Sanitizing Lanes, Places of Worship, This Woman is Doing Her Bit in COVID-19 Times

Uzma had a tough time convincing her husband and in-laws to carry out sanitization during Ramzan.

Quarrel between families ends in shooting; 2 hurt, 3 arrested

Two people were injured in a shooting on Retersbekerweg in Klimmen, Limburg on Tuesday evening. Three people were arrested, including the two who were injured, the police said in a statement. One

Ukraine in UN urges Russia to give up "logic of war" in Donbas

Ukraine has also recalled Russia must implement its obligations under the Minsk Agreements.

I want to be a security guard … what will my salary be?

The industry can be divided into two categories: those who need security and those who want it. Those who need it typically pay $15 per hour, while those who who want it pay between $17 - $23

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern makes her Super Rugby pick as clear as a bell

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed where her Super Rugby heart lies - and it's not in Auckland with the Blues where she lives.

Man City morning headlines as Blues 'identify Leroy Sane replacement'

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, May 27.

Four patients test positive even after 14 days of isolation, treatment

The Hassan district administration is worried as four patients, who were found positive to the COVID-19 infection on May 12, remained infected even 12 days after they were hospitalised. Five people, w

Scots man jailed after downing Buckfast and threatening to kill his mum TWICE, shouting ‘I’ll f***ing kill my fat maw’

A MAN has been jailed after downing a bottle and a half of Buckfast and threatening to slit his mother’s throat. Anthony Shaw, 28, flew into a rage without warning at his mum’s home in …

Gov’t to assist family of OFW in UAE who died of COVID-19

CABANATUAN CITY – A Novo Ecijano overseas worker in the United Arab Emirates who died on May 11 after contracting COVID-19 will be given assistance by the provincial government through its Malasakit OFW Help Desk, it was learned here Wednesday.

Perks for firms backing anti-Covid measures pushed

DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sara Z.

Go appeals to LGUs to accept returning OFWs

Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go called on the different government agencies to assist all locally stranded individuals in Metro Manila and other parts of the country so that they can safely return to their home provinces amid the COVID-19 crisis.

A letter to the Class of 2020

Harvard Alumni Association President Alice Hill ’81, Ph.D. ’91, reminds the Class of 2020 that they are “part of a community … that reaches to all parts of the world,” encouraging them maintain the connection.

Liberia: Mother of 15-Year-old Raped, Impregnated by Stepfather Arrested; Dad on the Run

Monrovia – The mother of a 15-year-old raped and impregnated by her stepfather is in police custody. Col. Patrick Sudue, Inspector General of the Liberia National Police confirmed to FrontPageAfrica that Mary Chultay or ‘Ma Mary’ was picked up early this morning.  “We have just arrested the little girl’s mother in person of Mary Chulutay. […]

This Probiotic Supplement Helped Clear Up My Lifelong Struggle With Acne

"It makes such a noticeable difference in my skin and how I feel overall.*"

Popular Ayrshire pub set alight as 'callous' firebugs target venue

The Kings Arms in Fenwick was set ablaze before local residents alerted the fire brigade who managed to prevent any major damage.

Donbas warzone update: One Ukrainian soldier killed amid six attacks on May 26

Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling.

Muslim regimes continue to violate human rights amid the pandemic - Opeds

Turkey and Syria to Pakistan and Bangladesh, human and minority rights violations continue unabetted, as the world turns a blind eye. Op-ed.

Woman who left carer in tears at B&M is ICU nurse and 'would do it again'

Marina Kendrick, 53, told friends that she had been enforcing the ‘nursing code’ and could not believe the backlash against her.

United Nations to honour five Indian peacekeepers posthumously

Major Ravi Inder Singh Sandhu and Sergeant Lal Manotra Tarsem, who served with the UN Mission in South Sudan; Sergeant Ramesh Singh with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon; Private Johnsion Beck with the UN Disengagement Observer Force and Edward Agapito Pinto, who served in a civilian capacity with the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in Congo, will posthumously receive the Dag Hammarskjold Medal on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed on May 29.

If you’re seeking the path to a six-figure role as a project manager, your journey starts here

It’s one thing to recommend a new professional gets certified in some core disciplines of their job if they’re looking to advance. But the real trick is often in deciding what exactly are the right credentials to reach that destination. In the project management field, certification is important — and also a lot more complicated […]

What Are The Rules When It Comes To Prayer Meetings?

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Democratic unity starts to crack in coronavirus liability reform fight

A group of moderate Senate Democrats say they are open to considering liability protection for businesses in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation, a crack in Democratic unity that gives

Off the News: Don’t let your virus guard down | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The COVID-19 infections in Hawaii were seemingly squashed, so why not go out to the beach?

Letters: Legislators shouldn’t put away needed funds; Zuckerberg should help state; Damien president failed students | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

How dare they! When the federal government provided $1.3 billion to be used to help the people of Hawaii, our elected officials have the gall to bank it for a “rainy day fund” while our state is in the middle of a monsoon (“Despite urgent social needs, Hawaii legislators decide to bank state and federal funds,” Star-Advertiser, Top News, May 20).

State issues strict new child care facility requirements to cope with COVID-19 threat | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

State officials released strict new guidelines Tuesday for Hawaii child care facilities that are operating now or plan to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also announced $11.9 million grant funding to try to stabilize and support child care operators.

Giant batteries for electric grid are slated for Kapolei | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A fledgling San Francisco energy storage company has snagged a big role in moving Hawaii off fossil fuel-generated electricity.

Israel Rejects Chinese Bid to Build World's Largest Desalination Plant

Under U.S. pressure, Israel has appointed a local company to construct Sorek 2, a desalination plant that is set to become...

Covid-19: Cuepacs wants depot staff welfare to be prioritised

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has urged the government to provide sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) to all Immigration Detention Depot (DTI) personnel to prevent the risk of Covid-19 infection. Cuepacs president...

Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has been flooded with tens of thousands of social media comments criticising it and the Chinese government for the small number of flight options to bring home the people stranded overseas.

Bru resettlement in North Tripura hits roadblock as civil societies threaten bandh

As per the resettlement agreement signed by the central government in January this year, 32,000 Bru migrants living in Tripura since 1997 would be permanently settled in the state.

Covid-19 Associated With Damaged Placenta, Abnormal Blood Flow In Pregnant Women

Warning: Some of the below images may be graphic for some viewers. Covid-19 infection in pregnant people may be associated with abnormal blood flow betwee

To Mask or Not to Mask? CNN Host Clashes With New Jersey Pastor Over PPE During Unsanctioned Service

The dilemma about whether to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) remains a hotly-debated topic in the US that has even recently provoked a new skirmish between...

Pictures show devastating damage caused by disposable BBQ at Devon beauty spot

It took dozens of firefighters FOUR days to extinguish

How my pregnant sister was killed by her husband – Man narrates

A Nigerian man has alleged that his pregnant sister who died immediately after child birth was killed by her husband after he abused her while she was heavily pregnant. The man identified as Prince Iyase Kelvin

Saudi Arabia: Tax authority begins inspections of shops in retail sector

Campaign aims to ensure commitment of shop owners to VAT system

Gujarat Cops Allegedly Sold, Drank & Later Dumped 100 Bottles Of Seized Liquor

This happened in a dry state

Woman airlifted to hospital after SUV slams into back of stopped transport truck on Hwy. 401

Two people were rushed to hospital, including one in life-threatening condition, after their SUV slammed into the back of a immobilized transport truck on Highway 401 near Ajax.

Mercedes Benz bets on high-performance cars for the tech-inclined driver

Prices start at Rs 75 lakh for C43 Coupe to Rs 3 crore for a fully loaded AMG S63.

Future Retail to raise up to Rs 650 crore via NCDs to refinance debt

The funds will be used mainly for replacing the company's existing high cost current or near term maturity debts requirements

Top 10 Scottish crime novels

Scottish novelists from William McIlvanney to Ian Rankin and Denise Mina deliver all the gut-punch thrills of crime without forgetting its human cost

Locust swarms headed towards Delhi; crops threatened in many states

Higher than normal temperatures have helped locusts spread more rapidly in different parts of the states

Let’s emulate Geingob - SA MP

The Democratic Alliance (DA) parliamentarian, Leon Schreiber, has called on the South African government to emulate President Hage Geingob’s decision to ban the procurement of new vehicles for government ministers and public office bearers until 2025. The DA is the South African official opposition party. 

BLLA debuts #BoutiqueStrong campaign to empower boutique community

LOS ANGELES - Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) and sister organization travel discovery platform StayBoutique have launched their #BoutiqueStrong campaign to arm boutique hotels and businesses with the unique tools to reopen and succeed in this new landscape, including an official reopening guide, private social network and a new membership option.  The #BoutiqueStrong Council is a Task Force joining a qualified group of boutique industry experts with one goal in mind: supporting boutique hotels and businesses with resources and educational assistance

Boris Johnson vows not to hike income tax, VAT or national insurance and says triple lock on pensions will STAY despite coronavirus bailouts devastating public finances - with 8.4MILLION jobs now furloughed

Standing by Tory tax and pensions pledges today, Boris Johnson told senior MPs: 'We are going to meet all of our manifesto commitments.'

Roscrea meat factory staff retested for Covid-19

Almost 300 staff at the Rosderra Meats bacon factory in Roscrea will be tested this week in an attempt to ensure all cases of Covid-19 can be detected and contact traced. Testing of 286 staff at the P...

Post Lockdown, Employees Allege Companies ‘Forcing To Resign’ The Job In Hyderabad

Coronavirus has hit all companies across industries with most seeing meager or zero inflow of revenue. From India’s largest business conglomerate Reliance Industries to smaller startups, there have been pay cuts and layoffs across the board. Several companies, especially startups have had to let go employees, thousands in some cases.

PNL's Roman: PNL got all its engines running after meeting President Iohannis

Leader of the Liberal Deputies Florin Roman says

Netanyahu Presumed Innocent in Israel’s Court of Public Opinion

That he remains in power despite the bitter campaign waged by the state prosecution, his political opposition and the media, speaks volumes about the public’s faith in their prime minister and lack of trust in the justice system.

Connacht GAA expect €3 million Air Dome to be completed in September

‘It will be a huge addition to the country, not alone to Connacht,’ said provincial secretary John Prenty.

Emily Maitlis 'echoes feelings of millions' in latest Newsnight monologue

'He made those who struggled to keep to the rules feel like fools, and has allowed many more to assume they can now flout them.'

Strong Women: People only see me as a 'ditsy blonde' - not a fearless adventurer

Sadie wants women to know that they can be adventurers too.

Most OPEC+ Nations Want No Changes in Deal Provisions Related to Cuts From July - Source

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Most OPEC+ nations want to preserve the April conditions of the deal and reduce oil production by 7.7 million barrels per day starting July, but...

Powerful 6.1 Earthquake Hits Off Vanuatu Coast - USGS

The nation in located in a region that is part of the Pacific Ocean basin's "Ring of Fire", notorious for its earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Brace yourselves: Glow-in-the-dark Crocs are coming

Ideal for taking the bins out.

COVID-19 lockdown: Children from well-to-do families studying more than those from poorer homesteads

The closure of educational institutions in Uganda March 20 as one of the strategies to stop the spread of novel coronavirus saw over 15 million children sent back...

No right to dissent? Mumbai police issues to take action against those making 'malicious', 'derogatory' remarks against Maha govt

The Mumbai Police on May 24 has re-issued prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC of the IPC against any social media messages which among others are deemed incorrect, derogatory.

T-Mobile leads modest growth in Dutch broadband subscribers in Q1, KPN losses continue

A year after launching a major expansion in its fibre footprint, KPN has yet to restore growth in its broadband business. The latest data from Telecompaper shows the incumbent lost another 17,000 broadband subscribers in the first quarter of 2020, while rival VodafoneZiggo added nearly 10,000 new connections. T-Mobile was again the biggest winner, adding the most new broadband subscribers in Q1.

You can now order LG's new 48in OLED TV

For a mid-June delivery

Walkley awards: Canberra Times staff named among finalists

Photographer Dion Georgopoulos and former education reporter Sherryn Groch have been announced as finalists.

PlayStation Store Double Discounts Sale Has Tempting PS4 Game Deals

Shenmue! Batman! Yakuza!

States' fiscal deficit could hit 4.5% of gross state domestic product: India Ratings

The upward revision was based on the fact that states were already facing lower-than budgeted share in central taxes and subdued own revenue growth, when the lockdown was imposed from March 25. States are likely to see further declines in these receipts in FY21 with the fallout of Covid-19, the report said.

Beach Towns Are Next to Take the Hit

The sand may be safe, but what if Americans are too timid to return to shore towns and spend money?

How To Keep Fraudsters From Scamming Banks Across Every Nook And Channel

The May FI Fraud Decisioning Playbook examines the issue of omnichannel fraud and the strategies that banks and credit unions are using to detect and thwart it.

Exclusive: U.S. ahead of schedule in cutting Afghanistan troop strength - sources

U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan is down to nearly 8,600, well ahead of a schedule agreed with Taliban militants in late February, in part because of concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, U.S. and NATO officials said. A key provision of the Feb. 29 agreement between the Taliban and the United

Giant tipis create extra space for primary school as it prepares for return of children

A Suffolk events company is using two of its gigantic tipis to support a primary school as it prepares to welcome an increased number of children from June 1.

Hours before taking up migrant workers issue, Supreme Court got stinging letter from senior lawyers

They criticised the top court for its “self-effacing deference” to the government

Japan's new virus contact-tracing app promises privacy in bid for reach

Officials hope the app will serve as a deterrent against a second wave of infections considered to be a growing risk in Japan.

'Reboot, reform' of agriculture pushed

During the launch of the "Plant, Plant, Plant" program in line with the celebration of the farmers and fisherfolk's month at the Department of Agriculture central compound in Quezon City, Dar said the agriculture sector should be more responsive especially with the pressing issues faced by the country.

Deputy calls for figures to back up ‘buy local’ campaign

ROBUST data showing why buying goods and services locally is so important is needed as soon as possible so that a convincing case can be made to reinforce the message of the JEP’s Celebrate Local campaign, a States Deputy has said.

FAKE ALERT: This tweet on Chinese army is not from Indian Army’s official handle

News News: Several Twitter users are posting screengrab of a tweet from handle @adgpi_ and taking a dig at Indian Army. Many users (mostly Pakistanis) are sharin

Big-hearted Dundalk animal-lovers set up fundraiser for koala bears in Oz

St Vincent’s School has always had a big heart when it comes to animal rescue. Many in our school community are the proud owners of animals to whom they have given a second chance, from cats to ...

Don’t get why the Real Madrid supporters boo and jeer me, admits Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale has confessed that he’s surprised and confused as to why the Real Madrid supporters boo and jeer him when he’s ‘not having a good time on the field’. The Welshman has done relatively well for the Los Blancos but injuries and other issues have plagued his tenure in Madrid.

Super Sixes SRL | IND vs NZ - Preview, Form Guide, Predicted XI, Key Players

After all sorts of exciting results across the last few rounds of the Super Sixes SRL, today we are about to witness an expectedly sensational game between India and New Zealand. Both teams, with an exciting head to head history, will be looking to put their respective best into the contest.

BVTA celebrate Africa Day

Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA) has joined the country and the rest of Africa in commemorating Africa Day under the theme: Silencing The Guns: C...

Tortured abductees charged over lockdown hunger protest

ZIMBABWEAN authorities on Tuesday charged three opposition MDC-Alliance party youth leaders, who are victims of abduction and torture, with committing public vi...

LETTER: How long before we're all charged?

A reader questions charges imposed on drivers.

New poll shows Israeli Right taking largest lead over Left-Center bloc yet - Inside Israel

New poll shows right-wing bloc winning 67 seats versus 47 for center-left bloc, giving the Right its largest lead ever.

Okinawa Oki100 motorcycle: another rebranded Chinese EV?

Okinawa has stated that its upcoming Oki100 motorcycle will be a fully localised product. Click here for all the details.

Yes Bank brass lists 6 reasons for Rs 15,000 crore fresh capital

The bank has to prepare for new set of NPAs post August when the six-month moratorium period ends

ChurchAppsNZ Offers Free Covid-19 Contact Tracing And Visitor Register To New Zealand Churches

ChurchAppsNZ by Snapp Mobile has released a new service in its app that gives Churches a free and easy way to track and register members who want to visit the Church during Alert Level 2.

Concerted action in wake of Cyclone Amphan, COVID-19 should focus on building strong public infrastructure in Bengal

After Cyclone Amphan battered coastal and deltaic West Bengal on 20 May, the mammoth task of picking up the pieces can justifiably be said to have just begun. It took the Centre some time to react, but after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s aerial survey on 22 May coordination seems to have been established.

Japan-EU Leaders’ meeting

H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Charles Michel, President of the European Council, and H.E. Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a Leaders Meeting via VTC on 26 May 2020. The leaders expressed their deepest sympathy with the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. They recognised that […]

Urban agriculture in Addis Ababa to ease COVID-19 impact

Various studies show that almost all countries would face food supply challenge in some way. A recent Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) analysis states that in the absence of timely and effective policies, millions more are likely to join the ranks of the hungry as a result of the COVID-19-triggered recession. That number will vary according to the severity of economic contractions, ranging from 14.4 million to 38.2 million or even 80.3 million more hungry people should there be a contraction of 2, 5 or 10 percentage points, respectively, in all 101 net food-importing countries’ GDP growth, it states. A team of agricultural experts of the Jimma University in its study entitled “Covid-19 probable impacts on Ethiopian agriculture and potential mitigation and adaptation measures: no food – no health – no life” published in April 2020 has indicated that the current pandemic of Covid-19 has a potential to increase the food insecurity of the country due to resource mobilization towards prevention of the disease…

Exclusive: PM Modi may announce Lockdown 5.0 on Mann Ki Baat, ease restrictions in most of India

Prime Minister Modi is likely to speak on Lockdown 5.0 after the current lockdown ends on May 31. PM Modi will address the nation on May 31 in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat.

Covid-19: Johor govt urges employers to register with Socso for foreign worker screening

JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor government has urged employers to register under the state’s Social Security Organisation (Socso) so that their foreign migrant workers can be screened for Covid-19. Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said Johor Socso has been asked to...

Man charged with endangering garda after driving jeep through checkpoint in Co Louth

The driver fled across the border to Northern Ireland after failing to stop

Charlie Benante reunites with John Bush for Anthrax’s Packaged Rebellion

Charlie Benante hooks up with his old Anthrax bandmate for a lockdown rendition of their Sound Of White Noise track to mark album’s 27th anniversary

I just lost my close girlfriend to coronavirus – Nigerian man says

A Nigerian man has taken to Twitter to announce the passing of a close girlfriend he allegedly lost to Coronavirus in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to the aggrieved man, with the handle @SalmanDuke on the

Mob stones father of 7 to death for stealing chicken to feed hungry family

A father of seven children has been stoned to death by an angry mob in Uganda for allegedly stealing chicken to feed his hungry family The incident happened in Kamurojjo-Muro village, Serere district, in the Teso

The Amazon Will Soon Burn Again

The rainforest and its Indigenous groups face existential threats, while criminals act as if they have license to plunder.

There Are 3 Things We Have to Do to Get People Wearing Masks

Persuasion works better than compulsion.

Red tape adds to agonies of crash victim kin

Lack of helpli­ne, coordi­nation betwee­n Sindh, Centre increa­ses diffic­ulties for bereav­ing family member­s

Are You Ready to Get on an Airplane Again?

Airlines are burning $10 billion a month to fly empty. This can’t go on forever.

Renault, Nissan, And Mitsubishi Detail Alliance Business Changes

The part that caught our attention the most is the so-called principles of the leader-follower scheme for vehicles.

Land Rover Defender V8 Spied Testing On The Road In Europe

The major sign that this Land Rover Defender is something special is that it has four, square-shaped exhaust outlets.

Parents free to relocate to seek childcare like Cummings did, says minister

Robert Jenrick says there will be no review of past fines for acting in similar way to PM’s aide

The pen will always be mightier than the gun … as security guards strive for academic pursuits

They are looked and frowned down upon, discriminated, receive low wages, not respected and treated unfairly, while at the same time not having sufficient benefits and not to forget the constant and frequent bullying they endure while on duty from students on campus.

IDS Media UK launches digital hand sanitising kiosks for event venues

IDS Media UK has launched a digital hand sanitising kiosk for use across the conference and event sector. The kiosk, called Messenger, features a contactless dispenser releasing SteriZar sanitiser liquid killing 99.999% of bacteria and lasting for up to six hours on the users’ hands. SteriZar is alcohol free and safe for people with sensitive skin. The kiosk also has a built-in 21-inch digital screen that can be used to display imaginative content such as how to sanitise your hands

Veovo unveils social distancing solution for safer rail travel

LONDON - Veovo announced the introduction of their Passenger Density Management solution, designed to assist rail and metro operators in measuring, understanding and managing crowd density, to support social distancing. Covid-19 lockdowns have meant that train and rapid transit stations around the globe have seen much less traffic than before. Now, with the gradual lifting of restrictions, they can expect to see a significant influx of travellers. However, social distancing is expected to remain the norm as health considerations take precedence.

Durham Police's Dominic Cummings probe is being treated as a 'critical incident' and being overseen by its most senior officers in bid to prevent reputational damage to the force

Durham Police has said that it is investigating Dominic Cummings' trip to the county during lockdown at the 'highest levels'.

Ryanair condemns 9 billion euros state aid to Lufthansa

Ryanair condemned the German Government’s decision to award 9bn euros of State Aid to Lufthansa on top of the extensive payroll support already given to the German airline, which will further strengthen Lufthansa’s monopoly like grip on the German air travel market. The German and French Governments continue to provide enormous State Aid to their companies, many of whom do not need it, which distorts competition with other providers across Europe. Non-State Aided airlines like Ryanair, EasyJet, BA and others, will

Facebook bans adverts from Muslim campaign group Cage which claim coronavirus is a punishment from god

London-based advocacy group Cage have been using Facebook and YouTube to raise £400,000 during Ramadan.

Centre playing vendetta politics: Student leaders condemn activists’ arrest amid pandemic

At a press briefing held via video-conference app Zoom, former student leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid hit out at the police for arresting Jamia Millia Islamia and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students for their alleged involvement in orchestrating communal riots in northeast Delhi.

Winter vegetable markets to reopen today with new timings

Winter vegetable markets will reopen today after three-day Eid Al Fitr break with new timings, offering a number of farm fresh local vegetables at competitive prices.

Uproar in Littleton as Eircom mast gets go ahead

Community is mobilising with the view to appealing to An Bord Pleanala

UK's Johnson suffers sharp poll fall after Cummings scandal

It adds to a sense of growing revolt over the government's handling of Dominic Cummings, with nearly 40 Tory MPs demanding he lose his job

Coronavirus in Mumbai: COVID-19 victim's kin alleges BMC of unresponsive