The iconic Bellagio fountain has been restarted, the famous casinos of Las Vegas are back in action and several resorts on the Las Vegas strip have reopened.

"The casino is open. I want to play. I miss coming out. I'm stuck in the house all the time, but I miss coming out, so it's a great opportunity," Christine Almeida, casino patron, said.

Restaurants and bars across the world are opening up but a lot has changed.

In South Korea, humanoid bartenders are ready to serve customers.

"A lot of people are worried about food or beverages that are made by humans. At our cafe, robots and people work together to provide beverages to people more safely and since the cocktail robot makes the drinks, it calculates and measures more precisely, so it's nice that we can always provide the same taste and quality," Kim Tae-wan, a Korean manager at cafe Bot Bot Bot, said.&nbsp;

Restaurants in Belgium have been installing plastic screens to maintain social distancing while in Tokyo, mannequins have been placed in a restaurant to keep the real customers safe.

"We tried to put stickers (on seats for social distancing), but it made the restaurant look dreary. So we decided to use mannequins to solve that issue. Also, we are open, but our customers are not back full-scale, so our restaurant looked very empty and we wanted to add more excitement, so we added them (mannequins) for those two reasons," Arata Funabara, owner of "cheers one", said.

Diners at a restaurant in Japan will be greeted by a receptionist but only through a monitor. They are then given detailed instructions for disinfecting hands, taking their own temperature, and finding their own table using a map. Orders are taken using an online menu and dividers ensure social distancing.

As bars across Europe gradually open, up to a million free or pre-paid beers are ready to be served. Beer makers have launched schemes. In some cases&nbsp;there is a reward for a free beer when the bar doors reopen.

App user, project manager, Thomas Hoffner Lovgren, 37, asked if the initiative will make him buy beers in addition to the free one, he said: "I can't remember the last time I only had one beer, so definitely."

Restaurant and bar owners are trying their best to lure back customers and it's been a long wait. Your favourite meal and drinks are ready to be served but remember there is a virus on the prowl.&nbsp;

Stay safe.

The iconic Bellagio fountain has been restarted, the famous casinos of Las Vegas are back in action and several resorts on the Las Vegas strip have reopened. "The casino is open.

The iconic Bellagio fountain has been restarted, the famous casinos of Las Vegas are back in action and several resorts on the Las Vegas strip have reopened. "The casino is open. I want to play. I miss coming out. I'm stuck in the house all the time, but I miss coming out, so it's a great opportunity," Christine Almeida, casino patron, said. Restaurants and bars across the world are opening up but a lot has changed. In South Korea, humanoid bartenders are ready to serve customers. "A lot of people are worried about food or beverages that are made by humans. At our cafe, robots and people work together to provide beverages to people more safely and since the cocktail robot makes the drinks, it calculates and measures more precisely, so it's nice that we can always provide the same taste and quality," Kim Tae-wan, a Korean manager at cafe Bot Bot Bot, said. Restaurants in Belgium have been installing plastic screens to maintain social distancing while in Tokyo, mannequins have been placed in a restaurant to keep the real customers safe. "We tried to put stickers (on seats for social distancing), but it made the restaurant look dreary. So we decided to use mannequins to solve that issue. Also, we are open, but our customers are not back full-scale, so our restaurant looked very empty and we wanted to add more excitement, so we added them (mannequins) for those two reasons," Arata Funabara, owner of "cheers one", said. Diners at a restaurant in Japan will be greeted by a receptionist but only through a monitor. They are then given detailed instructions for disinfecting hands, taking their own temperature, and finding their own table using a map. Orders are taken using an online menu and dividers ensure social distancing. As bars across Europe gradually open, up to a million free or pre-paid beers are ready to be served. Beer makers have launched schemes. In some cases there is a reward for a free beer when the bar doors reopen. App user, project manager, Thomas Hoffner Lovgren, 37, asked if the initiative will make him buy beers in addition to the free one, he said: "I can't remember the last time I only had one beer, so definitely." Restaurant and bar owners are trying their best to lure back customers and it's been a long wait. Your favourite meal and drinks are ready to be served but remember there is a virus on the prowl. Stay safe.

Restaurants and bars reopen across the world amid coronavirus pandemic

Make China pay is work in progress, new strategies are being explored and new alliances are taking shape. Australia was the first to demand an investigation into the Wuhan virus outbreak.

In response, China slapped punitive tariffs but Australia did not budge. It got support from more than 100 countries including India.

India backed a motion at the World Health Assembly for an independent probe. In response, China became more aggressive in Ladakh. So, India and Australia are now working together.

The two Asia-Pacific giants joined hands to counter Beijing. A digital summit was held between the two nations on Thursday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australia's Scott Morrison met virtually.

It was perhaps the first virtual summit of its kind. It reflected the determination of both sides to hold talks. There were significant outcomes. Firstly, India and Australia have entered into a "comprehensive strategic partnership" and wide-ranging declaration on maritime co-operation has been signed.&nbsp;

A momentous decision probably aimed to counter Chinese bullying.&nbsp;

"India and Australia have common concerns regarding the strategic, security, and environmental challenges in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain," the joint statement said.

"These include activities and actions that are inconsistent with international law," it added.

"inconsistent activities" as examples the joint statement mentioned "terrorism" "poaching of marine species" "drugs, "arms smuggling" and "illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing" were all included.

Then, there was an arrangement for mutual logistics support - cooperation in defence, science and technology.

Also, a pact on sharing military logistics which will give Indian warships and aircraft enhanced reach in the Pacific. Military assets of both countries can re-supply and re-fuel at each other's bases.&nbsp;

India had tightened FDI rules to prevent hostile takeovers by Chinese firms.

Now, the Scott Morrison government has also shaken up foreign investment laws for national security.

Under it all foreign investors will face greater scrutiny when bidding for sensitive assets regardless of the size of the deal or whether the buyer is private or state-owned - compliance would also be tightened. It's the biggest shake-up if reports are to be believed.

The authorities plan on spending an additional $50 million only on the enforcement of rules.

There is China's belligerence at the border with India and its many diplomatic firestorms&nbsp;with Australia have only been a catalyst for India-Australia ties.

Both countries may be miles apart but they have united against a common threat.

Make China pay is work in progress, new strategies are being explored and new alliances are taking shape. Australia was the first to demand an investigation into the Wuhan virus outbreak.

Make China pay is work in progress, new strategies are being explored and new alliances are taking shape. Australia was the first to demand an investigation into the Wuhan virus outbreak. In response, China slapped punitive tariffs but Australia did not budge. It got support from more than 100 countries including India. India backed a motion at the World Health Assembly for an independent probe. In response, China became more aggressive in Ladakh. So, India and Australia are now working together. The two Asia-Pacific giants joined hands to counter Beijing. A digital summit was held between the two nations on Thursday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australia's Scott Morrison met virtually. It was perhaps the first virtual summit of its kind. It reflected the determination of both sides to hold talks. There were significant outcomes. Firstly, India and Australia have entered into a "comprehensive strategic partnership" and wide-ranging declaration on maritime co-operation has been signed. A momentous decision probably aimed to counter Chinese bullying. "India and Australia have common concerns regarding the strategic, security, and environmental challenges in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain," the joint statement said. "These include activities and actions that are inconsistent with international law," it added. "inconsistent activities" as examples the joint statement mentioned "terrorism" "poaching of marine species" "drugs, "arms smuggling" and "illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing" were all included. Then, there was an arrangement for mutual logistics support - cooperation in defence, science and technology. Also, a pact on sharing military logistics which will give Indian warships and aircraft enhanced reach in the Pacific. Military assets of both countries can re-supply and re-fuel at each other's bases. India had tightened FDI rules to prevent hostile takeovers by Chinese firms. Now, the Scott Morrison government has also shaken up foreign investment laws for national security. Under it all foreign investors will face greater scrutiny when bidding for sensitive assets regardless of the size of the deal or whether the buyer is private or state-owned - compliance would also be tightened. It's the biggest shake-up if reports are to be believed. The authorities plan on spending an additional $50 million only on the enforcement of rules. There is China's belligerence at the border with India and its many diplomatic firestorms with Australia have only been a catalyst for India-Australia ties. Both countries may be miles apart but they have united against a common threat.

Amid dispute with China, India & Australia strengthen ties

Mahrashtra on Friday recorded 139 deaths due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/9851-new-covid-19-cases-and-273-deaths-in-the-last-24-hours-highest-ever-spike-303483">coronavirus</a> which is the highest single-day death toll in the state.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-maharashtra-police-reports-more-cases-death-toll-in-uttar-pradesh-rises-to-257-303617">Also Read:&nbsp;Maharashtra Police reports more COVID-19 cases; death toll in Uttar Pradesh rises to 257</a>

The state health department reported 2,849 total deaths in the state with over 80,000 infected cases.

The state recorded 2,436 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. 35,156 patients have recovered from the virus.

In Uttar Pradesh, 502 coronavirus cases were detected with 12 deaths, the state health department said. The death toll in the state has now risen to 257 with the total number of cases rising to 9,733.

Meanwhile, Kerala recorded 111 new coronavirus cases with 973 active cases. The state government informed that the number of cases in the state has risen to 1,697.

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that places of worship, restaurants, malls will reopen June 9 in the state.

"All guidelines issued by the Centre will be implemented in the state," the chief minister said.

Mahrashtra on Friday recorded 139 deaths due to coronavirus which is the highest single-day death toll in the state. Also Read: Maharashtra Police reports more COVID-19 cases; death toll in Uttar Pradesh rises to 257 The state health department reported 2,849 total deaths in the state with over 80,000 infected cases.

Mahrashtra on Friday recorded 139 deaths due to coronavirus which is the highest single-day death toll in the state. Also Read: Maharashtra Police reports more COVID-19 cases; death toll in Uttar Pradesh rises to 257 The state health department reported 2,849 total deaths in the state with over 80,000 infected cases. The state recorded 2,436 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. 35,156 patients have recovered from the virus. In Uttar Pradesh, 502 coronavirus cases were detected with 12 deaths, the state health department said. The death toll in the state has now risen to 257 with the total number of cases rising to 9,733. Meanwhile, Kerala recorded 111 new coronavirus cases with 973 active cases. The state government informed that the number of cases in the state has risen to 1,697. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that places of worship, restaurants, malls will reopen June 9 in the state. "All guidelines issued by the Centre will be implemented in the state," the chief minister said.

COVID-19: Maharashtra records highest single day death toll as cases rise to over 80,000

The United States conducted airstrikes against Taliban positions in Afghanistan for the first time since the start of the Eid ceasefire.

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USFOR-A spokesman Col. Sonny Leggett said the airstrikes were conducted in southern Kandahar province and western Farah province against Taliban fighters who had attacked Afghan army checkpoints.

“All sides must reduce violence to allow the peace process to take hold,” Leggett added.

The Taliban had earlier announced a ceasefire with Afghan forces which ended on May 26 as Eid ended.&nbsp;

The US had reached a deal with the Taliban in February ensuring it would pull its troops from the country in return for security guarantees, however, the Taliban and the Afghan government have been at loggerheads with each other.

Although under the agreement the US and Taliban were supposed to refrain from attacking each other but the US had said last month that it&nbsp;would conduct "defensive strikes" against the Taliban if&nbsp;they attacked Afghan forces.

The United States conducted airstrikes against Taliban positions in Afghanistan for the first time since the start of the Eid ceasefire. USFOR-A conducted 2 airstrikes on June 4 to disrupt coord.

The United States conducted airstrikes against Taliban positions in Afghanistan for the first time since the start of the Eid ceasefire. USFOR-A conducted 2 airstrikes on June 4 to disrupt coord. TB attacks on ANDSF checkpoints, IAW the US-TB agrmt. We reiterate: All sides must reduce violence to allow the peace process to take hold. These were the 1st US airstrikes against TB since the start of the Eid ceasefire — USFOR-A Spokesman Col Sonny Leggett (@USFOR_A) June 5, 2020 × USFOR-A spokesman Col. Sonny Leggett said the airstrikes were conducted in southern Kandahar province and western Farah province against Taliban fighters who had attacked Afghan army checkpoints. “All sides must reduce violence to allow the peace process to take hold,” Leggett added. The Taliban had earlier announced a ceasefire with Afghan forces which ended on May 26 as Eid ended. The US had reached a deal with the Taliban in February ensuring it would pull its troops from the country in return for security guarantees, however, the Taliban and the Afghan government have been at loggerheads with each other. Although under the agreement the US and Taliban were supposed to refrain from attacking each other but the US had said last month that it would conduct "defensive strikes" against the Taliban if they attacked Afghan forces.

US conducts airstrikes against Taliban first time since Eid ceasefire

Russia's submarine building city Severodvinsk located in the Arctic region is set to be sealed off today amid rising cases of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-cases-surge-past-600000-as-countrys-death-toll-passes-italy-303447">coronavirus</a>.

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According to the governor of Arkhangelsk region where Severodvinsk is located with over 190,000 people would be shut off from midnight on Friday.

There have been at least 1,000 cases of coronvirus cases in Severodvinsk. In&nbsp;the Arkhangelsk region as a whole 2,712 cases have been confirmed.

On Thursday, the city reported 57 new cases, including 30 in the shipyard.

Authorities have already begun to set up&nbsp;checkpoints as the order to shutdown comes into effect shortly.

Acting regional governor Alexander Tsybulsky told residents that "it wasn't easy to take this decision, it really is needed, you need to stick it out for a week or 10 days so that we don't see the infection rate grow further."

Russia has seen a major surge in coronavirus in the past month with the number of infection cases rising to 449, 256 which is the third highest in the world after the United States and Brazil.

However, the death toll in the country hasn't been as high the US or Brazil where thousands have died due to the virus with the country reporting just over 5,500 deaths

Russia's submarine building city Severodvinsk located in the Arctic region is set to be sealed off today amid rising cases of coronavirus. Watch Video: According to the governor of Arkhangelsk region where Severodvinsk is located with over 190,000 people would be shut off from midnight on Friday.

Russia's submarine building city Severodvinsk located in the Arctic region is set to be sealed off today amid rising cases of coronavirus. Watch Video: According to the governor of Arkhangelsk region where Severodvinsk is located with over 190,000 people would be shut off from midnight on Friday. There have been at least 1,000 cases of coronvirus cases in Severodvinsk. In the Arkhangelsk region as a whole 2,712 cases have been confirmed. On Thursday, the city reported 57 new cases, including 30 in the shipyard. Authorities have already begun to set up checkpoints as the order to shutdown comes into effect shortly. Acting regional governor Alexander Tsybulsky told residents that "it wasn't easy to take this decision, it really is needed, you need to stick it out for a week or 10 days so that we don't see the infection rate grow further." Russia has seen a major surge in coronavirus in the past month with the number of infection cases rising to 449, 256 which is the third highest in the world after the United States and Brazil. However, the death toll in the country hasn't been as high the US or Brazil where thousands have died due to the virus with the country reporting just over 5,500 deaths

Russia to seal submarine building city Severodvinsk amid rising coronavirus cases

Maharashtra Police said four police personnel tested positive for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-woman-alleges-coronavirus-positive-father-died-due-to-delay-in-treatment-303551">coronavirus</a> taking the total number of cases in the forces to 2,561.

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The death toll in Maharashtra Police due to COVID-19 has risen to 31.

Uttar Pradesh on Friday reported 502 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with the total death toll rising to 257.

The total active cases in the state has&nbsp;risen to 3828 with over 5,600 people having been cured of the virus.

In Uttarakhand, 46 cases were reported taking the total number of cases to 1,199. The number of active cases in the state has risen to 874. Eleven people have died due to the virus in the state.

The Bihar state health department reported 99 more coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 4,551.

The Andhra Pradesh state health department reported 50 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 3,427.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan reported 68 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 9,930. The death toll in the state now stands at 213.

 
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Maharashtra Police said four police personnel tested positive for coronavirus taking the total number of cases in the forces to 2,561. Also Read: 9,851 new COVID-19 cases and 273 deaths in the last 24 hours – highest ever spike The death toll in Maharashtra Police due to COVID-19 has risen to 31.

Maharashtra Police said four police personnel tested positive for coronavirus taking the total number of cases in the forces to 2,561. Also Read: 9,851 new COVID-19 cases and 273 deaths in the last 24 hours – highest ever spike The death toll in Maharashtra Police due to COVID-19 has risen to 31. Uttar Pradesh on Friday reported 502 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with the total death toll rising to 257. The total active cases in the state has risen to 3828 with over 5,600 people having been cured of the virus. In Uttarakhand, 46 cases were reported taking the total number of cases to 1,199. The number of active cases in the state has risen to 874. Eleven people have died due to the virus in the state. The Bihar state health department reported 99 more coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 4,551. The Andhra Pradesh state health department reported 50 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 3,427. Meanwhile, Rajasthan reported 68 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 9,930. The death toll in the state now stands at 213.

COVID-19: Maharashtra Police reports more cases; death toll in Uttar Pradesh rises to 257

The global economy is hung over badly with the US-China&nbsp;trade war, the pandemic and now the US may risk sparking a new trade war.

The US is going to investigate some of its closest allies from the European Union to India for digital tax. The US says American tech companies are being intentionally targetted if found guilty countries may face the wrath of US tariffs. 
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Coronavirus has pushed the world online and where there are people, there's business. Right now, more than 1.8 billion people purchase goods online. Global online sales are worth 2.5 trillion dollars per year with COVID-19, it could rise to over $4four trillion by next year. Digital giants now pocket the cash this huge cash.

However, now governments want a share of the pie. Many countries plan to impose a digital tax and America is protesting. The US wants to investigate countries which plan to introduce digital taxes. It says this is an instrument to target American tech giants.

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But the debate is still on, although the real impact is likely to be felt by consumers and small traders if taxes are imposed on digital transactions, companies will surely look to transfer the burden to their customers be it online shoppers, online advertisers, online traders - many of whom run medium and small scale companies. Ultimately, they will have to indirectly pay the digital levies.

The US argues many of the American tech companies are already compliant with the respective country's tax regime. So, there's no need for an additional tax. The US is targeting some of the world's most valuable online markets, for American tech companies that's where the impact of taxes will be felt the most.

The list of countries includes India, these countries say American tech giants evade taxes by basing themselves in low-tax countries. Their global supply chains put the local online platforms at a disadvantage. To be fair it is not unique to online companies. Every other business ranging from power generators to shoemakers uses such ploys to gain a foothold in newer markets and to save taxes.

America says it will investigate digital taxes to protect its companies. It's not aggression, just self interest but what about the self interest of other countries? How can $4 trillion worth of transactions be left untaxed?

No country with a large market and multiplying online sales will give up the chance. So far, the US has said the investigation is going to be consultative meaning countries will get a chance to defend their digital tax policy.

However, the fear is it may spark another trade war with the US this time targetting its allies - the EU, UK, France which has postponed the collection of digital tax to 2021. Over 140 countries have come together to try and find a solution to the problem of digital tax but can they avert a digital trade war?

The global economy is hung over badly with the US-China trade war, the pandemic and now the US may risk sparking a new trade war. The US is going to investigate some of its closest allies from the European Union to India for digital tax.

The global economy is hung over badly with the US-China trade war, the pandemic and now the US may risk sparking a new trade war. The US is going to investigate some of its closest allies from the European Union to India for digital tax. The US says American tech companies are being intentionally targetted if found guilty countries may face the wrath of US tariffs. Coronavirus has pushed the world online and where there are people, there's business. Right now, more than 1.8 billion people purchase goods online. Global online sales are worth 2.5 trillion dollars per year with COVID-19, it could rise to over $4four trillion by next year. Digital giants now pocket the cash this huge cash. However, now governments want a share of the pie. Many countries plan to impose a digital tax and America is protesting. The US wants to investigate countries which plan to introduce digital taxes. It says this is an instrument to target American tech giants. WATCH: × But the debate is still on, although the real impact is likely to be felt by consumers and small traders if taxes are imposed on digital transactions, companies will surely look to transfer the burden to their customers be it online shoppers, online advertisers, online traders - many of whom run medium and small scale companies. Ultimately, they will have to indirectly pay the digital levies. The US argues many of the American tech companies are already compliant with the respective country's tax regime. So, there's no need for an additional tax. The US is targeting some of the world's most valuable online markets, for American tech companies that's where the impact of taxes will be felt the most. The list of countries includes India, these countries say American tech giants evade taxes by basing themselves in low-tax countries. Their global supply chains put the local online platforms at a disadvantage. To be fair it is not unique to online companies. Every other business ranging from power generators to shoemakers uses such ploys to gain a foothold in newer markets and to save taxes. America says it will investigate digital taxes to protect its companies. It's not aggression, just self interest but what about the self interest of other countries? How can $4 trillion worth of transactions be left untaxed? No country with a large market and multiplying online sales will give up the chance. So far, the US has said the investigation is going to be consultative meaning countries will get a chance to defend their digital tax policy. However, the fear is it may spark another trade war with the US this time targetting its allies - the EU, UK, France which has postponed the collection of digital tax to 2021. Over 140 countries have come together to try and find a solution to the problem of digital tax but can they avert a digital trade war?

Now, US targets allies including India over digital tax

As France begins to lift the lockdown, Jean-Francois Delfraissy, the head of government's scientific advisory council said that "the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-cases-surge-past-600000-as-countrys-death-toll-passes-italy-303447">virus</a> is currently under control".

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"The virus is still circulating, in certain regions in particular... but it is circulating slowly," Delfraissy asserted.

According to the government, the Grand-Es, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, Hauts-de-France, and the capital city Paris have been the hardest hit with most cases reported from these regions.&nbsp;

France was one of the countries badly hit with the virus in Europe with 189, 569 infected cases and over 29,000 deaths.

Delfraissy, however, informed that the country was reporting 1,000 new cases per day, down from around 80,000 in early March.&nbsp;

The death toll in France in the last 24 hours was 44, according to the health ministry.

On June 2, France allowed restaurants to open after the country put on lockdown as the virus began to take hold. On Thursday,&nbsp;the country listed 1,163 &nbsp;serious cases of COVID-19 who are on ventilator support.

On Thursday, France cancelled Bastille Day military parade due to coronavirus for the first time since World War-II.

As France begins to lift the lockdown, Jean-Francois Delfraissy, the head of government's scientific advisory council said that "the virus is currently under control".

As France begins to lift the lockdown, Jean-Francois Delfraissy, the head of government's scientific advisory council said that "the virus is currently under control". Watch Video: "The virus is still circulating, in certain regions in particular... but it is circulating slowly," Delfraissy asserted. According to the government, the Grand-Es, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, Hauts-de-France, and the capital city Paris have been the hardest hit with most cases reported from these regions. France was one of the countries badly hit with the virus in Europe with 189, 569 infected cases and over 29,000 deaths. Delfraissy, however, informed that the country was reporting 1,000 new cases per day, down from around 80,000 in early March. The death toll in France in the last 24 hours was 44, according to the health ministry. On June 2, France allowed restaurants to open after the country put on lockdown as the virus began to take hold. On Thursday, the country listed 1,163 serious cases of COVID-19 who are on ventilator support. On Thursday, France cancelled Bastille Day military parade due to coronavirus for the first time since World War-II.

Virus under control, but still circulating: French government adviser

An elephant in the Indian state of Kerala died after she was fed a pineapple stuffed with crackers. &nbsp;The crackers burst in her mouth.

She was badly injured. She walked in pain for days. She was hungry, but couldn't eat with an injured mouth. Finally, she walked up to a river and stood there.&nbsp;

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The poor elephant has her mouth and trunk in the water--- perhaps trying to find some relief from the pain.

The forest official who posted the&nbsp;picture and narrated the elephant's story said&nbsp;that "she had a sixth sense that she was going to die".

Forest officials tried to help her, two elephants were brought to lead her out of the river but nothing worked and the injured elephant died on May 27.

And that's not it, the autopsy report revealed that the elephant was pregnant. The baby was murdered along with its mother.

It is animal cruelty at its worst and&nbsp;inhuman. Reports say the elephant meandered into the village in search of food.

She was pregnant and&nbsp;her desperation drove her out of her habitat. Animals do not enjoy walking into villages or destroying farms leave alone entering a city packed with humans, cars and pollution.

&nbsp;From the leopards in Mumbai's Borivali to the tigers in Sunderbans or this pregnant elephant. It is the same story.&nbsp;

Humans encroach into their territory drive them out of the wild that results in killing them when they come looking for food or capturing them and putting them in zoos.

Reports claim that pineapples laden with explosives are a common practice in Kerala. They are used by locals to protect their field from wild boars.

Now an FIR has been lodged. There should be exemplary punishment. When humans show cruelty we call them animals.

The fact is humans are the only animals who have proven to be capable of such cruelty.

An elephant in the Indian state of Kerala died after she was fed a pineapple stuffed with crackers. The crackers burst in her mouth. She was badly injured. She walked in pain for days.

An elephant in the Indian state of Kerala died after she was fed a pineapple stuffed with crackers. The crackers burst in her mouth. She was badly injured. She walked in pain for days. She was hungry, but couldn't eat with an injured mouth. Finally, she walked up to a river and stood there. The poor elephant has her mouth and trunk in the water--- perhaps trying to find some relief from the pain. The forest official who posted the picture and narrated the elephant's story said that "she had a sixth sense that she was going to die". Forest officials tried to help her, two elephants were brought to lead her out of the river but nothing worked and the injured elephant died on May 27. And that's not it, the autopsy report revealed that the elephant was pregnant. The baby was murdered along with its mother. It is animal cruelty at its worst and inhuman. Reports say the elephant meandered into the village in search of food. She was pregnant and her desperation drove her out of her habitat. Animals do not enjoy walking into villages or destroying farms leave alone entering a city packed with humans, cars and pollution. From the leopards in Mumbai's Borivali to the tigers in Sunderbans or this pregnant elephant. It is the same story. Humans encroach into their territory drive them out of the wild that results in killing them when they come looking for food or capturing them and putting them in zoos. Reports claim that pineapples laden with explosives are a common practice in Kerala. They are used by locals to protect their field from wild boars. Now an FIR has been lodged. There should be exemplary punishment. When humans show cruelty we call them animals. The fact is humans are the only animals who have proven to be capable of such cruelty.

Elephant killed after being fed with pineapple stuffed with crackers

Racism is an American reality and the ongoing riots are holding up a mirror to those in denial, from the streets of America to social media, thousands are joining hands to say enough is enough!

Racism is an American reality and the ongoing riots are holding up a mirror to those in denial, from the streets of America to social media, thousands are joining hands to say enough is enough! Hundreds of Facebook employees staged a virtual walkout on Monday. They logged in to their systems only to leave a message that they would be out of the office in a show of protest. The employees were unhappy with the action, or rather inaction of the leadership after CEO Mark Zuckerberg refused to take down Donald Trump's posts. Last week, the US president wrote: "When the looting starts, the shooting starts". The message was shared on Facebook and Twitter. While the latter slapped a warning on the post, Facebook left it intact. In a post, Zuckerberg said he is "struggling with how to respond". He said: "I know many people are upset that we have left the president's post up, but our position is that we should enable as much expression as possible." Facebook employees were quick to voice their disagreement. Ryan Freitas, who leads Facebook's news feed design team, tweeted: "Mark is wrong, and I will endeavour in the loudest possible way to change his mind." Mark is wrong, and I will endeavor in the loudest possible way to change his mind. — Ryan Freitas (@ryanchris) June 1, 2020 × Similar tweets were put out by other employees. Jason Toff who joined Facebook last year as a director of Product Management pointed to a broader surge in employee activism. "We are making our voices heard", he said. The head of design for Facebook's portal video-phone said he disagrees with the position of his leadership. There was also an intense debate on Facebook's chat system known as Workplace. Some employees argued that Trump's post violated the spirit of Facebook while the others said that Facebook is making concessions for the president. All of this nudged CEO Mark Zuckerberg to act. Zuckerberg committed $10 million donation to groups working on racial justice. That said, Trump's Facebook post has still not been taken down. Meanwhile, Google and YouTube homepages in the United States are sporting a black ribbon. CEO Sundar Pichai said it was in solidarity with the black community. He tweeted: "For all those feeling grief, anger, sadness and fear, you are not alone." Today on US Google & YouTube homepages we share our support for racial equality in solidarity with the Black community and in memory of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery & others who don’t have a voice. For those feeling grief, anger, sadness & fear, you are not alone. pic.twitter.com/JbPCG3wfQW — Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) May 31, 2020 × Microsoft put out a statement on May 31. The company said that CEO Satya Nadella addressed the issue of racism in a monthly employee townhall. At this time, we will be using our platform to amplify voices from the Black and African American community at Microsoft. pic.twitter.com/r7ltlxVnHB — Microsoft (@Microsoft) June 1, 2020 × Nadella himself has been retweeting voices from African American employees at Microsoft. There is no place for hate and racism in our society. Empathy and shared understanding are a start, but we must do more. I stand with the Black and African American community and we are committed to building on this work in our company and in our communities. https://t.co/WaEuhRqBho — Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) June 1, 2020 × In one of the tweets, he said: "There is no place for hate and racism in our society. Empathy and shared understanding are a start, but we must do more."

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The debate is raging again. This time more than hundred scientists have questioned the authenticity of the much-hyped Lancet study. After the Lancet report, the World Health Organisation(WHO) had decided to suspend HCQ trials.

The debate is raging again. This time more than hundred scientists have questioned the authenticity of the much-hyped Lancet study. After the Lancet report, the World Health Organisation(WHO) had decided to suspend HCQ trials. The study had said the drug increased the risk of death. Now, The Lancet medical journal is itself concerned about the findings. Hydroxychloroquine was called a miracle drug and then a potential killer. What changed the verdict was The Lancet study. It claimed HCQ led to a higher risk of death and caused an irregular heartbeat. Soon, the drug's fame evaporated. The WHO suspended HCQ trials. Now, more than hundred scientists have questioned The Lancet study that called the drug dangerous. The Lancet medical journal has also alerted its readers. It is like the retraction of an incorrectly made comment and now serious scientific questions have been raised. Rightly put it's an expression of concern. The journal is now commissioning an independent audit of the data but the scientists want the WHO to carry out the checks. The Lancet study involved 96,000 COVID-19 patients spread across six continents. It involved patients from as many as 671 hospitals with 15,000 patients given doses of HCQ. The study found patients were at a greater risk of dying. They were also at a higher risk of developing abnormal heart rhythm. Now the question is: what made scientists doubt The Lancet study? The haste with which it was conducted analysing data, writing the paper and peer reviews -- all completed in five weeks much faster than usual. The authors have refused to identify any of the hospitals that contributed to patient data or name the countries where they were located. A data scientist has even called the study fabrication of data. Moreover, one of the authors is also the founder of Surgisphere which is a Chicago-based medical data analytics company. The study entirely relied on the data provided by the firm. Now, the affiliation has come under the scanner. The Lancet medical journal had to issue corrections after they got the death toll wrong. However, the WHO acted on this report and suspended the study on HCQ. India strongly opposed the suspension of trials. The Indian council of medical research(ICMR) has consistently backed the use of HCQ. ICMR studies have shown the positive effect of HCQ as a preventive drug. In a recent study, ICMR found that HCQ with personal protective equipment together cut COVID-19 risk by 80 per cent. Essentially, ICMR findings are contrary to The Lancet study. Studies in India found no side-effects other than nausea, vomiting and occasional palpitation. The drug has been in use for nearly 100 years in various avatars. It is also used for some other diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and type-2 diabetes. The drug's uses and dangers are well-known. As ICMR said right dosage and monitoring should do the trick. but, let's place our trust in the scientific community to tell us more.

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The Tiananmen Square massacre&nbsp;is something China wants the world to forget. On June 4, 1989,&nbsp;the Chinese military entered Beijing's Tiananmen Square and crushed a pro-democracy movement. The images shook the world and led to China's isolation.

31 years on, China is at the same crossroads. Isolated and cracking down on pro-democracy protesters.&nbsp;31 years later, China is still a one-party state. It is still deeply authoritarian. It is still stifling dissent and still muzzling the voices of its citizens.

The entire world is commemorating this day. But not China. The Tiananmen anniversary is being marked by a crackdown in Hong Kong.

For the first time in all these years. Beijing has cancelled an annual candlelight vigil in Hong Kong.&nbsp;Barricades surround Victoria Park, the traditional venue of the vigil. This event was the only one of its size on Chinese soil. It was a tradition to keep the memories of those killed-- alive.

It has now been called off citing a ban on large gatherings. Hong Kong is fighting back nonetheless with&nbsp;smaller gatherings held across the city.

The citizens are paying tributes from wherever they are. They are also fighting back in the Hong Kong legislature. Beijing has managed to get a controversial bill passed. The national anthem bill criminalises disrespect of China's national anthem. It makes the singing of the national anthem compulsory in Hong Kong.

Pro-democracy lawmakers say it will tighten Beijing's grip on their city and that they will never let this bill become a law. 700 kilometres away from Hong Kong. Taiwan too is fighting back.

Tsai Ing-Wen, the Taiwanese president has urged Beijing to acknowledge the Tiananmen crackdown. She said: "Around the world, there are 365 days in a year yet in China one of those days is purposely forgotten each year in Taiwan, there were once days missing from our calendar but we've worked to bring them to light, I hope, one day China can say the same." 
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Taiwan wants China to confront the legacy of this massacre. So does the world. The US state secretary Mike Pompeo said: "For the first time in 30 years, Hong Kong authorities denied permission to hold the Tiananmen vigil. If there is any doubt about Beijing's intent, it is to deny Hong Konger a voice and a choice, making them the same as mainlanders. So much for two systems."

&nbsp;Also backing Hong Kong's independence is the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given his government's biggest message of intent. He says China must not infringe on the political and civic freedoms in Hong Kong. 
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The European Union too has extended support to Hong Kong. It said: "We trust that the people of Hong Kong and Macau will be free to mark the anniversary appropriately. Freedom is now more important than ever in light of the recent development.''

In Beijing, several Tiananmen mothers paid tributes to the victims at the Wanán cemetery. They have also written an open letter addressed to China's leaders. They want the Chinese regime to explain the events that led to the death of their loved ones.

They say that for 31 years the government has stayed silent without demonstrating the slightest trace of remorse. The letter carries 124 signatures and seeks compensation and accountability for the losses.

31 years have passed and China continues to crush dissent. Then it was Tiananmen Square in Beijing and now it is Hong Kong. The script is the same massive protests, brutal crackdowns, and fears of another state-sponsored slaughter.

The Tiananmen Square massacre is something China wants the world to forget. On June 4, 1989, the Chinese military entered Beijing's Tiananmen Square and crushed a pro-democracy movement.

The Tiananmen Square massacre is something China wants the world to forget. On June 4, 1989, the Chinese military entered Beijing's Tiananmen Square and crushed a pro-democracy movement. The images shook the world and led to China's isolation. 31 years on, China is at the same crossroads. Isolated and cracking down on pro-democracy protesters. 31 years later, China is still a one-party state. It is still deeply authoritarian. It is still stifling dissent and still muzzling the voices of its citizens. The entire world is commemorating this day. But not China. The Tiananmen anniversary is being marked by a crackdown in Hong Kong. For the first time in all these years. Beijing has cancelled an annual candlelight vigil in Hong Kong. Barricades surround Victoria Park, the traditional venue of the vigil. This event was the only one of its size on Chinese soil. It was a tradition to keep the memories of those killed-- alive. It has now been called off citing a ban on large gatherings. Hong Kong is fighting back nonetheless with smaller gatherings held across the city. The citizens are paying tributes from wherever they are. They are also fighting back in the Hong Kong legislature. Beijing has managed to get a controversial bill passed. The national anthem bill criminalises disrespect of China's national anthem. It makes the singing of the national anthem compulsory in Hong Kong. Pro-democracy lawmakers say it will tighten Beijing's grip on their city and that they will never let this bill become a law. 700 kilometres away from Hong Kong. Taiwan too is fighting back. Tsai Ing-Wen, the Taiwanese president has urged Beijing to acknowledge the Tiananmen crackdown. She said: "Around the world, there are 365 days in a year yet in China one of those days is purposely forgotten each year in Taiwan, there were once days missing from our calendar but we've worked to bring them to light, I hope, one day China can say the same." Taiwan wants China to confront the legacy of this massacre. So does the world. The US state secretary Mike Pompeo said: "For the first time in 30 years, Hong Kong authorities denied permission to hold the Tiananmen vigil. If there is any doubt about Beijing's intent, it is to deny Hong Konger a voice and a choice, making them the same as mainlanders. So much for two systems." Also backing Hong Kong's independence is the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given his government's biggest message of intent. He says China must not infringe on the political and civic freedoms in Hong Kong. The European Union too has extended support to Hong Kong. It said: "We trust that the people of Hong Kong and Macau will be free to mark the anniversary appropriately. Freedom is now more important than ever in light of the recent development.'' In Beijing, several Tiananmen mothers paid tributes to the victims at the Wanán cemetery. They have also written an open letter addressed to China's leaders. They want the Chinese regime to explain the events that led to the death of their loved ones. They say that for 31 years the government has stayed silent without demonstrating the slightest trace of remorse. The letter carries 124 signatures and seeks compensation and accountability for the losses. 31 years have passed and China continues to crush dissent. Then it was Tiananmen Square in Beijing and now it is Hong Kong. The script is the same massive protests, brutal crackdowns, and fears of another state-sponsored slaughter.

31 years after Tiananmen Square massacre, China stifles Hong Kong

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