The fatal shooting of a Chinese professor called Bing Liu, on US soil is fuelling wild conspiracy&nbsp;theories across the globe.

The 37-year-old assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,&nbsp;was found dead in his house.

According to the local police department, he was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the head, neck, torso and extremities at his home in the Pittsburgh suburbs.

Interestingly,&nbsp;he was close to making "significant findings" on his studies of COVID-19, according to his colleagues. This has sparked&nbsp;online speculation it was an assassination.

The gunman who shot him was his acquaintance, a 46-year-old software engineer called Hao Gu.&nbsp;

The investigation has determined it was a murder-suicide resulting from "a lengthy dispute regarding an intimate partner".

Homicide detectives&nbsp;said there was "zero evidence" the case was linked to Liu's research work and the current public health crisis.

Many comments on Chinese social media platform Weibo suggested Liu's Chinese background may have put him at risk in the US, though no evidence has emerged that Liu was targeted because of his ethnicity.

The fatal shooting of a Chinese professor called Bing Liu, on US soil is fuelling wild conspiracy theories across the globe. The 37-year-old assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, was found dead in his house.

The fatal shooting of a Chinese professor called Bing Liu, on US soil is fuelling wild conspiracy theories across the globe. The 37-year-old assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, was found dead in his house. According to the local police department, he was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the head, neck, torso and extremities at his home in the Pittsburgh suburbs. Interestingly, he was close to making "significant findings" on his studies of COVID-19, according to his colleagues. This has sparked online speculation it was an assassination. The gunman who shot him was his acquaintance, a 46-year-old software engineer called Hao Gu. The investigation has determined it was a murder-suicide resulting from "a lengthy dispute regarding an intimate partner". Homicide detectives said there was "zero evidence" the case was linked to Liu's research work and the current public health crisis. Many comments on Chinese social media platform Weibo suggested Liu's Chinese background may have put him at risk in the US, though no evidence has emerged that Liu was targeted because of his ethnicity.

Chinese professor's murder in US fuels conspiracy theories

Street artist Banksy paid a tribute to the British medics battling the coronavirus pandemic in the second hardest-hit country.

The street artist also posted an image of the work on Instagram, which shows a boy in dungarees playing with a figurine of a nurse in a superhero cape.

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The largely monochrome artwork, which is one square metre, was hung in collaboration with the hospital's managers in a foyer near the emergency department.

Entitled 'Game Changer', it is the red cross on the nurse's uniform, while discarded Superman and Batman figures lie in a basket next to the boy.

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"Thanks for all you're doing. I hope this brightens the place up a bit, even if it's only black and white," the enigmatic artist said in a note for hospital workers.

The artwork which appeared at Southampton General Hospital will remain there&nbsp;until the autumn when it will be auctioned to raise money for the NHS.

Paula Head, CEO of the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust said: "Our hospital family has been directly impacted with the tragic loss of much loved and respected members of staff and friends.

"The fact that Banksy has chosen us to recognise the outstanding contribution everyone in and with the NHS is making, in unprecedented times, is a huge honour."

She added: "It will be really valued by everyone in the hospital, as people get a moment in their busy lives to pause, reflect and appreciate this piece of art. It will no doubt also be a massive boost to morale for everyone who works and is cared for at our hospital."

The artwork is now on view to staff and patients on Level C of the Southampton General.

Street artist Banksy paid a tribute to the British medics battling the coronavirus pandemic in the second hardest-hit country. The street artist also posted an image of the work on Instagram, which shows a boy in dungarees playing with a figurine of a nurse in a superhero cape.

Street artist Banksy paid a tribute to the British medics battling the coronavirus pandemic in the second hardest-hit country. The street artist also posted an image of the work on Instagram, which shows a boy in dungarees playing with a figurine of a nurse in a superhero cape. The largely monochrome artwork, which is one square metre, was hung in collaboration with the hospital's managers in a foyer near the emergency department. Entitled 'Game Changer', it is the red cross on the nurse's uniform, while discarded Superman and Batman figures lie in a basket next to the boy. Also read: Banksy unveils first rat infested painting made inside his bathroom during lockdown "Thanks for all you're doing. I hope this brightens the place up a bit, even if it's only black and white," the enigmatic artist said in a note for hospital workers. The artwork which appeared at Southampton General Hospital will remain there until the autumn when it will be auctioned to raise money for the NHS. Paula Head, CEO of the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust said: "Our hospital family has been directly impacted with the tragic loss of much loved and respected members of staff and friends. "The fact that Banksy has chosen us to recognise the outstanding contribution everyone in and with the NHS is making, in unprecedented times, is a huge honour." She added: "It will be really valued by everyone in the hospital, as people get a moment in their busy lives to pause, reflect and appreciate this piece of art. It will no doubt also be a massive boost to morale for everyone who works and is cared for at our hospital." The artwork is now on view to staff and patients on Level C of the Southampton General.

Street artist Banksy pays tribute to UK's health service

The&nbsp;US&nbsp;Department of Defense is considering to ban&nbsp;new recruits from joining the military if they have been hospitalised for due to&nbsp;coronavirus,&nbsp;according to a defense official.

They will not be exempted unless they get a waiver from the service they want to sign up with.

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The official said the guidance is being put in place because there is little understanding of the "long-term" effects of the virus and there is a concern that potential recruits who have been hospitalized may need further medical assessments.

The new policy is being finalized to set medical restrictions on recruits who may have tested positive or have been treated for Covid-19.

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There is a particular concern over whether a sufficient number of recruits will be able to join before a rigorous enough testing regime is in place to ensure they are healthy enough to enter training.

Department of Defense medical waivers are required for a wide variety of medical conditions ranging from heart disease to a loss of vision.

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Defense Secretary Mark Esper said at the Pentagon Tuesday that the department would randomly test groups of people "to understand how many asymptomatic or carriers are maybe out there."

The US Department of Defense is considering to ban new recruits from joining the military if they have been hospitalised for due to coronavirus, according to a defense official.

The US Department of Defense is considering to ban new recruits from joining the military if they have been hospitalised for due to coronavirus, according to a defense official. They will not be exempted unless they get a waiver from the service they want to sign up with. Also read: Coronavirus 'worse' than Pearl Harbor, 9/11 for US, says Trump The official said the guidance is being put in place because there is little understanding of the "long-term" effects of the virus and there is a concern that potential recruits who have been hospitalized may need further medical assessments. The new policy is being finalized to set medical restrictions on recruits who may have tested positive or have been treated for Covid-19. Also read: For second consecutive year, sexual assault cases increase in US military There is a particular concern over whether a sufficient number of recruits will be able to join before a rigorous enough testing regime is in place to ensure they are healthy enough to enter training. Department of Defense medical waivers are required for a wide variety of medical conditions ranging from heart disease to a loss of vision. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said at the Pentagon Tuesday that the department would randomly test groups of people "to understand how many asymptomatic or carriers are maybe out there."

Pentagon planning to ban new military recruits hospitalised due to COVID-19

Venezuela's state TV has shown a video of a US citizen apparently confessing to plotting to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro and bring him to the US.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump had denied America's link to alleged Venezuela invasion attempt.

However,&nbsp;troops that went to capture Maduro were&nbsp;still in action according&nbsp;to&nbsp;Jordan Goudreau, a former US special forces soldier&nbsp;who was linked to plot to topple him.

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Meanwhile,&nbsp;a video released by Venezuela's government shows Luke Denman, a former special operations forces member and one of 13 people arrested over the weekend, saying&nbsp;that he was hired to train Venezuelans in Colombia before returning to Caracas and taking control of an airport to allow Maduro to be taken out of the country.

"I was helping Venezuelans take back control of their country," he added.

Denman said he and Airan Berry, 41, were contracted by Jordan Goudreau, an American military veteran who leads a Florida-based Silvercorp USA firm, to carry out the operation.

Venezuela says they are "mercenaries" whose armed incursion was foiled. It will seek extradition of Goudreau, who has admitted he was involved in the operation.

According to Maduro, Silvercorp signed a contract with opposition leader Juan Guaido, a politician seen by the US and many European countries as Venezuela's legitimate leader.

Maduro has often accused US President Donald Trump of trying to invade the country and overthrow him.

"Donald Trump is the direct chief of this invasion," Mr Maduro said during a press conference, after the video of Mr Denman was broadcast.

Venezuela's state TV has shown a video of a US citizen apparently confessing to plotting to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro and bring him to the US. Earlier, US President Donald Trump had denied America's link to alleged Venezuela invasion attempt.

Venezuela's state TV has shown a video of a US citizen apparently confessing to plotting to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro and bring him to the US. Earlier, US President Donald Trump had denied America's link to alleged Venezuela invasion attempt. However, troops that went to capture Maduro were still in action according to Jordan Goudreau, a former US special forces soldier who was linked to plot to topple him. Also read: US troops on mission to capture Venezuelan President Maduro still in action Meanwhile, a video released by Venezuela's government shows Luke Denman, a former special operations forces member and one of 13 people arrested over the weekend, saying that he was hired to train Venezuelans in Colombia before returning to Caracas and taking control of an airport to allow Maduro to be taken out of the country. "I was helping Venezuelans take back control of their country," he added. Denman said he and Airan Berry, 41, were contracted by Jordan Goudreau, an American military veteran who leads a Florida-based Silvercorp USA firm, to carry out the operation. Venezuela says they are "mercenaries" whose armed incursion was foiled. It will seek extradition of Goudreau, who has admitted he was involved in the operation. According to Maduro, Silvercorp signed a contract with opposition leader Juan Guaido, a politician seen by the US and many European countries as Venezuela's legitimate leader. Maduro has often accused US President Donald Trump of trying to invade the country and overthrow him. "Donald Trump is the direct chief of this invasion," Mr Maduro said during a press conference, after the video of Mr Denman was broadcast.

US citizens confess 'failed coup' in Venezuela after Trump denies involvement

The dream of a five-year-old boy,&nbsp;Adrian Zamarripa, who was pulled over on Utah freeway after he stole his mom's car to buy a Lamborghini, was fulfilled.

After the boy's escapade made international headlines, the family received an offer from a local businessman.

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The businessman, Jeremy Neves of Orem, Utah, offered the boy, a spin in a matte black, two-seater Lamborghini Huracan.

''By taking him for a ride, I could bring his dream a little closer and show him that it's possible,'' said Neves.

Pictures show the youngster grinning from ear to ear as he was given the ride of his life through his own neighborhood.

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The dream of a five-year-old boy, Adrian Zamarripa, who was pulled over on Utah freeway after he stole his mom's car to buy a Lamborghini, was fulfilled. After the boy's escapade made international headlines, the family received an offer from a local businessman.

The dream of a five-year-old boy, Adrian Zamarripa, who was pulled over on Utah freeway after he stole his mom's car to buy a Lamborghini, was fulfilled. After the boy's escapade made international headlines, the family received an offer from a local businessman. Also read: Five-year-old pulled over while driving to buy Lamborghini The businessman, Jeremy Neves of Orem, Utah, offered the boy, a spin in a matte black, two-seater Lamborghini Huracan. ''By taking him for a ride, I could bring his dream a little closer and show him that it's possible,'' said Neves. Pictures show the youngster grinning from ear to ear as he was given the ride of his life through his own neighborhood. When Adrian was caught driving by the Utah Highway Patrol, he told them that he left home with only $3 in his pocket after an argument with his mom because she refused to buy a sports car. After the argument, the boy had decided to steal the keys to his family’s Dodge Journey so he could drive to California to buy the luxury sports car himself. But he was stopped by the police becfore he could cause any damage.

Five-year-old caught driving in US, given Lamborghini ride by businessman

The United States is pressuring its allies and trying to coerce other countries to help it plant accusations against China on issues concerning COVID-19 responsibility, said a spokeswoman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.

Hua Chunying said that some US&nbsp;media reported the United States is pressuring its European allies to stand with it on pandemic responsibility and also&nbsp;to&nbsp;plant accusations against China.

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Earlier, renewing&nbsp;his criticism of China on Wednesday over the global coronavirus pandemic, US President Donald Trump said it was the "worst attack" ever on his country.

Trump lashed out at China, continuing a war of words over the origins of the deadly virus that emerged in Wuhan last year.&nbsp;

Beijing says the US wants to distract from its own handling of the pandemic.

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China hit back Wednesday at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his claims the virus originated in a Wuhan laboratory, saying he has no evidence.

"This matter should be handed to scientists and medical professionals, and not politicians who lie for their own domestic political ends," China's foreign ministry spokeswoman said.

''Some US&nbsp;politicians repeatedly blame China for domestic politics regardless of the facts. On this issue, countries in Europe and other areas in the world do have a choice to make, not between China and the United States, but between lies and facts, unilateral bullying and multilateral cooperation, and this is a choice that every country faces," said Hua.

She stated that China is on the side of strengthening international ties and has participated in supporting and cooperating with other nations to help stop the spread of the pandemic.

"The answer is obvious, and in fact many countries are already responding with actions. Many European leaders have made clear their support for the World Health Organization (WHO) to continue to play an important role in responding to COVID-19 and strengthening the global public health system.''

The European Union held an international pledging conference on May 4.

''China has&nbsp;actively participated in it and made its own contribution. On the issue of strengthening international solidarity and cooperation in the fight against the pandemic, China has always stood firmly with the United Nations, the WHO and almost all countries in the world, and made every possible contribution. I hope the United States can see its isolation at this time," said Hua.

The deadly virus has claimed&nbsp;263,831 lives worldwide while infecting&nbsp;3,755,341 people.

The United States is pressuring its allies and trying to coerce other countries to help it plant accusations against China on issues concerning COVID-19 responsibility, said a spokeswoman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.

The United States is pressuring its allies and trying to coerce other countries to help it plant accusations against China on issues concerning COVID-19 responsibility, said a spokeswoman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. Hua Chunying said that some US media reported the United States is pressuring its European allies to stand with it on pandemic responsibility and also to plant accusations against China. Also read: Coronavirus 'worse' than Pearl Harbor, 9/11 for US, says Trump Earlier, renewing his criticism of China on Wednesday over the global coronavirus pandemic, US President Donald Trump said it was the "worst attack" ever on his country. Trump lashed out at China, continuing a war of words over the origins of the deadly virus that emerged in Wuhan last year. Beijing says the US wants to distract from its own handling of the pandemic. Also read: Nearly one out of five children in US left hungry since virus crisis: study China hit back Wednesday at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his claims the virus originated in a Wuhan laboratory, saying he has no evidence. "This matter should be handed to scientists and medical professionals, and not politicians who lie for their own domestic political ends," China's foreign ministry spokeswoman said. ''Some US politicians repeatedly blame China for domestic politics regardless of the facts. On this issue, countries in Europe and other areas in the world do have a choice to make, not between China and the United States, but between lies and facts, unilateral bullying and multilateral cooperation, and this is a choice that every country faces," said Hua. She stated that China is on the side of strengthening international ties and has participated in supporting and cooperating with other nations to help stop the spread of the pandemic. "The answer is obvious, and in fact many countries are already responding with actions. Many European leaders have made clear their support for the World Health Organization (WHO) to continue to play an important role in responding to COVID-19 and strengthening the global public health system.'' The European Union held an international pledging conference on May 4. ''China has actively participated in it and made its own contribution. On the issue of strengthening international solidarity and cooperation in the fight against the pandemic, China has always stood firmly with the United Nations, the WHO and almost all countries in the world, and made every possible contribution. I hope the United States can see its isolation at this time," said Hua. The deadly virus has claimed 263,831 lives worldwide while infecting 3,755,341 people.

China lambasts US for coercing countries to plant COVID-19 accusations against it

Russia's culture minister has tested positive for coronavirus, her spokeswoman said Wednesday, as the country's total number of cases surpassed 1,65,000.

The announcement of the minister Olga Lyubimova's illness came after Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Construction Minister Vladimir Yakushev had both been hospitalised with the virus.

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Lyubimova is working remotely from home after receiving a positive test result, her spokeswoman Anna Usachyova said in a statement.

"The illness is in a mild form and there is no question of her being hospitalised."

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Lyubimova, a former journalist and documentary filmmaker, was appointed in January and is one of the youngest in the cabinet at 39.

She replaced a controversial figure, Vladimir Medinsky, who pushed hard for publicly-funded arts to focus on patriotic themes such as World War II.

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday at a meeting on strategies for leaving virus lockdown said Prime Minister Mishustin "is recovering" and they are in daily contact.

Russia on Wednesday became the fifth most affected country in Europe in terms of confirmed cases and the sixth in the world.

It has confirmed 165,929 cases and 1,537 deaths with most new cases concentrated in the densely populated capital Moscow.

Russia's culture minister has tested positive for coronavirus, her spokeswoman said Wednesday, as the country's total number of cases surpassed 1,65,000. The announcement of the minister Olga Lyubimova's illness came after Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Construction Minister Vladimir Yakushev had both been hospitalised with the virus.

Russia's culture minister has tested positive for coronavirus, her spokeswoman said Wednesday, as the country's total number of cases surpassed 1,65,000. The announcement of the minister Olga Lyubimova's illness came after Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Construction Minister Vladimir Yakushev had both been hospitalised with the virus. Also read: COVID-19: Three Russian doctors mysteriously fall from hospital windows Lyubimova is working remotely from home after receiving a positive test result, her spokeswoman Anna Usachyova said in a statement. "The illness is in a mild form and there is no question of her being hospitalised." Also read: Russia's coronavirus cases rise by more than 10,000 for fourth straight day Lyubimova, a former journalist and documentary filmmaker, was appointed in January and is one of the youngest in the cabinet at 39. She replaced a controversial figure, Vladimir Medinsky, who pushed hard for publicly-funded arts to focus on patriotic themes such as World War II. President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday at a meeting on strategies for leaving virus lockdown said Prime Minister Mishustin "is recovering" and they are in daily contact. Russia on Wednesday became the fifth most affected country in Europe in terms of confirmed cases and the sixth in the world. It has confirmed 165,929 cases and 1,537 deaths with most new cases concentrated in the densely populated capital Moscow.

After Russia's PM, it's Culture Minister also tests positive for coronavirus

Nearly a fifth of young children in the United States are not getting enough to eat since the coronavirus pandemic erupted, according to research out Wednesday highlighting the broader health impact of the crisis.

The Brookings Institution report said a survey found that 17.4 percent of mothers with children aged 12 or under reported that their offspring were not eating enough due to lack of money.

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"It is clear that young children are experiencing food insecurity to an extent unprecedented in modern times," said lead researcher Lauren Bauer.

"Food insecurity in households with children under 18 has increased by about 130 percent from 2018 to today," she added.

The survey to measure the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic uncovered figures worse than during the financial crisis of 2008.&nbsp;

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Bauer described the results as "alarming," telling the New York Times that households were cutting back on portion sizes and kids were being forced to skip meals.

Bauer called for the government to increase food security programs and boost benefit levels.

At least 30 million American workers have lost their jobs in the economic shutdown imposed to thwart the spread of the virus.

The April employment report, due out Friday, is expected to show the jobless rate soaring -- perhaps as high as 20 percent -- reaching levels not seen since the Great Depression last century.

The new coronavirus has infected nearly 1.2 million people in the United States and killed around 72,000, and analysts fear some of the economic damage may be long-term.

Disrupted school meal programs could also be factor, she said, with families not collecting meals from distribution sites and older siblings competing for limited supplies at home.

Nearly a fifth of young children in the United States are not getting enough to eat since the coronavirus pandemic erupted, according to research out Wednesday highlighting the broader health impact of the crisis.

Nearly a fifth of young children in the United States are not getting enough to eat since the coronavirus pandemic erupted, according to research out Wednesday highlighting the broader health impact of the crisis. The Brookings Institution report said a survey found that 17.4 percent of mothers with children aged 12 or under reported that their offspring were not eating enough due to lack of money. Also read: Coronavirus 'worse' than Pearl Harbor, 9/11 for US, says Trump "It is clear that young children are experiencing food insecurity to an extent unprecedented in modern times," said lead researcher Lauren Bauer. "Food insecurity in households with children under 18 has increased by about 130 percent from 2018 to today," she added. The survey to measure the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic uncovered figures worse than during the financial crisis of 2008. Also read: Will keep coronavirus task force indefinitely, says Trump amid rising US death toll Bauer described the results as "alarming," telling the New York Times that households were cutting back on portion sizes and kids were being forced to skip meals. Bauer called for the government to increase food security programs and boost benefit levels. At least 30 million American workers have lost their jobs in the economic shutdown imposed to thwart the spread of the virus. The April employment report, due out Friday, is expected to show the jobless rate soaring -- perhaps as high as 20 percent -- reaching levels not seen since the Great Depression last century. The new coronavirus has infected nearly 1.2 million people in the United States and killed around 72,000, and analysts fear some of the economic damage may be long-term. Disrupted school meal programs could also be factor, she said, with families not collecting meals from distribution sites and older siblings competing for limited supplies at home.

Nearly one out of five children in US left hungry since virus crisis: Study

Israel's Supreme Court on Wednesday approved a coalition deal between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival-turned-ally Benny Gantz, paving the way for a unity government to be sworn in next week.

The alliance formed last month between Netanyahu&nbsp;and Gantz&nbsp;followed three inconclusive elections in less than a year.

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Under the three-year deal, Netanyahu will serve as prime minister for 18 months, with Gantz as his alternate, a new position in Israeli governance.

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They will swap roles midway through the deal, with cabinet positions split between Netanyahu's Likud party and Gantz's Blue and White alliance, as well as their respective allies.

Israel has been without a stable government since December 2018 and the deal offers rare political stability as the country seeks to repair the economic damage wrought by the novel coronavirus, which has infected more than 16,000 people in the country.

As the decision was delivered, a joint statement released by the justices of the Supreme Court said that the new government would be sworn in on May 13.

Israel's Supreme Court on Wednesday approved a coalition deal between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival-turned-ally Benny Gantz, paving the way for a unity government to be sworn in next week.

Israel's Supreme Court on Wednesday approved a coalition deal between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival-turned-ally Benny Gantz, paving the way for a unity government to be sworn in next week. The alliance formed last month between Netanyahu and Gantz followed three inconclusive elections in less than a year. Also read: Israel announces plans for thousands of new homes in West Bank Under the three-year deal, Netanyahu will serve as prime minister for 18 months, with Gantz as his alternate, a new position in Israeli governance. Also read: Israel makes 'significant breakthrough' in developing antibodies for COVID-19 They will swap roles midway through the deal, with cabinet positions split between Netanyahu's Likud party and Gantz's Blue and White alliance, as well as their respective allies. Israel has been without a stable government since December 2018 and the deal offers rare political stability as the country seeks to repair the economic damage wrought by the novel coronavirus, which has infected more than 16,000 people in the country. As the decision was delivered, a joint statement released by the justices of the Supreme Court said that the new government would be sworn in on May 13.

Israel's Supreme Court approves coalition between Netanyahu and Gantz

US President Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States.

Renewing&nbsp;his criticism of China on Wednesday over the global coronavirus pandemic and said it has been worse for the United States than Pearl Harbor and 9/11.

His administration is weighing punitive actions against China over its early handling of the virus outbreak.

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Beijing says the US wants to distract from its own handling of the pandemic.

The surprise Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii drew the United States into World War II.&nbsp;

The 9/11 attacks killed about 3,000 people, triggering two decades of US wars and anti-terrorism operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries.

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Trump lashed out at China, continuing a war of words over the origins of the deadly virus that emerged in Wuhan last year.&nbsp;

"It should have never happened," he said. "Could have been stopped at the source. Could have been stopped in China."

China hit back Wednesday at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his claims the virus originated in a Wuhan laboratory, saying he has no evidence.

"This matter should be handed to scientists and medical professionals, and not politicians who lie for their own domestic political ends," China's foreign ministry spokeswoman said.

Scientists believe the disease originated in animals and jumped to humans -- possibly in a Wuhan wet market where wild animals were sold.&nbsp;

So far, more than 73,000 Americans have died of COVID-19, and the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted the toll in the US could top 100,000 by the end of May.

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US President Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States. Renewing his criticism of China on Wednesday over the global coronavirus pandemic and said it has been worse for the United States than Pearl Harbor and 9/11.

US President Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States. Renewing his criticism of China on Wednesday over the global coronavirus pandemic and said it has been worse for the United States than Pearl Harbor and 9/11. His administration is weighing punitive actions against China over its early handling of the virus outbreak. Also read: Will keep coronavirus task force indefinitely, says Trump amid rising US death toll Beijing says the US wants to distract from its own handling of the pandemic. The surprise Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii drew the United States into World War II. The 9/11 attacks killed about 3,000 people, triggering two decades of US wars and anti-terrorism operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries. Also read: Pompeo has no evidence, says China on coronavirus origin in lab Trump lashed out at China, continuing a war of words over the origins of the deadly virus that emerged in Wuhan last year. "It should have never happened," he said. "Could have been stopped at the source. Could have been stopped in China." China hit back Wednesday at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over his claims the virus originated in a Wuhan laboratory, saying he has no evidence. "This matter should be handed to scientists and medical professionals, and not politicians who lie for their own domestic political ends," China's foreign ministry spokeswoman said. Scientists believe the disease originated in animals and jumped to humans -- possibly in a Wuhan wet market where wild animals were sold. So far, more than 73,000 Americans have died of COVID-19, and the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted the toll in the US could top 100,000 by the end of May.

Coronavirus 'worse' than Pearl Harbor, 9/11 for US, says Trump

As many as seven workers of a paper mill were hospitalised after being exposed to a gas leak reportedly while cleaning a tank in the mill in the early hours of Thursday, Raigarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Santosh Singh said. 
Three of them are in critical condition, the SP said.

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"The interrogation of the mill owner is underway. The incident was reported in the early hours of Thursday," he added. 
This is the second incident of a gas leak to have occurred today.

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Styrene gas leaked from LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village in Visakhapatnam early morning today, claiming 11 lives.&nbsp;

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As many as seven workers of a paper mill were hospitalised after being exposed to a gas leak reportedly while cleaning a tank in the mill in the early hours of Thursday, Raigarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Santosh Singh said.

As many as seven workers of a paper mill were hospitalised after being exposed to a gas leak reportedly while cleaning a tank in the mill in the early hours of Thursday, Raigarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Santosh Singh said. Three of them are in critical condition, the SP said. Also read: 11 killed and over 500 hospitalised after Vizag pharma gas leak "The interrogation of the mill owner is underway. The incident was reported in the early hours of Thursday," he added. This is the second incident of a gas leak to have occurred today. Also see: Poisonous gas leakage at Visakhapatnam plant wreaks havoc Styrene gas leaked from LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village in Visakhapatnam early morning today, claiming 11 lives.

7 paper mill workers in Chhattisgarh hospitalised after gas leak exposure

The Indian Railways on Thursday said it has run over 163 Shramik Special trains since May 1 and ferried home over 1.60 lakh migrants stranded in various parts of the country due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown.

Railways said that it ran 56 Shramik special trains on Wednesday and 14 so far on Thursday, taking the total tally to 163.

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"We are planning to run some more trains by the end of the day," a railway spokesperson said.Till Wednesday night railways had run 149 such trains.

Every special train has 24 coaches, each with a capacity of 72 seats. But the national transporter is allowing only 54 people in a coach to maintain social distancing norms by not allotting the middle berth to any passenger.

While the railways has officially not stated how much it has spent so far on these services, the cost for which the government says has been shared on an 85:15 ratio with states, officials indicated that the national transporter has spent around Rs 80 lakh per service.

Since the beginning of the services, Gujarat remained one of the top originating stations, followed by Kerala. Among the receiving states, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh remained the top states.

Earlier, the railways drew flak from opposition parties for making these services chargeable.

In its guidelines, the railways has said the trains will ply only if they have 90 per cent occupancy and the "states should collect the ticket fare".

The Indian Railways on Thursday said it has run over 163 Shramik Special trains since May 1 and ferried home over 1.60 lakh migrants stranded in various parts of the country due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown.

The Indian Railways on Thursday said it has run over 163 Shramik Special trains since May 1 and ferried home over 1.60 lakh migrants stranded in various parts of the country due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown. Railways said that it ran 56 Shramik special trains on Wednesday and 14 so far on Thursday, taking the total tally to 163. Also read: 53,000 total COVID-19 cases in India now; death toll jumps to 1783 "We are planning to run some more trains by the end of the day," a railway spokesperson said.Till Wednesday night railways had run 149 such trains. Every special train has 24 coaches, each with a capacity of 72 seats. But the national transporter is allowing only 54 people in a coach to maintain social distancing norms by not allotting the middle berth to any passenger. While the railways has officially not stated how much it has spent so far on these services, the cost for which the government says has been shared on an 85:15 ratio with states, officials indicated that the national transporter has spent around Rs 80 lakh per service. Since the beginning of the services, Gujarat remained one of the top originating stations, followed by Kerala. Among the receiving states, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh remained the top states. Earlier, the railways drew flak from opposition parties for making these services chargeable. In its guidelines, the railways has said the trains will ply only if they have 90 per cent occupancy and the "states should collect the ticket fare".

Shramik Trains: Over 163 run so far, more than 1.60 lakh migrants ferried

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