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

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.

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.

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

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". 

Twitter restricts Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has flagged a tweet from US President Donald Trump for 'glorifying violence'.

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.”

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.

Twitter adds warning to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'

Twitter has added a warning on one of Donald Trump's latest tweets about the Minneapolis protests, saying it violated the platform's rules about "glorifying violence". The US President tweeted "when the looting starts, the shooting starts”, following riots sparked by the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man was suffocated as a white police officer knelled on his neck in Minneapolis.

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."

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.

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

Twitter hides Trump tweet for violating rules about glorifying violence

Donald Trump's war with Twitter looks likely to heat up after the social media site hid one of the president's tweets for

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.'

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

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

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.

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."

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

Twitter labels Trump tweet as ‘glorifying violence’

U.S. president had said ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts’ regarding protests in Minnesota.

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.

Trump 'glorifying violence'

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."

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

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.

Twitter blocks Donald Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

TWITTER HAS censored a tweet from Donald Trump amid concerned it was “glorifying violence”. The President was tweeting in reaction to the riots taking place in the US following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed and handcuffed black man who was killed while in the custody of a white police officer. With the unrest showing little signs of easing, Mr. Trump took to social media to warn rioters that the military would be sent in to “get the job done right” unless the situation calmed down, adding: “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” The President tweeted: “…These THUGS are dishonouring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. 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!” A message from Twitter subsequently appeared alongside the tweet stating: “This tweet violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence. Advertisement “However, Twitter…

Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter has hidden a tweet by President Donald Trump from his profile, saying it violates rules about glorifying violence. It did the same hours later when the official White House account tweeted a copy of the president's words. Instead of being deleted, both tweets can be viewed by clicking on a prominent warning. It says that "Twitter has determined that it may be in the public's interest for the Tweet to remain accessible." This is the latest twist in an escalating row between Twitter and the White House. The US president finds himself in unexpected company alongside other world leaders whose tweets have been censored. In February 2019, Twitter had a tweet by Iranian Leader Supreme Ayatollah Ali Khamenei removed after it appeared to threaten author Salman Rushdie. Also last year, several accounts associated with Cuban President Raul Castro and members of his government were suspended, citing policy violations. Trump was tweeting about the US city of Minneapolis, which has seen consecutive…

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.

Minneapolis riot police arrest CNN crew reporting live on George Floyd protest

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the arrest was “totally unacceptable and totally inadvertent”.

Breaking: Protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire over death of George Floyd

Following the alleged killing of George Floyd, an African-America man, by a police officer, protesters, Friday stormed Minneapolis police

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.

George Floyd death: Minneapolis police station set on fire during protests

The protests over the murder of George Floyd in the United States of America escalated on Thursday, May 28 as protesters burnt the Minneapolis police station.

Protesters set fire to Minneapolis police station

Violent protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night.

Protesters set fire to Minneapolis police station

Violent protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on Monday, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night.

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.

Fighting racial injustice with arson? Protesters set Minneapolis police precinct on fire where George Floyd died

George Floyd protesters set Minneapolis police station afire

Protesters could be seen setting fire to a Minneapolis Police Department jacket and cheering.

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,

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.

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.

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.

George Floyd protesters breach Minneapolis police precinct, set it on fire

Chaos and mayhem took over the streets of Minneapolis on Thursday night as protesters stormed a police precinct and set it ablaze in an explosion of anger over the death of George Floyd. The

Protesters enter Minneapolis police station, set fires

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Protesters angered by the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died while in police custody, gained access to a Minneapolis police precinct on Thursday, the third straight night of violent protests spreading beyond the city.Livestream video showed the protesters entering the building, where fire alarms blared and sprinklers ran as blazes were set. Police appeared to have left the building located in the neighborhood not far from where Floyd died Monday. A spokesman didn’t immediately respond to messages left by The Associated Press.In footage recorded by a bystander, Floyd can be seen pleading that he can’t breathe as Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneels on his neck. As minutes p

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.

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.

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.

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.

A CNN reporter was arrested live on air while covering the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis

Omar Jimenez, who is black, was cuffed and led away by three Minnesota State Patrol officers at 5:11 a.m. local time. His crew was also arrested.

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...

CNN reporter covering protests gets arrested on live TV

"Do you mind telling me why I'm under arrest, sir?"

Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter on air while covering Minneapolis protests

State patrol did not give reason for arrest but led reporter and three crew members away in handcuffs

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.

Black CNN reporter arrested live on-air covering Minneapolis protests [Video]

A CNN reporter in Minneapolis, Omar Jimenez, covering the protests in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, was arrested live report on-air

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.” 

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

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.

‘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

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.

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.

‘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

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

Minneapolis police station breached, set on fire as George Floyd protests intensify

A Minneapolis police station was set on fire Thursday night, as protesters continued to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday after a white police officer kneeled on his neck. Protesters have gathered outside of the 3rd Precinct station every night since, and earlier in the evening, officers were on the roof, firing tear gas and flash bangs in an attempt to disperse the crowd. As the night progressed, the mood shifted, with some protesters becoming aggressive. A fire was started in a nearby pawn shop, and after demonstrators were able to gain access to the 3rd Precinct, it was quickly set ablaze. The Minneapolis Police Department confirmed that "protesters forcibly entered the building and have ignited several fires," and all of the precinct's staff was evacuated. Protesters are still standing outside the burning building, with some setting off fireworks and others shouting, "What's his name? George, George." Catherine Garcia A group here has now set fire…

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.

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.

CBP Flew A Predator Drone Over Minneapolis Amid George Floyd Protests

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

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.

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.

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

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…

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.  

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.  

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.

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.

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 ...

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

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

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.

Swimming groups urge Northeast governors to allow reopening of pools: 'Swimming will save lives'

Northeast swimming organizations are calling on their governors to reopen facilities for swimmers amidst the coronavirus pandemic. 

Riots Erupt in Paris Suburb Following Death of Motorcyclist Hit By Train

A night of violence and rioting erupted in a Paris suburb following the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist which was blamed on police.

Ramadan Rage: 2020 Logs 30% More Jihadist Attacks than 2019

Jihadis were more prolific during Ramadan this year despite the Chinese coronavirus pandemic and the associated lockdowns.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Parliament Annexe building sealed after Rajya Sabha secretariat officer tests positive

Parliament Annexe building sealed after Rajya Sabha secretariat officer tests positive: Two floors of Parliament Annexe building sealed after officer tests positive for Covid-19. This is the second case of .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

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

2 Floors Of Parliament Annexe Sealed After Official Tests Coronavirus Positive: Report

A Rajya Sabha Secretariat official tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far, sources have said.

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

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.

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.

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.

2 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, they said.

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.

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

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.

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.

Queen’s letters over Australian PM’s dismissal should be public, court rules

Correspondence exchanged between the Queen and her representative in Australia in the lead up to the country’s only dismissal of a former prime minister can be made public, a court has ruled.The Australian High Court overturned an earlier decision relating to the cache of letters which have been sealed in the National Archives.Governor-General Sir John Kerr dismissed Labour prime minister Gough Whitlam in 1975 and replaced him with opposition leader Malcolm Fraser in one of the most controversial moments in the country’s political history.The letters, deemed “personal and confidential correspondence”, were deposited into the National Archives of Australia and were intended to remain private until at least December 2027.The private secretary of the Governor-General and Monarch at that time could also limit their release under an agreement, court papers said.

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

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

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

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.

Ajit Jogi, first CM of Chhattisgarh, passes away

Ajit Jogi had served as the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh from 2000 to 2003.He had suffered cardiac arrest and was on ventilator support for three weeks

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.

Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi passes away at 74

The news of his death was shared by his son Amit Jogi.

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

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.

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.

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

Delhi BJP MP Gambhir father's car stolen from outside house: Delhi BJP MP and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir's father's SUV was stolen from outside their residence in the Rajinder .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Gautam Gambhir’s father’s SUV stolen from outside his home, probe underway

Police said Deepak Gambhir's vehicle, a Toyota Fortuner, was parked in front of his residence at around 3.30 pm on Wednesday but was found missing on Thursday morning.

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir’s father’s SUV stolen amid lockdown in Delhi

Former Indian opener and Member of Parliament (MP) from East Delhi, Gautam Gambhir, became the latest victim of theft amid the coronavirus enforced lockdown

Delhi BJP MP Gautam Gambhir's Father's SUV Stolen From Outside His Residence

Police said Deepak Gambhir's vehicle, a Toyota Fortuner, was parked in front of his residence at around 3.30 pm on Wednesday but was found missing on Thursday morning.

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

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

Gautam Gambhir father’s car stolen from outside house

New Delhi : Delhi BJP MP and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir's father's SUV was stolen from outside their residence in the Rajinder Nagar area of the national capital, the police said on Friday.The incident took place in the early hours of Friday, wh

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:

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.

Coronavirus: All you need to know about the lifting of lockdown measures

Some long-awaited changes are in store following the Prime Minister’s announcement that some lockdown measures will be eased from Monday.But what exactly will people around the UK be allowed to do once restrictions are lifted, and what will still be frowned upon?– Can I visit family and friends?As of Monday, people in England will be able to gather outdoors in socially-distanced groups of six. This means that groups can meet in parks and private gardens for chats and barbecues.Outdoor gatherings will also be allowed in Wales from Monday, however there is no limit on the number of people who are allowed to meet.Scottish citizens do not have to wait until Monday to visit family and friends, with restrictions being eased from Friday to allow gatherings of up to eight people.

Coronavirus: All you need to know about the lifting of lockdown measures

What changes around the UK with the imminent lifting of lockdown restrictions?

Coronavirus: All you need to know about the lifting of lockdown measures

What changes around the UK with the imminent lifting of lockdown restrictions?

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.

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.

SC to hear on June 2 plea seeking replacement of word India with ‘Bharat’

The plea was filed by a Delhi-based man.

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".

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

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.

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.

Police precinct in flames in US protest over death of black man

Sympat­hy protes­ts also erupte­d in other cities­

US braces for more protests over police killing of black man

Minneapolis, United States | AFP |  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. After stores were looted and burned overnight Wednesday in Minneapolis, officials in the so-called Twin …

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

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 ...

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'

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.

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.

Minnesota police arrest black CNN reporter live on air

Omar Jiminez was reporting live at the scene of protests against the death of George Floyd when police arrested him and his crew without giving a reason.

Minnesota police arrest CNN's Omar Jimenez and his camera crew on live TV

As dawn broke Friday on Minneapolis, Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear had managed to clear the area around the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct station, breached and set ablaze Thursday night amid protests against the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man in police custody. But that's not the story anymore. CNN's Omar Jimenez was reporting on the new calm in the area when the police came up and arrested him, handcuffed him, and led him away. They did not give a reason. The cameras were broadcasting live to CNN's New Day. "That is an American television reporter, Omar Jimenez, being led away by police officers," marveled New Day's John Berman. Then police arrested the rest of the crew, one by one, with the camera rolling. "Our CNN camera crew and our producer are being arrested right now on live television, in handcuffs," said Alisyn Camerota. "I've never seen anything like this, Alisyn," Berman said. One officer then carried the camera off to the side, apparently unaware that…

George Floyd protests: Police arrest black CNN reporter Omar Jimenez live on air

Footage broadcast live on CNN showed armed officers handcuffing reporter Omar Jimenez as he was detained with his producer and camera operator while covering protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

Black CNN Correspondent Omar Jimenez Arrested Live on TV in Minneapolis

Police in Minneapolis arrested black CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez on live TV Friday morning.CNN’s live broadcast on New Day showed a group of cops in riot gear surrounding Jimenez as he clearly identified himself as a reporter to them. Jimenez calmly and politely asked the officers where they would

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

'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.

Trump weighs in on Minneapolis protests, threatens more violence

President Trump threatened to send the National Guard into Minneapolis, where the National Guard has already been activated and deployed by Gov. Tim Walz (D), in a tweeted response early Friday to the chaotic protests, fires, and looting in the Twin Cities. "These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won't let that happen," Trump tweeted, referring to the violent death that sparked three days of protests, so far. "Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!" ....These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. 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! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020 On Monday, a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeled on Floyd's neck for nearly 10 minutes after handcuffing him in a forgery investigation. Floyd…

'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.

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 ...

In the US, camera phones increasingly expose racism

New York, United States | AFP | 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. Two videos shot on smartphones spread from social media to mainstream media this week, highlighting how …

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.

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.

Alleged exams malpractices: Court discharges Senator Adeleke

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

BREAKING: Court discharges Sen Adeleke‎ over alleged exams malpractices

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

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...

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 ...

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.

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.

Andhra High Court reinstates sacked state election commissioner N Ramesh Kumar

Three-judge bench sets aside YSRC government's orders appointing Justice Kanagaraju as SEC

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

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.

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...

Coronavirus misinformation fuels panic in Asia

False alerts about a man shot dead at a coronavirus checkpoint, old footage of a supermarket stampede in reports of panic buying, and a 2015 video ...

Virus misinformation fuels panic in Asia

HONG KONG, May 29 — False alerts about a man shot dead at a coronavirus checkpoint, old footage of a supermarket stampede in reports of panic buying, and a 2015 video of a police raid on a brothel recirculated with a misleading claim. A deluge of online misinformation and hoaxes during the...

Virus misinformation fuels panic in Asia

False alerts about a man shot dead at a coronavirus checkpoint, old footage of a supermarket stampede in reports of panic buying, and a 2015 video of a police raid on a brothel recirculated with a misleading claim.

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.

Minneapolis police release 911 transcript that started George Floyd arrest

Minneapolis police have released the transcript of the 911 call that began with a report of someone, later determined to be George Floyd, using a counterfeit bill to buy cigarettes.

Minneapolis police release a transcript of the 911 call that resulted in the police encounter with George Floyd

The caller told the operator that Floyd appeared to be inebriated and refused to return his purchase once the caller realized he had used fake bills.

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.

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...

Minneapolis terrorist who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — 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.

UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic

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

U.N. delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic

May 28 (Reuters) - The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.

UN delays crucial climate summit for a year

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit.

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

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.

1 year of Modi 2.0: BJP's core agenda fulfilled

1 year of Modi 2.0: BJP's core agenda fulfilled. With the Bharatiya Janata Party-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.

BJD leader, two others die in fire mishap in Odisha

BJD leader Alekh Choudhury and two others were asleep in his house at Gosaninuagaon, when an air-conditioner caught fire due to an electric short circuit in the early hours. The victims, trapped inside the smoke-filled house, were rescued and rushed to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared them brought dead, a senior police officer said.

BJD leader, 2 others die in fire mishap in Odisha

The deceased are president of Berhampur Central Co-operative Bank (BCCB) Alekh Choudhury (69), his brother-in-law Bhagaban Patra (84) and caretaker Sunil Behera (19).

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

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

Families to be reunited as Wales eases coronavirus lockdown from Monday

First Minister Mark Drakeford will confirm the lifting of some restrictions when he gives an update at lunchtime

Output of eight infrastructure sectors contracts by 38.1% in April

During the month of nationwide lockdown, cement and steel output shrank 86% and 83.9% respectively, while electricity and coal output fell 22.8% and 15.5% respectively

India's eight core infrastructure sectors contract 38.1% in April

Massive contraction recorded amid a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus

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.

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.

Pakistan resumes international flight operations

NCC on corona­virus to meet on Monday to discus­s future of lockdo­wn

Air India to operate additional repatriation flights to six countries

Air India said it will operate additional repatriation flights to six countries between June 4 and June 6 to bring back stranded Indians under the phase 2 of Vande Bharat Mission.

Trump says Modi in ‘bad mood’. India says Whaaaat!

A day earlier, the president offered to mediate between India and China.

Trump says Modi in ‘bad mood’. India says Whaaaat!

A day earlier, the president offered to mediate between India and China.

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.

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

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.

'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.

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.

George Floyd death: Minneapolis clashes run into third night

Images show how unrest spread in Minnesota after the death of George Floyd in police custody.

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.

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 ...

Rajya Sabha secretariat official tests positive for coronavirus

This is the fourth such case reported in the Parliament complex so far

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.

State COVID-19 positive cases rise to 25

Nagaland on Friday registered seven new positive cases of COVID-19 taking the state’s tally to 25. Health & Family Welfare minister S. Pangnyu Phom took to twitter Friday morning informing that of the seven cases one was from Tuensang, four from Kohima and two from Dimapur. All the positive cases were  returnees from Chennai. As on May 29, Dimapur recorded a total of 14 COVID positive cases, Kohima- 6 and Tuensang- 5. According to the Health department’s COVID-19 bulletin, the cumulative number of COVID-19 suspected samples sent for testing on Friday was 1934, out of which 1371 was received with 1346 negative and 25 positive cases. The results of 563 were awaited.

20 more positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Ladakh

Twenty more positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ladakh on Friday, taking the total number of positive cases in the union territory to seventy

Afghan government says Taliban attack on checkpoint kills 14

The Taliban took responsibility for Thursday's attack in Paktia province, calling it a "defensive action," without elaborating.

Afghan government says Taliban attack on checkpoint kills 14

Taliban fighters attacked an army checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan, killing 14 military personnel, the Defense Ministry said Friday. The Taliban took responsibility for Thursday's attack in Paktia province, calling it a “defensive action,” without elaborating. Javid Faisal, spokesman for the Afghanistan

Trump considering to throw out thousands of Chinese graduate students

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students

US might throw out thousands of Chinese graduate students

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students

Married couple executed by firing squad for trying to flee North Korea with nephew

The couple were trying to escape to the south with the 14-year-old boy, to reunite him with is father in the South

North Korea executes couple by firing squad for trying to defect

A married couple was executed by firing squad in North Korea after being caught trying to flee with their 14-year-old nephew.

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.

Sars ‘rogue unit’ report: EFF, Mkhwebane lose ConCourt appeal against Gordhan

Their action related to a recommendation made last year by Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane against Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey hit back at Trump after the president called him 'very weak' and threatened that protesters could get shot

Looters have raided stores across Minneapolis in response to the death of back resident George Floyd after his violent arrest by a white officer.

Tantrik arrested for torturing woman

Tantrik arrested for torturing woman: An occultist has been arrested by the Agra police after a viral video showed he had brutally attacked a .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

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

Delhi-Gurgaon border sealed, hundreds protest

Massive traffic jam blocked the road connecting Delhi and Gurgaon this morning after the Haryana government decided to seal the routes that go to Delhi, concerned over rising cases of the highly infectious coronavirus.

Delhi-Gurugram border sealed, massive traffic, hundreds gather on road

Haryana government decided to seal its borders with Delhi as coronavirus case were increasing in both the deaths.Gurugram police has opened just one lane at the border only for essential services

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.

A mislaid path for PAS — Liew Chin Tong

MAY 29 — The existing arrangement of Muafakat Nasional between PAS and Umno is not as straightforward as one plus one equals two. There's more to this than meets the eye. As a political science student researching on PAS and later as a politician working closely with PAS leaders, I often lamented...

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.

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

China reports African swine fever outbreak in Gansu province

BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Friday it had found a new outbreak of African swine fever near the city of Lanzhou in northwestern Gansu province.

China reports African swine fever outbreak in Gansu province

BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Friday it had found a new outbreak of African swine fever near the city of Lanzhou in northwestern Gansu province.More than 90 pigs had already died on the farm of 9,900 pigs, it said.The ministry has recently stepped up efforts to track cases of the disease, which is deadly to pigs and for which there is no cure or vaccine. (Reporting by Dominique Patton; Editing by Hugh Lawson)© Copyright Thomson Reuters 2020. Click For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp

The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - George Floyd's death sparks protests, National Guard activation

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Minnesota National Guard Activated To Contain George Floyd Protests

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated his state’s National Guard in the wake of the George Floyd protests according to The Hill. Protests in the streets have morphed into what some have ...

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

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

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.

UK’s Project Birch revives age-old problem of ‘picking winners’

State aid policy must stand on its own merits and not be muddled up with Covid-19

Porn star Maitland Ward of ‘Boy Meets World’ fame having a ball in lockdown

She's turning what's been a lackluster lockdown for most into a boob-filled blowout.

Pradhan envisages home delivery of petrol, CNG

“The government has already started mobile dispensers for diesel.”

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.

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.

Covid-19: Divided States of America

In the United States, the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic is deepening the divide between Republicans and Democrats. Faced with scientists’ decisions and the restrictions that they imply, support…

In first comments, China’s defence ministry border issue with India controllable, stable

The ministry said that the situation is stable and both countries have the wherewithal to resolve the situation through established mechanisms. This is the first statement from the ministry since the standoff in eastern Ladakh.

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.

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...

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.

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. Kristen L. Wolf, 28, of Madison, is charged with murder in the May 11 stabbing deaths of Victoria …

Classy realistic buildings made easy: Part 3

cgshukla writes: This is a fresh tutorial series where we will take a shortcut and …

Religious leaders plan events to remember UK coronavirus victims

Christians and Muslims say it will be necessary for people to come together to mourn

World leaders warn coronavirus could roll back progress for women

Coronavirus is threatening to undo recent gains made toward gender equality as millions of women and girls are predicted to have unwanted pregnancies and fall into poverty, world leaders said on Thursday.

A single illegal birthday party has been blamed for a spike of coronavirus infections in Spain

A birthday party held in Lleida, Catalonia, resulted in all 20 people who attended becoming infected.

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.

Week in Review: Brazil becomes a Covid-19 epicentre and Hollywood mulls its red carpet options

FRANCE 24 takes a look at how Brazil has become a Covid-19 hotspot and how nations from Argentina to Greece are dealing with the pandemic. Meanwhile, Hollywood searches for socially distant alternati…

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...

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.

TS POLYCET 2020: Entrance exam to be conducted on 1 July; SBTET extends application deadline till 9 June

The State Board of Technical Education and Training in Telangana has announced that the TS POLYCET 2020 will now be held on 1 July from 11 am to 1.30 pm

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...

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....

Plea after nappies, tins of paint and food dumped in recycling bins

The wrong rubbish has been dumped in house recycling bins promoting a plea from councillors.

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...

Monkeys Steal COVID-19 Test Samples & Chew Them Up In Meerut, Watch Video

Oh, no!

Portugal’s once-booming tourism collapses due to coronavirus

LISBON, May 29 — Portugal’s once-booming tourism sector collapsed in April as lockdowns to contain the spread of the coronavirus grounded flights and kept visitors from the country’s largest market Britain away. The National Statistics Institute (INE) said in its flash estimate today the...

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.

Swedish high schools to re-open on June 15: PM Lofven

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish high schools will re-open for on-site education on June 15 after having been closed since mid-March to limit the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, the prime minister said on Friday.

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.

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

Russia reports record toll of 232 new COVID-19 deaths

Country now has third-highest number of coronavirus infections after US and Brazil

Man shot in leg in latest Handsworth street shooting

The victim was walking down the street when he was fired at from the window of a property.

Simplified Torbay Recycling Centre lockdown system from Monday

Customers no longer have to park and wait at Goodrington before being allowed to drive to the tip

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.

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 . . .

COVID-19 quarantine centres brace storms of complaints

All of the 1463 stranded returnees from Chennai who arrived Dimapur on May 22, were despatched to various quarantine centres at Dimapur and Kohima.

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.

Bev Q developers now raise the spectre of cyber attack

Faircode Technologies Private Limited, the Kochi-based developers of Bev Q, the virtual queue management app for maintaining social distancing at liquor outlets, has raised suspicion of a targeted and

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...

Minneapolis protest misinformation stokes racial tensions

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

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...

Flooded with promises, Bihar’s ‘cycle girl’ Jyoti Kumari happy she can return to school

Jyoti Kumari Cycle, Cycle Girl Story, Gurugram to Darbhanga By Cycle: Jyoti Kumari Paswan, 15, cycled from Gurugram to Darbhanga in Bihar covering more than 1,200 km in seven days with her ailing father due to the lockdown.

NBCC saddened by Tuensang fiasco

Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has expressed its sorrow over the Tuensang fiasco. 

Adam Nathaniel Furman's Democratic Monument is a colourful concept for town halls

Adam Nathaniel Furman's Democratic Monument is a proposal for UK town halls that would feature bright tiles and a diverse mix of architectural styles.

Sharjah residents warned against misuse of balconies

Municipality launches campaign to educate public about need to keep them safe and clean

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.

Prepare for Blastoff: Kathleen Felix-Hager Outfits ‘Space Force’

"Space Force" on Netflix stars Steve Carell in the new comedy.

A Presidential Primer on the Rule of Law

There are rules that apply to everyone, even the head of the executive branch.

CNN Correspondent, Crew Arrested While Reporting Live in Minneapolis

Minnesota State Police arrested CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez, his producer

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

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...

₹32.86 crore allocated for horticulture farms in Virudhunagar

Drip and sprinkler irrigation facility to be provided under Central scheme

COVID-19 poses challenges for Indonesia’s female peacekeepers

As the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020 on Friday marks the great contributions women have made to building peace  in conflict areas around the world, UN peacekeepers are facing additional challenges on the ground, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

FACT CHECK | False claim that PM Modi was appointed the ‘chairman’ of WHO - a position that does not exist

A message widely circulating on social media claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been appointed as the chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO). The tweet below

Locust attack in Mumbai video not true, says officials

Locust attack in Mumbai video not true, says officials: Videos of ''locust swarms'' in Mumbai went viral on social media on Thursday, prompting authorities to clarify that no .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

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.

Army top brass discusses Chinese standoff at Ladakh

Over three days, the Indian Army top leadership discussed various aspects related to existing and developing security challenges, including China’s transgression attempts in Ladakh and Sikkim regions.

4607 stranded citizens have reached Nagaland till date

 Staff Reporter/Correspondent 

Efforts taken to ensure safety of Sabah people amid Covid-19 pandemic, not to curb freedom, says CM

KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — The various efforts taken by the state government to contain the Covid-19 pandemic in Sabah were not meant to limit the freedom of the people in celebrating any festivals, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. Instead, he said, those measures were taken to...

Govt. firm on flyover name, says Suresh Kumar

Minister for Primary and Secondary Education S. Suresh Kumar said here on Friday that there was no question of backtracking on the decision to name the flyover at Yelahanka in Bengaluru after Vinayak

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...

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 ...

One year Anniversary: As Governor Inuwa Yahaya walks the talk By Ismaila Uba Misilli

“We are not unmindful of our promises to the good people of Gombe State. This administration is determined to confront head-on all the issues bedevilling our state.

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".

Sen. Cortez Masto Withdraws Her Name from Consideration for VP

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

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...

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

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.

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.

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.

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

UP: Migrant labourer escapes from quarantine centre, commits suicide

Jagdish Prasad who had gone to Surat about six months ago had returned on May 20 and was put under quarantine in the village.

Bosnia: Officials, firm owner arrested over ventilator deal

SARAJEVO, Bosnia — Bosnian authorities have detained two high-ranking state officials and the owner of a private company which imported 100 ventilators from China that were found to be useless for COVID-19 patients.

HISTORY: Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia, for almost 1,000 years was the largest Greek Orthodox Christian church in the world. Unfortunately nothing remains of the original Hagia Sophia,

Labour ministry to provide free skills training to job seekers registered on National Career Service portal

The training will encompass modules on corporate etiquette, improving inter personal skills, making impactful presentation including other necessary soft skills needed by the industry. The training module is available in two languages, Hindi and English, on the NCS portal.

Hamzah: Dr Mahathir told me to find a way for Bersatu to leave Pakatan, erode confidence in DAP

PETALING JAYA, May 29 — Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin claimed today that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad instructed him to strengthen the party by finding ways to leave Pakatan Harapan (PH) and erode the people’s confidence in DAP, among other measures. The former Umno man was...

Witness Says Cop Wanted to Kill George Floyd, Knew He Had Him in Blood Choke

Donald Williams spoke to CNN's Chris Cuomo about walking out of a store in Minneapolis on Monday (May 25) and saw Officer David Chauvin kneeling on...

Beijing calls U.S. bill sanctioning Chinese officials over treatment of Uyghurs a ‘smear’

Zhao Lijian, Foreign Ministry spokesman, also urged the U.S. to stop using the Xinjiang issue to interfere in China

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."

A Gripping New Crime Drama From The Creator Of 'The Killing' Is Coming To The BBC

I'm a huge fan of true crime documentaries and fictional thrillers, and now that I've watched all that the UK and U.S. have to offer in both realms, I'm looking to some of Scandinavia's hit shows. The increasingly popular genre includes standout…

ISKCON Files Complaint Against Comedian Surleen Kaur, Shemaroo For Derogatory Comments Against Devotees

There is an increasing tendency nowadays to malign Sanatan Dharma and use derogatory slurs and comments in the name of comedy. In another such incident, a video was doing rounds on social media, albeit for the wrong reason, in which a stand-up comic Surleen Kaur can be heard using derogatory comments for the followers of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) and ancient hindu saints.

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.

It's Finally Time To Deal With The Clothes You've Cleared Out During Lockdown

The urge to organise the entire contents of our home and wardrobe is stronger than ever as we continue to adjust to life during coronavirus. Maybe you've come over all Marie Kondo as you decide which of your possessions "spark joy", and which need…

Why Twitter Censored President Trump's Tweet About The Minneapolis Riots

As we all were last night, President Trump was watching

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.

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...

Hyderabad: 13 cylinders exploded in Secunderabad's Bapuji Nagar

Hyderabad: Three autos and several huts gutted as 13 cylinders blasted in Bapuji Nagar area of Secunderabad

Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased

Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.

Donald Trump calls George Floyd’s death ‘shocking,’ calls protesters ‘thugs’

Earlier Thursday, Trump said, “I feel very, very badly” about George Floyd’s death while handcuffed and in the custody of Minneapolis police. “That’s a very shocking sight.”

FALSE: Photo of Duterte portrait outside Japan national museum

The original photo showed portraits of President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the National Monument in Indonesia

CBI opens probe into cash transactions of Tablighi Jamaat

Foreign funds given to the organisation are also under the scanner

Mastercard Debuts COVID-Recovery Data Tools For Business, Gov’t

Mastercard is offering its data insight tools to businesses and governmental bodies looking to try and assess how to move out of the pandemic.

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....

‘I’ve Not Been Recognised By Friends’: Indians Want Individuality Over Masked Realms of ‘Who Am I’

New Delhi (Sputnik): Some of the most awaited high-fashion events of the year, including the Met Gala have been cancelled this year due to the pandemic, which came as a...

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

Look behind you!

Off-road bike seized as youths cause nuisance on Shrewsbury playing field

A dirt bike has been seized after complaints of regular anti-social behaviour in Shrewsbury.

'Diary of a Future President' Renewed at Disney+ (Exclusive)

The Gina Rodriguez-produced comedy will return with 10 new episodes.

Trump’s Warped Definition of Free Speech

The president is attempting to bring social-media platforms into his authoritarian infrastructure—or otherwise censor them.

Coronavirus in Indore: Full list of containment zones as on May 29 released by IMC

Coronavirus in Navi Mumbai: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones under Panvel Municipal Corporation including Kamothe, Kharghar, New Panvel, Kalamboli as of May 29

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 85 corona deaths, while 2,598 more people tested positive for COVID-19, taking the State's coronavirus count to 59,546.

Coronavirus in Mira-Bhayandar: List of COVID-19 containment zones shared MBMC on May 29

A total of 1,438 people tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai on Thursday taking the total number of cases in the city to 35,273.

Coronavirus in Vasai-Virar: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones in Vasai, Nala Sopara and Virar as issued by VVMC on May 29

According to the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC), so far, there have been 642 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the area, out of which 261 have recovered and 24 deaths have been recorded.

Coronavirus in Mumbai: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones from Colaba in SoBo to Borivali in West and Mulund in East issued by BMC as of May 29

The tally of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai crossed the 35,000-mark on Thursday with the detection of 1,438 new infections, while the toll topped 1,100 with 38 fresh deaths.

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

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

Prisoners released early not 'routinely' being tested for coronavirus

Confirmation came in a written answer from the Scottish Government.

Kilmarnock prisoners released early as part of coronavirus emergency

The inmates were released early to help make jails safer during the pandemic.

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.

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

CACOVID donates 100-bed isolation centre to Anambra state government

Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), a private sector initiative established to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, has donated a 100-bed isolation centre and medical equipment to the Anambra State Government. CACOVID renovated and equipped one of state’s Protective Care Center located at Umueri General Hospital in Oyi Local Government Area and donated same to the government. A […]

Delta inagurates 100-bed CACOVID treatment centre

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

Man rescued from overturned lorry

The crash happened on Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury

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.

Indore: Following Jesus's preaching, Christian Community comes to fore for the needy amid lockdown

India weeds out 27 highly toxic pesticides

Decades of lobbying by rights activists and environmentalists to ban hazardous pesticides in India that are prohibited elsewhere in the world appear to be making progress following a 14 May government ...

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.

Converting Muslim majority into minority: Mushaal rails against Indian fascist govt for nominating delimitation penal

By Hamid Khan Wazir ISLAMABAD: The Chairperson Peace and Culture Organization Mushaal Hussein Mullick came down hard on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government another nefarious move of redrawing the Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies of the northeastern States and Kashmir. Mushaal, who is the wife of detained Kashmiri leader Mohammad Yasin Malik, in her strong reaction on Friday rejected the Lok Sabha Speaker’s nominated 15 MPs penal from occupied Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh authorized to assist the Delimitation Commission in redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies of the northeastern states and the union territory. She said that the delimitation in the occupied valley is aimed at affecting the number of voters in the Muslim populated areas to give Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other communal parties a majority in the occupied territory so that they could pass laws through the so-called Kashmir Assembly in future in line with the Hindutva ideology.…

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Toddler fighting for life after 40ft plummet from tower block window

Residents from the building described how they heard a 'massive thud' when the two year old girl fell from her third-storey window

Trudeau comments on unrest

America's anger, frustration and discord boiled over in Minnesota's Twin Cities on Friday at a remarkable moment in the history of the United States, sparked by the collision of racial injustice, freedom of expression and the worst public health crisis of the last 100 years.

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...

No more lockdown for West Bengal: Mamata says offices can reopen with 100% attendance from June 8

COVID-19 attacks and threats on the Police are on the rise

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has thanked Scotland’s communities for the high levels of co-operation shown during this challenging period.

First pics of zookeeper, 35, fighting for life after lions brutally mauled her inside their enclosure

THE zookeeper who was mauled by two lions in an “extremely vicious” attack has been pictured. Jennifer Brown, 35, is fighting for her life after she was bitten multiple times on the nec…

Interior minister Avakov reacts to gang shootout in Brovary

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

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.

Shoalhaven Zoo lion attack leaves woman critically injured

A woman has been attacked by a lion at Shoalhaven Zoo on the NSW south coast. The woman has injuries to her neck and back.

NLC to receive £10million in extra funding to help fight coronavirus

Council leader Jim Logue welcomed the funding, with its allocation between areas having been agreed at a meeting of local government organisation Cosla last week.

A third teenager has been charged following a disturbance in south Manchester

Police responded to reports of a disturbance in Longsight earlier this week

Ukraine starts opening borders with neighbouring European countries as Lockdown further eased

Monitoring Desk: Ukraine has started opening borders gradually with neighbouring countries as Lockdown further eased. Six checkpoints have resumed their operations at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. According to a report of the Ukrainian News Agency posted by Dasha Zubkova, the Press Service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has stated that in Chernivtsi region, the following border checkpoints resumed their operations: Mamalyha-Kryva, Kelmentsy-Larga (railway), Kelmentsy-Larga (automobile), Sokyriany-Oknytsia. In Odesa region, the border checkpoints that resumed their operations are Mayaky-Palanka-Udobne. As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on May 20, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine decided to resume operation of 66 border checkpoints at the border with the European Union and the Republic of Moldova. On May 28, the number of new Covid-19 cases in Ukraine rose by 429 over May 27 to 22,811, and the number of deaths rose by 10 over May 27 to 679; at the same time, after a one-day growth, the…

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.

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.

Review Of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan To Restart

The Department of Conservation (DOC) and Ngāi Tahu in consultation with the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board have agreed to start a new review of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan.

George Floyd's brother on protesters: 'They have pain. They have the same pain that I feel'

The brother of George Floyd — the man who died after pleading that he couldn't breathe while a police officer held him down with his knee — said that he wants justice for his brother's death after a second night of protests.

Lockdown 5.0: All public, private employees to join work from June 8, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has said that all private and public sector employees will rejoin work on June 8.

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.

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.

Iran sees upward trend of virus cases in many provinces

Khuzes­tan, Razavi Khoras­an, Lorest­an, Kurdis­tan, Kerman­shah, Hormoz­gan, Mazand­arana and Kerman among high-risk region­s

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.

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 …

Punjab Govt hikes MBBS fee by 80%; Twitter says 'will discourage brilliant students from poor families'

Government poised to announce Austria GP decision

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

Snippet from the past: Templemore's new Courthouse - Justice’s tribute to an ‘admirable building’

The following is a snippet on a report following the first sitting in the new Courthouse in Templemore on Tuesday February 6 1940. The new Courthouse at Templemore, which has been completed by Messrs....

Kelly Brook travels to ‘Great Dixter’ for This Morning segment leaving Eamonn Holmes blushing over ‘innuendo’

KELLY Brook travelled to “Great Dixter” on This Morning today – leaving Eamonn Holmes blushing. Husband and wife duo Eamonn and Ruth, both 60, were forced to explain Dixter is the…

Bibles At The Barricades: How The Right Seized Power In Bolivia

by Benjamin Dangl

New Zealand Institute of Architects welcomes changes to building consent process

The Institute of Architects welcomes changes to the Building Act to ease consenting costs for homeowners.

U.S. Empire: Biden And Kerry Gave Orders To Ukraine’s President

Eric Zuesse, originally posted at Strategic Culture

Two hurt in Rotterdam gas leak explosion; Possibly intentional

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

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.

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).

Tummies filled by Mdluli Safari Lodge

Mdluli Safari Lodge staff members handed out food parcels to needy families at Bhekiswayo Secondary School  last week.

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"

Nazi commandos came 'appallingly close' to assassinating Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt as leaders met at secret 1943 summit in Tehran to plan the liberation of occupied Europe, new book reveals

Hitler's top commando Otto Skorzeny developed the plan to assassinate the Big Three during a top secret meeting in Tehran taking place in November 1943.

New Otago Community Trust Chair Appointed

Otago Community Trust has today announced the appointment of John Wilson as its new chair. John takes over the Trust’s chair role from Ross McRobie effective from 1 June 2020. Ross will remain on the board of Otago Community Trust as a trustee until such time that the Minister of Finance makes the new trustee appointments.

Latin America is inching slowly towards a change for the better

Authors: Ash Narain Roy and Shimone Jaini* Every utopia sooner or later turns into a dystopia. Why, then, do Latin Americans fancy themselves constructing alternative utopias? What good is utopia? Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano seems to have the answer, “it is good for walk.”  Latin America hasn’t stopped imagining and dreaming. It may not have […]