The crucial talks between embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and the ruling Nepal Communist Party's executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on the issue of power-sharing failed on Sunday, but they agreed to meet again on Monday to sort out their differences ahead of the party's powerful Standing Committee meeting.

The Prachanda faction, backed by senior leaders including Madhav Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal, has been demanding Prime Minister Oli's resignation.

The two leaders failed to reach any agreement as both stuck to their respective stands, said a source close to Prime Minister Oli.

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However, they have agreed to meet again for dialogue on Monday ahead of the scheduled Standing Committee meeting to sort out their differences, a senior minister told PTI.

"The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues but no common ground was reached," he said.

The twice postponed powerful Standing Committee meeting of the party on Monday is expected to decide on the political future of the 68-year-old prime minister.

On Saturday, a crucial meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee was postponed until Monday to allow more time for the top leadership to iron out their differences over Oli's style of functioning and anti-India statements.

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Meanwhile, Oli has met with the opposition Nepali Congress chief Sher Bahadur Deuba. Although it is not clear what issues were discussed during their meeting, there is speculation that Oli might have sought Deuba's backing to save his government in case the ruling party splits.

On Saturday, Oli said that the ruling communist party is facing a grave crisis, indicating that it may split soon. 
Speaking at an emergency meeting of the Cabinet, Oli told the ministers that "some of our party members are also trying to remove President Bidya Devi Bhandari from the power,"&nbsp;My Republica quoted a senior leader as saying. 
"Now, conspiracies are being hatched to remove me from the post of prime minister and party chairman,"&nbsp;Oli said, adding that he will not let it happen.

At least three ministers contested Oli's statements about the conspiracy to impeach the President.

"Ministers including Barshaman Pun, Ghanashyam Bhusal and Parbat Gurung had urged the prime minister that the two party chairs, who are responsible for the party unity, should find a way to resolve the ongoing conflict," said a state minister.

"Bhusal urged the prime minister not to get swayed by unverified information. Pun said that the prime minister should not reach an early conclusion on such matters."

After Oli's remarks, three former prime ministers -- 'Prachanda', Madhav Nepal and Jhanalanth Khanal -- met Bhandari and clarified that the rumour about the NCP leaders trying to remove her from office were untrue.

"The President is an institution. Let's not drag the institution into controversy for our self-interest. Let's not spread rumours about impeaching the President,"&nbsp;NCP spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha wrote on Twitter.

During the Cabinet meeting, a defiant Oli said that he will not be forced to accept the party's Standing Committee decision. He urged the ministers to make their position clear whether they support him or not.

"I had to make a quick decision to prorogue the budget session of Parliament last week after coming to know that some of our party members were hatching conspiracy to register an impeachment motion against the President at Parliament," Oli told the ministers.

Prior to the Cabinet meeting, Oli held a one-on-one meeting with President Bhandari at her office in Maharajgunj. 
The intra-party rift in the NCP is at its peak after majority of the party's Standing Committee members and Central Secretariat members demanded Oli's immediate resignation from the post of Prime Minister and party chairman, accusing the government of failing to live up to the people's expectations.

Oli has accused Prachanda of non-cooperation in running the government while he is accusing the prime minister of imposing hegemony in the party.

Prime Minister Oli last week claimed that there have been various kinds of activities in the "embassies and hotels" to remove him from power.

He said some Nepalese leaders were also involved in the plot after his government redrew the country's political map by incorporating three strategically key Indian territories -- Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura.

Raising baseless accusations against India and leaders of his own party by the Prime Minister was not appropriate, a senior leader of the party quoted Prachanda as saying during the Standing Committee meeting last week.

Prachanda has time and again spoken about the lack of coordination between the government and the party and he was pressing for a one-man one position system to be followed by the NCP.

In May 2018, when Oli and Dahal announced formation of the Nepal Communist Party, they had reached a gentleman's agreement to lead the government in turn, two-and-a-half years each.

But according to the November 2019 agreement, Oli would lead the government for the full five-year term and Dahal would run the party as "executive chairman".

Dahal has maintained that Oli failed to uphold the spirit of the November 2019 agreement, hence he should abide by the May 2018 gentleman's agreement, making way for him to lead the government.

The crucial talks between embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and the ruling Nepal Communist Party's executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on the issue of power-sharing failed on Sunday, but they agreed to meet again on Monday to sort out their differences ahead of the party's powerful Standing Committee meeting.

The crucial talks between embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and the ruling Nepal Communist Party's executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on the issue of power-sharing failed on Sunday, but they agreed to meet again on Monday to sort out their differences ahead of the party's powerful Standing Committee meeting. The Prachanda faction, backed by senior leaders including Madhav Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal, has been demanding Prime Minister Oli's resignation. The two leaders failed to reach any agreement as both stuck to their respective stands, said a source close to Prime Minister Oli. Also watch| Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli asks cabinet ministers to stand by him However, they have agreed to meet again for dialogue on Monday ahead of the scheduled Standing Committee meeting to sort out their differences, a senior minister told PTI. "The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues but no common ground was reached," he said. The twice postponed powerful Standing Committee meeting of the party on Monday is expected to decide on the political future of the 68-year-old prime minister. On Saturday, a crucial meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee was postponed until Monday to allow more time for the top leadership to iron out their differences over Oli's style of functioning and anti-India statements. Also read| Nepal: Ruling Nepal Communist Party impasse continues Meanwhile, Oli has met with the opposition Nepali Congress chief Sher Bahadur Deuba. Although it is not clear what issues were discussed during their meeting, there is speculation that Oli might have sought Deuba's backing to save his government in case the ruling party splits. On Saturday, Oli said that the ruling communist party is facing a grave crisis, indicating that it may split soon. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the Cabinet, Oli told the ministers that "some of our party members are also trying to remove President Bidya Devi Bhandari from the power," My Republica quoted a senior leader as saying. "Now, conspiracies are being hatched to remove me from the post of prime minister and party chairman," Oli said, adding that he will not let it happen. At least three ministers contested Oli's statements about the conspiracy to impeach the President. "Ministers including Barshaman Pun, Ghanashyam Bhusal and Parbat Gurung had urged the prime minister that the two party chairs, who are responsible for the party unity, should find a way to resolve the ongoing conflict," said a state minister. "Bhusal urged the prime minister not to get swayed by unverified information. Pun said that the prime minister should not reach an early conclusion on such matters." After Oli's remarks, three former prime ministers -- 'Prachanda', Madhav Nepal and Jhanalanth Khanal -- met Bhandari and clarified that the rumour about the NCP leaders trying to remove her from office were untrue. "The President is an institution. Let's not drag the institution into controversy for our self-interest. Let's not spread rumours about impeaching the President," NCP spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha wrote on Twitter. During the Cabinet meeting, a defiant Oli said that he will not be forced to accept the party's Standing Committee decision. He urged the ministers to make their position clear whether they support him or not. "I had to make a quick decision to prorogue the budget session of Parliament last week after coming to know that some of our party members were hatching conspiracy to register an impeachment motion against the President at Parliament," Oli told the ministers. Prior to the Cabinet meeting, Oli held a one-on-one meeting with President Bhandari at her office in Maharajgunj. The intra-party rift in the NCP is at its peak after majority of the party's Standing Committee members and Central Secretariat members demanded Oli's immediate resignation from the post of Prime Minister and party chairman, accusing the government of failing to live up to the people's expectations. Oli has accused Prachanda of non-cooperation in running the government while he is accusing the prime minister of imposing hegemony in the party. Prime Minister Oli last week claimed that there have been various kinds of activities in the "embassies and hotels" to remove him from power. He said some Nepalese leaders were also involved in the plot after his government redrew the country's political map by incorporating three strategically key Indian territories -- Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura. Raising baseless accusations against India and leaders of his own party by the Prime Minister was not appropriate, a senior leader of the party quoted Prachanda as saying during the Standing Committee meeting last week. Prachanda has time and again spoken about the lack of coordination between the government and the party and he was pressing for a one-man one position system to be followed by the NCP. In May 2018, when Oli and Dahal announced formation of the Nepal Communist Party, they had reached a gentleman's agreement to lead the government in turn, two-and-a-half years each. But according to the November 2019 agreement, Oli would lead the government for the full five-year term and Dahal would run the party as "executive chairman". Dahal has maintained that Oli failed to uphold the spirit of the November 2019 agreement, hence he should abide by the May 2018 gentleman's agreement, making way for him to lead the government.

Oli-Prachanda power-sharing talks fail; both agree to meet again on Monday

A candle factory caught fire on late Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. which has injured several workers.

The cause of the fire is yet not clear. District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey has now ordered a magisterial investigation for the factory.

He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. The victims will also be given free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid, as per the official orders.

"A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the matter. An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. Free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid will be provided to injured," Ghaziabad District Magistrate said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and condolences for the people who lost their lives in this fire. He&nbsp;directed District Magistrate (DM) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to reach the spot of the incident and plan aids for the victims.

As of now, seven people have lost their lives and at least four people have been injured in the explosion.

(With inputs from agencies)

A candle factory caught fire on late Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. which has injured several workers. The cause of the fire is yet not clear. District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey has now ordered a magisterial investigation for the factory.

A candle factory caught fire on late Sunday evening in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. which has injured several workers. The cause of the fire is yet not clear. District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey has now ordered a magisterial investigation for the factory. He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. The victims will also be given free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid, as per the official orders. "A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the matter. An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be provided to the kin of the deceased. Free treatment and Rs 50,000 each as financial aid will be provided to injured," Ghaziabad District Magistrate said. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and condolences for the people who lost their lives in this fire. He directed District Magistrate (DM) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to reach the spot of the incident and plan aids for the victims. As of now, seven people have lost their lives and at least four people have been injured in the explosion. (With inputs from agencies)

Candle factory caught on fire in Ghaziabad; seven dead, four injured

India crossed Russia's COVID-19 tally on Sunday evening as it recorded&nbsp;more than 6.9 lakh cases, as per the data released by&nbsp;state governments.

Combining the data from Indian state governments and America's&nbsp;Johns Hopkins University (JHU), Russia has registered around 6.8 lakh cases, whereas India crossed the 6.9 lakh mark.

India is now the third worst-affected country in the world, preceded only by Brazil and the US on the second and first respectively.

On Sunday morning, Indian government reported&nbsp;the highest single-day jump of 24,850 COVID-19 cases, and 613 deaths.

The total number of coronavirus cases, on Sunday morning, were 6,73,165 cases of which 2,44,814 patients are active cases. India`s cured/discharged patients crossed the 4 lakh mark with 4,09,082 patients cured/discharged and while one patient has migrated.

India's worst-affected state, Maharashtra, reported 6,555 new cases and 151 deaths today, taking total number of cases to 2,06,619 and death toll to 8,822. Number of active cases stands at 86,040.&nbsp;

Maharashtra's epicentre, Mumbai, reported&nbsp;1,311 new&nbsp;cases and 69 deaths, taking total number of cases to 84,125 including 55,883 recoveries and 4,896 deaths, as reported by&nbsp;Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Delhi reported&nbsp;63 deaths and 2,244 new positive cases today. Total number of positive cases stands at 99,444 including 71,339 recovered/discharged/migrated, 25,038 active cases and 3,067 deaths.

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Tamil Nadu crossed 1 lakh mark as the state recorded 4,150 fresh COVID-19 cases and 60 deaths today, taking total cases to 1,11,151 and death toll to 1,510. Number of active cases stands at 46,860.

Punjab reported 175 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 6,283 including 4,408 recoveries and 164 deaths.

Uttar Pradesh reported 1,155 COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking active cases to 8,161 and death toll to 785.

A total of&nbsp;1,925 cases and 37 deaths were recorded in Karnataka in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 23,474 and death toll to 372. Number of active cases stands at 13,251.

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India crossed Russia's COVID-19 tally on Sunday evening as it recorded more than 6.9 lakh cases, as per the data released by state governments. Combining the data from Indian state governments and America's Johns Hopkins University (JHU), Russia has registered around 6.

India crossed Russia's COVID-19 tally on Sunday evening as it recorded more than 6.9 lakh cases, as per the data released by state governments. Combining the data from Indian state governments and America's Johns Hopkins University (JHU), Russia has registered around 6.8 lakh cases, whereas India crossed the 6.9 lakh mark. India is now the third worst-affected country in the world, preceded only by Brazil and the US on the second and first respectively. On Sunday morning, Indian government reported the highest single-day jump of 24,850 COVID-19 cases, and 613 deaths. The total number of coronavirus cases, on Sunday morning, were 6,73,165 cases of which 2,44,814 patients are active cases. India`s cured/discharged patients crossed the 4 lakh mark with 4,09,082 patients cured/discharged and while one patient has migrated. India's worst-affected state, Maharashtra, reported 6,555 new cases and 151 deaths today, taking total number of cases to 2,06,619 and death toll to 8,822. Number of active cases stands at 86,040. Maharashtra's epicentre, Mumbai, reported 1,311 new cases and 69 deaths, taking total number of cases to 84,125 including 55,883 recoveries and 4,896 deaths, as reported by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Delhi reported 63 deaths and 2,244 new positive cases today. Total number of positive cases stands at 99,444 including 71,339 recovered/discharged/migrated, 25,038 active cases and 3,067 deaths. Kerala recorded 225 new COVID-19 cases today, taking active cases to 2,228. A total of 3,174 patients have recovered from the disease so far: State Health Minister KK Shailaja (file photo) pic.twitter.com/j8jZugCs5N — ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2020 × Tamil Nadu crossed 1 lakh mark as the state recorded 4,150 fresh COVID-19 cases and 60 deaths today, taking total cases to 1,11,151 and death toll to 1,510. Number of active cases stands at 46,860. Punjab reported 175 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 6,283 including 4,408 recoveries and 164 deaths. Uttar Pradesh reported 1,155 COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking active cases to 8,161 and death toll to 785. A total of 1,925 cases and 37 deaths were recorded in Karnataka in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 23,474 and death toll to 372. Number of active cases stands at 13,251. (With inputs from agencies)

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The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf on Sunday expelled a senior lawmaker, days after a controversial audio clip was leaked on social media in which she was purportedly heard speaking on the increasing role of the military establishment in the government and commenting on the private lives of Prime Minister Imran Khan and his third wife.

The PTI in a statement said it has expelled Punjab Assembly member Uzma Kardar from the party for "violation of discipline". However, it offered no further explanation. Kardar, who won a reserved seat for women as a PTI candidate in the 2018 general elections, was one of the most active leaders in the Punjab province.

A few weeks ago, Kardar was removed from the Punjab government's media strategy committee following the leak of the audio clip.

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"The establishment, the government and Prime Minister Imran Khan are going hand-in-hand. No government in Pakistan can be run without the support of the military establishment," she was heard saying in the tape. Kardar was also heard discussing the private lives of Prime Minister Khan and his third wife Bushra Bibi in a negative way. She allegedly commented on how "Bushra Bibi is influential in deciding important matters such as postings of senior officials sitting in the Prime Minister House". She also spoke about how Bushra Bibi favours friends and prevent others from approaching Khan.

The prime minister's former wife Reham Khan in her controversial memoir had mentioned the name of Kardar, alleging that she had relations with Imran Khan.

The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf on Sunday expelled a senior lawmaker, days after a controversial audio clip was leaked on social media in which she was purportedly heard speaking on the increasing role of the military establishment in the government and commenting on the private lives of Prime Minister Imran Khan and his third wife.

The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf on Sunday expelled a senior lawmaker, days after a controversial audio clip was leaked on social media in which she was purportedly heard speaking on the increasing role of the military establishment in the government and commenting on the private lives of Prime Minister Imran Khan and his third wife. The PTI in a statement said it has expelled Punjab Assembly member Uzma Kardar from the party for "violation of discipline". However, it offered no further explanation. Kardar, who won a reserved seat for women as a PTI candidate in the 2018 general elections, was one of the most active leaders in the Punjab province. A few weeks ago, Kardar was removed from the Punjab government's media strategy committee following the leak of the audio clip. Also read: Two injured as trains collide in Pakistan's Punjab province "The establishment, the government and Prime Minister Imran Khan are going hand-in-hand. No government in Pakistan can be run without the support of the military establishment," she was heard saying in the tape. Kardar was also heard discussing the private lives of Prime Minister Khan and his third wife Bushra Bibi in a negative way. She allegedly commented on how "Bushra Bibi is influential in deciding important matters such as postings of senior officials sitting in the Prime Minister House". She also spoke about how Bushra Bibi favours friends and prevent others from approaching Khan. The prime minister's former wife Reham Khan in her controversial memoir had mentioned the name of Kardar, alleging that she had relations with Imran Khan.

Imran Khan-led PTI expels lawmaker after audio tape controversy

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said Sunday he wanted to overhaul the country's finance watchdog Bafin and give it more powers after a massive fraud scandal involving digital payments firm Wirecard.

Wirecard filed for bankruptcy late last month after admitting that 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) was missing from its accounts, a case that has triggered criticism of the auditors and regulators meant to be overseeing the firm.

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Scholz told the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung newspaper he wanted to ditch the current two-stage procedure whereby Bafin is only called in when red flags are raised in a first vetting of accounts by a private monitoring body.

"We need far-reaching reforms," Scholz said, adding that Bafin needed to step in earlier and have the right to launch "special audits on a large scale".

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"I want to give Bafin more control rights over financial reports, regardless of whether the company has a banking division," he went on.

"If we decide that Bafin needs more money, more employees and more competencies, I will work to ensure that happens."&nbsp;

Bafin chief Felix Hufeld has admitted that his watchdog "had not been effective enough" at preventing the Wirecard disaster.

But auditing firm EY has also come under scrutiny for signing off on Wirecard's accounts for years before finally warning last month of an "elaborate and sophisticated fraud" at the payments provider.

The scandal has raised questions about whether auditing firms should be rotated more frequently, Scholz said, and whether it makes sense for them to advise and monitor a company at the same time.

German shareholders' association SdK, which has launched legal action against two EY auditors and one former employee over Wirecard, welcomed Scholz's proposals.

Bafin needs to be "completely rebuilt," SdK chief Daniel Bauer told the Handelsblatt financial daily.

"It's not enough to increase the number of employees," he warned. "They have to be the right employees who actually understand the subject matter."

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said Sunday he wanted to overhaul the country's finance watchdog Bafin and give it more powers after a massive fraud scandal involving digital payments firm Wirecard.

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said Sunday he wanted to overhaul the country's finance watchdog Bafin and give it more powers after a massive fraud scandal involving digital payments firm Wirecard. Wirecard filed for bankruptcy late last month after admitting that 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) was missing from its accounts, a case that has triggered criticism of the auditors and regulators meant to be overseeing the firm. Also read| Wirecard fraud: Ex-COO Marsalek's immigration papers in Philippines were faked Scholz told the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung newspaper he wanted to ditch the current two-stage procedure whereby Bafin is only called in when red flags are raised in a first vetting of accounts by a private monitoring body. "We need far-reaching reforms," Scholz said, adding that Bafin needed to step in earlier and have the right to launch "special audits on a large scale". Also read| 'Total disaster' after Germany's Wirecard claims $2.1b was 'never there' "I want to give Bafin more control rights over financial reports, regardless of whether the company has a banking division," he went on. "If we decide that Bafin needs more money, more employees and more competencies, I will work to ensure that happens." Bafin chief Felix Hufeld has admitted that his watchdog "had not been effective enough" at preventing the Wirecard disaster. But auditing firm EY has also come under scrutiny for signing off on Wirecard's accounts for years before finally warning last month of an "elaborate and sophisticated fraud" at the payments provider. The scandal has raised questions about whether auditing firms should be rotated more frequently, Scholz said, and whether it makes sense for them to advise and monitor a company at the same time. German shareholders' association SdK, which has launched legal action against two EY auditors and one former employee over Wirecard, welcomed Scholz's proposals. Bafin needs to be "completely rebuilt," SdK chief Daniel Bauer told the Handelsblatt financial daily. "It's not enough to increase the number of employees," he warned. "They have to be the right employees who actually understand the subject matter."

Germany vows to beef up finance watchdog after Wirecard drama

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“China’s secrecy, deception and cover-up allowed it to spread all over the world and China must be held fully accountable”, he added.

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The photo shows Ivanka and the two representatives outside. Rep. Westerman wears a suit and surgical mask, Rep. McCarthy has a gray cloth mask, and Ivanka is modeling a pretty blue watercolor mask.

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A man known for being&nbsp;photographed in one of the pictures from the 9/11 World Trade Centre attack lost his life to the novel coronavirus, his family informed the local media.

Stephen Cooper, who was an electric engineer in the past, lost his battle to the coronavirus in the Delray Medical Center due to COVID-19.&nbsp;

The 78-year-old man was known for being photographed in one of the famous photographs from the tragic incident that took place at the World Trade Centre on September 11. He was 60 year old when he was photographed.

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“He didn’t even know the photograph was taken,” said Janet Rashes, Cooper’s partner for 33 years. “All of a sudden, he’s looking in Time magazine one day and he sees himself and says, ‘Oh my God. That’s me.’ He was amazed. Couldn’t believe it.”

His partner told that Cooper was present at the World Trade Centre to deliver some documents when he heard the police yell "You have to run", after which he realized what was happening.

While Cooper was unaware that his photograph was being taken, he was later very proud of the click, his family said.

“Every year on 9/11, he would go looking for the magazine and say, ’Look, it’s here again,” said Jessica Rashes, Cooper’s 27-year-old daughter. “He would bring it to family barbecues, parties, anywhere he could show it off.”

A man known for being photographed in one of the pictures from the 9/11 World Trade Centre attack lost his life to the novel coronavirus, his family informed the local media.

A man known for being photographed in one of the pictures from the 9/11 World Trade Centre attack lost his life to the novel coronavirus, his family informed the local media. Stephen Cooper, who was an electric engineer in the past, lost his battle to the coronavirus in the Delray Medical Center due to COVID-19. The 78-year-old man was known for being photographed in one of the famous photographs from the tragic incident that took place at the World Trade Centre on September 11. He was 60 year old when he was photographed. Also read| Coronavirus: US reports over 43,000 cases, 252 deaths in last 24 hours “He didn’t even know the photograph was taken,” said Janet Rashes, Cooper’s partner for 33 years. “All of a sudden, he’s looking in Time magazine one day and he sees himself and says, ‘Oh my God. That’s me.’ He was amazed. Couldn’t believe it.” His partner told that Cooper was present at the World Trade Centre to deliver some documents when he heard the police yell "You have to run", after which he realized what was happening. While Cooper was unaware that his photograph was being taken, he was later very proud of the click, his family said. “Every year on 9/11, he would go looking for the magazine and say, ’Look, it’s here again,” said Jessica Rashes, Cooper’s 27-year-old daughter. “He would bring it to family barbecues, parties, anywhere he could show it off.”

US: Man in famous 9/11 attacks photograph dies from coronavirus

Chennai has been the epicentre of coronavirus in the souther state of Tamil Nadu. The city has been seeing a dangerous surge in the number of positive coronavirus cases.

Following that, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister&nbsp;Edappadi K Palaniswami had announced a complete lockdown in the capital city Chennai to contain the spread of the virus.

However, the city is ready to ease lockdown now after imposing a stricter lockdown for nearly two weeks. The decision was announced on July 5.

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"Relaxations in Chennai lockdown will come in effect from July 6. Vegetable and grocery shops will be allowed to open from 6 am to 6 pm, textile, hardware shops from 10 am to 6 pm and restaurants from 6 am to 9 pm," Palaniswami said.

He has announced that all grocery and vegetable shops will be allowed to remain open for 12 hours, but wearing a face mask will be compulsory for everyone stepping outside.

The same will be followed for Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu, people are hoping. The state has nearly&nbsp;107,001 cases. Out of these 60,592 have recovered, while 8,671 people lost their lives due to the pandemic.

Chennai has been the epicentre of coronavirus in the souther state of Tamil Nadu. The city has been seeing a dangerous surge in the number of positive coronavirus cases.

Chennai has been the epicentre of coronavirus in the souther state of Tamil Nadu. The city has been seeing a dangerous surge in the number of positive coronavirus cases. Following that, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami had announced a complete lockdown in the capital city Chennai to contain the spread of the virus. However, the city is ready to ease lockdown now after imposing a stricter lockdown for nearly two weeks. The decision was announced on July 5. Also read| Tamil Nadu surpasses 1 lakh Covid-19 cases; sees 40,000 new cases in last 10 days "Relaxations in Chennai lockdown will come in effect from July 6. Vegetable and grocery shops will be allowed to open from 6 am to 6 pm, textile, hardware shops from 10 am to 6 pm and restaurants from 6 am to 9 pm," Palaniswami said. He has announced that all grocery and vegetable shops will be allowed to remain open for 12 hours, but wearing a face mask will be compulsory for everyone stepping outside. The same will be followed for Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu, people are hoping. The state has nearly 107,001 cases. Out of these 60,592 have recovered, while 8,671 people lost their lives due to the pandemic.

COVID 19: Chennai set to ease lockdown amid rising cases

After being able to contain the spread of coronavirus to a certain satisfactory limit, Ireland has decided to delay easing of the travel restrictions until July 20.

The Ireland government had earlier planned to ease travelling restrictions from July 09. However, the date has now been pushed to July 20 to make sure that the government is ready with all the necessaty protocols and arrangements.

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The officials have said they are coming up with ways to allow travelers coming in the country from "green list" to be exempted from the compulsory 14-day quarantine rule. The countries in this "green list" will be the ones that have the similar, if not less, rate of coronavirus cases to Ireland.

"A so-called green list... will be published on July 20, or prior to that," Transport Minister&nbsp;Eamon Ryan said on Sunday. "The green list will be operating after that" date, he said.

Ryan also said that while every traveler will not be tested at the airport, the government is trying to come up with ways to conduct as many and accurate COVID-19 tests.

Ireland has, till this date, recorded 25,498 cases, including 1,740 deaths.

After being able to contain the spread of coronavirus to a certain satisfactory limit, Ireland has decided to delay easing of the travel restrictions until July 20.

After being able to contain the spread of coronavirus to a certain satisfactory limit, Ireland has decided to delay easing of the travel restrictions until July 20. The Ireland government had earlier planned to ease travelling restrictions from July 09. However, the date has now been pushed to July 20 to make sure that the government is ready with all the necessaty protocols and arrangements. Also read| COVID 19: UK to invest 10 million in a new study; Health Minister thanks locals The officials have said they are coming up with ways to allow travelers coming in the country from "green list" to be exempted from the compulsory 14-day quarantine rule. The countries in this "green list" will be the ones that have the similar, if not less, rate of coronavirus cases to Ireland. "A so-called green list... will be published on July 20, or prior to that," Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said on Sunday. "The green list will be operating after that" date, he said. Ryan also said that while every traveler will not be tested at the airport, the government is trying to come up with ways to conduct as many and accurate COVID-19 tests. Ireland has, till this date, recorded 25,498 cases, including 1,740 deaths.

COVID 19: Ireland delays lifting travelling ban to make quarantine arrangements

Donald Trump has been vocal about his thoughts on the topic of China allegedly spreading the novel coronavirus to the whole world. He has said it in various rallies, campaigns, press conferences and even on his favourite platform -- Twitter.

SO, when the whole country came together to celebrate Independence Day, US President Donald Trump made sure he reminds the country, and the rest of the world, that he blames China for coronavirus, or what he calls 'Kung Flu'.

On Saturday, in celebration of the 244th independence day, Trump also applauded his administration for handling the pandemic nicely, even though the number of cases are dangerously increasing in the country.

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"We have the manufacturing record for ventilators. We have the most and the finest testing anywhere in the world. We are producing gowns, masks, and surgical equipment in our country?It was almost exclusively made in foreign lands, in particular, China, where ironically this virus and others came from," he said in his address from the lawns of the White House.

"China's secrecy, deception, and cover-up allowed it to spread all over the world, 189 countries and China must be held fully accountable," he added.

Trump also said that China should be blamed and held accountable for the secrecy around the coronavirus and for hiding the truth about the pandemic. He expressed disappointment over the way China handled the pandemic and blamed China's&nbsp;"incompetence" attitude which led to the mass killing across the globe.

China, on the other hand, has denied the accusations made by Donald Trump. World Health Organization (WHO) has now started an investigation on how, where and when did the novel coronavoirus originate.

Donald Trump has been vocal about his thoughts on the topic of China allegedly spreading the novel coronavirus to the whole world. He has said it in various rallies, campaigns, press conferences and even on his favourite platform -- Twitter.

Donald Trump has been vocal about his thoughts on the topic of China allegedly spreading the novel coronavirus to the whole world. He has said it in various rallies, campaigns, press conferences and even on his favourite platform -- Twitter. SO, when the whole country came together to celebrate Independence Day, US President Donald Trump made sure he reminds the country, and the rest of the world, that he blames China for coronavirus, or what he calls 'Kung Flu'. On Saturday, in celebration of the 244th independence day, Trump also applauded his administration for handling the pandemic nicely, even though the number of cases are dangerously increasing in the country. Also read: Donald Trump again blames China for COVID-19, terms it ‘Kung flu' "We have the manufacturing record for ventilators. We have the most and the finest testing anywhere in the world. We are producing gowns, masks, and surgical equipment in our country?It was almost exclusively made in foreign lands, in particular, China, where ironically this virus and others came from," he said in his address from the lawns of the White House. "China's secrecy, deception, and cover-up allowed it to spread all over the world, 189 countries and China must be held fully accountable," he added. Trump also said that China should be blamed and held accountable for the secrecy around the coronavirus and for hiding the truth about the pandemic. He expressed disappointment over the way China handled the pandemic and blamed China's "incompetence" attitude which led to the mass killing across the globe. China, on the other hand, has denied the accusations made by Donald Trump. World Health Organization (WHO) has now started an investigation on how, where and when did the novel coronavoirus originate.

Secrecy, deception and cover-up: Trump blames China yet again for COVID-19

The Afghan National Army on Sunday has killed seven Taliban terrorists and injured four other in the central province of Uruzgan.

The news was announced by a spokesman of the 205th Atal Corps. The incident took place after the terrorists launched attack on the military posts.

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"Taliban insurgents attacked Afghan National Army posts in the districts of Trinkot, Khas Uruzgan, and Chora in central Uruzgan province last night. Seven insurgents were killed and four others suffered injuries," Sadiq Issa said.

Security forces in Kandahar province killed five Taliban terrorists after the militant organisation launched attacks on checkpoints on the same evening.

Five Taliban terrorists were also killed in the Kandahar province on the same evening, after a similar attack took place.&nbsp;

Taliban has not yet issued a statement about this incident.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Afghan National Army on Sunday has killed seven Taliban terrorists and injured four other in the central province of Uruzgan. The news was announced by a spokesman of the 205th Atal Corps.

The Afghan National Army on Sunday has killed seven Taliban terrorists and injured four other in the central province of Uruzgan. The news was announced by a spokesman of the 205th Atal Corps. The incident took place after the terrorists launched attack on the military posts. Also read: Critics of US-Taliban deal say militants can't be trusted "Taliban insurgents attacked Afghan National Army posts in the districts of Trinkot, Khas Uruzgan, and Chora in central Uruzgan province last night. Seven insurgents were killed and four others suffered injuries," Sadiq Issa said. Security forces in Kandahar province killed five Taliban terrorists after the militant organisation launched attacks on checkpoints on the same evening. Five Taliban terrorists were also killed in the Kandahar province on the same evening, after a similar attack took place. Taliban has not yet issued a statement about this incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Afghan forces kill Taliban terrorists after clash at military checkpoints

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