Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after his tweets tagged

On Tuesday, Twitter for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers. 

Trump Threatens To ‘Close Down’ Social Media Platforms

Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media platforms

The spat began when Twitter labelled two of the US president's tweets as

UPDATED: Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims. Twitter ...

Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact check warning, US president furious

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president ove…

Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.

Twitter fact-checks Trump as US president cries vote meddling

Twitter has, for the first time, prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact -checkers.

Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump’s tweets on mail-in voting

Micro-blogging site Twitter has tagged two tweets of US President Donald Trump on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.

Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning

It is the first time the social media giant has said one of Donald Trump's tweets could be misleading.

WATCH | Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.

Donald Trump furious as Twitter flag his tweets with fact-check warning

US President Donald Trump has slammed Twitter after it flagged his tweets with a fact-check warning for the first time.The president had two of his tweets

Trump vs Twitter: US President threatens to shut down social media

US News: Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to shut down social media after Twitter censured him mildly, adding a fact check notification to two of his tweet

Twitter slaps fact-check label on Trump’s tweets - US & Canada

Twitter slaps fact-check label on Trump tweets on mail-in ballots. Trump: Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election.

Twitter interfering in 2020 election, says Trump after his tweets were labelled as misleading

Twitter interfering in 2020 election, says Trump after his tweets were labelled as misleading: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) hit back at Twitter for labelling his two tweets as misleading, saying the social media platform is

Twitter labels Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for first time

Twitter labelled two of United States President, Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday.

Trump Miffed With Fact Check Warning On His Tweets, Says Twitter Interfering In US Elections 2020

After Twitter added a warning label for misleading information on a series of tweets by US President Donald Trump regarding 'Mail-in' voting, he is claimed that the social media site is interfering in the US Presidential elections.

Twitter fact-checks inaccuracies in Donald Trump's tweets after years of espousing hands-off approach with president

Twitter added information to refute the inaccuracies in President Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time on Tuesday, after years of pressure over its inaction on his false and threatening posts

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims ...

Twitter: Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'

The move drew a furious response from Trump.

Trump threatens to regulate or shut down social media companies

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 27) threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after ...

Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering’ in presidential election after fact check

President Trump accused Twitter of election interference after the social media giant fact-checked two of his tweets in an unprecedented move. “@Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

The US President said Twitter's fact-check warning is stifling freedom of expression and accused the platform of interfering in the US presidential elections.

Donald Trump blasts Twitter for flagging his tweets with a fact-check warning

DONALD TRUMP has hit out at Twitter after several of his tweets were flagged with a fact-check warning for the first time. The US president has accused the social media platform of "interfering in the 2020 presidential election" and "completely stifling FREE SPEECH" after warnings were added to two tweets. In the two Tweets, Mr. Trump spoke out against the use of mail-in ballots in the upcoming US election, claiming they were "fraudulent" and warning"mail boxes will be robbed". However, under the posts, a link was added reading: "Get the facts about mail-in ballots". The link that takes users to a Twitter "moments" page offering fact checks and additional news stories related to Mr. Trump's, so far, unsubstantiated claims. Advertisement A “what you need to know” box also features on the page, highlighting three different claims about postal voting previously made by the president and the reasons why they are incorrect. Reacting to the addition of the two fact-heck warnings, Mr. Trump tweeted: "Twitter is now…

Twitter places fact-checking label on Trump tweets for first time

May 26 (UPI) -- Twitter placed labels indicating potentially harmful or misleading information on a pair of President Donald Trump's tweets for the first time Tuesday since introducing the feature.

For first time, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump, prompting the US president to accuse the popular social media platform of "interfering" in the presidential election.

Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories. Twitter tagged just two of Trump's tweets in which he'd claimed that more mail-in voting would lead to what he called a

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories.

Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged

Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories. Twitter tagged just two of Trump’s tweets in which he’d claimed that more mail-in voting …

Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What’s next?

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted...

Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What's next?

OAKLAND, Calif. — Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted a “Rigged Election.” On Wednesday, the president threatened to impose new regulation on social media companies or even to “close them down.” But Twitter’s move and …

Trump Hits Back At Twitter After It Calls His Tweets '"Unsubstantiated"

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

San Francisco - Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitter labeled two tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitte­r target­ed two tweets Presid­ent Trump posted in which he made claims withou­t eviden­ce

Twitter rejects Trump false tweets

SAN FRANCISCO, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump

Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.

Always-on-Twitter Trump threatens on Twitter to shut down Twitter!

The latest of the president's rants came after the platform flagged two of his tweets as unsubstantiated.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots 'fraudulent'.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail boxes will be robbed,” among other things. Under the tweets, there is now a link reading “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” that guides

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

US president responds by accusing micro-blogging site of stifling free speech

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Twitter places fact-check notification on Trump tweet about mail-in ballots

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning readers his ...

Donald Trump furious as Twitter fact-checks his tweets for the first time

Twitter said Trumps claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact-checkers, with the US president then accusing the social network of "stifling" his free speech

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets. Twitter highlighted 2 of Trump's tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.

Where will Trump rant if not on Twitter? He threatens to close down social media

Ironically, the president used Twitter itself to threaten its closure after the platform flagged two of his tweets as unsubstantiated

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Follows years of permissive content policies.

Twitter is 'Interfering' in US Election, 'Stifling' Free Speech, Alleges Trump

US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and 'completely stifling' free speech, after the social media

Trump threatens Twitter with ‘big action’ for flagging his tweets

Washington, May 27: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Twitter with “big action” for tagging two of his tweets on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.

Twitter’s first fact-check of Trump was a gutless one

On Tuesday afternoon, Twitter did something new: It fact-checked the president. The company added “get the facts” links to two of Donald Trump’s tweets that claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread election fraud.

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president’s claims. Trump, without offering any evidence,...

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact check

The US President claims he will "regulate" or shut down social media companies after Twitter added a fact-check warning to his tweets which spread falsehoods.

Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time

President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’Twitter for the first time took action against a series of tweets by Donald Trump, labeling them with a warning sign and providing a link to further information.Since ascending to the US presidency

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

The site has included a link to fact checks about the claims.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

The site has included a link to fact checks about the claims.

Twitter adds fact-check warning label to Trump’s tweets for first time

Twitter Inc. marked tweets by President Donald Trump with a fact-check warning label for the first time Tuesday, after the president falsely claimed mail-in...

Twitter starts fact-checking Donald Trump

Twitter Inc. has started fact-checking Donald Trump. The U.S. President didn’t take it lightly.

Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after Twitter fact check

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

US News: WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fac.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering on Wednesday after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. He turned to his Twitter account – where else? -- to tweet his threats. The president can’t unilaterally regulate or close the companies, and…

Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Trump threatens Twitter with regulations, closure after site added fact-check link to tweet

President Donald Trump is threatening social media companies with new regulation or even closure after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Twitter tags US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading' for the first time

Trump accused mail-in ballots, conducted in certain states, to be substantially fraudulent.

Trump Threatens to Regulate, Close Down Twitter Amid Spat Over Flagged Tweets

The president accused the social media giant of “completely stifling FREE speech” late Tuesday, warning that he would not allow this to continue after the microblogging...

'Potentially Misleading Information': In a First, Twitter Adds Fact-check Warnings to Trump's Tweets

The label was imposed on two tweets Trump posted on Tuesday claiming that "mail-in ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent" and would result in "a rigged election", Xinhua reported. It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.

Trump threatens to regulate or close down social media platforms

The threat came a day after microblogging service provider, Twitter, labelled his tweet on voting by mail as misleading

Trump accuses Twitter of interfering in U.S. elections

Earlier on Tuesday, Twitter labelled a post by Trump as misleading, and directed the president’s followers to a fact-check page on the post.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'stifling' free speech after fact check

President Trump on Tuesday evening accused Twitter of “stifling FREE SPEECH” and interfering in the 2020 election by fact-checking one of his tweets on the issue of voting by mail.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

Twitter has flagged tweets from US president Donald Trump with a fact-check warning. The social media site added a warning phrase to two of Mr Trump’s tweets in which he called postal voting “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail boxes will be robbed”. Under the tweets, there is now a link reading “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” that guides users to a Twitter Moments page with fact checks and news stories about Mr Trump’s unsubstantiated claims.

Trump Suggests Shuttering Social Media Platforms After Twitter Adds Fact-Check to His Tweets

President claimed without proof that social media platforms 'silence' conservatives voices

Trump threatens social media outlets with regulation, closure after fact check added to tweet

President Trump on Wednesday morning ratcheted up his feud with social media platforms, threatening to "close them down" a day after Twitter fact-checked a pair of the president's tweets on mail-in

The 'Fact-Checking' Mess Twitter Has Created For Itself

Standards.

BREAKING: Trump threatens to shut down social media platforms

BREAKING: TrumU.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc...

Twitter labels Trump tweets with fact-checking warning

Apparently, the President's tweets aren't always factually accurate

Twitter labels two Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'

Twitter has labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over some of his questionable posts.

Trump threatens to shut down social media giants as Twitter uses fact-check feature on his claims

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies for stifling conservative voices, a day after Twitter attached a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.

Twitter is 'interfering' in the US election, 'stifling' free speech, says US President Donald Trump

The Trump Campaign alleged that Twitter was interfering with the president getting his message through to voters.

Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time

President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

The social media giant highlighted two of Trump’s tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.

Trump Threatens To Shut Down ‘Social Media’ On Twitter After His Mail-In Ballot Tweets Fact-Checked

Donald Trump threatened on Twitter that he would close down 'social media platforms', the day after Twitter fact-checked one of his tweets.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' with US elections after fact checking warning | ZDNet

The US President also accused Twitter of 'stifling free speech'.

Twitter tried to correct Trump's falsehoods about vote by mail, but the platform's first fact-check on the president's tweets was itself misleading

The confusing and misleading parts of their fact-check show the difficulty that accompanies social media platforms acting as fact-checkers, too.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Trump tweets are now labelled as “potentially misleading”

On the 26th May, Twitter labeled two tweets from United States President Donald Trump as “potentially misleading”. This is the first time Twitter has fact-checked the president, after announcing last month that they would remove tweets making unverified claims that could “incite people to action and cause widespread panic, social unrest or large-scale disorder”.

Jim Acosta: Trump Lying About Link Between Vote-by-Mail, Voter Fraud

Jim Acosta took aim at President Donald Trump for accusing Twitter of election interference over their decision to fact-check his tweets.

Twitter is ‘interfering’ in US election, ‘stifling’ free speech, alleges Donald Trump

On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to Trump's tweet that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed,".

Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Trump

On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to Trump's tweet that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed".

Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.

Trump threatens to 'shut down' social media sites  - US & Canada

US President says conservative voices are silenced on social media after Twitter fact-checks several of his posts.

Trump claims Twitter is 'interfering in the 2020 presidential election' by fact-checking tweets

President Trump fired back at Twitter after it appended a fact-checking label to two of his tweets in which he claimed mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud.

After fact check by Twitter, Trump threatens social media

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Twitter's Trump 'Fact Check' Does Not Disclose Company Partnered with Groups Pushing Mail-In Ballots

Twitter for the first time put a fact-check label on tweets from President Trump, using the controversial tactic on messages that...

Trump threatens shut down social media platforms after Twitter put a disinformation warning on his false tweets

President Donald Trump threatened to close down social media platforms if they censor conservative voices, after Twitter on Tuesday tagged one of his messages with a fact check warning.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.

Trump threatens to shut down social media

US President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down social media after Twitter put a fact-check label on some of his tweets.  There has been criticism against social media platforms

Twitter's fact-check label prompts Trump threat to shut down social media companies

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies for stifling conservative voices, a day after ...

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:President fact-checkedTwitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in U.

Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election’ after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Twitter of “interfering” in the 2020 election after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

President Donald Trump accused Twitter on Tuesday of "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election" after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail in California.

Twitter issues fact check of Trump's tweets for first time

The label says “Get the facts about mail-in ballots,” and then redirects users to news articles and a bulleted list refuting Mr Trump’s claims.

Rubio warns Twitter after it puts fact-check label on Trump tweet

Sen. Marco Rubio fired a warning shot at Twitter after it appended a fact-check label to President Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting.

Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate' social media platforms after Twitter labels his tweets

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'stifling FREE SPEECH' after company adds fact checks to his tweets

President Trump on Tuesday night accused Twitter of "interfering" in the 2020 presidential election after the company attached a fact check to two of his tweets that made false claims about mail-in ballots. Trump declared that mail-in ballots are fraudulent, which led Twitter to include links in the tweets redirecting users to a page with facts on the issue. This was the first time Twitter has labeled Trump's tweets as being misleading, and he was quick to respond, claiming that the company is "completely stifling FREE SPEECH, and I, as President, will not allow it to happen!" Twitter did not delete any of his tweets, despite calls to do so by people directly affected by his messages, nor did the company ban his account. In a statement, a Twitter spokesperson said his tweets "contain potentially misleading information about the voting process and have been labeled to provide additional context." Trump dismissed Twitter's fact checking, saying the research was conducted by "Fake News CNN and the Amazon Washington…

In A First, Twitter Flags Trump’s Tweets With Fact-Check Warning; He Alleges Curb On Free Speech

Twitter flagged two of his tweets claiming “mail-in ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent”.

Twitter calls out US President Donald Trump, he responds

Twitter had on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by Trump.

Trump Threatens Twitter After Presidential Tweets Get Fact Check

The president claimed that tech giants “silence conservative voices,” and threatened to regulate them, despite not being able to.

Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact check

Although there is no evidence that the US president has the ability to do so.

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.

Donald Trump: 'Twitter Is Now Interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election'

Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 presidential election after branding one of his tweets warning about election fraud "false."

Trump Accuses Twitter Of ‘Interfering’ In Election For Fact Checking His False Claim About Mail-In Voting

President Donald Trump flew into a rage on Tuesday night after Twitter used its new fact checking feature to correct...

Trump Will Sign Executive Order On Social Media After Lashing Out At Twitter

President Trump is set to sign an executive order on social media following his threat to shut down platforms after...

Trump says Twitter is "stifling free speech" after it labels his tweets with fact-check warning

Yesterday saw Trump tweet that mail-in ballots would be forged, illegally printed, and signed. A follow-up Tweet claimed that anyone living in the state of California would get a ballot, and professionals would tell them how to vote, and for…

Trump expected to sign social media executive order

US President Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a law that has long protected Twitter, Facebook and Google from being responsible for the material posted by their users, according to a draft executive order.

Twitter labels Trump tweets as 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Trump's tweets contended without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to fraud and a "Rigged Election".

Twitter adds fact-check label to Donald Trump tweets for first time

In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence conservative voices, and need to change course or face action.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump, the historically prolific tweeter of political barbs and blasts, threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering today after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. He turned to his Twitter account – where else? — to tweet his threats.

Trump Campaign: Twitter 'Fact Check' Proof of Silicon Valley Obstruction

President Donald Trump's reelection campaign on Tuesday reacted to the news that Twitter had fact-checked the president's tweet.

Twitter labels Trump's tweets as misleading, US President hits back

Twitter's decision is likely to raise further questions about its willingness to consistently apply the label to other Trump's tweets

Twitter flags Trump's tweets for misinformation and false claims for the first time

President Trump established a direct relation between mail-in ballots and rigged elections. Consequently, Twitter went on to flag those tweets as false claims, and Trump responded strongly to it.

Texas AG Ken Paxton: Trump is right and Twitter ‘fact check’ is wrong – mail-in ballot fraud is a real problem

Twitter purported Tuesday to “fact check” two tweets by President Trump in which the president pointed out – accurately – that mail-in ballots present substantial risks of election fraud. I strongly disagree with Twitter.

It only took two hours for Trump's administration to contradict his threat to shut down Twitter

President Trump took to his favorite social media platform to attack social media platforms on Wednesday morning, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo certainly didn't do anything to help his boss' case. Shortly after Trump claimed on Twitter he would "strongly regulate" or "close down" social media platforms that are allegedly silencing "conservative voices," Pompeo sent out a tweet saying the U.S. "will not tolerate" government-imposed censorship or shutdowns. Pompeo's tweet isn't in response to Trump, exactly — it references the Freedom Online Coalition, a partnership of 31 governments seeking to improve Internet freedom. The group has been vocal about combating any attempts to limit freedom of expression or increase Internet surveillance as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Trump's social media threats came after Twitter labeled two of his tweets as misleading on Tuesday, the first time that distinction was given to the president on the platform. Seeing as Pompeo specifically boosted the FOC's statement…

It only took two hours for Trump's administration to contradict his threat to shut down Twitter

President Trump took to his favorite social media platform to attack social media platforms on Wednesday morning, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo certainly didn't do anything to help his boss' case.Shortly after Trump claimed on Twitter he would "strongly regulate" or "close

Here’s how Twitter has lobbied on free-speech issues as Trump threatens company

Twitter and President Trump are generating headlines over a dispute tied to social networks’ attempts to moderate what users post, but it’s hardly the first...

Trump threatens to shut down social media companies

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter added a warning to some of his tweets.

Trump threatens social media shutdown amid checks from Twitter

The tension between social networking platform, Twitter, and Donald Trump, escalated on Wednesday when Mr Trump reacted angrily to a fact-check

Twitter has started fact-checking Donald Trump

A pair of Donald Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in voting were appended on Tuesday with links pointing readers to news stories fact-checking him.

Flashback: How Twitter Began Labeling 'Misinformation'

Twitter recently added a "fact check" to President Trump's tweets relating to his concerns about mail-in voting fraud. Here is how Twitter made the decision to suddenly start fact-checking public figures on its platform.

President Donald Trump Is Angry After Twitter Slapped A Warning On His Posts For This Reason

President Donald Trump is currently in the middle of a war with Twitter, and it is not certain he will be victorious. On Tuesday, the former

Trump threatens to shut down social-media platforms after Twitter put a fact-check warning on his false tweets

"We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen," President Donald Trump tweeted early Wednesday.

Trump Threatens To Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter after it began fact-checking his tweets. From a report: In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence cons...

Twitter fact-check marks Trump tweets for the first time

The President objects to being proven wrong, and misunderstands free speech rights

Trump warns social media giants that feds can ‘regulate’ or ‘close them down’ amid fight with Twitter

President Trump warned social media giants Wednesday that the federal government could “strongly regulate” or “close them down” if they continue to “silence conservative voices,” amid a flaring battle with Twitter after the platform fact-checked one of his tweets for the first time this week.

Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Donald Trump

On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two of Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots

Trump threatens social media after Twitter puts warning on his false claims

President vows to ‘strongly regulate’ or shutter platforms that ‘silence conservative voices’ a day after Twitter added warning label on falsehoods

Fox's Napolitano to Trump: First Amendment 'does not regulate Twitter'

Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano said Wednesday that President Trump faces an uphill battle with his threat to regulate social media platforms like Twitter.

Bitter About Twitter

Trump's favourite means of communication and weapon of choice, Twitter, has turned its back on him, after the platform labelled one of his posts as false. The president...

The Memo: Trump tweets cross into new territory

President Trump’s critics are sounding the alarm as his public comments and tweets cross new lines with the 2020 election less than six months away. 

Twitter Adds ‘Misleading’ Warning To Donald Trump’s Tweets For The First Time

Twitter has marked two of Donald Trump’s Twitter posts as “potentially misleading.”

Newsom to Trump on Mail-in Voting: Stick to Facts, 'No Evidence Whatsoever' of Fraud

Wednesday on NBC's "Today," Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said President Donald Trump should "just stick with the facts not opinions" in regards to the safety of mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips

Twitter fact-checks China official after Post presses on Trump double standard

Confronted with an apparent double standard in its lack of fact-check warnings on tweets by a Chinese government spokesman versus the hardline it took with President Trump this week, Twitter on

Twitter fact-checks Donald Trump for the first time

Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed, the U.S. President tweeted, singling out the Governor of California.

Trump on Twitter mocks Biden for wearing a face mask

"I thought it was very unusual he had one on," the president said when asked about his tweet.

Obama’s Criticism Didn’t Set a Presidential Precedent

A meme circulating on Facebook -- and retweeted by President Donald Trump -- falsely claims former President Barack Obama is the "first ex-president to speak against [his] successor." Actually, many U.S. leaders criticized those who followed them into the White House.

Trump accuses Twitter of 2020 election interference after the platform fact-checks his false tweets

Donald Trump has lashed out at Twitter, accusing the site of not only interfering in the 2020 presidential elections, but also of standing in the way of free speech.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday - White House

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened ...

Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday: White House

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened ...

Trump to sign executive order on social media today, says White House

WASHINGTON, May 28 — US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies today, White House officials said after Trump threatened to shut down the platform he accused of stifling conservative voices. The officials, who spoke to reporters travelling with Trump to...

Kellyanne Conway: Trump's Twitter fact checks done by 'people who attack him all day long'

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Wednesday that President Trump’s Twitter fact checks are conducted by the same “people who attack him all day long.”

Hollywood Celebrates Twitter Fact Checking Trump on Vote By Mail: 'Welcome to Accountability B**ch'

Hollywood celebrities are gloating over Twitter's decision to slap President Donald Trump with a "fact check" of his recent tweets about vote by mail.  Stars including Rob Reiner, Dave Bautista, George Takei, and Alyssa Milano have voiced their approval of Twitter's actions against the president.

Twitter & media know this isn’t about mail-in ballots or fraud, but about who gets to define truth; Trump does too

After all, these are the same outlets that have peddled the Russiagate conspiracy theory with impunity for the past four years, and even racked up prestigious awards for the blatantly fraudulent coverage

As Trump rails against mail-in voting, his campaign tries to make it easier for Pennsylvania supporters

"We have an obligation to our voters to inform them of what the law is in their state and what their options are," the campaign said.

Trump’s Press Secretary Has Solely Voted By Mail Since 2010, Report Says, Despite Claims Of Fraud Risks

Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that mail-in voting leads to election fraud.

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

Boeing is slashing around 10 per cent of its workforce, and the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.

COVID-19: Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

Air travel within the US tumbled 96% by mid-April, to fewer than 100,000 people on a day

Boeing cuts 12,000 jobs, resumes production of grounded jet

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry, and more cuts are coming.

Boeing cuts 12,000 jobs, resumes production of grounded jet

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as coronavirus seizes travel industry

The layoffs are expected to be concentrated in the Seattle area, home to Boeing's commercial-airplanes business.

Boeing will lay off nearly 7,000 workers as the industry is decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic

Boeing said on Wednesday that it will lay off 6,770 US employees, “the first” wave of an expected round of job cuts as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the aerospace sector.

Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs with thousands more planned

Boeing Co said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including laying off 6,770 U.S. workers as the largest American ...

Boeing Cutting More Than 12,000 US Jobs With Thousands More Planned

Boeing said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including laying off 6,770 U.S. workers as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. From a report: Boeing also disclosed it plans "several thousand remaining layoffs" in the next few mon...

Boeing sends layoff notices to more than 6,000 employees

May 27 (UPI) -- Boeing said Wednesday it is laying off more than 6,000 employees in the first phase of its plans to reduce its workforce by 10 percent as the airline industry reels from the coronavirus pandemic.

Boeing Slashes Over 12,000 US Jobs Amid COVID-19, Thousands More Planned

Boeing Co said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 US jobs, including involuntary layoffs of 6,770 US workers as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Boeing to lay off more than 13,000 workers including 6,700 involuntary job cuts as the aerospace giant reels from coronavirus crisis

Boeing announced Wednesday it will lay off around 13,000 workers including 6,770 involuntary cuts while 5,520 staffers were accepted for voluntary severance packages.

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

The Transportation Security Administration said it screened 264,843 people at airports on Tuesday, a drop of 89% compared with the same Tuesday a year ago.

Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs

Boeing Co said on Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including 6,770 involuntary layoffs, as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Boeing also disclosed it plans "several thousand remaining layoffs" in coming months but did not say where those would take…

Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs, thousands more planned

WASHINGTON, May 28 — Boeing Co said yesterday it was eliminating more than 12,000 US jobs, including 6,770 involuntary layoffs, as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Boeing also disclosed it plans “several thousand remaining layoffs” in...

Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs, thousands more planned

Boeing Co said on Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including 6,770 involuntary layoffs, as the largest American ...

Boeing cutting more than 12,000 US jobs, thousands more planned

Boeing Co said on Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including 6,770 involuntary layoffs, as the largest American ...

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as coronavirus impacts travel industry

A Boeing spokesperson said Wednesday's actions represent the largest number of job cuts, but several thousand additional jobs will be eliminated in the next few months

Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs with thousands more planned

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S.

Boeing Slashes Over 12,000 Jobs, With More Cuts Coming

The cuts come as the commercial airline industry has seen a historic fall in demand.

Boeing job cuts start to hit nearly 13,000 workers

A drop in travel due to the pandemic worsened the situation for the company, which was already in crisis.

Boeing Cuts Jobs for 12,000 Workers in the US

Boeing has been reeling from a drop in demand for aircraft, as travel plunges amid the pandemic and worsens the pressure on the company, which was already in crisis...

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

The layoffs are expected to be concentrated in the Seattle area, home to Boeing's commercial-airplanes business. The defense and space division is stable and will help blunt the impact of the decline in air travel and demand for passenger jets.

Boeing will lay off nearly 7,000 workers as the industry is decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The company described the layoffs as "the first," with more expected later in the year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Production After Announcing Over 12,000 Job Cuts

The 737 MAX hasn't been allowed to fly since March of 2019, following deadly crashes.

Boeing restarted 737 Max production just hours after saying it would lay off thousands of workers

Boeing said it had resumed construction of the 737 Max at its Renton, Washington, plant, just hours after announcing layoffs.

Boeing Resumes Production Of 737 Max At "Low" Rate

Boeing has resumed production of the 737 MAX at a "low" rate following two deadly crashes that led to the aircraft's global grounding by regulators, the company said Wednesday.

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Mexico hits new virus record of over 500 deaths reported in a day

Mexico’s health department has reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.

Mexico hit new virus record of over 500 deaths per day

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s health department reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.

Virus expands grip in many areas as US nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections in weeks on Wednesday and India reported another record single-day jump of more than 6,000 cases, as the pandemic expanded its grip across much of the globe.

Virus expands grip in many areas, as U.S. nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections in weeks on Wednesday and India reported another record single-day jump of more than 6,000 cases, as the pandemic expanded its grip across much of the globe.

Virus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections in weeks on Wednesday and India saw another record single-day jump of more than 6,000 cases, as the pandemic expanded its grip acr

Virus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections in weeks on Wednesday and India reported another record single-day jump of more than 6,000 cases, as the pandemic expanded its grip across much of the globe.

Mexico sets new record with 501 coronavirus deaths in a day

Mexico's health department reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.

Israel reports 23 fresh COVID-19 cases, no new deaths reported

The number of recoveries increased to 14,457 with 150 new recoveries, while the number of active cases decreased to 2,019.

Brazil daily virus deaths again top 1,000

The country now has confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.

Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.       

Over 6,500 new coronavirus cases in India, death toll climbs to 4,167

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,167 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,45,380, registering an increase of 146 deaths and

25,937 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths rise to 552

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 25,937 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.

Virus Resurges Worldwide as US Nears 100,000 Deaths

South Korea reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections in weeks on Wednesday and India saw another record single-day jump of more than 6,000 cases, as the pandemic expanded its grip across much of the globe.

Italy records 78 new coronavirus deaths, 397 new cases

ROME: Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 78 on Tuesday (May 26), against 92 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, ...

Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario falls below 300 for second day in a row

For the second day in a row, Ontario has recorded less than 300 new cases of COVID-19.

Coronavirus pandemic | Maharashtra reports 105 COVID-19 deaths and 2,190 new cases

This is for the first time that Maharashtra has reported deaths in three digits, the official said, adding that they included 32 fatalities from Mumbai.

Number of active coronavirus cases in Israel: 2,019 - Inside Israel

Number of coronavirus carriers who are on respirators rises to 33. No deaths have been recorded in Israel in the past day.

Coronavirus: Manipur tally goes up to 41 after two more test positive

Of these, 37 are active cases and four persons have fully recovered

Niagara County announces four new Covid-19 deaths

Niagara County on Wednesday announced four additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The county, which surpassed 1,000 cases over the Mem...

Global Covid-19 Cases Rise To Over 56 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.5 Lakh Mark

The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increased to over 23 lakh.

Coronavirus pandemic | COVID-19 death toll in Delhi mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases

This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.

Thailand reports nine new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

BANGKOK, May 27 — Thailand today reported nine new coronavirus infections, bringing its total to 3,054 confirmed cases. There were no new deaths reported. The cases were Thai nationals in quarantine who recently returned from overseas, including two from the United States, one from Qatar and six...

New virus cases spike on steady rise in club-linked infections, another looming cluster

South Korea's new virus cases spiked by the most in nearly two months on Wednesday as the country grapples with a steady rise in club-linked transmission and yet another cluster infection looms. The country reported 40 new cases, including 37 local infections, raising the total coronavirus caseload to 11,265, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). The daily new virus cases marks t...

New virus cases spike on steady rise in club-linked infections, another looming cluster

South Korea’s new virus cases spiked by the most in nearly two months on Wednesday as the country grapples with a steady rise in club-linked transmission and yet another cluster infection looms.The country reported 40 new cases, including 37 local infections, raising the total coronavirus caseload to 11,265, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).The daily new virus cases marks the largest in 49 days.South Korea was on the verge of fully controlling the COVID-19 pandemic on the back of its extensive testing regime and strict social distancing, without a comprehensive lockdown, with the daily increase falling to as low as just two cases three weeks ago.But new group infections from a popular nightlife district in Seoul splashed cold water on the fight.Itaewon emerged as a new hotbed for the spread of COVID-19 after a 29-year-old man tested positive for the virus on May 6 following his visits to multiple clubs and bars.As of Tuesday, a total of 255 cases have been linked to Itaewon…

WHO: Virus spread ‘still accelerating’ in Brazil, Peru, Chile

WASHINGTON, May 27 — International health authorities expressed concern yesterday over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still accelerating in Brazil, Peru and Chile. “In South America, we are particularly concerned that the number of new cases reported last week in Brazil was the...

Virus expands grip in many areas as US nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported 40 newly confirmed cases – the biggest daily jump in nearly 50 days.

Virus expands grip in many areas as US nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported 40 newly confirmed cases – the biggest daily jump in nearly 50 days.

Virus expands grip in many areas as US nears 100,000 deaths

South Korea reported 40 newly confirmed cases – the biggest daily jump in nearly 50 days.

Africa's confirmed Covid-19 cases surpass 115,000: Africa CDC

The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.

UAE reports 2 dead, 883 new coronavirus cases

This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 31,969

Virus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile – WHO

With about 730,000 cases and more than 39,500 deaths from COVID-19 reported as of May 25, Latin America outpaces Europe and the United States in the number of daily infections

US first country to report 100,000 coronavirus deaths

The United States has surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths.

Clark County reports 61 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

Clark County reported 61 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths over the preceding day, according to data posted Wednesday.

Brazil reports highest coronavirus death toll in world for fifth straight day

Brazil's daily death toll has passed 1,000 four times since the pandemic accelerated in the country a week ago. Brazil has now confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.

Another Corona patient dies, death toll reaches 24 in J&K

JAMMU, May 26: A 90-year-old man from South Kashmir's Kulgam district died due to COVID-19 at SKIMS on Tuesday, thus taking the total death toll due to virus in Jammu and Kashmir to 24. However, 4 pregnant women, Army Lt, BSF inspector, 2 CRPF jawans among 91 test positive for Coronavirus in Jammu division on Tuesday, taking the overall number of cases to 1759. However sources said that at least one case might be a repeat and would be clarified shortly. Also, they said, more cases may be added up particularly from private labs. Among the cases, they said, 54 are of them are from Jammu and remaining from Kashmir division. Dr. Salim Khan, nodal officer for COVID-19 at the Government Medical College Srinagar told that out of the 590 samples tested at microbiology laboratory at CD hospital here, 25 returned positive for the virus and nine of them were repeat (of previous patients).Principal SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, Dr Riyaz Untoo, told that out of 471 samples tested, 19 retuned positive and include 12 from…

South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days

South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.

9 new virus cases, 1 death

There have been nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases in British Columbia over the past 24 hours, bringing the total positive tests in the province to 2,550. Just 244 active cases of the virus remain though, the lowest since March 18.

Africa's Covid-19 cases top 115,000

The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.

LATEST: Number of Kildare Covid-19 cases rises by 13 today

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Three more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals

Questions remain over the death toll at one of the trusts

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 362 to 179,364: RKI

BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 362 to 179,364, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday.

COVID cases rise in Nagaland, Manipur

GUWAHATI: Nagaland and Manipur on Wednesday reported five more COVID-19 positive cases each, as several hundreds of stranded citizens from outside the Northeast make their way to the states.“Another five more returnees from Chennai tested COVID-19 po

Global COVID-19 cases cross 5.6 million: Johns Hopkins

The overall number of global coronavirus cases have crossed 5.6 million, while the death toll increased to 350,876, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 500

Human rights activists say the figures may be underreported.

Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.

Rise in new COVID cases attributed to Thai returnees

Health officials reported nine new COVID-19 infection cases today, the most since May 4 All involved Thai men returned from overseas who tested positive at government quarantine facilities: two from the United States, one from Qatar and six...

US new virus deaths under 700 for 3rd day

The overall death toll is now 98,875.

B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week

VICTORIA - British Columbia didn't report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there have been 11 additional cases of the virus."I'm extremely pleas

9 deaths, 327 cases reported in district

143 people were discharged after being treated successfully from the coronavirus across hospitals

One more death and 122 new cases

One more death and 122 coronavirus cases were reported in the State on Wednesday morning, taking the total number of cases to 2,405. This includes 45 COVID-19 deaths, one non-COVID death and 762 disch

India Coronavirus Update, 27 May: Over 1.5 lakh cases; Maharashtra sees highest Covid-19 death toll in single day

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 27 May: India currently has 1.5 lakh cases with 4,337 deaths. Maharashtra, the worst affected state, has been showing a slight decline in the number of new cases reported in the last two days.

Israel’s Number of Coronavirus Patients Drops to 2,019 as US Deaths Hit 100,572

According to the NY Times on Wednesday, new hot spots continue to emerge and hundreds more people are dying each day in the US.

Number of people who have died in UK after testing positive for coronavirus hits 37,460

The death toll has increased by 412 in the last 24 hours according to the latest Department of Health figures

Delhi: In last 24 hrs, 792 Covid-19 cases reported; total tally rises to 15,257

The recovery rate of the city is 47.67 per cent, higher than the national average of around 42 per cent.

South Korea reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days

3,600 people at a facility are being tested after 36 cases were traced back to it.

School reopening disrupted by spike in COVID-19 cases

As schools in South Korea sent some 2.37 million more students back to classrooms Wednesday, 561 kindergartens and schools in cities at high risk of community transmission of COVID-19 postponed reopening. About 2.7 percent of the schools that were supposed to reopen Wednesday remained closed as of the afternoon, according to Education Ministry data. Most were in Seoul; Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province; and Gumi, North Gy...

Morning brief: Coronavirus update for May 27, 2020

Morning brief: Coronavirus update for May 27, 2020

NTB sees highest daily increase with 49 new COVID-19 cases, including 1-month-old baby

Of the 49 cases, 11 were children, including three babies and five toddlers.

Over 6500 new cases in India, death toll climbs to 4167

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More than 50 inmates out of 300 released are rearrested | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

With the number of rearrested inmates growing, the Honolulu Police Department said it is a “threat to public safety” to release them early to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Uganda's coronavirus cases increase by 31 to 253

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Coronavirus outbreak at S. Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.

Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

SEOUL, May 27 — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days today, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 40...

COVID-19 outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce ...

COVID-19: One death in Karnataka, 122 new cases confirmed

A 69-year-old woman from Yadgiri became the 45th COVID-19 related fatality in Karnataka, where 122 fresh cases have been reported.

Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list. Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past

Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.

Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.

FACTBOX-Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

(Updates with fresh developments)May 27 (Reuters) - The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as outbreaks accelerate in Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua.DEATHS AND INFECTIONS* More than 5.6 million people have been reported infected with the novel coronavirus globally and 350,038 have died, according to a Reuters tally, as of 0920 GMT on Wednesday.* For an interactive graphic tracking the global spread, open https://tmsnrt.rs/3aIRuz7 in an external browser.

Coronavirus update: Germany virus reproduction rate drops further to 0.70

According to the latest data from the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the number of confirmed coronavirus cas

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:36 p.m. ET on May 26, 2020: There are 86,648 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:36 p.m. ET on May 26, 2020:There are 86,648 confirmed and presumptive cases

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on May 27, 2020:There are 86,648 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:14 a.m. on May 27, 2020: There are 86,940 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.

COVID-19: today's numbers

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of May 27:

America passes a grim milestone: 100,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths

The United States has officially reached a heartbreaking milestone in the coronavirus pandemic. As of Wednesday, more than 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 have been reported in the U.S., according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. Experts expected the U.S. would hit the milestone this week, and in anticipation of the number, The New York Times recently published an unforgettable front page filled with the names of victims of the pandemic, representing just a small portion of the "incalculable loss." The U.S. passed 50,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths on April 24. In March, the White House had warned that the U.S. might be facing between 100,000 and 200,000 coronavirus deaths even if Americans did everything "almost perfectly," as Dr. Deborah Birx said, although President Trump in April suggested the death toll could be between 50,000 and 60,000. Later, Trump said "we're going to lose" up to 100,000 people total. Reported cases and hospitalizations are still on the upswing in many states. Every U.S.…

As U.S. deaths reach 100,000, experts say coronavirus might never go away

As the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus reached 100,000, some experts are saying there’s a good chance the virus will never go away, even after a vaccine is discovered and deployed. Experts in epidemiology, disaster planning and vaccine development say embracing that reality is crucial to the next phase of America’s pandemic response. Here are some significant developments: · Vermont reported zero covid-19 hospitalizations for first time since mid-March. · New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo (D) delivered a fiery defense of federal funding to states that have been hit hard by the coronavirus. “Stop abusing New York. Stop abusing New Jersey," Cuomo said at a briefing at the National Press Club after meeting with President Trump at the White House. · House lawmakers cast the first-ever remote congressional floor votes Wednesday, albeit under a legal cloud after Republican leaders filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the arrangement. · New research suggests the coronavirus outbreak began in…

China reports one new mainland COVID-19 case vs seven a day earlier

China reported 1 new confirmed coronavirus case in the mainland as of end-May 26, up from 7 a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.

UK official coronavirus death toll jumps by 412 - almost double hospital fatalities

The tragic figure released by the Department of Health is nearly double the 209 fatalities earlier reported in UK hospitals by health authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Elderly man dies of covid-19

SRINAGAR, May 26: A 90 year old man from Kulgam died of Covid -19 today.With this death toll due to coronavirus reached 24 in Jammu and Kashmir.Reports said the deceased from Kahloora village of Kulgam district was on Monday referred to SKIMS from GMC Anantnag, where the nonagenarian, breathed his last on this morning.According to officials at SKIMS, the patient was suffering from pneumonia with major complaints of fever and breathlessness.The sample of the deceased patient was taken immediately after his admission in SKIMS which tested positive on the same evening.Subsequently, the patient was shifted to the isolation ward, where he died.As of now Srinagar district has recorded the highest number of deaths due to coronavirus, where six persons have fell victim to the disease, followed by Anantnag, Baramulla and Kulgam districts with four deaths each , while Budgam and Jammu have recorded two deaths each district and one death each was reported from Bandipora and Udhampur.

No new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Louth in latest figures - Talk of the Town

There were no new cases of Covid-19 reported in Louth in the latest figures. There remains 759 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the county as of midnight on Sunday May 24th. This is the second time this week that there has been no increase in the number of cases locally. There have now been a...Read More→

Where U.S. coronavirus cases are on the rise

(Reuters) - Twenty U.S. states reported an increase in new cases of COVID-19 for the week ended May 24, up from 13 states in the prior week, as the death toll from the novel coronavirus approaches 100,000, according to a Reuters analysis.

32 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In Assam, Total Rises To 714

The number of coronavirus cases crossed the 700-mark in Assam on Wednesday after 32 more people tested positive for the disease, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Italy: 96% of Coronavirus Fatalities Had Other Chronic Illnesses

The overwhelming majority of deaths with coronavirus in Italy have occurred in the presence of two or more serious chronic illnesses.

World coronavirus death toll tops 350,000

More than 350,000 deaths from the new coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it first appeared in China in December, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources as of this morning.

US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens

The US death toll is higher than fatalities from the seasonal flu going back to the 1957-1958 season, when 116,000 died.The coronavirus has killed more people than the AIDS epidemic did from 1981 through 1989

Two more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Shropshire hospitals

Two more coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in Shropshire's hospitals, taking the county's death toll to at least 271.

‘Unassigned’ coronavirus cases near 3,000, rise as curbs on movement lifted

Cases in the unassigned category make up 2 per cent of the country's 1,45,380 cases of coronavirus infection as of Tuesday, and could potentially skew the case curves of several states

Three new cases of COVID-19, brings total to 206

Three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported, taking the total number of cases to 206, according to the statement by the Ministry of Health and Sports on 26 May. They are from the Mandalay Region and had travel histories to India. They will be sent to Waibergi Hospital. On 26 May, 670 samples—559  by National Health Laboratory (Yangon) and 111 by Department of Medical Research-were tested. Among them, three people coming back from India were tested positive.

Tripura reports 23 new coronavirus cases

Tripura on Tuesday reported 23 new COVID-19 positive cases. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said that 18 out of 23 people have come from Maharashtra by train.

Anambra records two COVID-19 deaths, 10 cases, Obiano assures of readiness

Anambra State has recorded two deaths at Ufuma and Onitsha and 10 confirmed cases arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, amid denial by the state government

Over 200 virus-linked attacks on health workers: Red Cross

The Red Cross said Wednesday that more than 200 violent attacks on health workers connected with the COVID-19 crisis had been reported across more than a dozen countries since the pandemic began.

Study reveals factors that affect COVID-19 incidence on American Indian Reservations

Early in the pandemic, American Indian Reservations have experienced a disproportionately high incidence of COVID-19 infections: four times higher than in the US population reports a study in the July/August issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice.

S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19

SEOUL, May 27 — Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said today. The symptoms of “Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children” (MIS-C) are...

South Korea examines first suspected cases of inflammatory syndrome in children linked to COVID-19

SEOUL: Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are ...

South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19

SEOUL - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.

Brazil leads daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped ...

As the death toll of Covid-19 reaches 100,000 in the US: these lives lost, and missed

Loved ones pay tribute to those they have lost to the coronavirus pandemic, from a grandmother of seven to a 16-year-old

Biggest single-day spike in Jammu with 54 cases

As many as 54 Covid19 cases have been detected in Jammu division on Tuesday, including 29 in Ramban district and 10 in Jammu district. Four positive cases

United States Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 100,000

The United States has the unfortunate distinction of being the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. That distinction was buttressed by the latest nu...

Number of people infected by a confirmed case of Covid-19 has fallen again

Harris said government will continue to be led by public health advice.

Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19

The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.

Malawi virus cases and suspects flee isolation sites after repatriation from South Africa

More than 400 repatriated Malawians, including a handful of COVID-19 patients, on Wednesday fled quarantine and isolation sites in the city of Blantyre, a local health official said.

U.S. on cusp of marking at least 100K deaths from virus

The United States was on the cusp of marking at least 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus, a once-unthinkable toll that now appears to be just the beginning of untold misery in the months ahead as Las Vegas casinos and Walt Disney World make plans to reopen.

COVID-19 in the UK: Military planning and school re-openings

The global COVID-19 pandemic has hit the United Kingdom hard. Collectively England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland now have the highest death toll in Europe, surpassing that of Spain, Italy, and France. The number of reported daily cases and deaths is still significant, as is the load on the healthcare system. As of now, the illness has affected almost 266,000 people in the UK, with over 37,000 deaths so far.

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57% of Corona Infections are Healthy, Now 2759 Active cases in U.P -

A total of 3824 people have recovered and reached home from hospital after recovering 164 more corona infected during 24

Coronavirus Has Now Killed 100,000 Americans

More Americans have died in the pandemic than in the Vietnam and Korean wars.

New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital and records no new cases in five days

New Zealand has discharged its last remaining coronavirus patient from hospital and has seen no new cases, a doctor leading the country's Covid-19 response said. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield told reporters at the Covid-19 press briefing he believed it was the first time in months no patients with the disease were being treated at hospitals. He said: “Currently there is nobody in hospital with Covid-19 following the discharge of a person from Middlemore Hospital (in Auckland).”

Harris: Covid-19 reproduction rate between 0.4 and 0.5 after restrictions lift

Health Minister Simon Harris has said the country has managed to keep control of the virus despite more people moving about and businesses reopening.

Number of children caught in school with drugs including HEROIN is up by more than a quarter in four years, new figures show

Rising numbers of children have been caught in school with drugs that include heroin, an investigation reveals. Between 2016 and 2019, 2,600 cases were reported in England and Wales.

COVID-19 cases in Ibadan firm rise to 151

Wale Oyewale, Ibadan The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has confirmed two more COVID-19 cases from iSON Xperiences and one case each from Ibadan South West and Egbeda Local Government Areas of the...

Hong Kong Protests

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city. Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the meeting and warned protesters

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

AP Hong Kong Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalisi

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the session and warned protesters that if they did not disperse, they could be prosecuted.In the Central business district, police raised flags warning protesters to disperse before they shot pepper balls at the crowd and searched several people. More than 50 people in the Causeway Bay shopping district were rounded up and made to sit outside a shopping mall, while riot police with pepper spray patrolled and warned journalists to stop filming.

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Police swarm HK ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

HONG KONG, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the la

Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle any protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub.

Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper pellets amid fresh unrest

The latest clashes come as MPs debate a bill to criminalise insulting China's national anthem.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong over national anthem debate

Pro-Democracy protesters gathered in their thousands in Hong Kong today as senators debated a bill making abusing the Chinese national anthem a criminal act

Police surround Hong Kong legislature before anthem debate

HONG KONG — Police massed outside Hong Kong’s legislature complex Wednesday before lawmakers debate a bill that would criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans in Hong Kong before legislators later debate a bill criminalising abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong’s legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China’s national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.

Hundreds held as HK police use pepper pellets to disperse protest

Hong Kong police have fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters as hundreds of people gathered in the centre of the financial hub to oppose a controversial bill on China's national anthem and a planned move by Beijing to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.

Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests

Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalizing disrespect of China's national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as they stamped down on protests against a bill banning insults to China's national anthem.

Hong Kong police clamp down on national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday and fired pepper-pellet rounds in the commercial district as they stamp

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to be debated that would criminalize disrespect of…

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem Bill

HONG KONG: Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday (May 27) as activists called for protests against a Bill to ...

Hong Kong protests over law to ban ridicule of China's national anthem

Demonstrators gathered at Hysan Place shopping mall on May 27.

300 Arrested As Thousands Protest In Hong Kong Over China's Proposed Law

Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.

300 held as thousands protest over security laws in Hong Kong

Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalize disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.

Hong Kong police fire pepper ball rounds at protesters, arrest 300 people

HONG KONG: Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday (May 27) and ...

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets as protests flare in financial heart

HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre today, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to...

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse rally

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the city as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

Explainer: Hong Kong's China national anthem Bill aims to legislate 'respect'

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem.

Hong Kong on edge before national anthem bill: Live updates

Hong Kong riot police have made arrests and fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

EXPLAINED | Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem. A second reading of the bill is being held in the legislature on Wednesday.

Protests, police crackdowns return to Hong Kong as Beijing tightens grip

"This is the future of Hong Kong under National Security Law: No freedom of assembly and speech."

Hong Kong crisis: at least 360 arrested as China protests grow

Riot police flood city as pro-democracy groups protest against law criminalising ‘ridicule’ of Chinese anthem

Hong Kong Police Arrest 16 Demonstrators Ahead of Anthem Bill Debate - Reports

BEIJING (Sputnik) - According to the South China Morning Post, the group was arrested ahead of planned demonstrations against the new bill that would criminalize...

More than 300 arrested in Hong Kong amid renewed protests

Thousands take to streets to oppose Beijing-backed laws curtailing city’s freedoms

Tencent seeks US$6 billion in bond sale as protests hit Hong Kong

Chinese technology giant Tencent kicked off its offer of bonds worth up to US$6 billion in Hong Kong on Wednesday, launching the sale even as ...

Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise "abuse" of China's national anthem.

WATCH | Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial

If passed into law by Hong Kong's legislature, the bill will make 'disrespect' of the Chinese national anthem a crime.

Hong Kong: Police arrest 180, fire pepper guns on protesters

May 27 (UPI) -- Police in Hong Kong arrested at least 180 people and fired non-lethal pepper balls at protesters on Wednesday as people took to the streets to demonstrate against a China-proposed national security law critics fear will further strip the semi-autonomous region of its rights and freedoms.

Hong Kong braces for downtown protests on China-backed laws

Protests are planned for Wednesday near the Legislative Council building in central Hong Kong, where lawmakers plan to hold a hearing on a bill that would criminalize disrespect toward China’s national anthem.

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hundreds of riot police took up positions and authorities erected a two-metre (6 feet) wall made of plastic barriers filled with water around the Legislative Council, extending across a park up to Victoria Harbour.

Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally

TOKYO, May 27 — Unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws weighed on global shares and oil prices today, offsetting optimism about the re-opening of the world economy. Riot police fired pepper pellets on protesters in Hong Kong’s main business district, rekindling...

Hong Kong unrest worries curb global shares rally

Unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing's proposed national security laws weighed on global shares and oil prices on Wednesday, offsetting optimism about ...

As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis

Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.

As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis

Police in Hong Kong and Minneapolis, Minnesota, had something in common this week. They both used tear gas on protesters.

1.51 lakh coronavirus cases in India: 6,387 new cases, 170 deaths in 24 hours

With over 6,300 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's case tally rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said 170 people died in the last 24 hours.

Philippines reports 18 new coronavirus deaths, 380 more infections

MANILA, May 27 — The Philippines’ health ministry today reported 18 new coronavirus deaths and 380 additional infections, the highest single-day increase in cases in more than seven weeks. In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths have reached 904, while confirmed cases have risen to...

Death toll from Covid-19 rises to 30 as 1740 more cases and 1439 recoveries reported in Qatar on May 27

Ministry of Public Health today reported 1,740 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), and 1,439 new recovered patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered cases in Qatar to 13,283. The Ministry also announced 2 deaths due to the virus

Coronavirus cases in India surge past 1.5 lakh, Delhi sees record spike

In its morning update, the health ministry said the total number of cases has increased to 1,51,767 and the death toll to 4,337, registering an increase of 6,387 cases and 170 deaths in 24 hours since Tuesday 8 am.

Coronavirus Cases in Afghanistan Exceed 12,000

The Afghan Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday reported 625 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the country over the past 24 hours, bringing the total cases in Afghanistan to 12,456.

Coronavirus Cases in Afghanistan Exceed 12,000

The Afghan Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday reported 625 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the country over the past 24 hours, bringing the total cases in Afghanistan to 12,456.

India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767

New Delhi: With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 170 people have also...

Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark

The authorities have so far conducted 499,399 coronavirus tests, including 8,491 in the last 24 hours, the ministry said.

India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767

Among all states, Maharashtra has the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 54,758.

Indonesia reports 686 new coronavirus cases, 55 deaths

JAKARTA, May 27 — Indonesia reported 686 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections in the Southeast Asian country to 23,851, a health ministry official said today. Indonesia also confirmed 55 new deaths from the virus, bringing the total fatalities to 1,473, the official,...

Quebec reports 541 new COVID-19 cases as another 89 people die from virus

Quebec is reporting 541 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total in the province to 49,139. Another 89 people have died of COVID-19 in the province, public health is reporting, bring the death toll to 4,228.

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337. According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.

PA records no new cases of coronavirus - Middle East

PA “health minister” says no new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the last 24 hours. The total number of recoveries is 483.

Coronavirus UK hospital death toll increases by 209 in last 24 hours

The number of Covid-19 hospital deaths in England has increased by 183 on yesterday, bringing the total to 26,049, with Scotland reporting 13 new deaths, while Wales recorded 11

COVID 19: Portugal Update, 27 May

Portugal registered today a total of 1,356 covid-19-related deaths, 14 more than on Tuesday, and 31,292 infected, 285 more, according to the epidemiological bulletin released by the Directorate-General for Health.

Peru reports record daily surge in virus cases 

Peru on Tuesday recorded nearly 5,800 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest 24-hour surge, bringing the number of people infected in the country to almost 130,000, the health ministry said.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week

The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week

The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week

The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.

Coronavirus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile: WHO

WASHINGTON, DC: International health authorities expressed concern on Tuesday (May 26) over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still ...

412 new cases, 12 deaths in New Delhi

One more mess worker at AIIMS tests positive for COVID-19

Coronavirus pandemic | Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337

India is the tenth country to register 1.5 lakh or more COVID-19 cases.

Coronavirus: Two more Covid-19 deaths recorded in Northern Ireland

A further two people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, according to the Department of Health.

Pune death toll nudges 300 while fatalities spike in Solapur, Satara

Six more deaths and more than 120 new COVID-19 cases were reported from Pune district on Wednesday, to take its death toll to 295 and its cumulative case tally to 6,604.“As many as 124 new cases were

Coronavirus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths

Europe has recorded about 170,000 deaths, while the US has reported more than 98,900 in a span of less than four months, more than the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.

India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767

With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry

17 more deaths from Covid-19 and 73 new cases

Seventeen more people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland bringing the total number of deaths here to 1,631. The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 24,803 after 73 new cases were confirmed today.

Sindh reports 699 new coronavirus cases taking total to 24,000

Province reports six new deaths to take provincial tally to 380

Coronavirus update: COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh, death toll at 4,337. State-wise tally

The number of COVID-19 fatalities in India increased to 4,337 today.At present, there are 83,004 active coronavirus patients in India

Coronavirus | Kerala reports three ‘community’ cases

Fatalities in south continue with six deaths in Telangana, three in Karnataka and one in A.P.

COVID-19: New cases drop to 15 today, new record low during MCO

After recording a staggering 187 new cases yesterday, the number of new COVID-19 cases have dropped to 15 today. This is the lowest daily figure in Malaysia since the movement control order was imposed on 18th March 2020. The total number of confirmed cases in Malaysia is now 7,619.

UK coronavirus death toll hits 37,460 after 412 more die – as half of NHS trusts report no new deaths in 48 hours

THE UK coronavirus death toll has risen to 37,460 after 412 more fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours. A total of 267,240 are now infected with the bug across Britain – up 2,013 from…

US coronavirus death toll tops 100,000

The number of coronavirus-related deaths in the United States has surpassed 100,000, approximately doubling the death toll recorded in late April.

U.S. death toll from coronavirus passes 100,000

The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount. But it represents the stark reality that more Americans have died from the virus than from the Vietnam and Korea wars combined. "It's a striking reminder of how…

Coronavirus in Navi Mumbai: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones in Vashi, Belapur, Nerul, Airoli and Turbhe released by NMMC as of May 27

With 1,002 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mumbai today, the total cases in the city have risen to 32,791, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said in a bulletin on Tuesday.

Coronavirus wrap May 27: West Bengal starts buses on 40 routes; UN says pandemic creating 'lockdown generation'

A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.

Ontario reports 292 new COVID-19 cases, 32 more deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 292 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 32 more deaths. It's the second straight day of fewer than 300 new cases, which follows several consecutive days of more than 400.

India's Covid count goes past 1,50,000

Maharashtra, the hardest-hit state, has reported 54,758 cases and 1,792 deaths so far. Data shows that after a surge in cases, Mumbai was among worlds four cities — the other three being Moscow, Sao Paulo and New York — with the highest number of cases in the past five days.

India's COVID-19 Count Cross 1.5L Mark

NEW DELHI:  In the last week of fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, India on Wednesday crossed 1.5 lakh mark of total COVID-19 cases so far. With nearly 6,387 new cases, the country's tally reached

Total coronavirus cases in Gulf Arab states surpass 200,000, tally shows

DUBAI, May 28 — The number of coronavirus cases in the six Gulf Arab states doubled in less than a month to surpass 200,000 yesterday, according to a Reuters' tally, at a time the region's two biggest economies move to resume activity. Coronavirus infections in the energy producing region, which...

India’s Covid count set to cross 1.5 lakh, fresh cases dip to 5.5k

India News: India’s count of Covid-19 cases was set to cross the 1.5 lakh mark, even as the number of fresh infections reported on Tuesday dropped slightly to its

Eleven more coronavirus deaths announced in Wales to bring total to 1,293

Public Health Wales' updated figures show 1,293 people in Wales have died after testing positive for coronavirus

Coronavirus recovery rate in India rises to over 42%, nearly 65,000 cured from COVID-19

Punjab showed one of the best recovery rates in India, over 90% people were cured from the disease.India registered one of the lowest COVID-19 fatality rates in the world, the health ministry said

Coronavirus in Nagaland: 5 more returnees test COVID-19 positive in the State; tally rises to 9

123 new cases of coronavirus confirmed

Coronavirus cases hike to 1471 after 123 test positive

US coronavirus death toll passes 100,000 mark

The coronavirus death toll in the United States passed the 100,000 mark on Wednesday, according to the Johns Hopkins University of Medicine. The country has the highest number of coronavirus deaths worldwide with 100,047 recorded, with the UK second due to their tally of 37,542. There has been 1.69million cases in the US and despite the growing numbers of deaths, Donald Trump has insisted on easing lockdown and reopening the country. The worst-affected state in the US has been New York, where almost 30,000 people have died. Democratic leaders have suggested that official buildings should fly flags at half-mast to mark the tragic occasion.

Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 In The US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has surpassed a jarring milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the...

COVID-19: Death toll rises to 4,337; tally 1,51,767 in India

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More than 450 deaths across Tayside and Fife now linked to coronavirus

More than 450 Tayside and Fife deaths have now been linked to coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic.

UPDATED: 254 dead as Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rise to 8,733

Sodiq Oyeleke Nigeria has recorded 389 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 8,733. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made this kn...

WHO says the Americas are new COVID-19 epicenter as deaths surge in Latin America

The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a Tuesday briefing, as a US study forecast deaths surging in Brazil and other Latin American countries through August.

Two coronavirus-related deaths reported in North

Number of fines for breaches of social distancing guidelines drops by 90%

Coronavirus in Mira-Bhayandar: List of COVID-19 containment zones shared MBMC on May 27

With detection of 1,002 new cases on Tuesday, the number of the people infected by coronavirus reached to 32,791 in Mumbai.

UK coronavirus death toll increases by 412, bringing the total to 37,460

A further 412 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health. The latest reported deaths from hospitals, care homes and the wider community, brings the UK death toll to 37,460. In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Wednesday, 117,013 Covid-19 tests were carried out or dispatched.

COVID-19: Oman reports 38 deaths of coronavirus today

Newly diagnosed cases include 166 Omanis, 89 foreign residents

Under-fire Nicaragua reports significant rise in COVID-19 cases

Nicaragua, criticized by its Central American neighbors for doing little to halt the spread of the coronavirus, on Tuesday reported a significant rise in COVID-19 deaths and infections. 

Coronavirus death toll jumps to 1,225 in Pakistan with 59,151 cases

Pakistan has so far conducted 499,399 coronavirus tests

13 more coronavirus deaths in Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire

A further 13 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.

Coronavirus: Nigeria records 389 cases, highest daily figure ever

NCDC on Wednesday announced 389 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the new tally of confirmed infections in the country to 8,733.

Coronavirus: Testing rates slide as youngest death recorded

After a testing blitz, numbers of tests have fallen in the past week as economies open up.

Live Coronavirus Updates: Fatality Rate Reduced To 2.87%, Lowest In World, Says Health Ministry

The Health Ministry said the COVID-19 fatality rate in India is 2.87 per cent, the lowest among countries badly hit by the pandemic.

Coronavirus in Kalyan-Dombivli: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones issued by Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) as of May 27

Maharashtra on Tuesday notched a record 97 deaths, up by 21 over the previous high of 76 fatalities recorded last Tuesday (May 19).

Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket To 132 Following 76 New Cases| BREAKING

Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket in a rather alarming development. Of the 76 new cases recorded todaywere returness from neighbouring countries

As coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate

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Coronavirus World toll at 1900 GMT Tuesday( 3 AM Wednesday Philippine Time)

The novel coronavirus has killed at least 347,723 people since the outbreak first emerged in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1900 GMT on Tuesday(3 AM Philippine time).  At least 5,541,590 cases of coronavirus have been registered in 196 countries and territories. Of these, at least 2,191,200 are now considered recovered. The tallies, using data collected by AFP from national authorities and information from the World Health Organization (WHO), probably reflect only a fraction of the actual number of infections.  Many countries are testing only symptomatic cases or the most serious ones. Since the count at 1900 GMT Monday, 3,565 new deaths and 86,893 new cases have been recorded worldwide. The countries with the most new deaths were Brazil with 807, the United States with 636 and Spain with 283. The US is the worst-hit country with 98,584 deaths from 1,671,728 cases. At least 379,157 people have been declared recovered.  After the US, the hardest-hit countries…

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WASHINGTON, May 28 — The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally yesterday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans to emerge from more than two months of lockdowns. About 1,400 Americans have...

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Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China

US News: Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China. “

Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China

US News: WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland.

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony's preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule 23 years ago.

Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous from China' - Pompeo

The US secretary of state says the territory no longer merits special treatment under US laws.

US to Pull Hong Kong’s Special Status as China Tightens Grip

No longer considering the territory autonomous from China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday that the United States will work toward stripping Hong Kong of special diplomatic status.

U.S. no longer considers Hong Kong autonomous from China, Pompeo announces

The U.S. State Department has determined Hong Kong no longer holds autonomy under Chinese rule, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday."No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said in

U.S. no longer considers Hong Kong autonomous from China, Pompeo announces

The U.S. State Department has determined Hong Kong no longer holds autonomy under Chinese rule, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday. "No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said in a Wednesday statement. Pompeo informed Congress of the department's decision on Tuesday, and there's a strong chance the move will change Hong Kong's trade relationship with the U.S., CNBC reports. "While the United States once hoped that free and prosperous Hong Kong would provide a model for authoritarian China, it is now clear that China is modeling Hong Kong after itself," Pompeo said. America's economic and trade relationship with Hong Kong is separate of that with China, largely exempting Hong Kong from the tariff war between the two nations. But with the U.S. now considering Hong Kong to be more closely tied with the mainland, the region will now likely be subject to America's heavy trade restrictions. The announcement…

Pompeo told Congress Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China. Here’s what that means.

The secretary of state made the declaration as China prepares to pass a controversial national security law.

Pompeo declares Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous' from China

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified the US Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China.

U.S. says Hong Kong no longer autonomous

'No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground,' says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Pompeo Certifies Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous from China

Pompeo announced Wednesday that he certified to Congress that Hong Kong does not continue to warrant special treatment.

Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous

The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.

Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous

The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.

Hong Kong Protests United States China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony’s preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese

US declares Hong Kong no longer enjoying autonomy

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer enjoys the autonomy promised by Beijing, stripping the financial hub of its special status under US law. Hours before Beijing will hold a key vote on a controversial new security law on Hong Kong, Pompeo sent a notice to Congress

Pompeo officially declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous,’ slams China intervention

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday officially declared that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, days after Beijing moved to impose new national security legislation on the territory.

United States declares Hong Kong has lost autonomy from China

"It is now clear that China is modelling Hong Kong after itself."

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment

WASHINGTON, May 28 — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday China had undermined Hong Kong's autonomy so fundamentally that the territory no longer warranted special treatment under US law, a potentially big blow to its status as a major financial hub. Pompeo's certification to the US...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China

''Hong Kong does not continue to warrant treatment under United States laws in the same manner as U.S. laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1997," Pompeo said in a statement.

Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous

The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.

Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday declared Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China, as intense clashes break out between police and pro-democracy protesters. Pompeo said the Chinese

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous from China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the U.S. no longer views Hong Kong as politically autonomous from China, a stark escalation in response to China’s plan to impose new security

Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status

"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.

Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status

"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.

Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous under China, says Pompeo

Hong Kong, an economic powerhouse, is a Special Administrative Region of China

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China has undermined Hong Kong's autonomy as the US considers ending favourable tariffs in a blow to its status as a financial hub.

Pompeo: China has taken Hong Kong’s autonomy away

‘No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground,’ said the US secretary of state.

Hong Kong no longer has autonomy from China, Mike Pompeo says

US will end special trade relations with Hong Kong, which could seriously impact the territory’s economy

US Reportedly Poised to Strip Hong Kong of Preferential Tariff Rates Amid Rising Tensions With China

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Hong Kong no longer warrants the same kind of treatment under the US laws in the same manner as said laws were applied to...

Only 'remote' chance of recertifying Hong Kong autonomy in future, Pompeo says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that China “has shed any pretense” that the people of Hong Kong enjoy the autonomy required by law, in a report certifying his determination that the territory no long warrants special treatment.

Pompeo: Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous’ - Foreign Affairs

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China.

Pompeo: China in the past year 'has shed any pretense' that people of Hong Kong enjoy high degree of autonomy – Reuters

Reuters reports that the US State Sec. Pompeo says China in the past year 'has shed any pretense' that people of hong kong enjoy high degree of autono

Pompeo: “Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China”

Loss of city-state's

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Maulana Saad National News Tablighi Jamaat India ന്യൂദല്‍ഹി: മര്‍ക്കസ് നിസാമുദ്ദീന്‍ തലവന്‍ മൗലാനാ സാദിന്റെ മകനുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട ബാങ്ക് ഡോക്യുമെന്റുകളും മറ്റു പേപ്പറുകളും

ادای احترام نمایندگان یازدهمین دوره مجلس به مقام شامخ شهدا

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ایران تهدید خود را از خلیج فارس به کارائیب آورد

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روزگار دریاچه ویستان بره‌سر رودبار گیلان

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Cloudflare now has its own speed test tool

Apart from Ookla Speedtest.net, Opensignal and Netflix’s Fast.com, there’s now a new speed test tool from Cloudflare. The cloud platform provider has seen a massive shift in internet usage patterns due to the ongoing pandemic and they want to provide meaningful insights for your current internet connection.

Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India

US President Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China

The United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate or arbitrate between India and China to help the two neighbouring nations resolve the boundary dispute, which once again

Trump offers to mediate between India and China

PTI Washington In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to “mediate or arbitrate” the raging border dispute between India an

Donald Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.

Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.

Trump offers to mediate India-China border dispute

The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India

Trump Offers Help To Diffuse ‘Raging’ India, China Tension in Ladakh

In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to

Trump offers to mediate between India, China over 'raging border dispute'

Trump last year offered to mediate between India and Pakistan over Kashmir if both sides agreed but New Delhi rejected his statement

Trump offers to mediate between India, China over 'raging border dispute'

Trump last year offered to mediate between India and Pakistan over Kashmir if both sides agreed but New Delhi rejected his statement

After Pakistan, Donald Trump Says Now Ready To Mediate India-China 'Border Dispute'

Trump had said last year that US was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agreed.

US offers to mediate between China, India on border row

The US on Wednesday revealed that it has offered to mediate in the ongoing standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Ladakh Face-off: Ready And Willing to Mediate Between India And China, Says Donald Trump

Taking to Twitter, Donald Trump said that he has informed both the countries that the United States is ready and willing to mediate over the raging border dispute.

Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China amid face-off at LAC

In a tweet on Wednesday, Trump said he has offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the "raging border dispute" between the two countries.

US ready and willing to mediate in 'raging border dispute' between India and China, says Donald Trump

Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently

US is ready to mediate India-China border dispute, says Donald Trump

'We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute,' tweeted Trump.Trump's comments come in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control

Trump offers to mediate in India-China frontier showdown

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump offered today to mediate in what he called a “raging” border showdown between India and China in the Himalayas. Trump’s offer came after Indian defence sources said hundreds of Chinese troops had moved into a disputed zone along their 3,500...

US Informed India, China It is Ready to Mediate Their 'Raging Border Dispute' - Trump

The border dispute between India and China intensified earlier this month after the two neighbours became involved in a physical altercation over infrastructure...

Indian government may remain silent, but US President Donald Trump just confirmed ‘raging border dispute’ between India and China

In a dramatic twist, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed the reports of 'now raging border dispute' between India and China.

Strategic affairs experts criticise Trump's offer to mediate between India and China on border row

India and China have a robust mechanism to resolve their long-pending border dispute and there was no scope for any third party intervention, strategic affairs experts said on Wednesday, criticising

US ready to mediate in Indo-Chinese border dispute: Donald Trump

Trump's announcement comes at a time when India has accused the Chinese military of hindering normal patrolling by its troops along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim.

US ready to mediate Indo-Chinese border dispute: Donald Trump

Trump's announcement comes at a time when India has accused the Chinese military of hindering normal patrolling by its troops along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim.

Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China border dispute

Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues. 'We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute

Trump offers to mediate between India and China

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Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

The standoff was triggered by India’s construction of roads and air strips in the region

Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China

Donald Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China

Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

US ready, willing to mediate: Trump on ‘raging’ India-China border dispute

China earlier in the day, said the situation at the border with India was “overall stable and controllable”.

Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China

Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China. The US president previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

India-China tension: Donald Trump offers to mediate ‘raging’ border dispute

The US president’s offer came a day after Indian PM Narendra Modi met top officials to discuss the ongoing border standoff.

Donald Trump offers to calm tensions between India and China

The countries are in a bitter stand-off in the remote Ladakh region.

India-China border standoff: Chinese govt waves white flag, stresses on dialogue as Trump offers to mediate

On Wednesday, the India-China border standoff seemed to de-escalate as China took an apparently conciliatory tone by saying that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable." Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump offered to mediate.

Donald Trump offers to mediate India-China border issue

Tensions are running high between the US and China too with differences over trade overshadowed by public spats over the covid-19 pandemic.The Indian foreign ministry was yet to react to the offer but in the past, India has resisted offers from Trump to mediate between India and Pakistan

India-China standoff: US President Donald Trump says ‘willing to mediate’ to diffuse border dispute

India-China standoff: In the recent past, several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region and North Sikkim have witnessed a major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies.

Ladakh dispute

Ladakh is a union territory, adjacent to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, under the administrative control of India and has been a cause of dispute between Pakistan, India and Chine till 1947. Recently

China says situation at India border ‘overall stable and controllable’

The foreign ministry’s remarks came a day after President Xi ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness.

China says military faceoff at India border 'stable, controllable'

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson refers to talks between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Situation at Sino-India boundary ‘stable and controllable’, says China

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China was following the “important consensus” reached by the two leaders of India and China and was “…strictly observing the agreements between the two countries”.

China says situation at India border 'overall stable and controllable' 

Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, during a media briefing here, said that China's position on the border-related issues is clear and consistent.

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Egypt records 19 new COVID-19 deaths, 910 cases

The ministry also reported 19 deaths due to the novel virus, upping the total number to 816.

Gujarat's Covid-19 count breaches 15,000-mark, Ahmedabad records over 11k cases

The death toll in the state also rose to 938 after 23 more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.The total number of recoveries in the state now stands at 7,547

123 Test Positive for Covid-19, Cases Rise to 1,471 [VIDEO]

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Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases pass 52,600 as deaths eclipse 2,300

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) - There are now more than 52,200 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,319 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Wednesday,...

Russia Reports Record One-Day Rise in Coronavirus Deaths

Russia said on Tuesday 174 people with the coronavirus had died in the past 24 hours, a record one-day amount that pushed the nationwide death toll to 3,807.

West Bengal: Five die of Covid-19, 193 people test positive

With 72 people discharged from hospitals in 24 hours, the number of recovered patients rose to 1,486.

Biggest single-day spike of 162 COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir; tally touches 1,921

While 38 of these cases are from Jammu, 124 are from Kashmir, they said. The officials said the total number of cases in the UT has now reached 1,921.

Five more returnees test positive, quarantined in city

SHILLONG: With five more returnees testing positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, Meghalaya has seven active cases till date.The five persons were part of the returnees from Delhi and Haryana.The patients who are asymptomatic are lodged at the co

5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya

Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of active cases in the state to seven, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday.

62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.

It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.

62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.

It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.

Corona deaths in state cross 100-mark on Wednesday; highest one-day surge so far

New COVID-19 cases in Baltics. 4 in Latvia, 8 in Lithuania, 6 in Estonia

In the past day a total of 4 new COVID-19 infection cases were found in Latvia, increasing the total number to 1 057. The latest data for Estonia reports six new infection cases, increasing the total number of patients to 1 840.

Assam to have 4 more labs; eyes 5000 COVID tests per day

GUWAHATI: Assam is poised to have four more laboratories for conducting COVID-19 tests by the first week of June, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed on Wednesday.As it is, with the surge in the number of COVID-posit

Andhra’s corona tally now 2,787 with 68 new cases

Andhra Pradesh reported 68 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, taking the state's tally to 2,787.

Gujarat: 364 new cases, death toll at 922

Ahmedabad reported 251 new cases, taking the total to more than 10,800 cases, while Surat saw 36 more persons test positive, taking the total to 1,387 cases.

Delhi witnesses 792 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day jump

Fifteen more deaths have been reported, taking the total number of deaths to 303

Covid-19 positive cases climb to 7 in Shadnagar town

Rangareddy: Two more Covid-19 positive cases were reported from Shadnagar town on Wednesday, taking the total number of positive cases recorded this week to 7. After five positive cases were recorded in the town earlier this week, tests were conducted on 40 of their primary contacts on Tuesday. Out of those 40, 2 tests resulted in … Continue reading "Covid-19 positive cases climb to 7 in Shadnagar town"

62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

City sees record 792 new COVID-19 cases

Delhi govt. reports 15 more deaths, taking the total to 303

Ahmedabad saw 1 death each hour in past week

169 persons died in 7 days—24 per day on an average; with 251new cases on Tuesday, district’s tally has touched 10,841

COVID-19: Qatar reports 1,740 new coronavirus cases, two deaths

Ministry revealed it has conducted 4,769 new COVID-19 tests in last 24 hours

US toll of new virus deaths under 700 for third day straight

The overall death toll is now 98,875.

Russia COVID-19 update, 1st case reported in a cat

By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews Country update The Russian Ministry of Health has reported through May 26, 362,342 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 3,807 deaths. Some 131,000 people have recovered from their illness. More than 9 million tests for the virus have been performed. The city of Moscow has reported 169,303 cases, followed by the Moscow region (35,163) and …

Covid-19 update: 9 additional deaths and 37 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland

A further nine people have passed away from Covid-19 in Ireland according to the latest data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. There have now been a total 1,615 Covid-19 related deaths i...

Coronavirus has been 'virtually eliminated' from streets of Ireland, leading doctors says

CORONAVIRUS has been “virtually eliminated” from Ireland’s streets according to a top doctor. Ireland reported no new deaths from coronavirus for the first time in over two months this past Monday, May 25, in what was heralded as a “Day of Hope” by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Speaking on RTE’s Morning Ireland, Clinical Medical Officer Dr Colm Henry noted that community transmission of the virus had dropped massively. However, he was at pains to warn that any swift lifting of restrictions could reverse the progress made so far. "We have seen this virus virtually eliminated from our streets,” he said. Advertisement "We must take great care as we ease these restrictions that we don't allow this virus back onto our streets. "We don't see a return of widespread community transmission and our hospitals being overrun as a result." Dr. Henry’s caution echoed the sentiments of Health Minister Simon Harris. Mr Harris told RTE’s Prime Time that while he remained “optimistic” that Ireland’s plans for returning to the “new normal”…

4 more COVID-19 carriers recorded in Quezon

LUCENA CITY -- Three more carriers of the deadly coronavirus desease (CIVID-19) were recorded in Quezon province bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eighty nine (89).

Seven more positive cases in Alappuzha

Biggest single-day spike in cases in the district

Covid-19 tally crosses 1.5 lakh

Highest single-day surge seen in Maharashtra

Nagpur registers 9th Covid-19 death

Nagpur: A Satranjipura based man succumbed to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) while seven others reportedly tested positive for the virus borne disease on Wednesday. Out of seven three belonged to city’s Mominpura hot-spot, while one each from Saoner, Naik talav, Bangladesh and Hansapuri. With the latest development, the cases of Corona Virus have surged […]

Number 10 'didn't notice' that officials stopped publishing the number of people being tested for Covid-19 each day as figure hasn't been announced since Friday last week

A spokesman for the Prime Minister's office said the suspension of reporting the number of people tested each day was 'not something I have noticed' when asked today.

Photos show how Wuhan tested 6.5 million people for the coronavirus in 9 days, while the US has only tested 14 million people in 4 months

On May 11, the Chinese city of Wuhan ordered all 11 million of its residents to be tested for the novel coronavirus after six new cases were reported.

18 new coronavirus cases reported in Jharkhand

18 new coronavirus cases reported in Jharkhand: Eighteen COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Jharkhand on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 426, said the state health department.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Eight more die of Covid in UP: With 33 cases, Amethi’s case tally jumps by 70%

Of the fresh cases, at least 62 were linked to interstate migrant workers. So far, 1,725 migrants have been infected.

Two coronavirus patients on the run in the Northern Region

The Northern Region Health Directorate has mounted a search for two Covid-19 patients who have gone missing since last week Tuesday.

Coronavirus | Four pregnant women among 91 persons tested positive in J&K

Jammu division reported 54 cases and Kashmir division 37, say officials

COVID-19 cases in Africa rise above 118,000

The number of COVID-19 cases in Africa has risen above 118,000, according to World Health Organization (WHO) regional office in Brazzaville, Congo.

Twenty New Community COVID-19 Cases Reported

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports 20 new COVID-19 cases reaching a total of 1,624 during a press conference Wednesday.

30-year-old Australian dies of Covid-19

Australia recorded its youngest victim of Covid-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland, having shown...

30-year-old Australian dies of Covid-19

Australia recorded its youngest victim of Covid-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland.

More than 900 Indonesians, including 47 nurses, test positive for COVID-19 abroad

The Foreign Ministry revealed on Wednesday that 47 Indonesian nurses working overseas have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of Indonesians infected abroad to 928.

Covid-19: Kenya cases jump to 1,471 as 123 test positive

This is so far the highest daily increase in the country.

Brazil leads in daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day

Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19 cases explode in Mathare - VIDEO

3,077 samples tested in last 24 hours, Health minister Kagwe says.

Family learns of NY nursing home resident’s death of coronavirus from funeral home

More than half the nursing home residents and 10% of the workforce have tested positive for COVID-19, according to New York state data.

Recovered patients more than active cases in Odisha

The people who have recovered from COVID-19 outnumbered the active patients in Odisha for the first time on Wednesday. The State’s recovery rate crossed 50%-mark when 79 more persons were discharged f

Morgue attendant dies hours after mother

Nine KEM mortuary staffers have tested positive for COVID-19

UK coronavirus death toll hits 37,231 after 183 more die in England

THE UK coronavirus death toll has risen to at least 37,231 after 183 fatalities were recorded in hospitals across England in the last 24 hours. Today’s rise, recorded by NHS England, is large…

Alarm As Mathare Accounts For 33 Of 123 New Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Kenya

Kenya has confirmed 123 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours raising the national tally to 1,471.Addressing the nation during the daily Covid-19 update from Afya Hous

Spike in cases in Hassan district

From now onwards, nobody would be allowed to enter the district without a test: Minister Madhuswamy

TESTING STILL BELOW 1 LAKH A DAY

NEW DELHI, May 26: The Health Ministry is vowing to hike up the COVID-19 testing to two lakh a day in views of the spike in the disease but it is still less than 1 lakh as 92,528 were tested in the past 24 hours and those found infected with the virus were 6535 which shows the highest spike of 7.06% that otherwise fluctuated between 4 and 5%.Total number of confirmed cases registered in India since March rose to 1,45,380 though those still in hospitals under treatment were 80,722 as 60,491 have so far recovered and another 4167 died due to COVID-19.As many as 146 persons died in the past 24 hours while those recovering accounted for 2670, but that saw the recovery rate going up slightly to 41.61 against 41.57 on Monday.Maharashtra continues to be the most infected with the latest tally of confirmed cases being 52,667 and the highest death toll of 1695, though it also reported recovery of 15,786. The second highest confirmed cases are 17,082 in Tamil Nadu, followed by 14460 in Gujarat and 14053 in Delhi. In terms…

Three subcontractors working on App State campus test positive for COVID-19

Health officials confirmed that three subcontractors working on the Appalachian State University campus tested positive for the coronavirus.

France's daily coronavirus data paves way for further lockdown easing

PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus death toll rose by less than 100 for the seventh day running on Wednesday while the number of confirmed cases climbed only modestly, according to data which indicated the worst of the pandemic could be over for the country for now.

CDC: More than 62,000 healthcare workers sickened by COVID-19, at least 291 dead

Tens of thousands of doctors and nurses have gotten sick from taking care of COVID-19 patients, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Two former athletes diagnosed with Covid-19 have recovered, says National Athletes Welfare Foundation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Two former national athletes previously found to be positive for Covid-19, have fully recovered from the virus, said National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) chairman Datuk Noorul Ariffin Abdul Majeed. He confirmed that the two, namely Ani Nios, a former track and field...

UK announces 412 more Covid-19 deaths - taking official number of victims 37,460 as NHS figures show nearly a THIRD of hospital trusts in England have reported no new fatalities in the last 48 hours

Department of Health figures show the daily number of fatalities is 13.5 per cent higher than the figure announced last Wednesday (363) - and is three times higher than yesterday's (134).

Show COVID-19 negative certificate or take a coronavirus test: Goa's new rule for travellers

Goa CM Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday said that 90% of new cases in Goa are the people who have arrived from Maharashtra.Goa's COVID-19 case count stands at 67

'Suicides, snakebites, electrocution': Chhattisgarh lists reasons for Covid-19 patients' death

The state, which sees spurt in cases for the last 5 days, says it has 'zero Covid-19 casualty'.

US passes dire milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths

Unthinkable just four months ago, the United States on Wednesday surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths, as the pandemic tightened its grip on Latin America.

More than 100,000 people now dead from coronavirus in the US

The coronavirus death toll in the United States surpassed 100,000 on Wednesday, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally, making the US the first country to reach the six-figure, grim milestone. 

Covid-19 found in all districts, tally around 400: Uttarakhand Health Secy

The State Health Department is working with the district administrations and making out a strategy for this

India's recovery rate improves, very low death rate

NEW DELHI, May 27: India's recovery rate compared to total as 1.518 lakh tested positive improved further to 42.44 on Wednesday with 3934 more COVID-19 patients cured and out of hospital, raising the total recoveries to 64,425. In terms of 32.42 lakh tested so far, the recovery rate is 1.98% as against the death rate of 0.13%.There was a substantial increase of some 32,000 more tested in a single day raising the total tested in a day to 1.16 lakh as against 92,528 a day earlier. There were 170 deaths in the past 24 hours, raising the total COVID-19 deaths in the country to 4337 which is 2.85% of those tested positive and just 0.13% of the total persons tested so far.Maharashtra topped with 54758 tested positive and 1792 deaths as against 16954 recoveries while Tamil Nadu came second in terms of 17728 confirmed positive cases, though with comparative lesser deaths of 127. Gujarat has the second highest 915 deaths. It came third in terms of 14821 tested positive. Delhi follows with 14465 positives and 288 deaths.…

India coronavirus dispatch: 'Infodemic' is as dangerous as the virus itself

From Kerala's smart testing and community care, to hospitals putting off elective surgeries, and the progress with solidarity trials so far - read these and more in today's India dispatch

Any time limit on clemency sought by death row convict?

NEW DELHI, May 27: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Union Home Ministry in four weeks on fixing a time limit for processing and placing before the President a mercy petition by a death row convict seeking clemency.Making it clear that the Court can’t ask the President to decide a mercy petition in a time-frame, a bench comprising Chief Justice Sharad A. Bobde, and Justices A.S. Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy said the only thing that they can do is to ask the Ministry of Home Affairs on the lime limit in placing the file before the President.Chief Justice Bobde said, “Only thing we felt important was time limit and even for that we can't direct the President” and “only thing we may consider is directing MHA on time limit for placing it (mercy petition) before the President.”The Court asked the MHA if there is a timeline for it to put the mercy petition before the President. It was hearing a PIL, seeking to put in place format for the disposal of mercy petitions by the President.As advocate Kamal…

Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: Three more deaths take toll to 47; 60 testing labs set up

With interstate passengers arriving into the state, the government has made it compulsory for them to be under institutional quarantine for 14 days. The state has 2,328 people in hotel quarantine till Wednesday.

12 policemen among 33 new cases reported in Gurugram

Thirty-three fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Gurugram on Tuesday, taking the total to 317. This is the highest single-day jump in cases in the city so far. Among the newly infected are 12 police

792 Corona Cases reported in Delhi in 24 hours, Death toll Crosses 300 figure -

There has been a tremendous jump in the speed of corona virus cases in the country’s capital Delhi. In the

Maharashtra COVID-19 Tracker: Maharashtra reports over 2,000 new Covid-19 cases; state tally climbs to 56,948

Maharashtra reported a spike of 2,190 COVID-19 new cases and 105 deaths on Wednesday . With this, the state has recorded 56,948 cases and 1,897 deaths so far.

COVID-19: India death toll rises to 4,337

Total coronavirus cases reach 151,767 in country

COVID-19: India death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767

The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while 64,425 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.

Covid-19: Maharashtra sees 2,190 fresh cases, record 105 deaths in last 24 hours

The death toll in the state increased to 1,897 after 105 more fatalities were reported in the state since Tuesday.So far, 17,918 Covid-19 positive patients have been cured in the state, said health minister Rajesh Tope

Maharashtra records staggering 97 COVID-19 deaths, highest number of single-day deaths until now

Covid-19 deaths in the state came perilously close to 100 on Tuesday, with Maharashtra recording 97 fatalities, the highest number of single-day deaths until now.

UK COVID-19 confirmed death toll rises 412 to 37,460

LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom’s death toll from confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose by 412 to 37,460, health officials said on Wednesday.

Another spike in coronavirus cases as 123 test positive

The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1, 471.

COVID-19: Maharashtra Records 105 Deaths, 2190 Cases in Last 24 Hours, Total Tally at 56948

Issuing a statement, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56948.

Covid-19: 792 new cases detected in Delhi, total shoots to 15,257

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHWF) reported 1,51,767 as the total number of cases in the country with 4,337 deaths.

Mumbai accounts for over 62% cases in Maharashtra: How can worst-hit Indian city stop spread of coronavirus

With 1,002 new cases on Tuesday, the number of those infected by coronavirus reached 32,791 in Mumbai. As numbers continue to rise, what is the plan to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, which has ravaged India’s financial capital? BMC Commissioner answers.

AP COVID-19 tally surpasses 3,000 mark

One death, 134 fresh COVID positive cases reported in the State

COVID-19: Maharashtra reported the highest number of deaths in a single day

Maharashtra on Wednesday reported a dip in COVID-19 cases as compared to the massive spike the state witnessed earlier this week.

75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours

Out of the total cases, 849 police personnel have recovered from the infection and 1,095 cases are still active.

COVID-19 recoveries in Ukraine exceed new cases by almost a hundred in past day

The total number of confirmed cases exceeded 21,900

Covid-19 : With 11 fresh cases Nagpur totals 443, only 74 active

Nagpur: Nagpur is certainly gaining brownie points for containing the spread of Coronavirus in the city with the active cases kept tight under control. However, on Wednesday 11 new patients tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total number of cases so far to 443. But with the recovery rate speeding up, the number of active […]

COVID-19 update: Six new cases reported Wednesday

And for a second straight day, no additional deaths were reported

COVID-19: Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old

Latest case brings to 103 the number of deaths recorded in Australia

US COVID-19 Death Count Crosses 1,00,000-Mark: Report

The United States has now recorded more than 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths, Johns Hopkins University reported Wednesday -- a somber milestone and by far the highest total in the world.

Covid-19 Cases In Ladakh Rise To 54

Another person tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Leh district, taking the number of cases in Ladakh to 54 on Wednesday, the Health Department said

Saudi Arabia sees consistent drop in new COVID-19 cases and rise in recoveries

Saudi Arabia sees consistent drop in new COVID-19 cases and rise in recoveries

Mira Bhayandar: 36 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths on Wednesday

Following a day's drop in the number of COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the metropolitan satellite township of Mira Bhayandar witnessed another dramatic spike in the spread of the virus on Wednesday when 36 persons tested positive for the infection.

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,815 new cases, 14 deaths

This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 78,541

Covid-19: 17 additional deaths as figures show 90% of cases have recovered

The National Public Health Emergency Team has reported 17 more Covid-19 related deaths.

Iran’s Covid-19 Recovered Patients Surpass 111,000, New Cases Top

The number of recovered patients from the novel coronavirus in Iran crossed 111,000 as of Wednesday, a health official announced.

Western Cape mourns another 30 Covid-19 deaths

The numbers in the Cape Metro showed the Tygerberg, Klipfontein and Khayelitsha areas had topped 2 000 cases, but were also showing a relatively high recovery rate.

17 More People Have Died With Covid-19 In The Republic

A further 17 people have died from Covid-19 in the Republic.

COVID-19: Here are the highlights of May 27

Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state in the country and the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56,948, after 2,190 patients were identified as positive on Wednesday.

COVID-19: At 0.46 per cent, Odisha's fatality rate among lowest in India

The recovery rate was also high at 48.25 per cent while the India average was 41.61 per cent. As many as 732 patients have recovered in the State so far. 

More Covid -19 cases recorded in Zimbabwe

THE number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in Zimbabwe has risen to 63 following the confirmation of seven more cases on Tuesday. The latest cases have been recorded in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South Province, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the province to ten. All the cases are of residents returning from South Africa who are quarantined in Beitbridge. The Ministry of Health and Child Care said the total number of reported deaths remained at four while the total number of recovered cases is 25.

Big Covid-19 spike in TN: 817 cases in 1 day, 558 in Chennai

Tamilnadu today witnessed a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases, as the State health department reported that 817 persons were found infected with coronavirus today. Continue Reading →

Ganduje excited as COVID-19 cases drop in Kano

Tukur Muntari, Kano  Kano State Governor,  Abdullahi Ganduje, says Kano  says he is excited about  the  decline in COVID-19 positive cases in the state. He also said his government  had  abolishe...

COVID-19: 17 more deaths as 73 new cases confirmed in Ireland

A further 17 people with COVID-19 have died in Ireland, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed this evening.

Covid-19: Kashmir reports two more deaths; J&K toll 26

Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease

Mumbai records 1,044 cases; 32 die

City part of ICMR sero-surveillance study

Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old

Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having ...

Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old

Australia recorded its youngest victim of COVID-19 after a 30-year-old man with underlying health conditions died in Queensland state, having shown symptoms of the disease for weeks but without getting tested, officials said on Wednesday.

Maharashtra COVID mortality rate down to 3.27% from 7.6%

Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus

Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said Wednesday, with concern mounting about imported infections just as the nation eases its lockdown.

India cases rise as millions of workers return home from cities

MUMBAI: Indian states witnessing millions of migrant labourers returning from the big cities are recording rising coronavirus infections, officials said yesterday, fearing the virus could spread through villages where medical care is basic at best. Officials from the home...

COVID-19: Kalaburagi sees big spike with 28 new cases in a single day

In another blow to the Kalaburagi district administration that had already been struggling hard to contain the spread of COVID-19, as many as 28 new cases of the pandemic were reported from the distri

NE faced with quarantine challenge

After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.

US COVID-19 death toll nears 100,000: What does a number mean?

America's official coronavirus death toll has almost reached 100,000, according to the John Hopkins University tally.

Exodus of workers from Mumbai leads to spike in rural areas

70% to 80% of new patients in rural areas have returned from urban centres such as Mumbai

As Covid-19 cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate

Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.

In Hyderabad, 328 cases, 18 deaths in a week; new areas in spotlight

Fresh cases are being reported from areas of Hyderabad where none were reported previously, away from the existing containment zones, indicating a community spread after the lockdown rules were relaxed.

People Who Have Had Mild Covid-19 Appear To Have Some Immunity

Even people who experienced mild symptoms of Covid-19 could still have acquired immunity for several weeks or more, according to a new study in French heal

For Covid patients: Ahmedabad’s VS Hospital board members seek HC help to use health facility to full strength

The hospital’s request comes at a time when several private hospitals have refused to come on board to treat Covid patients or continue to negotiate with the AMC on the treatment charges.

Trump’s Convention Demand Comes Despite Charlotte Virus Surge

President Trump's demand for a full-capacity Republican convention in August is putting pressure on North Carolina health officials — and local Republicans — as coronavirus cases surge in the host county and statewide.

Constable from Dadar police station succumbs to COVID-19, death toll mounts to 13 in Mumbai police

A police constable attached to the Dadar police station, who would have turned 55 after a month to become eligible for exemption from duty, succumbed to COVID-19 infection on Tuesday evening

Tennessee to stop sharing COVID-19 patient information with first responders, law enforcement

Tennessee will stop sharing COVID-19 patient information with first responders and law enforcement.

Factbox: Where states stand as U.S. reaches 100,000 deaths

By Peter Szekely (Reuters) - Less than four months after a 57-year-old California woman died and was later found to be the country's first COVID-19 fatality, the coronavirus U.S. death toll topped 100,000 people on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally

Isolation camps set up in colleges for returnees

With the number of returnees from other States and countries on the rise, several ‘isolation camps’ are being created in colleges in the district. The move comes following a directive from Collector S

Refrain from running regular trains for a month: States to Centre

State governments, including Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal have told the Centre that resumption of passenger rail service would lead to a further increase in Covid-19 cases.

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

TAIPEI, May 27 — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen today pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China’s proposed new security legislation for...

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan's most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China's proposed new security legislation for the former

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests ...

Xi Jinping urges China’s army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city’s freedoms

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged his army to increase its preparedness for “armed combat” as protests in Hong Kong ramp up over a proposed new law that would effectively strip away the city’s autonomy.

Taiwan leader vows ‘action plan’ for Hong Kong protesters

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island.

Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian

Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island. Hong Kong was upended by months of often violent pro-democracy protests

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan'

Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms

China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.

Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms

China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.

Taiwan to plan for humanitarian assistance to Hong Kong people: Tsai

President Tsai Ing-wen also urged Beijing to drop Hong Kong security law

Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic

Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called U.S. President Donald Trump a "fool" who was "stoking deaths" for suggesting otherwise.

Joe Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during coronavirus pandemic

US News: Joe Biden has said that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called President Donald Trump a "

Coronavirus: Joe Biden calls US President Donald Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of recent public events, saying his lack of

Coronavirus: Biden labels Trump a ‘fool’ over face masks

Mr Biden said a number of US deaths would have been prevented if it were not for Mr Trump’s ‘lack of attention and ego’.

Coronavirus: Biden labels Trump a ‘fool’ over face masks

Mr Biden said a number of US deaths would have been prevented if it were not for Mr Trump’s ‘lack of attention and ego’.

Biden: Trump’s ‘an absolute fool’ for stoking face mask controversy

The US president retweeted an image that appeared to mock Biden wearing a mask in his first public appearance in months because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden brands Trump 'absolute fool' for mocking mask use

Joe Biden attacked President Donald Trump as an "absolute fool" Tuesday for belittling his election rival over recently wearing a mask, an issue that has become a partisan flashpoint during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Biden labels Trump a ‘fool’ over face masks

Joe Biden has called his presumptive rival for the US presidency Donald Trump a “fool” who was “stoking deaths” with his stance on wearing face masks amid the pandemic.

Coronavirus: Biden labels Trump a ‘fool’ over face masks

Joe Biden has called his presumptive rival for the US presidency Donald Trump a “fool” who was “stoking deaths” with his stance on wearing face masks amid the pandemic.Mr Biden wore a facial covering during his first public appearance in more than two months at a Memorial Day wreath laying in Delaware.White House incumbent Mr Trump retweeted a post which appeared to make fun of Mr Biden’s precautions against Covid-19.

Biden calls Trump a fool for mocking masks during pandemic

President Donald Trump has resisted wearing masks in front of cameras at series of public events, including on Memorial Day.

Biden Knocks Trump for 'This Macho Stuff' in Shunning Masks 

"He's a fool, an absolute fool, to talk that way ... He's supposed to lead by example," Biden said.

Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a ...

Trump, Biden engage in political debate over masks

Biden called Trump a "fool" for his comments about mask wearing.

Biden berates Trump for mocking mask use

Joe Biden attacked President Donald Trump on Tuesday for belittling him for wearing a mask, an issue that has become a partisan flashpoint during the coronavirus pandemic. The Democratic Party

Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of...

Trump, Biden take on each other over the issue of wearing face mask

US President Trump has been refusing to appear in public wearing a face mask even as his country accounts for the highest number of Covid-19 deaths in the world.

Donald Trump calls reporter who wore face mask to ask question 'politically correct'

Donald Trump has called a reporter who insisted on wearing a face mask while asking a question “politically correct” as his clash with Joe Biden over whether to wear one escalated. The US president denied he was mocking Mr Biden, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, for wearing a mask at a recent

Biden suggests many COVID-19 deaths were avoidable but for Trump's 'lack of attention and ego'

Former Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that President Trump is "supposed to lead by example" when it comes to wearing a mask and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but has failed at that and also keeping the death toll down.The U.S. is close to reaching the grim milestone

Ben Shapiro on debate over wearing masks: 'The desire to virtue signal on both sides is truly insane'

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro weighed in Wednesday on the debate over the effectiveness of wearing masks against the coronavirus as President Trump and Democratic contender Joe Biden continued to spar over the issue. 

Donald Trump is supposed to lead by example but he is a fool: Joe Biden

Trump later retweeted a post that appeared to make fun of a photo of Biden in his mask, though he later said he didn't mean to be critical

No masking it: Biden eyes stark contrast with Trump over virus

Joe Biden squared off with Donald Trump on Tuesday over the wearing of masks one day after the White House challenger emerged from coronavirus-imposed lockdown donning one while the president attended two events bare-faced.

8 Lies by Joe Biden and the Left that Twitter Didn't 'Fact Check'

Twitter added a "fact check" label to President Donald Trump's tweets raising widely-held concerns with mail-in voting fraud earlier today, but it has failed to apply a similar standard to repeated falsehoods by elected Democrats, the mainstream media, and Joe Biden.

Yes, You Should Wear a Face Mask While Riding Your Bike

As a general rule, doctors suggest wearing a face mask in public even when you're exercising, and cycling is no exception.

Police rescue abducted siblings in Ebonyi

The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint...

Police rescue two abducted siblings

The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.

Police rescue 2 abducted siblings in Ebonyi

The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.The Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mrs Loveth Odah disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abakaliki.

Kidnapped siblings regain freedom in Ebonyi

The Police Command in Ebonyi State has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint. The Command Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Loveth...

Police rescue 2 abducted siblings in Ebonyi

The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.

Monterey County DA to investigate if Biden accuser Tara Reade gave 'false testimony under oath' about expert witness credentials

Reade served as an expert witness in domestic violence cases in California, for a decade, but cases where she testified are now under scrutiny.

Monterey County DA to investigate if Biden accuser Tara Reade gave 'false testimony under oath' about expert witness credentials

Reade served as an expert witness in domestic violence cases in California, for a decade, but cases where she testified are now under scrutiny.

Monterey County DA to investigate if Biden accuser Tara Reade gave 'false testimony under oath' about expert witness credentials

Reade served as an expert witness in domestic violence cases in California, for a decade, but cases where she testified are now under scrutiny.

Monterey County DA to investigate if Biden accuser Tara Reade gave 'false testimony under oath' about expert witness credentials, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Reade served as an expert witness in domestic violence cases in California, for a decade, but cases where she testified are now under scrutiny.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Monterey County DA to investigate if Biden accuser Tara Reade gave 'false testimony under oath' about expert witness credentials

The Monterey County District Attorney's Office announced that it will investigate if Tara Reade misrepresented her educational credentials after she served as an expert witness in court cases for a decade, Politico reported.

Monterey County DA to investigate if Biden accuser Tara Reade gave ‘false testimony under oath’ about expert witness credentials

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that it is investigating if Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade misrepresented her credentials as an expert witness, Politico reported Tuesday.

Biden accuser’s credentials, expert testimony under scrutiny

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — State prosecutors in California are investigating the credentials that Tara Reade, the former Senate staffer who has accused Joe Biden of assaulting her in 1993, attested to...

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Here is a guide to some of the more popular drugs seized by police.

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Here is a guide to some of the more popular drugs seized by police.

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Here is a guide to some of the more popular drugs seized by police.

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Cannabis was by far and away the most common substance involved in drugs offences at schools in the last four years, according to the 21 police forces in England and Wales with relevant information.Here is a guide to some of the more popular drugs seized by police:– Cannabis: Class BCannabis accounted for more than nine in every 10 (92%) of the 2,074 drugs involved in the figures. It is the most used illegal drug in England, according to the NHS, and can be taken in multiple ways – including being smoked in spliffs. The drug is also known as marijuana, ganja, grass and weed, and has hallucinogenic qualities.

Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds

The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.

Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds

The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.

Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds

The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.

Starry, starry night hidden by light pollution for majority, count finds

The annual national star count revealed 61% of people can see 10 stars or fewer in the constellation Orion.

Lufthansa board rejects EU conditions on $10 billion bailout

Lufthansa board rejects EU conditions on $10 billion bailout

Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions

Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.

Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions

Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.

Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions

Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.

Lufthansa board rejects EU conditions on $10 billion bailout

By Arno Schuetze and Ilona Wissenbach FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lufthansa's $10 billion government bailout was thrown into doubt on Wednesday after the German airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels. The board, which had been expected to sign off on the aid, instead refused EU requirements that Lufthansa permanently give up take-off and landing slots at Frankfurt and Munich airports, where it commands a two-thirds market share. The bailout plan nevertheless remains

Lufthansa board rejects EU conditions on US$10 bln bailout

German airline Lufthansa's supervisory board on Wednesday rejected conditions imposed by Brussels on a proposed government bailout, casting fresh ...

Lufthansa says currently ‘unable to approve’ state rescue over EU conditions

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, May 27 — Coronavirus-stricken airline group Lufthansa said today its supervisory board was “unable to approve” a nine-billion-euro (US$9.9 billion) German state rescue over fears of over-harsh conditions from Brussels. “Conditions currently indicated by the EU...

Lufthansa supervisory board postpones approval of bailout package

Lufthansa's supervisory board was unable to approve a 9-billion euro (US$9.90 billion) bailout in light of conditions imposed by the European ...

Lufthansa supervisory board unable to approve bailout package

Lufthansa's supervisory board was unable to approve a 9-billion euro (US$9.90 billion) bailout in light of conditions imposed by the European ...

Lufthansa refuses to accept EU conditions on $10-billion bailout

Airlines including Air France-KLM and the main U.S. carriers have all sought government aid to ride out the coronavirus crisis, which has brought air travel to a near-halt.

New turbulence in high-stakes Lufthansa rescue drama

Lufthansa says its supervisory board is currently 'unable to approve' the aid package from Germany, as conditions must be 'analyzed intensively'

New turbulence in high-stakes Lufthansa rescue drama

Coronavirus-stricken airline group Lufthansa wavered Wednesday on grabbing a nine-billion-euro ($9.9 billion) German state lifeline, throwing up new turbulence for a rescue that could decide the fate ...

Iran's newly elected parliament convenes despite pandemic

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran convened its newly elected parliament on Wednesday, dominated by conservative lawmakers and under strict social distancing regulations, as the country struggles to curb the spread of the coronavirus that has hit the nation hard.

Iran's newly elected parliament convenes despite pandemic

Iran's newly elected parliament convened on Wednesday, dominated by conservative lawmakers and under strict social distancing regulations, as the country struggles to curb the spread of the coronaviru

Iran Virus Outbreak Mideast

Iran's newly elected parliament convened on Wednesday, dominated by conservative lawmakers and under strict social distancing regulations, as the country struggles to curb the spread of the coronavirus that has hit the nation hard. The lawmakers were sworn in after many of them arrived for the opening

Iran’s newly elected parliament convenes despite pandemic

MPs and senior officials gather at the Iranian parliament for election under strict social distancing rules to curb the spread of coronavirus

Iran’s newly elected parliament convenes despite pandemic

They also chose a temporary speaker, based on age seniority.

Iran’s new conservative-dominated parliament meets amid pandemic precautions

All 268 members present were tested for the virus.

Iran reconvenes parliament under strict COVID-19 curbs

Iran's parliament reconvened on Wednesday after the Feb. 21 elections under strict health protocols and social distancing rules to ward off the ...

New Iran parliament convenes under strict coronavirus curbs

Iran's new parliament convened on Wednesday after the Feb. 21 elections under strict health protocols and social distancing rules to ward off the coronavirus in one of the hardest-hit Middle Eastern countries. Many lawmakers wore masks and their temperatures were taken before entering the parliament

BREAKING: We are working on guidelines for reopening of schools in Nigeria – Boss Mustapha

Boss Mustapha, the secretary to the Government of the Federation, has on Wednesday said guidelines for the reopening of schools in Nigeriawill eb shared by Federal Government soon. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19,

FG: We’ll release guidelines for reopening of schools

The federal government says it will roll out guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country. Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19, disclosed this during

FG to release guidelines on school reopening

Kayode Oyero The Federal Government has said it would roll out the course of action for the reopening of schools in the country, The PUNCH reports. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force...

Nigerian Government Considers Morning, Afternoon Classes Ahead Of Reopening Of Schools

The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, stated this on Wednesday during a briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja.

COVID-19: FG considers dividing schools into morning, afternoon classes

The federal government says it is considering the reopening of schools across the country.

COVID-19: FG to roll out policy on schools reopening

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has assured Nigerians that plans for safe reopening of...

COVID-19: Nigeria considers morning, afternoon classes for schools resumption

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it will soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country.

School reopening: FG considers morning, afternoon classes

Kayode Oyero The Federal Government says it is thinking of sectionalising classes for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in the country ahead of school reopening amid the coronavirus ...

Breaking: We are working on guidelines for school reopening – FG

The secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has on Wednesday said that the Federal Government would soon list

Fg unveils measures for reopening of schools

The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 (PTF) has assured Nigerian children that all hands are on deck to reopen the schools at a safe time and urged States, local governments, proprietors and other stakeholders to begin to take steps that will facilitate an early and safe reopening.

FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha

Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.

FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha

Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.

Nigerian Lawmaker Wants Inter-state Travel Ban Lifted

Alabi, who represents Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, said this on his Twitter handle on Wednesday.

FG considers morning, afternoon classes in reopening of schools

Amid coronavirus pandemic, the federal government says it is considering morning, afternoon classes over school reopening. This was disclosed by Emeka Nwajiuba.

China-Canada divide widens after Meng ruling, as Beijing denounces decision

OTTAWA - The bitter political divide between Canada and China grew wider Wednesday after a British Columbia judge issued a ruling that went against the ster

China-Canada divide widens

The bitter political divide between Canada and China grew wider Wednesday after a British Columbia judge issued a ruling that went against the stern demands of the People's Republic.

China-Canada divide widens after Meng ruling, as Beijing denounces decision

The bitter political divide between Canada and China grew ever wider Wednesday after a British Columbia judge issued a ruling that went against the stern demands of the People's Republic.

China-Canada divide widens after Meng ruling, as Beijing denounces decision

OTTAWA — The bitter political divide between Canada and China grew ever wider Wednesday after a British Columbia judge issued a ruling that went against the stern demands of the People's Republic.

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donald trump offers to mediate raging india china border dispute

'പിരിഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്ന' പങ്കാളികള്‍ ഒന്നിക്കാന്‍ അതിര്‍ത്തികള്‍ തുറന്ന് ഒരു രാജ്യം

Denmark opens borders to divided lovers

France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment

PARIS: The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US President Donald Trump has said he is taking preventively. The move came after two French advisory bodies and the World Health Organization warned this week that the drug — a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus —

France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment

The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US President Donald Trump has said he is taking preventively.

EU governments ban malaria drug for COVID-19, trial paused as safety fears grow

PARIS/LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) - European governments moved on Wednesday to halt the use of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients, and a second global trial was suspended, further blows to hopes for a treatment promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment

The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug nonetheless being promoted by US President Donald Trump.

France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases

PARIS, May 27 — French doctors are no longer allowed to use hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19 cases, according to new government rules today, after two French advisory bodies said the drug could pose serious health risks. Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and...

France Bars Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 Treatment

The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a potentially harmful drug being promoted by President Donald Trump.

France: Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid

PARIS, May 27 — The French government said today that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients, an unproven and potentially harmful treatment for the disease nonetheless promoted by US President Donald Trump. The move came after two French advisory bodies and...

France, Italy, Belgium act to stop use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 on safety fears

France, Italy and Belgium acted to halt the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat patients suffering from COVID-19, the illness caused by the new ...

France Bans Use of Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment for COVID-19 Patients - Reports

On Tuesday, the French High Council for Public Health (HCSP) and the Agency for the Safety of Health Products (ANSM) had suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine as a...

France Bans Hydroxychloroquine To Treat Covid-19

The French government has banned the prescription of hydroxychloroquine to treat symptoms of Covid-19 because of concerns over serious health risks from taking the drug. Is it the end of the road for the wonder cure?

France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug

The French government on Wednesday banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19, reversing a previous order from March that allowed the anti-malarial drug to be used as an experimental treatment for the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

France revokes decree authorising use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

The French government on Wednesday revoked a decree authorising hospitals to prescribe the controversial drug for Covid-19 patients after France’s public health watchdog warned against its use to tre…

France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug

France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.

France, Italy, Belgium act to stop use of hydroxychloroquine for covid-19 on safety fears

France's cancellation, which effectively bans the drug for covid-19, was confirmed by the health ministry.The WHO said a safety panel would act by mid-June to evaluate the drug's use in its multi-country trial of potential covid-19 treatments

France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

France bans hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

May 27 (UPI) -- The French government on Wednesday barred the use of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19.

France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

Announcement comes two days after WHO said it was pausing a large trial due to safety concerns.

France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

Drug promoted by Trump banned following study finding links with higher mortality rate

Coronavirus | France to stop use of hydroxychloroquinefor COVID-19 treatment

Belgium’s medicine agency warned against using the drug to treat the virus any more except within ongoing clinical registered trials.

France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to cure coronavirus

The country’s public health agency advised against use outside of clinical trials.

App weighs risks of cancer treatment delay during COVID-19

A new app helps doctors weigh the risks of delaying cancer treatment during the pandemic against the risk of COVID-19 infection while getting that care.

Bangladesh orders all hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients in separate units

The government has ordered all public and private hospitals in Bangladesh to provide treatment to COVID-19 and other patients in separate units.

Twenty-six held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain

BRUSSELS: Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year. The migrants — 31 men and eight women — were found dead in the truck in an industrial zone east of London in October, sparking an international outcry. The driver of the lorry has already admitted

Twenty-six held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain

Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year.

Twenty-six people arrested in France and Belgium over truck deaths

PARIS, May 27 — The French prosecutor’s office said today that 26 people had been arrested in France and Belgium in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found in the back of a truck near London last year. The dead, including two 15-year-old boys, were found on an industrial...

Twenty-six people arrested in France and Belgium over truck deaths

PARIS (Reuters) - The French prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday that 26 people had been arrested in France and Belgium in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found in the back of a truck near London last year.

Belgium, France arrest dozens over UK migrant truck deaths

Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the death of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in the United Kingdom last year.

26 people arrested in France and Belgium over UK truck deaths

PARIS: The French prosecutor's office said on Wednesday (May 27) that 26 people have been arrested in France and Belgium in connection with the ...

Twenty-six arrested in France and Belgium over Vietnam migrant lorry deaths

Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain l…

Essex lorry deaths: 26 arrested in France and Belgium

Arrests follow deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants inside truck in October last year

Gang of 26 arrested for allegedly smuggling people from Vietnam to Europe in investigation prompted by Essex lorry deaths

A gang of 26 suspected people smugglers have been arrested in France and Belgium in an investigation prompted by the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found in the back of a lorry in Essex last year. The early morning raids took place in Paris and Brussels, with 13 people detained in each country. In

Vietnamese migrant deaths in UK lorry spark 26 arrests

Police in Belgium and France detain 13 people in an operation prompted by the deaths of 39 migrants.

Police arrest 26 people in U.K. truck deaths of 39 Vietnamese

Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year.

26 arrests made in connection with Essex lorry deaths

Twenty six suspected members of a major smuggling gang have been arrested in Belgium and France as part of the investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in a lorry trailer in England last year.

Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe

Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.

Undertrial found dead in Taloja jail

An undertrial at Taloja jail was found dead in the toilet attached to his cell on Wednesday. Balu Gadsinge (33) was in the jail since 2019 in connection with four separate cases. He was arrested for t

Tennessee couple charged after child's skeletal remains found buried in back yard: report

A Tennessee couple was arrested on Monday and charged in the abuse of four children after the skeletal remains of a young girl were found buried in their back yard, according to multiple reports.

US couple charged after child’s skeletal remains found in back yard

A Tennessee couple have been charged with multiple crimes after an investigation uncovered the skeletal remains of their daughter in the back yard of their home.Michael Anthony Gray Sr., aged 63, and Shirley Ann Gray, aged 60, were charged on Monday with multiple crimes including child abuse, child neglect

Police arrest 26 people suspected of human trafficking in U.K. truck deaths

Judicial authorities said a series of early morning raids took place simultaneously in Belgium and France on Tuesday as part of two legal investigations

COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says

Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a federal program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rent could cost the public purse $520 million this fiscal year.

COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says

OTTAWA — Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rents could cost the federal treasury $520 million this fiscal year.

COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says

OTTAWA - Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rents could cost the federal treasury $520 mil

COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says

Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a federal program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rent could cost the public purse $520 million this fiscal year.

Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest

Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, hiked into Kahurangi National Park in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island on May 9, and were

Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said.

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, had hiked into the sprawling Kahurangi National Park on May 9, intending to be gone for about five

Young hikers missing for 19 days in New Zealand found injured but alive in bush

Missing backpackers Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds have been found with "smiles and relief" after getting lost after entering the Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, on the South Island

Bushwalkers found alive after missing for 19 days in New Zealand national park

Friends and family of Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are "absolutely over the moon" with delight that the pair have been found safe and well.

Bushwalkers found alive after missing for 19 days in New Zealand national park

Friends and family of Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are "absolutely over the moon" with delight that the pair have been found safe and well.

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.

Lost hikers found alive 18 days after vanishing in foggy forest

The hikers got lost in a forest covered in fog, but were miraculously found alive 18 days later with only minor injuries.

New Zealand police rescue 2 hikers after 19 days in wilderness

May 27 (UPI) -- Searchers on Wednesday found two lost hikers alive after they spent nearly three weeks in the remote wilderness of a rugged national park in New Zealand, authorities said.

Search For Missing Trampers Resumes

The search for missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor resumed at first light this morning.

Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week: Union

Boeing Co is expected to announce US job cuts this week after disclosing last month it planned to shed 10% of its worldwide workforce of 160,000 employees

Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week: Union

Boeing Co is expected to announce US job cuts this week after disclosing last month it planned to shed 10% of its worldwide workforce of 160,000 employees, people briefed on the plans and a union

Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week

Boeing Co is expected to announce U.S. job cuts this week after disclosing last month it planned to shed 10per cent of its worldwide workforce of ...

Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week: union

Boeing Co is expected to announce U.S. job cuts this week after disclosing last month it planned to shed 10per cent of its worldwide workforce of ...

Boeing set to announce significant U.S. job cuts this week: union

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co is expected to announce U.S. job cuts this week after disclosing last month it planned to shed 10% of its worldwide workforce of 160,000 employees, people briefed on the plans and a union said.

Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week

A spokesman for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union that represents 17,600 Boeing employees told Reuters Tuesday the company informed the union it should expect layoff notices on Friday.

Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week: Union

In April, Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun said the company had “begun taking action to lower our number of employees by roughly 10 percent".

Boeing to eliminate more than 12,000 U.S. jobs

Boeing announced on Wednesday it is immediately cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, and several thousand more will be eliminated over the next few months. This week, the company will lay off 6,770 employees. Boeing said an additional 5,520 workers accepted buyout offers, and will leave within the next few weeks. Globally, the company has about 160,000 employees, and most of the layoffs are expected to be in the Seattle area, where workers focus on commercial airplanes, The Associated Press reports. Air travel is down tremendously because of the coronavirus, and Boeing CEO David Calhoun wrote in a memo to employees on Wednesday that because of this, there will be "a deep cut in the number of commercial jets and services our customers will need in the next few years, which in turn means fewer jobs on our lines and in our offices." Catherine Garcia

Boeing starts job cuts with 6,770 layoffs in U.S. this week

Boeing Co. unveiled the first of its planned job cuts, saying it would notify 6,770 employees in the U.S. this week that their positions would be eliminated.

Steve Bannon wins case to set up Italy political academy

Steve Bannon, the former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy's culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political academy. The ministry said it would appeal the regional court's decision. The court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae

Steve Bannon wins case to set up political academy in Italy

ROME – Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political

Steve Bannon wins case to set up Italy political academy

ROME (Reuters) - Steve Bannon, the former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political academy.

Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy

Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won a battle with Italy's culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic ...

Steve Bannon scores win in Italian court over political academy

President Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon won a legal battle to form a Catholic, populist political academy in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.

Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy

A regional court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae Institute think-tank, which Bannon backs, against a previous decision that blocked the school starting up in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.

India may need to pump Rs 1.5 L crores into coronavirus-hit state banks

India may need to inject up to Rs. 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double during the coronavirus pandemic, three government

India may need to pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore into coronavirus-hit state banks

India may need to inject up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double during the coronavirus pandemic, three government

India may need to pump $20 bln into coronavirus-hit state banks: Sources

India may need to inject up to 1.5 trillion rupees ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double during the coronavirus pandemic, three government

Government may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: India may need to inject up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as … Government may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report Read More »

Government may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report

India Business News: India may need to inject up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double du

India may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks

The capital plans were still being discussed and a final decision could be taken in the second half of the fiscal year, a second government source said.

India may need to pump Rs 1.5 trn into coronavirus-hit state banks: Report

"The situation is very grim," the source said, adding that banks would require fresh funds soon

India may need to pump $20 billion into coronavirus-hit state banks: Sources

The government initially considered a budget of around 250 billion rupees for bank recapitalisations but that has risen significantly, a senior government source with direct knowledge of the matter said, with loan defaults likely to rise as businesses take a severe hit from nationwide lockdowns to tackle the coronavirus.

Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.

Helicopter wreckage located

The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.

Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean

Six Canadian service members died April 29 when the Cyclone helicopter crashed within sight of HMCS Fredericton, which is participating in a NATO mission

Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in t

Canadian military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean

The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.

Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean

The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.

Swarms of desert locusts threaten India’s summer crops

NEW DELHI (AP) — An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of...

Swarms of desert locusts threaten India's summer crops

An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of coronavirus lockdown.

Swarms of desert locusts threaten India's summer crops

An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of coronavirus lockdown.

Locust swarms attack crops in Maha, other states

An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of coronavirus lockdown.

News Corp to axe hundreds of jobs

News Corp is planning to axe hundreds of jobs across its metro and regional divisions this week.

News Corp to axe hundreds of jobs

News Corp is planning to axe hundreds of jobs across its metro and regional divisions this week.

News Corp shuts down more than 100 print titles, hundreds of jobs to go

News Corp has confirmed its plans to axe hundreds of jobs as it moves to a digital-focused future.

News Corp shuts down more than 100 print titles, hundreds of jobs to go

News Corp has confirmed its plans to axe hundreds of jobs as it moves to a digital-focused future.

News Corp shuts down more than 100 print titles, hundreds of jobs to go

News Corp has confirmed its plans to axe hundreds of jobs as it moves to a digital-focused future.

SoftBank-backed Ola Electric buys Dutch scooter company Etergo

SoftBank Group-backed Indian ride-hailing company Ola will acquire Amsterdam-based electric scooter company Etergo as part of its plan to locally ...

SoftBank-backed Ola buys Dutch electric scooter company Etergo

SoftBank Group-backed Indian ride-hailing company Ola will acquire Amsterdam-based electric scooter company Etergo as part of its plan to locally build electric vehicles (EVs), the company said on

SoftBank-backed Ola buys Dutch electric scooter company Etergo

SoftBank Group-backed Indian ride-hailing company Ola will acquire Amsterdam-based electric scooter company Etergo as part of its plan to locally ...

SoftBank-backed Ola Electric buys Dutch scooter company Etergo

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A unit of SoftBank Group-backed Indian ride-hailing company Ola will buy Amsterdam-based electric scooter company Etergo as part of its plan to locally build electric vehicles (EVs), the company said on Wednesday.

Ola Electric buys Dutch scooter company Etergo valued at $92 million

Etergo's scooters use swappable, high energy density batteries that give it a range of up to 240 km.

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

HONG KONG — Hundreds of riot police took up posts in and around Hong Kong’s financial district on Wednesday ahead of a debate at the city’s Legislative Council over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem.

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The proposed new national security laws triggered the first big street unrest in Hong Kong in months on Sunday

Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong police ramped up security around the city’s legislature today ahead of a debate over a law that would ban insulting China’s national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. The debate comes days after China...

Trump hints at action against China over Hong Kong security law

US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong, which would be announced before the end of the week.

Trump says U.S. to take action on China over Hong Kong this week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is preparing to take action against China this week over its effort to impose national security laws on Hong Kong, but did not give details.

US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt

Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced the decision Wednesday, a week after the government in Beijing declared its intention to pass a national security law curtailing the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens

US to take action against China over Hong Kong this week, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said that his administration is preparing action against China this week over its efforts to impose national security laws on Hong Kong.

Lawmakers ejected in Hong Kong debate on Chinese anthem bill

Two pro-democracy lawmakers were ejected from Hong Kong's legislative chamber Thursday morning, disrupting the start of a second day of debate on a contentious bill that would criminalize insulting or

HK leader maintains new security laws won't hurt rights, freedoms

HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said yesterday that Beijing's proposed national security laws would not trample on the city's rights and freedoms and called on citizens to wait to see the details of the legislation. Mrs Lam added her voice to an unprecedented barrage...

Tight security in Hong Kong ahead of planned protests, strike over national anthem Bill, new security law

HONG KONG (The Straits Times/ANN) - Protesters in Hong Kong tried to block roads and disrupt traffic early Wednesday (May 27) morning but heavy police presence and searches ahead of the second reading of the national anthem Bill have put a dent in their plans. Some drivers tried to disrupt the traffic at the cross-harbour tunnel at about 8.30am by driving slowly but officers intercepted those vehicles concerned and diverted traffic.

Factbox: What people are saying about controversial legislation for Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong legislators are holding a debate on Wednesday over a bill that would require schools to teach China’s national anthem, organisations to play it and sing it, and anyone who disrespects it to face jail or fines.

What people are saying about controversial legislation for Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong legislators are holding a debate on Wednesday over a controversial bill that would require schools to teach China's national anthem, organisations to play it and sing it, and anyone who disrespects it to face jail or fines. The debate comes on the heels of Beijing's proposal last week to directly impose national security legislation in the Chinese-ruled city, stoking global concerns over the prospect of a dramatic assertion of Chinese control on the city.

China legislation on Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions, says Trump administration

U.S. government officials have said the legislation would end the Chinese-ruled city's autonomy and would be bad for both Hong Kong's and China's economies.

Donald Trump to announce strong Hong Kong response this week

China's parliament is expected to approve a proposed security law that would reduce Hong Kong's separate legal status on Thursday.

Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.

16 test positive in central region

TIRUCHI Sixteen patients tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Wednesday. Of them, five each hailed from Ariyalur and Tiruvarur districts while three tested positive in Tiruchi, and on

4 new Covid-19 cases in Chandigarh’s Bapu Dham Colony

All people are contacts of patients who have already been diagnosed as Covid-19 positive.

2 more test positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam

While one is an Abu Dhabi returnee, the other travelled by train from New Delhi

107 test positive as COVID cases cross 2,000 mark

Six more succumb to coronavirus

Eight test positive in Madurai

Seven are returnees from Maharashtra

COVID-19 | Passenger on Alliance Air’s Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive

All passengers and the cabin crew have been quarantined

Four Premier League players and staff test positive in latest coronavirus tests

A total of four Premier League players and staff from three clubs have tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing, it has been confirmed

Four new COVID-19 cases in UP’s Gautam Buddh Nagar, total 366

"On Wednesday, four people have been found positive for COVID-19 and total positive cases till date stand at 366. Nine patients were discharged on Wednesday and a total 253 patients have recovered so far. There are 108 active cases now," District Surveillance Officer Sunil Dohare said.

All Covid-19 tests at four League of Ireland clubs return negative

FAI confirm no positive cases as Bohemians, Dundalk, Derry City or Shamrock Rovers

Three tested positive at Dongri children’s home, two discharged

Teachers at 2 more Western Cape schools test positive for Covid-19

Four schools in the Western Cape have recorded Covid-19 positive cases among returning teachers, Education MEC Debbie Schäfer has said.

Four positives in latest Premier League coronavirus tests

Since players returned to limited group training on Tuesday, 12 positive tests for the virus have been confirmed at England’s top-flight clubs.

40 test positive, 37 are NoRKs

1,07,832 currently under surveillance

10 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kasaragod

3,369 persons in quarantine; total number of patients 49

29 test positive for Covid-19 at a frail care centre in Port Elizabeth

Ten staff members and 19 residents had tested positive for Covid-19 at the Lorraine Frail Care Centre in Port Elizabeth.

Four Charts That Show How Absentee Voting Is Skyrocketing In The Pandemic

Next Tuesday’s primaries pose the next big test for how voting will work in the pandemic. Of the several states...

All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened

In the week since U.S. auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for ...

All three Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened

In the week since U.S. auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for ...

All three Detroit automakers have had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened

The U.S. auto industry reopened many plants last week after a two-month shutdown due to the global pandemic

B.C. sees 9 new COVID-19 cases, one death as officials watch for new cases amid Phase Two

Number of confirmed active cases is at 244, with 37 people in hospital

Four more positive results in latest round of Premier League tests

Four people from three clubs have tested positive in the Premier League's latest round of coronav...

COVID-19 recoveries in Ethiopia increases to 181

The Ministry indicated that the number of recovered people has increased after 14 patients have recovered today. The ministry has also reported 30 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases today after laboratory tests for 4,353 people. The new figure has increased the total number of coronavirus cases to 731.So far six people have also lost their lives by the virus in Ethiopia.

Western Cape records 1 010 Covid-19 cases among public health workers - department

The Western Cape health department has confirmed 1 010 doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus in the public sector.

21 including health workers test positive for COVID-19 in Tiruvannamalai

Increase in number of returnees from other States has led to a situation where the district administration is looking out for space for quarantine. With more number of cases reporting positive, tracin

74 more test positive in Kallakurichi

The district, on Wednesday, witnessed a spike in COVID-19 cases with 74 persons testing positive for the virus. With this the total number of positive cases has reached 227.Official sources said that

15 police officers test positive for COVID-19

Police received a jolt of sorts when 15 of their colleagues — 12 in Hyderabad and three in Cyberabad police commissionerate offices tested positive for COVID-19. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anjani K

Four positive Coronavirus tests from three Premier League clubs after latest testing

It's been reported that there have been four more positive Coronavirus tests in the Premier League...

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:21 p.m. on May 27, 2020:There are 87,519 confirmed and presumptive cases in

Covid-19: Death toll at 552 as cases rise to 25 937

The Covid-19 death toll has hit 552 - an increase of 28, says Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

BMC to once again test asymptomatic contacts for COVID-19

Civic body changes testing protocol again; will aggressively trace all high-risk contacts of patients, even those asymptomatic, especially in slums

Trump threatens to shut down social media companies after Twitter fact check

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies — a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.

Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact-checks his tweets

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies – a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc after it began fact-checking his tweets.

Donald Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact check

There is no evidence that Donald Trump has the ability to shut down social media networks, which are run by publicly traded companies and used by billions of people all over the world.

Trump Threatens to Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.

Donald Trump Threatens To Close Down Social Media Platforms on a Social Media Platform

US President, Donald Trump, has today threatened to close down social media platforms over the fear that they “silence” conservative voice. In a spirited rant on his favourite social network, Twitter, he said that the ruling party will “strongly regulate” or “close them down” over this issue. “Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence […]

Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label

Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label

Donald Trump threatens social media companies after tweets get warning labels

He's not impressed.

Donald Trump threatens to shut social media companies After Twitter fact check

In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence conservative voices, and need to change course or face action.Twitter shares fell 1.65% in early trading in New York after Donald Trump’s tweet

Donald Trump threatens to “close down social media” after Twitter puts warning on his tweet

US president, Donald Trump has threatened to close down social media platforms, a day after Twitter posted a fact-checking notice on one of his tweets. Trump's threat comes a day after Twitter Inc. for the first

Donald Trump Threatens Regulation or Shutdown of Social Media Companies

President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned social media companies to stop silencing conservatives on their platforms or face a stiff penalty.

Donald Trump Threatens To ‘Strongly Regulate’ Or Close Down Social Media Platforms

Donald Trump escalated his feud with social media on Wednesday morning when he threatened to “strongly regulate” or shut down platforms he feels are showing a bias against conservative ...

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

Trump, withou­t offeri­ng any eviden­ce, reiter­ated his accusa­tions of politi­cal bias by techno­logy platfo­rms

Donald Trump threatens to shut down social media as Twitter fact-checks him

President Trump hit out hours after Twitter added a 'misleading information' tag to his tweets to flag up inaccuracies

Trump threatens to shut down social-media platforms after Twitter put a fact-check warning on his false tweets

"We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen," President Donald Trump tweeted early Wednesday.

Donald Trump suggests social media could be shut down due to bias against conservatives

After Twitter labeled some of Donald Trump's recent tweets as misinformation, the U.S. President has suggested that social media could be shut down over fears that they silence conservative opinions.

Trump threatens to close social media platforms following Twitter spat

There have long been complaints from the right that online platforms censor conservative opinions because of a liberal bias. Now after being fact-checked by Twitter, Donald Trump has threatened to close down social media platforms.

White House: US President Trump will sign an executive order shortly regarding social media companies

Adding to the slew of updates from the US, the White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany recently announced that US President Trump will sign an ex

Zuckerberg knocks Twitter for fact-checking Trump, says private companies shouldn't be 'the arbiter of truth'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called out Twitter for attaching a fact check to a tweet from President Trump, telling Fox News' Dana Perino that privately-owned digital platforms should not act as the "arbiter of truth."

Passenger on IndiGo's Chennai-Coimbatore flight tests positive for COVID-19

A young man who flew to Coimbatore from Chennai on board an IndiGo flight on Monday is among those who tested positive for COVID-19.

Passenger on Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight tests positive for coronavirus, 40 others quarantined

A passenger on a Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus. Air India has said 36 passengers and 4 crew members have been quarantined in Punjab.

Two SpiceJet passengers test positive for Covid-19, crew quarantined

The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them.

Passenger on Alliance Air's Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests Covid-19 positive

According to the spokesperson, there were 36 passengers and five crew members in the flight.

Egypt repatriates 160 stranded nationals from UAE

The expatriated arrivals have been tested for coronavirus and were moved to be quarantined for seven days.

Passenger on Alliance Air’s Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive for coronavirus

The flight was operated on May 25, when domestic flight services resumed after remaining grounded for two months due to the nationwide lockdown to prevent spreading of coronavirus infections.

Flying to Kolkata today? New rules for domestic flight passengers in West Bengal

From self-declaration to 14-day mandatory quarantine, here are the new rules for air travellers in West Bengal.India on Monday commenced the domestic flight services after two months

Seven test positive in Palakkad

Chennai returnee’s mother, migrant worker from Assam among new patients

Coronavirus latest: Four more positive tests in Premier League

English football's top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.

Coronavirus wrap: Four positive tests in PL as Morgan has T20 World Cup doubts

English football’s top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.

Coronavirus wrap: Four positive tests in PL as Morgan has T20 World Cup doubts

English football’s top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.

Coronavirus | Nagaland groups spar over returnees

Tribe-based organisations pan plea against quarantining returnees from other districts in Kohima

Two passengers on Ahmedabad-Guwahati SpiceJet flights test Covid-19 positive

Passengers had travelled on SG-8194 (Ahmedabad-Delhi) & SG-8152 (Delhi-Guwahati).'The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them,' the airline said

57 More Students in Quarantine After 2 Students Infected in Moshav Tzofit

Hundreds of students entered quarantine this week after infections in multiple schools.

Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin on May 28

No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31

Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin today

No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31

357 people arrive from UAE on two evacuation flights

Two flights, one from Dubai and another from Abu Dhabi, landed at Thiruvananthapuram Airport late on Tuesday night.

Coronavirus: Premier League confirms four positive tests

The latest round of coronavirus testing in the Premier League has revealed four positive results.

Coronavirus: Adviser to J&K Lt. Governor quarantined after his family tests positive

R.R. Bhatnagar’s wife and son tested positive for the infection upon their return from New Delhi to Jammu on Sunday

Covid-19 tests cost the State €200 each, says Taoiseach

‘Months rather than weeks’ before 14-day quarantine for passengers entering country ends

158 passengers from Bengaluru land at Gannavaram airport, sent to quarantine

158 passengers from Bengaluru land at Gannavaram airport, sent to quarantine: At least 158 passengers from Bangalore landed at Gannavaram airport on Wednesday morning and were sent to quarantine after an appropriate check-up at the airport in view of the coronavirus spread.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Day 3 of domestic flights: Airports handle 354 departures till 5 pm, says Puri

Domestic services resumed on Monday after a gap of two months, and 428 flights were operated within the country that day.'Till 5pm on day 3 today, there have already been 354 departures & 288 arrivals with a total of 47,917 people at various airports,' said Puri

One staffer,10 inmates in Rohini jail recover

One staffer and 10 inmates of Rohini jail recovered from COVID-19, said prison officials on Tuesday.Earlier, 16 inmates and four staff members of the same prison had tested COVID-19 positive, they sai

Coronavirus | All bags disinfected at Chennai airport

According to officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), ever since domestic operations resumed on Monday, the baggage of about 2,500 passengers has been disinfected.

Convicted Al-Qaeda Terror Financer Ibrahim Zubair Sent To Home Quarantine After Being Deported To India

A man who was convicted in the US for terror funding the Al-Qaeda and then deported to India last week, has been brought to Hyderabad, police said on Wednesday.

Confusion still prevails, 357 passengers arrive in Chandigarh

A total of 357 domestic passengers arrived at the airport on different flights and 257 passengers departed from the airport till 6 pm.

Mike Ashley fails in bid to trigger investigation into struggling Debenhams

Lawyers representing Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns nearly a third of Debenhams’ shares, asked a judge to appoint a ‘provisional liquidator’

Mike Ashley fails in bid to trigger investigation into struggling Debenhams

Lawyers representing Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns nearly a third of Debenhams’ shares, asked a judge to appoint a ‘provisional liquidator’

Mike Ashley fails in bid to trigger investigation into struggling Debenhams

Lawyers representing Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns nearly a third of Debenhams’ shares, asked a judge to appoint a ‘provisional liquidator’

Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns

Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns

Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns

Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says

Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.

Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says

Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.

Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says

Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.

Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes

There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.

Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes

There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.

Residential building declines as government considers cash grants for new homes

There was already a decline in the home building industry before the coronavirus pandemic began, heaping pressure on the government to stimulate the sector.

'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told

Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.

'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told

Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.

'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told

Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.

Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ nursing assistant who died with Covid-19

Sylvia Tideswell, 60, had worked on the elderly care wards at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2003.

Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ nursing assistant who died with Covid-19

Sylvia Tideswell, 60, had worked on the elderly care wards at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2003.

Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ nursing assistant who died with Covid-19

Sylvia Tideswell, 60, had worked on the elderly care wards at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2003.

Winds spread PFAS pollution far from a manufacturing facility

Concerns about environmental and health risks of some fluorinated carbon compounds used to make non-stick coatings and fire-fighting foams have prompted manufacturers to develop substitutes, but these replacements are increasingly coming under fire themselves. To get a handle on the scope of the problem, scientists have been studying how widely these chemicals have contaminated the environment. Now, researchers report that, in one case, they have dispersed more broadly than previously realized.

Winds spread PFAS pollution far from a manufacturing facility

Concerns about environmental and health risks of some fluorinated carbon compounds used to make non-stick coatings and fire-fighting foams have prompted manufacturers to develop substitutes, but these replacements are increasingly coming under fire themselves. To get a handle on the scope of the problem, scientists have been studying how widely these chemicals have contaminated the environment. Now, researchers report in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology that, in one case, they have dispersed more broadly than previously realized.

Winds spread PFAS pollution far from a manufacturing facility

Concerns about environmental and health risks of some fluorinated carbon compounds used to make non-stick coatings and fire-fighting foams have prompted manufacturers to develop substitutes, but these ...

Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

『Dead by Daylight』の『サイレントヒル』コラボ、PTBを踏まえた能力解説。三角頭の殺人鬼は、使い手の技量が求められる高難度キラー

『Dead by Daylight』の『サイレントヒル』コラボ、PTBを踏まえた能力解説。『Dead by Daylight』に追加される三角頭の殺人鬼「エクセキューショナー」は、使い手の技量が求められる高難度キラー。

Court hears law student shot following business dispute between two tyre firms

A law student was shot dead in the street following a business dispute between two rival tyre firms, a court has heard. Innocent passer-by Aya Hachem, 19, was gunned down on a shopping trip near her home in Blackburn, Lancashire. The first of two shots fired from a passing vehicle hit a building, but the second fatally struck the teenager in the chest on the afternoon of May 17. Six people charged with her murder appeared at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday via prison videolink.

Innocent law student shot dead in Blackburn amid business dispute, court told

Six people charged with murder appeared at Preston Crown Court.

Innocent law student shot dead in Blackburn amid business dispute, court told

Six people charged with murder appeared at Preston Crown Court.

Salford student Aya Hachem was shot dead following 'business dispute between rival tyre firms', court hears

The 19-year-old was an innocent passer-by in a drive-by shooting

Student, 19, shot dead on way to Lidl ‘gunned down in crossfire of row between two tyre firms’

A LAW student who was shot dead on her way to Lidl was caught in the crossfire of a row between two rival tyre firms, a court heard. Aya Hachem, 19, was hit by a bullet fired from a passing car on …

Aya Hachem: Innocent law student, 19, 'gunned down in business dispute' court hears

Aya Hachem was out on a shopping trip in Blackburn when she was shot in the chest and died. Six people who were charged with the teenagers murder all appeared at court on Wednesday

President Xi Jinping tells Chinese Army to scale up preparations for war | World News

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising the worst-case scenarios and … President Xi Jinping tells Chinese Army to scale up preparations for war | World News Read More »

Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising worst-case scenarios and asked them to

Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to 'scale-up' battle preparedness, prepare for worst-scare scenarios as tensions build along India-China LAC

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising the worst-case scenarios, and asked them to resolutely defend the country's sovereignty.

Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to scale up battle preparedness

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up battle preparedness, keeping in mind the worst-case scenarios.

Scale-up battle preparedness visualising worst-case scenarios: President Xi Jinping tells Chinese military

Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests

Chinese President Xi Jinping tells military to ramp up battle preparedness

Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests

Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military

Xi's comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Xi Jinping asks Chinese military to prepare for 'worst-case scenarios'

Jingping comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control

Xi Jinping says China strengthening armed forces amid tensions with US over coronavirus

Beijing says it will improve its preparedness for military combat. In the background: heightened U.S. tensions.

China's Xi urges preparedness for military combat amid coronavirus epidemic

Xi was attending a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army

Woman who won appeal after killing husband can inherit his estate – judge

Sally Challen’s murder conviction for the killing of Richard Challen was quashed last year.

Woman who won appeal after killing husband can inherit his estate – judge

Sally Challen’s murder conviction for the killing of Richard Challen was quashed last year.

Woman who won appeal after killing husband can inherit his estate – judge

Sally Challen’s murder conviction for the killing of Richard Challen was quashed last year.

Abused wife Sally Challen wins court battle to inherit estate of the husband she beat to death

Sally Challen, a woman who beat her controlling husband, Richard, to death with a hammer in 2010 after decades of emotional abuse can inherit his estate, a judge has ruled.

Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears

Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.

Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears

Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.

Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears

Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.

Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying

South African Airways (SAA) aims to resume domestic flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June as lockdown restrictions aimed at ...

Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Administrators for state-owned South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the airline is not aiming to resume domestic flights from mid-June, rejecting a statement from the airline a day earlier.

South Africa's SAA aims to resume domestic flights from mid-June

South Africa's SAA aims to resume domestic flights from mid-June

South Africa's SAA aims to resume domestic flights from mid-June

South African Airways (SAA) aims to resume domestic flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June as lockdown restrictions aimed at ...

Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying

JOHANNESBURG, May 27 (Reuters) - Administrators at South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the state-owned airline was not preparing to resume domestic flights, rejecting a company statement from a day earlier and underlining conflicting visions of its future.

Administrators rule out mid-June return for SAA flights

Without approval of practitioners, SAA announced its planes would be back in the skies.

BRPs stop SAA flights before they even take off

In a statement on Tuesday, SAA said it would resume operations between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June.

Business rescue practitioners shut down SAA’s plans to fly again

South African Airways’ business rescue practitioners (BRPs) say that the airline’s announcement that it plans to resume domestic flights under lockdown level 3 was “unvetted”.

South African Airways aims to resume domestic flights in mid-June

SAA, which is under a form of bankruptcy protection, suspended all commercial passenger flights in late March, when the government imposed one of the strictest lockdowns on the African continent.

Preparations in Full Swing as West Bengal to Resume Domestic Flight Operations From Tomorrow

Starting from May 28, the Kolkata and Bagdogra airports will each handle 10 arrivals and 10 departures per day.

MAI to fly its fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon on May 29

Myanmar Airways International (MIA) is flying relief flights to evacuate its citizens in foreign countries and now it is planning the fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon for Myanmar citizens over the world, sources said.

Donald Trump: Widespread Vote-by-Mail Will 'Destroy this Country'

President Donald Trump continued to berate Democrats for pushing vote-by-mail despite concerns about voter fraud.

Salvadoran leader says he takes drug touted by Trump for coronavirus

SAN SALVADOR — Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said on Tuesday he takes hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug that U.

Salvadoran leader says he takes drug touted by Trump for coronavirus

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said on Tuesday he takes hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug that U.S. President Donald Trump has promoted as a way to ward off the novel coronavirus, though experts have warned about its safety. Bukele told reporters that El Salvador was not promoting it anymore

Salvadoran leader says he takes drugs touted by Trump for coronavirus

SAN SALVADOR – Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said on Tuesday he takes hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug that U.S. President Donald Trump has promoted as a way to ward off the novel coronavirus, though experts have warned about its safety.

Salvadoran leader says he takes drug touted by Trump for coronavirus

SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) - Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said on Tuesday he takes hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug that U.S. President Donald Trump has promoted as a way to ward off the novel coronavirus, though experts have warned about its safety.

Grassley: White House 'failed to address' if there was a 'good reason' for IG firings

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Tuesday that the White House "failed to address" if President Trump had a "good reason" to fire top watchdogs for the State Department and the intelligence community.

Mike Pompeo does not like answering questions about his actions, but soon he may have to

There’s a sense that things are coming full circle for the US secretary of state.

Donald Trump says wants full Afghanistan pullout but hasn't set target date

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan but added that he had not set a target date

US President Trump asks if he should be taking insulin

US President Donald Trump asked whether he should be taking insulin - a drug that can be fatal to non-diabetic peple - on Tuesday. Trump was speaking at the

CNN's S.E. Cupp says Trump is 'hallucinating,' 'needs help'

CNN host S.E. Cupp declared on Wednesday that President Trump is “hallucinating” and “needs help.” 

11 Democrats Who Lied, on Twitter, About 'Fine People' in Charlottesville

Twitter does not apply the same standard to inaccurate or speculative claims by Democrats, like the Charlottesville "very fine people" hoax.

Trump says he wants full Afghanistan pullout but sets no timeline

President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan but added that he had not set a target date, amid speculation he might make ending the United States's longest war part of his re-election campaign.

Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for COVID: France

Paris, France | AFP | The French government said Wednesday that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients, an unproven and potentially harmful treatment for the disease nonetheless promoted by US President Donald Trump. The move came after two French advisory bodies and the World Health Organization (WHO) warned this week that the drug, …

Donald Trump: 'OBAMAGATE MAKES WATERGATE LOOK LIKE SMALL POTATOES!'

President Donald Trump continued to raise questions about former President Barack Obama spying on his campaign during the 2016 election.

Donald Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in US election

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Stalin demands new TN budget for 2020-21 in view of pandemic

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White House defends, but does not explain, watchdog firings

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Boeing Layoffs 2020: 9 Things for BA Stock Investors to Know

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Lisa Boothe: Dems want to shut down Trump's 'unfiltered access' to voters on Twitter

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Trump and Andrew Cuomo discuss plans to 'supercharge' economy with infrastructure

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Students Warned Not To Sign Up For College Accommodation Until They Get Clarity On Lectures

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Donald Trump Committed to July 4 Celebration Despite Lawmaker Alarm on Coronavirus

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Charles Hurt: Joe Biden's Record: 100% Wrong, 100% of the Time

You can’t say you were not warned. As President Trump has been saying for years now, “What have you got to lose?” | 2020 Election

Jerry Nadler in 2004: ‘Paper ballots are extremely susceptible to fraud’

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Judge Napolitano: 'Twitter has freedom of speech just like you and I and the president himself'

Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano told “America's Newsroom” Wednesday that President Trump is “right” that social media platforms show bias against conservatives, but added that as a private company, Twitter has the right to control speech on their platform.

Fauci: Hydroxychloroquine ineffective as COVID-19 treatment

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Donald Trump hits back at Twitter for flagging his tweets

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Trump committed to July 4 celebration despite lawmaker alarm

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Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell did his job. He exposed a lot of the dirty tricks Democrats and other members of the deep state have tried to keep hidden from the public concerning the surveillance operation against the Trump campaign. The Trump-Russia collusion hoax was exposed even further under Grenell, who served as Ambassador to Germany prior to his brief stint as acting DNI. John Ratcliffe has now taken his spot full-term and Grenell is now off to work for the Trump campaign, says Politico. Except that he’s not. I mean it’s been denied by Grenell and Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale. It isn’t happening and both men slapped down the article as another piece of fake news (via Fox News):

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Always be safe: President Donald Trump's message to United States

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Need for immunization program to prevent future outbreaks cited

THE chairperson of the House committee on health on Wednesday reaffirmed her stand on mandatory immunization amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to prevent future outbreaks from happening.

Migrant exodus likely to peak next month, says NITI Aayog affiliate; warns return to cities may take over a year

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Cuomo says he had ‘good’ talks with Trump on New York infrastructure projects

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No online classes by private schools: Minister

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Dad's heartbreak as son, 12, takes his own life after struggling during lockdown

Brad Hunstable says his son Hayden died of coronavirus "but not in the way you think" after he struggled to cope without his friends and normal routine

In Break With Trump, Sean Hannity Just Told A Surprising Truth About Face Masks

As America heads into a deeply divisive presidential election, on Tuesday Sean Hannity gave a brief reminder that there is one thing that transcends partisanship: public health.

72% Of U.S. Voters Believe President Trump Should Wear A Face Mask When Around Others: Poll

Pressure has grown around Trump over his continued decision not to wear a face mask.

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

WELLINGTON, May 27 — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both...

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbors have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of…

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be ...

'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston

New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...

'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston

New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...

Smart, safe travel zone - BusinessNZ

A proposed blueprint into how safe trans-Tasman travel could re-open is advancing fast, with a draft to be presented to New Zealand and Australian governments for consideration in early June.

No new COVID-19 patient in New Zealand for five days

Prime Minister Ardern expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

Travel group says Australia-New Zealand bubble could open in September

A travel industry group working to establish a 'Trans-Tasman bubble' says it will present a plan to both governments early next month and eyes flights resuming as early as September.

Reconciliation Day: Canberrans urged to make a pledge

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Covid-19: Chief medical officer stands over two-metre rule

Chief medical officer Tony Holohan has 'stood firm' on the two-metre social distancing rule with Cabinet ministers today.

Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far

Peter Dunne says the Government will be worried that soon public concern about the social and economic impact of Covid19 - already sharply on the rise - will overtake support for the approach the Government has taken so far

New Zealand deputy PM breaks ranks to urge Ardern to lift Covid-19 lockdown

Political kingmaker Winston Peters says nation has been in lockdown for ‘too long’ and calls for immediate move to the lowest level of restrictions

Stephan James: I’m looking at ways to challenge myself

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US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be "horrendous."

US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be "horrendous."

US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be "horrendous.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election

Defense Department officials are planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, according to multiple reports.

US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election

Defense Department officials are reportedly planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, including one to pull them out before the 2020 US presidential election in November.

US commanders discussing ‘Earlier than planned Significant troops reduction’ in Afghanistan

The U.S. commanders are discussing options for significantly reducing the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a move that could bring all U.S. troops back before the voters go to the polls in next presidential elections.

Trump Considering Full Troop Pullout from Afghanistan

The US President Donald Trump on Tuesday at a White House news conference renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan, Reuters reported.

US troop pullout from Afghanistan ahead of schedule

The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is considerably ahead of schedule, an official told AFP on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reiterated calls for the Pentagon to bring troops home.

US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal

The United States said Wednesday it was ending waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the verge of collapse. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was responding to Iran's "brinkmanship" of nuclear steps, which have been

US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal

Move, announced by Pompeo, brings deal further to brink of collapse

US Ends Sanction Waivers For Nations In Iran Nuclear Deal

The United States on Wednesday ended waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the brink of collapse.

US ends sanctions waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal - Middle East

Pompeo announces he will be ending the sanctions waiver for projects related to the Iranian nuclear agreement, effective in 60 days.

Pompeo

The Trump administration announced Wednesday it is ending nearly all of the last vestiges of U.S. sanctions relief provided under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would revoke all but one of sanctions waivers covering civil nuclear cooperation. The waivers had allowed

U.S. Ending Sanctions Waivers On Iran's Civilian Nuclear Program

The United States has announced it will end sanctions waivers that allow Russian, Chinese, and European firms to carry out civilian nuclear cooperation with Iran, effectively scrapping the last remnants of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, a move dismissed by Tehran as "desperate."

U.S. to end sanctions waivers allowing some work at Iran nuclear sites

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US to revoke Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers

The Trump administration is ending nearly all of the last vestiges of U.S. sanctions relief provided under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, according to current and former U.S. officials and congressional aides.

U.S. policy gives Iran a choice of negotiating or managing economic collapse

U.S. Special Representative for Iran applauds ‘maximum pressure’ approach

Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst

The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.

Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst

The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.

Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst

The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.

AFP will not lay charges against Annika Smethurst over publishing of classified intelligence documents

No charges will be laid against Annika Smethurst after Australian Federal Police investigated her use of leaked documents in an article.

Police won't charge News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst

A year after her home was raided after she published a story on a government proposal to expand spying powers on Australian citizens, the AFP says the Walkley Award-winning journalist will not be charged.

Australia drops probe of journalist over use of classified documents

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian police have dropped their investigation of a News Corp journalist over the disclosure of a national security document in 2018, citing a lack of evidence.

Cinemas and theatres may reopen from Monday

Cinemas and theatres may reopen again from next Monday, June 1, after being closed for nearly three months due to the covid-19 pandemic

National News: Motorsport UK plans for motorsport to begin again on 4 July

Motorsport UK intends for national motorsport to resume in Britain from 4 July and, from the start of next month, will allow organisers to begin applying for event permits again

Motorsport UK aims to resume racing activities from 4 July without spectators

Motorsport UK suspended all its events throughout the country from March to the end of June due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK government hopeful to get go-ahead for schools reopening: PM's spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s government hopes it will get the go-ahead from scientists to proceed with the return of some pupils to schools on June 1 and be able to work on ways to increase social contact, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said.