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Photos: Fire and Protests in the Twin Cities

A third day of protests took place yesterday in Minneapolis and St. Paul, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, after an officer kneeled on his neck and ignored his pleas that he couldn’t breathe.

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Trump signs an executive order about social media platforms

Days after Twitter added 'fact check' to two of US President Donald Trump tweets, calling them 'potentially misleading', the latter has signed an executive order about social media platforms. The order is aimed at limiting the broad legal protections enjo

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Cong leaders demand Rs 10,000 for poor

On the call given by the Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former party president Rahul Gandhi under the ‘Speak up India’ programme large number of Congressmen went live on Thursday on various social media platforms and raised many issues. The Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president

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KU gets new VC, promises to improve employability of students

The new vice chancellor of Kolhan University Gangadhar Panda has said that he will work to ensure employability of tribal students. On the first day in his office on Thursday, he shared his plans with his colleagues. Governor of Jharkhand Droupadi Murmu who's also the chancellor of universities in

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Govt issues advisory to deal with locust attack

In order to deal with possible locust attack, the Delhi Government has issued advisory asking authorities to spray insecticides and pesticides on crops, vegetation, gardens and orchards. Cabinet Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that in view of the increasing threat of locusts in north India,

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More flights to bring labourers home: CM Soren

After an Air Asia flight brought home 180 migrant labourers home from Mumbai to Ranchi on Thursday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that if needed, more flights will be used to bring back migrant labourers. The CM had written to the Centre and the Home Minister seeking permission for chartered

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Priest beheads man at temple in Cuttack dist

A priest allegedly killed a man by beheading him at a temple near Bandhahuda under the Narasinghpur police station in Cuttack district on Wednesday night. Later, accused Sansari Ojha (72), priest of Brahmani Dei Temple, surrendered to police following the incident. Reports said an argument

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Thousands of migrants unsure of leaving Doon as work resumes

A large number of migrants have refused to return to their native States as various works have resumed in the district. The Dehradun chief development officer (CDO) Nitika Khandelwal who is currently supervising the operation of sending thousands of migrants home in different states through trains

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Instructions issued for 20-21 grant to MP’s urban bodies

The Tied Grant will be distributed to the cities with a population more than one million on the basis of the performance standard set by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. The basic

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Punjab Opp parties oppose move to hike fee in medical colleges

A day after Punjab Cabinet decided to increase the fees in the States medical colleges, both private and Government, the opposition parties have opposed the move. State’s principal opposition party, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has accused the Government of buckling under pressure of the “medical

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2,211 Maha police personnel found COVID-19 positive; 25 dead

At least 2,211 police personnel in Maharashtra have tested coronavirus positive so far, of whom 25 have lost their lives due to the infection, an official said on Friday. Of the total number of police personnel who succumbed to the infection, 16 are from Mumbai. Three others are from Nashik rural,

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HC OK’s shifting of 955 foreign Tablighis from quarantine centres to alternate accommodation

The Delhi High Court Thursday allowed shifting of 955 foreign nationals, who had participated in the religious congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz event, from institutional quarantine to an alternate place of accommodation. A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rajnish Bhatnagar, which conducted the

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Himachal Cong seeks probe by sitting HC judge

A day after Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal resigned over his alleged role in a health scam, the State Congress on Thursday reiterated its demand of entrusting a probe into the scandal to a sitting High Court judge. Meanwhile, Bindal, in a 5 minute-long video statement, claimed that

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No total lockdown on this weekend

There will be no total lockdown in Chhattisgarh in the coming, last weekend of May, the government has decided, while announcing more freedom for shops and businesses and detailed guidelines to improve the quality of life in its quarantine camps. This follows a high-level meeting chaired by Chief

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Father, son cook kidnapping theory, police find it fake

A father and his son cooked up a kidnapping theory only to find themselves in hot waters. Palamu police not only found kidnapping theory a fake one but poorly drawn conspiratorial move of father & son. SP Palamu Ajay Linda said this bizarre case of cooked up kidnapping was floated in village

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Provide biscuits, water to Shramik trains: Baghel

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel wants biscuits and water pouches to be provided to migrant labourers when Shramik special trains carrying them stop at railway stations in Chhattisgarh. The Chief Minister has given instructions to this effect to the District Collectors of Raipur, Bilaspur,

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Man arrested for rash driving

A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving rashly and misbehaving and threatening a couple after ramming his car into theirs in Delhi’s Connaught Place. The driver of the offending vehicle has been identified as Piyush, a resident of Defence Colony. Police has also recovered the car

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Goa CM bats for lockdown extension; wants malls, gyms to open

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said the current phase of lockdown, slated to end on May 31, should be extended till June 15 considering the overall COVID-19 scenario in the country, where the case count has crossed the 1.6 lakh-mark. Sawant, who spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah

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US to announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday: Trump

The US would announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday, President Donald Trump has said as he emphasised that Beijing should have stopped the coronavirus at the source. Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide

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COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases

New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,706 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,65,799, registering an increase of 175 deaths and a record jump of 7,466 cases since Thursday 8 am, the Union Health Ministry said. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood

29 May 00:00 The Pioneer 1146783233252893913.html
45-yr-old woman beaten to death by husband over ‘illicit relationship’

Suspecting illicit relationship, a 45-year-old woman was beaten to death by her husband at Latifpura village under Berasia police station area on Wednesday. Police said that Babulal, husband of the deceased Usha Bai, found her at Suresh’s house on Wednesday and started fighting with his wife,

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Trump says he likes 'great gentleman' PM Modi

Reflecting upon his love and affection for India and the good rapport he has with its leader, US President Donald Trump has said that he likes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and termed him a "great gentleman". Prime Minister Modi is one of the few world leaders, including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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180 stranded migrants return home in chartered flight

Jharkhand on Thursday became the first Indian State to bring stranded labourers home in a chartered flight during the ongoing lockdown, a press communique from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. About 180 migrant workers, stranded in Maharashtra during the lockdown, were flown to Ranchi in an

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NDMC seals its office after 4 test corona positive

Days after four employees of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the civic body has sealed the entire building on Thursday and directed all the officers and employees to work from home for next two day and be available on mobile and email all the times. In view of the employees working in

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Markets to remain open from 7 AM to 7 PM from today

To encourage commercial activities, markets will be allowed to remain open in the state from 7 AM to 7 PM from today. Till now, the market was being allowed to open from 7 AM to 4 PM. This decision and other directions to ensure proper facilities in quarantine centres were issued by the chief

29 May 00:00 The Pioneer 1146783233415104633.html
Hry Speaker serves notice to SP, MC Joint Commissioner for not picking up calls of MLAs

Taking serious note of the complaints of Haryana MLAs that Government officers did not pick up their phone calls, State Vidhan Sabha Speaker Gian Chand Gupta on Thursday sought an explanation from Sonepat Municipal Corporation Joint Commissioner Shambhu Rathi and Rewari SP Nazneen Bhasin. In two

29 May 00:00 The Pioneer 1146783233458523223.html
Congress attack over Covid-19 a ‘drama’: BJP

BJP leaders in Chhattisgarh on Thursday termed the ‘Speak up India’ campaign of the Congress a ‘drama’, saying the party was not directly linked to the fight against coronavirus in the country. Leader of Opposition in the state assembly Dharamlal Kaushik said: “After going through all

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Naxal involved in Burkapal attack that killed 25 jawans surrenders

nA hardcore Naxalite wanted in connection with multiple killings of security personnel surrendered in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Dantewada district, after being dissatisfied with Maoist ideology, police said on Thursday. Pradeep alias Bheem Kunjam, a resident of Aranpur in the district, who was

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‘Lockdown was not the way to battle Covid-19’

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday accused the Narendra Modi government of enforcing a nationwide lockdown to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic without any proper planning. Under the Speak Up India campaign, Baghel said the pathogen came from Arab and European countries. As only 500

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Govt needs to focus especially on youth

The extended lockdown in place to contain the spread of Covid-19 has acted as a trigger causing spike in number of people experiencing stronger forms of mental health issues which were earlier mild. According to experts, this is the time when the government should focus especially on the youth in a

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Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 64,000-mark, death toll soars to 1,317

Pakistan's coronavirus cases on Friday reached 64,028 with 2,636 new patients while the death toll climbed to 1,317 after 57 people lost their lives in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said. The Ministry of National Health Services reported that 25,309 cases were diagnosed in Sindh, 22,964

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Uttar Pradesh reports 1 more COVID-19 death, total cases rise to 7,284

One more person died of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, while 114 fresh cases pushed the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state to 7,284, officials said. With one more death, the total number of fatalities due to COVID-19 in the state has reached 198. "The total number of cases

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How special pass was issued to MLA during lockdown

The Uttarakhand High Court has asked the State government to explain the circumstances under which MLA from Uttar Pradesh Aman Mani Tripathi and his associates were issued special pass to drive to Badrinath and Kedarnath at a time when the Government of India had directed the state governments to

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128 fresh COVID-19 cases in J-K; number rises to 2,164

Jammu and Kashmir on Friday recorded 128 fresh COVID-19 cases, raising its tally to 2,164, officials said. "128 new positive cases of coronavirus were detected in the union territory on Friday," they said. While 36 of these cases are from Jammu, 92 are from Kashmir, the officials said. They said

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A PIL to shorten the road to medical care

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

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Nigerian among cyber cons arrested for duping bizman

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

29 May 00:30 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191620547796.html
Denied beer, bar dancers create ruckus in UP town

Six booked for attacking staff at a quarantine centre in Moradabad

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Flight transporting migrants to Ranchi gathers support

Airlines have approached NLSIU alum to offer their services

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Before lockdown, Juhi Chawla spotted in Bandra

Juhi Chawla in a throwback photo shot in Bandra. She has opened her Wada farmhouse for landless farmers during the lockdown.

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Man stabs friend to death for refusing to share beer

Jogeshwari resident had attacked two brothers during a drinking session

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Care home lockdown plan was rejected by ministers at the peak of the coronavirus outbreak last month

Downing Street received an 11-point plan proposing 'a further lockdown of care homes' from PHE on April 28. The moves were not included in the action plan unveiled by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

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Darlington MP admits to taking train 225 miles from London to the North East while showing signs of coronavirus infection

Peter Gibson, the Conservative MP for Darlington, County Durham revealed on social media over the weekend that he travelled from London to self-isolate in the North East in March.

29 May 00:13 Mail Online 124328111395887685.html
Lockdown 5 to be announced on Sunday

Lockdown 4 comes to an end on 31st May and CM Uddhav Thackeray had already hinted at extending lockdown in Maharashtra beyond May 31.

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Trump signs executive order to narrow protections for social media platforms

Move comes amid president’s feud with Twitter after it factchecked him for the first time

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Life and death in lockdown: Pictures from around India

Restrictions confining people to their homes entered the 66 day on Friday as the number of coronavirus cases steadily increases.

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US pledges $2.9 million for unaccompanied refugee children in Greece

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

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Home Minister Amit Shah meets PM Modi; briefs on CMs views on lockdown

During the meeting, Shah briefed Modi about the suggestions and the feedback he received from the chief ministers during his telephonic conversations on Thursday, a government official said.

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Centre likely to retain limited role and allow states have more say after Lockdown 4.0

The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 percent of the positive cases in the country.

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

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

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US joins G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China

White House's chief technology officer, Michael Kratsios, told The Associated Press on Thursday it is important to establish shared democratic principles as a counter to China's record of

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

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

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DMK moves SC for implementation of 50% OBC quota in Tamil Nadu's share of All India Medical seats

The party said its plea is directed against the Respondents (Centre, Medical Council of India (MCI) and Tamil Nadu government) denying the implementation of 50 percent OBC policy of the state, other than in central government institutions.

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Trump signs executive order on social media, claiming to protect ‘Free Speech’

Trump and his allies have often accused Twitter as well as Facebook of bias against conservative voices

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Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

The 2005 law gives the country the legal basis for military action against Taiwan if it secedes or seems about to, making the narrow Taiwan Strait a potential military flashpoint.

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Doctor Says He Was Fired for Complaining About Hospital’s Covid Response

An emergency room physician who says he was fired for complaining about inadequate Covid-19 safety procedures at a Washington state hospital has sued for wrongful termination.

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Saeima supports reducing restrictions for sports and culture activities

On Thursday, 28 May, Latvia’s Saeima approved the government’s approved decision retarding lifting certain restrictions imposed on education, hobby groups, sports and culture activities during the COVID-19 state of emergency, BNN was told by Saeima press-service.

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Pompeo Releases Letter Clearing Him of Violating Law With Kansas Trips

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also criticized Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, who has opened an investigation into the firing of the State Department inspector general.

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Egypt repatriates 245 stranded nationals from Abu Dhabi

The plane landed in the airport on Thursday evening, coming from the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.

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Cypriot president calls Egypt ‘close friend, strategic partner’

Anastasiades affirmed the need for cooperation with Egypt during the current stage, calling it “even more important” than earlier.

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Additional metro trains to be operated to reduce rail overcrowding: Transport Ministry

The last train will take off from the third line's El Shams Club metro station at 7:15 p.m and from the second line's Ataba station at 7:45 p.m, the ministry said.

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Justice Minister: Court sessions will be partially resumed Saturday

In statements to MENA chief editor, he added that this measure will continue for two weeks ahead of resuming all court sessions nationwide.

29 May 00:00 Egypt Today 1963187899234395149.html
Egypt repatriates stranded 245 nationals from Abu Dhabi

The plane landed in the airport on Thursday evening, coming from the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.

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Egypt's Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities organizes a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall

Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and Virtual Mid East organised a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir on May 28.

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Contacts of infected deputy Aswan governor test negative for coronavirus

Ehab Hanafy told Egypt Today that authorities continue their sterilization campaigns in the governorate’s office after Yehia tested positive for the pandemic.

29 May 00:00 Egypt Today 1963187900282393901.html
Uncertainty Looms Over Bonalu Festival In Hyderabad

Even as the government is yet to take a decision on organising the Bonalu festival, the process has already begun in the city with temple authorities forming committees for the State festival in June-July.

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Migrant crisis: HC takes cognisance of woman's death on train; two more die on 'Shramik Specials' meanwhile

The Patna High Court on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of the death of a woman on board a train carrying migrants from Gujarat to Bihar, after a video clip of her little son fiddling with the

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Karnataka govt relaxes norms to claim relief package

The government relaxed norms to claim one-time relief for artisans, barbers, auto and taxi drivers here Thursday. The Cabinet decision was after complaints of inconvenience caused to the

29 May 00:11 Deccan Herald 2027555797643650113.html
Trump to exercise the might of his presidential powers on Twitter for daring to fact-check his tweets

He is working on signing an executive order to make the companies liable for content on their platforms but it may not pass Congress' muster

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South Africa should delay reopening of schools: Human Rights Commission

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

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Trump signs social media order after Twitter fact-checks him

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

29 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596439845284679.html
Ramaphosa on South Africa’s cigarette ban, alcohol sales, and a move to lockdown level 2

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

29 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596439872964703.html
Government is drafting new rules for workers under level 3 lockdown

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

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5 important things happening in South Africa today

If you get mingled up in the criminality of illegal cigarettes, the law must take its course, says Dlamini-Zuma; the Eastern Cape is facing a massive coronovirus problem; and the tourism industry is on its knees, lobbying government to open up at level 3.

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South Africa’s diesel shortage to last several weeks

A shortage of diesel fuel in South Africa will ease up in a few weeks when about 30% of its refining capacity, idled because of a drop in demand spurred by the Covid-19 lockdown, will return to service.

29 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596440735087609.html
Mapisa-Nqakula: Investigations into Collins Khosa’s death still ongoing

This was despite an inquiry by the SANDF clearing the four members implicated in his death.

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Racism cannot be 'normal' in US, Obama says of latest police killing

"This shouldn't be 'normal' in 2020 America," former US President Obama said of the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd and several other recent racial incidents in the country.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106433249189.html
It’s lit now! British American Tobacco heads to court over cigarette sale ban

Government has come under fire from smokers around the country for refusing to allow the sale of cigarettes from Monday – when the country moves to level 3 lockdown - but giving alcohol the green light.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106643477215.html
Teacher unions, governing body groups urge schools not to reopen on Monday

Teacher unions and the governing body associations are warning that the reopening of schools on Monday will be a grievous mistake as this would disadvantage institutions that have not yet received personal protective equipment.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106677183920.html
African Union chief condemns US police killing of George Floyd

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

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106893568216.html
Lawyer representing hairdressers plans to appeal court ruling

With level 3 regulations set to come into effect next week, those in the hair and beauty industry were still not being allowed to fully operate.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106939160602.html
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

Trump earlier said that he will hold a press conference Friday about China amid soaring tensions between the two powers, including over the status of Hong Kong and the novel coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107134129029.html
Nxesi: Employers must provide PPE, sanitisers for returning domestic workers

On Monday, service staff will join over 8 million South African employees who will be returning to work for the first time since the lockdown was enforced in March.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107265585808.html
Metro police make several arrests in Manenberg after shootings

One of the suspects was taken into custody on Thursday night after he was found in possession of an illegal firearm and 11 rounds of ammunition.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107381389771.html
Twitter conceals Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter said it was placing a 'public interest notice' on a Trump message about protests in Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107426148265.html
Ennerdale police station closed after officer tests positive for COVID-19

The station was evacuated for deep cleaning and decontamination, while members who had come into contact with the infected officer were undergoing screening and testing.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107748038531.html
Bishop Lavis group urges parents not to send pupils to school on 1 June

Schools are meant to reopen on that day, with grades 7s and matrics expected to return to the classroom for the first time since mid-March due to the coronavirus.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107799705786.html
US braces for more protests over police killing of George Floyd

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

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107805793164.html
DA given a week to file submissions challenging lockdown regulations

The official opposition has taken exception to the regulations and vowed to challenge the legitimacy the of National Disaster Management Act in court.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107827341127.html
Talks with hairdressers on safety measures under way - Dlamini-Zuma

The minister on Thursday gave an overview of what citizens can expect from Monday when the regulations for level 3 of the lockdown kick in.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107885422557.html
White House dares Twitter by reposting flagged Trump tweet

Twitter concluded that Trump fell afoul of its policies with a late-night tweet on violent anti-police protests in Minneapolis, when he called the protesters "THUGS" and warned of military intervention.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107972687405.html
Parktown Boys' High principal back at work as GDE wraps up Enock Mpianzi probe

Malcolm Williams was suspended by Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi in January as part of the process to investigate the tragic death of 13-year-old Enock Mpianzi at the beginning of the year.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107991145896.html
Lesotho court revokes former first lady Maesiah Thabane’s bail

The former Prime Minister Tom Thabane’s third wife was granted bail by the high court for the alleged killing of Thabane’s second wife Lipolelo.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108132983984.html
Muslim Judicial Council urges mosques not to reopen yet

The MJC said it believed the decision to reopen places of worship such as mosques should not be made hastily while the number of COVID-19 infections continued to rise.

29 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108143076783.html
'We're a deeply divided society': inside the battle for Hong Kong

Australian-born, Hong Kong-based journalist Antony Dapiran says the protests have at their worst resembled medieval warfare.

29 May 00:00 Brisbane Times 2314609338449126815.html
Cairns boy dead after alleged scuffle in suburban park

Police say the 12-year-old boy was involved in a physical altercation between two groups in a Cairns suburb when he fell to the ground unconscious.

29 May 00:54 Brisbane Times 2314609338896992501.html
CACOVID’s hospital equipment for Nasarawa, Gombe

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

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Justin Theroux’s War With His Neighbor Continues – He Called 911 After Recording Him Allegedly Threatening His Wife

Actor Justin Theroux has been at war with his neighbor for three years now, TMZ reported. Justin is now claiming that he has a recording of his

29 May 00:13 Celebrity Insider 265863476705703985.html
Day after Trump’s mediation offer, India says engaged with China to peacefully solve LAC issue

Responding to questions on Trump’s offer, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, “We are engaged with the Chinese side to peacefully resolve this issue.”

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Ahmedabad BJP chief tests positive; state tally at 15,593

The state overall reported 361 cases on Thursday and 19 died, of which 16 were in Ahmedabad, taking the death toll in the state to 964. The state tally stands at 15,593.

29 May 00:50 The Indian Express 2885715104693634943.html
From Mumbai, workers fly to Jharkhand on plane rented by NLSIU alumni

They were part of a group of 174 labourers — daily wagers, auto drivers and construction workers — from Jharkhand, living in Mumbai, who boarded a plane that was leased by a group of alumni of National Law School of India University (NLSIU).

29 May 00:25 The Indian Express 2885715105166137812.html
To my ‘Jagat Janani’

‘LETTERS to Mother’, a book featuring letters written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

29 May 00:30 Ahmedabad Mirror 2891158803753129620.html
Porbandar has a new Junior Crorepati

CIRCA 2001, the Amitabh Bachchan fronted mega quiz show kickstarted its junior version

29 May 00:30 Ahmedabad Mirror 2891158803968185691.html
HC reconstitutes bench hearing Covid pleas

Bench of J B Pardiwala and I J Vora that heard suo motu petition and other pleas on Covid-19 pandemic has been restructured. The bench of Chief Justice Vikram N

29 May 00:30 Ahmedabad Mirror 2891158804732700603.html
Govt, non-govt offices to reopen from June 8 in Bengal: CM

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

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999878437439841.html
Probe opens into B’desh hospital fire

Dhaka : The Bangladesh Fire Service has formed a four-member panel to investigate a fire that burned down the isolation unit and killed five patients, including three COVID-19 positive, at the United Hospital in Dhaka, it was reported on Thursday.The

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999878460966204.html
MeECL staff strike on June 1

 SHILLONG: The MeECL employees and engineers will take part in the national protest day on June 1 against the proposed amendment to Electricity Bill 2020 and privatisation.In a letter to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday, the All MeSEB Un

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999878540814661.html
India records highest single-day spike, surpasses China toll

NEW DELHI:  India on Friday not only recorded its largest jump in new cases as it added 7,466 new Covid patients in 24 hours, emerging as the ninth worst-hit country in the world by pandemic, but it also surpassed China's toll of 4,638 so far as it r

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999878962453784.html
KSU plea for waiving fees in private schools

SHILLONG: In the light of the acute economic hardship faced by the people of the state due to the indefinite lockdown, the Education Cell of the Khasi Students’ Union has stepped in to take up the cause of the teachers and the students of private sch

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879051678958.html
Death of US black man in custody sparks clashes

Washington : Clashes erupted between protesters and police in the US city of Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man in police custody, the media reported.Video footage emerged showing, George Floyd, 46, groaning "please, I can't breathe"

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879236946362.html
PLO affirms abolition of all agreements with Israel, US

Ramallah : The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has affirmed the abolition of all agreements and understandings reached with the US and Israel due to the latter's planned annexation of occupied Palestinian territory.While celebrating the 56th

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879318259601.html
State to depend on Assam to resolve real estate disputes

SHILLONG: The state government will request Assam government to allow Meghalaya to utilise their Real Estate Appellate Tribunal to take up the cases of the state.The cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal in this regard.Speaking to media persons aft

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879349201136.html
Home Guard killed, two others injured

SHILLONG: A home guard was killed and two others were injured when a vehicle, while avoiding checking by the police, rammed into a checkpoint in West Jaintia Hills on Wednesday night.West Jaintia Hills SP, Lakador Syiem said in a statement that aroun

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879401287539.html
Sawkmie seeks govt aid for flood-affected

SHILLONG: Mawlai MLA PT Sawkmie has written to Chief Secretary MS Rao requesting him to sanction financial assistance at the earliest for all the flood-affected districts, so as to enable the district administration to reach out to the people financi

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879413961568.html
Learning to survive despite the Government

Patricia MukhimYou only need to travel the length and breadth of Meghalaya to see people struggling to beat the pandemic at its own game. Farmers are reaping their harvests and are now trying to sell them at different points in their respective distr

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879475145443.html
State govt lays down new criteria for MBoSE affiliation

SHILLONG: Opening of new schools in Meghalaya is going to be more capital-intensive as they must fulfill some desirable but stiff conditions being set by the state government for becoming eligible for recognition and grant-in-aid.The Meghalaya Cabine

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879540880863.html
Power bill will not be written off: James

 SHILLONG: Power Minister, James Sangma has asserted that the government cannot waive the electricity Bills in view of the lockdown, as was requested by the some villages in East Jaintia Hills along the Indo-Bangla border.Speaking to newsmen her

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879759694136.html
Returnee narrates ordeal on train & at city quarantine centre

Sumit Paul came back from Haryana on May 27 and was sent to a quarantine centre managed by the state government in Polo.The 23-year-old student was among the passengers who were on the train that was attacked in Bihar's Danapur.After a harrowing jour

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879826880723.html
CRISES ON MANY FRONTS

While India is faced with a growing concern over Covid-19, the Modi government is testing its patience on several fronts. Granted that only over 10 cities are the main hotbeds of the virus attack, but, the steady rise in Covid figures, both in terms

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879914997518.html
IIM Shillong professor kills self

SHILLONG: A 34-year-old assistant professor of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shillong, hanged himself on Thursday morning.According to police, Dr Arindam Mukhopadhyay, who was originally from Burnpur in West Bengal, joined IIM-Shillong in 201

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879933194765.html
PB to reopen partially today

SHILLONG: No more fretting over lost opportunities to buy the shirt you wanted, or maybe a top to go with your favourite pair of jeans as festive occasions went by with shops selling textiles and garments firmly shut, thanks to the dreaded yet unavoi

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999880069380021.html
Pak Govt has no immediate plan to go for stricter lockdown

Islamabad :  The Pakistan government has said that it has no immediate plan to go for a stricter lockdown, despite thousands of new COVID-19 cases, as well as deaths, it was reported on Friday.Speaking to Dawn news on Thursday, Information Minister S

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999880181778781.html
Cops to hunt out authors of inflammatory letter

SHILLONG: Urban Affairs Minister Hamlet Dohling said that he has spoken to the police in the Special Branch to conduct an investigation into an inflammatory letter written by a couple of persons from outside the state who made indecent comments again

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999880323962808.html
Will distribute 25 lakh sanitary napkins: Mahila Congress

NEW DELHI: The Mahila Congress on Friday said it will distribute 25 lakh personal hygiene kits in Shramik Special trains ferrying migrants labourers to their native states as well as railway stations across the country.Each hygiene kit with a sanitar

29 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999880398868944.html
France to reopen cafes, end domestic travel limit

PARIS, May 29 ― France yesterday announced the long-awaited nationwide reopening of bars, restaurants and cafes from June 2, albeit with restrictions, and lifted limitations on domestic travel in time for the summer holidays. In the capital Paris, where the risk of coronavirus spread remains...

29 May 00:16 Malaymail 302165934647039085.html
US indicts N. Koreans, Chinese over US$2.5b network to dodge sanctions

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The US Justice Department indicted 28 North Koreans and five Chinese yesterday for operating a money laundering ring that moved billions of US dollars through global banks to avoid nuclear sanctions on Pyongyang. The network processed more than US$2.5 billion (RM10.9 billion)...

29 May 00:49 Malaymail 302165934738878634.html
UK PM's senior adviser Cummings considers quitting later this year, reports Daily Mail

LONDON, May 29 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, is considering quitting later this year, the Daily Mail newspaper reported. Cummings, who faced calls from within the Conservative Party to resign for driving 400 km during the coronavirus lockdown, could be...

29 May 00:27 Malaymail 302165935457922035.html
First Latina US senator withdraws name from Biden's running mate list

LOS ANGELES, May 29 — Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, the first Latina elected to the US Senate, said yesterday she is not interested in being Joe Biden's running mate in November's presidential election. “I support Joe Biden 100 per cent and will work tirelessly to help get him...

29 May 00:22 Malaymail 302165936000051164.html
Expect to be tested for COVID-19 when travelling during lockdown level 3

South Africans who want to travel between provinces during the course of lockdown alert level 3 must be able to produce a valid permit and could be subjected to COVID-19 testing.

29 May 00:00 MyBroadband 3036103787494258661.html
Cigarette ban threatens to bankrupt companies

The ban on the sale of cigarettes is one of the most controversial regulations in place as part of South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown.

29 May 00:00 MyBroadband 3036103787928839538.html
Schoolgirl allegedly abducted, sexually assaulted

Police are investigating an incident in which an Auckland schoolgirl was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted, before being released four...

29 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079109135016.html
Fears for Westland when wage subsidy ends

Financial pain is predicted to cripple tourism towns when the Covid-19 wage subsidies end shortly. Nine weeks after lockdown, Franz Josef Civil...

29 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079175895056.html
Police chief apologises to family of dead black man

The chief of the Minneapolis police has apologised to the family of an unarmed black man who died this week.

29 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079333518727.html
Linwoood mosque prepares to welcome back worshippers

From noon today, gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed as Covid-19 rules are relaxed a little further. It comes just in time for Muslims...

29 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079715210442.html
PM leaves wriggle room for early move to level 1

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has left the door ajar to move the country into alert level 1 in less than four weeks. But she and health chief...

29 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079952386151.html
Schoolgirl abduction report a false complaint, police tell principal

An alleged abduction of a teenage girl did not happen, the principal of the girl's high school says. Auckland's Western Springs College principal...

29 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042080055459251.html
Labour's Louisa Wall pulls out of Manurewa selection

Labour MP Louisa Wall has withdrawn at the eleventh hour from Labour's selection battle for the Manurewa seat. Instead Wall will be a list-only...

29 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042080103886757.html
Mother killer jailed for at least 14 years

A West Auckland man who murdered his mother after years of caring for her will spend at least 14 years behind bars. Martin Marinovich admitted he...

29 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042080308029543.html
Texas Turns It Around After a Spike in Coronavirus Cases

Texas has seen a steady decline in the seven-day average of new Chinese coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and test positivity.

29 May 00:52 Breitbart 3148363491699955595.html
White House decides not to release economic update as election draws near | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> The White House took the unusual step today of deciding not to release an updated economic forecast as planned this year, a fresh sign of the administration’s anxiety about how the coronavirus has ravaged the nation just months before the election.

29 May 00:25 Star-Advertiser 3439335387750957604.html
Trump ally Roger Stone won’t need to go to prison quarantine site | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> By the end of June, he’ll be Inmate No. 19579-104.

29 May 00:59 Star-Advertiser 3439335388653323127.html
Hawaii senators support effort for ‘travel bubble’ agreement with Japan | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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

29 May 00:50 Star-Advertiser 3439335388843200814.html
First Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi dies at 74

First Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi dies at 74. Jogi, 74, had been battling for life at the private hospital for the last 20 days and suffered a cardiac arrest in the afternoon, they said. He is survived by his wife Renu Jogi, the MLA from Kota constituency, and son Amit Jogi, a former MLA.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372382781667148.html
Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders. The tightening of traffic restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus by Gurgaon and Ghaziabad administrations on their borders with Delhi led to chaos and traffic congestion on Friday.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372382833066503.html
Ajit Jogi: The politician who never gave up

Ajit Jogi: The politician who never gave up. The first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, was known in the political circles as someone who never gave up despite defeats, controversies and debilitating health issues.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383072559281.html
No talks between Modi and Trump on Ladakh row: Sources

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

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383135951666.html
A very special flight from Ladakh

A very special flight from Ladakh. At a time when finding out who is paying for labourers' train tickets is a task for Sherlock Holmes, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government has flown in stranded workers from Ladakh, and is probably the only state that has tried to give 'migrant workers' a modicum of respect, observes Debashish Chatterjee.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383339940018.html
Sonu Sood airlifts Odisha migrants from Kerala

Sonu Sood airlifts Odisha migrants from Kerala. The group, comprising on 147 women and 20 men, were airlifted by an Air Asia chartered flight from Kochi to the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383365047626.html
Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB. The order comes a day after Trump accused Twitter of election interference, after it added fact-check links to two of his tweets.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383397561122.html
China rejects Trump's mediation offer in standoff with India

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

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383475535306.html
Only 4 Shramik trains took over 72 hrs to reach: Railways

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

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383521922196.html
Modi, Shah meet over lockdown plan amid rising COVID-19 cases

Modi, Shah meet over lockdown plan amid rising COVID-19 cases. During his talks with the chief ministers, Shah sought to know the areas of concern of the states and the sectors they want to open up further from June 1, the official said.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384137357357.html
Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul

Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul. 'Having long portrayed Rahul as being out of touch, the BJP was suddenly confronted with a spectacle of humbleness and concern for the downtrodden,' observes Amulya Ganguli.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384149258957.html
'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'

'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'. Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday condoled the demise of Chhattisgarh's first chief minister Ajit Jogi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the IAS officer-turned-politician for striving to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384234529863.html
India open to engaging with Nepal to resolve boundary issues

India open to engaging with Nepal to resolve boundary issues. 'India is open to engaging with all its neighbours on the basis of mutual sensitivity and mutual respect, in an environment of trust and confidence. This is a continuous process and requires constructive and positive efforts,' Srivastava said.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384275306296.html
RS official tests COVID-19 +ve, 2 floors of Par blg sealed

RS official tests COVID-19 +ve, 2 floors of Par blg sealed. This is the second case of an official posted in the building testing positive for the infection.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384333491481.html
Don't need US help to resolve border issues: Chinese media

Don't need US help to resolve border issues: Chinese media. China's state-run media said that the leadership of the two countries successfully solved the Doklam standoff in 2017 with 'concerted efforts and wisdom'.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384419419522.html
India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases. Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384490323792.html
Army rushes in additional troops to eastern Ladakh

Army rushes in additional troops to eastern Ladakh. The Indian Army will continue to maintain its aggressive posturing in all disputed areas in eastern Ladakh and will not back off till status quo is maintained, sources said.

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384517482907.html
Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Trump

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

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384574702880.html
'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'. 'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384584331949.html
Shrines to open in Bengal from June 1, offices from June 8

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

29 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384621136251.html
Donald Trump's George Floyd Tweet Sparks Outrage Among The-Dream, Ice-T and More

Artists are lashing out at Donald Trump he appeared to threaten an armed response to the riots spurred by the police-related killing of George Floyd.

29 May 00:00 Billboard 3719329425083136244.html
Bon Iver Helps Donate $30,000 to George Floyd Memorial Fund & More Racial Equality Organizations

Bon Iver joined the national outrage over the unlawful death of George Floyd

29 May 00:00 Billboard 3719329425285387334.html
Taylor Swift's Donald Trump Post Becomes Her Most Liked Tweet Ever

The tweet has become Swift's most-liked tweet ever, hitting more than one million likes in less than five hours.

29 May 00:00 Billboard 3719329425311045399.html
Taylor Swift Blasts Trump For 'Shooting' Tweet: 'We Will Vote You Out in November'

Taylor Swift on Friday (May 29) blasted President Donald Trump for a tweet he posted hours prior that protesters in Minnesota should be shot.

29 May 00:00 Billboard 3719329425364843634.html
Strictly Discs in Wisconsin, in a Pandemic: 'I Feel a Responsibility to Our Community'

As Dane County enters Phase 1 of reopening, Strictly Discs owner Angie Roloff has expanded the in-store capacity of her Madison record shop.

29 May 00:00 Billboard 3719329425919647992.html
Chamisa bids to oust defiant party MPs

The MDC Alliance is moving to oust four legislators who attended Parliament business last week defying the party’s directive for a boycott in support of the recall of lawmakers, it has been learnt.

29 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424161111670864.html
Zimbabwe Finance Minister threatened to resign from Govt over Mutodi

FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Busi Moyo confronted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and threatened to hand in his resignation from Cabinet unless loudmouth Energy Mutodi was sacked from Government, a leading weekly publication has revealed.

29 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424161724997792.html
Trump throws toys out of the pram, pulls the US out of WHO

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

29 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424162045302843.html
Is Ethiopia sliding back to the dark days?

Victims were accused of being supporters of Oromo Liberation Army which govt had previously declared a terrorist group.

29 May 00:00 The East African 3857388830017549407.html
Twitter flags Trump tweet on Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'

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

29 May 00:00 The East African 3857388830149690799.html
Rwanda court sentences ex-mayor to life for role in genocide

Ladislas Ntaganzwa was one of the top fugitive suspects, accused of playing key role in the 1994 massacres

29 May 00:00 The East African 3857388831076724542.html
Sudan says three jailed Bashir aides have virus

All three are awaiting trial in Sudan for corruption and other offences.

29 May 00:00 The East African 3857388831312626235.html
What Ivanka Trump 'taking the red pill' says about the White House

The president’s daughter is not just a rich kid – she's also a representative of the US with an understanding of the alt-right political fringe.

29 May 00:19 Australian Financial Review 3974284488098056805.html
George Floyd: President Trump Threatens To Send Military Against Protesters As Minneapolis Police Precinct Set Ablaze

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

29 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699744262910903.html
EXPOSED: Presidency Lied, Technical Issues Blanked Out Buhari While Giving Speech During UN Virtual Meeting

...Contrary to Shehu’s claims, the full video of the virtual meeting obtained by SaharaReporters has indeed proven that President Buhari was knocked out of the meeting while still speaking after feeds from Aso Villa failed to get through to other participants of the important event.

29 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699744352587719.html
Court Jails Man For $240,000 Romance Scam

The convict, who defrauded his victim, Chantai Meadery in February 2018 through a dating scam, with a promise of "building a future together" in Switzerland, was arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on July 23, 2019 on a 4-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and money laundering.

29 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699744829778397.html
Five Years Of Buhari's Administration Wasteful, Corrupt, Taking Nigeria Nowhere —PDP

"This administration has failed woefully in its three major governance planks of provision of security, economic recovery and fight against corruption."

29 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699744990927088.html
Chairman Of Nigeria’s Revenue Agency Denies Allegations Of Tribalism In Organisation

Nami, who spoke while reacting to the alleged removal of some directors on tribal and ethnic grounds, said that the exercise was done according to the laws of the country.

29 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699745278327549.html
Commission Urges Northern State Governments In Nigeria To Address Almajiri Problem

In a statement by its Executive Secretary, Mr Tony Ojukwu, the NHRC noted that almajiris were exposed to increased vulnerabilities and risks including death, trafficking, kidnapping, drug use and addiction, recruitment into terrorism, violent crimes, sexual and other forms of assault and forced/child marriages.

29 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699745351645773.html
Buhari Orders Military Crackdown As Sokoto Bandits Kill 70

Buhari added that a major military operation code-named ‘Operation Accord’ had been launched by the military against the bandits terrorising the North-West and North Central states.

29 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699745492272707.html
My Boss'll Not Shake Hands With Any Woman He Isn't Married To, Nigeria's Communications Minister's Aide Tells Abike Dabiri-Erewa As Crisis Continues

The minister and NIDCOM boss had engaged in a disagreement since February this year after Pantami allegedly ordered the eviction of the agency from the building accommodating it.

29 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699745664941325.html
Lagos Youth Demand Compensation For Family Of Teenager Killed By Police

It was gathered that the policemen, who were trying to enforce curfew at the end of the Third Mainland Bridge, shot at the driver of a commercial bus.

29 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699746047625060.html
Family Petitions Enugu Governor, IGP Over 70-year-old Woman’s Death

Since she was living alone, nobody saw or heard her shouting. It was after two days that her corpse was discovered.

29 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699746051117858.html
India sidesteps Trump mediation offer over China border showdown

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

29 May 00:08 DAWN.COM 4500271766961183562.html
Suriname leader seeks recount after poll defeat

Suriname's ruling party is calling for a recount of votes in Monday's general election, the party leader and President Desi Bouterse said Thursday, after preliminary results showed the opposition winning.

29 May 00:00 Digital Journal 4566489171826082275.html
US indicts NKoreans, Chinese over $2.5 bn network to dodge sanctions

The US Justice Department indicted 28 North Koreans and five Chinese on Thursday for operating a money laundering ring that moved billions of dollars through global banks to avoid nuclear sanctions on Pyongyang.The network processed more than $2.

29 May 00:20 Digital Journal 4566489172411043022.html
Men hired to tie up and tickle client break into wrong house

Two men hired to break into their client’s house, menace him with machetes, tie him up, then tickle him with a broom, have been acquitted of armed break-in after hitting the wrong address. Th…

29 May 00:45 Boing Boing 4601305170066135028.html
Woman stashed grandmother's corpse in freezer for 15 years while collecting social security checks: Police

A Pennsylvania woman has been arrested after authorities say she hid the remains of her grandmother, who died in 2004, to collect social security funds.

29 May 00:14 Washington Examiner 4625792333840185693.html
Man picks fight with father-in-law, stabs him

On Monday, a man attacked his father-in-law and stabbed him in the back in Marathahalli.

29 May 00:30 Bangalore Mirror 4632149708911465761.html
Karnataka wants fewer flights from 5 high-risk state

Delhi, which was earlier considered a high-risk state has been removed from that category The State Government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from five high .

29 May 00:30 Bangalore Mirror 4632149709122671279.html
Case of the missing car

Dangi, from Pune, had secured a cloud computing job at a reputed MNC in Bengaluru. She was supposed to join on the third week of March and had planned to shift all her belongings, including her black sedan, through Allied Movers and Packers, a Haryana-based company.

29 May 00:30 Bangalore Mirror 4632149709177454676.html
Enemy of the young

"Not someone bigoted, please." Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. is known for his unguarded remarks on social media, but this time he managed to use Twitter to show his biased and unfair generalization of young people.

29 May 00:35 manilastandard.net 4715274784930843419.html
Pompeo accuses top Democrat of 'hackery' over government watchdog review

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday accused a leading Senate Democrat of “hackery” for questioning whether Pompeo violated a law restricting officials’ political activities, saying an investigation found no evidence he had done so.

29 May 00:00 National Post 4816958591726735511.html
Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s governor activated the National Guard on Thursday to help restore order following two days of violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of a black man seen in graphic video gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck.

29 May 00:44 National Post 4816958591879741920.html
Calculated criminal conduct

The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on Friday, May 15, 20...

29 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348614310591356.html
US layoffs climb to 41 million despite businesses reopening

WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) — An estimated 2.1 million Americans applied for...

29 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348614362177381.html
Rights group seeks clarity on use of geofencing

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

29 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348615728956854.html
Iran warns US: Wherever you are, we are right next to you - Middle East

Amid tensions in the Gulf, Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn the United States against its naval presence in the region.

29 May 00:56 Israel National News 5374683669581309999.html
Higher education institutions to reopen on Sunday - Inside Israel

Health Ministry Director-General signs order that will allow the higher education system to return to activity.

29 May 00:22 Israel National News 5374683669888462396.html
Boris Johnson may learn that wars don’t always make leaders popular

The British prime minister wants to be a Churchill but is looking more like George W. Bush.

29 May 00:00 openDemocracy 5382241321032656167.html
COVID-19 in Southeast Asia: non-citizens have a right to protection too

Arbitrary differentiation between citizen and non-citizen is causing migrants to suffer the worst of the pandemic.

29 May 00:00 openDemocracy 5382241321206778477.html
Number 10 must lift briefing ban on openDemocracy, says European press freedom watchdog

Government accused of attempting to “isolate and punish critical coverage” by boycotting media outlets.

29 May 00:00 openDemocracy 5382241321564440863.html
Russian police arrest Moscow protesters for second day in a row

Moscow police have arrested at least 20 people in single-person protests to support journalist Ilya Azar, now in jail for 15 days. DW guest columnist Alexander Plushchev was detained for the second time in two days.

29 May 00:00 Deutsche Welle 550934689016746834.html
George Floyd killing: Minneapolis protests escalate

Angry crowds set a police precinct on fire as protests continue over the police killing of a handcuffed black man. The Minnesota governor has called on the national guard and a local emergency has been declared.

29 May 00:00 Deutsche Welle 550934689679128631.html
Press freedom in Myanmar regresses

Increased arrests of journalists, the partial shutdown of the Internet and the increasing blocking of websites show that the liberalisation of Myanmar's press is in danger.

29 May 00:00 Deutsche Welle 550934689829950194.html
2019 Eid greetings video and photo with husband Athar Aamir Khan’s nephew disappear from IAS topper Tina Dabi Khan’s Instagram page

2019 Eid greetings video and photo with husband Athar Aamir Khan's nephew have mysteriously disappeared from IAS topper Tina Dabi's Instagram page

29 May 00:49 Janta Ka Reporter 5554720207668749710.html
UP Board 10th and 12th Results 2020: Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) to declare Class 10th and 12th Results 2020 soon @ upresults.nic.in

UP Board 10th and 12th Results 2020: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is set to declare Class 10th and 12th Results 2020 soon on its official website upresults.nic.in.

29 May 00:28 Janta Ka Reporter 5554720208274565626.html
Magoha team wants exams in February next year

The committee recommends that the 1.8 million KCPE and KCSE candidates be given priority to report to schools in September this year.

29 May 00:00 The Standard 5587226196076266903.html
Australian jailed for 2007 murder in Bulgaria free to return home

SOFIA: Bulgaria’s highest appeals court on Thursday (May 28) dismissed a request by the former chief prosecutor to review the parole granted to an ...

29 May 00:19 CNA 5644198862420810623.html
If Trump kicks out Twitter, there's always Germany

If U.S. President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to close Twitter, the micro-blogging site can always relocate to Germany.

29 May 00:31 CNA 5644198862554083589.html
Canada's Huawei extradition ruling could unleash more Chinese backlash

A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies Co Ltd executive to the United States leaves Canada ...

29 May 00:30 CNA 5644198862622666445.html
Republican committee head says North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules

Republican committee head says North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules

29 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361974870107662.html
U.S. senators urge probe of TikTok on children's privacy

U.S. senators urge probe of TikTok on children's privacy

29 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361975338445591.html
House Democrats launch inquiry into Medicare stimulus payouts

House Democrats launch inquiry into Medicare stimulus payouts

29 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361975426123238.html
Florida governor asks court to stay felon voting ruling

Florida governor asks court to stay felon voting ruling

29 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361975557575894.html
Exclusive: White House kept FDA in the dark on Russian ventilators for New York and New Jersey

Exclusive: White House kept FDA in the dark on Russian ventilators for New York and New Jersey

29 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361975561085291.html
Asian Stocks Down as Investors Await Trump Action

Asian Stocks Down as Investors Await Trump Action

29 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361975784103997.html
UK property firm Rightmove sees record website views as market picks up

UK property firm Rightmove sees record website views as market picks up

29 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361976120567119.html
U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says

U.S. to End Hong Kong's Special Treatment, Trump Says

29 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361976122651358.html
Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

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

29 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361976206256378.html
Stocks - Dow Notches Two-Month Winning Streak as Trump Stops Short on China

Stocks - Dow Notches Two-Month Winning Streak as Trump Stops Short on China

29 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361976433999741.html
The Human Cost of Climate Change

As climate change disasters become more frequent and the political will to combat climate change is insufficient, more efforts are needed to reduce the enormous human costs.

29 May 00:00 Psychology Today 5895805839026056577.html
Trump Dodges Questions About His ‘Shooting’ Tweet — Announces End Of U.S. Funds To WHO

Following protests in Minneapolis, Trump tweeted a perceived threat against demonstrators, saying "When the looting starts, the shooting starts."

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530537632244.html
How The US Can Learn About Successful Innovation Strategies From Israel, The Startup Nation

How The US Can Learn About Successful Innovation Strategies From Israel, The Startup Nation.

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530582882406.html
Protests Erupt Across The Country As Minneapolis Police Precinct Burns

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

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530684671132.html
Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Facebook Isn’t Taking Down Trump's Post Threatening Violence Against Protesters

Twitter issued a warning on the identical tweet but didn't take it down.

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530941725108.html
CBP Flew A Predator Drone Over Minneapolis Amid George Floyd Protests

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

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530980512374.html
The Executive Order: Government Control Of Private Corporations

If government orders throttle some digital platforms then people can go to other platforms anywhere else in the World. Digital platforms are not restricted by national boundaries within which government orders can be enforced.

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531010688702.html
Parler App’s #Twexit Movement Recruits Twitter Users In Wake Of Trump Social Media Wars

There’s a move afoot amongst his conservative supporters to abandon Twitter, Trump’s favorite platform and his biggrst online rival.

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531022739237.html
Barack Obama’s Graduation Address Blasts Past Rosiest Ratings Predictions With 60 Million Viewers-Five Unexpected Reasons Trump Should Worry

When was the last time any of us watched a commencement address, when we didn’t have to??

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531134597355.html
Trump Tweeting As Much As Ever Amid Twitter Standoff [Infographic]

Despite Trump's executive order targeting social media and threats to close Twitter, he is tweeting as much as ever.

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531354641938.html
Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Twitter Adds To The Growing Calls To Fundamentally Change The Internet

Though Twitter was the immediate target of Trump’s Order, the declaration adds to the growing chorus to change the critical law that has long provided a legal shield to Internet companies: Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act.

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531461445442.html
McConnell Vows The Next Stimulus Bill Will Be The Last One

Another round of stimulus checks, more state aid, and extended unemployment benefits are all on the line.

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531463934845.html
3 Things Amy Cooper Did In Central Park To Damage Her Reputation And Career

During a recent CNN interview, Amy Cooper said that her “entire life is being destroyed right now” after Christian Cooper posted a Facebook video of their encounter in Central Park. The video arguably shows Amy Cooper threatening the very freedom and life of Christian Cooper while claiming that

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531470325096.html
Trump Says Will Revoke Hong Kong Special Status, Reviews China NYSE Listings

A new day for Hong Kong. The breakup begins now.

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531489923730.html
Iranians And Iraqis Dominate Attempts To Enter UK Via Perilous Cross-Channel Route

The two Middle East countries accounted for more than 80% of all attempts to cross the busy English Channel in the first three months of this year

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531535073854.html
Trump Defends Controversial ‘Shooting’ Tweet, And White House Claims Twitter Admits Mistake

Trump attempted to clarify a controversial tweet Friday afternoon, claiming that “nobody should have any problem with this other than the haters.”

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531786059372.html
Trump Calls For Revoke Of Section 230 After Twitter Flags His Minneapolis Tweet For ‘Glorifying Violence’

Twitter flagged the tweet for glorifying violence after the President of the United States posted “when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” following a third night of violent protests over the death of George Floyd.

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531970385127.html
Biden Hits Trump’s Response To George Floyd Death: ‘No Time For Incendiary Tweets’

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

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587532051958853.html
Stocks Turn Positive After Trump Keeps Phase One China Trade Deal Intact

Trump took a more confrontational approach with China on Friday.

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587532349745703.html
Experts Fear Minneapolis Protests Will Trigger Spike In Coronavirus Cases

With the coronavirus-related death rate rising in the state, Minnesota health officials are greatly concerned that protests will result in a devastating surge of Covid-19 cases and fatalities.

29 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587532410163835.html
18 flyers who flew in last 3 days test positive for Covid-19, say airlines

India News: NEW DELHI: At least 18 flyers who flew on different domestic routes of two airlines in the last three days have tested positive for coronavirus, airli.

29 May 00:10 The Times of India 6060938664874161218.html
Jim Acosta Once Again Has Dumb Question at White House Briefing... then Kayleigh McEnany Responds

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

29 May 00:30 Townhall 6083908946804453862.html
Migrants crowd rly station as cyclone nixes trains to east

Crowded in a parking lot and bus stand, travellers to WB, Bihar lash out at ‘irresponsibility’ of the authorities in making chaotic travel arrangements

29 May 00:30 Pune Mirror 6353030400594507364.html
Trump’s executive order on social media is legally unenforceable, experts say

Legal experts say the executive order is largely toothless — but it could set a symbolic precedent about government censorship of the internet.

29 May 00:05 Vox 6416095788864737164.html
Local reaction to incidents involving African-American men

There is local reaction concerning headlines involving encounters with African American men. In New York a white woman called police on a black man who was bird watching. She accused the man of threatening her when video shows he was not.

29 May 00:10 WBTV 6439870258643884727.html
Coronavirus | 15,572 cases, 960 deaths in Gujarat

State briefs High Court about remedial measures taken to combat the pandemic

29 May 00:19 The Hindu 6679535024411290372.html
PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border row with China, says Trump

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

29 May 00:51 The Hindu 6679535024509175762.html
'We're a deeply divided society': inside the battle for Hong Kong

Australian-born, Hong Kong-based journalist Antony Dapiran says the protests have at their worst resembled medieval warfare.

29 May 00:00 WAtoday 6806590898895316383.html
Alberta government introduces bill to reduce rules for new charter schools, unsupervised homeschooling

Kenney’s government lifted long-standing cap on charter schools last year

29 May 00:05 The Globe and Mail 68426410143171503.html
Developing countries must not be left behind in pandemic recovery, Trudeau tells UN group

Weeks ahead of bid for seat on Security Council, PM tells virtual conference about Canada’s tradition of bringing together diverse groups

29 May 00:09 The Globe and Mail 68426410151947173.html
NSA says Russian agents have been hacking major e-mail program since last August

Critical vulnerability was identified 11 months ago

29 May 00:49 The Globe and Mail 68426410248582398.html
Trump tries a new response after George Floyd’s death

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

29 May 00:55 Hindustan Times 696565557276535758.html
PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over Ladakh standoff with China, says Donald Trump

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

29 May 00:43 Hindustan Times 696565557441554621.html
Zitto Kabwe sentenced to serve one-year ban not writing seditious statements

The Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s court has on Friday May 29, found Kigoma Urban Member of Parliament and leader of opposition Party ACT Wazalendo Zitto Kabwe guilty on all the three counts of

29 May 00:00 THE CITIZEN 7029251211782209274.html
Police precinct in flames in US protest over death of black man

A police precinct in Minnesota went up in flames late Thursday in a third day of demonstrations as the so-called Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul seethed over the shocking police killing of a

29 May 00:00 THE CITIZEN 7029251211902523284.html
Rwandan genocide bankroller Kabuga to be tried in Arusha -Judge

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

29 May 00:00 THE CITIZEN 7029251212315589999.html
Twists and turns as Wasira defeats Warioba in polls

 Dar es Salaam. It was during the 1995 General Election, the first polls following reintro-duction of multiparty system, when the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) witnessed for the first time

29 May 00:00 THE CITIZEN 7029251212784973937.html
Rwanda court sentences former mayor to life for role in genocide

Rwanda's High Court on Thursday sentenced a former mayor to life in prison for his role in the country's 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which included leading attacks that resulted in the deaths of

29 May 00:00 THE CITIZEN 7029251213115123474.html
Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has hidden one of President Donald Trump's tweets from his profile, saying it violates rules about glorifying violence, reports the BBC.

29 May 00:00 THE CITIZEN 7029251213476109413.html
Trump’s Decision To Withdraw Critical Funding from WHO Could Cost Lives

President Trump’s decision to cut ties with the World Health Organization is a callous act that will undercut the global effort to eradicate COVID-19

29 May 00:00 Amnesty International USA 7232870793971548982.html
Grooming Of Sikh Girls In UK & The Need For A Listening Culture

Prof. Virdee implores Sikh families to create a family culture where our girls feel safe, and are safe, to speak the truth whatever it might be.

29 May 00:00 SikhNet 7341539213302973126.html
George Floyd protests in NYC turn violent: Officers punched, pelted, more than 40 people arrested

New York City police arrested more than 40 demonstrators Thursday evening after violent protests that followed the death of a man in police custody in Minnesota earlier in the week, police said.

29 May 00:13 Fox News 7362823820748585291.html
Gowdy calls for 'national conversation' after George Floyd death, says riots 'ain't gonna accomplish nothing'

Former prosecutor and congressman Trey Gowdy, a Fox News contributor, reacted to the death of George Floyd following his arrest by Minneapolis police Thursday by contrasting his treatment with that of South Carolina church shooter Dylann Roof. 

29 May 00:23 Fox News 7362823820851636795.html
Marc Thiessen: Trump must threaten China with 'brain drain' and 'capital flight' amid Hong Kong crackdown

Washington Post columnist and Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen previewed President Trump's Friday announcement dealing with China on "The Story" Thursday, predicting that the president would "impose sanctions" on the Beijing government in response to its moves to restrict Hong Kong's autonomy.

29 May 00:46 Fox News 7362823821167512513.html
FactCheck.org calls out Biden's false claims, exaggerations from 'Breakfast Club' interview

Joe Biden sparked a firestorm of controversy last Friday for his "you ain't black" remark, but he may be facing more problems from his interview with "Breakfast Club" radio host Chalamagne tha God. 

29 May 00:02 Fox News 7362823821622409244.html
'Space Force' Is More Real Than You Think

Netflix is hoping to pull in fans of The Office with its new workplace comedy Space Force, which also stars Steve Carell, who co-created the show with The Office showrunner Greg Daniels. But although this new comedy takes inspiration from a new and…

29 May 00:00 Bustle 7391390688351249615.html
India: The Supreme Court will hear a petition on June 2 to replace the word “India” with “Bharat”

News » Supreme Court to hear the petition on June 2, in which the central government has demanded to be directed to Bharat or Hindustan place of India by

29 May 00:00 The Eastern Herald 7420825544818623599.html
Immorality: A threat bigger than Corona

Long before COVID had sabotaged Pakistan, and had influenced the government to impose emergencies in hospitals and lockdowns to restrict

29 May 00:00 Daily Times 746661313371806626.html
Ali Zaidi filed a contempt of court petition for failing to make JIT reports public

Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi has filed a contempt of court petition in the Sindh High Court for failing to make the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) reports public.

29 May 00:00 Daily Times 746661314555296580.html
Trump Goes After Social Media Companies With Executive Order

In response to Twitter putting a fact-check label on his tweets, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at “preventing online censorship” by social media platforms.

29 May 00:00 channelnews 7653493205678097365.html
America really doesn’t need Silicon Valley to get into the fact-checking biz

No American, not even the president, has a right to a social-media account. Tech firms are free to ban any user they see fit. They’re free to “fact-check” anyone and enforce their policies

29 May 00:09 New York Post 7654946767490611812.html
High Court issues notice petition filed against illegal detention

Justice Sunil Balkrishna Shukre and Justice Anil Satyavijay Kilor have issued notices to Chief Secretary, Mantralaya, Superintendent Of Police Gadchiroli, Mohit Kumar Garg, Addl S. P Gadchiroli and others in a petition filed for illegal detention and compensation. A petition has been before the Hon’ble High Court claiming action and compensation against the illegal detention […]

29 May 00:00 Nagpur Today 7783904106534837692.html
Nagpur Police rejoin over 47k migrants with their families

Nagpur: City police in association with NGOs, till date have rejoined sum of 47510 labours with their families in 11 states including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Gujrat, West Bengal, J&K, Odisha, Jharkhand and Maharashtra, reveals the data tabled by Nagpur Police. A total of 12000 migrant workers were departed by 12 Shramik […]

29 May 00:00 Nagpur Today 7783904106854726990.html
‘Destroy Eggs, Spray Neem Oil’: Maha University Suggests Ways To Tackle Locust Menace

As parts of Maharashtra and other states face attacks from locusts, which destroy crops and vegetation, an agriculture university has suggested a slew of measures like destroying their eggs and spraying neem oil on crops to tackle threat from the migratory pests. Swarms of crop-eating locusts have spread across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and […]

29 May 00:00 Nagpur Today 7783904107209397610.html
T.I. Responds To Trump Using His Song ‘Whatever You Like’ For Anti-Joe Biden Ad

T.I isn’t pleased with his song being used on Donald Trump’s Snapchat story to attack Joe Biden.

29 May 00:00 Designtaxi 7791608385286769394.html
Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed At Twitter After It Flagged His Tweets

“There’s nothing I’d rather do than get rid of my whole Twitter account.”

29 May 00:00 Designtaxi 7791608385345767043.html
Four Brazilian men appear in Portlaoise Court on firearms charges

Enquiries had linked the incident in Clara with an ongoing feud in Tullamore between two families, court told

29 May 00:00 Leinster Leader 7955940816455491914.html
Appeal issued for people with sewing skills across Ireland to make masks for vulnerable communities

The Sew Change, a campaign established to unite people with sewing skills with the supplies they require, has issued a call out for volunteers in the older community who can offer their sewing skills ...

29 May 00:00 Leinster Leader 7955940817063393595.html
'We're a deeply divided society': inside the battle for Hong Kong

Australian-born, Hong Kong-based journalist Antony Dapiran says the protests have at their worst resembled medieval warfare.

29 May 00:00 The Age 7967730561430054303.html
Protesters Take Over and Set Fire to Minneapolis Police Precinct Over George Floyd Death

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

29 May 00:25 Law & Crime 7990899037204465889.html
Australian court rules Queen's letters can be made public

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s highest court ruled on Friday to make public letters between Queen Elizabeth II and her representative that would reveal what knowledge she had, if any, of the dismissal of an Australian government in 1975.

29 May 00:55 680News 8014034333385759832.html
NYPD: Man shot by officers later dies of coronavirus

NEW YORK — A man shot by New York City police last month after menacing officers with a knife and an antique gun died of the coronavirus five days after he was wounded, police said Thursday.

29 May 00:49 680News 8014034334542949240.html
Minneapolis protests turn violent as outrage grows over death of George Floyd

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

29 May 00:49 Bdnews24 8119004129908275458.html
VIT M.Tech & MCA admission based on UG performance

Vellore Institute of Technology's (VIT) M.Tech and MCA admissions will be based on Bachelor’s (Under Graduate) degree performance

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566418957843.html
Peddapalli: Experts committee assesses locust movement

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566717022218.html
Turkey to partially lift COVID-19 restrictions on June 1

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566784687206.html
Bhupalpally gears up to face locust attack

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566892275271.html
Andhra Pradesh HC orders reinstatement of Ramesh Kumar as SEC

In a major setback to Jagan Mohan Reddy government, Andhra Pradesh High Court on Saturday ordered reinstatement of Nimmagadda Ramesh

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566945435378.html
PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border row with China: Trump

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566992743090.html
Woman returned from Maharashtra denied entry into house in Karimnagar

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567026731497.html
Babri mosque demolition accused to appear in court on June 4

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567142554845.html
How ‘Pad Man’ Akshay ‘irked’ wife Twinkle on Menstrual Hygiene Day

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna found an innovative way to advertise the benefits of menstrual hygiene on Menstrual Hygiene Day on Thursday,

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567175807525.html
US joins G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China 

The US has joined an international panel for setting ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence.

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567180801418.html
Telangana: Exam duration cut to two hours in State varsities

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567232849882.html
Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer crime

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567271401232.html
Violent protests in Minneapolis over police killing of black man

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567481917253.html
Hyderabad steps up efforts to keep cops safe

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567579013488.html
Union tourism minister meets online travel agents, discusses post-lockdown protocols

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567822404432.html
Telangana focused on holistic women empowerment: Jayesh Ranjan

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567823958780.html
Govt, non-govt offices to reopen from June 8 in West Bengal: CM

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567867176940.html
AP BJP president’s daughter could have died of heart attack: Police

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567915980506.html
7-months-old baby dies of COVID-19 in Sangareddy

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567921550450.html
Migrant workers sent back to Odisha from Hyderabad

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

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567975365428.html
Maharashtra govt to soon announce package to tide over crisis: Deputy CM

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said that the state government will soon announce a financial package to steer the state out of the present economic crisis.

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568037742576.html
Adilabad geared up to tackle locust menace

Agriculture, horticulture and other department officials are prepared to tackle a possible invasion by locust swarms.

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568101214137.html
China asks Western nations to stay out of its internal matters in Hong Kong

China has lodged diplomatic protests with the US, the UK, Canada and Australia for "interfering" in its internal matters by criticising its new security law for Hong Kong.

29 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568265687247.html
Boris Johnson had little choice but to back Dominic Cummings

The controversy over Boris Johnson’s aide exposes the government’s basic design flaw

29 May 00:00 The Irish Times 8204772968173153607.html
Police ID remains on Long Island beach as woman killed in 2000

May 28 (UPI) -- Police in New York on Thursday released the identity of a woman killed during a string of slayings in Long Island 20 years ago.

29 May 00:20 UPI 8257973864816771019.html
Reports of shots fired outside the Colorado State Capitol amid protests over death of George Floyd

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

29 May 00:41 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882704048994.html
Tyson Foods will shut U.S. pork plant as more workers catch COVID-19

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Tyson Foods Inc (TSN.N) said on Thursday it will temporarily close an Iowa pork plant due to the coronavirus pandemic, a month after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered slaughterhouses to stay open to protect the country’s food supply.

29 May 00:35 Reuters 8334514179929224859.html
Pompeo accuses top Democrat of 'hackery' over government watchdog review

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday accused a leading Senate Democrat of “hackery” for questioning whether Pompeo violated a law restricting officials’ political activities, saying an investigation found no evidence he had done so.

29 May 00:02 Reuters 8334514181171439716.html
How New Zealand Used Evidence-Based Policies to Beat The Pandemic

The day the US mourned reaching a tragic milestone - 100,000 novel coronavirus deaths - people on the other side of the world in New Zealand celebrated a much more hopeful one: No new coronavirus cases over the prior five days.

29 May 00:00 ScienceAlert 8369231565150273067.html
7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor

Police say none of the shots came from police.

29 May 00:36 Fox 4 8372747777892443546.html
NZTA negotiating on new cost of Transmission Gully – paying advance of $14m

News from NZTA Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency is making an advance payment to the builder of the Transmission Gully project to reflect the costs of the Covid-19 work shutdown.

29 May 00:00 SCOOP 847363053550174840.html
300 per cent increase in library members during lockdown, and record online access

News from WCC Wellington City Libraries’ online services broke every record in the book during the covid-19 alerts. As the lockdown started in March, the Libraries welcomed over 1,110 new members, a 300% increase compared to 2019.

29 May 00:00 SCOOP 847363054866206813.html
National Guard called to respond to Minneapolis violence

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

29 May 00:55 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835977586279.html
Judge rejects restraining order in chloroquine regulation lawsuit

A Washoe County judge has rejected the Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association’s request for a temporary restraining order against Gov. Steve Sisolak’s emergency regulation.

29 May 00:43 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836138336314.html
George Floyd protesters unleash fury, Trump threatens military action

President Donald Trump blasted the “total lack of leadership” and tweeted: “Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty ...

29 May 00:55 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837481090345.html
Lawrence Weekly to host town hall on small businesses reopening

Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly on Monday is hosting a Facebook town hall to answer questions that businesses might have as they set to reopen.

29 May 00:32 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837781763654.html
Erongo residents taking Covid-19 more seriously

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

29 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880576080067516.html
Walvis Bay residents, leaders welcome lockdown

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

29 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880576253824507.html
Namibian crew stuck at sea

ABOUT 10 Namibian crew members of the 'Carnival Fascination' passenger cruise liner are stuck on the vessel about 10 nautical miles west of Walvis Bay.

29 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880576693856708.html
We are guilty – Geingob

TUYEIMO HAIDULA and ESTER MBATHERAPRESIDENT Hage Geingob yesterday admitted contravening the lockdown regulations when the Swaop Party held a birthday celebration in April at parliament in

29 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880576953238193.html
Shanghala employee denies meddling in ACC probe

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

29 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880577873472582.html
Mixed feelings as lockdowns end

MIKE COLLETT-WHITEAS much of the world begins to emerge from lockdowns, people are looking back at time spent cut off from friends, family and colleagues by the coronavirus and forward to

29 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880577937478368.html
Judge rules against news agencies over nursing home stats

The state of Arizona doesn’t have to publicly reveal the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents of nursing homes, long-term facilities and retirement homes, a state judge ruled on Friday.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836440997024443.html
Police: Trans man fatally shot by officer after pointing gun

A transgender black man was fatally shot by an officer in Florida after fatally stabbing another man and pointing a gun at the officer, authorities said.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441007612262.html
Police: COVID-19-positive woman walks way from nursing home

Police have filed an elder abuse complaint with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health after a nursing home resident with dementia who had tested positive for COVID-19 apparently climbed out a

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441054078576.html
CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441103324953.html
Fantasy sports betting regulations near passage in Louisiana

Residents of the 47 Louisiana parishes where voters agreed to legalize fantasy sports betting edged closer Friday to being able to compete for the online cash prices.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441222624286.html
California prison employees suspended over racist remarks

California prison officials said Friday that they suspended multiple employees who made racist jokes about the death of an unarmed black man in police custody in Minneapolis, a disclosure that came am

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441249806854.html
Kansas man charged $50K in medical bills after accident

Alvin Letner doesn’t remember signing the form where he promises to pay a medical bill of nearly $50,000 he hadn’t yet seen.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441370719639.html
'I can't breathe': White House locked down as crowd protests death of George Floyd

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

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441421428303.html
EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves

European Union foreign ministers debated Friday ways to manage tense relations with China as it asserts more control over Hong Kong and amid concern about Beijing’s influence over EU officials.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441424797360.html
Van Jones: Forget the KKK, it's the 'white, liberal Hillary Clinton supporter' we should worry about

CNN's Van Jones said Friday it's not the Ku Klux Klan members who wear racism on their sleeves but the white liberals who pretend they're not racist who pose the real threat to black Americans.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441447188822.html
Coronavirus protest concert blocked by Utah judge

A Utah judge blocked a concert protesting coronavirus restrictions Friday, siding with county health officials who said the event expected to attract thousands of people could worsen the pandemic.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441461656273.html
The Latest: Russia has highest daily spike in virus deaths

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441469823186.html
Arrest made after California homeless fed poisoned food

One person was arrested after eight homeless people were given poisoned food that sent several to the hospital, Southern California authorities said Friday.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441563307363.html
West Virginia agency renamed Department of Homeland Security

West Virginia’s Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety now has a shorter, different name and a few other internal changes under a new state law.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441656574269.html
Lawsuit seeks early, easier voting during COVID-19 pandemic

A lawsuit is seeking to ease Alabama’s restrictions on absentee ballots and in-person voting during the COVID-19 pandemic, including to allow early voting as a way of mitigating transmission risk at t

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441675124435.html
Des Moines police use tear gas after George Floyd rally

Des Moines police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of several hundred people who gathered Friday night near the downtown police headquarters after a peaceful rally earlier in the evening.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441719652522.html
White House punts economic update as election draws near

The White House has taken the unusual step of deciding not to release an updated economic forecast as planned this year, a fresh sign of the administration's anxiety about how the coronavirus has rava

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441819082454.html
Valerie Jarrett tips COVID-19 crisis end game as nationwide 'vote-by-mail'

Valerie Jarrett, former White House whisperer in the Barack Obama administration, said on MSNBC that

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441848931875.html
Trump vetoes first domestic bill in four years, rejects measure on education loan forgiveness

President Trump has vetoed a domestic policy bill for the first time, rejecting a bipartisan measure that would have barred Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from implementing a new rule determining how

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441902488740.html
Chicago police drop Clearview facial recognition technology

Chicago police is no longer using facial recognition software developed by a firm that was sued by a civil rights organization this week over privacy concerns.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441925950128.html
Locust invasion wreaks havoc on Pakistan's crops, orchards

An invasion of locusts has spread across Pakistan, officials said Friday, causing damage to crops and orchards and posing a threat to food security in an impoverished Islamic nation already struggling

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441955318187.html
Quarantine bottlenecks add to woes of returning Filipinos

When his cruise ship sailed into Manila Bay after weeks of voyaging like a castaway amid port closures set off by the global pandemic, Erick Arenas felt he was finally home.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441960593111.html
Hello and welcome: robot waiters to the rescue amid virus

You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441967721752.html
Police: Alabama worker killed trying to unjam wood chipper

A man in Alabama died when he got caught in a wood chipper that got jammed at his workplace, police said.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441990193084.html
Questions on reopening New York's economy baffle businesses

Some upstate New York business owners who made plans to reopen Friday as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the coronavirus crisis remained close amid last-minute confusion o

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441990595977.html
MT announces 8 new cases of COVID, 6 in Big Horn County

The state health department announced eight now cases of COVID-19 out of more than 1,700 tests that were run on Thursday.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442001583180.html
Greece: Tourists from 29 countries can fly in as of June 15

Greece on Friday listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442034552444.html
Vermont barbers, stylists reopening as restrictions ease

Hair stylists and barbers are back in business Friday as part of the latest round of business reopenings in Vermont from COVID-19 shutdowns.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442072738927.html
Protest in Hong Kong over China move to pass security law

Dozens of people joined a protest in a mall in Hong Kong on Friday following a vote by China’s ceremonial parliament to approve legislation that could severely restrict opposition political activity a

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442162880296.html
US judge won't lift 50-person cap on Nevada church services

A federal judge rejected a rural Nevada church’s request Friday for an emergency injunction that would allow it to exceed Gov. Steve Sisolak’s 50-person cap on religious gatherings.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442246665326.html
Parents settle lawsuit over disabled son's forced baptism

The parents of a disabled Ohio teen have settled a lawsuit against a church and others over what they said was the boy's forced baptism at a picnic in 2016, the parents' attorneys said.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442256078604.html
Hungary commemorates victims of 2019 Danube boat catastrophe

Commemorations began Friday in Hungary for the first anniversary of an accident on the Danube River in which over two dozen South Korean tourists died after their tour boat collided with a river cruis

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442257673293.html
Thousands rally in Houston to protest George Floyd's death

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

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442389506012.html
Partygoer at Missouri's Lake of Ozarks positive for COVID-19

Health officials said Friday that they were seeking to “inform mass numbers of unknown people” after a person who attended crowded pool parties over Memorial Day weekend at Missouri's Lake of the Ozar

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442418205564.html
AP PHOTOS: Italians say 'ciao' to unkempt lockdown locks

Two months of lockdown have left style-conscious Italians looking less well-groomed than usual. But as of last week, hair salons and barber shops are back in business, welcoming young and old in need

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442505272568.html
Connecticut governor eases restrictions on houses of worship

Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday he is easing pandemic restrictions on religious services, allowing houses of worship to now have up to 100 people inside, or 25% capacity, whichever is less.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442554247864.html
Slaughterhouses reopen but farmers still euthanizing pigs

Meatpacking plants that had to briefly close due to coronavirus outbreaks have been back up and running for weeks, but production backlogs are forcing farmers to euthanize thousands of hogs that can't

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442610045273.html
Colombian rebel group ELN open to UN global cease-fire: Report

Colombian rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN) on Friday said they would be willing to participate in a three-month global cease-fire in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442640945185.html
New report alleges killings, mass detentions in Ethiopia

A new report by the rights group Amnesty International accuses Ethiopia’s security forces of extrajudicial killings and mass detentions even as the country’s reformist prime minister was awarded the N

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442674782728.html
Lawmaker-elect denies wrongdoing over 'comfort women' funds

A prominent South Korean activist who was recently elected to the National Assembly denied on Friday that she misused public donations for Korean survivors of Japanese wartime sexual slavery.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442739627820.html
Zookeeper critically mauled by 2 lions at shut Australia zoo

Two lions mauled and critically injured a zookeeper inside their enclosure Friday at a closed Australian zoo.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442789988908.html
NJ horse racing, child-care centers, sports reopening

More sectors of New Jersey's economy will soon be opening up from restrictions stemming from COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442823320344.html
More than 400 in Las Vegas protest George Floyd's death

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

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442852007579.html
Malaysia's Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been ousted from his ethnic Malay political party in the latest twist of a power struggle with his successor, but he has vowed to challenge the mo

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442940554697.html
Baltimore voters face watershed moment with mayoral primary

Baltimore’s most consequential election in a generation is set to take place next week, when voters will be looking for a leader who can rein in violent crime, address entrenched poverty and restore s

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836443005185293.html
Family of crash death teen takes action against UK's Raab

The family of a British teenager killed when his motorcycle collided with a car allegedly driven by an American diplomat’s wife plan to take legal action against the U.K. foreign policy chief for his

29 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836443043827213.html
A new dawn in Afghanistan

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

29 May 00:00 Rising Kashmir 9025326238352362530.html
Coronavirus: Sindh says SOPs for public transport, ride-hailing apps ready

Sindh Transport Minister Awais Shah said final decision to be taken in meeting of task force on coronavirus

29 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559356404823476.html
No hearing held of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman's bail plea

MSR's arrest has been classified as the eighth-most urgent case in threat to press freedom, according to Time Magazine

29 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559356653342433.html
Pakistan shoots down second Indian spy drone this week

The quadcopter had intruded 700 metres into the Pakistan side of the Line of Control, says ISPR

29 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357018930954.html
COVID-19: Pakistan’s largest religious education board hints at resuming teaching activities

Wafaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia Pakistan says admissions for the new academic year would start from June 2

29 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357487304470.html
Chinese Tian’he carrying Pakistani flag returns from its space journey

The Embassy of Pakistan in China had handed over the national flag of Pakistan for the space voyage to CMSA in Beijing on 11 February 2020, read the official statement

29 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357801192319.html
Investigation revealed journalist Aziz Memon was murdered: Karachi police chief

Memon's body was recovered from a river on February 16, with a cable wrapped around his neck

29 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559358147339827.html
Toshakhana reference: Arrest warrants issued against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif

Warrants were issued by the accountability court hearing a reference filed against former PMs Gilani, Nawaz and ex-president Zardari

29 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559358345189173.html
Keir Starmer opens up clear lead over Boris Johnson in public approval

Those who approve of the Labour leader's performance include more than one in four Conservative voters.

29 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924182112449017.html
News in Pictures

The images from around the world that tell the stories of this week.

29 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924182906478351.html
How Covid-19 is transforming Russia’s power structures

As Putin’s popularity falls while that of governors rises, the old centralised system is in flux.  

29 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924183004364196.html
Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death

Authorities say George Floyd was detained Monday because he matched the description of someone who tried to pay with a counterfeit bill at a convenience store, and the 46-year-old resisted arrest. A bystander's disturbing video shows Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeling on Floyd's neck, even as Floyd begs for air and slowly stops talking and moving.

29 May 00:41 KNOE 8 News 9048639191247566918.html
'Kill me, jail me but I’ll never 'eat' my words' – Mornah tells CID

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111493867088934.html
Only JHS, SHS final year students should be allowed to resume school for now – GNAT

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111493881677262.html
Parliament must shut down over coronavirus cases - Sam George

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111493882513872.html
Free distribution of nose masks will be waste of resources – Pius Hadzide

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494013748412.html
Lockdown entire country for 10 days rather than easing restrictions – CEGA to Akufo-Addo

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494111347717.html
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing to death galamseyer

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494112870987.html
My comment to EC was not a threat – Mornah schools 'overexcited' Ghana Police Service

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494129300614.html
Bernard Mornah's comments very ‘useless & treasonable’ - Atik Mohammed

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494220951471.html
Be transparent about MPs coronavirus infections – Mahama to Parliament

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494419663050.html
Wontumi wades into Mills’ death saga, calls Mahama a 'political killer'

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494420227483.html
#ECMustListen: More Ghanaians join calls to resist new voters’ register compilation

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494422656893.html
IPAC: Your absence was a blessing – Kofi Akpaloo slams NDC

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494485333782.html
EC wants to rig election 2020 to keep Akufo-Addo in power - Victor Smith

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494580961864.html
Pentecost University poised for a brighter future – Rector

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494618178367.html
Pentecost, All Nations University receive presidential charters

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494655561288.html
Ghana initiates 'Decade of African Renaissance 2020-2030'

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, on Thursday, announced that a 10-year programme, called the “Decade of African Renaissance 2020-2030” has been initiated to grow Ghana’s tourism industry.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494660772417.html
EC 'exposes' NDC over '10pm invitation' letter?

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494698630956.html
New Voters Register: Just boycott 2020 general elections – NDC told

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494698871361.html
Registration Exercise: Be on the alert for recalcitrants - John Boadu tells security agencies

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494712605380.html
Address challenges of PWDs – Group tells EC

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494739195055.html
Locomotive crashes faulty fuel tanker on a rail line in Takoradi

A Locomotive (train head) belonging to the Ghana Railways Company Limited on Wednesday crashed into a faulty fuel tanker on a portion of the rail lines linking the Sekondi-Kojokrom- Takoradi Harbour.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494833985329.html
Daily Guide: Ghana will not burn

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494872822630.html
Mamponteng residents worried about abandoned road projects

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494934767095.html
Declare your coronavirus status to help fight stigmatisation – Maurice Ampaw to MPs

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494972328019.html
‘We want to come home’ – Stranded Ghanaians in Libya beg Akufo-Addo

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495031742396.html
EC sacks Odike from IPAC Meeting

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495032849149.html
Residents scramble for fuel from accident tanker

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495072808109.html
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing 'galamseyer' to death

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

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495084278839.html
UT Bank collapse: State ordered to file relevant documents by June 22

An Accra High Court has ordered the State to file, by June 22, all the documents they intend to rely on in the matter of Prince Kofi Amoabeng, Chief Executive Officer of the defunct UT Bank Ghana and five others, whose alleged roles led to the collapse of the Bank.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495094897931.html
Social-media man who instigated attack against President granted bail

Bless Amedegbe, the man who instigated the public on social media to burn the house of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and also kill police officers enforcing COVID-19 measures has been granted bail in the sum of GHC100,000, with two sureties.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495098387399.html
Abronye DC attacks Mills’ brother over ‘act of drunkenness’ comment

Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), the Bono regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated that the brother of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills, is someone who always speaks under the influence of alcohol.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495134142367.html
Jean Mensa must resign now – Odike

Akwasi Addae Odike, the Founder and Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP) is calling for the immediate resignation of Chairperson of Electoral Commission of Ghana, Mrs. Jean Mensa for her open love towards the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495189161535.html
Rawlings wades into ‘murder’ of George Floyd

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has expressed disappointment in America and its citizens for what he describes as atrocities against black citizens in the United States.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495209250293.html
We will challenge compilation of new voters register – NDC

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the Party will challenge the Electoral Commission’s decision to compile a new voters register.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495217377883.html
Allow EC to work according to the laws – Kabila charges

The Acting General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Mr James Kwabena Bomfeh, has stated that political parties, the media and other individuals should allow the Electoral Commission to exercise their mandate without intimidation.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495346324186.html
FLASHBACK: Any idiot can be flagbearer - Kwame Pianim

Ten years ago, renowned economist and a leading member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Kwame Pianim urged the party to choose a flagbearer who is technologically inclined and not an old-fashioned flagbearer.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495389085260.html
Man in critical condition after Police car crushes him

A 40-year-old man Salom Seshie is battling for his life after a Police Patrol car from Kasoa Division knocked him down.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495403466532.html
Ghanaian landlords threatening health workers with ejection over virus fears

Landlords at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District are threatening to eject health workers from their houses for fear of being infected with the deadly Coronavirus.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495471973565.html
‘Absolutely needless’ – NPP chair Blay blasts NDC over EC attacks

The National Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has described the consistent attacks by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on the Electoral Commission (EC) as needless and totally misguided.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495489975129.html
‘I stand by my words’ – Defiant Mornah after CID invitation

PNC National Chairman Bernard Mornah has refused to back down on his alleged threats to resist plans by the Electoral Commission to create a new electoral roll for the December polls.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495494291180.html
Fulani herdsmen 'butcher' farmer for interrupting their bush orgy

A 25- year-old man, Abdul Rahman Yahaya, has been arrested by the police for inflicting machete wounds on a farmer at Sumpini near Busunu in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495604429364.html
Today in 2013: I never rigged the 2012 elections – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama during his time as Ghana’s president in 2013 refused to accept the tag that his party rigged the 2012 General elections that saw the opposition NPP challenging the results at the Supreme Court.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495625729810.html
$3.3bn revenue from Year of Return cannot be true - Ablakwa challenges Tourism Minister

A claim by Tourism Minister, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, that the Year of Return campaign introduced by government boosted tourism receipts by $3.3 billion in 2019 has been contested.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495689777343.html
New voters' register: Cards would be given instantly - EC

Eligible persons who turn up for the forthcoming voter registration scheduled to commence at the end of next month would receive their cards instantly, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced.

29 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495777700591.html
Facebook slams executive order: ‘It will restrict more speech online’

Facebook says Trump's executive order will restrict speech and lead to more censorship.

29 May 00:18 Engadget 96641515201452074.html
Trump Says Mail-In Voting Will Make US Elections ‘Total Joke’

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The whole world would view mail-in voting in the United States as laughable if such means of voting is allowed, President Donald Trump told...

29 May 00:36 Sputniknews 967333867674076140.html
To Save Fourth Amendment, FISA Surveillance Must Work Like Police Investigations - Former FBI Agent

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

29 May 00:51 Sputniknews 967333868846498833.html
Back to work! How businesses are adjusting to a newer, safer way of working

Metro.co.uk: News, Sport, Showbiz, Celebrities from Metro

29 May 00:00 Metro 970161747559696590.html
It must be parents who decide if it's safe enough to return to school

At first it was our elderly residents in care homes who were sacrificed to the current pandemic. 

29 May 00:59 The Irish News 993065875324239.html
Coronavirus A Very Bad 'Gift' From China

HYDERABAD: The United States is one of the worst-hit countries with COVID-19. US President Donald Trump tweeted on Thursday that, "We have just reached a very sad milestone with the coronavirus

29 May 01:48 Sakshi Post 1016059427123361613.html
ISIS says coronavirus is 'God's divine punishment' and they are pleased the outbreak hit their enemies

In an audio broadcast posted on one of the militants' websites yesterday, the person on the tape identified himself as IS spokesman Abu Hamzah al-Quraishi.

29 May 01:03 Mail Online 124328110607313326.html
PG&E Achieves Bankruptcy Milestone as It Fights Probation Conditions

California regulators on Thursday approved Pacific Gas and Electric’s plan for exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the company fought in federal court to block a set of strict new probation terms aimed at preventing wildfires.

29 May 01:45 Courthouse News Service 1799505150271625563.html
Google cautions EU on AI rule-making

Google says that the EU's current definition of AI is so broad that it 'effectively puts all contemporary software potentially in scope'

29 May 01:21 Rappler 1882105643568098482.html
Fury after Pennsylvania lawmakers concealed coronavirus diagnosis

Republicans hid the diagnosis because they feared it would clash with their narrative that 'it was safe to be interacting with other people' and to return to work, says Democratic Representative Brian Sims

29 May 01:02 Rappler 1882105643889104069.html
Police say schoolgirl abduction, assault complaint was false

"Police are satisfied that no abduction has occurred."

29 May 01:30 Newshub 2131266987212856931.html
Trump's Social Media Executive Order Would Turn FCC Into 'President's Speech Police,' Commissioner Says

The order is expected to be signed by Trump later on Thursday

29 May 01:08 TheWrap 2361432282145860010.html
Let’s tell this story properly - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 01:39 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445899935314338.html
Alleged exam malpractices: Govt withdraws charges against Adeleke

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

29 May 01:53 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900046529282.html
DHQ: 188 terrorists, 411 bandits killed in May - The Nation Newspapers

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

29 May 01:43 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900182434709.html
Gujarat: Body of man found hanging exhumed after family raised doubts

The family immediately informed the police and demanded that the body be exhumed and the death be investigated. “The body had been sent for postmortem. Prima facie, it is a case of suicide. There are no signs of murder.

29 May 01:04 The Indian Express 2885715104055993404.html
Help pours in but teen cyclist is happy to return to school

The story of the 15-year-old’s decision to buy a second-hand cycle and pedal from Gurgaon to Bihar’s Darbhanga, has touched many — from politicians to bureaucrats, business tycoons to NRIs.

29 May 01:55 The Indian Express 2885715104628458977.html
Not far from the LAC, satellite picks up Chinese armour, artillery

India-China border: Highly placed sources said a detailed analysis of satellite images has shown extensive deployment of towed artillery and mechanised elements on the Chinese side, bringing Indian deployments within striking distance.

29 May 01:26 The Indian Express 2885715104659698578.html
Most Shramik trains: Gujarat, Maharashtra to UP and Bihar

There are signs that the demand for Shramik Specials could be finally ebbing. On Thursday, for instance, merely 35 Shramik Specials were scheduled to depart from various parts of the country.

29 May 01:53 The Indian Express 2885715105289829090.html
Migrants don’t have to pay to go home, ensure they get food on the way: SC

The bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, S K Kaul and M R Shah, which took suo motu cognizance of the issue on Tuesday, saying it had also received several letters and representations from different sections of society, and directed that states share the bus or train fare of the stranded migrants returning home.

29 May 01:43 The Indian Express 2885715105461321831.html
China public security ministry pledges to 'guide and support' HK police

SHANGHAI, May 29 — China's public security ministry pledged to “guide and support” the Hong Kong police force after China's parliament approved a decision to impose a new national security law on the semi-autonomous territory. China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said it would use “all...

29 May 01:19 Malaymail 302165935028256004.html
Transport minister: New awareness campaign against drink driving in works

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Transportation Ministry is set to roll out a communication plan to educate the public on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, said Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong The transport minister said this will be done by convening a taskforce with the Attorney...

29 May 01:58 Malaymail 302165935246344920.html
Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is 'double-edged sword'

HONG KONG, May 29 — Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special US status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "double-edged sword" and urged the United States to stop interfering in internal affairs. The statement came as US President...

29 May 01:14 Malaymail 302165936439617895.html
Steve Scalise: Mailing Ballots to Non-Citizens Is 'Definition of Voter Fraud'

Automatic mailing of ballots to all people on inaccurate voter rolls "is the definition of voter fraud," said Rep. Steve Scalise.

29 May 01:39 Breitbart 3148363491105525588.html
Pennsylvania Officials Admit Duplicate Ballots Were Mailed Out to Voters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, officials have admitted that duplicate ballots were mailed out to registered voters.

29 May 01:35 Breitbart 3148363491292093460.html
Biden Veepstakes Take Bad Turn as Scandals Hit Klobuchar, Whitmer

Two women reportedly on Joe Biden's shortlist for VP have been hit with major scandals that could cripple their chances. | Politics

29 May 01:26 Breitbart 3148363491805672547.html
Valerie Jarrett: Trump's Embrace of White Supremacists 'Fueling Anger' of Protesters

Thursday on MSNBC, former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett accused President Donald Trump of "fueling" the anger on display from the demonstrators protesting for the last three days in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. | Clips

29 May 01:06 Breitbart 3148363492080477631.html
Glazed or jelly? Doughnuts lure city-roaming Florida bear into trap | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

FORT MYERS, Fla. >> Glazed or jelly? A black bear roaming around a Florida city proved no match for the doughnuts that lured the animal into a humane trap.

29 May 01:00 Star-Advertiser 3439335388016967414.html
U.S. accuses Russian military hackers of attack on email servers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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

29 May 01:22 Star-Advertiser 3439335388788683285.html
What the papers say – May 29

The imminent further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates most Friday front pages.

29 May 01:18 Shropshire Star 3480199992590956251.html
Officer fired after death of arrested black man subject of multiple complaints

Chauvin, whose driveway was splattered with red paint and the graffiti ‘murderer’, has not spoken publicly since Mr Floyd’s death.

29 May 01:48 Shropshire Star 3480199993297297993.html
RNC chairwoman proposes convention safety protocols amid feud with NC governor

The Republican National Committee sent a letter to North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Thursday outlining safety protocols the party is ready to adopt so it can hold a full in-person national

29 May 01:15 TheHill 355432919534552580.html
Twin Cities area faces third night of protests after death of George Floyd

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

29 May 01:49 TheHill 355432919770215537.html
Former top diplomat reveals what Asia really thinks about us

Former ambassador and high commissioner John McCarthy holds strong opinions on the state of Australia's 'extraordinarily ill-considered' foreign policy.

29 May 01:04 Australian Financial Review 3974284487486884507.html
Welcome to Cold War 2.0

The burgeoning conflict between China and the United States could escalate into an ideological competition that splits the world, and the latest fracas over Hong Kong's autonomy is a potential tipping point.

29 May 01:20 Australian Financial Review 3974284488128651429.html
RNC sends letter detailing safety conditions for 2020 convention, wants response from NC governor by June 3

The Republican National Committee has sent a letter to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, detailing safety conditions for an August convention in Charlotte, and want a response by June 3.

29 May 01:18 WVLT 4089046910157354595.html
THP identifies suspects involved in chase

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified two suspects involved in a pursuit in Knox County Thursday, May 21.

29 May 01:27 WVLT 4089046910215455526.html
China extends its anti-dumping investigation into Australian and Japanese chemical exports

According to Reuters, China announced that it extended its anti-dumping investigation into the Australian and Japanese chemical exports. more to come

29 May 01:48 FXStreet 4480975639120662730.html
China hardens resolve to defy US, even as it speaks of cooperation; Li Keqiang calls for close trade relations

Ignoring threats from Washington, China stripped another layer of autonomy from Hong Kong on Thursday, ploughing ahead with a plan that would ban any form of dissent deemed subversive in the territory reclaimed from Britain more than two decades ago

29 May 01:15 Firstpost 4760741712978686689.html
Donald Trump signs Executive Order cracking down on social media, while claiming to protect 'free speech'

Denouncing what he said was the power of social media “to shape the interpretation of public events,” President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Thursday directing federal regulators to crack down on companies like Twitter and to consider taking away the legal protections that shield them from liability for what gets posted on their platforms

29 May 01:58 Firstpost 4760741713255304633.html
Twins' Max Kepler sorry for Blue Lives Matter mask amid Minneapolis protests

The Minnesota outfielder says he was unaware of the movement's story because police don't wear blue in his native Germany.

29 May 01:40 Sporting News 5110653852966113973.html
Liberal MPs call for national standards for long-term care homes

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau is being pressured by some of his own Liberal backbenchers to implement enforceable national standards for the operation of long-term care homes in Canada.

29 May 01:41 KitchenerToday.com 52741009538917838.html
Man who bound, murdered Vancouver Island teen still a risk to public: parole board

Kimberly Proctor’s killer is still ‘mismanaging emotions,’ has had ‘temper tantrums’

29 May 01:30 North Delta Reporter 5327740411752253717.html
Jordan's FM speaks to counterparts, warns about sovereignty - Middle East

Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, reiterates importance of two-state solution in conversation with US and British counterparts.

29 May 01:33 Israel National News 5374683668745049179.html
Arnab Goswami joins Donald Trump’s fan club, says ‘Twitter bias exposed’ after Maharashtra government orders CID probe in abetment to suicide case

Republic TV founder Arnab Goswami has joined the fan club of US President Donald Trump as he launched a fresh tirade against the microblogging site Twitter, calling the social media platform biased against the right-wing groups.

29 May 01:14 Janta Ka Reporter 5554720206697174280.html
Narendra Modi not in good mood over border dispute with China, says Donald Trump after speaking to Indian PM

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

29 May 01:39 Janta Ka Reporter 5554720208558949353.html
Kosovo's highest court rules new government can be formed without snap elections

Kosovo's Constitutional Court ruled late on Thursday that a new government can be formed without holding a snap election, a decision opposed by the caretaker prime minister's party, which has vowed s…

29 May 01:25 France 24 5635134569997450639.html
Read the full executive order about social media companies that President Trump signed

Here's the full text of the executive order released signed by President Trump that seeks "transparency and accountability from online platforms."

29 May 01:34 Business Insider 6060062400765129847.html
Minnesota prosecutor compares George Floyd killing to case of Freddie Gray, saying he 'will not rush to justice' despite calls to charge police

"I'm going to do this right," prosecutor Mike Freeman said. "And those folks who know me in the African community know I will do my very level best."

29 May 01:30 Business Insider 6060062400766314730.html
Anarchy Engulfs Minneapolis: Police, Firefighters Stand Down As Rioters Burn City to the Ground

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

29 May 01:25 Townhall 6083908946979465220.html
How Amy Klobuchar Is Tied to The Minneapolis Chaos Over George Floyd's Death...And It's Not Good

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) had a better than expected 2020

29 May 01:24 Townhall 6083908948315416161.html
Simple Job Process for Class IV to begin soon

Simple Job process for Class IV to begin soon No oral test for posts upto Pay Level 5 Recruitment process to start with Class IV vacancies HIGHLIGHTS Written Test marks to have primacy in selection No interviews No documents including Domicile certificate required at time of filling application form Additional weightage of 5 marks 1.    For […]

29 May 01:38 Northlines 6096227021311135738.html
No proposal on formation of interim Govt in J&K: Raina

No proposal on formation of interim Govt in J&K: Raina ‘All propaganda,  No reality ‘ Nasir Azam Srinagar, May 28: The Bharatiya Janta Party on Thursday said there is no proposal with the Centre about formation of interim government or advisory council in Jammu & Kashmir. Talking to news agency Ravinder Raina, BJP’s J&K UT president, […]

29 May 01:56 Northlines 6096227022002508947.html
Jammu Kashmir hit by 115 cases, 14 from Jammu, 101 Kashmir Div

Jammu Kashmir hit by 115 cases, 14 from Jammu, 101 Kashmir Div Highlights Cases include 3 pregnant women, hospital canteen worker With one death, COVID death toll in UT reaches 27 Dist Jammu reports 8 cases Total cases cross 2000 mark Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, May 28: Three pregnant women and a Canteen worker were among 115 […]

29 May 01:57 Northlines 6096227022408267670.html
What the papers say – May 29

The imminent further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates most Friday front pages.

29 May 01:19 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774672537307.html
Officer fired after death of arrested black man subject of multiple complaints

Chauvin, whose driveway was splattered with red paint and the graffiti ‘murderer’, has not spoken publicly since Mr Floyd’s death.

29 May 01:49 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775378879049.html
26 Bangladeshi migrants shot dead at smuggling warehouse in Libya

The government terms it as a revenge attack

29 May 01:22 The Hindu 6679535025420621242.html
Globe editorial: Canada has to fix what ails the country’s nursing homes

Governments – particularly Ontario and Quebec – clearly need to do a better job of inspecting homes, and insisting on (and paying for) better levels of staffing, training and equipment

29 May 01:17 The Globe and Mail 68426410044275616.html
Shots fired during Denver protest of George Floyd’s death

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

29 May 01:54 The Globe and Mail 68426410238710261.html
B.C. looks to staycations to save tourism

Destination BC has produced a draft plan for a June campaign launch if the provincial health officer approves of the next phase of the province’s restart

29 May 01:03 The Globe and Mail 68426410542089961.html
Ontario police watchdog to probe woman’s fatal fall from Toronto high-rise building

The family of the woman, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, 29, say they have questions about the role police – who were with her when she fell – played in the death

29 May 01:54 The Globe and Mail 68426410987979335.html
Ukraine's chief banker: Most of problems on labor market unrelated to COVID-19

The second cause is low productivity.

29 May 01:58 UNIAN 6863008971272374663.html
US joins G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China

The Trump administration had been the lone holdout among leaders of the Group of Seven — the world’s wealthiest democracies — in setting up the Global Partnership on AI.

29 May 01:35 Hindustan Times 696565558983619223.html
Don Lemon Erupts: ‘No One Wants to Hear From the Birther-In-Chief’ on George Floyd

CNN anchor Don Lemon unloaded on President Donald Trump after the Justice Department said Thursday that the president was “actively monitoring” the investigation of four Minneapolis police officers over the death of an unarmed black man, exclaiming that nobody “wants to hear from the Birther-in-Chief

29 May 01:42 Yahoo 7097669638238877199.html
Prosecutor asks for patience during George Floyd investigation: 'We have to get this right'

U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald and Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman on Thursday asked for the public to remain calm as they investigate the death of George Floyd.Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday in Minneapolis after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes.

29 May 01:11 Yahoo 7097669638763280207.html
PM Modi Not in 'Good Mood' About Ongoing Border Situation With China, Says Trump

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

29 May 01:08 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084414310934.html
Lawyers for Myka and James Stauffer Release Statement Following Backlash About “Rehoming” Their Son

Myka and James said they didn’t know how difficult it would be to care for Huxley, who is autistic.

29 May 01:04 Cosmopolitan 7158263393474492104.html
What the papers say – May 29

The imminent further easing of lockdown restrictions dominates most Friday front pages.

29 May 01:19 Express & Star 7324224460137133787.html
Officer fired after death of arrested black man subject of multiple complaints

Chauvin, whose driveway was splattered with red paint and the graffiti ‘murderer’, has not spoken publicly since Mr Floyd’s death.

29 May 01:48 Express & Star 7324224460843475529.html
Tucker Carlson rips social media giants after Trump executive order: 'They're not neutral platforms'

Tucker Carlson blasted social media giants Thursday, saying they failed in their duty to be neutral platforms by arbitrarily censoring speech they deem inappropriate.

29 May 01:54 Fox News 7362823819555649589.html
NYC bans the word 'alien' in laws, documents, opts for 'noncitizen'

New York City became the first major city in the U.S. on Thursday after the NYC Council removed the terms “alien,” “illegal immigrant” and “illegal migrant” from local laws, rules and documents and instead will be replacing them with the term “non-citizen."

29 May 01:33 Fox News 7362823820698663235.html
CNN's Don Lemon: Trump 'contributed' to environment that led to George Floyd's death

CNN anchor Don Lemon said Thursday that President Trump "contributed" to the environment that led to the death of 46-year-old Minneapolis man George Floyd earlier this week.

29 May 01:49 Fox News 7362823821544865947.html
Oregon woman buys winning lottery ticket with cash from sewing face masks

"I don't play a lot," said winner Lorna Hewitt, who bought her winning Keno-8 ticket at a grocery store in the town of Sisters.

29 May 01:18 New York Post 7654946768037886943.html
Prosecutor says he won’t ‘rush’ to charge cops involved in George Floyd death

A Minnesota prosecutor on Thursday night said there is evidence that does not support criminal charges against the white cop who kneeled on George Floyd before the black man’s death — but later

29 May 01:13 New York Post 7654946768665289895.html
Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man's death

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

29 May 01:26 680News 8014034333293779167.html
Trump considering legislation that may scrap law that protects social media companies

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

29 May 01:17 Bdnews24 8119004128249464184.html
Will the US soon treat Hong Kong like china? Much is at stake

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

29 May 01:45 Bdnews24 8119004129089230072.html
Read the full executive order about social media companies that President Trump signed

Here is the full text of President Trump’s executive order relating to social media, published by the White House on Thursday May 28, 2020.

29 May 01:34 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883580802167.html
Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19

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

29 May 01:41 Reuters 8334514181535160395.html
Las Vegas caregiver accused of stealing $9K from 81-year-old

Jaugust Milligan, 29, faces charges of using a credit or debit card without consent and exploiting an old or vulnerable person for more than $5,000, court records show.

29 May 01:14 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835688081680.html
Clark County government center, other facilities to reopen Monday

The Clark County Government Center and other county facilities will start to reopen Monday with health and safety measures in place for the public including mandated social distancing and recommend...

29 May 01:43 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836103815137.html
Liquor not a fundamental right, Delhi government

Trade or consumption of liquor is not a fundamental right and the state has the authority to regulate its sale, the AAP government has told the Delhi High Court maintaining its levying 70% ‘special corona fees’ on MRP of all alcohol brands is a price for grant of such privilege to the public.

29 May 01:40 Free Press Journal 9080771788468318346.html
Coronavirus: More retailers to reopen in plan to further ease lockdown

A REOPENING of more retailers and small outdoor weddings will be permitted from June 8 if the coronavirus infection rate remains under control, the first and deputy first minister have said.

29 May 01:00 The Irish News 993066330475496.html
Wreath laying ceremony to remember dead IRA man

The family of an IRA man killed almost 40 years ago will lay a wreath in his memory this weekend.

29 May 01:00 The Irish News 993066556945670.html
Belfast solicitor warned by PSNI of 'imminent' attack

A prominent Belfast solicitor has been told by the PSNI that his home and business are under “imminent” threat of being attacked.

29 May 01:00 The Irish News 993066973568301.html
Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19

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

29 May 02:34 Business Today 1145527431275518212.html
Donald Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': legal experts

An executive order signed by Trump on Thursday directs federal agencies to clarify the scope of a law known as Section 230, which protects internet companies from liability for illegal content posted by users.

29 May 02:55 Business Today 1145527432371491051.html
India-China issue: Prime Minister Modi not in 'good mood', says Donald Trump

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

29 May 02:21 Business Today 1145527432379992149.html
Shots fired at Denver protest over George Floyd as protesters block freeway

Shooting reported near Capitol but no immediate injuries as mayor calls on demonstrators to ‘leave weapons at home’

29 May 02:43 the Guardian 1491978796065916289.html
Coronavirus lockdown: Final-yr college exams will surely be held, says govt

If the situation caused due to the coronavirus does not improve by July, then the first-year students can be promoted based on internal assessment

29 May 02:16 Business-Standard 1502508924978805511.html
PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Donald Trump

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

29 May 02:44 Business-Standard 1502508926703129978.html
The Push to Modernize California Courts Hits a Budgetary Wall

The California Judicial Council's push for a digital courthouse is up in the air as the judiciary faces $216 million in budget cuts due to the viral pandemic.

29 May 02:13 Courthouse News Service 1799505150460978580.html
CIDG files complaint vs 2 Chinese over makeshift hospital in Clark resort

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Regional Field Unit 3 also files a complaint against the lessee of the villa at the Fontana Leisure Park that housed the underground hospital and pharmacy

29 May 02:12 Rappler 1882105642300630890.html
National Guard called in to control Minneapolis riots

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

29 May 02:48 Gulf News 2086521545281132934.html
'Boys' club': Inquiry finds unacceptable sexual harassment, bullying at Airservices

Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has found a deeply troubling workplace culture at Airservices Australia, the federal agency responsible for safe skies.

29 May 02:08 Brisbane Times 2314609339343670328.html
North Koreans charged in wide-ranging $3.7b sanctions-busting scheme

The indictment is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.

29 May 02:11 Brisbane Times 2314609339474828257.html
Alien fear led undie-clad man to carjack woman, bite cop, court told

Wearing only undies and ECG dots, Benedict Kearney carjacked a woman, sped down the wrong side of a road and then bit a policeman who tried to arrest him.

29 May 02:15 Brisbane Times 2314609339575374888.html
Sanwo-Olu assures Lagosians of affordable housing

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Thursday that his administration would make available affordable and accessible housing for residents....

29 May 02:34 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900085340590.html
We want direct primary in Ondo APC, says Olanusi

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

29 May 02:25 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901818278364.html
Uddhav Thackeray: Centre, state must consult, cooperate to tackle Covid situation

The chief minister, who completed six months in office on Wednesday, was speaking at the Loksatta interactive web series programme, Sathicha Gazhal Maharashtracha.

29 May 02:11 The Indian Express 2885715104160349907.html
Maharashtra Governor appreciates Sonu Sood’s relief work

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has appreciated Sonu Sood for his work. The actor has helped many migrants reach their destination amid the lockdown.

29 May 02:54 The Indian Express 2885715105302156684.html
US House Democrats demand probes of police killings of black Americans

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The Democratic-controlled US House Judiciary Committee yesterday asked the Justice Department to investigate systemic police misconduct following a spate of high-profile police killings of African Americans. The killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis, who died when a white...

29 May 02:11 Malaymail 302165934658502604.html
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

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

29 May 02:56 Malaymail 302165935048280210.html
Islamic State calls Covid-19 God's punishment for foes, tape says

CAIRO, May 29 — Islamic State (IS) said the coronavirus pandemic was divine punishment for its enemies, according to an audio broadcast yesterday, where the jihadists also vowed more attacks. The person on the tape, which was posted on one of the militants' websites but could not be verified by...

29 May 02:27 Malaymail 302165935817398051.html
Crashed Pakistan plane hit runway three times on first approach, says minister

ISLAMABAD/PARIS, May 29 — The captain of a Pakistani airliner that crashed last week, killing 97 people on board, approached Karachi airport without announcing he couldn't open his landing gear and hit the runway three times, a government minister said yesterday. Search teams recovered the...

29 May 02:20 Malaymail 302165936400488833.html
Suriname leader seeks recount after poll defeat

PARAMARIBO, May 29 — Suriname's ruling party is calling for a recount of votes in Monday's general election, the party leader and President Desi Bouterse said yesterday, after preliminary results showed the opposition winning. Defeat would likely end a decade in power for Bouterse, a former...

29 May 02:08 Malaymail 302165936451214914.html
What China's tougher national security regime could mean for Hong Kong

HONG KONG, May 29 — China's parliament has approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation on Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in a city roiled by anti-government protests. The move is seen as a turning point, as leaders of the...

29 May 02:42 Malaymail 302165936478047286.html
Trump officials consider defying Congress to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> The Trump administration is moving to sell another cache of munitions to Saudi Arabia, according to lawmakers and congressional aides, a step that would again defy Congress and ignore the objections of lawmakers in both parties about Riyadh’s human rights record.

29 May 02:09 Star-Advertiser 3439335389100672482.html
Parents oppose plan to reopen Lagos schools

Some parents in Lagos State have kicked against the reopening of schools in view of the continued spread of the coronavirus in the country. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the parents sai...

29 May 02:51 Punch Newspapers 3524240994078061234.html
Family petitions Ugwuanyi, IG over 70-year-old woman’s death

Raphael Ede, Enugu The family of one Lady Eucharia Ugwu from Itchi in the Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and the Inspector-General of...

29 May 02:36 Punch Newspapers 3524240994448275491.html
Motorcyclists protesting ban beat Lagos guards to a pulp

Deji Lambo There was tension in the Zone 4 of the Lekki Peninsula Scheme 1 in Lagos State recently when no fewer than 50 motorcyclists protesting the ban on their operations stormed the area with ...

29 May 02:32 Punch Newspapers 3524240994534848848.html
We'll tackle interstate movement of armed bandits - Military assures Nigerians

The military was reacting to worries from some quarters that bandits could escape from states where the Armed Forces of Nigeria are currently bombarding them.

29 May 02:42 Legit 3764253650332805523.html
Children's Day: NOA-FCT, BPW urge leaders to provide specialised learning aids for children living with disabilities

The National Orientation Agency, FCT directorate, has called for the provision of specialised learning aids for children living with disabilities in Nigeria.

29 May 02:41 Legit 3764253650836188162.html
High Court paves way for release of Whitlam dismissal papers

Court finds that letters between the Queen and the former governor-general Sir John Kerr are public records.

29 May 02:16 Australian Financial Review 3974284486272834154.html
Coronavirus hits Coalition seats the hardest, upping pressure on PM

Nine of the 10 seats with the biggest jobless increases are held by the Coalition, raising internal pressure on Scott Morrison to extend the JobKeeper allowance.

29 May 02:22 Australian Financial Review 3974284486666960875.html
Sanwo-Olu urged to avert post COVID-19 food crisis

The Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been  urged to pay more attention to agriculture to avert  food crisis in the  Stat

29 May 02:51 Vanguard News 4125100340387356374.html
Shots fired during Denver protest of Minneapolis man’s death

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

29 May 02:45 India Today 4286117812558053310.html
Donald Trump says PM Modi not in good mood over big border conflict with China, reiterates offer to mediate

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

29 May 02:32 India Today 4286117812954263745.html
Donald Trump feeling absolutely great after taking hydroxychloroquine, says White House

Trump has called hydroxychloroquine a "game-changer" drug in the fight against the coronavirus. A White House official has said Donald Trump is feeling "absolutely great" after taking the drug.

29 May 02:55 India Today 4286117813033033457.html
In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism

From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against racism even when justice doesn't always follow.

29 May 02:20 Digital Journal 4566489171347338633.html
'Go to hell': Hecklers unload on Maryland county official at reopening announcement

Maryland residents fed up with stay-at-home orders vented their frustration during the announcement of Montgomery County's soft reopening.

29 May 02:10 Washington Examiner 4625792333162291325.html
Twitter belatedly fact-checks 2 Chinese propaganda tweets from March

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

29 May 02:46 Taiwan News 4737573344116489328.html
Donald Trump says Narendra Modi not in 'good mood' over India's border row with China, renews offer to mediate

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

29 May 02:04 Firstpost 4760741712418425768.html
Top Chinese general says need to keep military option for Taiwan

BEIJING — China needs to keep both peaceful and military options to resolve the “Taiwan issue,” a top Chinese general said on Friday.

29 May 02:42 National Post 4816958590329719286.html
Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s governor activated the National Guard on Thursday to help police restore order following two days of violent protests in Minneapolis city over the death of a black man seen in graphic video footage gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck.

29 May 02:36 National Post 4816958591852903106.html
After Trump Fact-Check, Twitter Flags China Official's Tweet On COVID-19

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

29 May 02:32 NDTV.com 5090057682430557287.html
Qatar Denies Gulf Bloc Exit Rumours On Third Year Of "Illegal Blockade"

Qatar denied on Thursday that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares to mark three years of isolation led by the regional bloc's heavyweight Saudi Arabia.

29 May 02:38 NDTV.com 5090057682537137618.html
An economic Cold War was long coming

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

29 May 02:33 BusinessLine 5283601040109088.html
Germany records highest number of anti-Semitic crimes since 2001 - Europe

German police registered 2,032 anti-Semitic crimes, including two killings, in 2019, up 13% from 2018.

29 May 02:05 Israel National News 5374683669588251681.html
Senator sees US sticking to trade deal with China despite pandemic concerns

U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Thursday said he did not expect President Donald Trump to walk away from a Phase 1 trade ...

29 May 02:31 CNA 5644198862224243166.html
U.S. Warns Of Russian Hacking Group's Attempts To Gain 'Dream Access' To Computer Systems

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

29 May 02:18 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794163686942709.html
Trump has officially declared war on Twitter and Facebook. Here's the latest on the executive order targeting social media and the reaction at internet companies.

Trump's executive order represents a direct challenge to social media companies like Twitter and Facebook, but legal experts say it faces steep hurdles.

29 May 02:21 Business Insider 6060062399271974723.html
National Guard called to respond to Minneapolis violence

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

29 May 02:52 The Times of India 6060938664901606983.html
1574 passengers arrive at Jammu, Srinagar Airports

1574 passengers arrive at Jammu, Srinagar Airports Jammu Tawi, May 28: About 15 domestic flights with 1574 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports on Day 4 of resumption of the air services in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 294 passengers aboard 6 regular commercial flights arrived at […]

29 May 02:27 Northlines 6096227020671111180.html
Major car bomb attack averted in Pulwama

Major car bomb attack averted in Pulwama Highlights Car contained approx. 45 Kg of explosives Fled 2 check points while being fired at, later found abandoned   Plot hatched by Hizb, Jaish together to target security forces Case likely to be handed over to NIA   Abid Bashir Srinagar, May 28: Security Forces on Wednesday thwarted […]

29 May 02:42 Northlines 6096227020708141533.html
SC orders free travel for stranded workers

SC orders free travel for stranded workers Orders states to provide food, water New Delhi:  The Supreme Court Thursday directed that no fare for travel either by train or bus be charged from the migrant workers stranded across the country and they be provided food and water. The apex court, which passed interim directions, said […]

29 May 02:20 Northlines 6096227022283397028.html
Trump escalates Twitter, social media war after fact-check move

United States President Donald Trump has escalated his war on social media companies, signing an executive order on Thursday challenging the liability protections in US law that serve as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.

29 May 02:32 Aljazeera 6642629761899046427.html
COVID-19: Trump feeling ‘absolutely great’ after taking hydroxychloroquine, says White House

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

29 May 02:30 The Hindu 6679535025061675799.html
Violent protests over George Floyd death spread beyond Minneapolis

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

29 May 02:04 The Hindu 6679535025349679686.html
YouTuber Myka Stauffer made 'difficult decision to rehome son to give him best chance'

Myka Stauffer's lawyers have spoken out amid the backlash the YouTuber has faced after deciding to rehome her autistic adopted son 'to give him the best care'

29 May 02:28 mirror 675785261049970030.html
'Boys' club': Inquiry finds unacceptable sexual harassment, bullying at Airservices

Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has found a deeply troubling workplace culture at Airservices Australia, the federal agency responsible for safe skies.

29 May 02:08 WAtoday 6806590899789859896.html
North Koreans charged in wide-ranging $3.7b sanctions-busting scheme

The indictment is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.

29 May 02:11 WAtoday 6806590899921017825.html
Ottawa urged to restore funding to groups that help exploited women, girls

Opposition MPs sent a letter Wednesday to Trudeau, Maryam Monsef and Bill Blair denouncing the decision to not renew federal funding for groups that help sexually exploited women and girls

29 May 02:11 The Globe and Mail 68426411237647643.html
US President Issues Executive Order Aimed At Twitter, Facebook

US President Donald Trump has signed another executive order, this time aimed at social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Unsurprisingly, Trump’s

29 May 02:48 Lowyat.NET 6894342420382380235.html
Twitter flags China spokesman’s tweet on Covid-19

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

29 May 02:48 Hindustan Times 696565557170031562.html
Green Dot To Launch Mobile Banking For US Immigrants

Welcome Technologies is partnering with Green Dot for the PODERCard, which will help U.S. Hispanic immigrants access digital banking services.

29 May 02:00 PYMNTS.com 7357138826047727352.html
Ingraham decries 'outrageous' behavior of officers in George Floyd death, 'bad actors' rioting in Minneapolis

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

29 May 02:44 Fox News 7362823819711816331.html
Mike Huckabee predicts Biden-Trump debate will be 'very ugly sight,' Trump will 'make sausage out of' ex-VP

Former Arkansas governor and Fox News contributor Mike Huckabee joked Thursday on "Hannity" that the mask worn by presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden at a Memorial Day event this week was actually "a gag."

29 May 02:20 Fox News 7362823820161962944.html
CBI launches probe against Maulana Saad in foreign funding matter

CBI is probing matters related to foreign funding and alleged Hawala links against Saad.

29 May 02:47 DNA India 7533428661358372949.html
US joins G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China

US involvement is important because of the large role that American tech firms play globally and its historic advocacy for human rights, said Kay Mathiesen, an associate professor focused on computer ethics at Northeastern University in Boston.

29 May 02:25 The Economic Times 7653256036511391112.html
Hammer-wielding woman arrested after racist rant against Latino couple

She got nailed. A hammer-wielding Texas woman was arrested Sunday after reportedly launching a racist, profanity-laced rant at a Latina doctor and her husband while misidentifying them as

29 May 02:26 New York Post 7654946767742876588.html
Twitter hits back at Trump’s executive order targeting social media sites

Twitter struck back at President Trump’s executive order targeting social media giants on Thursday, saying it threatens the future of online speech and Internet freedoms. “This EO is a

29 May 02:28 New York Post 7654946769143127681.html
Connecticut woman allegedly spits in face of shopper going wrong way in one-way aisle

A Connecticut woman was arrested for allegedly spitting in the face of a man who was disobeying a supermarket’s one-way aisle direction, a report said. Martine Shanchuk, of Sandy Hook, tried to

29 May 02:17 New York Post 7654946769485657543.html
'Boys' club': Inquiry finds unacceptable sexual harassment, bullying at Airservices

Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has found a deeply troubling workplace culture at Airservices Australia, the federal agency responsible for safe skies.

29 May 02:08 The Age 7967730562324597816.html
North Koreans charged in wide-ranging $3.7B sanctions-busting scheme

The indictment, unsealed on Thursday in Washington's federal court, is believed to be the largest criminal enforcement action ever brought against North Korea.

29 May 02:11 The Age 7967730562455755745.html
Alien fear led undie-clad man to carjack woman, bite cop, court told

Wearing only undies and ECG dots, Benedict Kearney carjacked a woman, sped down the wrong side of a road and then bit a policeman who tried to arrest him.

29 May 02:15 The Age 7967730562556302376.html
Bangladesh plans home exams for primary school students

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

29 May 02:41 Bdnews24 8119004129727353316.html
Factbox: What China's tougher national security regime could mean for Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) - China’s parliament has approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation on Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in a city roiled by anti-government protests.

29 May 02:41 Reuters 8334514180343178523.html
COVID-19 cases in Bihar surged to 3,185 after 149 more people have test positive

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Bihar surged to 3,185 after 149 more people have tested positive for the infection, officials said on Thursday.

29 May 02:57 First Post Of India 844080065904171616.html
3 people with ties to Las Vegas win James Beard media awards

Las Vegan Kim Foster won a James Beard Award in the personal essay, long form category, while “The NoMad Cocktail Book” and “Broken Bread” by Roy Choi took other awards.

29 May 02:02 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835990541723.html
Nevada law enforcement leaders call George Floyd’s death alarming

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

29 May 02:57 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837789528483.html
‘Spoke to PM Modi, he is not in good mood,’ says Donald Trump about India-China tensions

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

29 May 02:21 Scroll.in 8669301693085765798.html
Twitter, Reddit Challenge US Rules Forcing Visa Applicants To Disclose Their Social Media Handles

Twitter and Reddit have filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging a U.S. government rule change compelling visa applicants to disclose their social media handles. From a report: The lawsuit, brought by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, the Brennan Center f...

29 May 02:45 tech.slashdot.org 8720761277759500450.html
Singaporeans can expect to eat out, hit the gym, shop by end-June

Singaporeans can look forward to hitting the gym, eating out and shopping again when the second phase of the “circuit breaker” exit plan happens, which is expected to take place before June ends if COVID-19 transmissions remain low. 

29 May 02:45 Coconuts 8871564982259976813.html
Trump violating law by not updating budget, outside experts say

The WHite House decision not to update its budget estimates is against the law, an outside group that advocates for fiscal discipline said Thursday.

29 May 02:33 MarketWatch 8975941549726639775.html
Minnesota Prosecutor Says 'Other' Evidence Does Not Support Criminal Charge in Floyd Case

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

29 May 02:30 Sputniknews 967333869642262504.html
Indian Railways reinstates advance ticket reservation window to 120 days

According to a Railway Ministry spokesperson, the changes shall be implemented from 8 am of the train booking date of May 31 onwards

29 May 03:59 Business Today 1145527432491118082.html
Trump signs executive order; says social media platforms have 'unchecked power'

Trump-Twitter spat: US President Donald Trump said social media platforms have unchecked power to censor, restrict, edit, shape, hide, and alter virtually any form of communication between private citizens or large public audiences.

29 May 03:12 Business Today 1145527432502389868.html
PM Modi not in 'good mood' about ongoing border situation with China, says Donald Trump

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

29 May 03:57 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193063953555.html
New Zealand Government Seeking To Expand Its Internet Censorship Powers

New Zealand has been in the censorship business for years, but the government appears to believe it's still not doing enough...

29 May 03:33 Techdirt 1456370858521746933.html
Naagin 4: Was Nia Sharma Fired Because Of Her Pay Package, 'It's True My Work Comes At A Certain Price'

In a recent interview with an online portal, Nia Sharma who was the face of Naagin 4 talked about her exit from the show which has come to an abrupt end

29 May 03:47 SPOTBOYE 1547816858647630905.html
COVID-19 impact: Get ready for a 15-20% cut in salary offers in UAE

Businesses in the UAE are definitely not in a generous mood when it comes to hiring

29 May 03:41 Gulf News 2086521543855337835.html
Church volunteer, 79, jailed for sexual offences dating back to 1950s

Man who used his good character to gain the trust of victims and their families jailed for sexually assaulting boys in crimes going back more than 60 years.

29 May 03:17 Brisbane Times 2314609338775870921.html
'When the looting starts, the shooting starts': Trump weighs in on Minneapolis protests

Protesters set a police precinct building on fire in Minneapolis as riots spread to neighbouring St Paul, amid anger over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody.

29 May 03:43 Brisbane Times 2314609338919215301.html
Former Triguboff lawyer claims he was sacked for refusing to lie

A lawyer suing billionaire Sydney property developer Harry Triguboff alleges he was sacked from his prestigious job for refusing to lie in an affidavit.

29 May 03:25 Brisbane Times 2314609339759449499.html
Dangerous driver to serve three years in prison after swerving at police car

A dangerous driver who hit a policeman on the side of a road will serve a minimum three years' prison after earlier being removed from his sentencing because he began making threats.

29 May 03:48 Brisbane Times 2314609340174169658.html
Trump Executive Order Targets Legal Protections for Social Media Giants

Executive order signed Thursday comes two days after Twitter fact-checked President Trump’s false claims about voting by mail

29 May 03:43 TheWrap 2361432283341094489.html
Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man’s death in police custody

MINNEAPOLIS, May 28 (Reuters) - Minnesota's governor activated the National Guard on Thursday to help police restore order following two days of violent protests in Minneapolis city over the death of a black man seen in graphic video footage gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck.

29 May 03:06 Daily Maverick 2373996788683766342.html
Roger Stone ordered to report to prison by June 30

Longtime Trump friend and political adviser Roger Stone must report to prison by June 30, the Bureau of Prisons said on Thursday.

29 May 03:51 CTVNews 2422791597915854038.html
Governors, AGF to discuss Executive Order 10 - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 03:45 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900340996476.html
Harvey Weinstein Hit With Another Lawsuit Regarding Four More Women

Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood mogul who was convicted of rape and sexual assault near the beginning of the year, now has a fresh batch of

29 May 03:16 Celebrity Insider 265863477053703775.html
Film photographer Ashok Variava: With lockdown restrictions getting relaxed, we are hopeful

As general secretary of the Bollywood Photographer Association, Ashok Variava is aware of the struggle 600-odd colleagues are facing amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

29 May 03:31 The Indian Express 2885715104471717456.html
Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies

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

29 May 03:18 The Indian Express 2885715104796956823.html
Face-off along LAC in Ladakh: Chinese build-up will be matched, says NSAB member

Without disclosing exactly when diplomatic talks over the issue began, Narasimhan confirmed that “talks started much before last week”.

29 May 03:28 The Indian Express 2885715104827515490.html
Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is ‘double-edged sword’

"Any sanctions are a double-edged sword that will not only harm the interests of Hong Kong but also significantly those of the US," the city's government said late on Thursday.

29 May 03:32 The Indian Express 2885715105596852839.html
Business Poll Backfires, Shows Public Wants Less Immigration

A business-funded poll backfired by showing that 56 percent of swing voters favor President Trump's decision to curb legal immigration.

29 May 03:06 Breitbart 3148363491441414553.html
The bird watcher, that incident and his conflicted feelings on her fate | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

NEW YORK >> His binoculars around his neck, Christian Cooper, an avid birder, was back in his happy place on Wednesday: Central Park during migration season. He was trying to focus on the olive-sided flycatchers and red-bellied woodpeckers — not on what had happened there two days earlier.

29 May 03:57 Star-Advertiser 3439335387932273995.html
Trump calls George Floyd protesters ‘thugs’ and vows military support | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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

29 May 03:50 Star-Advertiser 3439335389092209626.html
Queen’s letters over Australian PM’s dismissal should be public, court rules

The letters, deemed ‘personal and confidential correspondence’, were deposited into the National Archives of Australia

29 May 03:18 Shropshire Star 3480199992911226334.html
Man who stole thousands from Ballarat businesses is jailed

A 28-year-old father who stole thousands of dollars worth of items from Ballarat retail stores has been jailed for his "premeditated and persistent" crime spr...

29 May 03:30 The Courier 3604583734626296842.html
Coronavirus: Governor Abiodun finally lifts COVID-19 lockdown in Ogun state

The Ogun state government has lifted the lockdown order pronounced on the state, since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic to combat the spread of the disease.

29 May 03:34 Legit 3764253650046161615.html
US says Chinese helped direct $3.7b to North Korea

The US has charged 28 North Koreans and five Chinese with facilitating more than $3.7 billion in illegal payments for Pyongyang's nuclear program.

29 May 03:13 Australian Financial Review 3974284487290532778.html
'Spoke to PM Modi, he is not in good mood,' says Donald Trump about India-China tensions

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

29 May 03:09 www.thehawk.in 4118436626085726917.html
Waheed Bakare: A clear definition of altruism

We became friends in 2008 when I assumed office as the pioneer Executive Director/CEO of Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation, Lagos,

29 May 03:15 Vanguard News 4125100338757555779.html
US layoffs climb to 41 million, despite business reopenings

An estimated 2.1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country

29 May 03:00 Vanguard News 4125100339812248788.html
In a first, Jharkhand govt to airlift 60 migrant workers from Leh today

On May 10, the migrant workers stranded in Ladakh's Batalik sector reached out to Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Twitter, requesting him to help them return to their native places in Jharkhand. Upon their request, CM Hemant Soren urged Ladakh local administration to provide assistance to the migrant labourers.

29 May 03:29 India Today 4286117813228017516.html
Pregnant woman loses baby as Mangalore apartment denies her entry upon arrival from Dubai

A pregnant woman who arrived in Mangalore on a Vande Bharat flight was allegedly denied entry into her apartment by the residents’ association. She later lost the baby after failing to get help from hospitals or her locality.

29 May 03:55 India Today 4286117813317583817.html
Russia Postpones BRICS Summit to Later Date

The summits of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have been postponed from July to a later date, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Kremlin press service said on May 27. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), established in 2001, brings together China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, […]

29 May 03:00 Modern Diplomacy 4563921198277343822.html
Summer of all fears

The lives of so many, locked down by the decisions of so few.

29 May 03:00 Washington Examiner 4625792333283248669.html
Tech industry group CEO: 'Amazon is basically providing for the country at this point'

Tech companies have seen increased demand and greater success during the pandemic fallout.

29 May 03:00 Washington Examiner 4625792333721392443.html
Trump will claim coronavirus success but first must define it

For President Trump to win a second term in the White House, strategists in both parties agree voters must have the perception he successfully managed the coronavirus outbreak and its economic fallout. But that first means a pitched battle with supporters of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to define success.

29 May 03:00 Washington Examiner 4625792333727543667.html
2 militant associates arrested in Kupwara: Police

Police on Thursday said it arrested two militant associates of Hizbul Mujahideen at Kralgund area of Kupwara districts. A police official said arms and

29 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909091276167951.html
Priest 'sacrifices' man to end coronavirus in Odisha

A 70-year-old priest was arrested for allegedly sacrificing a 52-year-old man inside a temple in Odisha's Cuttack district to appease the goddess and end

29 May 03:25 Greater Kashmir 4662909091439954437.html
Cabinet Secretary holds meeting with Chief Secretaries

Ahead of the completion of nationwide lockdown 4.0, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Thursday held a meeting with municipal commissioners and district

29 May 03:25 Greater Kashmir 4662909091664244662.html
Govt decides to approve special recruitment rules

J&K government has decided to approve the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Appointment to Class-IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020’ to lay down the procedure as

29 May 03:25 Greater Kashmir 4662909091810755143.html
Transgenders to get Rs 1000 per month pension

The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu, accorded sanction to the extension of coverage of

29 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909091862972706.html
NC grieved over deaths, losses due to inclement weather

National Conference on Thursday expressed grief over three deaths following wind storm that unleashed havoc in parts of south and central Kashmir, urging

29 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909091970779571.html
Access to Justice, Time to Log-in?

The unprecedented situation that we are faced with today has thrown-in new challenges. While we learn to live under the new scenario, the Justice Delivery

29 May 03:25 Greater Kashmir 4662909092022007812.html
Landslides hit traffic on highway

Traffic remained suspended on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to landslide and shooting stones at Morh Gohri near Ramban town since Thursday

29 May 03:25 Greater Kashmir 4662909092425041785.html
Daily-rated workers demand regularisation of services

Accusing authorities of ignoring their plight, daily-rated workers Thursday demanded regularization of their services on fast track basis. Addressing

29 May 03:25 Greater Kashmir 4662909092511997217.html
Locusts' threat: JK govt sounds high alert

In the face of locusts’ threat which have caused extensive damage to crops in many states, J&K government has issued instructions for crop protection.

29 May 03:25 Greater Kashmir 4662909092532993012.html
CAT Bench established in Jammu

The Government of India has notified establishment of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench in Jammu to hear service matters of Jammu and Kashmir

29 May 03:25 Greater Kashmir 4662909092569663110.html
'No oral test for posts up to pay level 5'

J&K government has directed that there shall be no oral test for posts up to and including Pay Level 5 (Rs 29,200-92,300) and the selection for all

29 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909092708579870.html
Ladakh: A new security concern

Kashmir has not stabilised till date. The fragility of the situation is well documented in the national and international media. Kashmir

29 May 03:25 Greater Kashmir 4662909092934530340.html
Book timber smugglers under DMA: Darakhshan

Chairperson, Union Waqf Development Committee, Darakhshan Andrabi on Thursday appealed to J&K administration to take stern measures to stop “loot” of

29 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909093002490572.html
Set-up CAT benches at Srinagar, Jammu: JKAP

Jammu Kashmir Apni Party on Thursday demanded constitution of permanent CAT benches at Srinagar and Jammu.  In a statement the party senior leader Rafi

29 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909093152247495.html
World Roundup: US death toll exceeds 100K • Kids at risk

Unthinkable just a few months ago, the United States on Wednesday surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths, a sobering reminder of the devastation being wreaked around the globe by a virus that only emerged late last year.

29 May 03:40 manilastandard.net 4715274784598028747.html
Pinoy seafarer kills himself as cruise ship trapped at sea

A Filipino cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the US Coast Guard said as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 03:35 manilastandard.net 4715274785553937660.html
DepEd junks face-to-face classes

The Education department will not allow face-to-face classes in the coming school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Secretary Leonor Briones said Thursday.

29 May 03:30 manilastandard.net 4715274785817395456.html
Keyless and clueless: Stranded truckers from north India tell tales of police brutality

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

29 May 03:57 The New Indian Express 4718288654634161793.html
After fact-checking Donald Trump, now Twitter flags Chinese spokesman's claim that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan

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

29 May 03:30 Firstpost 4760741711685999512.html
Dilip Ghosh calls death of migrants on trains 'small and isolated' incidents, sparks fierce backlash from Bengal Opposition

As extreme heat, hunger and dehydration take a toll on lakhs of migrant workers and their families rushing back home amid the lockdown, nine passengers, including a child, have been reported dead on 'Shramik Special' trains since Monday.

29 May 03:46 Firstpost 4760741712498245046.html
Trump could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies

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

29 May 03:25 BusinessLine 5283601154425620.html
This lockdown, download a teacher

With online learning in great demand during the lockdown, startups in this teaching space are cashing in

29 May 03:14 BusinessLine 5283601573603405.html
Sex beast caged after assaulting sleeping woman at house in East Lothian

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

29 May 03:30 dailyrecord 552235479341953958.html
Thug caged after stabbing man in head with corkscrew then fleeing to Spain

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

29 May 03:30 dailyrecord 552235480179362817.html
Gay asylum seeker who faced deportation to country with 'corrective rape' wins battle to stay in UK

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

29 May 03:30 dailyrecord 552235481012248801.html
Modi 2.0 Anniversary: The Crisis Managers In The BJP-Led NDA Government

While PM Modi, himself is skilled in handling every crisis, the decision of abrogation of Article 370, SC's decision on Ayodhya, and the Coronavirus pandemic introduced us to the crisis managers of the Modi 2.0 government.

29 May 03:12 Abplive 5873643726132566742.html
Minneapolis police station set on fire, police retreat

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

29 May 03:59 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730202978997341.html
Trump cruises on caps lock to claim mail-in voting will 'LEAD TO THE END' for Republicans

Despite the Trump administration's alarming characterization of voter and mail-in voting fraud, real-life cases have been scant.

29 May 03:43 Business Insider 6060062400141249898.html
Top Chinese general says need to keep military option for Taiwan

China News: BEIJING: China needs to keep both peaceful and military options to resolve the "Taiwan issue", a top Chinese general said on Friday.

29 May 03:09 The Times of India 6060938663338645215.html
Amit Shah speaks to CMs on way ahead after Lockdown 4.0

India News: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to all chief ministers on the lockdown enforced to contain the spread of Covid-19 amid indications tha

29 May 03:09 The Times of India 6060938664069698918.html
Chinese graduate students may be next hit by US-China tensions

US News: The Trump admin may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at US universities and impose other sanctions against China in the late

29 May 03:59 The Times of India 6060938664450071783.html
Queen’s letters over Australian PM’s dismissal should be public, court rules

The letters, deemed ‘personal and confidential correspondence’, were deposited into the National Archives of Australia

29 May 03:19 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774992807390.html
Coronavirus update: India's COVID-19 tally crosses 1.65 lakh, over 7,000 new cases in last 24 hours

The total number of coronavirus cases in the country increased to 165,799.Delhi saw its biggest spike in daily COVID-19 count as over 1,000 people had tested positive for the virus

29 May 03:38 Livemint 6614605818240861776.html
India-China row: No recent contact between Trump and Modi on issue, say sources

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

29 May 03:57 Livemint 6614605819318345749.html
'Double-edged sword': Hong Kong gov't warns US on special status

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam tried to rally people behind China's new national security on Friday, as the government warned the United States to stop interfering in its internal affairs, saying the withdrawal of the territory's special status could be a "double-edged sword".

29 May 03:36 Aljazeera 6642629762024532300.html
BJD leader, two others killed in fire accident in Odisha’s Berhampur

All of them are suspected to have died of asphyxiation after a fire broke out at Alekh Choudhry’s house

29 May 03:33 The Hindu 6679535024715988909.html
China’s media slams Trump over border comments, says he is ‘driving a wedge’

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

29 May 03:20 The Hindu 6679535025687898975.html
Police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck allegedly 'tried to kill' black man in 2008

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

29 May 03:45 mirror 675785260527177551.html
Anti-abortion protesters 'upsetting clients' as they return to picket Perth clinic

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

29 May 03:16 WAtoday 6806590898890406938.html
Former Triguboff lawyer claims he was sacked for refusing to lie

A lawyer suing billionaire Sydney property developer Harry Triguboff alleges he was sacked from his prestigious job for refusing to lie in an affidavit.

29 May 03:25 WAtoday 6806590900205639067.html
Donald Trump took two-week dose of hydroxychloroquine, feeling ‘absolutely great’: White House

After Trump announced early this month that he was taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventive measure against coronavirus, a number of Indian-American doctors have written to the Trump Campaign about the usefulness of this antimalaria drug in the fight against Covid-19.

29 May 03:22 Hindustan Times 696565557353055624.html
Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is “double-edged sword”

The statement came as US President Donald Trump is due to announce later on Friday his response to the Chinese parliament’s advancement of national security legislation for Hong Kong.

29 May 03:32 Hindustan Times 696565559025227195.html
‘400 Years of Anger’: Minneapolis Police Station Set Ablaze as Trump Threatens to ‘Start Shooting’

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

29 May 03:12 Yahoo 7097669636991750024.html
Day After Khattar Govt's Sealing Decision, Chaos Reported at Haryana-Delhi Border

Notably, the Haryana government has cited a sharp increase in coronavirus cases during the past one week in districts adjoining Delhi as reason behind its decision to seal the border with Delhi.

29 May 03:56 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083380096394.html
Lockdown in Gurugram: 18 More Areas Added to Containment Zones - Full List Here

Of the 123 cases reported yesterday, 92 of these were from Gurgaon, Faridabad and Sonipat alone. Gurgaon reported one more death, according to the state health department's daily bulletin. 

29 May 03:37 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084693558144.html
Queen’s letters over Australian PM’s dismissal should be public, court rules

The letters, deemed ‘personal and confidential correspondence’, were deposited into the National Archives of Australia

29 May 03:18 Express & Star 7324224460457403870.html
Minneapolis Third Precinct police station set on fire after rioters break in

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

29 May 03:07 Fox News 7362823819560075590.html
Harvey Weinstein accused of 4 more rapes in new lawsuit: report

More women have come forward with accusations of rape against Harvey Weinstein.

29 May 03:43 Fox News 7362823820230036451.html
Minneapolis police fire tear gas on crowd near Third Precinct; large fire erupts nearby

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

29 May 03:07 Fox News 7362823821142004480.html
Pompeo defends dismissal of State Department watchdog: 'He was investigating policies he simply didn't like'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has defended the firing earlier this month of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, telling "The Ingraham Angle" Thursday that "I regret that I didn't recommend to the president earlier that he be terminated.

29 May 03:28 Fox News 7362823821375775817.html
India slams Pakistan over its comments on Ram Temple construction, says should be embarrassed even to mention minorities

Taking strong note of the statement, Spokesperson of the Minsitry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava said that Pakistan should be embarassed to even mention minorities.

29 May 03:33 DNA India 7533428662066972593.html
Russian agents have been hacking major email program: US National Security Agency

The NSA did not say who the Russian military hackers have targeted. But senior U.S. intelligence officials have warned in recent months that Kremlin agents are engaged in activities that could threaten the integrity of the November presidential election.

29 May 03:57 The Economic Times 7653256036635247411.html
Investigators find Rs 30 million in wreckage of crashed Pak aircraft

The amount was recovered from two bags in the wreckage. Officials are now probing as how such a huge amount of cash got through airport security and baggage scanners and found its way into the ill-fated flight.

29 May 03:00 The Economic Times 7653256037503727227.html
Coming Apocalypse of Xi Jinping

China stares at an economic collapse in wake of Covid of an economy already bruised with Trump's trade war. Therefore, the move in Hong Kong reflect Xi and Party's nervousness is managing economic fallouts of Covid and trade war. Current Hong Kong move appears geared more towards domestic audience rather than global for a change.

29 May 03:31 The Economic Times 7653256037867485638.html
Trump moves against social media cos, signs order stripping them of legal immunity

The move comes a day after an angry tirade from Trump against Twitter for labelling two of his tweets.

29 May 03:12 The Economic Times 7653256038214379635.html
Shots fired during ‘tense’ George Floyd protests in Denver

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

29 May 03:18 New York Post 7654946767917861103.html
‘Horrified’ de Blasio calls for charges in death of George Floyd

Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday called for charges against the Minneapolis cops involved in the death of George Floyd, saying he was “horrified” by the video. “George Floyd was murdered in

29 May 03:59 New York Post 7654946767985093715.html
George Weisz, inventor of ventilator used for coronavirus patients, dead at 90

Weisz, who was born in Hungary in 1929, fled Budapest for London with his mother and two sisters in 1939, two weeks before the outbreak of World War II, The Times reported.

29 May 03:51 New York Post 7654946769062160796.html
Church volunteer, 79, jailed for sexual offences dating back to 1950s

Man who used his good character to gain the trust of victims and their families jailed for sexually assaulting boys in crimes going back more than 60 years.

29 May 03:17 The Age 7967730561756798409.html
Dangerous driver to serve three years in prison after swerving at police car

A dangerous driver who hit a policeman on the side of a road will serve a minimum three years' prison after earlier being removed from his sentencing because he began making threats.

29 May 03:48 The Age 7967730563155097146.html
LA mayor says councilman should resign over bribery probe

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the president of the City Council called Thursday for the resignation of Councilman Jose Huizar, who is the focus of a federal corruption investigation.

29 May 03:18 680News 8014034333262130669.html
Advance reservation period for all 30 Special Rajdhani type trains extended from 30 to 120 days

Indian Railways has decided to increase the advance reservation period (ARP) from the existing 30 days to 120 days for all 30 Special Rajdhani type trains that have been operating since May 12, 2020.

29 May 03:57 The Hans India 817019414803708445.html
India-China border row: PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over ‘big conflict’, says Donald Trump

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

29 May 03:03 First Post Of India 844080066674861434.html
University to conduct final year exams; 1st, 2nd year students to be promoted on internal assessment

HRD Minister announced the decision in a webinar with Higher Education Institutes and their heads, reports TOI.

29 May 03:44 Scroll.in 8669301692885641969.html
Coronavirus: Amit Shah seeks chief ministers’ opinion as fourth phase of lockdown nears end

This is the first time the home minister individually spoke to the chief ministers amid the health crisis.

29 May 03:17 Scroll.in 8669301693809875792.html
Locust swarm: Coordination with Pakistan crucial for containing attacks, says key official

An interview with KL Gurjar, deputy director of the Locust Warning Organisation.

29 May 03:30 Scroll.in 8669301694155812889.html
Donald Trump says PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China

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

29 May 03:03 Free Press Journal 9080771787918717142.html
Minneapolis police station set on fire, police retreat

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

29 May 03:59 ABC15 Arizona 911680910796182621.html
Twitter Says Trump's Executive Order on Social Media Is 'Reactionary and Politicised'

The executive order followed recent move by Twitter to flag Trump's tweets on mail-in voting with "fact-checks", which the president viewed as another attempt to...

29 May 03:25 Sputniknews 967333867723972791.html
Peacekeeping, with a woman’s touch

Maj Fozia Pervee­n is the first office­r Pakist­an has deploy­ed to the female-led UN missio­n in Cyprus­

29 May 04:29 The Express Tribune 1105816785953005751.html
Locust attack poses famine risk

Swarms of insect­s invade fields in Pakist­an and India, decima­te crops

29 May 04:04 The Express Tribune 1105816787644814119.html
'No conversation between PM Modi, Trump on India-China standoff,' say govt officials

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

29 May 04:43 Business Today 1145527431498113657.html
Facebook, Twitter react to Donald Trump's executive order

Facebook and Twitter have reacted to Donald Trump's executive order that aims to limit social media companies.

29 May 04:06 Business Today 1145527431833240364.html
Donald Trump reiterates offer to ‘mediate’ on India-China border dispute, says PM Modi ‘not in good mood’

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

29 May 04:48 The Statesman 1191309781854796061.html
Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad sacked from own political party

The crisis ended with Muhyiddin, who founded Bersatu with Mahathir before joining a four-party alliance that won 2018 elections, being nominated as the prime minister.

29 May 04:08 The Statesman 1191309782642067694.html
FCC commissioner says Trump’s Section 230 plan ‘does not work’

There’s a growing rift over the proposal

29 May 04:23 The Verge 1337119303754789287.html
Anger in China at law ordering 'cooling-off' period before divorce

Chinese couples seeking a divorce must first complete a month-long ‘cooling-off’ period according to a new law passed on Thursday

29 May 04:31 the Guardian 1491978795408054596.html
China to ban pork imports from India to 'prevent swine fever': Report

According to the daily, India reported its first case of ASF in both domestic pigs and wild boars in Assam earlier this month

29 May 04:53 Business-Standard 1502508924922433282.html
Arkansas Boy, 9, Dies In A Suspected Dog Attack, Sheriff’s Office Investigating

A 9-year-old boy from Faulkner County, Arkansas, has died from a suspected dog attack on Thursday morning, according to a press release issued by the Faulkner County Sheriff’s office. The ...

29 May 04:55 The Inquisitr 1745625230757202545.html
Ninth Circuit Shuts Down Government Request to Revive Keystone XL Pipeline Permit Program

The Ninth Circuit on Thursday denied a request from the Trump administration to revive a permit program for oil and gas pipelines, serving yet another blow to the feds in a legal battle that originated with the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline.

29 May 04:25 Courthouse News Service 1799505149391292086.html
Pompeo says Trump to act on alleged spying by Chinese students

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students 'shouldn't be here in our schools spying'

29 May 04:50 Rappler 1882105641979421512.html
Inclusion of Transgender Student Athletes Violates Title IX, Trump Administration Says

Three female high school students in Connecticut had challenged a scholastic sports policy that allows transgender athletes to compete against them in track.

29 May 04:45 NY Times 1961078287892955342.html
With no immediate solution in sight, India matches China in terms of man power, resources

Even as the Prime Minister's top men oversee the developments along the Line of Actual Control, there is still no change in the ground, with the standoff between India and China continuing.

29 May 04:28 Oneindia 2023829370609531040.html
With nearly 7,500 cases, India's tally crosses 1.65 lakh cases

India on Friday crossed yet another spike in coronavirus cases as the country reported 7,466 new infections in the last 24 hours taking the toll to 1,65,799.The death toll rose to 4,706 with 175 deaths reported in a day. While the active cases are 89,987, those cured and migrated ads up to 71,105.

29 May 04:41 Oneindia 2023829372454296368.html
India trashes Pakistan's objection to commencement of construction of Ram temple

 India on Thursday trashed Pakistan's criticism of commencement of the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying Islamabad has no locus standi over the issue. "We have seen an absurd

29 May 04:36 Deccan Herald 2027555796265527377.html
Centre against Karnataka's move to increase working days: Minister

 Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy on Thursday said the Centre has objected to the state's decision to increase working days at factories, and the matter would be

29 May 04:53 Deccan Herald 2027555797239114463.html
Global economy will not survive US-China tension

Both countries must work out their differences to avoid another world economic meltdown

29 May 04:39 Gulf News 2086521544901896345.html
Corrections officer shot at outside Whanganui Prison

It's believed to be linked to a traffic incident.

29 May 04:03 Newshub 2131266986838182670.html
Neighbour leaves women sunbathing topless 'vulgar, aggressive' letters

Photos accompanied the letter along with threats they'd be posted online

29 May 04:42 Newshub 2131266987064741541.html
NDDC headquarters shut over director’s death - The Nation Nigeria

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) headquarters in Port Harcourt was shut on Thursday following the death of the agency’s ....

29 May 04:03 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445899980353985.html
Delhi Confidential: Ministry of Home Affairs Facebook page shares pic of whisky bottles

Ever since West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke out angrily against the Centre in a meeting held by the Prime Minister, officials say it has become a matter of interest what will be said between the Centre and West Bengal at these meetings.

29 May 04:32 The Indian Express 2885715104871125362.html
Post-Amphan, Bengal tweaks protocol: home quarantine for migrants except from five states

On Wednesday, the Health Department revised standard operating procedures (SOPs) with new screening rules an emphasis on home quarantine.

29 May 04:52 The Indian Express 2885715105021213613.html
A letter to justices of Supreme Court, from senior members of the Bar on the migrant crisis

The government’s statement has been clearly shown to be contrary to the facts. Several reports suggest that more than 90 per cent of migrant workers did not receive government rations in many states and were suffering from dire food shortages.

29 May 04:29 The Indian Express 2885715105731398422.html
UK PM’s adviser Dominic Cummings considers quitting later this year: report

Cummings' behaviour has been criticised by politicians from all major parties, but Boris Johnson has said he wanted to move on from the topic.

29 May 04:27 The Indian Express 2885715105757710597.html
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING, May 29 — China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals said today, a rhetorical escalation between China and the democratically ruled island Beijing claims as its own. Speaking at Beijing's Great Hall...

29 May 04:51 Malaymail 302165934878996506.html
Shah Alam police to question Selangor Bersatu chief over Raya gathering during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Police investigators will call in Selangor Bersatu chief Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari over a Hari Raya gathering at his home that allegedly breached the conditional movement control order (CMCO). Shah Alam police chief ACP Baharudin Mat Taib confirmed this and the investigation...

29 May 04:29 Malaymail 302165936226642220.html
Cyber racism and Covid-19: Expert weighs in on hate speech in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Cyber-racism and online hate speeches or comments are nothing new in Malaysia and around the world. However, the issue has seemingly become more prevalent in recent months during the Covid-19 pandemic and the movement control order. Racist hate comments started to dominate...

29 May 04:26 Malaymail 302165936297830402.html
Rioters Breach, Burn Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct

Rioters in Minneapolis breached the city police department's third precinct and set fires, according to numerous eyewitness accounts.

29 May 04:21 Breitbart 3148363490772277069.html
Trump Extends National Guard Orders, Qualifying Troops for Benefits

Trump announced he is extending National Guard troops' deployments until mid-August, which will allow them to qualify for federal benefits.

29 May 04:54 Breitbart 3148363491847970773.html
Security law ‘puts Hong Kong’s appeal for business at risk’

Chinese leaders said the new law was needed to combat unspecified threats in the semi-autonomous region.

29 May 04:08 Shropshire Star 3480199991779664507.html
Buhari orders military crackdown as Sokoto bandits kill 70

John Ameh, Adeniyi Olugbemi and Godwin Isenyo The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday ordered a “fierce” military operation against bandits in Sokoto State. The directi...

29 May 04:25 Punch Newspapers 3524240996040533425.html
KCSE, KCPE to be done in February 2021 - Committee proposes

New proposed date for re-opening of schools

29 May 04:33 Pulse Live 3606876835387766753.html
Gough Whitlam dismissal: Australian court grants access to Queen's letters

The Queen's letters about the 1975 sacking of Australia's PM will be made public after a legal fight.

29 May 04:02 BBC News 3883826127887597983.html
Hong Kong's freedom is vanishing in front of us

Xi Jinping's power grab is turning the territory's special status into nothing but a hollowed-out facade

29 May 04:46 Australian Financial Review 3974284487050551631.html
Sacked lawyer sues billionaire Harry Triguboff

Meriton Property Services' former general counsel Joseph Callaghan is suing the company as well as its owner over his dismissal.

29 May 04:44 Australian Financial Review 3974284487341776881.html
Trump to Rebuke China on Muslims After Hong Kong Friction

President Donald Trump is poised to sign a measure that would punish Chinese officials for imprisoning more than one million Muslims in internment camps, as he looks to rebuke Beijing over its crackdown in Hong Kong and its response to the coronavirus.

29 May 04:01 Bloomberg.com 4032480122040244946.html
Locust attack: Centre to buy sprayers from UK, use helicopters, drones to spray pesticides

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

29 May 04:22 www.thehawk.in 4118436624496689166.html
[People Talk] COVID-19: Should FG reopen churches, mosques?

"I support that FG should reopen churches and mosques. At least we go to market everyday and people move from one place to the other."

29 May 04:46 Vanguard News 4125100338821737870.html
COVID-19: Lagos govt reviews BRT occupancy to 42 passengers

The Lagos State Government has given approval to operator of BRT, to carry 42 passengers seated with no standing as against earlier directive

29 May 04:39 Vanguard News 4125100340448543051.html
PM Modi last spoke to Trump in April, no interaction on China, say officials as Trump talks of ‘bad mood’

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

29 May 04:18 India Today 4286117813288931708.html
Pakistan: Investigators find Rs 30 million in cash in crashed PIA aircraft wreckage

Flight PK-8303 from Lahore to Karachi crashed in a residential area near Karachi International Airport on Friday, with only two passengers miraculously surviving the crash. The investigators have now found Rs 30 million in cash in the wreckage.

29 May 04:20 India Today 4286117813326166601.html
Australian court orders release of Queen's letters over PM sacking

Australia's top court has ordered the release of Queen Elizabeth II's correspondence about the 1975 sacking of democratically elected prime minister Gough Whitlam, which palace allies had battled to keep secret.

29 May 04:40 Digital Journal 4566489171564993166.html
Denmark reopens borders for locked-out lovers

More than two months after closing its borders, Denmark has loosened restrictions to let couples separated by coronavirus lockdowns finally see each other again -- even if the easing applies just to partners from a few nearby countries for now.

29 May 04:10 Digital Journal 4566489172026181649.html
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump on Friday.

29 May 04:00 Digital Journal 4566489172608434599.html
China slams 'senseless' US move at UN over Hong Kong

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

29 May 04:30 Digital Journal 4566489172699279733.html
Trump's 2020 challenge: Biden is his first opponent voters actually like

The pandemic isn’t the only unprecedented challenge President Trump is facing as he seeks reelection. In presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden, Trump, for the first time, has an opponent people like.

29 May 04:00 Washington Examiner 4625792331738548743.html
George Floyd killing controversy may end Amy Klobuchar’s VP chances

Outrage over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a black man, is sinking Amy Klobuchar’s stock as a potential vice presidential pick for Joe Biden.

29 May 04:01 Washington Examiner 4625792331743346053.html
'They wanted to like her': Sen. Martha McSally in worse shape in Arizona than Trump

The growing political threat to Sen. Martha McSally was magnified by a focus group of women voters who expressed visceral opposition to supporting the Arizona Republican in November, even as some were open to backing President Trump.

29 May 04:00 Washington Examiner 4625792331995192439.html
7 people shot at protest in Louisville

Several people were shot at a large protest Thursday evening in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, as people gathered to demand justice in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.

29 May 04:45 Washington Examiner 4625792332187284398.html
National Guard brings critical geriatric care to Pennsylvania nursing homes

When coronavirus lockdowns began across the nation, those most vulnerable were also seemingly those whom the military were least qualified to care for.

29 May 04:01 Washington Examiner 4625792333368387075.html
Karnataka on alert over locust invasion

Entomologist says Amphan may have changed the wind direction leading to change of route

29 May 04:12 The New Indian Express 4718288653730183981.html
Nothing called safe travel in Covid times

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

29 May 04:32 The New Indian Express 4718288653747897232.html
Mark Zuckerberg distances Facebook from Twitter in Trump fight, says it's stronger on free speech than other tech firms

“We have a different policy I think than Twitter on this,” Mark Zuckerberg told Fox News.

29 May 04:27 Tech2 4760741713108590657.html
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

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

29 May 04:31 National Post 4816958590291254006.html
"Shocking": Court On Video Of Baby Near Dead Mother At Bihar Station

The video of a baby trying to wake its mother, lying dead at a train station in Bihar, horrified the nation and emphasized, once again, the appalling state of migrants making their way home after being stranded by the coronavirus lockdown. On Thursday, the Patna High Court took up the case, calling it "shocking and unfortunate".

29 May 04:21 NDTV.com 5090057682055821667.html
US To Announce "Certain Decisions" On China On Friday: Donald Trump

The US would announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday, President Donald Trump has said as he emphasised that Beijing should have stopped the coronavirus at the source.

29 May 04:36 NDTV.com 5090057682671685811.html
The fate of 2021 Elections

Electoral Commission should give guidance because any talk of extension of elections must consider what our laws say COMMENT | MUKALAZI DEUS MUBIRU | The recent unprecedented Covid19 control measures, which included suspension of public meetings like political rallies, conferences and other related meetings, disrupted the core activities of the Electoral Commission (EC). Roadmap  activities …

29 May 04:00 The Independent Uganda: 5099025989608994870.html
George Floyd protesters set Minneapolis police station afire

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

29 May 04:46 KitchenerToday.com 52741008774535497.html
New York City mayor outlines first reopening step

NEW YORK: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday (May 28) outlined the first steps for reopening the United States' most populous city, ...

29 May 04:40 CNA 5644198864197979790.html
16 Passengers In IndiGo, Other Airlines Test Positive For Covid-19 After Resumption Of Domestic Air Travel

Ever since domestic air travel restarted from May 27, over 16 passengers have tested positive for coronavirus despite stringent precautionary measures.

29 May 04:07 Abplive 5873643725705609882.html
Security law ‘puts Hong Kong’s appeal for business at risk’

Hong Kong’s status as a leading place to do business could be in peril following the adoption of a national security law.

29 May 04:07 independent 5894610845308068999.html
Fueled by a lack of criminal charges, protests erupt nationwide over George Floyd’s death

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

29 May 04:41 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730203004975545.html
No recent contact between PM Modi, President Trump: Sources

India News: There has been no contact between PM Modi and Donald Trump in recent time, the government sources told TOI in response to the US President's claim tha

29 May 04:02 The Times of India 6060938663606768242.html
Several Indian states reeling from locusts attack: All you need to know

India News: NEW DELHI: Civic workers sprayed gallons of insecticide and farmers beat ‘thalis' and played loud music in several areas of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh,.

29 May 04:44 The Times of India 6060938664032409442.html
India registers biggest single-day spike of 7,466 Covid-19 cases

India News: The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 4,706 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,65,799, registering an increase of 175 deaths and

29 May 04:56 The Times of India 6060938664530055111.html
What?! MSNBC Anchor Says Minneapolis Riot Is 'Not Generally Unruly’... As a Building Burns Behind Him

What is going on at NBC? I mean, seriously, in

29 May 04:50 Townhall 6083908947653623281.html
George Floyd: Police department building goes up in flames during third night of protests

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

29 May 04:52 mirror 675785261152622522.html
Protesters Are Defending Themselves After Being Criticised For Rioting Over George Floyd’s Death

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

29 May 04:09 Junkee 6829486443130234367.html
Police Vans in MP Blow Sirens, Farmers in Rajasthan Bang Utensils To Scare Away Locusts | Watch

Popularly known as ‘tiddi dal’, locusts are short-horned grasshoppers with highly migratory habits and voracious feeding behaviour

29 May 04:23 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083858413979.html
After Inserting Fact-Check Labels to Trump's Tweets, Twitter Flags China Official's Post on COVID-19

"When did patient zero begin in US? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals? It might be US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation!" Zhao said in a tweet posted on March 12.

29 May 04:58 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084045342059.html
MSNBC's Ali Velshi says situation not 'generally speaking unruly' while standing outside burning building

An MSNBC journalist attempted to explain that the violence that erupted in Minneapolis on Thursday night was "mostly a protest" despite a building burning right behind him. 

29 May 04:49 Fox News 7362823820547511278.html
SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: The national command council’s ‘firepool’ moment?

There’s a cynical irony in the government now telling us people should be empowered to make their own decisions about their health and safety

29 May 04:00 BusinessLIVE 7519839646738455888.html
After row with Twitter, Trump signs executive order preventing online censorship

"In a country that has long cherished the freedom of expression, we cannot allow a limited number of online platforms to hand pick the speech that Americans may access and convey on the internet. This practice is fundamentally un-American and anti-democratic," the executive order stated.

29 May 04:28 DNA India 7533428661849842504.html
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump.

29 May 04:25 The Guardian 7580308503781850537.html
Why I ordered arrest of judge, by Katsina emir

Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Usman, yesterday explained that he ordered the arrest of an errant judge to serve as deterrent.

29 May 04:18 The Guardian 7580308504456850255.html
Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Makinde account for stewardship in 365 days

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has negatively impacted socio-political and economic activities across the world in the last three to five months, it may not be possible to pass a critical assessment...

29 May 04:26 The Guardian 7580308504772994736.html
US to announce "certain decisions" on China on Friday: Trump

Trump has been pressing China to agree for an inquiry into the origin of the virus, including the allegation that it emerged from a bio-lab in the central Chinese city of Wuhan

29 May 04:41 The Economic Times 7653256037470253490.html
Woman stored dead grandma in freezer to collect her social security checks

A Pennsylvania woman allegedly stored her grandmother’s body in a freezer for several years in order to collect the dead senior’s social security checks, a report said. Cynthia Black, 61, was

29 May 04:11 New York Post 7654946769314546156.html
Supreme Court orders states to foot the bill for guest workers' travel

Plus, their food and shelter while they wait for their train or bus are the states' responsibility

29 May 04:59 Deccan Chronicle 7881006364441815320.html
If you injure yourself working from home, is your employer responsible?

Laws governing safety at work apply to all workplaces, no matter where they are

29 May 04:24 The Irish Times 8204772968790138210.html
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

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

29 May 04:42 Japan Today 8582716285784673239.html
Donald Trump signs order to strip social media giants of legal protection for policing content

This came just days after Twitter labelled one of his tweets as misleading.

29 May 04:23 Scroll.in 8669301692255309171.html
DU PG Admission/Entrance Test to be conducted from July 27

NTA will conduct the PG Entrance exam and the registration process will begin from June 8.

29 May 04:53 Scroll.in 8669301693172951374.html
Why BJP’s Himachal chief resigned after corruption was alleged in coronavirus PPE purchases

Rajeev Bindal may have had links to a key character in the graft case being investigated by the state police.

29 May 04:09 Scroll.in 8669301693931536121.html
UK may extend rights, provide ‘pathway to citizenship’ for BNO passport holders

The UK says it may expand the privileges of Hong Kongers who hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport—which could eventually allow them citizenship—if Beijing enacts a national security law in Hong Kong "If China goes down this path...

29 May 04:42 Coconuts 8871564983420998248.html
Bangladeshi eggplant farmers reap rewards via genetics

Farmers in Bangladesh achieved significantly higher yields and revenues by growing insect-resistant, genetically engineered eggplant, a new Cornell study has found.

29 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232469296364613.html
Joe Biden Doesn't Like Trump's Twitter Order, But Still Wants To Revoke Section 230

Former Vice President Joe Biden still wants to repeal the pivotal internet law that provides social media companies like Facebook and Twitter with broad legal immunity over content posted by their users, a campaign spokesperson told The Verge. Still, the campaign emphasized key disagreements with th...

29 May 04:00 politics.slashdot.org 8920919027626479042.html
300 Indian nationals stuck in Pakistan to return home on Saturday

Around 300 Indian nationals, who are stuck in Pakistan due to coronavirus outbreak, will be coming back home on Saturday.

29 May 04:51 Free Press Journal 9080771788685077608.html
Dozens Arrested at NYC Protests over Floyd's Death in Minneapolis

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

29 May 04:05 Sputniknews 967333868268535295.html
NAB reviews progress in mega corruption cases

Delibe­rates on invest­igatio­ns agains­t Zardar­i, Nawaz, Shehba­z and others­

29 May 05:00 The Express Tribune 1105816786717306306.html
UN highlights 'Women in peacekeeping' on International peacekeepers day

Pakist­an has contri­buted to UN's peacek­eeping operat­ions with over 200,000 troops in 46 missio­ns across 28 countr­ies

29 May 05:54 The Express Tribune 1105816787087229372.html
‘No contact between PM, Trump over China border row, last spoke in Apr on HCQ’: Officials counter US Prez claim

Trump made the surprise mediation offer first on Wednesday amid heightened tensions at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

29 May 05:30 The Statesman 1191309780661946482.html
Donald Trump signs order targeting social media giants’ legal protections after Twitter fact-checks his tweets

The White House seeks to sidestep the provisions giving internet firms immunity by treating them as publishers operating in part of a "public square."

29 May 05:44 The Statesman 1191309781605295283.html
After multiple deaths on Shramik trains, Railways asks people with co-morbidities to avoid commute

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

29 May 05:44 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191925159754.html
Mira Road: 12-year-old commits suicide for not being allowed to step out in lockdown

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

29 May 05:19 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191982301441.html
Mumbai: Man found dead on Mulund-Goregaon Link Road

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

29 May 05:40 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192601379603.html
Tivoli incursion - Ten Years On | Rudolph Brown: Gunshots whistling past us

I can remember when the Tivoli incursion start ... . I went down by Ocean Boulevard. We heard that the soldiers were taking up positions to enter Tivoli. ... After they went in, I start to hear a lot of explosions, like bombs dropping. Soldiers...

29 May 05:11 The Gleaner 1215260529064484860.html
Chuck wants all JPs to fall under one umbrella

WESTERN BUREAU: THE SITUATION which sees some parishes having two separate organisations representing justices of the peace (JPs) is poised to become a thing of the past, as Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has issued an edict to end the practice and...

29 May 05:14 The Gleaner 1215260530045838574.html
Tivoli incursion: 10 years on | Footballer still grappling with 2010 trauma

Youth footballer Suen Gregory, who has represented Jamaica at the national Under-14, -15, and -17 levels, said she has been scarred by the events she witnessed as a child during the Tivoli Gardens incursion of May 2010. The now-19-year-old Tivoli...

29 May 05:33 The Gleaner 1215260530093231298.html
Tivoli incursion: ten years on | Soldier thought he’d never see kids again

A Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier who was battling for the State and his own life during the May 2010 Tivoli Gardens incursion says he thought he would never see his kids again. During a recent interview with The Gleaner, the military man, with...

29 May 05:33 The Gleaner 1215260530178501766.html
Minneapolis Police Station Set on Fire, as George Floyd Killing Protests Continue

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

29 May 05:05 The Hollywood Reporter 121801343677457064.html
Palace letters: Australian high court allows release of Queen's secret correspondence before Whitlam dismissal

Historian Jenny Hocking wins landmark case after campaigning for release of secret letters between monarch and then Australian governor general Sir John Kerr

29 May 05:58 the Guardian 1491978795628222468.html
Ethiopia's security forces accused of torture, evictions and killings – report

Prime minister Abiy Ahmed has been lauded for his democratic reforms. But Amnesty International are now urging him to investigate allegations of serious human rights abuses

29 May 05:15 the Guardian 1491978796247776077.html
Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death

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

29 May 05:41 NewsChannel 10 1537185525628289056.html
California Senate Rejects Governor Newsom’s Call for Cuts

The California State Senate rejected Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to sectors like education and healthcare Thursday, instead seeking to draw down more reserves, raise taxes on certain industries and borrow against the future to make up an estimated $54 billion shortfall.

29 May 05:38 Courthouse News Service 1799505149994966764.html
China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law

The US, Britain, Canada, and Australia lead criticism of the planned law, which would punish secession, subversion of state power, terrorism, and acts that endanger national security

29 May 05:00 Rappler 1882105642897083898.html
Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally

29 May 05:17 Deccan Herald 2027555796557918261.html
“You Mexicans, get out” – Hammer-wielding Texas woman arrested after racist rant

A hammer-wielding Texas woman has been arrested after being filmed using a hammer to threaten a Latina doctor and her husband whom she mistakenly referred to being Mexican during a profanity-laced rant in Houston. 60-year-old Constance

29 May 05:53 LailasNews.com 2090029849145603866.html
Bobrisky arrested by Police from Abuja over N30m business deal (Details)

Details have emerged as to why controversial Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, was arrested yesterday. As we earlier reported, Bobrisky was picked up by officers of the Nigerian police and is presently being

29 May 05:38 LailasNews.com 2090029851055220406.html
RIP COAG: The national cabinet gets its chance

National cabinet has proven its value when COAG was past its prime.

29 May 05:59 Brisbane Times 2314609340026157816.html
Minneapolis police station set on fire amid protest over killing of George Floyd

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

29 May 05:22 The Independent 2511519171302135277.html
Lagos reforming physical planning to boost services

Lagos State has said it will institute reforms to boost physical planning and instil public confidence as part of the ease of doing business...

29 May 05:06 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900884768388.html
Abiodun: covenant-keeping reformer at 60 - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 05:55 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901849890019.html
Tribute to Waheed Bakare - The Nation Nigeria

My tribute to Waheed will not be completed if I do not mention that he was humane, kind-hearted and generous. Many people have wrong impression....

29 May 05:41 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901991236798.html
Zimbabwe Says Robert Mugabe’s Allies May Have Abducted And Tortured Opposition Activists

Zimbabwe has sensationally claimed that the late former President Robert Mugabe's allies may have abducted, tortured and sexually molested

29 May 05:45 iHarare News 2755902708432395414.html
Coronavirus updates: With 1,65,799 cases, India now ninth worst-hit country in world

Death toll rises to 4,706; Bengal minister tests positive; two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed

29 May 05:20 The Telegraph 2864094128107791528.html
Covid-19 lockdown providing ideal environment for abusers as Women's Aid reports jump in calls during pandemic

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

29 May 05:00 Irish Mirror 2875825628379621968.html
With migrants returning, state records highest single-day jump in positive cases — 344

On Wednesday, the total number of positive cases was 4,192, while it rose to 4,536 on Thursday.

29 May 05:46 The Indian Express 2885715104729522057.html
Facebook, Twitter chart divergent paths in face of Trump threats

While Twitter this week slapped unprecedented fact-checks on presidential tweets, Facebook has adopted a more hands-off strategy, saying it wants to be the online equivalent of the public square, shying away from judging which politicians’ statements are true and which are false.

29 May 05:49 The Indian Express 2885715104827862926.html
After Trump claims he spoke to Modi on China, New Delhi says last contact on April 4 over HCQ

US President Donald Trump had claimed he had spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was “not in a good mood” about what is going on with China.

29 May 05:56 The Indian Express 2885715105050266334.html
PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over border standoff with China: Trump

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

29 May 05:29 The Indian Express 2885715105418908591.html
South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike

SEOUL, May 29 — South Korea today imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic. Only one in three pupils at kindergartens, elementary and middle...

29 May 05:52 Malaymail 302165934841990149.html
Minneapolis Mayor to Rioters: Practice Social Distancing, Wear Masks

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

29 May 05:30 Breitbart 3148363490941318842.html
Coronavirus cases spur California county to stall reopening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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

29 May 05:36 Star-Advertiser 3439335389463430997.html
Protesters set fire to US police station following arrested black man’s death

George Floyd’s neck was knelt on by a police officer during his arrest.

29 May 05:14 Shropshire Star 3480199991280928264.html
Andy Richardson: Beeb's shame as it fails to defend Emily

You can always rely on Auntie Beeb to take the rap when others are in the wrong.

29 May 05:00 Shropshire Star 3480199992208716781.html
Bobrisky arrested over alleged N30m fraud

Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe Police detectives from Abuja, on Thursday, arrested cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, over an alleged N30m fraud. It was gathered that Bobrisky was ...

29 May 05:40 Punch Newspapers 3524240995243723414.html
Man jailed for seven years for sexually penetrating best mate's daughter, aged 10

A 32-year-old man has been jailed for seven years and placed on the sex offender's register for life for sexually penetrating his best mate's 10-year-old daug...

29 May 05:57 The Courier 3604583734561420726.html
Lagos state govt approves COVID-19 cash transfer for residents

In a matter of weeks, the payment of the beneficiaries cleared in the first phase of the programme in the Lagos state’s social register would commence promptly.

29 May 05:32 Legit 3764253649603273428.html
Officer Charged With George Floyd's Death as Protests Flare

The group marched peacefully for three hours before another confrontation with police broke out, though details were scarce.

29 May 05:58 Bloomberg.com 4032480121537155092.html
Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death

Authorities say George Floyd was detained Monday because he matched the description of someone who tried to pay with a counterfeit bill at a convenience store, and the 46-year-old resisted arrest. A bystander's disturbing video shows Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeling on Floyd's neck, even as Floyd begs for air and slowly stops talking and moving.

29 May 05:41 WVLT 4089046910445107270.html
DMK urges PM to withdraw Electricty Bill

The Opposition DMK in Tamilnadu has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill which intends to undermine the states’ legislative powers over electricity and to abandon the proposal to cancel free electricity for the farmers. Continue Reading →

29 May 05:47 News Today 4115950001738135881.html
Staff test positive for corona : Southern Railway closes headquarters for 2 days

The Southern Railway has announced that the office of its headquarters in the city would be closed here two days following reports that some officers and staff members have tested positive for coronavirus. Continue Reading →

29 May 05:52 News Today 4115950003175857940.html
No recent talks between PM Modi and Trump over Ladakh and China: Sources

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

29 May 05:03 www.thehawk.in 4118436624920628883.html
US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on Friday: Trump

The US would announce 'certain decisions' on China on Friday, President Donald Trump has said as he emphasised that Beijing should have stopped the coronavirus at the source. Led by the US,...

29 May 05:54 www.thehawk.in 4118436626035446954.html
Edo, Ondo, Oyo, Bauchi, Ebonyi, 3 others get new CPs

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, yesterday, ordered the immediate posting/deployment of eight police commissioners.

29 May 05:12 Vanguard News 4125100338964745009.html
Monguno’s accusers do not wish Niger Delta region well — CNDC

A group, Coalition for Niger Delta Cohesion (CNDC), hs berated attempts by some elements in the Niger Delta region to cast aspersions on...

29 May 05:34 Vanguard News 4125100339985847265.html
George Floyd death: Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged police killing

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

29 May 05:53 India Today 4286117814170687740.html
'We just got shot at': Shots fired during protest near Capitol in Denver

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

29 May 05:38 Washington Examiner 4625792331930618597.html
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING — China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country’s most senior generals said on Friday, a rhetorical escalation from China aimed at the democratic island Beijing claims as its own.

29 May 05:47 National Post 4816958590424618576.html
A look back on Perth and Kinross by-election 25 years after result sent shockwaves through British politics

The electoral map in the region was about to be transformed

29 May 05:00 dailyrecord 552235480604047506.html
Twenty-fine prisoners freed from Perth Prison to help combat the spread of COVID-19

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

29 May 05:00 dailyrecord 552235480813230217.html
Gauteng's train services plan derailed by committee

After the Prasa's plan to open one corridor in Gauteng was rejected, it is now up to tomorrow transport minister Fikile Mbalula to give direction on whether trains will operate, come Monday.

29 May 05:33 SowetanLIVE 5541808690737798540.html
Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies

President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has long protected internet companies, including ...

29 May 05:11 CNA 5644198862446292030.html
US indicts North Koreans, Chinese over money laundering

WASHINGTON, DC: The US Justice Department indicted 28 North Koreans and five Chinese on Thursday (May 28), for operating a money laundering ring ...

29 May 05:56 CNA 5644198863842134478.html
Trump considering legislation that may scrap law that protects social media companies

President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has long protected internet companies, including ...

29 May 05:11 CNA 5644198863957025247.html
The Week's Best: Stories You May Have Missed

We know that rferl.org isn't the only website you read, and it's possible that you may have missed some of our most interesting journalism from the past week.

29 May 05:49 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162037876337.html
7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor

Police say none of the shots came from police.

29 May 05:36 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730203024450970.html
India's contact tracing app made open source, but will this thwart a surveillance state? | ZDNet

Only until recently were Indian citizens forced into downloading Aarogya Setu under fear of arrest. However, without data protection laws, the government in cahoots with private entities will still be able to do whatever it wishes under the guise of national security.

29 May 05:49 ZDNet 591556592691857860.html
France reopening bars and parks next week

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

29 May 05:26 EUobserver 625925298350286036.html
Did Russia get Nato's cosmic-level secrets?

It took Belgium years to decide if a top colonel was spying for Russia - potentially exposing Nato to "grave damage".

29 May 05:11 EUobserver 625925298371785277.html
EU extends sanctions against Syrian regime

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

29 May 05:10 EUobserver 625925298826658788.html
All nursing graduates to be guaranteed jobs amid Covid-19 crisis

In a letter, the HSE informed nursing interns that they would all be guaranteed a job.

29 May 05:10 TheJournal.ie 6446904418762558594.html
LAC standoff | India says Trump did not talk to Modi on China

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

29 May 05:47 The Hindu 6679535024758617000.html
RIP COAG: The national cabinet gets its chance

National cabinet has proven its value when COAG was past its prime.

29 May 05:59 WAtoday 6806590900472347384.html
Five Liberal MPs call for national standards for long-term care homes

Trudeau’s offer of federal help has met a mixed reaction from provincial and territorial leaders

29 May 05:39 The Globe and Mail 68426411070005736.html
George Floyd protesters set Minneapolis police station afire

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

29 May 05:28 Hindustan Times 696565558136827540.html
US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China on Friday: Trump

Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide timely information about the disease, leading to the death of over three lakh people.

29 May 05:14 Hindustan Times 696565558982033577.html
Taylor Swift Calls Out Donald Trump Directly for “Stoking the Fires of White Supremacy and Racism”

She even tagged him in her tweet, a first for a singer once criticized for being politically silent.

29 May 05:07 Cosmopolitan 7158263393856286495.html
Spike in hate crime against Chinese people in West Midlands

Hate crimes against Chinese people have spiked in the West Midlands this year, according to new police figures.

29 May 05:02 Express & Star 7324224459305595027.html
Coronavirus cash boost for Dudley transport workers

Transport workers will see their coronavirus funding quadrupled after council bosses backed down in a pay row.

29 May 05:00 Express & Star 7324224459658028615.html
Andy Richardson: Beeb's shame as it fails to defend Emily

You can always rely on Auntie Beeb to take the rap when others are in the wrong.

29 May 05:00 Express & Star 7324224459754894317.html
Minnesota coronavirus deaths hit new single-day mark at 35, officials say

Minnesota recorded the state's highest single-day total of coronavirus deaths Thursday, with 35 people succumbing to the virus, state Department of Health officials said Thursday.

29 May 05:21 Fox News 7362823820216366410.html
Biden's head-turning comments on Asians resurface amid former VP's attacks on Trump 'xenophobia'

Republicans are highlighting Joe Biden's past head-turning comments concerning Asian Americans after the former vice president co-authored an op-ed this week accusing President Trump of "needlessly" and "cruelly" scapegoating foreigners during the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 05:19 Fox News 7362823821213512992.html
No conversation took place between Modi and Trump over India-China standoff: Sources

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

29 May 05:02 DNA India 7533428662500390890.html
M’sian Explains Why The Hatred Towards Refugees In Malaysia Has To Stop

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

29 May 05:47 WORLD OF BUZZ 7535116579725963632.html
Minneapolis officer charged over black man's death

Derek Chauvin, one of four US police officers involved in the arrest of a black man in Minneapolis, who died after being pinned with a knee to the throat, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

29 May 05:34 RTE.ie 7595237277977221530.html
US charges dozens of North Koreans in $2.5B sanctions-busting scheme

The Justice Department has accused a network of North Korean and Chinese citizens of secretly advancing North Korea’s nuclear weapons program by channeling at least $2.5 billion in illicit payments

29 May 05:20 New York Post 7654946768678411368.html
Trump slams Minneapolis mayor over violent George Floyd protests

President Trump early Friday threatened to “get the job done right” to control the violent Minneapolis protests if the city’s mayor doesn’t “get his act together.” “I can’t

29 May 05:58 New York Post 7654946768907287669.html
Five-man panel to study locust threat to Telangana

Chief minister tells his staff to stand ready with pesticide if the swarms come south

29 May 05:54 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363522829174.html
Telangana employers leave 200 brick kiln workers on the road

Left to fend for themselves, workers hitch rides on trucks

29 May 05:22 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363881798324.html
RIP COAG: The national cabinet gets its chance

National cabinet has proven its value when COAG was past its prime.

29 May 05:59 The Age 7967730563007085304.html
Malaysia's Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been ousted from his ethnic Malay political party in the latest twist of a power struggle with his successor, but he has vowed to challenge the move.

29 May 05:54 680News 8014034333450601640.html
Police across US speak out against Minneapolis custody death

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

29 May 05:13 680News 8014034334420975648.html
Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at chemical godown in Dhulapally

A major fire erupted from Krishna Industries Chemical godown at Dhulapally under Petbasheerabad police station limits here on Friday.

29 May 05:17 The Hans India 817019414423001753.html
Andhra govt releases funds to Zilla Parishad School in Nidamanuru of Krishna district

The government of Andhra Pradesh headed by chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has reportedly sanctioned Rs. 93,46,782 / - for the development of the Zilla Parishad School in Nidamanuru village of...

29 May 05:43 The Hans India 817019415752792784.html
Man will avoid jail if he drinks beer, not spirits

A 57-year-old man who put his wife in fear during a drunken incident will avoid a prison sentence — if he restricts his drinking to beer and stays clear of spirits.

29 May 05:30 Irishexaminer 8196011179361480650.html
Protesters set fire to US police station following arrested black man’s death

George Floyd’s neck was kneeled on by a police officer during his arrest.

29 May 05:13 Irishexaminer 8196011180049034903.html
Emergency health transport can carry surprise big bills

Money is the last thing on anyone's mind during a medical emergency, but new research shows many patients could be hit with huge bills for that ambulance drive or helicopter flight to the hospital.

29 May 05:09 UPI 8257973865148044092.html
Women who helped found Black Lives Matter address misconceptions of group

Behind the massive Black Lives Matter movement are black women. As protests over George Floyd heat up, the group's co-founders talk about the importance of their message.

29 May 05:47 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010441170509612.html
Donald Trump signs an executive order aimed at curbing social media censorship

Earlier this week, Twitter flagged two tweets by Donald Trump. In response, President Trump has signed an executive order that seeks to limit liability protections of social media companies.

29 May 05:00 Neowin 8633418616012664890.html
MP Rigathi Gachagua's Bank Accounts Frozen

The government went after accounts owned by the legislator, a close ally of Deputy President William Ruto after he was...

29 May 05:27 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153376490744.html
KCSE & KCPE Exams to be Held February 2021 - Magoha Taskforce Proposes

They suggested that examinations to be taken in February 2021 and schools to be re-opened on...

29 May 05:19 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153818077769.html
BITSAT 2020 exams to be conducted from August 6 to August 10

Details of the BITSAT examination will be revealed in the future at the official website.

29 May 05:21 Scroll.in 8669301692593952863.html
AP 2020 2nd Inter exam dates announced; to be conducted on June 3rd

The exam for Modern Language II and Geography II were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 05:51 Scroll.in 8669301692599677008.html
Two More Deaths due to Coronavirus in Punjab, 19 New Cases reported -

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

29 May 05:31 News Hunt Media 8859517518221429443.html
'We have not demanded President’s rule': Devendra Fadnavis on Maha govt amid COVID-19 crisis

Apparently affording a breather to the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi, Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis has denied any plans of his Bharatiya Janata Party to topple the six-month old Maharashtra government.

29 May 05:49 Free Press Journal 9080771788456634463.html
7 protesters shot in Kentucky amid protests for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor

Police say none of the shots came from police.

29 May 05:36 ABC15 Arizona 911680910841636250.html
Minneapolis Police Station Set on Fire Amid Protests Over George Floyd's Death - Video

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

29 May 05:22 Sputniknews 967333867568871963.html
Trump Assures Military is 'All the Way' With Minnesota Governor Amid Riots Over George Floyd's Death

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

29 May 05:45 Sputniknews 967333868631488674.html
Police precinct in flames in US protest over death of black man

Sympat­hy protes­ts also erupte­d in other cities­

29 May 06:24 The Express Tribune 1105816786253458398.html
US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China today: Donald Trump

In the past few weeks, Trump has been very critical and vocal of China’s inability to control the spread of the novel coronavirus within its territory.

29 May 06:40 The Statesman 1191309781107397948.html
Former Union Minister and media baron MP Veerendra Kumar passes away

He served as union minister of state in the HD Deve Gowda and I.K Gujral governments.

29 May 06:48 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193072762886.html
DC Appeals Court Dumps Lawsuit Claiming Multiple Tech Companies Are Engaged In An Anti-Conservative Conspiracy

Early last year, a federal court dumped a lawsuit filed by alt-right figureheads Laura Loomer and Freedom Watch (Larry Klayman's...

29 May 06:37 Techdirt 1456370858138408347.html
'No cards left': Hong Kong residents sell up and search for way out as China cements grip

Web searches for emigration rose ten-fold after news came through about China’s approaching national security laws

29 May 06:16 the Guardian 1491978794846697798.html
For years, the Tories have banked on impunity. Is their luck finally running out?

The party has clung to power by flouting political norms, but in the Cummings affair it faces an angry and contemptuous public, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

29 May 06:00 the Guardian 1491978796445005818.html
No talks between Modi-Trump on border row with China: Govt sources

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

29 May 06:46 Business-Standard 1502508924618220642.html
Vande Bharat Phase II: MEA ropes in private airlines, opens land borders

The MEA spokesperson said as of today, 45,216 Indians have returned. These include 8,069 migrant workers, 7,656 students and 5,107 professionals

29 May 06:10 Business-Standard 1502508925727921425.html
Islamic prayers to be held at Hagia Sophia to commemorate the Fall of Constantinople

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

29 May 06:22 Greek City Times 1506177376454127454.html
South Korea re-imposes some social restrictions to combat new virus cases

The new cases – mostly centered in the Seoul metropolitan area where half the South Korean population lives – prompts officials to strengthen social distancing rules that were eased on May 6

29 May 06:46 Rappler 1882105643005828746.html
Flag Day: Dapitan’s Rizal museum raises banner for COVID-19 frontliners

‘This year, our display of flags takes on a greater meaning,’ says the Museo ni Rizal-Dapitan, echoing the National Historical Commission of the Philippines

29 May 06:54 Rappler 1882105643859996053.html
Spraying neem oil on standing crops to be effective in eliminating locust attack

As parts of Maharashtra and other states face attacks from locusts, which destroy crops and vegetation, an agriculture university has suggested a slew of measures like destroying their eggs and spraying neem oil on crops to tackle threat from the migratory pests.

29 May 06:42 Oneindia 2023829371318214557.html
After speaking with Shah, Goa CM hints, lockdown may be extended by 15 days

He told the media that after speaking with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, he felt that the lockdown may be extended for another 15 days. We however demand that there should be some more relaxations.

29 May 06:31 Oneindia 2023829372076084597.html
COVID-19: How much can one eat at an India quarantine centre?

Youth consumes 40 rotis, 10 plates of rice every day in Bihar centre

29 May 06:47 Gulf News 2086521545572917014.html
Donald Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row

Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting Twitter, after the US President was embodied in a fact-checking row with the social media company. US president, Donald Trump threatened to close down social media platforms, a

29 May 06:43 LailasNews.com 2090029849196153676.html
Cop who attended lion attack on Aussie zookeeper says call out 'absolutely harrowing'

"I have never come across a job like this in my career."

29 May 06:54 Newshub 2131266985519903687.html
US coronavirus death toll passes 100,000

WASHINGTON The United States has now recorded more than 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths, Johns Hopkins University reported on Wednesday - a sombre milestone and by far the highest total in the world. The country reported its first death about three months...

29 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561138233969.html
Phase 2 before end-June if Singaporeans act responsibly: Wong

Social gatherings, restaurant dining and retail therapy at the malls may become a reality again in less than a month, if Singaporeans play their part by being vigilant and staying socially responsible. At a press conference yesterday, the multi-ministry task force said...

29 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561263712744.html
Delayed deliveries from Sephora upset customers

The thrill that came after scoring bargains at Sephora's biannual Beauty Pass Sale that took place from May 5 to 7 turned to frustration for some, after their orders were delayed. More than 35 customers who purchased items from the beauty retailer during the sale, which was...

29 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561662444991.html
Job security of migrant workers depends on employers, economy

The job security of migrant workers who return to work after quarantine will depend on their employers and the state of the economy, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong yesterday. He was responding to a question from a reporter who noted that migrant workers,...

29 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561835279721.html
15 bikers arrested over illegal race along Marina South Drive

The police have arrested 15 motorcyclists over their alleged involvement in dangerous riding and illegal racing. On Monday, the police were alerted to an illegal race believed to have taken place along Marina South Drive around 1.25am the previous day. The 15 men,...

29 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561917244316.html
Coronavirus: Migrant workers in India die on trains taking them home

PATNA, INDIA Nine Indian migrant workers travelling amid the coronavirus pandemic died on trains in recent days, including a mother whose toddler could be seen trying to wake her in a viral video, officials and media reported on Wednesday. The shocking deaths highlight the...

29 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039562162153285.html
China approves national security law for Hong Kong

HONG KONG/BEIJING China's Parliament approved a decision yesterday to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists in the city and Western countries fear could erode its freedoms and jeopardise its role as a global financial...

29 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039562501149246.html
Man charged with providing carpooling services during circuit breaker

A 53-year-old man was charged in court yesterday with providing carpooling services during the circuit breaker period. Ng Chiang Huat, a Singapore permanent resident, was slapped with three charges. On April 23, Ng allegedly left home without a reasonable excuse...

29 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039562781264000.html
McDonald's says free Family Meal Box giveaway is a hoax

It was perhaps a deal too good to be true. A URL had been circulating on social media claiming McDonald's is "supporting the nation" by giving two free Family Meal Box vouchers for a week per family. It instructed visitors to answer three questions, before...

29 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039562836639719.html
Registrar hacked court computer to create fake intervention order

A judicial registrar hacked into a court's computer system and created a false intervention order against a friend's ex-partner, and entered a magistrate's identification to have it issued.

29 May 06:48 Brisbane Times 2314609339986017380.html
Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game

WA's small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.

29 May 06:34 Brisbane Times 2314609340163262896.html
Mother of Louisville police shooting victim calls for peace

Looking to defuse tensions in Louisville over the fatal shooting of a black woman by police who broke down her door, the victim's mother on Friday called on protesters to continue demanding justice but to do it in 'the right way without hurting each other.'

29 May 06:17 CTVNews 2422791598321730847.html
Parliamentary staff in quarantine after contact with a returnee from China who hid travel history

Fifteen staff members of Ayeyawady Region Parliament including one who had close contact with a woman who kept her history of travel to China in secret have been in quarantine as of May 28.  The staff member who had close contact with the returnee from China is in facility quarantine and 14 others in-home quarantine. 

29 May 06:30 Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd 2672168647673828926.html
CBSE cautions people against fictitious officials

CBSE advised its students, teachers to remain vigilant to save themselves from being cheated.

29 May 06:33 The Indian Express 2885715103738969025.html
Haryana CM Khattar calls paddy order an advisory, Congress asks him to apologise to farmers

Although sensing the mood of farmers, the government had relaxed the conditions two days back, it still won’t allow paddy cultivation on panchayat land which is normally hired by small and marginal farmers.

29 May 06:57 The Indian Express 2885715105325955633.html
YouTube CEO responds to Trump order threatening web protections

The order calls for new regulations to limit liability protections enjoyed by social-media companies if they “engage in censoring or any political conduct.”

29 May 06:02 The Indian Express 2885715105518722197.html
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump. Trump earlier said that he will hold a press conference today about China amid...

29 May 06:43 Malaymail 302165935612555437.html
FG can withhold allocations of states flouting legislature, judiciary autonomy – AGF

John Alechenu  and Ade Adesomoju The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), said on Thursday that the Executive Order 10 newly issued by the Presiden...

29 May 06:04 Punch Newspapers 3524240994072221772.html
Flagged Tweets: Trump signs executive order targeting social media 

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubi...

29 May 06:50 Punch Newspapers 3524240994717725666.html
Lagos BRT increases fares by 50%

Samson Folarin Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Primero Transport Services Limited, operators of the Bus Rapid Transport, have said fares will increase by about 50 per cent. The compan...

29 May 06:05 Punch Newspapers 3524240995106930164.html
Police remove Adeleke’s name from exam malpractices charges

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The police on Thursday removed the name of a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, from the charges of examination malp...

29 May 06:06 Punch Newspapers 3524240995811557227.html
COVID-19: China evacuates 325 of its citizens from Nigeria

France, the UK, and the US are among the countries that have also evacuated their nationals from Nigeria since the beginning of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 06:23 Legit 3764253650618318708.html
Claims about re-allocation of Niger Delta resources to northeast are false - CNDC

The CNDC in a statement signed by its convener, Ebiowei ThankGod on Thursday, May 28, said the allegation is an attempt by mischief makers to demean NSA Monguno

29 May 06:52 Legit 3764253650877817199.html
Coronavirus: FG asks hotels, schools to get ready for isolation of COVID-19 patients

Speaking at the briefing of the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Thursday, Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, asked schools and hotels to be prepared.

29 May 06:06 Legit 3764253651132516583.html
Employers slam Victorian Premier's office lockdown

Daniel Andrews has banned workers from returning to offices until at least July.

29 May 06:37 Australian Financial Review 3974284488192919767.html
Trump Says He Spoke to Modi About China Tensions. India Says No.

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

29 May 06:05 Bloomberg.com 4032480120746271172.html
Boris Johnson Gets a Hong Kong Reality Check

Britain can no longer put business first in its dealings with Beijing. China’s new national security law for Hong Kong demands a broader response

29 May 06:36 Bloomberg.com 4032480121729145789.html
We'll All Be Renting a Local Airbnb This Summer

Yes, people are itching to travel, but their first holidays are likely to be close to home.

29 May 06:00 Bloomberg 4032480122022285735.html
Mother of Louisville police shooting victim calls for peace

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

29 May 06:29 WVLT 4089046910127731761.html
India trashes Pakistan''s objection to commencement of construction of Ram temple

New Delhi: India on Thursday trashed Pakistan''s criticism of commencement of the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying Islamabad has no locus standi over the issue. 'We have seen an...

29 May 06:32 www.thehawk.in 4118436624566453126.html
Explosives-laden car to carry out Pulwama-style attack belonged to active Hizbul Mujahideen militant: Police

The police officer said on Friday that the Santro car, which was laden with about 45 kg of explosives to carry out a 2019 Pulwama-style terror attack, belonged to a Hizbul Mujahideen militant, identified as Hidayatullah Malik.

29 May 06:02 India Today 4286117812518566922.html
Huge congestion on Delhi-Gurgaon road after Haryana seals borders over Covid spread

Videos from the Delhi-Gurgaon border showed many cars and vehicles stranded on the Delhi-Gurgaon connecting road after Haryana sealed the borders with Delhi.

29 May 06:22 India Today 4286117812636914487.html
Ponmagal Vandhal Movie Review: Jyotika’s film encourages rape survivors to speak up

Debutant director JJ Fredrick’s Ponmagal Vandhal starring Jyotika delivers a strong message about the judicial system, sexual abuse and the trauma that survivors go through. Apart from a few flaws in the screenplay, the film touches upon a sensitive topic that the country doesn’t quite pay heed to.

29 May 06:42 India Today 4286117812643834472.html
This is what the plan was, spread coronavirus in the whole world: Harbhajan Singh lashes out at China

Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh lashed out at China for spreading coronavirus in the world and called them power hungry in his latest social media post.

29 May 06:26 India Today 4286117812705391635.html
Triple murder case: High drama outside Tejashwi Yadav’s home as police say no to Gopalganj visit

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav left his Patna residence on Friday to meet kin of victims in Gopalganj case. The RJD leader was, however, stopped by the police for violating lockdown.

29 May 06:09 India Today 4286117814041069417.html
Did Xi Jinping create tension in Ladakh to mask domestic troubles, strengthen grip on Hong Kong?

Ladakh tension engineered by aggressive Chinese military has got the attention of the UN and the US among others. It also shifted the focus from coronavirus-induced problems of China and Hong Kong protests as Xi Jinping regime passed a law to change its character.

29 May 06:54 India Today 4286117814148021299.html
Ruling on plea of sugar mill owned by Sharifs reserved

The plea pertains to the SECP's non registration of the mill's shares.

29 May 06:31 DAWN.COM 4500271766869564243.html
FM Qureshi chides India for toying with risky military concepts

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

29 May 06:31 DAWN.COM 4500271767090512294.html
Shahbaz’s son key figure in sugar scandal: minister

Shibli Faraz hints at action against Salman in coming days.

29 May 06:31 DAWN.COM 4500271767681442499.html
Are You a CBSE Student? Take your Class 10 and 12 Board Exams From Anywhere Now

To ease the examination process and aid in maintaining social distancing norms, CBSE has added 10,000 new examination across the country.

29 May 06:20 The Better India 450426084786061563.html
Trump cuts ties with WHO mid-pandemic, as Europe speeds reopening

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was severing ties with the World Health Organization, signalling the end of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to the UN agency as the deadly coronavirus pandemic rages on.

29 May 06:20 Digital Journal 4566489172615227155.html
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators

Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in

29 May 06:20 Digital Journal 4566489172712051182.html
Lockdown woes: Bengal migrants travel with co-passenger's dead body for over 20 hours

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

29 May 06:31 The New Indian Express 4718288653363989430.html
Gaffe: Red faces in MHA as whiskey photo uploaded on it's official Facebook page

The other photographs showed NDRF men in orange gear removing an uprooted tree in Deulpur area of Howrah.

29 May 06:20 The New Indian Express 4718288653592901492.html
Avreena Khatoon to Vinod Kumar: The 16 migrants on trains who’ll never make it home

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

29 May 06:05 The New Indian Express 4718288653889727297.html
Extending street's third care home would be 'intolerable' residents claim

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

29 May 06:00 BristolLive 4740742017511380848.html
Urban commuters wary of using public transport when lockdown measures relaxed; private vehicles, solo ridership preferred, finds survey

In the times of social distancing, public transport would not be preferred for the next few months, said respondents in a survey

29 May 06:59 Firstpost 4760741713054306685.html
China readies National Security Law to strip Hong Kong of its autonomy, allow Beijing's intelligence agencies to formally enter island city

While the Chinese government broadly abided by Sino-British Joint Declaration for the first decade or so after the handover, it has, in recent years, tried to tighten its grip over the island city.

29 May 06:07 Firstpost 4760741713495234783.html
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:Suicide concernsHealth workers in Japan are worried the economic shock caused by the coronavirus pandemic will see a return to the 14 dark years from 1998 when more than 30,000 people killed themselves annually.

29 May 06:41 National Post 4816958590719915330.html
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

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

29 May 06:16 National Post 4816958591059490376.html
‘We’re Fed Up With it’: Trump Signs Order To Make Bias Accused Social Media Giants Liable For Their Content

Two days after Twitter introduced fact checks that showed up on US President Donald Trump's tweets, Trump on Thursday (28 May) signed an executive order threatening to slash protections for social media companies.

29 May 06:54 Swarajya 4977622828866581682.html
This is the face of a man who spat at an ambulance worker during pandemic

He spat in the woman's face when she was just trying to help him

29 May 06:26 NottinghamshireLive 5149776702450801266.html
Trump targets social media platforms in new executive order

The United States' President, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order aimed at removing some of the legal protections enjoyed by social media platforms.

29 May 06:46 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300291755912.html
P&ID: Nigeria traces $9.6 billion financial hit back to $390,000 in alleged bribes - Premium Times Nigeria

ast year, the British court authorized P&ID to seize more than $9.6 billion of Nigeria’s foreign assets — more than the West African country’s annual health and education budgets combined.

29 May 06:45 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301107464910.html
Collins Khosa's family lawyer to lodge review of army report

Lawyers representing the family of Collins Khosa, who was killed allegedly by soldiers, will lodge a review of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) report that cleared troops of any wrongdoing.

29 May 06:37 SowetanLIVE 5541808688977628164.html
Bill Clinton rebuffs claims he partied with Epstein on the billionaire’s ‘Pedophile Island’

Bill Clinton has shot down claims he visited Jeffrey Epstein's notorious 'Pedophile Island', as new documentary names him and Prince Andrew

29 May 06:00 The New Daily 5848147785551633266.html
In three graphs: How bad is coronavirus pandemic in the US?

The coronavirus death toll in the United States has remained the highest in the world for nearly two months – and there is no sign it is slowing down.

29 May 06:00 The New Daily 5848147786446157825.html
Twitter responds to Trump executive order on social media calling it a 'reactionary and politicized approach to a landmark law'

Twitter wrote that any attempts to unilaterally erode Section 230 threatens "the future of online speech and Internet freedoms."

29 May 06:59 Business Insider 6060062401205529909.html
'People all across this country are enraged and rightly so': Biden reacts to George Floyd's 'brutal death' and calls it a reminder of systemic racism

"Everyday African Americans go about their lives with constant anxiety and trauma of wondering, 'Will I be next?'" the former vice president said.

29 May 06:52 Business Insider 6060062401256553381.html
'Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts': Trump threatens to send in National Guard in response to protests over George Floyd's death

"I can't stand back & watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis," the president tweeted, blaming Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

29 May 06:46 Business Insider 6060062401360505372.html
Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul Gandhi

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

29 May 06:18 The Times of India 6060938663317032890.html
Public Prosecutor files appeal against Joaquim Forn’s work release

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

29 May 06:00 Ara.cat 6070605019416294108.html
‘Bubbles’ of eight children as schools reopen for some year groups from 8 June

JERSEY’S schools will begin a phased process of reopening from Monday 8 June, but there will be no sanctions for parents who do not allow their children to return.

29 May 06:30 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774365181802.html
Long-term care's crisis

Conditions in long-term care are breaking the people who staff nursing and retirement homes, leading to worse care for the vulnerable seniors who live there, the head of the Canadian Support Workers Association said.

29 May 06:26 Castanet 616068602237150259.html
The end of Hong Kong?

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes a newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-autonomous city.

29 May 06:55 Castanet 616068602831965599.html
Deadly drunk gets 17 years

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

29 May 06:32 Castanet 616068603477524565.html
'We're fed up with it': Trump signs executive order following factchecking row with Twitter

Trump said the factchecks were ‘editorial decisions’ by Twitter and amounted to political activism.

29 May 06:01 TheJournal.ie 6446904417630421218.html
National Guard deployed to Minneapolis following third night of protests over black man's death

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

29 May 06:12 TheJournal.ie 6446904418901378714.html
Fire sweeps through crowded Cameroonian prison

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

29 May 06:50 Africanews 6630243978261489072.html
ICC allows Laurent Gbagbo to leave Belgium

Gbagbo and his deputy Charles Ble Goude were both cleared of crimes against humanity a year ago, eight years after the former West African strongman's arrest and transfer to the Hague-based court.

29 May 06:07 Africanews 6630243979588172475.html
Hello and welcome: robot waiters to the rescue amid virus

RENESSE, Netherlands - You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.When Shaosong Hu saw robotic waiters serving food in China last fall, he knew exac

29 May 06:24 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245698963971.html
KyoAni arson suspect thought there were only two victims in fire

Shinji Aoba was initially unaware of the death toll and was informed by police following his arrest.

29 May 06:24 The Japan Times 6673764368360201183.html
Car used in foiled Pulwama attack was owned by Hizb militant: police

The vehicle belonged to Hidayatullah Malik, an active Hizb-ul Mujahideen militant, from Shopian's Sharatpora.

29 May 06:35 The Hindu 6679535025068801867.html
Car used in foiled Pulwama attack was owned by Hizb militant: police

The vehicle belonged to Hidayatullah Malik, an active Hizb-ul Mujahideen militant, from Shopian's Sharatpora.

29 May 06:35 The Hindu 6679535026332855256.html
'I thought armed robbers were going to rape me in front of my young daughters'

Stacey Tomlinson has spoken for the first time about her 'unimaginable trauma'

29 May 06:21 men 6694993428053576690.html
Car ploughs into George Floyd protesters on third night of unrest across America

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

29 May 06:39 mirror 675785261220795710.html
Twitter hides Donald Trump's tweet about George Floyd riots for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter hid Donald Trump's tweet, which borrowed a threat from a police chief who pledged a violent reprisal on black people, because he 'glorified violence' when he commented on riots sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

29 May 06:57 mirror 675785261281609199.html
Silent 'doctors not martyrs' protest held outside No10 during Clap for Carers

A group of doctors in scrubs and masks held a 'Doctors not martyrs' banner outside Downing Street in a show of support for the over 200 NHS staff who have died from coronavirus

29 May 06:05 mirror 675785261400319260.html
Registrar hacked court computer to create fake intervention order

A judicial registrar hacked into a court's computer system and created a false intervention order against a friend's ex-partner, and entered a magistrate's identification to have it issued.

29 May 06:48 WAtoday 6806590900432206948.html
Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game

WA's small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.

29 May 06:34 WAtoday 6806590900609452464.html
People Are Livid At The YouTuber Who Secretly ‘Rehomed’ Her Adopted Son With Autism

Myka Stauffer is in hot water after she released a video revealing that she secretly rehomed her adopted son with autism that she had built her brand on.

29 May 06:21 Junkee 6829486442641984429.html
Bannon: World must stop China in Hong Kong

Via The Wire comes Steve Bannon:

29 May 06:00 MacroBusiness 6890797929231264924.html
Lockdown 5.0 in Maharashtra: Tough Rules Planned For Mumbai From June 1?

If reports are to be believed, the government will review the situation in upcoming days-- on the 29th or 30th May and a final call will be taken based on that assessment. 

29 May 06:21 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083212169449.html
'Tell Country Exactly What's Happening': Rahul Gandhi to Centre on India-China Face-Off

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

29 May 06:27 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084752683169.html
Facebook, Twitter chart divergent paths in face of Trump threats

Twitter and Facebook have both sparked the ire of Donald Trump, but the social networks have taken nearly opposite approaches to politics and the US president.

29 May 06:44 TechCentral 724913819034982705.html
Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson call for murder charges against Minneapolis police officers

The Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson each traveled to Minneapolis on Thursday, where they called for four city police officers to face murder charges in the death of George Floyd, a black man who died this week while in police custody.

29 May 06:02 Fox News 7362823819679002533.html
Richard Fowler: George Floyd is latest in a long line of victims of deadly epidemic of racism

For far too long, African-Americans have led the fight for racial justice and equity. The news over the last three months makes it clear that white racial animus can only end when white Americans make the choice to be anti-racist.

29 May 06:13 Fox News 7362823820052660974.html
At least 7 shot, 1 critically, during Breonna Taylor protest in Louisville

At least seven people were shot, one critically, in Louisville, Ky. Thursday night during a protest over the fatal police shooting of a black woman in her home in March, the Louisville Metro Police confirmed.

29 May 06:16 Fox News 7362823820713678844.html
365 days after ‘O to Ge’ revolution in Kwara

BY OLUKAYODE THOMAS In Kwara’s 53-year history, few politicians have offered to serve the state like Governor Abdulrasaq. From contesting to be the State’s Governor to Senator, Abdulrasaq has offered to

29 May 06:49 TheCable 7513571674510682909.html
External borrowings to rescue as Senate cuts 2020 budget to N10.509 trillion

The Federal Government yesterday changed the earlier plan of drastically slashing the 2029 passed budget of N10.594trillion to N9trillion by reducing it with just about N85billion through a new proposal of N10.509trillion .

29 May 06:00 The Guardian 7580308504631764895.html
Centennial Square stage damaged; tenters asked to move

City of Victoria bylaw officers on Tuesday asked about six people to remove their tents from the stage in Centennial Square after damage was discovered, said city spokesman Bill Eisenhauer. Now . . .

29 May 06:00 Times Colonist 7617512060524016999.html
City books hotel rooms for homeless, moving them out of Beacon Hill

Victoria will begin booking hotel and motel rooms for people living in Beacon Hill Park and elsewhere who were left behind when the province moved more than 300 people indoors from camps at Topaz . . .

29 May 06:00 Times Colonist 7617512060679614372.html
Obituary: Nagasaki survivor loved life — and won our hearts

Rudi Hoenson had every reason to be an angry man. Taken prisoner as an 18-year-old Dutch soldier in what is now Indonesia, he spent the last 3 1/2 years of the Second World War in slave labour in . . .

29 May 06:00 Times Colonist 7617512060872040949.html
Fugitive killer’s dad placed on peace bond

The father of fugitive killer Bryer Schmegelsky has been placed on a 12-month peace bond after pleading guilty to sending harassing and threatening emails to a deputy minister in the provincial . . .

29 May 06:00 Times Colonist 7617512062262817182.html
Morning top 5: COVID-19 latest; Brexit memo; and Women's Aid calls

The two-week quarantine period for people arriving into Ireland from abroad may be lifted for som...

29 May 06:13 Newstalk 7635722259148965624.html
Trump’s proposed order on social media could harm one person in particular: Trump

The executive order that Trump signed Thursday seeks to strip liability protection in certain cases for companies like Twitter, Google and Facebook for the content on their sites, meaning they could face legal jeopardy if they allowed false and defamatory posts.

29 May 06:23 The Economic Times 7653256036805354461.html
Farm wages doubled in many agricultural districts as migrants labourers returned home

Farmers are trying to lure migrants back by offering them rail tickets and other incentives. Many farmers in Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are trying to mobilise local labourers to prepare nursery beds and sow paddy, which is a very labour-intensive task.

29 May 06:58 The Economic Times 7653256037340652831.html
Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul Gandhi

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

29 May 06:26 The Economic Times 7653256037742645357.html
Two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19: Sources

The director-level officer who attended work on May 28 was found positive for the infection along with his family members, sources said.

29 May 06:10 The Economic Times 7653256037929743003.html
Madhya Pradesh: Quarantine must for rail passengers with COVID-19 symptoms

"As per information provided by the Railways, 15 trains, other than Shramik Special services, will halt at some railway stations in Madhya Pradesh," said Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Narottam Mishra, who is also the state's Home Minister.

29 May 06:27 The Economic Times 7653256038046761946.html
Now, a new record every day: Telangana records 158 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

Telangana's toll in the pandemic has now risen to 67

29 May 06:14 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363745912388.html
Trump signs order seeking to strip social media freedom

The move comes a day after Twitter labelled two of his tweets with fact-check notices, calling them misleading

29 May 06:38 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363753970176.html
Registrar hacked court computer to create fake intervention order

A judicial registrar hacked into a court's computer system and created a false intervention order against a friend's ex-partner, and entered a magistrate's identification to have it issued.

29 May 06:48 The Age 7967730562966944868.html
Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game

WA's small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.

29 May 06:34 The Age 7967730563144190384.html
Hello and welcome: robot waiters to the rescue amid virus

RENESSE, Netherlands — You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.

29 May 06:24 680News 8014034334451206492.html
Beijing hardens resolve to defy US, even while calling for cooperation

Ignoring threats from Washington, China stripped another layer of autonomy from Hong Kong on Thursday, plowing ahead with a plan that would ban any form of dissent deemed subversive in the territory reclaimed from Britain more than two decades ago.

29 May 06:44 Bdnews24 8119004128558487581.html
Breaking: Andhra High Court orders govt to continue Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar as SEC

In a major blow to the government of Andhra Pradesh government, the High Court on Friday has delivered as sensational verdict on former State Election Commissioner Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar's case.

29 May 06:50 The Hans India 817019413912467309.html
Pakistan: Investigators find Rs 30 million in cash in crashed PIA aircraft wreckage

Investigators and rescue officials have found around Rs 30 million in cash in the wreckage of the Pakistan International Airlines' aircraft that crashed wth 99 people on board, killing 97 people,...

29 May 06:24 The Hans India 817019415017043996.html
Mother of Louisville police shooting victim calls for peace

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

29 May 06:28 Hawaii News Now 8225790205890068507.html
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

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

29 May 06:19 Reuters 8334514180223759537.html
Twitter hides Trump tweet for violating terms of service on 'glorifying violence'

The tweet was in reference to protests in Minneapolis regarding the death of George Floyd.

29 May 06:59 Fox 4 8372747777159183936.html
Oscar Sudi Rants Over Alleged Plot by Interior CS Matiang'i

We are no longer interested to serve in those positions. No one would want to serve a failed government...

29 May 06:21 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153318141680.html
Governor Waiguru, PS Kibicho Fight Over Recognition for County Projects [VIDEO]

PS Kibicho burst out into laughter after being sent to return Waiguru's dowry by...

29 May 06:57 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154779189611.html
After several deaths on special trains, Piyush Goyal urges people to travel ‘only when necessary’

The Railways sought cooperation from all passengers, saying safety is their biggest concern.

29 May 06:38 Scroll.in 8669301692606759003.html
Coronavirus: Chaos, protests at Delhi-Gurugram border after Haryana government seals it

Several commuters, mostly on cycles, lodged protests after some of the cars were reportedly allowed to pass through the barricades unchecked.

29 May 06:20 Scroll.in 8669301693187128634.html
Barbershops, gyms, restaurants to be reopened in modified GCQ areas, says Secretary Lopez

Areas in the Philippines which will be downgraded to the modified general community quarantine (GCQ) will witness the reopening of businesses such as salons, gyms, and barbershops, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said today in an exclusive interview...

29 May 06:02 Coconuts 8871564982235552789.html
Forget imaginary conversations with Modi, Trump didn't even know India-China share a border

On Friday morning, US President Donald Trump claimed to have had conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Indo-China border issue.

29 May 06:07 Free Press Journal 9080771787520765213.html
2 floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19

A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the fourth such case in the Parliament complex, sources told PTI.

29 May 06:33 Free Press Journal 9080771788641849640.html
Sheriff: Texas constable mistakenly killed by deputy

MISSOURI CITY, Texas (AP) — A Texas deputy mistakenly shot and killed another responding officer early Friday while searching a home after a neighbor reported a suspicious person in the...

29 May 06:59 The Seattle Times 9121942837383372363.html
Probe: US Interior official used office for personal gain

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A senior Trump administration official misused his office for private gain by capitalizing on his government connections to help get a family member hired at the...

29 May 06:04 The Seattle Times 9121942838428853907.html
UK Business Confidence Lowest Since 2008 Despite Easing of Lockdown, Top Bank's Survey Finds

The UK government has announced a lockdown exit strategy that will allow most businesses to reopen throughout the summer, but the number of firms that anticipate laying...

29 May 06:22 Sputniknews 967333868400057564.html
Indian Gov't Sources Deny Trump's Claim He Talked to Modi Over Border Stand-off With China

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

29 May 06:09 Sputniknews 967333869481019561.html
Mum's desperate plea to catch man who raped her young daughter

Her mum said she 'cannot understand how someone would take advantage of a young girl with learning difficulties.'

29 May 06:34 Metro 970161748056935385.html
Kashmir movement in ‘final phase’: scholar

Prof Khursh­eed Ahmad says main issue of right of self-determ­inatio­n for Kashmi­ris should be raised at every level

29 May 07:27 The Express Tribune 1105816787186075188.html
Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Nawaz Sharif

Hearin­g has been adjour­ned till June 11

29 May 07:30 The Express Tribune 1105816787624388494.html
Covid-19: India Now Ninth-Worst Hit Country In World With 1,65,799 Cases

The number of COVID-19 cases in India has climbed to 1,65,799, making it the world's ninth worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic

29 May 07:25 Kashmir Observer 1268422869024260254.html
'I want my kids back': how overseas adoptions splinter Uganda's families

Birth mother’s legal battle to bring back son from US highlights flaws in system that allows children to be taken abroad

29 May 07:30 the Guardian 1491978794462288974.html
Don't open state borders, relax borrowing limits: Chhattisgarh CM to Shah

The telephonic conversation between Baghel and Union Home Minister took place on Thursday

29 May 07:34 Business-Standard 1502508925459659510.html
US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on Friday: Donald Trump

"It's a very sad situation. It should have never happened. China should have stopped it at the source, but they didn't do that," Trump says

29 May 07:28 Business-Standard 1502508925666909335.html
Reservation period for special trains increased to 120 days: Indian Railway

The changes will be implemented from May 31 onward, according to Indian Railways

29 May 07:51 Business-Standard 1502508926019692756.html
Donald Trump’s ‘When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts’ Is From Miami Police Chief Accused Of Racism

Donald Trump tweeted an apparent threat against Minneapolis protesters in the early morning hours on Friday, saying he would send in the National Guard to respond and vowing that, “When the ...

29 May 07:15 The Inquisitr 1745625231196297726.html
MWSS says consumers in Metro can pay water bills in staggered amounts

To avoid bill shock, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System says the public can settle their accounts 'in drops'

29 May 07:55 Rappler 1882105642330079264.html
40 kilograms of explosives: Thwarting a nightmare at Pulwama

The car from which the Jammu and Kashmir police recovered explosives and thwarted a Pulwama type attack belonged to Hizbul Mujahideen operative Hidayatullah Malik.

29 May 07:25 Oneindia 2023829371253652221.html
NIA files chargesheet in Purnea fake currency case

The National Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet in connection with a fake currency case, reported at Purnea, Bihar.The case relates to the recovery of fake currency having a total face value of Rs 1,90,500.

29 May 07:55 Oneindia 2023829371537121954.html
PM Modi-Shah meet, strategy post May 31 on discussion table

A day after speaking with the Chief Ministers, Union Home Minister is meeting with Prime Minister Narendra modi ahead of the lockdown coming to an end on May 31.

29 May 07:15 Oneindia 2023829372310237371.html
Explained: What's in the US law protecting internet companies?

US President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a federal law known as Section 230, which protects internet companies like Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet's Google from being responsible

29 May 07:51 Deccan Herald 2027555797048588501.html
Explainer: What's in the US law protecting internet companies?

US President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a federal law known as Section 230, which protects internet companies like Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet's Google from being responsible

29 May 07:51 Deccan Herald 2027555797229623250.html
Donald Trump threatens to shoot looters at George Floyd protest in Minneapolis

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

29 May 07:57 LailasNews.com 2090029850304553926.html
Notting Hill reeling after bodies identified as mother and son

Two people found dead at a home in Notting Hill in Melbourne's south-east were a mother and son.

29 May 07:15 Brisbane Times 2314609340072864180.html
Facebook: Trump's Social Media Order 'Will Restrict More Speech Online, Not Less'

Twitter has not yet publicly responded to the order

29 May 07:55 TheWrap 2361432282643553353.html
In the Netherlands, robot waiters will serve customers amid virus

A restaurant in the Netherlands is planning on using robots as servers as lockdown restrictions lift.

29 May 07:04 CTVNews 2422791599068021624.html
Twitter labels Trump tweet as ‘glorifying violence’

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

29 May 07:49 POLITICO 2584151346891282761.html
Bars shut as task force arrests impersonators of army officers

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

29 May 07:35 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900670249293.html
Kidnappers demand N20m to free Nasarawa CAN chair

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

29 May 07:20 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900778807587.html
Kidnappers’ buildings demolished in Calabar - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 07:40 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900983573678.html
Trump Confirms Deployment Of US Army To Shoot Protestors In Minneapolis Protesting Murder of Blacks By Police.

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

29 May 07:06 iHarare News 2755902707437304585.html
Migrant worker’s body found after 4 days in Jhansi

Officials said that the body had decomposed in the four days that it was lying unattended inside the train toilet. Officials said that a post mortem will be conducted on the body on Friday.

29 May 07:55 The Indian Express 2885715104544498240.html
38,431 migrants sent to their native states, over 1 lakh were registered

The administration claimed that the concerning states and the Indian Railways will consult if the demand of more Shramik train rise.

29 May 07:46 The Indian Express 2885715104744019574.html
IND-SAT: Study in India entrance test postponed till July

The exam is a 90-minute online proctored test with multiple-choice questions. It is conducted in English and has the verbal ability, quant, logical reasoning as sub-sections with 40, 25, and 25 marks each.

29 May 07:26 The Indian Express 2885715105465706841.html
Protest in Hong Kong over security law

Dozens of people joined a protest in a mall in Hong Kong on Friday following a vote by China’s ceremonial parliament to approve legislation that could severely restrict opposition political activity and civic activity in the Asian financial center.

29 May 07:57 Nagalandpost 3019528211693315259.html
Foreign workers nabbed throughout MCO without valid documents, says senior minister

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — All foreign workers nabbed during the enforcement period of the movement control order (MCO) since March 18 did not have valid travel documents, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the foreigners should have a travel...

29 May 07:57 Malaymail 302165935115853803.html
At Bersatu HQ, Dr Mahathir challenges party to sack him in person (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Disputed Bersatu chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad arrived at the party’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya this afternoon, daring the party’s officials to personally tell him that he has been expelled as a member. The former prime minister posted a Facebook video of him...

29 May 07:21 Malaymail 302165935615064233.html
Ismail Sabri: Up to local authorities to shut public parks if CMCO violated

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Local authorities can decide to close public parks under their purview if they find visitors flouting the conditional movement control order’s (CMCO) restriction against mass gatherings, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said mass...

29 May 07:14 Malaymail 302165936504428570.html
Blue State Blues: Donald Trump Is Defending the First Amendment; Joe Biden Is Attacking It

Trump's rhetoric is over-the-top. Yet his actions, as usual, not only obey the First Amendment but reinforce it. Biden would do the opposite.

29 May 07:01 Breitbart 3148363492606243494.html
Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd death protests

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

29 May 07:52 Shropshire Star 3480199992459967227.html
Trump’s newly-signed executive order targets Twitter and other social media companies

In case you missed it, U.S. President Donald Trump was recently involved in a tiff of sorts with social media giants, Twitter. The basis of the issue stemmed from Twitter’s move to label two of the president’s Tweets as “potentially misleading”, with Trump responding angrily in a series of Tweets on his account, which has 80.4 million followers.

29 May 07:14 SoyaCincau.com 3698931832191855138.html
Schools reopening: Challenges faced by special needs schools make it a 'difficult sector'

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says schools working with learners with special needs may experience some unique challenges in the transition to the new way of operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.

29 May 07:29 News24 3752801376923316303.html
2 000 vehicles impounded for lockdown violations in Bulawayo

More than 2 000 vehicles have been impounded and motorists fined for lockdown defiance in Bulawayo as some people continue to disregard the call to stay at home.

29 May 07:22 Nehanda Radio 3802011523767120836.html
Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Reducing Legal Protection for Social Media Platforms

Following a feud with Twitter.

29 May 07:16 HYPEBEAST 3806037269704221523.html
Ken Talbot's widow seeks $45m in damages over will

Amanda Talbot, widow of the late Queensland mining magnate, is suing lawyers over the handling of his estate, claiming it has cost her "hundreds of millions of dollars".

29 May 07:07 Australian Financial Review 3974284486331139437.html
Australia condemns Hong Kong security laws but says no China sanctions

Australia has joined the United States to condemn China's new national security laws for Hong Kong which they say will curtail civil liberties.

29 May 07:39 Australian Financial Review 3974284486775010854.html
How a court decision could unlock secrets of Whitlam's dismissal

The High Court's decision could shed light on key questions including whether the Queen explicitly supported the sacking of Gough Whitlam.

29 May 07:00 Australian Financial Review 3974284488175781859.html
Facebook Update: Accounts That Keep Going Viral Will Now Be Verified; Identities and Locations are Now Required

Verification will be required by the social media platform to ensure authentic posts from authentic people.

29 May 07:43 Tech Times 4011848566993533965.html
Twitter-Trump Tension Mounts on Warning Over Shooting Tweet

Tensions between Twitter Inc. and Donald Trump soared after the social-media platform warned users that the president broke its rules against violent speech, prompting critics to accuse the company of unfairly censoring one of its most prominent users.

29 May 07:35 Bloomberg.com 4032480120986892102.html
Plans approved for student housing in St Andrews conservation area described as ‘outrageous’

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

29 May 07:46 The Courier 4275302767224641362.html
Lockdown 5.0: Amit Shah meets PM Modi after talk with chief ministers on future course

Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited PM Modi to discuss the future course of the nationwide lockdown as Lockdown 4.0 nears an end.

29 May 07:44 India Today 4286117812569391944.html
Telangana ready to face possible locust attack

About 15,000 litres of pesticides would be kept ready at the borders of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh from where the locusts are likely to enter the State.

29 May 07:16 The New Indian Express 4718288653446564004.html
Dutch trade minister candidate to head WTO, broadcaster says

AMSTERDAM — Dutch trade minister Sigrid Kaag is among the candidates to become the next director general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported, citing sources close to the matter.

29 May 07:08 National Post 4816958591518135663.html
Indian Railways Provides Big Relief To Passengers: Starts Advance 120 Days Booking And Luggage, Parcel Service

In a major relief to passengers, the Indian Railways on Thursday (29 May) modified the rules for reservation in Special Rajdhani and Special mail and express type trains as it extended the advance reservation period from 30 days to 120 days.

29 May 07:52 Swarajya 4977622828780138759.html
‘PM Modi Not In Good Mood About What’s Going On With China’: Trump Says India Not Happy Over Border Issue

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

29 May 07:15 Swarajya 4977622828786292239.html
Setback For Jagan Reddy As Andhra High Court Overrules Top Poll Officer's Appointment

Andhra Pradesh High Court today ordered reinstatement of Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar as State Election Commissioner and set aside an ordinance amending Panchayat Raj Act to reduce State Election Commissioner's tenure to 3 years

29 May 07:58 NDTV.com 5090057682216605339.html
Legislative Changes To Support The Wellbeing Of Veterans And Their Families

Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has welcomed the First Reading of a Bill that will make legislative changes to further improve the veterans’ support system.

29 May 07:58 SCOOP 5315658998379876403.html
India, US could strike a ‘smaller’ trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy

According to India's ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India and the US could strike a smaller trade deal in the coming weeks

29 May 07:10 TechGenyz 5378425016004523179.html
COVID-19: ICPC commences investigation into distribution of funds, palliatives

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

29 May 07:19 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300142140945.html
Russia slams 'dangerous' US foreign policy moves

Russia said on Thursday the United States was acting in a dngerous and unpredictable way, after Washington withdrew from a key military treaty and ...

29 May 07:04 CNA 5644198863106772044.html
Day 66 of coronavirus lockdown: Ground report from Indian cities

India News: NEW DELHI: The number of novel coronavirus cases in various cities across the country continued to rise as the city administrations tried to get the l.

29 May 07:41 The Times of India 6060938663001518875.html
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 64,000-mark, death toll soars to 1,317

Pakistan News: The Ministry of National Health Services reported that 25,309 cases were diagnosed in Sindh, 22,964 in Punjab, 8,842 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, 3,928 in B

29 May 07:08 The Times of India 6060938663060652110.html
Malaysia's Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle

Rest of World News: Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been ousted from his ethnic Malay political party in the latest twist of a power struggle with h

29 May 07:03 The Times of India 6060938663475207295.html
Class opening

VARIOUS quarters support the view that if the country’s public schools are allowed to open as scheduled, the government ought to ensure the health, safety and welfare of students and teachers.

29 May 07:21 Journal Online 6375127392862230867.html
Alumni association seizes chance to help amid crisis

WITH many areas in the country seemingly  set  to graduate or  have  graduated  from an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ), the ongoing pandemic gave light as to how people reacted during a crisis.

29 May 07:04 Journal Online 6375127393513546921.html
Trump takes aim at WHO as US economic outlooks worsens

In the U.S., the virus threw more than 2 million people out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses, stoking fears the scourge is doing deep and potentially long-lasting damage to the world's largest economy.

29 May 07:21 WBTV 6439870258583223406.html
'It's not as attractive as it was': New security law puts pressure on businesses in Hong Kong

Chinese leaders said the new law was needed to combat unspecified threats in the semi-autonomous region.

29 May 07:35 TheJournal.ie 6446904418580327021.html
'Revenge': Murdered Libyan smuggler's family kills 30 migrants

The family of a Libyan smuggler killed by migrants has killed 30 migrants in a revenge attack, Libya's United Nations-recognised government said.

29 May 07:25 Aljazeera 6642629762338314066.html
The rushed easing of lockdown measures could devastate Italy

When the novel coronavirus began spreading across the world earlier this year, Italy quickly became one of Europe's worst-affected countries and went into lockdown. Schools, shops, leisure centres and churches were swiftly shut and all Italians were told to remain indoors as much as possible.

29 May 07:17 Aljazeera 6642629763202396518.html
West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose Tests Positive For Covid-19 As State Sees Highest One-Day Spike With New 344 Cases

A total of 4,536 cases have been reported from the state so far.

29 May 07:38 HUFFPOST 6665507018359899479.html
Twitter says Trump Minneapolis post broke rules by glorifying violence

Twitter Inc., which this week earned U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire by posting fact-check notices next to some of his tweets, has put up a rule-violatio

29 May 07:58 The Japan Times 6673764368106435750.html
Lord Falconer says Dominic Cummings 'unquestionably broke the law'

Labour have now called for the Attorney General Suella Braverman to apologise for backing Dominic Cummings before the police had commented on the case

29 May 07:09 mirror 675785261622521194.html
'When the looting starts, the shooting starts': Trump weighs in on Minneapolis protests

Protesters set a police precinct building on fire in Minneapolis as riots spread to neighbouring St Paul, amid anger over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody.

29 May 07:31 WAtoday 6806590899365404869.html
Notting Hill reeling after bodies identified as mother and son

Two people found dead at a home in Notting Hill in Melbourne's south-east were a mother and son.

29 May 07:15 WAtoday 6806590900519053748.html
Minneapolis police station set on fire amid protests over killing of George Floyd

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

29 May 07:19 Buzz.ie 7092425148062974984.html
Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck had 18 previous internal complaints against him

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

29 May 07:09 Yahoo 7097669637226887242.html
Twitter adds unprecedented warning to Trump tweet threatening to shoot Minneapolis protesters

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

29 May 07:30 Yahoo 7097669638408147886.html
Taiwan president visits bookshop to show solidarity with Hong Kongers

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday visited a bookshop that has become a symbol of resistance to perceived Chinese encroachments on Hong Kong's liberties, vowing to give help to the city's citizens fleeing to the democratic island. Tsai this week became the first world leader to pledge specific

29 May 07:30 Yahoo 7097669638612637364.html
Restaurants at 50% Capacity, Opening of Gyms: Goa CM Seeks Relaxations For Lockdown 5.0

Pramod Sawant also said that he feels that the ongoing nationwide lockdown will be extended by 15 more days.

29 May 07:59 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083789351692.html
Day After Forces Foiled Pulwama-Style Attack, Cops Identify Owner of Explosives-Laden Car

The owner was identified as Hidayatullah Malik, resident of Shopian. He had joined the Hizbul Mujahideen last year.

29 May 07:24 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084597815503.html
Trump calls protesters ‘thugs’ after George Floyd death in police custody

The US leader vowed that ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’.

29 May 07:24 Express & Star 7324224460270051828.html
Inventor of ventilator used for coronavirus George Weisz dead at 90: report

George Weisz, a tinkerer-turned-mechanical engineer who designed a popular ventilator being used to treat the coronavirus, has died in the UK at the age of 90, according to a report.

29 May 07:18 Fox News 7362823820857442708.html
Rajya Sabha official tests positive for COVID-19, entire floor of Parliament Annexe building sealed

This is the second case of an official posted in the building testing positive for the coronavirus.

29 May 07:48 DNA India 7533428662589569051.html
Cops That Kneed On George Floyd’s Neck Received Multiple Complaints In The Past

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29 May 07:37 WORLD OF BUZZ 7535116579814298764.html
Twitter flags Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has served a public interest notice on Donald Trump after the US president vowed to send the the National Guard troops to Minneapolis to "get the job done right" after a night of violent protests in the city.

29 May 07:41 RTE.ie 7595237278778815048.html
Executive order by Donald Trump 'a shot across the bow' for social media

A US executive order taking aim at firms such as Twitter has been described as a 'shot across the...

29 May 07:41 Newstalk 7635722259163875255.html
Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC

The Delhi government told the court that 28 such bodies were cremated on Thursday and the last rites of the remaining 35 will be performed by Saturday.

29 May 07:49 The Economic Times 7653256037813904103.html
India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy

The two countries have been negotiating a trade package to iron out issues and boost two-way commerce.

29 May 07:06 The Economic Times 7653256037824296285.html
Proposed USCIS furlough could impact tech firms

Following the national lockdown which was announced in the US about two months ago, application and petition receipts have dropped to half, impacting the ability of the agency to continue to function effectively. The USCIS relies primarily on income from visa processing to keep itself running.

29 May 07:39 The Economic Times 7653256038215685807.html
Is Pakistan dumping traditional allies Saudi-UAE for their support to India ?

While Qatar has reportedly supported this trio vis a vis Saudis and UAE as part of its regional strategy in the Gulf, Doha has warmed up to Delhi and PM Narendra Modi spoke with its Emir this week on the occasion of EiD.

29 May 07:58 The Economic Times 7653256038514747542.html
Five percent of Indonesia's COVID-19 cases are children: Ministry

According to the Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry, around 5 percent of all people found to be COVID-19-positive in Indonesia are children below 17 years of age.

29 May 07:13 The Jakarta Post 7678601102824257224.html
Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubious act of political revenge.

29 May 07:28 The Jakarta Post 7678601103609611121.html
‘Why Us?’ Protests over Floyd death spread beyond Minneapolis

Floyd’s death has deeply shaken the country and sparked protests across US as local leaders repeatedly urge demonstrators to avoid violence

29 May 07:07 Deccan Chronicle 7881006362806793422.html
US might throw out thousands of Chinese graduate students

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students

29 May 07:57 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363221911573.html
Notting Hill reeling after bodies identified as mother and son

Two people found dead at a home in Notting Hill in Melbourne's south-east were a mother and son.

29 May 07:15 The Age 7967730563053791668.html
Twitter Restricts Trump Tweet for “Glorifying Violence”

""This Tweet violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence"

29 May 07:56 Computer Business Review 8072376452881738903.html
13 cities including Hyderabad makes 70 per cent coronavirus cases in India

As many as 13 cities including Hyderabad has made 70 per cent of coronavirus cases in the country. Cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Thane, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur,...

29 May 07:13 The Hans India 817019414008897923.html
On This Day: Janet Guthrie becomes first woman to compete in Indy 500

On May 29, 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. She completed 27 laps before her car became disabled.

29 May 07:00 UPI 8257973863929767386.html
Schoolboy in heartfelt call for annual NHS day in online petition

Child's call for annual celebration to show thanks and remember frontline NHS staff who lost their lives fighting Covid-19.

29 May 07:34 birminghammail 8288260685402359097.html
Man arrested after Nechells tower block blaze at Humber Tower

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

29 May 07:49 birminghammail 8288260686783654495.html
Taiwan president visits bookshop to show solidarity with Hong Kongers

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday visited a bookshop that has become a symbol of resistance to perceived Chinese encroachments on Hong Kong’s liberties, vowing to give help to the city’s citizens fleeing to the democratic island.

29 May 07:32 Reuters 8334514180537228164.html
Former South Korean 'comfort women' leader apologises for 'banking errors'

SEOUL (Reuters) - The former leader of an advocacy group for South Korean victims of Japanese wartime sexual violence on Friday denied allegations of misusing funds meant for the victims but apologised for “banking errors”.

29 May 07:16 Reuters 8334514180874417387.html
Kitakyushu declares it is in 2nd wave of coronavirus

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

29 May 07:03 Japan Today 8582716286811343709.html
Pastor Ng'anga Opens Up on Temptations by Church Women [VIDEO]

Controversial city pastor James Ng'ang'a laid bare how his wife ran away from home after she found out that...

29 May 07:11 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154631788093.html
COVID-19 Informer: Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

29 May 07:00 The Canberra Times 8662394328216631117.html
ACT govt rules out business loans and grants, hospitality package welcomed

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says assistance for other ailing sectors is being considered.

29 May 07:30 The Canberra Times 8662394328659434811.html
George Floyd death: Donald Trump calls protestors ‘thugs’, demonstrations continue in Minneapolis

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

29 May 07:20 Scroll.in 8669301693100202757.html
Senator Ted Cruz Calls For Criminal Investigation of Twitter

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Axios: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), in a letter Friday to the Justice and Treasury departments, is calling for a criminal investigation of Twitter over allegations the company is violating U.S. sanctions against Iran. Twitter is already under fire from President ...

29 May 07:20 politics.slashdot.org 8920919027849484541.html
Alleged Rwandan genocide bankroller to be tried in Arusha: judge

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

29 May 07:00 New Vision 9103146372221333107.html
Is COVID-19 a stumbling block along 2021 electoral process?

Tanzania is also supposed to have its elections. General and local elections have already been postponed in more than 40 countries.

29 May 07:20 New Vision 9103146373371847304.html
Twitter hides Trump and White House tweets over 'glorification of violence'

Twitter has hidden one of two recent tweets from US President Donald Trump, saying it “violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence.”

29 May 07:53 Engadget 96641514434366564.html
Alleged Daesh Tape Calls COVID-19 Divine Retribution for Enemies

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

29 May 07:58 Sputniknews 967333868214877577.html
Beijing Urges Foreign Nations to Cease Attempts at Meddling in Hong Kong Affairs

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

29 May 07:33 Sputniknews 967333869094029393.html
Japan's Defence Chief Urges Probe Into Hacker Attack on Telecom Giant Amid Data Leak Fears

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

29 May 07:16 Sputniknews 967333869506294532.html
Mum died 'after being given too much paracetamol by accident'

Police have launched a criminal investigation into the death of Laura Higginson, 30, who died at Whiston Hospital.

29 May 07:26 Metro 970161747097493616.html
Trump says 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' with military threat

Metro.co.uk: News, Sport, Showbiz, Celebrities from Metro

29 May 07:16 Metro 970161747606082701.html
Twitter now calls out US President Donald Trump for glorifying violence, restricts his tweet

Just days after it fact-checked one of the tweets made by US President Donald Trump, Twitter has now called out another of his tweet for glorifying violence and has hidden it behind a public notice.

29 May 08:15 Business Today 1145527431498039855.html
Lockdown may be extended by another 15 days, says Goa CM after talking to Amit Shah

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant underlined that there was a demand in the state to reopen hotels, restaurants, gyms, and malls, highlighting that he would urge the Centre to allow the resumption of activities in the state with adequate social distancing rules in place

29 May 08:43 Business Today 1145527432253223047.html
Sprayers from UK, drones, Regional Control Rooms: Govt’s preparedness for Locust control

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday held a meeting with the Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers.

29 May 08:38 The Statesman 1191309780812368166.html
How Maharashtra coped with COVID-19 in May

At the month of May, the COVID-19 outbreak only accelerated further in the state of Maharashtra.

29 May 08:20 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193231826709.html
Twitter Slaps Notice on Trump Minneapolis Tweet, Saying It Glorifies Violence

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

29 May 08:33 The Hollywood Reporter 121801342710217226.html
EXCLUSIVE: Harrowing video shows sick Iranians collapsing in the street as activists allege Iran's coronavirus pandemic started in Chinese embassy a month BEFORE its first official case

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked ambulance service records show three Iranian employees of the Chinese embassy went to hospital on January 28 with covid-19 symptoms, a month before first official case.

29 May 08:28 Mail Online 124328111323538891.html
‘One Sun One World One Grid’: India initiates talks on West to SE Asia solar grid

The idea is to utilise solar power when the sun is not shining in other parts of the world by building a common transmission system.

29 May 08:09 The Financial Express 1288289580563589037.html
India-China border row: PM Modi not in ‘good mood’ over ‘big conflict’, says US President Donald Trump

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

29 May 08:23 The Financial Express 1288289581107034771.html
Trump feeling ‘absolutely great’ after taking hydroxychloroquine: White House

US President Donald Trump has called hydroxychloroquine a "game-changer" drug in the fight against the coronavirus.

29 May 08:42 The Financial Express 1288289581582254738.html
Twitter restricts new Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

But it didn’t take down the tweet because it’s in the "public interest"

29 May 08:20 The Verge 1337119303656594671.html
Lockdown in India: Seriously ill, pregnant women must avoid train travel

Piyush Goyal tweeted, "I appeal to people suffering from serious ailments, pregnant women & those above 65 years & below 10 years of age to travel only when necessary

29 May 08:58 Business-Standard 1502508924723888217.html
Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests Covid-19 positive

A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far

29 May 08:00 Business-Standard 1502508925686123044.html
Yellow Lanes no more, buses to stay on left side of EDSA

Don’t be surprised to see public utility buses on the left-most lanes of EDSA once they’re allowed to resume operations

29 May 08:04 AutoIndustriya.com 2007465447602888484.html
NIA charges one more in Attari drug seizure case

Investigations revealed evidence of generation of funds though the sale of narcotics. The narcotics were smuggled from across the international border. The proceeds from the sale of these drugs were used to fund terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the NIA's supplementary chargesheet also said.

29 May 08:04 Oneindia 2023829371059886962.html
India wants environment of trust before talks with Nepal

This is a continuous process and requires constructive and positive efforts, Anurag Srivastava, spokesperson, MEA said. India believes that there has been no lack of engagement between the two countries, he also said.

29 May 08:37 Oneindia 2023829371321411659.html
PM Modi not in a good mood over flare up with Chinese says Trump

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

29 May 08:17 Oneindia 2023829371614026259.html
China, India capable of resolving issues through dialogue: Beijing rejects Trump's mediation offer

Trump said on Wednesday that he was 'ready, willing and able' to 'mediate or arbitrate' the raging border dispute between India and China, amid the continuing standoff between the militaries of the two neighbours at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

29 May 08:57 Oneindia 2023829371970447987.html
Next phase of lockdown: States want strict implementation of guidelines in containment zones

With the lockdown 4.0 set to come to an end on May 31, several states want curbs only in the containment zones.In the existing lockdown, states were given a bigger hand to decide on the curbs. Many states have been getting representation to open schools, religious institutions and also hotels.

29 May 08:26 Oneindia 2023829372570401424.html
What China's tougher national security regime could mean for Hong Kong

China's parliament has approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation on Hong Kong to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in a city roiled by

29 May 08:45 Deccan Herald 2027555795956634120.html
China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law

China's parliament approved plans Thursday to impose a security law on Hong Kong that has ratcheted up tensions with the US and sparked new protests over fears the city is losing its special

29 May 08:30 Deccan Herald 2027555797163200999.html
PM Modi not in 'good mood' over border row with China: Donald Trump

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

29 May 08:13 Deccan Herald 2027555797379683670.html
Investigators find Rs 30 million in wreckage of crashed Pakistan aircraft

Investigators and rescue officials have found around Rs 30 million in cash in the wreckage of the Pakistan International Airlines' aircraft that crashed wth 99 people on board, killing 97 people,

29 May 08:08 Deccan Herald 2027555797727803912.html
Newsmaker: Dominic Cummings — Britain’s most hated man

Top aide to UK Prime Minister has elicited scorn and vitriol for flouting lockdown rules

29 May 08:09 Gulf News 2086521543693726850.html
Twitter adds warning to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

'Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, shooting starts'

29 May 08:41 Gulf News 2086521544479815299.html
In the middle of a global pandemic, Twitter takes on Trump

A huge debate rages on about what exactly is a fair balance between liberty and lies

29 May 08:08 Gulf News 2086521545136601726.html
Supreme Court orders states to foot the bill for guest workers' travel

Plus, their food and shelter while they wait for their train or bus are the states' responsibility

29 May 08:35 The Asian Age 2126266545120416406.html
Defence Headquarters releases scorecard of operations, says 600 terrorists, bandits killed in May 2020

THE Armed Forces of Nigeria says it has killed 188 BHT/ISWAP members, 392 Bandits in the Northwest, 20 Bandits/armed 521,000

29 May 08:54 The ICIR 2244788520653595011.html
The inside story of our COVID detente

The government needed to bring unions and bosses together - fast. They chose a Labor and union man as their go-between - and it worked.

29 May 08:49 Brisbane Times 2314609339696760070.html
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court

The Supreme Court of Canada says an unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

29 May 08:23 CTVNews 2422791597683430359.html
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says

Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government will spend another $650 million to help Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 08:14 CTVNews 2422791598273992497.html
Zookeeper critically mauled by 2 lions at shut Australia zoo

Two lions mauled and critically injured a zookeeper inside their enclosure Friday at a closed Australian zoo.

29 May 08:56 CTVNews 2422791598506705534.html
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, minister says

Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government will spend another $650 million to help Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 08:14 CTVNews 2422791599221216804.html
Trump’s Twitter spat puts social media firms on collision course with Europe

The EU and the US take different stances on how Facebook, Twitter and Google should police online content.

29 May 08:40 POLITICO 2584151346972913385.html
Adesina: Nigeria would have been history without Buhari

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

29 May 08:43 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445899993756392.html
Buhari came to ‘steal, kill, destroy’- Fani-Kayode - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 08:54 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900197227647.html
Five years of PMB: We're glad he came our way, by Adesina

Who are the ‘we?’ Speak for yourself only, some cynics would say on merely seeing the headline of this piece.They would add: “You can talk because...

29 May 08:27 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901003277229.html
Railways’ treatment of migrants ‘barbarism’, state failed to protect poor: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the chairman of the Railway Board, Union Home Secretary and chief secretaries of Bihar and Gujarat on steps taken to ensure basic facilities to migrants.

29 May 08:01 The Indian Express 2885715104165776469.html
After fact-check, Twitter flags Donald Trump’s tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter has restricted users from liking, commenting or retweeting President Donald Trump's tweet, except for a quoted retweet.

29 May 08:44 The Indian Express 2885715104730403159.html
Panchkula CMO asks RWAs to report travellers coming in

The move has been taken to “track incoming people and keep them under radar especially returning from high risk areas,” said the CMO.

29 May 08:36 The Indian Express 2885715104779234574.html
4 positive cases in Mohali district, total goes up to 110

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Girish Dayalan confirmed the development and said that the health department teams are working on contact tracing of the new positive cases.

29 May 08:09 The Indian Express 2885715105565244899.html
New waterways linking NE, B’desh to start in 3 months

New waterways between Tripura and Bangladesh would start within three months and it would boost trade and numerous economic activities, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said on Friday.

29 May 08:38 Nagalandpost 3019528211519056595.html
NPF gets one more cabinet berth in Manipur

Fulfilling the long pending demand of the Naga People’s Front (NPF), one of the two major partners of the N Biren Singh’s BJP led coalition government, its (NPF) state unit president Awangbow Newmai was on Friday inducted as cabinet minister.

29 May 08:37 Nagalandpost 3019528211877035688.html
Trump vows action against Minneapolis protesters

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to take action to bring the city of Minneapolis “under control,” calling violent protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody “thugs” and saying that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.” 

29 May 08:21 Nagalandpost 3019528212106621636.html
Harvey Weinstein accused of 4 more rapes in new lawsuit

 More women have come forward with accusations of rape against Harvey Weinstein.

29 May 08:28 Nagalandpost 3019528212203588134.html
Maharashtra Govt considering restart of film shoots

 With a series of new guidelines, Maharashtra Government is ready to give the go-ahead to the entrainment industry for the resumption of shooting soon. This was decided after a video conference that took place on Thursday night between representatives of the entertainment industry and Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, chief secretary of Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra.

29 May 08:29 Nagalandpost 3019528212389810341.html
Big B sponsors 10 buses for UP migrants

 Moved by the plight of stranded migrants, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has come forward to contribute his mite to their cause.

29 May 08:28 Nagalandpost 3019528212544047734.html
MeECL oppose Electricity Bill, to supports protest

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

29 May 08:39 Nagalandpost 3019528212979366245.html
Professor commits suicide in Shillong

A 34-year-old assistant professor of Indian Institute of Management – Shillong on Thursday allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence here in Meghalaya, a police official said on Friday.

29 May 08:39 Nagalandpost 3019528213408908543.html
‘Almost entire’ economy could reopen before June 30 if infection rates remain low and stable, says Singapore minister

SINGAPORE, May 29 — If Covid-19 infection rates remain low and stable, the Government will decide by mid-June whether Singapore can move out of the first phase of reopening the economy, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said today. While the first phase — which will start from June 2...

29 May 08:50 Malaymail 302165935060022756.html
In Johor, 10 Bersatu divisions claim to support sacking of Dr Mahathir and co

JOHOR BARU, May 29 — A total of 10 out of 26 Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) divisions in Johor claim to support the dismissal of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four other leaders. Johor Bersatu deputy chief Senator Md Nasir Hashim said that the matter has the support of 10 of the state’s...

29 May 08:04 Malaymail 302165935670556999.html
Bobrisky arrested over ‘N30m fraud’

Police detectives from Abuja have arrested Idris Okuneye, a crossdresser better known as Bobrisky over an alleged N30m fraud.According to The Nation, the c

29 May 08:00 TheCable Lifestyle 3194590662821452516.html
Paul Ngei’s Daughters Seek To Block Adopted Brother From Being Beneficiary To Estate

Late veteran Paul Ngei's daughters have sought to have his adopted son blocked from being included as a beneficiary to his estate.According to the Standard, one of the daughters, Elizabeth Nduku M

29 May 08:45 KahawaTungu 3304128542870655737.html
Former nurse Joan’s 102 laps of the park to raise funds for the NHS

The centenarian aims to complete 102 laps of her local park before her 102nd birthday in September;

29 May 08:34 Shropshire Star 3480199991713959412.html
Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme

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

29 May 08:28 Shropshire Star 3480199991824322834.html
N30m fraud: Why we granted Bobrisky bail – Police

Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe The Nigeria Police Force says it granted cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, bail because it is “mindful of the people” it takes into custody. For...

29 May 08:30 Punch Newspapers 3524240994443082503.html
Buhari to receive report Sunday – PTF

Our Reporters The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), would receive more recommendations from the ...

29 May 08:10 Punch Newspapers 3524240994793687443.html
President Buhari pleads debt cancellation for African countries

President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with financial institutions and developed countries to cancel the debts of needy countries, especially those in Africa.

29 May 08:58 Legit 3764253650943421807.html
Inslee wants nursing home residents, staff tested by June 12

Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.

29 May 08:30 HeraldNet 3867135407399064702.html
Alderwood mall is ready for the governor’s green light

The Lynnwood shopping center, closed since March 24, could reopen in June. But expect changes.

29 May 08:30 HeraldNet 3867135407498474892.html
Comment: Cooper’s ‘damsel in distress’ act has sorry history

The claim that white women needed protection has been used to justify lynchings and bigoted laws.

29 May 08:30 HeraldNet 3867135407572467761.html
Commentary: Twitter struck fair balance between liberty, fact

Twitter did not remove President Trump’s tweet. Its small label informed people how to ‘get the facts.’

29 May 08:30 HeraldNet 3867135409220489079.html
National cabinet launches ambitious federation reform agenda

Federation reform has been overhauled and a new council tasked with removing duplication and overlap will report to the national cabinet each month.

29 May 08:41 Australian Financial Review 3974284488347700899.html
Joe Biden Eyes Gradual Return to the Campaign Trail

Joe Biden’s emergence from his house on Memorial Day was a test run for for his return to the traditional campaigning that he thrives on -- minus the handshakes, hugs and backslapping -- as virus lockdowns ease around the country.

29 May 08:00 Bloomberg.com 4032480121675119183.html
F-35 Costs Drop for Building Jets But Rise for Operating Them

The Pentagon’s costliest program, Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35, is starting to look a little less expensive, with the latest estimate for development and procurement down 7.1% to $397.8 billion.

29 May 08:00 Bloomberg.com 4032480122631549673.html
Minneapolis officer charged with George Floyd’s death as protests flare

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

29 May 08:10 WVLT 4089046911175196104.html
Stalin submits 6 lakh more people’s petitions to CMO

DMK president M K Stalin today submitted a second batch of '6,23,914 requests received on the People’s Helpline' to the Chief Minister’s Office and called upon the government to "step up and fulfill its duty to citizens". Continue Reading →

29 May 08:45 News Today 4115950002457779729.html
TN CM video-conferences with District Collectors on increase in covid-19

With lockdown 4.0 ending Sunday, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today held a meeting with all District Collectors about extending the curfew, amid a buzz that lockdown would be extended with strict measures due to the sharp increase of Covid-19 cases in Tamilnadu. Continue Reading →

29 May 08:52 News Today 4115950003020853797.html
SPECIAL REPORT: Dwindling dividends of democracy

ACCORDING to American Poet,  Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 -1882), "The first wealth is health." Taken further, a healthy man is a

29 May 08:23 Vanguard News 4125100338940805915.html
Trump signs executive order against ‘anti-conservative bias’ on social media 

President Donald Trump lashed out at social media Thursday accusing it of anti-conservative bias which he called one of the greatest threats

29 May 08:30 Vanguard News 4125100339425794944.html
Again, Twitter flags Trump tweet, says it’s ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter on Friday flagged a post by US President Donald Trump on the unrest in Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'. - Foreign

29 May 08:34 Vanguard News 4125100339454037158.html
Police kill 2 kidnappers, arrest 6 bandits, recover 130 cows in Katsina

Katsina Police have reported they killed two suspected kidnappers, arrested six notorious bandits and recovered 130 rustled cows.

29 May 08:15 Vanguard News 4125100340205130454.html
Katsina govt relaxes lockdown for Friday prayers, Church services

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved for the relaxing of the COVID-19 lockdown to allow Muslim faithful observe Friday prayers

29 May 08:24 Vanguard News 4125100340496044815.html
Coronavirus: £25m action plan drawn up for Fife health and social care services

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

29 May 08:31 The Courier 4275302767727712744.html
PHOTOS: Minneapolis burns after racially charged police killing of George Floyd

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

29 May 08:26 India Today 4286117813013670363.html
Twitter attaches disclaimer to Donald Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter said on Friday that one of US President Donald Trump's tweets on Minneapolis protests had breached its rules about "glorifying violence."

29 May 08:03 India Today 4286117813071820957.html
J&K: Brother of Hizb-ul militant, whose car was used for foiled Pulwama-like attack, detained from Shopian

The suspect is said to be the brother of Hizb-ul Mujahideen militant Hidayatullah Malik whose explosive-laden car was detained on Thursday after it was intercepted in Rajpora.

29 May 08:16 India Today 4286117813339330688.html
China rejects Trump's mediation offer to resolve border dispute with India, says both countries capable

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

29 May 08:56 India Today 4286117813422561522.html
Now US president informs about mood of our PM, India truly at global stage: Prashant Kishor

Not just Kishor but many from the opposition including senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have demanded transparency regarding the ongoing border tension between India and China. 

29 May 08:25 India Today 4286117813896520956.html
Complaints over lockdown in Andhra Pradesh to go to NDMA

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

29 May 08:38 The New Indian Express 4718288653359202762.html
US to announce 'certain decisions' on China on May 29: Donald Trump

Led by the US, several countries in the world have blamed China for the spread of coronavirus and its failure to provide timely information about the disease.

29 May 08:16 The New Indian Express 4718288654909311672.html
China public security ministry pledges to 'direct and support' HK police

SHANGHAI — China’s public security ministry pledged to “direct and support” the Hong Kong police force after China’s parliament approved a decision to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, highlighting Beijing’s intention to take a more hands-on law-enforcement role in the city.

29 May 08:22 National Post 4816958590232993087.html
USMCA poised for star turn and protests in Minneapolis; In The News for May 29

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

29 May 08:30 National Post 4816958590432588361.html
Rajasthan Re-Opens Application For Inspector Of Factories And Boilers

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has reduced the number of vacancies for Inspector of Factories and Boilers from 3 to 2.

29 May 08:23 NDTV.com 5090057682186803336.html
Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.

29 May 08:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741008892577002.html
Ontario coroner calls inquest into death of teen at school for the blind

The parents of a disabled teen who died in the care of an Ontario residential school for the blind say they're hopeful a newly called inquest into their son's death may protect a future generation of vulnerable students.

29 May 08:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741009279322569.html
Teacher Aides’ Pay Rise Helps Value Educating Disabled Students

The milestone pay settlement for teacher aides is both good news for gender pay equity and for valuing the education of disabled children, says Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero.

29 May 08:04 SCOOP 5315658998903637768.html
UN Human Rights Chief Urges 'serious Action' To Halt US Police Killings Of Unarmed African Americans

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Thursday condemned the killing of George Floyd, an African American man whose death in police custody on Monday was captured on video and has led to serious ongoing protests in Minneapolis.

29 May 08:26 SCOOP 5315659000181530550.html
Twitter flags another Trump tweet, this time hiding it from view

"This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence."

29 May 08:40 Mashable 5336625364016043196.html
Khupe demands share of Chamisa's loot

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

29 May 08:27 Bulawayo24 News 5565663540109619335.html
US, UK step up pressure on China over Hong Kong security law

China faced growing international pressure Friday over its move to impose a security law on Hong Kong that critics say will destroy the city's autonomy, with the United States and Britain placing the…

29 May 08:34 France 24 5635134570098981746.html
NSA: Russian Hackers are Hacking Major Email Servers

NSA says Russian Hackers are Hacking Major Email Servers. It has published a security warning about the exploit after Russians were caught.

29 May 08:06 Tech Viral 5805609765113398679.html
Twitter Just Slapped Trump With A Content Warning For “Glorifying Violence”

Social networking platform Twitter has flagged a tweet made by President Donald Trump for allegedly "glorifying violence."

29 May 08:35 Pedestrian TV 5961900145240225323.html
Surprise! Fans Welcome Comments Against Balayya

They are happy that C Kalyan's comments will definitely hurt Balayya and will ensure that the actor does not give a chance to the senior producer.

29 May 08:30 MIRCHI9 6041804859844280476.html
Trump's executive order cracking down on 'online censorship' has nothing to do with free speech

The move could scare social media giants away from even modest moderation of disinformation — an outcome that serves Trump's political aims.

29 May 08:27 Business Insider 6060062399576495803.html
Illinois, New Jersey, and New York are the only states reopening according to federal guidelines, a ProPublica analysis found

The three states have yet to fully lift stay-at-home orders, which have been in place for roughly the same duration, per the ProPublica analysis.

29 May 08:42 Business Insider 6060062399949484755.html
China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff with India

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

29 May 08:55 The Times of India 6060938663353946546.html
Twitter hides Trump’s Minneapolis tweet and labels it for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter has placed a warning label over a tweet by President Trump that seemed to call for violence against protestors in Minneapolis.

29 May 08:41 VentureBeat 6273363636677585388.html
No. 2 HVI caught with shabu in Tondo

THE Manila Police District-Station 1 arrested a male suspect tagged as the ‘Number 2 High Value Individual (HVI)’ and said to be a drug pusher, in Tondo, Manila.

29 May 08:33 Journal Online 6375127393242726363.html
Midas: Additional PDLs released

COURT Administrator Jose Midas Marquez yesterday disclosed that an additional 4,167 persons deprived of liberty have been released from prison amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

29 May 08:34 Journal Online 6375127393668845938.html
Minneapolis officer charged with George Floyd’s death as protests flare

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

29 May 08:08 WBTV 6439870257372683458.html
Why Trump’s Executive Order against protection for social media firms matters

Trump is arguing that if social media firms seek protection from the fact that they cannot control what a user posts, then they shouldn’t be intervening with those posts either.Trump’s move could set a precedent for other countries, though it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will follow them

29 May 08:22 Livemint 6614605817908039583.html
Mini-grid services continue to drive rural India’s need for power supply: Survey

Economic activities have continued to witness major drop in the mini-grid villages.Direct Government interventions have provided relief

29 May 08:34 Livemint 6614605819607643469.html
Worried About Locust Attack In Delhi? Officials Say 'Little Chance'

Since Thursday, social media messages have been warning “those in Delhi-NCR” to shut their doors and windows tightly.

29 May 08:48 HUFFPOST 6665507016815729193.html
Murder of RJD leader’s family: Police stall march to Gopalgunj

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

29 May 08:29 The Hindu 6679535024980230234.html
PUDR sees ‘malafide intentions’ in NIA taking Navlakha to Mumbai

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

29 May 08:40 The Hindu 6679535025090221883.html
Indonesians return to mosques, at a distance

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

29 May 08:10 The Hindu 6679535025623034964.html
AP High Court orders reinstatement of Ramesh Kumar as State Election Commissioner

It struck down ordinance No. 5 of 2020 through which the term of SEC was cut short

29 May 08:57 The Hindu 6679535025680750848.html
Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC

The AAP government informed the Delhi High Court on Friday that it was taking urgent steps, including extending the timings of crematoriums, to tackle the issue of cremating those who have died due to

29 May 08:05 The Hindu 6679535025918163348.html
Man booked for posting currency note on Facebook with Godse’s image over Gandhi’s

Police say he has been absconding since the incident

29 May 08:57 The Hindu 6679535026026208704.html
Coronavirus: Pubs with beer gardens likely to be the first hospitality venues to reopen

The government said pubs would not be able to reopen until 4 July at the earliest because of the difficulties of socially distancing

29 May 08:45 mirror 675785260286925583.html
Brisbane man charged with possessing child abuse material

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

29 May 08:46 WAtoday 6806590899382177179.html
The inside story of our COVID detente

The government needed to bring unions and bosses together - fast. They chose a Labor and union man as their go-between - and it worked.

29 May 08:49 WAtoday 6806590900142949638.html
Najib Razak Allegedly Engaged Services Of Israeli Cyber Startup To Spy On Opposition

It’s been two years since Malaysia made history by electing a new party to lead the country and dethroned the former prime minister, Najib Razak, and the

29 May 08:32 Lowyat.NET 6894342419955721772.html
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

Li Zuocheng, chief of the Joint Staff Department and member of the Central Military Commission, left the door open to using force.

29 May 08:29 Hindustan Times 696565558027011340.html
Canada’s Huawei extradition ruling could unleash Chinese backlash

A Canadian court ruling that could permit the extradition of a senior Huawei Technologies executive to the US leaves Canada vulnerable to further retaliation from Beijing, analysts said.

29 May 08:50 TechCentral 724913819243071295.html
Chancellor Rishi Sunak to outline changes to furlough scheme

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

29 May 08:28 Express & Star 7324224459370500370.html
J&K Police identifies owner of explosives-laden car intercepted in Pulwama on Thursday

According to the police, he is a resident of Shopian and had joined the Pakistan-backed terror group Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in July 2019.

29 May 08:16 DNA India 7533428661579137073.html
Sanwo-olu promises Lagosians affordable houses

Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Thursday promised that his administration will build affordable and accessible houses for Lagosians.

29 May 08:59 The Guardian 7580308505179287242.html
Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubious act of political revenge.

29 May 08:47 The Guardian 7580308505769973664.html
Twitter places notice on Trump’s Minneapolis tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

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

29 May 08:48 New York Post 7654946768167271064.html
Regional elections in December may escalate COVID-19 transmission: Public health experts

Public health concerns are mounting over the government’s plan to go through with holding the 2020 simultaneous regional elections in December over fears of further virus transmission amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 08:40 The Jakarta Post 7678601103134087852.html
Hong Kong govt warns removing US special status is "double-edged sword"

Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special US status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "double-edged sword" and urged the United States to stop interfering in internal affairs.

29 May 08:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601103234323050.html
Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody

Minnesota's governor activated the National Guard on Thursday to help restore order following two days of violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of a black man seen in graphic video gasping for breath as a white officer knelt on his neck.

29 May 08:50 The Jakarta Post 7678601103468726355.html
The inside story of our COVID detente

The government needed to bring unions and bosses together - fast. They chose a Labor and union man as their go-between - and it worked.

29 May 08:49 The Age 7967730562677687558.html
Trump officials consider defying Congress to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia

The Trump administration is moving to sell another cache of munitions to Saudi Arabia, according to lawmakers and congressional aides, a step that would again defy Congress and ignore the objections of lawmakers in both parties about Riyadh’s human rights record.

29 May 08:17 Bdnews24 8119004128686410617.html
Body of Kanna Lakshminarayana's daughter-in-law handed over to family after post-mortem

The body of Andhra Pradesh BJP chief Kanna Lakshminarayana's daughter-in-law was handed over to the family after post-mortem.

29 May 08:28 The Hans India 817019413927461774.html
High Court's verdict on SEC N Ramesh's case is a lesson to government: Pawan Kalyan

Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan said that he welcomes verdict of the High Court overturning the ordinance issued by the state government on the dismissal of the Andhra Pradesh state election commissioner...

29 May 08:43 The Hans India 817019414824002303.html
China public security ministry pledges to 'direct and support' HK police

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China’s public security ministry pledged to “direct and support” the Hong Kong police force after China’s parliament approved a decision to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory, highlighting Beijing’s intention to take a more hands-on law-enforcement role in the city.

29 May 08:32 Reuters 8334514179775736634.html
UK, US, Australia and Canada scold China over Hong Kong law

LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Canada criticised China on Thursday for imposing a new security law on Hong Kong that they said would breach the 1984 Sino-British agreement on the former colony and threaten its freedoms.

29 May 08:39 Reuters 8334514180441612939.html
Germany stresses dialogue with China key when asked about possibility of sanctions

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday that the best way to influence China on the Hong Kong dispute was for the European Union to stand united in its response and to maintain dialogue with Beijing.

29 May 08:22 Reuters 8334514180505242983.html
Migrant crisis: Patna HC takes note of video of child trying to wake dead mother, calls it shocking

The court asked whether the postmortem was conducted and the cause of death ascertained.

29 May 08:37 Scroll.in 8669301692448663945.html
WB students might attend classes on alternate days after reopening: Education Minister

The state-run schools are scheduled to open from June 30, according to Indian Express.

29 May 08:44 Scroll.in 8669301692622821383.html
‘People are fascinated because I am a girl’: 15-year-old who cycled 1,200 km from Delhi to Bihar

A video of Jyoti Kumari bicycling with her injured father amid the lockdown made headlines last week.

29 May 08:00 Scroll.in 8669301693722116231.html
Australian Court Ruling Grants Access to Queen's Correspondence Written Before Whitlam Dismissal

On 11 November 1975, Governor-General of Australia John Kerr sacked Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, arguing that he had failed to get parliament to approve a national...

29 May 08:27 Sputniknews 967333867579750426.html
The Empire Strikes Back: Twitter Flags Trump's Tweet on Minneapolis for ‘Glorifying Violence’

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

29 May 08:22 Sputniknews 967333869563107766.html
Teen decapitated by dad in 'honour killing' after eloping with older man

She ran away with a man 15 years her senior, local media reported.

29 May 08:35 Metro 970161747939872667.html
The VP Choice Everyone Is Missing

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice has a powerful backer and an array of experiences that complement Biden’s.

29 May 09:00 The Atlantic 100708436431101526.html
The Conspiracy Theories That Fueled the Civil War

The most powerful people and institutions in the South spread paranoia and fear to protect slavery. Their beliefs led the country to war—and continue to haunt our politics to this day.

29 May 09:00 The Atlantic 100708437805080284.html
Tipperary TD claims rural drivers are being left behind

Rural Drivers continue to be left behind- McGrath   Independent TD Mattie McGrath has described as outrageous the failures of the Minister for Transport and the RSA to resume essential services i...

29 May 09:42 TipperaryLive 1097599578053503044.html
Twitter hides Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Trump threat­ened to shut down social media compan­ies after Twitte­r labele­d two of his tweets mislea­ding

29 May 09:22 The Express Tribune 1105816786208855127.html
No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension: official source

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

29 May 09:53 The Express Tribune 1105816787337944418.html
Special Day Today: What is Today in History India 30 May

Check out what is today in history India 30 May, special day today 30 May, today history India 30 May. On this day special in history in India.

29 May 09:06 Tentaran - there's more to life 1112023114403143248.html
‘No need for third-party intervention’: China rejects Trump’s offer to ‘mediate’ on border row with India

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

29 May 09:30 The Statesman 1191309782443163580.html
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari amends Tribal Rights Act; activists not happy with the move

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

29 May 09:26 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191468277326.html
Convicted gangster Arun Gawli's parole extended by five days

The High Court had, on May 22, directed the State of Maharashtra to provide proper passage to Arun Gawli for his travel to Taloja Central Prison, Navi Mumbai.

29 May 09:47 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192799609230.html
China rejects US President Donald Trump's call to mediate on standoff with India

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

29 May 09:48 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193289957479.html
Locusts attack: Palghar collector warns farmers of locusts damaging crops, suggests spraying insecticides

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

29 May 09:12 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193524916920.html
PICTURED: Glamorous zookeeper, 35, and the two lions that attacked her while she cleaned their cage leaving her fighting for life - as photos emerge of the first birthday party she threw them

Big cat expert Ms Brown was pounced upon and savagely attacked in the neck and head as she cleaned a cage at the Shoalhaven Zoo in North Nowra on Friday morning.

29 May 09:04 Mail Online 124328110913088859.html
Emily Maitlis' REAL political colours: Newsnight presenter's Left-leaning views are exposed in tweets and retweets to her 360,000 followers

Miss Maitlis caused a stir on Tuesday with her comments on Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham during lockdown.

29 May 09:21 Mail Online 124328112151554748.html
Himachal Pradesh health scam: Congress says ‘BJP’s honesty exposed’, demands probe by sitting HC judge

Himachal Health Scam: Congress said the vigilance will never go against the bosses and demanded a thorough probe into the matter by a sitting judge.

29 May 09:28 The Financial Express 1288289579605944387.html
Chhattisgarh: 69 bureaucrats including 23 collectors transferred; BJP says Congress resorting to ‘transfer business’

Chhattisgarh BJP has claimed that the state under the Congress government is a corrupt anarchy now and resorting to transfer business.

29 May 09:26 The Financial Express 1288289579809456189.html
US-China tensions: Trump admin may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students

The US hosted 133,396 graduate students from China in the 2018-19 academic year, and they made up 36.1 per cent of all international graduate students.

29 May 09:44 The Financial Express 1288289580328433689.html
Ghar Wapasi for Shivpal Yadav? Speaker allows Samajwadi Party to withdraw plea seeking his disqualification

Shivpal Yadav, the estranged uncle of Akhilesh Yadav, was elected from the Jaswantnagar assembly constituency in the 2017 State elections.

29 May 09:52 The Financial Express 1288289580846276165.html
Modi 2.0: BJP plans over 500 digital rallies to mark first anniversary

BJP to hold 500 digital rallies: The Modi government will complete one year in the office on May 30. The BJP has decided to hold over 500 digital rallies in the country to mark the first anniversary.

29 May 09:32 The Financial Express 1288289581153871282.html
University of Queensland student suspended for two years after speaking out on China ties

UQ chancellor Peter Varghese says he is concerned with the outcome of the disciplinary action against student activist Drew Pavlou

29 May 09:46 the Guardian 1491978794756883239.html
India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in coming weeks: Indian envoy

The two countries have been negotiating a trade package to iron out certain issues and further boost two-way commerce

29 May 09:54 Business-Standard 1502508925035428504.html
Extended crematorium hours: Govt on disposing Covid-19 victim's bodies

. The Delhi government told the court that the LNJP hospital is being authorised to divert bodies to crematoriums at Panchkuian and Punjab Bagh, as opposed to only Nigambodh Ghat

29 May 09:38 Business-Standard 1502508925599323981.html
Amit Shah speaks to CMs before meeting Modi on next phase of lockdown

The central government is expected to announce its decision on the lockdown within the next two days

29 May 09:31 Business-Standard 1502508926506632151.html
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says

The federal government has announced the details of $650 million in additional funding to help Indigenous communities cope with the pandemic, after months of First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders saying the previous amount was inadequate.

29 May 09:09 CP24 1887544294653914190.html
Feds to provide more funds to help remote Indigenous communities cope with pandemic

The federal government is to spend millions more to help remote and rural Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis.

29 May 09:09 CP24 1887544296183884100.html
Supreme Court to clarify police entrapment issues in drug-dealing cases

The Supreme Court of Canada is slated to spell out what amounts to police entrapment today when it rules on a pair of drug cases.

29 May 09:11 CP24 1887544296579870194.html
Of Course There Are Protests. The State Is Failing Black People.

The collapse of politics and governance leaves no other option.

29 May 09:25 NY Times 1961078288033494294.html
The President Versus the Mods

President Trump’s taking aim at Twitter for fact-checking his tweets is part of a long tradition upheld by aggrieved internet trolls. The stakes are high.

29 May 09:04 NY Times 1961078289145379875.html
Trouble finds Karnataka CM Yediyurappa again, BJP MLAs' meeting trigger speculations

On Friday, CM Yediyurappa dismissed reports that he has convened an emergency meeting of a section of BJP MLAs after a group of party legislators met in Belagavi, fuelling speculations about fresh discontentment in the ruling camp.

29 May 09:11 Oneindia 2023829370890525543.html
Chinese grad students may be next hit by US-China tensions

The Trump administration may expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at US universities in the latest sign of tensions between Washington and Beijing that are raging over trade, the

29 May 09:10 Deccan Herald 2027555795939843356.html
Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter has hidden one of President Donald Trump's tweets, after he tweeted just after midnight on Friday a threat to shoot rioters in Minnesota. The protests come following the death of George Floyd, who died after

29 May 09:36 LailasNews.com 2090029851059565089.html
US offers $3M for 5G spectrum sharing research

The US Department of Defense granted mobile technology researchers $2.7 million to fund the launch ...

29 May 09:16 Mobile World Live 2109488011493261710.html
University of Queensland activist suspended for two years

Drew Pavlou, a student activist highly critical of the University of Queensland's ties to Beijing, has been handed a two-year suspension from the institution.

29 May 09:04 Brisbane Times 2314609338318315195.html
Chinese general threatens attack on Taiwan to stop independence

Although China has never renounced the use of force, it is rare for a top, serving military officer to so explicitly make the threat in a public setting.

29 May 09:05 Brisbane Times 2314609338796070354.html
Queensland corruption fighters turn coronavirus detectives

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

29 May 09:50 Brisbane Times 2314609339024167861.html
Twitter obscures, warns on Trump tweet 'glorifying violence'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday responded to outrage over the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis by threatening to take action to bring the city 'under control,' calling violent protesters outraged by the killing 'thugs' and reviving a civil-rights-era phrase fraught with racist overtones.

29 May 09:22 CTVNews 2422791597547277012.html
Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet

Twitter has added a warning to one of U.S. President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about 'glorifying violence.'

29 May 09:22 CTVNews 2422791597619206455.html
‘Ize-Iyamu yet to meet conditions for granting waiver’

The chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 18 local government areas of Edo State have said that the consensus candidate of pro-Adams....

29 May 09:50 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900428375815.html
Explained: The state of international air travel in India, and the world

The aviation sector has been among the worst-hit during the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a look at measures being taken by countries with regard to air travel.

29 May 09:18 The Indian Express 2885715103834764830.html
Govt weighs use of drones, planes to bring down locust swarms

“A committee under the chairmanship of the Additional Secretary of the Department has been constituted to procure services and goods for spraying insecticides through drones and airplanes,” the ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

29 May 09:19 The Indian Express 2885715103852368621.html
Locust attack: A joint fight by India and Pakistan, over the years

Despite the ups and downs in the India-Pakistan bilateral relationship, cooperation on the locust warning system has survived the wars, terrorist attacks, and political turmoil.

29 May 09:16 The Indian Express 2885715104865498543.html
Congestion on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway after Haryana seals borders of 4 other districts over Covid-19 spread

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Thursday directed that main as well as interior roads connecting Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhajjar with the national capital be sealed.

29 May 09:43 The Indian Express 2885715105115496758.html
Domestic helps at Noida societies cut off by employers, some forced to beg

“When the lockdown was implemented, I was given Rs 1,600 and told to leave. Now, no one is hiring... we do not know when we will get jobs again,” said Bibi, who used to work at four houses but was only paid her dues by two employers.

29 May 09:51 The Indian Express 2885715105175576727.html
Actor Denzel Washington helps police deal with homeless man, earns praise online

Many people thanked actor Denzel Washington's intervention given it comes after the recent death of 46-year-old George Floyd in Minneapolis, who died in police custody.

29 May 09:11 The Indian Express 2885715105813755297.html
Equities drop as Trump lines up China response

HONG KONG, May 29 — Equities mostly fell today after Donald Trump called a news conference for later in the day to outline his response to China’s plan to crack down on Hong Kong, which many fear could further increase tensions between the superpowers. The losses were being tempered, however,...

29 May 09:17 Malaymail 302165934650455768.html
CMCO: SOP compliance of foreign construction workers in Penang improving, says exco

GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — The awareness to comply with standard operating procedures (SOP) of foreign workers in the construction sector in Penang continues to show an increase, said state Housing, Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo. He said, as of...

29 May 09:24 Malaymail 302165935805122905.html
29 patrons, owner of entertainment outlet in Ipoh fined RM1,000 each for defying CMCO

IPOH, May 29 — Twenty-nine people, including three women, were fined RM1,000 each by the Magistrate’s Court here today for defying the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) by gathering at an entertainment outlet in Jalan Lau Ek Ching here Tuesday night. All of them pleaded guilty before...

29 May 09:42 Malaymail 302165935825920341.html
Malaysia’s law minister: Govt not denying non-Muslims’ right to drink alcohol if legal limits complied

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian government’s stern position against drunk driving that cause deaths in road accidents does not mean that non-Muslims in the country would not be allowed to drink alcohol, minister in charge of parliament and law Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan clarified today....

29 May 09:26 Malaymail 302165936001381407.html
KL cops nab six individuals, seize drugs worth nearly RM1m

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Police arrested six individuals, including four women, and seized various types of drugs, worth nearly RM1 million, in a two-day operation in the federal capital since last Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said the suspects, aged between 28 and 54,...

29 May 09:29 Malaymail 302165936183440483.html
FKF Elections: Sports Tribunal Summons Stakeholders To Roundtable Meeting

Sports Dispute Tribunal through its chairman John Ohaga has summoned football stakeholders to a virtual roundtable meeting Tuesday next week.The afternoon meeting is aimed at unlocking the Footbal

29 May 09:27 KahawaTungu 3304128542477143693.html
Labour calls for Attorney General to apologise after her defence of Cummings

Suella Braverman had said the Prime Minister’s adviser had been doing ‘what any good parent does’.

29 May 09:16 Shropshire Star 3480199991482306778.html
Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

The social media site added a warning label to a tweet by the US president which referenced ‘shooting’ when looting starts in Minneapolis.

29 May 09:33 Shropshire Star 3480199992937002844.html
Biker seriously injured in Hinstock accident

A biker was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an accident.

29 May 09:45 Shropshire Star 3480199993157133616.html
Cuomo’s coronavirus halo begins to fade

New York's take-charge governor turns defensive as pandemic-response scrutiny mounts.

29 May 09:01 POLITICO 3493784592277209358.html
10 jihadists killed in Burkina Faso – Army

Ten "terrorists" died in an offensive against a jihadist base in the west of Burkina Faso on Thursday, according to the army

29 May 09:02 Punch Newspapers 3524240994355711390.html
Man stabs brother to death over soft drink

Deji Lambo One Chisom Eze has allegedly killed his 19-year-old brother, Henry, during a fight over a bottle of soft drink at their place of residence on Johnson Street, Alaba area of Lagos State. ...

29 May 09:43 Punch Newspapers 3524240995440854645.html
Senate Democrats pump brakes on new stimulus checks

House Democrats looking to deliver another round of $1,200 relief checks to Americans are encountering skepticism from an unexpected source — fellow Democrats in the Senate.

29 May 09:55 TheHill 355432918074895563.html
Police killing in Minneapolis puts new scrutiny on Biden pick

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

29 May 09:56 TheHill 355432919393113619.html
Covid-19: MJC recommends that mosques stay closed for another month

The Muslim Judicial Council has recommended that mosques stay closed for another month due to the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus.

29 May 09:37 News24 3752801377503757666.html
Covid-19 wrap | 1 000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil, India coronavirus death toll passes China's

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

29 May 09:01 News24 3752801378280367908.html
Opinion: Reappraising Ugwuanyi’s five-year stewardship amid Covid-19 by Louis Amoke

In this piece, Louis Amoke writes on the administration of Enugu state governor,Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as he celebrates his fifth year in office since he over in 2015

29 May 09:16 Legit 3764253650017774892.html
Hong Kong: What is the BNO and what does the UK move mean?

The UK waded into the Hong Kong security row by proposing more rights for holders of a special passport.

29 May 09:06 BBC News 3883826128000773747.html
American Civil Liberties Union Sues Clearview AI for Violating Privacy

Clearview AI, the developer of a facial-recognition tool used by law enforcement agencies, is currently facing charges from the American Civil Liberties Union for violating people's rights to privacy.

29 May 09:32 Tech Times 4011848567000505208.html
[HACKER] Super-CyberAttacker Who Stole 1 Million Private Data Exposed After a Facebook Mistake: Here's How He Got Caught

A super-hacker, who stole 1 million private data was exposed after making one Facebook mistake. VandaTheGod was caught after taking a screenshot of an account he hacked.

29 May 09:22 Tech Times 4011848568181442308.html
Twitter obscures, warns on Trump tweet 'glorifying violence'

Trump, a prolific Twitter user, has been at war with the company since earlier this week, when it applied fact checks to two of his tweets about mail-in ballots.

29 May 09:28 WVLT 4089046911790679178.html
Senate President appoints Sani Fema SA, sports

The President of the Senate Federal Republic of Nigeria,  Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has appointed Hon. Sani Fema as his

29 May 09:04 Vanguard News 4125100339864156502.html
ICC allows ex-Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo to leave Belgium

The International Criminal Court on Thursday said former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo can leave Belgium under certain conditions

29 May 09:31 Vanguard News 4125100340743856861.html
Andhra Pradesh HC asks Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar to be reinstated as SEC in blow to Jagan govt

Andhra Pradesh High Court has caused much embarrassment to the Jagan Reddy govt and asked Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar to be reappointed as Andhra Pradesh SEC. Jagan govt had removed him in April.

29 May 09:40 India Today 4286117813510185035.html
Expectation vs reality: AAP takes subtle dig at Centre over hospital food

Taking a dig at the central government, the Twitter account of Kejriwal’s AAP shared photos of food served at hospitals run by the Centre and Delhi government.

29 May 09:11 India Today 4286117813822678213.html
Despite Trump's recent executive orders, Twitter is not backing down on deploying its policies against the US president

Twitter has placed public interest notice on a few tweets by Trump warning users that the post

29 May 09:35 Tech2 4760741713804685595.html
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad Sacked From Own Political Party  

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been sacked from the political party that he co-founded.

29 May 09:36 Swarajya 4977622828534593452.html
Give us today our daily bread

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

29 May 09:06 BusinessLine 5283601254245455.html
Expat wonders why they don’t get “thanked” with S$100 utilities credits

Expat wonders why they don’t get “thanked” with S$100 utilities credits

29 May 09:00 The Independent 5308065342191514715.html
Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump over his ongoing war with Twitter

"If he's so mad at Twitter, why doesn't he stop using it?"

29 May 09:49 Mashable 5336625364043692949.html
Twitter flags China spokesman's tweet on COVID-19

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

29 May 09:39 CNA 5644198863339616874.html
Trump says will hold Friday press conference on China

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he will give a press conference on Friday (May 29) on China amid spiraling US-Chinese tensions over ...

29 May 09:43 CNA 5644198863972671897.html
Hong Kong government warns removing US special status is 'double-edged sword'

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special US status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial ...

29 May 09:34 CNA 5644198864095808727.html
Minnesota calls in National Guard to quell unrest over black man's death in police custody

MINNEAPOLIS: Authorities in Minneapolis and its sister city St Paul got reinforcements from the National Guard on Thursday (May 29) as they girded ...

29 May 09:34 CNA 5644198864124855391.html
Queen’s secret correspondence in lead-up to Whitlam dismissal to become public

The High Court has ruled in favour of a historian seeking the public release of letters between the Queen and former governor-general John Kerr.

29 May 09:54 The New Daily 5848147787055908620.html
Pakistan government says not taken any decision for stricter coronavirus lockdown

Pakistan News: The Pakistan govt has not taken a decision to go for a stricter lockdown mode to fight the coronavirus, said information minister Shibli Faraz, even C

29 May 09:12 The Times of India 6060938663742766300.html
Twitter flags Trump tweet on Minneapolis as 'glorifying violence'

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

29 May 09:09 The Times of India 6060938663910729666.html
Amit Shah meets PM Modi; briefs on CMs views on lockdown

India News: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday met PM Modi and informed him about the views of all chief ministers on the extension of the ongoing nationwide

29 May 09:09 The Times of India 6060938664096013972.html
Labour calls for Attorney General to apologise after her defence of Cummings

Suella Braverman had said the Prime Minister’s adviser had been doing ‘what any good parent does’.

29 May 09:19 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773563887834.html
Suspect tripped up senior

Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached a senior who was using a walker, tripped her from behind and walked away.

29 May 09:38 Castanet 616068602904610266.html
States Are Reopening, But Many Americans Say They Aren’t Rushing Back To Normal Life

Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll(s) of the week Almost all states have now begun phased reopenings after shutting down nonessential bus…

29 May 09:58 FiveThirtyEight 6485396907132690500.html
Five Glasgow teens targeted in hit-and-run murder bid after car ploughs into them as cops hunt driver

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

29 May 09:53 The Scottish Sun 6609127674259483644.html
South Africa coronavirus: avoid churches, reopening is death trap - Malema

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

29 May 09:30 Africanews 6630243978169446794.html
Amnesty accuses Ethiopia of extrajudicial killings

The rights group said in a report that victims were accused of being supporters of the Oromo Liberation Army, the breakaway armed wing of the Oromo Liberation Front, which the government had previousl

29 May 09:31 Africanews 6630243979646623608.html
Reports of Qatar leaving Gulf bloc 'incorrect and baseless'

Qatar has denied reports that it plans to quit the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as it prepares to mark three years of a blockade imposed by its neighbours Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt.

29 May 09:23 Aljazeera 6642629762839107251.html
Afghan forces killed as gov't urges Taliban to extend ceasefire

At least 14 members of the Afghan army have been killed in a Taliban attack as the Afghan government said the Eid ceasefire was not over yet.

29 May 09:28 Aljazeera 6642629763325868179.html
India's coronavirus death toll surpasses China's

India's coronavirus death toll overtook neighbouring China's on Friday, with 175 new deaths recorded in 24 hours taking the total to 4,706, according to data from the health ministry.

29 May 09:38 Aljazeera 6642629763648059676.html
Brother of George Floyd: 'I just want justice'

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

29 May 09:16 Aljazeera 6642629763799553589.html
Two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19

The director-level officer, who attended work on May 28, was found positive for the infection along with his family members, said sources

29 May 09:16 The Hindu 6679535024288398729.html
Top JMB terrorist arrested in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district

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

29 May 09:44 The Hindu 6679535024305586328.html
Stalin urges Chief Minister to take action on petitions

DMK president M.K. Stalin on Friday urged Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to take action on the representations submitted by people through the DMK’s Ondrinaivom Vaa programme.In a tweet, Mr. S

29 May 09:05 The Hindu 6679535024375527872.html
Twitter blocks Trump’s tweet that threatened to shoot looters in Minnesota

Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to bring greater regulation to social media companies, Twitter continued its moderation of Mr Trump’s tweets.The social media

29 May 09:50 The Hindu 6679535024655818361.html
Why shouldn’t designers sell masks?

Making a case for personal fashion statements and why a medical necessity can also be decorative

29 May 09:57 The Hindu 6679535025526763724.html
Sonu Sood helps 167 migrant workers go home to Odisha

Special flight arranged for labourers from Kochi.

29 May 09:44 The Hindu 6679535026097075076.html
Institutional quarantine strengthened in Kallakurichi following influx of returnees from other States

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

29 May 09:40 The Hindu 6679535026353313457.html
Chinese general threatens attack on Taiwan to stop independence

Although China has never renounced the use of force, it is rare for a top, serving military officer to so explicitly make the threat in a public setting.

29 May 09:05 WAtoday 6806590899242259922.html
Queensland corruption fighters turn coronavirus detectives

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

29 May 09:50 WAtoday 6806590899470357429.html
Dangerous driver to serve three years in prison after swerving at police car

A dangerous driver who hit a policeman on the side of a road will serve a minimum three years' prison after earlier being removed from his sentencing because he began making threats.

29 May 09:18 WAtoday 6806590900620359226.html
Opinion: The China-Canada ‘relationship’ is not worth saving

Ottawa’s constant tiptoeing around Beijing’s many aggressions signals a weak-kneed willingness to kowtow in the name of a friendship that doesn’t exist

29 May 09:05 The Globe and Mail 68426409825473834.html
Letters to the editor: May 29: ‘Meng Wanzhou will be spending considerably more time in Canada.’ Readers react to Meng court decision, plus other letters to the editor

In today’s letters to the editor: Meng Wanzhou; long-term care; inequality; equality; bike lanes; the arts; 1939

29 May 09:00 The Globe and Mail 68426410466432648.html
Ukraine reports seven enemy attacks in Donbas on May 28

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

29 May 09:00 UNIAN 6863008972538955061.html
Trump’s social-media order may fail, but scores political points

Trump, who uses Twitter to bypass the mainstream media and communicate directly with his base, is stoking the fight just as his re-election in November is increasingly at risk over his handling of the pandemic, which has killed more than 100,000 people and forced millions out of work.

29 May 09:59 Hindustan Times 696565557767546011.html
Europe reaches a tipping point over China’s Hong Kong gamble

European anger is palpable, and there are signs that China’s moves could have ramifications further down the line, by speeding European efforts to adopt a more unified industrial policy and influencing decisions on the role of Huawei Technologies Co. in 5G networks.

29 May 09:04 Hindustan Times 696565557773631833.html
The reality of the 'new cold war' with China

It's a good time to be a China hawk. Beijing's new national security law for Hong Kong, the latest effort to neuter the region's promised autonomy, has rung alarm bells across the political spectrum about China's intentions. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has already declared that the

29 May 09:45 Yahoo 7097669636913188912.html
No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension: official source

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

29 May 09:29 Yahoo 7097669637305243211.html
UK chief negotiator rules out fish for financial services Brexit deal

Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator has ruled out any deal giving European boats access to UK waters in return for better conditions for British financial services in the EU’s Single Market. The EU and the UK are deeply divided over fishing in free trade negotiations ahead of the next round of talks, which

29 May 09:57 Yahoo 7097669637833631090.html
South Korea Japan Sex Slaves

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

29 May 09:01 Yahoo 7097669637910108623.html
Sonu Sood Airlifts 170 Girls Working as Labourers at a Factory in Kerala, Sends Them to Odisha

Sonu Sood now helps migrant workers stuck in Kerala. He sends a special aircraft to lift 170 young girls from Kerala to Odisha.

29 May 09:31 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083376756674.html
Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

The social media site added a warning label to a tweet by the US president which referenced ‘shooting’ when looting starts in Minneapolis.

29 May 09:32 Express & Star 7324224460483180380.html
Minister to join in chamber event

Minister for International Trade Greg Hands will be taking part in a Black Country Chamber of Commerce online Zoom event on Friday, June 5.

29 May 09:35 Express & Star 7324224460486938314.html
Minneapolis mayor calls for unity, denounces violent protests, looting

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

29 May 09:59 Fox News 7362823819824347022.html
Two arrested after man, 35, stabbed to death following mass brawl in Leamington Spa street

A MURDER probe has been launched after a man was stabbed to death following a brawl in Leamington Spa. The 35-year-old was knifed in the heart after the row erupted on the street at around 10.30pm …

29 May 09:28 The Sun 7379604593732705415.html
Public toilets in parks to start reopening this weekend; Ontario considering regional approach to reopening in stage 2 as testing expands

Follow the latest Toronto news on coronavirus

29 May 09:00 NOW 7434691887316577775.html
Twitter hides Trump’s tweet ‘glorifying violence’ as face-off continues

Twitter has flagged a tweet from United States President Donald Trump which it said violated its rules about "glorifying violence."

29 May 09:51 TheCable 7513571675472869916.html
Nigeria yet to receive ventilators from US — a month after Trump’s promise

The federal government says it is yet to receive ventilators from the US.

29 May 09:09 TheCable 7513571675528715559.html
Lockdown 5.0: After discussing future course of action with state CMs, Amit Shah meets PM Modi

According to sources, the two leaders discussed the COVID-19 situation in India and the next course of action in this regard.

29 May 09:20 DNA India 7533428661742207004.html
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Nalini’s counsel says TN govt denying video call with kin is unconstitutional

The counsel of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Nalini Sriharan has said that the TN government’s submission to disallow Nalini to make video calls to her kin is clearly unconstitutional.

29 May 09:29 DNA India 7533428662341154111.html
Lagos supports 2,204 businesses in one year to reduce unemployment

Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke said the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has supported 2,204 businesses to expand with the aim of reducing unemployment in the state.

29 May 09:56 The Guardian 7580308503854247712.html
Taiwan president meets HK dissident, promises support for protesters

Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen visited a bookstore run by a prominent Hong Kong dissident Friday, repeating promises of humanitarian support and sanctuary for those fighting for democracy in the finance hub.

29 May 09:37 The Guardian 7580308504539889950.html
Indonesia minister slammed for ‘virus is like your wife’ remarks

An Indonesian minister is under fire after he compared coronavirus to rebellious wives, in remarks aimed at soothing public fears about easing COVID-19 restrictions across the Southeast Asian archipelago.

29 May 09:44 The Guardian 7580308505303622813.html
Bihar: Major showdown between RJD MLAs, cops at Rabri Devi's residence over attack on worker

The face off took place at former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi's 10, Circular Road residence where her son Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of opposition in the state assembly, had summoned the RJD MLAs.

29 May 09:12 The Economic Times 7653256037014727145.html
BEST decides not to charge bus ticket fares from migrants

The apex court on Thursday directed that no fare for travel either by trains or buses be charged from the migrant workers stranded across the country, and they be provided food and water.

29 May 09:13 The Economic Times 7653256037080408061.html
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

Speaking at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on the 15th anniversary of the Anti-Secession Law, Li Zuocheng, chief of the Joint Staff Department and member of the Central Military Commission, left the door open to using force.

29 May 09:33 The Economic Times 7653256037131116030.html
Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter's decision to step in, at a time of racially charged civil unrest in cities across the United States, escalates a feud between Trump and tech companies.

29 May 09:41 The Economic Times 7653256037369700030.html
China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff

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

29 May 09:10 The Economic Times 7653256037422706903.html
Wife of J&K Congress leader Soz moves SC against his house arrest

Various political leaders including former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were arrested and put under house detention in August last year. The Centre had abrogated certain provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution granting special status Jammu and Kashmir and the detentions were made purportedly to ensure peace in the valley.

29 May 09:55 The Economic Times 7653256037881492746.html
File report on plea against declaring pvt hospital as COVID-19 institute: HC to Delhi govt

The plea was filed by Safdarjung Development Area (SDA) Residents Welfare Association (RWA) and others challenging the May 16 order of the Delhi government declaring Ujala Cygnus Orthocare Hospital - with 40 isolation wards- as a dedicated COVID-19 hospital.

29 May 09:25 The Economic Times 7653256038181748573.html
Modi 2.0 fulfils BJP's core agenda in first year but COVID-19 throws new challenges

With the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government marking its first anniversary on Saturday, the first year is likely to be remembered for the fulfilment of decades-old Hindutva demands as Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the huge majority his party won in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls to push through its core agenda.

29 May 09:55 The Economic Times 7653256038514304837.html
US indicts North Koreans, accuses state-owned bank of evading sanctions

The US Justice Department accused North Korea's state-owned bank of evading US sanctions laws and charged 28 North Korean and five Chinese citizens in its largest crackdown on North Korea sanctions violations.

29 May 09:10 The Jakarta Post 7678601102541434102.html
Indonesia ‘very concerned’, condemns Israel’s West Bank plan

Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi says she has spoken with representatives of various countries and international organizations, including the United States, to raise Indonesia's concerns about Israel's further annexation into parts of the West Bank.

29 May 09:11 The Jakarta Post 7678601103461937496.html
Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': Legal experts

US President Donald Trump's attempt to curb what he says is social media censorship is a political gambit and will not change the legal obligations of companies like Twitter Inc and Facebook Inc, according to legal experts.

29 May 09:00 The Jakarta Post 7678601104062825858.html
Ministry of Public Security to instruct HK police on cracking down on subversive sabotage

China’s Ministry of Public Security vowed to fully instruct and support the Hong Kong Police Force in ending riots and violence while severely cracking down on penetration of subversive and disruptive sabotage by hostile forces and resolutely safeguarding national political security.

29 May 09:27 Global Times 7829414519856086415.html
Veerendra Kumar, Mathrubhumi MD and former Union Minister no more

Kumar was 84. His last rites will be performed at his residence in Wayanad.

29 May 09:56 Deccan Chronicle 7881006362489352657.html
With 4,706 corona deaths, India surpasses China in total fatalities

India has now overtaken Turkey as the ninth worst-hit country in terms of total number of cases.

29 May 09:37 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363416988603.html
University of Queensland activist suspended for two years

Drew Pavlou, a student activist highly critical of the University of Queensland's ties to Beijing, has been handed a two-year suspension from the institution.

29 May 09:04 The Age 7967730561299242683.html
Queensland corruption fighters turn coronavirus detectives

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

29 May 09:50 The Age 7967730562005095349.html
EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves

BRUSSELS — European Union foreign ministers debated Friday ways to manage tense relations with China as it asserts more control over Hong Kong and amid concern about Beijing’s influence over EU officials.

29 May 09:27 680News 8014034333451290015.html
Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest

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

29 May 09:22 680News 8014034334438658472.html
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

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

29 May 09:34 Bdnews24 8119004128383526097.html
Defying Trump, Twitter doubles down on labelling tweets

Twitter has continued to add new fact-checking labels to hundreds of tweets, even as the Trump administration issued an executive order to curtail the legal protections that shield social media companies from liability for the content posted on their platforms.

29 May 09:27 Bdnews24 8119004129773706478.html
China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in border standoff with India

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

29 May 09:46 The Hans India 817019414010591668.html
Irish Examiner View: Death of George Floyd in police custody shows racism kills in America

George Floyd's lethal treatment, captured on a phone, is just the latest in a shameful litany that shows how very racist America can be.

29 May 09:00 Irishexaminer 8196011179798488861.html
Crashed Pakistan A320 jet insured for $19.7 million: airline document

SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters) - The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus SE A320 jet that crashed into a crowded residential district of Karachi last week killing 97 people on board was insured for $19.7 million, an airline document showed.

29 May 09:01 Reuters 8334514180463444176.html
No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension: official source

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

29 May 09:29 Reuters 8334514181043990405.html
Inside the Incredible Effort to Recreate Historic Jewish Sites Destroyed Years Ago

The digital venture, called Diarna, takes you back to painstakingly revived synagogues and destinations once lost to history

29 May 09:00 Smithsonian Magazine 8368884274254774823.html
Deputies witness man steal vehicle after giving him verbal warning

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said they saw a man stealing a car from a parking lot after receiving a trespass warning.

29 May 09:32 Fox 4 8372747778155313420.html
Ex-Kasarani MP John Chege Fined Ksh1.3 M for Receiving 100,000 Bribe [VIDEO]

The court case that first commenced in 2013 finally came to a conclusion with the MP fined Ksh1.3 Million in the...

29 May 09:09 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153141434721.html
Covid-19: Bengal makes institutional quarantine mandatory for returnees from 5 states, faces hurdles

There is also local resistance in the state against the establishment of quarantine centres for migrant workers.

29 May 09:49 Scroll.in 8669301692519069089.html
AP photo of flag-bearing Minnesota protester goes viral

The image swiftly went viral.

29 May 09:25 KNOE 8 News 9048639192590970081.html
China rejects Donald Trump's offer to mediate Sino-India border standoff

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

29 May 09:51 Free Press Journal 9080771788352401498.html
Massive chaos at Delhi-Gurugram border after Haryana govt orders sealing borders with capital over COVID-19

Citing a sharp increase in coronavirus cases during the past one week in Haryana districts adjoining Delhi, Haryana government sealed the state borders with Delhi.

29 May 09:05 Free Press Journal 9080771788400801772.html
Multiple Shots Fired at George Floyd Solidarity Demonstration in Denver - Video

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

29 May 09:12 Sputniknews 967333867641074637.html
Attack by Pakistan-Trained Terrorists Looms Large Over Jammu & Kashmir, Indian Intel Sources Claim

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

29 May 09:38 Sputniknews 967333868481241482.html
Students May Attend Only 100 Days of School in New COVID-19-Induced Normal in India, Sources Say

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

29 May 09:37 Sputniknews 967333869634156280.html
Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence'

The social media site added a warning label to a tweet by the US president which referenced ‘shooting' when looting starts in Minneapolis.

29 May 09:26 The Irish News 993067082068253.html
PM Imran constitutes committee to examine plight of women prisoners

Commit­tee to submit its report to PM within a period of four months­

29 May 10:59 The Express Tribune 1105816787830503560.html
Officer in Rajya Sabha secretariat tests positive for Coronavirus; second case in Parliament

The COVID-19 scare has now reached Rajya Sabha Secretariat as an officer and his family members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a source confirmed on Friday.

29 May 10:47 The Statesman 1191309780916534101.html
Body of migrant worker ‘found in toilet of Shramik Special train’ in UP; none reported incident, clarifies Railways

Amid extreme heat, hunger and dehydration, at least 10 passengers have been found dead in Shramik Special trains since Monday.

29 May 10:09 The Statesman 1191309781084523701.html
Twitter says Trump Minneapolis post broke rules, glorified violence

Twitter Inc., which this week earned U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire by posting fact-check notices next to some of his tweets, has put up a rule-violation notice on one of his most recent missives.

29 May 10:59 The Peninsula 1202843881352146146.html
Lockdown 5.0: In 'exit plan,' positive sign for Metro, malls, restaurants

The new guidelines for the extended lockdown, however, will be comparatively much stricter for 13 worst COVID-19-hit cities.

29 May 10:34 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191718580845.html
Education in the times of COVID-19: Maharashtra govt asks Centre to broadcast educational programs on TV and Radio

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

29 May 10:35 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191947573568.html
University Final exams: Uddhav Thackeray to speak to Vice-Chancellors on May 30

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

29 May 10:49 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192932427037.html
Aston Martin DB9 supercar worth £75,000 is destroyed after bursting into flames in horror crash

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Polegate, East Sussex, around 6.30pm last night. The driver suffered severe burns and his wife in the passenger seat sustained minor injuries.

29 May 10:12 Mail Online 124328112530390901.html
Wife Of J&K Congress Leader Soz Moves SC Against His House Arrest

The wife of Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader Saifuddin Soz has moved the Supreme Court challenging his house arrest since August 5, 2019.

29 May 10:32 Kashmir Observer 1268422869433924037.html
White House punts economic update as US election draws near

While the economic forecast is being delayed, updated information about the nation's budgetary situation will still be released as expected this summer.

29 May 10:55 The Financial Express 1288289579829056283.html
US joins G7 artificial intelligence group to counter China

The Trump administration had been the lone holdout among leaders of the Group of Seven - the world's wealthiest democracies - in setting up the Global Partnership on AI.

29 May 10:06 The Financial Express 1288289579973150126.html
Coronavirus pandemic: US to announce ‘certain decisions’ on China on Friday, says Donald Trump

The US over the last few days has expressed concerns over the new Chinese law on Hong Kong and has indicated taking steps against it.

29 May 10:20 The Financial Express 1288289580320010362.html
Trump's Final Executive Order On Social Media Deliberately Removed Reference To Importance Of Newspapers To Democracy

We wrote a detailed breakdown of the President's silly, nonsensical, legally wrong Executive Order regarding social media...

29 May 10:01 Techdirt 1456370857982913852.html
Will Trump dispute the 2020 election results? His tweets this week suggest so

Trump’s attack on mail-in ballots raise the possibility that, if he loses in November, he would reject the validity of the vote

29 May 10:34 the Guardian 1491978795214978621.html
10 things you need to know today: May 29, 2020

Trump signs an executive order targeting social media platforms, unrest intensifies over George Floyd's death, and more

29 May 10:51 The Week 149215355456622486.html
The conservative case for the Democratic Party

For those who desperately want to see the country pull back from radicalism and return to a more moderate style of politics, there is really only one option

29 May 10:02 The Week 149215356194322916.html
China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff

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

29 May 10:34 Business-Standard 1502508924911468963.html
Hongkongers eye grim future as China approves national security law

Members of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protest movement fear that the new legislation will further tighten Beijing's grip on the state

29 May 10:14 Business-Standard 1502508925938534894.html
Top headlines: GDP growth slips to 3.1% in Q4FY20; 4.2% in 2019-20

Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day

29 May 10:25 Business-Standard 1502508926046619621.html
Twitter fact-checks China's Foreign Ministry after flagging Trump's tweets

According to media reports, the warning labels were added to tweets from spokesman Lijian Zhao, one of which read: "It might be the US Army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan"

29 May 10:02 Business-Standard 1502508926507173532.html
A message from His Eminence Archbishop Makarios on National Reconciliation Week

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

29 May 10:13 Greek City Times 1506177378035438421.html
Customer shoots dead Cebu bakery worker who enforced physical distancing

The customer resents the bakery employee's calling him out for cutting the line and disregarding rules on physical distancing

29 May 10:36 Rappler 1882105642163204901.html
DFA: Visa suspension on foreigners stays for now

The Department of Foreign Affairs says the travel restriction due to the coronavirus pandemic is still in effect 'until further notice'

29 May 10:58 Rappler 1882105642648384788.html
New Delhi dismisses Trump's claim on talks with PM Modi on India-China border tension

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

29 May 10:15 Deccan Herald 2027555796473227014.html
Donald Trump says he likes 'great gentleman' PM Narendra Modi

Reflecting upon his love and affection for India and the good rapport he has with its leader, US President Donald Trump has said that he likes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and termed him a "great

29 May 10:46 Deccan Herald 2027555796724021487.html
Domestic helper held for killing Saudi employer

Killer inflicted 9 stab wounds on victim who was in her 60s

29 May 10:31 Gulf News 2086521544937928461.html
COVID-19: Oman confirms 811 new cases, tally at 9,820

Newly diagnosed cases include 315 Omanis, 496 foreigners

29 May 10:42 Gulf News 2086521545359645417.html
Trump signs order seeking to strip social media freedom

The move comes a day after Twitter labelled two of his tweets with fact-check notices, calling them misleading

29 May 10:09 The Asian Age 2126266545108191984.html
‘Why Us?’ Protests over Floyd death spread beyond Minneapolis

Floyd’s death has deeply shaken the country and sparked protests across US as local leaders repeatedly urge demonstrators to avoid violence

29 May 10:38 The Asian Age 2126266545150094455.html
Officials look to 'untangle' Queensland nurse's virus story

The unnamed woman, who has been suspended from her job at a Rockhampton nursing home, has been vigorously defended by the nurses' union.

29 May 10:00 Brisbane Times 2314609340228855169.html
Lagos approves increase in passenger carriage for BRT buses

Regulated high capacity buses in Lagos operated by Primero Transport Services Limited and Lagos Bus Services Limited can now carry 42 passengers seated....

29 May 10:00 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445899943707849.html
The perfect man for the perfect job - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 10:33 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900628456964.html
5 years as Nigeria President - Memo to Buhari on Service Chiefs by Wale Odunsi - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

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

29 May 10:36 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901277827717.html
5 years as Nigeria President - Memo to Buhari on Service Chiefs - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

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

29 May 10:36 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901935528939.html
Watch: Camel in Oklahoma zoo pokes its head into car and helps itself to snacks

A family was visiting a drive-through zoo in Oklahoma when the incident took place.

29 May 10:22 The Indian Express 2885715104650356228.html
Panjab University exams from July amid strict rules, varsity suggests downloading Aarogya Setu app

The exam will be of two-hour duration instead of three and will be conducted amid social distancing norms. During the exam, the material including answer script, question paper etc will be handed over only by wearing gloves.

29 May 10:24 The Indian Express 2885715104832112485.html
Amit Shah meets PM Modi, briefs on states’ suggestions on lockdown

The Centre is expected to announce its decision on the lockdown within the next two days even as the number of Covid-19 cases in India climbed to 1,65,799 on Friday, making it the world's ninth worst-hit country.

29 May 10:27 The Indian Express 2885715105779645788.html
‘Less talk, more action’: Malaysian film industry practitioners to Finas

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Members of the local film industry are far from complimentary of the performance of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), and many are hoping that the new leadership announced will bring much needed changes. For actor, director and producer Afdlin...

29 May 10:52 Malaymail 302165934954678504.html
Visitors to scan QR code to enter court buildings in Malaysia beginning June 1

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The Chief Registrar Office of the Federal Court (PKPMP) will introduce QR code system to record visitors entering the court premises nationwide starting this Monday (June 1). According to a media statement issued by the PKPMP today, the tracking system was part of efforts of...

29 May 10:21 Malaymail 302165935047952650.html
Former US officials question DOJ’s probe of ‘unmasking’ of Trump ally

WASHINGTON, May 29 — Former US intelligence officials questioned the Justice Department’s naming of a prosecutor to probe the “unmasking” of names in spy-agency eavesdropping reports by Obama administration officials, saying such requests had not previously been treated as criminal matters....

29 May 10:37 Malaymail 302165935085177691.html
China threatens UK with ‘countermeasures’ if it eases passport rules for Hong Kongers

BEIJING, May 29 — China today threatened the UK with reprisals for saying it could offers Hong Kongers a pathway to British citizenship if Beijing goes ahead with a new national security law in the Chinese territory. Beijing “reserves the right to take corresponding countermeasures,” foreign...

29 May 10:52 Malaymail 302165935663458297.html
Twitter Censors Trump Tweet, Accuses Him of 'Glorifying Violence'

Twitter has hidden a tweet by President Donald Trump on the Minneapolis riots behind a public notice accusing him of "glorifying violence". 

29 May 10:34 Breitbart 3148363491950452772.html
Report: Channel Migrants 'Threaten to Throw Their Children Into Water'

Illegal migrants crossing the Channel in small boats threaten to drown themselves or their children in order to keep the French ships back.

29 May 10:57 Breitbart 3148363492272265386.html
Former Kasarani MP John Chege Fined Sh1.3 Million For Receiving Sh100,000 Bribe

Former Kasarani MP John Chege has been fined Sh1.3 million for soliciting and receiving a bribe amounting to Sh100,000.The court case first commenced in 2013 where he was arraigned in an anti-corr

29 May 10:07 KahawaTungu 3304128541455862320.html
Suspended Cop Lawrence Njue Lays Bare His Tribulations, Accuses Police Commission Of Defying Court Orders

The National Police Service (NPS) commission is once again on the spot over unfair treatment of its officers.In the latest incident, Lawrence Njue, who served as an Administration Police Constable

29 May 10:59 KahawaTungu 3304128541992348829.html
Virtual town hall to discuss proposed Chinatown homeless center related to COVID-19 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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

29 May 10:05 Star-Advertiser 3439335388052701975.html
Special master defends early release of Hawaii inmates, says recidivism rate low | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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

29 May 10:05 Star-Advertiser 3439335388892408354.html
Twitter adds ‘glorifying violence’ warning to Trump tweet | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald J. Trump’s tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform’s rules about “glorifying violence.”

29 May 10:20 Star-Advertiser 3439335389331957081.html
Sheffield City Council advises against schools reopening on Monday

The South Yorkshire authority has cited fears that the test and trace system will not be ‘robust enough’ by next week.

29 May 10:34 Shropshire Star 3480199992364129061.html
Minneapolis: Twitter flags Trump’s tweet as ‘glorifying violence’

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

29 May 10:56 Punch Newspapers 3524240995166743976.html
Masari lifts ban on Friday prayers, church services

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved the relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown to allow Muslim faithful observe Friday congregational prayers in the state. The Secretary to the Stat...

29 May 10:26 Punch Newspapers 3524240996001278218.html
COVID-19 workplace complaints surge; unions rip administration

A surge in coronavirus-related workplace complaints is fueling criticism from unions and Democratic lawmakers that the Labor Department is ill-equipped to ensure workers are safe as more businesses

29 May 10:00 TheHill 355432918558023294.html
Twitter puts warning on Trump 'THUGS' tweet, says it violates standards, glorifies violence

Twitter on Friday put a warning on a tweet from President Trump saying it violates the platform's rules against glorifying violence.

29 May 10:54 TheHill 355432918772270679.html
Minneapolis police precinct burns as George Floyd protests erupt across the nation

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

29 May 10:42 TheHill 355432918951478164.html
WATCH | Joburg hairdresser breaches lockdown regulations to make ends meet

A Johannesburg-based hairdresser has resorted to conducting business illegally after losing his income due to the nationwide lockdown that began on 26 March.

29 May 10:52 News24 3752801378217749005.html
Dave Batista: WWE legend blasts Trump over response to George Floyd’s death

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

29 May 10:17 Legit 3764253650650796960.html
ICC allows Ivory Coast ex-president Gbagbo to leave Belgium

Ivory Coast's former president Laurent Gbagbo can leave Belgium under certain conditions, the International Criminal Court said Thursday, following his acquittal last year over post-election violence that killed 3,000 people.

29 May 10:43 Nehanda Radio 3802011524790773184.html
Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew

The Minnesota governor promised that journalists would not be interfered with in reporting on violent protests following the death of George Floyd.

29 May 10:50 WVLT 4089046910200291465.html
Lockdown 5.0: In 'exit plan,' positive sign for Metro, malls, restaurants

New Delhi: Three days ahead of completing 68-day countrywide lockdown, the Centre is learnt to have come up with a roadmap of an exit plan from the crisis in its fourth extension of the restrictions...

29 May 10:16 www.thehawk.in 4118436624981788319.html
APC inaugrates 16-member committee for reconciliation in Oyo

THE Reconciliation Committee of the Oyo Chapter of APC has held its inaugural meeting at the State Secretariat of the party in Ibadan. 

29 May 10:04 Vanguard News 4125100340304082786.html
Foiled car bomb attack was attempted re-run of Pulwama-2019, reveals initial probe

The Jammu and Kashmir Police which is probing the foiled car bomb attack case has found similarities in modus operandi and nature of explosives that were used in the suicide bombing in Pulwama in 2019.

29 May 10:13 India Today 4286117812674186451.html
Ajit Jogi, first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74 in Raipur

Former CM Ajit Jogi had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh after he suffered a cardiac arrest on May 9 of this year.

29 May 10:14 India Today 4286117813705496523.html
Amanzimtoti residents warned ahead of lockdown level three

During level three Metro Police anticipate more traffic on thee roads.

29 May 10:00 South Coast Sun 4417269128586090634.html
China approves plan to impose Hong Kong security law

China's parliament approved plans Thursday to impose a security law on Hong Kong that has ratcheted up tensions with the US and sparked new protests over fears the city is losing its special freedoms.

29 May 10:45 manilastandard.net 4715274784645922116.html
Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged

President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content on their platforms in a move slammed by his critics as a legally dubious act of political revenge.

29 May 10:30 manilastandard.net 4715274785243841900.html
US braces for more protests over police killing of black man

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

29 May 10:15 manilastandard.net 4715274785285776684.html
CISF official posted at warship building GRSEL succumbs to COVID-19

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

29 May 10:51 The New Indian Express 4718288653169662536.html
Establishing A Hindu State Will Be The Only Fitting Tribute To Veer Savarkar; Here’s What It May Look Like

It is easier to draw up a charter for a Hindu state, than it is to convince the Hindu nation of a need for one.

29 May 10:36 Swarajya 4977622830192005754.html
Alphonso mango farmers shun middlemen; relish sweet taste of self-reliance

Despite the lockdown, this year, mango farmers in the Konkan region of Maharashtra reaped handsome gains. Breaking from the past practice of selling their produce to middlemen, they sold their produce

29 May 10:40 BusinessLine 5283600939733493.html
NDDC shuts down operations, directs officials to go into self-isolation

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) hurriedly shut down its operations on Thursday.The NDDC, through an internal memo announcing the shutdown,

29 May 10:33 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300292711711.html
Khupe's MDC sues Mudenda for ignoring Misihairambwi recall letter

THOKOZANI Khupe's MDC-T is set to approach the courts in a bid to compel Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda and Senate President Mabel Chinomona to act on lett...

29 May 10:28 Bulawayo24 News 5565663540365308316.html
Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': legal experts

U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to curb what he says is social media censorship is a political gambit and will not change the legal ...

29 May 10:25 CNA 5644198862807803306.html
Trump signs order targeting social media after tweets flagged

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump signed an order on Thursday (May 28) seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for ...

29 May 10:33 CNA 5644198862913591763.html
Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has protected internet companies, ...

29 May 10:01 CNA 5644198864052825804.html
What's in the law protecting internet companies - and can Trump change it?

REUTERS: U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a federal law known as Section 230, which protects internet companies like ...

29 May 10:35 CNA 5644198864121322426.html
Trump's order taking aim at Twitter is 'bluster': Legal experts

U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to curb what he says is social media censorship is a political gambit and will not change the legal ...

29 May 10:25 CNA 5644198864324808502.html
Man dies in Minneapolis protest as white woman stabbing looters plays victim

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

29 May 10:04 Face2Face Africa 5878198130684707118.html
Tajik Journalist Attacked, Beaten For Second Time In Less Than A Month

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

29 May 10:16 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162591024387.html
Twitter flags Trump tweet about George Floyd protests for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has flagged a tweet from President Donald Trump early Friday morning, saying it violated its rules about "glorifying violence" after he tweeted that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" in regards to the ongoing unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

29 May 10:02 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730203528943052.html
Judge demands Capital One release Mandiant cyberforensic report on data breach | ZDNet

Attorneys suing the company will now have access to the report in preparation for a potential trial.

29 May 10:51 ZDNet 591556592016999950.html
Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi died at the age of 74 in Raipur private hospital on Friday after suffering 2 cardiac arrests.

29 May 10:38 newsx.com 5974563062348410992.html
Explained: Trump’s order targeting social media sites

US News: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday targeting legal protections that keep people from suing social media websites. The move foll

29 May 10:57 The Times of India 6060938664241182515.html
Public Comment sought on Christ Church Cathedral reinstatement - Poto Williams

The Associate Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Hon Poto Williams, will be seeking public written comment, following Cabinet approving the drafting of an Order in Council aimed at fast-tracking the reinstatement of the Christ Church Cathedral.

29 May 10:10 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926313869799758.html
Samoa to welcome series of repatriation flights - Air New Zealand

It’s on its way - the first of a series of repatriation flights has departed Auckland on its way to Apia as Air New Zealand works with the Samoan government to return Samoan citizens home.

29 May 10:29 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314453874157.html
Sheffield City Council advises against schools reopening on Monday

The South Yorkshire authority has cited fears that the test and trace system will not be ‘robust enough’ by next week.

29 May 10:37 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774445710117.html
Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew

Following the arrest of a CNN crew on live television by police on Friday, an apologetic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz promised that journalists would not be interfered with in reporting on violent protests following the death of George Floyd.

29 May 10:46 WBTV 6439870257334267810.html
State govt. to ban online teaching for kindergarten children

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

29 May 10:57 The Hindu 6679535024402929014.html
Central Vista: new buildings on KG Marg, Africa Avenue proposed for relocating govt offices

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

29 May 10:34 The Hindu 6679535024693180028.html
Ajit Jogi, Chhattisgarh’s first CM, passes away

The former bureaucrat-turned-politician, once the Adivasi face of Congress, quit the party and floated a regional outfit

29 May 10:27 The Hindu 6679535025249728708.html
Grandma, 90, protects terrified black grandson from police aiming guns at him

Tye Anders, from Midland, Texas, said 'I'm scared' as police pointed their guns at him just days after the killing of African American George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

29 May 10:01 mirror 675785260648696945.html
Furlough latest - 3 announcements we're expecting from Chancellor Rishi Sunak today

On Friday, the Chancellor is expected to announce a raft of changes to the furlough scheme as the state subsidy is wound down for more than 8.4million workers

29 May 10:24 mirror 675785260724134869.html
Officials look to 'untangle' Queensland nurse's virus story

The unnamed woman, who has been suspended from her job at a Rockhampton nursing home, has been vigorously defended by the nurses' union.

29 May 10:00 WAtoday 6806590900675044737.html
UN reacts to arrest of two Ukrainian cops accused of rape

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

29 May 10:40 UNIAN 6863008972588517527.html
Twitter restricts Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has flagged a tweet from US President Donald Trump for 'glorifying violence'.

29 May 10:30 Buzz.ie 7092425147680203452.html
The riot police were again out in force on the streets of Hong Kong this week

China accused the US of taking the UN hostage on Friday over a controversial security law for Hong Kong and warned Western nations to stay out of its internal affairs. The US, Britain, Canada and Australia led criticism of the planned law, which would punish secession, subversion of state power, terrorism

29 May 10:50 Yahoo 7097669637844828781.html
UK to open 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's UK passport holders

An estimated 300,000 Hong Kong residents were granted British Nationals (overseas) passports before the territory was handed back to China in 1997.

29 May 10:27 euronews 7318238120895210768.html
Sheffield City Council advises against schools reopening on Monday

The South Yorkshire authority has cited fears that the test and trace system will not be ‘robust enough’ by next week.

29 May 10:34 Express & Star 7324224459910306597.html
Foley Square protest planned Friday following George Floyd police custody death

Friday's planned protest over the death of George Floyd comes one day after 72 people were arrested in a similar protest.

29 May 10:41 ABC7 New York 7327811147309115590.html
Coronavirus News: Social distancing concerns for subways, MTA services once NYC begins to reopen

As New York City still waits to enter Phase 1 of reopening, there is still no plan announced on how exactly people are supposed to socially distance themselves on the subway.

29 May 10:20 ABC7 New York 7327811147326337324.html
Protests in George Floyd's death turn violent in Brooklyn; cops injured, hundreds arrested

Protests in Brooklyn that started off peacefully Friday quickly turned violent, with a dozen NYPD officers injured and at least 200 arrests, police cars set ablaze and the door and windows of the 88th Precinct in Clinton Hill vandalized.

29 May 10:41 ABC7 New York 7327811148697230760.html
Protests in George Floyd's death turn violent in Brooklyn; cops injured, hundreds arrested

Protests in Brooklyn that started off peacefully Friday quickly turned violent, with a dozen NYPD officers injured and at least 200 arrests, police cars set ablaze and the door and windows of the 88th Precinct in Clinton Hill vandalized.

29 May 10:41 ABC7 New York 7327811148871623785.html
Pirates' Felipe Vazquez facing additional child porn charge in St. Louis, officials say

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez is facing child pornography charges in St. Louis months after he was arrested over an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor among other charges.

29 May 10:24 Fox News 7362823820012706637.html
Professor who predicted Trump's 2016 win explains why he thinks Trump will win again

A political science professor who predicted President Trump's win in 2016 is forecasting another victory. 

29 May 10:33 Fox News 7362823820734782504.html
Young mum, 21, left dripping with blood from horrific head wound after man, 30, attacked her in street with bottle

A YOUNG mum was left with blood pouring from her head after a thug hit her with a glass bottle near her home in the Isle of Wight. Jamie Simpson, 30, yesterday pleaded guilty to attacking 21-year-o…

29 May 10:03 The Sun 7379604593122637565.html
Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

The news of his death was shared by his son Amit Jogi.

29 May 10:28 DNA India 7533428662181337334.html
Scorecard: How does Sanwo-Olu stack up in his first year in office?

Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s first year in office can perhaps be best summed up with a promise he made to “Love the people the way they want to be loved, not the way you want to love them” in his election manifesto.

29 May 10:34 The Guardian 7580308504452532484.html
CNN reporter arrested on air at Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 10:32 RTE.ie 7595237278762133962.html
Akshay Kumar Thanks Frontline Warriors For Working Tirelessly: We Are Alive Because Of Them

In a recent chat, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar expressed his gratitude towards the COVID-19 frontline warriors for their selfless work.

29 May 10:46 https://www.filmibeat.com 7601703244484425500.html
Anil Vij bats for lockdown extension, says free movement at borders will lead to surge in COVID-19 cases

Citing a sharp increase in coronavirus cases in the Haryana districts adjoining Delhi during the past week, Vij had on Thursday issued orders for sealing borders with the national capital.

29 May 10:32 The Economic Times 7653256036745904297.html
Ajit Jogi, first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74

Ajit Jogi had served as the CM of Chhattisgarh from November 2000 to November 2003 in then Congress government, after the state was carved out of Madhya Pradesh.

29 May 10:29 The Economic Times 7653256037620856976.html
Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey informed in advance of decision to tag Donald Trump tweet

"The decision was made jointly by teams within Twitter, and our CEO Jack Dorsey was informed of the plan before the Tweet was labelled," the spokeswoman said in an email.

29 May 10:37 The Economic Times 7653256038412261484.html
Supreme Court to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with 'Bharat'

The plea has sought a direction to the government to take appropriate steps to bring amendment in Article 1 of the Constitution, which deals with name and territory of the Union, to the effect that "the same refers to the country as Bharat/Hindustan, to the exclusion of India".

29 May 10:46 The Economic Times 7653256038427389987.html
In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism

From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against racism even when justice doesn't always follow.

29 May 10:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601103497869339.html
China holds symposium to mark 15th anniversary of Anti-Secession Law implementation

A forum on the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Anti-Secession Law kicked off at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.

29 May 10:17 Global Times 7829414520208368547.html
Bill to Ban Seclusion and Face-Down Restraints in Illinois Schools Gets Sidelined After Pushback From Administrators

After months of debate, lawmakers did not vote on a bill that would have banned the use of seclusion and restraint in Illinois schools. Administrators argued meeting with families for each incident…

29 May 10:00 ProPublica 7866676282056482127.html
India firm in protecting sovereignity at border but engaging with China: MEA

Reiterates border dispute is an internal matter between India and China.

29 May 10:50 Deccan Chronicle 7881006364218445059.html
Officials look to 'untangle' Queensland nurse's virus story

The unnamed woman, who has been suspended from her job at a Rockhampton nursing home, has been vigorously defended by the nurses' union.

29 May 10:00 The Age 7967730563209782657.html
Trump Quoted 'Racist' Miami Police Chief in Tweet Flagged by Twitter for 'Glorifying Violence'

President Donald Trump's recent tweet on the unrest in Minneapolis was incendiary enough, but he chose an evocative set of words that apparently find their origin in a "racist" police chief from the 1960s.

29 May 10:54 Law & Crime 7990899037986678400.html
Roger Stone Set to Begin Prison Sentence Next Month without Mandated 14-Day Quarantine Period

According to the report, Stone will not have to be quarantined because of an exception to the BOP’s pandemic directive for newly sentenced inmates that was not explicitly stated in the text of the policy.

29 May 10:26 Law & Crime 7990899038182722859.html
With 232 deaths, Russia records highest single-day coronavirus toll

Russia's comparatively low mortality rate continues to raise questions among experts both in Russia and in the West, with some suggesting that the country's government may be underreporting.

29 May 10:21 The Hans India 817019415140043373.html
'I don’t want to give my press officer a heart attack': Leo Varadkar defends two metre social distancing ahead of Bank Holiday

Mr Varadkar thanked the public for their response to the guidelines to date and said if they had not been introduced there could have been 30,000 deaths from Covid-19.

29 May 10:18 Irishexaminer 8196011179281745726.html
Hong Kong media tycoon vows to stay and 'fight' China, backs U.S. pressure

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Embattled Hong Kong publishing tycoon Jimmy Lai - one of the financial hub’s most prominent democracy activists - said on Friday he would fight till the last against Beijing’s imposition of national security laws and keep publishing.

29 May 10:42 Reuters 8334514180586825249.html
Civil unrest rages in Minneapolis over racially charged killing by police

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

29 May 10:25 Reuters 8334514180676738021.html
House Democrats demand probes of police killings of black Americans

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-controlled U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Thursday asked the Justice Department to investigate systemic police misconduct following a spate of high-profile police killings of African Americans.

29 May 10:21 Reuters 8334514181071062689.html
Biden losing economic argument to Trump as U.S. begins to re-open

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is trusted more than Democratic nominee Joe Biden to handle the economy, polls show, even with more than 40 million Americans filing jobless claims and growth stalled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 10:24 Reuters 8334514181787450888.html
Mississippi mayor flouts calls to resign over Floyd comments

A Mississippi mayor whose remarks about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody sparked outrage is resisting calls to resign.

29 May 10:01 Fox 4 8372747778649518938.html
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Reveals “Shelley” Roadmap, Speaks on “Systematic” Approach

Cardano’s much-awaited Shelley protocol is going live soon. The protocol has spent years in development, and has been ardently awaited by fans of Cardano and ADA, its native currency. 

29 May 10:33 BTC Manager 8549607152448658065.html
Why Raila is DP Ruto's Last Remaining Hope-Francis Atwoli

As DP Ruto's isolation from government escalates, he was advised to find a truce with Raila as he was his only...

29 May 10:40 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153192184153.html
Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi dies at 74

The funeral will take place tomorrow in his native land Gorela, his son Amit Jogi said.

29 May 10:36 Scroll.in 8669301692402610939.html
China rejects Donald Trump’s offer to mediate on border standoff with India

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

29 May 10:15 Scroll.in 8669301693396299506.html
Covid-19: Delhi adds 69 virus-related deaths in last 34 days to toll, total 398 deaths now

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia claimed the deaths were reported late.

29 May 10:18 Scroll.in 8669301693996899412.html
Maharashtra CM and VC to hold meeting to decide on university final year exams

State Education Minister tweeted about the meeting that is scheduled to be conducted tomorrow at 12.30 pm.

29 May 10:15 Scroll.in 8669301694111687011.html
Twitter Flags Trump and White House Tweets About Minneapolis Protests for 'Glorifying Violence'

Twitter placed a notice on a tweet from President Trump, shielding it from view for breaking what the company said are its rules about glorifying violence [Editor's note: the link may be paywalled; alternative source]. From a report: Mr. Trump's tweet was a comment on the violent protests in Minneso...

29 May 10:00 tech.slashdot.org 8720761276054446684.html
Shoef*cker: Bangkok man confesses to sexual relations with stolen flip-flops

There’s no law against a good foot fetish, nor is getting freaky with some fetching flip-flops a crime – unless you happen to steal hundreds of them to make love to without consent Police in northwest metro Bangkok said today that a...

29 May 10:03 Coconuts 8871564983371053533.html
Syria’s Rami Makhlouf relinquishes assets to charity

DUBAI: Rami Makhlouf, one of the richest men in Syria, is relinquishing his assets to his charity Ramak Humanitarian, newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported. His shares in several banks and insurance companies will not be transferable or sellable, Makhlouf said. In another video message on Facebook, the businessman said he was “very relieved and euphoric” to transfer the

29 May 10:29 Arab News 8912634263222296531.html
No recent talks between PM Modi and Trump over Ladakh and China: Sources

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

29 May 10:27 Rising Kashmir 9025326238866746428.html
COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

29 May 10:31 Rising Kashmir 9025326239214105722.html
Probe: US Interior official used office for personal gain

The Interior Department's Inspector General found that Assistant Interior Secretary Douglas Domenech reached out to a senior EPA official in person and later by email in 2017 to advocate for Domenech's son-in-law when he was seeking a job at the agency.

29 May 10:38 KNOE 8 News 9048639191218532572.html
Maha Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad requests Centre for 12-hour air time on national TV, 2-hour radio slot for school lessons

Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad has written a letter to the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar and has requested for 12-hour air time on national TV and two-hour radio slot for school lessons amid the lockdown enforced due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 10:39 Free Press Journal 9080771787275703058.html
Jack vs Trump Round 2: Twitter flags Trump's tweet 'inciting violence' on George Floyd protests

The death of George Floyd, 46, an African-American man has sparked debates regarding police brutality and institutional racism in the United States of America yet again.

29 May 10:18 Free Press Journal 9080771788624337972.html
Hizbul Militant Owned Explosives-Laden Car Used in Kashmir Suicide Bombing Attempt - Indian Police

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

29 May 10:33 Sputniknews 967333867911347102.html
'Utter Chaos': Mass Riots and Looting Sweep Minneapolis in Wake of George Floyd Death - Videos

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

29 May 10:07 Sputniknews 967333868012197080.html
Greek Mayor Says Town Will Not Accept Any More Migrant Transfers From Aegean Islands

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

29 May 10:31 Sputniknews 967333868208918127.html
US Mercenary Behind Botched Venezuela Incursion Associated With Businessman Who Betrayed Maduro

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

29 May 10:53 Sputniknews 967333869326461980.html
Donald Trump 'feels perfect' after taking potentially fatal hydroxychloroquine

Side effects include fatal heart problems, nausea, stomach pain, skin rash, itching and hair loss.

29 May 10:22 Metro 970161747874818814.html
TalkTalk says issue affecting access to some websites ‘resolved'

The problem came as many people working from home tried to log on during the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 10:54 The Irish News 993066271198631.html
Punjab Private Schools allowed to open Administrative Offices

All Private Schools of Punjab will be allowed to open their Administrative Offices on Monday & Tuesday of each week in June 2020 with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

29 May 11:48 Dispatch News Desk 1078940131647149802.html
Andhra High Court overrules Jagan Reddy govt’s order; reinstates State Election Commissioner

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday directed the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government to reinstate retired bureaucrat Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar as the State Election Commissioner (SEC), while it also  struck down an ordinance of the state promulgated on April 10 curtailing the tenure of the SEC from five to three years.

29 May 11:43 The Statesman 1191309782688139792.html
Twitter flags Donald Trump's 'when the looting starts the shooting starts' threat for 'inciting violence' AGAIN after he repeats it on White House account amid furious attacks at platform for 'targeting' him

President Trump lashed out at Twitter Friday morning for covering up his tweet with a warning label that said it was 'glorifying violence.'

29 May 11:49 Mail Online 124328110807840813.html
Carer, 21, reveals how she was left covered in blood with horrendous head wound after thug smacked her with full beer bottle after she turned down his advances at funeral

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Yavana Dix, 21, suffered horrendous injuries when Jamie Simpson, 30, attacked her at a wake party near her house on the Isle of Wight.

29 May 11:14 Mail Online 124328111127772986.html
James Stunt's former bodyguard stole 16-carat yellow diamond worth £515,000 from safe during £20million raid on tycoon's Belgravia mansion, court hears

Justinas Ivaskivicius, 34, is accused of taking the gem from the Belgravia home of James Stunt (pictured), in Westminster, in December 2017. He will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on 26 June.

29 May 11:06 Mail Online 124328111544106735.html
Glamorous sisters who took turns slapping an ex-boyfriend they ran into during a drunken birthday party walk free from court after admitting they let their 'emotions overflow'

Irene Koukounaris, 25, and her sister Nansia Koukounaris, 23, faced Waverley Court for their 'slap attack' on Michael Ensor during a birthday party at Bondi Beach Public Bar.

29 May 11:13 Mail Online 124328112260275771.html
UN chief appreciates India’s assistance to other countries during COVID-19 pandemic: TS Tirumurti

India's seat as a non-permanent member on the 15-nation Council for the two-year term is assured as it is the sole candidate vying for the lone seat from the Asia Pacific grouping.

29 May 11:21 The Financial Express 1288289580229707701.html
Donalds Trump says he likes ‘great gentleman’ PM Modi; reflects his love and affection for India

After the historic "Howdy Modi" event in Houston last September and "Namaste Trump" rally in Ahmedabad this February, Trump has not let any opportunity go without praising Modi.

29 May 11:08 The Financial Express 1288289580423522193.html
Drones, planes to counter locust attack? Govt set to bring down crop-devouring locust swarm, details here

After swarms of immature locusts have wreaked havoc across at least 13 districts in four states in India, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has stepped in with a new plan that includes using aircraft and drones.

29 May 11:18 The Financial Express 1288289581060519312.html
Religious leaders plan events to remember UK coronavirus victims

Christians and Muslims say it will be necessary for people to come together to mourn

29 May 11:45 the Guardian 1491978795848719376.html
The daily business briefing: May 29, 2020

Another 2.1 million Americans file unemployment claims, Trump signs an executive order targeting social media, and more

29 May 11:21 The Week 149215355094880128.html
Lockdown 5.0: In 'exit plan,' positive sign for Metro, malls, restaurants

The new guidelines for the extended lockdown, however, will be comparatively much stricter for 13 worst Covid-19-hit cities

29 May 11:46 Business-Standard 1502508924860479241.html
SC to hear plea seeking replacement of word India with 'Bharat' on June 2

The petition was listed for hearing on Friday before the apex court but it got deleted from the list as Chief Justice of India (CJI) S A Bobde was not available.

29 May 11:24 Business-Standard 1502508926309819444.html
Jammu and Kashmir govt takes pre-emptive measures to contain locust invasion

As states in western and central India struggle to contain locust invasion, Jammu and Kashmir government has issued instructions for crop protection and asked the departments concerned to take

29 May 11:18 Deccan Herald 2027555797108401127.html
Trump considering to throw out thousands of Chinese graduate students

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students

29 May 11:27 The Asian Age 2126266544730105877.html
'A dud deal': Opposition promises to scrap BRI deal with China if elected

Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien said the Belt and Road Initiative with China was not in the state's interest and he would abolish it, if elected.

29 May 11:31 Brisbane Times 2314609338424206561.html
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals said on Friday, in a rhetorical escalation from China aimed at the democratic island Beijing claims as its own.

29 May 11:45 Daily Maverick 2373996787325501616.html
Twitter hides Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

May 29 (Reuters) - Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump on Friday, accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence" in a message that said looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot.

29 May 11:40 Daily Maverick 2373996789144730328.html
CNN crew released after they were arrested live on air in Minneapolis

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

29 May 11:53 CTVNews 2422791597902520161.html
Prosecutors do not announce charges in George Floyd's death but say 'justice will be served'

Prosecutors looking at the death of George Floyd on Thursday asked the people of Minneapolis for patience while they investigate the case that has riled the city and the nation.

29 May 11:41 CTVNews 2422791598166766914.html
Minneapolis officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck had 18 previous complaints against him: police

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

29 May 11:19 CTVNews 2422791598352506156.html
Trump will relish an ‘us versus them’ free speech fight – but Twitter is right to finally take a stand against his incendiary words

Donald Trump always enjoys a fight that will fire up his supporter base – and Twitter has just handed him one.

29 May 11:48 The Independent 2511519170908105417.html
Nordics want to open borders but Sweden may be frozen out

Denmark, Finland and Norway mull whether to extend or relax regional travel restrictions, but their neighbor may not be included.

29 May 11:30 POLITICO 2584151347126981983.html
Akande harps on importance of feedback to Buhari administration

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

29 May 11:46 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900597409470.html
Akshay Kumar, Sonu Sood support BJP’s Mission Anivarya to supply free sanitary pads to poor women amid lockdown

In the 25-second video, Kumar who starred in the movie Padman, said that "Period (is) not a taboo, women health is a priority for us."

29 May 11:15 The Indian Express 2885715104162032196.html
Teen with cerebral palsy attempts to rob jewellery store at gunpoint

The store staff reportedly thought it was a joke but the teenager then held up a replica of a gun with his feet, which they said "looked very real".

29 May 11:21 The Indian Express 2885715104240265889.html
SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’

"The removal of the English name though appears symbolic, will instill a sense of pride in our own nationality, especially for the future generations to come. In fact, the word India being replaced with Bharat would justify the hard fought freedom by our ancestors," a plea, filed by a Delhi-based man claimed.

29 May 11:09 The Indian Express 2885715105078365136.html
Days after it pulled up Gujarat govt over Covid situation, HC bench changed

The change in the judges’ roster comes abruptly on the last working day of the week when it is due to hear the public interest litigation (PIL) on all issues pertaining to Covid-19. The PIL was being heard by a division bench headed by Justice Pardiwala, along with Justice Ilesh Vora, since May 11.

29 May 11:15 The Indian Express 2885715105486655528.html
ICSI to conduct online classes for CSEET aspirants

The online classes will begin from June 1. The CS Executive exam will now be held on July 17

29 May 11:14 The Indian Express 2885715105718567050.html
Priority to Chennai returnees for test: APC

Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC), Y Kikheto Sema, who is also the over all in-charge of Dimapur district for COVID-19 related activities, Friday said that priority for swab test would be given to Chennai returnees.

29 May 11:35 Nagalandpost 3019528211737382930.html
Those working outside should register: CM

Motivational trg on entrepreneurship for inmates at IQC

29 May 11:24 Nagalandpost 3019528212736495834.html
GPS supporting Dr Mahathir’s return to power? Sheer lunacy, says Wan Junaidi

KUCHING, May 29 — Santubong Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today rapped a blogger for trying to shake the stability of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin-led government by spreading rumours that members of Parliament (MPs) from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) have turned their backs...

29 May 11:41 Malaymail 302165934858231960.html
Redzuan in Covid-19 quarantine, no special press conference at Bersatu HQ, clarifies pol-sec

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof’s political secretary today denied that the former had arranged a special press conference at Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (PPBM) headquarters in Petaling Jaya today. In a statement, the...

29 May 11:33 Malaymail 302165935398108672.html
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump today. Trump said that he will hold a press conference today about China amid soaring tensions...

29 May 11:21 Malaymail 302165935407114337.html
A-G’s close contacts tested negative for Covid-19, says National Audit Department

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — The closest as well as close contacts of Auditor-General (A-G) Datuk Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid, who were screened for Covid-19 on May 22, were all tested negative. The National Audit Department (NAD) in a statement today said, the 10 closest contacts referred to two family...

29 May 11:04 Malaymail 302165936098124102.html
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air while covering Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 11:02 Malaymail 302165936307394328.html
Donald Trump: Rioting 'Thugs' Dishonor George Floyd; 'When the Looting Starts the Shooting Starts'

President Donald Trump reacted angrily to the second night of rioting and looting in Minneapolis in reaction to the death of George Floyd.

29 May 11:34 Breitbart 3148363491304289354.html
Media literacy lessons a must for schools

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of teaching students the difference between real and fake or misleading news say the authors of a new report into news media literacy education.

29 May 11:50 phys.org 3476726124363816262.html
Trump action against social media firms ‘political theatrics’, says expert

Social media expert Matt Navarra said the US President’s executive order aimed at online platforms was unlikely to change sites for users.

29 May 11:47 Shropshire Star 3480199993332042242.html
Indonesian minister attacked for comparing wives to COVID-19

An Indonesian minister is under fire after he compared coronavirus to rebellious wives, in remarks aimed at soothing public fears about easing COVID-19 restrictions across the Southeast Asian archi...

29 May 11:18 Punch Newspapers 3524240994063483345.html
Teacher, four others killed as gunmen attack Plateau community

James Abraham, Jos Five people have been killed by gunmen who attacked a food joint in Miango Community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was learnt that the victims were eati...

29 May 11:28 Punch Newspapers 3524240994380164095.html
Buhari has done well in power supply, security –FG

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Federal Government on Friday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has put the country on an irreversible road to development in the last one ye...

29 May 11:48 Punch Newspapers 3524240995240385764.html
George Floyd: We’ll evaluate evidence – US

Kayode Oyero The United States says it will compile and evaluate information obtained from witnesses in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a joint statement on Thursday, the US Atto...

29 May 11:43 Punch Newspapers 3524240995577481426.html
A mislaid path for PAS

THE existing arrangement of Muafakat Nasional between PAS and Umno is not as straightforward as one plus one equals two. There is more to this than meets the eye.

29 May 11:13 The Malaysian Insight 3531883210464258561.html
Trump threatens 'shooting' in response to Minneapolis looting

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

29 May 11:27 TheHill 355432917832727322.html
The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - George Floyd's death sparks protests, National Guard activation

 Presented by Facebook 

29 May 11:01 TheHill 355432918005138790.html
Media members react to arrest of CNN crew: 'Unacceptable attack on the free press'

Media members reacted swiftly on Friday after Minnesota State police arrested CNN reporter Omar Jimenez.

29 May 11:44 TheHill 355432918675770777.html
CNN reporter, crew arrested on live TV

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

29 May 11:09 TheHill 355432918806423739.html
Trump accuses Twitter of unfair targeting after company labels tweet 'glorifying violence'

President Trump on Friday accused Twitter of unfairly targeting himself and other Republicans, just hours after the social media giant said one of his tweets overnight violated the company’s policies

29 May 11:52 TheHill 355432919655596208.html
Racist History Behind Trump’s Threat to Shoot Minneapolis Protesters Spurs Twitter to Act

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

29 May 11:47 The Intercept 3645855240509746260.html
Mamelodi Baptist Church will not reopen due to 'unacceptably high' infection rate in Tshwane

The leadership of Mamelodi Baptist Church in Tshwane has decided it will not be reopening from 1 June when the country moves to Level 3 of lockdown.

29 May 11:54 News24 3752801377600393726.html
EFF, Public Protector lose ConCourt bid to appeal interdict against Gordhan remedial action

The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application which the EFF and Public Protector lodged in a case involving Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.

29 May 11:22 News24 3752801378242477773.html
Dave Bautista: WWE legend blasts Trump over response to George Floyd’s death

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

29 May 11:51 Legit 3764253649195218495.html
Buhari at 5: President never sacked Osinbajo's aides - VP's office

Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of the vice president has faulted reports in the media some time ago that some aides in the office of Prof Osinbajo were sacked.

29 May 11:34 Legit 3764253649198987162.html
Buhari at 5: President never sacked Osinbajo's aides - VP's office

Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of the vice president has faulted reports in the media some time ago that some aides in the office of Prof Osinbajo were sacked.

29 May 11:34 Legit 3764253649698046671.html
FG gives update on programme to employ 774,000 Nigerians

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

29 May 11:26 Legit 3764253650170814759.html
Goldman’s Eccentric Couch-Surfing Trader Plans a Credit Fund

Not many Goldman Sachs partners seek out citizenship in a tiny Caribbean island to speed through airports. Ali Meli wasn’t your typical Goldman partner.

29 May 11:56 Bloomberg 4032480120989764356.html
CNN Reporter Arrested, Released Covering Protests of Floyd Death

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

29 May 11:07 Bloomberg.com 4032480121714562465.html
Ndlozi challenges ‘PR and media-obsessed’ Lesufi to ‘come to the Vaal, the schools are not ready’

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

29 May 11:07 The Citizen 410802302446835674.html
Former US V-P candidate, wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies

Former Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine and his wife Anne have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.

29 May 11:37 Vanguard News 4125100339229710774.html
Development: More Arrested for Illegal Import of Waste from Italy

Deputy Environment Minister Krassimir Zhivkov and the businessmen Bobokovi brothers on May 28 were detained for 24 hours. The specialised prosecutor's office is investigating alleged involvement in an organized crime group that has mismanaged waste, including hazardous materials.

29 May 11:38 novinite.com 4235039570705838194.html
CRPF jawans donate blood to save Naxal injured during encounter in Jharkhand

A team killed three Naxals and apprehended two on Thursday after a gunbattle in the forests of the Manmaru-Tebo area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

29 May 11:52 India Today 4286117812646501256.html
China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law

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

29 May 11:58 DAWN.COM 4500271767359512622.html
Trump warns of military action as protests against George Floyd's killing continue in Minnesota

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

29 May 11:34 DAWN.COM 4500271768221969388.html
Employers say the interpretation of state of emergency regulations a threat to businesses

-Senior Council Raymond Heathcote arguing on behalf of the group of employers says there's no doubt that President Hage Geingob declared the COVID-19 State of Emergency with good intentions but was ill-advised ending up making irrational decisions.

29 May 11:50 nbc - Namibian Broadcasting Corporation 4504921727290012215.html
Twitter places warning label on Trump tweet about Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 11:46 Washington Examiner 4625792333101556881.html
Ajit Jogi, Chhattisgarh's first chief minister, passes away at 74 in Raipur; 'state lost its father,' says son Amit

Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi died in Raipur on Friday after prolonged illness, doctors said.

29 May 11:09 Firstpost 4760741711999347742.html
George Floyd death: Minnesota police arrest African-American CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 11:40 Firstpost 4760741712024380286.html
There is no specific crime of catfishing. But is it illegal?

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

29 May 11:30 Tech Xplore 4945708898886362747.html
President Trump Signs Order Withdrawing Legal Immunity To Social Media Companies For Editing Content Posted By Users

President Trump Signs Order Withdrawing Legal immunity For Social Media Companies For Editing Content Posted By Users

29 May 11:30 Swarajya 4977622828654299845.html
UP Police Book Two Aligarh Muslim Univerity Students For Pro-Pakistan Post On Social Media

The two have been booked under sections 153A and 153B of IPC, and Section 66D of the IT Act.

29 May 11:08 Swarajya 4977622829116269666.html
Rising Up To The Challenge: How Indian Railways Has Become PPE Self-Reliant

Indian Railways is now manufacturing its own high-quality PPEs and other protective gear at affordable cost.

29 May 11:56 Swarajya 4977622829409158641.html
Trump is desperate to punish Big Tech but has no good way to do it

Trump's executive order shows how little power the president has over Silicon Valley.

29 May 11:55 Ars Technica 5028555107086648928.html
Millions Of Locusts Invade, Delhi On Alert, How India's Fighting Back

Farmers are being asked to make as much of a racket as possible, using drums, tin containers, utensils and even hiring mobile disc jockeys, in an attempt to scare away locust swarms that are attacking the country.

29 May 11:15 NDTV.com 5090057681117836496.html
Trump hits back at Twitter

  Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump has hit back at Twitter, that concealed one his tweets on Friday for “glorifying violence.” The US president says social media companies censor conservative voices like his. “Twitter is doing nothing about all of the lies and propaganda being put out by China or …

29 May 11:26 The Independent Uganda: 5099025989903676690.html
Modi 2.0 fulfils BJP’s core agenda in first year, but Covid-19 throws new challenges

The Modi government executed its ideological agenda at a vigorous pace in its first year in office in its second term, but the economic devastation wrought by Covid-19 has presented the saffron dispen

29 May 11:28 BusinessLine 5283602056565487.html
Chhattisgarh’s first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi dies, aged 74

Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi died on Friday after battling for life for more than 20 days. The 74-year-old bureaucrat-turned-politician suffered a cardiac arrest.

29 May 11:31 Janta Ka Reporter 5554720207127364524.html
SA minister hijacked, forced to draw cash

South Africa's deputy minister of home affairs, Njabulo Nzuza, was hijacked by at least two gunmen on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed on Friday.National po...

29 May 11:43 Bulawayo24 News 5565663539835737325.html
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING: China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals ...

29 May 11:36 CNA 5644198862993227032.html
In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism

From the death of a black man in Minneapolis to a racist incident in Central Park, camera phones are increasingly being used as a weapon against ...

29 May 11:13 CNA 5644198863381207255.html
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an ...

29 May 11:51 CNA 5644198864287376151.html
Trump’s Twitter order ‘unlikely to survive a challenge’

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

29 May 11:31 The New Daily 5848147785454104773.html
MIT elects first black female student body president in the school’s 159-year history

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

29 May 11:00 Face2Face Africa 5878198130100712806.html
The Biggest Party In Kyrgyzstan Continues To Splinter Amid Infighting

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

29 May 11:39 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162225874120.html
Just All The Times The Internet Called The Govt The Fuck Out Over Today’s Robodebt 180

The Federal Government today announced a plan to refund $721 million worth of robodebt payments, and Twitter has some thoughts about it.

29 May 11:50 Pedestrian TV 5961900145506113097.html
Trump's tweet that got tagged for 'glorifying violence' used a phrase from a 1960s cop whose policies started a race riot

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

29 May 11:13 Business Insider 6060062399272932079.html
Twitter's ex-CEO stepped up the Silicon Valley beef and attacked Facebook for being a hotbed of anti-vaxxer Bill Gates conspiracy theories

Dick Costolo, who was Twitter CEO from 2010 to 2015, pointed to a recent poll which found 50% of Fox viewers believed a Bill Gates conspiracy theory.

29 May 11:01 Business Insider 6060062399400082659.html
Australian court rules queen's letters can be made public

Rest of World News: Australia's highest court ruled on Friday to make public letters between Queen Elizabeth II and her representative, Governor-General Sir John Kerr, th

29 May 11:43 The Times of India 6060938664404983318.html
Why Twitter Censored President Trump's Tweet About The Minneapolis Riots

As we all were last night, President Trump was watching

29 May 11:05 Townhall 6083908947699197079.html
Sen. Cortez Masto Withdraws Her Name from Consideration for VP

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

29 May 11:20 Townhall 6083908948835679681.html
Legislative changes to support the wellbeing of veterans and their families - Govt

Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has welcomed the First Reading of a Bill that will make legislative changes to further improve the veterans’ support system.

29 May 11:25 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314159952877.html
Knee on neck cop charged

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

29 May 11:32 Castanet 616068602153193202.html
Early warnings of shooter

A newly released document reveals that in May 2011, police were told the Nova Scotia man who would later kill 22 people in a shooting rampage wanted to "kill a cop" and was feeling mentally unstable.

29 May 11:48 Castanet 616068602531295550.html
Najib Denies Using An Israeli Company To Spy On Civilians And Opposition

The operation by Najib's administration and the company was called 'Project Magnum'.

29 May 11:41 SAYS 6412808304729984567.html
Twitter flags Trump for “glorifying violence” in “looting starts, shooting starts” tweet

Unrest in Minneapolis meets the president’s ongoing war on social media.

29 May 11:43 Vox 6416095789618186772.html
Mumbai lockdown likely to be extended as coronavirus cases rise over 36,000

As the coronavirus cases in the state continued to increase rapidly, Maharashtra may continue lockdown for few more days.Mumbai alone reported over 36,000 coronavirus cases

29 May 11:58 Livemint 6614605818609412851.html
Mahathir vows to challenge expulsion from his own party

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and four other former members have promised to challenge their removal from the Bersatu party.

29 May 11:30 Aljazeera 6642629762321310142.html
Which countries have made wearing face masks compulsory?

In an attempt to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus, an increasing number of countries have made wearing face masks mandatory in public spaces, with citizens facing a possible fine if caught without one.

29 May 11:58 Aljazeera 6642629763372727639.html
India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes that of China

This is the first time that the single-day spike crossed the 7,000 mark.

29 May 11:38 The Hindu 6679535024622806726.html
Scamsters create fake Facebook account of senior IPS officer in Tamil Nadu

This was an attempt to lure the officer’s followers into transferring money towards a fake finance scheme, police said

29 May 11:34 The Hindu 6679535024738534192.html
SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’

The plea was filed by a Delhi-based man.

29 May 11:08 The Hindu 6679535025160811167.html
Not our job to make unnecessary political statements: Nepal Army

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

29 May 11:50 The Hindu 6679535025172499720.html
Man booked for morphing Godse’s picture on currency

M.P. police act a week after social media post

29 May 11:39 The Hindu 6679535025196560438.html
CBI opens probe into cash transactions of Tablighi Jamaat

Foreign funds given to the organisation are also under the scanner

29 May 11:02 The Hindu 6679535025877994474.html
Bosses set to be told to pay towards furloughed workers' salaries from August

The government is currently subsidising 80% of some workers' wages but has warned that the scheme cannot run "indefinitely"

29 May 11:02 mirror 675785261693249251.html
New Amnesty report alleges killings, mass detentions in Ethiopia

The report says security forces killed at least 25 people in 2019 in the East Guji and West Guji zones of the restive Oromia region amid suspicions of supporting a rebel group

29 May 11:15 The Globe and Mail 68426411550895450.html
Interior minister Avakov reacts to gang shootout in Brovary

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

29 May 11:40 UNIAN 6863008971690456611.html
Tweeter-in-chief Trump hands Facebook and Twitter a gift

US president’s proposed executive order against social platforms has stirred up outrage — and engagement

29 May 11:36 Ft 707176888392543632.html
Gardai appeal for witnesses in connection with Darndale shooting

On Thursday, May 14, a male in his late teens was wounded after a shooting in the Darndale area o...

29 May 11:21 Buzz.ie 7092425148468520959.html
U.S. Asians, harassed over coronavirus, push back on streets, social media

A spike in harassment of Asian-Americans since the coronavirus pandemic began has led community activists in the United States to fight back - forming street patrols, rallying on social media, and supporting each other online. Asians of varying national backgrounds have suffered a surge of attacks this

29 May 11:13 Yahoo 7097669637042628494.html
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump on Friday. Trump said that he will hold a press conference Friday about China amid soaring tensions between the two powers

29 May 11:08 Yahoo 7097669638190569792.html
Amitabh Bachchan Sends Migrant Workers to Uttar Pradesh From Mumbai in 10 Buses

Amitabh Bachchan, like Sonu Sood and others, helps migrant workers reach their home in Uttar Pradesh. He teams up with the Haji Ali Trust and Pir Makhdum Trust to send 10 buses.

29 May 11:53 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084109445410.html
Masked burglar who targeted vulnerable in Birmingham jailed

A masked man who targeted elderly and vulnerable people during a spate of burglaries has been jailed for six years.

29 May 11:25 Express & Star 7324224460139202859.html
Trump action against social media firms ‘political theatrics’, says expert

Social media expert Matt Navarra said the US President’s executive order aimed at online platforms was unlikely to change sites for users.

29 May 11:47 Express & Star 7324224460878219778.html
George Floyd death: Minneapolis police station torched amid protest

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

29 May 11:18 ABC7 New York 7327811147374754045.html
CNN reporter arrested on live TV after George Floyd protests in Minneapolis | VIDEO

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

29 May 11:48 ABC7 New York 7327811149284692718.html
Minnesota native Pete Hegseth reacts to riots: The state has 'no strong leadership'

Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth said on Friday that there is no strong leadership in Minnesota to squelch the Minneapolis riots that have raged after the killing of George Floyd.

29 May 11:59 Fox News 7362823819871676873.html
CNN reporter, crew freed after being arrested while covering George Floyd protests

A CNN reporter and his crew have been released from custody after being arrested live on-air Friday morning while covering the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over the police-involved killing of George Floyd.  

29 May 11:50 Fox News 7362823820137745579.html
CNN reporter, crew freed after being arrested while covering George Floyd protests

A CNN reporter and his crew have been released from custody after being arrested live on-air Friday morning while covering the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over the police-involved killing of George Floyd.  

29 May 11:50 Fox News 7362823821487280073.html
Falana-led coalition blames FG, states for rise in COVID-19 cases

The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition of over 70 labour and civil society organisations (CSOs), has blamed governments at all levels for the spike of the disease in the country.

29 May 11:56 TheCable 7513571675943283756.html
Russia slams ‘dangerous’ US foreign policy moves

Russia said on Thursday the United States was acting in a dangerous and unpredictable way, after Washington withdrew from a key military treaty and moved to ramp up pressure on Iran.

29 May 11:37 The Guardian 7580308503821624104.html
1 dead, 8 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun on Friday said that one person died while eight others sustained injuries in a multiple accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Thursday.

29 May 11:53 The Guardian 7580308504171583924.html
Man, girlfriend bag jail terms for stealing 64 chickens

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State has jailed a 35-year-old man, Abdullahi Sani, and his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sarah Paul, for stealing 64 chickens.

29 May 11:43 The Guardian 7580308504453982768.html
For five years, Buhari ‘campaigned’ for corrupt politicians, CDD says

A pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of condoning corruption within his administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

29 May 11:04 The Guardian 7580308505787795499.html
UL agrees to refund student accommodation costs

The University of Limerick has announced that rent paid by students who then had to vacate their student accommodation because of the Covid-19 health crisis, will be refunded to them.

29 May 11:39 RTE.ie 7595237278433078038.html
Langford man facing charges after allegedly fleeing traffic stop

A 38-year-old Langford man is facing numerous charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and getting involved in a two-vehicle collision nearby.The driver of the second vehicle suffered serious . . .

29 May 11:35 Times Colonist 7617512061885471097.html
George Floyd’s encounter with Minneapolis police shown in new video

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

29 May 11:43 New York Post 7654946767652600613.html
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey hits back at Trump over leadership jab

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey lashed back early Friday at President Trump, who accused him of being a “very weak” leader amid the protests roiling the city over George Floyd’s death.

29 May 11:16 New York Post 7654946768783858373.html
CNN crew arrested on live TV amid George Floyd protests in Minneapolis

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

29 May 11:28 New York Post 7654946769081233894.html
US braces for more protests over police killing of black man

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

29 May 11:15 The Jakarta Post 7678601103109364489.html
PDI-P politician receives 'light' sentence in KPU bribery case as key suspect remains free

Also on Thursday, KPK prosecutors indicted KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan for accepting bribes from PDI-P politician Harun Masiku and West Papua Governor Dominggus Mandacan in two separate cases.

29 May 11:53 The Jakarta Post 7678601104077906940.html
Electionland 2020: Trump on Vote by Mail, Poll Worker PPE, Naturalizations and More

This week’s headlines on Trump’s escalating attacks on vote by mail, the latest in election lawsuits, coronavirus impacts on in-person voting and more.

29 May 11:30 ProPublica 7866676282563755144.html
Rajya Sabha secretariat official tests positive for coronavirus

This is the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far

29 May 11:34 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363266973244.html
'A dud deal': Opposition promises to scrap BRI deal with China if elected

Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien said the Belt and Road Initiative with China was not in the state's interest and he would abolish it, if elected.

29 May 11:31 The Age 7967730561405134049.html
Karimnagar: Woman stopped by sons from entering house on suspicion of coronavirus infection

An elderly woman was stopped from entering the house by her sons on the suspicion of being infected with the coronavirus.

29 May 11:47 The Hans India 817019415294823000.html
Trump versus Twitter battle intensifies; could backfire on president [Updated]

The Trump versus Twitter battle has escalated, with the president signing an executive order that threatens the legal status of social networks, and ...

29 May 11:22 9to5Mac 8219339161384616922.html
Minneapolis cop seen kneeling on George Floyd charged with murder

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

29 May 11:37 UPI 8257973864488934430.html
George Floyd protesters rock Minneapolis for third night

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

29 May 11:37 UPI 8257973864827231989.html
Minneapolis officer charged for George Floyd's death; curfew ordered

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

29 May 11:37 UPI 8257973865651056970.html
Pakistan drug firm to import potential COVID-19 treatment from Bangladesh

KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A pharmaceutical company in Pakistan plans to import the antiviral drug remdesivir, which has shown promise in treating coronavirus patients, from neighbouring Bangladesh, it said in a stock exchange filing on Friday.

29 May 11:15 Reuters 8334514180798830975.html
Williams says any team sale would be to secure F1 future

LONDON (Reuters) - Williams are prepared to end decades of family control and sell the struggling Formula One team to secure its future after tough times on and off the track, deputy principal Claire Williams said on Friday.

29 May 11:31 Reuters 8334514180962699343.html
Black voters don't trust mail ballots. That's a problem for Democrats

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sharon Fason used to accompany her mother to their south Chicago polling place every Election Day as a little girl, watching as she joined their African-American neighbors in the hard-won right of casting a ballot.

29 May 11:04 Reuters 8334514181006778032.html
Russia says Libya ceasefire in tatters, situation deteriorating: agencies

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s foreign ministry said on Friday the situation in Libya was continuing to deteriorate and that a ceasefire there was in tatters, the RIA news agency reported.

29 May 11:43 Reuters 8334514181265991814.html
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:

29 May 11:44 Reuters 8334514181324364869.html
Mental wellness app downloads soar under lockdown

A report from Sensor Tower has found that mental wellness apps are seeing increased downloads likely due to the on-going lockdowns around the world. It's unclear if people will use them post COVID-19.

29 May 11:40 Neowin 8633418616766826067.html
Minneapolis officer who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder

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

29 May 11:22 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837115713268.html
Police try to regain control amid torched, violent Minneapolis

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

29 May 11:22 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837151786807.html
India-China dispute: Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to ‘come clean, tell country what’s happening’

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

29 May 11:40 Scroll.in 8669301692689291717.html
Setback for Jagan Reddy-led government as Andhra HC reinstates state election commissioner

The court set aside an ordinance shortening the tenure of the state election commissioner from five to three years, which had led to Ramesh Kumar’s expulsion.

29 May 11:50 Scroll.in 8669301693384823451.html
Trump takes on social media sites after Twitter dares to fact-check his wildly inaccurate claims

In what can best be described as one of the biggest tantrums ever, US President Donald Trump is taking his fury out on social media sites following Twitter fact-checking two of his tweets and showing his claims to be wrong.

29 May 11:15 Critical Hit 8797780291965382249.html
Covid-19 cases in Pak cross 64,000-mark, death toll 1,317

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

29 May 11:23 Rising Kashmir 9025326239089648974.html
Twitter hides Trump tweet for violating terms of service on 'glorifying violence'

The tweet was in reference to protests in Minneapolis regarding the death of George Floyd.

29 May 11:59 ABC15 Arizona 911680910108376640.html
Minnesota Governor Calls Up National Guard: What It Is and What to Expect

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

29 May 11:42 Sputniknews 967333867559276572.html
CNN Reporter Arrested by Minnesota Police During Live Broadcast - Photo, Video

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

29 May 11:32 Sputniknews 967333868453036435.html
Lockdown Brings Tears of Joy to Indian Woman Who Reunites with Husband After 20 Years - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): The lockdown in India imposed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 has brought untold misery to hundreds of thousands of poor daily wage earners....

29 May 11:01 Sputniknews 967333868462655866.html
Maharashtra govt announces pay hike for doctors on contract and bond amid the fight against COVID-19

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

29 May 12:39 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192806828977.html
Bizarre moment seagull waddles around a car park with a 20inch-long arrow piercing its body

Worried onlookers tried but failed to catch the injured seagull walking around in Blackpool, Lancashire, with one end of an arrow sticking out of its breast and the other end sticking out under its tail.

29 May 12:16 Mail Online 124328112376144120.html
Forest Fire Triggers Landmine Blasts Along LoC In Poonch

A fire that engulfed a large forest area along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district triggered several landmine blasts on Friday, officials said.

29 May 12:17 Kashmir Observer 1268422870904037985.html
Food, shelter and free journey: Five big takeaways from Supreme Court order on migrants

Lakhs of migrant workers were stranded across the country without food, shelter and transportation after the nationwide lockdown was announced by the Central government from March 25 at just four-hour notice to limit the spread of coronavirus.

29 May 12:35 The Financial Express 1288289579492032010.html
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan cross 64,000-mark, death toll soars to 1,317

Meanwhile, a senior journalist died on Thursday due to the coronavirus in Peshawar, making him the first media casualty of the virus in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.

29 May 12:10 The Financial Express 1288289579913393318.html
2 floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19

The sources suggested that there have been a few symptomatic cases of coronavirus among employees working in different secretariats and branches at Parliament and its adjoining buildings.

29 May 12:28 The Financial Express 1288289579926114619.html
Britain's double shame: coronavirus deaths and economic collapse

Lockdown is likely to go down in history as the UK’s most costly policy failure of modern times, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

29 May 12:13 the Guardian 1491978796011138020.html
About 600,000 visitors expected in Cyprus in August

Cypriot Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Yiannis Karousos, said that the country expects to receive about 600,000 passengers in August, noting

29 May 12:14 Greek City Times 1506177376550163291.html
Salon Chain Closes Outlets After Virus-Related Threats

The Great Clips hair salon chain has temporarily closed its outlets in Springfield, Missouri, after receiving threatening messages due to news that two of its hairstylists who tested positive for the coronavirus might have exposed 140 clients to the illness.

29 May 12:37 Courthouse News Service 1799505148635866240.html
White House Punts Economic Update in Election Year

The White House has taken the unusual step of deciding not to release an updated economic forecast as planned this year, a sign of the administration's anxiety about how the coronavirus has ravaged the nation just months before the election.

29 May 12:28 Courthouse News Service 1799505148656784276.html
North Carolina Still Waiting for RNC Safety Plan

North Carolina's governor said Thursday that his administration has not received the written safety plan for the upcoming Republican National Convention requested by his health secretary in response to President Trump's demands for a full-scale event.

29 May 12:31 Courthouse News Service 1799505148689805002.html
Harvard Grads Told Truth Is a Matter of Life & Death

The Washington Post’s top editor told Harvard University graduates Thursday that facts and truth have become "matters of life and death," and he warned that some leaders continue to "undermine the very idea of objective fact, all in pursuit of political gain."

29 May 12:40 Courthouse News Service 1799505148914167376.html
Trump Considers Mass Expulsion of Chinese Grad Students

The Trump administration may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at U.S. universities and impose other sanctions against Chinese officials in the latest signs of tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade, the coronavirus pandemic, human rights and the status of Hong Kong.

29 May 12:35 Courthouse News Service 1799505150538336604.html
CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in Minneapolis

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

29 May 12:38 Rappler 1882105642156779224.html
Cebu, rest of Central Visayas gear up for more OFW arrivals

The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas says thousands of overseas Filipino workers are projected to arrive in Central Visayas in the coming week

29 May 12:19 Rappler 1882105643178608219.html
Iran reports most new cases in nearly 2 months

The health ministry confirms 2,819 new coronavirus cases across the country in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall total to 146,668

29 May 12:55 Rappler 1882105643758021714.html
Phillip Schofield's 'controversial' Donald Trump comment sparks Ofcom complaints

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

29 May 12:51 ChronicleLive 1984146901093963760.html
Why ‘Critical Covid Patient’ Unattended By Govt Doctors For Hours At Gandhi Hospital In Hyderabad?

The official apathy towards Covid-19 patients makes the life hell before they get admitted in the hospital the Ordeal began when the Covid positive patient had to first struggle to get an ambulance from a private hospital, and then he was made to wait in the covid designated government hospital.

29 May 12:27 Hyderabad 2020700737025125927.html
Lockdown 5: Shrines to reopen Monday, pvt offices to work with 100% staff from June 8, says Mamata

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

29 May 12:05 Oneindia 2023829371648511235.html
Donald Trump calls Minneapolis protesters 'thugs,' vows action

Trump tweeted after protesters torched a Minneapolis police station, capping three days of violent protests US over the death of George Floyd, who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck. He said he spoke to the state's Democratic governor, Tim Walz, and “told him that the Military is with him all t

29 May 12:55 Oneindia 2023829372159426470.html
Centre likely to retain limited role and allow states have more say after Lockdown 4.0

The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 per cent of the positive cases in the country. These 30 municipal areas are from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,

29 May 12:30 Oneindia 2023829372174488664.html
India, US could strike a 'smaller' trade deal in the coming weeks: Indian envoy

India and the US could strike a “smaller” trade deal in the coming weeks, India's ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said while acknowledging that the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19

29 May 12:48 Deccan Herald 2027555796568003260.html
Mahathir Mohamad ousted from party amid power struggle

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been ousted from his ethnic Malay political party in the latest twist of a power struggle with his successor, but he has vowed to challenge the

29 May 12:20 Deccan Herald 2027555796916254359.html
Veerendra Kumar, a minister for hardly 48 hours in Kerala

Rajya Sabha member M P Veerendra Kumar, who died at the age of 84 on Thursday night, had been a minister in Kerala for hardly 48 hours. Kumar was elected to the eighth Kerala Legislative Assembly

29 May 12:51 Deccan Herald 2027555797757313100.html
“My arrest shows I don’t deal with small money” – Bobrisky boasts about arrest over N30m

Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, has taken to social media to brag about his arrest over a N30 million deal. Bobrisky was picked up by officers of the Nigerian police and is

29 May 12:33 LailasNews.com 2090029850447813147.html
Protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire

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

29 May 12:56 The Asian Age 2126266544249902853.html
24 doctors rescued from South Mumbai hotel after fire mishap

The fire broke out at Fortune hotel near Metro Cinema late Wednesday night.

29 May 12:15 The Asian Age 2126266545361241834.html
INVESTIGATION: SSS illegally detains victim for 14 months without trial, allegedly defies AGF’s order

FOR 13 months, the State Securitt Service illegally detained citizen Austin Ighodaro, without recourse for the due judicial process.

29 May 12:21 The ICIR 2244788520835830414.html
SSS illegally detains victim for 14 months without trial, allegedly defies AGF’s order

FOR 13 months, the State Securitt Service illegally detained citizen Austin Ighodaro, without recourse for the due judicial process.

29 May 12:21 The ICIR 2244788521358405701.html
CNN reporter arrested live on air by Minnesota police, released an hour later

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

29 May 12:13 Brisbane Times 2314609338675372186.html
Dlamini Zuma’s tobacco ban and the political divisions it is causing

Ballooning arrests as tobacco ban drives the illicit economy; BATSA heads to court alongside tobacco independents.

29 May 12:34 Daily Maverick 2373996788231931894.html
Protest in Hong Kong over China's move to pass security law

Dozens of people protested in a mall in Hong Kong on Friday following a vote by China's ceremonial parliament to approve legislation that could severely restrict opposition political activity and civil society in the Asian financial centre.

29 May 12:27 CTVNews 2422791597562749786.html
Ice Cube cancels his appearance on 'Good Morning America' following George Floyd's death

Ice Cube cancelled his appearance on 'Good Morning America' on Thursday, directly referencing the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police as the reason why.

29 May 12:19 CTVNews 2422791597564928757.html
The move used to restrain George Floyd is discouraged by most police. Here's why.

George Floyd's death has raised new questions about a potentially dangerous method of restraint: the knee-to-neck manoeuvre.

29 May 12:08 CTVNews 2422791598198069801.html
Michel Barnier: UK needs to get real if it wants a Brexit deal

An agreement by the end of the year will be ‘very difficult, but it is possible,’ EU negotiator says.

29 May 12:40 POLITICO 2584151345867835140.html
Court stops FG from auctioning Dawes Island Marginal Oil Field

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Friday restrained the Ministry of Petroleum from selling or accepting bids for Dawes Island Marginal Oil Field...

29 May 12:02 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901073556747.html
Furious Niger Gov revokes road contract - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 12:44 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901599588651.html
UPDATED: Court acquits Sen Adeleke of exam malpractices

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

29 May 12:57 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901605974704.html
Lockdown: Jain monks seek easing of travel norms for Chaturmas

In a memorandum to the Chief Minister, general secretary of the state Congress Committee president Suman Agarwal urged the chief minister to provide protection and help from the police and ease travel restrictions for sadhus and sadhvis during the lockdown.

29 May 12:15 The Indian Express 2885715103939594576.html
‘Facilitate safe and dignified movement of migrants’: Former bureaucrats, scholars to PM Modi

Among the signatories of the petition listed are former Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung, former Planning Commission member Abhijit Sen, and for UGC chairperson Sukhdeo Thorat, among others.

29 May 12:03 The Indian Express 2885715104518732018.html
SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’

The plea has sought a direction to the government to take appropriate steps to bring amendment in Article 1 of the Constitution, which deals with name and territory of the Union, to the effect that "the same refers to the country as Bharat/Hindustan, to the exclusion of India".

29 May 12:11 The Indian Express 2885715105423332723.html
SRP jawan ‘commits suicide’

As per preliminary investigation, the jawan was worried about his transfer SRP group 3 in Palanpur.

29 May 12:21 The Indian Express 2885715105469697017.html
George Floyd killing: Violent protests rock Minneapolis, other US cities

Protests over the death of the unarmed black man in custody amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has escalated into mayhem as reports emerged of buildings and vehicles being set ablaze and local businesses being looted.

29 May 12:37 The Indian Express 2885715105544699533.html
NEET PG counselling round 2: Registrations to begin from June 3, check schedule

A list of 8983 candidates who have been allotted colleges in round 1 of counselling has also been released and another list of 330 students who are selected to appear for the second round of counselling is out.

29 May 12:02 The Indian Express 2885715105650756218.html
Chini by-election: EC says number of people allowed at nomination centre will probably be limited

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Setting the maximum number of people allowed to be at the nomination centre and the new normal in the election campaign are among the standard operating procedures (SOP) expected to be introduced for the Chini state by-election in Pahang next month. Election Commission (EC)...

29 May 12:11 Malaymail 302165935007309320.html
Global stocks fall as investors brace for Trump to hit China with a 'bazooka'

Global stocks turned lower on Friday as investors prepare for fresh US-China intensification ahead of President Donald Trump's press conference ...

29 May 12:03 Business Insider 3364799147004263244.html
Billie Eilish Calls Donald Trump Out For His Tweets About Minneapolis Protests

Billie Eilish is calling out President Donald Trump for his disappointing tweets about the protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota which happened on Thursday (May 28).

29 May 12:37 Just Jared Jr. 3416194174013939658.html
Remote learning is a model for the future of education

How will technology-delivered instruction affect learning? It's still too early to reach a conclusion, but the implications for exams are clear, says Elsbeth Stern.

29 May 12:45 phys.org 3476726124485769855.html
A majority in the US supports making mail-in voting easier, new study shows

A majority of United States residents supports measures to make it easier to vote by mail, according to new results from a national survey led by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Rutgers, and Northwestern ...

29 May 12:56 phys.org 3476726124695680495.html
People shielding from coronavirus ‘feel left behind’ as lockdown measures ease

Charities are concerned about the impact an indefinite isolation will have on the more than two million people shielding in the UK.

29 May 12:08 Shropshire Star 3480199993097351591.html
George Floyd: African Union condemns US police killing of black man

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

29 May 12:40 Punch Newspapers 3524240994830779490.html
Tambuwal to meet Buhari over Sokoto attacks

Adeniyi Olugbemi, Sokoto A meeting has been scheduled between the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu  Tambuwal, over recent killings in the state...

29 May 12:46 Punch Newspapers 3524240995276356720.html
Minnesota governor 'deeply apologizes' to CNN president after network crew arrested

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Friday apologized to CNN President Jeff Zucker after reporter Omar Jimenez and his camera crew were arrested in Minneapolis, with the governor promising a prompt

29 May 12:00 TheHill 355432918264471223.html
7 people shot in Louisville during protests of Breonna Taylor shooting

Seven people were shot Thursday in downtown Louisville, Ky., as several hundred protesters gathered to protest the death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed in her own apartment by police in

29 May 12:27 TheHill 355432919606785890.html
Gov't intervention after Fairmont Norfolk fired all employees

Prestigious hotel closed indefinitely

29 May 12:42 Pulse Live 3606876835021315416.html
The UK wants to join with Trump to form a new global alliance to end China's grip on 5G

The UK wants to create a new global alliance to reduce China's dominance of emerging 5G technology.

29 May 12:21 Pulse Live 3606876835557688262.html
WATCH | Twitter conceals Trump tweet, ramping up dispute

Twitter concealed one of Donald Trump's tweets for "glorifying violence", ramping up a dispute with the US president who says social media companies censor conservative voices like his.

29 May 12:33 News24 3752801377177580219.html
A court must first rule on whether DA virtual congress is lawful - John Moodey

DA leadership hopeful John Moodey has written to the party's public representatives, objecting to the proposed plans for a virtual leadership conference in October, and challenging its constitutional validity.

29 May 12:58 News24 3752801377182431955.html
Many Eastern Cape schools not ready to reopen - national SGB association

Many of the Eastern Cape's 5 000 schools are not ready to reopen because they have not received adequate personal protective equipment, the provincial chairperson of the National Association of School Governing Bodies says.

29 May 12:30 News24 3752801377943381496.html
Mmusi Maimane: We must open our schools only when it is safe to do so

The rush to complete the academic calendar must not supersede the lives of students, staff and communities, writes Mmusi Maimane.

29 May 12:01 News24 3752801378153200469.html
DA Eastern Cape to have its own virtual congress

DA Eastern Cape chairperson Andrew Whitfield says the party's federal executive is investigating the feasibility of hosting its first ever digital provincial elective congress.

29 May 12:56 News24 3752801378353145323.html
Electricity: Buhari approves funding for first phase of Siemens power deal

Nigeria's electricity sector may soon receive a great boost as President Muhammadu Buhari has approved funding for the first phase of a deal with Siemens AG.

29 May 12:26 Legit 3764253650824133348.html
Garba Shehu says President Buhari can never be associated with fake promises

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

29 May 12:16 Legit 3764253650944692595.html
Islamic State: RAF carries out four air strikes in May

The Ministry of Defence says the strikes in Iraq on the Islamic State group all hit their targets.

29 May 12:26 BBC News 3883826127771908503.html
Trump's China Fight Shows Covid-19 Hasn't Changed Oil's World

The pandemic has merely highlighted the market’s pre-existing conditions.

29 May 12:39 Bloomberg.com 4032480121066621903.html
YOBE: Buni approves N200m monthly to pay retirees benefits

Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni, said the sum of N200 million has been earmarked every month for payment of entitlements to retirees of the.

29 May 12:54 Vanguard News 4125100339364027235.html
Laolu Akande harps on importance of feedback to Buhari administration

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

29 May 12:31 Vanguard News 4125100339848814410.html
Interstate Lockdown: Driver abandons vehicle, 21 passengers as FCTA arrests 74, impounds 3 buses

ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory FCT Ministerial Task-team on the Enforcement of COVID-19 Restrictions has arrested 74 persons travel

29 May 12:27 Vanguard News 4125100340048948278.html
Angus man threatened to cut police officer’s throat

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

29 May 12:37 The Courier 4275302767661234456.html
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 12:14 India Today 4286117813146007091.html
US Sec. of State Pompeo: Trump to make a series of announcements on China

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

29 May 12:13 FXStreet 4480975639525865818.html
Breaking: US Personal Spending plunged by 13.6% in April

Personal Spending in the United States declined by 13.6 on a monthly basis in April, the data published by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis showed

29 May 12:31 FXStreet 4480975639537675209.html
Budapest marks anniversary of deadly Danube boat disaster

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

29 May 12:30 Digital Journal 4566489172198366132.html
Minneapolis Police Station Torched As Protests Rage Overnight

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

29 May 12:58 Talking Points Memo 4598529366135365694.html
Twitter Flags Trump’s Tweet As ‘Glorifying Violence’ After Threat To MN Protesters

Twitter pinned a warning label to one of President Donald Trump’s threatening tweets about the protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota early...

29 May 12:00 Talking Points Memo 4598529366864523382.html
Minnesota Guv. Apologizes After State Police Arrest CNN Reporter And Crew At Protests

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) apologized to CNN president Jeff Zucker on Friday morning after police officers arrested CNN reporter...

29 May 12:35 Talking Points Memo 4598529367131153434.html
The cop who killed George Floyd has a long record of police brutality

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

29 May 12:17 Boing Boing 4601305169362260210.html
COVID-19: India now ninth-worst hit country in world with 1,65,799 cases

The number of COVID-19 cases in India has climbed to 1,65,799, making it the world's ninth worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic. The Health

29 May 12:20 Greater Kashmir 4662909091407421687.html
Govt must come clean on border standoff with China: Rahul

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

29 May 12:15 Greater Kashmir 4662909092344054631.html
Hizb militant owned the car used for botched Pulwama bombing: Report

Police have identified the owner of the car used for an unsuccessful bomb attack in Pulwama yesterday as Hidayatullah Malik, an active militant of

29 May 12:08 Greater Kashmir 4662909092834562829.html
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump.

29 May 12:00 manilastandard.net 4715274785790548092.html
School announces it will not reopen this term due to safety fears

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

29 May 12:05 BristolLive 4740742016852365640.html
Ajit Jogi, first CM of Chhattisgarh, passes away at 74: Ram Nath Kovind, Narendra Modi offer condolences

Ajit Jogi, the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, passed away on Friday at the age of 74. His son Amit Jogi made the announcement on Twitter.

29 May 12:35 Firstpost 4760741711688270214.html
Twitter hides Trump's 'When the looting starts, the shooting starts' tweet for glorifying violence

People can still retweet the president's post with a comment, but cannot like, reply or retweet it

29 May 12:00 National Post 4816958591013997708.html
Ayodhya: The Need To Preserve History While We Build The Temple

It is important that before the construction of the Ram temple, a thorough excavation takes place at the site. 

29 May 12:44 Swarajya 4977622829410370317.html
Why Caste Groups in Jharkhand Are Refusing To Buy The Official Claim Of ‘No Discrimination’ At Hazaribagh Quarantine Centre

A re-investigation has been demanded into a case of alleged caste discrimination at a Hazaribagh quarantine centre.

29 May 12:34 Swarajya 4977622829922707556.html
Maharashtra: Sadhus Attacked, Temple Looted In Palghar District; One Accused Held

In yet another shocking incident of attack on Hindu saints and seers, three unidentified assailants barged into a temple and attacked two priests, reports PTI.

29 May 12:24 Swarajya 4977622830230051013.html
"Chhattisgarh Lost Its Patriarch": Politicians Condole Ajit Jogi's Death

Ajit Jogi, the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, died today at the age of 74 after being in the hospital for nearly three weeks. Over the past week, Mr Jogi had suffered two cardiac arrests.

29 May 12:43 NDTV.com 5090057681604012570.html
After Arranging Buses For Thousands Of Migrants, Sonu Sood Helps Airlift 170 Girls Stuck In Kerala

After sending numerous migrant workers to their hometowns across the nation, actor Sonu Sood has now airlifted over 170 girls stuck in Kerala amid the coronavirus lockdown.Rajya Sabha MP Amar Patn

29 May 12:41 Koimoi 5184275669666861299.html
Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest

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

29 May 12:28 KitchenerToday.com 52741010600923604.html
CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 12:27 KitchenerToday.com 52741010640465296.html
Mamata Banerjee announces relaxations from June 1

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

29 May 12:22 BusinessLine 5283601615505918.html
South Africa to open up economy from June under eased lockdown regulations

South Africa will allow most economic sectors including mining and manufacturing to fully resume operations from next month as the country further

29 May 12:38 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299385825223.html
Black CNN reporter, crew released after live arrest covering Minneapolis riots

Police arrested a black CNN correspondent and his crew broadcasting live from the US city of Minneapolis early Friday while covering unrest sparked by the death of a black man at the hands of law enf…

29 May 12:52 France 24 5635134570496772754.html
Denmark reopens borders for locked-out lovers

More than two months after closing its borders, Denmark has loosened restrictions to let couples separated by coronavirus lockdowns finally see ...

29 May 12:21 CNA 5644198862996958759.html
Most court cases will resume with caution after circuit breaker, but remote hearings remain: Chief Justice

SINGAPORE: Most court cases will resume on Jun 8, after about two months of suspended activity with only urgent and essential cases being heard. ...

29 May 12:06 CNA 5644198863767138331.html
Senior citizen charged with repeatedly breaking COVID-19 rules during circuit breaker

SINGAPORE: A 63-year-old man is accused of breaking COVID-19 regulations by repeatedly leaving his Whampoa flat without reasonable excuse, not ...

29 May 12:41 CNA 5644198864117731392.html
Feds won't force airline ticket refunds for COVID-19 cancellations

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

29 May 12:43 City NEWS 1130 5858657120229646685.html
After Sonu Sood, Amitabh Bachchan Arranges 10 Buses For UP Migrant Workers

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan came forward to help the stranded migrant workers reach their hometown in Uttar Pradesh.

29 May 12:53 Abplive 5873643725087253036.html
Poroshenko Again Fails To Show For Questioning At Ukraine's State Bureau Of Investigations

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

29 May 12:24 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162107903302.html
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK

Greece on Friday listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 12:42 independent 5894610845057693618.html
Twitter places public interest notice on President Trump's tweet | ZDNet

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

29 May 12:18 ZDNet 591556593585171643.html
Reflecting on the case of Cyntoia Brown – talking with the director of ‘Murder to Mercy’

Dan Birman, director of the new Netflix feature documentary 'Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story,' discusses his filmmaking process and the importance of the case.

29 May 12:27 The Conversation 6012421226640634460.html
With the coronavirus, where government stumbles, litigation will step in

American ambivalence about government has left the courts to play an outsized role responding to public health crises like lead poisoning, asbestos-related illnesses and now, the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 12:30 The Conversation 6012421226669735076.html
Ahmaud Arbery’s killing puts a spotlight on the blurred blue line of citizen’s arrest laws

Laws enabling citizens to apprehend suspects, which date back to medieval England, were historically used in the US to suppress slave revolts.

29 May 12:27 The Conversation 6012421226957692294.html
Mexico’s other epidemic: Murdered women

In Mexico City, feminist groups spray-painted the names of Mexico's murdered women on the pavement of the Zócalo, the capital city's enormous main square, during the International Women's Day March.

29 May 12:24 The Conversation 6012421227363149762.html
Shuttered Canada-US border highlights different approaches to the pandemic – and differences between the 2 countries

The US and Canada have had a long, supportive relationship. But the recent closure of the US-Canada border because of the coronavirus underscores a growing divide between the two countries.

29 May 12:26 The Conversation 6012421227438531990.html
The White House's official Twitter account reposted Trump's tweet that was flagged for 'glorifying violence'

After Twitter flagged a tweet from President Trump saying it was "glorifying violence," the White House tweeted it again shortly after 8 am.

29 May 12:56 Business Insider 6060062399355543166.html
The UK wants to join with Trump to form a new global alliance to end China's grip on 5G

Boris Johnson wants to form a technology alliance with the US and other countries amid global anger towards China.

29 May 12:16 Business Insider 6060062399766764920.html
Covid lockdown: Mamata Banerjee announces slew of relaxations, shrines to reopen from Monday

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

29 May 12:45 The Times of India 6060938664444860563.html
Twinkle Khanna shares a glimpse of 'Maa Ke Haath Ka Khana' amid the lockdown; view picture

Actress Twinkle Khanna is currently at home amid the lockdown and making the most of her free time with her husband Akshay Kumar and kids, Nitara and

29 May 12:49 The Times of India 6060938664788201236.html
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK

The popular tourist destination was quick to impose a lockdown.

29 May 12:46 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773394909198.html
Sinn Fein leader says she would not justify every action taken by IRA

Mary Lou McDonald said violence had been justified to take on the British State.

29 May 12:19 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773608815060.html
People shielding from coronavirus ‘feel left behind’ as lockdown measures ease

Charities are concerned about the impact an indefinite isolation will have on the more than two million people shielding in the UK.

29 May 12:10 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775178932647.html
Democrats’ risky plan to ensure Congress can vote during the pandemic, explained

No one can be sure of whether House Democrats’ plan to allow "proxy voting" is constitutional.

29 May 12:30 Vox 6416095789306104269.html
Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump, accusing him of breaking its rules by 'glorifying violence' in a message that said looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot

29 May 12:00 Livemint 6614605817671196487.html
Haryana minister bats for lockdown extension; curbs free movement at Delhi borders

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij also said if the central government will allow free movement of people after lockdown 4.0 ends, the state will follow the directions.He said Haryana would have been much better on the COVID-19 front had it not been impacted by Delhi

29 May 12:18 Livemint 6614605818286759441.html
Only 4 Shramik trains have taken over 72 hours to reach destination:Railways

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

29 May 12:33 Livemint 6614605818834533132.html
Maharashtra to ease lockdown from June onwards

Maharashtra Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta had on Tuesday told reporters that the lockdown removal will happen in a 'very very gradual' and calibrated manner.Inter-district movement however, may not be allowed as it may lead to cross infection

29 May 12:46 Livemint 6614605819181863074.html
Amid the coronavirus, human rights defenders need more protection

On May 1, I took up the mandate of the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights defenders (HRDs). As part of my new role, I have been talking online to HRDs on a daily basis.

29 May 12:48 Aljazeera 6642629762812560987.html
Ethiopian security forces accused of grave human rights abuses

A rights group has accused Ethiopian security forces of continuing to commit grave human rights violations, including extrajudicial executions and torture, since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took office in 2018.

29 May 12:04 Aljazeera 6642629763750131588.html
Children facing 'devastating' effect of coronavirus: Report

The coronavirus pandemic is having a "devastating" effect on children, putting many out of school and at an increased risk of exploitation and abuse, a new report has revealed.

29 May 12:00 Aljazeera 6642629763920382302.html
Ajay Devgn Starrer Maidaan’s Set to be Dismantled Due to the Monsoons

The lockdown has brought the film industry on a standstill. While there are signs that film shoots might resume in some time, makers who had their film sets already erected in various studios have to dismantle them soon due to the arrival of the monsoons. 

29 May 12:09 Filmfare.com 6668806037239962742.html
Having lost their jobs, Tamils in Bahrain want to return home

Some want Kollywood actors to sponsor air tickets for labourers

29 May 12:14 The Hindu 6679535025128293344.html
Will not go against CM, says BJP MLA

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

29 May 12:01 The Hindu 6679535025763925367.html
Coronavirus lockdown | Mamata Banerjee announces relaxations from June 1

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

29 May 12:18 The Hindu 6679535026283827192.html
Police arrest CNN reporter and crew live on air as they report from Minneapolis protests

There are huge protests taking place in Minneapolis

29 May 12:26 men 6694993428910644595.html
Millions of locusts swarm India as farmers 'play loud music' to drive them away

Several Indian states are said to be 'reeling' from a locust attack which is the worst such invasion in years and farmers have reportedly been spraying gallons of insecticide to try and tackle the issue

29 May 12:39 mirror 675785260623212345.html
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment, Supreme Court says

In a pair of related rulings today, the high court says police must take sufficient steps to verify such tips to avoid entrapping suspects

29 May 12:07 The Globe and Mail 68426410812362208.html
Ukraine's envoy urges Italian media to objectively cover Markiv case

The relevant appeal was published in Il Venerdi magazine.

29 May 12:20 UNIAN 6863008970726237694.html
EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves

The ministers, holding talks via videoconference, are weighing the need for firm policy against the damage that it might do to business ties between the Asian economic giant and the world’s biggest trading bloc.

29 May 12:27 Hindustan Times 696565558011930088.html
Protest in Hong Kong over China move to pass security law

The protesters chanted slogans in the main atrium of the mall in the high-end Central district, some draping banners over the balconies with slogans such as “Independence for Hong Kong.”

29 May 12:07 Hindustan Times 696565559036950194.html
Watch: CNN journalist arrested during live report from Minneapolis riots

Watch the shocking moment when a CNN journalist and his crew were arrested during a live report about protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd

29 May 12:27 Buzz.ie 7092425148282140444.html
Somalia commission to probe killing of seven health workers

Somalia will set up a regional commission to probe the killing of seven health workers and report publicly within a month, the head of Hirshabelle state told Reuters on Friday, as the United Nations condemned what it called an outrage. Masked men abducted the health workers from a healthcare facility

29 May 12:35 Yahoo 7097669637377744194.html
Bulgaria to lift travel ban on Australian convicted of murder

The decision comes after Bulgaria's highest appeals court dismissed a request by the former chief prosecutor to review the parole granted to Jock Palfreeman in September. Palfreeman's parole angered nationalist politicians who have decried his release from prison, while the government's

29 May 12:17 Yahoo 7097669638311922428.html
'Twitter Targets Only Republicans & US President,' Fumes Trump, Calls For Revocation of Section 230

The US President also remarked that 'Twitter is doing nothing about all of the lies and propaganda being put out by China or the Radical Left Democrat Party.'

29 May 12:15 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083132518854.html
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month, but not UK

The popular tourist destination was quick to impose a lockdown.

29 May 12:44 Express & Star 7324224458859505678.html
Sinn Fein leader says she would not justify every action taken by IRA

Mary Lou McDonald said violence had been justified to take on the British State.

29 May 12:16 Express & Star 7324224459073411540.html
People shielding from coronavirus ‘feel left behind’ as lockdown measures ease

Charities are concerned about the impact an indefinite isolation will have on the more than two million people shielding in the UK.

29 May 12:09 Express & Star 7324224460643529127.html
George Floyd death: Trump attempts to explain 'looting leads to shooting' tweet

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

29 May 12:38 ABC7 New York 7327811148084096472.html
Dave Rubin on Trump's feud with Twitter: The 'free speech war' is coming to a head

Dave Rubin said on Friday that after years of tech giants making “selective decisions” to censor conservatives, President Trump is bringing awareness to the issue.

29 May 12:50 Fox News 7362823820718740382.html
Toronto police union says charges cops pushed woman from balcony are "unfounded"

According to reports, as many as eight officers responded to a call from Regis Korchinski-Paquet's mother to what police describe as an “assault”

29 May 12:42 NOW 7434691885920086820.html
CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in Minneapolis

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

29 May 12:50 The Guardian 7580308503825261865.html
Court sentences Czech man to 26 months in prison for stealing pancakes during lockdown

A court in the Czech Republic has sentenced a man to 26 months in prison for shoplifting during the country’s COVID-19 lockdown, Czech media reported on Friday.

29 May 12:30 The Guardian 7580308504367002846.html
Ajit Jogi: Quintessential politician who never gave up

Ajit Jogi, 74, who died at a private hospital here on Friday, was the quintessential politician who enjoyed support among tribal and scheduled caste communities because of his easy accessibility.

29 May 12:02 The Economic Times 7653256038135258264.html
New York coronavirus tracing program falls behind on hiring goals

The joint initiative between Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office and Bloomberg Philanthropies has successfully trained and hired just 2,164 tracers.

29 May 12:42 New York Post 7654946767894489378.html
George Floyd protests could spark coronavirus surge in Minnesota

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

29 May 12:20 New York Post 7654946768342642950.html
China says non-peaceful action on Taiwan is last resort

Li Zhanshu, who is also the head of China's parliament, said Beijing will never allow any force, in any way, to separate Taiwan from China.

29 May 12:50 The Jakarta Post 7678601103442267135.html
Denmark reopens borders for locked-out lovers

More than two months after closing its borders, Denmark has loosened restrictions to let couples separated by coronavirus lockdowns finally see each other again -- even if the easing applies just to partners from a few nearby countries for now.

29 May 12:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601104045851548.html
Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence' amid large-scale riots

A warning label has been placed over the tweet

29 May 12:54 Wales Online 7686550515765802114.html
Coronavirus impact: Daimler India offers free vehicle check-up to BharatBenz customers

Daimler Indian Commercial Vehicles has rolled out a new vehicle checkup and sanitisation campaign for BharatBenz customers and it is free of cost.

29 May 12:25 OVERDRIVE 7781473803102133300.html
ProPublica Wins National Magazine Award for Reporting

ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.

29 May 12:33 ProPublica 7866676282535267825.html
CNN reporter arrested live on air by Minnesota police, released an hour later

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

29 May 12:13 The Age 7967730561656299674.html
ACLU: Trump’s ‘Looting’ and 'Shooting' Tweet Suggested That Law Enforcement ‘Should Literally Murder Protestors’

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Friday denounced President Donald Trump’s incendiary tweets concerning the civil unrest in Minneapolis, saying that the president was “directing the national guard to murder protestors.”

29 May 12:05 Law & Crime 7990899036404365298.html
Ted Cruz Urges AG William Barr to Open Criminal Probe of Twitter for Refusing to Ban Iranian Leaders

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, urging them to open an investigation into whether Twitter violated federal law. The letter came the morning after President Donald Trump signed a social media executive order purporting to defend free speech.

29 May 12:01 Law & Crime 7990899037796679381.html
Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter hid a tweet by US President Donald Trump behind a warning for the first time on Friday, accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence" in a message that said looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot.

29 May 12:16 Bdnews24 8119004128984322789.html
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 12:07 Irishexaminer 8196011178890703711.html
Q&A: How many days a week will children be able to attend school from late August?

Roadmap for reopening schools being drawn up over the next fortnight

29 May 12:06 The Irish Times 8204772968825842269.html
George Floyd death: Trump attempts to explain 'looting leads to shooting' tweet

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

29 May 12:38 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010440444030424.html
Factbox: Who's involved in Libya's war and why

(Reuters) - The conflict between Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA), recognised by the United Nations, and the eastern-based forces of Khalifa Haftar has become a cauldron for foreign rivals.

29 May 12:55 Reuters 8334514179740818515.html
Somalia commission to probe killing of seven health workers

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia will set up a regional commission to probe the killing of seven health workers and report publicly within a month, the head of Hirshabelle state told Reuters on Friday, as the United Nations condemned what it called an outrage.

29 May 12:35 Reuters 8334514180073865914.html
Bulgaria to lift travel ban on Australian convicted of murder

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will move to lift a ban that prevents an Australian man convicted of murder in 2009 and released on parole from leaving the country, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.

29 May 12:17 Reuters 8334514180462688231.html
Foreign powers in Libya risk ever bloodier stalemate

TUNIS/ANKARA/CAIRO (Reuters) - As Turkish drones helped drive eastern Libyan forces back from Tripoli this month, Russia was said to be reinforcing them with warplanes, raising the stakes in a stalemated civil war that has partitioned the country.

29 May 12:56 Reuters 8334514180677002876.html
Tanzanian court finds opposition leader guilty of sedition, sets him free

DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - A Tanzanian court ruled on Friday that an opposition leader was guilty of sedition and incitement on accusations that he falsely said some 100 people were killed in clashes between herders and police in his home region in 2018.

29 May 12:21 Reuters 8334514181124279584.html
On banks of Danube, Hungary and South Korea mourn victims of boat accident

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Officials from Hungary and South Korea held a minute’s silence and threw white flowers onto the waters of the Danube on Friday, marking the first anniversary of a boat accident which killed 25 South Korean tourists and two Hungarian crew.

29 May 12:26 Reuters 8334514181141510433.html
Britain urges China to reconsider Hong Kong law: PM's spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has urged China to reconsider imposing a new security law on Hong Kong and hopes Beijing is listening, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday.

29 May 12:32 Reuters 8334514181151915133.html
CS Kagwe: First Born Son's Plum Job at the African Union

CS Mutahi Kagwe's eldest son has followed in the father's footsteps as his brilliant career portray a man who has...

29 May 12:59 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153674135561.html
Protest on Strip planned after unarmed black man’s death in Minnesota

Demonstrators will be marching Friday afternoon for justice for a black man and woman who died immediately following their interactions with police.

29 May 12:25 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835814446408.html
Delhi violence: Two Pinjra Tod members sent to judicial custody for 14 days

The magistrate sent Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita to judicial custody after the police said their custody was no longer needed for the probe.

29 May 12:39 Scroll.in 8669301694028878379.html
NSA Warns of New Sandworm Attacks on Email Servers

The US National Security Agency (NSA) has published a security alert warning of a new wave of cyberattacks against email servers, attacks conducted by one of Russia's most advanced cyber-espionage units. From a report: The NSA says that members of Unit 74455 of the GRU Main Center for Special Techno...

29 May 12:45 tech.slashdot.org 8720761277272023872.html
Death toll Rises again in America, nearly 1300 Died in 24 hours -

The number of deaths due to corona virus in America is increasing continuously. In the last 24 hours, a rapid

29 May 12:35 News Hunt Media 8859517518570020748.html
'Only 4 trains out of 3,840 Shramik trains have taken over 72 hours to reach': Railways

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

29 May 12:03 Free Press Journal 9080771788108834980.html
RIP Ajit Jogi: 10 facts to know about Chhattisgarh's First CM

Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Ajit Jogi, who had been admitted in the hospital for nearly three weeks and suffered two cardiac arrests this past week, has breathed his last, earlier this Friday.

29 May 12:48 Free Press Journal 9080771788115034216.html
UK Action Fraud Reveals Victims Have Lost Over £4.6 Million in Coronavirus Scams

Action Fraud has listed seven types of scams it’s seen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. This includes courier fraud, online shopping, computer software...

29 May 12:26 Sputniknews 967333868601200523.html
How COVID-19 Became Britain's Newest Religion

It’s become almost impossible to have a rational debate about Covid-19 and the policies that governments have brought in in its wake, as the virus has gone from being a...

29 May 12:34 Sputniknews 967333868920499895.html
US Turns Away Two Ships Carrying Iranian Fuel From Venezuela Under Sanctions Threat

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

29 May 12:49 Sputniknews 967333869439213099.html
Prime Time Comedy Show: Netizens Ridicule Indian, Pakistani Panelists 'Brandishing Weapons' on TV

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

29 May 12:09 Sputniknews 967333869476261426.html
Trump’s Looting Tweet Violates His Oath of Office

The president is supposed to protect and defend the nation’s supreme laws. Shooting looters is unconstitutional.

29 May 13:06 The Atlantic 100708436411331884.html
We Do Not Need Third Party Intervention: China On Trump's Offer

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

29 May 13:44 Sakshi Post 1016059426017895623.html
Schools to remain closed after June 1 Sindh

Ghani says govt cannot take risk of reopen­ing educat­ional instit­utions at this point

29 May 13:41 The Express Tribune 1105816786066504358.html
PM’s aide fears increase in Covid-19 cases, deaths in coming days

Dr Zafar Mirza urges people not to let their guard down agains­t the novel corona­virus

29 May 13:33 The Express Tribune 1105816786893473372.html
North Korea accuses US of hurting its image with cyber threat warning

Washin­gton renewe­d accusa­tions last month that Pyongy­ang was respon­sible for malici­ous cyber attack­s

29 May 13:16 The Express Tribune 1105816787082885795.html
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook should not verify posts, satire website declares him dead

A day after Mark Zuckerberg said that social media sites should not play "arbiters of truth," memes are going viral with satire articles that make provocative and fake claims about the Facebook CEO.

29 May 13:21 Business Today 1145527431177242873.html
Major Suman Gawani to get prestigious UN award for her services at UNMISS

Major Suman Gawani, an Indian Army officer is being awarded the prestigious “United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the year Award” on Friday.

29 May 13:29 The Statesman 1191309781529860442.html
Minnesota State Patrol Blasted for "Lie" Tweet About CNN Arrest of Journalists

Omar Jimenez and his crew were arrested on live TV while covering protests in Minneapolis.

29 May 13:29 The Hollywood Reporter 121801343365042072.html
Minneapolis mayor declares 8pm curfew as fourth night of carnage looms and Minnesota Gov. admits 'abject failure' in trying to control George Floyd rioters who 'set a city on fire' forcing residents to hide in their homes

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

29 May 13:21 Mail Online 124328111181262717.html
Greece bans Britons from going on holiday in the country when it reopens its borders on June 15 due to high level of UK coronavirus cases

While citizens of 29 other countries will be allowed to travel when Greece's airports reopen to tourists on June 15, the UK's number of coronavirus cases is still too high. Pictured, Mykonos.

29 May 13:27 Mail Online 124328112590668910.html
Lockdown: HC extends gangster Arun Gawli’s parole by five days

The parole leave was, however, extended for a period of seven days due to the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown.

29 May 13:44 The Financial Express 1288289579879695344.html
Taking urgent steps for cremation of COVID-19 deceased, Delhi govt tells HC

The court asked the Delhi government and the three municipal corporations to file a detailed status report and listed the matter for further hearing on June 2.

29 May 13:51 The Financial Express 1288289580063230558.html
IOCL Recruitment 2020: Deadline for online application for engineers, graduate apprentice extended; Details

The recruitment of engineers/officers or engagement of graduate apprentice engineers (GAEs) would be done through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2020.

29 May 13:56 The Financial Express 1288289580375867225.html
No hugs, no kisses! COVID-19 safety measures for film, TV shoot make masks, gloves mandatory; check details

For instance, no physical greetings, hugs, kisses are permitted. Hand washing and sanitizing are mandatory on entry and exit, two metre distance needs to be maintained between colleagues and floor markings will be mandatory.

29 May 13:10 The Financial Express 1288289580400040011.html
Final year college exams: HRD Minister’s big statement amid lockdown 5 reports

Final year college exams: Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has sought to clear some confusion concerning final year exams in colleges.

29 May 13:53 The Financial Express 1288289580522974601.html
India-China LAC face-off: Should the US interfere in this matter? No, says an expert

If the borders are well-demarcated, the two countries will have military tension-free relations and such situations will not arise as we are presently witnessing in Ladakh.

29 May 13:29 The Financial Express 1288289580671973461.html
Modi’s hydroxychloroquine support to US brings first installment of mega US-India trade deal closer

India and the US could strike a smaller trade deal in the coming weeks as hydroxychloroquine supply to the US has given the two countries enough confidence.

29 May 13:18 The Financial Express 1288289580695987978.html
India-China standoff: PM Modi had no recent conversation with US President Donald Trump, say govt sources

The clarification came hours after Trump said in Washington that he had spoken to Modi and that the Indian prime minister is not in a "good mood" over the "big conflict" between India and China.

29 May 13:16 The Financial Express 1288289581596335708.html
A young girl who watched George Floyd suffocate finds her place in the protest movement

Protesters leave signs and tributes as years of frustration at racial disparities in policing come to the surface

29 May 13:26 the Guardian 1491978794366267321.html
'Gross incompetence at highest levels': ex-Obama adviser blasts Trump's Covid response

Samantha Power also tells online Hay festival that former US administration underestimated how ‘ripped off’ Americans felt

29 May 13:13 the Guardian 1491978794612424622.html
Barrow journalist hounded out of Cumbria for reporting court case

Amid a storm of rumours about grooming gangs, Amy Fenton receives scores of threats

29 May 13:05 the Guardian 1491978794812007853.html
For test and trace to work, the public needs to trust this government. But how can we?

Boris Johnson has consistently sneered at health and safety, so when he wants to end the lockdown early we should be worried, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

29 May 13:23 the Guardian 1491978795594989113.html
CBI files preliminary enquiry against Tablighi Jamaat over FCRA violations

The action by the CBI comes a day after the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police filed 12 fresh chargesheets naming 541 foreign nationals in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat case

29 May 13:46 Business-Standard 1502508924873303198.html
Ajit Jogi, 74, finally loses battle for life after 16-year struggle

Wheelchair-bound former bureaucrat-turned-politician suffers cardiac, goes into coma; ends comes at around 3:30pm; last rites at his village Gaurella in undivided Bilaspur district on Saturday

29 May 13:48 Business-Standard 1502508925339495511.html
Bengal to reopen places of worship Monday as CM eases lockdown

She also announced restarting of private and public sector offices with full attendance from June 8

29 May 13:24 Business-Standard 1502508925765363165.html
Gujarat CM discards social media rumour on complete lockdown from June 1

Rupani had to issue a clarification amid social media talk that the state government was planning to impose total lockdown from June 1 as the number of COVID-19 cases was not coming down

29 May 13:01 Business-Standard 1502508926516812809.html
No ban, but reduction of flights: J.C. Madhuswamy

Bengaluru: The State Government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to Karnataka in view of the high number of COVID-19 cases prevalent there. In a clarification issued to media, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs J.C. Madhuswamy has said that...

29 May 13:13 Star of Mysore 1698039377019771335.html
Greens oppose road inside Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

Trees marked to be cut, concrete pillars laid; activists threaten to move Courts Madikeri: The Forest Department and the Public Works Department’s move to erect concrete pillars and marking of trees to construct a proposed road from Patti to Todikana within the Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary near Talacauvery in Kodagu District has drawn the ire of...

29 May 13:10 Star of Mysore 1698039377030022219.html
Evaluation of all II PUC papers begins in city

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Divisional evaluation of Second PUC (2019-20) answer scripts of all subjects of all the three streams —- Arts, Science and Commerce —– began in the city this morning under tight Police security. The evaluation is taking place at nine centres namely Sarada Vilas College in Krishnamurthypuram, St. Philomena’s College in Bannimantap, Marimallappa...

29 May 13:07 Star of Mysore 1698039377660713603.html
‘Congress has come to the aid of migrant workers’

Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the ruling BJP Government of failing to come to the aid of migrant workers, who are distressed over COVID-19 lockdown regulations, KPCC (Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee) Working President Salim Ahmed maintained that the Congress, as a responsible Opposition Party, has come to the rescue of migrant workers at this critical juncture. He was...

29 May 13:08 Star of Mysore 1698039378467044909.html
Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer a crime

Campaigners against the law say it deepened gender inequality and violated rights to privacy

29 May 13:06 Rappler 1882105643470372401.html
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills

Using distance diagnostics, blood analysis, mobile phone tracking and tracing, and mandatory wearing of face masks are among measures Israel does to curb the spread of the coronavirus

29 May 13:22 Rappler 1882105643829982637.html
Pearson to begin limiting terminal access to travellers only

If you picking up someone from the airport, you may not be allowed to head inside the terminal to greet them for much longer.

29 May 13:27 CP24 1887544294721630241.html
'Govt's silence fuelling speculation’: Rahul Gandhi on situation with China

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

29 May 13:37 Oneindia 2023829370780460516.html
2 floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after official tests positive for COVID-19: Report

A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the fourth such case in the Parliament complex, sources said here. The director-level officer who attended work on May 28

29 May 13:07 Deccan Herald 2027555797160754717.html
CM B S Yediyurappa, Kateel will resolve party issues, says Suresh Angadi

Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi said that Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and BJP State President Nalin Kumar Kateel will resolve any differences of opinion among party leaders including

29 May 13:48 Deccan Herald 2027555797263315173.html
Kuwait police arrest 12 workers for breaking curfew

Kuwaiti has imposed a full curfew to curb COVID-19 cases

29 May 13:26 Gulf News 2086521545558941093.html
CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez and crew arrested live on air in Minneapolis amid George Floyd protests

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

29 May 13:44 LailasNews.com 2090029850140850029.html
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries from June 15, but not UK

Greece listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic. The Greek Tourism Ministry said travellers from the permitted countries will be able to enter Greece on direct flights to Athens and to the northern city of Thessaloniki.

29 May 13:56 ITV News 2184971257594903162.html
NPA and IPID commit to tackling high-level police corruption

This comes after two investigators were pulled from the task team.

29 May 13:26 Daily Maverick 2373996787999910567.html
ConCourt denies Public Protector, EFF leave to appeal Gordhan interdict

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane scored a small victory as the Constitutional Court overturned a personal costs order against her. But the court dismissed a bid by her and the EFF to appeal an interim interdict granted to Pravin Gordhan while he takes Mkhwebane’s SARS report on review.

29 May 13:07 Daily Maverick 2373996788545535386.html
Tobacco giants BATSA and JTI head to court over tobacco ban

The largest tobacco manufacturers based in South Africa, Japan Tobacco International and British American Tobacco South Africa, have joined civil society groups in launching legal action against the maintenance of the tobacco ban. With Level 3 relaxations looming, the gloves are coming off.

29 May 13:09 Daily Maverick 2373996788651927359.html
90-year-old grandma tries to defuse tense confrontation between police and her grandson

When police stopped a Texas man for an alleged traffic violation, the confrontation turned tense, videos of the incident show. What happened next left a family shaken, a young man on the ground and his grandma attempting to intervene in the tense confrontation that followed.

29 May 13:07 CTVNews 2422791597364663807.html
Challenges awaiting private schools after reopening

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

29 May 13:55 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900105888364.html
Interstate Lockdown: FCTA arrests 74, impounds 3 buses

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

29 May 13:04 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900860278967.html
How to address almajiri challenges, by NHRC - The Nation Nigeria

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has suggested ways leaders of the northern states could address the challenges posed by almajiri...

29 May 13:46 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901277785547.html
Inland waterways transport with Bangladesh to start in 3-4 months: Tripura CM

Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb today visited Sonamura and different parts of Sepahijala district as part of his inspection tour of quarantine centres set up at village level to accommodate people who are facing difficulties in-home quarantine.

29 May 13:00 The Indian Express 2885715103839607096.html
For Afghan Sikhs, fear of another terror attack bigger than coronavirus

Forced to share cramped rooms at Gurdwaras after the March 25 attack, Sikhs look to India, wait for lockdown to end.

29 May 13:13 The Indian Express 2885715105027425330.html
‘Punjab seed scam’: PAU denies providing ‘source seed’ to any pvt company, sold TL seed to farmers only

Punjab paddy seed scam: Speaking to The Indian Express, Tarsem Singh Dhillon, director (seeds), PAU said this was the first year that the varsity had sold ‘Truthfully Labelled’ (TL) seeds of two new paddy varieties — PR 128 and PR 129 — to farmers only.

29 May 13:51 The Indian Express 2885715105725481287.html
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis

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

29 May 13:40 Malaymail 302165936306811739.html
Nolte: MN Democrat Prosecutor's Bizarre, Sloppy 'Evidence' Statement Whips up More Chaos

Mike Freeman claimed he had evidence that did not support a criminal charge against the cop responsible for George Floyd's death.

29 May 13:49 Breitbart 3148363491422933582.html
Watch: CNN Reporter, Crew Arrested During Live Minneapolis Broadcast

CNN "New Day" on Friday morning cut to correspondent Omar Jimenez as he reported on the scene in Minneapolis after protests turned violent. During the middle of the broadcast, Jimenez and his crew of a cameraman and a producer were all arrested by Minnesota | Clips

29 May 13:45 Breitbart 3148363492827043928.html
COVID-19: BAFTA TV awards to be held behind closed doors

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that its television and craft awards will now hold behind closed doors in July. 

29 May 13:07 TheCable Lifestyle 3194590662880296724.html
MP Rigathi Gachagua Claims State Froze His Bank Accounts Over Links With Ruto

A Nairobi Court has frozen Mathira Member of Parliament Rigathi Gachagua's three bank accounts in an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering.Milimani Senior Resident Magistrate Muthoni

29 May 13:26 KahawaTungu 3304128543490536491.html
Donald Trump repeats claims he is being unfairly targeted by social media sites

The US president continued his attacks on platforms such as Twitter on Friday.

29 May 13:32 Shropshire Star 3480199991285899768.html
Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease

Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.

29 May 13:50 Shropshire Star 3480199992634963041.html
NASS may not pass Infectious Disease Bill – Ekweremadu

Raphael Ede, Enugu   Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday, said the controversial Infectious Disease Bill before the National Assembly is not likely to be passed, saying the...

29 May 13:07 Punch Newspapers 3524240993991362783.html
Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu is yet to meet conditions for waiver granted - APC chairmen

The consensus candidature of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu may have hit a brick wall as APC chairmen in Edo said he did not meet the conditions for a waiver granted.

29 May 13:07 Legit 3764253649838948709.html
President Buhari commiserates with victims of Sokoto attack

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

29 May 13:59 Legit 3764253650504930682.html
Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu is yet to meet conditions for waiver granted - APC chairmen

The consensus candidature of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu may have hit a brick wall as APC chairmen in Edo said he did not meet the conditions for a waiver granted.

29 May 13:07 Legit 3764253650555915784.html
CNN reporter arrested, released covering Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 13:29 BNN 3833521687836538444.html
Trump calls Minneapolis protesters ‘thugs,’ vows action

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to take action to bring the city of Minneapolis “under control,” calling violent protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody “thugs” and saying that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”

29 May 13:53 WVLT 4089046910245288144.html
Ajit Jogi, first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, dies at 74

Ajit Jogi, the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and a mass leader who dominated the State's politics for long, died at a private hospital here today. Continue Reading →

29 May 13:21 News Today 4115950002426167216.html
That's how China is spamming social media globally

A New York-based intelligence firm, Graphika, has recently published a report suggesting how Beijing might be using YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter to influence public opinion across the world on the topics sensitive to the Chinese establishment.

29 May 13:20 India Today 4286117813059889350.html
Bangalore airport: Air Asia plane hit by baggage cart, ladder topples over due to bad weather

Heavy winds and rain led to minor accidents at the Bangalore airport with an Air Asia plane getting hit by a baggage card and a passenger ladder toppling over

29 May 13:34 India Today 4286117813121568506.html
That's how China is spamming social media globally

A New York-based intelligence firm, Graphika, has recently published a report suggesting how Beijing might be using YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter to influence public opinion across the world on the topics sensitive to the Chinese establishment.

29 May 13:20 India Today 4286117813705755341.html
What Lockdown 5.0 will likely look like: Restrictions to end, focus on 13 Covid districts

As India prepares to exit Lockdown 4.0, recommendations from states and special panels give us a glimpse of what Lockdown 5.0 could look like. Read on to know what is likely to remain closed and what will reopen from June 1.

29 May 13:56 India Today 4286117814223601423.html
Learner pens his thoughts on lockdown

According to the bright young learner, online classes were exciting at the beginning however, being in a classroom is much more stimulating. 

29 May 13:24 South Coast Sun 4417269128151071407.html
OpenSSH to remove SHA-1 as cracking cost drops

Start the switch to better algorithms.

29 May 13:26 iTnews 4425008560431282131.html
Minnesota AG Expects Criminal Charges Against Police Officers Involved In George Floyd’s Death

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

29 May 13:12 Talking Points Memo 4598529365779777861.html
Protests Over Death Of George Floyd Spread To Cities Around The Country

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

29 May 13:37 Talking Points Memo 4598529367218583340.html
Joe Scarborough in WaPo Op-Ed: The slimy tsunami of bilge spewing from President Trump is hurting innocent people

It’s easy to become inured to Trump’s ceaseless depravity, which is why I’m glad I read Joe Scarborough’s Op-Ed in The Washington Post about Trump’s sociopathic obsess…

29 May 13:15 Boing Boing 4601305168648944056.html
Forest fire triggers landmine explosions along LoC in Balakote

Forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Balakote in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday triggered several landmine

29 May 13:20 Greater Kashmir 4662909092978418043.html
Body of missing French snowmobiler found in Canada

Police announced Thursday they had identified a body as that of a French snowmobiler who went missing after his tour group crashed through an icy Canadian lake in January, with forensic analysis on another body presumed to be that of his companion set to be completed in coming days.

29 May 13:00 manilastandard.net 4715274784182089583.html
Chhattisgarh's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

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

29 May 13:55 The New Indian Express 4718288653761031202.html
Sino-India border standoff: Chinese Foreign Ministry rejects US offer, says 'don't need third-party intervention'

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

29 May 13:01 The New Indian Express 4718288653978916075.html
Delhi records 82 deaths in 24 hours, Kejriwal govt alleges delay in reporting

Due to late reporting by the hospitals where the patients died, it appears that the deaths happened on a single day, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia explained.

29 May 13:23 The New Indian Express 4718288654978613291.html
Digital-only local newspapers will struggle to serve the communities that need them most

This week News Corp Australia announced the end of the print editions of 112 suburban and regional mastheads – about one-fifth of all of Australia's local newspapers. Of those, 36 will close and 76 ...

29 May 13:53 Tech Xplore 4945708898809387530.html
Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet

WASHINGTON — Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about “glorifying violence.

29 May 13:45 KitchenerToday.com 52741008773030866.html
Alec Baldwin on pandemic life and why he worries for kids

NEW YORK — Whether he’s playing President Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” or hosting a new season of “Match Game,” Alec Baldwin prefers working close to home.

29 May 13:31 KitchenerToday.com 52741009984564170.html
Twitter hid Trump's violent tweet. Why won't Facebook?

Trump encouraged violence on Twitter and Facebook. But only one of those services did anything about it.

29 May 13:59 Mashable 5336625364145622713.html
One dead, eight injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto-crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State on Friday said that one person died while eight others sustained injuries in a multiple accident

29 May 13:26 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301010143491.html
BREAKING: Judge rules that MDC Alliance is not a political party

Harare judge, Justice Tawanda Chitapo has handed down a ruling dismissing the claim by the Nelson Chamisa led opposition form that it is a political party. The ...

29 May 13:46 Bulawayo24 News 5565663540195417253.html
‘You’re going to die, it’s a trap’ – Julius Malema slams South Africa’s decision to open churches

Julius Malema on Thursday harshly criticized the decision of the South African government to reopen religious institutions,

29 May 13:00 Face2Face Africa 5878198130696177104.html
Mobile banking service for US immigrants launches

Welcome Technologies, an outfit that works to support immigrants to the US, has joined forces with Green Dot on a digital banking product.

29 May 13:47 Finextra 6000504750689190442.html
YSR Congress MLA and Sakshi Senior Journalist in Trouble

Notices were also given to 40 supporters of the party and two other journalists.

29 May 13:48 MIRCHI9 6041804859092560164.html
Yet Another Blow to Jagan Government from the High Court

Immediately after the judgment, N Ramesh Kumar announced coming back to work.

29 May 13:26 MIRCHI9 6041804859904752037.html
White House Director of Social Media Dan Scavino says Twitter is 'full of s***' after company flags Trump's tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Scavino's tweet came after Twitter flagged a message from Trump saying "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" as violating the platform's rules.

29 May 13:04 Business Insider 6060062399383189362.html
Trump attacked Twitter after it restricted his post for 'glorifying violence' and said the company is unfairly targeting him

The president called for Congress to repeal Section 230, which gives web platforms legal protections, as his dispute with Twitter escalated.

29 May 13:08 Business Insider 6060062400092690250.html
Twitter slapped a 'glorifying violence' label on a Trump tweet that threatened George Floyd protesters in Minneapolis with getting shot

Twitter placed a clickthrough block on a tweet by President Donald Trump. The tweet said "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

29 May 13:46 Business Insider 6060062400239220027.html
To Those Outraged Over Trump's Use of the Word 'Thug,' Someone Else Used it Too...

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

29 May 13:50 Townhall 6083908947711419287.html
Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease

Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.

29 May 13:52 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774716544097.html
5 officers could be charged

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

29 May 13:33 Castanet 616068602051482579.html
Apology for arrest of reporter

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

29 May 13:27 Castanet 616068602993229984.html
Vestager hits back at Lufthansa bailout criticism

Commission vice-president in charge of competition Margarethe Vestager argued that companies getting large capital injections from the state during the corona crisis still have to offset their competitive advantage.

29 May 13:42 EUobserver 625925298145076137.html
In the name of Shramik Special, Railways running 'Corona Express' trains: Mamata

Mamata also said that social distancing norms were not being followed in the Shramik Special trains as they are running at full capacity.The Railways are bringing people from hotspot areas in huge numbers, she added

29 May 13:14 Livemint 6614605819119497353.html
No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension: Report

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

29 May 13:23 Livemint 6614605819122287717.html
Maharashtra to soon announce economic package to tide over virus crisis: Ajit Pawar

'In a nutshell, we are facing an economic crisis and we want to find a way out,' said Pawar.He also said that although the Centre recently announced an economic package, there were still differences of opinion on how much money will be given to the people

29 May 13:30 Livemint 6614605819286849387.html
PM Modi and Donald Trump had no discussion on standoff at LAC with China

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

29 May 13:23 Livemint 6614605819582500258.html
Gen Bajwa reiterates commitment to global peace

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said the sense of purpose and commitment of Pakistan towards the global peace under the United Nations Charter remained unflinching.

29 May 13:32 Pakistan Today 6621510368312067948.html
Ai Weiwei says new security law is the end of Hong Kong

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes the newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-aut

29 May 13:15 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245244592868.html
NPF’s Newmai sworn as Minister in Manipur

Awangbou Newmai, MLA, was sworn in on Friday as a Minister in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition cabinet Ministry. Governor Najma Heptulla administered the oath of office and secrecy at a simple

29 May 13:04 The Hindu 6679535024273360483.html
HC declines to stay VACB probe

50 acres of farmland purchase by Jacob Thomas in Tamil Nadu

29 May 13:19 The Hindu 6679535024352535936.html
Coronavirus lockdown | Jharkhand flies its migrant workers back from Leh

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

29 May 13:07 The Hindu 6679535024603603924.html
BCM officer facing threats from MLA’s supporters approaches police

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

29 May 13:19 The Hindu 6679535024697220311.html
Congress hits out at SG for remarks in SC in migrants case

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

29 May 13:00 The Hindu 6679535025527962873.html
Coronavirus lockdown | U.P. migrant’s body found in Shramik train toilet

‘The vicitm had boarded the train on May 23 and his body was found when the train was opened for maintenance and sanitisation on May 27’

29 May 13:24 The Hindu 6679535026332444239.html
Number10 dismisses teachers' fears about returning to school as matter for heads

The majority of primary schools are expected to open up to more pupils from Monday as part of the easing of lockdown but unions remain concerned about the safety of their members

29 May 13:38 mirror 675785261645331439.html
'It's robbed me of that comfort': Euthanasia plans upended by COVID-19

Consideration of contentious voluntary assisted dying laws in various states has been delayed as the nation grapples with the fallout from COVID-19.

29 May 13:45 WAtoday 6806590899363470231.html
Police detain 25 people in Russia for protesting journalist’s arrest

Moscow has banned ‘mass public events’ to curb the spread of the coronavirus

29 May 13:48 The Globe and Mail 68426409786661896.html
Four regions not ready for stage 2 of quarantine easing in Ukraine – health ministry

These are Donetsk, Lviv, Rivne and Chernivtsi regions.

29 May 13:40 UNIAN 6863008970595279423.html
Trump defends India-China mediation offer as effort to address PM Modi’s ‘mood’

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

29 May 13:44 Hindustan Times 696565558059305329.html
Hong Kong China Borrowed Time

Hong Kong has been living on borrowed time ever since the British made it a colony nearly 180 years ago, and all the more so after Beijing took control in 1997 and granted it autonomous status. China’s passage of a national security law for the city is the latest sign that the 50-year “one country,

29 May 13:00 Yahoo 7097669638291797386.html
Minneapolis bus drivers are refusing to help police transport protesters to jail

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

29 May 13:30 Yahoo 7097669638309954706.html
DOJ Targets North Koreans, Chinese for Laundering Billions for Kim’s Nuclear Program

The Justice Department charged 28 North Koreans and five Chinese citizens with laundering over $2.5 billion in assets through North Korea’s state-operated foreign exchange bank to fund the government’s nuclear program, according to court documents unsealed Thursday.The indictment, first reported by the

29 May 13:05 Yahoo 7097669638884807873.html
RPSC Reopens Window For 28 Physiotherapist Vacancies Reopened, Apply on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in

The online application process will, notably, begin from June 1 and end on June 15.

29 May 13:47 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084054250595.html
Indian Railways News: Demand For Shramik Specials Going Down But Trains Will Continue, Says Chairman

Indian Railways Latest News: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is blaming the Railways for the increased number of coronavirus cases in the state. On Friday, Mamata said the Railways is running Corona Express. 

29 May 13:30 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084297675236.html
Donald Trump repeats claims he is being unfairly targeted by social media sites

The US president continued his attacks on platforms such as Twitter on Friday.

29 May 13:33 Express & Star 7324224458832077304.html
Lockdown breach fines plummet as restrictions ease

Just 841 have been handed out by forces in England since rules relaxed.

29 May 13:50 Express & Star 7324224460181140577.html
Expert: No police academy teaches officers to put knees on necks

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

29 May 13:54 ABC7 New York 7327811147449523126.html
Thousands crossing US-Mexico border despite nonessential travel ban, COVID-19 threat

Border crossings continue despite the ban instituted by President Trump.

29 May 13:33 Fox News 7362823819680644599.html
Judge Pirro says 'facts are clear,' Minnesota officer 'does not deserve to be free'

Judge Jeanine Pirro said on Friday that the “clear facts” show that the police officer who killed George Floyd needs to be arrested and charged with murder under Minnesota law.

29 May 13:27 Fox News 7362823820468788494.html
White House hits back after Twitter cracks down on Trump's Minneapolis tweet, reposts censored message

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

29 May 13:00 Fox News 7362823820661106407.html
Tucker Carlson: Our leadership class is fanning racial flames. They're doing nothing to calm the situation

There are 320 million of us in this country. We all have to live together. But suddenly our leaders are making that dangerously difficult.

29 May 13:18 Fox News 7362823820718462401.html
Maharashtra To Soon Announce Covid-19 Package To Tide Over Crisis: Ajit Pawar

“We’re facing an economic crisis and we want to find a way out,” Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar says.

29 May 13:57 Bloomberg | Quint 7403450740268048434.html
Buhari still condoning corrupt practices, alleges CDD

Pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) previewed the anti-graft campaign of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration in the last five years and concluded that not much has been achieved to address the menace in the polity.

29 May 13:08 The Guardian 7580308504795320362.html
China sanctions not solution to Hong Kong crisis: EU

The European Union said Friday that China's imposition of a security law on Hong Kong had damaged ties with Beijing, but that imposing sanctions would not solve the crisis.

29 May 13:34 The Guardian 7580308505308642843.html
Will Tollywood Demand An Apology From Balakrishna For Using Inappropriate Language In Public?

Actor Balakrishna has been at the receiving end since he complained that he was not invited to the recently held meeting with the Telangana government demanding lockdown relaxation. A video has been doing the rounds, wherein Balakrishna is seen lashing out at a media person, who asked his response about the meeting.

29 May 13:27 https://www.filmibeat.com 7601703243655187974.html
Sonu Sood Helps Airlift 177 Girls Stuck In Kerala, To Their Home State Odisha

Actor Sonu Sood has once again come to the rescue of stranded migrant workers, looking to go back to their hometowns amid the lockdown. Sonu has helped 177 girls get to their homes in Odisha. The actor airlifted the girls, who were stuck in Kerala due to the lockdown.

29 May 13:11 https://www.filmibeat.com 7601703244057754116.html
WATCH: CNN journalist arrested on-air while covering George Floyd protests

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

29 May 13:52 Newstalk 7635722258453878100.html
Amy Klobuchar once failed to prosecute Derek Chauvin, cop in Floyd death

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

29 May 13:36 New York Post 7654946767727222901.html
Taiwan decriminalizes adultery in landmark ruling

TAIPEI – Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday decriminalized adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy, scrapping a law that activists said

29 May 13:59 New York Post 7654946768858130107.html
Video shows moment Minneapolis police abandon torched precinct

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

29 May 13:54 New York Post 7654946769348003729.html
Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students

The United States will take action to prevent alleged espionage by Chinese students, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, ahead of an expected announcement by President Donald Trump.

29 May 13:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601103815622079.html
Ministry suggests shorter school hours as part of 'new normal'

The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) suggested that students study from home until the country is declared free from COVID-19. 

29 May 13:11 The Jakarta Post 7678601103908053241.html
China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law

China faced growing international pressure Friday over its move to impose a security law on Hong Kong that critics say will destroy the city's autonomy, with the United States and Britain placing the issue before the UN Security Council.

29 May 13:15 The Jakarta Post 7678601104048414023.html
'It's robbed me of that comfort': Euthanasia plans upended by COVID-19

Consideration of contentious voluntary assisted dying laws in various states has been delayed as the nation grapples with the fallout from COVID-19.

29 May 13:45 The Age 7967730561898208151.html
Jarring Video Shows Grandmother Intervening After Texas Cops Pulled Guns on Man Who Allegedly Ran Stop Sign

There's controversy in Midland, Texas after police pulled guns on a man who allegedly ran a stop sign on May 16, and drove to his grandmother's home instead of stopping for cops. Tye Anders, 21, was charged with evading arrest after police said he continued to drive when they pursued him, according to Marfa Public Radio.

29 May 13:05 Law & Crime 7990899037449672463.html
Officials Announce the Charges Against Ex-Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd's Neck

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

29 May 13:42 Law & Crime 7990899037736745599.html
No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension

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

29 May 13:55 Bdnews24 8119004128217677279.html
Diego Costa given court date for tax fraud case as six-month prison sentence request made

Spaniard in hot water over tax fraud case...

29 May 13:02 CaughtOffside 8169236756795718451.html
Private hospitals ‘takeover’ by State will not be extended past June

Deal came under fire over its cost and the lack of use of much private hospital capacity

29 May 13:23 The Irish Times 8204772968482888580.html
Ireland Funds’ Chief Executive steps down after one year

Mr Cronin intends to spend more time with family and will move back to Ireland

29 May 13:00 The Irish Times 8204772968784337028.html
Derek Chauvin history: Officer accused in George Floyd's death opened fire on 2 people, had 17 complaints

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

29 May 13:05 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010440594608816.html
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country’s most senior generals said on Friday, in a rhetorical escalation from China aimed at the democratic island Beijing claims as its own.

29 May 13:47 Reuters 8334514179972451182.html
EU says Hong Kong decision damages trust with China

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union governments expressed “grave concern” on Friday over China’s security law for Hong Kong, the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said following a video meeting of the bloc’s 27 foreign ministers.

29 May 13:16 Reuters 8334514180310956140.html
Turkey's AK Party plans measures seen as potential obstacle to new parties

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party is planning to push through measures with its nationalist allies that affect how political groups may contest elections and could hamper new opposition parties taking part in any snap elections.

29 May 13:56 Reuters 8334514180408579800.html
EU seeks tougher China policy, concerned by Hong Kong law

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers agreed to toughen their strategy on China on Friday to counter Beijing’s increasingly assertive diplomacy against a backdrop of concern about China’s new security law for Hong Kong.

29 May 13:09 Reuters 8334514181155043302.html
Siberian zoo sees animal baby boom during lockdown

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Siberian zoo that closed its doors to visitors for over two months due to the novel coronavirus says the lockdown has encouraged a baby boom among its animals.

29 May 13:45 Reuters 8334514181596260359.html
Elgar Parishad case: Activist Sudha Bharadwaj’s interim bail plea rejected by Mumbai court

The bail petitions of co-accused and activists Varavara Rao and Shoma Sen are pending before the court and may be heard next week.

29 May 13:35 Scroll.in 8669301693222685350.html
Pastor Elisha has gone mad in prison – Naana Brown

Pastor Elisha Malope who is currently in jail for lying against Rev. Obofour according to actress Naana Brown is currently going mad in jail.

29 May 13:58 GHANA PAGE 8986860742342914894.html
Ruling means Missouri’s last abortion clinic stays open

The decision means Missouri will not become the first state without a functioning abortion clinic since 1974.

29 May 13:39 KNOE 8 News 9048639191098694510.html
Amid coronavirus lockdown and migrant crisis, SC to hear petition to change name from India to Bharat

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on June 2 seeking direction to the Centre to amend the Constitution and change the name of the country from India to 'Bharat'. The plea claimed that this will help citizens of the country get over the colonial past and instil a sense of pride in their nationality.

29 May 13:45 Free Press Journal 9080771787259596802.html
Migrant labourers needn't pay for Sharmik train, states will pay: Railways

Migrant workers do not have to pay for tickets of Shramik Special trains as sending and receiving states are coordinating with each other for the fare of these trains, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav said on Friday.

29 May 13:43 Free Press Journal 9080771787874189247.html
COVID-19 committees struggle to get alternative centres

Geoffrey Okiswa, the Resident District Commissioner for Serere, who also doubles as the chairperson of the district Covid-19 task force, says they were given up...

29 May 13:45 New Vision 9103146373652567746.html
Delhi Gears Up For 'First-Ever Locust Attack' as Indian States Battle Swarm With Drone Fleet

New Delhi (Sputnik): Locust invasion is not a new phenomenon in India, however the intensity and the early onset of the wave in the country has never been this severe...

29 May 13:27 Sputniknews 967333867651258829.html
Doomsday Warning? Hundreds of Bats Mysteriously Dropping Dead in India Triggers 'Apocalyptic' Alarm

New Delhi (Sputnik): Harmless to humans, the mysterious looking bats who spend most of their life hanging upside down are now looked at with even more suspicion since...

29 May 13:58 Sputniknews 967333867896016639.html
Liverpool Deputy Mayor Investigated Over Lockdown Garden Party

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

29 May 13:58 Sputniknews 967333868943049654.html
Rad Tourism: Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Reportedly Opens as Ukraine Eases COVID-19 Lockdown

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

29 May 13:53 Sputniknews 967333869131730861.html
White politician calls George Floyd a liar and says cops are being unfairly 'crucified'

Mayor of Petal Mississippi Hal Marx sparked fury with his comments, and has since resisted calls to resign

29 May 13:48 Metro 970161747254228866.html
Trump Is the Looter

The president is exposing problems in America that most did not want to see.

29 May 14:46 The Atlantic 100708436115226254.html
Taliban kill 14 Afghan forces days after Eid truce

Taliba­n yet to offici­ally extend or end cease-fire, resume key talks with govern­ment for prison­ers' swap

29 May 14:15 The Express Tribune 1105816786150987266.html
After Donald Trump silenced, Twitter and White House now fighting tweet war in full public display

After Twitter hid one of the tweets made by Donald Trump behind a public notice, the official White House account is now tweeting the same tweet and is trolling Twitter.

29 May 14:44 Business Today 1145527430859025143.html
Locusts attack fear in Delhi, Mumbai: No need to panic, won't enter homes

Locust swams attack in Delhi, Mumbai: Locusts tend to attack vegetation, which will keep them from entering homes and causing harm to people, but they will remain a nuisance till wind direction changes

29 May 14:17 Business Today 1145527432170279041.html
Places of worship to open from June 1; private, govt offices with ‘full strength’ from June 8 in West Bengal

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

29 May 14:05 The Statesman 1191309782324833376.html
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air covering Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 14:07 The Peninsula 1202843882391883856.html
OAP driver, 91, who accidentally put his foot on the accelerator and killed university lecturer as he used a cashpoint is spared jail after victim’s widow pleaded with judge

Howell Hughes, 91, was behind the wheel of his Fiat Panda when it 'shot forward' and hit 66-year-old Brian Griffiths at a petrol station in Swansea, south Wales. He got a suspended sentence.

29 May 14:59 Mail Online 124328111134221316.html
Beijing takes off the gloves: China to 'fully instruct' Hong Kong police on the crackdown on pro-democracy protests as state media says 'all traitors should be sent to the UK'

The Chinese Ministry of Public Security said it would 'earnestly carry out' a newly passed national security law, which allows China to quell activities it deems as 'subversive' in the semi-autonomous city.

29 May 14:02 Mail Online 124328111557622149.html
Lockdown extension? HM Amit Shah meets PM Modi; briefs on CMs views on lockdown 5.0

During the meeting, Shah briefed Modi about the suggestions and the feedback he received from the chief ministers during his telephonic conversations on Thursday, a government official said.

29 May 14:56 The Financial Express 1288289579958131679.html
CBSE student? Beware of fake calls promising increase in exam marks

The board, in a statement, said that it has come to its notice that people impersonating as CBSE officials are calling students making false claims.

29 May 14:58 The Financial Express 1288289580130972996.html
Twitter accuses Donald Trump of ‘glorifying violence’; attaches disclaimer to one of his Minneapolis tweet

In a thread, Twitter said it had taken the action "in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts".

29 May 14:10 The Financial Express 1288289580192965128.html
Donald Trump escalates Twitter feud by cross-posting blocked message

Trump has been fighting with Twitter all week.

29 May 14:09 The Verge 1337119304212148780.html
No, Twitter Fact Checking The President Is Not Evidence Of Anti-Conservative Bias

I know we've gone through this a bunch already, but there remains no evidence to support the claims of "anti-conservative...

29 May 14:03 Techdirt 1456370858489467609.html
Black CNN reporter arrested on air at protests over George Floyd killing

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

29 May 14:34 the Guardian 1491978794436731808.html
Trump Gets Warning Label On Tweet For ‘Glorifying Violence’ About Protests After George Floyd Death

Donald Trump was hit with a warning label on Twitter after he was caught 'glorifying violence' with a tweet about the MN protests.

29 May 14:01 Hollywood Life 1852895047086665945.html
China, India capable of resolving issues through dialogue: Beijinag rejects Trump's mediation offer

Trump said on Wednesday that he was 'ready, willing and able' to 'mediate or arbitrate' the raging border dispute between India and China, amid the continuing standoff between the militaries of the two neighbours at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

29 May 14:27 Oneindia 2023829371224720454.html
More than 1.65 lakh people travelled in 2,198 flights since resumption of services

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who has been sharing daily updates on the numbers of flights and flyers, said, 'Our airports continue to function smoothly.' So far, 16 asymptomatic passengers on seven different flights have tested positive for the novel coronavirus after landing in their respective destina

29 May 14:30 Oneindia 2023829372646133583.html
China rejects Trump’s offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff, says 'no need for third-party intervention'

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

29 May 14:37 Deccan Herald 2027555797316787075.html
Plea in NGT seeks implementation of Centre's contingency plan to control locust attack

As the locust attack threat looms over Delhi and neighbouring states, a plea in the National Green Tribunal has sought the implementation of the Centre's contingency plan to combat the situation. The

29 May 14:43 Deccan Herald 2027555797659827837.html
COVID-19: HM Amit Shah meets PM Narendra Modi; briefs on CMs' views on lockdown

Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday discussed the next phase of lockdown with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he shared the views of some chief ministers that lifting restrictions altogether at

29 May 14:56 Deccan Herald 2027555797968686944.html
MEA: India firm in protecting sovereignity at border but also engaging with China

Reiterates border dispute is an internal matter between India and China.

29 May 14:38 The Asian Age 2126266544621939517.html
With 4,706 Covid-19 deaths, India surpasses China in total fatalities

India has now overtaken Turkey as the ninth worst-hit country in terms of total number of cases.

29 May 14:00 The Asian Age 2126266545267707888.html
They made a mockery of our trust: why Britain is united in fury at the PM and his adviser

White-hot, palpable fury has spanned the political divide.

29 May 14:00 Brisbane Times 2314609339415652840.html
Keeping hope alive: the push to revive the Statement from the Heart

Three years after the signing of the historic Uluru declaration, a fresh push to revive its political momentum is underway.

29 May 14:02 Brisbane Times 2314609340139018076.html
Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner

Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said Friday.

29 May 14:10 CTVNews 2422791597946564896.html
Feds extend cruise ship ban through the summer

Ottawa has announced that any cruise ship that carries more than 100 people will be prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until at least Oct. 31, pushing off the possibility of a summer cruise ship season. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that the decision to extend the cruise ship ban has been taken to keep Canadians safe.

29 May 14:00 Coronavirus 2422791598293988548.html
‘There’s no reason for violence’: Melania Trump tweets about protests after president threatened to shoot looters

First Lady Melania Trump has tweeted her own thoughts about the protests taking place in Minneapolis and across the country following the death of George Floyd.  In a tweet, she wrote: "Our country

29 May 14:50 The Independent 2511519172165151549.html
President Mnangagwa’s Son Collins Speaks On Corruption Allegations Over US$1m Covid-19 Scandal

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son,  Collins Mnangagwa speaks on corruption allegations denying that he is part of the company which pocketed almost US$1 m

29 May 14:50 iHarare News 2755902708402870741.html
Over 60,000 Leaving Cert students register on calculated grades portal after exams are cancelled

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

29 May 14:37 Irish Mirror 2875825628708598169.html
West Bengal allows places of worship to open from June 1; public, private employees to join work from June 8

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

29 May 14:43 The Indian Express 2885715103948326950.html
CIMFR recruitment 2020: Apply for 23 posts for technical assistant, check details

CIMFR recruitment 2020: A total of 23 posts are on offer. The application process is on and interested and eligible candidates can apply till July 25 at the official website, cimfr.nic.in.

29 May 14:25 The Indian Express 2885715104254085022.html
CBI initiates inquiry into financial affairs of Tablighi Jamaat over ‘dubious cash transactions’

Sources said a case has been registered on the basis of a complaint from the Foreigners Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs alleging that the organisation has violated Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

29 May 14:44 The Indian Express 2885715105299217148.html
Delhi: Man killed by duo after he objects to their roaming around during lockdown

The accused were arrested on Thursday when police went to search their homes. While one of the two accused is a juvenile, the other one is 20-year-old.

29 May 14:41 The Indian Express 2885715105400680987.html
Ajit Jogi, first chief minister of Chhatisgarh, passes away

Ajit Jogi, who was also the first chief minister of the state, was admitted there on May 9 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home.

29 May 14:42 The Indian Express 2885715105553603687.html
China asks Western nations to stay out of its internal matters in Hong Kong

A joint statement issued by US, UK, Australia and Canada stated that China's decision to impose the new national security law on Hong Kong lay in direct conflict with its international obligations under the principles of the legally binding, UN-registered Sino-British Joint Declaration and said that it would undermine the "one country, two systems" framework.

29 May 14:37 The Indian Express 2885715105578701368.html
Australian court orders release of Queen’s letters over PM sacking

SYDNEY, May 29 — Australia’s top court has ordered the release of Queen Elizabeth II’s correspondence about the 1975 sacking of democratically elected prime minister Gough Whitlam, which palace allies had battled to keep secret. The country’s High Court said letters between the British...

29 May 14:02 Malaymail 302165936003827400.html
White House dares Twitter in war over Trump tweets

WASHINGTON, May 29 — The White House thumbed its nose at Twitter today by reposting a President Donald Trump tweet that the social media giant had just taken the unprecedented step of hiding, because it violated the platform’s rules against “glorifying violence.” The tit-for-tat marked a...

29 May 14:20 Malaymail 302165936203797317.html
Dan Scavino Goes to War with Censors: 'Twitter Is Full of Shit'

White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Dan Scavino fired back at Twitter for censoring a tweet from President Donald Trump.

29 May 14:07 Breitbart 3148363490984758903.html
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: 'Trump Knows Nothing About Strength' of My City

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

29 May 14:46 Breitbart 3148363491488213230.html
FG asks India to account for Nigerian ‘beaten to death’

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has asked the Indian authorities to account for the death of one of its citizens in the Asian country.On Thu

29 May 14:08 TheCable Lifestyle 3194590662791378643.html
Mudavadi, Peter Kenneth and Karua Hold Meeting Amid Coalition Speculations

Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi has reportedly held meetings with Peter Kenneth, Narck Kenya's Martha Karua and Sally Kosgey ahead of coalitions speculations and realignment.

29 May 14:18 KahawaTungu 3304128542987136195.html
Donald Trump and Twitter duel over president’s vow to crack down in Minneapolis

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

29 May 14:32 Shropshire Star 3480199991297366174.html
Global backlash after CNN reporter arrested live on air by US police

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

29 May 14:02 Shropshire Star 3480199991369234615.html
Millions of BN(O)s in Hong Kong could be eligible for UK citizenship

The Government estimates there are around 2.9 million BN(O)s currently in Hong Kong.

29 May 14:50 Shropshire Star 3480199992476697852.html
No further action over death of railway worker following police inquiries

Detectives have concluded there is no evidence to substantiate any criminal offences having taken place over the death of Belly Mujinga, said BTP.

29 May 14:40 Shropshire Star 3480199993342504259.html
301 Chinese evacuated from Nigeria

Kayode Oyero At least 301 Chinese citizens have returned home from Nigeria, The PUNCH has learnt. The nationals were evacuated on Thursday night through the Murtala Muhammed International Air...

29 May 14:48 Punch Newspapers 3524240994260501983.html
George Floyd: Journalists covering protest arrested

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

29 May 14:25 Punch Newspapers 3524240995877941295.html
Trump official violated ethics rules in seeking EPA job for relative, watchdog finds

A top Trump official at the Interior Department used his government connections to help a relative secure a job at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to an internal government

29 May 14:48 TheHill 355432917687427294.html
Minneapolis erupts for third night as protests spread, Trump vows retaliation

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

29 May 14:13 TheHill 355432917783780991.html
White House social media director: Twitter 'full of s---'

White House social media director Dan Scavino said Friday that Twitter was “full of shit” for warning that one of President Trump’s tweets violated the company’s policies by glorifying violence.

29 May 14:36 TheHill 355432918118528664.html
Democrats gear up to hit GOP senators on DACA

Democrats and Latino-focused outside groups are preparing to weaponize the forthcoming Supreme Court ruling on the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program against vulnerable

29 May 14:53 TheHill 355432918806565435.html
Clinton calls out Trump for threatening 'shooting' in Minneapolis: 'That is so wrong'

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

29 May 14:28 TheHill 355432919078057973.html
Biden: Trump 'calling for violence against American citizens'

Former Vice President Joe Biden accused President Trump of calling for violence against Americans on Friday after he threatened to deploy the military and denounced "thugs" in Minneapolis amid

29 May 14:44 TheHill 355432919677553093.html
African Union chief condemns US police killing of George Floyd

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

29 May 14:31 News24 3752801377696548404.html
Brookfield open to working with other Virgin bidders

Brookfield is back in the Virgin race. A big weekend of negotiations loom, but only two bidders can be allowed to go past Monday.

29 May 14:00 Australian Financial Review 3974284486490834677.html
Capitalist Hong Kong survives but freedoms take flight

While new national security laws threaten Hong Kong's autonomy and make the financial centre more risky, investors say business will remain the city's life blood.

29 May 14:00 Australian Financial Review 3974284488345860757.html
Hundreds of troops deployed as angry US anti-racism protests spread

Protests broke out in several cities across the country, including New York, where dozens of protesters were arrested; Phoenix, Memphis, and Denver.

29 May 14:54 The Citizen 410802300661919607.html
Prices of certain imports such as rice ‘expected to rise’

Bonakele says although prices of essential goods spiked as a result of panic buying, they have since stabilized.

29 May 14:42 The Citizen 410802300998360583.html
May 29: Five years of Buhari, a waste – Secondus

National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has described the five years’ administration Buhari

29 May 14:11 Vanguard News 4125100339917797361.html
Kaduna CAN suggests how to worship in Pandemic

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter has assured the state government that it has adopted

29 May 14:29 Vanguard News 4125100340199385629.html
PDP Crisis: Members protest, shut party secretariat in Nasarawa

As crisis in the Nasarawa State Chapter of the PDP deepens, supporters and some members of the party Friday protested against the leadership.

29 May 14:21 Vanguard News 4125100340429304686.html
BATSA taking government to court again over cigarettes sales ban under level 3

British American Tobacco SA (BATSA) is heading to court again to challenge government’s not to lift the ban on the sale of tobacco products under level 3 of the Covid-19 coronavirus regulations.

29 May 14:30 CityPress 437075750885103622.html
Lauderhill residents near sewage main break can resume normal water use

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

29 May 14:27 WSVN 7News 4504855330714259179.html
Hate unmasked in America

"You are the most selfish f—ing people on the planet." I jerked my head to the left, where I saw a neighbor glaring at us from his driveway while unloading groceries from his trunk.

29 May 14:14 News-Medical.net 4522523030077393011.html
Court rejects bid to revive permits for new oil and gas pipelines

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

29 May 14:54 Digital Journal 4566489171624885527.html
Trump Once Again Says The Quiet Part Out Loud While Railing Against Mail-In Voting

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

29 May 14:16 Talking Points Memo 4598529366122823165.html
'This is a disaster': Right-wing militia group calls on Trump to retract tweet on Minneapolis protests

The Oath Keepers said President Trump went too far with his tweets about the protests in Minneapolis over George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody.

29 May 14:36 Washington Examiner 4625792332041806689.html
Republicans put onus back on Democrats as they lay out convention contingency plan

Republicans haven't listed wearing masks as one of the protocols they're willing to implement in order to hold their nominating convention safely and have put pressure back on Democrats over the event.

29 May 14:49 Washington Examiner 4625792332243465170.html
'Closer than we would like': Rep. Steve King faces tough primary challenge that is backed by GOP leaders

Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King will face off against four other primary candidates Tuesday night, and the embattled congressman confirms the poll numbers between him and his closest challenger are tight.

29 May 14:06 Washington Examiner 4625792332927069288.html
China rejects Trump's offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff

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

29 May 14:59 Greater Kashmir 4662909092925758096.html
Can't be part of anything we opposed in SC: NC's Masoodi on delimitation commission

In his first remarks after being named as a member of delimitation commission, National Conference Member of Parliament, Hasnain Masoodi on Friday said

29 May 14:55 Greater Kashmir 4662909093166589907.html
India-China border dispute controllable, no third-party needed, says Beijing after Donald Trump offers to mediate

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

29 May 14:00 Firstpost 4760741713455835391.html
White House, Trump accounts both get Twitter rulebreaker warning

Twitter waited almost four years into the term to act, and Trump's not happy.

29 May 14:40 Ars Technica 5028555107340851953.html
Delhi Favours Places That Have Large Gatherings To Remain Closed: Minister

Delhi Government is of view that places, where large gatherings take place, should remain closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain said on Friday.

29 May 14:52 NDTV.com 5090057681733401897.html
2,198 Flights Ferried Over 1.65 Lakh People Since Resumption Of Services

More than 1.65 lakh people have travelled in 2,198 flights till Friday afternoon after the government allowed partial resumption of domestic services from Monday amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

29 May 14:58 NDTV.com 5090057682305602895.html
Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet

WASHINGTON — Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about “glorifying violence.

29 May 14:03 KitchenerToday.com 52741009472151768.html
LIVE:Trudeau to announce more funds to help remote Indigenous communities respond to COVID-19

This new funding is on top of the $305-million Indigenous Community Support Fund, which the federal government created in March to help First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities prepare for and cope with the pandemic

29 May 14:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741009642912923.html
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says

OTTAWA — Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government will spend another $650 million to help Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 14:06 KitchenerToday.com 52741010465230241.html
Mississippi mayor flouts calls to resign over Floyd comments

PETAL, Miss. — A Mississippi mayor who sparked outrage when he said he “didn’t see anything unreasonable” about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody is resisting calls to resign, including from his own town's board of aldermen.

29 May 14:02 KitchenerToday.com 52741010756647059.html
Police Continue Search In Hunua For Missing Woman

Police are continuing to appeal for any information surrounding the disappearance of 25-year-old Elicia Hughes-Sutherland.

29 May 14:46 SCOOP 5315658998423035906.html
Scots pensioner went for five days without food because she was scared to leave her flat during lockdown

Charity bosses have since stepped in and rescued the woman after she was found starving in her flat on the top floor of a tenement.

29 May 14:13 dailyrecord 552235479748943628.html
Thug jailed after stabbing man in head with corkscrew at Prestwick hair salon party

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

29 May 14:06 dailyrecord 552235479905332671.html
US President Donald Trump threatens to repeal Section 230, US law protecting social media companies, after Twitter blocks his tweet for rule violation

US President Donald Trump has threatened to repeal Section 230, which provides protection to social media companies in America after Twitter blocked one of his tweets for rule violations.

29 May 14:42 Janta Ka Reporter 5554720207083183894.html
'MPs must recognise Mnangagwa'

ALL Members of Parliament - including those from the opposition - will now be expected to recognise President Emmerson Mnangagwa following the adoption of new r...

29 May 14:14 Bulawayo24 News 5565663538591364505.html
MDC trio to challenge 'fake abduction' prosecution through ConCourt

MDC Alliance MP Joanna Mamombe and two-party activists are set to take their bid to stop prosecution to the Constitutional Court.The Harare West legislator and ...

29 May 14:27 Bulawayo24 News 5565663539500597122.html
Man poisons father for causing misfortune

A Gokwe man poisoned his biological father after accusing of causing misfortunes in his life.Justine Chakauya (28) of Village 15A, Musadzi Village, Chireya in G...

29 May 14:27 Bulawayo24 News 5565663540268305763.html
Mosquitoes found breeding in 'hidden' containers placed in trees, says Hougang MP Png Eng Huat amid dengue concern

SINGAPORE: Member of Parliament for Hougang Png Eng Huat said on Friday (May 29) that mosquitoes were found breeding inside containers that were ...

29 May 14:52 CNA 5644198862584187075.html
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for coronavirus violators

Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in "haunted" houses and submit to public shaming on ...

29 May 14:54 CNA 5644198863841452438.html
China faces mounting pressure over Hong Kong security law

China faced growing international pressure Friday over its move to impose a security law on Hong Kong that critics say will destroy the city's ...

29 May 14:17 CNA 5644198864092040348.html
‘COAG is no more’: Scott Morrison shakes up post-virus Australia

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

29 May 14:54 The New Daily 5848147785606290786.html
Fiery Atlanta rally among US protests of George Floyd death

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

29 May 14:22 City NEWS 1130 5858657121122324163.html
Man dies during shoplifting arrest in Richmond, police watchdog called in

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

29 May 14:56 City NEWS 1130 5858657121299972665.html
PM Imran calls important NCC meeting on May 31

PM Imran Khan calls important NCC meeting on May 31.

29 May 14:56 Dunya News 5863268917945186521.html
Karachi: 80 percent of PIA's crashed plane wreckage removed

Three trucks full of plane wreckage have been shifted to airport

29 May 14:15 Dunya News 5863268919182877191.html
'They've Been Killing Him For Years': Russian Activist Sergei Mokhnatkin Is Dead At 66

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

29 May 14:11 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794163458163733.html
Enterprise became America's largest car rental by hiring 'amiable jocks' straight out of college, and it might help it survive the car rental apocalypse

As other car rental companies begin to bite the dust, Enterprise's unique hiring strategy may allow it navigate unprecedented challenges facing the industry.

29 May 14:41 Business Insider 6060062400428197631.html
What you need to know about Section 230, the controversial part of an internet law Trump targeted in a new executive order

Section 230 has been described as "the most important law protecting internet speech" and "the 26 words that created the internet."

29 May 14:15 Business Insider 6060062401129820492.html
Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passes away

India News: Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi passed away on Friday at the age of 74. Ajit Jogi was admitted to a hospital in Raipur on May 9 after he

29 May 14:27 The Times of India 6060938663430370042.html
PM, HM working on revised lockdown strategy

PM, HM working on revised lockdown strategy Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah are in a huddle as they deliberate over the strategy out of lockdown as its fourth phase draws to a close this week. The escalation in numbers might prove to be a big worry as the country reported 7,467 […]

29 May 14:16 Northlines 6096227020575382609.html
Covid-19 rise in video calling inspires TSB Virtual Bank

TSB Virtual Bank has launched today giving New Zealanders based anywhere in the country an online branch where they can discuss their home lending needs via video call, join the Bank and open accounts.

29 May 14:17 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926315778920075.html
Millions of BN(O)s in Hong Kong could be eligible for UK citizenship

The Government estimates there are around 2.9 million BN(O)s currently in Hong Kong.

29 May 14:52 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774558278908.html
No further action over death of railway worker following police inquiries

Detectives have concluded there is no evidence to substantiate any criminal offences having taken place over the death of Belly Mujinga, said BTP.

29 May 14:43 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775424085315.html
Debunked: No, Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Anthony Fauci and the WHO are not being charged with genocide

The false message being shared on Facebook claims they are due to appear before a human rights tribunal next week.

29 May 14:26 TheJournal.ie 6446904417320692319.html
Government to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August

It may not be possible for all students to attend class every day, Varadkar said today.

29 May 14:51 TheJournal.ie 6446904417886868975.html
Government to negotiate new deal with private hospitals

The current deal to use private facilities during the Covid-19 crisis will not be extended beyond the end of June.

29 May 14:06 TheJournal.ie 6446904419125093471.html
Kirriemuir schoolgirl, 13, raped by two men in woods near war memorial

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

29 May 14:45 The Scottish Sun 6609127674130986427.html
PM forms committee to probe issues facing female inmates

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday constituted a committee to investigate the plight of female prisoners.The committee has been constituted taking into account the problems of female pri

29 May 14:57 Pakistan Today 6621510368277985888.html
Pakistan resumes int’l flight operations from Saturday

ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Friday announced that Pakistan will resume international flight operations from May 30 (Saturday).“As per decision of the federal government, th

29 May 14:55 Pakistan Today 6621510368354719955.html
US floats plan to expel thousands of Chinese college students

In the latest sign of tensions between the United States and Beijing over trade, the coronavirus pandemic, human rights and the status of Hong Kong, the Trump administration may soon expel thousands of Chinese graduate students enrolled at universities in the US and impose other sanctions against Chinese officials.

29 May 14:21 Aljazeera 6642629762063222348.html
Twitter flags and hides Trump's tweet that 'glorified violence'

Twitter has, for the first time, flagged and hidden a tweet by United States President Donald Trump, saying he violated Twitter's rules about glorifying violence.

29 May 14:20 Aljazeera 6642629763347848091.html
Rahul asks govt to ‘come clean’ on border tension with China

Tell people what exactly is happening, he says on Twitter

29 May 14:43 The Hindu 6679535024449264074.html
Mechanised boats to go for fishing on turn basis

THOOTHUKUDIAfter losing their livelihood for nearly 90 days – 25% of 2020 – the mechanised boat fishermen are gearing up to venture into the sea for fishing from June 1 onwards, but only on turn basis

29 May 14:14 The Hindu 6679535025111006401.html
Top news of the day: India’s coronavirus death toll overtakes China's; those with serious ailments, pregnant women told to avoid Shramik Specials, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

29 May 14:35 The Hindu 6679535025386480029.html
40,000 migrants in Kozhikode waiting to return home

Six more special trains to be operated for stranded workers

29 May 14:24 The Hindu 6679535026151757321.html
HC imposes cost on recreation clubs

They had sought permission to supply liquor to members, guests

29 May 14:54 The Hindu 6679535026156569322.html
Collapse of house highlights failure to remove slums in Puttenahalli lake

The house collapsed following heavy rain

29 May 14:44 The Hindu 6679535026372408169.html
Mum's body found at Reddish Vale Country Park was in several parts

A 48-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of murder

29 May 14:46 men 6694993429346210222.html
Donald Trump defiantly shares blocked George Floyd tweet from White House account

The President had previously tweeted "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" in response to protests following the death of black man George Floyd, 46, who was seen gasping for breath as white officer Derek Chauvin kneels on his neck

29 May 14:06 mirror 675785259921192423.html
BREAKING 'No further action' after train ticket collector spat at by passenger dies of Covid-19

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

29 May 14:25 mirror 675785261572541087.html
They made a mockery of our trust: why Britain is united in fury at the PM and his adviser

White-hot, palpable fury has spanned the political divide.

29 May 14:00 WAtoday 6806590899861842408.html
Keeping hope alive: the push to revive the Statement from the Heart

Three years after the signing of the historic Uluru declaration, a fresh push to revive its political momentum is underway.

29 May 14:02 WAtoday 6806590900585207644.html
Efforts still underway to get Iran to release black boxes from downed Ukrainian airliner: Garneau

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was hit by two Iranian missiles shortly after takeoff from Tehran airport, killing all 176 on board, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents

29 May 14:17 The Globe and Mail 68426410623432410.html
What lessons can Canadian educators learn from Swedish schools?

The Scandinavian country kept primary schools open during the pandemic, but didn’t track COVID-19 cases among students and staff

29 May 14:00 The Globe and Mail 68426410681644778.html
Ukraine to strengthen contribution to int'l security – Zelensky

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

29 May 14:20 UNIAN 6863008971840306262.html
Downing Street maverick advisers have a history of damaging dependent PMs

Cummings survives because he is effective, but such relationships at the top can become a liability

29 May 14:41 Ft 707176889295896988.html
The End of Hong Kong?

The 1997 handover of Hong Kong from Britain to the People’s Republic of China marked the end of Western colonial rule in the region. Optimistic Western policy hands hoped that the final mending of the “unequal treaties,” as they were called by the Chinese Communist Party, would initiate Beijing’s integration

29 May 14:45 Yahoo 7097669637040962724.html
Is international travel allowed yet? See when Spain, Mexico, Italy, UK plan to reopen borders

Spain has announced that it will reopen its borders to foreign tourists in July and Mexico will start reopening in June. See when others will follow.

29 May 14:13 Yahoo 7097669637164535870.html
Joshua Wong: Hong Kong Cannot Prosper Without Autonomy

The prosperity of Hong Kong is based on its autonomy, not Beijing’s dictatorship, writes Hong Kong activists Joshua Wong and Glacier Kwong.

29 May 14:13 Yahoo 7097669638010632916.html
Three wounded in shootout in Kiev suburb, 20 detained

Dozens of people, some armed with what appeared to be hunting rifles, clashed in broad daylight on Friday in a residential suburb outside the capital Kiev, and at least three people were wounded, according to officials. The violence, captured in amateur footage taken from surrounding apartment blocks

29 May 14:12 Yahoo 7097669638131260522.html
Burundi first lady hospitalised in Nairobi: government sources

Burundi's first lady was in hospital in Nairobi on Friday, after being flown in on a late-night medical flight, according to sources at the airport and in the presidency. First lady Denise Bucumi was flown out of Burundi on a Pilatus plane by the AMREF air ambulance service, according to a source

29 May 14:28 Yahoo 7097669638978904738.html
Ongoing Crisis in Mind, Locust Faces Third Degree Interrogation in This Hilarious Clip

A video that has gone viral on Twitter, shows a man holding on to a locust and interrogating it about its motives.

29 May 14:01 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083099472308.html
Minneapolis protests spread to other cities across the US, including Birmingham

By The Associated Press

29 May 14:49 The Birmingham Times 7307868692529060243.html
Belgian Jews fear the scaling back of counter-terror patrols

Belgium is considering winding down soldiers' counter-terror patrols. At the height of the terror threat, thousands of soldiers paced the streets. Authorities are weighing up the cost of such security measures against the concerns over future threats.

29 May 14:25 euronews 7318238121615544978.html
Donald Trump and Twitter duel over president’s vow to crack down in Minneapolis

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

29 May 14:32 Express & Star 7324224458843543710.html
Global backlash after CNN reporter arrested live on air by US police

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

29 May 14:06 Express & Star 7324224458915412151.html
Millions of BN(O)s in Hong Kong could be eligible for UK citizenship

The Government estimates there are around 2.9 million BN(O)s currently in Hong Kong.

29 May 14:50 Express & Star 7324224460022875388.html
No further action over death of railway worker following police inquiries

Detectives have concluded there is no evidence to substantiate any criminal offences having taken place over the death of Belly Mujinga, said BTP.

29 May 14:40 Express & Star 7324224460888681795.html
Police chiefs across US condemn officers involved in George Floyd death

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

29 May 14:13 Fox News 7362823821218379305.html
Prince William Spoke Candidly About The Mental Health Impact Of Calling NHS Staff “Heroes”

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s work with mental health over the years has not gone unnoticed, and throughout the coronavirus pandemic the couple’s loyalty to the cause hasn't faltered. They have held video calls with hospital staff, care…

29 May 14:24 Bustle 7391390687526402745.html
Donald Trump, the African strongman in America 

One of the five cardinal objectives of the United States foreign policy is ‘’promoting and supporting’’ democracy. The US has fought wars and spent billions of dollars ‘’promoting and supporting’’

29 May 14:11 TheCable 7513571674307822000.html
PDP: Buhari has no meaningful achievement in five years

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says President Muhammadu Buhari has no achievement after spending five years in office.

29 May 14:29 TheCable 7513571675887467160.html
‘Good leaders do not plan for the next elections; they plan for the next generations’- Gov Emmanuel

Akwa Ibom state governor Mr. Udom Emmanuel has called on citizens of the state to involve themselves in constructive criticism, instead of intentionally manufacturing falsehood and slanderous articles.

29 May 14:09 The Guardian 7580308504524288967.html
Man arrested in connection with double stabbing in downtown Victoria

A man has been arrested in connection with a double stabbing that sent two people to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Thursday night.Victoria police were called to the 900 block of . . .

29 May 14:14 Times Colonist 7617512060796375670.html
Over 500 National Guard soldiers activated amid George Floyd protests

More than 500 Minnesota National Guard soldiers have been activated to help contain violent protests in the Twin Cities over George Floyd’s death.

29 May 14:39 New York Post 7654946767505832257.html
NYPD discussing charges for Central Park ‘Karen’ Amy Cooper with DA

The NYPD is working with the Manhattan DA’s Office to determine whether any charges could be brought against the white woman who called cops on a black man in Central Park, a police official said

29 May 14:09 New York Post 7654946768483606647.html
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators

Police in western Bengkulu province have assembled a 40-person squad to find lockdown scofflaws and force them to wear placards with promises to wear masks and keep their distance from others in future.

29 May 14:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601102598433297.html
South Korea limits school numbers over virus spike

South Korea on Friday imposed limits on the number of pupils going to schools in and around Seoul as officials scramble to tackle fresh coronavirus cases that threaten the country's success in containing the epidemic.

29 May 14:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601102906544966.html
Some 50 world leaders call for post-pandemic cooperation

World leaders on Thursday called for resilience and cooperation after the pandemic recedes, during a UN videoconference in which the United States, China and Russia did not participate.

29 May 14:15 The Jakarta Post 7678601103093153558.html
Watch live: The World Health Organization holds a press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic

WHO is holding a press briefing on the Covid-19 pandemic.

29 May 14:43 CNBC 7787100275540410937.html
They made a mockery of our trust: why Britain is united in fury at the PM and his adviser

White-hot, palpable fury has spanned the political divide.

29 May 14:00 The Age 7967730562396580328.html
Keeping hope alive: the push to revive the Statement from the Heart

Three years after the signing of the historic Uluru declaration, a fresh push to revive its political momentum is underway.

29 May 14:02 The Age 7967730563119945564.html
'I am angry': New Brunswick premier says COVID-19 setback is a wake-up call

In an interview with CTV Atlantic anchor Steve Murphy, New Brunswick premier Blaine Higgs says he feels angry about the province's recent setback, and says it is a wake-up call for all New Brunswick residents.

29 May 14:21 Atlantic 8060955782514351098.html
Online child sex abuse cases triple under lockdown in Philippines

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

29 May 14:57 Bdnews24 8119004129211274366.html
Govt plan new deal with private hospitals before second wave of coronavirus

The government will seek to negotiate a new deal with private hospitals from the end of June.

29 May 14:58 Irishexaminer 8196011178237826765.html
Global backlash after CNN reporter arrested live on air by US police

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

29 May 14:12 Irishexaminer 8196011179594837297.html
Palestinian Authority eases lockdown measures as coronavirus cases decline

Given lack of other options, authorities used restrictions as main tool to fight pandemic

29 May 14:42 The Irish Times 8204772969297422849.html
U.N. expert: Repatriation of North Korea workers delayed amid COVID-19

May 29 (UPI) -- A member of the United Nations Panel of Experts of the U.N. Security Council says North Korea may have delayed the repatriation of state-sanctioned guest workers from overseas.

29 May 14:35 UPI 8257973864828629406.html
Three wounded in shootout in Kiev suburb, 20 detained

KIEV (Reuters) - Dozens of people, some armed with what appeared to be hunting rifles, clashed in broad daylight on Friday in a residential suburb outside the capital Kiev, and at least three people were wounded, according to officials.

29 May 14:12 Reuters 8334514181066317602.html
Pakistan to resume outbound international flights as COVID-19 spreads

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan will allow outbound international flights to resume from Saturday, an aviation official said, after largely closing its airspace to commercial flights to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 14:28 Reuters 8334514181198754682.html
Austria to loosen face-mask requirement, scrap table-size limit in bars

VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria will no longer require shoppers to wear face masks and scrap a limit of four adults at a table in bars and restaurants, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Friday, outlining the next loosening of the country’s coronavirus restrictions.

29 May 14:49 Reuters 8334514181248335843.html
Colombia ELN rebels would back U.N. ceasefire, urge government to join

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN) would be willing to participate in a global three-month ceasefire being discussed at the United Nations to contain the spread of coronavirus, the head of its negotiating team said.

29 May 14:44 Reuters 8334514181819286110.html
Katie Price to turn wild life into a Netflix film and West End show

Katie Price says she is in talks with producers to make it all happen

29 May 14:44 Entertainment Daily 8392972516026269886.html
Trump vows to get Minneapolis protesters ‘under control’

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

29 May 14:56 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836810336822.html
Covid-19: All places of worship will open in West Bengal from June 1, says Mamata Banerjee

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

29 May 14:21 Scroll.in 8669301693411542398.html
Greece to open airports to arrivals from 29 countries from June 15

ATHENS: Greece said Friday it would reopen its airports in Athens and Thessaloniki to arrivals from 29 countries from June 15, the start of the tourist season. Visitors would be allowed to fly into Greece from 16 EU countries, including Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland, the Czech Republic, Baltic countries, Cyprus and Malta, the tourism ministry said in a statement. But

29 May 14:22 Arab News 8912634263146007251.html
‘When the looting starts, the shooting starts’: Trump threatens to call military into Minneapolis

President Trump early Friday threatened to “get the job done right” to control the violent Minneapolis protests if the city’s mayor doesn’t “get his act...

29 May 14:16 MarketWatch 8975941548390195906.html
Twitter labels Trump tweet as ‘glorifying violence’

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

29 May 14:05 MarketWatch 8975941548483165941.html
China rejects Trump's call to mediate on standoff with India

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

29 May 14:43 Rising Kashmir 9025326237624426346.html
Mississippi mayor refuses to resign after controversial George Floyd comments

Petal Mayor Hal Marx refused a request to resign over comments he made on social media regarding the death of George Floyd.

29 May 14:13 KNOE 8 News 9048639192137146568.html
CNN crew covering racial unrest released after arrest

CNN said a producer and a camera operator working with Jimenez were also arrested. The crew was later released.

29 May 14:58 New Vision 9103146373692192064.html
Israeli Troops Reportedly Open Fire in Disputed Land on Border With Lebanon

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

29 May 14:48 Sputniknews 967333868393899976.html
UK Sought 'New Entrants' in 5G Networks Amid Huawei Approval, US-China Trade Tensions - Downing Street

The news comes after unconfirmed reports in UK media cited anonymous sources in Whitehall, who said the government may phase out the Chinese tech giant's role in...

29 May 14:00 Sputniknews 967333869276151916.html
Donald Trump uses official White House account to re-send 'violent' banned tweet

The president used the official White House Twitter account to re-share the offending tweet, which was hidden from view on his own account for 'glorifying violence'

29 May 14:14 Metro 970161748311931942.html
Another 177 people die after catching coronavirus across UK

The latest figures were released as data showed that several councils in England have still not passed the peak of the virus.

29 May 14:33 Metro 970161748648800694.html
Concern over worker safety grows

As employers fail to comply with Covid-19 regulations. From June 1 most of South Africa's industries can return to full operation.

29 May 15:36 Moneyweb 1092550947118401982.html
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talks to US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper over telephone

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Mark T Esper on Friday evening at the latter’s request.

29 May 15:05 The Statesman 1191309780896475577.html
Now Punjab to seek trains to bring back migrant workers

Even as over 4.84 Lakh migrant workers have returned from Punjab to their native states, the state government now intends to seek trains to bring back.

29 May 15:27 The Statesman 1191309781795192640.html
Big B sponsors 10 buses for UP migrants

Mumbai - Moved by the plight of stranded migrants, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has come forward to contribute his mite to their cause.

29 May 15:58 The Peninsula 1202843882001675436.html
Motorcyclist doing 60mph on a 30mph road is jailed after mowing down and killing French holidaymaker in front of her two teenage sons

A speeding motorcyclist who mowed down and killed a French tourist on Great Dover Street, in Borough, south London, in front of her two teenage sons has been jailed for 32 months.

29 May 15:48 Mail Online 124328110556572506.html
North Korea declares 'sexual immorality' treason: Parents will be punished if 'decadent capitalist influences' like Japanese porn are allowed to influence teenagers

North Korea's ruling party has ordered a crackdown after noticing that 'more and more high school boys and girls are engaging in immoral sexual deviance' (file photo, students dance in Pyongyang).

29 May 15:02 Mail Online 124328110612590043.html
Pervert policeman who was sacked for stalking PC ex-girlfriend is jailed for eight years for grooming two girls aged 13 and 15

A pervert policeman was jailed for eight years for grooming two schoolgirls for sex - and was caught after he was sacked from North Wales Police Force for stalking a female officer. 

29 May 15:18 Mail Online 124328111408401329.html
Moscow revises its coronavirus death toll for April to 1,561 – more than DOUBLE the 636 fatalities they originally claimed

Moscow was criticised for its original figures and has since included 756 people who had coronavirus but died of other causes and 169 people suspected of having the virus but who tested negative.

29 May 15:01 Mail Online 124328111439652740.html
Wish This Pension Could End Prejudice Too: Kashmiri Transgenders

After Raj Bhavan accorded sanction to a financial scheme for Kashmiri transgender community, many beleaguered members kept wondering about the perennial prejudice they face for having a different orientation

29 May 15:22 Kashmir Observer 1268422870247236709.html
Wish This Pension Could End Prejudice Too: Kashmiri Transgenders

After Raj Bhavan accorded sanction to a financial scheme for Kashmiri transgender community, many beleaguered members kept wondering about the perennial prejudice they face for having a different orientation

29 May 15:11 Kashmir Observer 1268422870435458415.html
EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves

The ministers, holding talks via videoconference, are weighing the need for firm policy against the damage that it might do to business ties between the Asian economic giant and the world's biggest trading bloc.

29 May 15:51 The Financial Express 1288289579534445813.html
Maharashtra continues to add to Karnataka’s COVID-19 tally; 178 new cases reported

Other than returnees from Maharashtra, the 178 cases include five, who have come from Delhi, and one each from Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

29 May 15:37 The Financial Express 1288289579892559213.html
Not ready to open platform food stalls yet! Vendors’ Association urges Indian Railways to give them time

To check the spread of the infection, the stalls on platforms had been shut throughout the nationwide lockdown, which was imposed on 25 March 2020.

29 May 15:48 The Financial Express 1288289580572133838.html
Agri dept, district officials carry out overnight operation to clear locust swarms in UP’s Jhansi

Teams of the Agriculture department, district administration and the central government sprayed insecticides using fire brigade vehicles and other means all through the night, Deputy Director, Agriculture, Kamal Katihar said.

29 May 15:27 The Financial Express 1288289580778906010.html
China rejects Trump’s offer to mediate in Sino-India border standoff; says both countries does not need intervention of ‘third party’

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

29 May 15:13 The Financial Express 1288289581017216970.html
Locust attack on Delhi? Is capital under threat of locusts swarm anytime soon? Check details

Warnings of probable locust attack in Delhi have been issued by Locust Warning Organisation (LWO) which is a body under the Ministry of Agriculture.

29 May 15:46 The Financial Express 1288289581229302137.html
Coronavirus pandemic: India’s death toll overtakes that of China

The country has registered 175 deaths and a record 7,466 fresh coronavirus infection cases in the last 24 hrs till Friday 8 am, according to the Union Health Ministry.

29 May 15:47 The Financial Express 1288289581409263021.html
Setback for YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh HC quashes ordinance curtailing State Election Commissioner’s tenure

Election Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh had promulgated an ordinance to curtail the tenure of Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner from five to three years.

29 May 15:03 The Financial Express 1288289581499258804.html
Twitter hides Trump tweet from public, says it glorifies violence

It came just hours after Trump signed an executive order threatening Silicon Valley social media firms with new regulations over free speech.

29 May 15:18 The Financial Express 1288289581539516352.html
Instacart’s tip-baiting system is short-changing shoppers, senators say

Congress wants regulators to get involved.

29 May 15:14 The Verge 1337119303192358814.html
Amazon sellers are marking products as ‘collectible’ to get around price gouging rules

Thousand-dollar "collectible" dumbbells and hot tubs.

29 May 15:20 The Verge 1337119304064344503.html
The death of George Floyd was an act of murder, plain and simple

The Minneapolis police department’s failure to arrest the officers responsible threatens our most basic sense of justice

29 May 15:29 the Guardian 1491978795991200174.html
Ken Starr Backs Move to Drop Charge Against Ex-Trump Adviser Flynn

Iconically linked to America’s last two impeachments, Kenneth Starr joined the fray over prosecuting Michael Flynn, saying the judge handling the case has a duty to let the Justice Department drop the charge.

29 May 15:26 Courthouse News Service 1799505150090474958.html
White House dares Twitter in war over Trump tweets

The tit-for-tat marks a new escalation in the row between Twitter and Donald Trump, who has more than 80 million followers and uses tweets daily to announce policies, attack opponents, and comment on breaking news

29 May 15:36 Rappler 1882105642091461410.html
Hundreds of troops deployed as angry U.S. anti-racism protests spread

Overnight demonstrators break through law enforcement barriers to overtake the Minneapolis police station where the 4 officers blamed for George Floyd's death are based

29 May 15:18 Rappler 1882105643305414333.html
'He was going haywire:' Video shows naked man stealing Winnipeg ambulance

Winnipeg police confirmed they are investigating after an ambulance was stolen by a naked man on Friday.

29 May 15:15 Winnipeg 1929576524436572911.html
'He was going haywire:' Video shows naked man stealing Winnipeg ambulance

Winnipeg police confirmed they are investigating after an ambulance was stolen by a naked man on Friday.

29 May 15:15 Winnipeg 1929576525555419395.html
Maharashtra continues to add to Karnataka's COVID-19 tally; 178 new cases reported

Karnataka reported 178 new cases of COVID-19 as returnees from neighbouring Maharashtra to continue to add to the state's tally, taking the total number of infections to 2,711, the health department

29 May 15:06 Deccan Herald 2027555797509834746.html
Bajrang leader, 3 others booked for 'assaulting' boy, forcing him to chant "Jai Sriram" in Karnataka

 A 25-year old local Bajrang Dal leader and three minor boys have been booked on charges of threatening and assaulting a boy and forcing him to chant 'Jai Sriram' in Dakshina Kannada district in

29 May 15:50 Deccan Herald 2027555797573406493.html
Bihar: Major showdown between RJD MLAs, cops at Rabri Devi's residence over attack on RJD worker

RJD MLAs had a showdown with the police here on Friday when they were prevented from marching towards Gopalganj district to protest against the recent attack on a party worker in which a ruling JD(U)

29 May 15:48 Deccan Herald 2027555797894901119.html
Democracy Day: Buhari fights corruption, though surrounds himself with dodgy politicians, says CDD

THE Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has scored President Muhammadu Buhari low in the fight against corruption, despite hi

29 May 15:22 The ICIR 2244788521061259737.html
South Africa’s 24 hour trend report – 28 May 2020

This is a summary of trending, highest-impact and most active themes and narratives related to social cohesion and division in South African public-domain social media conversations on 28 May 2020.

29 May 15:52 Daily Maverick 2373996789242248645.html
Trudeau addresses Minneapolis protests, says Canadians watching 'with shock and with horror'

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

29 May 15:44 CTVNews 2422791597278500680.html
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators

Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in 'haunted' houses and submit to public shaming on social media as the country battles to contain surging coronavirus infections.

29 May 15:08 Coronavirus 2422791597874623266.html
Westcountry author writes 'Tales From The Lockdown' to raise money for Hospice UK

Martin Hesp believes he is the first person to write a book filled with stories which focus solely on the coronavirus lockdown

29 May 15:59 DevonLive 2469244512164070317.html
COVID-19: CAN writes El-Rufa'i to reopen churches

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

29 May 15:08 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900043095113.html
Why my supporters battered journalist, by Imo lawmaker

The member representing Obowo State Constituency in the Imo House of Assembly, Mr. Kennedy Ibeh, has explained why his supporters beat...

29 May 15:56 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900210908815.html
Sanwo-Olu scores high on THEMES agenda - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 15:25 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901755867342.html
Fast-track construction of S.African hospital in response to COVID-19

In South Africa, the construction of a R3 billion hospital, originally scheduled for completion by November, has been fast-tracked to open by June.

29 May 15:50 ESI-Africa.com 2679729877776196845.html
Trump calls Minneapolis protesters ‘thugs,’ vows action

Trump tweeted after protesters torched a Minneapolis police station, capping three days of violent protests US over the death of George Floyd, who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck.

29 May 15:00 The Indian Express 2885715105425100350.html
Autorickshaw drivers in Gujarat seek permission to ply after May 31

The president of the Gujarat Auto Rickshaw Driver Action Committee has sent a letter to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani with the demands of the autorickshaw drivers, including the release of autorickshaws detained during lockdown by recovering nominal fine from the drivers since their financial condition is very weak at present.

29 May 15:29 The Indian Express 2885715105862471827.html
MCMC warns businesses not to misuse personal data collected for Covid-19 contact tracing

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — All business premises allowed to operate during the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) must comply fully with the operating procedures with regards to the collection, processing and storing of personal data, as set by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry...

29 May 15:53 Malaymail 302165935548076741.html
Court orders Lesotho ex-first lady rearrested in murder trial

MASERU, May 29 — Lesotho’s Court of Appeal today ordered the rearrest of former first lady Maesaiah Thabane after revoking her bail on murder charges over the 2017 killing of her husband’s estranged wife. The 42-year-old was charged in February after police quizzed her on the brutal murder of...

29 May 15:03 Malaymail 302165936116986751.html
Minneapolis Bus Drivers Refuse to Transport George Floyd Protesters to Jail

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

29 May 15:57 Vice 3037582868530556585.html
‘A Human Reaction to a Deeply Dysfunctional Relationship’: The Connection Between Police Violence, Looting and Riots In Minneapolis

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

29 May 15:42 Atlanta Black Star 3042160498919200062.html
Minnesota AG Ellison: Trump Calling Rioters Thugs, Calling on Them to Get Shot 'the Same Sort of Attitude that Resulted in the Death of George Floyd'

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

29 May 15:34 Breitbart 3148363491364846600.html
CNN's Van Jones: White, Liberal Hillary Voters More Dangerous Than the KKK

Van Jones declared a typical "white, liberal Hillary Clinton supporter" poses a greater threat to black Americans than the Ku Klux Klan.

29 May 15:34 Breitbart 3148363491859449837.html
Hong Kong on borrowed time as China pushes for more control | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BANGKOK >> Hong Kong has been living on borrowed time ever since the British made it a colony nearly 180 years ago, and all the more so after Beijing took control in 1997 and granted it autonomous status.

29 May 15:15 Star-Advertiser 3439335387541300780.html
President says the guys in charge aren’t in charge

’Tunji Ajibade;   tunjioa@yahoo.com;  08036683657 The United States’ former president Barack Obama made an observation the other day. His reminds me of the known fact that ideas respect no borde...

29 May 15:25 Punch Newspapers 3524240994323439215.html
FG to pay jobless youths N20,000 monthly to sweep markets, clear gutters

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja In a bid to curb the high rate of unemployment in the country, the Federal Government has rolled out a scheme which will see unemployed youths in rural areas earning N20,...

29 May 15:35 Punch Newspapers 3524240995858164251.html
Attorney-general: hand over v game over

A COUPLE weeks ago, the sessions court granted a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) on five counts of money laundering involving US$248 million (RM1.08 billion) of 1MDB funds, apparently due to an application by the prosecution for the DNAA.

29 May 15:00 The Malaysian Insight 3531883211445772384.html
Democrats broaden probe into firing of State Department watchdog

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) and Sen.

29 May 15:13 TheHill 355432918634448344.html
Twitter posts warning on official White House tweet

Twitter placed a warning on a tweet from the official White House account Friday that mirrored one it has placed on an identical tweet from Trump's account that threatened violence against looters in

29 May 15:09 TheHill 355432918776953118.html
Lawsuit accuses Trump administration of illegally seizing tax refunds from student loan borrowers

A class-action lawsuit filed Friday is accusing the Trump administration of illegally seizing student loan borrowers' tax refunds even after Congress halted government debt collection amid the

29 May 15:26 TheHill 355432918855338754.html
China rejects Trump’s offer to mediate on border row

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

29 May 15:40 The Navhind Times 3656927214409382534.html
Protests grow in Hong Kong over China’s move to pass security law

AP Hong Kong Dozens of people protested in a mall in Hong Kong on Friday following a vote by China’s ceremonial parliament to approve legislation that c

29 May 15:37 The Navhind Times 3656927214648285557.html
Mamata announces slew of relaxations

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

29 May 15:49 The Navhind Times 3656927214725115576.html
Jharkhand facilitates return of 60 workers from Ladakh by air

PTI New Delhi/Leh Amid heartrending stories of migrants longing to return home, the Jharkhand government on Friday gave a ray of hope to many such strande

29 May 15:50 The Navhind Times 3656927215275159299.html
US gets onboard G7’s artificial intelligence group to counter China

PTI Washington The US has joined an international panel for setting ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence. The Trump administration ha

29 May 15:37 The Navhind Times 3656927215299528543.html
Trump signs order on social media giants after Twitter row

PTI Washington US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at stripping social media giants like Twitter and Facebook of legal immunity

29 May 15:36 The Navhind Times 3656927215434021205.html
George Floyd protests: Minneapolis police station set afire

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

29 May 15:38 The Navhind Times 3656927215649563969.html
CNN crew covering unrest arrested in Minneapolis

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

29 May 15:01 News24 3752801378643881630.html
Twitter Shield Needs Fresh Look, Not Trump Spite

A new executive order targets enemies instead of taking thoughtful aim at a dated immunity law that’s been challenged by Democrats and Republicans.

29 May 15:20 Bloomberg.com 4032480122359813687.html
Minnesota Officer Charged With Murder in Death of George Floyd

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

29 May 15:04 Bloomberg.com 4032480122407095872.html
Man gets two life terms for rape and murder of partner’s daughter, aged 9

Bongani Thokozani Dlamini raped and strangled the girl before dumping her body in a nearby pit toilet in January 2020.

29 May 15:10 The Citizen 410802301390118241.html
Change is never easy, the birth of a new nation comes with pain – Lai Mohammed

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, says President Muhammadu Buhari has put Nigeria on an irreversible road

29 May 15:54 Vanguard News 4125100339705841645.html
Police investigate after girl, 13, subjected to serious sexual assault by two men in Angus woods

Police are investigating after a 13-year-old girl was the victim of a serious sexual assault in an Angus town.

29 May 15:59 The Courier 4275302766972926682.html
Satellite images show mid-May activity at Chinese base

Satellite images analysed by India Today's Open Source Intelligence Team (OSINT) show movement of large vehicles at the Chinese post in Aksai Chin, the part of Ladakh region occupied by Beijing since the 1962 conflict with India.

29 May 15:08 India Today 4286117812831036761.html
The Gang Leader as President

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

29 May 15:36 Talking Points Memo 4598529366353585128.html
‘When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts’: Trump Quotes ’60s Police Chief’s Bloody Phrase

President Donald Trump on Friday tweeted a phrase that recalled the racist police violence of the ’60s: “When the looting...

29 May 15:40 Talking Points Memo 4598529367513662326.html
Liberal legal scholar rips Twitter for censoring Trump, says 'free speech' ultimate 'loser'

Constitutional law scholar Jonathan Turley warned that Twitter's decision to level fact checks or altogether hide President Trump's tweets threatened the concept of free expression in America.

29 May 15:14 Washington Examiner 4625792332574510591.html
Louisiana House votes to create $300 million business fund

The Louisiana House of Representatives on Thursday voted to set aside $300 million in federal pandemic relief aid for small businesses.

29 May 15:00 Washington Examiner 4625792332732838503.html
Indonesia rolls out public shaming for virus violators

Indonesian officials are forcing social distancing violators to recite Koran verses, stay in "haunted" houses and submit to public shaming on social media as the country battles to contain surging coronavirus infections.

29 May 15:00 manilastandard.net 4715274784835811547.html
BSEB allows students to apply for re-evaluation of Bihar Board Class 10 answer sheets from 29 May to 12 June

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced that those who are not satisfied with the marks they received in any subject of Class 10, can apply for scrutiny from 29 May to 12 June

29 May 15:49 Firstpost 4760741711939451901.html
Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla dies of pneumonia in Ahmedabad; 84-year-old had predicted early end to COVID-19 pandemic

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

29 May 15:35 Firstpost 4760741713610442228.html
Pak Leader Appeals To US Congress To Table Bill For Free Balochistan, Sindh On The Lines Of Tibet’s Freedom Bill 

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has appealed to the US Congress to table a bill for the independence of Balochistan and Sindh from Pakistan on the same lines as they introduced a bill on Tibet's freedom from China.

29 May 15:34 Swarajya 4977622829398057086.html
Trump space speech in Florida likely to test apolitical nature of NASA

White House recognizes the role human spaceflight could play in Florida in 2020.

29 May 15:04 Ars Technica 5028555107762956269.html
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Recognise Tibet As Separate Country

US lawmaker Scott Perry has introduced a bill recognising Tibet as a separate and independent country.

29 May 15:19 NDTV.com 5090057682503999942.html
Bus owners, drivers want curfew time lifted

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bus owners and drivers have asked government to lift curfew times for buses and also allow buses ply border districts through a standard operating procedure. The bus drivers and owners were today appearing before the National Economy of Parliament which is scrutinizing the effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic …

29 May 15:10 The Independent Uganda: 5099025989203943514.html
PAC queries UGX 573m payment of vehicle for Internal Affairs Minister

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee- PAC central government are investigating an advance payment of the official vehicle for the Minister of Internal Affairs. The committee chaired by Budadiri West MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi was on Friday meeting officials from Ministry of Internal Affairs led by the …

29 May 15:55 The Independent Uganda: 5099025989856958296.html
Security registers 70 attacks by civilians against law enforcement officers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civilians have conducted 70 attacks against security officers since the nationwide lockdown started in March this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement issued on Friday, the Defense Ministry Spokesperson, Brig. Richard Karemire said the attack on Major Robert Nkwasibwe in Kyankwazi is the 70th conducted by …

29 May 15:40 The Independent Uganda: 5099025990432933202.html
Woman, 28, makes court appearance over alleged murder of her partner in Langley Mill

A provisional trial date has been set

29 May 15:20 NottinghamshireLive 5149776702828645635.html
Jimmy Kimmel TROLLS Donald Trump: “The President Is Mad At An App…”

Television host-comedian Jimmy Kimmel had a gala time hitting out at US President Donald Trump. He trolled Trump as he is busy in a war on Twitter, while the entire country is facing a rage in the w

29 May 15:21 Koimoi 5184275671427259993.html
Canada exploring ways to reunite families divided by COVID-19 border closure

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is exploring ways to reunite family members divided by the temporary travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border.

29 May 15:54 KitchenerToday.com 52741008820431077.html
Racism not ruled out as motive in unprovoked tripping of Burnaby, B.C., senior

BURNABY, B.C. — Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached a senior who was using a walker, tripped her from behind and walked away.

29 May 15:50 KitchenerToday.com 52741008901330285.html
Police investigating after alleged vandalism at Montreal synagogue

MONTREAL — B’nai Brith Canada is describing a recent act of vandalism against a Montreal-area synagogue as one of the worst such incidents in Canada in recent years.

29 May 15:29 KitchenerToday.com 52741009655833578.html
Feds looking at ways to reunite families amid COVID-19 border restrictions with U.S.

Some families with members of dual-citizenship have become separated due to the pandemic

29 May 15:30 North Delta Reporter 5327740410871100905.html
How Sokoto attacks in which dozens died happened -- Residents

The deadly attacks by bandits in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State in which dozens were killed were likely in retaliation for the killing of bandits by the police in the area, residents have said.

29 May 15:10 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299365167809.html
Target Closes 28 Stores in Response to Looting and Riots in Minneapolis

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

29 May 15:54 WWD 5490910668988338540.html
Sick Scots takeaway boss locked drunk woman in his restaurant before carrying out horrific rape attack

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

29 May 15:00 dailyrecord 552235480148153958.html
Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

REUTERS: Twitter hid a tweet by U.S. President Donald Trump behind a warning on Friday, accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying ...

29 May 15:50 CNA 5644198862584097852.html
Twitter attaches disclaimer to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter accused President Donald Trump on Friday of "glorifying violence", attaching a disclaimer to one of his tweets about unrest in Minneapolis ...

29 May 15:50 CNA 5644198862649898906.html
Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet about Minneapolis protests for 'glorifying violence'

WASHINGTON: Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump on Friday (May 29), accusing him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence" in a ...

29 May 15:50 CNA 5644198862843596012.html
Vietnamese cops bust US$2.6 billion online gambling ring

Vietnamese police have smashed a massive online card ring with revenues estimated at $2.6 billion, the biggest ever bust of its kind in a country ...

29 May 15:10 CNA 5644198862993485033.html
Former South Korean 'comfort women' leader apologises for 'banking errors'

SEOUL: The former leader of an advocacy group for South Korean victims of Japanese wartime sexual violence on Friday (May 29) denied allegations ...

29 May 15:50 CNA 5644198863894094920.html
Work from home or face fines – Premier’s warning to Victorians

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

29 May 15:34 The New Daily 5848147786109818942.html
Committee constituted to investigate plight of women in prisons

The committee shall submit its report on the matter within a period of four months.

29 May 15:44 Dunya News 5863268919604831154.html
Toshakhana case: NAB court issues arrest warrant against Nawaz Sharif

Toshakhana case: NAB court issues arrest warrant against Nawaz Sharif

29 May 15:26 Dunya News 5863268919624484665.html
Trokosi: The West African custom where girls are forced to serve at shrines for sins of their fathers

Before Insecure star Jay Ellis would secure a leading role opposite Issa Rae, he featured in a Ghanaian film about a traditional Ewe custom known as trokosi

29 May 15:00 Face2Face Africa 5878198130953115747.html
Ukrainian Interior Minister Says Shooting In Kyiv Region Linked To Corruption

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

29 May 15:19 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794163456230621.html
Taylor Swift slams Trump for 'stoking the fires of white supremacy' and vows to help vote him out in November

Swift's uncharacteristically strong statement came in response to a tweet from Trump stating "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

29 May 15:57 Business Insider 6060062399601863811.html
'A lot of nurses don't have a work ethic': An Atlanta drug rehab clinic is accused of firing its nursing staff during the pandemic

The clinic's director described the staff as lazy and questioned why nurses were being hailed as heroes.

29 May 15:12 Business Insider 6060062399971846305.html
Facebook has done nothing with a Trump post that threatens shooting Minneapolis protesters even as Twitter hides it for 'glorifying violence'

On Friday morning, President Trump threatened protesters in Minneapolis via Twitter and Facebook. But only one platform censored his threat.

29 May 15:11 Business Insider 6060062400514666290.html
White House dares Twitter by reposting flagged Trump tweet

US News: The White House thumbed its nose at Twitter on Friday by reposting a President Trump tweet that the social media giant had just taken the unprecedente

29 May 15:44 The Times of India 6060938663277260221.html
Existing mechanisms with China being used to resolve Ladakh standoff: India to US

India News: Defence minister Rajnath Singh conveyed India's position to US defence secretary Mark T Esper on Friday sending a clear message to Washington for the

29 May 15:09 The Times of India 6060938663724576220.html
Civil unrest spreads across America as Trump rages on and at Twitter

US News: Civil unrest exploded across America on the third day of protests in Minneapolis over the alleged daylight murder of a black man by a white police off

29 May 15:59 The Times of India 6060938664088074513.html
OpenAI debuts gigantic GPT-3 language model with 175 billion parameters

OpenAI's GPT-3 language model can generate convincing news articles and achieve state-of-the-art results on a range of NLP tasks with few-shot learning.

29 May 15:34 VentureBeat 6273363636311973316.html
Coronavirus Australia live updates: Virus protesters defy restrictions in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne

Hundreds of anti-vaccination, anti-5G, conspiracy theorist protesters have blocked a highway in Brisbane as similar protests took place in Melbourne and Sydney.

29 May 15:11 news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site 638857063629688303.html
Household income surged in April despite the collapsing labor market

CARES Act benefits worked really well.

29 May 15:00 Vox 6416095789552538487.html
As more COVID-19 testing leads to prison workers being out, DPS asks other law enforcement if they’d work at prisons

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is asking law enforcement officers from other state agencies whether they would be willing to work at state prisons in the event the agency has a major shortage of correctional officers due to COVID-19, according to documents obtained by WBTV.

29 May 15:44 WBTV 6439870257880925612.html
Greece to accept tourists from 29 countries from mid-June - but Ireland is not on the list

The Greek government imposed an early lockdown, which is credited with limiting the spread of Covid-19.

29 May 15:17 TheJournal.ie 6446904418662389738.html
Politics Podcast: What Biden’s VP Picks Say About Him

Given that presidential nominees choose their running mates without any formal input from voters, how they choose can say a lot about the candidates and their v…

29 May 15:43 FiveThirtyEight 6485396907750671726.html
Scots primary teacher weds hubby in Zoom ceremony after coronavirus pandemic ruined dream day

A SCOTS primary teacher has not let the coronavirus pandemic get in the way of her big day. Today, Amy Dickenson wed her hubby Lloyd Dias at their London home on what was meant to be their dream we…

29 May 15:56 The Scottish Sun 6609127672911197516.html
AMERICAN UNREST: Minneapolis police station torched as protests spread

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

29 May 15:30 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245109880531.html
Racism not ruled out as motive in unprovoked tripping of Burnaby, B.C., senior

BURNABY, B.C. - Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached a senior who was using a walker, tripped her from behind and wal

29 May 15:50 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245336920955.html
Canada exploring ways to reunite families divided by COVID-19 border closure

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is exploring ways to reunite family members divided by the temporary travel restrictions

29 May 15:54 iNFOnews.ca 6669504246046678627.html
Trump’s gaffe on call with PM Modi is not a first, but a pattern

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

29 May 15:47 The Hindu 6679535025146005293.html
Navi Mumbai police to cluster remaining Shramik Special passengers

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

29 May 15:47 The Hindu 6679535025422244794.html
Inmate stabbed child abuser with metal chisel because he 'woke up in a bad mood'

Convicted rapist David Allan stabbed child abuser Emanuel Spitari in HMP Frankland, near Durham, because he 'woke up in a bad mood' and did not like the paedophile

29 May 15:00 mirror 675785260578926322.html
New footage ‘shows three police officers kneeling on George Floyd’ in street

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

29 May 15:53 mirror 675785261376421546.html
MPs back teachers’ bid to prevent ‘digital divide’ in Suffolk schools

Suffolk MPs are to press the Department for Education to ensure schools have the funds to avoid a “digital divide” opening up between their pupils in the post-coronavirus world of learning.

29 May 15:13 East Anglian Daily Times 681138151138701873.html
Ottawa pledges $285-million in additional COVID-19 aid for Indigenous communities

Trudeau also announced $270-million to supplement on-reserve income assistance and $44.8-million to build 12 new shelters for women and girls fleeing violence

29 May 15:21 The Globe and Mail 68426410770801799.html
Forbes: Russia's new assault ship might look familiar to French Mistral

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

29 May 15:20 UNIAN 6863008971182844032.html
Leo Varadkar says schools will be reopened by the end of August

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that both primary and secondary schools will be reopened by the end of August for the start of the academic year

29 May 15:55 Buzz.ie 7092425148183404313.html
Greece will open its borders next month to holidaymakers from 29 countries

The Greek Tourism Industry has today listed 29 countries from which holidaymakers will be welcomed back to Greece next week as the country...

29 May 15:30 Buzz.ie 7092425148370141039.html
North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules, RNC chief says

The comments by RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on a popular North Carolina radio show came a day after her letter to Governor Roy Cooper setting a June 3 deadline to approve safety and logistical measures - such as how many people can gather together - to prevent the spread of the coronavirus during the

29 May 15:30 Yahoo 7097669637358538275.html
Here’s How Fox News Covered the CNN Reporter’s Arrest in Minneapolis

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

29 May 15:33 Yahoo 7097669637402502612.html
Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in three-four months

Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday. Libya's internationally-recognised Government of National Accord (

29 May 15:38 Yahoo 7097669637715576411.html
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin worked security together at a restaurant for at least a year, owner says

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

29 May 15:14 Yahoo 7097669637792607739.html
Mahila Congress to Distribute 25 Lakh Sanitary Napkins For Migrant Workers' Use in Shramik Special Trains

A day after Menstrual Hygiene Day, Mahila Congress shoulders the responsibilty to distribute 25 lakh personal hygiene kits to be used by migrant workers travelling in Shramik Special trains

29 May 15:23 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083130522910.html
'Close Your Legs': Judge's Advice to Woman, For Prevention of Sexual Assault, Costs Him His Job

Judge John Russo Jr loses job after asking a woman if she had closed her legs to try and prevent sexual assault

29 May 15:01 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083825278879.html
Which European countries have opened their borders?

Want to make plans for the summer? Different countries across Europe are lifting their restrictions at different times. Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.

29 May 15:19 euronews 7318238121900763566.html
Derek Chauvin, police officer accused in George Floyd's death, charged with 3rd-degree murder

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

29 May 15:11 ABC7 New York 7327811148539802939.html
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of 'calling for violence against American citizens' with Minneapolis tweet

Hillary Clinton on Friday accuses President Trump of “calling for violence against American citizens” when he tweeted about cracking down against riots in Minneapolis -- with Trump’s 2016 rival using the controversy to urge people to work to vote him out of office in November.

29 May 15:41 Fox News 7362823820382469259.html
NYC tanning salon owner fined $1,000 for reopening: 'It's insane what's happening'

A New York tanning salon owner who was fined $1,000 for reopening in defiance of the state's coronavirus lockdown order said Friday that he is already "broke," as are other members of his community. 

29 May 15:04 Fox News 7362823820414453978.html
Global champagne sales fizzle amid coronavirus pandemic because people aren't celebrating

Now this is just cham-painful.

29 May 15:09 Fox News 7362823821073121897.html
Site tracks incidents of anti-Asian racism in Canada during COVID-19

Fight COVID Racism is mapping harassment, verbal and physical attacks motivated by racism and xenophobia

29 May 15:24 NOW 7434691885656674483.html
CDD asks Buhari to scrap security votes

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has asked the Buhari administration to scrap security votes.The Centre for Democracy

29 May 15:33 TheCable 7513571675158468498.html
Kogi vows to stop violence against children

Kogi state government says it will not relent to stop violence against children by using a multi-sectoral approach to ensure that the menace is drastically reduced in the state.

29 May 15:31 The Guardian 7580308505024192113.html
Kogi to honour 5 NYSC members for outstanding performance

Five members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) out of the total number of 1,400 Corps Members in the 2019 Batch B, Stream 1, will be honoured by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi for outstanding performance during their service year.

29 May 15:54 The Guardian 7580308505126460228.html
Hong Kong warns over removing US special status

Hong Kong told the United States to keep out of the debate over national security legislation being imposed by China, and warned that withdrawal of the financial hub's special status under US law could backfire on the US economy.

29 May 15:57 RTE.ie 7595237278043930682.html
Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries in June

Greece has said it will open to visitors from 29 countries from 15 June, days before its peak tourism season begins, although Ireland is not on the list of countries.

29 May 15:33 RTE.ie 7595237279033608721.html
Government aiming to reopen all schools in late August

The Taoiseach says the Government intends to reopen all schools at the start of the next academic...

29 May 15:42 Newstalk 7635722258033372263.html
Bill would add 15 to 35 years in prison for COVID-19 scam artists

The legislation, introduced late Thursday, would temporarily boost federal criminal penalties by 15 years for pandemic-related fraud and by 35 years for COVID-19-linked counterfeit goods.

29 May 15:57 New York Post 7654946768901231200.html
Vietnamese cops bust $2.6bn online gambling ring

Vietnamese police have smashed a massive online card ring with revenues estimated at $2.6 billion, the biggest ever bust of its kind in a country where most gambling is banned but remains rampant.

29 May 15:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601104326125410.html
Chhattisgarh's first chief minister, Ajit Jogi, dies at 74

Jogi enjoyed support among tribal and scheduled caste communities because of his easy accessibility.

29 May 15:47 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363003917505.html
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 15:15 Bdnews24 8119004128870005686.html
Stocks tumble ahead of Trump's China press conference

May 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's upcoming news conference on China Friday shook up stocks in morning trading on Wall Street, as the White House could respond to the communist country's action against Hong Kong.

29 May 15:03 UPI 8257973864402685316.html
Stocks recover after Trump's announcement on Hong Kong

May 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's planned news conference on China shook up stocks early Friday, but the major indexes mostly recovered by the end the day after his announcement revealed no changes to trade with Beijing.

29 May 15:03 UPI 8257973865438106732.html
Garcetti says Huizar should resign from LA City Council over bribery investigation

Mayor Eric Garcetti and the president of the City Council called Thursday for the resignation of Councilman Jose Huizar, who is the focus of a federal corruption investigation.

29 May 15:19 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010439871789235.html
Australian court orders release of letters to Britain's Queen Elizabeth surrounding PM sacking

SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian court ruled on Friday that the country’s archives must release letters between Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and her local representative during the 1970s, a move which may shed light on the sacking of its then prime minister Gough Whitlam.

29 May 15:19 Reuters 8334514180038774225.html
UK PM's senior adviser Cummings considers quitting later this year: Daily Mail

(This May 28 story corrects paragraph 3 to make clear police were referring to Cummings’ trip to Barnard Castle, not his London-northern England trip)

29 May 15:33 Reuters 8334514180583093439.html
Britons clap their support for health workers

LONDON (Reuters) - Britons took to their doorsteps and balconies on Thursday to show their appreciation for health workers on the front line of the coronavirus crisis, in what could be the last such celebration.

29 May 15:33 Reuters 8334514180907045719.html
Twitter Hides Official White House Tweet Calling for Killings of Protesters, Too

The White House taunted Twitter on Friday by reposting Donald Trump’s tweet calling for the outright extrajudicial slaughter of Americans protesting police brutality in Minneapolis, which the social media site on Friday hid behind a label for “glorifying violence.” Twitter has now responded by doing exactly the same thing to the White House account.

29 May 15:30 Gizmodo UK 8363059002428567536.html
Senator Millicent Omanga Out of Deputy Speaker Race

The Senate clerk noted that the nominated senator had not followed the right procedure to...

29 May 15:19 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153158416345.html
How Drones Are Helping Police Nab Nairobi Escapees

Police officers are now using drones to enhance the cessation of movement in and out of the Nairobi Metropolitan area and...

29 May 15:29 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154522104299.html
Quebec reports fewest new cases of COVID-19 since March 31 as total surpasses 50,000

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

29 May 15:12 Montreal 8735609772668489704.html
Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in 3-4 months

ANKARA: Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday. Libya’s internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) signed the maritime delimitation deal last year. Turkey says it

29 May 15:48 Arab News 8912634263194854798.html
Shopian man’s sample returns Covid-19 positive after death, toll in JK 28

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

29 May 15:22 Rising Kashmir 9025326237716279448.html
News: OLF,OFC urge gov’t to take report by Amnesty seriously; heed recommendations to reverse troubling human rights abuse record

Addis Abeba, May 29/2020 – In a joint statement released by opposition parties Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) on Amnesty International’s Report, the parties urged “the federal and regional authorities to take the report by Amnesty International seriously, heed the recommendations put forth and promptly reverse ...

29 May 15:57 Addis Standard 929763680989973690.html
EU Concerned Over Beijing's Move to Develop National Security Bill for Hong Kong

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union expresses grave concerns over Beijing's decision to develop a security bill for Hong Kong as it contradicts the Hong Kong Basic...

29 May 15:19 Sputniknews 967333868378100531.html
4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Delhi

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

29 May 15:49 Sputniknews 967333869061857106.html
Minister struggles to explain self-isolation rules when asked about childcare

'Follow the guidance, unless you can't?'

29 May 15:01 Metro 970161747625265025.html
Four more women accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault

He's currently serving 23 years in prison.

29 May 15:02 Metro 970161747951245529.html
Pakistan reaffirms resolve to UN peacekeeping missions

The countr­y is proud of its long-standi­ng contri­bution­s to UN peacek­eeping spanni­ng over six decade­s: MoFA

29 May 16:14 The Express Tribune 1105816785848549421.html
'India's aggressive designs dangerous for whole region'

AJK Presid­ent Masood and PM Haider strong­ly condem­n Modi's aggres­sive approa­ch in the region­

29 May 16:29 The Express Tribune 1105816786545287049.html
Modi not in 'good mood' over border standoff with China, says Trump

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

29 May 16:56 The Express Tribune 1105816786776245463.html
Lockdown 5.0: Public, private employees to resume work from June 8 in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee

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

29 May 16:43 Business Today 1145527431578422798.html
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 16:25 The Peninsula 1202843881403805055.html
Russian jets 'intercept' American bombers over the Black Sea - days after SU-27 fighters came within feet of a US spy plane over Mediterranean

Video circulating online purports to show a Russian fighter plane approaching one of two US B1-B Lancer aircraft over the neutral waters of the Black Sea.

29 May 16:10 Mail Online 124328111979075021.html
Modi Sarkar 2.0 first anniversary: BJP’s core agenda fulfilled, but COVID-19 throws bigger challenges

Article 370 was nullified by the government with Parliament passing a resolution to this effect as well in August, and the state was bifurcated into union territories.

29 May 16:36 The Financial Express 1288289580543676449.html
Indian entrepreneurs gave this many high paying jobs to America; US-India trade ties can help startups boom

The strengthening of US-India bilateral ties could be a major proponent for startups to flourish and both countries can benefit if more startups are encouraged to work in America.

29 May 16:59 The Financial Express 1288289581592490170.html
Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

29 May 16:55 the Guardian 1491978795401459166.html
PSEB 10th result 2020 out on pseb.ac.in: How to check class 10, 8, 5 marks

PSEB result 2020: For students who have been promoted without conducting exams, the mark sheets will have 'promoted due to coronavirus' written on them

29 May 16:34 Business-Standard 1502508924565971725.html
Denzel Washington Labelled A ‘Hero’ After VIDEO Of Him Intervening Between Homeless Man And Police Goes Viral Amid George Floyd Protests

In the wake of George Floyd protests, a video of Denzel Washington intervening between a homeless man and police has gone viral. Twitterati labeled him a hero, check it out!

29 May 16:00 SPOTBOYE 1547816857299936270.html
Taylor Swift Calls Donald Trump Out Directly for ‘Stoking the Fires of White Supremacy and Racism'

She even tagged him in her tweet, a first for a singer once criticized for being politically silent.

29 May 16:59 Elle 1578996229136882290.html
Rights Court Tells Armenian Judges to Take New Look at Ex-President’s Case

The European Court of Human Rights issued its second-ever advisory opinion Friday in the prosecution of a former Armenian president, saying a national court should decide whether the law he is charged under is more severe than the one it replaced.

29 May 16:38 Courthouse News Service 1799505150001986694.html
Julia Roberts, 52, Disses Donald Trump By Wearing Barack Obama-Themed Protective Face Gear

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

29 May 16:04 Hollywood Life 1852895045672955349.html
Taylor Swift Destroys Trump Over His ‘Moral Superiority’ & Vows To Get Him Voted Out In November

Taylor Swift destroyed Donald Trump on Twitter after he called for protestors in Minneapolis to be shot.

29 May 16:41 Hollywood Life 1852895046890679786.html
Pakistan’s efforts to target India at OIC foiled by Maldives, UAE

An attempt by Pakistan to create an informal group of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Islamophobia has been thwarted by Maldives and UAE.

29 May 16:43 Oneindia 2023829370785354839.html
Delhi govt for opening neighbourhood religious places, shops in malls on odd-even basis post May 31

However, the Delhi government is not in favour of allowing cinema halls, schools and colleges to open after May 31, when the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown would end.

29 May 16:35 Oneindia 2023829370814417580.html
Centre asks states to streamline inter-state movement of personnel engaged in locust control

All states and union territories have also been issued an advisory along with standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling the locust problem, the agriculture ministry said in a statement. Locust control measures that started since April 11 are underway in affected states in northern India.

29 May 16:55 Oneindia 2023829371091303276.html
Active locust swarms in 11 districts, Centre to deploy choppers to spray pesticides

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

29 May 16:46 Deccan Herald 2027555796731899723.html
SC to hear plea seeking replacement of word India with 'Bharat' in Constitution on June 2

The Supreme Court will hear on June 2 a plea which has sought a direction to the Centre to amend the Constitution and replace the word India with 'Bharat' or 'Hindustan', claiming it will "instill a

29 May 16:18 Deccan Herald 2027555797734830498.html
Chhattisgarh ex-CM Ajit Jogi passes away at 74; three-day mourning in state

Ajit Jogi, the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh passed away in Raipur on Friday. He was 74. A shrewd politician, Jogi had the knack of identifying opportunities quite early, but breathed his last

29 May 16:08 Deccan Herald 2027555797994399203.html
63 deaths in 24 hours, Pakistan coronavirus tally 64,500

High court judge tests positive; two employees of state radio lose battle against virus

29 May 16:01 Gulf News 2086521543775493484.html
Bahrain police arrest man who claimed COVID-19 is a hoax

Man belittled measures taken by government in combatting coronavirus

29 May 16:35 Gulf News 2086521545263517453.html
Rajya Sabha secretariat official tests positive for Covid-19

This is the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far

29 May 16:06 The Asian Age 2126266545585383220.html
Twitter Hits Trump With Content Warning for Tweet 'Glorifying Violence'

Trump's tweet is now hidden, with Twitter's warning taking its place, and users must click through a link if they want to view it

29 May 16:16 TheWrap 2361432281831518495.html
Greece: Tourists from 29 countries can fly in as of June 15

Greece on Friday listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 16:11 CTVNews 2422791597563059905.html
Locust invasion wreaks havoc on Pakistan's crops, orchards

An invasion of locusts has spread across Pakistan, officials said Friday, causing damage to crops and orchards and posing a threat to food security in an impoverished Islamic nation already struggling to tackle a virus pandemic that has caused more than 1,300 deaths.

29 May 16:17 CTVNews 2422791597567106667.html
Torbay Council leadership challenged over secrecy

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

29 May 16:06 DevonLive 2469244512671760656.html
Trump Calls Floyd Death 'Shocking,' Calls Protesters 'Thugs'

"These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won't let that happen," he tweeted. "Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you

29 May 16:51 VOA Zimbabwe 262570847806991761.html
Three feared killed, 15 injured in Anambra communal clash

No fewer than three persons have been reportedly killed and 15 others injured in a land tussle between Urum and Achalla communities in Awka...

29 May 16:14 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900827381857.html
Movement restriction: Court sentences six to two days of community service

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

29 May 16:27 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901474001746.html
Ekweremadu faults Executive Order on financial autonomy for state judiciary, legislature - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

Former Senate Deputy President Ike Ekweremadu has faulted the Executive Order No. 10 of 2020 granting financial autonomy to State Judiciary...

29 May 16:46 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901640861057.html
S.Africa: Update on DMRE interventions to combat the spread of COVID-19

South Africa's Department of Mineral and Energy Resources issued an update of the sector’s response to lockdown measures.

29 May 16:30 ESI-Africa.com 2679729878310902740.html
4 More Women Are Suing Harvey Weinstein for Alleged Sexual Assault

Four women filed a sexual assault lawsuit against convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein in New York City on Thursday; one of these women alleged that he raped her when she was “approximately seventeen years old.”

29 May 16:09 VULTURE 2718750544861684283.html
Taylor Swift Tweets Directly at Trump: ‘We Will Vote You Out in November’

Responding to President Donald Trump’s threats of violence against protestors in Minneapolis, Taylor Swift tweeted, “We will vote you out in November,” her strongest statement yet on the 2020 election.

29 May 16:32 VULTURE 2718750545639446670.html
“ACTIVISM IS NOT TERRORISM”: Twitter Top Trend #JunkTerrorBill Sounds Familiar?

Phillipine senate approved an anti terrorism bill designed to "prevent and stop terrorist attacks" that have taken Southeast Asia by storm the past years.

29 May 16:36 iHarare News 2755902708189859561.html
Rajkot: Migrant worker waiting for bus crushed by garbage van

The incident took place in front of the bus station of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) at Shashtri Maidan around 4 pm Thursday.

29 May 16:31 The Indian Express 2885715105170852433.html
Taylor Swift Accuses Trump of 'Stoking White Supremacy' In Woke Twitter Rant

Pop super star and left-wing activist Taylor Swift erupted on President Donald Trump in a wild Twitter rant, accusing him of "stoking the fires of white supremacy" and warning "we will vote you out in November." 

29 May 16:22 Breitbart 3148363491306934320.html
U.S. Indicts Chinese, North Korean Agents for Funding Nuclear Program

The United States indicted over two dozen North Koreans for funding Pyongyang’s nuclear and military expansion.

29 May 16:38 Breitbart 3148363491960390025.html
Chinese Propagandists Compare Minnesota Riots to Hong Kong Protests

Chinese propagandists use the Minneapolis riots to score political points against the U.S., comparing them to the Hong Kong protests.

29 May 16:53 Breitbart 3148363492061849692.html
Barack Obama on George Floyd: 'Bigotry' in USA 'Maddeningly Normal'

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

29 May 16:39 Breitbart 3148363492243868200.html
Ted Cruz Calls for Criminal Investigation of Twitter for Potentially Violating Sanctions Against Iran

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has called on the Justice and Treasury departments to launch a criminal investigation of Twitter over allegations that the firm is violating U.S. sanctions against Iran.

29 May 16:41 Breitbart 3148363492410951661.html
Senior Trump administration official used office for personal gain, probe finds | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BILLINGS, Mont. >> A senior Trump administration official misused his office for private gain by capitalizing on his government connections to help get a family member hired at the Environmental Protection Agency, investigators said in a report obtained by The Associated Press.

29 May 16:15 Star-Advertiser 3439335388619908420.html
Battle between Trump and states over car pollution heads to court

California and nearly two dozen other states on Wednesday filed suit against the Trump administration, arguing that its decision to weaken fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks puts the public's ...

29 May 16:04 phys.org 3476726123126991762.html
No prosecution over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga, police say

The 47-year-old was working at Victoria Station in London when she was allegedly spat at.

29 May 16:28 Shropshire Star 3480199993060321520.html
Taylor Swift accuses Donald Trump of ‘stoking the fires of white supremacy’

The singer said that the President would be voted out in the upcoming election.

29 May 16:32 Shropshire Star 3480199993209038443.html
Ensure release of Nasarawa chairman, CAN tells FG

Kayode Oyero The Christian Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to deploy all necessary resources to ensure the release of its Chairman in Nasarawa State, Bishop Joseph Ma...

29 May 16:00 Punch Newspapers 3524240994271180415.html
Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter over alleged Iranian sanction violations

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday called on the Trump administration to open a criminal investigation into allegations that Twitter had violated U.S. sanctions on Iran.

29 May 16:22 TheHill 355432918801759598.html
Man gets 2 life terms for rape and murder of partner's daughter, aged 9

A man who raped and murdered his partner's 9-year-old daughter has been sentenced to two life terms in jail after he pleaded guilty to the charges.

29 May 16:32 News24 3752801377906029347.html
COVID-19: Buhari issue an order for free access into Kogi - NMA

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

29 May 16:39 Legit 3764253650780485187.html
Coronavirus: Death of Belly Mujinga 'not linked to spit attack'

Police decide to take no further action over the death of Belly Mujinga, who died with coronavirus.

29 May 16:49 BBC News 3883826128271886523.html
Secrecy on legislator’s COVID-19 illness roils Pa. statehouse

The Pennsylvania Legislature has continued to meet during the pandemic under rules that permit lawmakers to vote from home or from their Capitol offices, or to vote in person.

29 May 16:43 WVLT 4089046911444938654.html
419K pupils, staff expected at Gauteng schools on 1 June

The provincial government will allow the schools to open on Monday on the basis that the distribution of PPEs have been concluded in all districts.

29 May 16:16 The Citizen 410802301104307142.html
32 Western Cape schools affected by existing or returning staff cases

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

29 May 16:58 The Citizen 410802302086981032.html
IPOB accuses British govt of masterminding discriminatory activities against Biafrans

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Friday accused the British government of masterminding all the discriminatory activities Biafrans.

29 May 16:59 Vanguard News 4125100338805902760.html
Clark has been a bridge builder in Nigeria – Edevbie

CHIEF of Staff to Delta state Governor, Olorogun David Edevbie has described Chief Edwin Clark as a bridge builder across all divides in...

29 May 16:48 Vanguard News 4125100339816567252.html
Road construction: House of reps member wades into contractor, community crises

A member of the House of Representatives, Mrs Tolu Akande-Sadipe has waded into a misunderstanding between the contractor...

29 May 16:01 Vanguard News 4125100339981020442.html
Crisis looms in NASS as over 4,000 staff demand implementation of revised condition of service

The industrial strike is afoot in the national assembly as over 4000 parliamentary staff including states’ houses of assembly have demanded..

29 May 16:57 Vanguard News 4125100340560417416.html
Former Rajasthan BJP chief Bhanwar Lal Sharma passes away at 95

"Simplicity and selflessness came naturally to him," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said about Bhanwar Lal Sharma.

29 May 16:24 India Today 4286117813210305306.html
A Senator from Arizona emerges as a pharma favorite

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

29 May 16:32 News-Medical.net 4522523030097726487.html
At least 35 detained at Moscow opposition protest

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

29 May 16:40 Digital Journal 4566489172080898840.html
Twitter has more tools to use against Trump, if it chooses

Twitter's moves to label or hide comments from President Donald Trump have escalated a feud between the social network and the White House, but there could be more to come.

29 May 16:20 Digital Journal 4566489172294805784.html
Trump strips Hong Kong privileges, curbs students in volley on China

President Donald Trump said Friday he would strip several of Hong Kong's special privileges with the United States and bar some Chinese students from US universities in anger over Beijing's bid to exert control in the financial hub.

29 May 16:30 Digital Journal 4566489172789858230.html
White House Pushes Debunked Fraud Claims In Trump’s Anti-Vote By Mail Crusade

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

29 May 16:13 Talking Points Memo 4598529366552244980.html
Polis says he’s working for more federal funding to local governments

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said Thursday that he hopes the next federal COVID-19 relief package includes more funding for local governments in the state.

29 May 16:00 Washington Examiner 4625792333088985196.html
Val Demings, former cop, asks Minnesota law enforcement 'what the hell are you doing?'

Rep. Val Demings, a top prospect to become Joe Biden's running mate, has unleashed on her former law enforcement colleagues after a night of unrest around the country sparked by police-involved deaths of African Americans.

29 May 16:08 Washington Examiner 4625792333403399499.html
Shopian resident's sample tests positive for Covid-19 after death; J&K tally rises to 28

A day after his death, swab samples of a 70-year-old man from south Kashmir’s Shopian district tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the death

29 May 16:10 Greater Kashmir 4662909092393007456.html
George Floyd death: CNN journalists arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests live on air

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

29 May 16:13 The New Indian Express 4718288654484013290.html
Panjab University exam 2020 to be held from July; varsity issues SOPs, asks staff to download Aarogya Setu app

Panjab University said that it will be conducting the term-end examinations from July, publishes SOPs to be followed by students and exam invigilators

29 May 16:08 Firstpost 4760741713823625705.html
Trump's social media order expected to have agencies review whether Twitter, Facebook can be sued for content

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday designed—in theory—to make it easier to sue social media companies such as Twitter, days after the site placed a fact check label on ...

29 May 16:07 Tech Xplore 4945708899918532406.html
Pataal Lok Finds Itself In Yet Another Controversy, Slapped With Legal Notice Over Negative Portrayal Of Sikhs

Amazon Web Series Pataal Lok has found itself in yet another controversy after Akali Dal leader Majinder S Sirsa has sent a legal notice to its creators for hurting the sentiments of Sikhs by showing them as rapists.

29 May 16:33 Swarajya 4977622829379965566.html
Hong Kong’s business hub status imperiled by security law | BusinessMirror

HONG KONG—A national security law proposed by China could imperil Hong Kong’s status as one of the world’s best places to do business. The law, approved Thursday in Beijing, led Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to say Washington will no longer treat Hong Kong, already reeling from anti-government protests and…

29 May 16:04 BusinessMirror 5065954827564128245.html
Acholi MPs want Elegu town put under quarantine for 21 days

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament from Acholi want the government to put Elegu town council in Amuru district under quarantine for 21 days. According to the MPs, following the emergence of several cases of truck drivers testing positive at the Elegu border post between Uganda and South Sudan, there could be …

29 May 16:40 The Independent Uganda: 5099025990211777434.html
Quebec says 41 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening

MONTREAL — Quebec's education department says a total of 41 students and teachers have tested positive for COVID-19 since elementary schools outside the Montreal area opened on May 11.

29 May 16:45 KitchenerToday.com 52741009157461611.html
Feds provide more funds for Indigenous communities as GDP falls

The COVID-19 pandemic's economic toll came into sharper focus on Friday, while the federal government announced new funding to help remote Indigenous communities cope with the virus.

29 May 16:37 KitchenerToday.com 52741010090750376.html
Trump signs executive order on social media cos

Order calls for new regulations on companies’ liability

29 May 16:07 BusinessLine 5283601104062644.html
Jolovan Wham is selling smiley face t-shirts to raise another S$1,001 for migrant workers

Jolovan Wham is selling smiley face t-shirts to raise another S$1,001 for migrant workers

29 May 16:30 The Independent 5308065342531912695.html
Trump Executive Order Against Social Media Giants Denounced As Unlawful Ploy

by Jake Johnson, staff writer

29 May 16:07 SCOOP 5315658998259067032.html
Warnings Of 'Catastrophic Consequences' As Locust Swarms Hit India & Pakistan Amid COVID-19 Crisis

by Andrea Germanos, staff writer

29 May 16:21 SCOOP 5315658999724364225.html
Taylor Swift calls out Donald Trump for stoking white supremacy, promises to vote him out

"You have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence?"

29 May 16:30 Mashable 5336625364154671173.html
Police arrest 251 illegal miners in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command says it has arrested 251 alleged illegal miners, among them a Burkinabe, during a Sallah eve raid at the mining sites in the state.

29 May 16:55 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300784114800.html
Akwa Ibom Assembly suspends two local government chairpersons

The chairpersons of two local government areas in Akwa Ibom State have been suspended indefinitely from office by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.

29 May 16:29 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301192836636.html
Afghan Govt, Taliban Talks Continue on Release of Prisoners

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

29 May 16:58 TOLO news 5578851438037143144.html
Schools may remain closed beyond June 4 - Magoha

The decision on reopening schools, Magoha said, will be guided by data and evidence provided by the Helath ministry.

29 May 16:09 The Standard 5587226194074118645.html
China says will counter any US actions over Hong Kong Bill

BEIJING: China said on Friday (May 29) it will take any necessary countermeasures if the United States insists on interfering in Beijing's ...

29 May 16:59 CNA 5644198862752990857.html
Rights Watchdog Calls On Turkmenistan To Release Popular Entertainer Imprisoned For Being Gay

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

29 May 16:14 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794163496916496.html
Obama releases statement on George Floyd: 'For millions of Americans, being treated differently on account of race is tragically, painfully, maddeningly 'normal''

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

29 May 16:46 Business Insider 6060062399336884131.html
Trump's feud with Twitter, explained in 30 seconds

The scuffle involves fact-checking, misinformation, and an executive order.

29 May 16:56 Business Insider 6060062399932482112.html
'I needed to do something': Hero soldier talks about stopping an active shooter by ramming him with his truck

Master Sgt. David Royer stopped an active shooter by slamming his truck into him and then went home to mow the lawn and spend time with his family.

29 May 16:31 Business Insider 6060062401291917755.html
US, UK raise Hong Kong at UN as pressure mounts on China

Rest of World News: The United States and Britain on Friday defied China's anger by raising Hong Kong's autonomy at the UN Security Council as President Donald Trump prep

29 May 16:47 The Times of India 6060938662862967001.html
Trump claims Modi unhappy over China developments as he readies punitive action against Beijing

US News: US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed the latter is “not in a good mood about what is going

29 May 16:56 The Times of India 6060938664304831920.html
Burning Cities and Blaming Trump Brings No Justice for George Floyd

Riots and looting stretched into the third day in Minneapolis

29 May 16:00 Townhall 6083908946991331861.html
WATCH: Minneapolis Protests Devolve Into Riots, Police Respond With Tear Gas and Flashbangs

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

29 May 16:35 Townhall 6083908947205466811.html
Hennepin County Attorney: There Might Not Be a Criminal Charge Here

The video of a Minneapolis police officer pinning an unarmed

29 May 16:00 Townhall 6083908947861093551.html
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

At least 190 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.

29 May 16:49 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774681747400.html
No prosecution over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga, police say

The 47-year-old was working at Victoria Station in London when she was allegedly spat at.

29 May 16:31 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775141902576.html
Trump executive order targets social platforms for 'editorial conduct' in moderation

U.S. President Donald Trump will reportedly sign an executive order as early as today that would modify Section 230 of the Communications Decency

29 May 16:10 Android Police 6171356414918078637.html
A new bill pushes Congress to do more to combat coronavirus racial disparities

It would allocate $1.5 billion to organizations focused on this work, but it faces an uphill battle for passage.

29 May 16:10 Vox 6416095788222542872.html
Boy accused of defilement of another young boy opts for jury trial

The boy, now aged 15, faces two charges for engaging in oral and anal sex with a child under the age of 15.

29 May 16:50 TheJournal.ie 6446904417110113735.html
Banned driver led cops on Glasgow chase after being caught leaving lover’s home at 4am

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

29 May 16:34 The Scottish Sun 6609127672859053183.html
Delhi HC vacates order restraining Vedanta from invoking bank guarantees

Senior advocate Harish Salve appearing for the Vedanta submitted that at the outset the law relating to Bank Guarantees is very well settled

29 May 16:48 Livemint 6614605817711808720.html
Europe airs 'grave concern' over China's move in Hong Kong

The European Union voiced 'grave concern' over sweeping new Chinese national-security legislation in Hong Kong and questioned China’s respect for its international commitments

29 May 16:36 Livemint 6614605818526802950.html
Railways to operate 10 more passenger trains from June 1

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said on Friday that from June 1, around 10 additional passenger trains will begin operations.Talking to a private news channel, the minister said

29 May 16:46 Pakistan Today 6621510369153191974.html
Report: US considering charges against Venezuela's first lady

Four years ago, a minor player in the Venezuelan leadership was arrested in Colombia and extradited to the United States to face drug charges. He proved to be an important catch.

29 May 16:46 Aljazeera 6642629761913239597.html
Floyd protests: Minneapolis police arrest CNN crew live on air

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

29 May 16:34 Aljazeera 6642629763084053409.html
Efforts to change bylaws of labour institute draw criticism

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

29 May 16:24 The Hindu 6679535024458111381.html
‘Can govt. grant exemption to all factories from law extending working hours?’

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

29 May 16:25 The Hindu 6679535024592524173.html
HC grants bail to 126 accused in Padarayanapura case

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

29 May 16:30 The Hindu 6679535024839359796.html
5 more, including 2 remand prisoners, test positive in capital

Two came from abroad, while one from another State

29 May 16:14 The Hindu 6679535025073457614.html
Swab test on all inter-State passengers at Madurai airport

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

29 May 16:36 The Hindu 6679535025187137737.html
LAC standoff | India-China border tensions unlikely to escalate, say former diplomats

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

29 May 16:29 The Hindu 6679535025301447461.html
UK coronavirus official death toll rises by 324 taking grim total past 38,000

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the updated toll at today's daily coronavirus briefing at Downing Street where he is expected to announced changes to the furlough scheme

29 May 16:01 mirror 675785261259865107.html
Spain lifeguards banned from giving kiss of life because of coronavirus risk

The Spanish life-savers hired to keep foreign tourists and other beachgoers safe on their summer holidays will instead be told to stick to chest compressions and a cardiac balloon pump

29 May 16:08 mirror 675785261663799896.html
CNN reporter arrested live on air by Minnesota police, released an hour later

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

29 May 16:53 WAtoday 6806590899121561754.html
Top SA trainer 'thrilled' as horseracing gets green light to go racing

The news that all non-contact sport shall resume in the country from 1 June was particularly pleasing for the SA horseracing industry and those fans of the sport of kings.

29 May 16:04 Sport 682566034330107146.html
Police told in 2011 that Nova Scotia gunman wanted to ‘kill a cop,’ document says

The document, first obtained by the CBC, says the man was investigated for uttering death threats aimed at his parents in June, 2010, which led police to conclude he may be in possession of several rifles

29 May 16:14 The Globe and Mail 68426409810685247.html
Politics Briefing: Ottawa announces new funding for Indigenous communities

Plus: Globe launching new climate newsletter

29 May 16:43 The Globe and Mail 68426409903463723.html
Opinion: Who needs Parliament when Trudeau has a morning show to maintain?

The Prime Minister has sent the message that democratic oversight is of little concern to him

29 May 16:30 The Globe and Mail 68426409949635957.html
No fines issued over two large family gatherings tied to COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatoon

Province’s chief medical health officer says officials decided education and compliance were the right course of action

29 May 16:04 The Globe and Mail 68426410712931302.html
EU approves EUR 500 mln in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine

The EU has now provided Ukraine with EUR 3.8 billion in MFA loans since 2014.

29 May 16:00 UNIAN 6863008971521828451.html
Amy Klobuchar's position on 2006 shooting by officer in George Floyd death 'could cost her VP role'

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

29 May 16:57 Yahoo 7097669637706528204.html
Taylor Swift Slams President Donald Trump for 'Threatening Violence' Amid George Floyd Protests

The singer directly called him out via Twitter on Friday.

29 May 16:40 Entertainment Tonight 7101181083645912311.html
In reversal, Birmingham extends face mask ordinance to June 12

Less than a week after announcing that the city’s face covering ordinance would expire at midnight on May 29, the Birmingham City Council, during a special called meeting on Friday, extended the ordinance until midnight on June 12.

29 May 16:49 The Birmingham Times 7307868692532873674.html
Europe divided on pace of lockdown easing says Euronews poll

The desire to ease restrictions in Italy, France and Germany is tempered by anxieties about the ongoing risk of coronavirus infection, an exclusive Euronews survey shows.

29 May 16:08 euronews 7318238121155041551.html
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

At least 190 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.

29 May 16:47 Express & Star 7324224460146343880.html
Self-employed scheme extended as Chancellor details furlough changes

It comes after Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of the lockdown in England, with friends and families able to meet in parks and gardens.

29 May 16:12 Express & Star 7324224460330815544.html
No prosecution over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga, police say

The 47-year-old was working at Victoria Station in London when she was allegedly spat at.

29 May 16:28 Express & Star 7324224460606499056.html
Taylor Swift accuses Donald Trump of ‘stoking the fires of white supremacy’

The singer said that the President would be voted out in the upcoming election.

29 May 16:32 Express & Star 7324224460755215979.html
Fort Campbell soldier arrested with 15 pounds marijuana in vehicle

Tennessee cops seized 15 pounds of marijuana in a car belonging to a Fort Campbell soldier.

29 May 16:11 Fox News 7362823819564750034.html
Obama speaks out on George Floyd’s death: ‘This shouldn’t be normal in 2020 America’

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

29 May 16:43 Fox News 7362823820709358367.html
Murky messaging: Facebook allowed 'Death to America' advertising but censors US back-to-work rallies

When it comes to violating Facebook’s guidelines, it is often anyone’s guess what will fly and what will fall.

29 May 16:44 Fox News 7362823821027061246.html
Father and sons build American flags for veterans and police officers

A father and his two sons build wooden American flags for veterans and police officers.

29 May 16:56 Fox News 7362823821120203126.html
Amazon driver shook ‘whingey’ one-month-old baby so hard tot suffered catastrophic brain injuries

A RAGING Amazon driver who shook a “whingey” one-month-old baby so hard he suffered catastrophic brain injuries has been caged for three years. Luke Thorp grabbed the tiny baby by his l…

29 May 16:18 The Sun 7379604591954225543.html
‘Wicked and unrepentant’ paedophile, 78, who raped and sexually abused two girls dies of cancer in jail

FORMER soldier Roger Lee, 78, passed away in a hospice days after being transferred from Risley jail, in Cheshire. He had been suffering from cancer. His death is not being treated as coronavirus related.

29 May 16:12 The Sun 7379604593414515311.html
Cardi B Defended The Looting & Protests: “This Is What People Have To Resort To”

Following the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died after being pinned under a white police officer, Cardi B defended the protests and instances of looting on social media. In a video message shared on both…

29 May 16:40 Bustle 7391390686664553828.html
EXTRA: Buhari trusts women more than men, says Garba Shehu

Garba Shehu, spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, says the president trusts more women than men.Garba Shehu, spokesman to

29 May 16:07 TheCable 7513571674948295778.html
Lai: Buhari taking Nigeria to the next level of irreversible change

Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says President Muhammadu Buhari is taking the country to the next level of irreversible change.

29 May 16:42 TheCable 7513571674971656648.html
CAN urges FG to ensure immediate release of kidnapped Nasarawa State Chairman of association

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to deploy all necessary resources to ensure the release of the Chairman of CAN, Nasarawa State, Bishop Joseph Masin, who was kidnapped on Wednesday night, May 27, 2020, by gunmen.

29 May 16:49 The Guardian 7580308503932695641.html
Military onslaught in north-west dangerous for Kaduna, says El-Rufai

Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has expressed fears that the ongoing military onslaught in the north-west could force bandits to besiege Kaduna State and compound the precarious security predicament facing the people.

29 May 16:57 The Guardian 7580308505127505684.html
Government conducts locust control operations in Rajasthan & MP, more attacks likely till July

As per FAOs latest bulletin on status of locust, in India, spring-bred immature adult groups and swarms continued to move east and to the central states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

29 May 16:02 The Economic Times 7653256038487110003.html
Twitter attaches disclaimer to Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter hid a tweet from President Donald Trump on Friday and accused him of breaking its rules by "glorifying violence", after he tweeted that looters at protests in Minneapolis would be shot.

29 May 16:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601102500265798.html
Twitter conceals Trump tweet, ramping up dispute

In a move bound to infuriate one of the platform's most followed users, Twitter said it was placing a "public interest notice" on a Trump tweet about violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police.

29 May 16:40 The Jakarta Post 7678601102928840325.html
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills

Use of distance diagnostics, blood analysis, mobile phone tracking and tracing and mandatory wearing of face masks are among measures credited with giving the Jewish state an official COVID-19 death toll of around 280, equivalent to 31 per million inhabitants.

29 May 16:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601103565361225.html
“Trust Was a Central Theme”: We Talked to a Navy Commander About How He Helped Us Uncover Staggering Failures From Senior Navy Leadership

ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.

29 May 16:41 ProPublica 7866676282264607217.html
Prescriptions for anti-malarial drugs rose 2,000% after Trump support

A new study finds that prescriptions rose sharply for two anti-malarial drugs that President Donald Trump claimed could help prevent or treat COVID-19.

29 May 16:04 UPI 8257973865874015431.html
Factbox: Some options open to Trump in response to Hong Kong crisis

(Reuters) - China’s parliament is moving forward with national security legislation on Hong Kong after mass protests last year, raising fears the territory will lose the autonomy that enabled it to remain a global financial center after British rule ended in 1997.

29 May 16:30 Reuters 8334514179710222937.html
Some medics say they are muzzled in Egypt’s coronavirus response

CAIRO (Reuters) - At dusk on April 10, police entered an apartment in Qalyubia province, north of Cairo, and arrested ophthalmologist Hany Bakr.

29 May 16:38 Reuters 8334514179954497516.html
South Africa has backlog of over 96,000 coronavirus tests

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa has a backlog of more than 96,000 unprocessed specimens awaiting coronavirus tests, the health ministry said on Friday, reflecting what it called a global shortage of test kits.

29 May 16:23 Reuters 8334514180003044487.html
Coronavirus carers left 'in limbo' as Italian region vetoes budget rise

MILAN (Reuters) - Authorities in Lombardy, the northern Italian region at the centre of one of Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, have rebuffed requests to top up health service budgets to cover huge increases in services from homecare operators.

29 May 16:39 Reuters 8334514180498543926.html
Israel says it could reimpose restrictions after coronavirus cases rise

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Coronavirus infection rates have risen in Israel, particularly in schools, since the government began easing restrictions and it may reimpose them if the trend continues, the health ministry said on Friday.

29 May 16:46 Reuters 8334514180908811681.html
Children of Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga fear for father's life

PARIS (Reuters) - The children of detained Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga accused French authorities of violating his “fundamental human rights” on Friday, saying he has severe senile dementia among other ailments and that imprisonment could kill him.

29 May 16:49 Reuters 8334514181404593976.html
Prosecutor: Officer laid on George Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes

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

29 May 16:24 Fox 4 8372747777088669340.html
Trump And Twitter Continue Battle Over Free Speech

Trump and Twitter are at it again in a battle over Free Speech. Who get's to decide what is and is not censorship or misinformation? That depends on your

29 May 16:28 Android Headlines 8385692878005824494.html
15-Year-Old Causes Fatal Accident After Ramming Into Vehicle on Busy Road

From the photos, the student appeared to have suffered head and stomach injuries, leading to his untimely...

29 May 16:25 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153722583052.html
Rage in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death — PHOTOS

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

29 May 16:41 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837652991456.html
Coronavirus crisis could fuel the rise of terrorist organisations in Asia and Africa

In the face of rising unemployment and food scarcity, these groups may step in to fill the void left by governments.

29 May 16:00 Scroll.in 8669301692753795980.html
Elgar Parishad case: Activist Varavara Rao admitted to hospital in Mumbai

Taloja Jail authorities said Rao was being treated at the medical facility within the jail, but his condition did not improve for three days.

29 May 16:53 Scroll.in 8669301693525820901.html
Wife of JK Congress leader Soz moves SC against his house arrest

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

29 May 16:56 Rising Kashmir 9025326239204931443.html
Partygoer at Missouri’s Lake of Ozarks positive for COVID-19

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (AP) — Health officials said Friday that they were seeking to “inform mass numbers of unknown people” after a person who attended crowded pool parties over Memorial...

29 May 16:55 The Seattle Times 9121942837980545465.html
Iowa Adds New Non-Conference Opponent For 2024 Season

Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes are working to fill out their upcoming 2024 schedule. Here's the latest on Iowa's latest opponent addition.

29 May 16:51 The Spun 9122471849423403875.html
Denmark and Norway Exclude Sweden From Travel Deal

The idea of travel bubbles, or travel corridors, is gaining traction with governments around the world as a way to restart international travel while limiting the risk...

29 May 16:03 Sputniknews 967333868073999839.html
Kojima denies Silent Hill rumours, major project cancelled

Hideo Kojima himself has now addressed the rumour that he is working on a Silent Hill game, calling it ‘false.’

29 May 16:46 Metro 970161747226673220.html
Taylor Swift accuses Donald Trump of ‘stoking the fires of white supremacy'

The singer said that the President would be voted out in the upcoming election.

29 May 16:29 The Irish News 993066408633332.html
Pakistan Army shoots down second Indian ‘spying quadcopter’ in a week

Indian spy drone came from Kanzal­wan Sector, intrud­ed 700 metres on Pakist­an side, says ISPR

29 May 17:18 The Express Tribune 1105816786249568664.html
CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in US

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

29 May 17:41 The Express Tribune 1105816787719282571.html
Slain journalist killed 'over personal enmity'

With the help of DNA tests, police arrest three men for Aziz Memon's murder­

29 May 17:15 The Express Tribune 1105816787856502082.html
Coronavirus travel bans leave hundreds stranded at Brazil's largest airport

SAO PAULO - Stefany Carvallido, her 2-year-old daughter and about 200 other Colombians have been camping out inside Brazil's busiest international airport for days in a desperate attempt to get back to their home country.

29 May 17:29 The Peninsula 1202843882103159407.html
Locust control operations continue, no crop loss reported: Centre

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

29 May 17:01 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191931350338.html
Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson has died

Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson has died after ailing with cancer for some time.

29 May 17:57 The Gleaner 1215260530330461003.html
'This shouldn’t be "normal" in 2020 America': Barack Obama says it 'falls on all of us' to 'be better' in the wake of George Floyd's death

Barack Obama has called for justice to be done, and called for an end to racial inequality - which remains 'tragically, painfully and maddeningly

29 May 17:26 Mail Online 124328110930816142.html
Migrants on Move: Desperate Bids and Bumpy Ride on J&K’s Horror Highway

Amid mounting labour crisis in mainland, hundreds of migrant workers have started foot journey from mountains on the landslide-prone Srinagar-Jammu highway, even as Shramik trains and buses have been deployed for their homecoming

29 May 17:45 Kashmir Observer 1268422869353257531.html
Man Tests Covid-19 Positive After Death, J&K Toll At 28

A day after his death, swab samples of a 70-year-old man from south Kashmir’s  Shopian district came out to be positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the death count due to the deadly disease in Jammu and Kashmir to 28, officials said

29 May 17:46 Kashmir Observer 1268422870364164960.html
Kashmiri Students At AMU Booked For ‘Pro-Pakistan Post’

Police in Uttar Pradesh state has booked two Kashmiri students of the Aligarh Muslim University under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for allegedly posting pro-Pakistan and anti-India messages on social media.

29 May 17:40 Kashmir Observer 1268422870591975206.html
NIA ‘Hurriedly Transfered’ Navlakha: Court

Delhi High Court has pulled up the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for

29 May 17:10 Kashmir Observer 1268422871014652622.html
Lockdown in West Bengal: CM Mamata announces relaxations from June 1

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

29 May 17:49 The Financial Express 1288289579508315226.html
CBI starts preliminary enquiry into cash transactions and foreign donations of Tablighi Jamaat

CBI has started collecting records of the Jamaat from various authorities, including the Delhi Police, and has dispatched letters regarding the same.

29 May 17:13 The Financial Express 1288289579641287872.html
CRPF men donate blood to Naxal injured in encounter in Jharkhand

A team led by the paramilitary forces' 60th battalion and state police killed three Naxals and apprehended two on Thursday after a gunbattle in the forests of the Manmaru-Tebo area in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

29 May 17:04 The Financial Express 1288289579677811468.html
Karnataka heading for fresh political crisis? Meeting of BJP MLAs triggers speculation, CM Yediyurappa rejects reports

The MLAs from North Karnataka met at the residence of former MP Ramesh Katti at Bellad Bagewadi in Belagavi district on Thursday evening in the backdrop of coming elections to four Rajya Sabha seats from the state.

29 May 17:00 The Financial Express 1288289579794967971.html
Smriti Irani hits back at Sonia Gandhi: Congress indulging in political slander unfortunate but expected

Smriti Irani alleged that the Congress was practising petty politics and was trying to break the country's resolve.

29 May 17:31 The Financial Express 1288289580430083392.html
Gopalganj triple murder: Upendra Kushwaha’s RLSP adds an unexpected twist to Tejashwi Yadav’s pitch against CM Nitish Kumar

Tejaswi Yadav, who was sitting inside his vehicle outside his home, said that there is no house arrest order against him and lockdown is only for MLAs while criminals are allowed to move freely.

29 May 17:09 The Financial Express 1288289581467562682.html
Ted Cruz wants Twitter investigated over Iran sanctions compliance

A new front in Trump’s spat with the platform.

29 May 17:01 The Verge 1337119304038258532.html
Night of flames and fury as Minneapolis swells with outrage over George Floyd killing

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

29 May 17:09 the Guardian 1491978795276492344.html
George Floyd killing: what sparked the protests – and what has been the response?

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

29 May 17:57 the Guardian 1491978796175506801.html
What happens when the police lose all legitimacy

When the criminal justice system has earned the contempt of the citizenry, disorder follows

29 May 17:57 The Week 149215356200059165.html
Court Orders Lesotho Ex-First Lady Rearrested in Murder Trial

Lesotho's Court of Appeal on Friday ordered the rearrest of former first lady Maesaiah Thabane after revoking her bail on murder charges over the 2017 killing of her husband's estranged wife.

29 May 17:59 Courthouse News Service 1799505148716897600.html
US Stops Iranian Fuel Shipments to Venezuela

Trump admin promises to use its economic, diplomatic power to press for the restoration of Venezuelan democracy

29 May 17:20 Infowars 1950426315049369874.html
Ill. Governor Drops All Church Restrictions After Lawsuit

Churches claimed governor's restrictions ignored

29 May 17:08 Infowars 1950426315491914636.html
Congress Calls State Dept. Officials for Interviews in Expanded Pompeo Inquiry

Lawmakers are investigating whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged President Trump to fire Steve A. Linick, the department’s inspector general, to shield himself from Mr. Linick’s inquiries.

29 May 17:35 NY Times 1961078289681495662.html
UK to extend visa rights for Hong Kong unless China ‘steps back’

 The UK government has said that it is open to extending the visa rights of British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders in Hong Kong to offer them a path to the country's citizenship unless

29 May 17:18 Deccan Herald 2027555796470749533.html
Narendra Modi govt's silence on China 'fuelling massive speculation and uncertainty during crisis': Rahul Gandhi

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

29 May 17:55 Deccan Herald 2027555797422465709.html
Ajit Jogi: Quintessential politician who never gave up

Ajit Pramod Kumar Jogi, the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, was known in the political circles as someone who never gave up despite defeats, controversies and debilitating health issues.  

29 May 17:39 Deccan Herald 2027555797606900642.html
Trump adds fuel to protest fires with denounced tweet

US president's comments came after protesters torched a Minneapolis police station

29 May 17:46 Gulf News 2086521545741234285.html
This weekend we’re watching: Injustice in a world of racist and classist brutality

Police brutality, institutionalised racism, casual disregard for the poor – foul relics of an oppressive past. We’re not talking about South Africa, but we might as well be. This weekend we’re taking a look at America’s merciless criminal justice system and the innocent people caught in its clutches.

29 May 17:35 Daily Maverick 2373996789176888463.html
County Announces COVID-19 Ambassadors to Assist Local Businesses

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart announced COVID-19 Ambassadors will assist local businesses with reopening and guideline compliance.

29 May 17:29 edhat santa barbara 2501874276684008232.html
Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano airports to reopen in ‘few days’

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

29 May 17:50 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900769246764.html
Bobrisky arrested in Lagos - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 17:42 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900967315419.html
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Call The Cops After Drones Fly Over Their Los Angeles Mansion

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved into their Los Angeles mansion back in March with their one-year-old son Archie Harrison. But, it turns out that

29 May 17:09 Celebrity Insider 265863475602005806.html
Taylor Swift accuses Trump of 'stoking the fires of white supremacy' after George Floyd's death

US president Donald Trump called Minnesota protesters 'thugs' and suggested they could be shot if the looting continued

29 May 17:46 Irish Mirror 2875825628927732160.html
CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 17:19 The Indian Express 2885715103866963833.html
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Chennai Corporation orders closure of 150 shops in T Nagar; 30 Puzhal inmates test positive

While inspecting the shops on Friday, authorities found that the shops were not following social distancing and sanitation norms and claimed that some of the shops did not even have sanitizers to provide to the customers.

29 May 17:19 The Indian Express 2885715104479228594.html
Telangana: Sons refuse to allow 80-year-old mother into house out of COVID-19 fear

The woman today returned from Sholapur in Maharashtra after a stay at her relatives house in the wake of relaxations in lockdown norms, but her elder son and his wife did not allow her into the house, said Edla Ashok, a division member of Karimnagar Municipal Corporation.

29 May 17:43 The Indian Express 2885715104554228525.html
Only 4 Shramik trains have taken over 72 hours to reach destination: Railways

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

29 May 17:35 The Indian Express 2885715104613128168.html
Instead of 14-day quarantine protocol, Kutch industry body demands Covid test for migrants returning to work

Federation of Kutch Industries Association (FOKIA) has written a letter Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, demanding that the provision requiring one to remain in quarantine after inter-state travel be done away with

29 May 17:00 The Indian Express 2885715104873517196.html
India Lockdown Diary, Day 66: Sonu Sood arranges flight for migrants; virtual farewell to Delhi HC judge and more

Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 66 of lockdown

29 May 17:07 The Indian Express 2885715105073905510.html
Pune: Duo threatens man, sets his house on fire over interfaith relationship, say police

Jayesh Gaikwad, a resident of Wanavdi Bazaar, has lodged the first information report in this case at the Wanavdi police station.

29 May 17:29 The Indian Express 2885715105137601601.html
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: State records 248 cases in 24 hrs; gram panchayat polls postponed

The total number of cases in the state has now reached 2,781, out of which 1,837 are active. The state has recorded 48 deaths and 894 people have been recovered and discharged. 

29 May 17:05 The Indian Express 2885715105415858225.html
India Coronavirus Update, May 29: India becomes ninth worst-hit country; Goa, Haryana bat for lockdown extension

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 29 May: A record jump of 7,466 infections and 175 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours from across the country, the health ministry said. Of the total, 4,704 are the number of casualties, 89,987 are active cases and 7,1105 people have been treated and discharged so far.

29 May 17:04 The Indian Express 2885715105664538327.html
Why are students across India opposing online exams?

Incomplete syllabus, stress over the ongoing pandemic, and fear of not getting degrees on time are key concerns of students demanding promotion on the basis of internal assessments. Most are also facing problems due to a lack of infrastructure to appear for the online exams.

29 May 17:29 The Indian Express 2885715105782943490.html
‘My harrowing journey to quarantine’ – a mother’s story

Lockdown regulations have had a profound impact on the lives of every South African. Bernice Bredenkamp (34) and her daughter Ivanke (4) have faced a greater challenge than most.

29 May 17:56 Lowvelder 3143322321642847192.html
UK Will Increase Visa Rights for Hong Kongers If China Issues Crackdown

The British foreign secretary has said that the UK will extend visa rights to Hong Kongers if China implements its proposed 'security' law.

29 May 17:24 Breitbart 3148363490829621308.html
Klobuchar: 'It Is a Lie' I Declined to Prosecute Police Officer Involved in Floyd Death

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

29 May 17:29 Breitbart 3148363491047358436.html
Joe Biden During Celebrity Fundraiser: George Floyd Death 'Ripped Open This Ugly Underbelly of Our Society'

Joe Biden spent Thursday evening raising money for his presidential campaign with assistance from celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg and musicians Sheryl Crow and Joe Walsh.

29 May 17:18 Breitbart 3148363491820354530.html
Twitter Censors Official White House Account

After censoring President Donald Trump's personal account, Twitter has now censored the official account of the White House as well.

29 May 17:26 Breitbart 3148363492273761935.html
Derek Chauvin Charged with Murder of George Floyd

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

29 May 17:28 Breitbart 3148363492292650403.html
Facebook Slams Trump's Executive Order, Claims It Will 'Restrict More Speech' Online

Social media giant Facebook criticized President Trump's recent executive order aiming to place new restrictions on social media giants that censor Americans, claiming that the order will "restrict more speech online."

29 May 17:49 Breitbart 3148363492738732512.html
Minneapolis cop who knelt on neck of George Floyd is charged with murder | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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

29 May 17:35 Star-Advertiser 3439335389055189604.html
Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

29 May 17:34 Shropshire Star 3480199991315401863.html
‘Amazing’ efforts of community workers praised by hirsute Harry

The Duke of Sussex chatted to staff and a volunteer from the London-based charity Sport at the Heart.

29 May 17:50 Shropshire Star 3480199992196787751.html
McConnell calls on nation to 'pull together' after violence rocks hometown of Louisville

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Friday called on the country to “pull together” amid demonstrations in Louisville and other cities following the high-profile deaths of several

29 May 17:35 TheHill 355432917934228146.html
Minneapolis officer charged with murder

A former Minneapolis police officer involved in the death of George Floyd has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, the Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman announced Friday

29 May 17:28 TheHill 355432918934349057.html
McConnell: Next coronavirus bill will be final COVID-19 package

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on Friday that the next potential relief bill will be the final coronavirus stimulus legislation.

29 May 17:51 TheHill 355432919811661250.html
Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer a crime

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

29 May 17:04 News24 3752801377939093366.html
Tina Ezekwe: Police ASP, inspector arrested over killing of teenager

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

29 May 17:31 Legit 3764253649397744856.html
What Is The United States Space Force?

The Space Force was first announced by US President Donald Trump in June 2018 as the sixth branch of America's armed forces.

29 May 17:20 Forces Network 3883413828150155260.html
Pilot Lands At Closed RAF Base 'To Go To The Beach'

North Wales Police said they are “considering” whether there were “potential breaches” of the COVID-19 legislation.

29 May 17:33 Forces Network 3883413829369524509.html
Knox County hits red light on COVID-19 phased reopening plan

Knox County has hit a benchmark red light for progress on the reduction of COVID-19 cases, according to standards set by the Knox County Health Department.

29 May 17:12 WVLT 4089046910139098144.html
Igbo group hails steps taken by S/east Govs to curb insecurity

An Igbo group, Izu Umunna Cultural Association of Nigeria, a think-tank for Ndigbo in the 19 Northern States and Abuja, has lauded

29 May 17:45 Vanguard News 4125100338786531702.html
Edo 2020: PDP aspirant promises affordable housing, security

 A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Edo, Engr Gideon Ikhine, has promised to provide affordable

29 May 17:47 Vanguard News 4125100338969992690.html
JUST IN: Police arrest 250 Miners in Zamfara

Police in Zamfara state, Friday, arrested 250 illegal miners. Those arrested included a foreigner,while items  recovered from the culprits

29 May 17:51 Vanguard News 4125100339828267218.html
301 Chinese evacuated from Nigeria through Lagos airport

301 Chinese nationals were on Thursday night evacuated from Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA

29 May 17:38 Vanguard News 4125100339933832209.html
Telangana: Sons refuse to allow 80-year-old mother into house out of Covid-19 fear

The woman on Friday returned from Sholapur in Maharashtra after a stay at her relatives' house in the wake of relaxations in lockdown norms, but her elder son and his wife did not allow her into the house.

29 May 17:23 India Today 4286117812967070942.html
Minnesota Guv Slams Trump’s Inflammatory Tweets: ‘It’s Just Not Helpful’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Friday afternoon decried President Donald Trump’s bellicose tweets about the ongoing protests in Minneapolis,...

29 May 17:09 Talking Points Memo 4598529367208450545.html
Law Enforcement Files Discredit Brian Kemp’s Accusation That Democrats Tried to Hack the Georgia Election

This story first appeared at ProPublica and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for...

29 May 17:54 Talking Points Memo 4598529367336249109.html
Officer Involved In Killing Of George Floyd Has Been Arrested

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

29 May 17:22 Talking Points Memo 4598529367442950054.html
Virginia enters phase one Friday as mandatory face mask rule goes into effect

The entirety of Virginia will be in phase one of reopening beginning Friday, as Richmond, Accomack County and the northern Virginia region join the rest of the state.

29 May 17:00 Washington Examiner 4625792331863667818.html
Hydroxychloroquine prescriptions surged 2,000% after Trump promoted drug

Prescriptions for the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine jumped almost 2,000% during the week in March when President Trump promoted it to treat COVID-19.

29 May 17:45 Washington Examiner 4625792332815348089.html
McConnell calls for end to violent protests

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called for an end to violent protests in Minneapolis and in Louisville, Kentucky, where deaths have sparked riots and clashes between citizens and law enforcement.

29 May 17:41 Washington Examiner 4625792332949606276.html
'I’m furious': Biden condemns Trump 'glorifying violence' and CNN arrest while officer in Floyd killing remains free

Joe Biden railed against the arrest of a CNN correspondent in Minneapolis, the handling of the officers involved in the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd, and President Trump's reaction to the violent riots in the city.

29 May 17:17 Washington Examiner 4625792333013530163.html
Taiwan president meets HK dissident, promises support for protesters

Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen visited a bookstore run by a prominent Hong Kong dissident Friday, repeating promises of humanitarian support and sanctuary for those fighting for democracy in the finance hub.

29 May 17:00 manilastandard.net 4715274784783239078.html
Israel looks to export its coronavirus coping skills

Start-up nation Israel, on its way out of coronavirus lockdown, is seeking to export lessons that have allowed it to emerge as one of the least-hit victims of the pandemic.

29 May 17:45 manilastandard.net 4715274784903722017.html
Brother of explosives-laden car owner intercepted in Pulwama being questioned: J-K Police

According to the police, Hidayatullah Malik is a resident of Sharatpora in Shopian who joined the militant ranks in July 2019.

29 May 17:15 The New Indian Express 4718288653069395099.html
Neighbours applaud in the street as coronavirus survivor finally comes home

It was a moment his family thought they might never see

29 May 17:00 BristolLive 4740742017797066320.html
US Cop Who Kneeled On Black Man's Neck Charged With Third-Degree Murder

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

29 May 17:43 NDTV.com 5090057681876754547.html
5 Delhi Hotels To Function As Coronavirus Quarantine Centres

Two more Delhi government hospitals have been declared as COVID-19-dedicated facilities, according to an official order on Friday.

29 May 17:51 NDTV.com 5090057682347735921.html
Ontario targets specific workers for COVID-19 tests, including LCBO staff, cops

The province says that next week community testing will also start in places with a high number of COVID-19 cases

29 May 17:01 KitchenerToday.com 52741009680059954.html
Former PSP stalwarts Michelle Lee, Ravi Philemon form new political party, Red Dot United

Former PSP stalwarts Michelle Lee, Ravi Philemon form new political party, Red Dot United

29 May 17:48 The Independent 5308065342119061715.html
Trump's family tries to clean up his mess by tweeting wildly inconsistent calls for peace

Their messages conflict with Trump's call for violence.

29 May 17:24 Mashable 5336625362114696940.html
Police arrest two officers for shooting teenager in Lagos

Two police officers have been arrested in Lagos for killing Tina Ezekwe, a 16-year old girl, at Iyana-Oworo area of Lagos, the police have said.

29 May 17:18 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300906936989.html
MDC Alliance judgement open doors for more recalls of Chamisa's defiant MPs

High Court Judge Tawanda Chitapi has dismissed with costs application by MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa seeking to bar the recall of its legislators from Pa...

29 May 17:12 Bulawayo24 News 5565663538797663052.html
Afghan Defense Ministry Claims Taliban Violated Ceasefire

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

29 May 17:22 TOLO news 5578851438318152042.html
Indonesia minister slammed for 'virus is like your wife' remarks

An Indonesian minister is under fire after he compared coronavirus to rebellious wives, in remarks aimed at soothing public fears about easing ...

29 May 17:33 CNA 5644198863151141586.html
No call between Trump and India's Modi on China border tension

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

29 May 17:38 CNA 5644198864043263172.html
Pepper spray, tear gas used to stop Dallas, Houston protests

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

29 May 17:12 City NEWS 1130 5858657119551134421.html
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd death ATLANTA (AP) — Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck while taking him into …

29 May 17:04 City NEWS 1130 5858657120993013638.html
Nagaland Class 10, 12 NBSE Board Exam Results On Saturday; Here's How To Check Your Scorecard

The result would be available to candidates on the official site of NBSE at nbsenagaland.com. Students can also check their scorecards by Saturday afternoon via app and over SMS besides the official website.

29 May 17:28 Abplive 5873643724820865271.html
Ukraine, Hungary Seek To Overcome Impasse Over Language Law Impeding NATO Initiatives

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto have discussed Kyiv-Budapest bilateral ties at a time Hungary is blocking NATO initiatives because of a restrictive language law in Ukraine.

29 May 17:59 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162810880571.html
Varadkar confident government can be in place by end of June

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is confident a government can be in place before the end of June.

29 May 17:15 independent 5894610844684643155.html
Minneapolis officer arrested following death of black man in custody

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

29 May 17:33 independent 5894610845244259227.html
Trump is going to war with social media companies like Facebook and Twitter. Here's everything that's happened so far.

Trump has threatened to shut down or heavily regulate social media sites this week. This is why.

29 May 17:26 Business Insider 6060062400652603701.html
The average cost of car insurance in the US

The average cost of car insurance varies by the state you live in, your driving and credit history, age, years of driving experience, and more.

29 May 17:49 Business Insider 6060062400816621119.html
Sen. Ted Cruz demands a federal investigation into Twitter, claiming it's violating US sanctions against Iran by letting the country's leaders have accounts

Cruz alleges Twitter is in violation of US sanctions against Iran by allowing two state leaders to run accounts on the platform.

29 May 17:33 Business Insider 6060062401304138758.html
ABC News: 'No Major Increase' in Worrisome COVID Data in States That Started Re-Opening in Early May

Plus: Good News From Scandinavia.

29 May 17:05 Townhall 6083908946817906561.html
Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

29 May 17:37 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773434648488.html
‘Amazing’ efforts of community workers praised by hirsute Harry

The Duke of Sussex chatted to staff and a volunteer from the London-based charity Sport at the Heart.

29 May 17:52 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774278368807.html
Obama’s George Floyd statement calls for a “new normal” for black Americans

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

29 May 17:43 Vox 6416095788447696910.html
Oakland prepares for Friday-night protest

A demonstration over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis is planned for Friday night in Oakland.

29 May 17:43 SFGate 6504337519424192625.html
Donald Trump signs social media order after Twitter battle

US president targets social media firms’ liability shield after Twitter fact-checks him.I’m signing an order to uphold the free speech rights of the American people, the president said

29 May 17:46 Livemint 6614605817691565750.html
Two held for sexual abuse of minor

Two youths who were suspected of sexually abusing minor girls were arrested from Mukkom on Friday. The police said the two, C.P. Ashad, 21, and P. Ajmal, 18, were also suspected of creating a scare in

29 May 17:02 The Hindu 6679535024603701093.html
‘Dinner meeting’ of Karnataka BJP MLAs sets alarm bells ringing in party

The impending elections to the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council in June seem to be the triggers that have brought the politicking back.

29 May 17:14 The Hindu 6679535024785104788.html
Migrant workers | Reports of ‘lost’ trains fake, says Railways

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

29 May 17:18 The Hindu 6679535025956526501.html
Coronavirus is an unprecedented challenge to equality 50 years on from equal pay

The Equal Pay Act was passed 50 years ago and carried through by heroes of the Labour movement: the inimitable Barbara Castle, Labour’s Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity, the 187 women sewing-machinists at Ford Dagenham who went on strike against sex discrimination in job grading in 1968

29 May 17:13 mirror 675785259816941807.html
Michael Gove's Twitter account likes picture of porn before it's swiftly deleted

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster's social media page appeared to 'like' a pornography image, which has since been deleted

29 May 17:52 mirror 675785260344509431.html
'Murdered' mum's body was 'in several parts' when found in country park

The woman, named locally as Yvonne Lawson McCann, was found in several parts at Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport at around 10.30am on Monday, with police arresting a 48-year-old man suspected of the murder

29 May 17:46 mirror 675785260507173067.html
Man killed 'by rocks' named as friends say he'd been in 'confrontation with poachers'

Tributes have been paid to Charles Hilder, who died at Lullingstone Castle in Kent yesterday afternoon following reports of rocks being thrown during an altercation

29 May 17:28 mirror 675785261319095452.html
Niall Horan hits back over Trump calling protesters 'thugs' after George Floyd death

US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage for calling protesters 'thugs' and saying they may be shot if they continued to loot

29 May 17:04 mirror 675785261430775292.html
Locust invasion wreaks havoc on crops and orchards in Pakistan

The damage poses a threat to food security in an impoverished nation already struggling to tackle a coronavirus pandemic that has caused more than 1,300 deaths

29 May 17:01 The Globe and Mail 68426411104512359.html
US Prez Donald Trump to rebuke China over Hong Kong friction, Covid-19

Trump said he would announce on Friday what the administration would do “with respect to China,” though there’s no indication he’s planning to focus on the legislation. The White House has scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m.

29 May 17:42 Hindustan Times 696565557664357449.html
Conservatives weigh long-term cost of Cummings controversy

Boris Johnson’s senior adviser accused of being out of touch after lockdown trip across England

29 May 17:08 Ft 707176888086861190.html
Russian warplanes in Libya could open new phase in Middle East's biggest proxy war

The U.S. says Russian warplanes sent to back Moscow's favored militia leader in Libya could open a new phase in the Middle East's biggest proxy war.

29 May 17:15 Yahoo 7097669638051624839.html
Army Shoot-Off Will Pit Israel's Iron Dome Against Foreign Competitors

The Army announced its plans to purchase Iron Dome in February 2019 to comply with the fiscal 2019 NDAA.

29 May 17:03 Yahoo 7097669638342014644.html
Petition calling for UK PM's aide to be sacked passes one million signatures

A petition calling for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide to be sacked after he took a long-distance journey during the country's coronavirus lockdown has been signed by more than one million people. Dominic Cummings travelled 400 km (250 miles) from London to the northern English

29 May 17:14 Yahoo 7097669638546888399.html
Buried Remains-Couple Charged

The remains of a second child that belonged to a Tennessee couple facing abuse charges have been found buried in a yard, court records said. A search warrant affidavit says police recovered the remains of a boy from a Knox County property where Michael and Shirley Gray lived until about 2016, news outlets

29 May 17:44 Yahoo 7097669638713983591.html
Lockdown 5.0 Guidelines Likely Today: Will Metro, Malls, Restaurants Open? Check State-Wise Plan

Lockdown 5.0 Guidelines Tomorrow: States will get the full authority to make a balance between restrictions and the resumption of economic activities.

29 May 17:21 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083781650656.html
Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody

The arrest comes after three days of protests.

29 May 17:34 Express & Star 7324224458861579399.html
‘Amazing’ efforts of community workers praised by hirsute Harry

The Duke of Sussex chatted to staff and a volunteer from the London-based charity Sport at the Heart.

29 May 17:50 Express & Star 7324224459742965287.html
George Floyd case revives 'qualified immunity' debate, as Supreme Court could soon take up issue

Qualified immunity is a concept developed by the Supreme Court that gives government officials immunity from harms caused by their actions under a large number of circumstances that may happen as they perform their official duties.

29 May 17:47 Fox News 7362823819695306379.html
Mississippi mayor refuses to resign, says he 'didn't see anything unreasonable' with George Floyd's death

A Republican mayor from Mississippi is resisting calls to resign following a series of tweets where he claimed he "didn't see anything unreasonable" about the brutal death of George Floyd, a  unarmed black man, at the hands of a white police officer who kneeled on his neck until he could not breathe anymore.

29 May 17:34 Fox News 7362823820317485443.html
Flynn-Kislyak call transcripts released, revealing fateful talks over Russia sanctions

Transcripts of phone conversations that took place in December 2016 between then-national security adviser designate Michael Flynn and then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak were released Friday, detailing the discussions that would later lead to Flynn’s FBI interview and subsequent charges.

29 May 17:49 Fox News 7362823820998602231.html
Marc Thiessen points out New York Times hypocrisy on mail-in ballots

President Trump has been adamant that feels mail-in ballots could compromise the 2020 presidential election and Marc Thiessen pointed out that The New York Times used to feel the same way. 

29 May 17:15 Fox News 7362823821032902063.html
11 Essays To Read About Racism & Police Violence

On May 25, Minneapolis resident George Floyd was killed by city police. He’d moved to Minnesota to improve his life, his friends told CNN. Instead, the 46-year-old became one of the roughly 1,000 people killed by American police annually.…

29 May 17:00 Bustle 7391390687337210743.html
Don’t allow bandits dislodged from Zamfara move to Kaduna, el-Rufai begs military

Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, has called on the military to intensify its fight against banditry in the state. Over the weeks, the military has coordinated different offensives against

29 May 17:20 TheCable 7513571674130816863.html
FILE: 80 promises Buhari, APC made to Nigerians five years ago

Exactly five years ago, Muhammadu Buhari assumed office as Nigeria's president after ousting a ruling party for the first time in the nation's history.

29 May 17:04 TheCable 7513571674249994268.html
Sanwo-Olu virtually commissions 18 projects

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu virtually commissioned 18 projects in commemoration of his first year in office at a ceremony held at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja.

29 May 17:33 The Guardian 7580308504309897765.html
First aircraft lands at new Yobe International cargo airport

Two aeroplanes, on Friday landed at the new International Cargo Airport in Damaturu, Yobe State, in a test run ahead of the official opening of the airport.

29 May 17:51 The Guardian 7580308504596063464.html
‘This shouldn’t be normal’: Obama comments on George Floyd killing

Former President Barack Obama responded Friday to the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, writing in a statement that disparate treatment “for millions of Americans . . .

29 May 17:49 New York Post 7654946767587847253.html
Amy Klobuchar won’t back down from VP bid over prosecutor record criticism

WASHINGTON — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Friday refused to withdraw her bid to become Joe Biden’s vice president after it emerged that she once failed to get charges brought against

29 May 17:39 New York Post 7654946767859030481.html
NYPD removed ‘troublemakers’ from George Floyd protests in Manhattan

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

29 May 17:25 New York Post 7654946769217949403.html
Derek Chauvin, cop who pinned down George Floyd, faces murder charge

The cop who was caught on camera using his knee to pin George Floyd’s neck to the ground is being charged with unintentional murder and manslaughter — but may face more serious

29 May 17:31 New York Post 7654946769550083924.html
African Union chief condemns US police killing of unarmed black man

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

29 May 17:57 The Jakarta Post 7678601102451147226.html
Racially charged violence rages for third night in Minneapolis

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

29 May 17:31 The Jakarta Post 7678601103329447117.html
‘New normal’ aims to keep economy running: Minister

The government said on Thursday that it needed to implement the so-called “new normal” to keep the economy running while maintaining restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19.

29 May 17:19 The Jakarta Post 7678601104225504028.html
Law Enforcement Files Discredit Brian Kemp’s Accusation That Democrats Tried to Hack the Georgia Election

Kemp’s explosive allegation, just days before the closely contested 2018 election, drew wide attention. But newly released documents show that there was no such hack.

29 May 17:30 ProPublica 7866676282360381993.html
India rejects US mediation in Ladakh standoff, reiterates China issue is bilateral

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

29 May 17:35 Deccan Chronicle 7881006364006495134.html
How Trump’s tweets cause collateral damage for families already in pain

In the 19 years since a faulty heart valve caused Lori Klausutis to faint and fatally hit her head on a desk, her family has had to emotionally weather swells of conspiracy theories positing that she was the victim of foul play, even murder, despite all medical and police evidence to the contrary.

29 May 17:21 Bdnews24 8119004128539412541.html
Derek Chauvin charged with murder in connection with death of George Floyd

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

29 May 17:54 The Irish Times 8204772968837958598.html
LIVE: Trump to speak on China as it pushes for more control in Hong Kong

China’s communist leaders have been preparing for decades to take full control of the glittering capitalist oasis, while building up their own trade and financial centers to take Hong Kong's place.

29 May 17:40 Hawaii News Now 8225790206041538999.html
Lesotho appeal courts revokes bail granted to former leader's wife

MASERU (Reuters) - Lesotho’s Appeal Court on Friday revoked bail which had been granted to former prime minister Thomas Thabane’s wife, who is accused of murdering his previous spouse.

29 May 17:24 Reuters 8334514179708741877.html
Petition calling for UK PM's aide to be sacked passes one million signatures

LONDON (Reuters) - A petition calling for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s closest aide to be sacked after he took a long-distance journey during the country’s coronavirus lockdown has been signed by more than one million people.

29 May 17:14 Reuters 8334514179804083400.html
Democrats want interviews with Trump admin officials over watchdog firing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic lawmakers said on Friday they want to conduct closed-door interviews with officials from President Donald Trump’s administration about the surprise firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, and release transcripts to the public.

29 May 17:55 Reuters 8334514179860594999.html
Taiwan decriminalises adultery in landmark ruling

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday decriminalised adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy, scrapping a law that activists said discriminated against women.

29 May 17:46 Reuters 8334514180080608358.html
Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in three-four months

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region including Greece, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Friday.

29 May 17:03 Reuters 8334514180616007178.html
Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

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

29 May 17:00 Reuters 8334514181025150267.html
Bangladeshis killed in Libya were abducted and tortured, Foreign Ministry says

DHAKA (Reuters) - The 30 migrants slain by traffickers in Libya on Wednesday had been abducted while crossing the country in search of work and then tortured to extract a ransom, Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday, citing a survivor.

29 May 17:12 Reuters 8334514181190833462.html
North Carolina Democrats 'dragging their feet' on convention rules, RNC chief says

(Reuters) - The head of the Republican National Committee accused North Carolina’s Democratic governor on Friday of delaying issuing guidelines for the party’s national convention in Charlotte, and warned that organizers are prepared to choose another location soon.

29 May 17:03 Reuters 8334514181569351840.html
From Shamba Boy to MP - Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna's Story

Though living in poverty, he was hopeful that they would overcome that season in their life as he was always...

29 May 17:06 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154251640698.html
Police seize drugs, $53K cash from northwest Las Vegas home

Las Vegas police recently seized drugs, $53,000 in cash and two guns while serving a search warrant at a northwest Las Vegas home.

29 May 17:31 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836803410048.html
Virus sends consumer spending down 13.6% in April

U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into deep recession.

29 May 17:36 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837131447086.html
Aviation regulator warns airlines that swarms of locusts could pose serious risk while flying

The DGCA said the pilot’s forward vision can be impeded if large numbers of the insects land on the windshield.

29 May 17:16 Scroll.in 8669301692293844116.html
Migrant crisis: Labourer’s body found lying in toilet of special train four days after he boarded it

The Jhansi-Gorakhpur train left Jhansi on May 23 and reached Gorakhpur on May 24. However, the worker’s body was found on May 27 in the railway yard.

29 May 17:32 Scroll.in 8669301693457930650.html
Quebec says 41 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening

A survey of school boards conducted May 25 found that 19 students and 22 staff members were found to be infected in the first two weeks following the reopening.

29 May 17:41 Montreal 8735609773269333559.html
Record rise in unemployment casts a shadow over Trump’s re-election bid

If Americans vote their pocketbooks this November, it could be the end of Donald Trump’s short political career.

29 May 17:57 MarketWatch 8975941548767180134.html
Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

29 May 17:06 Rising Kashmir 9025326237535387517.html
Barack Obama Shares a Powerful Statement on the Death of George Floyd

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

29 May 17:51 Harper's BAZAAR 9032339116308853060.html
California prison employees suspended over racist remarks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California prison officials said Friday that they suspended multiple employees who made racist jokes about the death of an African American man in police custody in...

29 May 17:36 The Seattle Times 9121942836887628267.html
Trump’s tweet on protests of George Floyd death earns him another Twitter flag

You have to hand it to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey: He may have been lured into an unwinnable election-year fight with President Trump, but at least he's still throwing punches....

29 May 17:12 The Seattle Times 9121942837087755038.html
‘Packed in, shoulder to shoulder, hugging’ in Spokane: Is America too rebellious to beat the coronavirus?

To reopen from the shutdown, which Spokane now is doing, requires "cautious, burdensome measures to protect safety," such as widespread, mandatory mask-wearing. Are Americans even capable of rule-following like that?

29 May 17:12 The Seattle Times 9121942837570742738.html
Police: Trans man fatally shot by officer after pointing gun

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A transgender black man was fatally shot by an officer in Florida after fatally stabbing another man and pointing a gun at the officer, authorities said....

29 May 17:25 The Seattle Times 9121942837707385484.html
Senators ask FTC to investigate Instacart over 'tip baiting'

A group of US senators has called on the FTC to investigate Instacart and other grocery delivery services for allowing 'tip baiting' that stiffs couriers.

29 May 17:59 Engadget 96641515800444925.html
Man Held for Assaulting Chinese National with Sticks Over Feeding of Stray Dogs in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi (Sputnik): On 25 May, a Chinese woman was beaten with sticks outside her home in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district. She took to Twitter and narrated...

29 May 17:00 Sputniknews 967333868558822156.html
Kevin Hart and Kathy Burke lead support for reporter Omar Jimenez after arrest

The public has been outraged at the arrest of Omar Jimenez.

29 May 17:54 Metro 970161748339221379.html
Aid workers abducted and killed in Somalia

Somalia's government says eight "very young" aid workers have been abducted and killed by an armed group outside the capital, Mogadishu.

29 May 17:38 The Irish News 993065433796996.html
Man with 'atrocious' criminal record jailed

A 27-year old man with an "atrocious" criminal record has been jailed for a spate of offences committed in the Newry area.

29 May 17:00 The Irish News 993066216037931.html
Minneapolis police officer arrested in George Floyd case

Office­r arrest­ed was Derek Chauvi­n, the police­man seen on a bystan­der’s video kneeli­ng on Floyd

29 May 18:23 The Express Tribune 1105816785815542286.html
Woody Allen Says He Accepts a "Large Number of People" Won't Ever Believe Him

“Anything I say sounds self-serving and defensive, so it’s best if I just go my way and work," the filmmaker says.

29 May 18:10 The Hollywood Reporter 121801344656756083.html
Durham chief constable 'could face an internal inquiry' into her handling of Dominic Cummings' lockdown investigation after angry members of the public complain to force

Durham Police received complaints over the handling of the investigation into Dominic Cummings. A portion are understood to have been made against Chief Constable Jo Farrell.

29 May 18:53 Mail Online 124328110711312349.html
Donald Trump DEFENDS his 'when looting starts, shooting stats' tweet saying 'it means when there's looting people get shot and they die' as he reveals he spoke to George Floyd's 'terrific' family

President Trump defended his use of ''when looting starts, shooting stats' telling reporters Friday afternoon that he didn't know it had racist origins.

29 May 18:48 Mail Online 124328110864053406.html
Married police superintendent who heads Britain’s bird protection unit is suspended after being accused of having an affair with a colleague

Superintendent Nick Lyall (pictured), who is suspended on full pay, is the most prominent face in Britain's battle with the illicit slaying of birds of prey.

29 May 18:46 Mail Online 124328111689825788.html
Lockdown extension: States to have more say in Lockdown 5.0, Centre likely to retain limited role

The central government may, however, advise state authorities to continue with strict curbs in COVID-19 containment zones in the worst-affected 30 municipal areas that account for 80 per cent of the positive cases in the country.

29 May 18:16 The Financial Express 1288289580395118074.html
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests

Thursday marked a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in the Minnesota city over the death of a black man, George Floyd, seen on video gasping for breath while a white police officer knelt on his neck.

29 May 18:20 The Financial Express 1288289580646725939.html
The Conners Gets Renewed For Season 3 Even Before Roseanne Season 11

Looks like the hit sitcom Roseanne might be coming back for a season 11 amidst the backlash. And it’s spin-off series The Conners is as...

29 May 18:45 DKODING 1461033207997365309.html
From George Stinney To George Floyd: The Evolution Of Systemic Racism In The US

From George Stinney in 1944 to George Floyd in 2020, the racism in the USA may have changed its layout, but still remains rampant

29 May 18:55 DKODING 1461033208684318858.html
Trudeau: Canadians watching US unrest and police violence in ‘shock and horror’

Prime minister condemned racism and called on Canada to ‘stand together in solidarity’ against racial hate as protests continue in US

29 May 18:25 the Guardian 1491978795202007843.html
Governor Wolf to lift more pandemic restrictions in Pennsylvania

Action News coverage of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak

29 May 18:43 Msn 1509165515625817410.html
Fired Minneapolis Cop Arrested in Death of George Floyd

The former Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was arrested Friday on unspecified charges, three days after Floyd’s death sparked nationwide protests and riots.

29 May 18:04 Courthouse News Service 1799505149981117533.html
Phil Robertson: 5 Things To Know About ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Who Revealed His Affair & Secret Adult Child

'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson made headlines when he confessed to having an affair that produced a child during his 40+ year marriage.

29 May 18:16 Hollywood Life 1852895045680808124.html
Police got warning about Nova Scotia mass shooter in 2011

A newly released document reveals that in May 2011, police were told the Nova Scotia man who would later kill 22 people in a shooting rampage wanted to “kill a cop” and was feeling mentally unstable.

29 May 18:24 CP24 1887544296016497548.html
Canada exploring ways to reunite families divided by COVID-19 border closure

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is exploring ways to reunite family members divided by the temporary travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border.

29 May 18:49 CP24 1887544296439008896.html
US President Trump never spoke to PM Modi over India-China tensions, claims New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not in a good mood” over tension along India-China disputed boundary, the United States President Donald Trump said after claiming to have spoken to him over phone –

29 May 18:47 Deccan Herald 2027555797102868607.html
Protest in Hong Kong over China's move to pass security law

Dozens of people protested in a mall in Hong Kong on Friday following a vote by China's ceremonial parliament to approve legislation that could severely restrict opposition political activity and

29 May 18:38 Deccan Herald 2027555797951915996.html
Congregational prayers to remain suspended in Qatar

Ministry: Prayers at mosques across Qatar will continue to remain suspended

29 May 18:09 Gulf News 2086521543635621647.html
Minneapolis cop who knelt on man's neck charged with murder

Arrested made after 3 days of often-violent protests across Minneapolis and St. Paul

29 May 18:33 Gulf News 2086521545194132045.html
#JusticeforTina: Police arrested after allegedly shooting to death 16-year-old girl in Lagos

The police officer who allegedly shot a 16-year-old girl, Tina in Iyana Oworo area of Lagos state has been arrested by the state's police command spokesperson, Bala Elkana, confirmed. On Wednesday, a trigger happy police officer

29 May 18:52 LailasNews.com 2090029849007588203.html
U.K.'s Johnson, Trump, discuss potential of G7 meeting

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the possibility Friday of meeting in person at the upcoming G7 gathering in the United States -- a session called into question by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 18:14 CTVNews 2422791597375783640.html
Twitter Stock Is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Trump's attack on social media raises questions about Twitter's business model, as well as politics. Buy Square instead of Twitter stock.

29 May 18:19 InvestorPlace 24614510112141565.html
Trump ally Lindsey Graham urges judges in their 60s to retire so they can be replaced before election

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham has called for judges who are 65 or older to step down, so Republicans can take their seats in time for November’s presidential election. Mr Graham,

29 May 18:44 The Independent 2511519170543738305.html
UK sets out Hong Kong ‘path to citizenship’ plan

Nearly three million people could be eligible for the scheme.

29 May 18:26 POLITICO 2584151345692131730.html
White US Police Officer Charged with Murder in Black Man's Death

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced the charges Friday after he said his office had enough evidence to justify the charges. Freeman did not immediately disclose details but said a criminal complaint would be available later.

29 May 18:47 VOA Zimbabwe 262570846203402275.html
Pastor to die by hanging for murder - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 18:28 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900157984724.html
DPO, policemen face disciplinary action for assaulting medical doctor

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

29 May 18:47 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901067319074.html
Buhari meets Tambuwal over Sokoto security - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 18:32 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901607434241.html
FG secures 1,295 convictions in one year - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 18:14 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901832337370.html
Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin taken into custody after George Floyd death

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

29 May 18:04 Irish Mirror 2875825628634542629.html
Police officer Derek Chauvin charged with third degree murder of George Floyd

The shamed cop was one of four officers fired following the horrifying incident in Minneapolis on Monday

29 May 18:52 Irish Mirror 2875825629760244822.html
29 temporary prisons earmarked across Maharashtra

Till Friday, 29 premises from 23 districts in the state had been earmarked as temporary prisons. Additional Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services) Sunil Ramanand said more such temporary prisons will be designated in coming days.

29 May 18:22 The Indian Express 2885715103798062426.html
Ahmedabad: Fire at Sakar 7 building, one dead

According to fire officials, fire has started in the cable duct of the commercial complex due to short circuit of wiring, resulting in heavy smoke coming out from each floor of the building.

29 May 18:11 The Indian Express 2885715103831703834.html
Palkhi procession called off, ‘padukas’ of Sant Dnyaneshwar & Sant Tukaram may be airlifted to Pandharpur

The decisions were announced at a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar through videoconferencing on Friday. District guardian ministers and district collectors of Pune, Satara and Solapur also attended the meeting.

29 May 18:02 The Indian Express 2885715104084439749.html
As fear delays funerals and deters families, Pune local group steps forward to carry out last rites of Covid and non-Covid patients

Mulnivasi Muslim Manch, an organisation headed by Anjum Inamdar, is one of the groups in Pune which have been performing the last rites of Covid-19 patients, as well as those who have died of other illnesses in the last two months.

29 May 18:27 The Indian Express 2885715104955643829.html
Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in George Floyd case

Derek Chauvin, the officer who is seen on a bystander's cellphone video kneeling on George Floyd's neck on Monday before he died, has been charged with third-degree murder

29 May 18:54 The Indian Express 2885715105009551032.html
Unaware of SHRC order, Hyderabad man still waits for next meal

45-year-old Rajesh Vanam, who has to walk with the help of crutches for the last five years, used to be dependent on the alms he received from visitors to the Nagamma temple in Yellareddyguda, one of the busiest residential locales in Hyderabad.

29 May 18:02 The Indian Express 2885715105652641358.html
Leaders cutting across party lines come in support of PCMC chief

Stating that he has not heard about any such move, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, “Why would the government transfer an officer whose city has succeeded in tackling the Covid-19 situation. I am also against any such move. Hardikar should ideally be allowed to continue.

29 May 18:53 The Indian Express 2885715105707799908.html
Elizabeth Warren: Trump Calling for 'Illegal, State-Sponsored Killing'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on Friday accused President Donald Trump of advocating for "illegal, state-sponsored killing" after the president threatened to use the National Guard to crack down on riots in Minneapolis in the wake of George Floyd's death.

29 May 18:01 Breitbart 3148363490752385575.html
Official Twitter 'Moment' Describes Violent Riots, Looting as 'Heated Protests'

An official Twitter "moment" described the violent riots and looting that broke out in Minneapolis and other areas of the country with the muted term "heated protests," in an entry created by Twitter employees that appeared at the top of users' feeds.

29 May 18:13 Breitbart 3148363490801219686.html
Watch Live: President Trump Holds Press Conference

President Donald Trump will hold a press conference at the White House on Friday.

29 May 18:03 Breitbart 3148363491228730557.html
Flashback: Project Veritas Revealed Extent of Twitter Bias

In 2018, investigative news group Project Veritas investigated Twitter exposing the bias of many of its employees and the secretive tactics that Twitter used to suppress speech on the platform.

29 May 18:43 Breitbart 3148363491501432349.html
Cruz: Twitter Silencing 'Genuine Political Speech by Americans While Facilitating Terroristic Threats by Iran'

Friday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) called for a criminal investigation into Twitter over allegations that the tech giant was violating sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran. | Clips

29 May 18:40 Breitbart 3148363491524485508.html
Monica Crowley: House Bill Would Add Flexibility to Small Business Loans

Treasury's spokeswoman explained on Friday how the Paycheck Protection Program would be changed to make it more useful for small businesses. | Economy

29 May 18:55 Breitbart 3148363491986420099.html
Biden on Floyd Death: 'This Is No Time for Incendiary Tweets -- It's No Time to Encourage Violence'

Friday CNN played a clip of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden taking a shot at President Donald Trump while commenting on the death of George Floyd. | Clips

29 May 18:51 Breitbart 3148363491995433317.html
Teachers’ Union President: 'I Don't Agree' with Opening Schools as Soon as Possible

The president of the AFT said she does not agree with President Donald Trump’s view that schools should reopen as soon as possible.

29 May 18:17 Breitbart 3148363492072701002.html
Killing of 26 Bangladeshis in Libya: Dhaka for quick probe, punishment of killers

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the government demanded the Libyan authorities quickly investigate and punish those who killed 26 Bangladeshis and four Africans in a “revenge attack”.

29 May 18:00 The Daily Star 3368802730635308532.html
Airlines prepare to partially resume flights

The national airline Biman and two local airlines -- US-Bangla Airlines and Novoair -- are preparing to resume domestic flight operation from June 1 following the health guideline prescribed by the

29 May 18:00 The Daily Star 3368802730787759290.html
From Singapore with love

At 32, Rana Shikder is waiting for death, but he is content because he is at home.

29 May 18:00 The Daily Star 3368802730933481666.html
Chartered Flights: Sohail Rahman, Morshed Khan, wives off to UK

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

29 May 18:00 The Daily Star 3368802731608764375.html
Bus owners push for doubling fares

With buses set to hit the roads from Monday, transport owners have started asking for permission to double the fares, because the vehicles would carry fewer passengers to prevent coronavirus

29 May 18:00 The Daily Star 3368802732181333629.html
CNN crew is arrested on live television while covering Minneapolis protests | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A CNN reporting team was arrested live on television early today while covering the protests in Minneapolis, an extraordinary interference with freedom of the press that drew outrage from First Amendment advocates and a public apology from Minnesota’s governor.

29 May 18:30 Star-Advertiser 3439335389508602802.html
Shadow chancellor says firms getting Covid help should pay back society

Anneliese Dodds told people in County Durham there should be a new social contract with firms that have been supported through the crisis.

29 May 18:52 Shropshire Star 3480199991828296249.html
Duchess of York praises daughter on postponed wedding day

The coronavirus outbreak led to Princess Beatrice and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi postponing their nuptials.

29 May 18:52 Shropshire Star 3480199992793230139.html
Policemen allegedly shoot teenager dead in Lagos

Deji Lambo Two policemen, Theophilus Otobo and Oguntoba Olamigoke, have allegedly shot a 17-year-old, Tina Ezekwe, dead around the Berger area of the state. Another victim, Musa Yakubu, was s...

29 May 18:57 Punch Newspapers 3524240994667307374.html
George Floyd: Racism cannot be ‘normal’ in US —Obama

Former President Barack Obama said Friday he shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota and that racism cannot be "normal" in the Unit...

29 May 18:55 Punch Newspapers 3524240995094452982.html
Trump seeks to explain 'looting leads to shooting' tweet that sparked outrage

President Trump on Friday sought to explain his tweets criticizing Minneapolis protesters, doubling down on his assertion that “looting leads to shooting” but pushing back on characterizations that

29 May 18:57 TheHill 355432918485178906.html
House scheduled to return for votes in late June

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) released an updated floor schedule for the lower chamber on Friday that would have lawmakers staying in their home districts for most of June before

29 May 18:42 TheHill 355432918812035649.html
House pushes back schedule to pass spending bills

The House is pushing back its June target date for passing 12 appropriations bills and is setting up July as a new deadline.House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) signaled the change in a Friday

29 May 18:36 TheHill 355432919096274275.html
Ted Cruz, Trump, and other Republicans are pushing a payroll-tax cut that would do little for families suffering financially due to coronavirus

The payroll-tax cut has gained support from Trump and several other GOP lawmakers and conservative economists eager to jumpstart growth.

29 May 18:30 Pulse Live 3606876835484897372.html
Lockdown likely to be extended as corona cases rise

AGENCIES New Delhi The nationwide lockdown - the fourth phase of which ends on May 31 - is likely to be extended beyond this date with more relaxations as

29 May 18:56 The Navhind Times 3656927214374175389.html
Health Minister wants cap on visitors

NT NETWORK Panaji A meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party ministers as well as legislators held with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday witnessed a su

29 May 18:58 The Navhind Times 3656927214606667877.html
276 stranded sailors return home

NT NETWORK Vasco A special repatriation flight from Rome in Italy brought 276 stranded Indian seafarers to Goa in the wee hours of Friday. According to

29 May 18:57 The Navhind Times 3656927215195856836.html
CM requests Centre to allow opening of malls, restaurants

NT NETWORK Panaji Stating that there is a possibility of the lockdown getting extended by another two weeks, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday reques

29 May 18:56 The Navhind Times 3656927215975502610.html
School reopening: 419 000 pupils, staff expected at Gauteng schools on 1 June

A total of 419 000 pupils and staff are expected to return to 2 352 Gauteng schools under Level 3 of lockdown.

29 May 18:03 News24 3752801377428962175.html
Covid-19: 32 Western Cape schools affected by existing or returning staff cases

The Western Cape education department says 32 schools in the province have positive Covid-19 cases among either a returning staff member, or staff who were already ill.

29 May 18:43 News24 3752801378444368718.html
Dongban Mensem: Buhari extends appointment of president of appeal court

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the appointment of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as the acting president of the Court of Appeal (PCA).

29 May 18:25 Legit 3764253649834535155.html
5 years of PMB: Buhari trusts women more than men - Garba Shehu

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

29 May 18:40 Legit 3764253650970432432.html
Trudeau weighs easing U.S. travel ban and speaks out on race

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

29 May 18:08 BNN 3833521688144809528.html
Trump Defends His Looting Tweet as Cautionary, Not Threatening

President Donald Trump defended a tweet that appeared to threaten an armed response to violence in Minneapolis after the death of a handcuffed black man in police custody, saying that it was actually a caution about protests getting out of control.

29 May 18:45 Bloomberg.com 4032480121512141185.html
Ruling means Missouri’s last abortion clinic stays open

The decision means Missouri will not become the first state without a functioning abortion clinic since 1974.

29 May 18:11 WVLT 4089046910296234862.html
Recent survey shows business and community leaders cautious about reopening

More than 75 percent of the people who responded to the survey feel like there could be another shutdown.

29 May 18:22 WVLT 4089046911178178254.html
New York City eyes June 8 for first phase of reopening

New York City is on track to begin reopening June 8 as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.

29 May 18:56 WVLT 4089046911941644955.html
All grades going back to school on 6 July or 3 August – govt

Here are all the rules and guidelines published in the Government Gazette on Friday.

29 May 18:50 The Citizen 410802301525888164.html
Buhari extends appointment of Justice Dongban-Mensem as acting President of Court of Appeal

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the appointment of Hon. Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem as the Acting President

29 May 18:25 Vanguard News 4125100339316454496.html
Banditry has become a scourge for North West says el-Rufai

Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai on Friday said that the issue of banditry has become a scourge for the North West.

29 May 18:43 Vanguard News 4125100339656973920.html
Buhari’s making the change Nigerians demanded — Presidency

The Presidency on Friday said that President Muhammadu Buhari who came to power on the mantra of change was making the change Nigerian...

29 May 18:09 Vanguard News 4125100339731917033.html
Sokoto Bandit Attacks: Buhari, Tambuwal meet at Aso Rock

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with the Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal...

29 May 18:37 Vanguard News 4125100339800933336.html
Court orders Lesotho ex-first lady rearrested in murder trial

Lesotho's Court of Appeal on Friday ordered the rearrest of former first lady Maesaiah Thabane after revoking her bail on murder charges.

29 May 18:28 Vanguard News 4125100340617882826.html
China Misleads on Hong Kong Support for New Security Law

Last year’s overwhelming win by pro-democracy forces in Hong Kong’s election and recent polls show majority disapproval of Chinese government authority in the city.

29 May 18:25 POLYGRAPH.info 4290135092872128165.html
US Pres. Trump reportedly won't announce additional tariffs on China

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

29 May 18:41 FXStreet 4480975638505001511.html
Twitter conceals Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter said it was placing a “public interest notice” on a Trump message about protests in Minneapolis.

29 May 18:09 DAWN.COM 4500271767349513199.html
'We need real leadership right now': Biden plays voice of reason in address on George Floyd killing

Joe Biden got a golden opportunity to make his pitch as a calm, rational alternative to President Trump, and he took it.

29 May 18:38 Washington Examiner 4625792333760827742.html
Children of Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga fear for father's life

PARIS (Reuters) - The children of detained Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga accused French authorities of violating his

29 May 18:43 Firstpost 4760741711913888732.html
UK PM Johnson and U.S. President Trump criticise China's Hong Kong plan

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that China's plan to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong would undermine the territory's autonomy

29 May 18:44 Firstpost 4760741712188115188.html
Trump threatens 'shooting' response to Minneapolis riot over police killing

By Jeff Mason and Elizabeth Culliford WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to stop looters in Minneapolis with deadly military force, after that city weathered a third night of arson and rioting over the police killing of an unarmed black man. Some congressional Democrats denounced as racist Trump's Twitter threat, which called the looters

29 May 18:47 Tech2 4760741713464453389.html
FCC Republican excitedly endorses Trump’s crackdown on social media

Carr backs Trump—but Ajit Pai and rest of FCC did not endorse executive order.

29 May 18:40 Ars Technica 5028555106386563217.html
Maharashtra Hikes Remuneration Of Bonded Doctors Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday announced a hike in the monthly remuneration of bonded doctors, bringing them at par with their colleagues hired on contract.

29 May 18:32 NDTV.com 5090057680633754792.html
Replace India With Bharat To Instil Sense Of Pride In Nationality: Plea In Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is set to hear on June 2 a petition which has sought a direction from the centre to amend the constitution and replace the word India with "Bharat" claiming it will "instil a sense of pride in our nationality."

29 May 18:09 NDTV.com 5090057681842114836.html
'There's a lot I want to say': Toronto police chief reveals new details in death of woman who fell from balcony

Toronto's police chief said there is “a whole lot” he wants to say about the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who fell from a 24th-floor balcony Wednesday evening, but that he can't now that the province’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate.

29 May 18:13 Toronto 5211060990031504346.html
North Delta crime beat, week of May 17

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

29 May 18:26 North Delta Reporter 5327740411792440284.html
Police watchdog recommends charges against five Mounties in Prince George man’s death

Police used pepper spray on the man, who then had trouble breathing before dying at the scene

29 May 18:45 North Delta Reporter 5327740412281114698.html
Buhari extends appointment of Dongban-Mensem as appeal court acting president

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the appointment of M. B. Dongban-Mensem as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal (PCA) with effect from June 3 for a further period of three (3) months.

29 May 18:54 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300224992145.html
Michael Gove's Twitter account 'likes' graphic porn image before deleting it

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

29 May 18:35 dailyrecord 552235479923128519.html
Police arrest 23 people who escaped from Coronavirus centres

Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced that it has arrested 23 of the 148 people who escaped from various quarantine centres across the country. In a statement ...

29 May 18:14 Bulawayo24 News 5565663538786841058.html
Mnangagwa's son speaks on corruption allegations

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son, Collins Mnangagwa, has furiously denied allegations that he is part of the company which pocketed almost US$1 million ...

29 May 18:25 Bulawayo24 News 5565663539454838315.html
US policeman who knelt on neck of black man George Floyd charged with third-degree murder

A sacked Minneapolis police officer who knelt on the neck of George Floyd, a black man who was handcuffed and later died, was arrested and charged with third-degree murder Friday.

29 May 18:25 France 24 5635134571517195288.html
Twitter says CEO Dorsey informed in advance of decision to tag Trump tweet

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was informed in advance by the company's staff of a decision to tag a tweet by President Donald Trump as "glorifying ...

29 May 18:31 CNA 5644198862330987805.html
Mahathir says where he sits in parliament is not a cause for dismissal, insists he remains Bersatu chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has insisted that where he sat during the one-day parliament sitting should not be ...

29 May 18:05 CNA 5644198863894443962.html
Police: 1 dead after shots fired at protesters in Detroit

One person was killed in downtown Detroit after someone in an SUV fired shots into a crowd of people protesting George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis custody, a Detroit police spokeswoman said Saturday. The shooting occurred about 11:30 p.m. Friday near Detroit’s Greektown entertainment district as officers were confronted with dozens of protesters, said Sgt. Nicole …

29 May 18:46 City NEWS 1130 5858657119945670261.html
Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis

As unrest spread across dozens of American cities on Friday, the Pentagon took the rare step of ordering the Army to put several active-duty U.S. military police units on the ready to deploy to Minneapolis, where the police killing of George Floyd sparked the widespread protests.

29 May 18:31 City NEWS 1130 5858657120894392418.html
10 Luxury Hotels In Delhi Offer Paid Quarantine To Mild Symptomatic Patients; Details Inside

Delhi Health Department said patients with mild symptoms or pre-symptomatic cases are allowed to be 'home quarantined', and such people will be allowed to quarantine themselves at 10 designated hotels on a payment basis.

29 May 18:13 Abplive 5873643725429232145.html
Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd death protests

Demonstrators have torched a Minneapolis police station as three days of violent protests spread over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck.

29 May 18:47 independent 5894610844616817758.html
Greece to allow visitors from 29 countries next month

Greece on Friday listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.

29 May 18:55 independent 5894610845529758187.html
Backlash as CNN TV crew arrested live on air by US police as they reported on protests over George Floyd's death

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

29 May 18:52 independent 5894610845558975203.html
Four Brazilian men remanded in custody over Offaly firearms charge

FOUR Brazilian men were remanded in custody this morning after appearing on Portlaoise District Court on firearms charges allegedly committed in Co Offaly on Wednesday morning.

29 May 18:41 independent 5894610846140105592.html
Coronavirus Live Updates: Read The Latest About The COVID-19 Outbreak

Stay up to date as we cover the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its effects across the world.

29 May 18:56 HuffPost 5982769914741667737.html
The White House's coronavirus postcards cost the struggling Post Office $28 million

It's yet another complication for President Trump's strained relationship with the federal agency, which receives no taxpayer funding.

29 May 18:16 Business Insider 6060062399443850254.html
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into the killing of George Floyd

Attorney General William Barr called video footage of Floyd's death "harrowing to watch and deeply disturbing."

29 May 18:47 Business Insider 6060062399791205106.html
Ted Cruz, Trump, and other Republicans are pushing a payroll-tax cut that would do little for families suffering financially due to coronavirus

The move would not provide the economy with the adrenaline shot it needs to tide over people already out of work and struggling businesses.

29 May 18:25 Business Insider 6060062400523423565.html
FCC Chairman Has a Question for Twitter About Khamenei's Account

The proverbial war between President Trump and Twitter escalated on

29 May 18:45 Townhall 6083908948210056009.html
'We Have Evidence': Charges of Murder, Manslaughter for Police Officer Who Killed George Floyd

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman confirmed on Friday afternoon that

29 May 18:56 Townhall 6083908948821861034.html
Shadow chancellor says firms getting Covid help should pay back society

Anneliese Dodds told people in County Durham there should be a new social contract with firms that have been supported through the crisis.

29 May 18:55 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773909877305.html
Duchess of York praises daughter on postponed wedding day

The coronavirus outbreak led to Princess Beatrice and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi postponing their nuptials.

29 May 18:55 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774874811195.html
Taylor Swift used to be apolitical. Now she’s slamming Trump on Twitter.

Swift accuses Trump of "stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency."

29 May 18:00 Vox 6416095789415892068.html
Prisons announce mass COVID-19 testing at Caswell Correctional after news investigation

North Carolina prison officials announced Friday that they will test all inmates at Caswell Correctional Center for COVID-19. The announcement comes a little more than a week after a network of journalists across the state revealed that a nurse who worked at the prison died of the virus.

29 May 18:35 WBTV 6439870257483243373.html
Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd

The arrest of Derek Chauvin comes after three days of protests.

29 May 18:30 TheJournal.ie 6446904418458493398.html
Donald Trump’s order may expedite social media regulations in India

The order puts the spotlight back on India where the government has been considering regulating social media platforms to curb fake news and hate speeches

29 May 18:24 Livemint 6614605817895586051.html
Maharashtra govt hikes honorarium for doctors on bond and contract

According to the revised salaries, bonded doctors working in tribal belts will get ₹75,000 against ₹60,000 earlier.Maharashtra also announced a comprehensive personal accident cover of ₹50 lakh to all employees who are on active duty relating to survey, tracing, testing etc for covid-19

29 May 18:08 Livemint 6614605818060520772.html
Minneapolis: Ex-cop who knelt on African-American man’s neck charged with murder

Derek Chauvin, the officer who is seen on a bystander's cellphone video kneeling on George Floyd's neck on Monday before he died has been charged with third-degree murder.The cellphone footage showed Floyd repeatedly moaning and gasping while he pleaded to Chauvin, kneeling on his neck, 'Please, I can't breathe'

29 May 18:54 Livemint 6614605818485840499.html
As job loss mounts, labour ministry ties up with TCS iON for career counseling

The career counseling service will be offered on the national career service (NCS) platform for free in Hindi and English languages, and try to cover the soft skills and basic job skills that industries demand

29 May 18:20 Livemint 6614605819088487186.html
China's Hong Kong law 'grave concern', sanctions no solution: EU

The European Union has criticised China for asserting more control over Hong Kong and suggested the move would have an impact on China-EU relations - but the 27-nation bloc ruled out taking any action against its major trading partner.

29 May 18:11 Aljazeera 6642629762244549064.html
iN VIDEO: Minneapolis cop who knelt on man's neck charged with murder

MINNEAPOLIS - The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that

29 May 18:15 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244754421623.html
iN VIDEO: Racism not ruled out as motive in unprovoked tripping of Burnaby senior

BURNABY, B.C. - Police in Metro Vancouver are searching for a woman who casually approached a senior who was using a walker, tripped her from behind and wal

29 May 18:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245283521881.html
When haircut burns a hole in your pocket

Salons in city jack up prices post-lockdown

29 May 18:42 The Hindu 6679535024242128391.html
Chaos along border as Haryana enforces curbs on movement

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

29 May 18:42 The Hindu 6679535024275470149.html
A moment for civilisational introspection

There is a collective culpability in the social crime during the lockdown — of the dispossession of India’s working poor

29 May 18:32 The Hindu 6679535024394236735.html
Palaniswami hints at extension of lockdown beyond May 31

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

29 May 18:37 The Hindu 6679535024433277636.html
‘No palkhi procession, but wari tradition will be maintained’

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

29 May 18:21 The Hindu 6679535024547652509.html
State seeks Centre’s permission to broadcast educational content on DD, AIR

Varsha Gaikwad writes to I&B Minister seeking 12-hour transmissions on DD National channels and 2 hours on AIR

29 May 18:12 The Hindu 6679535024556579075.html
Gas leak-affected people stage protest

They seek immediate shifting of LG Polymers plant

29 May 18:12 The Hindu 6679535024675218593.html
Krishna water from Andhra Pradesh reaches Poondi reservoir

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

29 May 18:57 The Hindu 6679535024726442924.html
Extended fishing period failsto cheer fishermen in Malpe

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

29 May 18:53 The Hindu 6679535024872003851.html
Police on their toes over reports of Maoist activity

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

29 May 18:37 The Hindu 6679535024902560434.html
BEST not to charge migrant workers for ride to railway station

Move follows Supreme Court order

29 May 18:24 The Hindu 6679535024980370781.html
Coronavirus | India sees highest single-day increase in cases

Maharashtra, T.N. and Delhi account for over 56,000 cases

29 May 18:54 The Hindu 6679535025065115644.html
TNSTC operates 143 buses across four districts for essential services

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

29 May 18:23 The Hindu 6679535025219050098.html
Constitute SHRC immediately: advocates

Advocates staged protests across the State on Friday demanding constitution of the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), under the aegis of All India Lawyers' Union, Indian Association of Lawyers,

29 May 18:46 The Hindu 6679535025359527841.html
‘Judiciary helping save democracy in State’

TDP, BJP leaders hail HC order on SEC

29 May 18:47 The Hindu 6679535025389266469.html
Valuation to resume on June 1

Evaluation of answer scripts of SSLC, HSE, VHSE exams

29 May 18:37 The Hindu 6679535025439706479.html
After much trauma, 21 migrant workers head home

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

29 May 18:19 The Hindu 6679535025452797522.html
Belated, but welcome: On Supreme Court move on migrant workers

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

29 May 18:32 The Hindu 6679535025488183045.html
Ganjam-bound workers stop Shramik train by pulling chain

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

29 May 18:35 The Hindu 6679535025630808757.html
High Court appoints advocate commissioner

Migrant workers not stranded in Medchal, says TS govt.

29 May 18:51 The Hindu 6679535025631529223.html
Coronavirus | One more accused tests positive in Salem

Policemen involved in the arrest advised to go under quarantine

29 May 18:16 The Hindu 6679535025742749757.html
Retired engineers urge Centre to stop Telangana projects

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

29 May 18:53 The Hindu 6679535025870766335.html
Assam MLA granted bail in sedition case

He had allegedly said people were being kept in quarantine centres to be killed

29 May 18:45 The Hindu 6679535025966944048.html
Coronavirus | J&K sees spike in cases as locals return

128 new cases and one fatality recorded on Friday

29 May 18:39 The Hindu 6679535025972797177.html
FIR registered against Abu Azmi for misbehaving with police personnel

Around 35 followers of Samajwadi Party leader also booked

29 May 18:14 The Hindu 6679535026204024488.html
‘Handover used masks separately to conservancy workers’

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

29 May 18:18 The Hindu 6679535026329770708.html
Police officer Derek Chauvin charged with third degree murder of George Floyd

Mr Floyd died on Monday after the officer was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck, in spite of the victim's pleas that he could not breathe. Authorities have today confirmed that Chauvin is charged with third degree murder and manslaughter

29 May 18:22 mirror 675785260454536303.html
Grieving husband of train worker who died after being spat at reacts as police drop case

Heartbroken Lusamba Gode Katalay, whose rail worker wife Belly Mujinga died of coronavirus after being spat at, has spoken out after police said today they would be taking no action over her death

29 May 18:02 mirror 675785261814539519.html
Theresa May says Dominic Cummings 'did not follow the spirit' of lockdown rules

EXCLUSIVE The former PM became the latest senior Conservative to criticise the behaviour of the No10 aide as the Tories divide on Mr Cummings deepened

29 May 18:17 mirror 675785261844289981.html
Four-hour limit on MPs to review pandemic spending ‘unfortunate, to say the least,’ PBO says

‘The amount of scrutiny for this unprecedented spending would also be unprecedented, but for the wrong reasons,’ Yves Giroux told MPs Friday

29 May 18:33 The Globe and Mail 68426409868435717.html
Saskatchewan NDP calls for amnesty, consistent enforcement on COVID-19 fines

Ryan Meili says people are getting inconsistent messages from Saskatchewan Party Premier Scott Moe

29 May 18:19 The Globe and Mail 68426410127670821.html
Restrictions on entry to be introduced in Kyiv subway from June 1

An increase in passenger traffic is expected in the subway from Monday.

29 May 18:25 UNIAN 6863008971550550665.html
Trump announces end of ties with WHO over virus pandemic, to end special treatment for Hong Kong

The President also said that United States will end special status for Hong Kong and treat it on par with Mainland China and prevent certain students from China from enrolling in US universities and colleges.

29 May 18:59 Hindustan Times 696565558531113998.html
‘A broken piece of jade’: the turbulent future of Hong Kong

The city’s unique role as a halfway house between China and the rest of the world is now under threat

29 May 18:32 Ft 707176888147670592.html
HSBC told not to take ‘unique Hong Kong privileges’ for granted

Pressure on territory’s businesses to back new national security law being imposed by Beijing

29 May 18:41 Ft 707176890094770156.html
Trump rages at 'haters' after uproar at his threat to shoot looters in Minnesota

Donald Trump has addressed the uproar over his tweets amid the Minnesota protests that suggested "when the looting starts, the shooting starts",The president sparked a fury of backlash over tweets that seemingly suggested protesters should be shot in Minneapolis for the rioting, looting, and

29 May 18:33 Yahoo 7097669636892189161.html
Trudeau: Canadians watching US unrest and police violence in ‘shock and horror’

Prime minister condemned racism and called on Canada to ‘stand together in solidarity’ against racial hate as protests continue in US * George Floyd killing – follow live updatesCanadians are watching unrest and police violence in the United States in “shock and horror”, Justin Trudeau said on Friday

29 May 18:25 Yahoo 7097669637527057120.html
Judge Blocks Missouri Health Dept. from Shuttering State’s Only Remaining Planned Parenthood

A state judge on Friday declared that Missouri's sole remaining Planned Parenthood clinic will be allowed to remain open, ruling that the health department was in error not to renew the license of the St. Louis clinic.“Planned Parenthood has demonstrated that it provides safe and legal abortion care

29 May 18:51 Yahoo 7097669637700741204.html
Hong Kong: China fury amid global pressure over security law

The UK and US condemn plans for a new security law at the UN Security Council, drawing Beijing's ire.

29 May 18:02 Yahoo 7097669638476091340.html
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin Is Arrested in George Floyd Case

Former officer Derek Chauvin was fired earlier this week after his involvement in Floyd's death and charged with third-degree murder.

29 May 18:01 Entertainment Tonight 7101181082095267935.html
Coronavirus Delhi Updates: Two More Hospitals Declared As Covid-19 Facilities

These hotels shall provide regular services, including rooms, food, housekeeping and disinfection, to patients at a price not more than Rs 5,000 for five-star hotels and Rs 4,000 for four-star or three-star hotels per person per day, the order said.

29 May 18:14 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083840499752.html
The Screen Industry Workers Bill is good for our industry – Jennifer Ward-Lealand

This week, parliament’s Education and Workforce Select Committee has been hearing submissions on the Screen Industry Workers Bill. Equity New Zealand president Jennifer Ward-Lealand explains why the actors’ union supports it.  The Screen Industry Workers bill rolls back some of the worst aspects

29 May 18:00 The Spinoff 7256195146454811019.html
Shadow chancellor says firms getting Covid help should pay back society

Anneliese Dodds told people in County Durham there should be a new social contract with firms that have been supported through the crisis.

29 May 18:53 Express & Star 7324224459374473785.html
Duchess of York praises daughter on postponed wedding day

The coronavirus outbreak led to Princess Beatrice and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi postponing their nuptials.

29 May 18:53 Express & Star 7324224460339407675.html
Stephen Jackson, 'twin' of George Floyd, speaks at rally after police officer charged with murder

Stephen Jackson, a 14-year NBA veteran who became friends with George Floyd while growing up in Texas, spoke at a rally in memory of Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody after pleading that he could not breathe.

29 May 18:59 ESPN.com 7331508221283173445.html
Breaking down Biden's Top 4 VP picks with Karl Rove and Leslie Marshall

Fox News contributors Karl Rove and Leslie Marshall share their insights on four of Biden's potential VP picks.

29 May 18:23 Fox News 7362823819697391705.html
US, UK call for action at UN Security Council over China’s Hong Kong crackdown

The U.S. and United Kingdom on Friday urged the U.N. Security Council to take action against China’s crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong -- after China initially stopped the matter being discussed by the body.

29 May 18:50 Fox News 7362823820080697202.html
Sarah Sanders: 'We all need to come together,' George Floyd's family must get justice

Fox News contributor Sarah Sanders said on Friday that President Trump was correct to call the FBI to expedite the investigation into the killing of George Floyd to get justice for his family.

29 May 18:23 Fox News 7362823820322764133.html
DNA helps solve Colorado woman's cold case rape, murder after 50 years

Colorado investigators used DNA and genetic genealogy to solve the rape and murder of a 23-year-old Denver woman five decades ago.

29 May 18:38 Fox News 7362823821151037042.html
Celeb Tweets About The Minnesota Protests From Taylor Swift, Ava DuVernay & More

In a tweet that touched on white supremacy and racism, Taylor Swift called out Donald Trump’s tweet that threatened violence on protestors. Following the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while pinned under a…

29 May 18:31 Bustle 7391390688425794508.html
Two policemen arrested over death of teenager

The Lagos police command says it has arrested two of its members over the death of a teenager.

29 May 18:49 TheCable 7513571674559399422.html
Buhari: Close to a billion dollars stolen under Abacha

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria wishes to benefit the world and not to forever be in the need of aid.

29 May 18:43 TheCable 7513571676073099279.html
Minneapolis cop arrested in connection with black man's custody death

"I can't breathe," the last words of George Floyd, has now become the rallying cry of thousands of Minneapolis protesters.

29 May 18:21 DNA India 7533428661640864566.html
No time limit for bringing back workers: Yogi

The state is “resolved to get back all its workers safely, respectfully and free of cost and there is no time limit to this exercise”, Adityanath said at a meeting held to sign memorandums of understanding with industry bodies

29 May 18:34 The Economic Times 7653256038052173261.html
‘If you can talk, you can breathe’: Mississippi mayor ripped over George Floyd killing remarks

Hal Marx, mayor of Petal, weighed in on viral video footage that shows Floyd, who was black, saying “I can’t breath” while a white Minneapolis police officer pins him to the ground by his neck.

29 May 18:05 New York Post 7654946767783565567.html
Stocks tumble as Wall Street awaits Trump’s China salvo

US stocks tumbled Friday as Wall Street anxiously awaited for President Trump to announce his next economic salvo against China. The Dow Jones industrial average slid as much as 368.97 points, or 1.4

29 May 18:17 New York Post 7654946767997955458.html
Wife of accused George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin once wrote bad check

The beauty queen wife of the Minneapolis cop who is accused of killing George Floyd during an arrest for allegedly using a fake $20 bill was once criminally charged for writing a bad check, a new

29 May 18:36 New York Post 7654946768588963022.html
Trump’s fossil fuel agenda gets pushback from federal judges

BILLINGS, Mont. — Federal courts have delivered a string of rebukes to the Trump administration over what they found were failures to protect the environment and address climate change as it

29 May 18:47 New York Post 7654946768918305542.html
Anies appoints former Merpati Airlines CEO to helm Transjakarta

The former head of state-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines is the new president of city-owned bus operator Transjakarta.

29 May 18:28 The Jakarta Post 7678601103459250452.html
Man faces looting, arson charges after southeast Fresno church fire

A 19-year-old Fresno man has been booked on charges of looting, arson and vandalism after a southeast Fresno church was set on fire.

29 May 18:41 The Fresno Bee 7818692855926476635.html
Release of 1958 Taiwan Straits Crisis documentary rekindles talk of reunification through military means

China Central Television (CCTV) is set to broadcast a documentary series on Friday about the 1958 Taiwan Straits Crisis, also known as the Artillery Action against Kinmen in China, and on the same day a grand forum on the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Anti-Secession Law was held in Beijing.

29 May 18:34 Global Times 7829414519651326985.html
Denial of medical seats for OBCs takes political turn

Former union health minister, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss filed a case in the SC on the refusal to allot adequate number of seats for OBCs

29 May 18:37 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363996735773.html
US Asians, harassed over coronavirus, push back on streets, social media

A spike in harassment of Asian-Americans since the coronavirus pandemic began has led community activists in the United States to fight back - forming street patrols, rallying on social media, and supporting each other online.

29 May 18:31 Bdnews24 8119004129288002077.html
Over 50% of Bihar migrants eat once a day

A first-of-its-kind survey on the state of migrant workers who have returned to their homes in Bihar has revealed some worrying facts about their worsening situation

29 May 18:19 The Hans India 817019414556190800.html
We'll deal Ladakh standoff with China: India to US

India on Friday conveyed to the US that it was eyeing to resolve the military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh through existing bilateral mechanisms, sending a clear message to Washington for the...

29 May 18:55 The Hans India 817019415164876554.html
New York City expected to reopen on June 8, five upstate regions OK for phase 2: Cuomo

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City is “on track” to enter phase one of reopening on June 8, New York Governor Cuomo said on Friday as he announced that five upstate regions will now transition to phase two which includes businesses like barber shops and hair salons.

29 May 18:13 Reuters 8334514179739376076.html
Minneapolis police officer arrested in death of George Floyd, no charges yet

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Minneapolis police officer shown in videotape footage pressing his knee into the neck of a handcuffed, unarmed black man has been arrested in the death of that man, a spokesman for the Hennepin County attorney told Reuters on Friday.

29 May 18:08 Reuters 8334514180564197012.html
UK PM Johnson and U.S. President Trump criticise China's Hong Kong plan

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that China’s plan to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong would undermine the territory’s autonomy.

29 May 18:02 Reuters 8334514181507534083.html
President Trump says he spoke to George Floyd’s family

Trump said he conveyed his sympathy to the family.

29 May 18:22 Fox 4 8372747777908201258.html
Stephen Jackson, 'twin' of George Floyd, speaks at rally after police officer charged with murder

Stephen Jackson, a 14-year NBA veteran who became friends with George Floyd while growing up in Texas, spoke at a rally in memory of Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody after pleading that he could not breathe.

29 May 18:59 ESPN 8538773401625461829.html
Ethiopian security forces accused of 39 extrajudicial killings

Ethiopian security forces in the Oromiya region have executed 39 opposition supporters and arrested at least 10,000 others accused of being members of an armed group since early 2019, Amnesty International said on Friday. The rights group said in a report that victims were accused of supporting the Oromo Liberation…

29 May 18:35 Japan Today 8582716285529827779.html
NSHE officials urged to restart search for new UNLV president

UNLV is looking to resume its search for a new president after the process was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 18:04 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836171287399.html
Bulldozing starts to improve laneway to Lake Tuggeranong

The concrete jungle stuck in the 1980s will be replaced by open space and grassed areas as well as more outdoor dining.

29 May 18:30 The Canberra Times 8662394329678721234.html
China is using its coronavirus wins to push Xi’s brand of communism on the international stage

The Chinese Communist Party and state media have stepped up their rhetoric against the West.

29 May 18:00 Scroll.in 8669301693897671003.html
Minneapolis Protest: What’s Happening & All You Need Know

The death of another unarmed black man, George Floyd, soon creates an uproar of violence and protest across the nation. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Minneapolis right now. 

29 May 18:11 College Candy 8831971930318201601.html
NOS confirms: F1 season will start on 5 July in Austria

The 2020 Formula 1 season will officially start on 5 July with a race without an audience in Austria. According to the NOS.

29 May 18:35 GPblog.com 9117728200099831932.html
Disease, hardship and outrage add up to a ‘tinderbox’

A global pandemic has now killed more than 100,000 Americans and left 40 million unemployed in its wake. Protests — some of them violent — have once again erupted in...

29 May 18:20 The Seattle Times 9121942837286747773.html
UN announces first 2 deaths of UN peacekeepers from COVID-19

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday announced the deaths of the first two U.N. peacekeepers from COVID-19. He made the announcement at a ceremony marking the International...

29 May 18:50 The Seattle Times 9121942838148557941.html
'They Broke Their Word': Trump Says Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous From China

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

29 May 18:59 Sputniknews 967333867531460611.html
'We Must Have Answers': Trump Terminates Ties to World Health Organization

US President Donald Trump has announced the US is "terminating" its relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO) after he accused the United Nations agency of...

29 May 18:56 Sputniknews 967333867578586724.html
Biden's Questionable Remarks Towards Asians Come to Light as He Bashes Trump for 'Racism'

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

29 May 18:47 Sputniknews 967333867851433918.html
'Unpredictable' Trump Has No Credibility: Experts on US Mediation Over India, China Border Dispute

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

29 May 18:43 Sputniknews 967333867855736866.html
Trump Is Doing All of This for Zuckerberg

The new executive order targeting social-media companies isn’t really about Twitter.

29 May 19:02 The Atlantic 100708437177525025.html
Congress demands white paper on health dept purchases in Himachal Pradesh

Leader of opposition in Himachal Pradesh, Mukesh Agnihotri today asked the Bharatiya Janata Party government in state to come out with a white paper.

29 May 19:12 The Statesman 1191309782532227705.html
Boris Johnson agrees to go to G7 summit in person in phone call with Donald Trump as two leaders discuss post-Brexit trade deal

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump agreed during a phone call that the upcoming meeting of the leaders of the G7 group of major industrialised nations should be held in person if possible.

29 May 19:48 Mail Online 124328112151332760.html
The United States will cut ties with the World Health Organization, says President Trump

The public health fallout could be significant

29 May 19:28 The Verge 1337119304875315927.html
Breonna Taylor’s mother calls for end to violence after seven are shot in protest

Police say shots fired came from within the crowd protesting the death of Taylor, who was shot by police in her own home in March

29 May 19:10 the Guardian 1491978794493901978.html
Defence minister Rajnath Singh speaks to US on China's LAC intrusion

PLA continues building bunkers and roads, deploys tanks, artillery

29 May 19:40 Business-Standard 1502508926017091324.html
Shramik trains: Rlys appeal to people with comorbidities to avoid travel

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

29 May 19:32 Business-Standard 1502508926198517712.html
Twitter, Reddit Blast Social Media Disclosure Rules for Visa Applicants

Twitter, Reddit and a lobbying group for internet companies are supporting filmmakers in a lawsuit challenging a policy that requires visa applicants to register their social media handles with the U.S. government.

29 May 19:33 Courthouse News Service 1799505148769928602.html
Trump Terminates W.H.O. Relationship, Slams China’s “Total Control” of Agency

Says China pressured WHO to mislead world

29 May 19:55 Infowars 1950426315159651606.html
Death toll due to cyclone Amphan in West Bengal now 98: CM Mamata Banerjee

The death toll due to cyclone 'Amphan' in West Bengal has risen to 98, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday. "As per reports of the district magistrates, the toll due to cyclone Amphan has

29 May 19:15 Deccan Herald 2027555797400211800.html
Chhattisgarh's inaugural chief minister, Ajit Jogi, dies at 74

Jogi enjoyed support among tribal and scheduled caste communities because of his easy accessibility.

29 May 19:38 The Asian Age 2126266544059577714.html
US police officer charged with murder of George Floyd

A former US police officer has been charged with the murder of African-American man George Floyd. Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on the neck of Mr Floyd for at least eight minutes on Monday before…

29 May 19:44 myGC.com.au 214966661338432159.html
CNN Reporter and Camera Crew Arrested by Minneapolis Police While Covering Protests (Video)

Reporter Omar Jimenez and his crew were released an hour later

29 May 19:24 TheWrap 2361432283291559059.html
Trump cuts World Health Organization ties over COVID-19 response

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak in China and will begin the process of withdrawing special trade benefits for Hong Kong because of the Chinese government's imposition of a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.

29 May 19:36 CTVNews 2422791597384725978.html
Trump announces US withdrawal from the World Health Organization

German health minister decries ‘disappointing backlash for international health.’

29 May 19:44 POLITICO 2584151347015542031.html
Reps worried over strange death in Bonny Island - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 19:45 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901270928386.html
Trump issues a violent ultimatum to protesters

Ex-cop in custody over Floyd’s death

29 May 19:50 The Telegraph 2864094128054866343.html
Rep. Greg Steube: 'Some Left-Wing Democratic Governors Want Nothing More than to Destroy Their States' Economies'

Some left-wing Democrat governors want to damage their states' economies with extended coronavirus-related lockdowns, noted Rep. Greg Steube.

29 May 19:15 Breitbart 3148363491531798648.html
Hawkins: 2nd Amendment Is a Bulwark when Law and Order Crumbles

The Second Amendment is a bulwark guarding Americans' ability to be prepared to defend their lives and liberty as law and order crumbles in U.S. cities.

29 May 19:55 Breitbart 3148363492557229898.html
‘The police officer must be prosecuted’ — Nigerians protest killing of 16-year-old girl

Some Nigerians have taken to social media platforms to protest the alleged killing of Tina, a 16-year-old girl, at Iyana Oworo area of  Lagos, by an officer

29 May 19:41 TheCable Lifestyle 3194590663808065891.html
Police seek help identifying suspects in Aiea burglary | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Honolulu police are seeking the public’s help in identifying four suspects in connection with a burglary investigation in Aiea.

29 May 19:45 Star-Advertiser 3439335388480259449.html
Suspect wearing dive fins steals surfboard from McCully-Moiliili area | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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

29 May 19:00 Star-Advertiser 3439335389261757645.html
Bangladeshi eggplant farmers reap rewards via genetics

Farmers in Bangladesh achieved significantly higher yields and revenues by growing insect-resistant, genetically engineered eggplant, a new Cornell study has found.

29 May 19:53 phys.org 3476726124139982172.html
US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response

President Trump said the US would be ‘redirecting’ the money to ‘other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs’.

29 May 19:28 Shropshire Star 3480199991987051786.html
De Blasio, Cuomo target June 8 for first phase of New York City reopening

The city is on track to meet all of the state’s metrics needed to begin relaxing its stay-at-home order.

29 May 19:03 POLITICO 3493784591116114065.html
Trump to end special treatment for Hong Kong

President Trump on Friday announced his administration is preparing a slew of changes to the full range of U.S. agreements between the U.S. and Hong Kong, saying the territory no longer appeared

29 May 19:21 TheHill 355432918685355111.html
Racism cannot be 'normal' in US, Obama says of latest police killing

Former president Barack Obama said Friday he shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota and that racism cannot be "normal" in the United States.

29 May 19:45 News24 3752801376960294600.html
Covid-19: Here are the rules and dates for grades going back to school

The Department of Education has released rules and guidelines as the country gears up to reopen schools.

29 May 19:11 News24 3752801378035353570.html
Two policemen arrested for shooting teenager to death in Lagos

Two policemen:  Theophilus Otobo, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP and  Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke,  attached to Bariga Police...

29 May 19:08 Vanguard News 4125100339252433119.html
10m Homes ‘ll Benefit from Mambila Power Plant – Buhari

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has said that over 10 million Nigerians will benefit from the Mambila power plant which is c

29 May 19:33 Vanguard News 4125100340742107164.html
Pandemic could spur more states to approve sports, online betting

The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the U.S. as states deal with huge budget deficits.

29 May 19:08 FOX Sports 4135141641781017500.html
Trump's War Against Social Media

President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has protected internet companies, including Twitter and Facebook, in an extraordinary attempt to regulate social media platforms where he has been criticized. The proposed legislation is part of an executive order Trump signed on Thursday afternoon.

29 May 19:22 novinite.com 4235039570148817909.html
Islamic State: The Coronavirus Pandemic is a Punishment for Our Enemies

CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State (IS) said the coronavirus pandemic was divine punishment for its enemies, according to an audio broadcast on Thursday, where the jihadists also vowed more attacks. The person on the tape, which was posted on one of the militants’ websites but could not be verified by Reuters, identified himself as IS spokesman Abu Hamzah al-Quraishi.

29 May 19:54 novinite.com 4235039570248651613.html
US President Donald Trump terminates relationship with WHO over coronavirus, takes action against Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that the America is terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization.

29 May 19:10 India Today 4286117813296500849.html
No call between Trump and Modi on China border tension, says Indian govt source

“The last conversation between them was on April 4, on the subject of hydroxychloroquine."

29 May 19:42 DAWN.COM 4500271768029768110.html
US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response

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

29 May 19:40 WSVN 7News 4504855331161041316.html
Biden On George Floyd Killing: ‘We Are A Country With An Open Wound’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden said Friday that the “open wound” of systemic racism was behind the police killing of...

29 May 19:23 Talking Points Memo 4598529366488383253.html
Graham Urges Older Conservative Judges To Stand Aside For Younger Appointees

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

29 May 19:28 Talking Points Memo 4598529367406083429.html
Ron Johnson seeks power to subpoena dozens of Obama officials tied to Trump-Russia inquiry and 'unmasking'

A top Senate Republican intends to pursue subpoenas for records and testimony from dozens of officials involved in the Russia investigation with a special focus on the time frame just after President Trump’s win in the 2016 election.

29 May 19:37 Washington Examiner 4625792331967374970.html
Public health emergency extended in Georgia, more businesses allowed to reopen

Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday extended the public health emergency in Georgia to July 12 and loosened some restrictions on various businesses.

29 May 19:00 Washington Examiner 4625792332591602670.html
Former Rajasthan BJP chief Bhanwar Lal Sharma passes away

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

29 May 19:10 The New Indian Express 4718288654072482423.html
Lloyd's of London considers part-virtual underwriting room

LONDON (Reuters) - The Lloyd's of London insurance market said on Friday it is considering combining its physical underwriting floor in the City of London with some online elements. Lloyd's shut its

29 May 19:36 Firstpost 4760741712587170513.html
SC order on migrant workers a welcome move, but with most labourers already ferried home, it has come a bit too late

Supreme Court directive to the Centre and the states on how the migrant workers' reverse migration should be handled is a welcome move

29 May 19:53 Firstpost 4760741713753363791.html
‘Have Such Governments Ever Ruled For 5 Years’: Fadnavis On Uddhav Govt’s Prospects Of Surviving Full Term

Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis when quizzed over whether Uddhav Thackeray led Maharashtra government would survive for 5 years has said that the government will collapse due to infighting.

29 May 19:18 Swarajya 4977622829096099136.html
Mumbai COVID-19 Patient Dies, Cremated. Quarantined Family Didn't Know

A Mumbai man, who died of COVID-19 earlier this month, was cremated by the civic authorities allegedly without informing his family, which had been in quarantine.

29 May 19:06 NDTV.com 5090057681099626434.html
Jayalalithaa's Niece Deepa Madhavan, Nephew Declared Legal Heirs By High Court

Amending a recent order, the Madras High Court on Friday declared Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa and her brother Deepak as legal heirs of the late Chief Minister to inherit her ancestral and properties.

29 May 19:14 NDTV.com 5090057681236771067.html
Unelected People Think They Can Impose Will Through Courts: Harish Salve

Noted jurist Harish Salve on Friday said a lot of people who are not elected representatives feel that they can impose their will on the government through the courts. He added that while one can criticise a judgment and even a judge, attributing motives to them is wrong.

29 May 19:18 NDTV.com 5090057681291367355.html
Inspired By Kabir Singh, Delhi Man Posed As Surgeon On Tinder To Con Women

A 31-year-old man, inspired by the Bollywood movie Kabir Singh starring Shahid Kapoor, was arrested for allegedly posing as an orthopaedic surgeon on dating websites to extort money from gullible women, the police said on Friday.

29 May 19:23 NDTV.com 5090057681600998829.html
"Protecting The Protectors": Keeping Haryana's Women COVID Warriors Safe

Several women workers are at the forefront in the battle against the highly contagious novel coronavirus. These women, mostly from rural India, have been working relentlessly with the government, going door-to-door to create awareness.

29 May 19:20 NDTV.com 5090057681655068274.html
US To Bar Some Chinese Students, Strip Hong Kong Special Treatment: Trump

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States will restrict Chinese students and start reversing Hong Kong's special status in customs and other areas, as Beijing imposes a controversial security law.

29 May 19:57 NDTV.com 5090057681960892141.html
Ruling means Missouri's last abortion clinic stays open

O'FALLON, Mo. — Missouri's only abortion clinic will be able to keep operating after a state government administrator decided Friday that the health department was wrong not to renew the license of the Planned Parenthood facility in St. Louis.

29 May 19:09 KitchenerToday.com 52741009149601489.html
Former PQ leader Boisclair reports to police after sex assault warrant issued

MONTREAL — Former Parti Quebecois leader Andre Boisclair turned himself in at an east-end Montreal police station Friday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on sexual assault charges.

29 May 19:57 KitchenerToday.com 52741010467452466.html
Akwa Ibom Governor speaks on NDDC director’s death

The Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel, has said that the government and people of the state would require answers to certain questions on the death of Ibanga Etang, the acting director of finance in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

29 May 19:14 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299993620636.html
APC accuses Bauchi State Govt of starving Assembly of funds

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP)-led Bauchi State Government of starving the State House Assembly of funds thereby hindering its operations.

29 May 19:48 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300344466760.html
L.A. County Approved to Reopen Hair Salons, Barbershops

Nail salons are still excluded, but L.A. is moving fast toward reopening of hair salons, barbershops, even restaurants amid the coronavirus.

29 May 19:45 WWD 5490910667950523716.html
Vile thug caged for holding knife to girlfriend's throat and threatening to break every bone in her body

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

29 May 19:23 dailyrecord 552235480627687971.html
Minneapolis Public Schools Follow Suit of University of Minn. & Limit Ties With Cops After Death of George Floyd

(Photo by KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty Images) Earlier this week, the president of the University of Minnesota, Joan Gabel, released…

29 May 19:16 Total Pro Sports 5536572205816299862.html
Chamisa seeks ouster of defiant party MPs

The MDC Alliance is moving to oust four legislators who attended Parliament business last week defying the party's directive for a boycott in support of the rec...

29 May 19:11 Bulawayo24 News 5565663540271502163.html
Trump directs action to revoke Hong Kong’s special status in a move targeting Beijing

President Donald Trump on Friday ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special U.S. treatment for Hong Kong to punish China, but stopped short of calling an immediate end to…

29 May 19:55 France 24 5635134571215031380.html
Futures hit by Sino-US tensions at the end of strong month

U.S. stock futures dropped on Friday as investors braced for President Donald Trump's response to China's national security legislation for Hong ...

29 May 19:00 CNA 5644198863441872599.html
US Asians, harassed over coronavirus, push back on streets, social media

A spike in harassment of Asian-Americans since the coronavirus pandemic began has led community activists in the United States to fight back - ...

29 May 19:26 CNA 5644198863811753629.html
Taiwan top court rules adultery no longer a crime

TAIPEI: Taiwan's top court decriminalised adultery Friday (May 29), ruling the law against it breached constitutional protections of sexual ...

29 May 19:33 CNA 5644198863845283697.html
Flour prices raised by Flour Mills Association

The price of a 20 kg bag of flour has been increased by Rs 120

29 May 19:35 Dunya News 5863268918775100819.html
George Floyd's Death Case: One Of The Four Minneapolis Police Officers Charged With 'Third-Degree Murder'

The officials have not yet arrested or charged the other three officers involved but are continuing to investigate the evidence. Meanwhile, the officers involved in the incident have been fired and reportedly FBI is involved in investigating the case.

29 May 19:05 Abplive 5873643726560491660.html
Policeman charged with murder of George Floyd

A Minneapolis police officer who pinned an unarmed black man with a knee to the throat before the man died has been arrested and charged with murder, a prosecutor said on Friday, after three nights of violent protests in the Midwestern city sparked by the death.

29 May 19:56 independent 5894610844526675873.html
US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response

President Donald Trump has said the US will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation.

29 May 19:27 independent 5894610845298016058.html
Trump has one of his most authoritarian weeks yet as president as the US surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths

In free, democratic societies, it's not normal for leaders to threaten deadly violence against their citizens in any context.

29 May 19:40 Business Insider 6060062399433317774.html
Trump claims his 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' remarks weren't a call to violence but instead a 'fact'

Trump's tweet, which was in reference to unrest in Minneapolis, was flagged as violating Twitter's rules.

29 May 19:37 Business Insider 6060062400998312808.html
Trump says US to quit WHO, announces mild sanctions against China

US News: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced on Friday he is terminating Washington's relationship with the World Health Organisation and imposing a

29 May 19:19 The Times of India 6060938662990997801.html
Trump to curb China students, strip Hong Kong privileges

US News: WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States will restrict Chinese students and start reversing Hong Kong's special status in.

29 May 19:36 The Times of India 6060938663887259120.html
Liberal Reporter Says New Twitter Policy That Censored Trump Would Be Insane...And He Was Just Proven Right

President Trump was censored by Twitter last night. As Minneapolis

29 May 19:00 Townhall 6083908947429828994.html
US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response

President Trump said the US would be ‘redirecting’ the money to ‘other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs’.

29 May 19:31 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774068632842.html
“We’re a country with an open wound”: Joe Biden condemns the police killing of George Floyd

The presumptive Democratic nominee called for every American to grapple with the country’s systemic racism.

29 May 19:40 Vox 6416095788029689808.html
‘This sets us back decades’: CMPD Police Chief condemns death of George Floyd at hands of Minneapolis police

Video shows arresting officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd until he was unconscious.

29 May 19:13 WBTV 6439870257354443878.html
'Boris Johnson has presided over a broken Kingdom in which Covid-19 has been able to flourish'

Peter Flanagan says Johnson’s failure to sack Dominic Cummings is just another in a long line of disastrous moves for the UK.

29 May 19:00 TheJournal.ie 6446904419100316809.html
Teen killer’s Glasgow home targeted by vigilantes after he bragged about sickening crime

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

29 May 19:39 The Scottish Sun 6609127672847788332.html
Move over James Bond; India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan

The bird had participated in a pigeon racing contest and the digits on the bird's leg were his mobile phone number.The Pakistani owner of the pigeon had urged India to return his bird, which Indian villagers turned over to police after discovering it

29 May 19:58 Livemint 6614605817828635801.html
China's cover-up of Covid-19 led to global pandemic and loss of a million lives: Trump

China has total control over WHO despite only paying $40 million a year compared to what US has been paying, which is approximately $450 million a year, says Trump

29 May 19:19 Livemint 6614605818254506740.html
More than 1.65 lakh people travelled in 2,198 flights since Monday: Puri

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, 'Our airports continue to function smoothly'.Private carriers have operated a total of 2,198 flights till 5 pm on Friday -- 428 on Monday, 445 on Tuesday, 460 on Wednesday, 494 on Thursday and 371 on Friday

29 May 19:49 Livemint 6614605818360857771.html
National priorities

I want to take your attention to an important issue which Pakistan's people are facing.And that issue is public transport and public transport mafia.As we know that nowadays curing lockdown public tra

29 May 19:43 Pakistan Today 6621510369773341374.html
New York City slated for partial reopening on June 8

New York City is "on track" to enter phase one of reopening on June 8, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday as he announced that five upstate regions will now transition to phase two, which allows businesses like barbershops and hair salons to reopen for business.

29 May 19:09 Aljazeera 6642629762568786967.html
POLL: Would you prefer a four-day work-week?

As New Zealand rounds the corner of the global pandemic, Prime Minister Jacinda Adern has floated an idea to revive the tourism industry there that's at

29 May 19:30 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245638705702.html
Steps being taken to make study a pleasant experience: Jagan

Poor students the target group, says CM

29 May 19:00 The Hindu 6679535024266227156.html
No need for testing labs in all districts, govt. tells HC

State directed to file affidavit on June 1

29 May 19:45 The Hindu 6679535024414039546.html
‘Taking steps to avoid piling up of bodies at mortuaries’

Delhi government informs High Court

29 May 19:49 The Hindu 6679535024588073299.html
HC extends protection for DMK MPs till June 10

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

29 May 19:21 The Hindu 6679535024846035958.html
Assam rights panel issues notice on assault of doctor

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

29 May 19:34 The Hindu 6679535024912980709.html
A-G orders notice to R.S. Bharathi on contempt plea

Advocate General Vijay Narayan on Friday ordered notice to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) organising secretary R.S. Bharathi on a plea seeking consent for initiating criminal contempt of court procee

29 May 19:12 The Hindu 6679535025091267975.html
Spitting in public places a punishable offence in Maharashtra

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

29 May 19:27 The Hindu 6679535025186867136.html
Day after moving SC, Anbumani writes to panel on quota

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

29 May 19:13 The Hindu 6679535025193568134.html
Orders today on plea to cancel interim bail of R.S. Bharathi

The Madras High Court has decided to pass orders on Saturday on a plea by Central Crime Branch (CCB), attached to Greater Chennai police, to cancel the interim bail granted by a lower court to Dravida

29 May 19:08 The Hindu 6679535025462152209.html
Second batch of 1,250 migrant workers leave aboard Shramik special

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

29 May 19:36 The Hindu 6679535025901928593.html
City police begin booking drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act

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

29 May 19:33 The Hindu 6679535026131589310.html
Congress alleges corruption in PPE purchase

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

29 May 19:05 The Hindu 6679535026219187264.html
53 flights cancelled to and from KIA, strict surveillance at border roads

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

29 May 19:20 The Hindu 6679535026326299005.html
BREAKING: Donald Trump cuts links with WHO during extraordinary anti-China rant

The US President said China had "total control" over the World Health Organisation, while also accusing the country of violating treaty obligations in Hong Kong

29 May 19:04 mirror 675785260051388441.html
Quebec says 41 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening

A survey of school boards conducted May 25 found that 19 students and 22 staff members were found to be infected in the first two weeks after the reopening

29 May 19:50 The Globe and Mail 68426410720774522.html
Reuters: Wizz Air expands with new bases in Italy, Cyprus, Ukraine and Albania

Eleven new aircraft will be deployed at the new bases and there will be 50 new routes.

29 May 19:24 UNIAN 6863008970875848920.html
Move over James Bond; India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan

Indian police have released a pigeon belonging to a Pakistani fisherman after a probe found that the bird, which had flown across the contentious border between the nuclear-armed nations, was not a spy, two officials said on Friday. "The pigeon was set free yesterday (May 28) after nothing suspicious

29 May 19:43 Yahoo 7097669638781282026.html
Larijani Named as Leader’s Advisor

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed former parliament speaker, Ali Larijani, as his advisor and member of Expediency Council.

29 May 19:30 Financial Tribune 7109125994871549925.html
Qalibaf Takes Over as Parliament Speaker

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf was elected on Thursday as the speaker of Iran’s new principlist-majority parliament following the group’s election victory in February.

29 May 19:30 Financial Tribune 7109125995820561687.html
Watch: Are face masks tearing us apart? | Culture Clash

Arguments are breaking out over face coverings to stop the spread of COVID-19. Do you wear a mask? How do you feel about people who don't?

29 May 19:30 euronews 7318238120919770821.html
US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response

President Trump said the US would be ‘redirecting’ the money to ‘other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs’.

29 May 19:28 Express & Star 7324224459533229322.html
Democrats Skeptical Of Second Round Of Stimulus Checks

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

29 May 19:26 PYMNTS.com 7357138825522653579.html
Politico says New York Gov. Cuomo's 'coronavirus halo begins to fade'

Politico took aim at Democrat New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a report Friday, saying his "coronavirus halo" has begun to "fade."

29 May 19:29 Fox News 7362823819673360523.html
Attorney Eric Guster: George Floyd death shows power of 'tapes, sound, and audio' to showcase police actions

Civil and criminal defense attorney Eric Guster told "The Daily Briefing" Friday that incidents like the death of George Floyd after his arrest by Minneapolis police are coming to national attention in part because they are easily filmed and disseminated.

29 May 19:52 Fox News 7362823820505420945.html
Barr says federal investigation of George Floyd ‘proceeding quickly’

Attorney General Bill Barr on Friday said that the Justice Department and the FBI's “independent investigation” into the death of George Floyd to determine whether any federal civil rights laws were violated is "proceeding quickly." 

29 May 19:23 Fox News 7362823821427847883.html
Evil stepdad who raped 12-year-old stepdaughter and fathered two kids with her gets away with only two years in prison

AN EVIL stepdad received just two years in prison after raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter and fathering two kids with her. Brazen Augustin Costel Varga, from Romania, is now appealing his short s…

29 May 19:09 The Sun 7379604592076072973.html
Buhari extends appointment of appeal court’s acting president

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the appointment of Monica Dongban-Mensem as the acting president of the court of appeal...

29 May 19:41 TheCable 7513571675717560505.html
Executive order on financial autonomy for state judiciary, legislature is faulty says Ekweremadu

The Executive Order No. 10 of 2020 granting financial autonomy to State Judiciary and Legislature is faulty, former Deputy President of the Senate

29 May 19:24 The Guardian 7580308505352126791.html
Covid Lockdown may be confined to 13 cities; hotels & malls could open

The national directives on new lockdown are likely to be issued on May 31 for next fortnight.

29 May 19:37 The Economic Times 7653256037496289694.html
Trump cuts off World Health Organization over China coronavirus ‘coverup’

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday announced he is suspending the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization — accusing the global body of covering up the

29 May 19:51 New York Post 7654946767528945892.html
Family of public defender strangled to death on Turks and Caicos files wrongful death suit

The family of the Long Island public defender found strangled to death at Club Med on Turks and Caicos two years ago has filed a $10 million wrongful death lawsuit, according to a new report. The son

29 May 19:09 New York Post 7654946768096190817.html
Trump says Twitter misunderstood his tweet about looters and shooting

President Trump says Twitter employees misunderstood his intent when deciding to censor a Friday morning tweet that said looting may lead to shooting in Minnesota. Trump tweeted Friday afternoon that

29 May 19:40 New York Post 7654946768551840699.html
CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in Minneapolis

The network posted footage of correspondent Omar Jimenez speaking calmly to police with batons and riot helmets, then being handcuffed and taken away.

29 May 19:56 The Jakarta Post 7678601102388833046.html
US threat to deny student visas reminiscent of McCarthy era: FM

US President Donald Trump’s threat to slap sanction on Chinese students in the US is brazen political persecution and racist, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson who wondered if McCarthyism is making a comeback in the US.

29 May 19:33 Global Times 7829414520544546379.html
Ex-FM Morshed Khan leaves for London by chartered flight in pandemic

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

29 May 19:48 Bdnews24 8119004129890375729.html
Andhra Pradesh government doctors association treat all doctors equally

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Government Doctors Association (APGDA) appealed to the State government to treat all the doctors equally by paying equal salaries and providing equal perks.Dr Pidakala Shyam...

29 May 19:59 The Hans India 817019414713637771.html
US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response

President Trump said the US would be ‘redirecting’ the money to ‘other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs’.

29 May 19:34 Irishexaminer 8196011179469169682.html
Latest killing shines harsh light on the nature of American race relations

Fury in Minneapolis following death of black suspect while being detained by police

29 May 19:00 The Irish Times 8204772968126239654.html
Sunak scales back furlough scheme as Covid-19 death toll reaches 38,161

British chancellor announces lower wage supports and plans to stem unemployment

29 May 19:00 The Irish Times 8204772968184724363.html
Nearly 50 republicans and loyalists interned without trial to sue state

Solicitor confirms action follows Gerry Adams’s successful appeal

29 May 19:44 The Irish Times 8204772969027321285.html
Trump cuts ties to World Health Organization

May 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday announced he's cutting ties with the World Health Organization during a pandemic that's killed more than 362,000 people worldwide.

29 May 19:14 UPI 8257973864901806236.html
VA to reopen hospitals for compensation and pension exams

May 29 (UPI) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs, with a backlog of 114,000 cases, announced that it will resume in-person disability examinations at some VA medical centers.

29 May 19:24 UPI 8257973865384335598.html
When cops kill, redress is rare - except in famous cases

(Reuters) - The death in Minneapolis on Monday of George Floyd, the black man captured on video pleading for his life as a white police officer kneeled on his neck, has prompted three nights of protests, at times giving rise to violence, arson and looting.

29 May 19:58 Reuters 8334514179818588671.html
Ethiopian security forces accused of 39 extrajudicial killings

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopian security forces in the Oromiya region have executed 39 opposition supporters and arrested at least 10,000 others accused of being members of an armed group since early 2019, Amnesty International said on Friday.

29 May 19:44 Reuters 8334514180067632889.html
Biden calls for 'real leadership' after Trump alludes to violence after police killing

DETROIT (Reuters) - Joe Biden on Friday called for justice and “real leadership”, accusing President Donald Trump of encouraging violence by threatening deadly military force to stop rioters in Minneapolis protesting the police killing of an unarmed black man.

29 May 19:22 Reuters 8334514180772688585.html
Move over James Bond; India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan

SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Indian police have released a pigeon belonging to a Pakistani fisherman after a probe found that the bird, which had flown across the contentious border between the nuclear-armed nations, was not a spy, two officials said on Friday.

29 May 19:43 Reuters 8334514180831960084.html
Officers in violent arrest to face NYPD disciplinary charges

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

29 May 19:57 Japan Today 8582716286222152124.html
Federal judge demands ICE explain why it can’t immediately begin testing NW immigration detainees for coronavirus

Judge tells ICE to explain by Tuesday why it isn't testing immigration detainees at the Northwest Detention Center in SeaTac. The ACLU and Northwest Immigration Rights Project argue that medically...

29 May 19:35 The Seattle Times 9121942837340528297.html
What happened before George Floyd died

MINNEAPOLIS — One was a veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department who moonlighted as an off-duty security guard. The other provided security at a Salvation Army store and spent some...

29 May 19:58 The Seattle Times 9121942838461486760.html
Videos: Officer Charged as New Footage Shows Several Cops Kneeling on George Floyd

Amid the Friday arrest of Derek Chauvin, the former officer of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) who was filmed kneeling on the neck of Minnesota resident George...

29 May 19:18 Sputniknews 967333867943376719.html
Johnson Invites Trump to Attend Virtual Global Vaccine Summit on 4 June

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

29 May 19:57 Sputniknews 967333869047986585.html
JK Rowling apologises for explicit ‘TERF’ response to child’s illustration

'I'm going to say this once and I'm going to say it calmly and politely.'

29 May 19:22 Metro 970161749003866847.html
Qureshi warns India against any ‘foolish act’

India is consta­ntly losing and its surgic­al strike drama has failed, says the foreig­n minist­er

29 May 20:39 The Express Tribune 1105816786135456490.html
Trump terminates US ties with WHO, imposes sanctions against China

President Donald Trump said certain foreign nationals from China, identified as potential security risks, will not be allowed to enter the US "to better secure our nation's vital university research"

29 May 20:00 Business Today 1145527431190260881.html
L.A. County Task Force to Present Guidelines on Tuesday For "Immediate Reopening" of Film And TV Production

In the latest COVID-19 press briefing for L.A. County, officials noted Tuesday would offer updates to reopen sectors such as theme parks, sports venues and film and digital media spaces.

29 May 20:52 The Hollywood Reporter 121801343661848489.html
Former Rajasthan BJP chief Bhanwar Lal Sharma passes away

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

29 May 20:57 The Financial Express 1288289581601479137.html
Leaked posts show Facebook employees asking the company to remove Trump’s threat of violence

"If we fail the test case here, history will not judge us kindly," an employee says. The Facebook posts were cross-posted from Twitter, which took action against them.

29 May 20:54 The Verge 1337119303445057175.html
Devon Cone Travels the World to Talk to Refugee Women. Now in Quarantine, She's Finding New Ways to Connect.

"The challenges refugees already faced are exacerbated by the pandemic and measures to control the spread of the virus."

29 May 20:39 Elle 1578996228886102285.html
Blood & Water Has a Lot of Explaining to Do, So Netflix Should Definitely Order Season 2

It's too early for Netflix to announce any plans to renew Blood & Water for season two, but fans are already eager for the next chapter!

29 May 20:30 POPSUGAR Entertainment 1694745614990000536.html
New York City Reopening Is in Sight, as Transit and Other Questions Overhang

The first phase of New York City’s midpandemic reopening begins June 8 with free face coverings for all businesses that need them.

29 May 20:23 Courthouse News Service 1799505150524886841.html
Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner

Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said Friday.

29 May 20:38 CP24 1887544294626497330.html
President Trump Is a Doughnut

Will he concede if beaten by Joe Biden in November?

29 May 20:33 NY Times 1961078289032310849.html
DMK moves SC for implementation of 50 pc OBC quota in TN’s share of All India Medical seats

The DMK party has moved the Supreme Court seeking 50 per cent OBC reservation in seats surrendered by Tamil Nadu in the All India Quota for under graduate, post graduate medical and dental courses in

29 May 20:45 Deccan Herald 2027555796389499566.html
Dilli Ka Babu | Karnataka officer who spoke for guest workers gets transferred

The transfer seems to have shocked many people within the government as well as the public

29 May 20:55 The Asian Age 2126266544469533946.html
India rejects US mediation in Ladakh standoff, reiterates China issue is bilateral

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

29 May 20:38 The Asian Age 2126266545599698669.html
US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response

China retaliated for the visa limitations by expelling several reporters from U.S. media outlets, including The Washington Post and The New York Times.

29 May 20:04 An-Nahar 2220466262243082076.html
Trump administration to study ways to protect for U.S. investors from Chinese firms

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will study ways to safeguard Americans from the risks of investing in Chinese companies, U.

29 May 20:19 Financial Post 2379081493737104310.html
AU, UN Officials Voice Outrage at Death of Man in Police Custody in Minnesota

Graphic video of Floyd's arrest Monday shows a white police officer kneeling on his neck, with Floyd pleading to be allowed to breathe

29 May 20:45 VOA Zimbabwe 262570846819132201.html
Nigeria yet to receive Trump’s ventilators, says minister

The Federal Government is yet to receive the ventilators promised by U.S. President Donald Trump. Minister of Information and Culture

29 May 20:18 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900269427706.html
Police take over Nasarawa PDP secretariat - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 20:05 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900561472263.html
Lagos allays fears over 5G technology - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 20:59 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900945689000.html
Air Peace evacuates 301 Chinese from Nigeria - The Nation Nigeria

Air Peace has evacuated 301 Chinese from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

29 May 20:42 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901218707321.html
Buhari, Gbajabiamila, others celebrate Abiodun at 60

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

29 May 20:36 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901339765948.html
Obiano signs COVID-19 Prevention Bill into law - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 20:48 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901737188316.html
Maharashtra: SP MLA booked for protest, ‘inciting’ people

Stating that the voice of public representatives was being stifled, Abu Asim Azmi said on Friday that he held the protest to highlight the high-handedness of the police and raise concerns over the functioning of the government.

29 May 20:25 The Indian Express 2885715103818909109.html
Jamia student granted bail in December case

Tanha was arrested by the Crime Branch on May 17 for allegedly instigating a crowd in Jamia Nagar on December 15, following which violence erupted in the area.

29 May 20:34 The Indian Express 2885715104492719858.html
Migrants now returning in fewer numbers to Uttarakhand

An Uttarakhand Transport Corporation official told The Indian Express that 100 buses were sent to Delhi on May 25, and the people who registered to return were given information in advance.

29 May 20:48 The Indian Express 2885715105232740862.html
Nanded civic body rules out mass transmission of virus

The Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation (NWMC) had feared the worst after more than 900 of the over 3,700 pilgrims stranded at Nanded’s Langar Sahib and Sachkhand Shri Hazur Sahib gurudwaras due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown had tested positive on returning to Punjab.

29 May 20:55 The Indian Express 2885715105274073808.html
Vehicle testing stations to reopen for business

The Ministry of Transport has announced that vehicle testing stations have been granted permission to open on June 1.

29 May 20:40 Lowvelder 3143322321413954657.html
Religious organisations return to worship

 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that religious organisations will be able to open when level 3 commences on June 1.

29 May 20:25 Lowvelder 3143322321638559648.html
Chuck Todd: It 'Seemed Like' Trump Is 'Afraid' to Lead While We Are Struggling

Friday on MSNBC, network anchor Chuck Todd said it "seemed" as if President Donald Trump was afraid to lead because he did not take questions from reporters following his White House announcement earlier in the day. | Clips

29 May 20:53 Breitbart 3148363490958085509.html
White House: Twitter Says Post on Minneapolis Riots Didn't Break Any Rules

Twitter appeared to inadvertently admit that one of President Donald Trump's tweets, now censored by the platform, did not in fact violate the site's rules.

29 May 20:47 Breitbart 3148363491480326305.html
Donald Trump Defends and Explains 'Looting' and 'Shooting' Statement

President Donald Trump defended a statement he made early Friday morning, that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

29 May 20:00 Breitbart 3148363492133623023.html
Maui police searching for visitor from California who allegedly violated travel quarantine | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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

29 May 20:35 Star-Advertiser 3439335388432044761.html
Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance

Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.

29 May 20:44 Shropshire Star 3480199991307913849.html
US takes action against China over Hong Kong

The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.

29 May 20:48 Shropshire Star 3480199991590907923.html
Outrage over ‘brutal beating’ of Nigerian in India

Sodiq Oyeleke Outrage has trailed the "brutal" beating of a yet-to-be-identified Nigerian in India. The PUNCH reports that many people on social media condemned the beating after the video su...

29 May 20:31 Punch Newspapers 3524240994341784196.html
Residents flee as Anambra communities clash over land ownership

Tony Okafor, Awka Three persons were reportedly killed on Friday in a land feud between Urum and Achalla communities in the Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This was the sec...

29 May 20:38 Punch Newspapers 3524240995303032769.html
Cop who knelt on George Floyd charged with murder

A Minneapolis policeman accused of killing unarmed African-American George Floyd by kneeling on his neck was taken into custody Friday and charged with third-degree murder, officials said. Derek...

29 May 20:42 Punch Newspapers 3524240995793818620.html
Intel chief Ratcliffe declassifies transcripts of Flynn calls

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on Friday announced that he has declassified the transcripts related to Michael Flynn’s conversations with a Russian diplomat during the presidential

29 May 20:17 TheHill 355432919740099614.html
The George Floyd Killing Exposes the Failures of Police Reform

As protests engulf Minneapolis after yet another police killing, advocates across the country say the time for police reform is over.

29 May 20:59 The Intercept 3645855239845428689.html
George Floyd killing: Police officer Derek Chauvin arrested over death during botched arrest

A US police officer whose alleged killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, has been arrested.

29 May 20:00 News24 3752801376606358297.html
Parliament recommends suspending payment of R22m to Ingonyama Trust

When the trust tabled its strategic and annual performance plans at a committee meeting, no budget information was included.

29 May 20:43 News24 3752801377780288340.html
President Buhari says he is still focused on delivering his mandate

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

29 May 20:57 Legit 3764253649966275534.html
Only God can determine my political future, says Ike Ekweremadu

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

29 May 20:19 Legit 3764253650043029985.html
5 years of PMB: Buhari's silence confuses me a lot - Amaechi

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

29 May 20:26 Legit 3764253650391684270.html
Trump moves to revoke Hong Kong trade status, stoking China rift

Citing a litany of grievances against the country, some dating to before he was elected president, Trump said the U.S. would begin a process to revoke Hong Kong’s preferential trade status under U.S. law.

29 May 20:00 BNN 3833521688580926759.html
Spies want new questioning, surveillance powers

ASIO wants compulsory questioning powers extended to terror suspects as young as 14 as well adults suspected of involvement in foreign interference activities.

29 May 20:51 Australian Financial Review 3974284487251279326.html
Epstein Victims to Get Money Under Deal With Virgin Islands

Women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexually assaulting them as girls can now be compensated after his estate, valued in one filing at more than $600 million, struck a deal with the U.S. Virgin Islands.

29 May 20:07 Bloomberg.com 4032480121611639479.html
Parktown Boys’ principal back at school as lockdown postpones hearing

Malcolm Williams was suspended along with district officials in January following the death of Grade 8 pupil Enock Mpianzi.

29 May 20:31 The Citizen 410802300822792225.html
Joe Biden reveals he spoke with George Floyd's family

Former Vice President Joe Biden revealed he spoke to the family of George Floyd, who died in police custody earlier this week.

29 May 20:33 Washington Examiner 4625792331818562116.html
Top European Union diplomat calls China an 'ally' despite Hong Kong crisis

China is a necessary “ally” in global affairs due to its economic clout and capacity to influence major issues, according to the European Union’s top diplomat.

29 May 20:20 Washington Examiner 4625792332124052993.html
'Justice will be served': Barr announces civil rights investigation into George Floyd's death

The FBI and Justice Department are carrying out an investigation into whether the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd violated any federal civil rights laws.

29 May 20:03 Washington Examiner 4625792332388441633.html
Keith Ellison tells George Floyd rioters to direct anger at police and not the National Guard

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told people rioting in the streets over the death of George Floyd to direct their frustration toward the Minneapolis Police Department rather than the National Guard.

29 May 20:36 Washington Examiner 4625792332723734611.html
Can appreciate limits on airfares as it is a 'very very short term' measure: AirAsia India CEO

Domestic passenger services restarted after a gap of two months on Monday when 428 flights carried around 30,000 passengers to their destinations.

29 May 20:58 The New Indian Express 4718288654443748646.html
Many Canadians shocked by U.S. riots, Canada has racism problem too, PM Trudeau says

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Many Canadians are watching the riots in parts of the United States with shock and horror but Canada also has problems with racism, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday.

29 May 20:40 Firstpost 4760741712090184921.html
‘Twitter Is Determined To Allow Terrorists, Dictators To Abuse Its Platform’: Trump Admin Fires Back

The official twitter account of the Donald Trump led US administration has fired back a salvo at Twitter after the social media website blocked a tweet by Trump on Minnesota Race Riots.

29 May 20:07 Swarajya 4977622830374714561.html
US “terminating relationship” with World Health Organization, Trump says

"China has total control over the World Health Organization," Trump claims.

29 May 20:56 Ars Technica 5028555106947671958.html
US Defence Secretary Talks To Rajnath Singh, Says Pentagon

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has talked to his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh and reiterated his support for a "strong and enduring" bilateral defence partnership, the Pentagon said Friday.

29 May 20:25 NDTV.com 5090057680780795157.html
Challenging China's Claims In South China Sea, US Navy Warship Sails Near Paracel Islands

Challenging Beijing's claims in the highly contested South China Sea, US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin on Thursday (local time) sailed near Paracel Islands, reported CNN.

29 May 20:13 NDTV.com 5090057681247528775.html
Need To Scale Down Flights From Mumbai, Ahmedabad: Punjab Minister Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Friday said there is a need to reduce domestic flights from Mumbai and Ahmedabad where a large number of coronavirus cases have been found.

29 May 20:06 NDTV.com 5090057681954752460.html
Quebec schools see spike in COVID-19 cases as Ontario eyes regional reopenings

A cluster of COVID-19 cases in Quebec's elementary schools is shining a light on the cost of reopening Canada's hardest hit provinces, as Ontario announced on Friday that it was eyeing a regional approach to pandemic recovery.

29 May 20:37 KitchenerToday.com 52741008769246459.html
Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner

OTTAWA — Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said Friday.

29 May 20:34 KitchenerToday.com 52741010578060117.html
US takes action against China over Hong Kong

The United States will begin the process of withdrawing special trade benefits for Hong Kong because of the Chinese government’s imposition of a new security law in the semi-autonomous city.

29 May 20:22 independent 5894610844724590656.html
They've Arrived: National Guard, Police Deployed Just in Time to Protect the Smoldering Ruins of Minneapolis

Our own Julio Rosas is on the ground in Minneapolis,

29 May 20:16 Townhall 6083908948069143052.html
Van Jones: Black People Should Be Afraid of White, Hillary Supporters

CNN commentator Van Jones, never one to shy from his

29 May 20:45 Townhall 6083908948635990227.html
Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance

Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.

29 May 20:45 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773389494905.html
US takes action against China over Hong Kong

The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.

29 May 20:48 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773672488979.html
The racist history of Trump’s “When the looting starts, the shooting starts” tweet

Several prominent segregationists have used the phrase while cracking down on black protesters since the civil rights era.

29 May 20:00 Vox 6416095788340670784.html
Ex-warehouse employee charged with stealing 2 pallets of crab legs, robbing security guard

A 28-year-old man has been taken into custody on Wednesday after robbing a security guard and stealing two pallets of crab legs from a food distribution center in Lexington.

29 May 20:25 WBTV 6439870257451244053.html
Donald Trump announces probe of Chinese companies listed in US

Among the largest were e-commerce giant Alibaba, China's largest oil producer PetroChina and Sinopec, the world's largest oil refiner.The announcement followed Beijing's move to implement a new security law on semi-autonomous Hong Kong that critics say would stifle freedom

29 May 20:44 Livemint 6614605818351414735.html
Trump says US 'terminating relationship' with WHO amid pandemic

US President Donald Trump has announced the United States will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has "total control" over it.

29 May 20:30 Aljazeera 6642629762310220523.html
Trump 'terminates' US contract with WHO: Coronavirus live updates

Here are the latest updates:

29 May 20:49 Aljazeera 6642629763301901971.html
Want a mask with your Big Mac? Alberta handing out masks at drive-thrus

EDMONTON - Alberta is planning to distribute 20 million non-medical masks for free at hundreds of drive-thru fast-food restaurants.Health Minister Tyler Sha

29 May 20:33 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244291314891.html
Garneau says still no black boxes from Iran in January shootdown of airliner

OTTAWA - Canada and four other countries are still trying to pressure Iran to release the flight recorders from its Jan. 8 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenge

29 May 20:34 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244765391481.html
Minister says Ottawa must respect choice of First Nations to hold powwows

OTTAWA - Canada's Indigenous services minister says Ottawa won't dictate terms to First Nations on holding ceremonies and powwows during a pandemic."If you

29 May 20:15 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245599492526.html
Health infra in Pune’s rural areas enough to cope with any emergency: authorities

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

29 May 20:52 The Hindu 6679535024433049089.html
Barack Obama says George Floyd's death 'cannot be normal' and asks for justice

The former US president released a statement on Twitter in response to the death of Mr Floyd who died after Derek Chauvin was filmed pushing his knee down on his neck

29 May 20:03 mirror 675785260018018594.html
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe may be pardoned tomorrow and home for daughter's birthday

EXCLUSIVE: The husband of Brit mum Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been imprisoned in Iran since being held under false spying charges in April 2016, says she could be pardoned on Saturday

29 May 20:00 mirror 675785260764278737.html
Top Labour donor 'ready to inject fresh cash' under Keir Starmer's leadership

EXCLUSIVE: John Mills told the Mirror he could open his chequebook again now Jeremy Corbyn has gone

29 May 20:00 mirror 675785260916047789.html
Men charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin

Two men have been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs in the Haverhill area after arrests made by the Metropolitan Police in Essex yesterday.

29 May 20:30 East Anglian Daily Times 681138150938434222.html
Minister says Ottawa must respect choice of First Nations to hold powwows

Marc Miller said studies have shown that when decisions are made by Indigenous communities the medical results are better

29 May 20:36 The Globe and Mail 68426410682365509.html
Opinion: Donald Trump would be toast if it wasn’t for Joe Biden

The presumptive Democratic nominee should consider staying out of sight and out of mind for the rest of the campaign

29 May 20:00 The Globe and Mail 68426411329923816.html
Trump moves to revoke Hong Kong’s trade status, stoking China Rift

Citing a litany of grievances against the country, some dating to before he was elected president, United States President Donald Trump said the US would begin a process to revoke Hong Kong’s preferential trade status under US law.

29 May 20:54 Hindustan Times 696565558646045453.html
Editorial: Stop focusing on looting in Minneapolis. Be outraged that police keep killing black men

There is anger on the streets in Minneapolis. It is understandable given the killing of yet another unarmed black man as he was arrested.

29 May 20:22 Yahoo 7097669637150047677.html
Trump announces probe of Chinese companies listed in US

US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered a probe into the actions of Chinese companies listed on American financial markets as tensions flared anew between the world's two biggest economies. The announcement followed Beijing's move to implement a new security law on semi-autonomous Hong Kong

29 May 20:10 Yahoo 7097669638696762159.html
Why some of my anti-Hillary friends are leaning towards Biden 2020

Donald Trump's supporters in 2016 could not get on board with Hillary Clinton, but it appears they could be swayed by Joe Biden in 2020.

29 May 20:48 IrishCentral 7319968745314211041.html
Former PM says Cummings had not ‘followed spirit’ of lockdown guidance

Mrs May said she was concerned that the focus on Mr Cummings was ‘detracting from the most important task’ of dealing with coronavirus.

29 May 20:44 Express & Star 7324224458854091385.html
US takes action against China over Hong Kong

The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.

29 May 20:48 Express & Star 7324224459137085459.html
US Leaves WHO in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic, Says President Trump

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

29 May 20:41 Interesting Engineering 7328942540984649491.html
George Floyd death: Minneapolis school board members draft resolution to terminate police contract

The director of the Minneapolis Public Schools board said Friday that he has drafted a resolution to terminate its contract with the city's police department following the death of George Floyd. 

29 May 20:02 Fox News 7362823819583925402.html
Brian Stelter, Washington Post face backlash for comparing arrest of CNN crew to George Floyd's death

CNN media correspondent Brian Stelter and the Washington Post are facing intense backlash for attempting to compare the arrest of a CNN crew while covering the Minneapolis riots to the tragic death of George Floyd. 

29 May 20:49 Fox News 7362823819910802593.html
Nancy Grace on potential 'mindset' of UConn student, 23, accused of killing 2 people

Former prosecutor and Fox Nation host Nancy Grace broke down the latest details in the case of a UConn student who is accused of killing two people before leading authorities on a six-day long manhunt in four states.

29 May 20:16 Fox News 7362823820170687349.html
Epstein estate reaches deal with US Virgin Islands attorney general on victims compensation fund

A deal regarding a fund to compensate the dozens of alleged sex-trafficking victims of Jeffrey Epstein has been reached between the late financier's estate and the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands following an impasse.

29 May 20:51 Fox News 7362823820980569165.html
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry: Drone reports 'more prevalent' near LA area where Sussexes live, source says

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been worried about their family’s safety after reportedly experiencing issues with drones flying above their palatial estate in Los Angeles.

29 May 20:18 Fox News 7362823821229882230.html
Group demands public prosecution of policemen involved in shooting of teenager

A group known as Oworo Youth Forum has demanded that the police officers involved in the shooting of 16-year-old Tina Ezekwe must be arrested, paraded and prosecuted publicly. Towolawi Jamiu,

29 May 20:39 TheCable 7513571674120300263.html
Cuomo must respond to Long Island strip club seeking to open amid coronavirus, judge says

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has to respond by early June to a federal lawsuit by a Long Island strip club that has sought to reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak, a judge ruled

29 May 20:14 New York Post 7654946767667508598.html
‘When the looting starts, the shooting starts’: Behind the infamous phrase used by Trump

It was used by Miami Police Chief Walter Headley in 1967 and again the following year by segregationist presidential candidate George Wallace, NPR reported Friday.

29 May 20:53 New York Post 7654946767940120696.html
Trump says US will no longer treat Hong Kong as autonomous region

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday announced sweeping changes to the US relationship with Hong Kong, declaring the region would no longer be viewed as autonomous from China or given

29 May 20:30 New York Post 7654946768023683072.html
Dr. Michael Baden to perform independent autopsy on George Floyd

Former New York City chief medical examiner Michael Baden will conduct an independent autopsy on George Floyd following his death after being pinned by a Minneapolis police officer. Dr. Michael Baden,

29 May 20:58 New York Post 7654946768183964758.html
Derek Chauvin kept knee on ‘non-responsive’ George Floyd’s neck for almost 3 minutes

A Minneapolis cop kept his knee on George Floyd’s neck for nearly three minutes while the handcuffed man was “non-responsive” — and the “inherently dangerous” move

29 May 20:37 New York Post 7654946768545961410.html
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests

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

29 May 20:06 The Jakarta Post 7678601104300212919.html
Xi stresses significance of Civil Code, better protecting people's legitimate rights, interests

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has emphasized the full recognition of the significance of the promulgation and implementation of the country's newly adopted Civil Code and better protection of the people's legitimate rights and interests in accordance with law.

29 May 20:57 Global Times 7829414520162697292.html
US threat to deny student visas reminiscent of McCarthy era: FM

US President Donald Trump's threat to slap sanction on Chinese students in the US is brazen political persecution and racist, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson who wondered if McCarthyism is making a comeback in the US.

29 May 20:43 Global Times 7829414520322378506.html
Customs and Border Protection Responds to Outrage About ‘Predator Drone’ Flying Over Minneapolis

Hours after President Donald Trump tweeted that federal intervention may be necessary if riots in Minneapolis, Minnesota continued, outrage over a "predator drone" sighting swelled. Some noted that a Customs and Border Patrol done took off on Friday morning, reportedly from the Grand Forks, N.D. area, and flew over Minneapolis before apparently returning to its base. 

29 May 20:04 Law & Crime 7990899036860679853.html
Sikder brothers escape to Thailand by air ambulance from legal charges at home

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

29 May 20:53 Bdnews24 8119004129675157729.html
Pending SSC exams to be conducted in 75 centres in Wanaparthy says Collector Sheik Yasmin Basha

The district administration is taking all measurers to make sure that SSC pending exams will be completed in a peaceful and safe manner by adhering to all Covid-19 norms laid down by the State and...

29 May 20:19 The Hans India 817019415478988786.html
Amaravati: High Court order hailed as victory for democracy

Terming High Court verdict on quashing ordinance removing State Election Commissioner N Ramesh Kumar as a big blow to the ruling YSRCP, the TDP stated that government should learn lessons from the...

29 May 20:56 The Hans India 817019415774734845.html
Sacked US cop Derek Chauvin charged with murder of George Floyd after widespread riots

The officer was caught on camera pushing his knee down on his neck as Mr Floyd pleaded " I can't breathe"

29 May 20:09 birminghammail 8288260685136715481.html
Trump administration to study ways to protect for U.S. investors from Chinese firms

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration will study ways to safeguard Americans from the risks of investing in Chinese companies, U.S. president Donald Trump said on Friday, ratcheting up pressure on the firms to comply with U.S. accounting and disclosure rules.

29 May 20:24 Reuters 8334514180161738029.html
Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3 million in Hong Kong

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is prepared to offer extended visa rights and a pathway to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents in response to China’s push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony.

29 May 20:44 Reuters 8334514180328369931.html
Trump orders his administration to begin eliminating Hong Kong privileges

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was directing his administration to begin the process of eliminating special treatment for Hong Kong, in response to China’s plans to impose new security legislation in the territory.

29 May 20:28 Reuters 8334514181016939390.html
U.S., Britain raise Hong Kong at U.N. Security Council, angering China

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States and Britain raised China’s plan to impose new security legislation on Hong Kong at the U.N. Security Council on Friday, prompting China and Russia to criticize the United States for excessive use of force against black people.

29 May 20:03 Reuters 8334514181391768507.html
Biden calls for 'real leadership' after Trump alludes to violence after police killing

Joe Biden on Friday called for justice and "real leadership", accusing President Donald Trump of encouraging violence by threatening deadly military force to stop rioters in Minneapolis protesting the police killing of an unarmed black man. Initially peaceful rallies in Minnesota's largest city have given way to nights of arson,…

29 May 20:05 Japan Today 8582716286518830987.html
Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3 million in Hong Kong

Britain is prepared to offer extended visa rights and a pathway to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents in response to China's push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony. China's parliament has approved a decision to go forward with national security legislation for Hong…

29 May 20:35 Japan Today 8582716286833877225.html
Clark County schools to move to Phase Two of reopening June 8

Under the plan announced Friday, some staff will return to district offices under social distancing guidelines, while much work will continue to be done online or by phone.

29 May 20:27 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837042106777.html
Transcripts released of Flynn's calls with Russian diplomat

Transcripts of phone calls that played a pivotal role in the Russia investigation were declassified and released Friday.

29 May 20:11 KNOE 8 News 9048639191496064244.html
China home-built aircraft carrier conducting sea trials

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Defense Ministry said the navy’s only entirely home-built aircraft is carrying out sea trials to test weapons and equipment and enhance training of the crew. Ministry...

29 May 20:56 The Seattle Times 9121942838321740608.html
Political Courage Under Fire

Courage under fire extends beyond the military realm: it can have a civilian and a political manifestation. However, courage in the military is not bluster, chest-thumping or braggadocio; often it comes in the mild-mannered, disciplined and dignified mould of ‘an officer and a gentleman’ or lady.

29 May 20:20 The Citizen 9122973067337327932.html
'This Has Been Happening for 400 Years': Activists Explain Public Rage as Floyd Protests Enter Fourth Day

46-year-old George Floyd died in police custody on Monday after being pinned to the ground by the neck and strangled to death by a Minneapolis police officer. His death...

29 May 20:18 Sputniknews 967333867525127283.html
US Suspends Entry of 'Certain' Chinese Students, Researchers Over Suspicion of Intellectual Theft

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

29 May 20:08 Sputniknews 967333867533889613.html
North Korea Accuses Washington of ‘Smear’ Attempt With Cyberattack Claims

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

29 May 20:51 Sputniknews 967333868408729664.html
Militants Shell Settlements in Northwestern Syria, Russian Military Says

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

29 May 20:20 Sputniknews 967333869379797231.html
Taylor Swift Lashes Out at Trump on Twitter, Says He's 'Stoking Fires of White Supremacy'

Swift reacted to Trump's tweets about how the situation in Minneapolis has got out of control, as violent protests have continued in the city over the death of black...

29 May 20:17 Sputniknews 967333869436313227.html
Donald Trump cuts US ties with Hong Kong over Chinese government 'smothering'

President Trump announced the United States was severing diplomatic ties with Hong Kong after accusing China of removing the former British colony's autonomy

29 May 20:13 Metro 970161747864688124.html
Donald Trump axes all funding to WHO after claiming 'China has total control'

President Trump permanently suspended US funding to the World Health Organization after accusing it of a coronavirus cover-up with China

29 May 20:00 Metro 970161748033381863.html
Theresa May says Dominic Cummings did not 'follow the spirit' of lockdown

The former PM said she could ‘well understand’ the public’s ‘anger’ at the revelation he drove 260 miles from London to Durham at the height of lockdown.

29 May 20:33 Metro 970161749045042303.html
Quarantined migrants transform face of schools in Bihar

Returning migrant workers have transformed the face of many government schools in Bihar which once appeared abandoned, ignored and ugly.

29 May 21:36 The Statesman 1191309781639569944.html
JOHN HUMPHRYS: End these degrees of greed. As even the richest universities plead for Covid cash, it's an outrage many offer only debt and disappointment in return

JOHN HUMPHRYS: What they so often deliver is debt and disappointment. Something has gone horribly wrong in the past couple of decades and it's time to put it right.

29 May 21:58 Mail Online 124328110653341202.html
EXCLUSIVE: Former colleague of Amy Cooper reveals how she tried to 'ruin his life with bogus lawsuit and threatened his family when he said he didn't love her'

Martin Priest, who first met Amy Cooper while working at investment banking firm Lehman Brothers in 2003, told DailyMail.com how she allegedly attempted to destroy his life in a bogus 2015 lawsuit.

29 May 21:40 Mail Online 124328111978154837.html
Respect SC collegium system but cannot act as post office: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Prasad was delivering the concluding speech during the Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon Memorial Lecture Series organized by Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad on 'Legal & Digital Challenges for India Post Covid'.

29 May 21:54 The Financial Express 1288289580681936734.html
‘Seed scam’ in Punjab: Harsimrat writes to Union Agriculture minister, seeks probe by central team

Harsimrat Kaur Badal wrote to Tomar alleging that a massive seed scam had been detected in Punjab, which besides affecting the livelihood of farmers in the neighbouring states, could also have a pan-India ramification.

29 May 21:41 The Financial Express 1288289581321561947.html
Hillary Clinton Supporters Are A Bigger Threat To African Americans Than KKK, CNN Commentator Says

In the wake of the Thursday riots over the death of George Floyd, CNN commentator Van Jones expressed his belief that Hillary Clinton supporters are a more significant threat to African Americans ...

29 May 21:16 The Inquisitr 1745625231905155397.html
Army Withdraws Nomination for Officer Involved in Deadly Niger Ambush

The decision comes amid criticism that the American military is harsher in dispensing punishment to African-American officers than to their white counterparts.

29 May 21:14 NY Times 1961078288626217370.html
Locust invasions till July, may spare South India: Food and Agriculture Organisation

The Food and Agriculture Organisation has warned of successive locust invasions until July in Rajasthan with eastward surges as far as Bihar and Odisha. However, the FAO has said that the swarms were

29 May 21:46 Deccan Herald 2027555797066079733.html
BREAKING: FG to pay unemployed youths N20,000 to maintain public infrastructure

The Federal government has agreed to pay the sum of twenty thousand naira, (20,000), to unemployed youths, for three months, to maintain public and social infrastructures in the country, Minister of State for Labour and

29 May 21:54 LailasNews.com 2090029849456713110.html
Senate won't sit again until June 16

The Senate is staying closed for two more weeks, not planning to sit again until June 16.

29 May 21:15 CTVNews 2422791598579991756.html
Why far-right protesters are wearing Hawaiian print

Emerging from a hack joke trope and in far-right memes in racist and homophobic corners of the Internet, armed extremists wearing Hawaiian or "Aloha" print shirts at protests across the US are

29 May 21:57 The Independent 2511519172495295582.html
Chamisa MDC Fuming As High Court Dismisses Application Seeking Order to Block Khupe Group from Recalling Lawmakers

Reacting to the court ruling, MDC-A presidential spokesperson Dr. Nkululeko Sibanda, described the dismissal of the case as a “Zanu PF attempt to destroy the MDC Alliance

29 May 21:25 VOA Zimbabwe 262570847211976830.html
COVID-19: CAN writes El-Rufa'i to reopen churches

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

29 May 21:42 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900043542131.html
Two policemen held as teenager dies from stray bullet injuries

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

29 May 21:36 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901178658455.html
Only God can determine my political future - Ekweremadu

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

29 May 21:18 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901474641678.html
Wike to residents: lockdown will return if... - The Nation Nigeria

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

29 May 21:25 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901849536714.html
Man electrocuted few weeks to wedding - The nation Nigeria

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

29 May 21:00 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901942456202.html
2 Mumbai schools to house Byculla, Arthur Road jail inmates

Earlier, the state home department had issued notification authorising district collectors to take provisional possession of government-owned or private buildings to designate them as temporary prisons to isolate inmates during the Covid-19 pandemic.

29 May 21:13 The Indian Express 2885715104356949197.html
Mumbai court rejects bail to Sudha Bharadwaj arrested in Elgar Parishad case

In her interim bail plea filed on medical grounds, Bharadwaj had said that she is at a high risk of contracting the virus in prison and in her present medical condition, it would be 'life-threatening'.

29 May 21:33 The Indian Express 2885715104392395030.html
Govt says testing lab not possible in each district, Bombay HC expresses ‘displeasure’

On May 26, the high court had sought to know from the state government whether Covid-19 testing facilities are available in each district of Maharashtra, including Ratnagiri, and inquired if mobile clinics can be started across the state.

29 May 21:03 The Indian Express 2885715104771508979.html
Biden Underperforming with Black Voters Compared to Obama, Clinton

Former Vice President Joe Biden is underperforming among black voters compared to recent Democrat nominees, according to new data. 

29 May 21:41 Breitbart 3148363492158254243.html
ABC News: 'No Major' Coronavirus Spike in 21 States that Lifted Lockdown

There was no significant increase in coronavirus hospitalizations, fatalities, and people testing positive in states that eased lockdown.

29 May 21:26 Breitbart 3148363492841100387.html
No logic in US cutting ties with WHO, British expert says

President Trump said Chinese officials had ‘ignored’ their reporting obligations to the WHO.

29 May 21:56 Shropshire Star 3480199991308220575.html
What is the Covid Alert Levels system?

The Covid Alert Levels system is similar to that used to establish the terrorist threat and will be run by a new Joint Biosecurity Centre.

29 May 21:22 Shropshire Star 3480199992903782678.html
Trump says he spoke to George Floyd's family

President Trump said Friday afternoon that he spoke to the family of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died during a police arrest in Minneapolis earlier this week.

29 May 21:27 TheHill 355432918358863431.html
Flynn urged Russian diplomat to have 'reciprocal' response to Obama sanctions, new transcripts show

Michael Flynn urged a top Russian diplomat in late 2016 to make a "reciprocal" response to the Obama administration's sanctions on the Kremlin for its interference in the recently completed

29 May 21:34 TheHill 355432918625611863.html
Graham announces hearing on police use of force after George Floyd killing

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Friday his panel will hold a hearing on police use of force after the killing of George Floyd in police custody

29 May 21:44 TheHill 355432918687871462.html
Schumer slams Trump's Rose Garden briefing on China as 'pathetic'

Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (N.Y.) ripped President Trump’s Rose Garden briefing Friday as “pathetic” after the president only discussed U.S.

29 May 21:17 TheHill 355432918953947093.html
Trump says US is to cut ties with WHO

President Donald Trump says he was breaking off US ties with the World Health Organisation.

29 May 21:23 News24 3752801376924313650.html
Land expropriation: Lapsed ad hoc committee on section 25 was not in vain - chairperson

The ad hoc committee to amend Section 25 of the Constitution to allow expropriation without compensation will not be in vain, its chairperson, Mathole Motshekga, said after the committee lapsed.

29 May 21:30 News24 3752801377799693664.html
A Roadmap to Our Coronavirus Summer and Fall

As lockdowns end, we still don’t know what to expect.

29 May 21:03 Bloomberg.com 4032480122073074554.html
Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB President, responds to allegations against him

President of African Development Bank, AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, has responded the allegations levelled against him by whistleblowers.

29 May 21:31 Vanguard News 4125100339679580245.html
Canada immigration sharply curtailed by virus: study

Canada had hoped to welcome a record wave of immigrants in 2020 but will likely take in approximately half the previously expected number of people due to the coronavirus pandemic, a study published Friday showed.

29 May 21:20 Digital Journal 4566489172452558055.html
Here's what Facebook employees are saying about Zuckerberg's decision not to remove Trump's threats of violence

“If we fail the test case here, history will not judge us kindly.” Leaked internal Facebook posts reveal that Facebook employees are horrified that Mark Zuckerberg and C-suite executives refuse to …

29 May 21:02 Boing Boing 4601305169640826958.html
GOP lawmakers call for Illinois Department of Employment Security audit

Four Republican House members are requesting an audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security after repeated complaints from people seeking unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 21:30 Washington Examiner 4625792333050305197.html
Roy Cooper and RNC remain at odds over convention as whispers about move to Tampa begin

A standoff over the Republican convention deepened after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper ignored a GOP ultimatum to greenlight the gathering and demanded the party provide more details for its plan to mitigate health risks posed by the coronavirus.

29 May 21:54 Washington Examiner 4625792333154442941.html
Minneapolis mayor urges protesters to wear masks and practice social distancing

The mayor of Minneapolis told individuals protesting that their anger is “understandable” and “right" but urged them to make sure they are wearing masks and practicing social distancing during their demonstrations.

29 May 21:57 Washington Examiner 4625792333675605805.html
Covid-19 pandemic: Crucial dev works on hold in Srinagar to be executed from June 1

The administration in Srinagar has permitted restarting the execution of developmental works put on hold since late March after outbreak of COVID-19 and

29 May 21:01 Greater Kashmir 4662909091824800649.html
Manning agents question order to shoulder lodging costs for quarantined seafarers

Most manning agency executives are questioning a Department of Labor and Employment order tasking them to shoulder the cost of accommodation for sea-based workers undergoing COVID-19 quarantine procedures.

29 May 21:15 manilastandard.net 4715274785059846728.html
Terrific People: Trump Speaks To Family Of Black Man Killed After Arrest

US President Donald Trump said Friday he had talked with the family of George Floyd, the African American man who died while a policeman kneeled on his neck during an arrest, sparking riots.

29 May 21:21 NDTV.com 5090057680668403489.html
National Conference Rejects Centre's Delimitation Commission For J&K

The National Conference (NC) on Friday rejected the Delimitation Commission announced by the Centre recently for Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the party's three members of Parliament will not participate in it.

29 May 21:48 NDTV.com 5090057681390546301.html
Curfew Imposed In Minneapolis After Violent Protests Over Black Man's Death

The mayor of Minneapolis declared a strict curfew for the US city on Friday after three nights of violent protests over the death of an unarmed African American man in police custody.

29 May 21:09 NDTV.com 5090057681807905619.html
New Waterways Route To Connect Tripura With Bangladesh: Biplab Kumar Deb

Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Friday said a new inland waterways protocol route on the Gomati river would connect Tripura with Daudkandi in Bangladesh and ships would start ferrying goods within three months.

29 May 21:03 NDTV.com 5090057682120486127.html
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court

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

29 May 21:45 KitchenerToday.com 52741009927995647.html
Bulgaria to lift travel ban on Australian convicted of murder

Bulgaria will move to lift a ban that prevents an Australian man convicted of murder in 2009 and released on parole from leaving the country, the ...

29 May 21:33 CNA 5644198862470336593.html
North Korea accuses US of hurting its image with cyber threat warning

North Korea accused the United States of smear tactics on Friday after Washington renewed accusations last month that Pyongyang was responsible ...

29 May 21:01 CNA 5644198862564291802.html
On banks of Danube, Hungary and South Korea mourn victims of boat accident

Officials from Hungary and South Korea held a minute's silence and threw white flowers onto the waters of the Danube on Friday, marking the first ...

29 May 21:38 CNA 5644198862679541619.html
China sanctions not solution to Hong Kong crisis: European Union

BRUSSELS: The European Union said on Friday (May 29) that China's imposition of a security law on Hong Kong had damaged ties with Beijing, but ...

29 May 21:39 CNA 5644198863634887315.html
US cuts ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus response

President Donald Trump has said the US will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation.

29 May 21:55 independent 5894610845789717237.html
What is the Covid Alert Levels system?

The Covid Alert Levels system is similar to that used to establish the terrorist threat and will be run by a new Joint Biosecurity Centre.

29 May 21:24 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774985363734.html
What we’re missing when we condemn “violence” at protests

What news coverage does — and doesn’t — show about unrest in Minneapolis and Louisville.

29 May 21:20 Vox 6416095787813967051.html
Trump says he will revoke Hong Kong’s special trade status

In a rebuke to China and its encroachment on Hong Kong, Trump could dramatically change the relationship with the territory.

29 May 21:15 Vox 6416095788195865774.html
Employer must submit paperwork before woman can get unemployment benefits

Some workers who filed unemployment claims are waiting on their employers to fill out necessary paperwork before they can get benefits.

29 May 21:45 WBTV 6439870257346178397.html
Scammers pose as deputies from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office

A local Sheriff’s Department is warning about an increase in elaborate phone scams designed to rip you off by getting your personal and confidential information.

29 May 21:42 WBTV 6439870258171926293.html
US: Derek Chauvin charged with murder in death of George Floyd

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

29 May 21:46 Aljazeera 6642629763145195629.html
Want a mask with your Big Mac? Alberta handing out masks at drive-thrus

EDMONTON - Alberta is planning to distribute 20 million non-medical masks for free at hundreds of drive-thru fast-food restaurants.Health Minister Tyler Sha

29 May 21:36 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245105326933.html
Police need more than an unverified tip to avoid drug-case entrapment: top court

OTTAWA - An unsubstantiated tip that someone is dealing drugs from a phone number doesn't amount to reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the Supreme C

29 May 21:45 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245380613043.html
Conmen create fake FB account of senior IPS officer

Followers lured with attractive investment plan

29 May 21:41 The Hindu 6679535024962734956.html
Haryana on alert to tackle locust attack

Tractor-mounted sprayers are being activated and a response team has been constituted.

29 May 21:33 The Hindu 6679535025152660551.html
Coronavirus lockdown | West Bengal announces easing of lockdown restrictions from June 1

Relaxations come at a time when the number of COVID-19 cases in the State is rising

29 May 21:22 The Hindu 6679535025597696837.html
Donald Trump says US will cut ties with World Health Organisation over coronavirus

President Trump said China has 'total control' over the global organisation

29 May 21:28 men 6694993428737133387.html
Voice of the Mirror: Donald Trump a US tragedy, fanning flames lit by George Floyd death

When America needed a leader to provide unity and help douse the flames, it finds one demeaning his office with a racially loaded phrase and who revels in sowing discord

29 May 21:03 mirror 675785260515416694.html
Ex-butler of Jeffrey Epstein believes Prince Andrew 'maybe has something to hide'

EXCLUSIVE Breaking his decades-long silence, Juan Alessi, 70, claims he set up massage tables for Prince Andrew each day during an extended stay the Duke had at paedophile Epstein's home

29 May 21:53 mirror 675785261206707011.html
Donald Trump fans the flames of hate as police officer charged with George Floyd's murder

Donald Trump has been accused of fanning the flames after protesters torched a police HQ in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Derek Chauvin, 44, has been charged with third degree murder and manslaughter

29 May 21:24 mirror 675785261367760463.html
Shaw seeks exemption from having to provide new one gigabit internet service to wholesalers

Shaw argues that its phone-company competitors are not subject to the same requirements as cable companies, which creates 'regulatory asymmetry’

29 May 21:52 The Globe and Mail 68426411662877745.html
Epstein estate, victims reach agreement on compensation fund

A fund to compensate victims of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse may begin making payouts soon, after the deceased financier's estate, his accusers and the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands resolved their differences over the process. The accord came 9-1/2 months after Epstein killed

29 May 21:30 Yahoo 7097669637415352174.html
US President Donald Trump Cuts Ties, Terminates WHO Funding Permanently

The US president said that he will redirect its funding from the Geneva-based WHO towards other global public health organisations.

29 May 21:09 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386082866184393.html
No logic in US cutting ties with WHO, British expert says

President Trump said Chinese officials had ‘ignored’ their reporting obligations to the WHO.

29 May 21:57 Express & Star 7324224458854398111.html
What is the Covid Alert Levels system?

The Covid Alert Levels system is similar to that used to establish the terrorist threat and will be run by a new Joint Biosecurity Centre.

29 May 21:22 Express & Star 7324224460449960214.html
Al Sharpton says destruction of 'black-owned stores' in Minneapolis is 'reckless'

Reverend Al Sharpton condemned the destruction that took place in Minneapolis this week, particularly the black-owned businesses that were vandalized by the carnage following the death of George Floyd. 

29 May 21:49 Fox News 7362823821084577750.html
Trump on Minneapolis unrest: 'Looters should not be allowed to drown out voices of so many peaceful protesters'

President Trump weighed in on the unrest in Minnesota following the death of George Floyd, saying Friday that “the looters should not be allowed to drown out the voices of so many peaceful protesters.”

29 May 21:15 Fox News 7362823821288664713.html
Judge Napolitano says officer charged in Floyd's death should be charged with second-degree murder

Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano reacted Friday to Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being charged with 3rd degree murder and manslaughter over the death of George Floyd as riots ravage the city and protests continue.

29 May 21:44 Fox News 7362823821328100095.html
Ize-Iyamu lists those who set the stage for the battle against Obaseki

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, has expressed gratitude over his nomination as consensus candidate by a faction of the party.

29 May 21:34 TheCable 7513571674637254826.html
AfDB: African leaders rally support for Adesina

No fewer than 15 former African Presidents on Friday rallied support for President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, lauding him

29 May 21:13 The Guardian 7580308503840370401.html
NDDC: Niger Delta group condemns HURIWA’s comment on National Assembly

A Niger Delta group has condemned the statement by Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria calling for the suspension of the probe of the interim management committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission by the National Assembly. HURIWA said instead of the National Assembly, a “high profile judicial commission of inquiry” should be entrusted with […]

29 May 21:05 The Guardian 7580308504655383030.html
Ex-con racks up 19 arrests during crime spree thanks to loose bail laws

A 55-year-old felon has used loose bail laws to terrorize Big Apple residents with a three borough crime-spree in which he was arrested 19 times and repeatedly released, The Post has learned. Frank

29 May 21:07 New York Post 7654946767539204813.html
Texas friendly fire tragedy kills deputy on morning of his kid’s graduation

A sheriff’s deputy accidently shot and killed a constable’s office deputy early Friday as the two investigated a report of suspicious activity at a vacant house a half-hour southeast of

29 May 21:42 New York Post 7654946767872025363.html
States might turn to legalized gambling with budgets rocked by coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a quicker expansion of sports betting and internet gambling in the US as states deal with huge budget deficits and look for new tax revenue wherever they can

29 May 21:21 New York Post 7654946767933528695.html
Trump speaks to George Floyd’s family, calls on DOJ to expedite probe

President Trump on Friday said he spoke with members of George Floyd’s family — and called on the Justice Department to expedite its investigation into his death. “Our nation’s

29 May 21:50 New York Post 7654946768260963663.html
Protesters flood NYC to rally against death of George Floyd

Hundreds of protesters flooded Manhattan’s Foley Square on Friday afternoon as the outrage over the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minnesota extended to the Big Apple for a second day. At

29 May 21:12 New York Post 7654946768513824743.html
Owner of Minneapolis eatery damaged in George Floyd protests: ‘Let my building burn’

The owner of a local Minneapolis restaurant that caught fire during protests over the death of George Floyd doesn’t care about the damage so long as justice is served, his daughter said

29 May 21:17 New York Post 7654946769067663555.html
Transcripts of Michael Flynn’s calls with Russian ambassador released

The content of four phone calls and one voicemail between Flynn and Kislyak were released, documenting conversations during the Trump presidential transition, including about sanctions.

29 May 21:22 New York Post 7654946769220673295.html
Liverpool buildings turning purple to remember George Floyd

The city's mayor made the statement after continued unrest in the United States

29 May 21:44 Liverpool Echo 7727211172780542304.html
Chinese call Minneapolis ‘a beautiful sight’

As the protest in the US state of Minnesota resembled Hong Kong riots last year in protesting means and police' response, Chinese netizens who referred it as

29 May 21:53 Global Times 7829414521027316549.html
Sohail F Rahman, wife fly to London by chartered plane amid pandemic

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

29 May 21:29 Bdnews24 8119004130129403711.html
Canada 'needs' airline industry, is monitoring day by day: minister

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is closely monitoring the slumping airline industry and extended a ban on large cruise ships to Oct. 31 to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said on Friday.

29 May 21:11 Reuters 8334514179915135050.html
India's Foreign Ministry asks some officials to quarantine after two positive for virus

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - At least two people working at India’s Foreign Affairs Ministry have tested positive for COVID-19, and the government has asked several officials to self quarantine as a precaution, according to a source and internal e-mails seen by Reuters.

29 May 21:48 Reuters 8334514180281472312.html
Exclusive: White House kept FDA in the dark on Russian ventilators for New York and New Jersey

(Reuters) - When U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to accept a shipment of ventilators from Russian President Vladimir Putin at the height of the coronavirus outbreak, the White House did not alert the FDA as it headed to New York and New Jersey, Reuters has learned.

29 May 21:39 Reuters 8334514181324579554.html
Officers fire rubber bullets at journalists in Kentucky amid protests

Protests became violent for the second straight night in Louisville.

29 May 21:58 Fox 4 8372747777084356642.html
U.S. cuts WHO ties over virus; takes action over Hong Kong

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

29 May 21:00 Japan Today 8582716285930775270.html
Biden urged to pick black VP, not Klobuchar as Minneapolis killing stokes racial tensions

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

29 May 21:17 Japan Today 8582716286668458471.html
Twitter has more tools to use against Trump, if it chooses

Twitter's moves to label or hide comments from President Donald Trump have escalated a feud between the social network and the White House, but there could be more to come. The messaging platform has a range of "enforcement" options for dealing with content in violation of its policies, each of…

29 May 21:32 Japan Today 8582716286911383938.html
Human traffickers kill 26 Bangladeshis in Libya

DHAKA: Bangladeshi authorities are struggling to recover the bodies of 26 nationals after they were killed in a gunfight by human traffickers in Libya on Thursday. A group of 42 migrants, including 38 Bangladeshis, was held captive by traffickers in Mizdah, around 180 kilometers from the capital Tripoli, the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya said, quoting one of the survivors.

29 May 21:20 Arab News 8912634264426111882.html
Student loan borrowers say the government is unfairly taking their tax refunds — here’s what they are doing about it

Other borrowers say their paychecks are being garnished during the coronavirus outbreak, even though the CARES Act was supposed to prohibit the practice.

29 May 21:22 MarketWatch 8975941549592758908.html
Seattle protesters break windows, clash with police in rallies sparked by death of George Floyd

The group gathered in downtown Seattle to protest the death of George Floyd during a confrontation with Minneapolis police on Monday.

29 May 21:09 The Seattle Times 9121942836557397155.html
Supreme Court rejects challenge to limits on church services

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed...

29 May 21:34 The Seattle Times 9121942837837094282.html
'Horrible Situation': Trump Says Minneapolis Looters Should Not Drown Out Peaceful Protesters

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

29 May 21:00 Sputniknews 967333869130500193.html
Jamie Foxx arrives in Minneapolis to support George Floyd protesters as he asks white people to 'put yourself in our position'

Actor Jamie Foxx, 52, joined protesters in Minneapolis angry over the police-involved death of 46-year-old George Floyd. 'We are not afraid of the moment,' Foxx said on Friday.

29 May 22:52 Mail Online 124328111133239834.html
Who'll tame the Chinese dragon? After its ruthless clampdown on Hong Kong, CLIVE HAMILTON reveals Beijing wants a life-and-death battle with the West

By a majority of 2,878 to one (with six abstentions), The National People's Congress this week rubber-stamped a proposal that will change life for the citizens of Hong Kong for ever.

29 May 22:07 Mail Online 124328112349628768.html
7-year-old boy dead after Wednesday night shooting in North Amarillo

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

29 May 22:27 NewsChannel 10 1537185526036513313.html
Over Veterans’ Protests, Trump Vetoes Measure to Block Student Loan Rules

President Trump sided with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over veterans’ groups, vetoing a measure that would have blocked new regulations that tighten access to student loan forgiveness.

29 May 22:57 NY Times 1961078288707469892.html
Will Telangana Schools Re-Open To Combat With Covid Pandemic?

Questions around the reopening of schools in Telangana are causing concerns among both parents as teachers, even as the state government’s Education Department remains silent on the opening date for schools or how they will manage physical distancing in the classroom amidst the pandemic.

29 May 22:01 Hyderabad 2020700737679930364.html
US reaffirms commitment to India's leadership in Indo-Pacific region

The United States on Friday reaffirmed its “firm commitment” to India’s leadership in Indo-Pacific – a region where it is trying to build a coalition of democratic nations to contain the hegemonic

29 May 22:40 Deccan Herald 2027555797291479813.html
Twitter has more tools to use against Donald Trump, if it chooses

Twitter's moves to label or hide comments from President Donald Trump have escalated a feud between the social network and the White House, but there could be more to come. The messaging platform has

29 May 22:40 Deccan Herald 2027555797405772221.html
'New milestone': Taiwan's top court decriminalises adultery in landmark judgement

It's aimed at upholding personal rights and privacy.

29 May 22:24 Newshub 2131266985896610840.html
In broadside against China, Trump moves toward ending Hong Kong privileges

WASHINGTON/HONG KONG — President Donald Trump on Friday ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special U.

29 May 22:59 Financial Post 2379081492331549193.html
Bengal to reopen places of worship from June 1, workforce in govt offices to increase

Mamata Banerjee blamed the Railways for undoing her government’s success in “controlling the spread of Covid-19 in the last two months” by sending trains packed with migrant labourers to the state without consulting her government.

29 May 22:46 The Indian Express 2885715103762786447.html
Forty Years Ago, May 30, 1980: Assam Ultimatum

With this ultimatum to AASU leaders, the chances of the resumption of a dialogue between the government and leaders of the current movement on the issue of foreign nationals further receded today.

29 May 22:36 The Indian Express 2885715104122542387.html
Two Kashmir youths booked over FB post in Aligarh

Police said the two are students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). University authorities said that while the two were AMU students last year, it needs to be checked whether they enrolled in the current session.

29 May 22:50 The Indian Express 2885715104306475221.html
Delhi Confidential: Probing Questions

Birla also took suggestions from experienced officials on ways to improve the functioning of departments, and has given some fresh instructions.

29 May 22:23 The Indian Express 2885715104392338352.html
Chouhan govt set to reintroduce direct mayoral polls in MP

The Kamal Nath-led Congress government had earlier promulgated an ordinance to restore a system of indirect elections that entailed councillors electing a mayor in municipal corporations and chairpersons in nagarpalikas and nagarpanchayats.

29 May 22:33 The Indian Express 2885715104427586172.html
J&K Congress leader Soz’s wife moves SC against his house arrest

In her plea filed though advocate Sunil Fernandes, Mumtazunnisa Soz said she “has reasonable grounds for believing” that her husband “has been placed under house arrest in an unlawful and manifestly illegal exercise of powers...and in total disregard of the procedure established by law”.

29 May 22:02 The Indian Express 2885715104523591032.html
Maharashtra: For 3 years, govt plans to reduce local youth job quota to 60%

As per the existing guidelines, it is mandatory for industries to employ 80 per cent Maharashtra domiciled persons, and remaining 20 per cent employees from anywhere else. The quota has not been legislated, but effected by way of a government resolution.

29 May 22:03 The Indian Express 2885715104641279037.html
Karnataka HC questions policy to choose migrants for trains

Hearing a PIL on the plight of migrant workers in the state on Thursday, a division bench of the Karnataka High Court, comprising Chief Justice Abhay Sreenivas Oka and Justice B V Nagaratha, remarked that there was no clear and transparent “policy” by which passengers were being picked.

29 May 22:24 The Indian Express 2885715104973911696.html
Will make data on train deaths public: Railways

At least nine passengers on board Shramik Specials to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have died so far. The Railways has said that many of them had pre-existing illnesses and were returning after surgery/treatment.

29 May 22:38 The Indian Express 2885715105169295900.html
Jailed poet Varavara Rao, 81, admitted to hospital

Hospital authorities said he is currently stable. "His swab was collected for Covid-19 test on Thursday and the report is likely to come on Saturday," said an official.

29 May 22:04 The Indian Express 2885715105257264398.html
Twitter Takes No Action Against Viral Tweet Stating 'Violence IS the Answer'

Twitter censored tweets from President Donald Trump and the White House, falsely alleging that they "glorified violence." But it has also allowed a tweet from a user claiming "violence IS the answer" to go viral, accumulating over 60,000 retweets over the course of nearly three days.

29 May 22:59 Breitbart 3148363490839344000.html
Donald Trump: George Floyd's Death a 'Terrible Insult to Police'

President Donald Trump said Friday at the Whtie House that the death of George Floyd was a "terrible insult" to police officers in America.

29 May 22:38 Breitbart 3148363492473796646.html
Report: Karl Rove Spotted at Trump White House, Again

Karl Rove has again been spotted at the White House after reports circulated that he is advising Trump's 2020 reelection campaign. 

29 May 22:54 Breitbart 3148363492743503203.html
Senate GOP chairman criticizes Trump withdrawal from WHO

Senate Health Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said Friday that he disagrees with President Trump’s decision to end U.S.

29 May 22:24 TheHill 355432919377043568.html
To open or not? Some places of worship stick with praying at home

Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing of the lockdown that religious gatherings of up to 50 people would be permitted under Level 3, some religious institutions have decided to keep their doors closed for safety reasons

29 May 22:16 News24 3752801377039319095.html
Parktown Boys' principal back at school after lockdown postpones disciplinary hearing

The principal of Parktown Boys' High has been back at work since Monday after the lockdown led to the postponement of his disciplinary hearing.

29 May 22:15 News24 3752801377446131293.html
ConCourt overturns personal costs order made against Public Protector

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has commended the Constitutional Court for affirming the significance of her office by overturning a personal costs order made against her by the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

29 May 22:50 News24 3752801378185183995.html
Obasanjo, Jonathan 13 other ex-African leaders back Akinwumi, called for caution

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

29 May 22:48 Legit 3764253649686810264.html
Biden condemns Trump as officer in Floyd death charged with murder

On Monday, George Floyd, a black man, was killed in Minneapolis after a white police officer kneeled on his neck. On Friday, after days of sometimes violent protests, police officer Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged with murder.

29 May 22:40 BNN 3833521689222735478.html
Twitter flags Trump, White House for 'glorifying violence'

"We've taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts," a spokesman for the social media company said.

29 May 22:19 Australian Financial Review 3974284486492956558.html
Arrest warrants issued for women who broke into house, 'tortured' actor Uzma Khan

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

29 May 22:15 DAWN.COM 4500271767924890338.html
Donald Trump campaign resumes in-person fundraisers in June. What COVID-19?

• One Trump fundraising event in Dallas next month has a price tag of $580,600 per couple. Impeached president Donald Trump is scheduled to headline in-person fundraisers as early as June, which wo…

29 May 22:56 Boing Boing 4601305170252282838.html
'Consumed by TDS': Cruz rips Bill Kristol for supporting Twitter following Trump executive order

Sen. Ted Cruz responded to criticism from Bill Kristol by saying the political commentator has become so “consumed” with “Trump derangement syndrome” that he has been rendered “unrecognizable.”

29 May 22:28 Washington Examiner 4625792333092313037.html
Biden: 'More violence' in Minneapolis won't heal grief over George Floyd's death

Joe Biden chided demonstrators in Minneapolis protesting the death of George Floyd while in police custody, reminding them that violent rioting won't help the tenuous situation.

29 May 22:19 Washington Examiner 4625792333278906083.html
Respect Collegium System But Cannot Act As Post Office: Law Minister

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday asserted that he respects the Supreme Court collegium system but the ministry would not act as a post office and will exercise its role as a stakeholder.

29 May 22:42 NDTV.com 5090057680926824759.html
Case Against Activist Under Anti-Terror Law 3 Months After Delhi Clashes

The Delhi Police's Special Cell on Friday arrested "Pinjra Tod" activist Natasha Narwal and charged her under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for alleged conspiracy in the northeast Delhi riots in February, police said.

29 May 22:59 NDTV.com 5090057681296614711.html
Minneapolis cop who knelt on man's neck charged with murder

MINNEAPOLIS — The white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck was arrested and charged with murder Friday, and authorities imposed an overnight curfew to try to stem three nights of often-violent protests that left dozens of sto

29 May 22:27 KitchenerToday.com 52741009374912440.html
Wanted Kitchener man arrested in Atwood

He was wanted for failing to comply with his release order

29 May 22:30 KitchenerToday.com 52741010430747066.html
Twitter's web app now supports saved drafts and scheduled tweets

What began as an experiment last fall is rolling out to all web app users.

29 May 22:07 Mashable 5336625364032174320.html
Pakistani troops shoot down another Indian spy quadcopter

The spy quadcopter was shot down by Pakistani troops in Nekrun sector

29 May 22:21 Dunya News 5863268919098579612.html
Minneapolis Police Officer Charged With Murder And Manslaughter Over George Floyd’s Death

There may be further charges laid over the incident.

29 May 22:04 Pedestrian TV 5961900144940436858.html
Newly released transcripts show Michael Flynn asking the Russian ambassador not to 'box us in' before Trump's inauguration

"When we come in, we can then have a better conversation about where, where we're gonna go, uh, regarding uh, regarding our relationship," Flynn said.

29 May 22:35 Business Insider 6060062399327197088.html
'Ignore the president's unlawful order': Democrats and military veterans are up in arms after Trump suggests National Guard troops may shoot looters

"He's literally suggesting shooting those protesting the senseless death of a black man," Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a former US Army pilot, said.

29 May 22:24 Business Insider 6060062399487287304.html
Maharashtra CM's not in favour of lifting lockdown; some easing likely

Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday indicated that Maharashtra, especially hotspots like Mumbai and Pune, would continue to remain under lockdow

29 May 22:57 The Times of India 6060938662788118438.html
Donald Trump says spoke to family of man who died in Minneapolis arrest

US News: WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday he had expressed condolences to the family of George Floyd, the African American man who died while .

29 May 22:13 The Times of India 6060938662876255366.html
No threat to urban areas from locusts: FAO expert

India News: Extent of locust invasion in India may spread further and swarms may reach as far as Bihar and Odisha in June-July before they eventually return to R

29 May 22:19 The Times of India 6060938664407394864.html
Maharashtra CM’s not in favour of lifting lockdown; some easing likely

Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday indicated that Maharashtra, especially hotspots like Mumbai and Pune, would continue to remain under lockdow

29 May 22:57 The Times of India 6060938664765891296.html
George Floyd protests: National Guard mobilized in Atlanta; fatal shooting in Detroit

Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities.

29 May 22:17 WBTV 6439870257172301029.html
Former PQ leader Boisclair reports to police after sex assault warrant issued

MONTREAL - Former Parti Quebecois leader Andre Boisclair turned himself in at an east-end Montreal police station Friday after a warrant was issued for his

29 May 22:19 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244377446941.html
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities, Miller says

OTTAWA - The federal government has announced the details of $650 million in additional funding to help Indigenous communities cope with the pandemic, after

29 May 22:46 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244472244404.html
Quebec schools see spike in COVID-19 cases as Ontario eyes regional reopenings

A cluster of COVID-19 cases in Quebec's elementary schools is shining a light on the cost of reopening Canada's hardest hit provinces, as Ontario announced

29 May 22:05 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244702993293.html
Nova Scotia police received warnings in 2011 about man who would become mass killer

HALIFAX - A newly released document reveals that in May 2011, police were told the Nova Scotia man who would later kill 22 people in a shooting rampage want

29 May 22:30 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245670362174.html
University of Queensland activist suspended for two years

Drew Pavlou, a student activist highly critical of the University of Queensland's ties to Beijing, has been handed a two-year suspension from the institution.

29 May 22:44 WAtoday 6806590898764504763.html
Supreme Court rules vague tip is not enough keep police call to suspected drug dealer from being entrapment

Narrow majority of Justices finds ‘random virtue testing’ is too low a bar to protect public

29 May 22:38 The Globe and Mail 68426411344449312.html
Minnesota Riots Hurt Klobuchar’s VP Nomination Prospects, According to Biden Ally

The ongoing riots in Minnesota hurt Senator Amy Klobuchar's prospects for Democratic nomination as vice president, House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D., S.C.) said on Friday.Klobuchar declined to bring charges against multiple Minneapolis police officers involved in shootings over the course of

29 May 22:06 Yahoo 7097669637782987246.html
Los Angeles restaurants reopen as virus lockdown eases

Los Angeles restaurants and hair salons were granted permission to reopen immediately Friday, as restrictions were eased despite fears the city has become a coronavirus hotspot. Restaurants in Los Angeles county -- which has suffered more than half of California's virus deaths -- will be allowed

29 May 22:40 Yahoo 7097669638911882174.html
Flynn Asked Russian for Alliance Against ‘Radical Islamists’ on Infamous Phone Call

When Donald Trump’s national security adviser-designate made his fateful phone calls with the Russian ambassador, the conversations that set in motion his downfall had a goal behind them. Drawing closer to the rival power that interfered in the 2016 election didn’t occur for its own sake, transcripts

29 May 22:14 Yahoo 7097669638924651500.html
Big 12 presidents 'committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity' in wake of racial violence

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

29 May 22:05 THE OKLAHOMAN 7193318761987469020.html
George Floyd family enlists Dr. Michael Baden to perform second autopsy

The family of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died shortly after he was arrested by police officers on suspicion of passing a counterfeit $20, has retained prominent forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden to perform an independent autopsy. 

29 May 22:42 Fox News 7362823820309384352.html
Minnesota AG says don't treat National Guard 'the way you might react to' police

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison cautioned residents on Friday not to treat the National Guard the way they might treat the Minneapolis police department, with whom they "associate unfair conduct."

29 May 22:17 Fox News 7362823820451653817.html
Newt Gingrich: Anger is justified over George Floyd’s killing – rioting is not and should have been prevented

The death Monday of George Floyd, a black man in police custody, is a complete outrage. The complete failure of Minneapolis officials to stop and prevent the ensuing rioting is a second outrage.

29 May 22:07 Fox News 7362823820523167645.html
Chicago mayor tells Trump 'F-U' after tweet about Minneapolis looting

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted President Trump and invoked an expletive Friday in response to his tweet after three days of protests in Minneapolis, Minn., when he called the protesters "THUGS" and tweeted that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

29 May 22:19 Fox News 7362823820781732321.html
What do the Flynn-Kislyak transcripts say?

Transcripts of phone conversations between then-incoming White House national security adviser Michael Flynn and then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in December 2016 were released Friday.

29 May 22:04 Fox News 7362823821572748363.html
The conversation that revealed Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat came ready for Lagosians

I unintentionally followed the conversation between the two men, who are now the Governor and Deputy Governor of Lagos State.

29 May 22:16 TheCable 7513571674538394344.html
Human rights Commission asks governors to address the needs of almajiri kids

The National Human Rights Commission has asked northern governors to rehabilitate Almajiri children.

29 May 22:06 TheCable 7513571675159267007.html
Petty officer reprimanded, fined for faking medical documentation

A petty officer who tried to hide his depression and substance abuse by falsifying medical documents to explain absences from work has received a severe reprimand and a $3,000 fine. On Friday, . . .

29 May 22:20 Times Colonist 7617512061149690411.html
Return to school will likely see some ‘bumps’

As a part-time return to school nears for students across B.C., the president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association says she’s expecting a few hiccups. “I think everybody is doing . . .

29 May 22:18 Times Colonist 7617512061969877054.html
What is Section 230 and what does Trump’s order mean?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order curtailing Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act on Thursday, directly challenging a law that protects tech giants like Twitter from

29 May 22:20 New York Post 7654946767582095163.html
Amy Klobuchar on claims she didn’t charge Derek Chauvin in 2006 shooting: ‘It’s a lie’

“This idea that I somehow declined a case…against this officer is absolutely false. It is a lie,” said Klobuchar, who served as Hennepin County attorney from 1998 to 2006.

29 May 22:05 New York Post 7654946768135524488.html
Man struck and killed trying to rescue turtle on interstate

RACINE, Wis. — A tow truck driver attempting to rescue a turtle Friday on an interstate highway in southeastern Wisconsin was struck and killed by a semi-trailer driver who then fled the scene, authorities said.

29 May 22:21 680News 8014034334329629911.html
Ex-Indiana prisons worker charged with murder in stabbings

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

29 May 22:46 680News 8014034334861840656.html
Eighteen additional High Court judges get permanent appointments

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

29 May 22:53 Bdnews24 8119004128796954957.html
Launch owners told to follow health safety rules, fare to remain unchanged

Launch owners have been told to resume services throughout Bangladesh from Sunday enforcing social distancing measures between the passengers and following health safety guidance amid the coronavirus outbreak.

29 May 22:29 Bdnews24 8119004130183462354.html
Australian zookeeper airlifted after attack by two lions

May 29 (UPI) -- A zookeeper in Australia sustained "critical" injuries Friday when two lions attacked her while she was cleaning their enclosure, local police said.

29 May 22:38 UPI 8257973865549142662.html
Missouri's only abortion clinic wins licensing battle against state health department

(Reuters) - Missouri’s only abortion clinic on Friday won its legal fight to stay open, as an independent arbiter found the state’s health department was unjustified in denying the clinic’s application to renew its license.

29 May 22:57 Reuters 8334514180668930886.html
Videos of U.S. police killings spur protest - and sometimes charges

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The decision of Minneapolis prosecutors to criminally charge a police officer four days after the death of George Floyd shows how efforts to hold officers accountable often hinge on the level of public protest and whether the incident was caught on video.

29 May 22:00 Reuters 8334514180707794152.html
Trump ex-adviser Flynn asked Russia to avoid 'tit-for-tat,' new transcript shows

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s former adviser Michael Flynn asked Russia’s ambassador to help avoid an escalation in diplomatic sanctions during a call between Trump’s election and inauguration, a transcript released on Friday showed.

29 May 22:31 Reuters 8334514180770854682.html
North Korea says it supports China's measures on Hong Kong

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Saturday expressed its support for China’s decision to impose new national security laws in Hong Kong, calling it a “legitimate step” to safeguard the state security.

29 May 22:24 Reuters 8334514181152893322.html
Greece Will Open to International Tourists but Ban Travellers From Covid-19 Hotspots

The Greek government announced today that it will open up to international tourists from 29 different countries on 15 June, according to the English-language Greek news outlet Ekathimerini. People from countries with high infection rates for the coronavirus, including the US, UK, Sweden, Spain, and Brazil, will not be allowed to enter Greece.

29 May 22:00 Gizmodo UK 8363059002412008330.html
Student loan borrowers say the government is unfairly taking their tax refunds — here’s what they are doing about it, and Chase Sapphire reward points can now be redeemed for groceries and takeout

Friday’s top personal finance stories

29 May 22:10 MarketWatch 8975941549956063514.html
Ladakh LG meets Home Minister Amit Shah

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

29 May 22:27 Rising Kashmir 9025326238222994394.html
JK reports 128 new positive cases, 875 recovered so far

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

29 May 22:09 Rising Kashmir 9025326238417246102.html
Bodies found in Iowa believed to be missing persons in Chino Valley

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

29 May 22:41 ABC15 Arizona 911680911664217900.html
Trump WHO funding cut prompts criticism as virus spreads

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's announcement he was cutting U.S. funding for the World Health Organization prompted criticism Saturday, as spiking infection rates in India and elsewhere served as...

29 May 22:18 The Seattle Times 9121942836756763821.html
Crowds protest Floyd killing and Trump outside White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered outside the White House late Friday to protest the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis — and President Donald Trump’s response....

29 May 22:45 The Seattle Times 9121942837806451673.html
Police: 1 dead after shots fired at protesters in Detroit

One person was killed in downtown Detroit after someone in an SUV fired shots into a crowd of people protesting George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis custody, a Detroit police spokeswoman...

29 May 22:41 The Seattle Times 9121942837943054687.html
Analysis: Trump fuels new tensions in moment of crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — Over 48 hours in America, the official death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 100,000, the number of people who filed for unemployment during the crisis soared...

29 May 22:59 The Seattle Times 9121942838340617218.html
Videos: White House Under Lockdown Amid 'Justice for Floyd' Protests in Washington, DC

The White House was placed under lockdown on Friday evening as thousands of protesters in Washington, DC converged on the presidential mansion demanding justice for...

29 May 22:31 Sputniknews 967333868202066195.html
Police take no action over Covid-19 death of railway worker Belly Mujinga

Her husband said he was sad to hear there would be no prosecution.

29 May 22:58 Metro 970161747539165696.html
Donald Trump claims shoot looters tweet was public safety message - not a threat

Trump claimed he had no idea 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' was first used by an anti-civil rights cop

29 May 22:52 Metro 970161748453327810.html
Working hours for commercial activities from 7am to 1pm from Sunday

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) said yesterday in a circular that work hours for commercial and service activities in Qatar will be from 7 am to 1 pm from Sunday. The steps are taken within the framework of the preventive and precautionary measures taken in Qatar to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and in line with previous decisions and procedures.

29 May 23:07 The Peninsula 1202843881651616540.html
Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

29 May 23:00 the Guardian 1491978795774671013.html
Celebrities Pitch In To Help Pay Minneapolis Protesters’ Bail

Multiple well-known actors and public figures have made donations to an organization that is working to pay the bail of protesters arrested in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the George Floyd ...

29 May 23:10 The Inquisitr 1745625231524514395.html
Criminal Trials Set to Resume at Sacramento Court

After nearly three months of plotting a reopening path, Sacramento County Superior Court is ready to debut a new “socially distanced” era of criminal justice featuring temperature checks, mandatory masks and jurors behind plexiglass.

29 May 23:50 Courthouse News Service 1799505150406280755.html
Flashback: Black Business Owner Furious After Business Destroyed During L.A. Riots

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

29 May 23:06 Infowars 1950426315239326337.html
Van Jones: Every White Person Has ‘Virus’ in Brain, It’s ‘Too Late to Be Innocent’

CNN host says even liberal, well-intentioned white people

29 May 23:01 Infowars 1950426315439262042.html
Racism cannot be 'normal' in 2020 US: Obama on Floyd

 Former president Barack Obama said Friday he shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota and that racism cannot be "normal" in the

29 May 23:44 Deccan Herald 2027555796192711443.html
Can engineer defections from Congress, claims Jarkiholi

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi on Friday claimed that 22 Congress MLAs were in touch with him and he could get five of them to defect 'on a trial basis' within a week if the BJP

29 May 23:08 Deccan Herald 2027555796510885835.html
US Defence Secretary talks to Rajnath Singh, says Pentagon

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has talked to his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh and reiterated his support for a “strong and enduring” bilateral defence partnership, the Pentagon said Friday.

29 May 23:23 Deccan Herald 2027555796703889213.html
Coronavirus: New SOP for 7-day quarantine for international passengers

For Vande Bharat returnees approaching the end of their 14-day mandatory quarantine period, new guidelines reducing the institutional quarantine period appeared to be Godsend. But, many have been waiting in vain to be discharged.

29 May 23:30 Deccan Herald 2027555797364791648.html
Racism cannot be 'normal' in US: Barack Obama

Former US President Barack Obama said on Friday he shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota and that racism cannot be "normal" in the

29 May 23:08 Deccan Herald 2027555797401779449.html
Humana Awarded New Contract to Continue Serving Medicaid Managed Care Residents in Home State of Kentucky

Humana Awarded New Contract to Continue Serving Medicaid Managed Care Residents in Home State of Kentucky

29 May 23:25 finanzen.net 2053223362592460296.html
Germany's Merkel rejects Trump invite to attend G7 summit in Washington- Politico

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has refused to accept U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to attend an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States, Politico reported on Friday.

29 May 23:29 Financial Post 2379081492006938503.html
Transcripts released of Flynn's calls with Russian diplomat

Transcripts of phone calls that played a pivotal role in the Russia investigation were declassified Friday, showing that Michael Flynn urged Russia's ambassador to be "even-keeled" in response to punitive Obama administration measures, and assured him "we can have a better conversation" about relations after Trump became president.

29 May 23:44 CTVNews 2422791598923064073.html
There Is No Evidence Belly Mujinga Got COVID-19 From Being Spat On: British Police Make Chilling Statement

British Police said there is no evidence to substantiate a criminal offence in the case of Belly Mujinga who died of COVID-19 after being spat on by a man.

29 May 23:50 iHarare News 2755902707699606145.html
Britain's Got Talent judges baffled by bizarre duo performing in clay masks

Tom and Noelle are the latest double act to hit the Britain's Got Talent stage and their choice of outfits have left the judges rather confused...

29 May 23:01 Irish Mirror 2875825629529845526.html
Railways’ treatment of migrants borders on barbarism, violation of rights: NHRC

The NHRC, which issued the notices on Thursday, said it was taking suo motu cognizance of media reports on trains taking days to reach their destination.

29 May 23:04 The Indian Express 2885715103898731870.html
Trump says he spoke to Modi about China; no recent contact: Indian officials

On Friday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told US Defence Secretary Mark T Esper that New Delhi would resolve its differences with Beijing bilaterally.

29 May 23:03 The Indian Express 2885715105349249926.html
Minneapolis police officer charged with murder of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS, May 30 ― A white former Minneapolis police officer was charged with murder yesterday after a bystander video showed him pinning his knee into the neck of an unarmed black man who later died, an incident that triggered three nights of violent protests. Derek Chauvin, the officer seen...

29 May 23:53 Malaymail 302165934421510993.html
Where protests are expected following Minneapolis 'I can't breathe' death

MINNEAPOLIS, May 30 ― The killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis black man who died after being pinned by the neck by a white police officer's knee, has triggered a wave of protests across the country, with more demonstrations expected yesterday. Protesters were planning marches and rallies to...

29 May 23:58 Malaymail 302165934974410200.html
Trump cuts ties with WHO mid-pandemic, as Europe speeds reopening

WASHINGTON, May 30 ― US President Donald Trump yesterday said he was severing ties with the World Health Organisation (WHO), signalling the end of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to the UN agency as the deadly coronavirus pandemic rages on. As Europe speeded along the path to reopening...

29 May 23:09 Malaymail 302165935367418799.html
North Korea says it supports China's measures on Hong Kong

SEOUL, May 30 ― North Korea today expressed its support for China's decision to impose new national security laws in Hong Kong, calling it a “legitimate step” to safeguard the state security. “Since Hong Kong issue is an issue pertaining thoroughly to the internal affairs of China, any...

29 May 23:35 Malaymail 302165935911800973.html
In broadside against China, Trump moves toward ending Hong Kong privileges

WASHINGTON, May 30 ― President Donald Trump yesterday ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special US treatment for Hong Kong to punish China, but stopped short of calling an immediate end to privileges that have helped the territory remain a global financial centre. In...

29 May 23:26 Malaymail 302165936524489210.html
Donald Trump Contacts Members of George Floyd's Family

President Donald Trump said Friday at the White House that he spoke with family members of George Floyd who died in Minnesota.

29 May 23:35 Breitbart 3148363492426942114.html
Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Labour leader also says ‘a huge debt of gratitude’ is owed to key workers.

29 May 23:02 Shropshire Star 3480199991918521651.html
Akwa Ibom Assembly suspends two council chairmen over misconduct

Patrick Odey, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Nsit Atai Local Government, Emem Ibanga, and her counterpart in Uyo, Imo Okon. The duo were suspended indefin...

29 May 23:25 Punch Newspapers 3524240994537075589.html
White House goes on brief lockdown after protest erupts nearby

The White House went into a brief lockdown on Friday evening as protests over the death of George Floyd raged nearby, according to reporters who said they were in the building at the time.

29 May 23:55 TheHill 355432918707792374.html
North Carolina presses GOP on safety standards for convention

Officials in North Carolina have again pressed Republicans on how they intend to carry out their national convention this summer while observing safety guidelines to prevent the spread of the

29 May 23:17 TheHill 355432919137326847.html
Mark Zuckerberg says he had a 'visceral negative reaction' to Trump's post about shooting protesters but says the post will stay on Facebook (FB)

Mark Zuckerberg has broken his silence on Donald Trump's warning about "shooting" protesters to say that while he had a "visceral negative reaction to it," Facebook will not take it down.

29 May 23:43 Pulse Live 3606876834946716096.html
US cop who kneeled on George Floyd's neck charged with third-degree murder

A Minneapolis policeman accused of killing unarmed African-American George Floyd by kneeling on his neck was taken into custody on Friday and charged with third-degree murder, officials said.

29 May 23:01 News24 3752801376853905430.html
Facebook CEO Says Users Should See Trump Posts ‘for Themselves’

Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said the social network didn’t put warnings on U.S. President Donald Trump’s posts about demonstrations in Minnesota because they talked about potential government military action, which Facebook users need to know about.

29 May 23:38 Bloomberg 4032480121446407815.html
Gov Emmanuel vows to investigate NDDC director’s death

Gov Emmanuel has vowed to investigate the sudden death of the Ag Executive Director, Fin and Admin of the NDDC, Ibanga Bassey Etang.

29 May 23:41 Vanguard News 4125100339398724818.html
US cop who kneeled on black man's neck charged with third-degree murder

Policeman Derek Chauvin, one of four officers who were fired over George Floyd's death, has been taken into custody.

29 May 23:58 DAWN.COM 4500271768071560743.html
World Must React to Hindutva Terrorism

The Hindu ideology has transformed into the crude discourses of anti-Muslim platitudes and therefore, existing language of local stereotypes in India has been reinforced with modern offensive terms of intolerance especially against minorities. Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, Hindu nationalism has erupted as a dominant power and this power has been executed by […]

29 May 23:00 Modern Diplomacy 4563921199157289690.html
Minnesota mobilizes more troops as governor warns of harsh crackdown after riots

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

29 May 23:40 Digital Journal 4566489171980359803.html
Matt Gaetz files an FEC complaint against Twitter for 'domestic election interference'

Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against Twitter after the social media giant issued a fact-check on one of President Trump's tweets about absentee ballots.

29 May 23:05 Washington Examiner 4625792332112361936.html
Revolutionary poet Varvara Rao admitted to Mumbai hospital

Varavara Rao's wife Hemalatha and daughter Pavana staged a three-hour-long protest at home, holding placards for release of the 80-year-old who was arrested in November 2018.

29 May 23:23 The New Indian Express 4718288653644512228.html
World needs answers from China: Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with WHO

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

29 May 23:14 The New Indian Express 4718288654741750490.html
Watchdog asks Crown to consider charges against five officers in death of B.C. man

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia’s police watchdog is asking Crown counsel to consider use of force and obstruction charges against five police officers after the death of a Prince George man while in custody.

29 May 23:04 National Post 4816958590216647109.html
Young Minneapolis mayor in spotlight after police killing, protests

Shaken and angry, Minneapolis’ telegenic young mayor stood in front of television cameras over and over this week – first to decry the police killing of George Floyd, and on Friday to impose a curfew as parts of his city burned in ongoing protests.

29 May 23:48 National Post 4816958591271521287.html
U.S. high court rejects church challenge to Illinois pandemic rules

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected a challenge to Illinois’ restrictions on religious services during the coronavirus pandemic, noting that the state had lifted the limits in question.

29 May 23:13 National Post 4816958591650673408.html
Minneapolis police officer charged with murder of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS — A white former Minneapolis police officer was charged with murder on Friday after a bystander video showed him pinning his knee into the neck of an unarmed black man who later died, an incident that triggered three nights of violent protests.

29 May 23:08 National Post 4816958591813992646.html
Minneapolis protest misinformation stokes racial tensions

CHICAGO — The false social media posts started just hours after protesters first began chanting and carrying banners around the Minneapolis neighbourhood where George Floyd, an African American man, died handcuffed in police custody.

29 May 23:07 KitchenerToday.com 52741008891113006.html
Dangerous driving spree ends with minivan crashing into Cambridge restaurant

A 33-year-old has been arrested

29 May 23:47 KitchenerToday.com 52741009558151357.html
Adeleke's continuous absence frustrates his trial for exam malpractice

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, discharged a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Ademola Adeleke

29 May 23:41 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299926032838.html
Actor Hill Harper Gets Crushed For Misgendering Zaya Wade, Saying ‘Young Man’ (TWEETS)

This is pretty much where we are in 2020. Actor Hill Harper the post by Gabrielle Union on Instagram wishing…

29 May 23:41 Total Pro Sports 5536572205834482122.html
Man arrested, suspected of redeeming more than 200 face masks from vending machines

SINGAPORE: A 32-year-old man was arrested on Thursday (May 28) after more than 200 Government-issued face masks were fraudulently redeemed from ...

29 May 23:44 CNA 5644198862507065371.html
EU awards peacekeeping medal to Pakistani soldier

Sepoy Amir Aslam was martyred in the Democratic Republic of Congo on a UN peacekeeping mission

29 May 23:41 Dunya News 5863268919667480936.html
President Trump says he spoke to George Floyd’s family

Trump said he conveyed his sympathy to the family.

29 May 23:22 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730203040208682.html
U.S. Asians Pushing Back Against Harassment After Surge Of Attacks

A spike in harassment of Asian-Americans since the coronavirus pandemic began has led community activists in the United States to fight back

29 May 23:45 HuffPost 5982769914906483192.html
Mark Zuckerberg says he had a 'visceral negative reaction' to Trump's post about shooting protesters but says the post will stay on Facebook

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has finally weighed in on Trump's rhetoric, which Twitter previously warned broke its rules on "glorifying violence."

29 May 23:38 Business Insider 6060062400195009503.html
Trump claimed he didn't know about the racist origins of his 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' remarks in light of the escalating violence amid the George Floyd protests

In a tweet, Trump appeared to quote former Miami police chief Walter Headley, whose harsh policing in black neighborhoods incited riots in 1968.

29 May 23:23 Business Insider 6060062400356424261.html
Andhra Pradesh HC slaps contempt case on 49 netizens

India News: NEW DELHI: Exasperated by a scurrilous smear campaign against it for ruling against government decisions, the Andhra Pradesh high court has taken the .

29 May 23:45 The Times of India 6060938663153618480.html
BJP, Apni Party slam NC for boycotting delimitation exercise

BJP, Apni Party slam NC for boycotting delimitation exercise NC has always resorted to ‘Bhangra Baazi’: G H Mir Nasir Azam Srinagar, May 29 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday slammed National Conference (NC) for boycotting the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir. “They have always sabotaged democratic processes,” […]

29 May 23:28 Northlines 6096227020663140282.html
Pak fired explosive shells destroyed in Rajouri, Poonch

Pak fired explosive shells destroyed in Rajouri, Poonch Rajouri /Poonch, May 29: The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of Army on Friday destroyed three high explosive mortar shells in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu region, officials said. Officials informed that an unexploded high explosive shell fired by Pakistan was found in Line of Control (LoC) village of […]

29 May 23:46 Northlines 6096227022414089040.html
Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Labour leader also says ‘a huge debt of gratitude’ is owed to key workers.

29 May 23:03 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773943806518.html
Feds flew an unarmed Predator drone over Minneapolis protests to provide “situational awareness”

The US has a long history of surveilling protesters, but the technology used to do so has grown more powerful.

29 May 23:42 Vox 6416095788695293098.html
City council member among arrests as police station damaged, grocery store looted in Charlotte protests

Police say a city council member was among several people arrested as hundreds gathered in Charlotte Friday to protest the death of George Floyd, the man who died in police custody in Minnesota.

29 May 23:32 WBTV 6439870257545357431.html
Trump Has Returned To His 2016 Law-And-Order Rhetoric, But It Might Not Sit So Well In 2020

When President Trump delivered his inaugural address in 2017, it was in an unfamiliar style. Gone was the jokey off-handedness of Trump-on-the-trail. In a stilt…

29 May 23:20 FiveThirtyEight 6485396908037546583.html
Watchdog asks Crown to consider charges against five officers in death of B.C. man

SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia's police watchdog is asking Crown counsel to consider use of force and obstruction charges against five police officers afte

29 May 23:02 iNFOnews.ca 6669504246165864399.html
White Minneapolis cop who knelt on black man's neck charged with murder

The white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck was arrested and charged with murder Friday.

29 May 23:06 The Japan Times 6673764368055072524.html
Bengal govt. to recruit more workers

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

29 May 23:30 The Hindu 6679535024487607584.html
Plea in SC against detention of Saifuddin Soz

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

29 May 23:33 The Hindu 6679535025215181069.html
Temple looted in Palghar, priests attacked

A group of three persons attacked the temple’s head priest and his assistant and decamped with valuables worth ₹6,800,

29 May 23:34 The Hindu 6679535026247498773.html
Britain's Got Talent judges baffled by bizarre duo performing in clay masks

Tom and Noelle are the latest double act to hit the Britain's Got Talent stage and their choice of outfits have left the judges rather confused...

29 May 23:01 mirror 675785261758138541.html
Michael Flynn asked Russia to avoid ‘tit-for-tat’ over Obama penalizing Moscow for election interference, new transcripts show

Democrats say transcripts show Flynn lied to FBI while undercutting sitting president

29 May 23:53 The Globe and Mail 68426410477844256.html
Toronto’s police chief calls for expedited investigation into woman’s fatal fall from balcony

Chief Saunders’s call comes with protests planned in support of the family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet and some raising parallels to George Floyd, a black man’s death that came during an arrest in Minneapolis

29 May 23:54 The Globe and Mail 68426411443517713.html
Online misinformation over George Floyd protests in Minneapolis stoke racial tensions

False social media posts include the officer charged in Floyd’s death incorrectly pictured next to Trump, rumours a Minneapolis officer was responsible for breaking windows

29 May 23:25 The Globe and Mail 68426411454091557.html
Interior Minister Avakov on Brovary shootout incident: 28 people detained (Video)

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

29 May 23:20 UNIAN 6863008971493734847.html
Donald Trump to revoke Hong Kong trade privileges in China escalation

President also says US will withdraw from World Health Organization over pandemic response

29 May 23:23 Ft 707176889726105003.html
Mississippi mayor ignores calls to resign over comments on George Floyd's death

"What I said, came out in a way that I wish I said it differently," Hal Marx said at a special meeting Thursday night. "It wasn't to minimize that gentleman's death."

29 May 23:03 Yahoo 7097669637526363378.html
U.S. high court rejects church challenges to state pandemic rules

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected challenges on Friday to curbs on religious services in California and Illinois during the coronavirus pandemic. In the California dispute, the nine justices split 5-4 in rejecting a bid by South Bay United Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista to block the rules issued by

29 May 23:22 Yahoo 7097669638465713024.html
Partygoer at Missouri's Lake of Ozarks positive for COVID-19

Health officials said Friday that they were seeking to “inform mass numbers of unknown people” after a person who attended crowded pool parties over Memorial Day weekend at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks tested positive for COVID-19. Camden County Health Department said in a release that the resident

29 May 23:55 Yahoo 7097669638924976358.html
What the papers say – May 30

The easing of lockdown has taken over from the Dominic Cummings affair on the nation’s front pages.

29 May 23:36 Express & Star 7324224459213049522.html
Coronavirus could deepen Britain’s North-South divide, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Labour leader also says ‘a huge debt of gratitude’ is owed to key workers.

29 May 23:02 Express & Star 7324224459408402998.html
Gen. Jack Keane: China 'weaponized' coronavirus to 'destroy Western democracies' economies'

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane told "The Story" Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping had "weaponized" the spread of coronavirus around the world to destroy Western economies and stifle its competition.

29 May 23:52 Fox News 7362823819697299725.html
Lawrence Jones alarmed prosecutors unable to find 'intent and malice' in Floyd's death

Lawrence Jones weighed in on the charges levied against the Minneapolis police officer who is seen in a viral video putting his knee into the neck of George Floyd, who dies in police custody.

29 May 23:23 Fox News 7362823820267457432.html
Twin Cities simmer as curfews imposed to counter riots go into effect

An 8 p.m. CT curfew for the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., went into effect Friday following three nights of violent, chaotic demonstrations following the death of George Floyd that climaxed Thursday night with rioters setting a police station ablaze.

29 May 23:17 Fox News 7362823820367225029.html
Deroy Murdock: Rioters do injustice to George Floyd, tortured and killed in a case of police brutality

When those who derided George Floyd’s killing smashed police car windows and lobbed bottles at cops, the rioters began their slide off the moral high ground.

29 May 23:45 Fox News 7362823820876459720.html
Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter for violating US sanctions on Iran

Sen. Ted Cruz R-Texas sent a letter to Attorney General Bill Barr and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Friday, urging them to open a criminal investigation into Twitter for violating sanctions on Iran.

29 May 23:50 Fox News 7362823821331881683.html
Donald Trump's social media diktat may not shift India’s stand

India has been facing a challenge of misinformation on a large scale and has had to deal with situations such as mob lynching due to unchecked hate speech and fake news on social media.

29 May 23:10 The Economic Times 7653256037699562001.html
New York’s nursing home horrors are even worse than you think

Patricia Castillo remembers when the Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center, where her mother lived, notified her that a patient had just been admitted from a nearby Niagara County hospital with

29 May 23:58 New York Post 7654946768382281291.html
Twitter ignores far worse than Trump — time to stop singling him out

Donald Trump and Twitter are at it again. Like star-crossed enemies, the president and the platform that helped create him have entered into a new fight over how the social-media giant treats

29 May 23:48 New York Post 7654946768473937417.html
Partygoer at Missouri's Lake of Ozarks positive for COVID-19

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Health officials said Friday that they were seeking to “inform mass numbers of unknown people” after a person who attended crowded pool parties over Memorial Day weekend at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks tested positive for COVID-19.

29 May 23:56 680News 8014034334941963215.html
Move over James Bond: India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan

Indian police have released a pigeon belonging to a Pakistani fisherman after a probe found that the bird, which had flown across the contentious border between the nuclear-armed nations, was not a spy, two officials said on Friday.

29 May 23:51 Bdnews24 8119004129196870061.html
GPs and home visits

A chara, – I hope that the ongoing deliberations of our Oireachtas Special Committee on the Covid-19 Response will also include an examination of how GPs deliver medical care to patients confined to their homes.

29 May 23:05 The Irish Times 8204772969104970795.html
Government needs to govern

Sir, – Schools around Europe are reopening but here we are told that ours may not reopen in September, and even then probably for less than 50 per cent of the pupils on any given day.

29 May 23:14 The Irish Times 8204772969392556612.html
Young Minneapolis mayor in spotlight after police killing, protests

(Reuters) - Shaken and angry, Minneapolis’ telegenic young mayor stood in front of television cameras over and over this week - first to decry the police killing of George Floyd, and on Friday to impose a curfew as parts of his city burned in ongoing protests.

29 May 23:54 Reuters 8334514181089676567.html
Germany's Merkel rejects Trump invite to attend G7 summit in Washington: Politico

(Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel has refused to accept U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to attend an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States, Politico reported on Friday.

29 May 23:31 Reuters 8334514181512286179.html
Madhya Pradesh: Balaghat police open fire on tribals suspecting naxals

Meantime, the two tribal who were brothers, were returning from the nearby jungle along with their buffalo.

29 May 23:30 Free Press Journal 9080771787928867175.html
Lockdown 5.0 in Bhopal: People with sweet tooth look tickled pink after two months

The pandemic has also drilled into the mind of everyone the importance of wearing mask.

29 May 23:30 Free Press Journal 9080771787931806422.html
Bhopal: Chock-a-block with traffic, Rachna Nagar underpass turns into accident-prone spot

No less than two collisions are reported everyday from under bridge that is now overburdened by four times of its original capacity.

29 May 23:40 Free Press Journal 9080771788676539495.html
Indore: Gamchha gets credence after BJP 'unrest', Collector dilutes on surgical mask order after party heartburn

The use of handkerchiefs or gamchha etc. as masks will not be considered, the order added.

29 May 23:30 Free Press Journal 9080771788935751481.html
Biden speaks of racial ‘open wound,’ contrasting with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden lamented the “open wound” of the nation's systemic racism on Friday as he responded to the police killing of a black man in Minnesota. He...

29 May 23:38 The Seattle Times 9121942837853040426.html
Trump strikes China over virus, Hong Kong and student visas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced that he would withdraw funding from the World Health Organization, end Hong Kong’s special trade status and suspend visas of Chinese graduate...

29 May 23:24 The Seattle Times 9121942838246305893.html
Trump walks back his incendiary Minneapolis ‘thugs’ post

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has tried to walk back his post-midnight “thugs” tweet about Minneapolis protesters that added to outrage over the police killing of a black man....

29 May 23:20 The Seattle Times 9121942838266886574.html
US Intelligence Chief Releases Flynn-Kislyak Transcript

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

29 May 23:41 Sputniknews 967333868020611930.html
Video: Iranian Supreme Leader Slams History of US Race Relations in ’#BlackLivesMatter’ Tweet

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

29 May 23:21 Sputniknews 967333868649621178.html