaped Colorado inmates pretended to be immigrants

The U.S. Border Patrol says two men who escaped from a Colorado prison said they were Mexican immigrants who wished to be deported when agents patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border found them.

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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 …

OSHA cites nursing home for delayed coronavirus reporting

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The federal agency that oversees workplace safety said Friday that it had issued its first citation in the U.S. related to the coronavirus outbreak: against a Georgia nursing home that delayed reporting the hospitalization of six infected workers. The Occupation Safety and Health Administration announced the citation the day after Democrats at …

OSHA cites nursing home for delayed coronavirus reporting

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The federal agency that oversees workplace safety said Friday that it had issued its first citation in the U.S. related to the coronavirus outbreak: against a Georgia nursing home that delayed reporting the hospitalization of six infected workers.

Ex-Indiana prisons worker charged with murder in stabbings

INDIANAPOLIS — A former Indiana Department of Correction worker is charged with murder and other offences in the stabbing earlier this month of three people, two of them fatally, according to documents released Friday during a hearing. Kristen L. Wolf, 28, of Madison, is charged with murder in the May 11 stabbing deaths of Victoria …

Ex-Indiana prisons worker charged with murder in stabbings

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

Kildare Death Notices for today: Friday, May 29

The death has occurred of Margaret (Peggy) Beggy (née Brunton) Iveagh Gardens, Crumlin, Dublin / Ashbourne, Meath / Kildare Beggy (nee Brunton), Margaret (Peggy), Iveagh Gardens, Crumlin Road,D...

Editorial cartoons for Friday, May 29

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

CNN reporter arrested, released covering Minneapolis protests

A CNN reporter and his crew were arrested and released by police in Minneapolis early Friday, after a night of continued protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was handcuffed on the ground while police knelt on his back and neck.

As Poloz steps down, COVID-19 seen as a 'blip' on his legacy

When Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz announced he wouldn’t seek a second term it felt like his legacy had largely been written – despite still having six months left on the job.

Trudeau weighs easing U.S. travel ban and speaks out on race

Canada is considering making some exceptions to the travel ban in place with the U.S. to allow spouses, children and parents of its citizens and permanent residents to rejoin their families, Justin Trudeau said.

Deloitte's consulting arm said to warn of about 2,500 job cuts

There’s growing concern among some consultants who aren’t currently assigned to a project with a client that they’ll be first in line to lose their jobs, one of the people said.

Trump says U.S. will terminate relationship with WHO

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

Akande harps on importance of feedback to Buhari administration

President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has constantly maintained a proper interaction with Nigerians in the implementation of its policies...

Laolu Akande harps on importance of feedback to Buhari administration

Mr Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of Nigeria's Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari

Chartered Flights: Sohail Rahman, Morshed Khan, wives off to UK

Beximco Chairman Sohail F Rahman and former BNP leader M Morshed Khan along with their wives left for the UK on chartered planes amid coronavirus travel restrictions.

Sohail F Rahman, wife fly to London by chartered plane amid pandemic

Sohail F Rahman, the chairman of one of Bangladesh’s leading conglomerates Beximco Group, has left Dhaka for London on a chartered plane as normal flight operations are suspended due to the coronavirus crisis.

Maharashtra govt announces pay hike for doctors on contract and bond amid the fight against COVID-19

The doctors serving their bonds in tribals areas will get Rs 75,000 instead of Rs 60,000

Maharashtra News: CM Uddhav Thackeray Announces Pay Hike For Doctors Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Mumbai, the financial hub of India, is the worst-hit city in the state as well as country, and it is also the world's fourth worst-affected city due to the deadly viral infection.

Graeme Nicholls Architects designs stadium-shaped housing block alongside Ibrox in Glasgow

Graeme Nicholls Architects has extrapolated the form of a former greyhound stadium for a proposed oval of red-brick housing in Glasgow.

"We are in the midst of two global crises" says Nike's sustainability lead

The coronavirus pandemic will bring an "intense focus" on the world's environmental crisis, says Nike's sustainable design lead Noah Murphy-Reinhertz.

Adam Nathaniel Furman's Democratic Monument is a colourful concept for town halls

Adam Nathaniel Furman's Democratic Monument is a proposal for UK town halls that would feature bright tiles and a diverse mix of architectural styles.

"Play can be an act of resistance" says US border seesaw architect Virginia San Fratello

The pink seesaws installed on the US-Mexico border last summer by studio Rael San Fratello were smuggled into place, partner Virginia San Fratello revealed.

Two men die after late night ‘incident’ at Inverness flats as forensic cops scour scene

TWO MEN have died after an alleged incident at a block of flats in Inverness. Emergency services raced to the scene in the Hilton area of the city after the alarm was raised around 11pm last night.…

Five Glasgow teens targeted in hit-and-run murder bid after car ploughs into them as cops hunt driver

COPS are probing a murder bid after a crazed motorist deliberately ploughed into a group of teens in Glasgow. The men, three aged 18 and two 19-year-olds, were walking on Killin Street in Shettlest…

Man dies after being found seriously hurt in Edinburgh flat as cops tape off scene

A MAN has died after being found seriously hurt in a flat in Edinburgh. Emergency services raced to the property in North Bughtlin Brae after reports of a concern for a person. Officers have now co…

Coronavirus Scotland: Glasgow NHS staff ‘one of worst groups of people’ for ‘breaching social distancing’, says surgeon

A SURGEON has blasted NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff as “one of the worst groups of people” for allegedly breaching social distancing rules. It’s reported that Michael Palmer, a me…

Coronavirus Scotland: Puppy farm dealer snared at Scots port with 13 tiny pups as one dog put to sleep

A PUPPY farm dealer was snared at a Scottish port with 13 tiny pups – with one of the dogs having to be put down. Now bosses at the Scottish SPCA are urging the public not to buy animals onli…

Coronavirus Scotland: Some East Renfrewshire children returning to school mid-June on ‘rota basis’

CHILDREN in “key transition groups” will return to school on Monday June 15 in East Renfrewshire, the council has announced. Nursery children in pre-school year and current P7s will ret…

Glasgow teen, 14, attacked by gang armed with ‘large blades’ in school grounds

A GLASGOW teenager was attacked by a gang armed with “bladed weapons” in the grounds of a school. Cops are appealing for information after the lad, 14, was brutally assaulted around 6pm…

Kirriemuir schoolgirl, 13, raped by two men in woods near war memorial

A SCOTS schoolgirl was raped by two men in woodland near a war memorial – with cops now launching a manhunt. Officers are appealing for information after the horrific attack in Kirriemuir. De…

My husband’s lockdown OCD is so bad he bleaches milk bottles and carries a 2m BROOM everywhere to keep strangers at bay

WE have become a nation of germaphobes during the coronavirus pandemic as we frantically wash our hands and avoid contact with other people. But if your loved one is more paranoid about personal hy…

Banned driver led cops on Glasgow chase after being caught leaving lover’s home at 4am

A DRIVER banned for life who broke coronavirus measures and went on a five-mile police chase was jailed today for 16 months. Malcolm Hutcheon, 50, drove on three wheels in the latter part of the ch…

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…

Boy, 17, threatened at knifepoint in Largs as thugs rob bike and car

COPS in Ayrshire are appealing for witnesses following a shocking armed robbery in a seaside-town. A teenager was held at knife point as two thugs stole his bike as well as his CAR in Largs. The in…

Teen killer’s Glasgow home targeted by vigilantes after he bragged about sickening crime

A TEENAGE killer’s home was attacked by vigilantes after he bragged about his sickening crime. The 15-year-old’s house was targeted as he waits to be sentenced over the daylight slaughter of garden…

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

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

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

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

Coronavirus Scotland: Professor Jason Leitch says his ‘herd immunity’ remarks were mangled

PROFESSOR Jason Leitch has stressed his “herd immunity” remarks had been mangled — branding any suggestion he’d wanted people to die as “false and upsetting”. The national clinical director said re…

Angry she couldn't park in garage, woman has boyfriend's Impala project car junked

Because her boyfriend's 1967 Impala project took up the entire garage, a woman towed the car to a scrapyard. The boyfriend is allegedly pressing charges.

High school football: Mustang Public Schools announces plan for reopening summer activities

Mustang Public Schools announced its schedule for reopening summer activities for high school athletes on Thursday, six days after a proposal was rejected by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association board of directors.

Protesters enter Minneapolis police station, set fires

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Protesters angered by the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died while in police custody, gained access to a Minneapolis police precinct on Thursday, the third straight night of violent protests spreading beyond the city.Livestream video showed the protesters entering the building, where fire alarms blared and sprinklers ran as blazes were set. Police appeared to have left the building located in the neighborhood not far from where Floyd died Monday. A spokesman didn’t immediately respond to messages left by The Associated Press.In footage recorded by a bystander, Floyd can be seen pleading that he can’t breathe as Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneels on his neck. As minutes p

OKC business owner arrested with illegal pot plants after fatal shooting

An Oklahoma City business owner was arrested on a complaint of illegal possession of $1.5 million worth of marijuana after police responded to a fatal shooting. According to authorities, police responded to a shooting at a business in the 1800 block of 22nd street where business owner Larue Bratcher shot Daniel Hardwick while the latter allegedly attempted to break into the business at 1:15 a.m. Thursday. Police later found 480 marijuana plants grown by Bratcher without proper license, according to authorities. Bratcher was booked into the Oklahoma County jail on a complaint of illegal cultivation of marijuana. The Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office will decide if Bratcher will be charged with homicide,

Health department: State quadruples testing in May, positive results drop below 4%

The Oklahoma State Department of Health more than quadrupled its COVID-19 testing in May, delivering results on over 90,000 specimens as the rate of positive cases dropped to its lowest point since the pandemic began, according to Oklahoma State Health Department leaders. The actual number of COVID-19 cases has “flatlined” in recent weeks rather than dropping, but that is primarily because of outbreaks in isolated areas, interim state epidemiologist Aaron Wendelboe said. The increase in testing came as the state’s businesses, houses of worship and other activities began phased-in reopenings in late April and early May. “Since the state began reopening various elements of the economy, the percentage of positives

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Initiative petition on redistricting clears one hurdle, but faces unclear future

The wording of an initiative petition calling for a public vote on the creation of a Citizens' Independent Redistricting Commission is legally adequate, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. That doesn't mean Oklahomans will necessarily get to vote on the issue in November. In fact, what happens next is up in the air due to COVID-19. "That is the question of the week," said Andy Moore, who heads the group advocating for State Question 810, which seeks to depoliticize the process of re-drawing Oklahoma's congressional and legislative districts, a process that takes place after every 10-year census.

OKC Municipal Court to start phased reopening

Beginning June 1, the Oklahoma City Municipal Court will start a phased reopening unless public health conditions “significantly deteriorate,” officials said. “We’ve made changes to our policies and within the building to maximize safety,” said Municipal Court Administrator LaShawn Thompson, in a statement. “We will make special accommodations for anyone with unique needs on a case-by-case basis, so everyone will be confident that we have prioritized their safety when they visit our building.” Including pay windows, the Municipal Court building will be open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, except on city-observed holidays. Face coverings are required. Disposable face masks will be provided upon entrance.

Bill settles insurance woes threatening the Oklahoma County Jail Trust

Finding insurance coverage for the Oklahoma County Jail Trust has proven near impossible, but a bill recently signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt should remove that hurdle. House Bill 2668, which did not receive much fanfare when it was pushed through the Legislature at the end of session, clarifies existing law to explicitly allow counties with over 600,000 residents and a trust running the county jail to pay for judgments from lawsuits against the jail through local property tax rolls. This is currently how the county funds large judgments, but there was disagreement in the county over whether that practice could continue when the Oklahoma County Jail Trust takes over management of the jail from the sheriff’s office on July 1,

Department of Human Services to close facilities

The Department of Human Services plans to close half of its brick-and-mortar facilities, but will not cut employees or services, the agency's director said Thursday. The agency has 92 offices, warehouses and storage spaces, said Justin Brown, DHS director. About half will be closed, he said. Most are leased by the agency, but the state-owned facilities will be sent to surplus, Brown said. "We are closing half of those brick-and-mortar buildings because we are able to now prioritize service in our workforce ahead of brick-and-mortar," Brown said. But the agency does not plan to reduce staff, many of whom are working from home due to the COVID-19 outbreak, he said. The reduction is in part due to budget cuts,

Laredo Petroleum announces new board chairman as part of long-term transition plan

TULSA Laredo appoints chairman Laredo Petroleum, Inc. recently announced it has appointed independent board member William Albrecht as its chairman. Albrecht, who serves on the board’s compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees, succeeded Randy Foutch on May 14. "Bill's appointment as chairman fulfills Laredo's prior commitment to separate the roles of chairman and chief executive officer and (to) name an independent chairman," stated Bill Scoggins, who chairs the board’s nominating and corporate governance committee. "His extensive energy industry background and leadership experience will be instrumental in providing guidance to Laredo's leadership team in these unprecedented

'It depends' is the answer to many pandemic rent questions

During this COVID-19 outbreak, can landlords demand tenants keep paying regularly? It depends. The court will want to know whether the landlord was granted a forbearance by its own lender, as such landlord pursued a non-paying tenant. Did the landlord reasonably accommodate the tenant, entertain any compromise or extension of the lease term, or offer some reduced payment schedule for a month or two or three, or rent abatement for such same time period? Are business owners excused from paying rent during this shutdown? That also depends.

Federal facility reports increase in COVID-19 cases

The Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City reported a significant increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past week. The center, which ranks eighth out of 112 Bureau of Prisons facilities in confirmed inmate COVID-19 cases, reported 50 inmates and three staff members tested positive for COVID-19 as of Wednesday. Eighteen inmates have recovered, and one inmate, 56-year-old Douglas Allen Reid, has died. The 53 cases at the FTC, which is in the 73012 ZIP Code, account for the 40-case spike reported in the area on May 21, according to the Oklahoma City Emergency Management Office. That makes the 73012 ZIP Code the seventh highest with the number of COVID-19 cases in the state.

Parade of Homes Spring Festival starts Friday in Oklahoma City area

EDMOND — The Parade of Homes Spring Festival, delayed for a month because of the coronavirus, kicks off Friday. Nearly 100 new houses will be open free to the public from 1 to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday, and again June 5-7. Parade books are at OnCue locations. Details and maps to the houses are at https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/. New houses will be open across the Oklahoma City area, from Edmond to Norman and from Yukon to Choctaw, but the featured community is in Edmond: Cross Timbers, which has three neighborhoods — the Ridge, the Lakes, and Creekside — on the south side of Covell Road between Sooner Road and Coltrane Road.

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.

Governor: Oklahoma economy's reopening set for next phase

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma remained on track Friday to enter the next phase of the governor's plan to reopen businesses that were closed or restricted to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.State officials are moving ahead with the plan to start the new phase on Monday based on health data, Gov. Kevin Stitt said in a news release.“It is important Oklahomans remember COVID-19 is still in the United States and we must continue to be diligent about washing our hands frequently, maintaining physical distance and protecting our most vulnerable populations,” he said.The reopening plan is proceeding despite the continued spread of the disease in Oklahoma.

UCO athletics announces three-phase plan to reopen athletic facilities

The University of Central Oklahoma athletic department announced its three-phase plan for reopening on a limited basis beginning June 1.

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

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

Big 12 presidents 'committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity' in wake of racial violence

The University of Oklahoma's Joseph Harroz and Big 12 school presidents issued a joint statement Friday afternoon saying the conference is "committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity" in the wake of recent racial violence and protests across the country.

The Latest: US agency calls back drone it sent to Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):6:25 p.m.U.S. Customs and Border Patrol says it dispatched a drone to Minneapolis following three nights of violent protests there but ended up sending it back to its base because the unmanned aerial vehicle wasn’t needed.The agency, which typically patrols the nation’s border and ports of entry, said the drone was going to provide live video to assist law enforcement in Minneapolis as they responded to protests that have left dozens of stores burned and looted.A CBP statement issued Friday says the drone would have provided “situational aw

OSU basketball: Mike Boynton releases message in wake of racial violence

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton issued a statement Friday on his Twitter page following recent racial violence and protests around the country.Boynton started the tweetwith “Do Better. Be Better.” He then posted a picture of a typed message.Here is that message in its entirety:“I’ve been struggling with the latest unnecessary death of a brother in the streets of our country. It’s incomprehensible to me how someone could show such a lack of care for another person. Even worse… physically drive a man, who he was charged with protecting, to his death.

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.

Man stabs friend to death for refusing to share beer

Jogeshwari resident had attacked two brothers during a drinking session

Mumbai Crime: Man stabs friend for not sharing beer

Gulu university final year students to undergo COVID-19 tests

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Gulu University Faculty of Medicine is considering subjecting it’s final year students to COVID-19 ahead of the opening of final year semester in June. At least 1,500 finalists from Uganda and beyond are expected to report for their final year semester after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ordered for partial easing of …

Gulu University students to be screened for COVID-19

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I Have Depression and Anxiety, and COVID-19 Has Taken an Emotional Toll

Taking care of your mental health should always be a priority, but for me and I suspect many others, it's been especially challenging during the coronavirus

Hawaii senators support effort for ‘travel bubble’ agreement with Japan | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

An effort to reopen Hawaii’s tourism economy by forming a pilot “travel-safely bubble” with Japan got a preliminary blessing from state lawmakers today.

U.S. accuses Russian military hackers of attack on email servers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> The National Security Agency publicly accused Russian government hackers of targeting email servers around the world in an unusual announcement today, showing that the agency is becoming more aggressive in calling out Moscow’s action as the presidential election approaches.

U.N. chief warns leaders coronavirus pandemic may cause historic famine | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

UNITED NATIONS >> The U.N. chief today warned the largest gathering of world leaders since the coronavirus pandemic began that it will cause “unimaginable devastation and suffering around the world,” with historic levels of hunger and famine and up to 1.6 billion people unable to earn a living unless action is taken now.

Trump calls George Floyd protesters ‘thugs’ and vows military support | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs” and vowed that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.” Trump tweeted after protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a police station.

Coronavirus cases spur California county to stall reopening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SACRAMENTO, Calif. >> The first California county to backpedal on its reopening plan wasn’t one of the urban areas that agitated to reopen or a coastal area where beaches draw crowds but a remote outpost that didn’t have a single known coronavirus case until last week.

Maui police seeking help finding missing Wailuku man, 27 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Maui Police Department has requested the public’s assistance in finding a 27-year-old man whose last known residence was in the Wailuku area.

Rail project expecting $100M shortfall, possibly $100M more | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit got grim financial news Thursday, with no easy answers ahead.

Virtual town hall to discuss proposed Chinatown homeless center related to COVID-19 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Plans for what’s being called a Homeless Triage and CARES Center in Chinatown will be the subject of a “virtual town hall” being held this afternoon by the Institute for Human Services, the project’s sponsor.

Will it be a flood or a trickle when Hawaii restaurants reopen? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Owners will soon find out whether diners will rush back or be cautious when the ban on dining inside restaurants is lifted a week from today.

Letters: Get medical visits booked now; To discourage illegal parties, issue citations | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Learning technology should be improved

Q&A with Department of Health psychologist Lesley Slavin | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

May marks National Foster Care Month. How does the state system work, generally?

Special master defends early release of Hawaii inmates, says recidivism rate low | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Special Master Daniel Foley addressed criticisms regarding the release of hundreds of state inmates to reduce the spread of COVID-19 but said continuing to get them out of jails and prisons will be difficult.

Hawaii budget shortfall now projected to be $2.3 billion | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

There was a lot of guesswork involved, but a panel of experts concluded Thursday that state tax collections will drop by 7% this fiscal year and another 12% next year, leaving Gov. David Ige’s administration with a whopping $2.3 billion budget hole to patch up.

Trump calls George Floyd protesters ‘thugs,’ vows action | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today 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 custody “thugs” and saying that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”

Vanishing jobs for young could create ‘lock-down generation’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

GENEVA >> Bashar Ali Naim used to work in a perfume and accessories store in Baghdad, earning $480 per week on average. About three months ago, the coronavirus outbreak swept into Iraq, and the 28-year-old father of two has been out of work ever since.

Suspect wearing dive fins steals surfboard from McCully-Moiliili area | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Honolulu police are asking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect in connection with a surfboard theft in the McCully-Moiliili area.

VIDEO: House Speaker Scott Saiki joins the COVID-19 Care Conversation | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

House Speaker Scott Saiki joined the COVID-19 Care Conversation to talk about the legislature’s recent funding decisions and to address the public’s concern for moving some of the CARES Act money into the state’s rainy day fund.

Maui police searching for visitor from California who allegedly violated travel quarantine | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Maui police are seeking the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Joaquin Pelayo of California who allegedly violated the 14-day travel quarantine under the emergency order.

Tommy Bahama reopening Waikele outlet Sunday, Waikiki restaurant next week | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Seattle-based Tommy Bahama announced it will reopen its outlet at Waikele Premium Shops on Sunday, followed by its three restaurants in Waikiki, Kihei and Kohala on June 5.

Likelike Highway scheduled to close overnight twice in June for tunnel maintenance | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A portion of Likelike Highway is scheduled for overnight closures twice in June for routine maintenance in the Wilson Tunnel, according to state officials.

Honolulu wins $6M in federal funding for six zero-emission buses | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The City and County of Honolulu is set to receive nearly $6 million in new federal funding to acquire six, zero-emission buses as well as needed on-road charging facilities, according to U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.

Indian Army officer to be honoured with UN Gender Advocate Award

An Indian Army officer Major Suman Gawani is being awarded the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate award later

Indian Army officer to be honoured with UN Gender Advocate Award

Thug caged after stabbing man in head with corkscrew then fleeing to Spain

Nathan Campbell assaulted two men with the corkscrew during a drunken rampage in Prestwick before boarding a plane to Alicante.

Thug jailed after stabbing man in head with corkscrew at Prestwick hair salon party

Nathan Campbell fled to Spain after the "utterly unprovoked" attacks but has now been jailed for 21 months, writes Mike McQuaid.

Bomb squad block off Kilwinning street after item found in river

A 200m area was blocked off as a result of the discovery in the Ayrshire town.

Bomb squad called in amid ongoing Kilwinning police incident

The development comes after police sealed off the Dirrans estate to traffic and pedestrians at lunchtime today.

Sex beast caged after assaulting sleeping woman at house in East Lothian

Jack McInally assaulted the 21-year-old woman at a North Berwick house in March 2018.

Gangs of Edinburgh: How the vice sex trade took off in the capital

The late Margaret 'Madam Moneybags' Paterson was eventually jailed after officers raided her home and discovered she was in charge of prostitutes across the country.

Knife thug jailed after armed robbery foiled by hero Edinburgh shopkeeper

Terrence Tant left Bimal Kumar with a serious wound to his thumb after he fought back against the bungling thief.

Multi-faith foodbanks feeding 800 families despite sectarian blight

Local minister and priest coordinating massive campaign to help impoverished community through lockdown

Gay asylum seeker who faced deportation to country with 'corrective rape' wins battle to stay in UK

The woman believed if she returned to Namibia with her British partner she could face homophobic 'corrective' rape

Over 100 patients were discharged to Perth and Kinross care homes without a COVID-19 test in first seven weeks of pandemic

The figures were obtained by Councillor Alasdair Bailey after he had requested them from the chief officer of Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Gordon Paterson at a meeting last week.

Perth and Kinross Conservative councillor launches passionate defence of Dominic Cummings

Councillor Ian James also attacked the media, branding it "politically-biased"

Kilmarnock prisoners released early as part of coronavirus emergency

The inmates were released early to help make jails safer during the pandemic.

Incidents of murder, attempted murder and culpable homicide down across Lanarkshire

The figures from Police Scotland are taken from the last year.

A look back on Perth and Kinross by-election 25 years after result sent shockwaves through British politics

The electoral map in the region was about to be transformed

Twenty-fine prisoners freed from Perth Prison to help combat the spread of COVID-19

A total of 11 prisoners behind bars in Scottish prisons have returned to the Perth and Kinross

Three Motherwell hillwalkers rescued after getting lost up mountain

The walkers were also slapped with fines by Police Scotland once they were brought to safety from The Cobbler at the weekend.

Carluke man suffering from coronavirus met newborn great-granddaughter via Zoom call

Staff at University Hospital Wishaw arranged the special moment.

NLC to receive £10million in extra funding to help fight coronavirus

Council leader Jim Logue welcomed the funding, with its allocation between areas having been agreed at a meeting of local government organisation Cosla last week.

COVID-19 attacks and threats on the Police are on the rise

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has thanked Scotland’s communities for the high levels of co-operation shown during this challenging period.

Crystal-encrusted Lamborghini parked outside Glasgow Nando’s draws attention of cops

The driver of this swanky super car is used to catching the eye of passers-by but got more than he bargained for when he parked up in the middle of a pavement outside Nando's .

Mark's 30 marathons in 30 days in memory of his best friend

The former Strathallan student, from Perth, is raising money for the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity

Fishers confirm immediate closure of its Perth laundry

“This has been an incredibly hard decision, closing a good laundry and losing great people, many with long service"

Mum of tragic Glasgow teen found dead blasts sick scammer who tried to con money in his memory

Mum Stephanie Bonner was heartbroken when she saw an online post pretending to raise money memory of her son.

Police to assist with probe into coronavirus deaths in Scottish care homes

Police Scotland has been requested to help gather information.

Sick Scots takeaway boss locked drunk woman in his restaurant before carrying out horrific rape attack

Behroz Hamedi assaulted the intoxicated 21-year-old victim after she became separated from friends on a night out.

Five fun things to do outdoors in Scotland during lockdown phase one

Scots are now free to travel to meet friends and family but have been advised to stay local.

Scottish Government coronavirus adviser calls for policy on 'shielding' the elderly to be axed

Professor Devi Sridhar and Yasmin Rafiei wrote that there are serious ethical questions about hiding people away

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.

Michael Gove's Twitter account 'likes' graphic porn image before deleting it

Twitter users spotted the unusual activity from the Cabinet minister's account before the 'like' was swiftly deleted.

Vile thug caged for holding knife to girlfriend's throat and threatening to break every bone in her body

Stephen Williams has been jailed for two years admitting several charges against him including assault by beating.

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

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

Cops warn against swimming in 'extremely dangerous' quarry as Scots take dip in water

The quarry is said to be tainted with chemicals, dead animals and debris.

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

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

Phillip Schofield's 'controversial' Donald Trump comment sparks Ofcom complaints

Phillip Schofield has defended his comment about US President Donald Trump but viewers have complained to Ofcom

“Don’t think of yourself as a female leader; Think of yourself as a leader” With Kimberly Eberl

Don’t think of yourself as a female leader. Think of yourself as a leader. A smart leader that deserves attention. You’re not more of a leader or less of a leader because you’re female. You’re as strong or as weak as your own abilities can take you. Your team embodies who you are. If you […]

Turkey to partially lift COVID-19 restrictions on June 1

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that a series of restrictions, which were previously imposed to curb the COVID-19 pandemic

Turkey to partially lift COVID-19 restrictions on June 1

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Covid-19: 169 new cases, four more deaths in Telangana

A total of 169 new coronavirus cases and four Covid-19 related fatalities were reported in Telangana on Friday.

4 more COVID-19 deaths in Telangana; 117 fresh cases, tally now 2256

4 more people succumbed to the coronavirus in Telangana pushing the death toll to 67, while 117 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday taking the tally to 2,256, authorities said.

Trump Once Again Says The Quiet Part Out Loud While Railing Against Mail-In Voting

Mail-in voting will be the “end of of great Republican Party,” President Trump tweeted late Thursday night, continuing his baseless...

The Gang Leader as President

We awake to a bewildering, sobering tableau. A second night of protests engulfed Minneapolis in the wake of the police...

White House Pushes Debunked Fraud Claims In Trump’s Anti-Vote By Mail Crusade

A federal judge has called the voter fraud claims “misleading” and “inaccurate.” But that hasn’t stopped top White House aides...

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,...

Graham Urges Older Conservative Judges To Stand Aside For Younger Appointees

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) threw subtlety to the winds during a Thursday interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt, encouraging older...

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

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

Some migrants now tracked with ankle bracelets as pandemic 'temporary measure'

Migrants held in detention facilities in Quebec and Ontario have been increasingly given the option to leave custody during the COVID-19 pandemic—if they agree to wear electronic ankle monitors. Critics say this is unnecessary and will be a slippery slope.

Quebec reports fewest new cases of COVID-19 since March 31 as total surpasses 50,000

There are 1,265 people being treated for COVID-19 in Quebec hospitals as of Friday, down 66 from the 1,331 reported Thursday. Of those in a hospital, 172 are in intensive care, down six from the 178 reported 24 hours earlier.

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

'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers

Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.

'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers

Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.

Legal lifeline for businesses refused critical coronavirus pay out

Michelmores is inviting businesses whose claims have been declined to help in the legal fight

Farming Community Network mark 25 years of supporting region's agriculture

Farmers across Devon have marked the 25th anniversary of the Farming Community Network (FCN), by walking 25 miles

Torbay Council leadership challenged over secrecy

Conservative Chris Lewis said the council excluded the press and public “too often” when items could be discussed in public

South West Food Hub launches to help those feeding the nation

The initiative is supported by local organisations including the Heart of the South West LEP, the University of Exeter, Exeter City Futures, POM Support and the National Farmers' Union (NFU)

To Save Fourth Amendment, FISA Surveillance Must Work Like Police Investigations - Former FBI Agent

Coleen Rowley, a former FBI special agent, told Sputnik Thursday that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) program must be reformed to work like traditional...

Minnesota Prosecutor Says 'Other' Evidence Does Not Support Criminal Charge in Floyd Case

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A prosecutor in the US state of Minnesota told reporters that besides the graphic video, there is other evidence that does not support a criminal...

French Gov't Bans Hydroxychloroquine Submitting to Pressure From Pharma Labs, Politician Claims

The French government's decision to ban anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for use in COVID-19 cases goes against French people's interests and rights to get an...

Indian Gov't Sources Deny Trump's Claim He Talked to Modi Over Border Stand-off With China

New Delhi (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate between India and China in the ongoing border stand-off, but India refused the offer the...

Alleged Daesh Tape Calls COVID-19 Divine Retribution for Enemies

Daesh has ramped up attacks on both security forces and civilians in remote rural areas of Iraq while the local government is focusing its efforts on tackling the...

Beijing Urges Foreign Nations to Cease Attempts at Meddling in Hong Kong Affairs

The day before, China's parliament overwhelmingly passed a resolution to draft a law on national security in Hong Kong that would outlaw secessionism in the territory...

Australian Pubs to Offer Free Beer as Breweries Rolling Out Free Kegs

It's been two months since pubs, bars and restaurants were forced to shut their doors in Australia due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and a lockdown, which the...

Japan's Defence Chief Urges Probe Into Hacker Attack on Telecom Giant Amid Data Leak Fears

TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan’s Defence Minister Taro Kono has called for thoroughly investigating a hacker attack on a national telecom giant after media reports that data...

Attack by Pakistan-Trained Terrorists Looms Large Over Jammu & Kashmir, Indian Intel Sources Claim

New Delhi (Sputnik): Indian security forces on Thursday defused an explosive-laden vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir, foiling an attempted terror attack.

Students May Attend Only 100 Days of School in New COVID-19-Induced Normal in India, Sources Say

New Delhi (Sputnik): Schools and universities were closed in India even before the first lockdown was announced on 24 March. The schooling system then moved to virtual...

Hizbul Militant Owned Explosives-Laden Car Used in Kashmir Suicide Bombing Attempt - Indian Police

New Delhi (Sputnik): Thanks to intelligence inputs, Jammu and Kashmir police along with the Army intercepted militant groups that were planning to launch a suicide...

Greek Mayor Says Town Will Not Accept Any More Migrant Transfers From Aegean Islands

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The mayor of the northern Greek town of Grevena has said that he will no longer accept any more transfers of migrants and asylum seekers from camps...

US Mercenary Behind Botched Venezuela Incursion Associated With Businessman Who Betrayed Maduro

Venezuelan law enforcement has detained 66 persons in connection with the disastrous May 3-4 mercenary incursion of Venezuela, which was aimed at kidnapping President...

Minnesota Governor Calls Up National Guard: What It Is and What to Expect

The National Guard, a militia force that exists in each American state, has been activated in Minnesota to help deal with civil unrest for the first time in 12 years....

CNN Reporter Arrested by Minnesota Police During Live Broadcast - Photo, Video

Amid the raging Minneapolis riots, US President Donald Trump has assured Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that he is ready to send in the military in the event that local...

US Turns Away Two Ships Carrying Iranian Fuel From Venezuela Under Sanctions Threat

Iran has been supplying petroleum products to Venezuela as the Latin American country is facing a severe shortage of gasoline and is struggling to procure it abroad...

Prime Time Comedy Show: Netizens Ridicule Indian, Pakistani Panelists 'Brandishing Weapons' on TV

New Delhi (Sputnik): While heated verbal attacks are routine in any news channel debate these days, an Indian station became the target of mockery after pundits started...

No.10 Spokesman Admits UK Loosening Lockdown Before Experts Ready to Lower Coronavirus ThreatLevel

Social distancing restrictions enforced by a national lockdown in the United Kingdom are slowly being lifted as the spread of the coronavirus pandemic begins to slow...

Liverpool Deputy Mayor Investigated Over Lockdown Garden Party

Current lockdown measures, which were eased on 13 May, stipulate that only two people from different households can meet in outdoor settings – such as parks – as long...

Rad Tourism: Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Reportedly Opens as Ukraine Eases COVID-19 Lockdown

All tourists seeking to enter the exclusion zone would have to wear protective masks and gloves, while people exhibiting symptoms of an acute viral respiratory...

Israeli Troops Reportedly Open Fire in Disputed Land on Border With Lebanon

BEIRUT (Sputnik) – The Israeli army opened fire with automatic weapons in a disputed territory of the Shebaa farms located on the border with Lebanon when a shepherd...

Serbian President Says Will Attend Victory Day Parade in Moscow on 24 June

BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed on Friday his plans to attend the military parade in Moscow on 24 June that will mark the 75th...

COVID-19: ‘One of Key Things is to Get People Help Who Need Help,’ Academic Says

Students, parents and teachers in the UK are reporting a widespread decline in their mental health as schools in the country prepare to open on Monday. It follows a...

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Delhi

Some parts of India are situated in the seismically active zones, so the country periodically faces tremors of various strength. In mid-April, an earthquake measuring...

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.

'They Broke Their Word': Trump Says Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous From China

During a Friday news conference at the White House, US President Donald Trump declared that "Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous to warrant the special...

Biden's Questionable Remarks Towards Asians Come to Light as He Bashes Trump for 'Racism'

In 2014, Biden reportedly came under fire on social media for using the term “Orient” while describing his meeting with the former prime minister of Singapore.

'Unpredictable' Trump Has No Credibility: Experts on US Mediation Over India, China Border Dispute

New Delhi (Sputnik): As border tensions between the India and China are rising, and US President Donald Trump has not only offered to mediate between the Asian giants...

Johnson Invites Trump to Attend Virtual Global Vaccine Summit on 4 June

LONDON (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson invited US President Donald Trump during phone talks to take part in a virtual Global Vaccine Summit scheduled for 4...

US Suspends Entry of 'Certain' Chinese Students, Researchers Over Suspicion of Intellectual Theft

A new proclamation from the White House has ordered the suspension of entry for "certain students and researchers" from China over their alleged operations to collect...

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

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

Militants Shell Settlements in Northwestern Syria, Russian Military Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* terrorist group has attacked settlements in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, Rear Admiral Oleg Zhuravlev, the head...

'Horrible Situation': Trump Says Minneapolis Looters Should Not Drown Out Peaceful Protesters

During opening remarks at a roundtable discussion on Friday, US President Donald Trump called the situation in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, "horrible" and...

US Intelligence Chief Releases Flynn-Kislyak Transcript

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

Video: Iranian Supreme Leader Slams History of US Race Relations in ’#BlackLivesMatter’ Tweet

Commenting on the recent protests and riots in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following the killing of George Floyd on Monday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...

Rwandan genocide bankroller Kabuga to be tried in Arusha -Judge

The alleged financier of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, arrested this month in France after 25 years on the run, will be transferred to the war crimes tribunal in Arusha, Tanzania, once conditions allow

Alleged Rwandan genocide bankroller to be tried in Arusha: judge

Described as Africa's most wanted man, Kabuga has been held in a French jail since his May 16 arrest at his home outside Paris.

“Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong”- US top diplomat in Hong Kong

"Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong"

“Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong”- US top diplomat in Hong Kong

"Let Hong Kong be Hong Kong"

Will the US soon treat Hong Kong like china? Much is at stake

Hong Kong risks becoming collateral damage in the growing rivalry between China and the United States.

Khupe demands share of Chamisa's loot

THE Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T has approached the High Court seeking to be joined as a party to an on-going application filed by Nelson Chamisa-led group, MDC Al...

Khupe demands share of political parties’ fund

The Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T has approached the High Court seeking to be joined as a party to an on-going application filed by Nelson Chamisa-led group, MDC Alliance demanding that the Finance minister should stop disbursing funds under the Political Parties Finance Act to any of the warring MDC parties.

Covid-19 lockdown providing ideal environment for abusers as Women's Aid reports jump in calls during pandemic

Experts say Covid-19 restrictions are providing the ideal environment for abusers to exert their power and that partners are using the lockdown as a “weapon” against wives and girlfriends

Ice-cream company who struggled to find staff now flooded with applications

“Last year, I struggled to get drivers. We had to pay for ads everywhere and even at that, I might have received 20 applicants in two months"

Over 60,000 Leaving Cert students register on calculated grades portal after exams are cancelled

Students have the option of Calculated Grades which they can use to progress higher education or to work but will also be allowed to sit the exams at a later stage in the year if they choose

Dublin City Council plans to solve lack of public toilets after requests made during lockdown

The Council says it is acutely aware of the lack of public toilets

Starving dogs left on death's door making recovery after being rescued by ISPCA

The dogs were left living in squalor starving and severely dehydrated

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin taken into custody after George Floyd death

Mr Floyd died on Monday after the cop was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck - despite the victim repeatedly saying he could not breathe

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

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

Moment woman beaten to ground and viciously assaulted in broad daylight attack in Coolock, North Dublin

Footage of the incident shows the attacker walking across a green

Keyless and clueless: Stranded truckers from north India tell tales of police brutality

Truck drivers stuck for over two weeks after cops confiscated their keys for transporting migrants. JOYEL K PIOUS & SHIBA PRASAD SAHU meet them during a late-night rendezvous

Jan Shatabdi trains to operate with fewer stoppages from June 1

The Jan Shatabdi special trains between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur/Kozhikode will lose four stops. 

Poor families ate less during lockdown, says survey

The findings are part of the Livelihoods Survey conducted by researchers at the Centre for Sustainable Employment, Azim Premji University.

Sudden spike in snakebite cases across district surprises doctors

80 cases reported so far; most from Varapuzha, Paravoor, Vypeen and Cherai

Chennai adds 559 cases, city tally touches 12,762

As of Wednesday, Royapuram remains the most affected among the 15 zones under Greater Chennai Corporation with 2,252 positive cases.

Nothing called safe travel in Covid times

Experts: Flouting of social distancing, hygiene norms could contribute to community transmission

Lockdown woes: Bengal migrants travel with co-passenger's dead body for over 20 hours

The passengers sought help from Odisha police at two places but they were reportedly not entertained.

Avreena Khatoon to Vinod Kumar: The 16 migrants on trains who’ll never make it home

Uncared for and unmourned, two of them even died anonymously with no takers for their bodies.

Complaints over lockdown in Andhra Pradesh to go to NDMA

It noted that violations of the lockdown are under the purview of the NDMA.

CISF official posted at warship building GRSEL succumbs to COVID-19

This is the fourth death from coronavirus in the about 1.62 lakh personnel strong force and the second from this unit, a defence PSU located in Kolkata.

UP: Migrant labourer escapes from quarantine centre, commits suicide

Jagdish Prasad who had gone to Surat about six months ago had returned on May 20 and was put under quarantine in the village.

Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

Jogi's last rites will be performed at his native Gaurella in Bilaspur district on Saturday, said his son Amit

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

Earlier in the day, the former CM suffered two cardiac arrests followed by which doctors termed his health as extremely critical.

Former Rajasthan BJP chief Bhanwar Lal Sharma passes away

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

Donald Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

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

World needs answers from China: Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

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

France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships

Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.

France opposed guidelines on EU presidency sponsorships

Internal document shows diplomats questioned whether the secretariat of the Council of the EU was legally allowed to write guidelines on the financing of the six-month rotating EU presidency activities.

EU Commission aspires for treaty change on health

The European Commission has proposed a €9.4bn stand-alone programme dedicated to health known as EU4Health. The proposal is touted as a first step towards a possible Treaty change when it comes to health.

UK needs to move in negotiations, EU trade official says

The EU is willing to move in negotiations on future EU-UK relations, but Britain must make a bigger effort in talks, EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan said Thursday, adding that negotiations had not made much progress. "Perhaps the UK has come to the concl...

France reopening bars and parks next week

Bars, cafes, restaurants, and parks in France are to reopen on 2 June, marking the latest stage in lockdown-easing measures of one of Europe's strictest regimes, French prime minister Edouard Philippe said Thursday. "Freedom will become the rule, bans the...

EU Commission: Five-fold aid increase for fossil-fuel regions

The European Commission's recovery package increases five-fold the Just Transition Fund, which aims to support the transition of fossil fuel-dependent regions. But commission vice-president Frans Timmermans warned the allocation of funds could be anchored...

EU extends sanctions against Syrian regime

The EU Council on Thursday extended restrictive measures against the Syrian regime. "The EU remains committed to using every tool at its disposal to push for a political solution to the conflict that would benefit all Syrians and put an end to the ongoing...

EU wants more money to hedge against hard Brexit

The EU needed higher financial guarantees from states over the next seven years in order to hedge against the cost of a potential no-deal Brexit in 2021, Johannes Hahn, the EU' budget commissioner said Thursday. "Our proposal is to increase the [budget] c...

Germany seeks EU sanctions on Russia spy-chief

Germany is seeking to use new targeted EU sanctions against cyber-attackers to impose visa bans and asset freezes on the head of Russian military intelligence and one of his alleged operatives in Germany over Russian hacking of the Bundestag in 2015, the ...

Malta and Libya to create anti-migrant 'units'

Malta and Libya are to open anti-migration "coordination units" in each other's countries to help stop the 800,000 irregular migrants said to be in Libya from coming to Europe, Maltese prime minister Robert Abela said after meeting with Fayez al-Sarraj, t...

Orban calls EU Commission recovery plan 'absurd'

Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orban on Friday called the EU Commission's €750bn recovery plan "absurd", saying it is based on jointly-guaranteed credit and would help rich member states more. "They want to take out this loan for 30 years, so even our gr...

Spain takes 'giant step' on guaranteed minimum income

The minimum income guarantee was a condition included in the coalition agreement between the Socialists and the leftist group Unidas Podemos, after the indecisive results of the November national elections.

Merkel Is Seizing Her Chance to Revolutionize Germany's Economy

(Bloomberg) — On a gloomy Friday in March, with the devastation of the coronavirus becoming clear, senior officials in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government realized that extraordinary measures were needed to shore up Europe’s largest economy.

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

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

Extending street's third care home would be 'intolerable' residents claim

Residents had previously submitted photographic evidence of a “constant stream of delivery vans, ambulances and hearses” blocking the road

Woman goes missing from near Weston's Grand Pier for 12 hours before being found with head injury

Police are appealing for public's help

Boy raises more than £1k for hospital charity by singing ahead of Clap for Our Carers event

Josh Morton frequently receives treatment at Bristol Children’s Hospital

Man rescued from overturned lorry

The crash happened on Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury

Lake will be drained if people continue to flout lockdown rules

Visitors have been travelling from as far away as Birmingham to enjoy a day at Clevedon's Marine Lake

Tractor used to rescue pony from ditch

The pony was handed over to a vet

School announces it will not reopen this term due to safety fears

'It is clear that the risk and potential harms far outweigh the benefits of reopening'

Warning to parents after cyber criminals attack school website

Parents have been advised to be cautious of any emails containing personal information

Five more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals

There are now 698 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bristol

Man arrested after police seize '£300,000 worth' of cannabis plants

Police officers forced entry into an address in Stapleton Road

‘Family Crisis’ Preview: Pumpkin Worries About How Honey Boo Boo Would Handle Moving 2 Hours Away

Pumpkin worries about how Honey Boo Boo will handle moving away in this exclusive 'Mama June: Family Crisis' preview.

Julia Roberts, 52, Disses Donald Trump By Wearing Barack Obama-Themed Protective Face Gear

Julia Roberts made a political statement when she stepped out in Los Angeles with a face mask, featuring Barack Obama's face.

Corona takes big leap in Nagpur : 46 cases in single day, Naik Talao new hot-spot

Nagpur: As many as 46 people including a Mahadula resident man who returned from Bihar, tested positive for novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) on Friday. Most of them belonged to Naik Talao vicinity, where 15 members of a family tested positive for the virus borne disease. Besides, several cases from Pachpaoli quarantine centre, Tanga Stand, Seva […]

A big leap in new cases

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