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India extends lockdown in high-risk zones, to allow partial reopening elsewhere
Published On: May 31, 2020 12:29 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, May 31: India extended its coronavirus lockdown until June 30 in high-risk zones but permitted restaurants, malls and religious buildings to reopen elsewhere from June 8 despite a record high number of cases detected nationwide on Saturday.
Five-star Bayern thrash Fortuna to close in on league title
Published On: May 31, 2020 08:08 AM NPT By: Reuters
MUNICH, GERMANY, May 31: Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski ended a personal jinx when he opened his account against Fortuna Duesseldorf by scoring twice in a 5-0 win on Saturday as the holders moved closer to a record-extending 30th Bundesliga title.
Global coronavirus cases surpass 6 million
Published On: May 31, 2020 06:54 AM NPT By: Reuters
BRAZIL, May 31: Global coronavirus cases surpassed 6 million on Saturday, according to a Reuters tally, as Latin America reported a grim milestone of 50,000 deaths from the disease.
Trump cutting U.S. ties with World Health Organization over virus
Published On: May 30, 2020 08:00 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS, May 30: The United States will end its relationship with the World Health Organization over the body’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, accusing the U.N. agency of becoming a puppet of China.
FA Cup final to be held on August 1
Published On: May 30, 2020 07:55 AM NPT By: Reuters
MANCHESTER, May 30: The FA Cup final will be held on Aug. 1, the Football Association announced on Friday, after the Premier League said on Thursday that its season will restart on June 17.
Nepali Sherpas wait, grow potatoes as Himalayas remain closed due to coronavirus
Published On: May 29, 2020 01:56 PM NPT By: Reuters
KATHMANDU, May 29: Had it not been for the coronavirus, Nepali climbing guide Tashi Lakpa Sherpa would have been on Mount Everest now, guiding clients and trying to add another feather in his cap - a ninth ascent.
Don't you step on my rhinestone studded jockstrap - Elvis memorabilia for sale
Published On: May 29, 2020 10:45 AM NPT By: Reuters
A piece of Elvis Presley memorabilia is up for sale, and it is probably the most Elvis thing you can possibly imagine - a rhinestone studded jockstrap said to have been worn by the king.
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
Published On: May 27, 2020 06:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, May 27: 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.
Global film festival aims to bridge coronavirus distances
Published On: May 27, 2020 09:57 AM NPT By: Reuters
The Cannes film festival was canceled and the September jamborees in Venice and Toronto are uncertain but this week movie lovers are being offered a taste of the film festival experience from the comfort of their homes.
Bayern with one hand on league title after 1-0 win at Dortmund
Published On: May 27, 2020 07:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
DORTMUND, GERMANY, May 27: Joshua Kimmich’s sweet first-half lob gave leaders Bayern Munich a 1-0 win at second-placed Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Tuesday to close in on the league title with a seven-point advantage over their rivals and six games left in the season.
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time
Published On: May 27, 2020 07:05 AM NPT By: Reuters
SAN FRANCISCO, May 27: Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.
Afghan government will free 900 Taliban prisoners Tuesday - Afghan official
Published On: May 26, 2020 04:18 PM NPT By: Reuters
KABUL, May 26: The Afghan government urged the Taliban to extend a three-day ceasefire which is due to end on Tuesday night and also announced that it would release 900 prisoners from the insurgent group on Tuesday.
WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns
Published On: May 26, 2020 06:55 AM NPT By: Reuters
GENEVA , May 26: The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.
India among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump; air travel reopens
Published On: May 25, 2020 01:56 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, May 25: India reported another 6,977 cases, taking its total to 138,845, according to government data, despite the world’s longest lockdown imposed in March by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Total deaths have passed 4,000.
Cologne grab late goals to earn 2-2 home draw with Fortuna
Published On: May 25, 2020 08:05 AM NPT By: Reuters
COLOGNE, GERMANY, May 25: Late headers by substitute Anthony Modeste and Jhon Cordoba allowed Cologne to salvage a 2-2 home draw against Fortuna Duessledorf in the Bundesliga after Mark Uth had missed a penalty for the hosts on Sunday.
Xi says China could have set GDP growth goal around 6% had there been no coronavirus
Published On: May 24, 2020 10:26 PM NPT By: Reuters
BEIJING, May 24: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China’s annual economic growth target could have been set around 6% had the new coronavirus epidemic not happened, according to state media reports on Saturday.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as protesters rise up against security law
Published On: May 24, 2020 05:39 PM NPT By: Reuters
HONG KONG, May 24: Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands protesting on Sunday against Beijing’s plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, signalling a return to mass protests that roiled the financial hub last year.
UK aims to reopen primary schools from June 1, transport minister says
Published On: May 24, 2020 04:45 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, May 24: Britain’s government intends to stick with a plan to reopen primary schools to some pupils from June 1, Transport Minister Grant Shapps said on Sunday.
Taliban, Afghan president declare three-day Eid ceasefire from Sunday
Published On: May 24, 2020 12:17 PM NPT By: Reuters
KABUL, May 24: The Taliban declared a three-day Eid ceasefire in Afghanistan starting Sunday, via a tweet on Saturday from the hardline Islamist group, and the country’s president said the government would reciprocate.
Bayern cruise past Frankfurt 5-2 to stay on title track
Published On: May 24, 2020 07:28 AM NPT By: Reuters
BERLIN, May 24: Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-2 on Saturday, surviving a brief second-half comeback scare to stay four points clear of Borussia Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga with seven games left to play.
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