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

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

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

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

Trump threatens to pull Republican convention out of North Carolina

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina unless the state's Democratic governor guarantees he will swiftly lift restrictions on large gatherings of people during the coronavirus pandemic. "Unfortunately, Democrat Governor

Trump And Pence Threaten To Yank RNC Out NC If Guv Doesn’t Allow Full Attendance At Event

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are holding the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) hostage to force North...

Joe Biden appears in public for first time in months at veterans memorial

Former Vice President Joe Biden left home for the first time in months on Monday to lay a wreath at a veterans memorial near his home in Delaware. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee,

Memorial Day: Biden wears face mask for first public appearance in 10 weeks but Trump refuses to

Joe Biden has appeared in public for the first time in more than two months to mark Memorial Day.In contrast to Donald Trump who has not worn masks during public appearances, both Mr Biden and his wife Jill Biden wore black face masks to lay a wreath a memorial for World War II and Korean War veterans

Trump spends Memorial Day weekend golfing and insulting female politicians

President tweets and retweets personal attacks against Pelosi and Abrams as US approaches 100,000 coronavirus deaths

David Drucker: Why Biden's latest gaffe may not be as damaging as Hillary's 'deplorables' remark

David Drucker said on Monday that “only time will tell” if presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden can rebound from his “you ain’t black enough” comments.

Black Voices for Trump Panel Sounds Off on Biden's Outrageous Remarks

When former Vice President Joe Biden told radio host Charlamagne tha God that he "ain't black" if he votes to re-elect President Trump, black voters were rightly offended.

Atlanta is home to 2 potential contenders for Biden's VP

ATLANTA — Neither public rivals nor personal friends, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Abrams spent years climbing parallel ladders at Atlanta City Hall and the Georgia Capitol. They are now Georgia’s most influential African American women. Bottoms, the 50-year-old Atlanta mayor, is a top surrogate for Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Abrams is …

Joe Biden, wearing a mask, makes first campaign stop in months

Former vice president Joe Biden has made his first campaign trip outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago.

Joe Biden, wearing a mask, makes first campaign stop in months

Former vice president Joe Biden has made his first campaign trip outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago.

Congress weighs choice: 'Go big' on virus aid or hit 'pause'

WASHINGTON — Congress is at a crossroads in the coronavirus crisis, wrestling over whether to “go big,” as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants for the next relief bill, or hit “pause,” as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists. It’s a defining moment for the political parties heading toward the election and one that will affect …

Donald Trump at Fort McHenry: 'We Are the Captains of Our Own Fate'

President Donald Trump celebrated Memorial Day on Monday at a special visit to Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.

Trump praises America’s ‘towering spirit’ in Memorial Day speech

President Trump likened the coronavirus pandemic to war during a Memorial Day visit to Fort McHenry in Maryland, saying the “towering spirit” that spurred American resistance to a British

‘It Feels Good To Be Out Of My House’: Biden Makes First In-Person Appearance In 2 Months

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden attended his first in-person event in months Monday since he started self-isolating at his Wilmington...

'Independent' Alaska Senate Candidate Flip-Flops on #MeToo Issues

Alaska Senate candidate Dr. Al Gross, an Independent endorsed by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), directly avoided a question on combatting sexual abuse during a Zoom fundraiser last week. Dr. Gross is running to unseat GOP incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) in November.

'Feels good to be out of my house': Biden lays Memorial Day wreath in Delaware

Wearing face mask, former vice-president takes break from two months of isolation

Trump Defends 'Moral Sin' of Golfing Amid Pandemic

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Monday railed against media coverage of his recent golf outing amid the COVID-19 outbreak, arguing that he had gone...

Trump Defends 'Mortal Sin' of Golfing Amid Pandemic

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Monday railed against media coverage of his recent golf outing amid the COVID-19 outbreak, arguing that he had gone...

Burundi ruling party candidate Ndayishimiye wins election

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.

Burundi election commission says Ndayishimiye new president

Burundi's election commission declared the governing party's candidate, Evariste Ndayishimiye, the winner of the country's presidential election amid accusations of rigging by the leading opposition challenger.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Israel’s Netanyahu vows to push ahead with plans to annex parts of occupied West Bank

The comments threatened to push Israel closer to a confrontation with Arab and European partners, and could deepen what is becoming a growing partisan divide over Israel in Washington

Israel Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged to annex parts of the occupied West Bank in the coming months, vowing to move ahead with the explosive plan despite a growing chorus of condemnations by key allies. The Palestinians, with wide international backing, seek the entire West Bank

High-power panel seeks further inputs on gas leak incident

The high-power committee set up by the State government to probe the LG Polymers styrene vapour leakage incident on May 7 has decided receive further inputs till May 31 so as to submit its report with

Proposal: Only MKs to select attorney general - Inside Israel

MKs Ayelet Shaked and Shlomo Karai submit bill to remake committee to select attorney general to include only Knesset members.

Covid-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine, after study shows it increases mortality rate

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the trial was being suspended ‘while the safety is reviewed’.

WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial for coronavirus amid safety fears

Malaria drug taken by Trump could raise risk of death and heart problems, study shows

Top aide in landmark DR Congo trial pleads innocence

Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Vital Kamerhe, a major ally to DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, proclaimed his innocence on Monday as a historic trial for alleged corruption resumed. Kamerhe, 61, a veteran political figure who is also Tshisekedi’s chief of staff, is accused with others of having embezzled more than $50 million (46 million …

Ohio governor urges people to wear face masks: ‘This is not about politics’

“This is one time when we truly are all in this together. What we do directly impacts others,” says Gov. Mike DeWine.

More We Remain Silent, More Criminal It Is: Aga Ruhullah

Rumblings in Kashmir’s grand old party arose on May 24, the first day of Eid, when its Budgam face questioned the party’s silent stand on the swiftly taken steps in the erstwhile state of J&K. In a series of tweets, Ruhullah Mehdi, NC’s Chief spokesperson, said while the government was doing a job, the hands and thoughts of local leaders were not tied

Yovel: Property rights along with equal opportunity - Judaism

Man should have exclusive right to hs own property, but he should also have the opportunity to start afresh.

COVID-19: INEC wants election declared as essential service

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would engage with relevant authorities, including the National Assembly, to designate election as an essential service due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: INEC to pilot e-voting in 2021, seeks cancellation of continuous voter registration

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

China accuses US of triggering 'new Cold War'

FM Wang says fast-spread­ing 'politi­cal virus' in US is using every opport­unity to 'smear' China

Dawn of Asian century puts pressure on EU to choose sides, says top diplomat

EU foreign affairs chief says end of US-led global system may have arrived and Europe needs robust strategy for China

Covid-19 crisis: WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine on safety concerns

Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by Donald Trump and others as a possible treatment for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus

Safety concerns: WHO halts clinical trial of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

The World Health Organization said Monday that it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

Hydroxychloroquine trial suspended over safety fears

Donald Trump said he had been taking the anti-malarial drug which may have a benefit in treating Covid-19.

UN trial for virus therapies pauses testing on Trump's drug

The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine -- the malaria drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking -- from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

Suriname's president seeks re-election after murder conviction

Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, a former military ruler who has dominated the country's politics in recent decades, was seeking a third term in an election on Monday, about six months after a local court found him guilty of murder in absentia. Bouterse, who has avoided prison due to his presidential

Ex-strongman Bouterse seeks another term in Suriname

PARAMARIBO, Suriname — Few leaders have the sort of shadows that hang over Suriname’s President Dési Bouterse: a former coup leader and strongman, convicted of murder and drug smuggling, overseeing a dire economy. Yet the charismatic 74-year-old president stands a fair chance of holding onto power as the small South American nation elects a new …

Imo: PDP assistance financial secretary resigns - The Nation Nigeria

The state Assistant Financial Secretary, of the Imo State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Maximian Okedu, on Monday resigned his position...

Horse trading for sick leave

How Parliament should function in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis remained unresolved Monday as the Conservatives dug in on their demand that the House of Commons resume normal operations with a reduced number of MPs in the chamber.

Covid-19 Claims 2 More Lives In J&K, Toll Reaches 23

The novel coronavirus toll in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 23 on Monday with two more fatalities, while 47 new infections took the number of cases to 1,668,, officials said

Coronavirus live updates: U.S. marks Memorial Day as deaths near 100,000

Here are the latest coronavirus updates from around the world.

Man who carried out 'barbaric' circumcision on baby boy jailed for three years

Philip Ogbewe, who is from Nigeria but has been living in Ireland for 20 years, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment of life

Man admits rape of boy after drugging him with pain relief substance, court told

In one attack man used oxygen mask to force teenager to inhale drug before sex assault

A-Ibom APC stakeholders condemn media attacks on Senator Akpabio

SOME concerned stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom State has condemned social media publications target

Need to allow House panel members to join meets virtually too: Anand Sharma

He says there is still a lot of confusion about air travel and a virtual mode became essential

562 Stranded Kashmiris Return Home In Six Flights

Over five hundred Kashmiris stranded in various parts of the country reached Valley on Monday in six flights, as the domestic flight operations resumed today, two months after Pan-India lockdown was imposed on March 25 to fight coronavirus pandemic

NAIG faults NNPC’s recruitment, promotion process

The National Association of Itsekiri Graduates (NAIG) has condemned the claim by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (aracter.

Op-Ed: Beyond the constitutional debate: unpacking the political conundrum

Addis Abeba, May 25/2020 – The Ethiopian constitution drove more interest, analysis and scrutiny in the past month than it had since its promulgation. Politicians and scholars have discussed and debated on what they referred as a constitutional conundrum after the National election board announced that it cannot conduct election ...

PM says provincial reopenings can be 'confusing' after thousands pack Toronto park

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's natural for people to be 'a little confused' about what they can and cannot do as the economy begins to reopen, but warned that we must remain smart to avoid a resurgence of COVID-19.

Modi greets Hasina on Eid-ul-Fitr

Narendra Modi has greeted Sheikh Hasina on Eid-ul-Fitr.

RSS pushes its own 'self-reliance' model to help Modi galvanise public opinion

RSS pushes its own 'self-reliance' model to help Modi galvanise public opinion: With the government by its side and Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself exhorting Ind to be

First anniversary of Modi Govt 2.0: BJP to hold virtual rallies to mark year of ‘historic achievements’

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

First anniversary of Modi Govt 2.0: BJP to hold virtual rallies to mark year of 'historic achievements'

The spread of coronavirus, which has resulted in lockdown and ban on political meetings, has prompted the BJP to resort to using technology to mark the first anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's second term.

India among 10 worst-hit Covid-19 nations as coronavirus cases near 1.40 lakh

The country registered 154 deaths and a record jump of 6,977 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 1,38,845 and death toll to 4,021 on Monday with some experts attributing the spike in cases to the lockdown relaxations.

Coronavirus India Update, May 25: Cases near 1.40 lakh; lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal’s 2 districts

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, May 25: The total number of infections in India rose to 1,38,845 on Monday. Of these 77,103 are active, while 57,720 patients have been discharged.

SALLAH: Pandemic has adversely affected Enugu northern community — Sarikin Hausa

LEADER of the Northern Community in Enugu State, Alhaji Abubakar Sambo has disclosed that his people were top on groups greatly affected...

Muslims Around the World Defy Coronavirus Lockdowns to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Reports from across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia this weekend described Muslims ignoring lockdowns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

Eid: MTN spreads love, cheers to Muslims 

MTN

Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in US amid Covid-19 pandemic

Despite silent streets and nearly non-existent traffic, vehicle larcenies shot up 63% in New York and nearly 17% in Los Angeles from January 1 through mid-May

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

Los Angeles: The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners.

China to ‘firmly’ retaliate against possible US sanctions over national security law: FM spokesperson

China said on Monday that it would take “all necessary measures” to firmly counter and retaliate against the US’ threatened sanctions over a national security law for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), lambasting the US for blatant interference in China’s internal affairs.

China warns U.S. of retaliation if punished for Hong Kong law

Washington has said the law could cost the city its preferential U.S. trading status

IrrigationNZ Congratulates David Bennett

IrrigationNZ wishes to congratulate David Bennett as he takes on the agricultural portfolio for the National Party.

How Muller-mentum could change the political landscape

National has a new leader and it could upend parts of the political map that previously looked much more stable. So how could things change as a result? Under Simon Bridges, National needed to get exceptionally lucky to win the next election. While the party's polling at the start of the year was

Hong Kong law society condemns attack on lawyer during China security law protest

HONG KONG: The Law Society of Hong Kong has strongly condemned an assault on a lawyer during Sunday's (May 24) protest against a controversial ...

China threatens US counter measures if punished for Hong Kong law

Hong Kong has become the latest flashpoint in soaring tensions between the world's two superpowers which China has likened to 'the brink of a new Cold War'.

Vigil stepped up in Srisailam reserve

Sequel to death of Royal Bengal Tiger in Prakasam district

Millions of Indonesians celebrate Eid under social restrictions

Many Muslims say they find solace in praying and celebrating at home with modest virtual festivities, but others infringe physical distancing orders.

Low key festivities mark Id-ul-Fitr in TS districts

No massive congregations at idgahs

China official in Hong Kong says some protest acts "terrorist in nature"

Xie Feng, commissioner of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, made his remarks during a speech on proposed national security legislation in Hong Kong, in which he sought to reassure foreign investors they would not be affected.

Chinese officials defend controversial Hong Kong security laws as necessary against 'terrorism'

The new laws have sparked protests.

There is clue on techie having links with unorganised terrorist groups: Police to HC

He had put social media post asking people to sneeze openly in public place to spread COVID-19; court denies him bail

President Erdogan calls PM Imran, offers condolences over Karachi plane crash

Two leader­s also agree to enhanc­e bilate­ral cooper­ation agains­t Covid-19 pandem­ic to jointl­y addres­s the situat­ion

Reopening of schools: I understand the concerns, I am also a mother, says Motshekga

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga says she understands the anxieties, concerns and fears around Covid-19 ahead of the phased reopening of schools on 1 June.

COVID-19: Shehu Sani says it is dangerous to reopen schools

Popular activist, Shehu Sani, has said it is unsafe to reopen schools across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sani said it is dangerous reopen schools.

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

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

Police: New Jersey nurse attacked, nearly kidnapped by man she treated at hospital

A New Jersey nurse was attacked and terrorized by a man who she treated at her hospital the day before, according to police.

Large crowds gather for Memorial Day as US braces to surpass 100,000 deaths

People packed bars and restaurants in Missouri and beaches in Georgia and Florida, while other places remained closed or followed social distancing rules

Afghan govt frees Taliban prisoners as truce holds for second day

Presid­ent Ashraf Ghani said his admini­strati­on was also ready to hold peace talks with the Taliba­n

Afghan government frees 100 Taliban prisoners

Peace prevails on day 2 of ceasefire

Afghan ceasefire holds as prisoner release expected

A surprise Taliban ceasefire appeared Monday to be holding for a second day, as authorities planned to release up to 2,000 insurgents held by security forces.

Nurses withdraw services at Plateau isolation centre

James Abraham, Jos Nurses at one of the isolation Centres for COVID-19 in Plateau State, the Jos University Teaching Hospital,  on Monday withdrew their services. It was learnt that as a resu...

Man arrested after he filmed himself 'brutalizing nursing home patient, 75'

'Is this even possible to believe? Can this be for real? Where is this nursing home, how is the victim doing,' Trump tweeted Thursday in response to the video.

Former Assam CM seeks release of 2 JNU students

Pinjra Tod members in police custody.

Morphed Yogi Pic? UP BJP MLA Nandkishor Gujrar files complaint against Pataal Lok producer Anushka Sharma for 'misusing' his picture

Amazon Prime's latest series Pataal Lok received a huge amount of appreciation from the critics as well as the audiences. However, on the other hand, producer Anushka Sharma has been slapped with two back-to-back legal notices.

HC seeks govt. reply on encroachment of tanks

Telangana High Court directed the State government to file counter affidavits in two PIL petitions relating to alleged encroachments of water bodies surrounding the State capital. A bench of Chief Jus

Four people have signed petition for Dominic Cummings to keep his job

A petition set up for the PM's chief adviser to keep his job has not got many signatures.

HC seeks govt’s response on plea seeking full-fledged testing facilities in non-red zones

A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice S S Shinde, which heard the plea on May 22 through videoconference, directed government counsel Priyabhushan Kakade to respond to the petition in the next hearing.

Ronan Farrow, Mia Farrow Accused of Hypocritically Trying to Kill Magazine Article on Woody Allen's Wife

Ronan Farrow and his mother, actress Mia Farrow, are facing an accusation that they tried to stop a New York magazine article about Soon-Yi Previn -- Woody Allen's wife and Mia Farrow's adopted daughter -- that painted the Farrow family in a negative light.

Coronavirus lockdown | 532 flights take off but over 50% seats go empty

39,000 passengers ferried; last minute cancellations leave many frustrated

Flights cancelled across India! Flyers left disappointed at airports in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad

Following the central government's announcements of resumption of domestic flights services, many state governments started to express reservations over the move. West Bengal government categorically stated that it would allow flight services gradually from May 28.

COVID-19: WAANSA Nigeria urges FG to provide special packages for security agencies

WAANSA Nigeria, a foremost civil society group focused on security issues, peace and national development, made the call via a statement on Monday, May 25.

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

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

Coronavirus: European nations easing restrictions confident they can avoid second wave

They don't want to re-introduce lockdowns.

Polish health minister denies wrongdoing in procurement spat

WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish Health Minister Lukasz Szumowski denied on Monday any wrongdoing as he reacted to accusations of inadequate supervision over procurement of equipment to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

State police issue new guidelines as cases increase among force

Most were deployed to enforce lockdown, at checkposts and containment zones

Italy coalition squabbles over recruiting volunteers to enforce distancing

ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s coalition partners quarrelled on Monday over a proposal to recruit volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as the country gradually rolls back its coronavirus-related restrictions.

Sassa apologises for delays in R350 special grant after only 10 people paid so far in trial run

The SA Social Security Agency has apologised for delays in making payments to beneficiaries of a R350 social relief grant meant for millions of unemployed during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Welfare recipients facing five-month delays to exit cashless debit card scheme

Data shows that of the 859 application lodged since September, only 30 have been accepted

Video shows woman tussling, falling off NYC fire escape in wild incident

Shocking video captures the moment a woman fell from a Bronx fire escape while tussling with a man through a window — all part of a wild incident that later ended with the guy killing another

Over 1.38 Lakh Migrants Returned Home On Shramik Trains From Rajasthan: Railways

Over 1.38 lakh migrant workers stranded in Rajasthan have been sent to their home states in 98 Shramik Special trains till Sunday, the North Western Railway said on Monday.

India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 1.4 lakh; Cases quadruple since May 1

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Uttar Pradesh News: State Govt Releases 2257 Convicts on Parole For 8 Weeks to Decongest jails

The development comes after the Supreme Court in March directed decongesting of prisons in a bid to maintain social distancing amid Coronavirus lockdown.

Priyanka questions U.P. CM’s claim on COVID-19 among migrants

Yogi Adityanath had claimed that 75% of workers who returned from Maharashtra and 50% from Delhi were infected

Plateau state national assembly caucus donates to covid-19 fund

The National Assembly caucus from Plateau State on Monday put aside their political differences and collectively made some donation

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

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

High Court stays munsif court order on church

Orthodox priest seeks to restrain Jacobite priests from managing church

Former police commissioner scores Buhari's administration in 5-years

Commending the president for his efforts, Tsav said Nigeria's polity has been stabilised since the past five years as a result of President Buhari's commitment.

Buhari mourns New Telegraph journalist - Premium Times Nigeria

Waheed Bakare, editor of Saturday Telegraph, died on Sunday.

Arbery's Family's Lawyer: Trump's DOJ ‘Has Been Very Active’ in Our Case

The Justice Department has been "very professional," "very active," and "very responsive" in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, said Lee Merritt.

Lebanon Reports 5 More Virus Cases

Lebanon reported on Monday five more coronavirus cases, taking the country’s total to 1,119. A health ministry statement said no new fatalities were reported, leaving the toll at 26. A total of 688 people have recovered from the disease. Last week, c

Cross River government declares 35 persons wanted over cult killings

Determined to make Cross River State a safe place to live, the State government has declared 35 persons wanted for cultism.

Suspected Aiye kingpin, ‘Obasanjo’, two others killed in Lagos

The suspected leader of the Aiye confraternity, Waidi, popularly known as ‘Obasanjo’ was weekend, shot dead by members of a rival cult...

China links Australia barley tariffs to past trade disputes

Beijing defends Australia barley tariffs but links move to past trade cases against China.

COVID-19: Gombe discharges 44 Almajirai after 14 days quarantine

Chima Azubuike, Gombe Gombe State government on Monday discharged another set of Almajirai from the Amada quarantine camp having tested negative to COVID-19 after completing their two weeks quar...

Nagaland fears more COVID-19 positive case from returnees

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

We can’t allow Covid-19 to derail efforts to unite, develop continent - Ramaphosa marks Africa Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in Africa has exposed how far the continent still has to go before achieving its aspirations of a united and prosperous region.

Bankers Stay Home as South Africa Inc. Prepares Return to Work

Investec Chief Executive Officer Fani Titi saw a sign of things to come when he dropped by the bank’s headquarters last week.

Maharashtra issues guidelines for air travel

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

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

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

Americans Are Rushing To Book Vacations In Re-Opened States

The uptick is also good news for the states, as taxes from these rentals can be a large revenue source for states

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

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

Kaduna will jail parents who enroll children into Almajiri system – El-Rufai

Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State has warned that parents who enroll their children into the Almajiri education system stand the risk of...

Junaid backs el-Rufai on compulsory education for Almajiri children

KANO - A Northern elder and the Second Republic lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed on Monday says he is throwing full weight behin

Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian Sailors Freed After Africa Kidnapping

Eight foreign crew members kidnapped from a container ship off Benin's coast last month have been freed, the Nigerian Navy says.

Bharat Mata Shrouded: Don’t Be Surprised By What Happened In Kanyakumari; Hindus Of District Have To Bear Evangelist Aggression Day In, Day Out

The evangelist onslaught in Kanyakumari is anything but new.

Just bluster, says Chennithala

Chennithala says CM is all bluster and no action

Iran reopens major Shia shrines after two-month closure

Iran has reopened major Shia shrines across the Islamic republic, more than two months after they were closed, as it reported its lowest deaths from coronavirus since March.

Migrants must get MNS nod, says Raj Thackeray

Party chief says they should also take government permission.

90 % of promises fulfilled in first year itself: Jagan

‘Establishment of local secretariats a crowning achievement’

Indian man killed wife using cobra after failed attempt with viper: cops

An Indian man has been accused of murdering his wife with a highly venomous cobra -- weeks after failing with a viper.

UK PM’s top aide Cummings defies calls to resign after breaking lockdown

Cummings told reporters that he acted 'reasonably and legally' when he drove across the country with his wife while she was suffering from the virus, despite official advice to stay at home.

COVID-19: Private schools owners cry to FG, States for help

The National President of the Association, Godly E Opukeme, made the appeal in a statement on Monday

Migrant workers of Odisha cross into Chittoor from Tamil Nadu

Urge A.P. authorities to arrange transport to their home State

Migrant workers stage protest

‘Want transport facility to Bihar, Jharkhand’

Domestic flight services resume at Tiruchi airport

IndiGo flight with 66 passengers from Bengaluru lands; airline cancels services on Chennai sector; passengers scanned on arrival

Cycling Ireland finances feeling the burn

Irish sport has never been awash with cash so it says everything about the current crisis and the impact it has had that the CEO of a leading governing body can describe a half a million euro loss in income as the tip of an iceberg.

Venturing out in Lockdown? You may face difficulty in motor insurance claim

Although partial movement of people has been allowed in COVID-19 free areas, the lockdown has not been withdrawn completely yet.

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

A staff member at Hague Primary School in Delft in Cape Town has tested positive for Covid-19, the Department of Education said.

IHCL extends meal distribution for COVID-19 workers by a month

Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) of the Tata Group has announced extension of its free-of-cost TajSats meal distribution programme for COVID-19 frontline workers by another month. Puneet Chhatwal, MD

FBI joins 3-state manhunt for UConn student wanted in string of slayings, home invasion and kidnapping

The FBI has joined the massive search, which is now spanning three states, for a University of Connecticut student believed to be armed with several stolen guns whom police say is connected to two homicides, a kidnapping and a home invasion.

Govt. should take a decision on TTD land row: seer

Swaroopanandendra Swamy speaks to Chief Minister and Trust Board Chairman

Buhari's eid-il-fitri address on food production confirms Prophet T.B. Joshua's prophecy

President Muhammed Buhari 's Eid-il-Fitri message to farmers to produce more food for the country has confirmed a prophecy made by Prophet Temitope...

Food sufficiency: Buhari 'echoes TB Joshua's call on agriculture'

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged farmers to double efforts towards helping the country attain food sufficiency.Speaking on Sunday..

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

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

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

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

‘What planet are they on?’ No respite for UK's Johnson and aide

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mutiny in his party and fury across Britain on Monday for refusing to sack his closest aide Dominic Cummings, accused of flouting the coronavirus lockdown by driving 250 miles from London.

'I think...I behaved reasonably' - Dominic Cummings defies calls to quit over accusations of flouting lockdown

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide refused to resign today, saying he had done nothing wrong by driving 250 miles from London to access childcare when Britons were being told to stay at home to fight COVID-19.

COVID-19: Nigeria evacuates 69 nationals from Lebanon

An official said the evacuees were made up of 50 trafficked young women and 19 others.

Ethiopian Airline denies evacuation of Nigerians from Canada

Ethiopian Airlines yesterday denied having any existing contract to evacuate stranded Nigerians from Canada. According to the airline, it

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

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

Mary Lou McDonald comments 'hammer home Fine Gael concerns' over talks

Comments made by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald about the IRA campaign during the Troubles 'hammer home concerns' which Fine Gael has about the party, according to a TD.

Partly decomposed body found near Bloem Industria

Free State police are appealing to anyone with information to assist in identifying the partly decomposed body of a man found near Bloem Industria.

57-year-old Mumbai cop dies of COVID-19, takes toll to 12

The deceased constable was living in the Worli Police camp with his family members.

Pentagon Spokesman Chimes In on NYT's Terrible Memorial Day Editorial

Boom.

Australian mercenaries in secret mission to help Libyan warlord

Private Australian, British and US military operatives took part in a secret mission to support a Libyan warlord, a UN report reveals.

UN: Libya coast guard intercepts, detains about 400 migrants

Safa Msehli, a spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration said the migrants were taken to the al-Nasser detention center in the town of Zawya, west of Tripoli, she said.

NPA to start online classes from today

137 probationers to attend three classes for at least four hours a day as part of Phase-II training

16 Maharashtra returnees test positive for COVID-19 in Kalaburagi district

Number of infected persons up to 157

Three more succumb to COVID in TS, 66 test positive

Three COVID-19 patients died in Telangana on Monday taking the toll to 56. This is the seventh consecutive day starting May 19 that Telangana is reporting COVID deaths. There was spike number of COVID

Dominic Cummings: I don’t regret what I did

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

Dominic Cummings: I don’t regret what I did

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

Coronavirus in Pune and PCMC: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad on May 25

Pune Municipal Corporation Mayor Murlidhar Mohol on Monday evening said that 399 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Pune and the total COVID-19 cases in the city are 5,181.

Paper valuation may burn a hole in their pocket

Plus Two teachers grapple with uncertainty of transport services to centres in Tiruchi district

Acts of kindness of panchayat union teachers win over parents

Government schools may see spike in enrolment

11 camps set up in Coimbatore district to evaluate Class XII answer scripts

3,000 teachers and 500 non-teaching staff to be involved in the process

Dominic Cummings 'does not regret' lockdown travel as he addresses nation

Several Conservative backbenchers have joined calls from opposition parties for Mr Cummings to quit or be sacked

Church replica on film set vandalised

Man associated with right-wing group arrested

UPDATE: One person dead, two in critical condition after Highway 1 collision in Langley

A man and woman were taken to hospital in critical condition

#BooForBoris: British Left Organises Anti-Johnson Two Minutes Hate

Opponents of the UK's Conservative government have called on followers to indulge in a public shaming ceremony by "booing for Boris" Johnson.

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

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

TDP to hold Mahanadu through Zoom app

14,000 leaders and workers expected to converge on the vidro-conferencing platform

TDP leader blames YSRCP govt. for cancellation of flights

‘Naidu’s Visakhapatnam visit postponed, not cancelled’

Chandrababu Naidu returns to his residence in Andhra Pradesh after 2 months

Chandrababu Naidu returns to his residence in Andhra Pradesh after 2 months: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday returned to his residence in Amaravati from Hyderabad after a gap of two months due to the COVID-19 lockdown.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Man, 24, arrested after choking girlfriend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Honolulu police arrested a 24-year-old man after he allegedly choked his 24-year-old girlfriend in Honolulu Sunday.

Ramanagaram loses green zone tag

Ramanagaram district lost the green zone tag on Monday with a two-year-old boy, who recently returned from Tamil Nadu, testing positive for COVID-19.It is the first positive case in Ramanagaram distri

Edo power sector opens for competition - The Nation Nigeria

With the completion of the installation of 33KVA lines and a sub-station at the Edo State Secretariat complex, the much-awaited 55MW CCTEC-Ossiomo...

ONGC may buy IL&FS’ 26% stake in Tripura power arm

IL&FS invites expressions of interest for share acquisition

Two arrested for allegedly severing man’s hand over woman in Osun

Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects, Kamoru Ajibola and Ismaila Mohammed for severing the hand of Tunde Ajayi

To cover-up one murder, man kills nine more people with sleeping pills as his 'weapon'

Police has arrested a 26-year-old man accused of killing 10 people.

Woman accused of child desertion in Ouachita Parish

Police have arrested a woman accused of child desertion in Ouachita Parish.

Ebus ready to roll again

Ebus has announced it is relaunching service starting June 4.

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

Rail Bhavan Closed Again After Another Staff Tests Positive Coronavirus

An employee of the Rail Bhavan in Delhi tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, leading to the closure of all offices of the Railways Ministry for the next two days, the second time in less than a fortnight.

Delhi's Rail Bhavan to be shut again after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

Rail Bhavan will be closed for two days for sanitisation starting May 26 after a staffer tested positive for COVID-19

One’s Own Stylist: Queen Elizabeth II Styling Hair Herself During Lockdown - Report

Millions of Brits admired the way Her Majesty looked during her two recent speeches to the nation – her address on the coronavirus pandemic and her VE Day...

Meghan Markle 'convinced there was a conspiracy against her' leading up to her royal exit

Meghan Markle's 'friend' has spoken out about her time in the UK

Man arrested after swimming moat to enter Japan palace grounds

A Japanese man was arrested in Tokyo on Monday after swimming across the Imperial Palace's moat to scale an outer wall, entering off-limits parts ...

Arewa trends on Twitter as Northern Nigerian youths show off their wealth (Photos)

Wondering why Arewa is trending on Twitter? Well, the nomenclature became a trend after Northern youths took to Twitter to share photos as they celebrated Eid Mubarak. Most of the photos were taken while standing close

This man's letter about his dead wife will shame Boris Johnson over his advisor's reckless behaviour

George R.R. Martin joins group to buy historic railway

SANTA FE, N.M. — George R.R. Martin, the famed author of the “Game of Thrones” fantasy series, has joined a group to buy the historic Santa Fe Southern Railroad. Violet Crown cinema owner Bill Banowsky, National Dance Institute of New Mexico co-founder Catherine Oppenheimer and Martin recently purchased the decades-old railway and trains along the …

Weekly Tanya video/lecture on The Gate to Faith - Judaism

Studying Tanya is a way to strenghthen your spiritual health.

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

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

Busia border choking with traffic

Some drivers have reportedly been held up at the border for up to four days as they await their test result before being allowed to continue.

Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Driver Following Vehicle Pursuit

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in the Yuma Sector arrested a driver who took off on foot following a vehicle pursuit on Thursday.

Denmark to let cross-border couples meet again

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark eased its border controls with other Nordic countries and Germany on Monday, allowing cross-border couples separated by the coronavirus lockdown to meet again if they can prove they have been in a relationship for at least six months.

Coronavirus lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal’s Hamirpur, Solan

Hamirpur and Solan districts in Himachal Pradesh will continue with the coronavirus lockdown for a month after the current nationwide phase ends on May 31

COVID-19: Lockdown extended in Himachal Pradesh 's Hamirpur and Solan till June 30

COVID-19: Lockdown extended in Himachal Pradesh 's Hamirpur and Solan till June 30: Hamirpur and Solan districts in Himachal Pradesh will continue with the coronavirus lockdown for a month after the current .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Cummings Hits Back at Media: If People Are Upset, It's Your Fault

Dominic Cummings has criticised the establishment media for making false reports about his lockdown while suffering from coronavirus.

Quebec reports 85 new COVID-19 deaths as confirmed cases approach 48,000

The number of people in Quebec who have recovered from COVID-19 as of Monday is 14,654, up 323 from the 14,331 recoveries reported a day earlier.

Five-Year-Old Boy Flies Alone From Delhi To Bengaluru, Returns Home After Getting Stuck For Two Months 

The boy had gone to Delhi around three months ago to his grandparents’ place.

Karnataka Students Can Give SSLC Board Exams In Kerala And Goa Too For Safety Reasons

The SSLC exams in Karnataka will be conducted for a period of 10 days, from 25 June to 4 July.

31,688 students to appear for SSLC exams in Ernakulam

320 exam centres in district

VOX Liberia Distributes Food, Non Food Items to Vulnerable Population, Church Leaders In Margibi County

Marshall, Margibi County – A Liberian based Charity; VOX Liberia based in Lower Margibi County has begun identifying with the most vulnerable population in Boye’s Town, Marshall on the Roberts International Airport Highway as contribution towards the fight of COVID-19 in Liberia. Several pastors, religious institutions also benefited from the donation. Speaking to Journalists ahead […]

Costa Rica latest country to legalize same-sex marriage

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is expected to become the latest country to legalize same-sex marriage early Tuesday when a ruling from its supreme court goes into effect ending the country’s ban. Couples scheduled ceremonies — mostly private due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some that would be broadcast — to celebrate their …

Community Leaders Call For NZ To Unite Against Racism

The leaders of New Zealand’s ethnic communities are calling on New Zealanders to stand by them in the face of unprecedented racist online and on land attacks in the wake of COVID-19.

COVID-19 lockdown: Domestic flight services resume in Mumbai

COVID-19 lockdown: Domestic flight services resume in Mumbai: As many as 20 flights were operated to and from the Mumbai airport till 12:45 pm on Monday after .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Bondage of karma

Sastras explain that karma has no beginning or end and that all beings are bound to samsara by the ties of karma. All actions, good or bad, are called karma and produce the effects of joy or sorrow re

Formula E racer fined for using a substitute driver during an eSports race

Punishment has been handed down for a driver who secretly gave his seat to an eRacing pro.

Dominic Cummings says he drove to Barnard Castle to test his eyesight – video

The senior political adviser says he drove from Durham to Barnard Castle before returning to London for work to see if he could drive safely after his eyesight became affected by coronavirus

In Video: Bhai Bhai by Salman Khan

Salman Khan has released his third single during the lockdown. The track has been released to coincide with Eid.

PHOTOS: Ganduje facilitates release of 300 inmates

Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has facilitated the release of 300 inmates across the state. Ganduje said the state government paid the N12 million to settle the fines to