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• Attorney General William P. Barr's Statement on Riots and Domestic Terrorism US Dept. of Justice 31 May 2020
• National Guard Called up in 11 States to Handle Protests VOA 31 May 2020 -- The governors of Minnesota and 11 other states have called up National Guard troops as they faced another night of violent protests sparked by the death of an African American man while in police custody.

COVID-19 Pandemic News

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) situation report - 132 WHO 31 May 2020
• No, 5G Cellular Technology Does Not Cause COVID-19 Or Facilitate Its Spread RFE/RL 31 May 2020 -- In an official statement on May 20, the synod of the Orthodox Church of Moldova urged the government to make any eventual vaccine against the deadly coronavirus voluntary.
• World's coronavirus caseload passes 6mn, Latin America registers grim milestone Press TV 31 May 2020 -- The new coronavirus has been found in the blood of more than six million people around the globe so far, according to Johns Hopkins University, and some 369,126 people have died of the disease caused by the virus (COVID-19).

United States

• State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts California Department of Public Health 31 May 2020
• US Protests Could Bring Coronavirus Surge VOA 31 May 2020 -- U.S. health officials are warning there could be a new surge in coronavirus cases following the protests of the death of George Floyd, the African American man who died after a police officer in Minneapolis pressed his knee into Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes as Floyd lay on the ground.
• Rush Transcript: Governor Cuomo Announces Dentists Can Reopen Statewide Tomorrow and Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress During Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic New York State 31 May 2020

China

• Passenger on first chartered Germany-China flight tested positive for Covid-19 Global Times 31 May 2020 -- A passenger on LH342, the first chartered flight from Germany to China carrying up to 200 German passengers, tested positive for coronavirus after arriving in North China's Tianjin although he did not show any symptoms.
• Chinese mainland reports 2 new imported COVID-19 cases People's Daily 31 May 2020 -- The Chinese mainland reported two new imported COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,740, the National Health Commission said Sunday.
• Chinese mainland reports no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases People's Daily 31 May 2020 -- Chinese health authority said Sunday that no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases were reported on the Chinese mainland on Saturday.
• China Reports Two New Coronavirus Cases for May 30 SPA 31 May 2020 -- China recorded two new confirmed cases of coronavirus on May 30, down from four the day before, data from the country's health authority showed on Sunday, Reuters reported.

Europe

• Greece Blocks British, American, Italian Travelers from Vacationing in June VOA 31 May 2020 -- Greece may be a top vacation destination, but for the British, Americans and Italians dreaming of getting away, the country will be off limits for some time. The government in Athens has left them off a list of 29 countries from which Greece will start accepting visitors, as it scrambles to mitigate the damage that the COVID-19 pandemic has spelled for its biggest money-making industry: tourism.
• Germany's Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rise by 286 to 181,482 SPA 31 May 2020 -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 286 to 181,482, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday, Reuters reported.
• Scotland's Sturgeon: 'We Have to Be Very Cautious in Easing Coronavirus Lockdown' Sputnik 31 May 2020 -- Earlier this month, First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon outlined a roadmap for the nation to start loosening the coronavirus restrictions.

Russia

• Russia says coronavirus infections pass 400,000 SPA 31 May 2020 -- Russia on Sunday reported 9,268 new cases of the novel coronavirus, raising the national tally to 405,843, according to Reuters.

India

• Indian states ban consumption, spitting of tobacco in public to prevent COVID-19 Global Times 31 May 2020 -- Indian states are on a spree to ban consumption, spitting and smoking of tobacco and tobacco products in public places following a directive by federal government to all states in the country.
• UPDATES ON COVID-19 India PIB 31 May 2020
• India Reports 8380 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 31 May 2020 -- India reported 8380 COVID-19 new cases in the previous 24 hours, taking the total number of infections to 182143 cases, according to Reuters.

Iran

• Rouhani: Iran's handling of coronavirus pandemic comparable to developed countries Press TV 31 May 2020 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the country's handling of the deadly coronavirus pandemic has been acceptable and comparable to that of the developed countries.
• Iran, Turkmenistan to reopen borders next week as COVID-19 restrictions ease IRNA 31 May 2020 -- Following gradual easing restrictions due to the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Iran and Turkmenistan have agreed to reopen borders next week (on June 10), according to Iranian ambassador to Ashgabat.
• Iran, Turkmenistan to reopen borders June 10 as COVID-19 restrictions ease ISNA 31 May 2020 -- Following gradual easing restrictions due to the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Iran and Turkmenistan have agreed to reopen borders next week (on June 10), according to Iranian ambassador to Ashgabat.
• Official: 63 more Iranians die from coronavirus over past 24 hours IRNA 31 May 2020 -- Head of Iran's Health Ministry Public Relations Office Kianoush Jahanpour said on Sunday that 63 more coronavirus deaths were reported over the past 24 hours in Iran, bringing the total to 7,797.

Saudi Arabia

• Ministry of Health: 1,877 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 31 May 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 1,877 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 85,261 cases, including 22,316 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 453 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable. As many as 3,559 cases have recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 62,442.

Taiwan

• Taiwan reports no new COVID-19 cases Sunday CNA 31 May 2020 -- Taiwan reported no new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus on Sunday, leaving the total number of cases at 442 since the pandemic began late last year, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).

Other Countries

• Australia Lifts More Restrictions; Saudi Mosques Reopen VOA 31 May 2020 -- Australia is continuing to ease coronavirus restrictions, allowing more people to gather in restaurants, public parks and other attractions.
• Joint Statement From the United States of America and the Federative Republic of Brazil Regarding Health Cooperation The White House 31 May 2020
• COVID-19 cases in Chile rise to 94,858, with 997 deaths Global Times 31 May 2020 -- The Chilean Ministry of Health announced on Saturday that the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country had risen to 94,858, with 997 deaths.
• China donates medical supplies to help Botswana fight COVID-19 Global Times 31 May 2020 -- China on Friday donated medical protective supplies to Botswana to help the country fight COVID-19.
• Oman Reports 1,014 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 31 May 2020 -- The Omani Ministry of Health reported today 1,014 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Sultanate of Oman to 11,437.
• Indonesia Reports 700 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 31 May 2020 -- Indonesia reported on Sunday 700 new coronavirus infections, taking the tally in the Southeast Asian nation to 26,473, said health ministry official Achmad Yurianto, according to Reuters.
• Kuwait confirms 851 new coronavirus infection cases, 7 deaths SPA 31 May 2020 -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health on Sunday announced 851 new infections of the coronavirus (COVID-19), raising the total to 27,043, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.
• Malaysia Reports 57 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 31 May 2020 -- Malaysia reported 57 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 7819, Reuters reported.
• Thailand reports 4 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths SPA 31 May 2020 -- Thailand reported four new coronavirus cases on Sunday and no new deaths, taking the total number of infections to 3,081 with 57 deaths since January, Reuters reported.
• Singapore's Health Ministry Confirms 518 More Coronavirus Cases SPA 31 May 2020 -- Singapore has confirmed 518 more coronavirus infections, the health ministry said on Sunday, taking its tally to 34,884, according to Reuters.
• Venezuela to Ease COVID-19 Lockdown From Monday Sputnik 31 May 2020 -- Venezuela is set to lift coronavirus-related restrictions in the country starting from Monday on and allow some businesses to reopen, President Nicolas Maduro said on Saturday.