Democratic leaders say Trump testing strategy is 'to deny the truth' about lack of supplies

Democratic leaders said Monday that President Trump’s strategy for coronavirus testing is to “deny the truth” about the current lack of supplies.

Trump warns he may move Republican convention site from North Carolina

U.S. President Donald Trump warns that he may move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina set for August if the event..

Trump threatens to move Republican convention if North Carolina won't allow packed arena

President targets Democratic governor days after state’s highest daily increase in coronavirus cases * Coronavirus – latest global updatesDonald Trump has threatened to move the Republican party’s national convention from Charlotte, North Carolina, if the state is unable to commit to “full attendance

Trump threatens to move Republican convention if North Carolina won't allow packed arena

President targets Democratic governor days after state’s highest daily increase in coronavirus cases

Trump: We will move Republican convention unless crowds allowed

President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state's Democratic governor does not immediately sign off on allowing a full-capacity gathering in August despite the continuing coronavirus pandemic.

Byron York: Biden facing even more pressure on VP pick after 'you ain't black' remark

The Washington Examiner’s Byron York said on Monday that presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is facing even more pressure to pick a woman of color as his running mate after his gaffe about black Trump supporters.

Biden aims to move left without abandoning centrist roots

Calls for pragmatic centrism helped Joe Biden clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. But they left many of the party’s strongest liberals worried little progress would be made toward their sweeping goals.

A tale of two Trumps

You have to admire US President Donald Trump's persistence. Almost 100,000 Americans have died under his watch in the last 100 days, and he is still boasting about his success and greatness.

Biden Lays Memorial Wreath in First Public Event Since Virus

Joe Biden emerged Monday from his stay-at-home lockdown after more than 10 weeks to mark Memorial Day with a tribute to veterans.

Staunch Trump ally to end tumultuous tenure as U.S. envoy in Germany

With his outspoken pressure on a close U.S. ally to bend to American policy, Richard Grenell made few friends in Berlin.

Trump lays wreath at Arlington Cemetery in Memorial Day ceremony

President Trump on Monday presented a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to commemorate Memorial Day. Trump crossed the Potomac River by motorcade to lead the solemn morning ceremony at

Trump honors fallen warriors at Memorial Day ceremonies, assures ‘we are the captains of our own fate’

President Trump on Monday visited Arlington National Cemetery and Baltimore’s historic Fort McHenry to honor fallen soldiers for Memorial Day as he touted America's long history of courage and fortitude in the face of adversity -- and sought to once more rally that national spirit in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. 

Donald Trump Lays Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

President Donald Trump recognized Memorial Day on Monday, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Ilhan Omar: I Will Vote for Biden Even Though I Believe Tara Reade

Ilhan Omar said she will vote for Joe Biden while insisting she believes his former Senate staffer Tara Reade's allegation of sexual assault.

Ilhan Omar says she believes Tara Reade’s sex assault claims against Biden

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar said she believes the sexual assault claims leveled at former Vice President Joe Biden by former Senate staffer Tara Reade. “I do believe Reade,” Omar told the Sunday

Memorial Day: Trump thanks service members fighting 'invisible enemy'

May 25 (UPI) -- In Memorial Day remarks, President Donald Trump recognized members of the U.S. National Guard and armed services on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic battling an "invisible enemy."

Paul Whelan was detained in Moscow in December 2018 for allegedly receiving state secrets

Russian prosecutors on Monday called for a former US marine charged with spying to be sentenced to 18 years in prison, after a closed-door trial denounced by Washington and his family. Paul Whelan, 50, was detained in Moscow in December 2018 for allegedly receiving state secrets, but he insists he was

Russia seeks 18-year jail term for ex-U.S. Marine in spying trial

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian prosecutors asked a court on Monday to sentence former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who is on trial accused of spying for the United States, to 18 years in a maximum security prison, his lawyer said.

Transfer of Open Skies Treaty Data to Non-Parties Must Be Ruled Out - Russian Top Diplomat

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The transfer of data received by the countries participating in the Open Skies Treaty to third countries that are not parties to it will be a gross...

Open Skies withdrawal throws nuclear treaty into question

President Trump's move this week to withdraw from an international pact meant to prevent accidental war has added to concerns about the fate of a separate arms control treaty with Russia.

Florida Felons Who Owe Restitution Or Outstanding Legal Fees Can Still Vote, Judge Rules

‘This is a tremendous victory for voting rights,’ said an ACLU attorney. Felons in Florida who are unable to repay their court fines can still have their voting rights restored, a federal ...

Burundi declares Ndayishimiye victor of bitter presidential election

Burundi's ruling party candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye was on Monday declared the winner of the country's presidential election, but the opposition vowed to contest the results of the

Burundi declares Ndayishimiye victor of bitter presidential election

Evariste Ndayishimiye is set to inherit a deeply isolated country, under sanctions and cut off by foreign donors, its economy and national psyche damaged by the years of political violence and rights violations

Burundi ruling party candidate Ndayishimiye wins election

Bujumbura, Burundi | AFP | Burundi’s ruling party presidential candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye on Monday was declared the victor of the bitterly disputed election, with 68.72 percent of the vote. The election commission, which released the official results live on Burundian media, said that his main opposition rival Agathon Rwasa of the National Freedom Council (CNL), had garnered 24.19 percent of …

US expands travel ban to Brazil, poised to cross 100,000 toll

The travel ban goes into effect from Friday and applies to immigrants and non-immigrants from Brazil, same as earlier orders suspending travelers from China, Iran, the Schengen area, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Stakes high for Collins in coronavirus relief standoff

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who faces the toughest reelection campaign of her Senate career, is battling her own party over coronavirus relief funding for local and state governments hit hard by

Attorney general faces calls to resign after she defends Dominic Cummings

Suella Braverman’s backing undermines independence of her office, say top lawyers

COVID-19: INEC to receive names of Edo, Ondo guber candidates online, to pilot e-voting (updated)

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will work towards the introduction of electronic voting in major elections starting from 2021.

Edo poll: We don’t want bloodshed, says cleric

The Chief Imam of Benin Central Mosque, Abdufatah Enabulele, says the people of Edo State do not want bloodshed during the upcoming party primaries and governorship election. He made this plea o...

Buhari urged to sign amended Electoral Act into law before Edo gov poll

The National Vice Chairman, Southsouth, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Emmanuel Ogidi, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari...

BREAKING: Evariste Ndayishimiye Wins Burundi Presidential Elections

Evariste Ndayishimiye won the presidential election securing 68.72 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said on Monday.

Questions remain after US cop kills Muslim man who 'threw rocks'

The Muslim community in the US state of Georgia is searching for answers after a sheriff's deputy shot and killed a Sudanese-American man earlier this month.

Arbery family lawyer: Feds looking into how case handled

ATLANTA (AP) — A lawyer for the family of Ahmaud Arbery said Monday that a federal prosecutor told the slain man's mother federal officials are investigating potential misconduct by local...

IDF Troops Thwart Stabbing Attack in Samaria; Two Terrorists Wounded

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

Dismissal, reprimands in case of soldier who committed suicide - Defense/Security

Investigation into death of soldier military police attempted to recruit as a source finds serious faults in treatment of soldier.

‘Palestinian’ Rioters Burn Tires, throw Rocks over PA Eid al-Fitr Mosque Closures

Clashes erupt in the Palestinian Authority as residents take to the streets to protest against virus lockdowns imposed for the holiday.

Trudeau to seek 10 days of paid sick leave for all Canadians, says talks are ongoing

Paid sick leave is key to keeping COVID-19 spread under control, prime minister says

NDP makes support for suspending Commons contingent on permanent sick leave

The Liberals over the weekend proposed to waive ‘normal’ House of Commons

Virus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise

The three-day festival, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is traditionally celebrated with mosque prayers, family feasts and shopping for new clothes, gifts and sweet treats.

Subdued Eid al-Fitr in India, Bangladesh amid coronavirus crisis

Muslims in India and Bangladesh celebrated a subdued Eid al-Fitr on Monday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic.

Peace returns to Ondo APC as factional chairman withdraws suit

Peace may be returning to Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) following the withdrawal of the suit challenging the authentic chairman, Ade Adetimehin....

Rejig your political agenda for 2023 APC leaders warn his members

Stalwarts of APC in Akwa Ibom state have urged its members to call their media aides to order as some of their publications in the social media

Venezuela

Venezuelan authorities celebrated Monday as the first of five Iranian tankers loaded with gasoline docked in the South American country, delivering badly needed fuel to the crisis-stricken nation that sits atop the world’s largest oil reserves. The gasoline shipments are arriving in defiance of stiff

Don’t let Big Tech turn the world into a China, Noam Chomsky warns

He is referring to China's social credit system that tracks citizens to award/deduct points on a score determining one's access to services.

ILO expresses deep concern at ‘suspension’ of labour laws

Appeals to Modi to uphold international commitments

Opposition to form panel soon to draft action plan against Centre

Workers’ rights, deaths due to hunger and negligible relief package to be discussed

If we can’t go to church now, then don’t use churches for elections, ACDP leader tells ANC

Reverend Kenneth Meshoe hit out at the governing party, saying it had a long track record of using churches to campaign during the elections.

Pakistani Man Arrested For Attacking Sikh Shrine in England

As per the statement of the gurdwara, at around 6 AM, an individual entered the gurdwara premises causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Miners commend FG over inauguration of Presidential C’ttee on Ajaokuta Steel coy

ABUJA-MINERS under the auspices of Miners Association of Nigeria, MAN, Monday, commended the Federal Government over the inaugurati

OSCE reports 44 civilian victims in Donbas hostilities since early 2020

The victims include six fatalities and 38 injuries.

Derogatory Remarks Against Dalits: Why Three Senior DMK MPs Face Legal Problems

The cases of these three MPs are a bit amusing as they invited the trouble on themselves.

Russia's Ruling Party Reports Cyberattack on Website as Primaries Begin for September Vote

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The website of the United Russia party was subjected to a so-called distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) upon launching the remote primary...

Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism

China's foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city's security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as terrorism.

180 Arrested in Hong Kong Protests Against Chinese Takeover

Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to denounce Beijing’s plan to impose a draconian national security law.

Hundreds test positive for coronavirus at meatpacking plant in Brazil

SAO PAULO, May 25 (Reuters) - Hundreds of meatpacking workers at a single BRF SA plant in southern Brazil have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the company said on Monday, amid global concerns about the pandemic disrupting food supplies. Brazilian meatpacker BRF said in a statement that nearly 340 people, or 6.6% of workers, at its Concórdia plant in Santa Catarina state had tested positive for the virus.

Coronavirus upside: 70% fall in crime in western Uttar Pradesh in April, says report

Western Uttar Pradesh has reported a sharp fall in crime in April compared to the corresponding period last year.

Head of French LREM Party Says Former Health Minister Determined to Become Paris Mayor

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Stanislas Guerini said he was convinced that former health minister and current LREM candidate Agnes Buzyn in the municipal elections in Paris, is...

China protests America's coronavirus restrictions on its airlines

The US government late on Friday accused the Chinese government of making it impossible for US airlines to resume service to China

China accuses US of spreading coronavirus conspiracies

IANS Beijing China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has accused the US of spreading “conspiracies and lies” about the coronavirus pandemic, ratcheting up

Judge to view CCTV evidence again in sexual assault case against comedian Sil Fox

A JUDGE is to view CCTV evidence again in the case against veteran comedian Sil Fox, who is accused of groping a woman as he had a photograph taken with her on a night out.

Judge to re-watch CCTV evidence in Sil Fox sex assault case

Comedian denies assaulting woman after having photo taken with her

India and Israel join forces to develop rapid testing system to fight Coronavirus

India News: NEW DELHI: India and Israel have decided to join forces to develop rapid testing systems that can conduct Covid-19 tests at under a minute, in the hig.

ANALYSIS: Lebanon is teetering on the brink - Middle East

Neither Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah nor Lebanese President Michel Aoun care about restoring Lebanon to its once-respected status.

Consent of several MLAs awaited on their salary cut in Uttarakhand

Consent of several MLAs awaited on their salary cut in Uttarakhand: Several legislators in the state are yet to give consent to the 30 per cent cut in salary and allowances of MLAs in the ongoing war against coronavirus.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Afghans Want Ceasefire to Continue Beyond Eid

The announcement of the three-day ceasefire has raised hopes among Afghans who say it should continue in order to begin the intra-Afghan negotiations and move the peace process forward. 

Afghans Want Ceasefire to Continue Beyond Eid

The announcement of the three-day ceasefire has raised hopes among Afghans who say it should continue in order to begin the intra-Afghan negotiations and move the peace process forward. 

Afghan ceasefire holds as prisoner release expected

Taliban made the three-day truce offer that started Sunday to mark the Eid al-Fitr holiday

Crashed Pakistan plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings: Report

Crashed Pakistan plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings: Report

Crashed PIA plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report

Pakistan News: KARACHI: The pilot of the crashed Pakistan International Airlines plane ignored three warnings from the air traffic controllers about the aircraft's a.

Report reveals Pak pilot ignored three altitude warnings before crashing

PTI Karachi The pilot of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)’s crashed plane ignored three warnings from the air traffic controllers about the air

Pilot of PIA flight ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude before Pakistan crash: Report

Pakistani investigators are trying to find out if the PIA crash is attributable to a pilot error or a technical glitch.

Jalandhar Police starts helpline for women facing domestic violence in lockdown

To help women facing the domestic violence during lockdown, the Jalandhar Police Commissionerate has started online counseling helpline.

Suspected 'spy' pigeon from Pakistan captured along International Border in Jammu and Kashmir

A pigeon, suspected to be trained in Pakistan for spying, was captured along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. They said the pigeon,

Suspected 'spy' pigeon from Pakistan captured along IB in J-K

A pigeon, suspected to be trained in Pakistan for spying, was captured along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir,

Efforts underway to get food from U.S. farms to the needy | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

OMAHA, Neb. >> As food banks have struggled to meet soaring demand from people suddenly out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been especially troubling to see farmers have to bury produce, dump milk and euthanize hogs.

Protesters Hang Beshear In Effigy Outside Governor’s Mansion

During a rally trumpeting Second Amendment rights outside the Governor’s Mansion at the state capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, protesters hanged...

Liberia: CPP Chairman to Reject Senatorial Election Deferment Beyond December 2020

MONROVIA – The chairman of the opposition political conglomeration, the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), says the CPP will not accept any midterm election beyond December 2020. Report by Lennart Dodoo, ldodoo@frontpageafricaonline.com Mr. Alexander Cummings said while he understands that the coronavirus pandemic could cause some delays for the mid-term senatorial election constitutionally slated for October […]

FIR against Alka Lamba over Unnao rape case tweet

Aishwarya Sengar, daughter of former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who is in Delhi's Tihar Jail in the Unnao rape case, has lodged an FIR against Congress.

South Carolina soldier dies in non-combat related incident in Afghanistan: Defense Department

An American soldier from South Carolina has died in a non-combat related incident in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced on Thursday. 

Europe threatens legal action over aviation whistleblower body

The European Commission has threatened the Irish government with legal action over the State’s failure to designate a body to receive reports from whistleblowers about safety concerns in the aviation sector.

Dominic Cummings sighting could have been me, suggests TV antiques expert

Barnard Castle-based David Harper recalls someone greeting him as ‘Dominic’ some weeks ago as he left his shop.

Dominic Cummings sighting could have been me, suggests TV antiques expert

Barnard Castle-based David Harper recalls someone greeting him as ‘Dominic’ some weeks ago as he left his shop.

Dominic Cummings sighting could have been me, suggests TV antiques expert

Barnard Castle-based David Harper recalls someone greeting him as ‘Dominic’ some weeks ago as he left his shop.

Dominic Cummings sighting could have been me, suggests TV antiques expert

Barnard Castle-based David Harper recalls someone greeting him as ‘Dominic' some weeks ago as he left his shop.

‘Migrants train should reach destination’: Sanjay Raut’s jibe at Piyush Goyal over diversions

The Vasai Road-Gorakhpur Sharmik Special train to Uttar Pradesh, which left from Palghar on May 21, was diverted to a different route via Odisha due to heavy congestion.

Happy to cooperate with Centre, request Railway Minister to look into inconsistencies: Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi

Happy to cooperate with Centre, request Railway Minister to look into inconsistencies: Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi: Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said that the state government is happy to cooperate with the Centre and urged Railway Minister Piyush Goyal to look into all the inconsistencies as far as train travel is concerned.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

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

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

Owner of collapsed building charged with 19 counts

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The owner of the building which collapsed killing 13 people in Makindye has been charged with 19 counts. Abraham Kalanzi, aged 31-year-old, the owner of the collapsed building was charged before the Makindye One Magistrate Edith Mbabazi. He was charged alongside Engineer Christopher Bandi Ruhambya 55. The charges include; …

Nagaland Reports First Coronavirus Cases As 3 Chennai-Returnees Test Positive; Assam Records Spike In Infections

Officially, Nagaland is the last of the eight Northeastern states after Sikkim to report COVID-19 positive cases.

Parrot who 'heard victim's last words' to give evidence at trial of men who 'raped and beat woman to death'

Miguel Saturnino Rolon, 51, and Jorge Raul Alvarez, 62, will go on trial in Argentina this year accused of the murder of 46-year-old Elizabeth Toledo - facing evidence given by her parrot.

Police searching for student on the run after 'killing two people'

A tri-state manhunt is underway for Peter Manfredonia, a 23-year-old student at the University of Connecticut, who is believed to be armed with stolen guns

Tri-state manhunt underway for suspect in Connecticut double homicide

Police in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are on the lookout for a 23-year-old man suspected of killing two people as part of a larger crime spree over Memorial Day weekend.

FBI joins 3 state manhunt for UConn senior Peter Manfredonia suspected in two murders

The FBI has joined law enforcement across three states in the manhunt for University of Connecticut student Peter Manfredonia, who is wanted in a pair of murders.

5-year-old boy flies back home alone after 2 months

IANS Bengaluru A 5-year-old boy flew back to the city alone on Monday after being stuck in Delhi for two months with his grandparents. The boy had gone to

Day 1: Chaos, disappointment and relief as domestic flights resume

India News: NEW DELHI: It was a day of mixed emotions as domestic passenger flights finally took off after a gap of nearly two months amid the coronavirus-induced.

Nicola Sturgeon says Dominic Cummings should apologise to nation for flouting lockdown rules

Nicola Sturgeon has called on Boris Johnson's chief adviser to admit he made a mistake and apologise to the nation over an alleged breach of coronavirus lockdown rules.

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

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

New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview

A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled New Zealand's North Island early Monday but failed to crack Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's trademark composure as she conducted a live television interview.

South Korea to require masks on transit, flights | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BANGKOK >> South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting Tuesday as authorities look for more ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus as people increase their public activities.

'No Eid in our home': Pakistani families mourn crash victims

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - As Fazal Rahmaan, 80 and his wife, Wahida Rahmaan, 74, boarded a plane in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday, their family’s biggest fear was that they might get catch the coronavirus on their way to spend the holiday in Karachi.

UPDATE: Power restored to 1,700 Lake Country customers

Roughly 1,700 homes now have power in Lake Country after an outage this morning.An object on a power line caused the outage east of Pelmewash Parkway, accor

Over 2.35 lakh personnel deployed in West Bengal to restore essential infrastructure

The West Bengal govt has deployed over 2.35 lakh police personnel and state officials to resume essential services in cyclone-hit areas.

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

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

As flights resume, passengers settle into new normal despite cancellations

All major airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air Asia and others operated 30% of their regular schedules between destinations, strictly adhering to the safety protocols set by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Dozens of Chinese companies added to US blacklist in latest Beijing rebuke

The blacklisted companies focus on artificial intelligence and facial recognition, markets that US chip companies such as Nvidia Corp and Intel Corp have been heavily investing in.

Boris’ defence of top aide breaching lockdown causes stir

PTI London The furore surrounding top Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings’ perceived breach of the coronavirus stay-at-home lockdown rules by travellin

Carrying lab report? Karnataka exempts you from institutional quarantine

The government also exempted both union and state ministers, officers on duty as well as airline crew members from quarantine.

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

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

KMPDC to Rescue Woman After Heartbreaking Citizen TV Exposé

The state has stepped in after a woman lamented about losing her child after seeking services from...

Modi conveys Eid greetings to Bangladesh PM, Abu Dhabi crown prince

Modi and Sheikh Hasina share their assessment of the damage caused by cyclone Amphan.Sheikh Zayed and Modi express satisfaction about the effective cooperation between the two countries during the covid-19 pandemic situation

PM Modi conveys greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr to UAE

UAE in a telephonic conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

PM Modi speaks with Sheikh Hasina, greets Bangladesh on occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke on phone with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and conveyed greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr.

Dominic Cummings admits driving 30 miles after suspected coronavirus - to 'check his eyesight'

The unprecedented statement in Downing Street's Rose Garden came as the top aide offered no apology for his 260-mile drive to Durham - and revealed he went back into No10 hours after contact with his sick wife

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's federal government and state governors squared up Monday for a battle over plans to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country.The country has seen a steady decline in the overall number of COVID-19 cases thanks to measures imposed 10 weeks ago to limit personal contacts.But as restrictions have slowly been lifted there have also been case spikes across Germany linked to slaughterhouses, restaurants, religious services, nursing homes and refugee shelters.The country's current raft of coronavirus measures is due to expire on June 5.

Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite COVID-19 outbreaks | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BERLIN >> Germany’s federal government and state governors squared up today for a battle over plans to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country.

Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in COVID-19 pandemic

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners.With more people than ever staying home to lessen the spread of COVID-19, their sedans, pickup trucks and SUVs are parked unattended on the streets, making them easy targets for opportunistic thieves.Despite silent streets and nearly nonexistent traffic, vehicle larcenies shot up 63% in New York and nearly 17% in Los Angeles from Jan. 1 through mid-May, compared with the same period last year.And many other law enforcement agencies around the U.S. are reporting an increase in stolen cars and vehicle burglaries, even as violent crime has dropped dramatically nationwide in the coronavirus pandemic.

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

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

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

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

Police launch manhunt after attempted rape of woman in Dunfermline park

A woman was followed by the man before he pushed her to the ground.

6-year-old discovers rare 3,500-year-old tablet

The clay tablet from the Canaanite period depicts a man leading a humiliated captive. The boy who found it won a certificate of good citizenship.

Suraj Venjaramoodu, MLA quarantined

Detection of infection in remand prisoner triggers panic in capital

Lockdown 'dead in the water' because Boris won't sack Cummings, ex-top cop says

Mike Barton, ex-chief constable of Durham Police, said: 'How on earth are the police supposed to enforce the rules now?

Cullen commission into money laundering in British Columbia resumes today

Inquiry was called amid growing concern that illegal cash was helping fuel real estate, luxury car and gambling

France's first transgender mayor vows to wake up village

France's first transgender mayor has vowed to wake up her village in northern France after taking office at the weekend in a step hailed by activists as a breakthrough.

More Troubles For AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal: Tanker Owners Claim He Collected Bribes Up To Rs 60 Lakh A Month

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Prakash Jarwal has been caught up in yet another controversy. The latest investigations suggest that Jarwal, MLA from Deoli constituency in the capital, allegedly received around Rs 60 lakh per month bribes from the water tanker owners, reports Times of India.

Cops Protest In Kolkata, Vandalise Police Station After Constable Dies

A police constable, who was admitted to a state-run hospital in Kolkata with "respiratory problems and other COVID-19 symptoms", died on Monday morning, sparking anger and anxiety among his colleagues, who staged a protest, alleging negligence on the part of their seniors.

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

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

24-year-old guest worker from Bihar held for Warangal killings

Nine people sedated, thrown into well to cover up murder of a woman

9 found dead in well in Telangana were murdered by a man to cover up another killing

The man, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, was arrested on Monday following investigations by six special teams and he confessed to the crime, police claimed, three days after bodies of the nine, including six members of a family, were fished out from the well at Gorrekunta village. The murders were carried out to cover up the killi

Shiv Sena lashes out at Adityanath for remark on migrants, says they are treated well in Maharashtra

Adityanath had said on Sunday that all states will have to take permission from his administration to employ workers from UP, amid the coronavirus crisis.

UP comes up with 2-pronged strategy to help migrants

PTI Lucknow In a two-pronged strategy to help migrant workers, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for their employm

Government allows private jets, charter flights on domestic routes

India Business News: The ultra rich can once again jet around the country in their luxury private or charter aircraft. The aviation ministry from Monday allowed domestic a

Delhi records 13,418 covid cases, CM Kejriwal says situation still under control

Delhi government directed private hospitals with a capacity of 50 beds to reserve 20% of their total bed strength for coronavirus patients

Islamic State says it was behind blast in southern town

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Islamic State said on Monday it was behind a blast in a small town in southern Libya on Saturday, the militant group’s first attack in the country for at least a year.

Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 migrants off country’s Mediterranean coast, UN agency says

A spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration said the migrants were taken to the al-Nasser detention centre in the town of Zawya, west of Tripoli

'Unfolding calamity' - Saftu threatens strike if public servants are forced back to work under lockdown Level 3

Two of South Africa's trade union federations have raised concerns over government's announcement that public servants must go back to work when the country gears down to Level 3 of the lockdown from next week, with the South African Federation of Trade Unions threatening strike action.

Coronavirus in South Africa: President Ramaphosa warns outbreak will get worse

Lockdown measures to be further eased from start of June despite surge in cases

Watch: Large Russian military convoy travels to Raqqa in northern Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – A large Russian military was spotted heading to the Al-Raqqa Governorate from neighboring Al-Hasakah this week, RT Arabic reported on Monday. According to the publication, the Russian military convoy consisted of more than 30 armored vehicles and trucks set off from Al-Qamishli towards Ain Issa in northern Al-Raqqa. The Russian military convoy reportedly took the recently opened M-4 (Aleppo-Hasakah Highway) Highway that links the administrative capitals of Al-Hasakah and Aleppo. In addition to the presence of Russian military vehicles, reports on Monday surfaced of Turkish armored carriers also using the highway between Ras Al-‘Ayn and northern Al-Raqqa. On Monday, the Russian reconciliation center announced the reopening of the M-4 Highway between Aleppo and Al-Hasakah; this was an important move for Damascus, as civilians will now be able to travel to northeastern Syria in their personal vehicles.

Malta looks to Ireland in campaign for legal abortion

The second anniversary of the referendum on the 8th amendment has arrived, and has barely made a dent in the news coverage due to Covid-19.

India lockdown diary, Day 62: Akhilesh asks for free chyawanprash supply; Kolkata artisans hope for turnaround; and more

Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 62 of lockdown.

Singapore Reports 344 COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours, Nationwide Tally at 31,960

Singapore is gearing up for the end of its "circuit breaker" period next week, Channel News Asia reported on Monday.

Staffer at a Cape Town primary school tests positive for Covid-19

This comes as some teachers returned to schools on Monday in preparation for the return of Grade 7 and 12 pupils.

Coronavirus | COVID-19 testing capacity up in States seeing huge migrants’ flow

States working with National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme to deploy TrueNAT machines for testing

UK Prime Minister’s Adviser to Make Rare Statement Amid Lockdown Trip Scandal – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dominic Cummings, senior adviser to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is set to make a rare statement and field journalists’ questions on Monday amid...

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

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

Edinburgh man who brutally murdered neighbour in crazed knife attack dies in Shotts Prison

AN EDINBURGH man who brutally murdered his neighbour in a crazed knife attack has died behind bars. Rene Howieson, 39, stabbed neighbour Colin Skilbeck, 41, just weeks after getting married in 2017…

Glasgow gangster Robert Daniel slashed in neck with pen in savage Barlinnie prison shower ambush attack

CRIME clan member Robert Daniel was slashed in the neck with a pen by another prisoner during a savage shower ambush, we can reveal. Robert Daniel, 30, – who is currently serving time for a d…

Arrested for animal cruelty

UPDATE 3:15 p.m. Court records have named the accused as 20-year-old Leighton Allen Labute.

Vizag gas leak: Andhra Pradesh High Court orders state to seize LG Polymer premises

The court also asked the government to ensure that the company’s directors do not leave the country without its permission.

4 Experts Join HPC In Vizag Leak Probe

VISAKHAPATNAM: Four more technical experts from Centre have joined the high-powered committee that has been set up to investigate the LG polymers gas leak tragedy that occured in Visakhapatnam on May

Watch now: Memorial Day ceremony in Buffalo

Ventura Colon, president of the Western New York Hispanic American Veterans Memorial, speaks during a ceremony to commemorate Memorial Da...

Car convoys, small ceremonies mark Memorial Day in New York | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

NEW YORK >> New Yorkers marked Memorial Day with car convoys and small ceremonies instead of parades, as those looking to honor fallen military memberscontended with coronavirus restrictions.

Will ensure work for returning migrants: Nitish Kumar

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

UPDATED: Wike releases N450m to victims of 2019 'bloody' poll

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has released N450m to victims of the 2019 bloody general elections in Ijaw communities of Abonema...

500 Shramik trains originated from Mumbai Central Division: Rail Ministry

500 Shramik trains originated from Mumbai Central Division: Rail Ministry: The Ministry of Railway on Monday said that it has touched a milestone on Sunday by originating 500 Shramik trains from the Mumbai Central Division.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Girlfriend, 18, accused of murdering Fife man by driving over his head at farm

A STUDENT has appeared in court accused of murdering her boyfriend by running him down and driving over his head. Grace Ross, 18, is said to have murdered Joshua Kerr, also 18, in an alleged incide…

Corona Infected figure Reaches 56349 in Pakistan, 1167 Deaths Reported so far -

The total number of infected people rose to 56,349 on Monday after 1,748 new cases of corona virus infected were

Easing Europe confident of avoiding coronavirus lockdown sequel

BRUSSELS/WARSAW (Reuters) - Armed with mass testing and tracing capabilities, a growing number of European countries are expressing confidence that they can avoid a return to economically-devastating coronavirus lockdowns.

Easing Europe confident of avoiding coronavirus lockdown sequel

Armed with mass testing and tracing capabilities, a growing number of European countries are expressing confidence that they can avoid a return to economically-devastating coronavirus lockdowns. While most European countries failed to contain the coronavirus outbreak when it reached them in February

Stable housing to go to and better pre-release preparation are key findings from interviews conducted with ex-ACT detainees

The first research study of the needs of ex-detainees in the ACT has found shortfalls in support networks and communication.

As Covid-19 Cases Cross 30,000, Mumbai Police Issues Order To Curb Social Media Messages; To Hold Admins Responsible

The Mumbai police in an order dated 23 May has re-issued prohibitory orders under section 144 of the IPC against any social media messages which among others are deemed incorrect, derogatory and incite mistrust towards government functionaries.

Green Party leader not ruling out Tanaiste role in next government

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said he has not ruled out becoming tanaiste in a coalition government with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.

ANOTHER powerful 'lockdown violator': Topless Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is caught having a picnic with his partner and two friends 'in breach of his distancing guidelines for public'

The shirtless Taoiseach was filmed outdoors with his partner Matt Barrett and two others near Steward's Lodge in Dublin where he has been staying during the pandemic.

Covid-19 deaths top 4,000 in under-fire Sweden

Sweden's death toll has far surpassed the tolls in neighbouring Nordic countries, which have all imposed more restrictive containment measures.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra: COVID-19 cases spike by 2,436 to 52,667; 60 more die Mumbai

Worst attack in 27 years: Swarms of locusts destroy crops across north India

Locust swarms entered India from Pakistan where they flew in from Iran last year. From Rajasthan, locusts entered Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and UP. Punjab has also put its farmers on alert.

Worst attack in 27 years: Swarms of locusts destroy crops in several states

Locust swarms entered India from Pakistan and have made their way into Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Question in Goa Board's Class 10 English exam stokes row

A question in the Goa Board's Class 10 English exam paper has stirred a controversy as it allegedly portrays the state government in poor light and refers to corruption in recruitment. The ruling BJP

Mother alleges daughter was murdered

Victim was found dead in Goa recently

Todd Muller announces shape of next Government

National Party Leader Todd Muller has announced the line-up of the next Government.

Relocate dry dock to N’Delta, UNDEDSS, PANDEF urge FG

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS) have urged the Federal..

POST COVID-19: Relocate dry dock to open up economy in N’Delta – PANDEF, UNDEDSS

THE Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF and the United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy, UNDEDSS, Monday, restated calls for...

Cyclone Amphan: Sporadic protests continue over restoration of power, water supply in West Bengal

The cyclone had blown away electric poles, damaged transformers and uprooted trees that fell on electric wires, disrupting power supply in several parts of the state, including Kolkata.

Sporadic protests continue over restoration of power, water supply in cyclone-hit Bengal

Sporadic protests over demands for restoration of power and water supply continued in several cyclone Amphan-hit parts of West Bengal for the fifth consecutive day on Monday while normalcy has

America's Got Talent star 'still not free' after vital clue proved he was wrongly jailed

Unreliable identification techniques led innocent Archie Williams to suffers 37 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of rape and stabbing

Utah climber rescued from remote cliff after hitting head, losing consciousness in fall

A Utah climber who fell and cracked his head while scaling a cliff by himself on Sunday was rescued after he regained consciousness and nearby campers heard his cries for help, authorities said.

Police officers invade retired civil servant's home, shoot son

The police spokesperson said the incident is being investigated.

Chasing Data in Enterprise XR and Beyond

Feel-good stories (like customer engagement and titillating use cases) for immersive XR applications are what we always seem to hear about these days. In a previous article,

India snake-bite assassin killed wife at second attempt

Her parents became suspicious when Sooraj tried to secure ownership of his wife's property just days after her death.

Over 14,000 Brits could appeal lockdown fines after Boris defended Cummings

Mr Cummings trip to Durham was described as 'responsible and legal' by the Prime Minister.

Durham Police examining more Dominic Cummings complaints

The force said today that they received further information and complaints from the public and they are reviewing and examining the new information.

130 people deceived by fake job advert at Bara hospital

About 130 desperate job seekers were duped when they applied for fictitious jobs at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, the Gauteng Department of Health said on Monday.

Meghan Markle 'was convinced there was a conspiracy against her,' 'felt like an outsider,' pal claims

Meghan Markle was convinced courtiers were working “against her” once she joined the British royal family, one palace insider is claiming.

People celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at their homes in Moradabad

People celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at their homes in Moradabad: People celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr at their residences in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, as mosques across the country remained closed following Centre's COVID-19 guidelines.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

How to write to your MP to complain about Dominic Cummings

If you want to complain about the prime minister’s chief adviser there are several ways you can do it. 

Coronavirus | Forced to stay in car for five days despite testing negative for COVID-19

Villagers’ apprehensions and stigma attached to the disease are to blame for my fate, he says.

Popular Hanover political activist says he’s undeterred by reported threat

Popular People's National Party (PNP) activist in Hanover Craig Oates is claiming that his life has reportedly come under threat from members of his party. In a 26-minute long video on Facebook, Oates said he was undaunted by the alleged threat...

True Love!!! Woman marries a man in a wheelchair in Lagos state

Social media users are gushing over a newly-married couple, after pictures from their wedding was shared on Twitter. A beautiful bride and her groom who is in a wheelchair, have drawn the attention of many, with

Firewood Deliveries For Families In Need

More than 100 homes will be warmer this winter thanks to a new initiative to provide firewood to Hauraki Iwi in need.

Delhi IGI airport opens for domestic flights! Flyers note these 10 points before departure and arrival

Coronavirus COVID 19 Lockdown 4.0 travel guidelines for Delhi Airport: All flyers have to download the Aarogya Setu App on their phones, prior to reaching the IGI airport/at the forecourt itself. DIAL has made provisions for designated gates to airlines to enter into the terminal building.

Anushka Sharma CONFIRMS Paatal Lok Season 2 But Has A Condition! Read To Know

Anushka Sharma has scored yet another home-run with her second outing as a producer with Amazon Prime Video’s Paatal Lok. While the series has been appreciated by viewers and critics alike, fans a

Everything By Rule Book: Chandrababu’s Style

He was permitted after a lot of drama and he finally arrived in Amaravati by the road a little while

McGahon encourages groups in Louth to apply for Clár funding - Talk of the Town

Local Senator John McGahon is encouraging groups across Co Louth to apply for the Government’s 2020 Clár Programmme, which has a total fund of €5 million and is designed to help rural communities respond to the challenge of COVID-19. Senator McGahon said: “The Clár Programme can be used for small scale infrastructural projects in rural...Read More→

Dominic Cummings 'doesn't regret' lockdown journey and won't resign

Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings has said he does not regret travelling to Co Durham during lockdown.

Watch: Scenes from airports across India on Day 1 of resumption of domestic flights

The resumption of air travel came with a few hiccups in the first few hours itself as several flyers took to social media to register their grievances against airlines, particularly Air India. Several people travelled long distances only to find that their flights had been cancelled.

Two-year-old child plunges 15ft onto a busy beach sparking major rescue operation

The girl fell from the walkway above Meadfoot beach in Torquay onto the ground below at around lunchtime today.

‘Over 1,000’ pubs have interest in Covid-19 insurance test case

Dispute centres on whether insurers should pay for pubs’ losses over Covid-19 shutdown

More than 1,000 pubs have an interest in FBD ‘test case’, court told

Dispute centres on whether insurers should pay for pubs’ losses over Covid-19 shutdown

Horrifying moment mother 'PUSHES' her autistic son, nine, into a canal 'in her first failed attempt to kill him' before taking the non-verbal boy to another spot where he drowned

Patricia Ripley, 45, inset, is facing attempted and premeditated murder charges. Alejandro Ripley, main with his famiiy, was found floating in a Miami, Florida, canal on Friday. Dad Aldo Ripley is inset.

Zee News’ main building in Nodia sealed after 6 more test positive for COVID-19

Zee News Media Corporation's main building located in Noida Sector-16 has been sealed for sanitation and containment of the novel coronavirus pandemic after six more people tested positive for COVID-19, said a report in bestmediainfo on Monday.

Telangana: Mass murders mystery solved; 26 year-old man held

Telangana's Warangal police cracked the mystery over the most sensational multiple murders of migrant workers.

B.C. residents can now reserve a provincial campsite for a stay starting June 1

Campsite reservations will only be available to British Columbians

College’s Camp OC cancelled for 2020 - Campus Life

Okanagan College Media Release

Mauritius records 2 new Covid-19 cases after month-long lull

Two residents of Mauritius who were recently repatriated from India have tested positive for Covid-19, the country's first cases in nearly a month, the government has announced.

Dominic Cummings says rules didn't cover his circumstances

Under-pressure aide says he doesn't regret his decision

RRR: First Tollyood Venture To Resume Shooting?

The coronavirus crisis has brought the entire world to a standstill. The lockdown imposed across India to curb the spread of virus has hampered all services across the nation including the film

With presence of Chinese troops, India increases troops' strength in Ladakh

Sources in the Indian Army said that the Chinese have moved in troops and heavy vehicles across the Line of Actual Control near the Pangong Tso lake

Patriotic Poles led astray by mis-labelled Ukrainian cucumbers

WARSAW (Reuters) - Local supermarket Biedronka has been mis-labelling goods including Belgian carrots and Ukrainian cucumbers as home grown, Poland’s anti-monopoly office said on Monday.

Aspiring model, 24, who vanished in Nottinghamshire over the bank holiday weekend is found 'safe and well'

Nottinghamshire Police said this evening Laura Benson, who vanished in Beeston, has been found 'safe and well' as they thanked those who shared their appeal.

SAPS arrest 5 for smuggling cigarettes

South African police have arrested a Zimbabwean woman (35) along with four others aged between 28 and 42 whom they found with smuggled cigarettes worth thousand...

Nepal to widen scope of COVID-19 testing as cases surge: PM K P Sharma Oli

Nepal on Monday registered its highest single-day spike in the coronavirus cases with 79 new infections, taking the total COVID-19 tally to 682 in the country.

OpenSignal compares 5G experiences across ten major carriers

Fewer connections per tower lead to a better experience, whether 5G or not.

CIAL handles 1,050 passengers as domestic services resume

Monday marked the 21st anniversary of the airport

Migori Quarantine Centres On Spot As 12 More People Escape

Migori quarantine facilities are on the spot amid Coronavirus pandemic after 12 more people escaped from isolation over the weekend.Nation reports that the 12 people sneaked out of St Mary’s Mab

Video of migrant workers looting food packets at Itarsi railway station goes viral

These labourers were seen fighting with each other for the food packets. The government has arranged special trains for labourers so that they can raech home safely. Amid the arrangements being made for them, such pictures surface.

Putin makes Kremlin appearance as virus restrictions ease

President Vladimir Putin made a rare recent appearance in the Kremlin on Monday as Russia prepares to ease lockdown restrictions imposed over the coronavirus pandemic. The 67-year-old has worked remotely over the past few weeks from his Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, chairing meetings with

Putin makes Kremlin appearance as virus restrictions ease

President Vladimir Putin made a rare recent appearance in the Kremlin on Monday as Russia prepares to ease lockdown restrictions imposed over the coronavirus pandemic.

Don't they do home deliveries?! Mother, 33, gives birth in Lidl car park after suddenly going into labour on the way to hospital

Natasha Thomson gave birth to baby Holly on Thursday after pulling over at a Lidl in Peterlee, County Durham, while on their way to the University Hospital of North Tees.

CMCO: Roadblocks throughout Malaysia tightened despite no attempts at interstate travels, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — There were no attempts by highway users to make interstate travels on the second day of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, said Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Azisman Alias. “Most of the vehicle movements were within the...

Man, 24, 'stabbed Tinder date to death' hours after they matched on the app

Ethan Robert Hunsaker, from Layton, Utah, USA, had been drinking with his victim at a bar before they went to his apartment where she was later killed, police say

Gov Sonko Rescue Team Members Arrested On 10th Anniversary [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

The squad was arrested while distributing gods as they celebrated their anniversary at the...

Alligator Who Survived Second World War Bombing Dies

The reptile, named Saturn, escaped Berlin Zoo in 1943 when it was bombed.

IAF to operationalise second squadron of Tejas; IAF Chief to do it

This event will be conducted at Air Force Station, Sulur near Coimbatore. The squadron will be equipped with LCA Tejas FOC Aircraft and will be the second IAF Squadron to fly LCA Tejas,” the IAF said in a statement.

'Arguably this was a mistake': Cummings says he did not speak to Johnson before travelling to Durham with family

Last night, Boris Johnson defended his senior adviser over the 260-mile trip to Durham.

Body of Maryland couple’s killer found 4 hours after shootout with police, authorities say

A Delaware man suspected of fatally shooting an elderly Maryland couple as they were visiting their son’s grave earlier this month died from police gunfire during a shootout about two hours after the crime, authorities have confirmed.

A Bishkek Florist's Generosity Blossoms Amid The Pandemic

Salamat Baktybek-Kyzy has been saving the profits from her florist business in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in order to buy herself a prosthetic leg. But when orders collapsed amid the COVID-19 lockdown, she decided to start donating flowers for free.

PHOTOS: New look of NIDCOM office after eviction

The pictures below show the office of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) after the staff were evicted. - News

Arson suspected in early morning blaze that damaged Montreal cell tower

MONTREAL — Police say arson is suspected in a fire that badly damaged a telecommunications tower in southwestern Montreal early Monday. There were no injuries stemming fro. the blaze, which was reported about 3:45 a.m.

Ryanair brings legal challenge over social welfare appeal

Ryanair has gone to court in a bid to set aside a decision of an appeals commissioner in a social welfare appeal to refuse the airline permission to cross-examine certain witnesses.

Montenegro becomes Europe's first coronavirus-free state, PM says

PODGORICA (Reuters) - Montenegro’s prime minister on Monday declared the country coronavirus-free - a move vital for its Adriatic tourism industry coming 69 days after it reported its first case and after 20 without a new one.