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

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.

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 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 '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.

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 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 '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 after tweets tagged

The tweets in question violated a recently expanded Twitter policy, said the San Francisco-based company.

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.

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

‘Close Them Down’: Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media Platforms

Twitter fact-checked the president on one of his tweets for the first time Tuesday.

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 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.

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

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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.

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.

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.

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 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".

Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label

Trump threatens social media shutdown over Twitter fact-check label

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...

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 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 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 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

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

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

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’ 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 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.

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 ...

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

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

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 …

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.

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

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.

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 […]

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 adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

In a statement, Twitter said Trump’s vote-by-mail tweets “contain potentially misleading information about voting processes

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

US News: 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

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

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

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 adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

In a statement, Twitter said Trump’s vote-by-mail tweets “contain potentially misleading information about voting processes

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Donald Trump frequently amplifies misinformation, spreads abuse and uses his pulpit to personally attack private citizens and public figures alike — all forbidden under Twitter's official rules.

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.

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 users to a Twitter “moments” page with fact checks and news stories about Trump’s unsubstantiated claims.Until now, the president has simply blown past Twitter’s half-hearted attempts to enforce rules intended to promote civility and “healthy” conversation on its most prominent user.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

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

Twitter labels Trump tweets with fact-checking warning

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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

Donald Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in US election

US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and "completely stifling" free speech, after the social media network placed a fact-checking warning on one of

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 accuses Twitter of interfering in US elections

President Donald Trump has accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 U.S. election scheduled for Nov. 3 after the microblogging service

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

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

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 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 Donald Trump

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

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

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".

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 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.

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…

Trump offers to mediate between India and China

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

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.

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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.

US willing to ‘mediate or arbitrate raging border dispute’: Donald Trump on India-China standoff at LAC

Indian and Chinese troops have remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

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.

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 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

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 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 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

LAC standoff | Now, Trump offers to mediate between India and China

Beijing says situation is ‘stable’ and both sides will resolve the standoff bilaterally.

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 wades into India-China dispute with tweet to arbitrate

The US president’s offer is seen by analysts as playing to a domestic audience in US on an election year.Trump’s Twitter post came hours after China said the border situation with India was ‘stable’

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.

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.

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.

Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says

The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.

Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says

The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.

Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says

The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.

Newsnight's Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says

The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded' of the corporation's impartiality rules.

Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says

The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.

Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage

Katie Razzall took the broadcaster's place.

Emily Maitlis to miss Newsnight after BBC criticises her Dominic Cummings row coverage

Emily Maitlis will not present Wednesday's episode of Newsnight after the BBC ruled the programme breached impartiality rules over its coverage of the Dominic Cummings lockdown row.

Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage

Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.

Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage

Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.

Emily Maitlis to miss Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage

Emily Maitlis will not present Wednesday’s episode of Newsnight after the BBC ruled the programme breached impartiality rules over its coverage of the Dominic Cummings lockdown row.

Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage

Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.

Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage

Emily Maitlis did not present Wednesday’s episode of Newsnight after the BBC ruled the programme breached impartiality rules over its coverage of the Dominic Cummings lockdown row.In her introduction to Tuesday’s show, she said the Prime Minister’s chief adviser had “broken the rules” and “the country can see that, and it’s shocked the Government cannot”.The BBC said while Maitlis had been scheduled to present the next edition of the programme, Katie Razzall would take her place. She did not address the controversy during the programme.

BBC says Emily Maitlis speech on Cummings 'did not meet impartiality standards'

Emily Maitlis opened the Newsnight show by saying the Prime Minister's chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, had "broken the rules" and "the country can see that, and it's shocked the Government cannot"

BBC says Emily Maitlis' remarks about Dominic Cummings 'broke impartiality rules'

The British Prime Minister is standing by his senior aide despite mounting pressure to fire him.

Emily Maitlis’ Newsnight opener on Dominic Cummings breached BBC’s 'impartiality guidelines'

The Newsnight episode began with a discussion on the Dominic Cummings row after his movements during April's lockdown were revealed

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - 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 about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

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 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 fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26 (Reuters) - 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 about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Follows years of permissive content policies.

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 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 ...

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 Donald Trump tweet about mail-in ballots

Twitter on Tuesday placed a notification fact-checking tweets sent by US President Donald Trump claiming that mail-in ballots will be "substantially fraudulent" and result in a "rigged election." The

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter has for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by United States President Donald Trump.

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

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

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

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho expects much-changed transfer market

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has predicted a drastic change in the transfer market once football returns.

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic

Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho expects much-changed transfer market

Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past for now after the coronavirus pandemic.

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic

Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic

Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho expects much-changed transfer market

Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past for now after the coronavirus pandemic.

Mourinho does not expect to see ‘crazy’ transfers after virus

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for "crazy numbers".

Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout.

Mourinho does not expect to see ‘crazy’ transfers after virus

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for “crazy numbers”.

Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus

Football News: Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will

Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers post COVID-19

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for "crazy numbers".

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho feels football transfers will not be ready for 'crazy numbers' after coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus wrap: Mourinho sees market change, tennis returns, no netball

The Portuguese expects fees to drop while the LTA has announced tour events.

Coronavirus wrap: Mourinho sees market change, tennis returns, no netball

The Portuguese expects fees to drop while the LTA has announced tour events.

Exclusive: Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app - sources

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India’s antitrust body is looking into allegations that Alphabet Inc’s Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote its mobile payments app in the country, five sources familiar with the case told Reuters.

Google faces antitrust case in India over promoting payments app: Report

The complaint was filed in February and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has kept the identity of the complainant confidential, the first source with direct knowledge of the case said

Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app

The complaint alleges the U.S. tech giant more prominently showcases its Google Pay app inside its Android app store in India, giving it an unfair advantage over apps of competitors which hurts consumers, the source added.

Google Pay Faces Case In India Over Unfair Promotion Of App : Report

The complaint says Google more prominently showcases its payment app inside Android app store in India

Payments app: Google comes under CCI lens

India’s antitrust body is looking into allegations that Alphabet Inc’s Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote its mobile payments app in the country, five sources familiar with the

Google faces antitrust case in India to unfairly promote its mobile payments app in country

India’s antitrust body is looking into allegations that Alphabet Inc’s Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote its mobile payments app in the country, five sources familiar with the case told Reuters

Google may face antitrust case in India over payments app

The Google antitrust complaint alleges the company is able to leverage its strong position in the Android market to promote the app, the first source added. Android mobile operating platforms power around 98% of the 490 million smartphones in India, data from Counterpoint Research showed.

Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app

The complaint was filed in February and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has kept the identity of the complainant confidential

Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app: Report

India Business News: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is looking into allegations that Alphabet Inc’s Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote it

Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app

The complaint alleges the US tech giant more prominently showcases its Google Pay app inside its Android app store in India, giving it an unfair advantage over apps of competitors which hurts consumers, the source added.

Exclusive: Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app - sources

India's antitrust body is looking into allegations that Alphabet Inc's Google is abusing its market position to unfairly promote its mobile ...

Google faces antitrust case in India

Plaint says it promotes payments app in its Android store, giving it unfair edge

Situation at India border 'overall stable, controllable': China

Situation at India border 'overall stable, controllable': China. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, during a media briefing in Beijing, said that China's position on the border related issues is clear and consistent. 'We have been following the important consensus reached by the two leaders and strictly observing the agreements between the two countries,' he said, apparently referring to the directions of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after their two informal summits, asking the militaries of the two countries to take more confidence building measures to maintain peace and tranquillity along the borders.

Situation at India border 'overall stable and controllable': China

China News: China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanism

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

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the

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.

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

China's foreign ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian said the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable,"

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.

'Overall stable and controllable': Amid continuing standoff, China on situation at India border

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is 'overall stable and controllable,' and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through a dialogue and consultation.

Chinese foreign minister says situation along India-China LOC 'overall stable and controllable'; claims Beijing's stand on border issue is 'clear, consistent'

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanisms

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

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‘Overall Stable and Controllable’: China On LAC Situation

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is

Overall stable and controllable: China on situation at India border

China on Wednesday reiterated that its stance on the border issues with India is consistent and clear, stressing that the situation in the China-India border area is "overall stable and controllable."

Border faceoff is controllable: China ministry

China says situation "stable and controllable" at India border

Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently, in a clear signal of escalating tension and hardening of respective positions by the two sides

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 labelled two Donald Trump tweets

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

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 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 stands up to Trump over facts

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time San Francisco, United States | 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. The move drew a furious …

Twitter: Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'

The move drew a furious response from Trump.

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 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 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.

Twitter fact checks Donald Trump

Twitter has labelled two tweets from US President, Donal Trump as unsubstantiated and accused him of making false claims on Tuesday. This is for the first time that Twitter has taken such action after resisting for long calls to censure the US President.

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…

Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season

Serie A's hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday in a meeting with the Italian government.

Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season

Clubs returned to group training on May 19.

Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season

Serie A's hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday in a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in Italy.

Serie A in talks with Italian govt over restart

Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in football-mad...

Football: Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season

Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which ...

Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season

Football News: Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which will d

Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season

MILAN, May 27 — Serie A’s hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided tomorrow in a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in Italy. Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora will tell representatives from the Italian football...

Serie A authorities set for crucial meet with Italian government as season’s fate hangs in balance

Football clubs returned to group training on May 19 but competitive action remains suspended until mid-June.

Serie A meeting Italian Government to discover fate of season

Milan, Italy | AFP |  Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in football-mad Italy. Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora will tell Italian football federation and Lega Serie A bosses if the …

Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season

Serie A's hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday in a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in Italy.

Serie A meeting Italian Government to discover fate of season

Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in football-mad

Serie A meeting Italian Government to discover fate of season

Serie A hopes of following Germany and Spain back onto the pitch will be decided on Thursday during a meeting with the Italian government which will determine the fate of the season in football-mad Italy.

Serie A to learn season's fate in meeting with Italian government tomorrow

It is expected that the resumption of action will be greenlit, but Italy boss Roberto Mancini is among those who hopes otherwise.

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. Buys 2,850 Shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. grew its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 16.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 20,000 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,850 shares during the period. Johnson & Johnson makes […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 21.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,147,766 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,003,900 shares during the period. […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC’s 3rd Largest Position

Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 15.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 61,097 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,210 shares during the […]

Bank of The West Decreases Stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Bank of The West reduced its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 5.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,577 shares of the company’s stock after selling 867 shares during the period. Bank of The West’s holdings in Johnson […]

Quilter Plc Decreases Stock Holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Quilter Plc decreased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 0.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 134,207 shares of the company’s stock after selling 269 shares during the period. Johnson & Johnson makes up about 1.2% […]

Citizens & Northern Corp Has $2.14 Million Stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Citizens & Northern Corp increased its holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 6.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 16,282 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 921 shares during the period. Johnson […]

Swiss National Bank Increases Position in Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII)

Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) by 23.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 225,549 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 42,400 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.37% […]

Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank increased its position in Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) by 0.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 244,700 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.19% of Donaldson […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Sold by Biondo Investment Advisors LLC

Biondo Investment Advisors LLC trimmed its stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 1.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 36,868 shares of the company’s stock after selling 365 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson makes up 1.6% of Biondo Investment […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Purchased by Hilton Capital Management LLC

Hilton Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 907.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 75,620 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 68,116 shares during the quarter. Johnson […]

Swiss National Bank Acquires 2,400 Shares of BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT)

Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT) by 1.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 184,700 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,400 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in BWX Technologies were […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Sells 8,844 Shares of Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:PHG)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC lowered its position in shares of Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:PHG) by 54.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,426 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 8,844 shares during the period. ETRADE […]

Swiss National Bank Buys 348,300 Shares of Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL)

Swiss National Bank increased its stake in Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL) by 23.1% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 1,856,312 shares of the oil and gas development company’s stock after acquiring an additional 348,300 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Noble Energy were worth $11,212,000 as of its most […]

Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84

Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatregoers' consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to protest in the early years of the epidemic, has died at 84.

Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84

NEW YORK - Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatregoers’ consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant prote

Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84

NEW YORK - Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatregoers’ consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in

Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84

Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers’ consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in the early years of the epidemic, has died.

Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84

“We have lost a giant of a man who stood up for gay rights like a warrior. His anger was needed at a time when gay men’s deaths to AIDS were being ignored by the American government,” said Elton John in a statement.

Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84

Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers’ consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in the early years of the epidemic, has died.

Playwright And AIDS Activist Larry Kramer Dies Of Pneumonia At 84

NEW YORK (AP) — Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers’ consciousness about AIDS and roused...

Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84

Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers’ consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in the early years of the epidemic, has died.

Playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer dies at 84

He was nominated for an Academy Award for his screenplay for “Women in Love,” the 1969 adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s novel.

Larry Kramer, who wrote 'The Normal Heart' and founded ACT UP, dies

Larry Kramer, the playwright whose angry voice and pen raised theatergoers' consciousness about AIDS and roused thousands to militant protests in the early years of the epidemic, has died at 84.

'A giant of a man': Influential Aids campaigner and playwright Larry Kramer dies aged 84

Kramer’s husband confirmed that he died from died from pneumonia.

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

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.

Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law

In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.

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.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

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

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 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

Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong amid Chinese anthem law debate

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-autono…

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

'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.Liftoff was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon.The spacecraft — designed, built and owned by SpaceX — was set to blast off in the afternoon for the International Space Station, opening a new era in commercial spaceflight. It would have also marked the first time in nearly a decade that the U.S. launched astronauts into orbit from American soil.

'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather

The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning.

Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather

The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning.

Stormy weather scrubs historic SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with 16 minutes to g

Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather

The launch puts Elon Musk’s SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit, something achieved by just three countries – Russia, the U.S. and China

'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.

‘Bummed Out’: SpaceX Launch Scrubbed Because of Bad Weather

The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.

'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather

The launch puts Elon Musk's SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit.

`Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning.

Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather

Liftoff was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning on Wednesday.

'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather

The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and ...

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.

US nears 100K deaths as virus expands grip in many areas

Optimism over reopening economies from business shutdowns to fight the virus spurred a rally on Wall Street, even as the official U.S. death toll approached 100,000.

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 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 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

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.

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

Coronavirus expands global grip, as US nears 100,000 deaths

Outbreaks are still climbing in much of the Americas, while many countries in Asia and much of Europe are making steady progress in containing the deadliest pandemic in a century.

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.

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.

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: Death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767 in India

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while

COVID-19: India death toll rises to 4,337

Total coronavirus cases reach 151,767 in country

Covid-19: Death Toll Rises To 4,337; Total Cases Reach 1,51,767 In India

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours

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

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

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

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

Coronavirus updates: Cases climb to 1,51,767, death toll now 4,337

MP Raj Bhavan declared containment zone as 6 test positive; Mizoram churches offer halls as quarantine facilities

As Covid-19 cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate

Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.

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

Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.

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.

Tejas inducted into 18 Squadron by IAF, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter

The first LCA-Tejas FOC standard aircraft also completed its contract flight test acceptance within 12 months of the standard of preparation release in February 2019.

Watch IAF chief RKS Bhaduria fly Tejas fighter as air force inducts 2nd LCA squadron

Air Force Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flew the LCA Tejas fighter on Wednesday at Air Force Station Sulur in Tamil Nadu.

IAF operationalises no.18 Squadron, equips it with LCA Tejas

The indigenous tailless compound delta wing aircraft was inducted at an official ceremony in the presence of Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria at the Sulur Air Force Station.

Air Force Operationalises 2nd Squadron Of Home-Made Tejas Combat Aircraft

The Indian Air Force has operationalised its No.18 Squadron, the "Flying Bullets", at Sulur near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, equipping it with the fourth generation Mk1 LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas.

IAF To Operationalise No.18 'Flying Bullets' Squadron At Coimbatore With 4-Gen LCA Tejas Aircraft

A PIB (Defence Wing) release stated that the IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, will operationalise the squadron 'Flying Bullets' at the Sulur Air Force Station near Coimbatore later in the day.

Big day for IAF! Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria flies solo LCA and “Flying Bullets” is resurrected

Bhadauria has been always been pushing and supporting indigenisation of various programmes in the IAF and he has always supported the LCA.

IAF resurrects No.18 squadron, equips it with LCA Tejas aircraft

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday (May 27) operationalised its legendary No. 18 squadron, 'Flying Bullets' equipping it with the fourth-generation LCA Tejas aircraft at the Sulur Air Force

IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore today

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will operationalise its No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu today, equipping it with the fourth generation LCA Tejas aircraft.

Air Force's 18th squadron ready with fourth generation Tejas jets

The No.18 Squadron will be the second one to have the home-made Tejas, after the 45 Squadron based here

IAF to Get Second Indigenous LCA Tejas Fighter Plane Squadron Today

Sulur (Tamil Nadu): Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria will operationalise No. 18 Squadron, 'Flying Bullets', of the air force at the Sulur airbase on Wednesday. The...

LCA Tejas joins IAF 18 Squadron today; Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter

LCA Tejas IAF(Indian Air Force) News: All you need to know about the newly inducted combat aircraft Tejas. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter jet Tejas in his first solo sortie as IAF chief

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

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets on Wednesday to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre, where Beijing’s proposed national security laws have revived anti-government demonstrations.

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.

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 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.

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 protests over security bill

Hong Kong police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial center on Wednesday and arrested about 240 people as national security legislation proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

Donald Trump threatens social media companies after tweets get warning labels

He's not impressed.

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 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.

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

Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past that of the United States, the hardest-hit country so far.

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. 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 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 ...

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 in daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day

Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.

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.       

'Move on' says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown.

'Move on' - British PM tries to draw line under adviser row

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage and scorn for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after it was revealed that he…

'Move on' says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists

LONDON, May 28 — Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain yesterday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after...

"Move on" says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists

By William James and Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a

British minister says 'move on' from rage over PM adviser Cummings' road trip

LONDON — A British minister said on Wednesday that it was time to “move on” after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s senior adviser provoked outrage and widespread scorn by making a 400 km (250 mile) road trip during the coronavirus lockdown.

COVID-19 Informer: Boris Johnson still in hot water, US passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths

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UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings

Dominic Cummings said he had acted reasonably and not broken the lockdown rules. (FILE) London: A British minister said on … UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings Read More »

'Move on', Britain says to outrage over PM adviser Cummings

The British government said on Wednesday that it was time to move on after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser provoked outrage and ...

“Move on” says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists

LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown.

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

SEOUL (Reuters) - 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.

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.

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.

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 — 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.

South Korea sees highest daily coronavirus spike in more than a month

South Korea reported its highest daily spike in new coronavirus cases in about a month-and-a-half Wednesday —  an outbreak linked to a now-closed facility run by one of the country’s

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 ...

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...

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.

Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China

The notice brings the future of Hong Kong squarely into the administration's numerous battles with China that have put the world's two largest economies at odds.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

ICC Board Meeting: World T20 to be postponed to 2022, October window for IPL

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ICC Board Meeting: World T20 to be postponed to 2022, October window for IPL

Some of the issues that BCCI as well as all other stakeholders will be dealing with include, limited or no spectators as per ICC regulations.

ICC Board likely to postpone T20 WC to 2022 in its Thursday meet: Report

There is very little chance of World T20 going ahead in this situation and I don't think either Cricket Australia or the top boards will mind, says a source

ICC Board Meeting: World T20 to be postponed to 2022, October window for IPL

The decision, if it is formalised, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic will give members a chance to chalk out their bilateral blue-print in the coming months.

ICC Board Meeting: World T20 may get postponed to 2022, October window for IPL

The decision, if it is formalised, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic will give members a chance to chalk out their bilateral blue-print in the coming months.

October window may open for IPL as ICC board discusses to postpone T20 World Cup to 2022: Report

The decision to postpone this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia to 2022 might open up a window for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in October. The decision about the World Cup is expected to be formalised when the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) all-powerful board holds a teleconference on Thursday.

WC T20 stares at postponement to 2022: ICC board meeting

The postponement of this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia to 2022, which might open up a window for the lucrative Indian Premier League in October, is expected to be formalised when the International Cricket Council’s all-powerful board holds a tele-conference on Thursday. The decision, if it is formalised, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic will give members a chance to chalk out their bilateral blue-print in the coming months.

Crucial ICC meeting on Thursday

The postponement of this year's T20 World Cup in Australia to 2022, which might open up a window for the lucrative Indian

ICC Board Meeting: World T20 most likely to be postponed to 2022, October window for IPL

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ICC Board Meeting: World T20 to be postponed to 2022, October window for IPL

Cricket News: The postponement of this year's T20 World Cup in Australia to 2022, which might open up a window for the lucrative Indian Premier League in October, i

Japan approves fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approved on Wednesday a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package that includes significant direct spending, to stop the coronavirus pandemic pushing the world’s third-largest economy deeper into recession.

Japan's new stimulus package to be worth ¥117.1 tril

Japan will compile a new 117.1 trillion yen ($1.1 trillion) stimulus package that includes significant direct spending, to stop the coronavirus pandemic pushing the world's third-largest economy deeper into recession, a budget draft seen by Reuters showed on Wednesday. The stimulus, which will be funded partly by a second extra…

Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain

TOKYO — Japan will compile a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package that includes significant direct spending, to stop the coronavirus pandemic pushing the world’s third-largest economy deeper into recession, a budget draft seen by Reuters showed on Wednesday.

Japan approves fresh $1.1 trn stimulus to combat Covid-19 economic fallout

The latest package includes 33 trillion yen in direct spending, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

Japan approves fresh $1.1-trillion stimulus to combat economic impact of coronavirus

The record stimulus of 117 trillion yen, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, followed another 117 trillion yen package rolled out last month

Japan approves fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat coronavirus pain

The record stimulus of 117 trillion yen, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, followed another 117 trillion yen package rolled out last month.

Japan eyes fresh $1.1t stimulus to combat pandemic pain

The stimulus, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, will be on top of a $1.1 trillion package already rolled out last month.

Japan eyes fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain

Japan will compile a fresh stimulus package worth $1.1 trillion that will include a sizable amount of direct spending to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, a draft of the budget obtained by Reuters showed on Wednesday. The stimulus, which will be funded partly by a second extra

Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources

HONG KONG/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German automaker accelerates its push into the world’s largest market for environmentally friendlier cars.

Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources

Volkswagen AG is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German ...

Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector: Sources

Volkswagen AG is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German ...

Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources

Exclusive: Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector - sources

Volkswagen in final talks to seal top M&A deal in China EV sector: Report

The firm is poised to buy 50 per cent of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Holding, the parent of EV partner JAC Motors, for at least 3.5 billion yuan

Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in China EV sector: Sources

The firm is poised to buy 50% of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Holding, the parent of EV partner JAC Motors, for at least 3.5 billion yuan ($491 million), the people said on condition of anonymity as the matter was private. It is also set to become the biggest shareholder of EV battery maker Guoxuan High-tech Co Ltd, the people said, adding both deals could be announced as early as Friday.

VW reportedly close to sealing biggest-ever deals in China's EV sector

Volkswagen AG is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German automaker accelerates its push into the world's largest market for environmentally friendlier cars. The firm is poised to buy 50% of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Holding, the parent of EV partner JAC Motors , for at least 3.5 billion yuan ($491 million), the people said on condition of anonymity as the matter was private. Volk

Volkswagen in final talks to seal biggest M&A deals in Chinese EV sector

The deals would make Volkswagen the latest foreign automaker to increase ownership in China since the government started to relax ownership rules in 2018 here with Germany's BMW AG quick to take control of its main local venture

NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil with historic SpaceX launch

First spaceflight of NASA astronauts from American soil in nine years.

NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil after nine years with historic SpaceX launch

SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was set to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of

NASA set to resume human spaceflight from U.S. soil with historic SpaceX launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 27 (Reuters) - SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was set to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts from U.S. soil in nine years.

Historic SpaceX launch delayed by poor weather about 20 minutes before takeoff

SpaceX's landmark launch to the International Space Station was postponed Wednesday due to poor weather with around 20 minutes to go until takeoff. The next launch window is on Saturday.

NASA set to resume human spaceflight from US soil with historic SpaceX launch

SpaceX, the private rocket company of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, was set to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on ...

'We are go for launch': NASA due to resume human spaceflight with SpaceX takeoff

SpaceX, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's private rocket company, made final preparations to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from ...

'We are go for launch': NASA due to resume human spaceflight with SpaceX takeoff

By Joey Roulette CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - SpaceX, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's private rocket company, made final preparations to launch two Americans into orbit on Wednesday from Florida on a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts from U.S.

Elon Musk rocket launch postponed due to bad weather

Craft was to be the first private enterprise vehicle in history to take humans into space

Musk's SpaceX set for debut astronaut mission, renewing NASA's crewed launch program

Ending the US space agency's nine-year hiatus in human spaceflight.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

LONDON: Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June. The Premier League was put on hold in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Liverpool agonizingly close to the title. Clubs returned to training in small and socially distanced groups last week but

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

LONDON: Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June.The Premier League was

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards restarting in June.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards restarting in June. The Premier League was put on hold in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Liverpool just two wins away from sealing the title. Clubs returned to …

English Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards restarting in June.

English Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as "Project Restart" took a huge step forwards.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Germany's Bundesliga has already managed to complete two rounds of fixtures.

Coronavirus: Premier League clubs unanimously vote to resume contact training as restart looms

Clubs returned to training in small and socially distanced groups last week but they have now moved to stage two of the ‘return to training protocol’.

Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis mayor: Officer who put knee on George Floyd's neck should be charged

Firings came swiftly for four Minneapolis police officers after bystander video captured the death of a black man in custody.

Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.

Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.

Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.

Minneapolis mayor: Officer who put knee on man’s neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called Wednesday for criminal charges against the white police officer seen on video kneeling against the neck of a handcuffed black man who complained that he could not breathe and died in police custody.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hong Kong’s China National Anthem Bill aims to create ‘respect’

HONG KONG (Reuters) – 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.

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of burning down a Kyoto anime studio last year  after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

Shinji Aoba is accused of storming into Kyoto Animation's No. 1 studio on July 18 last year, setting it on fire and killing 36 people, and injuring more than 30 others.

Police arrest suspect in Kyoto Animation studio arson attack that killed 36

Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation. Kyoto police said they arrested Shinji Aoba, 42, on murder and arson allegations, 10 months after obtaining…

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TOKYO >> Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

Japanese police arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

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One step closer to kick-off: English Premier League clubs return to contact training

Premier League clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption.

Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

LONDON, May 27 — Premier League clubs today voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the stoppage due to the novel coronavirus. A statement, following a meeting of all 20 clubs, said: “Squads are now...

Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

LONDON - Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown

Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

Football News: Premier League clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer t

English Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

The vote has come as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Football: Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a ...

Premier League teams unanimously vote for return to full training

Clubs last week began the first phase of ‘Project Restart’ after agreeing to a return to training in small groups under strict limitations and no contact

Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

Failure to resume the season could cost the league around 750 million pounds ($921.75 million) in lost revenue from broadcasters according to British media estimates.

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 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

‘Scale up battle preparedness’: Xi Jinping to Chinese military amid tensions with India, US

The US-China military frictions are also on the rise with the US navy stepping its patrols in the disputed South China Sea as well as the Taiwan Straits.

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.

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.

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).

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 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

New Iran parliament convenes under strict coronavirus curbs

DUBAI (Reuters) - 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.

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, under strict health protocols and social distancing rules to ward off the Coronavirus in one of the hardest-hit Middle Eastern countries

New Iran parliament convenes under strict coronavirus curbs

DUBAI — 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.

New Iran parliament convenes under strict coronavirus curbs

After 69 days, Iran reopen­ed holy sites and shrine­s across the countr­y

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

New Iran parliament convenes under strict coronavirus curbs

DUBAI — 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.

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as 'lies'

PARIS (Reuters) - Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, arrested this month after more than two decades on the run, told a French court on Wednesday that the international charges against him were lies.

Lawyer of Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga says client would not get fair U.N. trial

PARIS (Reuters) - Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga believes he won’t receive a fair trial in an international court, which he would consider politically biased, whereas he thinks he could have one in France, his lawyer said on Wednesday.

Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga denounces charges against him as ‘lies’

Kabuga has been indicted by UN prosecutors for genocide and incitement to commit genocide, among other charges

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as "lies"

Asked if he understood the charges, Kabuga told the court through an interpreter: “All of this is lies. I have not killed any Tutsis. I was working with them.”

Rwandan fugitive Felicien Kabuga denounces genocide charges as 'lies'

Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, has today May 27, told a French court   that the international charges against him were all nothing but lies, New York Times reports

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as "lies"

"I have not killed any Tutsis. I was working with them," Felicien Kabuga to a French court.

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

SEOUL (Reuters) - 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.

South Korea examines first suspected cases of Covid-linked syndrome in kids

The syndrome has raised fears that COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, could pose a greater risk to children than had been understood

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...

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

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.

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.

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

The sympto­ms of MIS-C are simila­r to toxic shock and Kawasa­ki diseas­e

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 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.

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

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 »

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.

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 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

Bayern zooms seven clear after Der Klassiker win at Dortmund

Kimmich’s smart strike before half-time seals the deal

Bayern Munich down Dortmund to close on Bundesliga title

Joshua Kimmich described his winning goal as "brutally important" after Bayern Munich took a huge step towards an eighth straight Bundesliga title on Tuesday with a 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund to leave them seven points clear at the top with just six gam

Bayern Munich down Dortmund to close on Bundesliga title

Joshua Kimmich described his winning goal as "brutally important" after Bayern Munich took a huge step towards an eighth straight Bundesliga title on Tuesday with a 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund to leave them seven points clear at the top with just six games left.

Bayern Munich down Dortmund to close on Bundesliga title

BERLIN - Joshua Kimmich described his winning goal as "brutally important" after Bayern Munich took a huge step towards an eighth straight Bundesliga title on Tuesday with a 1-0 win at

Bundesliga: Joshua Kimmich’s strike helps Bayern Munich beat Dortmund and consolidate top spot

Bayern are now seven points clear at the top with just six games left to play.

Bayern Munich down Borussia Dortmund, close in on 8th straight Bundesliga title

Football News: Bayern Munich took a huge step towards an eighth straight German Bundesliga on Tuesday as a sublime Joshua Kimmich chip gave them a 1-0 win at nearest

Football: Bayern Munich down Dortmund to close on Bundesliga title

BERLIN: Joshua Kimmich described his winning goal as "brutally important" after Bayern Munich took a huge step towards an eighth straight ...

Bayern Munich down Dortmund to close on Bundesliga title

Joshua Kimmich described his winning goal as "brutally important" after Bayern Munich took a huge step towards an eighth straight Bundesliga title on Tuesday with a 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund to

Nizamuddin event: 15 more chargesheets against foreigners

294 booked for flouting visa norms, govt. rules among others

Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event

The charge sheets will be filed in Saket court against the 294 foreigners belonging to 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and several African nations, police said. Earlier on Tuesday, the city police had filed 20 charge sheets against 82 foreigners.

Coronavirus: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event

The Delhi Police will file 15 fresh charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending a religious congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz here in violation of visa conditions and indulging in missionary

Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi

Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi. According to the chargesheets, all the foreign nationals have been booked for violating visa rules, violating government guidelines issued in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic and regulations regarding Epidemic diseases Act, Disaster Management Act and prohibitory orders under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure.

Delhi police chargesheet 376 foreigners over Tablighi event

PTI New Delhi The Delhi police have filed before a court here 35 different chargesheets against 376 foreigners  from 34 countries attending Markaz at

Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners

The charge sheets will be filed in Saket court against the 294 foreigners belonging to 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and several African nations, police said.

15 more chargesheets against 294 foreign Nizamuddin attendees: Delhi Police

This comes after the foreigners violated visa conditions and indulged in missionary activities amidst the Covid-19 outbreak in the country, officials said.

82 foreigners chargesheeted for attending Markaz event

The Delhi Police on Tuesday submitted a status report and chargesheet before a city court about the investigation it has conducted so far into the event organised by the Tablighi Jamaat at its markaz (centre) in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area in March. In its chargsheet, the Delhi Police stated that 82

Modi government becoming a threat to India’s neighbours: PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the Hindutva Supremacist Modi government with its arrogant expansionist policies, akin to Nazi’s Lebensraum (Living Space), is becoming a threat to India’s neighbours. In a tweet on Wednesday, Imran Khan said that India has endangered Bangladesh through the Citizenship Act, engaged in border disputes with Nepal & China, & threatened Pakistan with false flag operation. The prime minister said that all this occurred after the illegal annexation of Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJ&K), a war crime under the 4th Geneva Convention, & laying claim to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). “I have always maintained the fascist Modi government is not only a threat to India’s minorities by relegating them to second class citizens’ status but also a threat to regional peace,” he tweeted. Earlier on Tuesday, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) welcomed the UN General Assembly’s rejection of anti-Muslim…

India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pakistan PM Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that the Indian government's "arrogant expansionist policies" is becoming "a threat" to its neighbours as he tried to curry favour with

Hindutva Supremacist Modi govt becoming a threat to India's neighbours: PM Imran

PM Imran slams Modi government's 'arrogant expansionist policies' akin to Nazi's Lebensraum

Modi govt threat to India’s neighbours: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the Indian premier Narendra Modi’s government with its arrogant expansionist policies is becoming a threat to India’s neighbours.

India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pak PM Imran Khan

Bangladesh through Citizenship Act, border disputes with Nepal & China, & Pak threatened with false flag operation,” Khan said in a series of tweets. Several areas along the 3,500-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies

Hindutva Supremacist Modi govt becoming a threat to India's neighbours: PM Imran

Hindutva Supremacist Modi govt becoming a threat to India

Border tensions: Imran Khan accuses India of ‘threatening its neighbours’

The Pakistani Prime Minister's reaction comes amid tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and border dispute with Nepal.

India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pakistan PM Khan

Khan further alleged that India had 'illegally annexed' Kashmir and dubbed it as 'a war crime'.

Trump, Biden turn to Snapchat

The photo-sending app boasts 229 million users.

Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field: Snapchat

Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters -- forcing

Trump, Biden turn Snapchat to presidential campaign field

Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters - forcing presi...

Trump, Biden turn to Snapchat in presidential campaign

The photo-sending app boasts 229 million users.

Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field -- Snapchat

The stakes are high: Gen Z (ages 18-23) and millennials (ages 24-39) together make up more than 35% of the American voting population.

Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field — Snapchat

Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters -- forcing presidential candidates to turn to Snapchat instead.

Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field — Snapchat

Washington, United States | AFP |  Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters — forcing presidential candidates to turn to Snapchat instead. The photo-sending app that boasts 229 million users — better known for …

Boomers Trump, Biden rack up supporters among millennials and Gen Z on Snapchat

Biden’s followers get to try on his aviator sunglasses filter, while Trump’s fans massively share his team’s videos mocking opponents gaffes

Empty Japan stadiums could soon hear the sound of app-lause

A new Japanese smartphone app will allow fans to send virtual cheers and jeers to sports stadiums in the hope of creating atmosphere at matches played behind closed doors due to coronavirus. Instrument maker Yamaha said its remote cheering system will let users tap buttons on the app to deliver…

Empty Japan stadiums could soon hear the sound of app-lause

A new Japanese smartphone app will allow fans to send virtual cheers and jeers to sports stadiums in the hope of creating atmosphere.

Empty Japan stadiums could soon hear the sound of app-lause

A new Japanese smartphone app will allow fans to send virtual cheers and jeers to sports stadiums in the hope of creating atmosphere at matches played behind closed doors due to coronavirus.

Empty Japan stadiums could soon hear the sound of app-lause

A new Japanese smartphone app will allow fans to send virtual cheers and jeers to sports stadiums in the hope of creating atmosphere at matches played behind closed doors due to coronavirus.

Empty Japan stadiums could soon hear the sound of app-lause

A new Japanese app will allow fans to send virtual cheers - and jeers - to sports stadiums in the hope of creating atmosphere at matches played behind closed doors.

Empty stadiums will ring with applause of fans now with an app to send cheers to your favourite team

Instrument maker Yamaha said its remote cheering system will let users tap buttons to deliver cheers—or boos—via speakers inside grounds.

Empty Japan stadiums could soon hear the sound of app-lause

A new Japanese smartphone app will allow fans to send virtual cheers and jeers to sports stadiums in the hope of creating atmosphere at matches played behind closed doors due to coronavirus.

Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year – ICC

The International Cricket Council has told Reuters it is continuing preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia this year as planned and denied reports on Wednesday that a decision had been taken to postpone the event.

ICC denies reports T20 World Cup in Australia has been postponed

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has denied reports that a decision had been taken to postpone the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia and says preparations are ongoing.

T20 World Cup 2020: ICC denies postponement report, says preparation underway for tournament in Australia

A Cricket Australia spokeswoman told Reuters she was unaware of any decision being taken to postpone the World Cup. The Indian cricket board (BCCI), which is set to host the following edition of the tournament in 2021, is keeping a close eye on developments as a postponement could open up a window for this year's Indian Premier League.

Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year - ICC

MUMBAI - The International Cricket Council has told Reuters it is continuing its preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia in October-November and denied reports on Wednesday

Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year: ICC

The International Cricket Council has told Reuters it is continuing preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia this year as planned and denied reports on Wednesday that a

Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year - ICC

MUMBAI - The International Cricket Council has told Reuters it is continuing its preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia in October-November and denied reports on Wednesday that a decision had been taken to postpone the event.

Cricket: Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year, says ICC

The International Cricket Council has told Reuters it is continuing its preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia in ...

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 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 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 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.

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.

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

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Rest of World News: HONG KONG: Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as th.

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 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.

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 stamp out national anthem law protests

(UPDATED) In a statement police say they 'respect the right of residents to express their views peacefully, but it must be carried out legally'

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.

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...

2 U.S. astronauts board SpaceX rocket for historic launch

With thunderstorms threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business ...

Watch SpaceX's first astronaut launch live

At 6.33am Australian Eastern Standard Time, Elon Musk's company Space Exploration Technologies is set to launch its first humans into space, weather permitting.

2 US astronauts arrive at launch pad for SpaceX launch

 With thunderstorms and the possibility of tornadoes threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of commercial space travel.

2 U.S. astronauts arrive at launch pad for SpaceX launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.

SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX was on the cusp of launching NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, a first for a private company and a giant leap forward for the booming business of space travel.

SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf

With bad weather threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts suited up for the launch of a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday on a history-making flight to the International Space Station that was seen as a giant ...

SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf

"We're launching American astronauts on American rockets from American soil. We haven't done this really since 2011, so this is a unique moment in time," Bridenstine told The Associated Press.

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: 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".

COVID-19 Impact: Boeing expected to announce job cuts in US after aviation sector rocked by plunging travel demand

In April, Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun said the company had “begun taking action to lower our number of employees by roughly 10 percent through a combination of voluntary layoffs, natural turnover and involuntary layoffs as necessary.”

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 ...

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 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 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.

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 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.

Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors in early June

More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to re

Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1

More than half of Canada's national parks - including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia - are to reopen next week.

Twenty-nine of Canada’s 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1

All national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas have been closed for weeks

29 of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1

Minister of Environment Jonathan Wilkinson says 29 of the 48 national parks will open for day use, and there will be access to washrooms.

National parks reopening

More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.

More than half of national parks to reopen June 1 after COVID-19 closure

More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia &

Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1

More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.

Former The Apprentice star's adverts banned after implying product cures Covid-19

Revival Shots founded by Daniel Elahi had three adverts banned on Facebook and Instagram.

The Apprentice's Daniel Elahi's product ads banned for claiming they'd cure coronavirus

Daniel Elahi has had three adverts for his Revival Shots rehydration sachets banned by the Advertising Standards Authority as they implied they'd boost immunity and help cure COVID-19

Apprentice contestant company's adverts banned over coronavirus cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by former Apprentice contestant Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority

The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Coronavirus: Apprentice star's firm rebuked over Covid-19 ads

Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.

The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Project Restart takes giant step forward as Premier League clubs vote to resume full training

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as 'Project Restart' took a giant step forwards.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

League took a big step towards resuming with unanimous vote on Wednesday

Premier League clubs vote to give green light to phase two of Project Restart

The Premier League's return to action has gathered momentum after clubs gave the green light to phase two of their training protocol

Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training

The move represents another step towards the return of football action.

Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training

The move represents another step towards the return of football action.

Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training

The move represents another step towards the return of football action.

Nottingham Forest promotion hopes boosted by Premier League decision

Sabri Lamouchi's Reds returned to the training pitch this week as it is hoped the Championship season will resume

Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case

The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case

The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

Meng ruling comes today

The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

Long-term care home report and sale of Torstar; In The News for May 27

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ma

Long-term care home report and sale of Torstar; In The News for May 27

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 27 ... --- Key decision in Meng Wanzhou case...

Huawei executive loses court ruling, extradition case continues

Judge says allegations against Meng Wanzhou could constitute a crime in Canada

Weather postpones first SpaceX launch of Nasa astronauts minutes before lift-off

An estimated 1.7 million people from around the world tuned in to the launch from The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.

SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil

The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.

SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil

The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.

SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil

The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.

SpaceX and Nasa set to make history as they launch astronauts from US soil

The mission, named Demo-2, will see SpaceX become the first private company to send astronauts into space.

Weather postpones first SpaceX launch of Nasa astronauts minutes before lift-off

Nasa chiefs have said the SpaceX launch that was scheduled for Wednesday had to be delayed over concerns that the launch could trigger lightning.Looming rain and thunderstorms meant that the first launch of astronauts from US soil in nine years had to be aborted just minutes before lift-off.Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley were due to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on a rocket and capsule system built by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s firm SpaceX.

Nasa SpaceX launch - as it happened: Historic liftoff cancelled moments before takeoff over weather

Nasa has postponed its first launch of astronauts from US soil in nine years due to bad weather, just minutes before lift-off.Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley were due to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on a rocket and capsule system built by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - 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.

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 ...

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

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 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

The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of the novel … New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June Read More »

Canada judge rules Huawei CFO Meng's fraud case will proceed

VANCOUVER - A Canadian judge ruled Wednesday the U.S. extradition case against a senior Huawei executive can proceed to the next stage, a decision that is e

Huawei CFO Meng to find out if a U.S extradition case against her will proceed

A top executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei is scheduled to learn Wednesday if a U.S extradition case against her can proceed. Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei’s founder, at Vancouver’s airport in late 2018. The U.S. wants her extradited to face fraud charges. Her arrest infuriated Beijing, which sees her case as a political move designed to prevent China’s rise.

Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada

A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.

Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada

A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.

Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada

A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.

Huawei CFO to find out if her fraud case will proceed

Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei's founder, at Vancouver's airport in late 2018. The U.S. wants her extradited to face fraud charges. Her arrest infuriated Beijing, which sees her case as a political move designed to prevent China's rise.

Canadian judge rules Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s fraud case will proceed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

VANCOUVER, British Columbia >> A Canadian judge ruled today the U.S. extradition case against a senior Huawei executive can continue to the next stage, a decision that is expected to further harm relations between China and Canada.

SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch

A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.

SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch

A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States ...

SpaceX's moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch

A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.

SpaceX’s moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch

New era begins as US space agency NASA uses private company for mission

SpaceX’s moment of triumph arrives as astronauts ready for US launch

A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.

SpaceX-Nasa to launch new era in space with private human spaceflight mission, take-off tonight

For the first time in history, a private company will attempt transporting humans to space. US aerospace company SpaceX will launching two Nasa astronauts into space. Take-off is scheduled to take place a few minutes after 2am Thursday, Indian time

Astronauts ready for new era US launch

CENTRE SPATIAL KENNEDY, Etats-Unis, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - A new era in space begins Wednesday with the launch by SpaceX of two NASA astronauts into space, a capability that for six decades symbolized the power of a handful of states, and which the United States itself had been deprived of for nine years.

Jimmy Fallon Apologizes for Blackface Skit

In a ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketch from 2000, Mr. Fallon appears in blackface while impersonating his fellow comedian Chris Rock.

Jimmy Fallon apologizes for Chris Rock impersonation in blackface on 'SNL'

Late night host Jimmy Fallon has apologized for his impersonation of Chris Rock in a "Saturday Night Live" sketch from 20 years ago in which he appeared in blackface.

Jimmy Fallon apologizes for blackface skit from 20 years ago | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Jimmy Fallon, the host of “The Tonight Show,” apologized today for wearing blackface while impersonating fellow comedian Chris Rock on “Saturday Night Live” two decades ago.

Jimmy Fallon Apologizes for 'Terrible Decision' After 'SNL' Blackface Video Surfaces

"I am very sorry for making this unquestionably offensive decision and thank all of you for holding me accountable," said the 'Tonight Show' host.

'No excuse': Jimmy Fallon apologizes for wearing blackface on Saturday Night Live

Late night comedian Jimmy Fallon apologized for wearing blackface during a Saturday Night Live skit back in 2000.

Jimmy Fallon apologizes for ‘SNL’ blackface appearance as Chris Rock in 2000

Fallon issued an apology on Tuesday after video and criticism of the sketch resurfaced on social media.

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

TAIPEI (Reuters) - 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 ...

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'

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.

Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavir

Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.

Disney, SeaWorld to open

SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.

Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Fla., in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.

Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.

Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, under plans approved Wednesday. . .

Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, under plans approved Wednesday by a city task force.

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 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.

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 ...

Trump to announce Hong Kong response this week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.

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 to announce Hong Kong response this week

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.

White House prepares response to China's Hong Kong crackdown

President Trump said the US was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.

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.

Biocon gets drug regulator's nod for CytoSorb device to treat critical COVID-19 patients

intensive care unit (ICU) with confirmed or imminent respiratory failure.

Biocon gets DCGI nod for CytoSorb use in critical Covid-19 cases

India Business News: Biocon said its subsidiary Biocon Biologics has received the Drugs Controller General of India’s (DCGI) approval for an extracorporeal blood purificat

Biocon gets DCGI nod for emergency use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID-19 patients

CytoSorb is plug-and-play compatible with the most commonly used blood purification machines or pumps in the ICU used to treat COVID-19 patients, including hemoperfusion, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines, Biocon said.

Biocon gets nod for use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID patients

IANS New Delhi Biocon Biologics has received DCGI approval for emergency use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID-19 patients. The US Food and Drug Admi

Biocon gets DCGI nod for CytoSorb device to treat Covid-19 patients

CytoSorb therapy reduces cytokine storm and the inflammatory response in Covid-19 patients through blood purification so that injury to organs may be mitigated or prevented

DCGI permits use of Biocon Biologics’ CytoSorb to treat COVID-19 patients

Biocon Biologics Gets DCGI Nod For Emergency Use Of CytoSorb To Treat Critical Covid-19 Patients

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) had recently approved CytoSorb for emergency use in COVID-19 patients.

Covid-19 deaths in India could top 18,000 soon, says report

Covid-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert

Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

COVID-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert said.

'COVID-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India'

'COVID-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India'. The country is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran.

Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

In India, 50 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths have been among those older than 60 years. The proportion of population aged 60-plus in India is 9.9 per cent compared to 22.4 per cent in the US.

Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

The country is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (CCCC).

Coronavirus deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

India is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions.On low mortality rate in India and possible reasons for it, he said we will know if the mortality is actually low when the epidemic ends

Reports: 2 horses trained by Bob Baffert fail drug tests

Two horses from the barn of two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert have tested positive for a banned substance, according to published reports.

Report: 2 Baffert-trained horses fail drug tests

Two horses from the barn of two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert have tested positive for a banned substance, according to published reports. The New York Times and Louisville Courier-Journal on Tuesday cited unidentified sources in reporting the positive tests occurred during the recent meet at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas.

Two horses trained by Bob Baffert reportedly fail drug tests

One horse, Charlatan, is an undefeated colt that is considered to be a top contender for the Belmont Stakes on June 20

Two Bob Baffert-trained horses, including Belmont contender, fail drug tests

LOS ANGELES — Two horses from the barn of two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert have tested positive for a banned substance, according to published reports. The New York Times and

Reports: Two horses trained by Bob Baffert test positive for banned substance

Two horses from the barn of trainer Bob Baffert, including a top contender for the Belmont Stakes, have tested positive for the banned substance lidocaine, according to multiple reports.

After WHO, France puts ban on hydroxychloroquine

Under the new French rules, the drug can be used only in clinical trials to test its efficacy against coronavirus

France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment

Under the new French rules, hydroxychloroquine can be used only in clinical trials. Paris: The French government on Wednesday banned … France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment Read More »

France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases

Europe News: The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US

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.

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

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.

Spanish FA wins scheduling battle, offers olive branch to complete season

The Spanish football federation (RFEF) will allow matches to be played every day of the week in order to complete the season, despite winning a legal battle with La Liga over scheduling. A commercial court on Tuesday (May 26) rejected La Liga’s lawsuit against the...

Spanish FA wins scheduling battle, ready to yield ground for season completion

This is in order to complete the season after a three-month shutdown due to the new coronavirus pandemic

Spanish FA wins scheduling battle, offers olive branch to complete season

A commercial court on Tuesday rejected La Liga’s lawsuit against the federation, who last year ruled that league matches could only be scheduled on weekends so as to protect the interests of match-going supporters.

Spanish FA wins scheduling battle, offers olive branch to complete season

BARCELONA - The Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) will allow matches to be played every day of the week in order to complete the season after a three-month shutdown due to the new coronavirus pandemic

Spanish FA wins scheduling battle, offers olive branch to complete season

BARCELONA, May 27 — The Spanish football federation (RFEF) will allow matches to be played every day of the week in order to complete the season after a three-month shutdown due to the new coronavirus pandemic despite winning a legal battle with La Liga over scheduling. A commercial court...

Spanish FA wins scheduling battle, offers olive branch to complete season

BARCELONA: The Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) will allow matches to be played every day of the week in order to complete the season after a ...

Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52- million deal

TORONTO — Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.

Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52-million deal

Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.

Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52- million deal

Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.

Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52 million deal

Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.

Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52- million deal

TORONTO — Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.

Toronto Star owner Torstar to be sold, taken private in $52- million deal

TORONTO — Five families that built and grew media conglomerate Torstar Corp. have agreed to hand the newspapers they presided over for roughly 70 years to a Canadian investment firm that plans to take the company private.

No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era

TOKYO, May 28 — No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era. As Japan’s funfairs slowly reopen, a group of park operators have released...

No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era

TOKYO, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favorite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.

No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era

No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house, and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.

No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era

No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.

No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for COVID-19 era

No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero:

No screams please: Japanese amusement parks prepare to reopen

No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favorite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era. As Japan's fun fairs slowly reopen, a group of park operators have released joint guidelines on how to operate safely under…

Coronavirus cases in India breach 150,000-mark; toll reaches 4,337

A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported till Wednesday 8 am, according to the ministry's data.

Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread

There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday even as the death toll reached 4,337 and the number of cases rose to 1,51,767 in the country. A total of 6,387

Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread

India's covid-19 fatality rate is 2.86%, as against the world average of 6.36 per cent, the ministry said..The country has been registering new cases in excess of 6,000 daily since the past six days

Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread

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.

Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread

There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19

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.

Man arrested over deadly 2019 arson at Japan's Kyoto Animation

TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested on Wednesday after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment.

Man arrested in deadly 2019 fire at Japan's Kyoto Animation: Media

Japanese police on Wednesday arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months recovering in two hospitals, media reported.

Man arrested over deadly fire at animation studio

Japanese police have arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months in recovering in two...

Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japan’s Kyoto Animation

TOKYO, May 27 — A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested today after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment. Police had issued an arrest warrant for Shinji Aoba at the time of the fire but had been...

Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japanese animation studio

TOKYO: Japanese police on Wednesday (May 27) arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 ...

Johnson faces questions over Cummings’ actions as poll ratings plummet

The Prime Minister will be questioned by the Liaison Committee amid a growing Tory revolt.

Boris Johnson rejects calls for inquiry into Dominic Cummings

The PM's senior aide drove from London to Durham to isolate with his family during the lockdown and says he subsequently took a trip to Barnard Castle to see if he was fit enough to drive before returning to the capital

‘Move on’: Johnson rejects call for Cummings inquiry amid rising Tory anger

But Boris Johnson said he understood the ‘pain and anxiety’ people felt as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.

Johnson faces questions over Cummings’ actions as poll ratings plummet

The Prime Minister will be questioned by the Liaison Committee amid a growing Tory revolt.

Johnson faces questions over Cummings’ actions as poll ratings plummet

The British Prime Minister will be questioned by the Liaison Committee amid a growing Tory revolt.

‘Move on’: Johnson rejects call for Cummings inquiry amid rising Tory anger

But Boris Johnson said he understood the ‘pain and anxiety’ people felt as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.

Italy set to decide on Serie A resumption Thursday

After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A football league..

Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption

After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A soccer league can resume after the coronavirus stoppage.

Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption

ROME: After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A football league can resume after the coronavirus stoppage.

Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption

Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora, who is due to meet the head of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) Gabriele Gravina ahead of the announcement, says the most likely outcome is a restart on June 13 or 20.

Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption

After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A soccer league can ...

Italy finally set to decide on Serie A resumption

ROME - After weeks of wrangling, with several U-turns on the way, Italy is due to decide on Thursday if and when its top-flight Serie A soccer league can resume after the coronavirus stoppage.

World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life

As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal -- or face a virus resurgence.

World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.

World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life

The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.

Virus Outbreak South Korea

The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal — or face a virus resurgence

World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life

Rest of World News: As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to

World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SEOUL, South Korea >> The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.

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

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.

'A fantastic outcome': 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 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WELLINGTON, New Zealand >> 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.

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.

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.

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’s newly elected parliament convenes despite pandemic

They also chose a temporary speaker, based on age seniority.

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

MPs and senior officials gather at the Iranian parliament for election under strict social distancing rules to curb the spread of coronavirus

Iran’s new conservative-dominated parliament meets amid pandemic precautions

All 268 members present were tested for the virus.

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

It would be pretty strange to receive any trophy without fans: Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson

Liverpool were 25 points clear of 2019 champions Manchester City and on the verge of their first English top-flight crown for 30 years

Lifting Premier League trophy in empty stadium would be 'strange', says Henderson

‘Whenever fans are allowed back into the stadium, I am sure we will have some sort of celebration together.’

Lifting Premier League trophy in empty stadium would be 'strange', says Henderson

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says playing at an empty Anfield and winning the Premier League title with no fans present would be "pretty strange".

Lifting Premier League trophy in empty stadium would be ‘strange’, says Henderson

LIVERPOOL (AFP) – Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says playing at an empty Anfield and winning the Premier League title with no fans present would be “pretty strange”.

Lifting Premier League crown in empty stadium would be 'strange'

"Hopefully it does happen. We are still in a very good position.

'Winning PL behind closed doors would be strange': Henderson

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says playing at an empty Anfield and winning the Premier League title with no fans present would be "pretty strange".

Companies Act amended to make PM CARES Fund eligible for CSR contributions

Until now, only the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund was eligible to receive CSR funding.

Companies Act amended, contributions to PM CARES Fund to be considered as CSR | Economy News

New Delhi: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a notification that contributions to the PM CARES Fund will be … Companies Act amended, contributions to PM CARES Fund to be considered as CSR | Economy News Read More »

Modi govt amends Companies Act, makes PM CARES eligible to receive CSR funds

The notification was brought in to make PM CARES fund eligible to receive CSR funding. It will be implemented with a retrospective effect and shall deem to have come into force on March 28. 

PM CARES now eligible to receive contribution under CSR; govt amends Act

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has allowed the CSR contributions by making changes to the Companies Act via notification dated May 26

Contributions to PM CARES Fund will be considered as CSR: Centre

The Centre has notified that contributions to the PM CARES Fund will be considered as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of companies. “In Schedule VII, item (viii), after the words ‘Prime

Companies Act 2013 Amended To Make PM CARES Eligible To Receive CSR Funding From Corporates

Now, corporates can fund the government under CSR activity. Gazette notification to this effect was released by the Narendra Modi government under which the PM CARES fund can receive funds from...

Father of Aston Villa boss Dean Smith dies at the age of 79

Ron Smith, a lifelong Villa fan, died after a four-week battle against coronavirus.

Father of Aston Villa boss Dean Smith dies at the age of 79

The father of Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has died after contracting Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Aston Villa coach Dean Smith's father dies

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith's father Ron has died after contracting coronavirus, the Premier L...

Father of Aston Villa boss Dean Smith dies at the age of 79

Ron Smith, a lifelong Villa fan, died after a four-week battle against coronavirus.

Father of Aston Villa boss Dean Smith dies at the age of 79

Ron Smith, a lifelong Villa fan, died after a four-week battle against coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Aston Villa coach Dean Smith's father dies

Four weeks after contracting coronavirus, Ron Smith – father of Aston Villa head coach Dean – has died.

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts

While Jha exuded confidence that a vaccine will be available in a year's time, Prof Giesecke said India should practice a lockdown that is as 'soft' as possible, as a severe lockdown will ruin its economy very quickly.

Covid-19 Here to Stay Till 2021, Aggressive Testing Needed to Curb Its Spread: Health Experts

Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread. In

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts

Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread.

Covid-19 to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed: Health experts

In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the Covid-19 pandemic

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, warn health experts

Harvard health expert Ashish Jha said coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021.The expert also called for the need for aggressive testing strategy for high-risk areas

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts

In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the series being aired on Congress social media channels.

Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD

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Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD

The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon

No respite from scorching summers! Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours, says IMD

On the progress of the southwest monsoon, the national weather forecasting centre of the IMD said it has further advanced into some more parts of south Bay of Bengal.

Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD

"Due to the prevailing dry north-westerly winds over plains of northwest India, central India and the adjoining interior parts of eastern India, the present heatwave conditions are very likely to continue during next 24 hours," the IMD said. Heatwave conditions at many places with severe heatwave in isolated pockets are very likely over Vidarbha, west Rajasthan, the IMD said.

In pictures | Heatwave adds to nation's miseries

The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon

Heatwave may continue in several parts of India during next 24 hours: IMD

On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a maximum of 47.6 degrees Celsius in the Palam area

Liberals, NDP vote to waive normal Commons proceedings during pandemic

OTTAWA — New Democrats joined forces Tuesday with the governing Liberals to waive normal House of Commons proceedings for another four months during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liberals, NDP vote to waive normal Commons proceedings during pandemic

OTTAWA - New Democrats joined forces Tuesday with the governing Liberals to waive normal House of Commons proceedings for another four months during the COV

MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons

Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.

MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.

MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons

Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.

Commons to wait 4 months

New Democrats joined forces Tuesday with the governing Liberals to waive normal House of Commons proceedings for another four months during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Travellers take note! Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC

The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing inside a plane between two passengers or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.

Covid-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says report

As a result of coronavirus pandemic, air traffic inside the US has come to a near halt. Air traffic is said to be down to about 90 per cent.

COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC

Most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said in its COVID-19 guidelines which do not recommend following social

US agency says most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights

It also do not recommend following social distancing between two passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied

COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC

However, air travellers were not risk-free specially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC

Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC. The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing between 2 passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

From spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites, Chinese residents of Canada's third largest city -- who make up 26 percent of its population, according to the last census in 2016 -- say they feel increasingly unsafe and unwelcome.

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Vancouver police are investigating 29 anti-Asian incidents over the past two months, 7 times more than the same period last year

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.

Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Vancouver, Canada | AFP |  Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face. “I was feeling a mixture of shock, disgust and sadness that it happened to me,” Ling said in an interview with AFP …

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 '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 '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

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

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

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.

Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old

MELBOURNE — 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.

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.

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...

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

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 ...

UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July.

UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July.

UK tells EU: Break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal

Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and ...

UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal

Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July. The United Kingdom left the EU on Jan. 31 but the main terms of its membership remain in place during

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

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.

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

COVID-19: today's numbers

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

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.

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, …

France stops hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 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 Presid...

Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 ―France tells doctors

The French government said Wednesday that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients.

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 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...

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 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.

Lifting league trophy without fans would be strange: Henderson

Lifting the English Premier League trophy without fans there to see it would be a “pretty strange” experience, Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson has said. Liverpool need just six points from their remaining nine games to win the league for the first time in 30 years, but...

Lifting league trophy without fans would be 'strange': Liverpool's Henderson

Liverpool need just six points from their remaining nine games to win the league for the first time in 30 years but there is still no clear date on when the season will resume after it was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lifting league trophy without fans would be 'strange' - Henderson

Lifting the Premier League trophy without fans there to see it would be a "pretty strange" experience, Liverpool's Jordan Henderson has said.

Lifting league trophy without fans would be 'strange', says Liverpool’s Henderson

LONDON, May 27 ― Lifting the Premier League trophy without fans there to see it would be a “pretty strange” experience, Liverpool's Jordan Henderson has said. Liverpool need just six points from their remaining nine games to win the league for the first time in 30 years but there is still no...

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says lifting Premier League trophy without fans would be 'strange'

Lifting the Premier League trophy without fans there to see it would be a “pretty strange” experience, Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson has said.

Lifting league trophy without fans would be 'strange': Henderson

Liverpool need just six points from their remaining nine games to win the league for the first time in 30 years but there is still no clear date on when the season will resume after it was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Four positives in latest Premier League coronavirus tests

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Four players tested positive for coronavirus in the latest batch of tests conducted by the English Premier League and announced on Wednesday.

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.

4 more positive virus tests at Premier League clubs

Four more people at three English Premier League clubs have produced positive findings for the coronavirus following the latest round of tests.

Four more people at three Premier League clubs test positive for coronavirus

Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.

Premier League release statement as four people from three clubs test positive for COVID-19

The results from the latest round of tests carried out by the Premier League have been released

Nokia veteran Sari Baldauf takes over as 5G battle rages

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Sari Baldauf took over as chairwoman of telecoms equipment maker Nokia (NOKIA.HE) on Wednesday, succeeding Risto Siilasmaa who chaired the Finnish firm for eight years.

Sari Baldauf takes over as Nokia chair from Siilasmaa

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Sari Baldauf took over as chairwoman of telecoms equipment maker Nokia on Wednesday, succeeding Risto Siilasmaa who chaired the Finnish firm for eight years.

Nokia veteran Sari Baldauf takes over as 5G battle rages

Sari Baldauf took over as chairwoman of telecoms equipment maker Nokia on Wednesday, succeeding Risto Siilasmaa who chaired the Finnish firm for ...

Nokia veteran Sari Baldauf takes over as 5G battle rages

Nokia veteran Sari Baldauf takes over as 5G battle rages

How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.

How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's. . .

How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that production will take place over the next year.

PPE - how much is enough?

A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.

How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.

How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

OTTAWA - A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail tha

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.

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

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

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

Tropical Storm Bertha forms, quickly hits S. Carolina coast

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast Wednesday morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlanti...

Tropical Storm Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

MIAMI >> Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast today morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.

Tropical Storm Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina's coast Wednesday morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year's Atlantic hurricane season.

Tropical Storm Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina's coast Wednesday morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year's Atlantic hurricane season.

Tropical Storm Bertha Hits South Carolina Coast

Bertha's maximum sustained winds were near 50 mph as it came ashore but it was expected to weaken to a tropical depression after moving inland.

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on South Carolina coast, could bring up to 8 inches of rain to some areas

Tropical Storm Bertha formed off the South Carolina coast Wednesday morning, the second named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.

North India sizzles as temperature touches 50C

India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly 20 years.

India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.

India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, the Meteorological Department said late Tuesday, "with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets".

India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring ...

India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.

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.

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 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 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 ...

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.

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

A University of Warwick researcher suggests this may significantly speed up the process of vaccine development and potentially save many lives.

COVID-19 vaccine development: New guidelines for ethical approach to infecting trial volunteers

Allowing consenting volunteers to be deliberately infected with COVID-19 for the purposes of developing a vaccine could be done ethically and potentially speed up its development, a University of Warwick researcher has argued in new research.

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

A University of Warwick researcher suggests this may significantly speed up the process of vaccine development and potentially save many lives.

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

Allowing volunteers to be deliberately infected with coronavirus for the purposes of developing a vaccine could be done ethically and potentially speed up its development, an expert has said.Dr Adair Richards at the University of Warwick has developed a set of ethical guidelines to help researchers on how to approach deliberately infecting volunteers who have been given a vaccine candidate with Covid-19.He suggests this may significantly speed up the process of vaccine development and potentially save many lives.

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

A University of Warwick researcher suggests this may significantly speed up the process of vaccine development and potentially save many lives.

Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011

Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.

Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.

Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

The last time astronauts launched from Florida was on NASA's final space shuttle flight in July 2011. Hurley was the pilot of that mission.

Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011

With the weather looking up, SpaceX and Nasa officials say crew safety is the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.

Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011

Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.

Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday.

Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank

Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank

Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold -cenbank

CARACAS — Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday.

Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank

By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday

Border tensions in Ladakh region; ‘China, India should not let differences shadow bilateral ties’

NEW DELHI, May 27: China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation between armies of the two countries in several sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.Without referring to the military standoff, Sun said both the sides should resolve their differences through communication and adhere to the basic premise that they pose no threat to each other. "We should correctly view our differences and never let them shadow the overall situation of bilateral cooperation. At the same time, we should gradually seek understanding through communication and constantly resolve differences," Sun said.He was speaking at an online interactive session organised by Confederation of Young Leaders (CYL). "We should adhere to the basic judgment that China and India are each other's opportunities and pose no threat to each other. We…

China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy

Without referring to the military standoff, Sun said both the sides should resolve their differences through communication and adhere to the basic premise that they pose no threat to each other.

China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese Ambassador

China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an

China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy

The Chinese Ambassador's comments came in the midst of aggressive posturing by both Chinese and Indians troops in several areas in eastern Ladakh including Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie.

India, China Shouldn't Let Differences Shadow Overall Ties: Chinese Envoy

China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation between armies of the two countries in several sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

Animal Spirits stuck at the same place as lockdown stall economic activity

The dashboard signals Asia’s third-largest economy had a dismal start to the new fiscal year from April 1, after what’s been an already disappointing beginning to the calendar year.

Virus Lockdown Put India Animal Spirits To Sleep, Signals Data

The Reserve Bank of India expects contraction in the current fiscal year India’s economy was pushed into a state of … Virus Lockdown Put India Animal Spirits To Sleep, Signals Data Read More »

Mega lockdown puts India’s animal spirits to sleep in April

The numbers offered the first glimpse of the devastating hit to the economy.

Mega COVID-19 lockdown puts India’s 'animal spirits' to sleep in April

Government data will probably show expansion slowed in January-March to 1.5%

Mega lockdown puts India's animal spirits to sleep in April

India Business News: India’s economy was pushed into a state of dormancy in April as the world’s strictest stay-at-home measures to contain the coronavirus took its toll.

WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation that will enable it to tap new sources of funding, including the general public.

WHO chief announces creation of foundation to tap new funding sources

GENEVA: World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation that ...

WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources

The WHO Foundation is being created as an independent grant-making entity that will support the organisation's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges by raising new funding from

WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources

The WHO Foundation is being created as an independent grant-making entity that will support the organization's efforts to address the most pressing global health challenges

World Rugby rejects invitational tournament proposal to help struggling unions

World Rugby has quickly dismissed suggestions for a major international tournament to be held in England next year to ease the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis.

World Rugby rejects invitational tournament proposal to help struggling unions

Former RFU chief executive Francis Baron drew up a financial rescue plan involving a 16-team invitational tournament to be held in the UK next year.

World Rugby rejects invitational tournament proposal to help struggling unions

Former RFU chief executive Francis Baron drew up a financial rescue plan involving a 16-team invitational tournament to be held in the UK next year.

World Rugby rejects invitational tournament proposal to help struggling unions

Former RFU chief executive Francis Baron drew up a financial rescue plan involving a 16-team invitational tournament to be held in the UK next year.

World Rugby rejects international tournament proposal to help struggling unions

Former RFU chief executive Francis Baron drew up a financial rescue plan involving a 16-team invitational tournament to be held in the UK next year.

Prime Minister's aide 'broke lockdown rules', say parents

Parents tell Mumsnet they're more likely to break lockdown rules after Dominic Cummings' Durham trip

81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.

81% of parents wouldn't travel for emergency childcare in lockdown, survey finds

Almost a quarter of parents surveyed found themselves in the same situation as Dominic Cummings - but had chosen to stay at home.

81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.

81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.

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

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 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, 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

Sil Fox cleared of sexual assault on woman in Dublin bar

Legendary comedian Sylvester "Sil" Fox has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman in a bar in Dublin.Mr Fox pleaded not guilty in December 2018 to a se

Sil Fox tells of ‘months of hell’ as he is cleared of sex assault on woman in bar

Veteran comedian says his shows were cancelled after allegations were made

Veteran comedian Sil Fox cleared of sexually assaulting woman at Dublin bar

He pleaded not guilty to the sexual assault in December 2018.

Comedian Sil Fox cleared of sexual assault

Comedian Sylvester "Sil" Fox has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman in a pub in Dublin city centre.

'Months of hell' - comedian Sil Fox cleared of sex assault in bar

Veteran comedian says his shows were cancelled after allegations were made

Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Govt

'Home deliveries of essential medicines like IFA, Calcium, ORS, Zinc, contraceptives etc can be organized in containment zones,' said Health Ministry.In case the number of beneficiaries is more, then additional sessions/clinics could be organized

Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health Ministry

In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.

‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’

The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines besides contraceptives in containment zones to ensure maternal and child healthcare is not affected.

Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health ministry

In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.

‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’

The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines like calcium, iron/folic acid and zinc tablets

Dow soars 553 points on mounting optimism around a strong economic recovery, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Stocks got a boost in midday trading when chipmaker Micron issued a quarterly sales forecast that beat estimates.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Dow soars 553 points on mounting optimism around a strong economic recovery

US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that global authorities were taking measures to boost economies. The European ...

Dow soars 553 points on mounting optimism around a strong economic recovery

US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that international authorities were taking measures to boost the global economy.

Dow climbs 325 points as investors cheer efforts to boost global economies

US stocks rose Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that international authorities are taking measures to boost the global economy.

Dow climbs 325 points as investors cheer efforts to boost global economies, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a $826 billion stimulus package intended to aid recovery from the ongoing recession.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

U.S. surpasses 100,000 deaths from coronavirus

True death toll from the virus is widely believed to be significantly higher

U.S. deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

HARTFORD, CONN. >> The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone today in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.

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…

U.S. deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000

The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.

US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone

That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount.

Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tropical Storm Bertha surprised the South Carolina coast Wednesday, forming, making landfall within two hours and was downgraded before sundown, bringing a poor beach day of rain and gusty winds, but no major problems.Forecasters expected the bad weather, but didn't predict it to organize so quickly and become the second named storm before the official start of this year's Atlantic hurricane season.Bertha was named around 8 a.m. Wednesday and was onshore east of Charleston by 9:30 a.m. The state Department of Natural Resources called it “a sunrise surprise.” Six hours after the tropical storm formed, the National Hurricane Center downgraded it to a depression well inland. They said Bertha was no

Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day

A tropical storm warning has been issued for South Carolina's coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day

A tropical storm warning has been issued for South Carolina's coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

'A sunrise surprise’: Tropical Storm Bertha quickly forms, hits South Carolina coast

Forecasters expected the bad weather, but didn’t predict it to organize so quickly and become the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season

Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Storm Bertha surprised the South Carolina coast Wednesday, forming and making landfall within two hours, bringing a poor beach day of rain and gusty winds, but no major problems.

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.

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

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 drug touted by Trump for coronavirus

SAN SALVADOR — Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said on Tuesday he takes hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug that U.

WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight

GENEVA/ZURICH (Reuters) - The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ease a potential cash shortage as it leads the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight

GENEVA: The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ...

WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight

Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. (Reuters) WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus denied the move … WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight Read More »

WHO Creates Foundation To Boost Funds In Fight Against COVID-19

The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ease a potential cash shortage as it leads the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Major fire at hotel in South Mumbai; 25 resident doctors rescued

25 people, all doctors, were residing in Hotel Fortune, located near Metro Cinema, when the blaze erupted there, they said.

Mumbai: 25 rescued after fire breaks at Hotel Fortune on Marine Lines

A fire broke out at a hotel in Mumbai late on Wednesday night. The fire was reported at Hotel Fortune which is located in Dhobi Talao neighbourhood of Marine Lines. According to latest updates, at ;east 25 people have been rescued.

Mumbai: 25 rescued after fire breaks out at Hotel Fortune on Marine Lines

These 25 people, all doctors, were residing in Hotel Fortune, located near Metro Cinema, when the blaze erupted there, they said.

Fire at South Mumbai hotel, 25 doctors rescued

The blaze erupted on the second floor of Hotel Fortune, in Dhobi Talao.

Major Fire At South Mumbai Hotel, At Least 25 Rescued

At least 25 people were rescued after a major fire broke out in a five-storey hotel in south Mumbai on Wednesday night, officials said.

Bertha makes landfall along South Carolina coast: NHC

(Reuters) - Tropical storm Bertha has made landfall along the South Carolina coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday.

Bertha weakens to tropical depression: NHC

(Reuters) - Bertha, the second named storm this Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a tropical depression, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday.

Tropical storm makes landfall, bringing heavy rain to South Carolina

MIAMI: A tropical storm that could unleash heavy rainfall and produce life-threatening flash flooding made landfall along the South Carolina coast ...

Akinwunmi Adesina hits back over graft accusations

The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption and vowed to continue working.

African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations

Abidjan, Ivory Coast | AFP | The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption and vowed to continue working. In a press statement, Adesina slammed “unprecedented attempts by some to tarnish my reputation” and declared “I will… continue to work with each and every one of …

African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations

'I maintain my innocence with regard to trumped-up allegations that unjustly seek to impugn my honor and integrity, as well as the reputation of the African Development Bank,' says Akinwumi Adesina

African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations

The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption and vowed to continue working. In a press statement, Adesina slammed "unprecedented attempts by some to tarnish my reputation" and declared "I will... continue to

Adesina hits back over graft accusations, vows to continue working

The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption.

Chase Elliott beats Kyle Busch to win $100,000 bounty in NASCAR Truck Series race

Seven-race winning streak over.

Chase Elliott ends Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Truck Series streak, collects $100,000 bounty

CONCORD, N.C. — Chase Elliott gained a measure of revenge against Kyle Busch on Tuesday night — and then let him know about it. Elliott snapped Busch’s seven-race NASCAR Truck Series winning

Elliott ends Busch’s win streak, claims $100,000 bounty to battle COVID-19

Harvick and Marcus Lemonis, the CEO of Gander RV & Outdoors, donate $50,000 each

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Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine: poll

More than two thirds of people 60 and older say they'd get vaccinated, compared with 40 per cent who are younger.

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public A

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Poll shows only half of Americans could access coronavirus vaccine

PTI Washington Only about half of Americans say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to

Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed.

Drugmaker Sanofi to raise over $11 billion via sale of Regeneron shares

PARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi (SASY.PA) will raise over $11 billion from the sale of 21.6 million shares in its U.S. partner Regeneron (REGN.O), the French drugmaker said on Wednesday, adding it would use the proceeds for innovation and general growth.

Drugmaker Sanofi to raise over US$11 billion via sale of Regeneron shares

Sanofi will raise over US$11 billion from the sale of 21.6 million shares in its U.S. partner Regeneron, the French drugmaker said on Wednesday, ...

Drugmaker Sanofi to raise over $11 billion via sale of Regeneron shares

Earlier this week, Regeneron had said it would repurchase about $5 billion of its shares directly from Sanofi, without altering their over-a-decade-long partnership

Drugmaker Sanofi to raise over $11 billion via sale of Regeneron shares

Earlier this week, Regeneron had said it would repurchase about $5 billion of its shares directly from Sanofi, without altering their over-a-decade-long partnership.

Donald Trump hits back at Twitter for flagging his tweets

It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.Trump reacted: 'Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election

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.

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