Morning news brief: UK protestors topple slave trader's statue; India gears up for Unlock 1.0 and more

Protesters in UK topple slave trader's statue, throw it in harbour

Prime minister Boris Johnson condemned the attack saying: "These demonstrations have been subverted by thuggery - and they are a betrayal of the cause they purport to serve."READ MORE

Pope Francis tells Italians not to celebrate victory over coronavirus too soon

Pope Francis on Sunday urged the Italians to obey the government rules on social distancing and wearing masks and asked them to remain alert despite infection rates have fallen.READ MORE

COVID 19: India gears up for Unlock 1.0; devotees flock to religious places

In all public places, it is compulsory for people to wear masks and maintain social distance from each other. At no point will an individual be allowed to come in physical contact with another person.READ MORE

China exploiting George Floyd's death for political gain: Mike Pompeo

Israelis protest against annexation of West Bank