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Saudi Arabia to End Curfew on June 21, Except in Holy City of Mecca
Mosques can hold prayers once again, subject to social distancing and hygiene measures, except for in Mecca where restrictions on attendance will stay in place.
Pak Man Attacks UK Gurdwara, Leaves Note on Kashmir and a Phone Number; Arrested
The CCTV footages showed smashed glass doors of the gurdwara, glass shards scattered all over the floor and a man inside the premises.
Thousands Without Power in Western Australia After Once in a Decade Storm
Wind speeds of up to 132 km/hour (82 mph) were registered at Cape Leeuwin, one of the state's most south-westerly points early on Monday, the strongest May gusts in 15 years, according to the Australia Broadcasting Corp.
New York Guv Says Gathering of Up to 10 Must Aim to Stay 'Safe' as Cases Drop Below 100 in Weeks
In his daily briefing on Saturday, he said New York recorded 84 coronavirus deaths on May 22 compared with 109 the day before, continuing a downward trend in the state's toll from the pandemic.
'This is the End of Hong Kong': China Pushes for National Security Law After Unrest
China has made clear it wants new security legislation passed after Hong Kong was rocked by seven months of massive and sometimes violent pro-democracy protests last year.
Lockdown Over, Pakistan's Covid-19 Deaths, Infections Tick Higher
Fearful of the economic impact, and swayed by the acute hardship suffered by millions of poor families, Prime Minister Imran Khan has defended the lifting of the lockdown last week.
Bridging Gaps & Offering Hands: How a Pakistani Immigrant Who Died of Covid-19 Helped Others in US
Shafqat Khan left behind his wife, three children, seven grandchildren and a legacy of connections.
'They Want to Rip off US': Trump Says China Running Disinformation Campaign to Make Joe Biden President
He said China's spokesperson spoke stupidly on the Asian country's behalf, in an attempt to deflect the "pain and carnage" he alleges China has spread throughout the world.
Trump Wants 7.6% Payroll Tax Cut to Help Staunch Coronavirus Economic Pain - Kudlow
Donald Trump is looking to the tax code to help the economy regain ground lost when states shut down virtually all economic activity in hopes of containing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Two Killed, 13 Injured as Quake Hits China's Yunnan Province
According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, the quake struck at 9.47 pm on Monday.
McDonald’s Accused of 'Systemic Sexual Harassment' of Employees Worldwide, Complaint Filed
The document cites witness testimony of 'attempted rape, indecent exposure, groping, and sexual offers.'
France Declared ‘War’ on Coronavirus, But Lost the Weapons to Fight a Pandemic
France has become a case study in how some countries are now reconsidering their dependence on global supply chains built during the past two decades on the mantra of low costs and quick delivery.
'Trump Lied on National TV': US Prez Says Truckers Protesting Industry Problems Honking to Support Him
The truckers who have lined streets near the White House since May 1 are indeed protesters, not people holding any kind of celebration -- and they are protesting a variety of issues affecting their jobs.
Taiwan Rejects China's Main Condition for WHO Participation
Taiwan attended the WHA as an observer from 2009-2016 when Taipei-Beijing relations were warmer, but China blocked further participation after the election of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.
'Don't Want Rotting Corpses in Trucks': As Virus Cases Rise, Chile Digs Thousands of Graves in Prep
"We realize that this is a historical moment and that we may need more graves, because we see what's happened in other countries," cemetery director Rashid Saud said.
Post-lockdown Flights: Cabin Crew Attire to Have Face Shield, Gown and Mask
This would be similar to the attire unveiled by Philippines AirAsia for its cabin crew on April 27. The attire comprise a red-coloured full body suit consisting of a face shield and a face mask.