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

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

Donald Trump at Fort McHenry: 'We Are the Captains of Our Own Fate'

President Donald Trump celebrated Memorial Day on Monday at a special visit to Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Suriname's president seeks re-election after murder conviction

Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, a former military ruler who has dominated the country's politics in recent decades, was seeking a third term in an election on Monday, about six months after a local court found him guilty of murder in absentia. Bouterse, who has avoided prison due to his presidential

Ex-strongman Bouterse seeks another term in Suriname

PARAMARIBO, Suriname — Few leaders have the sort of shadows that hang over Suriname’s President Dési Bouterse: a former coup leader and strongman, convicted of murder and drug smuggling, overseeing a dire economy. Yet the charismatic 74-year-old president stands a fair chance of holding onto power as the small South American nation elects a new …

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

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

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

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

Trump praises America’s ‘towering spirit’ in Memorial Day speech

President Trump likened the coronavirus pandemic to war during a Memorial Day visit to Fort McHenry in Maryland, saying the “towering spirit” that spurred American resistance to a British

Afghan government frees 100 Taliban prisoners

Peace prevails on day 2 of ceasefire

Afghan govt frees Taliban prisoners as truce holds for second day

Presid­ent Ashraf Ghani said his admini­strati­on was also ready to hold peace talks with the Taliba­n

Afghan ceasefire holds as prisoner release expected

A surprise Taliban ceasefire appeared Monday to be holding for a second day, as authorities planned to release up to 2,000 insurgents held by security forces.

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

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

Buhari mourns New Telegraph journalist - Premium Times Nigeria

Waheed Bakare, editor of Saturday Telegraph, died on Sunday.

New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme.

Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian Sailors Freed After Africa Kidnapping

Eight foreign crew members kidnapped from a container ship off Benin's coast last month have been freed, the Nigerian Navy says.

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach at African Development Bank

The US Department of the Treasury has called on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to carry out an independent probe into alleged ethics breaches by its president, Akinwumi Adesina. In a letter obtained by AFP on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed "deep reservations" about

Polish health minister denies wrongdoing in procurement spat

WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish Health Minister Lukasz Szumowski denied on Monday any wrongdoing as he reacted to accusations of inadequate supervision over procurement of equipment to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Topless Irish leader pictured having picnic with pals in park ‘in breach of social distancing’

THE Irish Prime Minister has been accused of breaking the country’s rules on social distancing during the current sunny weather. Leo Varadkar was spotted meeting friends with partner Matthew …

David Drucker: Why Biden's latest gaffe may not be as damaging as Hillary's 'deplorables' remark

David Drucker said on Monday that “only time will tell” if presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden can rebound from his “you ain’t black enough” comments.

Ohio governor urges people to wear face masks: ‘This is not about politics’

“This is one time when we truly are all in this together. What we do directly impacts others,” says Gov. Mike DeWine.

Trump Defends 'Moral Sin' of Golfing Amid Pandemic

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Monday railed against media coverage of his recent golf outing amid the COVID-19 outbreak, arguing that he had gone...

UN: Libya coast guard intercepts, detains about 400 migrants

Safa Msehli, a spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration said the migrants were taken to the al-Nasser detention center in the town of Zawya, west of Tripoli, she said.

LDF keeps its options open

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is gearing up to reap optimum benefit of the smouldering differences of opinion in the Kerala Congress (M) ahead of the local body and Assembly elections.The front lead

Arbery's Family's Lawyer: Trump's DOJ ‘Has Been Very Active’ in Our Case

The Justice Department has been "very professional," "very active," and "very responsive" in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, said Lee Merritt.

CM pitches for continuity of LDF rule

On fourth anniversary of government, Pinarayi recounts how recurrent obstacles were overcome

Need to allow House panel members to join meets virtually too: Anand Sharma

He says there is still a lot of confusion about air travel and a virtual mode became essential

#BooForBoris: British Left Organises Anti-Johnson Two Minutes Hate

Opponents of the UK's Conservative government have called on followers to indulge in a public shaming ceremony by "booing for Boris" Johnson.

TDP leader blames YSRCP govt. for cancellation of flights

‘Naidu’s Visakhapatnam visit postponed, not cancelled’

Just bluster, says Chennithala

Chennithala says CM is all bluster and no action

Migrants must get MNS nod, says Raj Thackeray

Party chief says they should also take government permission.

William Small, Legendary Washington Bureau Chief for CBS News, Dies at 93

He served as the network's Washington Bureau Chief from 1962 to 1974.

TDP to hold Mahanadu through Zoom app

14,000 leaders and workers expected to converge on the vidro-conferencing platform

Italy coalition squabbles over recruiting volunteers to enforce distancing

ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s coalition partners quarrelled on Monday over a proposal to recruit volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as the country gradually rolls back its coronavirus-related restrictions.

Former Assam CM seeks release of 2 JNU students

Pinjra Tod members in police custody.

Tributes paid to Ireland’s deputy ambassador to China who died on Sunday

Michael Hurley embodied all that is finest in diplomatic service – Simon Coveney

Requiring face masks to fight COVID-19 while upholding niqab bans shows irony lost on leaders ǀ View

The current recommendations on wearing face masks also lay bare the absurdity of the arguments that some European governments have used to prohibit the wearing of face coverings in the public space.

Dominic Cummings says he drove to Barnard Castle to test his eyesight – video

The senior political adviser says he drove from Durham to Barnard Castle before returning to London for work to see if he could drive safely after his eyesight became affected by coronavirus

Emergency in Congress’ DNA, says BJP after ‘gag order’ by Mumbai Police

The development comes in the midst of criticism the Uddhav Thackeray government is facing over the poor handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Obama team was 'afraid' Flynn would find improper access to NSA data, Joe diGenova says

The Obama administration was "afraid" retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn would find out about improper access to National Security Agency data as President Trump's national security adviser, according to former U.S. Attorney Joe diGenova.

Indian man killed wife using cobra after failed attempt with viper: cops

An Indian man has been accused of murdering his wife with a highly venomous cobra -- weeks after failing with a viper.

Man arrested after swimming moat to enter Japan palace grounds

A Japanese man was arrested in Tokyo on Monday after swimming across the Imperial Palace's moat to scale an outer wall, entering off-limits parts ...

Iran reopens major Shia shrines after two-month closure

Iran has reopened major Shia shrines across the Islamic republic, more than two months after they were closed, as it reported its lowest deaths from coronavirus since March.

Proposal: Only MKs to select attorney general - Inside Israel

MKs Ayelet Shaked and Shlomo Karai submit bill to remake committee to select attorney general to include only Knesset members.

Four people have signed petition for Dominic Cummings to keep his job

A petition set up for the PM's chief adviser to keep his job has not got many signatures.

There is clue on techie having links with unorganised terrorist groups: Police to HC

He had put social media post asking people to sneeze openly in public place to spread COVID-19; court denies him bail

HC seeks govt. reply on encroachment of tanks

Telangana High Court directed the State government to file counter affidavits in two PIL petitions relating to alleged encroachments of water bodies surrounding the State capital. A bench of Chief Jus

Land auction allegations a campaign to defame TTD, says Subba Reddy

‘The resolution was passed by the trust board in 2016’

IrrigationNZ Congratulates David Bennett

IrrigationNZ wishes to congratulate David Bennett as he takes on the agricultural portfolio for the National Party.

‘Spy’ pigeon caught flying along International Border along J&K’s Kathua

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kathua, Shalinder Kumar Mishra said the pigeon was flying over Manyari village in Hiranagar sector along the IB and had flown in from the Pakistan side.

History Channel's Ulysses S. Grant Series Highlights Legacy of the General Who Won the Civil War

Leonardo DiCaprio has teamed with History Channel for a three-night miniseries meant to restore and highlight the legacy of Ulysses S. Grant, one of America's greatest generals, presidents, and the man who won the Civil War.

High Court stays munsif court order on church

Orthodox priest seeks to restrain Jacobite priests from managing church

Imo: PDP assistance financial secretary resigns - The Nation Nigeria

The state Assistant Financial Secretary, of the Imo State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Maximian Okedu, on Monday resigned his position...

Ex-Pirates infielder Kang banned 1 year by Korean league

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Korean Baseball Organization has suspended ex-Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang for a year and ordered him to perform 300 hours of community service...

BBC's Simon McCoy slams colleague Gary Lineker for 'abusing his position'

The Match of the Day host defended himself

Coronavirus live updates: U.S. marks Memorial Day as deaths near 100,000

Here are the latest coronavirus updates from around the world.

COVID-19: Gombe discharges 44 Almajirai after 14 days quarantine

Chima Azubuike, Gombe Gombe State government on Monday discharged another set of Almajirai from the Amada quarantine camp having tested negative to COVID-19 after completing their two weeks quar...

N-Power beneficiaries dispute minister's claim of April payment

Ms Farouq had on Saturday announced the payment of April stipends to N-Power beneficiaries.

Costa Rica latest country to legalize same-sex marriage

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is expected to become the latest country to legalize same-sex marriage early Tuesday when a ruling from its supreme court goes into effect ending the country’s ban. Couples scheduled ceremonies — mostly private due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some that would be broadcast — to celebrate their …

Woman subjected to horrifying early-morning attack with ‘intent to rape’ at Fife park

A WOMAN has been attacked “with intent to rape” in a horrifying incident at a park in Fife. The 25-year-old had to fight off the thug in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, after he followe…

Congress weighs choice: 'Go big' on virus aid or hit 'pause'

WASHINGTON — Congress is at a crossroads in the coronavirus crisis, wrestling over whether to “go big,” as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants for the next relief bill, or hit “pause,” as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists. It’s a defining moment for the political parties heading toward the election and one that will affect …

Atlanta is home to 2 potential contenders for Biden's VP

ATLANTA — Neither public rivals nor personal friends, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Abrams spent years climbing parallel ladders at Atlanta City Hall and the Georgia Capitol. They are now Georgia’s most influential African American women. Bottoms, the 50-year-old Atlanta mayor, is a top surrogate for Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Abrams is …

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

FBI joins 3-state manhunt for UConn student wanted in string of slayings, home invasion and kidnapping

The FBI has joined the massive search, which is now spanning three states, for a University of Connecticut student believed to be armed with several stolen guns whom police say is connected to two homicides, a kidnapping and a home invasion.

Large crowds gather for Memorial Day as US braces to surpass 100,000 deaths

People packed bars and restaurants in Missouri and beaches in Georgia and Florida, while other places remained closed or followed social distancing rules

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

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

How Muller-mentum could change the political landscape

National has a new leader and it could upend parts of the political map that previously looked much more stable. So how could things change as a result? Under Simon Bridges, National needed to get exceptionally lucky to win the next election. While the party's polling at the start of the year was

Man arrested after he filmed himself 'brutalizing nursing home patient, 75'

'Is this even possible to believe? Can this be for real? Where is this nursing home, how is the victim doing,' Trump tweeted Thursday in response to the video.

Migrant workers stage protest

‘Want transport facility to Bihar, Jharkhand’

Piers Morgan hits out at Dominic Cummings for 'not apologising' in statement

Piers accused Mr Cummings of 'taking the whole country for morons'.

VOX Liberia Distributes Food, Non Food Items to Vulnerable Population, Church Leaders In Margibi County

Marshall, Margibi County – A Liberian based Charity; VOX Liberia based in Lower Margibi County has begun identifying with the most vulnerable population in Boye’s Town, Marshall on the Roberts International Airport Highway as contribution towards the fight of COVID-19 in Liberia. Several pastors, religious institutions also benefited from the donation. Speaking to Journalists ahead […]

Cummings Hits Back at Media: If People Are Upset, It's Your Fault

Dominic Cummings has criticised the establishment media for making false reports about his lockdown while suffering from coronavirus.

Kwara confirms four new COVID-19 cases - Premium Times Nigeria

Kwara State now has a total of 74 COVID-19 cases.

UK coronavirus death toll increases by 121 to 36,793 as downward trend continues

The Department of Health confirmed that the UK's death toll has risen to 36,914 after a further 121 fatalities were confirmed in 24 hours

Man who carried out 'barbaric' circumcision on baby boy jailed for three years

Philip Ogbewe, who is from Nigeria but has been living in Ireland for 20 years, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment of life

Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in US amid Covid-19 pandemic

Despite silent streets and nearly non-existent traffic, vehicle larcenies shot up 63% in New York and nearly 17% in Los Angeles from January 1 through mid-May

Car thefts skyrocket as vehicle owners stay inside during coronavirus pandemic

People have been washing their hands more than ever, but some car thieves still have sticky fingers.

Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in COVID-19 pandemic

Los Angeles: The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners.

Man spends last 30 years in psychiatric hospital - and no one knows who he is, High Court hears

The elderly man has referred to living in Dublin 'for years' but his true identity is not known

Police: New Jersey nurse attacked, nearly kidnapped by man she treated at hospital

A New Jersey nurse was attacked and terrorized by a man who she treated at her hospital the day before, according to police.

16 Maharashtra returnees test positive for COVID-19 in Kalaburagi district

Number of infected persons up to 157

One more death in Dakshina Kannada

A 43-year-old man who had died at the Government Wenlock Hospital here on Saturday tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. With this, the number of COVID-19 deaths in Dakshina Kannada rose to seven.Th

Teen girl, 17, and man die after being pulled from water in bank holiday tragedies on Cornwall coast

A MAN and a 17-year-old girl have died today in two separate tragedies on the Cornish coastline. Emergency services confirmed they attended several incidents off the coast on the Bank Holiday Monda…

Teen girl and man die after being pulled from water in Bank Holiday tragedies

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the two tragedies on the Cornish coastline on Bank Holiday Monday, with another incident involving a man who was pulled from the water unconscious

Three more cases in Pathanamthitta

Two men from Abu Dhabi and pregnant woman from Kuwait test positive

Church replica on film set vandalised

Man associated with right-wing group arrested

A-Ibom APC stakeholders condemn media attacks on Senator Akpabio

SOME concerned stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom State has condemned social media publications target

Pentagon Spokesman Chimes In on NYT's Terrible Memorial Day Editorial

Boom.

COVID-19: WAANSA Nigeria urges FG to provide special packages for security agencies

WAANSA Nigeria, a foremost civil society group focused on security issues, peace and national development, made the call via a statement on Monday, May 25.

Former police commissioner scores Buhari's administration in 5-years

Commending the president for his efforts, Tsav said Nigeria's polity has been stabilised since the past five years as a result of President Buhari's commitment.

Stung by outrage, Andhra govt puts plans to sell 50 TTD properties on hold

Opposition parties contended that the move to sell 50 immovable properties would hurt the sentiments of those who had donated the properties to the ancient temple of Lord Venkateswara

Plateau state national assembly caucus donates to covid-19 fund

The National Assembly caucus from Plateau State on Monday put aside their political differences and collectively made some donation

Coronavirus | Toll goes up in Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala

Three of six deaths in Telangana; Karnataka records two fatalities; two remand prisoners among Kerala’s 49 new cases

Ahmedabad: Illegal slaughter of buffaloes; waiting for after Eid to detain more accused, say police

This was following Gujarat High Court (HC) directions that require accused persons to be tested for Covid-19 before being presented before a magistrate.

'Independent' Alaska Senate Candidate Flip-Flops on #MeToo Issues

Alaska Senate candidate Dr. Al Gross, an Independent endorsed by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), directly avoided a question on combatting sexual abuse during a Zoom fundraiser last week. Dr. Gross is running to unseat GOP incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) in November.

Woman accused of child desertion in Ouachita Parish

Police have arrested a woman accused of child desertion in Ouachita Parish.

Celeb-loved animal rights activist accused of staging dog abuse

A Los Angeles animal rights activist is accused of staging gruesome dog killings during trips to slaughterhouses for footage in his foundation videos, according to a report. Marc Ching, who runs the

Op-Ed: Beyond the constitutional debate: unpacking the political conundrum

Addis Abeba, May 25/2020 – The Ethiopian constitution drove more interest, analysis and scrutiny in the past month than it had since its promulgation. Politicians and scholars have discussed and debated on what they referred as a constitutional conundrum after the National election board announced that it cannot conduct election ...

Video shows woman tussling, falling off NYC fire escape in wild incident

Shocking video captures the moment a woman fell from a Bronx fire escape while tussling with a man through a window — all part of a wild incident that later ended with the guy killing another

Kentucky parents killed in car crash after son’s graduation

Nancy and Lyndon Barnett died in a car crash after leaving their son Dalton's high school graduation, school officials and authorities said.

Bharat Mata Shrouded: Don’t Be Surprised By What Happened In Kanyakumari; Hindus Of District Have To Bear Evangelist Aggression Day In, Day Out

The evangelist onslaught in Kanyakumari is anything but new.

Dominic Cummings sparks fury as viewers say they'll 'save a fortune' on new eye test

Dominic Cummings said he took a 30 minute drive to the beauty spot of Barnard Castle to 'test his eyesight' over concerns it had been affected by a suspected case of coronavirus

UK official death toll rises to 36,914 after 121 die

The updated figure includes deaths in care homes.

Coronation Street's Alya to suffer consequence of locking Geoff out of Yasmeen's house

This week's Corrie will see Geoff's plan to destroy his secret camera thwarted, but brainwashed Yasmeen still won't admit he abused her

Minister opens 14 village offices

Two smart offices in Pathanamthitta district

Thug breaks into Edinburgh pharmacy stealing large haul of drugs

The yob ran off with thousands of tablets after sneaking into the store on Home Street earlier today, May 25.

Medical supplies procurement ‘scam’: Shimla man who recorded audio clip that exposed wrongdoing questioned

In the 43-second audio clip, one person is heard talking about giving Rs 5 lakh to the other. According to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, one person in the clip is Dr Gupta.

Everyday Heroes of Amma Canteen in Hosur

For the poor, a sumptuous helping of warmth and tasty food

Ramanagaram loses green zone tag

Ramanagaram district lost the green zone tag on Monday with a two-year-old boy, who recently returned from Tamil Nadu, testing positive for COVID-19.It is the first positive case in Ramanagaram distri

State police issue new guidelines as cases increase among force

Most were deployed to enforce lockdown, at checkposts and containment zones

Migrant workers of Odisha cross into Chittoor from Tamil Nadu

Urge A.P. authorities to arrange transport to their home State

Daily wagers’ struggle continues despite easing of lockdown

Many wait endlessly at labour addas

Three test positive in Alappuzha

Two returned from abroad and one from Bengaluru

HC seeks govt’s response on plea seeking full-fledged testing facilities in non-red zones

A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice S S Shinde, which heard the plea on May 22 through videoconference, directed government counsel Priyabhushan Kakade to respond to the petition in the next hearing.

Vigil stepped up in Srisailam reserve

Sequel to death of Royal Bengal Tiger in Prakasam district

Coronavirus lockdown | 532 flights take off but over 50% seats go empty

39,000 passengers ferried; last minute cancellations leave many frustrated

Mum's face rebuilt with part of her leg after rare tumour ate her jawbone

Initially, she thought it was just an abscess.

Man admits rape of boy after drugging him with pain relief substance, court told

In one attack man used oxygen mask to force teenager to inhale drug before sex assault

Uttar Pradesh News: State Govt Releases 2257 Convicts on Parole For 8 Weeks to Decongest jails

The development comes after the Supreme Court in March directed decongesting of prisons in a bid to maintain social distancing amid Coronavirus lockdown.

Onlookers Horrified as Drunk Man Tries to Drown Bear in Warsaw Zoo After Entering Its Enclosure

The man managed to escape with just a few cuts but the poor bear was left distraught.

Flight services re-start in Kalaburagi

Operations of domestic passenger flight services at Kalaburagi Airport which were suspended on March 12 to contain the spread of coronavirus resumed with the landing of a Star Air flight here on Monda

Coronavirus lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal’s Hamirpur, Solan

Hamirpur and Solan districts in Himachal Pradesh will continue with the coronavirus lockdown for a month after the current nationwide phase ends on May 31

'Never Seen Anything Like This': Spinning Black Smoke Ring Over Australian Town Sparks Online Debate

These eerie-looking objects have been spotted around the world, including in North America, Asia, and Europe. Most recently, the circle-shaped object was seen floating...

Tributes paid to Scots mountain climber one year on from death in Indian avalanche

Dad-of-two Martin Moran was among a group of eight who were caught up in an avalanche on India's Nanda Devi mountain last year.

British billionaire twins at war over London’s Ritz hotel and family’s fortune

The brothers, who spent decades avoiding media attention by isolating themselves on an island in the middle of the English Channel, are now front-page news due to the latest part...

SALLAH: Pandemic has adversely affected Enugu northern community — Sarikin Hausa

LEADER of the Northern Community in Enugu State, Alhaji Abubakar Sambo has disclosed that his people were top on groups greatly affected...

12 charged in St Thomas for breaching public gathering ban

Twelve people were arrested and charged on Saturday in Bull Bay, St Thomas for breaching the ban on public gatherings. They were held at a party which, according to the police, had about 60 patrons. There is a ban on public gatherings of more than...

Top aide in landmark DR Congo trial pleads innocence

Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Vital Kamerhe, a major ally to DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, proclaimed his innocence on Monday as a historic trial for alleged corruption resumed. Kamerhe, 61, a veteran political figure who is also Tshisekedi’s chief of staff, is accused with others of having embezzled more than $50 million (46 million …

COVID-19: Shehu Sani says it is dangerous to reopen schools

Popular activist, Shehu Sani, has said it is unsafe to reopen schools across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sani said it is dangerous reopen schools.

Heavy rains hit five Assam districts, 30,000 affected

Flood adds to COVID-19 woes as total positive cases cross 500 mark

‘106 desilting works are on’

Works taken up under the Chief Ministers’ Special Desilting Scheme are being executed under the supervision and guidance of farmers, according to Rajesh Lakhoni, Monitoring Officer for the district.An

More We Remain Silent, More Criminal It Is: Aga Ruhullah

Rumblings in Kashmir’s grand old party arose on May 24, the first day of Eid, when its Budgam face questioned the party’s silent stand on the swiftly taken steps in the erstwhile state of J&K. In a series of tweets, Ruhullah Mehdi, NC’s Chief spokesperson, said while the government was doing a job, the hands and thoughts of local leaders were not tied

Man, 24, arrested after choking girlfriend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Honolulu police arrested a 24-year-old man after he allegedly choked his 24-year-old girlfriend in Honolulu Sunday.

Staffer at a Cape Town primary school tests positive for Covid-19

A staff member at Hague Primary School in Delft in Cape Town has tested positive for Covid-19, the Department of Education said.

Partly decomposed body found near Bloem Industria

Free State police are appealing to anyone with information to assist in identifying the partly decomposed body of a man found near Bloem Industria.

Busia border choking with traffic

Some drivers have reportedly been held up at the border for up to four days as they await their test result before being allowed to continue.

Police arrest EX-IBC DG who stabbed wife to death in Imo

The Imo state police command yesterday said that it has arrested, the Ex-Director General, DG, of the Imo State Broadcasting Corporatio

Covid-19 Claims 2 More Lives In J&K, Toll Reaches 23

The novel coronavirus toll in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 23 on Monday with two more fatalities, while 47 new infections took the number of cases to 1,668,, officials said

57-year-old Mumbai cop dies of COVID-19, takes toll to 12

The deceased constable was living in the Worli Police camp with his family members.

Dominic Cummings: I don’t regret what I did

The Prime Minister’s chief adviser denied going back to Durham after returning to London on April 13, as has been reported.

Dominic Cummings: I don’t regret what I did

The Prime Minister’s chief adviser denied going back to Durham after returning to London on April 13, as has been reported.

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

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

Rail Bhavan Closed Again After Another Staff Tests Positive Coronavirus

An employee of the Rail Bhavan in Delhi tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, leading to the closure of all offices of the Railways Ministry for the next two days, the second time in less than a fortnight.

No formal service at Salisbury National Cemetery doesn’t mean the sacrifices were forgotten

One of the largest and most stirring annual Memorial Day ceremonies takes place at the National Cemetery on the grounds of the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salisbury.

"Switched To New Normal": Airports' Body Tweets Photos Of Social Distancing

On a day when domestic flight operation commenced after two months of coronavirus lockdown, the Airport Authority of India tweeted pictures of an airport where social distancing norms were being followed. The body called it the new normal.

Over 1.38 Lakh Migrants Returned Home On Shramik Trains From Rajasthan: Railways

Over 1.38 lakh migrant workers stranded in Rajasthan have been sent to their home states in 98 Shramik Special trains till Sunday, the North Western Railway said on Monday.

Nesting loggerhead turtle found dead, investigation underway

MANTEO, N.C. — The National Park Service said Monday it is investigating after a nesting loggerhead sea turtle was found dead on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach, with signs that the creature was run over by a vehicle. The female turtle came onto the beach early Monday morning and had begun to lay eggs …

To cover-up one murder, man kills nine more people with sleeping pills as his 'weapon'

Police has arrested a 26-year-old man accused of killing 10 people.

This man's letter about his dead wife will shame Boris Johnson over his advisor's reckless behaviour

UK coronavirus death toll rises by 121 up to 36,914 - the second-smallest increase since March

A further 121 people in the UK have died with coronavirus, bringing the total to 36,914. The deaths - which were recorded in the 24-hours to 5pm on Sunday - took place in hospitals, care homes and the wider community. The increase in deaths announced on Monday is the second-lowest 24-hour increase since March, and while Covid-19 deaths and cases are declining, there is often a lag in the figures reported at the weekends and on bank holidays, meaning they do not always offer a full picture of deaths in the period they are from. In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Monday, 73,726 tests were carried out or dispatched, with 1,625 positive results. The Department of Health said "technical difficulties" meant it was unable to provide a figure for the number of people tested in the 24 hours to 9am on Monday. On its website, some 17,473 people were said to have been tested under pillar one of the testing strategy - swab tests at Public Health England labs and NHS hospitals - but the figure for essential worker swab tests…

Dominic Cummings’ Downing Street statement in full

The Prime Minister’s aide spoke at a press conference from the Downing Street rose garden.

Dominic Cummings’ Downing Street statement in full

The Prime Minister’s aide spoke at a press conference from the Downing Street rose garden.

Virus border lapse raises eyebrows

A serious security lapse at the Busia border saw two Covid-19 cases slip into the country.

Five-Year-Old Boy Flies Alone From Delhi To Bengaluru, Returns Home After Getting Stuck For Two Months 

The boy had gone to Delhi around three months ago to his grandparents’ place.

UPDATE: One person dead, two in critical condition after Highway 1 collision in Langley

A man and woman were taken to hospital in critical condition

Two arrested for allegedly severing man’s hand over woman in Osun

Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects, Kamoru Ajibola and Ismaila Mohammed for severing the hand of Tunde Ajayi

Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Driver Following Vehicle Pursuit

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in the Yuma Sector arrested a driver who took off on foot following a vehicle pursuit on Thursday.

Cross River government declares 35 persons wanted over cult killings

Determined to make Cross River State a safe place to live, the State government has declared 35 persons wanted for cultism.

562 Stranded Kashmiris Return Home In Six Flights

Over five hundred Kashmiris stranded in various parts of the country reached Valley on Monday in six flights, as the domestic flight operations resumed today, two months after Pan-India lockdown was imposed on March 25 to fight coronavirus pandemic

Suspected Aiye kingpin, ‘Obasanjo’, two others killed in Lagos

The suspected leader of the Aiye confraternity, Waidi, popularly known as ‘Obasanjo’ was weekend, shot dead by members of a rival cult...

COVID-19: Woman in Plateau isolation centre delivers baby

A woman in her 30s who was isolated at a COVID-19 observation center at Heipang, Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State has

Tourists shouldn't travel to Goa; hotels continue to be non-functional: Official

On Monday, 10 out of the 13 flights, which were scheduled to land at Goa's Dabolim airport, were cancelled

Young man beats brain cancer twice, graduates university, starts a business

The length at which a person's determination and hard work can bring about great achievements can be astounding. King T's story is a life-changing inspiring one

Flash Flood In Meghalaya's Garo Hills Inundate Quarantine Centre

People at a coronavirus quarantine centre in Meghalaya's Garo Hills had to be shifted to another building on higher ground after a flash flood hit the area following a cloud burst on Monday.

Crowd gathers in Waterloo Park over weekend

Bylaw was called but ultimately, no fines were issued

'Not sure if giving my opinion on football warrants me being called a black c*** and a n*****': Former Sheffield United star Curtis Woodhouse reveals vile racist abuse he received online, just weeks after Ian Wright received similar messages

The ex-professional footballer turned boxer took to Twitter on Monday to show the vile abuse he received by posting screenshots of a comment that said: 'Black c*** f*** off'.

'Robbins Fire' burning area southwest of Buckeye

The fire reportedly started Sunday night.

PHOTOS: Ganduje facilitates release of 300 inmates

Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has facilitated the release of 300 inmates across the state. Ganduje said the state government paid the N12 million to settle the fines to