French nursing homes employees protest pay, conditions

PARIS — Employees of a major group of French nursing homes on Monday took part in protests across France to call for better pay amid the coronavirus crisis. Protesters gathered outside homes owned by the Korian group in Paris, Lille and other French cities in response to a call from several far-left unions. The government …

French nursing homes employees take to streets in protest

Facing anger from healthcare workers, President Emmanuel Macron promised a "massive" investment plan for France's public health sector.

French nursing homes employees take to streets in protest

Facing anger from healthcare workers, President Emmanuel Macron promised a "massive" investment plan for France's public health sector.

Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 count crosses 17,000-mark after record spike in cases

State's virus-related death toll reaches 118.87 of the 805 new patients are passengers from Maharashtra who returned to the southern state

Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: 35 flights at Chennai airport Monday, state sees 805 new cases

In the highest single-day jump in the state, 805 new cases were recorded in Tamil Nadu on Monday. While briefing the media via video conferencing, state health minister C Vijayabaskar said 88 per cent of the Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu are asymptomatic.

After chaotic Day 1, only 41 flights planned today at Chennai airport

More cancellations expected, say officials

Three face charges in protest outside Premier John Horgan’s home

Three people are scheduled to appear at the Western Communities courthouse July 15 in relation to alleged mischief and trespass at the home of Premier John Horgan on Feb. 18. Derek Ryneveld, who . . .

Charges for pipeline protest

The BC Prosecution Service says it has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee charges against three people in relation to allegations of mischief and trespass at the home of Premier John Horgan.

Charges laid in pipeline protest outside B.C. Premier John Horgan's home

VICTORIA - The BC Prosecution Service says it has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee charges against three people in relation to allegations of misch

Early identification helped Nagpur, says civic chief Tukaram Mundhe

Nagpur: Over 75 per cent of people who got infected with novel coronavirus in Nagpur have since recovered and been discharged, and the death rate of 2 per cent is also among the best in Maharashtra and the country, Municipal Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said on Monday. He said measures like early identification, tracing, isolation, treatment […]

COVID-19: Early identification helped Nagpur, says civic chief

Gathering limits make a 'great time to be building a pipeline:' Alberta minister

Alberta's energy minister says it's a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.

Alberta minister says it’s a ‘great time’ to build a pipeline because COVID-19 restrictions limit protests against them

Sonya Savage made the comment Friday in a podcast hosted by the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors

WHO suspends hydroxychloroquine trials

The World Health Organization is temporarily suspending the use of hydroxychloroquine from its global study into experimental treatments for the coronavirus.

WHO suspends trials of hydroxychloroquine, citing safety

May 25 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization announced Monday it was temporarily pausing international medical trials involving the malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which was touted by U.S. President Trump as a possible cure for COVID-19.

People warned not to test eyesight by driving after Dominic Cummings' statement

Dominic Cummings admitted making a 60-mile round trip to test his eyesight.

Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

Two-year-old child plunges 15ft onto a busy beach sparking major rescue operation

The girl fell from the walkway above Meadfoot beach in Torquay onto the ground below at around lunchtime today.

Girl, 2, rushed to hospital after falling 15ft onto busy beach in Devon

A GIRL has been taken to hospital after falling 15ft onto a busy beach in Devon today, sparking a major operation by emergency services. The two-year-old fell from the walkway above Meadfoot Beach …

PM and top aide say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

PM and top aide say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

Second man with COVID-19 dies in US immigration custody

A Guatemalan man held in United States immigration detention died after contracting the novel coronavirus, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed on Monday. He is the second known migrant to die of COVID-19 while in immigration custody. 

Second immigrant dies of COVID-19 while in ICE custody

Santiago Baten-Oxlag, of Guatemala, is the second known immigrant to die of coronavirus complications while detained by U.S. immigration authorities.

Boy slashed to neck and face and stabbed in leg in horror park gang attack

The young boy emotionally told his gran: 'The reason I was running was to come and say my last goodbye to my mum before I died'

Boy slashed to neck and face and stabbed in leg in horror park gang attack

The teenager's mum said she "could have lost him" following the brutal attack, which happened in Liverpool on Friday and saw the victim held down by a group of around eight thugs

"Main Facebookwala Bhai Nahin. Dombivli ka original Bhai Hun": Hoodlum arrested after firing at friend

In a bizarre incident, a 24-year-old history sheeter from Dombivli opened fire on his friend following the impression that the latter was undermining his writ by refusing to pay him an extortion amount, at Diva on Sunday night.

‘Original bhai’, friend held for firing countrymade gun in Diva

Accused wanted to establish himself as gangster with murder

U.S. CDC reports 1,637,456 coronavirus cases, 97,669 deaths

May 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 1,637,456 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 15,342 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 620 to 97,669.

U.S. CDC reports 1,637,456 coronavirus cases, 97,669 deaths

(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 1,637,456 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 15,342 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 620 to 97,669.

Two trucks crash at petrol station in Warrenheip

Two trucks have crashed in a serious incident at Warrenheip, with one truck careering into a petrol bowser.

Warrenheip petrol station crash witnesses say they 'cheated death'

One man grabbed his daughter and tried to jump out of the way as the truck barrelled towards them

Kerala man admitted to hospital after jackfruit fell on head tests COVID-19 positive

Kerala Coronavirus, Kerala Covid19 Cases: Five people have died due to coronavirus in Kerala and over 95,000 are under observation. The total tally of Covid cases is 847.

Jackfruit falls on man injuring him; at hospital, he tests positive for Covid

Officials say the man suffered injuries to his spine after a jackfruit fell on his head. However, it is not clear how he may have contracted the viral infection.

Here's why BJP MP Parvesh Verma wants Rahul Gandhi quarantined until the coronavirus pandemic ends

Three members of Nehru-Gandhi family should be kept in quarantine until COVID-19 pandemic ends: BJP MP

Three members of Nehru-Gandhi family should be kept in quarantine until COVID-19 pandemic ends: BJP MP: BJP MP Parvesh Verma on Monday accused the members of Gandhi-Nehru family of creating

South Carolina soldier dies in Afghanistan

A South Carolina soldier has been killed in Afghanistan.

South Carolina soldier dies in non-combat related incident in Afghanistan: Defense Department

An American soldier from South Carolina has died in a non-combat related incident in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced on Thursday.