Year: 2020

Armed protesters demand end to Covid-19 curbs in US state

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US President Donald Trump holds up a presidential proclamation declaring a “Older Americans Month 2020” during an event about senior citizens and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the East Room at the White House in Washington.(REUTERS) COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Hundred of protestors, some of them armed with guns, swarmed Michigan state’s assembly building in Lansing Thursday demanding removal of stay-at-home Covid-19 restrictions. Michigan is among the hardest hit by the virus with more than 3,700 fatalities till Thursday, and upwards of 41,000 infections. The state’s Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer has…

Kuwait offers to evacuate 45,000 Indians who benefited from visa amnesty scheme

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Police and civil aviation personnel wearing protective face masks work at the Kuwait Airport as the repatriation process of Kuwait citizens continues, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Kuwait City.(REUTERS) COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Kuwait on Friday offered to evacuate thousands of illegal Indian workers who benefited from a general amnesty, even as people familiar with developments said the two sides were in touch to resolve the issue. Kuwaiti ambassador Jassem Al-Najem highlighted his government’s efforts to evacuate “all illegal workers of different nationalities, including Indian nationals, who…

Canada bans assault-style weapons after mass shooting

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Courtesy by: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that Canada is banning the use and trade of assault-style weapons immediately. Trudeau cited numerous mass shootings in the country, including the killing of 22 people in Nova Scotia April 18 and 19. He announced the ban of over 1,500 models and variants of assault-style firearms, including the AR-15 and other weapons that have been used in a number of mass shootings in the United States “Canadians need more than thoughts and prayers,” Trudeau said. The Cabinet order doesn’t forbid owning…

Mitchell Marsh gets Australia contract, Khawaja among six axed

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“Dropped: Out of form batsman Usman Khawaja has not been awarded a new Australia contract. ©AFP” /> Sydney (AFP) – All-rounder Mitchell Marsh returned to Cricket Australia’s list of 20 nationally contracted players Thursday, but there was no room for his brother Shaun or struggling batsman Usman Khawaja. The older Marsh sibling and Khawaja were among six players axed from a group that selectors loaded with limited-overs talent to reflect Australia’s upcoming schedule, particularly the Twenty20 World Cup scheduled for October-November. “With many of the squad crossing into all three…

Taylor wins Kiwi cricket’s top gong, eyes World Cup exit in India

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“Veteran batsman Ross Taylor targets the 2023 World Cup in India after winning New Zealand cricket’s top award for the third time. ©AFP” /> Wellington (AFP) – Veteran batsman Ross Taylor won New Zealand Cricket’s top award for the third time Friday and vowed to bat on until the 2023 World Cup in India. The 36-year-old was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal in a virtual ceremony held online because of COVID-19 restrictions. Taylor was a key part of the Black Caps’ run to a second consecutive World Cup final…

England’s Roy says Hundred postponement a ‘huge shame’

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“Jason Roy kisses the World Cup trophy after England’s 2019 triumph. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – England batsman Jason Roy believes the coronavirus-enforced postponement of the Hundred is a missed opportunity for cricket to capitalise on the buzz from last year’s World Cup triumph. With a new tournament, a new format and new city-based franchises, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) was aiming to attract a fresh audience to the game. England, with Roy in the side, defeated New Zealand last year in an unforgettable Lord’s final that captivated…

Australia knock India off top of Test rankings

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“Australia have shunted India off the top of the Test rankings. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – Australia have reclaimed the world number one Test ranking, shunting India off the top of the standings for the first time since 2016. Just two points separate Australia (116 points), New Zealand (115) and India (114), with cricket suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Virat Kohli’s India had held the number one spot since October 2016. Last year India claimed their first-ever Test series win in Australia after 71 years of trying. But…

Virus forces delay of English cricket’s Hundred until 2021

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“The Hundred has been delayed until 2021. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – English cricket’s controversial new Hundred competition has been delayed until 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic deprived it of star overseas names and bumper crowds. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight franchises rather than the established 18 first-class counties, had been due to start in July. But with the English season delayed until at least July 1, with any matches likely to be played behind closed doors, the England and Wales Cricket Board has decide to…

US ‘hasn’t seen’ North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently, Mike Pompeo

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bbc.com/news/ US officials “haven’t seen” North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently and are watching reports about his health “closely”, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. He also expressed concern that the hermit state could be hit either by the coronavirus outbreak or a famine. Mr Kim, 36, last appeared in state media on 12 April, triggering speculation that he was seriously ill. But officials in South Korea later said such reports were not true. Kim Jong-un illness rumours denied amid intense speculation Who might lead N…

Pakistan has lowest Covid-19 mortality rate, says minister as country records highest single-day fatalities

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People wait to receive free food for Ramzan during Covid-19 lockdown, in Lahore on Wednesday. (AP Photo)

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COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ With 26 fresh fatalities, Pakistan on Wednesday recorded the highest single-day jump in the number of deaths due to coronavirus disease Covid-19, health authorities said. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Security Moeed Yusuf told the media that besides the new 26 deaths, there were 44 infected people in critical condition, Pakistani media reported. However, he said the mortality rate was only 2.1 per cent in Pakistan as compared to around seven per cent in other countries. Meanwhile, the government has decided to bring back 7,500…