Dare we compare it to a summer's day? Poetry finally replaced prose from first light this morning, as the country woke up to the news that the seeds of sacrifice planted in the winter will soon turn to the darling buds of freedom.

Under the hours of darkness and behind the white glow of Government Buildings, what was described as a "sober presentation" from NPHET to senior ministers gave way to an unexpected twist.

The public health experts were offering an uncharacteristically clement pass to reopen society and the economy at a quicker pace than had been expected.

It came, according to one minister present, as a "pleasant surprise". The Government finally had some good news to offer - with the cover that it was entirely in line with what

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Ukraine says 2 soldiers killed in east amid Russia tensions

KYIV – The Ukrainian military said Friday two soldiers were killed and another was wounded under fire from Russia-backed separatist rebels in the country's east, where hostilities have increased sharply in recent months.

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Weak jobs report could be a risk or opportunity for Biden

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden's promised economic comeback hit a speed bump Friday with the April jobs report, which found modest job gains of 266,000 that complicated his $4 trillion push on infrastructure, education and children.

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Manitoba ramps up 3rd wave preparations as ICUs see rise in COVID-19 patients

COVID-19 patients are ramping up after intensive care units in Manitoba saw a concerning spike in daily admissions over the last two weeks, health officials said Friday.At a technical briefing held for media Friday morning, officials said ICUs that had been averaging between one and two COVID-19 patients a day two weeks ago, saw as many as 10 a day last week, and those numbers have remained steady this week, with between five and seven new patients admitted on average a day.

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Man sentenced to 35 years for 2017 Altamonte Springs road rage shooting

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – A man who shot another driver in the arm during a road rage attack in Altamonte Springs has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.

London high-rise blaze raises new concerns about cladding

LONDON – Fire broke out Friday in a London apartment tower which has cladding similar to that used on another housing block in the city where 72 people died in a 2017 blaze.

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Surge testing rolled out in Bolton after rapid rise in Covid-19 infection rates

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Talks 'intensify' on bringing US back to Iran nuclear deal

VIENNA – World powers held a fourth round of high-level talks Friday in Austria aimed at bringing the United States back into the nuclear deal with Iran, with both sides signaling a willingness to work out the major stumbling blocks.

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Asian shares mostly rise on US rally; eyes on jobs data

TOKYO – Asian shares mostly rose Friday on optimism about the rally on Wall Street and an economic rebound in the U.S., as investors awaited the release of jobs data.

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Cases rise, pressure grows on Modi to impose strict lockdown

NEW DELHI – With coronavirus cases still surging to record levels, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing growing pressure to impose a harsh nationwide lockdown amid a debate whether restrictions imposed by individual states are enough.

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Covid-19 vaccine: Germany says patent protection 'must remain'

- Pharma stocks hit -Shares in vaccine manufacturers dropped after the EU and Russia followed the United States in signaling they are open to the idea of patent waivers for coronavirus vaccines.But the sell-off was less severe than the day before, which Gregori Volokhine of Meeschaert Financial Services credited to traders realizing the complexity of reaching an agreement at the WTO and German intransigence.Supporters of the waiver say that easing patent restrictions will spur production of low-cost generic vaccines, helping poor countries that are struggling to immunize their populations.Opponents argue it could erode pharmaceutical companies' profit incentive to develop new treatments.India has been leading the fight to allow more

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Some non-urgent surgeries to be postponed as hospitalizations rise in Manitoba

A technical briefing is expected Friday to go over the planning.The latest COVID-19 numbers in Manitoba show 123 people are in hospital with active COVID-19 cases and 62 people are no longer infectious but continue to require care.There are 52 ICU patients in total, 40 of those are actively dealing with COVID-19.

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4-year-old inadvertently buys over $2,600 worth of Spongebob popsicles on Amazon

Noah standing on top of his boxes of Spongebob popsicle spoils. BROOKLYN, N.Y. - A 4-year-old Brooklyn boy accidentally managed to buy $2,618.85 worth of Spongebob popsicles on Amazon — 918 of them.Noah Bryant is a huge fan of Spongebob Squarepants and decided to act on that love by purchasing a frozen treat on Amazon.

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Maharashtra govt approves 100% recruitment in health department: Rajesh Tope

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Latest Greater Manchester coronavirus infection rates as Bolton records a rise once again

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Just a cup of nitrate-rich vegetables daily promotes heart health

vegetables is key.A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Joondalup, WA, in Australia finds that leafy greens and other vegetables high in nitrates in particular confer significant cardiovascular benefits.Researchers found that daily consumption of a cup of vegetables rich in nitrates is associated with better heart health.“Our results have shown that, by simply eating 1 cup of raw (or half a cup of cooked) nitrate-rich vegetables each day, people may be able to significantly reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.”– lead author Dr.

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HEALTH team up with Nine Inch Nails on haunting new track ‘Isn’t Everyone’

HEALTH have teamed up with Nine Inch Nails on new collaborative single ‘Isn’t Everyone’, which marks the first release from the LA noise rockers since the arrival of their fifth album ‘Disco4:Part 1’ last year.The new effort from the band sees NIN’s Trent Reznor on mixing duties and marks the first time the two have worked together.“It’s fucking Nine Inch Nails. That speaks for itself.

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'Eleven, are you listening?': Netflix drops new teaser for 'Stranger Things' Season 4

Little is known about the Season 4 plot, but previous news releases have described “a new horror beginning to surface” (Source; Netflix) The camera slowly pans around a hallway as Papa addresses the children. The sound of heavy breathing soon dominates the audio as the camera zooms in on door No.

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Putin supports Russia waiving patents on its Covid jabs

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Russia's one-dose 'Sputnik Light' vaccine has 80% efficacy, effective against all new Covid strains

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Uber’s India business ‘adversely impacted’ due to rise in covid-19 cases

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Kerala to impose lockdown from May 8 amid rise in Covid cases. Details here

(file photo) pic.twitter.com/16N1wY47ItKerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday cautioned that the state is facing a very serious situation as the Covid is spreading rapidly."Kerala is going through a serious situation with COVID spreading rapidly in the state. The test positivity rate is not coming down.

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Risk of blood clots appears ‘even more rare’ on 2nd AstraZeneca dose: experts

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Ukraine wants aid, NATO support from Blinken's visit

KYIV – On the frontlines of the battle against Russia-backed separatists and in the halls of government in Kyiv, Ukrainians hold strong hopes for Thursday's visit of the U.S. Secretary of State — increased military aid and strong support for NATO membership among them.

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La Russa's extra-inning gaffe stings White Sox in loss

Hall of Famer Tony La Russa developed a reputation as a master strategist while managing the Oakland A's and St. Louis Cardinals to a total of three World Series championships.

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Covid-19 scare at G7 meeting after two Indian delegates test positive

India's foreign minister and his entire team said they were self-isolating after two delegation members tested positive.Britain is hosting the three-day foreign ministers' meeting - the first such G7 event in two years - which has been billed as a chance to restart face-to-face diplomacy and a opportunity for the West to show a united front against threats from China and Russia.India, currently undergoing the world's worst surge in Covid-19 cases, is attending the G7 as a guest and had been due to take part in meetings on Tuesday evening and throughout Wednesday."Was made aware yesterday evening of exposure to possible Covid positive cases," Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Twitter."As a measure of abundant caution

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This ‘Spicy 6’ performance from ‘The Masked Singer’ will get you hyped for this week’s FOX Super 6 contest

LOS ANGELES - With this season narrowing down to the final six performers, "The Masked Singer" treated fans to a never-before-seen performance of "The Spicy 6" doing what they do best. Together, the Yeti, the Russian Dolls, Robopine, Black Swan, Chameleon and Piglet sing "I’m a Believer" by The Monkees. RELATED: ‘The Masky Awards’: Singalong episode was full of surprises, especially for 1 lucky winner of $10KThe performance, which wouldn’t normally be seen anywhere else, is sure to give viewers an extra shot at guessing who’s behind the masks. Each week, viewers of "The Masked Singer" are given the opportunity to correctly predict six questions related to the episode on the FOX Super 6 app — and in return, fans are taking home cash that

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Pandemic taking mental health toll on front-line medical workers

COVID-19 cases.“This pandemic has become very challenging and taxing,” said Eram Chhogala, an emergency trauma services registered nurse.Chhogala has seen first-hand the devastation caused by COVID-19.“When (patients are) incredibly short of breath and I think that’s the hardest thing to see,” said Chhogala.

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BJP workers question party, PM as covid takes a severe toll

Log samajhdar hote ja rahe hain, madam (people are becoming smarter)." He claimed that if the BJP did not come to its voters’ rescue now, it would face the consequences in future elections. “People put their trust in (Narendra) Modi ji last time (In Bihar).

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Donors race to aid India during COVID-19 surge

The catastrophic wave of Covid-19 in India has prompted donors to send millions of dollars to the country, which Tuesday crossed the grim mark of more than 20 million cases of the killer disease.

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GOP governor race: Who's in first depends on who's in second

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Being a voter's second choice is usually a recipe for disaster for a political candidate, but in this year's chaotic GOP gubernatorial race in Virginia, second-place status could be a winning ticket.

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Peter Andre’s son Junior, 15, tells fans ‘I don’t want to die’ as he battles ‘weird’ coronavirus symptoms

JUNIOR Andre has opened up about his coronavirus battle, telling fans he doesn’t want to die. The 15-year-old son of Katie Price and Peter Andre revealed he had Covid earlier this week and has now discussed his “weird” symptoms during a chat with fans on Instagram live.

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Quebec’s COVID-19 vaccine drive takes off as age eligibility drops to 40

“There are still appointments available this week in several regions,” Dubé wrote on social media Wednesday, urging eligible adults to register.Quebec has administered more than three million shots since the rollout started in December. The majority of vaccinations have been a first dose.The province says all adults will be able to book an appointment by mid-May.

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'This whole thing isn't finished': Indian and South African variants identified in Bolton as Covid-19 rates rise rapidly

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Spring in Florida: Heat index to reach 100 degrees in Orlando area

ORLANDO, Fla. – Hot, hot, hot!

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India's foreign minister out of G-7 meeting over COVID risk

LONDON – India’s foreign minister has pulled out of in-person meetings at a Group of Seven gathering in London because of possible exposure to the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus Scotland LIVE - as post pandemic recovery, foreign travel and social care dominate the final leaders’ debate

live TV debate between Scotland’s five main party leaders. Policy on covid recovery, foreign travel and the creation of a National Care Service was hammered out in a lively discussion.

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India posts record daily rise in coronavirus deaths

India's coronavirus deaths rose by a record 3,780 during the last 24 hours, a day after it became the second country to cross the milestone of 20 million infections after the United States.

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Ontario man takes car to Nissan dealership for repair, app shows it was taken for 90-km trip

Frank Statti just wanted his rear camera repaired. But instead, the Nissan customer has spent two months sorting out why his car went on a 90-km trip from the dealership. Seán O’Shea reports.

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Nissan Altima to a dealership for repair.He told Global News his backup camera was failing intermittently and he needed to book the appointment. But when he checked the insurance company’s monitoring app on his mobile phone and saw his vehicle far from home late at night, Statti said he got concerned.“My initial thought was maybe someone stole the thing,” he said.

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Blinken brings anti-graft message, old Russia foe to Ukraine

WASHINGTON – When Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Ukraine this week he’ll be carrying a tough anti-graft message and strong U.S. backing for the country’s response to Russian aggression. He’ll also be bringing along a familiar face in the Washington-Moscow tug-of-war over the former Soviet republic: Victoria Nuland.

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Many states opt for lockdown or similar curbs as Covid-19 cases rise. Full list

Here is a look at coronavirus-induced lockdown or restrictions imposed by states and union territories.Delhi: The national capital has been under lockdown since April 19 and it will continue till May 10.Haryana is under a seven-day long lockdown from May 3.

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Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation

WASHINGTON - A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.The Justice Department had refused to give the March 24, 2019, memorandum to a government transparency group that requested it under the Freedom of Information Act, saying the document represented the private advice of lawyers and was produced before any formal decision had been made and was therefore exempt from disclosure under public records law.But U.S.

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Pfizer sees Covid-19 as 'durable' revenue stream as profits rise

Covid-19 vaccine sales which are on track to provide a "durable" revenue stream in the wake of the pandemic.The drugmaker reported a jump in first-quarter profits based on surging revenues, with nearly one-fourth of sales coming from Covid-19 vaccines.With German partner BioNTech, the pharma giant is ramping up vaccine production and now estimates 2021 revenues of $26 billion from the vaccine, up from the $15 billion projected in February.But the surging profits have drawn criticism as governments face pressure to step in to ensure vaccines are provided to underserved countries.Pfizer, which says it is on the cusp of winning US approval for individuals 12 to 15 years old to receive its vaccine, is holding talks with "basically all

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Doctors in Manitoba write open letter, warn of overloaded health-care system

COVID-19 public health orders to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.“Our health system cannot manage the potential volume of what is coming our way if we do not do everything possible to limit the spread of this virus,” reads the letter signed by the provincial medical leads of 16 specialties, including primary care, surgery and cardiac sciences. Death of Manitoba man in his 40s linked to COVID-19 variant, 291 new cases reported “Manitoba case numbers are rising far too quickly.

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US to vaccinate low-risk teens

US President Joe Biden wants 70% of American adults to have received at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine by the 4 July holiday and has made vaccinating adolescents a key part of the next phase of the country's immunisation campaign.

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Judge orders Justice Dept. to release Trump obstruction memo

WASHINGTON – A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.

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Deputy shooting becomes part of city's long history on race

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – The murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was wrapping up when Dakwon Gibbs told a friend that George Floyd’s killing — and others like it — would never happen in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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