<p>Israel's defense ministry on Wednesday said it has&nbsp;developed a new laser technology which will give its Iron Dome anti-missile system an edge.</p>

<p>"We are entering a new age of energy warfare in the air, land and sea. The R&amp;D investments made by the DDR&amp;D in the last years have placed the State of Israel among the leading countries in the field of high-energy laser systems," Brigadier General Yaniv Rotem the head of country's defense ministry's weapon administration said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/islamic-jihad-announces-totally-palestinian-manufactured-boraq-120-262389">In Pics: How Islamic Jihad tried to blunt Israel’s Iron Dome with ‘indigenous’ Buraq 120 rockets</a></p>

<p>The missile system jointly developed jointly by Rafael and Israel's Aerospace Industries and Raytheon&nbsp;has become the centrepiece of Israel's defensive strategy against Palestinian militants in Gaza.</p>

<p>The Iron Dome has the capability to carry 10 kg explosives and can intercept projectiles from a close distance of 4 to 70 km. The Israeli army has been using the missile interceptor since 2011.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-israels-iron-dome-missile-defence-system-blunts-rockets-from-gaza-261860">In Pics:&nbsp;How Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system blunts rockets from Gaza</a></p>

<p>“Investments by the Defense Ministry in recent years have positioned Israel among the leading countries in high-power lasers,” Rotem pointed out.</p>

<p>The Israeli government has installed the Iron Dome system in cities as a ground-based installation used to shoot down short-range missiles.</p>

<p>Israel recently signed a deal with the Czech Republic to sell the radar system used in the Iron Dome missile system.</p>

<p>Last month, the Iron Dome intercepted several missiles fired by Islamic Jihad at Israel.</p>


Israel's defense ministry on Wednesday said it has developed a new laser technology which will give its Iron Dome anti-missile system an edge. "We are entering a new age of energy warfare in the air, land and sea.

Israel's defense ministry on Wednesday said it has developed a new laser technology which will give its Iron Dome anti-missile system an edge. "We are entering a new age of energy warfare in the air, land and sea. The R&D investments made by the DDR&D in the last years have placed the State of Israel among the leading countries in the field of high-energy laser systems," Brigadier General Yaniv Rotem the head of country's defense ministry's weapon administration said. In Pics: How Islamic Jihad tried to blunt Israel’s Iron Dome with ‘indigenous’ Buraq 120 rockets The missile system jointly developed jointly by Rafael and Israel's Aerospace Industries and Raytheon has become the centrepiece of Israel's defensive strategy against Palestinian militants in Gaza. The Iron Dome has the capability to carry 10 kg explosives and can intercept projectiles from a close distance of 4 to 70 km. The Israeli army has been using the missile interceptor since 2011. In Pics: How Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system blunts rockets from Gaza “Investments by the Defense Ministry in recent years have positioned Israel among the leading countries in high-power lasers,” Rotem pointed out. The Israeli government has installed the Iron Dome system in cities as a ground-based installation used to shoot down short-range missiles. Israel recently signed a deal with the Czech Republic to sell the radar system used in the Iron Dome missile system. Last month, the Iron Dome intercepted several missiles fired by Islamic Jihad at Israel.

Israel develops new type of lasers to power Iron Dome missile system

<p>The first <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/things-to-about-the-lunar-eclipse-happening-tomorrow-273131#partial-lunar-eclipse%C2%A0-273116">penumbral lunar eclipse</a> of the year is&nbsp;taking&nbsp;place today, on 10th January.</p>

<p>During the eclipse, the Moon passes directly behind Earth and its shadow.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is one of the four penumbral lunar eclipses that will occur this year. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A penumbral lunar eclipse&nbsp;occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are&nbsp;in an imperfect alignment with each other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Earth blocks partial&nbsp;sunlight from directly reaching the Moon's surface and covers all or part of the Moon with the outer part of its shadow, also known as the penumbra.</p>

<p>It will be visible in India and several other countries across Asia, Africa and Europe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In India, the lunar eclipse can be seen from 10:30 pm on Friday, January 10 till 2:42 am on&nbsp;January 11.</p>

<p>It is called as the 'wolf lunar eclipse', as it is the first full moon of January which was named so by the Almanac tribe of the Northern and Eastern United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The term Wolf Moon is also called Ice Moon or the Moon after Yule, Shakambhari Purnima, Paush Purnima, and Duruthu Poya.</p>

<p>According to the Hindu calendar, the full Moon is called the Shakambhari Purnima, the last day of the eight-day Shakambari Navratri holiday that commemorates the goddess Shakambhari.<br />
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Taking baths in the holy waters of India is considered essential&nbsp;for Shakambari Navratri.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Buddhists of Sri Lanka also celebrate the day as Duruthu Poya, which to celebrate of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>It is absolutely safe to watch this lunar eclipse with naked eyes, unlike any solar eclipses which require eye protection gears to watch them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, a telescope will be needed it watch it. &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to NASA, this lunar eclipse will make way for longer days ahead.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“On the evening of the full Moon, as evening twilight ends, the brightest planet in the sky will be Venus, appearing as the evening star in the southwest about 19 degrees above the horizon. No particularly bright star will appear near overhead. The highest bright star will be Capella, appearing about 46 degrees above the northeastern horizon&nbsp; As the month progresses the background of stars will appear to shift toward the west, while Venus will appear to shift the other direction, higher in the sky each night,” according to Gordon Johnston of NASA.</p>


The first penumbral lunar eclipse of the year is taking place today, on 10th January. During the eclipse, the Moon passes directly behind Earth and its shadow. It is one of the four penumbral lunar eclipses that will occur this year.

The first penumbral lunar eclipse of the year is taking place today, on 10th January. During the eclipse, the Moon passes directly behind Earth and its shadow. It is one of the four penumbral lunar eclipses that will occur this year. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in an imperfect alignment with each other. The Earth blocks partial sunlight from directly reaching the Moon's surface and covers all or part of the Moon with the outer part of its shadow, also known as the penumbra. It will be visible in India and several other countries across Asia, Africa and Europe. In India, the lunar eclipse can be seen from 10:30 pm on Friday, January 10 till 2:42 am on January 11. It is called as the 'wolf lunar eclipse', as it is the first full moon of January which was named so by the Almanac tribe of the Northern and Eastern United States. The term Wolf Moon is also called Ice Moon or the Moon after Yule, Shakambhari Purnima, Paush Purnima, and Duruthu Poya. According to the Hindu calendar, the full Moon is called the Shakambhari Purnima, the last day of the eight-day Shakambari Navratri holiday that commemorates the goddess Shakambhari. Taking baths in the holy waters of India is considered essential for Shakambari Navratri. Buddhists of Sri Lanka also celebrate the day as Duruthu Poya, which to celebrate of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka. It is absolutely safe to watch this lunar eclipse with naked eyes, unlike any solar eclipses which require eye protection gears to watch them. However, a telescope will be needed it watch it. According to NASA, this lunar eclipse will make way for longer days ahead. 🌖 What will the Moon look like throughout 2020? Using data from our @NASAMoon Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to visualize with unprecedented fidelity, @NASAGoddard's Dial-a-Moon shows each hour: https://t.co/iPrELt2wNN 🎦 Watch a full year of Moon phases: https://t.co/AQnn8FxCe7 pic.twitter.com/Fy6GVBelFo — NASA (@NASA) January 2, 2020 × “On the evening of the full Moon, as evening twilight ends, the brightest planet in the sky will be Venus, appearing as the evening star in the southwest about 19 degrees above the horizon. No particularly bright star will appear near overhead. The highest bright star will be Capella, appearing about 46 degrees above the northeastern horizon As the month progresses the background of stars will appear to shift toward the west, while Venus will appear to shift the other direction, higher in the sky each night,” according to Gordon Johnston of NASA.

World to witness 2020's first Lunar eclipse today

<p>Australians&nbsp;are&nbsp;eyeing an exciting ODI series against&nbsp;India at home starting next week&nbsp;with&nbsp;Aaron Finch declaring his team is ready to "give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money."</p>

<p>Finch's teamates -&nbsp;David Warner, Pat Cummins&nbsp;and Marnus Labuschagne have also made their intentions clear ahead of the crucial ODI encounter against Virat's India.</p>

<p>Australian Skipper Aaron Finch said&nbsp;that 'this' Australian side is much more confident to trouble the men in blue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Australia have the goods to give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money," said Aaron Finch before leaving for the three-match series against India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former world champions&nbsp;will look to repeat their feat last year when&nbsp;they beat India 3-2 in in an ODI series last year. Australia came back to win the series after trailing in the series.</p>

<p>Finch said&nbsp;that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../cricket-labuschagne-leads-as-australia-take- charge-in-sydney-271812">Marnus Labuschagne</a>'s presence in the squad will be vital as the newcomer's form has been fantastic.</p>

<p>Marnus Labuschagne has yet not debuted in the ODI format but has had an amazing run in Tests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marnus Labuschagne, the&nbsp;new Aussie batting sensation aspires to be a world-class cricketer in all formats. The latest Australian run machine has 1,495 in 14 Tests with an average of 63 with one double century.</p>

<p>Labuschagne who counts Virat as one of his heroes is expected to make his debut&nbsp;against India at the Wankhede in Mumbai on January 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../cricket-stunned-new-zealand-fight-to-save- second-australia-test-270820">David Warner</a> surely seems excited about his trip to India and his Indian fans. He posted a photo Instagram and shared his thoughts on the forthcoming series.</p>

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<p>Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins said&nbsp;that spinners will play a crucial role in the series against India.</p>

<p>In ODIs, Australia dominates India with having won 77 matches and losing 49&nbsp;with&nbsp;no results in 10 matches.</p>


Australians are eyeing an exciting ODI series against India at home starting next week with Aaron Finch declaring his team is ready to "give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money.

Australians are eyeing an exciting ODI series against India at home starting next week with Aaron Finch declaring his team is ready to "give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money." Finch's teamates - David Warner, Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne have also made their intentions clear ahead of the crucial ODI encounter against Virat's India. Australian Skipper Aaron Finch said that 'this' Australian side is much more confident to trouble the men in blue. "Australia have the goods to give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money," said Aaron Finch before leaving for the three-match series against India. The former world champions will look to repeat their feat last year when they beat India 3-2 in in an ODI series last year. Australia came back to win the series after trailing in the series. Finch said that Marnus Labuschagne's presence in the squad will be vital as the newcomer's form has been fantastic. Marnus Labuschagne has yet not debuted in the ODI format but has had an amazing run in Tests. Marnus Labuschagne, the new Aussie batting sensation aspires to be a world-class cricketer in all formats. The latest Australian run machine has 1,495 in 14 Tests with an average of 63 with one double century. Labuschagne who counts Virat as one of his heroes is expected to make his debut against India at the Wankhede in Mumbai on January 14. David Warner surely seems excited about his trip to India and his Indian fans. He posted a photo Instagram and shared his thoughts on the forthcoming series. View this post on Instagram India here we come!! It’s going to be a great 3 game series. Looking forward to seeing all our Indian fans 👍👍 A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on Jan 8, 2020 at 5:16pm PST × Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins said that spinners will play a crucial role in the series against India. In ODIs, Australia dominates India with having won 77 matches and losing 49 with no results in 10 matches.

Australia have the goods to give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money: Finch ahead of ODI series against India

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<p>Tottenham Hotspur striker&nbsp;Harry&nbsp;Kane&nbsp;will undergo surgery on his hamstring and is expected to be out of action until April, the Premier League club said on Thursday.</p>

<p>Kane, who has netted 27 goals for Spurs and England this season, suffered the injury during Tottenham's 1-0 Premier League defeat at Southampton on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-tottenham-suffer-kane-injury-blow-271656">New Year's Day</a>.</p>

<p>"Following ongoing assessment by our medical staff over the past week, we can confirm that&nbsp;Harry&nbsp;Kane&nbsp;will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring," Spurs said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The decision to undergo surgery is not expected to impact the time frame that the England captain will be sidelined, with the expectation that he will return to training in April."</p>

<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/striker-less-aston-villa-hold-on-for-draw-at-leicester-273173">EFL Cup: Striker-less Aston Villa hold on for draw at Leicester</a></strong></p>

<p>Kane&nbsp;will miss Spurs' Champions League last-16 clash with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-dortmund-loose-out-on-two-goal-lead-to-draw-3-3-with-rb-leipzig-268861">RB Leipzig</a> and England's Euro 2020 warm-up games against Italy and Denmark.</p>

<p>The 26-year-old has been injury-free this season but had two lengthy layoffs last season with ankle ligament injuries.</p>

<p>Although Tottenham have struggled for form and are sixth in the league table,&nbsp;Kane&nbsp;has scored 11 goals in the league.</p>

<p>Another spell without&nbsp;Kane&nbsp;will be a major blow to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jose-mourinho-no-quick-fixes-for-spurs-in-transfer-window-272204">Jose Mourinho</a>'s Tottenham, who have slipped six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.</p>

<p>Son Heung-min is likely to lead the line in his absence and teenager Troy Parrott may get more opportunities to play.</p>

<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mourinho-confirms-tottenham-appeal-against-wrong-red-for-son-269877">Mourinho confirms Tottenham appeal against 'wrong' red for Son Heung-min</a></strong></p>


Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane will undergo surgery on his hamstring and is expected to be out of action until April, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane will undergo surgery on his hamstring and is expected to be out of action until April, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Kane, who has netted 27 goals for Spurs and England this season, suffered the injury during Tottenham's 1-0 Premier League defeat at Southampton on New Year's Day. "Following ongoing assessment by our medical staff over the past week, we can confirm that Harry Kane will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring," Spurs said in a statement. "The decision to undergo surgery is not expected to impact the time frame that the England captain will be sidelined, with the expectation that he will return to training in April." Read: EFL Cup: Striker-less Aston Villa hold on for draw at Leicester Kane will miss Spurs' Champions League last-16 clash with RB Leipzig and England's Euro 2020 warm-up games against Italy and Denmark. The 26-year-old has been injury-free this season but had two lengthy layoffs last season with ankle ligament injuries. Although Tottenham have struggled for form and are sixth in the league table, Kane has scored 11 goals in the league. Another spell without Kane will be a major blow to Jose Mourinho's Tottenham, who have slipped six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. Son Heung-min is likely to lead the line in his absence and teenager Troy Parrott may get more opportunities to play. Read: Mourinho confirms Tottenham appeal against 'wrong' red for Son Heung-min

Premier League: Tottenham's Kane ruled out for three months with hamstring injury

<p>The initial phase of the&nbsp;Indian Super League (ISL) did not start off as expected for the defending champions <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sunil-chhetri-extends-bengaluru-fc-contract-154243">Bengaluru FC</a>, with the team winning only one match out of the first three and only one goal scored.</p>

<p>However, under the guidance of former Barcelona youngster and team head coach Carles Cuadrat, Bengaluru have reclaimed their position as one of the top favourites to win this year's edition of the super league as well.</p>

<p>“We had a slow start. There were a few issues we had to iron out, and we have rectified them now. I think you are going to see a strong finish from our side at the end of the season,” he told sources.</p>

<p>Over the games this season, Indian superstar and team captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hungry-sunil-chhetri-wants-india-in-asias-top-10-240766">Sunil Chhetri</a> and Australian midfielder Erik Paartalu have proclaimed for themselves a position of great eminence on the field, having become the principal playmakers for the team.</p>

<p>Paartalu opened the scoring in the game with a goal from a corner within six&nbsp;minutes since the start of the game.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-city-owners-to-buy-65-stake-in-indias-mumbai-city-fc-265162">Manchester City owners to buy 65% stake in India's Mumbai City FC</a></strong></p>

<p>“In my position, you never really get noticed unless you score a goal and make an assist. I think I have four assists and two goals and it’s probably better than any tally I’ve had so far. I want to continue to build on that. This year is a big year for me and the club. We want to push for the Champions League spot,” Paartalu claimed.</p>

<p>Erik was referring to Bengaluru FC attempting to grab a spot in the Asian Football Confederations' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/revamped-fifa-club-world-cup-important-for-asia-gianni-infantino-208343">(AFC) Champions League</a>, in which domestic rivals Chennaiyin FC hold a spot.</p>

<p>Chhetri doubled the score against the 'Men of Steel' by shooting&nbsp;a goal into the net in the 63rd minute.</p>

<p>The team is clearly making progress, taking into consideration their improving match performances and style of playing.</p>


The initial phase of the Indian Super League (ISL) did not start off as expected for the defending champions Bengaluru FC, with the team winning only one match out of the first three and only one goal scored.

The initial phase of the Indian Super League (ISL) did not start off as expected for the defending champions Bengaluru FC, with the team winning only one match out of the first three and only one goal scored. However, under the guidance of former Barcelona youngster and team head coach Carles Cuadrat, Bengaluru have reclaimed their position as one of the top favourites to win this year's edition of the super league as well. “We had a slow start. There were a few issues we had to iron out, and we have rectified them now. I think you are going to see a strong finish from our side at the end of the season,” he told sources. Over the games this season, Indian superstar and team captain Sunil Chhetri and Australian midfielder Erik Paartalu have proclaimed for themselves a position of great eminence on the field, having become the principal playmakers for the team. Paartalu opened the scoring in the game with a goal from a corner within six minutes since the start of the game. Also Read: Manchester City owners to buy 65% stake in India's Mumbai City FC “In my position, you never really get noticed unless you score a goal and make an assist. I think I have four assists and two goals and it’s probably better than any tally I’ve had so far. I want to continue to build on that. This year is a big year for me and the club. We want to push for the Champions League spot,” Paartalu claimed. Erik was referring to Bengaluru FC attempting to grab a spot in the Asian Football Confederations' (AFC) Champions League, in which domestic rivals Chennaiyin FC hold a spot. Chhetri doubled the score against the 'Men of Steel' by shooting a goal into the net in the 63rd minute. The team is clearly making progress, taking into consideration their improving match performances and style of playing.

ISL: Holders Bengaluru FC thrash Jamshedpur 2-0

<p>Newcomer Okoro's performance in Auburn Arena was purely magical as the "Tigers" (Auburn) beat the "Commodores" (Vanderbilt).</p>

<p>The nail-biting contest ended with a&nbsp;83-79 scoreline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Isaac Okoro led the way with a career defining night, scoring&nbsp;his season's best 23 to go with six rebounds and three assists. Austin Wiley added a double-double, with 13 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, the win made his birthday look very&nbsp;special. While Danjel Purifoy finished with 12 points, including 10 of them in the second half.</p>

<p>Number 5 Auburn with the streak of 14 wins and Number-7 San Diego State with the winning streak of 16 remains unbeaten, the only unbeaten teams of the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Tigers (Auburn) are ranked Number-5 after nearly 20 years, they rose to the Top-5 this week for the first time since January,&nbsp;17, 2000.&nbsp;The match was actually a close call due to a late comeback by the Vanderbilt.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-commissioner-david-stern-dies-at-77-made-league-truly-global-brand-271536">Also Read:&nbsp;Former NBA Commissioner David Stern dies at 77</a></p>

<p>Jordan Wright was fouled to prevent a breakaway basket. He made both free throws to tie it for Vanderbilt with 59 seconds remaining.&nbsp;</p>

<p>J'Von McCormick hit two foul shots on the other end and Ejike Obinna missed two shots inside. Okoro made 1 of 2 from the line with 29 seconds left, Vanderbilts were given the ball three points down.</p>

<p>Auburn's Jersey Number 3, Danjel Purifoy stole the inbounds pass after a Vanderbilt timeout and McCormick made 1 of 2 free throws with 14 seconds left.</p>

<p>The Auburn Basketball took to Twitter and praised Isaac Okoro's performance:&nbsp;"We don't have five seniors. We have six. @isaacokoro303 plays like a senior, knows how to communicate, not afraid of the moment, makes big plays." - @coachbrucepearl</p>

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<p>Saben Lee scored a career-high 27 points for Vanderbilt, making 10 of 14 shots and all three 3-point attempts.</p>

<p>McLemore and Okoro combined for 31 of Auburn's first 37 points.</p>

<p>Vanderbilt is slated to host Texas A&amp;M on Saturday, while&nbsp;Aunburn will host Georgia on Saturday.</p>


Newcomer Okoro's performance in Auburn Arena was purely magical as the "Tigers" (Auburn) beat the "Commodores" (Vanderbilt). The nail-biting contest ended with a 83-79 scoreline.

Newcomer Okoro's performance in Auburn Arena was purely magical as the "Tigers" (Auburn) beat the "Commodores" (Vanderbilt). The nail-biting contest ended with a 83-79 scoreline. Isaac Okoro led the way with a career defining night, scoring his season's best 23 to go with six rebounds and three assists. Austin Wiley added a double-double, with 13 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, the win made his birthday look very special. While Danjel Purifoy finished with 12 points, including 10 of them in the second half. Number 5 Auburn with the streak of 14 wins and Number-7 San Diego State with the winning streak of 16 remains unbeaten, the only unbeaten teams of the season. The Tigers (Auburn) are ranked Number-5 after nearly 20 years, they rose to the Top-5 this week for the first time since January, 17, 2000. The match was actually a close call due to a late comeback by the Vanderbilt. Also Read: Former NBA Commissioner David Stern dies at 77 Jordan Wright was fouled to prevent a breakaway basket. He made both free throws to tie it for Vanderbilt with 59 seconds remaining. J'Von McCormick hit two foul shots on the other end and Ejike Obinna missed two shots inside. Okoro made 1 of 2 from the line with 29 seconds left, Vanderbilts were given the ball three points down. Auburn's Jersey Number 3, Danjel Purifoy stole the inbounds pass after a Vanderbilt timeout and McCormick made 1 of 2 free throws with 14 seconds left. The Auburn Basketball took to Twitter and praised Isaac Okoro's performance: "We don't have five seniors. We have six. @isaacokoro303 plays like a senior, knows how to communicate, not afraid of the moment, makes big plays." - @coachbrucepearl "We don't have five seniors. We have six. @isaacokoro303 plays like a senior, knows how to communicate, not afraid of the moment, makes big plays." - @coachbrucepearl #WarEagle — Auburn Basketball (@AuburnMBB) January 9, 2020 × Saben Lee scored a career-high 27 points for Vanderbilt, making 10 of 14 shots and all three 3-point attempts. McLemore and Okoro combined for 31 of Auburn's first 37 points. Vanderbilt is slated to host Texas A&M on Saturday, while Aunburn will host Georgia on Saturday.

Basketball: Okoro's super night helps Auburn beat Vanderbilt in nail biting finish

<p>American airstrikes last week killed Iranian Quds Force commander Major-Genral Qasim Soleimani and Iraq's&nbsp;militia commander&nbsp;Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, which drove the entire region into a state of chaos.</p>

<p>Iran on Wednesday&nbsp;retaliated with missile strikes against American positions in Iraq. The Americans announced that there were no casualties after the attack on Al-Asad and Erbil. Here is what we know so far:</p>

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	<li>On January 7, 2020, slain Quds Force commander Qasim Soleimani's body reached his hometown of Kerman in southeastern Iran, where people in tears,&nbsp;clad in black gathered on the streets to pay their last respects to the fallen 'Hero'.&nbsp;Soleimani funeral <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-slain-general-soleimani-laid-to-rest-in-hometown-kerman-272814">Read More</a></strong></li>
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	<li>On January 8, 2020, the General's body was finally buried after at least 35 people were killed in a stampede at the crowded gathering. Stampede at Soleimani's funeral <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/qasem-soleimani-stampede-kills-35-at-funeral-for-iranian-general-killed-by-us-272728">Read More</a></strong></li>
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	<li>Iranian Ambassador to India Dr Ali Chegeni said on January 8, 2020, "India is a part of the region. It should be a part of de-escalation. We are welcoming any initiative from our good friends from India." Iran ambassador requests India <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-reaches-out-to-countries-in-west-asia-amid-us-iran-tensions-272367">Read More</a></strong></li>
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<p><strong>Watch:</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Iranian Ambassador to India: Expect India to play peacemaker</strong></p>

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	<li>The attack came nearly 24 hours after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases —&nbsp;Al-Asad and Erbil —&nbsp;housing American and other coalition forces, which did not cause casualties. The two strikes <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/key-facts-about-al-asad-us-air-base-in-iraq-attacked-by-iran-272873">Read More</a></strong></li>
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	<li>After conducting ballistic strikes on US bases, Iran's ambassador to the UN, Majid Takht Ravanchi, in a letter to the United Nations said his country has full respect for "the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Republic of Iraq." Iran's letter <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-fully-respect-iraqs-sovereignty-says-irans-un-ambassador-after-ballistic-missile-strike-273064">Read More</a></strong></li>
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	<li>President Donald Trump while addressing the nation from the White House, said there were no American or Iraqi casualties after Iran conducted the missile strikes on air&nbsp;bases housing American troops. Trump said Iran appeared to be standing down <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-iranian-strike-caused-no-american-deaths-273051">Read More</a></strong></li>
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<p><strong>Read:</strong>&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/assassination-of-qasim-soleimani-what-we-know-so-far-272653">Assassination of Qasim Soleimani: What we know so far</a></strong></p>

<p><b>Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/qasem-soleimanis-burial-ceremony-underway-272827">Qasem Soleimani's burial ceremony underway</a></b></p>

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American airstrikes last week killed Iranian Quds Force commander Major-Genral Qasim Soleimani and Iraq's militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, which drove the entire region into a state of chaos.

American airstrikes last week killed Iranian Quds Force commander Major-Genral Qasim Soleimani and Iraq's militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, which drove the entire region into a state of chaos. Iran on Wednesday retaliated with missile strikes against American positions in Iraq. The Americans announced that there were no casualties after the attack on Al-Asad and Erbil. Here is what we know so far: On January 7, 2020, slain Quds Force commander Qasim Soleimani's body reached his hometown of Kerman in southeastern Iran, where people in tears, clad in black gathered on the streets to pay their last respects to the fallen 'Hero'. Soleimani funeral Read More On January 8, 2020, the General's body was finally buried after at least 35 people were killed in a stampede at the crowded gathering. Stampede at Soleimani's funeral Read More Iranian Ambassador to India Dr Ali Chegeni said on January 8, 2020, "India is a part of the region. It should be a part of de-escalation. We are welcoming any initiative from our good friends from India." Iran ambassador requests India Read More Watch: Iranian Ambassador to India: Expect India to play peacemaker × Two rockets crashed late Wednesday into the Iraqi capital's Green Zone, the high-security enclave where foreign embassies including that of the United States are based, said security sources. No casualties were reported Read More The attack came nearly 24 hours after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases — Al-Asad and Erbil — housing American and other coalition forces, which did not cause casualties. The two strikes Read More After conducting ballistic strikes on US bases, Iran's ambassador to the UN, Majid Takht Ravanchi, in a letter to the United Nations said his country has full respect for "the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Republic of Iraq." Iran's letter Read More President Donald Trump while addressing the nation from the White House, said there were no American or Iraqi casualties after Iran conducted the missile strikes on air bases housing American troops. Trump said Iran appeared to be standing down Read More Read: Assassination of Qasim Soleimani: What we know so far Watch: Qasem Soleimani's burial ceremony underway Watch: 3 Katyusha rockets hit Green Zone in Baghdad ×

Iran missile attack news: Iran appears to be standing down, says Trump

<p>Iranian rescue team on Wednesday found the black boxes of the Ukranian Boeing 737 airline which crashed in Tehran killing all 176 people on board.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crashed-boeing-underwent-maintenance-checks-2-days-before-accident-ukraine-airline-273006">Also Read: Crashed Boeing underwent maintenance checks 2 days before accident: Ukraine Airline</a></p>

<p>"The two black boxes of the Ukranian 737 aeroplane that crashed this morning have been found," Iran's civil aviation authority&nbsp;spokesman, Reza Jafarzadeh said.</p>

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<p>The crash amid Boeing grounding its 737 MAX fleet after two crashes last year.</p>

<p>"We are in contact with our airline customers and stand by them in this difficult time. We are ready to assist in any way needed," Boeing said in a statement.</p>

<p>According to reports, the victims included eleven Ukrainians, eighty-two Iranians, sixty-three Canadians. The plane was carrying passengers who were in transit from Ukraine to Europe</p>

<p>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had ordered the country's prosecutor general to open a criminal case into the crash.</p>

<p>The cause of the crash is yet to be known.</p>


Iranian rescue team on Wednesday found the black boxes of the Ukranian Boeing 737 airline which crashed in Tehran killing all 176 people on board. Also Read: Crashed Boeing underwent maintenance checks 2 days before accident: Ukraine Airline "The two black boxes of the Ukranian 737 aeroplane that crashed this morning have been found," Iran's civil aviation authority spokesman, Reza Jafarzadeh said.

Iranian rescue team on Wednesday found the black boxes of the Ukranian Boeing 737 airline which crashed in Tehran killing all 176 people on board. Also Read: Crashed Boeing underwent maintenance checks 2 days before accident: Ukraine Airline "The two black boxes of the Ukranian 737 aeroplane that crashed this morning have been found," Iran's civil aviation authority spokesman, Reza Jafarzadeh said. Watch Video: The crash amid Boeing grounding its 737 MAX fleet after two crashes last year. "We are in contact with our airline customers and stand by them in this difficult time. We are ready to assist in any way needed," Boeing said in a statement. According to reports, the victims included eleven Ukrainians, eighty-two Iranians, sixty-three Canadians. The plane was carrying passengers who were in transit from Ukraine to Europe Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had ordered the country's prosecutor general to open a criminal case into the crash. The cause of the crash is yet to be known.

Iran finds black boxes of crashed Ukranian Boeing 737 airline

<p>After conducting ballistic strikes on US bases, Iran's ambassador to the UN, Majid Takht Ravanchi, in a letter to the United Nations said his country has full respect for "the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Republic of Iraq."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-no-us-troops-hurt-in-iran-strikes-announces-new-sanctions-on-iran-273049">Also Read: Trump says no US troops hurt in Iran strikes, announces new sanctions on Iran</a></p>

<p>"The operation was precise and targeted military objectives thus leaving no collateral damage to civilians and civilian assets in the area," Majid Takht Ravanchi said in the letter.</p>

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<p>Ravanchi said Iran does not seek escalation or war, a point reiterated by Iran foreign minister Javed Zarif just hours after the missile strikes in Iraq. However, Iraq's foreign ministery said it would be summoning the Iranian ambassador to address the missile strike issue.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, President Donald Trump while addressing the nation from the White House said there were no American casualties after Iran conducted the strikes on US bases in Al-Asad and Irbil.</p>

<p>"All of our soldiers are safe and only minimal damage was sustained at our military bases. Our great American forces are prepared for anything. Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world. No American or Iraqi lives were lost," Trump said.</p>

<p>Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while addressing the nation just hours after the funeral of General Qasim Solemani said that missile strikes on US bases in Iraq were "slap in the face" for America.</p>

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<p>"Military action like this is not sufficient. What is important is ending the corrupting presence of America in the region," Khamenei said, adding, "Today Iran is well equipped," Khomeini said, adding, "More people will join the movement and it will spread outside Iran."</p>

<p>However, world leaders condemned the strike with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urging Iran to "refrain from further violence."</p>

<p>In a joint statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said: "We believe that exchange of attacks and use of force by any party do not contribute to finding solutions to the complex problems in the Middle East."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We express our commitment to de-escalate the existing tensions in the region and call on all parties to act with restraint as well as commonsense and to prioritise diplomacy," the statement added.</p>

<p>Reiterating the point, French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the "priority is more than ever for a de-escalation."</p>


After conducting ballistic strikes on US bases, Iran's ambassador to the UN, Majid Takht Ravanchi, in a letter to the United Nations said his country has full respect for "the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Republic of Iraq.

After conducting ballistic strikes on US bases, Iran's ambassador to the UN, Majid Takht Ravanchi, in a letter to the United Nations said his country has full respect for "the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Republic of Iraq." Also Read: Trump says no US troops hurt in Iran strikes, announces new sanctions on Iran "The operation was precise and targeted military objectives thus leaving no collateral damage to civilians and civilian assets in the area," Majid Takht Ravanchi said in the letter. Ravanchi said Iran does not seek escalation or war, a point reiterated by Iran foreign minister Javed Zarif just hours after the missile strikes in Iraq. However, Iraq's foreign ministery said it would be summoning the Iranian ambassador to address the missile strike issue. Watch Video: Meanwhile, President Donald Trump while addressing the nation from the White House said there were no American casualties after Iran conducted the strikes on US bases in Al-Asad and Irbil. "All of our soldiers are safe and only minimal damage was sustained at our military bases. Our great American forces are prepared for anything. Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world. No American or Iraqi lives were lost," Trump said. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while addressing the nation just hours after the funeral of General Qasim Solemani said that missile strikes on US bases in Iraq were "slap in the face" for America. "Military action like this is not sufficient. What is important is ending the corrupting presence of America in the region," Khamenei said, adding, "Today Iran is well equipped," Khomeini said, adding, "More people will join the movement and it will spread outside Iran." However, world leaders condemned the strike with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urging Iran to "refrain from further violence." In a joint statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said: "We believe that exchange of attacks and use of force by any party do not contribute to finding solutions to the complex problems in the Middle East." "We express our commitment to de-escalate the existing tensions in the region and call on all parties to act with restraint as well as commonsense and to prioritise diplomacy," the statement added. Reiterating the point, French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the "priority is more than ever for a de-escalation."

We fully respect Iraq's sovereignty, says Iran's UN ambassador after ballistic missile strike

<p>After President Trump in a televised address to the nation said Iran appeared to be standing down after the missile strikes on US bases, the United States informed the UN&nbsp;that the assassination of Iran general Qasim Soleimani was an act of "self defense".</p>

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<p>US ambassador Kelly Craft told the United Nations that the Trump administration was "ready to engage without preconditions in serious negotiations with Iran, with the goal of preventing further endangerment of international peace and security or escalation by the Iranian regime."</p>

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<p>Craft cited Article 51 of the UN&nbsp;Charter while justifying the killing of general Soleimani stating clearly that "the United States is prepared to take additional actions in the region as necessary to continue to protect U.S. personnel and interests."</p>

<p>The US ambassador further said that US airstrikes on Iraq and Syria last month and the killing of Soleimani was "in response to an escalating series of armed attacks in recent months by the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iran-supported militias on US forces and interests in the Middle East."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Iran's ambassador to the UN, Majid Takht Ravanchi, in a letter to the United Nations said his country has full respect for "the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Republic of Iraq", a day after conducting the ballistic missile strikes on US bases in Al-Asad and Irbil.</p>

<p>"The operation was precise and targeted military objectives thus leaving no collateral damage to civilians and civilian assets in the area," Majid Takht Ravanchi said in a letter to the UN.</p>

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<p>Tensions between Iran and US mounted on Wednesday after Teheran carried out multiple strikes on US bases, however, there was no report of any US casualties. The Iraqi government also clarified no lives were lost in the strikes.</p>

<p>After the ballistic missile strikes, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the missile strikes was a "slap in the face" for America.</p>

<p>"Military action like this is not sufficient. What is important is ending the corrupting presence of America in the region," he said.<br />
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"Today Iran is well equipped," Khomeini said, adding, "More people will join the movement and it will spread outside Iran."</p>

<p>"The US thought they defeated Iraq," he said. "Faith allows us to move mountains," the supreme leader said at a public gathering.</p>

<p>"Faith and honour are as important as the military," Khomeini said.&nbsp;</p>


After President Trump in a televised address to the nation said Iran appeared to be standing down after the missile strikes on US bases, the United States informed the UN that the assassination of Iran general Qasim Soleimani was an act of "self defense".

After President Trump in a televised address to the nation said Iran appeared to be standing down after the missile strikes on US bases, the United States informed the UN that the assassination of Iran general Qasim Soleimani was an act of "self defense". Also Read: We fully respect Iraq's sovereignty, says Iran's UN ambassador after ballistic missile strike US ambassador Kelly Craft told the United Nations that the Trump administration was "ready to engage without preconditions in serious negotiations with Iran, with the goal of preventing further endangerment of international peace and security or escalation by the Iranian regime." Watch Video: Craft cited Article 51 of the UN Charter while justifying the killing of general Soleimani stating clearly that "the United States is prepared to take additional actions in the region as necessary to continue to protect U.S. personnel and interests." The US ambassador further said that US airstrikes on Iraq and Syria last month and the killing of Soleimani was "in response to an escalating series of armed attacks in recent months by the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iran-supported militias on US forces and interests in the Middle East." In Pics: Key facts about Al-Asad US airbase in Iraq attacked by Iran Meanwhile, Iran's ambassador to the UN, Majid Takht Ravanchi, in a letter to the United Nations said his country has full respect for "the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Republic of Iraq", a day after conducting the ballistic missile strikes on US bases in Al-Asad and Irbil. "The operation was precise and targeted military objectives thus leaving no collateral damage to civilians and civilian assets in the area," Majid Takht Ravanchi said in a letter to the UN. Read more: Two rockets crash into Iraq's Green Zone; no casualties reported Tensions between Iran and US mounted on Wednesday after Teheran carried out multiple strikes on US bases, however, there was no report of any US casualties. The Iraqi government also clarified no lives were lost in the strikes. After the ballistic missile strikes, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the missile strikes was a "slap in the face" for America. "Military action like this is not sufficient. What is important is ending the corrupting presence of America in the region," he said. "Today Iran is well equipped," Khomeini said, adding, "More people will join the movement and it will spread outside Iran." "The US thought they defeated Iraq," he said. "Faith allows us to move mountains," the supreme leader said at a public gathering. "Faith and honour are as important as the military," Khomeini said.

Iran general Soleimani's killing was self defense: US Ambassador Kelly Craft to UN

<p>A three-day national funeral procession was held for the head of Iran's Quds Force commander&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-gather-to-pay-homage-to-slain-iran-general-soleimani-in-tehran-272439">Qasem Soleimani</a>, marked by hundreds of thousands of mourners who were seen carrying his casket with the slain general's posters&nbsp;across Iran and Iraq.</p>

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<ul>
	<li>Soleimani was killed&nbsp;in an airstrike authorised by US President Donald Trump.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Iran appointed General Esmail Ghaani as the head of the elite Quds Force.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The killing escalated tensions between Iran-US relations.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Mourners marched chanting "Death of America" and "We will take our revenge" through the streets of Iran and Iraq.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>On January 5, President Trump raised the prospect targetting&nbsp;of 52 Iranian cultural sites.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>President&nbsp;Trump also threatened&nbsp;sanctions on Iraq after lawmakers called&nbsp;US troops to leave the country.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>France, Britain and Germany have called on&nbsp;Iran to refrain from violence.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Iranians and Iraqis detained and refused the re-entry of Americans.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Soleimani will be buried in his hometown on Tuesday.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>January 6 marked&nbsp;the second day of Soleimani's national funeral procession.<br />
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Thousands pay respect to Qasem Soleimani</strong></p>

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A three-day national funeral procession was held for the head of Iran's Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani, marked by hundreds of thousands of mourners who were seen carrying his casket with the slain general's posters across Iran and Iraq.

A three-day national funeral procession was held for the head of Iran's Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani, marked by hundreds of thousands of mourners who were seen carrying his casket with the slain general's posters across Iran and Iraq. Soleimani was killed in an airstrike authorised by US President Donald Trump. Iran appointed General Esmail Ghaani as the head of the elite Quds Force. The killing escalated tensions between Iran-US relations. Mourners marched chanting "Death of America" and "We will take our revenge" through the streets of Iran and Iraq. On January 5, President Trump raised the prospect targetting of 52 Iranian cultural sites. President Trump also threatened sanctions on Iraq after lawmakers called US troops to leave the country. France, Britain and Germany have called on Iran to refrain from violence. Iranians and Iraqis detained and refused the re-entry of Americans. Soleimani will be buried in his hometown on Tuesday. January 6 marked the second day of Soleimani's national funeral procession. Read More: Should Iran strike, US will quickly strike back, says Trump Read More: Al Shabaab militants storm military base in Somalia; kill 3 American citizens Read More: US media challenges Vice President Mike Pence's claims of Soleimani assisting 9/11 terrorists Watch: Thousands pay respect to Qasem Soleimani × (With inputs from Reuters and AFP)

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