BRUSSELS – Dozens of cinemas, theaters and other venues in Belgium are defying government orders and reopening their doors Friday to protest the country’s ongoing shutdown of cultural activities.

After more than six months without revenue, venue owners say Belgium's ongoing ban on indoor cultural events is proof of “an unacceptable inequality of treatment” their industry has experienced during the coronavirus pandemic. “There is no evidence that culture should take second place to supermarkets, zoos or any other activity that generates social contact,” owners participating in Still Standing For Culture, an activism collective, said. “The health situation does not explain why the fate of cultural venues has been systematically ignored for

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'Day of freedom' as parts of society reopen

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that today is "a day of freedom" as society partially reopens and people can travel freely across the country.

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German Catholics to bless gay unions despite Vatican ban

BERLIN – Germany's powerful Catholic progressives are openly defying a recent Holy See pronouncement that priests cannot bless same-sex unions by offering such blessings at services in about 100 different churches all over the country this week.

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Coronavirus update: Hugs and indoor meetings 'back on' in announcement from Boris Johnson today

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Museums, galleries and libraries reopen

Museums, galleries, and libraries around the country can open their doors to the public from today.

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Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'

saying Facebooks rules are in "shambles.""We gave them a certain amount of time to get their house in order," Michael McConnell, a former federal juge, told "Fox News Sunday." "They needed some time because their rules are a shambles. They are not transparent.

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After court nixes eviction ban, race is on for federal help

BOSTON – The recent court ruling striking down a national eviction moratorium has heightened concerns that tenants won't receive tens of billions of dollars in promised federal aid in time to avoid getting kicked out of their homes.

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Ontario government must ‘immediately’ reopen outdoor spaces: Canadian Paediatric Society

COVID-19 pandemic.In an open letter posted to Twitter on Friday, the society said it “cannot overstate the extent of the mental health crisis facing our children and youth.”"We cannot overstate the extent of the #mentalhealth crisis facing children and youth."We call on @ONgov to:1. Immediately re-open outdoor recreation spaces for kids2.

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COVID-19: Uncertainty lingers about whether summer camps can reopen in Ontario

Catherine McDonald speaks to campers and camp directors about how they’re planning for summer 2021.

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Enhanced CRSS payments to help businesses reopen

The Revenue office has confirmed that it will operate an enhancement to the Covid Restriction Support Scheme (CRSS) to help businesses reopen as public health restrictions ease.

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Belgian court OKs extradition of Greek far-right lawmaker

BRUSSELS – A Greek far-right member of the European Parliament arrested last month in Belgium can be extradited to Greece to serve a 13-year prison sentence, the Brussels prosecutor’s office said Friday.

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Madhya Pradesh extends ban on inter-state bus movement till 15 May amid Covid-19 crisis

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Red meat politics: GOP turns culture war into a food fight

DES MOINES, Iowa – Conservatives last week gobbled up a false news story claiming President Joe Biden planned to ration red meat. Colorado Rep. Rep. Lauren Boebert suggested Biden “stay out of my kitchen.” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted out a headline warning Biden was getting “Up in your grill.”

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COVID-19: Montreal Mayor wants terraces in the city to be allowed to reopen by June

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante took to Twitter Thursday to say she hopes Quebec Public health will allow restaurants and bars to open their terraces by June 1. Plante says struggling businesses desperately need the boost.

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'We're best buds': Shelter dog finds calling as Lower Southampton K-9 officer

Arrow is undergoing intense training at the Philadelphia Police K-9 Training Academy with his owner Officer Kyle Heasley. BURLINGTON, N.J. - A Lower Southampton police officer found a new partner and his "best bud" after a Burlington County animal rescue linked up with a foundation that trains shelter dogs as service animals.Arrow, a young Belgian Malinois, was surrendered to Burlington County Animal Shelter in February of 2020 and had trouble finding a forever home due to his high energy, according to shelter attendant Debbie Bucci."He was very, very energetic," Bucci said.

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'It just exploded': Neighborhood airs concerns about illegal bikes, ATVs on Philly streets

QUEEN VILLAGE - They’re loud and dangerous. People are fed up over dirt bikes and ATVs.

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COVID-19: Unlicensed Kelowna, B.C., gym has door locks changed by Interior Health

Flow Academy, a Kelowna martial arts gym, had its door locks changed as Interior Health says the gym has repeatedly violated public health orders, including a cease operation order handed down in the middle of April.“Unfortunately, we had to change their locks so they could not get into the facility anymore,” said Dr. Albert de Villiers, Interior Health’s chief medical officer.“We had people monitor the facility and they could see people show up and go through the door and they knew what time the classes were at.

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Facebook Oversight Board upholds Trump ban

The Facebook Oversight Board upheld the company’s deactivation of former president Donald Trump’s accounts on the platform and Instagram on Wednesday. His access to the two social media platforms was blocked in January over concerns of further violent unrest after the Jan.

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Oregon moves toward safe storage of guns; ban from Capitol

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would mandate safe storage of guns and ban them from the state Capitol. Republican lawmakers strenuously objected, saying they and others will be deprived of the ability to defend themselves.

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Sports fans rejoice: Xfinity Live! will reopen on May 18th

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 30: Atmosphere at the XFINITY Live! Philadelphia Opening Celebration on March 30, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia sports fans will soon get to cheer on their favorite teams and enjoy a meal at one of the city's most popular venues to watch a game.Xfinity Live!, which temporarily closed in November, announced Wednesday that it will reopen to guests on Tuesday, May 18.

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‘Short-sighted and simplistic’: Sask. doctor calls for holistic approach to reopen plan

COVID-19 pandemic.However, a University of Saskatchewan biomedical sciences assistant professor is calling the plan “short-sighted” and “simplistic.”“It really doesn’t look at the nitty-gritty details of what’s happening right now in certain locales or with certain variants,” Dr. Kyle Anderson told Global News.“Right now, it’s really just looking at one thing (first-dose vaccinations), which isn’t even the best thing to look at.

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Sask. doctor calls for holistic approach to reopen plan

As Saskatchewan lays out its steps to a post pandemic world, some are taking it as a sign of hope. Others question the province’s roadmap, saying the threat of COVID-19 is still too high.

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Regulator ‘intends’ to issue licence to reopen Hamilton-area retirement home affected by COVID-19

retirement homes in Ontario is expected to reactivate the licence of an east Hamilton retirement home ordered closed a year ago due to a large COVID-19 outbreak.The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) says it “intends to issue a licence” to a new owner of the Rosslyn retirement home with conditions, including no decision-making authority from previous owners.The applicant is listed as Laura Philp, according to the regulator’s database.Downtown Hamilton retirement home ordered to retain new managementFive other conditions are expected to be met, says the RHRA, including the acquisition of experienced management from a licensed retirement home in Ontario and approval from the regulator that the home is clean and well-maintained.The

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Permanent TSB's mortgage market share jumps in Q1 as rivals head for the exit

Permanent TSB expanded its share of the fast growing mortgage market to 17.9% in the first quarter of 2021 from 15.3% in the previous quarter as it looks to take advantage of rivals' plans to leave the Irish market.

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Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban

Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook. The platform, "From the Desk of Donald J. Trump" appears on www.DonaldJTrump.com/desk. The space will allow Trump to post comments, images, and videos. RELATED: Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mateThe technology appears to be powered by Campaign Nucleus— the "digital ecosystem made for efficiently managing political campaigns and organizations," created by his former campaign manager, Brad Parscale.The space allows Trump to post, and allows followers to share the former president’s

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Indoor events, communal dining with precautions now allowed under new Ontario COVID-19 LTC directive

Ontario government has issued a new directive for the province’s long-term care homes that will see COVID-19 restrictions eased after a high uptake of vaccinations.In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, officials said the update to the province’s directive was made by Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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Delaware lifting indoor COVID restrictions May 21st; masks still required

DOVER, Del. - Delaware is making major changes to their COVID-19 restrictions, Governor John Carney announced Tuesday.Beginning May 21st, all indoor capacity restrictions will be lifted. This includes retail, restaurants, houses of worship and other business establishments.Masks will still be required for indoor settings.

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Australia PM says extreme penalties 'unlikely' for travel ban offenders

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is under pressure to overturn rules barring travel from Covid-19 ravaged India, said it was "highly unlikely" travellers would face maximum penalties of five years in jail and a A$66,000 (€42,000) fine.

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Hotline to report illegal gatherings in Donegal

Gardaí in Co Donegal have set up a special Covid hotline to allow the public to report illegal parties or gatherings in the county.

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Denmark to allow schools, indoor facilities to reopen

Denmark has announced plans to reopen schools and allow a range of indoor activities this week, but a cap on gatherings led to the cancellation of several summer music festivals, including the renowned Roskilde Festival.

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US appeals court to consider Idaho transgender athletes ban

BOISE, Idaho – An appeals court on Monday will consider the constitutionality of the first law in the nation banning transgender women and girls from playing on women's sports teams.

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Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday

said it will announce its decision on its website at 9 a.m. ET on May 5.Facebook has faced widespread criticism over account suspensions or post takedowns regarding misinformation, hate speech and nefarious influence campaigns in what some describe as sluggish and after-the-fact.

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Cafes, restaurants reopen in Greece for outdoor service

ATHENS – Cafes and restaurants reopened in Greece on Monday for sit-down service for the first time in nearly six months, as the country began easing coronavirus-related restrictions with a view to opening to the vital tourism industry in the summer.

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Demand high as mass vaccination clinics reopen

Regina’s drive-thru vaccination clinic re-opened to an expanded age group on Sunday, and it didn’t take long for the grounds at Evraz Place to fill up.

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Belgian police detain 132 in virus restrictions protest

BRUSSELS – Police have detained 132 people who took part in an illegal party in a Brussels park to protest COVID-19 restrictions, authorities said Sunday.

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Belgium police, partiers clash anew over virus restrictions

BRUSSELS – A few thousand people gathered for an illegal party in a Brussels park Saturday to protest COVID-19 restrictions, only to be met with a big police force who used a water cannon and tear gas to disperse the crowd.

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India Travel Ban: US restrictions, Covid-19 cases and what you need to know

Why is the Biden administration restricting travel from India?The U.S. is suspending almost all travel from India beginning May 4 during a devastating Covid-19 surge that has shattered global records for new cases.

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Kodak Black concert to bring thousands to outdoor Orlando venue

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Driving around Orange County, you’ll notice signs promoting Kodak Black’s concert at the Orlando Amphitheater Saturday.

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Hamilton tattoo shop’s licence suspended after defying Ontario’s stay-at-home order, says city

Hamilton tattoo shop still operating despite multiple charges under COVID-19 emergency orders “The Hamilton Mountain tattoo shop has continued to operate despite provincial lockdown measures.”Under the Doug Ford government’s third state of emergency order, non-essential retailers and personal care services were ordered to close in-store transactions.Kryptonian Ink owner Stephen Stacey told Global News on Monday he would be staying open after closing down in two other government ordered lockdowns.Stacey said the year-long pandemic crushed his business which he says declined between 40 to 50 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.The owner said he understood the necessity of closing down during the first two waves of the pandemic to slow the

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Appeals court tells EPA to ban pesticide or decide it's safe

WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court on Thursday ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to quickly determine whether a pesticide linked to brain damage in children should be banned, saying the agency had delayed acting on the widely used bug-killer chlorpyrifos for nearly 14 years.

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New York mayor hopes city will 'fully reopen' on 1 July

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has said that the city hopes to "fully reopen" on 1 July.

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FDA revives effort to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced it will once again try to ban menthol cigarettes, as well as all flavored cigars — adding that it aims to introduce the regulations in the coming year.The FDA has attempted several times to get rid of menthol but faced pushback from the tobacco industry, members of Congress and competing political interests in both the Obama and Trump administrations.

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FDA revives federal effort to ban menthol cigarettes

WASHINGTON – U.S. health regulators are going to try again to ban menthol cigarettes, this time under pressure from African American groups to remove the mint flavor popular among Black smokers.

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Gujarat to receive 2.5 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses over next 15 days: Rupani

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De Blasio plans to fully reopen NYC on July 1

NEW YORK - Mayor Bill de Blasio says he plans to fully reopen New York City on July 1.Speaking on a morning news program Thursday, the mayor pointed to a successful effort to vaccinate New Yorkers for the coronavirus."Our plan is to fully reopen New York City on July 1. We are ready for stores to open, for businesses to open, offices, theaters, full strength.

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