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No immediate plan to go for stricter lockdown: govt ISLAMABAD: As the country registered thousands of new Covid-19 patients and witnessed many deaths from the virus on Thursday, the government expressed "satisfaction" over the situation in hospitals, saying it has no immediate plan to go for a stricter lockdown. Talking to Dawn after attending a m....

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Shahbaz's son key figure in sugar scandal: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Thursday accused Salman Shahbaz, son of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Shahbaz Sharif, of being the central figure in the mega-sugar scandal and announced that action against him would be taken in coming day....

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NAB reviews probes against opposition leaders ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday reviewed progress in investigations into corruption allegedly committed by former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former president Asif Zardari and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahb....

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Covid-19 problem requires global solution: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterated on Thursday that the Covid-19 pandemic was a global problem that required a global solution, urging the developed world to "put their minds together". "If developed countries put their minds together and treat this as a global situation, I think we....

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Elizabeth Warren Slammed Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg For Comments On Fox News Senator and possibly the next vice-presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, took aim at Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg after his interview with Fox News aired on Thursday. The Facebook founder came out in support of free speech on all social media platforms after the controversy....

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UN secretary-general predicts 'historic' hunger in post-coronavirus world United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is facing extreme crisis due to the coronavirus, despite scientific and technological advances. ....

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Private hospitals warm to Gesy Almost all private hospitals have expressed an interest in joining Gesy, the General Manager of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) Andreas Papaconstantinou said on Thursday. HIO, which runs Gesy, has been in consultations with private hospitals for months to strike separate agreements with each....

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Coronavirus could be more lethal for cancer patients, new studies say Coronavirus may be more lethal to current and former cancer patients than the general population, though cancer treatments themselves don't appear to affect mortality, new research indicates.....

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Google's new AR tool helps visualize social distancing guidelines Google released a new experimental tool this week called Sodar that lets users visualize social distancing guidelines by placing a 2-meter radius augmented reality ring around themselves. In order to use Sodar, you will need to visit a website on Chrome from an Android device. Once you've ....

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UN chief calls for using more tools to help world recover from COVID-19 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on the international community to use more tools, including considering a new issuance of Special Drawing Rights, to help the world, especially poor countries, to recover from the destruction of the COVID-19 pandemic.....

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Pro-Trump super PAC to target Biden over economy in new ads running in 3 key battlegrounds EXCLUSIVE - The largest super PAC supporting President Trump's reelection tells Fox News it will spend $7.5 million to run TV commercials in three crucial general election battleground states that take aim at former Vice President Joe Biden over his record on the economy.....

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Trump signs social media executive order, calls for removal of liability protections because of 'censoring' Flanked by Attorney General Bill Barr, President Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday that calls for new regulations under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 to remove statutory liability protections for tech companies that engage in censorship and polit....

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'General Hospital' Two-Week Teasers: The Walk Down Memory Lane Continues With More Nurses Ball Encores Throughout the next two weeks, ABC will continue to air reruns of General Hospital each weekday. Some new teasers about what viewers will be seeing for the weeks of June 1 and June 8 have now become available and it sounds like there is great stuff on the way. This week, viewers have revisited Nu....

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Randall Emmett Gushes Over Lala Kent's Role As Stepmom To His Kids, Says She Loves Them Like They're Her Own Randall Emmett is so happy about the way in which Lala Kent has blended into his family. During a May 27 interview with Us Weekly magazine, the movie producer and director said that when it comes to raising his daughters, London and Rylee, with the Vanderpump Rules cast member at his side, he is ....

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Former NBA Champion Jason Terry Takes Assistant Coaching Job At Arizona 19-year NBA veteran Jason Terry, who played a key role in helping the Dallas Mavericks capture an NBA title in 2011, is reportedly set to join the coaching ranks at his alma mater. The Athletic‘s Shams Charania reported via Twitter on Wednesday that the 42-year-old is joining Sean Miller̵....

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Mark Zuckerberg's Ridiculously Wrong, Misleading, And Self-Serving Statements Regarding Twitter Fact-Checking The President As we continue to deal with the fallout of our thin-skinned President throwing a hissy fit over Twitter daring to provide more context to conspiracy theory nonsense that Trump himself tweeted, Facebook founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has apparently decided that it's more important to stomp on Tw....

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Wisconsin moves to send absentee ballot applications to most voters The Wisconsin Elections Commission is taking the first step toward sending absentee ballot applications to most registered voters in the crucial general election battleground state amid concerns about in-person voting during the coronavirus pandemic.....

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'General Hospital' Thursday Encore Preview: The Nurses Ball Prompts A Proposal & Bombshell Revelations This week, General Hospital fans have been revisiting Nurses Ball episodes from the past few years and that will be the case with Thursday’s encore show as well. Teasers break down what viewers can expect from this one and some great moments are about to be revisited. According to SheKnows ....

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Former Hillary Clinton Running Mate Tim Kaine Tests Positive For Coronavirus Antibodies Senator Tim Kaine — the Virginia Democrat who joined Hillary Clinton’s campaign during the 2016 general election as their party’s nominee for Vice President — has tested positive for antibodies to the novel coronavirus, along with his wife. The 62-year-old announced his posi....

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The best swimming pools Having a swimming pool at home is a fun way to relax and stay cool during hotter months. Whether you're looking for a permanent structure or a seasonal one that can be stored away, an above-ground swimming pool is a cost-effective alternative to in-ground pools. Above-ground pool....

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Lisa Vanderpump's Hollywood Restaurant Nearly Robbed During Coronavirus Shut Down Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant Pump was almost burglarized after a man attempted to break the locks on the doors in order to get inside. The alleged perpetrator was wearing a blue face mask on Sunday night when he attempted to get access to the restaurant using a large pair of ....

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Brazilian Supreme Court Pressures Bolsonarists with Fake News Investigation Covering 2018 Elections RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, May 26th, Bolsonarists were rejoicing. They were celebrating the Federal Police operation, set up by the Office of the Prosecutor General and with the endorsement of the Federal Supreme Court, against a former ally, the governor of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel. ....

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Sindh working on increasing hospitals' capacity for Covid-19 patients in Karachi as space running out The Sindh health department on Thursday said that it was currently in the process of increasing the capacity of hospitals in Karachi to cater to patients suffering from Covid-19. So far, Sindh has reported 25,309 cases, the highest number out of all the provinces, and 396 deaths. Of the total num....

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Only four or five Airports may be opened for domestic flights — NCAA Kindly Share This Story: By Lawani Mikairu Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu yesterday said only four or five Airports may be opened for....

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Breaking: Major shake-up in police as IGP orders immediate redeployment of 11 commissioners - The inspector general of police has ordered the redeployment of eleven commissioners- The senior police officers will be redeployed to different commands and formations....

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CENTREP to IGP, Apologize to 5 arrested Journalists or meet us in court Kindly Share This Story:Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu Perez Brisibe THE Center for the Vulnerable and the Underprivileged, CENTREP, has asked the high command of....

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Duterte: GCQ for Metro Manila starting June 1 | Evening wRap Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: Duterte approves GCQ for Metro Manila starting June 1 President Rodrigo Duterte decides to ease quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila. In a speech Thursday, May 28, he says the capital region will shift to a ge....

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UGG has a sister company called Koolaburra that designs cute sandals and casual sneakers under $100 — here's how they stack up UGG has a sister company called Koolaburra that sells cute casual shoes under $100. The Insider Reviews team tried four pairs of shoes from Koolaburra including casual sneakers, heeled sandals, and booties. Our verdict? The price and quality of the shoes were all right on po....

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Buses to make up for reduced train capacity in Metro Manila – Tugade MANILA, Philippines – Buses in dedicated lanes will be used to make up for the reduced capacity of trains in Metro Manila once the megacity goes into general community quarantine (GCQ) on June 1, said Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade. "To augment trains, we will have a bus augmentation ....

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Covid-19 is a global problem, requires global solution, reiterates PM Imran Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reiterated that Covid-19 pandemic is a global problem that requires a global solution, urging the developed world to "put their minds together". The premier was addressing a virtual United Nations event on Financing for Development in the Covid-19 era and Bey....

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The China-US rivalry is in a 'high-risk period,' China's defense minister says in rare comments Elizabeth Dalziel/AP China's top defence official says the US has intensified its "suppression and containment" of China since start of Covid-19 pandemic. 'We must strengthen our fighting spirit, be daring to fight and be good at fighting, and use fighting to promote stability," said Wei Fenghe,....

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Duterte approves GCQ for Metro Manila starting June 1 MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte approved the downgrading of Metro Manila to general community quarantine (GCQ) starting June 1. "The NCR (National Capital Region) will now be placed under the general community quarantine or the GCQ starting June 1," said Duterte. He announced t....

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'We had no idea how to do it': YouTube's founders, investors, and first employees tell the chaotic inside story of how it rose from failed dating site to $1.65 billion video behemoth (GOOG, GOOGL) Tony Avelar/AP YouTube's cofounders originally thought "a generic platform where we could host all the videos on the internet" was too bold of an idea. So for about a week, the site was a dating platform — until it wasn't. Fifteen years later, YouTube still reigns as the leader in vi....

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Russia's head of coronavirus information says alarm over the virus is 'bullsh-t' Mikhail Metzel\TASS via Getty Images On Wednesday, Alexander Myasnikov, Russia's head of coronavirus information, dismissed fears about the virus, saying they were: "bulls---." Myasnikov previously said it would be "impossible" for the coronavirus to reach Russia. His role includes b....

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Dollar General's strategy was to go where Walmart wasn't, and it's paid off massively during the pandemic REUTERS/Jim Young Dollar General reported first-quarter earnings results on Thursday. Same-store sales surged, far outpacing its rivals including Walmart and Target. Analysts say the company was uniquely positioned to grow at a faster pace because it has stores in predominantly rural and u....

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Hotel general managers share what it's been like to ride out the pandemic at 3 very different resorts, from a private island in the Caribbean to a wilderness lodge in South Africa Mike Toy Photography. As would-be travelers returned home amidst the coronavirus pandemic, hotel general managers remained on their properties. Business Insider spoke to three general managers who continue to live on site with their families. They've found that it's been a time to bond with fam....

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If you were recently laid off, here's how to revamp your LinkedIn profile Getty Images As the US battles COVID-19, millions of Americans are now facing unemployment due to the recession caused by the virus. If you're currently looking for a job, consider updating your LinkedIn profile to maximize your reach and let people know you're looking for a new position. Rewri....

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Baguio mayor seeks reclassification of city's community quarantine BAGUIO, Philippines – Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Thursday, May 28, appealed to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to exclude his city among the local government units that would remain under general community quarantine until June 15. ....

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The UK now has the highest coronavirus death rate in the world Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images The UK has recorded the highest coronavirus death rate in the world, according to new analysis. Boris Johnson's decision to lock down the country at a relatively late stage of the pandemic may have significantly influenced the high number of Covid-19 deaths in the ....

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Panthers GM defends medical staff amid allegations of mismanaging Cam Newton's injuries Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney defended the team's medical staff Wednesday over allegations the organization mishandled Cam Newton's injuries when he was the quarterback....

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More than 100 domestically-built missile-launching speed boats join Iran’s naval fleet Iranian naval forces have received more than 100 missile-launching speed boats designed and manufactured by experts at home, in what will boost the Islamic Republic’s offensive power in the strategic Persian Gulf waters.

During a ceremony on Thursday, 112 new-generation offensive speed ....

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No travel fare shall be charged from returning migrant workers: SC New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday issued interim directions whiletakingsuo motucognizance of the plight of migrant workers. A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, S K Kaul and M R Shah asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, about the confusion over the payment of travel far....

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Arizona sues Google for tracking users' location even when they turned tracking off Google is in trouble over location tracking. According to a report by the Washington Post, the state of Arizona sued Google on Wednesday for allegedly collecting data about users' whereabouts even if they had turned off location tracking. Google's Android allows users to turn off locat....

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Brazil Lost 1.1 Million Formal Jobs in Two Months of Pandemic RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Heavily impacted by the crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the Brazilian labor market lost 1.1 million formal jobs in March and April this year, according to data from the General Registry of Employees and Unemployed (CAGED) released on Wednesday. Brazil started i....

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Coronavirus: Government's new package receives mixed response from political parties The government's new stimulus package, announced on Wednesday night, has received a mixed reaction from a divided political field and faces calls for parliamentary scrutiny. The two major players to back greater parliamentary oversight are Akel's general secretary Andros Kyprianou and Diko's preside....

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Steve Yzerman says Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill keeping job Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is keeping coach Jeff Blashill despite another lackluster season.....

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Cyprus shows climate of tolerance says CoE report Despite there being room for improvement, a general climate of tolerance exists in Cyprus as far as the Armenian, Maronite and Latin minorities are concerned, a report released on Thursday by the Council of Europe's advisory committee on the protection of minorities said. According to the report, wh....

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Attorney General William Barr has tapped an outside prosecutor to investigate allegations of 'unmasking' related to the Russia probe Alex Wong/Getty Images Attorney General William Barr has tapped an outside prosecutor to review "unmasking" issues related to the FBI's Russia investigation, a Justice Department spokesperson announced. Barr has asked US attorney John Bash to look into the matter as part of an investigation into....

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Arizona takes Google to court over location tracking SAN FRANCISCO, USA – The US state of Arizona filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, May 27, accusing Google of committing fraud by being deceptive about gathering location data. Arizona attorney general Mark Brnovich said the suit resulted from an investigation launched two years ago after a media repo....

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Youth disproportionately affected by pandemic, says ILO PESHAWAR: Vendors display clothes to customers at Saddar Bazaar. The ILO says that the pandemic continues to cause an unprecedented reduction in economic activity, with an estimated 4.8 per cent of working hours lost during the first quarter of 2020.—APP ISLAMABAD: M....

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Attorney general launches new 'unmasking' investigation around 2016 election Attorney General William Barr has tasked a US attorney with reviewing instances of "unmasking" done around the 2016 election, adding the weight of a senior federal prosecutor behind an issue that President Donald Trump has seized on in recent weeks to underpin unfounded allegations about his predece....

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