Alleged exams malpractices: Court discharges Senator Adeleke

A Federal High Court in Abuja has on Friday discharged Senator Ademola Adeleke in the alleged examination malpractices trial involving him and four others.

FG gives update on programme to employ 774,000 Nigerians

The federal government on Thursday, May 28, gave an update about its plan to employ at 1,000 persons from each of the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.

Garba Shehu says President Buhari can never be associated with fake promises

An aide to the Nigerian president, Garba Shehu, has said neither the APC nor Buhari can be associated with fake promises. Shehu said lasting change takes time.

FG says other diseases are killing Nigerians more than COVID-19

The federal government has disclosed that many Nigerians are dying of diseases more than COVID-19. Boss Mustapha, the COVID-19 task force made the disclosure.

President Buhari commiserates with victims of Sokoto attack

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with all those who lost loved ones in an attack by bandits in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto State.

COVID-19: Buhari issue an order for free access into Kogi - NMA

President Muhammadu Buhari has been called upon to issue an order for the granting of free access to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Kgo state.

Tina Ezekwe: Police ASP, inspector arrested over killing of teenager

The police command in Lagos have opened up on the identies of its top officers that were linked to the killing of a teenager, Tina Ezekwe, on Tuesday, May 26.

Banditry: Tambuwal updates Buhari on Sabon Birni massacre

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday, May 29 met with Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja over banditry

5 years of PMB: Buhari trusts women more than men - Garba Shehu

Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant, media and publicity to President Buhari, on Friday, May 29, stated that his principal trusts women more than men.

Pastor Kolawole Samson sentenced to death by Ondo court for murder

The Ondo state high court has sentenced one Pastor Kolawole Samson to death by hanging for killing a boy at a village near Okeigbo area of the state in 2016.

President Buhari says he is still focused on delivering his mandate

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration is still focused on delivering on his mandate. He made the statement on Friday, May 29.

Only God can determine my political future, says Ike Ekweremadu

Ike Ekweremadu is the current senator representing Enugu West Senatorial zone in the upper chamber. He has been a member of the Nigerian Senate since 2003.

5 years of PMB: Buhari's silence confuses me a lot - Amaechi

Reviewing the performance of President Muhammadu Buhari in power, Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has spoken on the president's leadership style.

Obasanjo, Jonathan 13 other ex-African leaders back Akinwumi, called for caution

A coalition of 14 former African presidents and a prime minister have urged the US government to respect the governing systems of the African Development Bank.

UN Delays Climate Summit, Cites Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.

UN Delays Climate Summit, Cites Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.

Afghan Govt, Taliban Talks Continue on Release of Prisoners

Representatives of the Afghan government met with a five-member Taliban technical delegation for the second time in Kabul on Friday to discuss the issue of the release of prisoners, aimed a

Afghan Citizens: 'COVID-19 No Longer a Priority for the Govt'

Residents in Afghanistan’s capital on Friday strongly criticized the Afghan government over what they described as a lack of concentration in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, saying fighting

Afghan Defense Ministry Claims Taliban Violated Ceasefire

The Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Friday accused the Taliban of having violated the ceasefire that was put in place on Saturday despite the group's assurances to fully implement the c

Medicom Toy Taps 'Peanuts' Nostalgia With Vintage Linus BE@RBRICK

Coming without a security blanket.

Jeff Koons, Chloe Wise and More Works Included in Auction for Coalition for the Homeless

Organized by Almine Rech gallery.

A.P.C. Puts Humanity First in FW20 Portraiture Campaign

Spotlighting a bevy of standout seasonal garments.

Converse Chuck 70 "Layers" Supplies Stacked Multicolor Seams

For a vivid 3D glasses-esque effect.

South Africa should delay reopening of schools: Human Rights Commission

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has written to minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga recommending that she reconsider the return of students to schools from 1 June.

Trump signs social media order after Twitter fact-checks him

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks to limit liability protections social-media companies enjoy after Twitter began selective fact checks of his posts on the platform.

Ramaphosa on South Africa’s cigarette ban, alcohol sales, and a move to lockdown level 2

South Africa’s level 3 regulations are appropriate for ‘right now’ and the country is already targeting a move to level 2 of the lockdown with fewer restrictions, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Government is drafting new rules for workers under level 3 lockdown

Minister of Employment and labour Thulas Nxesi says that government is working on a new labour directive for South Africa’s level 3 lockdown.

Jim Acosta Once Again Has Dumb Question at White House Briefing... then Kayleigh McEnany Responds

During the White House briefing Thursday afternoon, CNN's Jim Acosta

Sen. Cortez Masto Withdraws Her Name from Consideration for VP

Presumed Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s vice presidential shortlist became shorter

The WHO Is Telling Us Something Else About Mask-wearing

There’s a reason so many Americans are skeptical about being

To Those Outraged Over Trump's Use of the Word 'Thug,' Someone Else Used it Too...

"These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and

Sen. Cruz Pens Letter to DOJ Demanding Investigation into Twitter for Potential Violation of Sanctions on Iran

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) penned a letter to Attorney General Bill

Hennepin County Attorney: There Might Not Be a Criminal Charge Here

The video of a Minneapolis police officer pinning an unarmed

High School Graduation Takes Place at the Drive-in

Disclaimer: I have many warm memories at the Transit Drive-in

FCC Chairman Has a Question for Twitter About Khamenei's Account

The proverbial war between President Trump and Twitter escalated on

Liberal Reporter Says New Twitter Policy That Censored Trump Would Be Insane...And He Was Just Proven Right

President Trump was censored by Twitter last night. As Minneapolis

President Trump Announces Termination of U.S. Relationship with WHO

President Trump announced on Friday afternoon that the United States

Van Jones: Black People Should Be Afraid of White, Hillary Supporters

CNN commentator Van Jones, never one to shy from his

Biden Claims Charlamagne 'Baited' Him Into Making Controversial Comments

Former Vice President Joe Biden shifted the blame for his

White House Lockdown Lifted, But a Street Fight Erupted Between Activists and Secret Service

The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis

Saving Main Street: How A Business School Is Helping Toronto SMB Retailers

Chris Carder of the Schulich School of Business discusses a program in Toronto that might provide a post-pandemic model for Main Street retailers in other cities.

Unemployment Fraud In Michigan Could Bump Legit Jobless Claims

Michigan residents could fall victim to predatory identity theft scams that make false unemployment benefits claims during the pandemic, the UIA warns.

Democrats Skeptical Of Second Round Of Stimulus Checks

House Democrats who had hoped to provide Americans with a second $1,200 stimulus check are facing opposition from members of their own party in the Senate.

Mitch McConnell: ‘Final’ COVID-19 Relief Bill Coming In A Month

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Congress will decide whether to pass another COVID-19 relief package soon. 

North Carolina hospital turns to drones to aid Covid-19 response

(CNN) — Outside Charlotte, North Carolina, white drones that resemble tiny airplanes are being loaded with personal protective equipment and launched into the skies to...

Lauderhill residents near sewage main break can resume normal water use

LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - Lauderhill residents previously told to limit their water usage after a sewage main break can now resume their normal usage. City...

DeSantis announces COVID-19 testing to be done at some Home Depot, Publix stores

BOCA RATON, FLA. (WSVN) - Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that some Home Depot and Publix stores will be offering COVID-19 testing. DeSantis made the announcement...

Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases pass 54,400 as deaths eclipse 2,400

(WSVN) - There are now more than 54,400 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,413 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Friday, the Florida...

US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed...

Minister Shahine Robinson fighting cancer

MINISTER of Labour and Social Security Shahine Robinson is seriously ill, a Jamaica Obser...

NPSC says parents taking advantage of COVID-19 helplines

CHIEF executive officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr,...

30 more deportees arrive from the US

JUST under 30 deportees from the United States arrived in the island yesterday, as the Am...

Holness upbeat after global leaders commit to united front against COVID-19

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has applauded global leaders and multilateral institutions ...

Rights group seeks clarity on use of geofencing

HUMAN rights watchdog group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is seeking further clarity on the...

D Smoke & SiR Honour George Floyd & Condemn Police Brutality On "Let Go"

D Smoke & SiR deliver powerful social commentary in the wake of George Floyd's murder by police on 'Let Go.' D Smoke and SiR express their anger and hurt following the murder of George Floyd by police on their new track, 'Let Go.' Smoke begins the track by exploring the tragedies of the pandemic, in...

There is no specific crime of catfishing. But is it illegal?

Twenty-year-old Sydney woman Renae Marsden died by suicide after she was the victim of an elaborate catfishing scam.

If all cars were electric, UK carbon emissions would drop by 12%

The COVID-19 lockdown has led to reduced pollution and emissions in the UK and around the world, providing a clear indication of how cars affect air quality and carbon emissions. But such a change is ...

Rein in those wearing a hat and a ‘doek’, Ramaphosa

Everyone opposing our freedom to smoke can, it seems, be identified by strange headdress. Uncle Cyril, let’s leave the hats and use our heads instead.

Level 3 regulations are once again illogical, irrational and lack any scientific basis – DA

The main opposition party said they were concerned the government did not give an explanation on why other businesses and institutions could not operate with the same levels of safety. 

Ndlozi challenges ‘PR and media-obsessed’ Lesufi to ‘come to the Vaal, the schools are not ready’

The EFF MP says the toilets at Kutlo-Tharo Secondary are in an extremely bad state and that the school is not ready for reopening.

Joburgers exercise during lockdown

A breath of fresh air

32 Western Cape schools affected by existing or returning staff cases

The department repeated the need to practice screening procedures every day, and to quickly adapt to the 'new normal'.

Covid-19 cases now at 29,240, with 34 more deaths

The total deaths in SA due to Covid-19 is now 611.

Witnesses sought in alleged assault involving racial slurs in Richmond

A suspect has been arrested, but witnesses are now being sought to an alleged assault involving an Asian man and racial slurs in Richmond earlier this month.

Lawmaker-elect denies wrongdoing over 'comfort women' funds

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — A prominent South Korean activist who was recently elected to the National Assembly denied on Friday that she misused public donations for Korean survivors of Japanese wartime sexual slavery. Yoon Meehyang, who begins her four-year term as a lawmaker for the ruling liberal party on Saturday, responded in a news …

Minneapolis protest misinformation stokes racial tensions

CHICAGO — The false social media posts started just hours after protesters first began chanting and carrying banners around the Minneapolis neighbourhood where George Floyd, an African American man, died handcuffed in police custody. “The cop who killed George Floyd,” Facebook and Twitter users claimed, wrongly identifying a man pictured laughing alongside President Donald Trump …

Statues of lions in Chinatown vandalized with racist graffiti a second time

The Chinatown Lions in Vancouver have been vandalized with racist graffiti, again.

Feds won't force airline ticket refunds for COVID-19 cancellations

The federal government is signalling that it won't force airlines to offer refunds to ticket holders for flights cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mexico nabs gang chief allegedly behind US journalist attack

MEXICO CITY — Authorities in northern Mexico said Friday they arrested a gang leader allegedly involved in as many as 50 killings and an attack on a U.S. journalist. Prosecutors in Chihuahua state identified the suspect only by his given names, Omar Alfredo, alias “El Fredy,” in keeping with privacy laws. The office alleged the …

Police: Trans man fatally shot by officer after pointing gun

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A transgender black man was fatally shot by an officer in Florida after fatally stabbing another man and pointing a gun at the officer, authorities said. Tony McDade, 38, was shot and killed by a Tallahassee police officer Wednesday after McDade fatally stabbed her next-door neighbour 21-year-old Malik Jackson, news outlets reported. …

California prison employees suspended over racist remarks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California prison officials said Friday that they suspended multiple employees who made racist jokes about the death of an unarmed black man in police custody in Minneapolis, a disclosure that came amid protests across the state and nation. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation “was made aware of abhorrent comments made on …

Police: Woman killed after charging officer with knife

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. — A woman armed with a butcher knife was fatally shot Friday after charging police officers outside a Florida government building, authorities said. Temple Terrace Police Chief Kenneth Albano said during a news conference that the shooting occurred at the City Hall building, the Tampa Bay Times reported. Heba Momtaz Alazhari, 21, …

Arrest made after California homeless fed poisoned food

SANTA ANA, Calif. — One person was arrested after eight homeless people were given poisoned food that sent several to the hospital, Southern California authorities said Friday. The poisonings occurred over the course of about a week in mid-May in Huntington Beach in Orange County south of Los Angeles, authorities said. The victims were given …

Man dies during shoplifting arrest in Richmond, police watchdog called in

After a man died during an arrest for shoplifting in Richmond Thursday, the province's police watchdog has been called in. 

China home-built aircraft carrier conducting sea trials

BEIJING — China’s Defence Ministry said the navy’s only entirely home-built aircraft is carrying out sea trials to test weapons and equipment and enhance training of the crew. Ministry spokesperson Ren Guoqiang said Friday the exercises were being conducted as planned, apparently unaffected by the country’s coronavirus outbreak. The Shandong’s commissioning last year by Chinese …

Pepper spray, tear gas used to stop Dallas, Houston protests

Police in Texas’ two largest cities deployed pepper spray and tear gas Friday night as protests escalated over the death of Houston native George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.

North Carolina organization to honour arrival of wild horses

CURRITUCK, N.C. — Spanish explorers landed in Currituck County 500 years ago looking for gold, a good port and maybe a place to settle. When they found nothing that worked for them, they sailed for other lands. In the process, however, they left behind some small, sturdy horses that were able to thrive in the …

Fraser Health launches review after patient found dead after leaving Royal Columbian Hospital

NEW WESTMINISTER (NEWS 1130) — A review is underway to determine if anything could have been done to prevent the death of a man found dead in Burnaby who was last seen leaving Royal Columbian hospital. Forty-two-year old Gavin Deloes was last seen near the hospital on the morning of May 24, and the New …

China says US action on Hong Kong 'doomed to fail'

BEIJING — The mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party said U.S. moves to end some trading privileges for Hong Kong “grossly interfere” in China’s internal affairs and are “doomed to fail.” Saturday’s editorial in the newspaper People’s Daily was responding to an announcement from President Donald Trump, after China’s ceremonial parliament bypassed Hong Kong’s local …

Street dog helps see Chinese nurse through virus traumas

BEIJING — Zhang Dan was among the first to respond to the call for help in China’s coronavirus epicenter. The 36-year-old nurse worked through grueling days, ministering to patients who needed assistance from breathing to merely eating. She struggled — but then, a little street dog helped her through. Zhang was among 42,600 medical workers …

UN adopts new voting procedure during COVID-19 pandemic

TANZANIA, Tanzania — The U.N. General Assembly adopted a new voting procedure Friday for the upcoming election of new members of the Security Council aimed at preventing a large gathering and ensuring social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of meeting in the horseshoe-shaped assembly chamber at U.N. headquarters overlooking New York’s East River, ambassadors …

Last time the Japanese government described industrial production as decreasing rapidly was in November 2008

Following a slew of Japanese data today, a Japnese govt official has stated that the last time the Japanese govt described industrial production as de

NZD/USD faces a tough barrier around 0.6230 – UOB

NZD/USD should clear the 0.6230 region to allow for the continuation of the uptrend, suggested FX Strategists at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “

China’s Foreign Ministry: Oppose US action, urge it to stop frivolous political maneuvers

Commenting on the US seeking the United Nations (UN) Security Council Meeting, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that Hong Kong does not fall under th

AUD/USD bulls flirt with 200-DMA, around 0.6660 region

The AUD/USD pair climbed to session tops, around the 0.6660 region in the last hour, with bulls making a fresh attempt to extend the momentum beyond t

EU's De Rynck: No appetite on EU side to revise mandate on fisheries

"It is a tall order to get an agreement on fisheries by the deadline," Stefaan De Rynck, senior advisor of Michel Barnier, Chief EU Negotiator for Bre

USD/CAD hangs near 2-1/2-month lows post-US/Canadian data, focus remains on Trump

The USD/CAD pair held on to its softer tone through the early North American session and had a rather muted reaction to the US/Canadian macro data. Th

US Sec. of State Pompeo: Trump to make a series of announcements on China

US President Donald Trump will make a series of announcements on China on Friday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News on Friday. Earlier i

USD/CHF Price Analysis: Finds some support near 0.9600 mark, only for the time being

The USD/CHF pair found some support ahead of the 0.9600 round-figure mark and has now managed to rebound around 20-25 pips from the vicinity of monthl

Powell Speech: Fed is strongly committed to using its tools

The Federal Reserve is committed to using its tools, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve System, reiterated on Friday while delivering a sp

US Pres. Trump reportedly won't announce additional tariffs on China

According to several news outlets, US President Donald Trump won't announce any changes to the Phase-one trade deal with China. Trump is not expected

US President Donald Trump press conference – live stream

US President Donald Trump is hosting a news conference from White House. US Pres. Trump weighing sanctions targeting China's financial sector – Bloomb

US Pres. Trump: Will take steps to sanction Hong Kong officials involved in eroding of autonomy

"China broke their word to ensure the autonomy of Hong Kong," US President Donald Trump told a news conference on Friday. "China's action on Hong Kong

Najjera couple 'sells' 16-year-old daughter to Portuguese national

defilement

Suspected bomb explosion injures four in Nakaseke

bomb

AceMo, Kush Jones, Scratcha DVA share donation-matching fundraising initiative following George Floyd's death

George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis police custody Monday night, leading to protests in the city and international social media fundraising drives—here's where you can donate.

One killed in accident with wrong way driver on A12 highway

At least one person was killed in a head-on collision on the A12 highway towards Arnhem on Friday morning. The accident was very likely caused by a wrong way driver, the police said on Twitter at

Jan van Zanen tapped to be mayor in The Hague

Jan van Zanen, currently mayor in Utrecht, was nominated to be the new mayor of The Hague. Chris van der Helm, chairman of the confidential committee that led the search for the mayor, called the

5G arson: Extra security at transmission masts after 29 fires

Radio mast companies and telecom providers in the Netherlands are hiring extra security to guard against arsonists targeting their transmission masts. After two cell towers in Roermond and Roosendaal

Fatal shooting in Rotterdam, police chase ends in crash; Two held

An early morning shooting in Rotterdam left one man dead in front of a home there. Two people were seen fleeing the scene of the crime, and police said they were captured by authorities a short time

Two hurt in Rotterdam gas leak explosion; Possibly intentional

Two people were wounded Friday morning in Rotterdam when a forceful explosion in a flat blew out the apartment’s facade. A gas leak led to the explosion on Vignolastraat, according to the regional

28 more Covid-19 deaths reported, 9 more hospitalizations

Another 28 people were added to the number of Covid-19 patients who died from the disease, the RIVM said on Friday. It raised the total to 5,931, according to the Dutch public health agency. There

Brazilian man carrying €525K held for money laundering

A 51-year-old Brazilian man was arrested in Rotterdam on Wednesday after he was found to be carrying 525 thousand euros in a large shopping bag. He was taken into custody on charges of money

Netherlands to get tougher on tax avoidance with new withholding tax

The cabinet will push ahead with its stated intent to take a tougher stance on tax avoidance, proposing a new withholding tax which would cap dividend flows to tax havens effective from 2024, a

Government poised to announce Austria GP decision

A decision about whether F1's 2020 season can restart in Austria is now imminent.

NGO screens 20,000 in slums despite doctor, workers testing positive

Three batches of healthcare workers from Niramay Seva Foundation are assisting the BMC in Andheri West and Versova

NGO screens 20,000 in slums despite doctor, workers testing positive

Three batches of healthcare workers from Niramay Seva Foundation are assisting the BMC in Andheri West and Versova

A PIL to shorten the road to medical care

Filed before the HC, the PIL raises the issue of massive shortage of ambulances; patients resorting to private players as city has only 93 BMC ambulances

Nigerian among cyber cons arrested for duping bizman

Three men duped him ofRs 15.81 lakh via an email purportedly sent by a supplier

The first tenet of true patriotism

Anominous and open attack on the very institution of High Courts was made by the Government of India yesterday, during a hearing before the Supreme Court.

Denied beer, bar dancers create ruckus in UP town

Six booked for attacking staff at a quarantine centre in Moradabad

NEET-PG aspirants to DMER, CET: Rich med students submitting fake EWS certificate

Many post-graduate medical aspirants have complained to the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) and the state CET cell

Thane Central Jail records first COVID19 case

The constable has since been quarantined. Meanwhile, the number of cases in Thane rose to 2,604 on Thursday evening.

Flight transporting migrants to Ranchi gathers support

Airlines have approached NLSIU alum to offer their services

7-week-old beats Covid-19, recovers post haemorrhage

Infant to be discharged today; two others infected by the virus also successfully fight back

Doc trapped in Fortune Hotel blaze rescues 3 colleagues

Fire department helped 25 doctors on Covid-19 duty who were lodged at the hotel to safety; they have been relocated to Taj Mahal Palace and Trident hotels

No new car, no bouquets as Raj Bhavan goes on an austerity drive

Practice of offering gifts to VVIPs discontinued; measures aimed at cutting spending by 15%

HRD Minister asks universities to form special cells to address academic issues of students due to COVID-19

Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Thursday interacted with heads of more than 45,000 Higher Educational Institutions (HEI) across the country through a webinar hosted by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bengaluru.

Mira Road: 12-year-old commits suicide for not being allowed to step out in lockdown

In a shocking incident, a 12-year-old boy from Mira Road killed himself after he wasn't allowed to step outside the house owing to the coronavirus scare and lockdown.

Mumbai: Man found dead on Mulund-Goregaon Link Road

Meanwhile, a resident of Prem Nagar locality complained that an unidentified person opened fire on his house.

Delhi BJP MP Gautam Gambhir's father's car stolen from outside house

Delhi BJP MP and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir's father's SUV was stolen from outside their residence in the Rajinder Nagar area of the national capital, the police said on Friday.

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari amends Tribal Rights Act; activists not happy with the move

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, using his powers under the fifth schedule of the Constitution of India, amended the Recognition of Forest Rights Act (2006) which regularises tribal’s encroachment on forest land and allowed an appeal against the decision of district committee at divisional level.

Locusts attack: Palghar collector warns farmers of locusts damaging crops, suggests spraying insecticides

Precautionary measures should be taken before the outbreak to prevent damage from this pest, said the collector.

Education in the times of COVID-19: Maharashtra govt asks Centre to broadcast educational programs on TV and Radio

Minister of School Education Department of Maharashtra, Varsha Gaikwad, on Friday, asked the Central government to grant 12 hours of air time on national television to conduct educational programs for children in rural parts of the state, amid the prolonged lockdown.

University Final exams: Uddhav Thackeray to speak to Vice-Chancellors on May 30

The development comes amid reports that the Education Minister and Vice-Chancellors are at loggerheads over conducting examinations.

Mumbai: Dharavi reports 41 COVID-19 positive cases on Friday

The slum-clusters of Dharavi alone reported 41 new cases today, taking the total number of infected to 1,715. A senior Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said that the new cases were found in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Azad nagar, Shastri Nagar, Baliga Nagar and some other localities of Dharavi.

Maharashtra records highest number of deaths in a single day

Maharashtra reported a spike of 2,682 new COVID-19 cases and 116 deaths on Friday. With this, the state has recorded a total of 62,228 cases and 2,098 deaths so far.

COVID-19 Tracker: Ulhasnagar crosses 300-mark; Badlapur, Ambernath witness a drop in numbers

With 33 new cases, Ulhasnagar's coronavirus tally zoomed past 300 on Friday. On the other hand, Badlapur reported two cases, while Ambernath had three cases of COVID-19.

Tamil Nadu reports 874 new COVID-19 cases; total tally crosses 20,000-mark

With nine more COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu on Friday, the death toll in the state has gone up to 154.

Man held for placing raw meat in front of 2 temples in Coimbatore

S Hariram Prakash, 48, has been taken into custody by the Coimbatore city police in Tamil Nadu on Friday for leaving raw meat in front of temples, apparently with an ulterior motive, thereby creating tension in the city.

Locust control operations continue, no crop loss reported: Centre

Locust Control Offices (LCOs) on Friday conducted control operations at 15 locations in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the Union Agriculture Ministry said, adding that no crop loss was reported.

‘Instead of bashing me, thank me’ – Teen who filmed George Floyd’s death hits out at critics

Darnella Frazier, the 17-year-old who filmed George Floyd’s death in the hands of Minneapolis cops has hit out at people saying she should have done more.

MIT elects first black female student body president in the school’s 159-year history

Danielle Geathers made history this week becoming MIT’s first black student body president in the school’s 159-year history.

Outrage in Brazil as police kills 14-year-old boy leaving over 70 bullet marks

João Pedro Matos Pinto was playing with a cousin in his uncle's house in São Gonçalo when Rio de Janeiro's police shot him dead in the stomach.

One Direction's Niall Horan slams Donald Trump and cops involved in George Floyd killing

NIALL HORAN has torn into Donald Trump and the police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd in a series of furious posts on Twitter. The former One Direction star appeared to take aim at US President Donald Trump after Trump referred to the demonstrators, protesting against the latest killing of an unarmed black man by police, as 'THUGS'. George Floyd died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes while he moaned "I cannot breathe", the officer ignoring his cries for help and remaining on his neck even as his nose began bleeding. There were four officers in total involved in the arrest and death of Mr Floyd, and all four have been fired, but none, including the man who was filmed kneeling on Mr Floyd's neck until he died, have faced any charges. Advertisement A still from the video which showing police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd (Getty Images) Protesters have clashed with police for three days in the city of Minneapolis, with tear gas being utilised…

Cocooning Offaly farmer strikes up unlikely friendship with wild fox during lockdown

AN IRISH farmer has struck up a surprising new friendship with a wild fox during lockdown. Farmers and foxes have, historically speaking, never really seen eye to eye. That certainly used to be the case for retired dairy farmer Tony Bergin. But things changed just over two months ago when the 90-year-old was ordered to stay indoors at his home near Roscrea as part of the government’s strict measures for halting the spread of coronavirus. Lockdown has proven a trying time for everyone, especially those forced to cocoon at home away from their immediate family and friends. Advertisement Tony, however, soon found himself in good company, as RTE reports. At some point during those early, uncertain, weeks a wild fox began paying him regular visits. Over time, an understanding and, eventually, friendship developed between the pair. Now, most evenings after dinner, the 90-year-old heads out to his yard to catch up with his pal. After a few whistles, Tony is able to coax his furry companion out for a bite to eat. The…

An economic Cold War was long coming

The US has always felt threatened by China’s rise. The Covid crisis has sharpened the conflict of economic interests

Rethinking Covid-19 testing strategy

As the economy reopens, testing of asymptomatic cases must be rapidly expanded to break the transmission chain

Trump could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies

Trump wants to “remove or change” a provision of a law known as Section 230 that shields social media companies from liability for content posted by their users.

Give us today our daily bread

People in Delhi come together to provide meals to hungry migrant workers and others

Outclassed: Online classes remain out of bounds for most students in rural India

Online education may have its takers in urban schools, but has pushed students and teachers in rural India deeper into the margins

Podcast | Race to the White House: The 'you ain't black' controversy

"I tell you what, if you have a problem figuring out whether you're for me or Trump, then you ain’t black."The Democratic party's presumptive nominee Joe Biden is again at the centre

Mamata Banerjee announces relaxations from June 1

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a series of relaxations from June on Friday, while claiming that the number of coronavirus cases is increasing in the state due to the massive infl

Public Prosecutor files appeal against Joaquim Forn’s work release

The Prosecutor’s Office claims Forn has effectively been granted level 3 status “on the sly” and that the Catalan leader hasn’t learnt to “respect the law”

Swastika found at trailhead

A Kelowna man took it upon himself to deal with an apparent racist act of vandalism on the KLO Creek Trail near Gallagher's Canyon.

SD 73 ready for students

The Kamloops-Thompson School District is just days away from welcoming back students on a part-time and voluntary basis.

Seven shot at police protest

At least seven people were shot in Kentucky as hundreds of protesters converged on Louisville City Hall demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman who was fatally shot in March by police who broke down her door.

Deadly drunk gets 17 years

A South Carolina man convicted of driving under the influence for a fourth time was sentenced to 17 years in prison in connection with a crash last year that left a 66-year-old man dead.

New Weinstein accusations - Entertainment News

Harvey Weinstein has been accused of raping four more women, including a then 17-year-old, in a new lawsuit.

Cops condemn Floyd death

Murder. Brutality. Reprehensible. Indefensible. Police nationwide, in unequivocal and unprecedented language, have condemned the actions of Minneapolis police in the custody death of a handcuffed black man who cried for help as an officer knelt on his neck, pinning him to the pavement for at least eight minutes.

Rollover crash by mall

It wasn't the start to Friday two drivers were hoping for.

Cops must verify more: SCC

An unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.

5 officers could be charged

Five officers involved in a 2017 incident in Prince George could face potential charges after an IIO investigation.

Kelowna Mayor, WFN Chief shave their heads for health care - Campus Life

Okanagan College Media Release

Apology for arrest of reporter

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz apologized to CNN, saying he takes total responsibility for the arrest of one of the network's crews Friday as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

Four new cases, no deaths

The provincial government has confirmed four new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, none of which came in the Interior Health region.

Motel bought for fire victims

The provincial government has purchased a motel to house dozens of people displaced by a fire in Campbell River last month.

Dr. Henry local winery link

A Similkameen Valley winery is proud of its connection to B.C.'s health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry — she was one of its founding members.

Council to meet in person

Armstrong council will soon be meeting in person again after several weeks of online gatherings.

More rec courts reopen

The City of West Kelowna is making more outdoor recreational facilities available for use.

Buses, playgrounds to return

School District 67 will be re-opening its playgrounds on June 1 at the same time as the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, District of Summerland and City of Penticton, and will be running school bus services as well.

Virus highlights gov't secrecy

Canadians have been denied information about COVID-19 and details about government responses to the pandemic, say a group of Canadian accountability experts.

CORONAVIRUS LIVE: Your key updates on May 29

Keep up with the latest updates as the coronavirus outbreak continues to impact across the country. Reporters from across the DCT Media titles will keep you up to date with the latest closures, cancellations, health information and more.

Plans approved for student housing in St Andrews conservation area described as ‘outrageous’

A plan for student accommodation in the historic heart of St Andrews has been described as "outrageous".

Bid to bring post-Brexit customs training academy to Dundee

A pitch by Dundee City Council leader John Alexander to bring a post-Brexit training academy to the city is to be explored by the UK government.

Controversial Perth Murray Royal flats plan signed off by Scottish Government

A contentious plan to build flats at a former Perth hospital has been approved by the Scottish Government.

Testing times: NHS Tayside scrambles to find contact tracers

NHS Tayside chiefs have been forced into a last minute scramble to redeploy staff to ensure they can roll out the Scottish Government’s test and protect strategy.

Coronavirus: £25m action plan drawn up for Fife health and social care services

A £25 million action plan to deal with the coronavirus crisis was drawn up by Fife’s health and social care chiefs as they prepared for the effects of the pandemic.

Shock after all 87 legal beaver killings in Scotland last year take place in Tayside

All 87 beavers shot legally in Scotland last year were killed in Tayside.

Boxes of PPE donated by China will support Perth charity PKAVS when lockdown eases

The Chinese Government has donated hundreds of facemasks to help protect staff, volunteers and clients at a lifeline Perth charity.

Coronavirus: How government plan will test and protect Tayside

Health chiefs have been sharing how the Scottish Government’s test and protect strategy will work in Tayside.

SPONSORED: Government action at home and abroad helps cope with Covid

The UK Government has been working round the clock to help people through Coronavirus at home and abroad.

Angus firefighters deal with garage blaze

Fire crews have been called to a domestic garage fire in an Angus village. The alarm was raised just after 11.15am on Friday at Station Road in Friockheim. Two appliances from Arbroath attended the incident and used two hose reel jets to deal with the incident. The cause of the fire is not known.  

Angus man threatened to cut police officer’s throat

An Angus man threatened police with a knife after lockdown caused an increase in his drinking, Dundee Sheriff Court has heard.

From flat to fizz: Kezia Dugdale speaks candidly to The Stooshie about her ‘exhausting’ legal fight

Kezia Dugdale initially felt “exhausted and flat” after being informed this week of her victory in a long-running legal battle with the Wings Over Scotland blogger, she has revealed.

PICTURES: Four arrests after police raid two properties in Dundee

Four people have been arrested after police raids on two properties in Dundee.

Nicola Sturgeon ‘confident’ capacity is in place for contact tracing following NHS Tayside concerns

Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she is "confident" health teams have the resources they need to carry out her test and protect strategy following concerns about capacity at NHS Tayside and other boards.

Coastguard patrols as people make most of sunshine and easing of lockdown restrictions

Coastguard officers will be on patrol around the shores of Courier Country as people enjoy a little extra freedom.

Analysis: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak takes his first steps towards an uncertain destination

Rishi Sunak has been a relatively rare breed among UK Government ministers during the coronavirus crisis to date, in that his reputation seems to have been enhanced rather than ruined.

Man assaulted in Scone house

A man has been arrested after another man was hurt in a house in Scone.

Three hurt in Glenrothes ‘disturbance’ involving several people

Two men and a women were hurt in an incident in Glenrothes.

Gov't approves amendment of state of alert decision to allow ease of lockdown in several sectors

Government has approved the modification of Annex 3 to the government decision on the state of alert in order to allow the ease of lockdown in...

ALDE's Tariceanu: Romania ranks last in Europe in terms of share of aids for economy recovery

Alliance of Liberals and Democrats ( ALDE ) Chairman Calin Popescu-Tariceanu criticised the Government on Thursday evening, showing that it...

Health protocols to be applied in all of the hotels in Greece for their safe reopening and operation, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic

Recommended dates for the reopening of hotels in Greece (which have been closed since the country first went into lockdown): June 1:...

Viral photo with prime minister Ludovic Orban smoking with several ministers in an office

A photo posted by former finance minister Orlando Teodorovici quickly went viral on Facebook. The picture shows, in an office, Prime Minister...

Interior minister Avakov reacts to gang shootout in Brovary

The official blames local authorities for corruption in distributing commuter bus transportation quotas between carriers.

Interior Minister Avakov on Brovary shootout incident: 28 people detained (Video)

The shootout was the result of a feud on the market of passenger transportation services between Kyiv and the suburban town.

Ukraine reports seven enemy attacks in Donbas on May 28

Intelligence reports say one invader was killed and another four were wounded in action.

UN reacts to arrest of two Ukrainian cops accused of rape

The UN Human Rights Mission also calls on the State Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Prosecutor General to investigate all alleged police crimes.

Ukraine's envoy urges Italian media to objectively cover Markiv case

The relevant appeal was published in Il Venerdi magazine.

COVID-19 recoveries in Ukraine exceed new cases in past day

A total of 679 (+10) COVID-19 deaths have already been recorded in the country.

Four regions not ready for stage 2 of quarantine easing in Ukraine – health ministry

These are Donetsk, Lviv, Rivne and Chernivtsi regions.

Poroshenko skips SBI questioning

Lawyers say summons have not been handed over in line with procedural law.

Ukraine to strengthen contribution to int'l security – Zelensky

Zelensky congratulated Ukrainian peacekeepers and veterans of peacekeeping operations on International Day of UN Peacekeepers.

Forbes: Russia's new assault ship might look familiar to French Mistral

Project 23900, set to be developed in the occupied Crimea, is a "clone" of the French Mistral design.

Ukraine to lift foreigners' entry ban imposed over COVID-19 – FM Kuleba

The Ukrainian government is determined to liberalize the procedure for entry of foreign citizens into Ukraine.

Two U.S. bombers fly over Ukraine in integration with Ukrainian fighter jets (Photo)

The flight also included integration and interoperability training with Polish F-16s and MiG-29s and Romanian F-16s and MiG-21s.

Trump says terminating U.S. relationship with World Health Organization over virus – media

The U.S. will be redirecting those funds to other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs.

Buhari submits Nigeria's budget to parliament

The proposal sent to both chambers of Parliament on Thursday is only marginally lower than the record 10.59 trillion naira budget approved in December by Buhari. It follows the inclusion of new items,

Burundi opposition files election petition

The May 20 vote to replace President Pierre Nkurunziza, however, had been preceded by political violence including the arrest, torture and murder of opposition activists, according to a local rights g

Fire sweeps through crowded Cameroonian prison

Firefighters backed up by police were able to contain the blaze and stop it spreading beyond New Bell jail, which sits in a densely populated neighbourhood of the commercial capital, close to the cent

South Africa coronavirus: avoid churches, reopening is death trap - Malema

From the area of testing through to record number of recoveries, South Africa has been praised for pro-activeness in combating the virus.

Cancer sufferers get lower priority than coronavirus patients under Fed Govt plan

Many of Australia's cancer patients will be considered as second-class compared to people infected with the coronavirus under a Federal Government plan.

JobKeeper could be extended, says Peter Dutton

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has confirmed the government is willing to be flexible with the end date for JobKeeper wage subsidies.

Nurse with COVID did not reveal trip to Malaysia

A nurse being investigated over a COVID-19 case in a Queensland town went to Malaysia in late March but didn't tell contact tracers, a representative says.

Student at Keilor Downs secondary school in Melbourne tests positive to coronavirus

A school in Melbourne's northwest has closed for cleaning after a student tested positive to coronavirus.

Trump’s Twitter order ‘unlikely to survive a challenge’

Donald Trump's executive order against social media companies has multiple legal problems and is unlikely to survive a challenge, according to experts.

Child and Family Commission to examine alleged abuse cases

Two cases of alleged child neglect that have emerged in Brisbane this week will be independently investigated by the Queensland Child and Family Commission.

‘COAG is no more’: Scott Morrison shakes up post-virus Australia

States and territories have agreed to dump COAG and replace it with a permanent National Cabinet, which will have a "job-making agenda".

Work from home or face fines – Premier’s warning to Victorians

Victoria has toughened its stance on people returning to workplaces, flagging the possibility of fines for those who do not work from home if they can.

UN chief warns leaders pandemic may cause historic famine

The U.N. chief on Thursday 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.

Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death

Authorities say George Floyd was detained Monday because he matched the description of someone who tried to pay with a counterfeit bill at a convenience store, and the 46-year-old resisted arrest.

7 shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting

Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down the front door. No drugs were found in the home.

Clovis police searching for murder suspect after man found dead with gunshot wounds

Clovis Police Department said Thursday morning, officers were called out to 609 Dawn Loop and found 26-year-old Curtis Rittenhouse dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

Trump ‘terminating’ relationship with World Health Organization

In the news conference, Trump also said the U.S. would sanction Chinese officials responsible for the eroding autonomy of Hong Kong.

Amarillo convenience store owner sentenced to more than 12 years for drug trafficking charges

An Amarillo convenience store owner has been sentenced to more than 12 years for drug trafficking charges.

7-year-old boy dead after Wednesday night shooting in North Amarillo

A 7-year-old boy has died after he was shot Wednesday night and found laying in the road in North Amarillo.

Singapore SC dismisses former Ranbaxy promoters’ appeal

 The Singapore Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by erstwhile Ranbaxy Laboratories' former promoters Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh against a High Court order that declined to set aside an arbitration award in favour of Japan's Daichii Sankyo.

Fire breaks out due to LPG leakage in Hyderabad, none hurt

At least ten huts and two auto-rickshaws were damaged when a fire broke out due to an LPG leakage at Bapuji Nagar in Bowenpally on Friday.

Telangana Formation Day: Dignitaries to unfurl the National flag

The State government announced the names of Ministers and dignitaries who will unfurl the national flag on the occasion of the State Formation Day on June 2 at all the district headquarters of the State.

Watch: Leopard spotted on Hyderabad Agri varsity campus

A leopard was spotted on the PJTS Agricultural University campus on Thursday night following which Forest officials and the police have asked those staying nearby to be alert.

Sircilla cops link drones with patrol cars

For the first time, drone cameras were linked with patrol cars to enhance enforcement and surveillance in the district. Acer, with the support of T-Hub, has taken up it as a pilot project in the district.

Peddapalli: Experts committee assesses locust movement

Experts committee constituted by the State government to monitor the movement of locust swarms held a meeting at the NTPC guest house on Friday.

Chief Minister KCR inaugurates Kondapochamma Sagar

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has inaugurated the 15 TMC Kondapochamma Sagar reservoir by switching on pumps

Bhupalpally gears up to face locust attack

The district administration is taking all steps to face the possible threat from the menace of the desert locusts

Woman returned from Maharashtra denied entry into house in Karimnagar

The helpless woman sat in front of her house for help. This bizarre incident was taken place in Kisannagar of Karimnagar town on Friday.

Babri mosque demolition accused to appear in court on June 4

The special CBI court, conducting the Babri mosque demolition trial, will record statements of the accused under Section 313

New normal for TTEs on board spl trains: magnifying glass, masks, gloves instead of coat, tie

For the first time in its 167-year history, the railways' on board ticket checking staff will be without their customary black coats and ties and will instead wear gloves, masks, PPEs and check tickets with magnifying glasses

Rene Hospital distributes anti-Covid materials to cops

Rene Hospital, one of the leading hospitals in Karimangar, supplied anti-Covid material to Ramagundam commissionerate police.

Teenager falls to death from multi-storied building in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A teenaged girl died after she fell from a multi-storied building in Chilkalguda here on Friday.

Telangana: Exam duration cut to two hours in State varsities

The State universities will be conducting theory examinations for two hours instead of three hours. Accordingly, the question papers

Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer crime

Taiwan's top court decriminalised adultery on Friday, ruling the law against it breached constitutional protections of sexual autonomy and equality, in a move hailed by rights groups.

Watch: CM KCR inaugurates Kondapochamma Sagar Reservoir

Yagams, poojas marked the opening of Kondapochamma Sagar. The reservoir will receive water from the Markook surge pool.

Hyderabad steps up efforts to keep cops safe

After a few of its personnel tested positive for Covid-19, the Hyderabad City Police is intensifying its efforts to keep its men,

BJP condemns slash in salaries of TS government employees

BJP State Chief and Karimanagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday condemned the government's decision to cut salaries

Sathuppalli farmers told to grow sugarcane in large extent

Farmers in Sathupalli Assembly constituency were advised to cultivate sugarcane crop in large extent of land this Vanakalam season

4.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR

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

Union tourism minister meets online travel agents, discusses post-lockdown protocols

Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel met a delegation of leading online travel agents (OTAs) of the country to discuss calibrated opening of hotels and accommodation units.

Telangana focused on holistic women empowerment: Jayesh Ranjan

 Women’s empowerment needs a full-360 degree approach that starts from school and guides them through their work life.

CM KCR heaps praise on KLIS project oustees 

CM Chandrashekhar Rao had special words of praise for the displaced persons who sacrificed their lands for the KLIS project.

AP BJP president’s daughter could have died of heart attack: Police

Hyderabad: The Raidurgam police suspect N Suharika, the daughter-in-law of Andhra Pradesh BJP state president K Lakshminarayana died of a possible heart attack.

7-months-old baby dies of COVID-19 in Sangareddy

A 7-month-old girl, who died at Niloufer Hospital on Wednesday while undergoing treatment, was COVID-19 positive as her swab result revealed

Migrant workers sent back to Odisha from Hyderabad

The Rachakonda Police came to the aid of about 85 migrant workers and helped them safely return to their native places in Odisha.

West Bengal reports 7 more COVID-19 fatalities, death toll crosses 300

West Bengal reported seven more COVID-19 fatalities on Friday, pushing the death toll due to the disease in the state beyond the 300-mark.

Chief Minister KCR arrives at Kondapochamma, participates in Homam

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao along with his wife arrived at the Kondapochamma temple at 7.45 am and took part

CM KCR upbeat on achieving 165 TMC of additional water storage capacity

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has said that the bold decision of taking up the multi stage Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme

Global COVID-19 cases top 5.8 mn: Johns Hopkins

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 5.8 million, while the deaths have increased to more than 360,000

COVID-19: 176 Indians evacuated from Sri Lanka

Over 170 Indians stranded in Sri Lanka due to the global travel restrictions left for their homes on Friday aboard a special Air India flight.

Hyderabad: Spurious cotton seeds seized

Four persons who were allegedly transporting spurious cottons seeds were nabbed by the Special Operations Team (SOT),

US pledges $2.9 million for unaccompanied refugee children in Greece

The United States has pledged $2.9 million to Greece to improve the living conditions of unaccompanied refugee children and support the islands against the

Greece presents its tourism case to the world

Greece's Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis took part in the fifth e-meeting of the Global Tourism Crisis Committee, which convened on Thursday to address the

Cypriot Cabinet approves bill on EastMed Pipeline

Cyprus' government has approved the bill on the EastMed pipeline project, the country’s Energy Minister George Lakkotrypis said in a statement.

Government announces €115 million support package for air transport sector

The Greek government on Thursday announced a package of measures amounting to €115 million to support the country’s air transport sector, hit hard by the

Islamic prayers to be held at Hagia Sophia to commemorate the Fall of Constantinople

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday in a statement published on state-run Anadolu news agency, that Islamic prayers and recitals will be

A message from His Eminence Archbishop Makarios on National Reconciliation Week

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia, has issued a message for National Reconciliation Week, which you can read

Erdoğan’s ally threatens a second genocide and invasion of Greece

An ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has threatened a second genocide and an invasion of Greece by saying "this time they may have to swim until

Greece open for travel from June 15th

The tourism ministry on Friday announced the list of countries for which Greece's borders will be "open" from June 15th, with flights permitted to land in

Cross removed from Armenian church in Turkey by attacker (VIDEO)

Another church has been attacked in Turkey. The cross at the door of the Surp Krikor Lusaroviç (Saint Gregory the Illuminator) Armenian Church was dismantled

Anti-abortion protesters 'upsetting clients' as they return to picket Perth clinic

Marie Stopes' spokeswoman for the safe access zones campaign, Jacquie O’Brien, said picketers had no understanding of the harm they caused.

Storm warning: Parts of WA urged to prepare as another cold front closes in

Locations which may be affected from Friday morning include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker, Narrogin and Perth.

Queensland floods victim awarded big payout

The Queensland government and two of its water suppliers have been ordered to pay $253,000 to one of the victims of the 2011 Brisbane floods.

High Court rejects FMG's native title appeal over Pilbara land

Australia's highest court has rejected a bid by one of the nation's largest iron ore producers to appeal a native title ruling.

Brisbane man charged with possessing child abuse material

A mobile phone was seized from investigators during a search of a home.

JobKeeper buck stops with Treasury boss

Steven Kennedy is ultimately responsible for the biggest policy costing discrepancy in Australian history.

Queensland corruption fighters turn coronavirus detectives

More than 500 law enforcement officials working for the state's corruption watchdog and the Justice Department have been trained up to help public health officials trace potential outbreaks.

Clementine Ford pulls writing grant application after COVID-19 tweet

The City of Melbourne said it respects Ford's decision not to accept the grant amid a storm over the author's tweet that COVID-19 wasn't killing men fast enough.

73-year-old man found dead in shed at home in Ehime Pref

Police are investigating the death of a 73-year-old man whose body was found in a shed at his residence in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture. According to police, the body of Matsumi Yoshii was found by his son just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sankei Shimbun reported. He was lying on the…

7 shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting

At least seven people were shot Thursday night in Louisville as protesters turned out to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman fatally shot by police in her home in March. Louisville Metro Police confirmed in a statement early Friday that there were at least seven shooting victims, at…

Kitakyushu declares it is in 2nd wave of coronavirus

The city of Kitakyushu in Japan's southwest said Friday it has been hit by a second wave of coronavirus infections following a recent surge in the number of new cases. "I recognize that we are in the middle of the second wave," Mayor Kenji Kitahashi told a meeting of the…

Officers in violent arrest to face NYPD disciplinary charges

A New York City police officer will face disciplinary charges for a violent arrest during a social distancing enforcement action that ended with him kneeling on a man's back or neck, a technique similar to the one that led to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis. Several other officers involved will…

Canada bans cruise ship visits until October

The Canadian government on Friday extended by three months a ban on cruise ships entering Canadian waters because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ban, which began in April and will now run to October, has been tightened to include passenger boats and other vessels with more than 100 passengers and…

S Korean lawmaker-elect denies wrongdoing over 'comfort women' funds

A prominent South Korean activist who was recently elected to the National Assembly denied on Friday that she misused public donations for Korean survivors of Japanese wartime sexual slavery. Yoon Meehyang, who begins her four-year term as a lawmaker for the ruling liberal party on Saturday, responded in a news…

U.S. cuts WHO ties over virus; takes action over Hong Kong

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday he would withdraw funding from the World Health Organization, end Hong Kong’s special trade status and suspend visas of Chinese graduate students suspected of conducting research on behalf of their government — escalating tensions with China that have surged during the coronavirus pandemic. Trump…

Japan revises law to make more part-timers join pension program

Japan revised a law Friday to make more part-time, and other nonregular workers join the employee pension program as well as allow eligible recipients to choose to start receiving benefits from the age of 75. Currently, part-time workers join the program only when they work 20 hours or more a…

Biden urged to pick black VP, not Klobuchar as Minneapolis killing stokes racial tensions

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is facing fresh calls to choose a black woman as his running mate amid rising racial tensions after this week's videotaped death of an unarmed black man as a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck. Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee to take…

Erongo residents taking Covid-19 more seriously

RECENT news reports concerning Covid-19 cases at Walvis Bay have brought home the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic to residents of the Erongo region.

Walvis Bay residents, leaders welcome lockdown

RESIDENTS and leaders at Walvis Bay have applauded the president for what they describe as swift action to curb the spread of Covid-19 at the harbour town.

Rethink 5 000 fishing hopefuls – PDM

THE Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has written to president Hage Geingob, asking him to intervene after 5 000 applications for fishing rights were rejected and threatening to take legal action to

Single quarters to make way for development

THE Keetmanshoop Town Council is planning to demolish the single quarters area containing 16 housing units.

Coronavirus Briefs: Red Cross volunteers step up

The Namibia Red Cross Society currently has 230 volunteers who have been trained on both Covid-19 prevention measures and psychological support. These volunteers are involved in risk communication

Women empowerment foundation boosted

FINANCIAL services provider Alexander Forbes has for the second consecutive year pledged to support the Lidar Community Foundation in Windhoek with *N$72 000.

Shanghala employee denies meddling in ACC probe

AN employee of former justice minister Sacky Shanghala and his business partner James Hatuikulipi denied in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court yesterday that he tried to remove potential evidence

Abiodun: covenant-keeping reformer at 60 - The Nation Nigeria

His mastery of the art of governance is already manifesting in his infrastructural development programmes with the establishment of Ogun State Public...

Dapo Abiodun: An Omoluwabi governor at 60 - The Nation Nigeria

When Prince Dapo Abiodun was, on the occasion of his 59th birthday, sworn-in as the Governor of Ogun State on May 29, 2019, he made some solemn....

Buhari, Gbajabiamila, others celebrate Abiodun at 60

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday felicitated with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun as he clocks 60 years today. A statement by his Special Adviser

5 years as Nigeria President - Memo to Buhari on Service Chiefs - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

As you clock five years in office, the question about the departure of Nigeria Service Chiefs has come up again, for the umpteenth time...

5 years as Nigeria President - Memo to Buhari on Service Chiefs by Wale Odunsi - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

As you clock five years in office, the question about the departure of Nigeria Service Chiefs has come up again, for the umpteenth time...

Baby born with two mouths due to 'extremely rare' condition - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

A baby girl has been born with two mouths due to a condition so rare that it has only been seen in 35 recorded cases since 1900.Doctors were...

Four die in Niger road crashes - The Nation Nigeria

The Niger state Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that four people died in five road traffic crashes

Furious Niger Gov revokes road contract - The Nation Nigeria

Niger Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello has ordered revocation of a road project by Jajove Solutions Services(JSS) in Suleja.He accused the...

COVID-19: CAN writes El-Rufa'i to reopen churches

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, has written Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufa'i led government of Kaduna State, asking...

COVID-19: CAN writes El-Rufa'i to reopen churches

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State has written Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufa'i to consider reopening of worship places

Sanwo-Olu: One year after - The Nation Nigeria

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

Sanwo-Olu scores high on THEMES agenda - The Nation Nigeria

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu ran his election campaign on “a vision for a greater Lagos.” He based his development agenda upon six pillars called T.H.E.M.E.S...

Kenny Chukwuma's validation - The Nation Nigeria

Those who know Kenny Chukwuma, Managing Partner and Head of International Law, Ken and Kent Lawyers, Abuja, say he is a man of beautiful ideas....

CACOVID’s hospital equipment for Nasarawa, Gombe

Governments of Nasarawa and Gombe States have inaugurated three new isolation centres  equipped by the Private Sector-led ...

Katsina building 722-bed centre - The Nation Nigeria

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State on Thursday announced plans to build additional 722 isolation centres to accommodate ...

Let’s tell this story properly - The Nation Nigeria

Today is the anniversary of many a governor and President Muhammadu Buhari. It marks the fifth anniversary of the president and marks either the first...

Alleged exam malpractices: Govt withdraws charges against Adeleke

The prosecution in the trial of former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adelake, and four ...

DHQ: 188 terrorists, 411 bandits killed in May - The Nation Newspapers

At least 188 members of the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terror groups and 411 bandits have been killed by ...

FIRS: The burden of leadership - The Nation Nigeria

But those who wear the crown know where it hurts. So it is with the leadership of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at....

5G Networks and COVID-19: Any link? - The Nation Nigeria

Attracting my attention presently, is the debate on possible link of the Fifth-Generation Communication Networks (5G) to the COVID-19...

We want direct primary in Ondo APC, says Olanusi

The leader of Unity Forum, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, on Thursday called for a direct primary for the selection of the All Progressives Congress governorship....

Ondo teachers get N47.6m car loan - The Nation

Primary school teachers in Ondo State on Thursday received cheques for car loan worth N47.6m.The car loan was given to the teachers..

Fed Govt: many Nigerians dying of common ailments

Many Nigerians are dying of common ailments because hospitals refuse to attend to people as a result of COVID-19 fear, the government lamented ..

Governors, AGF to discuss Executive Order 10 - The Nation Nigeria

Governors are to meet with the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, on the impact of Executive ...

Rivers council chair dies - The Nation Nigeria

Chairman of Asari Toru Local Government Area in Rivers State, Odiari Princewill, is dead. He died on Wednesday at about 10 pm and was buried

Obasanjo: Then and now - The Nation Nigeria

Since he emerged hero of the 1966 - 1970 civil war,  Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo has continued to be in the public space, sometimes espousing his leadership...

Fed Govt to appoint CSO to monitor recovered $311.79m Abacha loot

The Federal Government  on Thursday began the process of appointing a civil society’s representative into a committee that will monitor ...

Bars shut as task force arrests impersonators of army officers

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ministerial Task team on the Enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions has arrested eight persons ...

Kidnappers demand N20m to free Nasarawa CAN chair

Kidnappers of Nasarawa State chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Joseph Masin, have demanded N20 million to set him free.

Kidnappers’ buildings demolished in Calabar - The Nation Nigeria

The Cross River State government has pulled down buildings said to be owned by kidnappers in Calabar, the state capital...

Adulterated fertiliser warehouse discovered in Minna

A warehouse where a large quantity of adulterated fertiliser is stored has been discovered in Minna, the Niger State capital. Police who ...

Adesina: Nigeria would have been history without Buhari

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has stated the nation would have long been forgotten...

Buhari came to ‘steal, kill, destroy’- Fani-Kayode - The Nation Nigeria

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the five years of President Muhammadu Buhari as “disastrous...

Wike's strongman, Asari Toru LGA chair, dies - The Nation

The Chairman of Asari Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State, Odiari Princewill, known as a strong loyalist of the state Governor, Nyesom..

NAFDAC, others get Madagascar’s drug for review

Federal Government health agencies including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) have received ....

Delta inagurates 100-bed CACOVID treatment centre

Delta State Government has inaugurated a 100-bed isolation/treatment centre at the Permanent Orientation Camp of the National Youth Service..

US based Nigerian doctoral candidates pioneer research on COVID-19

Two Nigerian doctoral candidates at the Michigan Technological University in the United States have launched a major pioneering research into the...

The perfect man for the perfect job - The Nation Nigeria

His first 8 months in office such tremendous accomplishments in areas of traffic and traffic management, transforming porthole infested roads to...

BREAKING: Court discharges Sen Adeleke‎ over alleged exams malpractices

A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Senator...

Masari relaxes lockdown for mosques, churches - The Nation Nigeria

Katsina Governor Aminu Masari has ordered relaxation of the lockdown on the state for Friday Jumat and Sunday services.The Nation recalled the...

Challenges awaiting private schools after reopening

Whenever the Federal Government reopens schools for physical classes, some challenges are bound to confront private schools...

Interstate Lockdown: FCTA arrests 74, impounds 3 buses

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ministerial Task-team on the Enforcement of COVID-19 Restrictions has arrested 74 persons travelling...

Monkeys 'escape with COVID-19 samples' after attacking lab assistant

A gang of monkeys attacked a laboratory assistant and escaped with a batch of coronavirus test samples, it has been reported.The bizarre...

Edo discharges 11 more patients, clears 1159 suspected cases

The Edo State Government has announced the discharge of 11 more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, who have tested negative for the virus...

BREAKING: Kidnapped NTA News Manager regains freedom

The Assistant Manager, News and Current Affairs, Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), channel 6, Aba, Abia State; Mrs. Chinyere Okoye has...

Movement restriction: Court sentences six to two days of community service

A Mobile Court sitting in Benin City has sentenced six offenders who violated the Edo State Government’s restriction order on movement...

Poverty, ignorance bane on menstrual hygiene - NGWF - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

By Moses Emorinken, Abuja   The Northern Governors Wives Forum of Nigeria (NGWF) on Friday stated that poverty and ignorance are the twin reasons why large number of girls and women in the country struggle with their menstrual hygiene. The group which made this known in a statement, to commemorate the World Menstrual Hygiene Day, […]

Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano airports to reopen in ‘few days’

Major airports in the country will in the “next few days” roar into life after weeks of inactivity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Bobrisky arrested in Lagos - The Nation Nigeria

Operatives of the Inspector General Police (IG) Monitoring Unit on Thursday arrested popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye alias Bobrisky.

Ekiti generates N2m from 100 lockdown offenders - The Nation Nigeria

The Ekiti State Government has generated a sum of N2 million from court fines imposed on over 100 individuals who defied government's directives...

Pastor to die by hanging for murder - The Nation Nigeria

An Ondo State based Pastor, Kolawole Samson, has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing one Ayo Olaniyi at a village near Okeigbo area...

PHOTOS: Makinde flags-off Iwo-road bus interchange - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

DPO, policemen face disciplinary action for assaulting medical doctor

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Okada and some of his men are facing disciplinary action for assaulting and detaining a member of staff

Buhari meets Tambuwal over Sokoto security - The Nation Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, received the Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, in the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which was held

Gov Bello endangering health workers, residents-NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has described the attitude and response of Kogi State Government towards the COVID-19 pandemic...

FG secures 1,295 convictions in one year - The Nation Nigeria

An 82-year-old hypertensive patient has recovered from coronavirus in Osun State.She was discharged from Isolation and Treatment Centre...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Police take over Nasarawa PDP secretariat - The Nation Nigeria

Stern- looking police operatives have taken over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State...

Lagos allays fears over 5G technology - The Nation Nigeria

Lagos State Government has assured there is nothing to fear over purported danger posed by 5G technology to their health.It declared controversies...

Obiano signs COVID-19 Prevention Bill into law - The Nation Nigeria

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Friday signed into the Anambra State COVID-19 and Other Dangerous Diseases Prevention

More stimulus package for MSMEs coming, says FG

The Federal Government will soon roll out additional stimulus packages for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country....

Two policemen held as teenager dies from stray bullet injuries

Two policemen attached to Bariga Division, Lagos, have been detained after a 17-year-old girl hit by stray bullet on Tuesday night died in the hospital...

Only God can determine my political future - Ekweremadu

Former Deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, has said that it is only God that will determine his political future ahead of 2023.Ekweremadu...

No plan to downsize, says Ondo - The Nation Nigeria

Ondo State Government has said that it has no plan to downsize its workforce despite dwindling revenue occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic...

Wike to residents: lockdown will return if... - The Nation Nigeria

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said his administration would reintroduce the lockdown strategy of fighting the Coronavirus...

Man electrocuted few weeks to wedding - The nation Nigeria

A middle-aged man identified simply as Chukwudi has reportedly died after he was electrocuted.The incident was said to have occurred at Opobo...

Buhari’s poll victory saved Nigeria’s collapse, says Presidency - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

The Presidency on Thursday said The Presidency on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s electoral victory in 2015 saved ...

Are creatives on another cockroach-horse ride? - The Nation Nigeria News

I received with reservations, the current touted plan by the federal government to provide palliatives for the creative industry. The move appeals to me

China slams 'senseless' US move at UN over Hong Kong

China accused the US of taking the UN hostage on Friday over a controversial security law for Hong Kong and warned Western nations to stay out of its internal affairs.

Budapest marks anniversary of deadly Danube boat disaster

The Hungarian capital Budapest on Friday marked the anniversary of one its worst-ever shipping disasters, the sinking of a sightseeing vessel on the Danube which killed at least 27 people, mostly South Korean tourists.

Court rejects bid to revive permits for new oil and gas pipelines

A federal appeals court on Thursday turned down the Trump administration's request to revive a permit program for new oil and gas pipelines.

At least 35 detained at Moscow opposition protest

Russian police arrested more than 30 people in central Moscow on Friday on the second day that peaceful opposition protesters were detained during a city-wide lockdown.

Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd': HRW and Johns Hopkins

Venezuela's low case count and death toll from the coronavirus are likely false and could in fact end up being thousands of times higher, according to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Johns Hopkins University.

Argentina's ex-president Macri probed over 'spying'

Prosecutors in Argentina have opened an investigation into allegations that former president Mauricio Macri spied on political opponents during his five years in office, judicial sources reported Friday.

Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

President Donald Trump said Friday he was severing US ties with the World Health Organization, which he says failed to do enough to combat the initial spread of the novel coronavirus.

Brazil COVID-19 death toll hits 27,878, surpassing hard-hit Spain

Brazil on Friday reached 27,878 coronavirus deaths, official figures showed, surpassing the toll of hard-hit Spain and making it the country with the fifth-highest number of fatalities.

Minnesota mobilizes more troops as governor warns of harsh crackdown after riots

Minnesota's governor called up more national guard troops Saturday and warned they would

Op-Ed: Pandemic getting worse globally and what it means

For all the meaningless drivel about “reopening”, the net infection rate keeps climbing. According to Johns Hopkins, an all-time official high of 117.2K infections were recorded on 28 May.

Fed agencies cop mass fail in core systems cyber review

Just one agency gets 'essential eight' tick for financial, HR systems.

Dodge Challenger Sets Sail In Florida, Promptly Sinks

While a picture is worth a thousand words, every once in a while, there comes an image that just leaves us ...

Insane Street-Legal 1993 Humvee Slantback Comes With M2 Machine Gun

The upcoming GMC Hummer will share very little with its military ancestors. For starters, GMC's new off-roa...

Infiniti Reinvents The Dealer Experience

Across the country, plenty of car dealerships are beginning to reopen their doors to shoppers, often seeing...

Electric motorbike gives women in rural Zimbabwe a path out of poverty

The Hamba is solar-powered and easing the strain of domestic work.

Food aid needed for Africa’s hungry strained by Covid-19 crisis

'Even if we help as many as we can, there’s always more to be done.'

Aston Martin begins DB5 Goldfinger Continuation project

Aston Martin is pressing on with its replica DB5s and a slated 2020 delivery.

Experts fear explosion of coronavirus cases if rules ignored once economy restarts

Bangladesh will face a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths if it reopens economy without fully implementing the safeguards, experts warn.

Trump considering legislation that may scrap law that protects social media companies

President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has long protected internet companies, including Twitter and Facebook, an extraordinary attempt to intervene in the media that experts said was unlikely to survive legal scrutiny.

Bangladesh plans home exams for primary school students

The government is planning home examinations for primary school students to keep them in study amid the coronavirus outbreak that has forced education institutions shut.

Online child sex abuse cases triple under lockdown in Philippines

Cases of online child sex abuse in the Philippines have tripled under coronavirus, the government said, with campaigners warning that the country's lockdown has left more children vulnerable to exploitation by human traffickers and cash-strapped relatives.

‘Beyond the Pandemic’ streams Saturday with focus on reopening Bangladesh

‘Beyond the Pandemic,’ an online discussion programme organised by the Awami League, will focus on the challenges of restarting the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic in its third episode.

Ex-FM Morshed Khan leaves for London by chartered flight in pandemic

Former foreign minister M Morshed Khan has left Bangladesh for Britain by a chartered plane amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Sikder brothers escape to Thailand by air ambulance from legal charges at home

Ron Haque Sikder, a director of National Bank Limited, and his brother Dipu Haque Sikder have left Bangladesh for Thailand by an air ambulance after being accused of threatening top executives of Exim Bank.

Spain reports two new COVID-19 deaths, total at 27,121

Spain’s Health Ministry said recorded deaths from the coronavirus outbreak reached 27,121 on Friday, increasing by two in the last 24 hours.

Eighteen additional High Court judges get permanent appointments

The government has made permanent 18 additional judges of the Supreme Court’s High Court Division.

Police rescue six teenagers from Sundarbans after a night in the woods

The police have rescued six teenagers who lost their way after venturing out into the Sundarbans.

Middle Children Are the Most Sociable Ones of the Family, and Here’s Why

Believe it or not, middle children are becoming extinct. Families around the world tend to have fewer children these days, usually sticking to 1 or 2, which means there are no longer middle children. And that’s a pity because not only do we think “middles” are cool, but Alfred Adler, a psychotherapist who developed the theory of how birth order shapes our personalities, shares the same opinion.

Nuclear Guinea Pigs: Radiation Experiments Performed on US Citizens

During the Cold War, the U.S. conducted experiments with radioactive substances on men, women, pregnant women, children, and infants.

US Leaves WHO in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic, Says President Trump

U.S. President Trump said the country will leave the WHO, alleging the agency protected China in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.

MSNBC Reporter Claims “Protests” Aren’t “Unruly” as Building Literally Burns Behind Him

Look behind you!

Ill. Governor Drops All Church Restrictions After Lawsuit

Churches claimed governor's restrictions ignored

Pakistani Army Claims It Shot Down Indian Drone

This is the second time within a week that Pakistan has alleged that an Indian spy drone violated its airspace

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

Says China pressured WHO to mislead world

Flashback: Black Business Owner Furious After Business Destroyed During L.A. Riots

Riots broke out in 1992 after cops acquitted in Rodney King trial

Van Jones: Every White Person Has ‘Virus’ in Brain, It’s ‘Too Late to Be Innocent’

CNN host says even liberal, well-intentioned white people

Pursuit to reopen its Glacier Park Collection starting June 1

COLUMBIA FALLS, MT – Pursuit announced that it will begin reopening its lodging, culinary and retail experiences within its Glacier Park Collection starting June 1. The company temporarily suspended operations this past March and delayed seasonal openings to support the public health response to COVID-19, as travel restrictions and social distancing measures were initiated. Each reopening will follow both the state and provincial government’s approach on relaunching and will include rigorous cleaning, physical distancing and training protocols as outlined in Pursuit’s

Oncologists highlight the need for more palliative care training

Oncologists who practice and teach at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center are calling on medical oncology training programs to invest substantially more time educating physicians about palliative care and how to talk to patients about "bad news."

Survey provides baseline assessment of climate-health education among health professions institutions

An international survey of Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) membership found that the majority of members--health professions schools and programs, including medical, nursing, and public health--offer learning opportunities related to the health impacts of climate change, yet many also encountered challenges in instituting or developing curricula.

Special Times Call for Special Measures – InfraTec Responds to the Effects of the Corona Pandemic

With the current corona crisis, the world is facing a multitude of challenges. First and foremost is the protection of public health.

As COVID cuts deadly path through Indiana prisons, inmates say symptoms ignored

Scottie Edwards died of COVID-19 just weeks before he would have gotten out of the Westville Correctional Facility in Indiana.

A Senator from Arizona emerges as a pharma favorite

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema formed a congressional caucus to raise "awareness of the benefits of personalized medicine" in February. Soon after that, employees of pharmaceutical companies donated $35,000 to her campaign committee.

Coronavirus: Government urged to roll out ICT programmes to address job losses

Youth Rise International, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) focused on poverty eradication through education and decent work has called on the Government to as a matter of urgency roll out a national ICT for Work programme for the youth.

Coronavirus: Gov’t urged to roll out ICT programmes to address job losses

Youth Rise International, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) focused on poverty eradication through education and decent work has called on the Government to as a matter of urgency roll out a national ICT for Work programme for the youth.

Retraction and apology to Ibrahim Mahama

Ghana Guardian's attention has been drawn to an inaccurate publication on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, titled "Ibrahim Mahama paying A-Plus 'to spew nonsense'".

Ghana Guardian retracts and apologises to Ibrahim Mahama

Ghana Guardian's attention has been drawn to an inaccurate publication on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, titled "Ibrahim Mahama paying A-Plus 'to spew nonsense'".

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing to death galamseyer

The police at Ntortroso in the Ahafo Region, yesterday arrested a watchdog committee member, for allegedly stabbing to death, a 48-year-old man, for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey,.

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing 'galamseyer' to death

The police at Ntortroso in the Ahafo Region, yesterday arrested a watchdog committee member, for allegedly stabbing to death, a 48-year-old man, for engaging in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey,

One dead, seven missing as boat capsizes on Volta Lake

A 60-year-old woman has been confirmed dead, as seven other persons have gone missing after a boat capsized on the Volta Lake

One dies, seven feared missing as boat sinks on Volta Lake

One person has been confirmed dead while seven others are feared missing when a boat carrying a dozen sank on Thursday, May 28, 2020 on the Volta Lake in the Eastern region of Ghana.

Fulani man at Busunu arrested for inflicting cutlass wounds on farmer

A 25-year-old Fulani man Abdul Rahman Yahaya is in the grips of the Damongo Police for allegedly conspiring with his brother to inflict deep cutlass wounds the body of a 27-year-old farmer Mr Ibrahim Habib who is a resident of Sumpini near Busunu in West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.

Christian leaders won’t push government to reopen churches – Rev. Dr Boafo

The Most Reverend Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, says the ecumenical bodies will not rush the government to lift the ban on in-person church services.

'Kill me, jail me but I’ll never 'eat' my words' – Mornah tells CID

The Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Mr. Bernard Mornah says he is ever ready to ‘die’ for the truth if that is what the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service wants.

Only JHS, SHS final year students should be allowed to resume school for now – GNAT

The largest teacher union in Ghana, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has advised government to reopen schools in phases to avoid the spread of coronavirus during the pandemic.

Parliament must shut down over coronavirus cases - Sam George

Amidst speculations that some Members and Staff of Parliament have tested positive for Covid-19, Mr Samuel Nartey George, MP for Ningo-Prampram, is calling for a two-week shut-down, and fumigation of Parliament.

Major Maxwell Mahama was lynched in Denkyira-Obuasi exactly 3 years ago

On May 29,2017, residents of Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region lynched an army officer, Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama to death after mistaking him for an armed thief.

Give Amoabeng, others trial documents - AG ordered

An Accra High Court has ordered the Attorney General’s (AG’s) Department to file all the prosecution documents it intends to rely on for the trial of the former Chief Executive Officer of insolvent UT Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, and five others who have been charged with their alleged conducts leading to depositors of the bank losing money.

'Beyond the Return' steering committee inaugurated

The Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi has inaugurated the 'Beyond the Return' Steering Committee to kick start the 10-year project.

4 escape death as flood engulfs Ho

The Volta Regional Capital, Ho is gradually becoming a flood-prone area as about 11 places have been identified to be dangerous flood-prone spots in the hitherto flood-free municipality.

Free distribution of nose masks will be waste of resources – Pius Hadzide

The Deputy Minister of Information, Pius Enan Hadzide has asserted that it will not be a sound decision by the government to distribute free face masks for the Ghanaian populace.

EC to adopt 'cluster system' during voters' registration exercise

The Electoral Commission of Ghana says it will be adopting a 'cluster system' to ensure a smooth running of the upcoming voters' registration exercise.

Parliament encourages Coronavirus positives to boldly declare status

The Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday frowned on the poor treatment accorded people who have tested positive for the coronavirus, and called on society to avoid stigmatization, discrimination and fear of patients who have recovered from the disease.

Lockdown entire country for 10 days rather than easing restrictions – CEGA to Akufo-Addo

Center for Ethical Governance and Administration (CEGA) has called on President Akufo-Addo not to ease restriction as the number of Coronavirus cases has surged to over 7000.

Six districts in UE restricted from fertilizer distribution this year

Six districts in the Upper East Region have been restrained from dealing with sales and distribution of subsidized fertilizer to farmers due to incessant reported cases of smuggling.

Your IPAC boycotts won’t stop EC – NPP MP-aspirant to NDC

An aspiring parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Akwatia constituency, Mr Ernest Yaw Kumi, has told the biggest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that boycotting Interparty Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings will not affect the work of the Electoral Commission (EC).

My comment to EC was not a threat – Mornah schools 'overexcited' Ghana Police Service

Bernard Mornah says his recent statement that has generated controversy was only offering counsel to the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana.

Coronavirus: Mass-test students, teachers, congregations – Mahama to govt

Former President John Mahama has called for mass testing for students, teachers and churchgoers should the government ease restrictions such that schools and churches resume.

Elephant poachers arrested at Vamboi

Elephants form part of the endangered species in Ghana, despite several efforts by the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission to protect these animals, activities of poachers continue to prevail in some parts of the country.

Bernard Mornah's comments very ‘useless & treasonable’ - Atik Mohammed

PNC General Secretary, Atik Mohammed, has labelled recent comments by the party's Chairman, Bernard Mornah, as "useless and treasonable".

Chiraa fights for president’s 88 hospitals

The Chief and people of Chiraa in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region have appealed to President Akufo-Addo and his government through the Bono Regional Coordinating Council to allow the district’s share of the 88 hospitals to be built across the country to be sited at Chiraa.

Central University cuts fees by 50% over Coronavirus

Central University has reduced its fees for the 2020-2021 academic year for as much as 55% in some programmes in order to provide support to parents and students post COVID-19.

Stop replacing green grass with pavement blocks – Meteo cautions households

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has advised people to stop replacing green grass with pavement blocks in their homes.

CID kowtowing to govt whims to 'intimidate' our anti-register stance - IPRAN

The Inter-Party Resistance Against New Voters Register (IPRAN) has said the invitation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to the Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Mr Bernard Mornah, will not soften its “poignant stance” on the “ill-advised and needless decision to compile a new register of voters.”

Be transparent about MPs coronavirus infections – Mahama to Parliament

Former President John Mahama has called for transparency following the confusion over the state of COVID-19 infection in Parliament.

Wontumi wades into Mills’ death saga, calls Mahama a 'political killer'

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, has added his voice to those that are calling for a probe into the death of former President John Evans Atta Mills.

#ECMustListen: More Ghanaians join calls to resist new voters’ register compilation

The seemingly unpopular decision by the Electoral Commission to compile a new voters’ register regardless of the existing global health crisis is being brutally scrutinized by some concerned Ghanaians on social media.

IPAC: Your absence was a blessing – Kofi Akpaloo slams NDC

Founder and leader of Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) Kofi Akpaloo has lashed out at the largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for boycotting the recent Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting called by the Electoral Commission (EC).

Atik Mohammed still suspended – PNC

The People’s National Convention (PNC) has reiterated that Atik Mohammed remains suspended as the General Secretary of the Party.

The murder of Mr. Agbedemnab

1. BSYA- Accra have heard with sadness the gruesome murder of Mr. Agbedemnab, a young man from the Baasa Community of the Builsa South District on 20th May, 2020 at around 9pm, in Fumbisi.

EC wants to rig election 2020 to keep Akufo-Addo in power - Victor Smith

Ghana's Former Ambassador to the UK, Victor Smith, has said the obstinate nature of the NPP government led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Electoral Commission (EC) to go on with the compilation of a new voters' register is simply to rig the 2020 elections.

Pentecost University poised for a brighter future – Rector

Rector of Pentecost University, Apostle Dr. Daniel Walker says the university is poised for a brighter future with the attainment of its presidential charter.

Pentecost, All Nations University receive presidential charters

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Thursday, 28th May, 2020, presented presidential charters to the Pentecost University College, Accra, and All Nations University College, Koforidua, at a ceremony at Jubilee House, the seat of the nation’s presidency.

EC 'exposes' NDC over '10pm invitation' letter?

One of the reasons the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) gave for their recent boycott of an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting was the fact that their invitation letter had the wrong time on it.

New Voters Register: Just boycott 2020 general elections – NDC told

In 1992, the NPP and other opposition parties due to suspicions of electoral manipulations and cheating boycotted the parliamentary elections. The paper, ‘stolen verdict’ was written to make a case.

Registration Exercise: Be on the alert for recalcitrants - John Boadu tells security agencies

General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu has asked the various security agencies to be on high alert for the compilation of the new voters’ register.

Address challenges of PWDs – Group tells EC

A group of persons with disability has raised red flags over the “persistent stance” of the Electoral Commission (EC) to compile a new voters’ register ahead of the 2020 general elections.

PNC wasn't to stage a walk-out at IPAC meeting - Atik rebukes Nat. Organizer

General Secretary of the People's National Convention (PNC), Atik Mohammed has condemned the party's boycott of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting with the Electoral Commission on the compilation of a new voters' register.

Medical Officer proposes steam haling to cure coronavirus

A private medical practitioner has proposed the use of steam inhalation as a treatment for coronavirus cases in the country.

Akufo-Addo committed to equitable distribution of health facilities – Bawumia

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated President Akufo-Addo's commitment to providing an equitable distribution of healthcare facilities across the country.

Daily Guide: Ghana will not burn

Ghana will not witness the kind of strife the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and her assigns are wishing for her.

CID chases Bernard Mornah over ‘threats’ against EC

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has invited the National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah for questioning over alleged threats he made against the Electoral Commission of Ghana.

Police arrest all-female counterfeit money gang in Kumasi

A special operation by the Ghana Police Service has led to the arrest of 15 women, who are part of a gang printing and spreading fake currency notes across the Kumasi Metropolis.

Mamponteng residents worried about abandoned road projects

Residents at Mamponteng in the Kwabre East Municipality have expressed concern over the continued delay in completing the road networks in the community.

Declare your coronavirus status to help fight stigmatisation – Maurice Ampaw to MPs

Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has added his voice to the ongoing debate about whether public office holders, particularly members of Parliament must disclose their coronavirus status or otherwise.

Mahama caused my disqualification in 2016 but pointed at Akufo-Addo – Akua Donkor

Founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) Madam Akua Donkor has revealed that former President John Dramani Mahama in 2016 called her to leave GFP and contest the presidential race as an independent candidate.

Okudzeto Ablakwa sends 'MoMo' to 659 private school staff in constituency

The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has provided some relief to 659 teaching and non-teaching staff of 45 private schools and 89 volunteer teachers in public basic schools who are not on government payroll.

‘We want to come home’ – Stranded Ghanaians in Libya beg Akufo-Addo

Some Ghanaians who are stranded in Libya have appealed to the government of Ghana to facilitate their return home.

EC sacks Odike from IPAC Meeting

The founder of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai, was turned away from partaking in the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Wednesday.

Residents scramble for fuel from accident tanker

There were safety risks around WAMCO junction on the Takoradi to Sekondi road on Wednesday when scores of residents put their lives in danger and besieged an accident scene to draw fuel.