<p>Australia demolished India by ten wickets at the Wankhede on Tuesday with openers Finch and Warner hitting unbeaten centuries in the first one-day international in Mumbai.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-india-all-out-for-255-kohli-misses-chance-to-break-record-274234">Also Read: Starc knocks out Team India; Kohli misses chance to break record</a></p>

<p>The visitors chasing 255 to win wrapped up the match in just 37.4 overs scoring 258 with Warner unbeaten on 128 off just 112 balls and Flinch at the other end giving him company till the end scoring 110 in 114 balls.</p>

<p>Warner with three sixes and captain Finch with two sixes put the Indian bowling to the sword picking up 30 boundaries between them with Warner hitting 17 and Flinch 13 hits to the fence.</p>

<p>None of the Indian bowlers managed to scare the Aussies with Shami giving away 58 runs in 7.4 overs, and Bumrah being hit for 50 runs in his seven-over spell.</p>

<p>The Australian openers were especially severe on Thakur who was hit for 43 runs in his fiver-over spell. Kuldeep Yadav managed to keep the Aussies at bay but still leaked runs giving away 55 runs in his ten overs. Jadeja too couldn't make an impression conceding 41 runs in his eight overs.</p>

<p>Earlier, India managed 255 runs but failed to use up their quota of 50 overs, falling away in 49.1 overs.</p>

<p>After Rohit Sharma fell early(10 runs in 15 balls), Dhawan and KL Rahul stitched a 121-run partnership but after Rahul fell after hitting a patient 47 in 61 balls(4 boundaries)&nbsp;with India on 134, Dhawan too fell scoring 74 runs with India on 140 for 3, the other batsman failed to capitalise including captain Virat Kohli who managed just 16 falling to Zampa's spin.</p>

<p>Pant(28 runs) and Jadeja (25 runs) helped India to go past&nbsp;the 250-run mark but it clearly wasn't enough in the end.</p>


Australia demolished India by ten wickets at the Wankhede on Tuesday with openers Finch and Warner hitting unbeaten centuries in the first one-day international in Mumbai.

Australia demolished India by ten wickets at the Wankhede on Tuesday with openers Finch and Warner hitting unbeaten centuries in the first one-day international in Mumbai. Also Read: Starc knocks out Team India; Kohli misses chance to break record The visitors chasing 255 to win wrapped up the match in just 37.4 overs scoring 258 with Warner unbeaten on 128 off just 112 balls and Flinch at the other end giving him company till the end scoring 110 in 114 balls. Warner with three sixes and captain Finch with two sixes put the Indian bowling to the sword picking up 30 boundaries between them with Warner hitting 17 and Flinch 13 hits to the fence. None of the Indian bowlers managed to scare the Aussies with Shami giving away 58 runs in 7.4 overs, and Bumrah being hit for 50 runs in his seven-over spell. The Australian openers were especially severe on Thakur who was hit for 43 runs in his fiver-over spell. Kuldeep Yadav managed to keep the Aussies at bay but still leaked runs giving away 55 runs in his ten overs. Jadeja too couldn't make an impression conceding 41 runs in his eight overs. Earlier, India managed 255 runs but failed to use up their quota of 50 overs, falling away in 49.1 overs. After Rohit Sharma fell early(10 runs in 15 balls), Dhawan and KL Rahul stitched a 121-run partnership but after Rahul fell after hitting a patient 47 in 61 balls(4 boundaries) with India on 134, Dhawan too fell scoring 74 runs with India on 140 for 3, the other batsman failed to capitalise including captain Virat Kohli who managed just 16 falling to Zampa's spin. Pant(28 runs) and Jadeja (25 runs) helped India to go past the 250-run mark but it clearly wasn't enough in the end.

Finch, Warner slay India; Australia win first ODI by 10 wickets

<p>Just hours after France, Britain and Germany triggered the dispute mechanism in the Iran nuclear deal, UK Prime Minister Johnson said the Iran nuclear deal could be replaced by the "Trump deal".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rouhani-says-iran-must-punish-all-responsible-for-air-disaster-274180">Also Read:&nbsp;Rouhani says Iran must 'punish' all responsible for air disaster</a></p>

<p>"If we are going to get rid of it (the nuclear deal), let's replace it and let's replace it with the Trump deal," PM Johnson told the BBC.</p>

<p>"I think that would be a great way forward," he added.</p>

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<p>PM Johnson's move comes even as France, Britain and Germany said that they do not "accept the argument that Iran is entitled to reduce compliance with the JCPoA".</p>

<p>"Instead of reversing course, Iran has chosen to further reduce compliance," the three countries said in a joint statement.</p>

<p>"We do this in good faith with the overarching objective of preserving the JCPoA and in the sincere hope of finding a way forward to resolve the impasse through constructive diplomatic dialogue, while preserving the agreement and remaining within its framework," they said, adding,"given recent events, it is all the more important that we do not add a nuclear proliferation crisis to the current escalation threatening the whole region."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Iran said today it has arrested persons responsible for shooting down of &nbsp;Ukrainian 737 airliner in which 176 people died last week on Wednesday even as protests continued against the air disaster for the fourth day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said that some of the accused were already arrested. However, Iran hasn't specified the number of suspects arrested or identified.</p>

<p>"Extensive investigations have been carried out and some people have been arrested," said spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili.<br />
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Iran had acknowledged last weekend that it was responsible for the 737 airline crash after its army accidentally fired a missile. President Hassan Rouhani promised a thorough investigation into the "unforgivable error".</p>

<p>Amid the admission, Iranians came out in large numbers protesting against Iranian authorities chanting "Clerics get lost!" as the air accident became a political hurdle for the government.<br />
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President Rouhani, however, said that armed forces admitting their mistake was a "good first step".<br />
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"Immediately after it was made clear to me that it&nbsp;was because of a very painful and unforgivable mistake," Rouhani said, adding, "I immediately instructed the officials with responsibility to make this information public and tell the people."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/iran-protest-273912">In Pics:&nbsp;How Iran protested after Islamic Republic admitted it downed Ukrainian aircraft</a><br />
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"Even if the aircraft had crashed because of technical problems, it still would have been very hard to take. But after it was confirmed that it was human error that led to this tragedy, it compounded public sorrow many times over," the President added.<br />
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Meanwhile. Ukraine's foreign minister Vadym Prystaiko informed that officials would be meeting in London &nbsp;to "discuss the ways, including legal, and how we are following this up."</p>


Just hours after France, Britain and Germany triggered the dispute mechanism in the Iran nuclear deal, UK Prime Minister Johnson said the Iran nuclear deal could be replaced by the "Trump deal".

Just hours after France, Britain and Germany triggered the dispute mechanism in the Iran nuclear deal, UK Prime Minister Johnson said the Iran nuclear deal could be replaced by the "Trump deal". Also Read: Rouhani says Iran must 'punish' all responsible for air disaster "If we are going to get rid of it (the nuclear deal), let's replace it and let's replace it with the Trump deal," PM Johnson told the BBC. "I think that would be a great way forward," he added. Watch Video: PM Johnson's move comes even as France, Britain and Germany said that they do not "accept the argument that Iran is entitled to reduce compliance with the JCPoA". "Instead of reversing course, Iran has chosen to further reduce compliance," the three countries said in a joint statement. "We do this in good faith with the overarching objective of preserving the JCPoA and in the sincere hope of finding a way forward to resolve the impasse through constructive diplomatic dialogue, while preserving the agreement and remaining within its framework," they said, adding,"given recent events, it is all the more important that we do not add a nuclear proliferation crisis to the current escalation threatening the whole region." Meanwhile, Iran said today it has arrested persons responsible for shooting down of Ukrainian 737 airliner in which 176 people died last week on Wednesday even as protests continued against the air disaster for the fourth day. Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said that some of the accused were already arrested. However, Iran hasn't specified the number of suspects arrested or identified. "Extensive investigations have been carried out and some people have been arrested," said spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili. Iran had acknowledged last weekend that it was responsible for the 737 airline crash after its army accidentally fired a missile. President Hassan Rouhani promised a thorough investigation into the "unforgivable error". Amid the admission, Iranians came out in large numbers protesting against Iranian authorities chanting "Clerics get lost!" as the air accident became a political hurdle for the government. President Rouhani, however, said that armed forces admitting their mistake was a "good first step". "Immediately after it was made clear to me that it was because of a very painful and unforgivable mistake," Rouhani said, adding, "I immediately instructed the officials with responsibility to make this information public and tell the people." In Pics: How Iran protested after Islamic Republic admitted it downed Ukrainian aircraft "Even if the aircraft had crashed because of technical problems, it still would have been very hard to take. But after it was confirmed that it was human error that led to this tragedy, it compounded public sorrow many times over," the President added. Meanwhile. Ukraine's foreign minister Vadym Prystaiko informed that officials would be meeting in London to "discuss the ways, including legal, and how we are following this up."

Let's replace Iran nuclear deal with 'Trump deal': PM Johnson

<p>Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's health has once become a talking point in the country after a picture tweeted by Pak minister Fawad Hussain went viral on social media.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-punjab-govt-constitutes-committee-to-decide-on-nawazs-stay-abroad-270263">Also Read:&nbsp;Punjab government constitutes committee to decide on Nawaz Sharif's stay abroad</a></p>

<p>In the tweet, Nawaz Sharif is shown in a restaurant in London, also at the table are Pakistan Muslim League president Shahbaz Sharif and his son Hamza.</p>

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<p>In November last year, Sharif was granted one-time permission to visit London for medical treatment which was granted for a four-week period.</p>

<p>On December 23, Sharif sought an extension from the Punjab government which is currently pending before the administration.</p>

<p>Pakistan's science and technology minister Fawad Chaudhary took a sarcastic jibe at Sharif calling the restaurant an "intensive care unit of a London hospital".</p>

<p>In the tweet, the Pak minister said: "Visits to a meeting in the intensive care unit of a London hospital. The treatment of Eat Drink Disease continues to be extremely poignant and all patients are feeling better."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/no-grudge-against-nawaz-sharif-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-262518">Also Read: 'No grudge' against Nawaz Sharif, says PM Imran Khan</a></p>

<p>Another minister Faisal Vawda slammed Nawaz Sharif and called his party a band of shameless robbers. The Punjab government has now sought a detailed report from Sharif's physician.</p>

<p>However, Sharif's his party backed him with PML-N leaders accusing the Pakistan government ministers of playing politics over Sharif's health.</p>

<p>They said the doctors wanted Sharif to get more fresh air which was the reason behind his visit to the restaurant.</p>


Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's health has once become a talking point in the country after a picture tweeted by Pak minister Fawad Hussain went viral on social media.

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's health has once become a talking point in the country after a picture tweeted by Pak minister Fawad Hussain went viral on social media. Also Read: Punjab government constitutes committee to decide on Nawaz Sharif's stay abroad In the tweet, Nawaz Sharif is shown in a restaurant in London, also at the table are Pakistan Muslim League president Shahbaz Sharif and his son Hamza. In November last year, Sharif was granted one-time permission to visit London for medical treatment which was granted for a four-week period. On December 23, Sharif sought an extension from the Punjab government which is currently pending before the administration. Pakistan's science and technology minister Fawad Chaudhary took a sarcastic jibe at Sharif calling the restaurant an "intensive care unit of a London hospital". In the tweet, the Pak minister said: "Visits to a meeting in the intensive care unit of a London hospital. The treatment of Eat Drink Disease continues to be extremely poignant and all patients are feeling better." Also Read: 'No grudge' against Nawaz Sharif, says PM Imran Khan Another minister Faisal Vawda slammed Nawaz Sharif and called his party a band of shameless robbers. The Punjab government has now sought a detailed report from Sharif's physician. However, Sharif's his party backed him with PML-N leaders accusing the Pakistan government ministers of playing politics over Sharif's health. They said the doctors wanted Sharif to get more fresh air which was the reason behind his visit to the restaurant.

Nawaz Sharif critical? Picture in London restaurant goes viral

<p>The year's first Grand Slam started with a sheet of haze and smoke that covered Melbourne due to the&nbsp;Australian bushfires.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-federer-and-williams-lead-way-to-raise-funds-for-relief-workers-in-australia-273899">Tennis: Federer, Williams lead way to raise funds for workers in Australia bushfires</a></p>

<p>Australia Open qualifying matches were delayed due to Hazardous Air conditions. But Craig Tiley (director of the Tournament) has defended the decision to proceed with the qualifiers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A player collapsed in a coughing fit and retired from the Australian Open qualifying on Tuesday as&nbsp;organizers faced criticism over the&nbsp;matches going ahead despite Melbourne's air quality to "hazardous" levels due to the bushfires.</p>

<p><strong>In pics:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/celebrities-crickets-raise-money-to-help-rescue-australia-bushfire-victims-273990">Global icons raise money to help rescue Australia bushfire victims</a></p>

<p>Slovenia's Dalila Jakupovic was leading against Swiss player Stefanie Vogele (6-4 5-6) at Melbourne Park Arena, Melbourne when she collapsed on her knees on the blue hardcourt.&nbsp;She was seen fighting for breath.</p>

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<p>The raging Australian bushfires have claimed 28 lives and destroyed nearly 11.2 million hectares of land.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Victoria state's environment watchdogs have also flashed pollution warnings and have asked the citizens to stay indoors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bushfire smoke has affected several sports involving soccer, rugby league&nbsp;and cricket with&nbsp;pollution leading to&nbsp;safety fears at the Australian Open.</p>

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<p>Authorities expect the smoke to stay until Wednesday when showers in the afternoon are forecast.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../atp-novak-djokovic-concerned-about-smoke-at- australian-open-as-bushfires-continue-to-blaze-272187">Novak Djokovic</a> expressed concern earlier this month that bushfire smoke might cause health problems for players. Maria Sharapova and&nbsp;Laura Siegemund's matchup was abandoned due to smoke. Maria Sharapova called off the match as she was unable to bear the heat and the smoke.</p>

<p>Tournament organizers last week said that play will be confined to indoor stadiums if the air quality deteriorates.</p>

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<p>A professional tennis Mandy Minella who hails from Luxembourg is competing for the qualifiers took to Twitter to express her concerns to the authorities.</p>

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<p>The Australian Open is scheduled to be played between January 20 to February 2.&nbsp;</p>


The year's first Grand Slam started with a sheet of haze and smoke that covered Melbourne due to the Australian bushfires. Also read: Tennis: Federer, Williams lead way to raise funds for workers in Australia bushfires Australia Open qualifying matches were delayed due to Hazardous Air conditions.

The year's first Grand Slam started with a sheet of haze and smoke that covered Melbourne due to the Australian bushfires. Also read: Tennis: Federer, Williams lead way to raise funds for workers in Australia bushfires Australia Open qualifying matches were delayed due to Hazardous Air conditions. But Craig Tiley (director of the Tournament) has defended the decision to proceed with the qualifiers. #AusOpen practice was temporarily suspended this morning due to poor air quality. Qualifying matches will begin at 11am. Conditions onsite are improving and we are monitoring them constantly. — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 13, 2020 × A player collapsed in a coughing fit and retired from the Australian Open qualifying on Tuesday as organizers faced criticism over the matches going ahead despite Melbourne's air quality to "hazardous" levels due to the bushfires. In pics: Global icons raise money to help rescue Australia bushfire victims Slovenia's Dalila Jakupovic was leading against Swiss player Stefanie Vogele (6-4 5-6) at Melbourne Park Arena, Melbourne when she collapsed on her knees on the blue hardcourt. She was seen fighting for breath. Saying everybody to stay inside and keep the schedule !? Very Well done!!! #hopesheisfine... pic.twitter.com/hzDFB8DYgZ — steve darcis (@stevedarcishark) January 14, 2020 × The raging Australian bushfires have claimed 28 lives and destroyed nearly 11.2 million hectares of land. × Victoria state's environment watchdogs have also flashed pollution warnings and have asked the citizens to stay indoors. Bushfire smoke has affected several sports involving soccer, rugby league and cricket with pollution leading to safety fears at the Australian Open. × Authorities expect the smoke to stay until Wednesday when showers in the afternoon are forecast. Novak Djokovic expressed concern earlier this month that bushfire smoke might cause health problems for players. Maria Sharapova and Laura Siegemund's matchup was abandoned due to smoke. Maria Sharapova called off the match as she was unable to bear the heat and the smoke. Tournament organizers last week said that play will be confined to indoor stadiums if the air quality deteriorates. Why do we need to wait for something bad to happen to do an action 🤷🏼‍♀️🥵 #Melbourne pic.twitter.com/bYpXyQAfKe — Elina Svitolina (@ElinaSvitolina) January 14, 2020 × A professional tennis Mandy Minella who hails from Luxembourg is competing for the qualifiers took to Twitter to express her concerns to the authorities. Shocked to see that qualifying matches have started @AustralianOpen What about the health of all the people that have to work out there, especially the ballkids? #wherearethelimits? pic.twitter.com/2oldEptT2g — mandy minella (@mandyminella) January 14, 2020 × The Australian Open is scheduled to be played between January 20 to February 2.

Australian Open: Hazardous air condition delays matches, restarts amid haze

<p>The number of deaths due to snowfall and rain&nbsp;in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/dozens-dead-in-pakistan-afghanistan-due-to-heavy-rains-and-snowfall-274056">Pakistan</a>&nbsp;in the last three days has risen to 70.</p>

<p>According to reports, at least 29 people have been injured as a result of the rains.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/dozens-dead-in-pakistan-afghanistan-due-to-heavy-rains-and-snowfall-274056">Dozens dead in Pakistan, Afghanistan due to heavy rains and snowfall</a></strong></p>

<p>In <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/35-killed-in-rain-related-incidents-in-pakistan-274185">Balochistan</a>, the rain has claimed the lives of 15 individuals and injured 11 people, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).</p>

<p>At least, 19 people have lost their lives in an avalanche while 10 were reported missing.</p>

<p>All important thoroughfares have been closed in Balochistan until further notice.</p>

<p>These include Khanozai road, Bolan road and Quetta-Chaman road.</p>

<p>Lowari road in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded 23 inches of snowfall.&nbsp;Rescue efforts are currently underway.</p>

<p><strong>Also see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/climate-change-unleashes-natures-fury-on-the-world-274163#harsh-winter-kills-30-in-pakistan-274150">How climate change is unleashing nature's fury on the world</a></strong></p>

<p>It is expected that most parts of the country will experience cold and dry weather.</p>

<p>While a few of them were rescued alive, many soldiers at forward positions were still missing.</p>


The number of deaths due to snowfall and rain in Pakistan in the last three days has risen to 70. According to reports, at least 29 people have been injured as a result of the rains.

The number of deaths due to snowfall and rain in Pakistan in the last three days has risen to 70. According to reports, at least 29 people have been injured as a result of the rains. Also read: Dozens dead in Pakistan, Afghanistan due to heavy rains and snowfall In Balochistan, the rain has claimed the lives of 15 individuals and injured 11 people, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). At least, 19 people have lost their lives in an avalanche while 10 were reported missing. All important thoroughfares have been closed in Balochistan until further notice. These include Khanozai road, Bolan road and Quetta-Chaman road. Lowari road in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded 23 inches of snowfall. Rescue efforts are currently underway. Also see: How climate change is unleashing nature's fury on the world It is expected that most parts of the country will experience cold and dry weather. While a few of them were rescued alive, many soldiers at forward positions were still missing.

Heavy snowfall, rain in Pakistan; death toll rises to 70

<p>After losing the toss in Wankhede, India came down to bat. Amidst speculations, India chose to go out with all three openers (Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Shikhar Dhawan). Rohit Sharma was back in the team after being rested for series against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-virat-kohli-looks-forward-to-equal-sachin-tendulkar-and-go-past-ricky-ponting-274161">India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli looks forward to equal Tendulkar's record and go past Ricky Ponting</a></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma failed to show his magic with the bat against the Aussies.&nbsp;He got out early after he fell for Starc's trick-ball and ended up giving David Warner an easy catch.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-in-form-indian-team-to-take-on-confident-aussies-274112">India vs Australia, 1st ODI: In-form Indian team to take on confident Aussies</a></p>

<p>Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul continued their fine form and had 121 runs partnership. This partnership has been the backbone of the scoreline.</p>

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<p>Rahul missed his chance to make half-century by a whisker after he was caught out by Smith, he scored 47 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhawan got out after scoring 74 runs, he was caught out by Ashton Agar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>People hoped Virat Kohli to make his record-breaking century, but he fell victim to Adam Zampa after he got out after being caught by the spinner for just 16 runs. Virat now has just two innings to break the records in this series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shreyas Iyer just scored 4 runs and was caught behind by Alex Carey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After losing 4 wickets in just 6 overs and the score of 164/5, Indian innings hit a massive speed-breaker. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja tried stabilizing the innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Their 49 runs partnership was the last stabilizing element for the Indian innings. Ravindra Jadeja got out for 25 and Rishab Pant got out 28 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kuldeep Yadav and Shami's scores gave India a final push and helped India pose 255.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Australian Bowlers did a wonderful job by restricting India to a modest total. Each bowler had a wicket to his name.</p>

<p>Mitchell Starc impressed with the ball, he took 3 wickets. Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, and Shardul Thakur fell victim to him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pat Cummins and Kane Richardson scalped two wickets each. Adam&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zampa and Ashton Agar took one wicket apiece.</p>

<p>Australia is yet to bat, Indian bowlers have to perform well to defend the average total.<br />
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After losing the toss in Wankhede, India came down to bat. Amidst speculations, India chose to go out with all three openers (Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Shikhar Dhawan).

After losing the toss in Wankhede, India came down to bat. Amidst speculations, India chose to go out with all three openers (Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Shikhar Dhawan). Rohit Sharma was back in the team after being rested for series against Sri Lanka. Also read: India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli looks forward to equal Tendulkar's record and go past Ricky Ponting Rohit Sharma failed to show his magic with the bat against the Aussies. He got out early after he fell for Starc's trick-ball and ended up giving David Warner an easy catch. Also read: India vs Australia, 1st ODI: In-form Indian team to take on confident Aussies Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul continued their fine form and had 121 runs partnership. This partnership has been the backbone of the scoreline. Innings Break! After being put to bat first, #TeamIndia are all out for 255 in 49.1 overs. Will it be enough on this Wankhede wicket? #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/Wg9SZfDaXN — BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2020 × Rahul missed his chance to make half-century by a whisker after he was caught out by Smith, he scored 47 runs. Dhawan got out after scoring 74 runs, he was caught out by Ashton Agar. He was watchful at the start but has now opened up. Take a look at @SDhawan25's twin fours as he takes on Pat Cummins. Full video here - https://t.co/pFmxrvi54O #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/eD2rfOtyyt — BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2020 × People hoped Virat Kohli to make his record-breaking century, but he fell victim to Adam Zampa after he got out after being caught by the spinner for just 16 runs. Virat now has just two innings to break the records in this series. Shreyas Iyer just scored 4 runs and was caught behind by Alex Carey. After losing 4 wickets in just 6 overs and the score of 164/5, Indian innings hit a massive speed-breaker. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja tried stabilizing the innings. Their 49 runs partnership was the last stabilizing element for the Indian innings. Ravindra Jadeja got out for 25 and Rishab Pant got out 28 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Shami's scores gave India a final push and helped India pose 255. ALL OUT! The Indian innings comes to a close with the score at 255 off 49.1 overs. #INDvAUS scorecard: https://t.co/QmzEB7zaP7 pic.twitter.com/G0Qq1650oL — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 14, 2020 × Australian Bowlers did a wonderful job by restricting India to a modest total. Each bowler had a wicket to his name. Mitchell Starc impressed with the ball, he took 3 wickets. Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, and Shardul Thakur fell victim to him. Pat Cummins and Kane Richardson scalped two wickets each. Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar took one wicket apiece. Australia is yet to bat, Indian bowlers have to perform well to defend the average total.

India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Starc knocks out Team India; Kohli misses chance to break record

<p>Supreme Court today dismissed curative petitions of the two convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case.</p>

<p>A five-judge bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan dismissed the petition moved by convicts Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh.</p>

<p>A Delhi Court had had earlier issued a death warrant against the four convicts - Vinay Sharma, Mukesh Singh, Pawan and Akshay.</p>

<p>They are scheduled to be executed on January 22 in Delhi's Tihar jail. They were convicted of raping a 23-year-old woman in a bus in Delhi in December 2012.<br />
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Supreme Court today dismissed curative petitions of the two convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case. A five-judge bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan dismissed the petition moved by convicts Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh.

Supreme Court today dismissed curative petitions of the two convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case. A five-judge bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan dismissed the petition moved by convicts Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh. A Delhi Court had had earlier issued a death warrant against the four convicts - Vinay Sharma, Mukesh Singh, Pawan and Akshay. They are scheduled to be executed on January 22 in Delhi's Tihar jail. They were convicted of raping a 23-year-old woman in a bus in Delhi in December 2012.

Supreme Court dismisses curative petitions of death row convicts in Nirbhaya case

<p>The Trump administration is planning to lift China's designation as a "currency manipulator", as leaders of the two economies get set to sign the phase 1 trade deal.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-designates-china-a-currency-manipulator-as-yuan-hits-record-low-240948">Also Read: US designates China a currency manipulator as yuan hits record low</a></p>

<p>According to a report by Bloomberg, the US Treasury Department will take the step in a long-delayed semi-annual report to be released soon.</p>

<p>President Donald Trump's administration said it made the change because China had agreed to refrain from devaluing its currency to make its own goods cheaper for foreign buyers.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the deal between Washington and Beijing is aimed at de-escalating the tit-for-tat tariff war the two countries have engaged in since 2018.</p>

<p>US Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, a fierce critic of &nbsp;China's currency and trade practices attacked the Trump administration asserting that it effectively "backed down" from labelling China as a currency manipulator.</p>

<p>The US in August had accused Beijing of manipulating its currency after China let the yuan drop to its lowest point in more than a decade.</p>

<p>However, China's central bank denied it had intervened to weaken the yuan, and had said Washington's designation of China as a currency manipulator seriously harmed international rules.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the yuan recently reached its five-month highs amid heavy demand ahead of this week's trade deal.<br />
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The Trump administration is planning to lift China's designation as a "currency manipulator", as leaders of the two economies get set to sign the phase 1 trade deal.

The Trump administration is planning to lift China's designation as a "currency manipulator", as leaders of the two economies get set to sign the phase 1 trade deal. Also Read: US designates China a currency manipulator as yuan hits record low According to a report by Bloomberg, the US Treasury Department will take the step in a long-delayed semi-annual report to be released soon. President Donald Trump's administration said it made the change because China had agreed to refrain from devaluing its currency to make its own goods cheaper for foreign buyers. Watch Video: Meanwhile, the deal between Washington and Beijing is aimed at de-escalating the tit-for-tat tariff war the two countries have engaged in since 2018. US Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, a fierce critic of China's currency and trade practices attacked the Trump administration asserting that it effectively "backed down" from labelling China as a currency manipulator. The US in August had accused Beijing of manipulating its currency after China let the yuan drop to its lowest point in more than a decade. However, China's central bank denied it had intervened to weaken the yuan, and had said Washington's designation of China as a currency manipulator seriously harmed international rules. Meanwhile, the yuan recently reached its five-month highs amid heavy demand ahead of this week's trade deal.

Now, US may lift China's 'currency manipulator' designation

<p>Protests&nbsp;in Iran entered the third day today after authorities admitted a missile downed the Ukranian 737 Boeing aircraft on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/iran-boeing-crash-planes-brought-down-by-missiles-since-1973-273305">In Pics: Planes brought down by missiles since 1973</a></p>

<p>Student protesters chanted anti-government slogans outside universities in Isfahan and Tehran as riot police geared up to stop the demonstrations.</p>

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<p>On Sunday, &nbsp;General Hossein Rahimi had told Iran's state television that police should treat&nbsp;the people who had gathered with "patience and tolerance". &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Britain on Monday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against the detention its envoy to Tehran during the weekend calling it an &nbsp;"unacceptable breach" of diplomatic protocol</p>

<p>Ambassador Rob Macaire was arrested on Saturday after demonstrations broke out in Tehran.</p>

<p>As the protests continued, Iran said there was no "cover-up" after it revealed that its forces had shot down the Boeing 737 airliner in which all 176 people on board died on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-hints-at-de-escalating-tensions-with-us-273856">Also Read: Iran hints at de-escalating tensions with US</a></p>

<p>Iran's government spokesman speaking to state media said that "some officials were even accused of lying and a cover-up but, in all honesty, that was not the case."</p>

<p>Protesters in Iran chanted slogans against the government after it revealed that the Boeing aircraft was downed by a missile.</p>

<p>Several paid tributes to the victim's of the crashed plane as angry students openly denounced the government.</p>

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<p>Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed to bring all persons involved in the air disaster would be brought to justice.</p>

<p>Iran said it had "unintentionally" shot down the Boeing which crashed shortly after it took off from Tehran airport.</p>

<p>Iran's Revolutionary Guards accepted responsibility for the attack.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/iran-protest-273912">In Pics: How Iran protested after Islamic Republic admitted it downed Ukrainian aircraft</a></p>

<p>Rouhani said he "fully recognises the tragedy that has occurred due to the mistakes of soldiers of this country".</p>

<p>The Ukraine airlines Boeing 737 headed to Ukraine was brought down by a missile even as Iran conducting ballistic missile strikes on US bases in Iraq in retaliation to Soleimani's killing by a US drone strike.</p>

<p>Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said he was "outraged and furious" after Iran said it was responsible for the Boeing crash.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Canadian prime minister quoting intelligence sources had earlier declared openly that Iran's surface-to-air missile had brought down the plane, a fact which was denied by Iranian authorities only to a make a U-turn later over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>


Protests in Iran entered the third day today after authorities admitted a missile downed the Ukranian 737 Boeing aircraft on Wednesday. In Pics: Planes brought down by missiles since 1973 Student protesters chanted anti-government slogans outside universities in Isfahan and Tehran as riot police geared up to stop the demonstrations.

Protests in Iran entered the third day today after authorities admitted a missile downed the Ukranian 737 Boeing aircraft on Wednesday. In Pics: Planes brought down by missiles since 1973 Student protesters chanted anti-government slogans outside universities in Isfahan and Tehran as riot police geared up to stop the demonstrations. Watch Video: On Sunday, General Hossein Rahimi had told Iran's state television that police should treat the people who had gathered with "patience and tolerance". Meanwhile, Britain on Monday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against the detention its envoy to Tehran during the weekend calling it an "unacceptable breach" of diplomatic protocol Ambassador Rob Macaire was arrested on Saturday after demonstrations broke out in Tehran. As the protests continued, Iran said there was no "cover-up" after it revealed that its forces had shot down the Boeing 737 airliner in which all 176 people on board died on Wednesday. Also Read: Iran hints at de-escalating tensions with US Iran's government spokesman speaking to state media said that "some officials were even accused of lying and a cover-up but, in all honesty, that was not the case." Protesters in Iran chanted slogans against the government after it revealed that the Boeing aircraft was downed by a missile. Several paid tributes to the victim's of the crashed plane as angry students openly denounced the government. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed to bring all persons involved in the air disaster would be brought to justice. Iran said it had "unintentionally" shot down the Boeing which crashed shortly after it took off from Tehran airport. Iran's Revolutionary Guards accepted responsibility for the attack. In Pics: How Iran protested after Islamic Republic admitted it downed Ukrainian aircraft Rouhani said he "fully recognises the tragedy that has occurred due to the mistakes of soldiers of this country". The Ukraine airlines Boeing 737 headed to Ukraine was brought down by a missile even as Iran conducting ballistic missile strikes on US bases in Iraq in retaliation to Soleimani's killing by a US drone strike. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said he was "outraged and furious" after Iran said it was responsible for the Boeing crash. The Canadian prime minister quoting intelligence sources had earlier declared openly that Iran's surface-to-air missile had brought down the plane, a fact which was denied by Iranian authorities only to a make a U-turn later over the weekend.

No cover-up, says Iran as protests rage for third day over Boeing disaster

<p>President Donald Trump on Monday morning defended his decision to kill Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, contending Soleimani posed an impending threat to the United States but also saying that was not important given the military leader's history.</p>

<p>"The Fake News Media and their Democrat Partners are working hard to determine whether or not the future attack by terrorist Soleimani was 'imminent' or not, &amp; was my team in agreement." Trump wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>"The answer to both is a strong YES., but it doesn’t really matter because of his horrible past!"</p>

<p>Since confirming that Iranian military leader Qasim Soleimani had been killed by a US airstrike in Baghdad, administration officials have claimed they acted because of an imminent risk of attacks on American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region.</p>

<p>Democrats and a few Republicans in Congress have questioned the justification of the attacks and said they have not been given adequate, detailed briefings.</p>

<p>Last week Trump posited in an interview that Iran had been poised to attack four American embassies before Soleimani was killed in a US&nbsp;drone strike on January&nbsp;3. But on Sunday US&nbsp;Defense Secretary said he did not see specific evidence that Iran was planning an attack.</p>

<p>"What the president said was that there probably could be additional attacks against embassies. I shared that view," Esper said. "The president didn't cite a specific piece of evidence."</p>

<p>When pressed on whether intelligence officers offered concrete evidence on that point, Esper said: "I didn't see one with regards to four embassies."<br />
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President Donald Trump on Monday morning defended his decision to kill Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, contending Soleimani posed an impending threat to the United States but also saying that was not important given the military leader's history.

President Donald Trump on Monday morning defended his decision to kill Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, contending Soleimani posed an impending threat to the United States but also saying that was not important given the military leader's history. "The Fake News Media and their Democrat Partners are working hard to determine whether or not the future attack by terrorist Soleimani was 'imminent' or not, & was my team in agreement." Trump wrote on Twitter. The Fake News Media and their Democrat Partners are working hard to determine whether or not the future attack by terrorist Soleimani was “imminent” or not, & was my team in agreement. The answer to both is a strong YES., but it doesn’t really matter because of his horrible past! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 13, 2020 × "The answer to both is a strong YES., but it doesn’t really matter because of his horrible past!" Since confirming that Iranian military leader Qasim Soleimani had been killed by a US airstrike in Baghdad, administration officials have claimed they acted because of an imminent risk of attacks on American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region. Democrats and a few Republicans in Congress have questioned the justification of the attacks and said they have not been given adequate, detailed briefings. Last week Trump posited in an interview that Iran had been poised to attack four American embassies before Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike on January 3. But on Sunday US Defense Secretary said he did not see specific evidence that Iran was planning an attack. "What the president said was that there probably could be additional attacks against embassies. I shared that view," Esper said. "The president didn't cite a specific piece of evidence." When pressed on whether intelligence officers offered concrete evidence on that point, Esper said: "I didn't see one with regards to four embassies."

Future attack by terrorist Soleimani was 'imminent': Trump

<p>After the head of Human Rights Watch&nbsp;Kenneth Roth was denied entry to enter Hong Kong, China's foreign ministry said "allowing or not allowing someone's entry is China's sovereign right."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kongs-strengths-as-global-financial-hub-intact-despite-protests-carrie-lam-273828">Also Read: Hong Kong's strengths as global financial hub intact despite protests, says Carrie Lam</a></p>

<p>"Disappointed as I was to be blocked at the Hong Kong airport, it pales in comparison to the shredding of "one country, two systems" being done by pro-Beijing forces to the pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters," Kenneth Roth said in a Twitter post.</p>

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<p>"Odd if you think about it: hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Hong Kong to defend democracy, and the authorities block me and the Human Rights Watch from holding a press conference. Beijing should be listening, not censoring," he added.</p>

<p>China, however, defended its position asserting that the "relevant NGO has through various means supported anti-China radicals".</p>

<p>"Plenty of facts and evidence show that the relevant NGO has through various means supported anti-China radicals, encouraged them to engage in extremist, violent and criminal activity, and incited Hong Kong independence separatist activities," China's foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/as-violence-flares-in-hong-kong-a-look-at-controversial-anti-mask-ban-253884">In Pics: As violence flares in Hong Kong, a look at controversial anti-mask ban</a></p>

<p>"Allowing or not allowing someone's entry is China's sovereign right," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said, adding, "They bear major responsibility for the current chaos in Hong Kong. These organisations should be punished, and should pay the proper price."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Roth, however, slammed China, saying: "Beijing finally owns up to barring me from Hong Kong, not local authorities. It relies on the fiction that international groups sparked the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, not the people of Hong Kong themselves, which insults Hong Kong and is ludicrous."</p>

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<p>The New York-based Human Rights Watch was scheduled to release its 652-page World Report 2020 at the Foreign Correspondent Club in Hong Kong on January 15.</p>

<p>Roth said China was putting forward a "redefined version of "One Country, Two Systems", asserting that barring him from holding a Hong Kong press conference about China's assault on human rights was "just the latest example".</p>

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<p>"Taiwan wouldn't have barred me from entering if I had planned to hold a Human Rights Watch press conference there, but Hong Kong does. I suppose that's a variation in the usual meaning of "one country, two systems." The people of Taiwan appreciate the difference," he said.</p>


After the head of Human Rights Watch Kenneth Roth was denied entry to enter Hong Kong, China's foreign ministry said "allowing or not allowing someone's entry is China's sovereign right.

After the head of Human Rights Watch Kenneth Roth was denied entry to enter Hong Kong, China's foreign ministry said "allowing or not allowing someone's entry is China's sovereign right." Also Read: Hong Kong's strengths as global financial hub intact despite protests, says Carrie Lam "Disappointed as I was to be blocked at the Hong Kong airport, it pales in comparison to the shredding of "one country, two systems" being done by pro-Beijing forces to the pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters," Kenneth Roth said in a Twitter post. Disappointed as I was to be blocked at the Hong Kong airport, it pales in comparison to the shredding of "one country, two systems" being done by pro-Beijing forces to the pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters. https://t.co/NFxvAVgZj0 @PatChappatte pic.twitter.com/o2iETbjpSO — Kenneth Roth (@KenRoth) January 13, 2020 × "Odd if you think about it: hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Hong Kong to defend democracy, and the authorities block me and the Human Rights Watch from holding a press conference. Beijing should be listening, not censoring," he added. China, however, defended its position asserting that the "relevant NGO has through various means supported anti-China radicals". "Plenty of facts and evidence show that the relevant NGO has through various means supported anti-China radicals, encouraged them to engage in extremist, violent and criminal activity, and incited Hong Kong independence separatist activities," China's foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said. In Pics: As violence flares in Hong Kong, a look at controversial anti-mask ban "Allowing or not allowing someone's entry is China's sovereign right," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said, adding, "They bear major responsibility for the current chaos in Hong Kong. These organisations should be punished, and should pay the proper price." Roth, however, slammed China, saying: "Beijing finally owns up to barring me from Hong Kong, not local authorities. It relies on the fiction that international groups sparked the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, not the people of Hong Kong themselves, which insults Hong Kong and is ludicrous." Beijing finally owns up to barring me from Hong Kong, not local authorities. It relies on the fiction that international groups sparked the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, not the people of Hong Kong themselves, which insults Hong Kong and is ludicrous. https://t.co/2UU0e7O8MB — Kenneth Roth (@KenRoth) January 13, 2020 × The New York-based Human Rights Watch was scheduled to release its 652-page World Report 2020 at the Foreign Correspondent Club in Hong Kong on January 15. Roth said China was putting forward a "redefined version of "One Country, Two Systems", asserting that barring him from holding a Hong Kong press conference about China's assault on human rights was "just the latest example". Taiwan wouldn't have barred me from entering if I had planned to hold a @HRW press conference there, but Hong Kong does. I suppose that's a variation in the usual meaning of "one country, two systems." The people of Taiwan appreciate the difference. https://t.co/EtHeOfHOfV — Kenneth Roth (@KenRoth) January 13, 2020 × "Taiwan wouldn't have barred me from entering if I had planned to hold a Human Rights Watch press conference there, but Hong Kong does. I suppose that's a variation in the usual meaning of "one country, two systems." The people of Taiwan appreciate the difference," he said.

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