In his third State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump said the country is thriving with the years of economic stagnation being over.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-what-is-the-state-of-the-union-address-278582">EXPLAINED: What is the State of the Union address</a>

The speech which took place in the shadow of Trump's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-ukraine-receives-support-from-pompeo-in-the-middle-of-the-impeachment-of-president-donald-trump-277795">impeachment</a>, the US president avoided the topic but exchanged cold vibes with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.&nbsp;Trump declined to shake her outstretched hand as he gave her a copy of his speech ahead of the address.

As Trump finished his State of the Union address, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi appeared to rip a copy of president's speech.

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"Our borders are secure, our values are renewed and pride restored,"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-calls-unmitigated-disaster-as-sanders-buttigieg-claim-victory-278558"> Trump</a> said during the address.

"Since my election, we have created seven million new jobs," he told the US house.

"Three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight, I stand before you to share the incredible results," he said.

The US president renewed his vow to withdraw US troops from<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-violence-rises-amid-us-taliban-talks-watchdog-277677"> Afghanistan</a>.&nbsp;In the speech which lasted for an hour and eighteen minutes, Trump said: "Socialism destroys nations. But always remember, freedom unifies the soul."

"We have shattered the mentality of American decline and we have rejected the downsizing of America's destiny,"&nbsp;adding, "unlike so many who came before me, I keep my promises," Trump asserted.

"Days ago we signed the deal with China which will protect our intellectual property rights," the president said on the US-China trade deal.&nbsp;

"For decades China had taken advantage of the US but we changed that but we still have a great relationship with China."

With Venezuela's Juan Guaido sitting in the gallery, Trump vowed Maduro's "tyranny" in Venezuela will be "smashed and broken".

"Maduro is an illegitimate ruler, a tyrant who brutalizes his people. But Maduro's grip of tyranny will be smashed and broken," Trump said.

"We will never let socialism destroy American healthcare!" Trump said while taking a dig at Democrats.

For second year in a row several House Democratic women wore white as a sign of the suffragist movement which ensured voting for women hundred years ago.

On the coronavirus sweeping China, the US president said: "We are coordinating with the Chinese government to take on the coronavirus in China."&nbsp;

"Will end the AIDS epidemic in America by the end of this decade," the US president vowed.

In his third State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump said the country is thriving with the years of economic stagnation being over. EXPLAINED: What is the State of the Union address The speech which took place in the shadow of Trump's impeachment, the US president avoided the topic but exchanged cold vibes with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

In his third State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump said the country is thriving with the years of economic stagnation being over. EXPLAINED: What is the State of the Union address The speech which took place in the shadow of Trump's impeachment, the US president avoided the topic but exchanged cold vibes with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Trump declined to shake her outstretched hand as he gave her a copy of his speech ahead of the address. As Trump finished his State of the Union address, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi appeared to rip a copy of president's speech. Also Read: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tears up text "Our borders are secure, our values are renewed and pride restored," Trump said during the address. "Since my election, we have created seven million new jobs," he told the US house. "Three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight, I stand before you to share the incredible results," he said. The US president renewed his vow to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan. In the speech which lasted for an hour and eighteen minutes, Trump said: "Socialism destroys nations. But always remember, freedom unifies the soul." "We have shattered the mentality of American decline and we have rejected the downsizing of America's destiny," adding, "unlike so many who came before me, I keep my promises," Trump asserted. "Days ago we signed the deal with China which will protect our intellectual property rights," the president said on the US-China trade deal. "For decades China had taken advantage of the US but we changed that but we still have a great relationship with China." With Venezuela's Juan Guaido sitting in the gallery, Trump vowed Maduro's "tyranny" in Venezuela will be "smashed and broken". "Maduro is an illegitimate ruler, a tyrant who brutalizes his people. But Maduro's grip of tyranny will be smashed and broken," Trump said. "We will never let socialism destroy American healthcare!" Trump said while taking a dig at Democrats. For second year in a row several House Democratic women wore white as a sign of the suffragist movement which ensured voting for women hundred years ago. On the coronavirus sweeping China, the US president said: "We are coordinating with the Chinese government to take on the coronavirus in China." "Will end the AIDS epidemic in America by the end of this decade," the US president vowed.

Maduro an illegitimate ruler, a tyrant who brutalizes his people: Trump in State of the Union address

In a surprise turn of events, Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg,38, took the lead in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world-latest-breaking-news-Iowa-caucus-kicks-off-as-Democrats-seek-Trump%27s-2020-election-challenger">Iowa caucus</a> after results were delayed on Tuesday due to "inconsistencies".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-donald-trump-us-elections-democrats-turn-focus-on-new-hampshire-after-iowa-fiasco-278593">Also Read: Democrats turn attention to New Hampshire after Iowa fiasco</a>

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, 78, was closely following Buttigieg with Elizabeth Warren in third place and Joe Biden at fourth place.

"I have never been more confident in our campaign, in our team, and in the vision that brought to us this point," Buttigieg told supporters as he took the lead.

According to the polls, Buttigieg took the lead with 26.8 per cent followed by&nbsp;Sander&nbsp;at 25.2 per cent, Elizabeth Warren had bagged 18.4 per cent and Biden, touted as a Democratic frontrunner to take on Trump in the US election, trailing in fourth position with 15.4 per cent votes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-calls-unmitigated-disaster-as-sanders-buttigieg-claim-victory-278558">Also read: Donald Trump calls Democrats Iowa 'unmitigated disaster' as Sanders, Buttigieg claim victory</a>

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar was in fifth place with 12.6 per cent votes.

On Tuesday as the results were delayed, US President Donald Trump took a dig at the Democrats saying that the Democratic Party in Iowa was "really messed up".

"It is not the fault of Iowa, it is the do nothing with Democrats fault. As long as I am President, Iowa will stay where it is. Important tradition!" he added.

On Tueday, the organizers said there were "inconsistencies" in three sets of results.

Mandy McClure, communications director at the Iowa<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democratic-debate-six-candidates-face-off-in-iowas-capital-city-des-moines-274306"> Democratic Party</a>, said that in addition to using the tech systems, photos of results and a paper trail were being used to validate the results.

Democarts are seeking a challenger to take on Trump in the November 3 elections with several Key caucus coming up in New Hamshire.

In a surprise turn of events, Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg,38, took the lead in the Iowa caucus after results were delayed on Tuesday due to "inconsistencies".

In a surprise turn of events, Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg,38, took the lead in the Iowa caucus after results were delayed on Tuesday due to "inconsistencies". Also Read: Democrats turn attention to New Hampshire after Iowa fiasco Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, 78, was closely following Buttigieg with Elizabeth Warren in third place and Joe Biden at fourth place. "I have never been more confident in our campaign, in our team, and in the vision that brought to us this point," Buttigieg told supporters as he took the lead. According to the polls, Buttigieg took the lead with 26.8 per cent followed by Sander at 25.2 per cent, Elizabeth Warren had bagged 18.4 per cent and Biden, touted as a Democratic frontrunner to take on Trump in the US election, trailing in fourth position with 15.4 per cent votes. Also read: Donald Trump calls Democrats Iowa 'unmitigated disaster' as Sanders, Buttigieg claim victory Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar was in fifth place with 12.6 per cent votes. On Tuesday as the results were delayed, US President Donald Trump took a dig at the Democrats saying that the Democratic Party in Iowa was "really messed up". "It is not the fault of Iowa, it is the do nothing with Democrats fault. As long as I am President, Iowa will stay where it is. Important tradition!" he added. On Tueday, the organizers said there were "inconsistencies" in three sets of results. Mandy McClure, communications director at the Iowa Democratic Party, said that in addition to using the tech systems, photos of results and a paper trail were being used to validate the results. Democarts are seeking a challenger to take on Trump in the November 3 elections with several Key caucus coming up in New Hamshire.

Iowa caucus: Pete Buttigieg takes surprise lead in Democratic race

Pete Buttigieg an Afghanistan war veteran has become the surprise frontrunner in the Iowa caucus which is the first step towards Democratic race to challenge President Donald Trump for the November 3 elections.

Pete Buttigieg an Afghanistan war veteran has become the surprise frontrunner in the Iowa caucus which is the first step towards Democratic race to challenge President Donald Trump for the November 3 elections. Also Read: Iowa caucus: Pete Buttigieg takes surprise lead in Democratic race Buttigieg, 38, called the Iowa results "astonishing victory for our movement" which had shades of Obama in 2008 when the former US president burst into the scene almost out of nowhere to challenge Hillary Clinton in his own party and later John McCain of the Republican Party to win the presidency. The fact that he was pitted against Democratic big guns in a crowded field and came out on top has set tongues wagging nationwide. Tonight’s results not only represent an astonishing victory for our movement, they validate the message of belonging that brought us here. If you believe that a new and better vision can bring about a better day, join us: https://t.co/LWHhgdDDU4 pic.twitter.com/XHrhNQvrZL — Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) February 5, 2020 × Buttigieg who was deployed in Afghanistan in 2014 is a Harvard and Oxford graduate and a Rhodes scholar. His surprise turnaround at Iowa has largely been attributed to his "people connect" after he led a mass campaign to seek votes from the residents in town hall meetings and other public forums. He was not even performing well in fundraising nationally but was still able to silence his critics in style. View this post on Instagram You’re not just supporting a movement. You’re supporting a future worth leaving to the next generation. Link in bio. A post shared by Pete Buttigieg (@pete.buttigieg) on Jan 25, 2020 at 7:45pm PST × Pete was born in South Bend, Indiana where he was also elected the Mayor in 2011. He became the second-youngest mayor in South Bend's history aged just 29. View this post on Instagram Thank you to everyone who joined me for town halls yesterday in Boone, Iowa Falls, Vinton, and North Liberty. The energy and enthusiasm on the ground in Iowa is electric—let’s keep the momentum going. If you’re with me, please chip in. Link in bio. A post shared by Pete Buttigieg (@pete.buttigieg) on Jan 28, 2020 at 9:30am PST × Buttigieg, like Obama, has also written a book "Shortest Way Home" on his mayoral challenge and his dreams for America, a bit like The Audacity of Hope when Obama was just an unheralded Illinois Senator. View this post on Instagram Iowans, tomorrow you get to decide. If you’re ready for something different, something better, join me, caucus for me, and chip in to help us win in November. Link in bio. A post shared by Pete Buttigieg (@pete.buttigieg) on Feb 2, 2020 at 1:30pm PST × Buttigieg is also the first openly gay candidate to run for president. Two years ago his same-sex marriage to Chasten Glezman, a teacher, was widely covered in the US media. In his poll pitch before Iowa, Buttigieg famously said the party needs to make sure that 2020 looks nothing like 2016, taking a dig at Trump while emphasizing that the country "must move forward". "We have got to energize and galvanize, not polarize that American majority," he said referring to Trump who is accused by his critics for leading a divisive campaign. As the results poured in, the former South Bend mayor triumphantly told Iowa residents “Iowa, you have shocked the nation." The person who was a virtual nobody and had no claim for the Democratic top slot came from virtual oblivion to grab centrestage in US national politics.

Meet Pete Buttigieg, the man who shocked Sanders, Biden in Iowa caucus

Delhi High Court has given all four convicts in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/deliberate-calculated-design-to-frustrate-mandate-of-law-by-nirbhaya-convicts-solicitor-general-to-delhi-hc-278170">Nirbhaya</a> gang rape case one week to finish all regal remedies after which the execution of death warrant will be initiated.

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The court said all convicts in the 2012 gang rape and murder case have to be executed together, and not separately.

The judge directed the convicts to file their application in the next one week while dismissing the Centre's plea challenging the trial court's order staying the execution of the convicts.

The convicts - Mukesh Kumar Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Kumar Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar (31), who are lodged in Tihar Jail have been in death row.

Last month, the court had deferred the execution of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/another-nirbhaya-convict-files-mercy-plea-with-president-277402">Nirbhaya</a> convicts until further orders. The convicts were earlier scheduled to be executed on February 1.

Earlier the Supreme Court had dismissed Pawan Gupta's plea in which he had challenged a Delhi High Court order, which had dismissed his claim of being a juvenile at the time of the offence. The top court observed that there were no grounds to interfere with the High Court order.

Delhi High Court has given all four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang rape case one week to finish all regal remedies after which the execution of death warrant will be initiated.

Delhi High Court has given all four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang rape case one week to finish all regal remedies after which the execution of death warrant will be initiated. Also Read: Delhi court defers convicts' execution until further orders The court said all convicts in the 2012 gang rape and murder case have to be executed together, and not separately. The judge directed the convicts to file their application in the next one week while dismissing the Centre's plea challenging the trial court's order staying the execution of the convicts. The convicts - Mukesh Kumar Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Kumar Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar (31), who are lodged in Tihar Jail have been in death row. Last month, the court had deferred the execution of Nirbhaya convicts until further orders. The convicts were earlier scheduled to be executed on February 1. Earlier the Supreme Court had dismissed Pawan Gupta's plea in which he had challenged a Delhi High Court order, which had dismissed his claim of being a juvenile at the time of the offence. The top court observed that there were no grounds to interfere with the High Court order.

All convicts to be hanged together, not separately: Delhi High Court on Nirbhaya case

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/markets-struggle-after-world-health-organisation-declares-virus-emergency-277811">World Health Organisation</a> has released a shocking report on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-cancer-day-2018-7-ways-to-prevent-the-debilitating-disease-31743">World Cancer day</a> which states that one out of every 10&nbsp;Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime and one in 15 will die of the disease.

According to the report, there are around 1.16 million new cancer cases and nearly 8 lakh cancer deaths every year in India.&nbsp;

The country also has 2.26 million cases of the disease which are five years old. In India, 7,84,800 cancer patients died in 2018.

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The country's cancer burden will continue to increase as a result of the continuing epidemiological transition and the maximum increment will occur in the most populous and least developed states, where the current cancer treatment facilities are grossly inadequate, the report stated.

Reportedly, the average age for breast cancer in India is almost a decade lower than that in the West. More Indian women die from cervical cancer than any country in the world and cancer now kills more than double the Indians it did in 1990.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opinion-cancer-research-in-india-needs-mammoth-funding-157300">Cancer research in India needs mammoth funding</a>

Interestingly, India spends over 1 per cent of its GDP on public healthcare but&nbsp;the system is overcrowded and underfunded.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-cancer-day-2018-7-ways-to-prevent-the-debilitating-disease-31743">World Cancer Day: 7 ways to prevent the debilitating disease</a>

As per the report, the overall cancer cases in the world are expected to rise by 60 per cent by 2040 and tobacco use would be responsible for 25 per cent of cancer deaths.

The world already has about one in six deaths is due to cancer which is the second leading cause of death globally.

The World Health Organisation has released a shocking report on World Cancer day which states that one out of every 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime and one in 15 will die of the disease.

The World Health Organisation has released a shocking report on World Cancer day which states that one out of every 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime and one in 15 will die of the disease. According to the report, there are around 1.16 million new cancer cases and nearly 8 lakh cancer deaths every year in India. The country also has 2.26 million cases of the disease which are five years old. In India, 7,84,800 cancer patients died in 2018. Also read: World Health Organisation warns countries to 'take action' against coronavirus The country's cancer burden will continue to increase as a result of the continuing epidemiological transition and the maximum increment will occur in the most populous and least developed states, where the current cancer treatment facilities are grossly inadequate, the report stated. Reportedly, the average age for breast cancer in India is almost a decade lower than that in the West. More Indian women die from cervical cancer than any country in the world and cancer now kills more than double the Indians it did in 1990. Also read: Cancer research in India needs mammoth funding Interestingly, India spends over 1 per cent of its GDP on public healthcare but the system is overcrowded and underfunded. Also read: World Cancer Day: 7 ways to prevent the debilitating disease As per the report, the overall cancer cases in the world are expected to rise by 60 per cent by 2040 and tobacco use would be responsible for 25 per cent of cancer deaths. The world already has about one in six deaths is due to cancer which is the second leading cause of death globally.

One in every ten Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime: World Health Organisation

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-calls-juan-guaido-as-true-president-of-venezuela-278669">Donald Trump</a> reiterated&nbsp;his vow to negotiate troop withdrawal from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-taliban-takes-to-twitter-accuses-us-government-of-halting-peace-talks-278705">Afghanistan </a>in his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-calls-juan-guaido-as-true-president-of-venezuela-278669">State of the Union address</a> on Wednesday.

He said that he will put an end to ''America's longest war'' as he had no desire to kill "hundreds of thousands" in an endless fight.

Trump said that his administration is working on bringing the US troops back home.

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"I am not looking to kill hundreds of thousands of people in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-taliban-takes-to-twitter-accuses-us-government-of-halting-peace-talks-278705">Afghanistan</a>, many of them totally innocent," Trump said during his address at Capitol Hill.

Trump has questioned the wisdom of keeping troops overseas for a long time and has described the war in Afghanistan as a ''drain on blood and treasure''.

The US had launched attacks on the country in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in New York and Washington.

The US president was planning to withdraw about half of the 14,000 US forces in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-taliban-takes-to-twitter-accuses-us-government-of-halting-peace-talks-278705">Afghanistan </a>last year even as he tried to secure a&nbsp;peace agreement with the Taliban which finally fell through in the end.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-slams-us-for-stalling-peace-talks-278581">Negotiation process has been harmed by Trump and US demands: Taliban</a>

Trump&nbsp;abruptly called off the talks to end the 18-year-long war in September last year after an attack killed a US soldier.&nbsp;

The talks resumed but were interrupted again in December after a suicide attack on a US base outside <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-slams-us-for-stalling-peace-talks-278581">Kabul </a>in which two civilians were killed.

He later allowed US negotiator <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-slams-us-for-stalling-peace-talks-278581">Zalmay Khalilzad </a>to resume talks, which had taken place for months in Qatar.

Under a draft deal, the United States will withdraw troops&nbsp;and the Taliban will promise not to allow extremists to use Afghanistan as a base as well as to open talks with the internationally recognized government in Kabul.

US President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to negotiate troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in his State of the Union address on Wednesday. He said that he will put an end to ''America's longest war'' as he had no desire to kill "hundreds of thousands" in an endless fight.

US President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to negotiate troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in his State of the Union address on Wednesday. He said that he will put an end to ''America's longest war'' as he had no desire to kill "hundreds of thousands" in an endless fight. Trump said that his administration is working on bringing the US troops back home. Also read: Taliban takes to Twitter; accuses US Government of halting peace talks "I am not looking to kill hundreds of thousands of people in Afghanistan, many of them totally innocent," Trump said during his address at Capitol Hill. Trump has questioned the wisdom of keeping troops overseas for a long time and has described the war in Afghanistan as a ''drain on blood and treasure''. The US had launched attacks on the country in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in New York and Washington. The US president was planning to withdraw about half of the 14,000 US forces in Afghanistan last year even as he tried to secure a peace agreement with the Taliban which finally fell through in the end. Also read: Negotiation process has been harmed by Trump and US demands: Taliban Trump abruptly called off the talks to end the 18-year-long war in September last year after an attack killed a US soldier. The talks resumed but were interrupted again in December after a suicide attack on a US base outside Kabul in which two civilians were killed. He later allowed US negotiator Zalmay Khalilzad to resume talks, which had taken place for months in Qatar. Under a draft deal, the United States will withdraw troops and the Taliban will promise not to allow extremists to use Afghanistan as a base as well as to open talks with the internationally recognized government in Kabul.

Trump reiterates pledge to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan in State of the Union addresss

Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ram-mandir-will-be-constructed-under-pm-modis-leadership-uddhav-thackeray-248301">Narendra Modi</a> informed the Lok Sabha today that the government had constituted a trust for the development of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

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"We have readied a scheme for the development of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. A trust has been formed, it is called 'Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra," the Prime Minister said in the Lok Sabha.

"I am pleased to announce that a significant decision has been taken to follow the directives of the Supreme Court. As per the directions of the Supreme Court, the cabinet has prepared a detailed plan for the construction of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya," the prime minister said.

"As per the direction of the top court, a proposal for a Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra has been passed by the cabinet," PM Modi added.

Expanding on PM's announcement, home minister Amit Shah said that there would fifteen trustees in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in which "one will always be from the Dalit community."

"For such an unprecedented decision that strengthens social harmony, I thank PM Narendra Modi," Amit Shah added.

Last year, India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/six-review-pleas-filed-in-supreme-court-over-ayodhya-land-verdict-266711">Supreme Court </a>had cleared the way for the construction of the Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya and had directed the Centre to allot a separate five-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board to build a mosque. 
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In December last year, India's highest court had dismissed all eighteen Ayodhya review petitions while upholding the November 9 judgement.

The five-judge Supreme Court bench led by ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi had said the entire disputed land spread over 2.7 acres will be handed over to a trust formed by the government, which will monitor the construction of a Ram temple at the site.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed the Lok Sabha today that the government had constituted a trust for the development of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Also Read: Supreme Court dismisses all review petitions in Ayodhya case "We have readied a scheme for the development of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed the Lok Sabha today that the government had constituted a trust for the development of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Also Read: Supreme Court dismisses all review petitions in Ayodhya case "We have readied a scheme for the development of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. A trust has been formed, it is called 'Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra," the Prime Minister said in the Lok Sabha. "I am pleased to announce that a significant decision has been taken to follow the directives of the Supreme Court. As per the directions of the Supreme Court, the cabinet has prepared a detailed plan for the construction of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya," the prime minister said. "As per the direction of the top court, a proposal for a Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra has been passed by the cabinet," PM Modi added. Expanding on PM's announcement, home minister Amit Shah said that there would fifteen trustees in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in which "one will always be from the Dalit community." "For such an unprecedented decision that strengthens social harmony, I thank PM Narendra Modi," Amit Shah added. Last year, India's Supreme Court had cleared the way for the construction of the Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya and had directed the Centre to allot a separate five-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board to build a mosque. In December last year, India's highest court had dismissed all eighteen Ayodhya review petitions while upholding the November 9 judgement. The five-judge Supreme Court bench led by ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi had said the entire disputed land spread over 2.7 acres will be handed over to a trust formed by the government, which will monitor the construction of a Ram temple at the site.

Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra trust formed: PM Modi informs Lok Sabha

Iowa <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-elections-2020-hillary-clinton-slams-bernie-sanders-tulsi-gabbard-claps-back-on-twitter-275871">caucus</a>&nbsp;results have been delayed due to "inconsistencies" as the US Democratic party began its hunt to find a candidate to take on President Trump in the 2020 elections to be held on November 3.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world-latest-breaking-news-Iowa-caucus-kicks-off-as-Democrats-seek-Trump%27s-2020-election-challenger">Also Read: Iowa caucus kicks off as Democrats seek Trump's 2020 election challenger</a>

There was confusion on the ground with organizers not publishing the initial results after several hours of voting.

Mandy McClure, communications director at the Iowa <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-2020-us-presidential-election-trump-accused-google-of-very-illegal-acts-241344">Democratic Party</a> said that further checks were ordered after "inconsistencies" were found in the reporting of three sets of results.

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This is simply a reporting issue," she added even as President Trump's son <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-mocks-communist-bernie-and-sleepy-joe-before-iowa-278225">Donald Trump Jr</a> slammed the reported delay.

"If the Democrats can’t run a caucus that they had four years to prepare for, how the hell can anyone think they could actually run the country?" Donald Trump junior said in a tweet.

Mandy McClure said that in addition to using the tech systems, photos of results and a paper trail were being used to validate the results.

"The app did not go down and this is not a hack or an intrusion," she added.

There are 11 Democratic candidates in the fray with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders the front-runner followed by former vice-president Joe Biden.

Elections are taking place at least 1,700 sites around Iowa in schools and community centres.

With the results being delayed, Sanders said he had "good feeling" that he was doing "very, very well here in Iowa".

"Tonight in this enormously consequential 2020 election, the first state in the country has voted, and today marks the beginning of the end for Donald Trump," Sanders told his supporters ahead of the results.

Iowa caucus results have been delayed due to "inconsistencies" as the US Democratic party began its hunt to find a candidate to take on President Trump in the 2020 elections to be held on November 3.

Iowa caucus results have been delayed due to "inconsistencies" as the US Democratic party began its hunt to find a candidate to take on President Trump in the 2020 elections to be held on November 3. Also Read: Iowa caucus kicks off as Democrats seek Trump's 2020 election challenger There was confusion on the ground with organizers not publishing the initial results after several hours of voting. Mandy McClure, communications director at the Iowa Democratic Party said that further checks were ordered after "inconsistencies" were found in the reporting of three sets of results. Watch Video: This is simply a reporting issue," she added even as President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr slammed the reported delay. "If the Democrats can’t run a caucus that they had four years to prepare for, how the hell can anyone think they could actually run the country?" Donald Trump junior said in a tweet. Mandy McClure said that in addition to using the tech systems, photos of results and a paper trail were being used to validate the results. "The app did not go down and this is not a hack or an intrusion," she added. There are 11 Democratic candidates in the fray with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders the front-runner followed by former vice-president Joe Biden. Elections are taking place at least 1,700 sites around Iowa in schools and community centres. With the results being delayed, Sanders said he had "good feeling" that he was doing "very, very well here in Iowa". "Tonight in this enormously consequential 2020 election, the first state in the country has voted, and today marks the beginning of the end for Donald Trump," Sanders told his supporters ahead of the results.

Iowa caucus results delayed due to 'inconsistencies'

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-hail-promise-of-first-effective-ebola-treatments-in-congo-trial-242654">National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases</a> (NIAID) has discontinued clinical trial for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/possible-cure-for-hiv-developed-by-uk-researchers-7118">human immunodeficiency virus</a> (HIV) vaccine after&nbsp;the vaccine failed to prevent infections of HIV which causes <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/world-aids-day-a-fact-file-25560">AIDS</a>.

Its trial had begun in 2016 and 5,407 HIV-negative volunteers at 14 sites across South Africa were enrolled for it.

According to Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the NIAID, "an HIV vaccine is essential to end the global pandemic, and we hoped this vaccine candidate would work. Regrettably, it does not".

<a href="wionews.com/world/hopes-for-hiv-vaccine-buoyed-by-start-of-second-big-trial-25507">Also read:&nbsp;Hopes for HIV vaccine buoyed by start of second big trial</a>

"Research continues on other approaches to a safe and effective HIV vaccine, which I still believe can be achieved," he said.

The researchers expressed ''deep disappointment'' on the failure of the vaccine but they added that the search for a preventive vaccine is imperative and must continue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/hiv-deaths-in-india-are-in-a-decline-213#hiv-3-45977">Also see: HIV deaths in India are in a decline</a>

The study was halted after an independent data and safety monitoring board discovered that the vaccine was ineffective in preventing the deadly virus.

The vaccine was a new version of the first HIV-vaccine which did prove to be useful in combatting the virus in the RVV144 clinical trial in Thailand.

The trial was called Uhambo or HVTN 702 and it was being conducted on 5,000 people in South Africa.

After an assessment of the study, it was proved that there was no significant difference in subsequent HIV infections.&nbsp;

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has discontinued clinical trial for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccine after the vaccine failed to prevent infections of HIV which causes AIDS.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has discontinued clinical trial for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccine after the vaccine failed to prevent infections of HIV which causes AIDS. Its trial had begun in 2016 and 5,407 HIV-negative volunteers at 14 sites across South Africa were enrolled for it. According to Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the NIAID, "an HIV vaccine is essential to end the global pandemic, and we hoped this vaccine candidate would work. Regrettably, it does not". Also read: Hopes for HIV vaccine buoyed by start of second big trial "Research continues on other approaches to a safe and effective HIV vaccine, which I still believe can be achieved," he said. The researchers expressed ''deep disappointment'' on the failure of the vaccine but they added that the search for a preventive vaccine is imperative and must continue. Also see: HIV deaths in India are in a decline The study was halted after an independent data and safety monitoring board discovered that the vaccine was ineffective in preventing the deadly virus. The vaccine was a new version of the first HIV-vaccine which did prove to be useful in combatting the virus in the RVV144 clinical trial in Thailand. The trial was called Uhambo or HVTN 702 and it was being conducted on 5,000 people in South Africa. After an assessment of the study, it was proved that there was no significant difference in subsequent HIV infections.

HIV vaccine trial halted after 'disappointing' results

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/roger-federer-asks-for-recommendation-of-bollywood-films-twitter-sends-him-arbaaz-khan-movie-titles-253399">Twitter</a>&nbsp;said on Monday that it had discovered attempts by possible&nbsp;state&nbsp;actors&nbsp;to access the&nbsp;phone&nbsp;numbers&nbsp;associated with user accounts after a security researcher unearthed a flaw in the company's "contacts upload" feature.

In a&nbsp;statement published on its privacy blog,&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;said it had identified a "high volume of requests" to use the feature coming from IP addresses in Iran, Israel, and Malaysia. It said, without elaborating, that "some of these IP addresses&nbsp;may&nbsp;have&nbsp;ties to&nbsp;state-sponsored&nbsp;actors."

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-suspends-thousands-of-accounts-that-were-linked-to-saudi-arabia-269402">Twitter suspends thousands of accounts that were 'linked to Saudi Arabia'</a>

A company spokeswoman declined to say how many user&nbsp;phone&nbsp;numbers&nbsp;had been exposed, saying&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;was unable to identify all of the accounts that&nbsp;may&nbsp;have&nbsp;been impacted.

She said&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;suspected a possible connection to&nbsp;state-backed&nbsp;actors&nbsp;because the attackers in Iran appeared to&nbsp;have&nbsp;had unrestricted access to&nbsp;Twitter, even though the network is banned there.

Tech publication <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/make-america-date-again-dating-app-donalddaters-leaks-data-report-171691">TechCrunch</a> reported&nbsp;on December&nbsp;24 that a security researcher, Ibrahim Balic, had managed to match 17 million&nbsp;phone&nbsp;numbers&nbsp;to specific&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;user accounts by exploiting a flaw in the contacts feature of its Android app. TechCrunch said it was able to identify a senior Israeli politician by matching a&nbsp;phone&nbsp;number through the tool.

The feature, which allows people with a user's&nbsp;phone&nbsp;number to find and connect with that user on&nbsp;Twitter, is off by default for users in the European Union where stringent privacy rules are in place. It is switched on by default for all other users globally, the spokeswoman said.

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-space-force-unveils-camouflage-uniform-gets-trolled-on-twitter-275237">US Space Force unveils camouflage uniform, gets trolled on Twitter</a>

Twitter&nbsp;said in its&nbsp;statement that it has changed the feature so it no longer reveals specific account names in response to requests. It has also suspended any accounts believed to&nbsp;have&nbsp;been abusing the tool.

However, the company is not sending individual notifications to users whose&nbsp;phone&nbsp;numbers&nbsp;were&nbsp;accessed&nbsp;in the data leak, which information security experts consider a best practice.

Twitter said on Monday that it had discovered attempts by possible state actors to access the phone numbers associated with user accounts after a security researcher unearthed a flaw in the company's "contacts upload" feature.

Twitter said on Monday that it had discovered attempts by possible state actors to access the phone numbers associated with user accounts after a security researcher unearthed a flaw in the company's "contacts upload" feature. In a statement published on its privacy blog, Twitter said it had identified a "high volume of requests" to use the feature coming from IP addresses in Iran, Israel, and Malaysia. It said, without elaborating, that "some of these IP addresses may have ties to state-sponsored actors." Read More: Twitter suspends thousands of accounts that were 'linked to Saudi Arabia' A company spokeswoman declined to say how many user phone numbers had been exposed, saying Twitter was unable to identify all of the accounts that may have been impacted. She said Twitter suspected a possible connection to state-backed actors because the attackers in Iran appeared to have had unrestricted access to Twitter, even though the network is banned there. Tech publication TechCrunch reported on December 24 that a security researcher, Ibrahim Balic, had managed to match 17 million phone numbers to specific Twitter user accounts by exploiting a flaw in the contacts feature of its Android app. TechCrunch said it was able to identify a senior Israeli politician by matching a phone number through the tool. The feature, which allows people with a user's phone number to find and connect with that user on Twitter, is off by default for users in the European Union where stringent privacy rules are in place. It is switched on by default for all other users globally, the spokeswoman said. Read More: US Space Force unveils camouflage uniform, gets trolled on Twitter Twitter said in its statement that it has changed the feature so it no longer reveals specific account names in response to requests. It has also suspended any accounts believed to have been abusing the tool. However, the company is not sending individual notifications to users whose phone numbers were accessed in the data leak, which information security experts consider a best practice.

State-sponsored actors may have accessed users' phone numbers, says Twitter

Japan's government said on Monday it would quarantine a Yokohama-bound cruise ship, after a Hong Kong man who sailed on it last month tested positive for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-coronavirus-killed-more-people-than-sars-in-mainland-china-278354">coronavirus</a>.

The 80-year-old man flew to Japan and boarded the ship, the Diamond Princess, run by Carnival Japan Inc, in Yokohama on January&nbsp;20 and disembarked on January&nbsp;25, NHK public broadcaster said.

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He developed a cough a day before embarking but did not develop a fever until January&nbsp;30, a day before he was confirmed to have been infected by the virus in Hong Kong, NHK reported.

Princess Cruises, a Carnival-owned cruise, said the review of the arriving guests and crew was standard practice after a guest tested positive.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-university-study-says-china-fudged-coronavirus-numbers-278115">Hong Kong University study says China fudged coronavirus numbers&nbsp;</a>

Japan's chief cabinet secretary, Yoshihide Suga, said in a news conference on Monday that Japanese authorities would quarantine the vessel.

The company confirmed that the turnaround of the ship had been delayed by about 24 hours to allow Japan's public health authorities to review the health status of all guests and crew on board.

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The cruise had 2,666  guests and  1,045 crew on board.

Japan has 20 confirmed coronavirus cases, of these 17 people have been in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/unfolding-the-spirit-of-wuhan-relations-between-india-and-china-are-on-the-move-244950">Wuhan</a>, the central Chinese city that is believed to be the centre of the virus outbreak.

Japan's government said on Monday it would quarantine a Yokohama-bound cruise ship, after a Hong Kong man who sailed on it last month tested positive for coronavirus.

Japan's government said on Monday it would quarantine a Yokohama-bound cruise ship, after a Hong Kong man who sailed on it last month tested positive for coronavirus. The 80-year-old man flew to Japan and boarded the ship, the Diamond Princess, run by Carnival Japan Inc, in Yokohama on January 20 and disembarked on January 25, NHK public broadcaster said. He developed a cough a day before embarking but did not develop a fever until January 30, a day before he was confirmed to have been infected by the virus in Hong Kong, NHK reported. Princess Cruises, a Carnival-owned cruise, said the review of the arriving guests and crew was standard practice after a guest tested positive. Read more: Hong Kong University study says China fudged coronavirus numbers Japan's chief cabinet secretary, Yoshihide Suga, said in a news conference on Monday that Japanese authorities would quarantine the vessel. The company confirmed that the turnaround of the ship had been delayed by about 24 hours to allow Japan's public health authorities to review the health status of all guests and crew on board. The cruise had 2,666  guests and  1,045 crew on board. Japan has 20 confirmed coronavirus cases, of these 17 people have been in Wuhan, the central Chinese city that is believed to be the centre of the virus outbreak.

Japan to quarantine cruise ship after Hong Kong man tests positive for coronavirus

Facebook's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-breakup-could-boost-china-rivals-sheryl-sandberg-219504">Sheryl Sandberg</a> is set to get married.

In a Facebook post, the company's top executive said: "Engaged!!! Tom Bernthal, you are my everything. I could not love you more."&nbsp;

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Sandberg's husband David Goldberg, 47, had died in 2015 after falling from a treadmill.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/civil-rights-groups-call-on-mark-zuckerberg-sheryl-sandberg-to-step-down-185200">Also Read: Civil rights groups call on Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg to step down</a>

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg in the Facebook post commented: "You're wonderful for each other and I'm so happy for both of you."

Sandberg has been the public face of the social networking giant and has often faced flak for the company's failure. Last year at Davos she said Facebook needed to win back public trust after facing scandals for violating its users' privacy.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebooks-sandberg-twitters-dorsey-to-leave-disney-board-29392">Sandberg</a>, 50, who has written a book called "Lean In" was born in Washington and graduated from Harvard University with an MBA.

She joined Facebook in 2008 as the Chief Operating Officer(COO) and four years later joined the board of directors.

Sandberg was earlier married to Brian Kraff in 1993 but divorced a year later. In 2004, she married Dave Goldberg.

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg is set to get married. In a Facebook post, the company's top executive said: "Engaged!!! Tom Bernthal, you are my everything. I could not love you more.

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg is set to get married. In a Facebook post, the company's top executive said: "Engaged!!! Tom Bernthal, you are my everything. I could not love you more." Sandberg's husband David Goldberg, 47, had died in 2015 after falling from a treadmill. Also Read: Civil rights groups call on Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg to step down Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg in the Facebook post commented: "You're wonderful for each other and I'm so happy for both of you." Sandberg has been the public face of the social networking giant and has often faced flak for the company's failure. Last year at Davos she said Facebook needed to win back public trust after facing scandals for violating its users' privacy. Sandberg, 50, who has written a book called "Lean In" was born in Washington and graduated from Harvard University with an MBA. She joined Facebook in 2008 as the Chief Operating Officer(COO) and four years later joined the board of directors. Sandberg was earlier married to Brian Kraff in 1993 but divorced a year later. In 2004, she married Dave Goldberg.

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg gets engaged to Tom Bernthal

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