Japan lifts emergency in Tokyo

Stimulus plan to be funded by 2nd extra budget, Abe support at record low

Japan lifts coronavirus state of emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japan, with about 16,600 confirmed cases and about 850 deaths, has so far avoided the large outbreaks that have been experienced in the US and the Europe despite its softer restrictions.

Japan cautiously lifts last of virus emergency controls

The government’s decision to lift the declaration highlights its strong desire to revive the nation’s faltering economy as quickly as possible.

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide. Experts on a government-commissioned panel approved the lifting of the emergency in Tokyo, neighbouring Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures, and in Hokkaido to the north, which had remained under …

Japan to fully lift coronavirus emergency in Tokyo area, Hokkaido

Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama and Hokkaido were the last remaining areas under the measure among the country's 47 prefectures.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency but urges caution

Compared with hard-hit areas in Europe, the United States, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the pandemic, with 16,581 infections and 830 deaths

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl. Compared to

Japan lifts virus emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

The prime minister of Japan has lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and the remaining areas of the country, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Rest of World News: Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Japan was poised to lift its nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus on Monday, gradually reopening the world's third-biggest economy after new cases slowed to a crawl.

Japan to lift coronavirus emergency in Tokyo and other areas

Japan is set to lift the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other prefectures, which are still on alert, according to the Nikkei Asian R

Japan set to fully lift coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, 4 other prefectures

Japan is expected to end its coronavirus-related state of emergency Monday by easing curbs on economic activity in Tokyo and four other prefectures ahead of schedule, with the spread of infections under control. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to announce the decision at a 6 p.m. Monday news conference.…

Europe lifts virus shutters as Japan ends emergency

Europeans flocked to parks, gyms and pools on Monday as more countries eased coronavirus restrictions, while Japan lifted its state of emergency but urged vigilance to avoid another wave of infections.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending

Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow

Compared to hard-hit areas in Europe, the United States, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the pandemic, with 16,581 cases in total and 830 deaths.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide.

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency as it lifts restrictions in last areas including Tokyo

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency as it lifts restrictions in last areas including Tokyo.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen.

Trump wants Republican National Convention to stay in North Carolina

President Trump said Monday that he’d like the Republican National Convention to remain in North Carolina — despite noting headwinds from Democrats who lead state and local governments — and

Trump threatens to pull Republican convention out of North Carolina

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

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

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

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

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

Trump threatens to move Republican National Convention out of North Carolina unless ‘full attendance’ allowed

Trump’s tweets about the RNC, planned for Charlotte, come just two days after North Carolina recorded its largest daily increase in positive coronavirus cases yet

Trump threatens to find new GOP convention site if North Carolina governor won't allow full attendance

President Trump warned Monday that planners would be "reluctantly forced" to find a new site for the Republican National Convention if North Carolina's governor can't guarantee the party will be allowed "full attendance" at the event currently planned in the state's largest city. 

Trump denies interest in moving Republican National Convention to Doral property

President Trump on Monday denied any suggestion that he might want to hold this summer’s Republican National Convention at his resort in Doral, Fla., following his threat to move the convention from North Carolina if that state’s governor can’t guarantee the party will be allowed “full attendance” at the event.

US Vice President Pence Repeats Trump's Threat to Move GOP Convention From N Carolina

US President Donald Trump said on Memorial Day that he is considering moving the Republican National Convention, set for 24 to 27 August, from North Carolina if the...

Donald Trump Threatens to Move Republican Convention from North Carolina

President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina.

Trump Rules Out Moving Republican Convention To His Golf Resort, After Threatening Move From North Carolina

The president wants to see “thousands of enthusiastic Republicans” in Charlotte, North Carolina at the end of August.

Trump Threatens To Move Republican Convention If North Carolina Doesn’t Reopen

The president wants to see “thousands of enthusiastic Republicans” in Charlotte, North Carolina at the end of August.

5 new positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in Texas County

Texas County Emergency Management has confirmed five additional positive COVID-19 cases for the county this afternoon.

Oyo confirms six more COVID-19 cases in Ibadan firm

Wale Oyewale, Ibadan Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed six more COVID-19 cases at iSON Xperiences in Ibadan South West Local Government Council Area of the state. The total nu...

China's Hubei reports no new confirmed COVID-19 cases

China's Hubei reports no new confirmed COVID-19 cases: No new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in central China's Hubei Province on Sunday, the provincial health commission said .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Indiana reports 354 more confirmed COVID-19 cases

State health officials said Monday that 354 more Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and an additional eight people have died from the disease.

Trump threatens to move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he may move the Republican National Convention set for August from North Carolina if the event faces state social distancing restrictions due to the coronavirus.

Trump threatens to move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions

Trump threatens to move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions

Governors can not ignore state constitutions to impose COVID-19 restrictions

When the Wisconsin Supreme Court found an extension of Gov. Tony Evers' lockdown unconstitutional, the governor blamed a

Reports: Hundreds of Russian, Syrian Fighters Retreat from Libyan Capital

Over 1,000 Russian and Syrian mercenary fighters in Libya retreated from Tripoli's frontlines to a town south of the capital.

Hundreds of Russian, Syrian mercenaries quit Libya's front lines

Turkish military intervention has halted an attempt by Moscow-backed strongman Khalifa Haftar to capture Tripoli.

Liz Peek: Madame Vice President — Biden's latest goof narrows field to these likely contenders

The prospect of possibly becoming the first female president of the United States has attracted a veritable stampede of contenders.

Memorial Day beach crowds lead to mixed messages from officials on coronavirus

Governors and other elected officials are sending out mixed messages this holiday weekend as vacationers descended on beaches in droves despite the country still grappling with the coronavirus pandemic.

Former Transition Aide Says Michael Flynn Fielded Thousands of Calls

A former transition official and longtime aide said Michael Flynn fielded thousands of calls during a chaotic transition period.

WWII Veteran Walking 100 Miles to Celebrate 100th Birthday

A World War II veteran about to turn 100 years old will walk 100 miles to raise money for those suffering financially from the coronavirus.

Bolsonaro Joined Large Rally Before Trump Issued Brazil Travel Ban

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro once again joined a large crowd of supporters on the streets on Sunday, this time in Brasilia.

Burundi presidential election: Ruling party's Evariste Ndayishimiye declared winner

Burundi's ruling party candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye has been declared winner of the presidential election with 68.72 percent of the vote. His main rival says he will appeal the result. Also, it's…

Burundi: Ruling party wins presidential vote

Burundi

Burundi’s ruling party wins troubled presidential election

Contested victory comes after campaign marked by claims of political violence

Burundi ruling party candidate Ndayishimiye wins election

Burundi's ruling party presidential candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye on Monday was declared the victor of the bitterly disputed election, with 68.72 percent of the vote.

Burundi ruling party candidate wins election amid rigging claims

Evariste Ndayishimiye is declared winner with 69% of vote

Burundi ruling party candidate Ndayishimiye wins election

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

Burundi’s ruling party candidate wins presidential election

The announcement by the electoral commission comes after accusations of rigging by the leading opposition challenger

Burundi’s ruling party candidate wins presidential election with 68 percent of the vote

Burundi's ruling party candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye was on Monday declared the winner of the country's presidential election, which the opposition has said was flawed.

Burundi ruling party candidate wins presidential election

General Ndayishimiye, 52, is expected to succeed President Pierre Nkurunziza. Nkurunziza, who has been in power since 2005, had decided not to stand for a fourth term and had dubbed him his "heir.

Domestic flights take off amid chaos, confusion

New Delhi: Passengers were seen harried across airports, including the national capital's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), on Monday as many domestic flights were cancelled due to the limit...

Long queues, chaos, confusion as domestic flights resume

Chaos, confusion and long queues greeted passengers as flights resumed after a two-month air travel ban to stem the spread of the coronavirus.Some airlines cancelled flights at the last minute, highlighting the lack of preparation

Confusion, jitters as domestic flights in India resume

Domestic flights resumed in India on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among ...

Confusion, jitters as Indian domestic flights resume

Airlines in India scrap dozens of flights and hundreds of passengers cancel their bookings on Monday, May 25, amid confusion over quarantine rules

Confusion, jitters as Indian domestic flights resume

New Delhi: Domestic flights resumed in India on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among passengers and the cancellation of dozens of planes.

Confusion, jitters as Indian domestic flights resume

Domestic flights resumed in India on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among passengers

Confusion, jitters as Indian domestic flights resume

Domestic flights resumed in India on Monday even as coronavirus cases surge, while confusion about quarantine rules prompted jitters among passengers and the cancellation of dozens of planes.

India resumes domestic flights amid confusion over Covid-19 rules

Individual states apply varying coronavirus restrictions – from 14-day quarantine to case-by-case assessment of symptoms

Domestic flights take off amid chaos, confusion 

Passengers were seen harried across airports, including the national capital's IGIA, on Monday as many domestic flights were cancelled.

Out of the house: Democrat Biden makes first public appearance in weeks

NEW CASTLE, Delaware (Reuters) - Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday made his first public appearance outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago, visiting a nearby veterans memorial to mark the U.S. Memorial Day holiday.

Joe Biden wears face mask in his first public appearance in two months

US president Donald Trump has so far refused to wear a face mask in public.

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

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

Joe Biden makes first public appearance since March

The apparent Democratic presidential nominee and his wife laid a wreath Monday to honor Delaware war dead, his first public foray since mid-March.

Biden makes first public appearance in months on Memorial Day

Former Vice President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day on Monday by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at a local veteran’s memorial near his Delaware home, in what was his first time in public

Joe Biden wears mask in 1st public appearance since March

Biden is back. Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday made his first public appearance since mid-March as he visited a veterans memorial in Delaware, notably clad in a mask. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee laid a wreath in honor of Memorial Day, alongside his wife, Jill Biden, who also wore a mask. Biden's choice to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation to wear a mask during the coronavirus pandemic is in stark contrast to President Donald Trump, who often refuses to wear masks in public, fearful that he'd look ridiculous. Biden's first outing in two months may serve as a trial run for public events, reports The Associated Press, suggesting he won't spend the remaining five months until the election campaigning from home. While advisers hope to resume campaign activities eventually, they intend to do so "when safety allows, and we will not do that a day sooner," said Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon. Taylor Watson

Joe Biden wears mask in 1st public appearance since March

Biden is back.Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday made his first public appearance since mid-March as he visited a veterans memorial in Delaware, notably clad in a mask. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee laid a wreath in honor of Memorial Day, alongside his wife, Jill Biden, who also

Missouri salon may have exposed 140 customers to coronavirus

Dozens of Great Clips clients in Missouri may have left the salon with more than a new haircut.

Two hairstylists in Missouri may have exposed more than 140 clients to the coronavirus, health officials say

The stylists worked at a Great Clips hair salon in Springfield, Missouri, between May 12 and May 20 while symptomatic.

Two hairstylists in Missouri may have exposed more than 140 clients to the coronavirus, health officials say

A hairstylist at a Missouri Great Clips salon may have exposed up to 56 clients to COVID-19 after working while symptomatic, health officials said on Saturday .

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Business Insider - The stylists worked at a Great Clips hair salon in Springfield, Missouri, between May 12 and May 20 while symptomatic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Two hairstylists in Missouri may have exposed more than 140 clients to the coronavirus, health officials say

The stylists worked at a Great Clips hair salon in Springfield, Missouri, between May 12 and May 20 while symptomatic.

Two hairstylists in Missouri may have exposed more than 140 clients to the coronavirus, health officials say

The stylists worked at a Great Clips hair salon in Springfield, Missouri, between May 12 and May 20 while symptomatic.

Two hairstylists in Missouri may have exposed more than 140 clients to the coronavirus, health officials say

A Great Clips hair salon in Springfield, Missouri, has become a potential hot spot of COVID-19 transmission after two hairstylists came into work while symptomatic, potentially exposing more than 140 people to the virus, according to local officials.

Covid-19: Rail Bhavan to shut down for second time in fortnight after another coronavirus case

A fourth-grade multitasking staffer who attended office till last Tuesday is the fifth COVID-19 case detected in the building in less than two weeks.

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

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

Coronavirus | Rail Bhavan to shut down for 2nd time in fortnight after another COVID-19 case

Offices at fourth floor of Rail Bhavan will remain close till Friday for thorough disinfection, an order said.

Rail Bhavan to shut down for 2nd time in fortnight as staffer tests positive

A fourth grade multi-tasking staffer, who last attended the office on May 19, tested Covid-19 positive. Nine of his contacts at the Rail Bhavan had been home quarantined.Offices at fourth floor of Rail Bhavan will remain close till Friday for thorough disinfection

Rail Bhavan to shut down for 2nd time in fortnight after another COVID-19 case

A fourth-grade multitasking staffer who attended office till last Tuesday is the fifth COVID-19 case detected in the building in less than two weeks. Nine of his contacts at Rail Bhavan have been sent to home quarantine, officials said.

Rail Bhavan to shut down for 2nd time in fortnight after another Coronavirus case

The multitasking staff is responsible for taking files from one official to another and come in contact with a lot of people throughout the day. These files can go to the Chairman, Railway Board or even the Railway Minister, thereby spreading infection, an official said.

Ghaziabad-Delhi border sealed again, essential services personnel allowed

 The Ghaziabad administration on Monday sealed its border with Delhi again in view of the rising cases of the coronavirus in the district in the last few days, according to an official order.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Delhi-Ghaziabad border sealed until further orders; those under essential services allowed to cross

In a recent notification, it has been informed that Delhi-Ghaziabad border will be sealed and the norms that were applicable during the second phase of lockdown will be implemented until further notice.

Delhi-Ghaziabad border to be resealed, only essential services allowed

However, the district administration said that those providing essential services, including doctors, paramedical staff, police, bank employees and media personnel are allowed to move across the two cities after showing identity cards. No special pass will be required, it said.

Ghaziabad-Delhi border sealed again, essential services personnel allowed

Ghaziabad in western Uttar Pradesh has recorded 227 cases of COVID-19 till Sunday evening, according to an official statement.

Ghaziabad DM issues order to seal border with Delhi; essential services to be allowed

On Monday, Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey has issued an order to seal the border with Delhi due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

Ghaziabad-Delhi border sealed again, essential services personnel allowed

Ghaziabad in western Uttar Pradesh has recorded 227 cases of COVID-19 till Sunday evening, according to an official statement.

A second immigrant has died from COVID-19 while in ICE custody

Santiago Baten-Oxlag, an immigrant in custody of the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency, died from COVID-19 on Sunday.

A second immigrant has died from COVID-19 while in ICE custody

Santiago Baten-Oxlag, an immigrant in custody of the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency, died from COVID-19 on Sunday.

A second immigrant has died from COVID-19 while in ICE custody

An immigrant in custody of the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency died of COVID-19 complications on Sunday, marking the second death related to the novel coronavirus among people in ICE detainment.

Second immigrant dies of COVID-19 while in ICE custody

Santiago Baten-Oxlag, of Guatemala, is the second known immigrant to die of coronavirus complications while detained by U.S. immigration authorities.

Second man with COVID-19 dies in US immigration custody

A Guatemalan man held in United States immigration detention died after contracting the novel coronavirus, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed on Monday. He is the second known migrant to die of COVID-19 while in immigration custody. 

BJP to hold 1000 virtual conferences on anniversary of Modi-2 govt

India News: NEW DELHI: To mark the first anniversary of the Modi-2 government, the BJP will hold virtual rallies across the country and organise over 1,000 confer.

Virtual Rallies, Conferences: This is How BJP Plans to Celebrate First Anniversary of Modi Govt 2.0

Describing PM Modi as the world's most popular leader, the party said his government in the first year has fulfilled people's decade-long aspirations and dreams.

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

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

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

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

BJP to hold virtual rallies to mark 1st anniversary of Modi govt 2.0

BJP to hold virtual rallies to mark 1st anniversary of Modi govt 2.0. In a communication to state units and other senior office-bearers, BJP general secretary Arun Singh said all big state units will hold at least two virtual rallies and smaller units will hold one, adding that more than 750 people should attend each of these programmes.

China says US pushing relationship to ‘brink of new Cold War’

Tensions between the US and China reached a new peak over the weekend as the fallout continues from the coronavirus pandemic and the coinciding economic crisis, with a top official from the Communist

China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'

Fresh tensions between Beijing and Washington emerged as virus restrictions continued to shape and remake lives around the world, and in very different ways. 

China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'

China has said that its relations with the United States were "on the brink of a new Cold War," fuelled partly by tensions over the coronavirus pandemic that has killed nearly 350 000 people worldwide and pitched the global economy into a massive downturn.

China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Washington had been infected by a “political virus”.

China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'

BEIJING, China (AFP) — China said yesterday that relations with the United States w...

Dominic Cummings refuses to resign or apologise for lockdown breach

Press conference raises more questions but Boris Johnson gives full backing to adviser

The lockdown breach questions Dominic Cummings has yet to clarify

Boris Johnson’s aide failed to draw a line under affair that has caused fury across the UK

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

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

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

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

Virus Outbreak Brazil

With Brazil emerging as one of the world's most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media. Confronted with a travel ban imposed on Brazil by the U.S. because

Virus Outbreak Britain

British leader Boris Johnson’s powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown — a trip he made without informing the prime minister first. The government is facing a tide of anger from politicians and the

Virus Outbreak Nepal Eid

Muslims in India and Bangladesh joined prayers to celebrate a subdued Eid-al Fitr on Monday, marking the end of the Ramadan holy month by seeking blessings for a world free from coronavirus. Across India, government leaders and imams appealed to Eid celebrants to follow lockdown norms and maintain social

Virus Outbreak Italy

Americans marked a Memorial Day like no other as the coronavirus pandemic upended traditional commemorations and forced communities to honor the nation's military dead with smaller, more subdued ceremonies like car convoys instead of parades. On the weekend that marks the unofficial start of summer

Donald Trump threatens to move the GOP convention out of Charlotte due to Covid-19 restrictions

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to move the Republican convention out of Charlotte in North Carolina if its Democratic Governor did not remove the restrictions on social distancing measures which are in force due to coronavirus pandemic.

Trump threatens to move RNC out of North Carolina over coronavirus restrictions

President Trump in a series of tweets Monday morning threatened to pull the 2020 Republican National Convention out of North Carolina. Trump tweeted that North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is "still in shutdown mood" and said he would be forced to move the convention if not "immediately" given an answer as to whether coronavirus restrictions will be lifted, allowing "full attendance" in the Spectrum Center arena in Charlotte. Trump's tweets "blindsided" those involved in planning the convention, set to be held in late August, CNN reports. The Spectrum Center arena has a capacity of more than 17,500 people. Vice President Mike Pence reiterated Trump's comments Monday, telling Fox News he looks forward to a swift response from Cooper, and "if need be, moving the national convention to a state that is farther along on reopening and can say with confidence that we can gather there." I love the Great State of North Carolina, so much so that I insisted on having the Republican National Convention in Charlotte at the…

Trump threatens to move GOP convention over North Carolina's coronavirus restrictions

President Trump warned Monday that the Republican Party could seek to move its 2020 convention if North Carolina Gov.

National engagement on easing coronavirus restrictions starts

Following the Minister of Information’s call to engage the media in the national discourse while the virus remains in the world’s ecosystem, on Friday 22nd May 2020, Dr Da Costa Aboagye, the leader of the national risk communication and social mobilisation talked about the institutionalisation of the control and preventive measures whilst living with Covid-19 in safety.

Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

PM and top aide say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

PM and top aide say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

Labour law suspension: Uphold India’s international commitments, ILO expresses deep concerns to PM Modi

The ILO's intervention came after ten central trade unions escalated the issue of suspension and tweaking of labour laws with the international body through a letter on May 14, 2020. 

ILO expresses deep concerns over labour law suspension, tweaking to PM Modi

The ILO's intervention came after ten central trade unions escalated the issue of suspension and tweaking of labour laws with the international body through a letter on May 14, 2020.

ILO expresses deep concern at ‘suspension’ of labour laws

Appeals to Modi to uphold international commitments

Sanwo-Olu to mark one year in office with projects inauguration  

 By Oziegbe Okoeki Lagos State Government has lined up a-week long programme to commemorate Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s one year in office. He was sworn in on May 29, 2019. To commemorate the event, a number of programmes have been slated, starting with an address by the governor. During the week-long ceremonies, Governor Sanwo-Olu will embark […]

Sanwo-Olu to virtually inaugurate projects to mark one year in office

Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is to inaugurate housing, education, and road projects as part of activities to mark one year in office.

Sanwo-Olu to inaugurate projects to mark one year in office

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is to inaugurate housing, education and road projects as part of activities to mark one year on office.

PM Modi Greets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Bangladesh PM On Eid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and discussed the situation emerging out of the coronavirus pandemic.

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

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

His Majesty exchanges Eid greetings with Turkish President, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik exchanged Eid Al-Fitr Greetings with Turkish President as well as Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince

Reuters Exclusive: Ukraine's anti-graft bureau probes state tender for medical suits

NABU gave no further details, saying that divulging information could harm its investigation.

Exclusive: Ukraine’s anti-graft bureau probes state tender for medical suits

Kiev– Ukrainian anti-corruption officials are investigating a tender for 71,000 hospital protective suits during the coronavirus pandemic after the government for the first time bypassed its own procurement rules in the health sector.

Exclusive: Ukraine's anti-graft bureau probes state tender for medical suits

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian anti-corruption officials are investigating a tender for 71,000 hospital protective suits during the coronavirus pandemic after the government for the first time bypassed its own procurement rules in the health sector.

Netanyahu says he ‘will not miss opportunity’ to annex West Bank

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he will not “miss the opportunity” to impose Israeli sovereignty over areas of the West Bank in the month of July. He said during a Likud Party meeting: “The opportunity to impose sovereignty has not existed since 1948; this is a historic opportunity we will not let it pass.” He pointed out that the upcoming tasks of his government are focused on “returning workplaces that were lost due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the state budget that should be passed in the Knesset.” He continued: “Thirdly, the security file, our enemies do not stop for a moment, and we do not stop moving against them for a moment, also … we work against Iran everywhere and we will prevent it from threatening us again.” Netanyahu’s new statements regarding the annexation of settlements and valleys come after the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, announced last Tuesday that the Palestinian leadership and the PLO have withdrawn from all security…

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

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

Israel’s Netanyahu says he won’t miss West Bank annexation opportunity

JERUSALEM, May 25 — Israel will not miss a “historic opportunity” to extend its sovereignty to parts of the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today calling the move one of his new government’s top tasks. Palestinians consider such a step as illegal annexation of occupied...

Kentucky lockdown protesters condemned for hanging effigy of governor from tree

Incident at conservative rally draws backlash from Democrats and Republicans

Protesters hang effigy of Kentucky governor near state Capitol

Protesters frustrated by Kentucky's response to the coronavirus hung an effigy of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on a tree in front of the governor's mansion in Frankfort.

Protesters hang effigy of Kentucky governor

A group of protesters in Kentucky on Sunday hung an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear (D) outside the state Capitol during a rally celebrating the Second Amendment and opposing coronavirus restrictions. 

UK to reopen thousands of shops in easing of coronavirus lockdown – Johnson

LONDON, May 25 (Reuters) - Britain will reopen thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, setting out a timetable for businesses as part of moves to ease the coronavirus lockdown.

Boris Johnson confirms reopening of shops from June 1 as coronavirus lockdown eased

The Prime Minister has said outdoor markets and car showrooms can reopen next week - with other shops to follow two weeks later as lockdown restrictions are eased

UK to reopen thousands of shops in easing of coronavirus lockdown, says Boris Johnson

KABUL: Afghan authorities released 100 Taliban prisoners Monday as part of the government's response to a surprise, three-day ceasefire the insurgents called to mark the Eid al-Fitr festival. The pause in fighting, only the second of its kind in Afghanistan's nearly 19-year-old war, appeared to be holding on day two after the government welcomed the truce by announcing plans

Boris Johnson's aide Cummings says he won't quit over lockdown road trip

The government is facing a tide of anger from politicians and the public over the revelation that Dominic Cummings traveled more than 250 miles (400 kilometers) from London to his parents' home in Durham, northeast England at the end of March

UK leader's aide says he won't quit over lockdown road trip

LONDON — British leader Boris Johnson’s powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown — a trip he made without informing the prime minister first.

U.K. leader's aide says he won't quit over lockdown road trip

British leader Boris Johnson's powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown -- a trip he made without informing the prime minister first.

N.S. RCMP use warrants to find killer's cellphone, computer and other devices

HALIFAX - As police continue their investigation into a mass killing that claimed 22 lives last month in rural Nova Scotia, newly released documents reveal

N.S. RCMP use warrants to find killer's cellphone, computer and other devices

HALIFAX — As police in Nova Scotia continue their investigation into a mass killing last month that claimed 22 lives, newly released documents reveal the RCMP have seized and searched the killer’s computer, cellphone, tablet and a navigation device. The search warrants released today do not provide details about what police found because the documents are heavily …

N.S. RCMP use warrants to find killer's cellphone, computer and other devices

As police continue their investigation into a mass killing that claimed 22 lives last month in rural Nova Scotia, newly released documents reveal the RCMP recently seized and searched the killer's computer, cellphone, tablet and navigation devices.

Passengers left fuming as flights get cancelled at KIA

Airlines said some cancellations were owing to curbs imposed by other States on arrival of flights

Change in flight schedule catches passengers off guard at RGIA

Airport scheduled to handle 120 aircraft could operate only 39 flights

Gathering limits make a 'great time to be building a pipeline:' Alberta minister

Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.

Alberta minister says it’s a ‘great time’ to build a pipeline because COVID-19 restrictions limit protests against them

Sonya Savage made the comment Friday in a podcast hosted by the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors

Charges laid in pipeline protest outside B.C. Premier John Horgan's home

VICTORIA - The BC Prosecution Service says it has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee charges against three people in relation to allegations of misch

Three face charges in protest outside Premier John Horgan’s home

Three people are scheduled to appear at the Western Communities courthouse July 15 in relation to alleged mischief and trespass at the home of Premier John Horgan on Feb. 18. Derek Ryneveld, who . . .

U.S. CDC reports 1,637,456 coronavirus cases, 97,669 deaths

May 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 1,637,456 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 15,342 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 620 to 97,669.

U.S. CDC reports 1,637,456 coronavirus cases, 97,669 deaths

(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 1,637,456 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 15,342 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 620 to 97,669.

Cancellation of flights creates chaos at airports

PTI New Delhi India’s domestic flight services resumed on Monday after a gap of two months but a large number of last-minute cancellations by airlines t

India air travel restart hits chaos and cancellations

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Airlines’ plans to resume air travel in India were in disarray on Monday after some states restricted the number of flights hours before departure, causing last-minute cancellations and leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.

After chaotic Day 1, only 41 flights planned today at Chennai airport

More cancellations expected, say officials

On Day 1, Chennai airport to receive 16 flights

A Delhi-bound Indigo Airlines with 116 passengers was the first flight to be operated from the airport here today when the country resumed domestic air services, officials said. Continue Reading →

California opens places of worship, in-store retail businesses -health officials

California retail with in-store shopping and places of worship that were closed under one of the most restrictive coronavirus containment rules in the United States may now open, health authorities announced on Monday.

In Bolsonaro's Brazil, everyone else is to blame for virus

With Brazil emerging as one of the world's most infected countries, President Jair Bolsonaro is deflecting all responsibility for the coronavirus crisis, casting blame on mayors, governors, an outgoing health minister and the media. By contrast, he portrays himself as a clear-eyed crusader willing to defend an unpopular idea —…

India now among top 10 worst-hit

With around 7,000 new cases in a day,India's tally of novel Coronavirus cases surpassed that of Iran's as it recorded 1,38,845 till Monday

Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: 35 flights at Chennai airport Monday, state sees 805 new cases

In the highest single-day jump in the state, 805 new cases were recorded in Tamil Nadu on Monday. While briefing the media via video conferencing, state health minister C Vijayabaskar said 88 per cent of the Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu are asymptomatic.

With distancing, sanitising & warnings for passengers, Pune airport opens with caution

The first day after the two-month hiatus saw 17 flight movements at the Pune airport till 8 pm. According to Airports Authority of India officials, 1,657 passengers arrived or departed from the airport by 8 pm.

Washington prepares for a summer without interns

Grayson Ross, a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, planned to spend his last semester of college as hundreds of other aspiring policy aides do: walking through the halls of the

Punjab to provide free ration to 14 lakh migrants under Atmanirbhar scheme

While 17.7 lakh migrants had registered on the government portal to go back home and three lakh have left via trains and over a lakh via buses and many others on foot or private vehicles, the remaining around 14 lakh will get 2 months of free ration under the scheme.

Nursing Homes Ireland CEO: Residents and carers left 'isolated' by Government's Covid response

Nursing home residents and their carers were left “isolated” by key State bodies at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Dáil’s Covid-19 committee will be told.

Five-year-old travels alone from Delhi under ‘special category’

A five year old boy named Vihaan Sharma travelled alone on a flight from Delhi to Bengaluru as domestic flights resumed operation from Monday.Vihaan was holding a placard that read ‘special category’

Over 20,000 students opt for change in examination centres

Many want to write the exams from their home towns

Kwara: No regret for backing AbdulRazaq — APC

Ilorin- The Kwara State All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for helping

Risks complicate reopenings as WHO warns 1st wave not over

BANGKOK — The risks of reigniting coronavirus outbreaks are complicating efforts to fend off further misery for the many millions who have lost jobs, with a top health expert warning that the world is still in the midst of a “first wave” of the pandemic. “Right now, we’re not in the second wave. We’re right …

'Fake news': Maryland congressman denies 'dispute' with White House staffer at Memorial Day event

A spokesman for Maryland Rep. Andy Harris denied the congressman got into an argument during a Memorial Day visit to Fort McHenry with President Trump after a reporter traveling with the group overheard him yelling.

Direct tax mop-up rises 39% amid sharp decline in disbursement of refunds

Collections may come under pressure once the base effect wears off

Coronavirus: As migrants go home, ICMR ramps up testing

India News: Taking cognisance of the expected surge in Covid-19 cases due to influx of migrant workers in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha

Trump commemorates Memorial Day, defends decision to play golf

By David Shepardson and Jeff Mason ARLINGTON, Va./BALTIMORE (Reuters) - President Donald Trump paid tribute to fallen members of the American military on Monday to mark Memorial Day while defending his decision to spend most of the holiday weekend playing golf as the U.S.

While Uddhav Thackeray And Shiv Sena Attack Piyush Goyal Over Migrant Trains, NCP Praises Railway Minister

While Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut have trained their guns on Railways Minister Piyush Goyal over the issue of migrant trains, Goyal was praised by NCP leader Praful Patel.

India announces 10 additional repatriation flights from Qatar

Doha: India has announced 10 additional flights as part on the ongoing repatriation mission from Qatar. Air India and Air India Express will operate the additional flights.

Crowds pack Memorial Day hot spots despite COVID social distancing calls

A video of a pool party featuring dozens of people without masks in the Lake of Ozarks went viral over the weekend. A majority of the people were not wearing face coverings and hung out close to each other as seen in photos and videos.

China's Deputies brainstorm support for businesses – Global Times

The Global Times is reporting how Chinese Deputies to the ongoing National People's Congress have suggested that the government work out more measures

Bishops speed up preparations to re-open churches for public Masses

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: ‘We suffer through not being able to celebrate our faith through public worship’

Priyanka raps Yogi on migrants testing positive remark

Priyanka raps Yogi on migrants testing positive remark: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, here on Monday, took a jibe at UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Brawl offenders will be identified using CCTV and social media videos

Positive identifications are expected of the youths involved in a mass brawl in a Cork suburb at the weekend.

Larijani Departs From Top Economic Council

Outgoing Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Saturday made his last appearance in the meeting of a top-level economic body, which brings together heads of the three branches of government along with

Quake Damages Buildings, Injures Several People

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale hit an area in Iran’s western province of Kohgilouyeh-Boyerahmad on Sunday, causing damage to buildings and injuring several people.

Senior commander on Lebanese border says Hezbollah is 'not eager to engage' - Defense/Security

Ro'i Levy speaks with Arutz Sheva 20 years after the withdrawal of IDF forces from Lebanon.

Iranian IRGC General Announces the End of 'Era of US Presence' in Persian Gulf

The announcement comes as the US ignored Iranian protests against holding live-ammunition drills in the Persian Gulf under the pretext of boosting the security of the...

UK eases lockdown reopen shops

Britain will reopen thousands of high street shops, department stores, and shopping centres next month, Prime Minister Boris J

Man gives wife money to spend in jail after plotting with ‘side guy’ to kill him

Despite allegedly plotting with her side lover to kill him, a Ghanaian man has given his wife money to spend in jail. The 55-year-old husband of the woman, who allegedly plotted with her lover to have

Essential Services Largely Restored, Mamata Banerjee Seeks People's Cooperation for Normalcy

Contending that 80 per cent of all essential services have been restored in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday sought the cooperation of people for bringing the cyclone-hit state back on its feet.

Dutch PM Mark Rutte didn't see mother before her death because he followed virus lockdown rules

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his dying mother in her final weeks because he obeyed coronavirus restrictions against visiting care homes, his office said on Monday. Mr Rutte on Monday announced the death of 96-year-old Mieke Rutte-Dilling in a home in The Hague on May 13, nearly

Covid-19: WHO halts trial of hydroxychloroquine, awaits more safety data

"It's important to continue to gather evidence on the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine," WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan said at a press briefing in Geneva

COVID-19: Dubai Police adjust radars in line with new coronavirus restriction hours

Step comes after announcement of the reopening business activities in emirate

The CDC Have Issued A Warning About "Aggressive" Rats As Lockdown Leads To Hangry Rodents

As lockdown measures continue to keep people from the streets, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about “an increase

No Celebrations As Pinarayi Vijayan Sails Into Fifth Year In Office

Without any celebrations, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government in Kerala sailed into its fifth year in office, resolving to steer through the COVID-19 crisis and assuring that development would not be affected.

Man blames coronavirus ‘stress’ for attacking women with razor: cops

A Georgia man accused of assaulting two women with a razor blamed coronavirus stress to the “unprovoked” attack, police said. Eric Keith Mitchell, 39, of Athens, was arrested late Sunday in the

Irish PM Leo Varadkar Accused of Violating Covid-19 Safety Rules as His Picnic Video Emerges Online

The development comes amid a similar row in neighbouring Britain, where a key adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson violated government lockdown rules by travelling...

Government aims to increase front line staff in city

Chief Secretary meets officials

St Catherine man listed as person of interest in murder probe

Detectives in the St Catherine South Division have named a man as a person of interest in relation to a murder in Naggo Head, St Catherine on Sunday. He is 23-year-old Shamar McDonald of Rosemarie Lane, Naggo Head in St Catherine. McDonald is being...

Amphan damages nearly 3 lakh hectares of farmland in Bengal

Cyclone Ampan has dealt a severe blow to the agriculture sector in West Bengal. The storm damaged nearly 3 lakh hectares of farmland in the state. Bengal is now staring at a huge financial loss in

Sparse crowds on Memorial Day as NYC-area beaches reopen for weekend

Memorial Day was a washout for Big Apple beaches — and it didn’t even rain. The typical massive crowds that flock to local shores never materialized over the holiday weekend, as beaches

Arutz Sheva readers invited to Zoom discussion with Atty. Mark Langfan - US & Canada

Chairman for Americans For A Safe Israel will be holding a special Zoom session titled: 'West Bank Annexation: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly'

Five from Amritsar stranded in Lahore since March due to lockdown, families appeal to PM Modi

Amritsar Coronavirus cases news: Five members from two Amritsar families are stranded in Lahore for the last nearly three months due to coronavirus-forced lockdown.

Whitewater prosecutor predicts indictments in John Durham's Russia investigation

Former Whitewater prosecutor Robert Ray expects prosecutions in U.S. Attorney John Durham's inquiry into the Russia investigation.

Terrorism growing in HK: Police

'In just a few months, one of the safest cities in the world has become one shrouded in the shadow of violence'

90 pc of promises made in manifesto fulfilled in one year, says Andhra Pradesh CM

90 pc of promises made in manifesto fulfilled in one year, says Andhra Pradesh CM: Ninety per cent of the promises made in the manifesto have been fulfilled during the first year of my government, said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy here on Monday.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Jacinda’s ‘decent shake’ hits NZ

The PM was speaking to a morning news program from parliament when the magnitude-5.8 earthquake struck just before 8am

COVID-19: Dubai Tourism, stakeholders discuss strategies for industry revival

Emirates commenced passenger flights between Dubai and nine destinations from May 21

I behaved legally and responsibly: Boris aide

Cummings says he undertook the journey to ensure that his child had support if he or his wife fell ill

Financial Autonomy: Ubani commend Buhari, seeks constitutional amendment

Former 2nd Vice-President of Nigeria Bar Association, Monday Ubani has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing an

Plane crash: Mohamed bin Zayed offers condolences to Pakistan PM Imran Khan

The leaders also discussed bilateral relations

Three members of Nehru-Gandhi family should be kept in quarantine until COVID-19 pandemic ends: BJP MP

Three members of Nehru-Gandhi family should be kept in quarantine until COVID-19 pandemic ends: BJP MP: BJP MP Parvesh Verma on Monday accused the members of Gandhi-Nehru family of creating

Wild video shows drunk zoo visitor wrestling bear in exhibit

Wild video shows a drunk zoo visitor in Poland jumping into a bear enclosure and wrestling one of the animals, according to a report. The 23-year-old man was arrested for brawling the large brown bear

Women protest the opening of Tasmac shops

A group of women staged a protest against the opening of a Tasmac shop in Athipattu in Tiruvallur district on Monday.According to police, the women snatched the umbrellas of the men waiting in queue a

Fury and frustration among Tory MPs as Cummings fights on

Backbenchers speak out over damage done to party and to viability of lockdown rules

Coronavirus | Tondiarpet becomes fifth zone to cross the 1,000-case mark

Corporation evolves zone-wise plan to target slums.

Libyan Army faces new threat as old foe returns

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – On Monday, the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) claimed responsibility for an attack targeting the security gate of the Libyan National Army (LN)A, which is led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, in the southern district of Trajan. The terrorist organization said through its official media wing that the attack, which occurred two days ago, was carried out by an explosive device planted at the entrance of the Battalion 628 infantry base, resulting in the destruction of a military vehicle. In the meantime, Reuters news agency quoted the local military commander as saying that the explosives were hidden in a vehicle belonging to the Libyan National Army forces, stressing that the explosion did not result in casualties. This attack is the second of its kind that has targeted the Libyan National Army in the last few days, with a previous attack targeting three locations in the southern part of the country. The new attack also comes hours after the Libyan National Army announced Sunday…

‘Original bhai’, friend held for firing countrymade gun in Diva

Accused wanted to establish himself as gangster with murder

Donald Trump Slammed As ‘Grotesque And Disgraceful’ By Former GOP Strategist On Memorial Day

President Donald Trump received criticism from a former Republican strategist about his behavior on Memorial Day. Steve Schmidt — who served as a campaign strategist for former President George ...

NCLAT quashes NCLT order making MCA a party to all IBC proceedings

Allowing the plea filed by the MCA, a two-member bench of the appellate tribunal said the NCLT's direction was "beyond the power" and amounted to "imposition of a new rule in a compelling fashion".

Taxis, autos allowed to ferry passengers to and from airports, train stations

Easing of curbs to benefit city

Six die of COVID-19 in Lagos, Ogun, four others

Sodiq Oyeleke Six patients have died of coronavirus-related complications in Lagos, Delta, Edo, Ogun, Rivers, and Sokoto states. The PUNCH reports that the six fatalities bring the total numb...

Masks, distancing norms and half-empty planes — passengers recount experiences at Chennai airport

‘It was surreal to see people wearing PPE throughout the journey’

Hillary Clinton thanks Andrew Cuomo for 'making responsible decisions to keep people safe'

Hillary Clinton lauded New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's response to the coronavirus pandemic and thanked state leaders for keeping people safe on Memorial Day.

Passengers’ body blames govt. for sloppy first day of flight resumption

The Air Passengers Association of India (APAI) on Monday blamed the government’s sloppy handling of domestic flight resumption for large-scale flight cancellations and passengers not knowing State-wis

None of my staff has undermined coronavirus messaging: UK PM Johnson

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he believed that none of his staff had undermined the public health message for how people can help tackle the coronavirus outbreak, adding he regretted the anger over his senior adviser’s movements.

Retired and re-employed, they add to burden on exchequer

Austerity measures fly in the face of several instances of lavish expenditure

Remove Sadananda Gowda from cabinet for violating quarantine rules, demands Gohil

Remove Sadananda Gowda from cabinet for violating quarantine rules, demands Gohil: Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister DV Sadananda Gowda from his cabinet alleging that the union minister violated quarantine rules of the Karnataka government to contain the spread of COVID-19.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Heatwave Intensifies In North India, Delhi Sizzles At 46-Degree

Heatwave conditions intensified in most of the northern states of India on Monday, with Churu in Rajasthan scorching at 47.5 degrees Celsius and the mercury breaching the 46-degree mark in parts of the national capital.

Cancellations add to flyers’ woes at Chennai airport

Chennai airport handled only 19 departures and 17 arrivals on Monday

McKenzie saddened by passing of former May Pen mayor

Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the passing of former Mayor of May Pen and Councillor for the Mineral Heights Division Milton Brown. Brown died today after a battle with cancer....

Deputy CM undergoes medical check-up

‘All reports within desired parameters’

The GOP Convention Is Facing a Potential Shakeup

The 2020 Republican National Convention is slated to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina from August 24th to 27th, less than one week after the Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Surrey Council approves liquor license to barbershop

Despite safety concerns, Surrey City Council has approved a barbershop's request to serve liquor.

Wike releases N450m to victims of 2019 'bloody' poll

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

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

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

Wike donates N450m to victims of violence in Rivers guber election

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, has donated N450 million to victims of violence in the 2019 governorship election in the state. The violence, which led to the loss of

Wike releases N450m to victims of 2019 ‘bloody’ election

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has released a sum of N450m to victims of the 2019 bloody general elections in Ijaw communities in Abonema, Akuku-Toru LGA.

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

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

French nursing homes employees take to streets in protest

Facing anger from healthcare workers, President Emmanuel Macron promised a "massive" investment plan for France's public health sector.

French nursing homes employees take to streets in protest

Facing anger from healthcare workers, President Emmanuel Macron promised a "massive" investment plan for France's public health sector.

How not to police a pandemic - The Nation Nigeria

As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic was announced and its widespread implications made public, everyone including governments around the world...

Madagascar’s brew and the pandemic - The Nation Nigeria

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic across the world, one product that has been projected as coming out of Africa is Madagascar’s Covid-Organics....

Man dies after workplace accident in Auckland

Emergency services were called to an address on Unity Dr at 7:35pm on Monday.

Serious workplace incident on Auckland's North Shore

Emergency services have been called to reports of serious injuries.

Poll: support for sick leave

B.C. Premier John Horgan is applauding news that the federal government is looking at offering 10 days of paid sick leave for workers.

Trudeau pushes for sick leave

UPDATE 8:58 a.m. rime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians have a responsibility to themselves and to the people around them to follow public health rules to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Teachers need more time to prepare – Sadtu KZN

On Sunday, Sadtu KZN had joined the voice of many other unions calling on its members to stay home and not return on Monday.

Sadtu: KZN DBE needs at least 2 weeks to prep for teachers to return

The union said they were considering discouraging teachers from returning to schools as planned on Thursday amid delays in the delivery of personal protective equipment (PPEs).

Here's What Happened Today: Monday

Here’s what you need to know from today.

Karachi Plane crash: Airbus A320's flight data recorder recovered from crash site

The critical piece of equipment would prove useful in determining the cause of the accident

Petrol pumps closed in different areas of Karachi over lack of supply

The pumps have been closed down due to depletion of petrol stocks

Help to eradicate WC’s 18,000-test backlog, Mkhize – Winde

The province had 14,978 confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to Monday's statement. Of these, 7,221 people had recovered, and 318 people had died.

Hong Kong and China’s National People’s Congress: The danger of a new cold war

As China gears up to sink its claws deeper into Hong Kong, the world weighs up how best to respond. The pro-democracy movement also has some hard choices to make.

Coronavirus: Details on test, trace, isolate still to be released, admits First Minister

Key details of the Scottish Government's test, trace and isolate plans "vital" to the next phase of lockdown restrictions being rolled out will not be revealed until days before the review takes place.

Louth Cllr condemns 'vile' racist graffiti

Local Councillor Pearse McGeough has hit out at those responsible for racist graffiti that appeared overnight in Ardee. Cllr McGeough said: “When this was reported to me and I saw what had been ...

Reverse migration: Moroccans trapped in Spain finally head home 

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Girl, 2, rushed to hospital after falling 15ft onto busy beach in Devon

A GIRL has been taken to hospital after falling 15ft onto a busy beach in Devon today, sparking a major operation by emergency services. The two-year-old fell from the walkway above Meadfoot Beach …

The white ‘dancing horses’ of Vienna

As World War II drew to a bloody close in the spring of 1945, one last desperate mission was launched – to rescue an unusual and precious band of prisoners on the Czechoslovakia-German border.

Almost 19,000 arrested for lockdown offences in Eastern Cape

Movement restrictions and an increased police presence during the lockdown did not prevent incidents of murder, rape, vigilante justice and corruption in the Eastern Cape.

How Samoa has recorded NO Covid-19 cases with the help of a beauty queen who assisted in the Pacific Island's fight against an unprecedented measles outbreak

When Fono McFarland-Seumanu began her reign, her country was plunged into a deadly outbreak of measles which killed 83 Samoans - mostly babies - and struck almost 6,000 people.

Indore: Death of another Corona Warrior

After Harry And Meghan, Now Prince William Has A Problem With British Stiff Upper Lip

British Broadcasting Channel Documentary Stiff Upper Lip. In the latest BBC Documentary, Prince William is seen talking about Britain’s

This is the reason why there was a huge convoy of lorries on the M4 today

There was a convoy of around 90 lorries tooting their horns along the motorway

Covid impact: BEd admissions unlikely before August

Schools cannot simply be either open or closed – we have to be flexible

Opening a particular school is not an on-off switch. We need to expect that and plan for when people in our school community will contract the virus. And when that happens, those adults and children need to be supported.

Top Kinahan target Patsy Hutch wears face mask as he takes a stroll in Dublin sunshine

The older brother of 'The Monk' Gerry Hutch has been rarely seen since a hit squad was sent to kill him in 2018

Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon unable to rule out link between delayed discharge patients and care home deaths

Nicola Sturgeon has said she acted with “thought and care” around the discharge of hundreds of untested hospital patients into care homes but admitted she cannot rule out links to a deadly wave of coronavirus.

Moment Brazilian president who once described COVID-19 as a 'little flu' is called a 'murderer' and jeered at as he ate a hotdog outside his secretary general's home

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was jeered Saturday night in Brasilia when he ate a hot dog and posed for a photograph with a young girl despite not wearing a face mask.  

Pet owner kung-fu kicked crazed knifeman who told him 'I'll cut your dog then slit your throat'

Paul Norton suffered facial wounds in the unprovoked attack while walking his dog in a wood where a thug threatened to kill him and his dog Jess.

COVID-19: Amravati count touches 175 as 11 test positive

50 flyers opt for COVID-19 test

NT NETWORK Panaji The state government on Monday said that out of the total 113 passengers who landed in Goa by three different flights and a transit trai

Cops warn of stern action against violators of home quarantine

NT NETWORK Panaji Even as many travellers to the state are being ordered on a daily basis to remain home-quarantined, the Goa Police has warned that stric

Relatives of Irish teen who plunged to death in balcony fall in Australia 'absolutely heartbroken'

Three men charged with the alleged murder of Cian English in a botched robbery in Brisbane had their case heard in court today

Police hunting thug after early morning attack in Glasgow city centre at Christmas

POLICE are hunting a thug after an attack in Glasgow just before Christmas. Officers are investigating an assault in the city centre around 3.30am on Friday December 20, 2019. And they have now rel…

Driver victim of attempted robbery after pulling over to help biker in Ayrshire

On May 22, at around 5.10pm, a motorcyclist signalled for help from a passing black Mercedes in Ayrshire on the A719, near Tarbolton.

Israeli leader vows to push ahead with annexing West Bank

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

Mumbai crime: Man on motorcycle trip killed by gang of five in Thane

Woman in coma after being raped and left for dead in pool of blood yards from home

Frankie Harris, 38, of Bushwick, has been charged with attempted murder, rape and sexual abuse in connection to an assault that left a woman needing to be put into a medical coma

An alleged $900,000 scam fell apart as detectives glanced into a car

Hours after issuing an arrest warrant for Patrick Michael O'Brien for an alleged roofing scam, detectives happened upon him in the car park of a Sydney hotel.

TMX boon for local hotels?

With Trans Mountain Pipeline workers scheduled to arrive in Kamloops next month, accommodation is being sought.

Uber driver Santherathas Navaratnam sentenced in Ballarat court

Santherathas Navaratnam was sentenced at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Monday on four counts of sexual assault.

Shops in England can open next month if social distancing guidelines met, Boris Johnson says

The Prime Minister said outdoor markets and car showrooms would be able to open from June 1, with other retailers following a fortnight later