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Why Afeworki travelled to Ethiopia despite Covid-19 scare

Tour comes at a time when world leaders are holding virtual meetings




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Contacts of Isiolo Covid-19 case isolated, 53 being traced

Authorities acquire passenger manifest for the bus patient travelled in.




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Elderly Hongkongers peeved by looming eviction and relocation at decades-old care home amid Covid-19 pandemic

The looming eviction and relocation of 150 elderly residents at a decades-old care home in Hong Kong amid the coronavirus pandemic has left many fearful of infection risks, as a resident prepares to launch a last-minute legal battle against the government to stop a demolition plan within a month.Situated in the suburbs of the northern border town of Sheung Shui, Dills Corner Garden has housed 16 elderly care homes since 1997 and is much beloved by many residents for its tranquil life, quality…




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Former city leader says Hong Kong Coalition hopes to bolster economy, rule of law but cannot ‘do government’s job’

A new pro-establishment alliance led by former Hong Kong leaders hopes to educate young residents on the rule of law, but cannot fulfil the government’s role of addressing political issues that emerged from last year’s months of social unrest, one of its leaders said on Sunday.Hong Kong Coalition co-convenor Leung Chun-ying, the city’s chief executive from 2012 to 2017, also said the body has been formulating plans to offer young graduates training and employment opportunities.“I hope we can…




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Coronavirus latest: European countries prepare reopening as infections pass 4 million worldwide

France and Spain, two of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, were preparing on Sunday for an easing of lockdown rules as the global number of infections passed 4 million.In the US, the country with the world’s highest death toll, President Donald Trump faced sharp criticism from his predecessor Barack Obama who said on a leaked tape that Trump’s handling of the crisis was an “absolute chaotic disaster”.The virus has claimed more than 78,000 lives in the United States, which…




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Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla from California over coronavirus restrictions

Tesla chief Elon Musk on Saturday threatened to pull his electric car headquarters and plant out of California after local authorities kept him from resuming production due to the coronavirus pandemic.“Frankly, this is the final straw. Tesla will now move its HQ and future programmes to Texas/Nevada immediately,” Musk tweeted in a long diatribe, characteristic of past online rants which are not necessarily carried out.Referring to the California city where the cars are produced, Musk said that …




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Mekong nations face growing threat to food security amid claims China’s dams exacerbate effects of drought

Fishermen in northeast Thailand say they have seen catches in the Mekong River plunge, while some farmers in Vietnam and Cambodia are leaving for jobs in cities as harvests of rice and other crops shrink.The common thread driving these events is erratic water levels in Asia’s third longest waterway.Water flows along the 4,300km (2,700 mile) Mekong shift naturally between monsoon and dry seasons, but non-governmental groups say the 11 hydroelectric dams on China’s portion of the river – five of…




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Coronavirus cases in Japan drive surge in discrimination against medical workers

The coronavirus in Japan has brought not just an epidemic of infections, but also an onslaught of bullying and discrimination against the sick, their families and health workers.A government campaign to raise awareness seems to be helping, at least for medical workers. But it’s made only limited headway in countering the harassment and shunning that may be discouraging people from seeking testing and care and hindering the battle against the pandemic.When Arisa Kadono tested positive and was…




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Alberta Health Services orders Calgary café, hair salon to close over COVID-19 regulation violations

Alberta Health Services has ordered two Calgary businesses to close for violating provincial COVID-19 regulations.




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Alec Baldwin plays Trump at a virtual high school graduation during ‘SNL’ season finale

Channelling Trump, Baldwin dispenses some words of advice to the class.




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Justice for Mah-hi-vist Goodblanket: Frustration lingers in Oklahoma

Family of Native American man want answers after fatal confrontation with local law enforcement




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Black bears of Ohio return to natural habitat

In the Buckeye State, the large furry mammals are back, but are humans ready for them?




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Public action needed to slow rising seas, experts say

Reducing carbon emissions could mean difference between 1 and over 4 feet of sea level rise




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Senate Republicans rule out action on Obama high court pick

No Supreme Court justice nominee confirmation hearing till next year, says majority leader




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In DRC, armed groups dwindle but still aggravate troubled region

Repatriators working to bring Hutus back to Rwanda often find a blurry line between refugee and ex-combatant




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In Alabama, taxis fill a transportation void

Taxi drivers say some customers spend $100 a week on fares to and from work




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Do different generations of immigrants think differently?

A new study of London's Bangladeshi community finds that cultural assimilation changes how people engage with the world




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The rapid DNA revolution

Will speedy DNA tests help convict violent offenders or curb privacy?




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Norovirus sickens hundreds at university in Ohio

At least 200 students report symptoms of norovirus at Miami University in city of Oxford




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US, China draft new N. Korea sanctions

UN diplomats said China and US have reached agreement on tougher sanctions, including blacklisting of people, entities




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The disabled models of New York Fashion Week

A look at the people challenging body type prejudice




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In Rwanda, female ex-combatants face reintegration challenge

At Mutobo camp, former fighters spend three months being rehabiliated after returning from the DRC




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The cancer cluster of Piketon, Ohio

How the legacy of the Cold War poisons people still




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Nevada governor says he doesn't want Supreme Court consideration

Republican Brian Sandoval, reportedly under consideration by Obama for the nation's top court, says he's not interested




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A long road to reintegration for Rwandan ex-combatants

Despite programs aimed at helping former fighters recover and rebuild, many struggle to find their place in society





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Testing Capacity for Covid-19 Scaled up to 95,000 Per Day, Says Union Minister Harsh Vardhan - News18

  1. Testing Capacity for Covid-19 Scaled up to 95,000 Per Day, Says Union Minister Harsh Vardhan  News18
  2. Let`s work together by converting orange zones to green zones: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan tells NE...  Zee News
  3. 'We have prepared India for the worst'  Mumbai Mirror
  4. Lav Agarwal: We have to learn to live with the virus  Pune Mirror
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Demi Lovato shares relationship update with Max Ehrich: I am very happy

Demi Lovato says she is very happy in her love life, alongside beau Max Ehrich




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NAB law doesn't need reformation, but scrapping altogether: PML-N

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-|N leader and former National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said the National Accountability Bureau needs no reformation but scrapping altogether.He was...

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India exploiting corona for unprecedented dimension in IOK

LONDON: British Kashmiri Organisations have shown deep concern over brutalities of the Indian army keeping up in occupied Kashmir.Both the Kashmir Youth Assembly and the Organisation of Kashmir...

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Urs of Sachal Sarmast observed amidst Covid-19 precautions

SUKKUR: The 199th Urs of Sufi saint and mystic poet Hazrat Sachal Sarmast was observed without the traditional celebrations accompanying the festival due to the social distancing in vogue due to...

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NAB law doesn't need reformation, but scrapping altogether: PML-N

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-|N leader and former National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said the National Accountability Bureau needs no reformation but scrapping altogether.He was...

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Fed up with prolonged lockdown people flouting restrictions

PESHAWAR: Contrary to the opinion of doctors, the small traders and general public are fed up with the prolonged lockdown and have started violating the restrictions put in place for their...

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UK Labour leader faces stiff opposition from 50 MPs over IOK statement

LONDON: Fifty Labour Party parliamentarians have told the new Labour leader Keir Starmer that his recent statement on Indian Occupied Kashmir after a meeting with Labour Friends of India is...

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KP CM Mahmood Khan orders timely completion of CFCs under digital access initiative

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has asked officials to ensure timely completion of Citizens Facilitation Centres projects in the provincial capital launched under the Digital Access Initiative...

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KP authorities in a fix over exams cancellation, schools closure

PESHAWAR: Confusion prevailed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over cancellation of the board examinations and extension of school closure until July 15 as no decision could be taken at the provincial level...

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'India exploiting corona for unprecedented dimension in IOK'

LONDON: British Kashmiri Organisations have shown deep concern over brutalities of the Indian army keeping up in occupied Kashmir.Both the Kashmir Youth Assembly and the Organisation of Kashmir...

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India exploiting corona for unprecedented dimension in IOK

LONDON: British Kashmiri Organisations have shown deep concern over brutalities of the Indian army keeping up in occupied Kashmir.Both the Kashmir Youth Assembly and the Organisation of Kashmir...

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NAB law doesn't need reformation, but scrapping altogether: PML-N

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-|N leader and former National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said the National Accountability Bureau needs no reformation but scrapping altogether.He was...

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Balik-Tanaw Sunday Gospel Reflection | 5th Sunday of Easter: Don’t Be Troubled

By Deaconess Sharon David McCart United Methodist Church  We are living in difficult times. The threat comes not only from Covid-19 but also from food shortages and extrajudicial killings, of being imprisoned (justly or unjustly) in overcrowded conditions. Too many of us know someone who has died during this pandemic. Too many of us are going…

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HRCP voices reservations over formation of national minorities' commission

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has strong reservations over the formation of a national minorities’ commission through a cabinet decision based on a summary moved by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.In a statement, it has said that the proposed composition...




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Five conference centres to be set up to ensure witness protection during court proceedings

On the directives of Karachi Additional Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon, Deputy Inspector General Police Security and Emergency Service Division Maqsood Ahmed chaired a video link meeting regarding the establishment of a video conference system for the protection of witnesses and...




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Sindh govt stoking hatred to divert public attention from its poor performance, alleges Khurrum Sher Zaman

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Karachi president and MPA Khurrum Sher Zaman on Saturday said that one of his Friday statements had been misrepresented and therefore he tendered his apologies if it had hurt anyone’s sentiments.Zaman came under severe criticism by a section of activists on...




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Easing lockdown will open the floodgates to coronavirus cases, warn medical associations

Strongly opposing federal and provincial governments’ decision to ease the lockdown, senior health experts and medical associations on Saturday warned that the number of COVID-19 cases was already on the rise and if restrictions were further lifted, the outbreak could get out of control in...




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Anti-viral drug trio found to shorten COVID-19 illness

PARIS: Researchers in Hong Kong have found that patients suffering milder illness caused by the new coronavirus recover more quickly if they are treated with a three-drug antiviral cocktail soon after symptoms appear.Authors of the study, published in the Lancet on Friday, described the findings...




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Abundant aid from China manifests its peaceful national character

BEIJING: “We have received critical medical supplies worth millions of RMBs from Chinese donors including major SOEs, entrepreneurs engaged in several projects in Pakistan, provincial governments of China and also from private individuals. These donations have reinforced Pakistan’s...




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Liberia eases prayer restrictions but extends lockdown

MONROVIA: Liberian President George Weah has said he will partially lift restrictions on praying in mosques and churches aimed at curbing coronavirus, while extending a lockdown in the capital Monrovia. In a statement on Friday, the former international footballer said emergency measures announced...




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Seven killed in protests over food distribution in Afghanistan

KABUL: Seven people were killed when protesters angry over what they see as unfair food aid distribution during the coronavirus pandemic clashed with police in Afghanistan’s western Ghor province on Saturday, according to a local member of parliament.Fourteen more were wounded during the...




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Anti-viral drug trio found to shorten Covid-19 illness in mild cases

Paris: Researchers in Hong Kong have found that patients suffering milder illness caused by the new coronavirus recover more quickly if they are treated with a three-drug antiviral cocktail soon after symptoms appear. Authors of the study, published in the Lancet on Friday, described the findings...




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Hundreds protest Swiss anti-virus restrictions

GENEVA: Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Bern and other Swiss cities Saturday to protest restrictions put in place to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus, local media reported.Several hundred people gathered in front of the Swiss parliament in the capital, the Keystone-ATS news agency...