Will George Floyd’s death mark a turning point in the US?
Derek Chauvin could never have imagined this day.An officer in the Minneapolis Police, he responded to a call over a…
Production can be restored, but at what expense?
Everything old is new again.As the world plans a recovery from the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus, long discarded…
‘Life-threatening’ cold overnight on Victorian mountain as search for missing boy enters second day
Police say cold conditions were "life-threatening" overnight at Mount Disappointment, north of Melbourne, where a search continues for a missing…
Asia stocks extend rally as economic healing hopes increase confidence
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian stocks rallied for their ninth straight day on Tuesday and oil prices jumped as the lifting…
Unique: In Navy research study, 60 percent of carrier volunteers have coronavirus antibodies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier has…
Thousands pay tribute to George Floyd as pressure installs for U.S. cops reform
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Thousands of mourners braved sweltering Texas heat on Monday to view the casket of George Floyd, whose…
Factbox: What remains in Democrats’ cops reform and racial justice costs?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats on Monday introduced a sweeping bill intended to address longstanding complaints about racial injustice in…
Trump insists no police defunding amid U.S.-wide clamor for reforms
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion with law enforcement in the State Dining Room at the White…
Democrats pledge transformative modification with authorities reform expense
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. congressional Democrats unveiled sweeping legislation on Monday to combat police violence and racial injustice through transformative…
Hard hit New york city City begins reopening as coronavirus infection rate plummets
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Exactly 100 days after the first coronavirus case was confirmed in New York City, some workers…
North Korea says it will sever hotlines with South Korea: KCNA
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Tuesday it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward…
Nasdaq ends at record, confirms bull market on economic recovery hopes
(Reuters) - The Nasdaq posted a record closing high on Monday, becoming the first of the major indexes to confirm…
Facebook Working on Dark Mode, Coronavirus Tracker, and More for Android App: Report
Facebook is reportedly working on a few new features for its Android app. According to a new report, features like…
Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app validates the Galaxy Watch 3 and the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch smartwatches are some of the best smartwatches to pair with Android devices. They have great designs, modern…
Google Maps starts cautioning tourists about coronavirus restrictions and public transportation crowding
Society is opening back up. It's happening slowly and it won't be fully until a vaccine for the novel coronavirus…
Motorola releases Moto G Fast, Moto E: 2 spending plan phones under $200
On the left is the $200 Moto G Fast and on the right the $150 Moto E. Motorola On the…
Kashmiri Pandits’ organisations condemn killing of sarpanch in Anantnag
Kashmiri Pandits during a demonstration in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. File photo…
Step by step: On India-China LAC stand-off
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Offering area: On SpaceX’s mission to space
June 09, 2020 00:02 IST Updated: June 08, 2020 23:16 IST June 09, 2020 00:02 IST Updated: June 08, 2020…
Health Ministry asks States for district-level plans
Union Health Ministry, on Monday, directed States to make district-wise prospective plans for the coming months to tackle COVID-19.Health Secretary…
BJP may add 9 Rajya Sabha seats to its tally in June 19 polls
File photoNEW DELHI: BJP, which saw a dip in strength from 81 to 75 in Rajya Sabha after biennial polls…
LG junks govt order on hospitals; creates problem for Delhiites, says Kejriwal
NEW DELHI: A day after chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that all private hospitals, except the super-specialty ones, and state-run…
Jolt for malls as retailers, restaurants refuse to open
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: Large shopping malls, which have been feeling the pinch of a long lockdown, received another blow on Monday…
Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh talk tough, say India won’t bow to China’s muscle-flexing
NEW DELHI: Amid a tense stand-off with China, two members of the Cabinet Committee on Security-home minister Amit Shah and…
Lockdowns may have averted 3 million deaths in Europe by curbing Covid-19: Study
LONDON: Wide-scale lockdowns including shop and school closures have reduced Covid-19 transmission rates in Europe enough to control its spread…
Calls grow in US to reform, defund, disband police
WASHINGTON: Members of the city council in Minneapolis, where a black man died under the knee of a rogue cop…
Office health care may not improve workers’ health
A new study has found that a workplace wellness program had limited benefits for employees’ health.Share on PinterestInitiatives for wellness…
Donating blood during a pandemic: Why it is crucial, and how to do it safely
Despite lockdown measures being in place to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2, it is crucial that people still donate blood.COVID-19’s…
Convalescent plasma appears safe for treating COVID-19
Transfusions of plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19, the illness that SARS-CoV-2 causes, appear to be safe for…
Through my eyes: COVID-19, breast cancer, and counselling others
My name is Diane McCarthy Prost. I’m a 57-year-old mother of three boys, and I’ve been married to my husband…
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders stepping down | CBC News
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders announced his resignation Monday afternoon but did not give a reason for his decision to…
Hundreds line up in Texas heat to view George Floyd’s casket during Houston visitation | CBC News
Hundreds of mourners lined up outside a church in George Floyd's native Houston for a final public viewing Monday.The CBC's…
Scheer says people are ‘upset and confused’ by Trudeau’s decision to attend a protest during the pandemic | CBC News
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said today that Canadians have a right to be angered by the sight of Prime Minister…
Ontario doubling limit on gatherings, more businesses to reopen in next phase of COVID-19 recovery plan | CBC News
Ontarians will soon be allowed to gather in groups of up to 10 and many more businesses and services will…
Why a Canadian push for economic solutions could fight systemic racism: Don Pittis | CBC News
Education and improved economic status help people of colour, but government policy is also essential for levelling the playing field,…
Taken down slave trader statue ‘was an affront’
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionProtesters in Bristol pull down a statue of slave trader Edward ColstonA…
United States Democrats present sweeping police reform costs
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionDemocrats kneel in moment of silence for George FloydUS Democrats in Congress…
Andrew ‘provided to help Epstein district attorneys’
Image copyright AFP The Duke of York's lawyers have rejected claims by US prosecutors that he has not cooperated with…
George Floyd murder suspect to appear in court
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe history of police violence in the USThe Minneapolis ex-policeman accused of…
Treasure chest worth $1m found in Rocky Mountains
Image copyright Most Wanted/Shutterstock Image caption Mr Fenn says a man from "back East" tracked it down but gave no…
South Korean court rejects arrest warrant ask for Samsung heir
Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee arrives for a court hearing to review a detention warrant request against him at…
Trump plans to sign bill pressuring China over Uighur Muslim crackdown: source
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a statement on the ongoing protests over racial inequality in the wake of…
Mourners gather to honor George Floyd as push to reform U.S. police intensifies
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Mourners gathered in Texas on Monday to pay their respects to African American George Floyd, who died…
Nasdaq strikes new record on swift economic recovery hopes
(Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with the Nasdaq hitting a record high for the second straight session, after…
Exclusive: U.S. Navy test shows 60 percent of carrier crew have coronavirus antibodies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier has…
Violence versus protesters, press undesirable, states France’s Le Drian
FILE PHOTO: French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian leaves the Elysee Presidential Palace after a weekly cabinet meeting, in…
Moscow lifts coronavirus lockdown as Russia partially resumes borders
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moscow is lifting its months-long coronavirus lockdown, mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Monday, declaring that the pandemic…
Farmers are strong, not susceptible; they need to be offered choices, states Agriculture Secretary
The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to at least 12 States allowing direct marketing of agriculture produce, which…
Change for brand-new map to be used up by Nepal parliament on Tuesday
File photo of activists affiliated with ‘Human Rights and Peace Society Nepal’ holding placards against the alleged encroachments of Nepal’s…