Palestinians easing coronavirus restrictions in West Bank

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Mosques, churches and businesses in the occupied West Bank will reopen on Tuesday in an easing of coronavirus restrictions, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday.

Palestinians easing coronavirus restrictions in West Bank

RAMALLAH, May 25 — Mosques, churches and businesses in the occupied West Bank will reopen tomorrow in an easing of coronavirus restrictions, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said today. The Palestinian Authority declared a health emergency in March and imposed lockdowns after the...

Palestinians easing coronavirus restrictions in West Bank

RAMALLAH — Mosques, churches and businesses in the occupied West Bank will reopen on Tuesday in an easing of coronavirus restrictions, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday.

Aide to British PM at centre of scandal to make statement: media

LONDON (Reuters) - Dominic Cummings, a close adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is facing calls for his resignation over a trip that many believe broke coronavirus lockdown rules, will make a public statement on Monday, Sky News and ITV reported.

Aide to British PM at centre of scandal to make statement, says media

LONDON, May 25 — Dominic Cummings, a close adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is facing calls for his resignation over a trip that many believe broke coronavirus lockdown rules, will make a public statement today, Sky News and ITV reported. — Reuters

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Police must establish whether Cummings potentially broke law, commissioner says

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

Gavin Williamson backs Dominic Cummings as Black Country Tory MPs keep quiet

Gavin Williamson has defended Dominic Cummings over allegations that he breached Government lockdown rules, insisting that "at no stage" did he break the law.

In Pictures: Basking on the beach in bank holiday sunshine

Sun-seekers seized the opportunity to top up their tans.

In Pictures: Basking on the beach in bank holiday sunshine

Sun-seekers seized the opportunity to top up their tans.

In Pictures: Basking on the beach in bank holiday sunshine

Sun-seekers seized the opportunity to top up their tans.

Kidnapped captain of Portugal-flagged ship freed-Bulgaria

SOFIA (Reuters) - The Bulgarian captain of a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship who was kidnapped along with seven other sailors by pirates off the coast of Benin last month, has been freed, Bulgaria’s foreign ministry said on Monday.

Kidnapped captain of Portugal-flagged ship freed-Bulgaria

The captain of the container ship Tommi Ritscher, which was attacked at the port of Cotonou in the Gulf of Guinea on April 19, was already in an European country and would soon return to Bulgaria, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said it has been in close coordination with the ship'

France to clamp down on illegal motorbike 'rodeo' rides

PARIS (Reuters) - The French government is to step up plans to clamp down on illegal motorbike “rodeo” rides, which often spark conflict between youths and the police in poor areas, it said on Monday.

France to clamp down on illegal motorbike 'rodeo' rides

PARIS — The French government is to step up plans to clamp down on illegal motorbike “rodeo” rides, which often spark conflict between youths and the police in poor areas, it said on Monday.

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe lifts nationwide coronavirus lockdown

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted the state of emergency imposed to combat the coronavirus in Tokyo and remaining four other areas, thus ending nationwide restrictions.

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

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

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas

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

Liverpool-Atletico match linked to 41 virus deaths: report

The decision to let Liverpool’s Champions League match against Atletico Madrid go ahead may have “led to 41 additional deaths” due to the coronavirus, the Sunday Times reported.

Liverpool-Atletico match linked to '41 additional' virus deaths: report

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Liverpool-Atletico match linked to '41 additional' virus deaths – report

The Liverpool-Atletico match was the last major football fixture played in England before the coronavirus lockdown

Japan lifts Tokyo’s state of emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas on Monday after the number of infections fell across the country, but warned that it could be reimposed if the virus started spreading again.

Shinzo Abe lifts Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh economic stimulus

The move meant that the whole country would now have the social distancing curbs loosened, after an initial lifting of restrictions for most areas on May 14

Japan lifts Tokyo’s state of emergency, eyes fresh stimulus

TOKYO, May 25 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that Japan will lift a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas later in the day but that it could be reimposed if the pace of infections picked up.

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

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

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

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

Boris Johnson’s decision to back his own top aide who broke lockdown rules means ‘more people will die’ from the coronavirus, according to one of his own scientific advisers

A scientist who advises the UK government on the coronavirus says Boris Johnson’s support for an aide who breached lockdown rules has undermined efforts to fight the pandemic and warned that “more people are going to die” as a result.

Boris Johnson's decision to back his own top aide who broke lockdown rules means 'more people will die' from the coronavirus, according to one of his own scientific advisers

Professor Stephen Reicher said Boris Johnson had "trashed" his own government's advice on the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

Boris Johnson's decision to back his own top aide who broke lockdown rules means 'more people will die' from the coronavirus, according to one of his own scientific advisers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Professor Stephen Reicher said Boris Johnson had "trashed" his own government's advice on the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Myanmar updates U.N. court on 'confidential' Rohingya measures

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Myanmar has filed a report on its adherence to measures to protect its Rohingya Muslim minority imposed by the United Nations’ highest court, but details of the document have not been published.

Myanmar updates UN court on ‘confidential’ Rohingya measures

AMSTERDAM, May 25 — Myanmar has filed a report on its adherence to measures to protect its Rohingya Muslim minority imposed by the United Nations’ highest court, but details of the document have not been published. Mainly-Muslim Gambia filed a suit against Myanmar in November at the...

Herat Roads Crowded During Eid Despite Lockdown

Despite orders of provincial officials in Herat--a COVID-19 hotspot--to stay locked-down and practice social distancing, footage shows crowded roads and streets during the Eid holiday. 

Herat Roads Crowded During Eid Despite Lockdown

Despite orders of provincial officials in Herat--a COVID-19 hotspot--to stay locked-down and practice social distancing, footage shows crowded roads and streets during the Eid holiday. 

Timo Werner told he would not displace Roberto Firmino at Liverpool

Speculation continues to link Werner with a move to Liverpool, but the Red Bull Leipzig star has previously expressed concerns over playing time if he were to complete a switch to Anfield

Timo Werner told he would not displace Roberto Firmino at Liverpool

Speculation continues to link Werner with a move to Liverpool, but the Red Bull Leipzig star has previously expressed concerns over playing time if he were to complete a switch to Anfield

Easing of restrictions could lead to a dry argument

While a nonagenarian quiz master steps up.

Easing of restrictions could lead to a dry argument

While a nonagenarian quiz master steps up.

IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore

According to a PIB (Defence Wing) release, the squadron "Flying Bullets" will be operationalised at the Sulur Air Force Station on Wednesday. The Squadron will be equipped with LCA Tejas FOC (final operation clearance) aircraft and will be the second IAF Squadron to fly LCA Tejas," after the 45 Squadron based at Coimbatore.

IAF’s 2nd LCA squadron ‘Flying Bullet’ to start operating from Wednesday at TN’s Sulur

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria will operationalise the No 18 squadron 'Flying Bullets' of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on May 27 at Sulur near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.

Coronavirus | Lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur, Solan

Hamirpur has reported the highest 63 virus cases while 21 people have tested positive for the infection in Solan till now.

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

Hamirpur has reported the highest 63 virus cases while 21 people have tested positive for the infection in Solan till now.The district magistrates of Hamirpur and Solan issued orders Monday extending the curfew in their areas up to June 30

Photographer Arjun Kamath’s latest photo story centres around anxiety

Titled The Anxiety Series, the photo story puts Indians’ experiences with anxiety under the lens, and backs them up with poetry

Photographer Arjun Kamath’s latest photo story centres around anxiety

Titled The Anxiety Series, the photo story puts Indians’ experiences with anxiety under the lens, and backs them up with poetry

New COVID-19 laser tests could be a gamechanger

Its speed and accuracy will help medical professionals respond to infected patients faster

UAE's COVID-19 laser tests could be a gamechanger

Its speed and accuracy will help doctors respond to coronavirus patients faster

High Court hears case of unknown 'John Doe' in psychiatric hospital for over 30 years

An elderly man has remained in a psychiatric hospital here for more than 30 years without his true identity having ever been established, the High Court has heard.

Unidentified man has been in Irish psychiatric hospital for 30 years

Efforts to establish John Doe’s true identity or find next of kin have failed, court hears

Top German court grants buybacks for Volkswagen diesel car owners

News News: Almost five years after Volkswagen's admission to cheating on emissions tests involving millions of diesel-engined cars, the ruling is the first real

Top German court grants buybacks for VW diesel car owners

A top German court ruled Monday that Volkswagen must buy back a diesel car it modified to appear less polluting, a decision that could influence the outcome of tens of thousands of other "dieselgate" cases.

A year after Theo's disappearance, Hayez family searches for answers

The family of missing Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez is pleading for anyone with information to come forward as the one year anniversary of his disappearance approaches. 

A year after Theo's disappearance, Hayez family searches for answers

The family of missing Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez is pleading for anyone with information to come forward as the one year anniversary of his disappearance approaches. 

Qatar virus tracing app stirs rare privacy backlash

Privacy concerns over Qatar's coronavirus contact tracing app, a tool that is mandatory on pain of prison, have prompted a rare backlash and ...

Qatar's invasive coronavirus tracing app incites privacy backlash

Qatar's contac­t tracin­g app forces Androi­d users to permit access to their pictur­e and video galler­ies

Payments for CERB top $40 billion as feds open doors for commercial rent help

OTTAWA — A key federal benefit for Canadians out of work, or seeing large drops in their earnings, in the COVID-19 pandemic has paid out over $40 billion in emergency aid.Federal figures posted . . .

CERB payments hit $40B

A key federal benefit for Canadians out of work, or seeing large drops in their earnings, in the COVID-19 pandemic has paid out over $40 billion in emergency aid.

A1 Belarus starts 5G standalone test network in Minsk

Mobile operator A1 Belarus has started testing part of its 5G standalone network. The company claims its network is the first standalone 5G network in the country, with no reliance on the operator's LTE network. 

A1 Belarus starts 5G standalone test network in Minsk

Mobile operator A1 Belarus has started testing part of its 5G standalone network. The company claims its network is the first standalone 5G network in the country, with no reliance on the operator's LTE network. 

Horgan welcomes news Ottawa will be pursuing paid sick leave

B.C. Premier John Horgan is applauding news that the federal government is looking at ensuring 10 days of paid sick leave for workers.The premier has been advocating for a national sick-leave program. . .

Horgan welcomes news Ottawa will be pursuing paid sick leave

CINDY E. HARNETTTimes ColonistB.C. Premier John Horgan is applauding news that the federal government is looking at ensuring 10 days of paid sick leave for workers.The premier has been advocating for. . .

Bundesliga: Mats Hummels 99 percent ready to face Bayern Munich, says Dortmund coach Lucien Favre

The Bavarians lead Dortmund by four points at the top of the league table.

Hummels '99 percent' ready for Bayern showdown

Centre-back Hummels limped out of Saturday's 2-0 win at Wolfsburg after 45 minutes.

Angry Barnard Castle OAPs say Dominic Cummings must go

Reaction was strong in the County Durham market town where the Downing Street adviser was reported to have visited in April.

Angry Barnard Castle OAPs say Dominic Cummings must go

Reaction was strong in the County Durham market town where the Downing Street adviser was reported to have visited in April.

Man arrested for double murder in Mysuru

The police arrested a man for killing two people in connection with a minor accident. The accused killed the duo on Sunday and the police arrest him early on Monday. Jayapura police arrested Yogesh,

Man arrest for double murder in Mysuru

The police arrested a man for killing two people in connection with a minor accident. The accused killed the duo on Sunday and the police arrest him early on Monday. Jayapura police arrested Yogesh,

Exclusive! Akshay Kumar, R Balki shoot at Kamalistan studio; Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ first film to go on floors post lockdown

The clouds of lockdown are still looming large over Bollywood.

Exclusive! Akshay Kumar, R Balki shoot at Kamalistan studio; Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ first film to go on floors post lockdown

The clouds of lockdown are still looming large over Bollywood.

I took up archery during quarantine, and it’s the closest I get to zen

When my husband and I packed up our car and drove from Brooklyn to his father’s farmhouse in Feura Bush, a tiny hamlet outside of Albany, NY with a population of 1,500, we were thinking about the pure joy we’d feel just being able to walk around outside.

I took up archery during quarantine, and it's the closest I get to zen, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The simple repetitive action of knocking the arrow, drawing the bowstring, and making the choice to let go lulls me into a sense of serenity.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Vermilion Energy president and CEO Anthony Marino steps down from company

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. says Anthony Marino has stepped down as president and chief executive and as a director of the company, effective immediately.

Vermilion Energy president and CEO Anthony Marino steps down from company

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. says Anthony Marino has stepped down as president and chief executive and as a director of the company, effective immediately.

Paul Kearns death: First picture of man who died in alleged Ayrshire ‘shooting’

THIS is the first picture of the man who died in an alleged Ardrossan shooting yesterday. Paul Kearns, 42, was killed in the alleged firearms incident at a house in Nithsdale Road in the Ayrshire t…

Paul Cairns death: First picture of man who died in alleged Ayrshire ‘shooting’

THIS is the first picture of the man who died in an alleged Ardrossan shooting yesterday. Paul Cairns, 42, was killed in the alleged firearms incident at a house in Nithsdale Road in the Ayrshire t…

Gurdwara attacked in UK hate-crime, thousands of pounds worth damage caused

Labour MP Preet Kaur Gill regretted the incident: “Very sad to see an attack on any place of worship. Thoughts are with the Derby sangat who have been providing 500 meals a day from Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara”.

Gurdwara attacked in UK hate crime; damage worth thousands of pounds on premises

Amid demands to arrest accused, who was caught on CCTV, gurdwara management says no one was injured in the incident and the clean-up process has begun

Attacker attempts to stab Israeli officer, shot: police

DAMASCUS: Syria reported 20 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, the largest single-day increase to date, the health ministry said. The war-torn country has recorded 106 infections and four deaths so far, and new cases have increased in recent days with the return of Syrians from abroad, the ministry said.

Syria records 20 new coronavirus cases in largest single-day increase

DAMASCUS — Syria reported 20 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, the largest single-day increase to date, the health ministry said.

Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Sr Passes Away At 95

His world record for most goals scored by an individual in the men's hockey final of the Olympics is still unbeaten. 

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr, a hero of young India, passes away

He was supreme centre forward at a time when Indian hockey was in its halcyon days

Warm Memorial Day weather rises to heat warning by Wednesday

Heat that could set some late-May records is on its way to the region, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

After warm Memorial Day, Las Vegas rises to heat warning by Wednesday

Heat that could set some late-May records is on its way to the region, according to the National Weather Service.

SC allows Air India to fly for ten days with middle seats filled in scheduled aircraft

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde conducted an urgent hearing on Eid holiday through video conferencing to hear the appeals of the Central government and Air India.

SC allows Air India to operate flights with middle seats filled for next ten days

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde conducted an urgent hearing on Eid holiday through video conferencing to hear the appeals

How Community Participation can Assist in Architectural and Urban Post-Disaster Reconstruction

How community participation can assist in architectural and urban reconstruction following natural disasters or tragedies caused by human action.

How Community Participation can Assist in Architectural and Urban Post-Disaster Reconstruction

How community participation can assist in architectural and urban reconstruction following natural disasters or tragedies caused by human action.

Police arrest man suspected of killing his Tinder date

Police say a Utah man was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of murder after he allegedly reported the death of a 25-year-old woman he’d met on the dating app Tinder,

Police arrest Utah man suspected of killing his Tinder date

A Utah man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murder after police say he told authorities he killed a 25-year-old woman he had met on the popular dating app Tinder.

Man Utd stars arrive for training as Premier League prepare vote on new proposals

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his United stars continue to arrive at Carrington where strict rules are in place, but new proposals could see changes made later this week

Man Utd stars arrive for training as Premier League prepare vote on new proposals

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his United stars continue to arrive at Carrington where strict rules are in place, but new proposals could see changes made later this week

Coronavirus: Senior UAE health officials visit Expo Centre Field Hospital

Visit was undertaken to boost morale of health professionals and patients

Coronavirus: Senior UAE health officials visit Expo Centre Field Hospital

Visit was undertaken to boost morale of health professionals and patients

Boris Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims

Cummings has been a highly divisive figure in British politics since masterminding the successful 2016 Brexit campaign alongside Johnson.

UK PM Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday defied pressure from within his own party and backed top aide Dominic Cummings over allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown rules.

Over 200 clubs join Roma in missing children campaign

Roma published a list of the clubs that had signed up.

Over 200 clubs join Roma in missing children campaign

ROME, May 25 — More than 200 football clubs have teamed up with Roma in a social media campaign to help the search for missing children around the world, the Serie A outfit said today. In a statement, Roma said that some of the game’s biggest clubs, including Barcelona, Real Madrid and European...

Reggie Bush says paying college athletes will 'destroy some people'

Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush voiced strong concerns over the NCAA's recent support of a player endorsement plan, saying that paying college athletes who don't have the proper guidance is "going to destroy some people."

Reggie Bush says paying college athletes will 'destroy some people'

Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush voiced strong concerns over the NCAA's recent support of a player endorsement plan, saying that paying college athletes who don't have the proper guidance is "going to destroy some people."

One dead, three injured when wall collapses in KZN

One person was killed and three others injured when a boundary wall collapsed in Inanda, north of Durban, on Monday.

One dead, three injured when wall collapses in KZN

One person was killed and three others injured when a boundary wall collapsed in Inanda, north of Durban, on Monday.

NAF trains 94 Special Forces, 35 personnel in RTC Bauchi – Air Chief

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal (AM) Sadique Abubakar said that 94 Special Forces (SF) and 35 personnel had been trained

NAF trains 94 Special Forces, 35 personnel in RTC Bauchi – Air Chief

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal (AM) Sadique Abubakar said that 94 Special Forces (SF) and 35 personnel had been trained at..

Lockdown extensions economically disastrous, create another medical crisis, says Anand Mahindra

Lockdown Extensions Economically Disastrous, Create Another Medical Crisis: Anand Mahindra

Choices are not easy for policymakers, Anand Mahindra says, but a lockdown extension will not help.

Is Tua Tagovailoa ready to become Miami's biggest star since Dan Marino?

Former Miami athletes Dwyane Wade, Ricky Williams and Joe Rose weigh in on the rookie quarterback's arrival that is being defined by hope and hype.

Is Tua Tagovailoa ready to become Miami's biggest star since Dan Marino?

Former Miami athletes Dwyane Wade, Ricky Williams and Joe Rose weigh in on the rookie quarterback's arrival that is being defined by hope and hype.

States wanting migrants from Uttar Pradesh may soon need to seek permission as CM Yogi Adityanath moots 2-point strategy

In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrant workers, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of such labourers in the state and made it clear that any

UP CM Yogi Adityanath moots 2-point strategy for migrants

During an interaction with the RSS-affiliated publications 'Panchjanya' and 'Organiser' on Sunday, he said that as per feedback received from migrant workers who reached Uttar Pradesh, safeguarding their rights should get utmost attention and importance.

Attacker attempts to stab Israeli officer, shot: police

CAIRO: Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s Mediterranean coast over the past two days, and brought them to the capital of Tripoli from where they were taken to a detention center, the UN migration agency said Monday. Safa Msehli, a spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration said the migrants were taken to the

UN: Libya coast guard intercepts, detains about 400 migrants

CAIRO — Libya’s coast guard intercepted about 400 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s Mediterranean coast over the past two days, and brought them to the capital of Tripoli from where they were taken to a detention centre, the U.N. migration agency said Monday.