The second Test between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rawalpindi-test-rain-bad-light-plays-spoilsport-as-sri-lanka-defy-pakistan-267918">Pakistan and Sri Lanka</a> in Karachi hangs in balance after a dramatic opening day saw the fall of 13 wickets.

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali had no hesitation in opting to bat first on a wicket that looked green but has traditionally been a batting paradise.

Vishwa Fernando struck twice in the seventh over to give the Sri Lankans an early lift.

Babar Azam and Abid Ali then stitched together a promising 55-run stand but it was ended by Lahiru Kumara sending back Ali for 38.

Half-centuries from Babar Azam and Asad Shafique were the only positives for Pakistan in a shoddy batting display and once they were dismissed, the rest followed in a heap.

Left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya and Kumara picked up four wickets each as Pakistan were skittled out for just 191 at the start of the final session.

Sri Lanka did not find batting easy when they took to the field for their first innings either.

Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohd Abbas troubled the batsmen constantly by getting the ball to swing and were able to dismiss Oshada Fernando, captain Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis before stumps leaving the Lankans on 64 for 3 and trailing by 127 runs.

The second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Karachi hangs in balance after a dramatic opening day saw the fall of 13 wickets. Pakistan captain Azhar Ali had no hesitation in opting to bat first on a wicket that looked green but has traditionally been a batting paradise.

The second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Karachi hangs in balance after a dramatic opening day saw the fall of 13 wickets. Pakistan captain Azhar Ali had no hesitation in opting to bat first on a wicket that looked green but has traditionally been a batting paradise. Vishwa Fernando struck twice in the seventh over to give the Sri Lankans an early lift. Babar Azam and Abid Ali then stitched together a promising 55-run stand but it was ended by Lahiru Kumara sending back Ali for 38. Half-centuries from Babar Azam and Asad Shafique were the only positives for Pakistan in a shoddy batting display and once they were dismissed, the rest followed in a heap. Left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya and Kumara picked up four wickets each as Pakistan were skittled out for just 191 at the start of the final session. Sri Lanka did not find batting easy when they took to the field for their first innings either. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohd Abbas troubled the batsmen constantly by getting the ball to swing and were able to dismiss Oshada Fernando, captain Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis before stumps leaving the Lankans on 64 for 3 and trailing by 127 runs.

Karachi Test, Day-1: Pakistan batsmen fail to grab initiative against Lanka

The exercise will conclude with a 72-hour validation exercise. Indra 2019 will culminate on 19 December with an Integrated Fire Power demonstration and the Closing Ceremony.

The India-Russia ten-day long joint exercise "Indra 2019" culminated is currently wrapping up at three locations in India. The exercise will conclude with a 72-hour validation exercise.

The massive wargames which had kicked-off on December 10th, as Russian naval vessels docked at Mormugao in Goa. The opening ceremony was held at the naval station in Goa to welcome the 700 Russian troops who participated in the military drills and exercises along with the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

The grand scale of the exercise symbolises the continued goodwill and continuance of warm relations between the two old friends. Alignment of interest in a global world order has helped maintain all-round good ties between India and Russia.

Army - land warfare

The Indian Army is believed to have utilised offensive equipment in the land-based exercises which took place in Babina, Uttar Pradesh (near Jhansi). Some of the heavy equipment included the infantry combat vehicle - BMP-1, as well, as the main battle tank T-90M Bhisma, both of Russian origin.&nbsp;

Company-sized mechanized infantry contingents and the Ghatak platoon of the Indian Army participated alongside their Russian counterparts in Babina, Uttar Pradesh.

The exercise was largely aimed at countering terrorism under the UN mandate. Tactical operations and drills such as cordon house intervention and handling and neutralisation of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) also took place.

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Tri services contingents of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Russian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Russian</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Indian</a> Armed Forces will rehearse <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Counter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Counter</a> Terrorism drills in ten day Exercise. Aim of exercise is to hone the skills of troops in conduct of counter terrorism operations under the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnitedNations?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UnitedNations</a> mandate. <a href="https://t.co/aQ76H2CKtC">pic.twitter.com/aQ76H2CKtC</a>
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"The Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) Ships Yaroslav Mudry, Viktor Konetsky and Elyna arrived in Goa on December 10 to participate in INDRA 2019, the second edition of the tri-services exercise between the Indian and the Russian armed forces," the defence ministry had said in a statement.

INS Aditya and RuFN ship Yaroslav Mudry cast-off from Mormugao harbour on December 16, 2019, to commence the sea phase of the joint tri-service exercise.&nbsp;

INS Tarkash, INS Aditya and RuFN ship Yaroslav Mudry participated in an encounter exercise and cross-deck flying on the same day. Sea riders were also exchanged between the Indian and Russian ships which was followed by air defence exercise involving four MiG29K aircraft.

On Dec 17, a combined boarding team of Indian Navy and Russian Federation Navy personnel conducted boarding exercise to train for anti-piracy operations on a hijacked merchant vessel. Other exercises included firing practice, aviation operations and other manoeuvres like maintaining station and replenishment at sea.

 
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Aerial operations were conducted in the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra. According to the ministry of defence, the Indian Air Force employed the Su-30MKI multi-role aircraft, Jaguar attack aircraft, MI-17 multi-purpose helicopters and AWACS aircraft. The IAF currently employs its DRDO-made Airborne Warning &amp; Control System(AWCS) on the Brazillian-made Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft. The Air Force Garud commandoes also participated in the exercise as part of counter-terrorism wargames.

Pilots of the Russian Federation Air Force also joined their Indian counterparts to pilot the newly inducted and indigenously built HAL Tejas multirole light aircraft.

The broad theme for the exercise was to organise a Joint Task Force for undertaking planning and execution of air operations for eliminating terrorists at the request of the third country under UN mandate. However, combined missions between IAF and RFAF were also undertaken for enrichening experience and maximising training value in terms of interoperability. 
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Exercise <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDRA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDRA</a> commences with Joint Opening Ceremony at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Babina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Babina</a>.Tri-Services contingents of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Russian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Russian</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Indian</a> Armed Forces will rehearse &amp; share best practices in their <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CounterTerrorism?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CounterTerrorism</a> drills in ten days Exercise. <a href="https://t.co/WX27bQ586f">pic.twitter.com/WX27bQ586f</a>
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"The exercise concluded on 19 December 2019 with a ceremonial closing ceremony by both the contingents," the defence ministry added.

The exercise will conclude with a 72-hour validation exercise. Indra 2019 will culminate on 19 December with an Integrated Fire Power demonstration and the Closing Ceremony.

The exercise will conclude with a 72-hour validation exercise. Indra 2019 will culminate on 19 December with an Integrated Fire Power demonstration and the Closing Ceremony. The India-Russia ten-day long joint exercise "Indra 2019" culminated is currently wrapping up at three locations in India. The exercise will conclude with a 72-hour validation exercise. The massive wargames which had kicked-off on December 10th, as Russian naval vessels docked at Mormugao in Goa. The opening ceremony was held at the naval station in Goa to welcome the 700 Russian troops who participated in the military drills and exercises along with the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The grand scale of the exercise symbolises the continued goodwill and continuance of warm relations between the two old friends. Alignment of interest in a global world order has helped maintain all-round good ties between India and Russia. Army - land warfare The Indian Army is believed to have utilised offensive equipment in the land-based exercises which took place in Babina, Uttar Pradesh (near Jhansi). Some of the heavy equipment included the infantry combat vehicle - BMP-1, as well, as the main battle tank T-90M Bhisma, both of Russian origin. Company-sized mechanized infantry contingents and the Ghatak platoon of the Indian Army participated alongside their Russian counterparts in Babina, Uttar Pradesh. The exercise was largely aimed at countering terrorism under the UN mandate. Tactical operations and drills such as cordon house intervention and handling and neutralisation of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) also took place. Exercise #INDRA 2019#Synergy Tri services contingents of #Russian and #Indian Armed Forces will rehearse #Counter Terrorism drills in ten day Exercise. Aim of exercise is to hone the skills of troops in conduct of counter terrorism operations under the #UnitedNations mandate. pic.twitter.com/aQ76H2CKtC — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) December 12, 2019 × Naval warfare "The Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) Ships Yaroslav Mudry, Viktor Konetsky and Elyna arrived in Goa on December 10 to participate in INDRA 2019, the second edition of the tri-services exercise between the Indian and the Russian armed forces," the defence ministry had said in a statement. INS Aditya and RuFN ship Yaroslav Mudry cast-off from Mormugao harbour on December 16, 2019, to commence the sea phase of the joint tri-service exercise. INS Tarkash, INS Aditya and RuFN ship Yaroslav Mudry participated in an encounter exercise and cross-deck flying on the same day. Sea riders were also exchanged between the Indian and Russian ships which was followed by air defence exercise involving four MiG29K aircraft. On Dec 17, a combined boarding team of Indian Navy and Russian Federation Navy personnel conducted boarding exercise to train for anti-piracy operations on a hijacked merchant vessel. Other exercises included firing practice, aviation operations and other manoeuvres like maintaining station and replenishment at sea. Aerial warfare Aerial operations were conducted in the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra. According to the ministry of defence, the Indian Air Force employed the Su-30MKI multi-role aircraft, Jaguar attack aircraft, MI-17 multi-purpose helicopters and AWACS aircraft. The IAF currently employs its DRDO-made Airborne Warning & Control System(AWCS) on the Brazillian-made Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft. The Air Force Garud commandoes also participated in the exercise as part of counter-terrorism wargames. Pilots of the Russian Federation Air Force also joined their Indian counterparts to pilot the newly inducted and indigenously built HAL Tejas multirole light aircraft. The broad theme for the exercise was to organise a Joint Task Force for undertaking planning and execution of air operations for eliminating terrorists at the request of the third country under UN mandate. However, combined missions between IAF and RFAF were also undertaken for enrichening experience and maximising training value in terms of interoperability. Training together to achieve #Synergy & #Interoperability Exercise #INDRA commences with Joint Opening Ceremony at #Babina.Tri-Services contingents of #Russian & #Indian Armed Forces will rehearse & share best practices in their #CounterTerrorism drills in ten days Exercise. pic.twitter.com/WX27bQ586f — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) December 12, 2019 × "As part of validation exercise held on 19 December 2019, troops of both the countries carried out specialised joint counter-terrorist operations which was witnessed by dignitaries of services of both countries," the defence ministry said. #SeaPhase of Indo-Russian #Triservice exercise #INDRA 2019 off Goa. #INSTarkash, #INSAditya & #RuFN ship Yaroslav Mudry in #Encounter Exercise & #CrossDeck flying. #SeaRiders exchanged between #IndianNavy & #RuFN ships followed by #AirDefence exercise involving MiG29K aircraft. pic.twitter.com/o7icW9ZBp1 — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 18, 2019 × "The exercise concluded on 19 December 2019 with a ceremonial closing ceremony by both the contingents," the defence ministry added.

India-Russia joint tri-service excercise 'Indra 2019' concludes

German chancellor Angela Merkel told lawmakers on Wednesday that there was "no pressure" from China to include Huawei in Germany's 5G system.

"I have not heard about any pressure from Chinese state authorities," Merkel told the German Parliament.

US authorities have accused <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/telenor-says-huawei-will-still-play-role-in-5g-rollout-268402">Huawei of spying</a> with US President Trump ordering American firms to cease doing business with Huawei over the espionage concerns. China has repeatedly denied the charges.

China is Germany’s largest trading partner, with 200 billion euros in bilateral trade per year. It is the largest market for German automaker Volkswagen, Daimler, BMW. In fact, 34 per cent of Volkswagen's global sales were in china during January and November.

"I'm against excluding a single company but I'm in favour of doing everything we can to ensure security," Merkel told German politicians in Parliament.

Earlier, China’s ambassador to Germany, Wu Ken broke his silence on the issue and warned Germany could face retaliation.

"If Germany were to take a decision that leads to Huawei's exclusion from the German market, there will be consequences, the Chinese government will not stand idly by."

After the US pulled the plug on Huawei, Australia and Japan stepped up efforts to bar Huawei from 5G rollout, with UK PM Boris Johnson hinting that his country could follow the US example.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

German chancellor Angela Merkel told lawmakers on Wednesday that there was "no pressure" from China to include Huawei in Germany's 5G system. "I have not heard about any pressure from Chinese state authorities," Merkel told the German Parliament.

German chancellor Angela Merkel told lawmakers on Wednesday that there was "no pressure" from China to include Huawei in Germany's 5G system. "I have not heard about any pressure from Chinese state authorities," Merkel told the German Parliament. US authorities have accused Huawei of spying with US President Trump ordering American firms to cease doing business with Huawei over the espionage concerns. China has repeatedly denied the charges. China is Germany’s largest trading partner, with 200 billion euros in bilateral trade per year. It is the largest market for German automaker Volkswagen, Daimler, BMW. In fact, 34 per cent of Volkswagen's global sales were in china during January and November. "I'm against excluding a single company but I'm in favour of doing everything we can to ensure security," Merkel told German politicians in Parliament. Earlier, China’s ambassador to Germany, Wu Ken broke his silence on the issue and warned Germany could face retaliation. "If Germany were to take a decision that leads to Huawei's exclusion from the German market, there will be consequences, the Chinese government will not stand idly by." After the US pulled the plug on Huawei, Australia and Japan stepped up efforts to bar Huawei from 5G rollout, with UK PM Boris Johnson hinting that his country could follow the US example.

I have not heard about any pressure from China: Merkel on Huawei's 5G rollout in Germany

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/russia-to-announce-decision-on-appeal-against-wadas-doping-ban-269074">Russia's anti-doping agency</a> (RUSADA) on Thursday announced that is to appeal the four-year doping ban imposed on Russia’s participation in all major sporting events including Tokyo 2020 after World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish the country for manipulating laboratory data on December 9.&nbsp;

RUSADA supervisory board chairman Alexander Ivlev announced the decision that it disagreed with WADA’s sanctions which bars the country from competing under its flag, the anthem or colours and is to now refer the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Russia’s news agency TASS reported.&nbsp;

"RUSADA will appeal against the WADA decision within 10 to 15 days," Ivlev said.&nbsp;

After a meeting of the supervisory board, RUSADA formally rejected the prohibition as it was earlier denounced by Russia’s leadership including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/impeachment-against-trump-absolutely-on-made-up-grounds-putin-269164">President Vladimir Putin</a> as being “politically motivated” and contradictory to the Olympic Charter.&nbsp;

RUSADA announcement is to coincide with Putin’s annual marathon press conference where he restated his stance on the issue, saying that Russian athletes should be allowed to compete under the Russian flag.

"If <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/britains-aggar-quits-wada-role-over-russia-scandal-268028">WADA</a> does not have any issues with our national Olympic committee our team must compete under its flag," Putin said during an annual end-of-year news conference, insisting that most of Russia's athletes were clean.

"Any punishment should be individual," he added.

"If a majority of our athletes are clean how is it possible to slap sanctions against them for someone else's actions?"

WADA’s executive committee unanimously issued a ban against Russia after its Compliance Review Committee (CRC) called for the proposed sanctions in a 26-page report declaring RUSADA to be non-compliant after the data handed over by the tainted Moscow laboratory was found to be "neither complete nor fully authentic".

The historical data which was handed over to WADA in January was found to have “several aggravating features” as hundreds of analytical findings had been removed and raw data and PDF files were found to be deleted.&nbsp;

Russia is currently facing a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wada-imposes-four-year-ban-on-russia-over-doping-data-manipulation-267195">four-year ban</a> on participation in international sporting events. Russian athletes and their personnel support are only to be allowed to participate if they can prove that they are not associated with the Russian doping scandal, even then they will not be allowed to represent the Russian Federation.

Russia is also not be allowed to host or bid to host any major sporting events. If Russia had already won a bid, the hosting rights are to be transferred to another country unless "it is legally or practically impossible to do so." The ban has threatened Saint Petersburg's staging of three games and a quarter-final for Euro 2020.

The appeal&nbsp;is the latest in Russia’s doping saga which is being dragged since 2015 which found more than 1000 Russian athletes being benefited from the state-supported doping program in the period of 2011-2015, a period that included 2014 winter Olympics that were held in Russia.

Russia's anti-doping agency (RUSADA) on Thursday announced that is to appeal the four-year doping ban imposed on Russia’s participation in all major sporting events including Tokyo 2020 after World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish the country for manipulating laboratory data on December 9.

Russia's anti-doping agency (RUSADA) on Thursday announced that is to appeal the four-year doping ban imposed on Russia’s participation in all major sporting events including Tokyo 2020 after World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish the country for manipulating laboratory data on December 9. RUSADA supervisory board chairman Alexander Ivlev announced the decision that it disagreed with WADA’s sanctions which bars the country from competing under its flag, the anthem or colours and is to now refer the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Russia’s news agency TASS reported. "RUSADA will appeal against the WADA decision within 10 to 15 days," Ivlev said. After a meeting of the supervisory board, RUSADA formally rejected the prohibition as it was earlier denounced by Russia’s leadership including President Vladimir Putin as being “politically motivated” and contradictory to the Olympic Charter. RUSADA announcement is to coincide with Putin’s annual marathon press conference where he restated his stance on the issue, saying that Russian athletes should be allowed to compete under the Russian flag. "If WADA does not have any issues with our national Olympic committee our team must compete under its flag," Putin said during an annual end-of-year news conference, insisting that most of Russia's athletes were clean. "Any punishment should be individual," he added. "If a majority of our athletes are clean how is it possible to slap sanctions against them for someone else's actions?" WADA’s executive committee unanimously issued a ban against Russia after its Compliance Review Committee (CRC) called for the proposed sanctions in a 26-page report declaring RUSADA to be non-compliant after the data handed over by the tainted Moscow laboratory was found to be "neither complete nor fully authentic". The historical data which was handed over to WADA in January was found to have “several aggravating features” as hundreds of analytical findings had been removed and raw data and PDF files were found to be deleted. Russia is currently facing a four-year ban on participation in international sporting events. Russian athletes and their personnel support are only to be allowed to participate if they can prove that they are not associated with the Russian doping scandal, even then they will not be allowed to represent the Russian Federation. Russia is also not be allowed to host or bid to host any major sporting events. If Russia had already won a bid, the hosting rights are to be transferred to another country unless "it is legally or practically impossible to do so." The ban has threatened Saint Petersburg's staging of three games and a quarter-final for Euro 2020. The appeal is the latest in Russia’s doping saga which is being dragged since 2015 which found more than 1000 Russian athletes being benefited from the state-supported doping program in the period of 2011-2015, a period that included 2014 winter Olympics that were held in Russia.

Russia to appeal against WADA's four year doping ban

&nbsp;A German court has banned <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ola-uber-offer-free-services-to-mumbai-citizens-19662">Uber services</a> in Germany arguing the US ride-hailing company lacks a necessary license to offer passenger transport services using rental cars.

The verdict is effective immediately, but can be appealed, the Frankfurt regional court said in a statement on Thursday.

The court in 2015 forbids Uber from matching up drivers using their own cars with ride hailers.

Uber's service, which lets customers hail rides carried out in rented cars, is also illegal as it violated competition rules, the court said.

Uber was not immediately available for comment.

A German court has banned Uber services in Germany arguing the US ride-hailing company lacks a necessary license to offer passenger transport services using rental cars.

A German court has banned Uber services in Germany arguing the US ride-hailing company lacks a necessary license to offer passenger transport services using rental cars. The verdict is effective immediately, but can be appealed, the Frankfurt regional court said in a statement on Thursday. The court in 2015 forbids Uber from matching up drivers using their own cars with ride hailers. Uber's service, which lets customers hail rides carried out in rented cars, is also illegal as it violated competition rules, the court said. Uber was not immediately available for comment.

German court bans Uber services via rental cars

Just hours after the US House of Representatives voted to<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-votes-to-impeach-trump-for-obstruction-of-congress-269040"> impeach President Trump</a>, Russian President Vladimir Putin at the year-end annual press conference said the US president's impeachment was based on "made-up grounds".

Donald Trump was impeached by the US House on two counts - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The abuse of power article was passed in the US House with a 230-197 vote and the obstruction article was passed with a 229-198 margin.

"It still needs to go through the Senate, where the Republicans have a majority," Putin said.

"And it is hardly likely that they are going to push out of office a representative of their own party, on grounds that are absolutely made-up," he added.

Reacting to the development, Trump at an election rally in Michigan said: "This lawless, partisan impeachment is a political suicide march for the Democrat Party." The US president said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democrats had given themselves an "eternal mark of shame."&nbsp;

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"They're the ones who should be impeached, every one of them," Trump said referring to the Democrats. The impeachment articles will now be presented before the Senate next month where Republicans are in majority.

White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Trump would be "fully exonerated." The president went a step ahead on Twitter and pinned a tweet which said, "in reality, they are not after me, they're after you."

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a tweet said that "no one is above the law, Mr President," pointing towards Trump.&nbsp;

Just hours after the US House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin at the year-end annual press conference said the US president's impeachment was based on "made-up grounds".

Just hours after the US House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin at the year-end annual press conference said the US president's impeachment was based on "made-up grounds". Donald Trump was impeached by the US House on two counts - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The abuse of power article was passed in the US House with a 230-197 vote and the obstruction article was passed with a 229-198 margin. "It still needs to go through the Senate, where the Republicans have a majority," Putin said. "And it is hardly likely that they are going to push out of office a representative of their own party, on grounds that are absolutely made-up," he added. Reacting to the development, Trump at an election rally in Michigan said: "This lawless, partisan impeachment is a political suicide march for the Democrat Party." The US president said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democrats had given themselves an "eternal mark of shame." Watch Video: "They're the ones who should be impeached, every one of them," Trump said referring to the Democrats. The impeachment articles will now be presented before the Senate next month where Republicans are in majority. White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Trump would be "fully exonerated." The president went a step ahead on Twitter and pinned a tweet which said, "in reality, they are not after me, they're after you." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a tweet said that "no one is above the law, Mr President," pointing towards Trump.

Impeachment against Trump absolutely on made-up grounds: Putin

A Slovak businessman and three others appeared in court for the first time on Thursday to face charges over the murder of an investigative journalist and his fiancée, a case that triggered mass protests against corruption.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-of-slovaks-protest-government-despite-new-pm-36123">Jan Kuciak and Martina Kusnirova</a>, both 27, were gunned down in their house outside the capital Bratislava in 2018.

As she arrived in court, Kusnirova's mother demanded that Kuciak's unfinished investigations be resolved.

Prosecutors say entrepreneur <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/slovakia-set-to-elect-anti-graft-lawyer-as-first-female-president-206871">Marian Kocner</a>, a subject of Kuciak’s reporting on fraud cases involving politically connected businessmen, had contracted his killing.

The murders stoked public anger over perceived corruption in Slovakia, forcing Prime Minister Robert to resign. His Smer party faces a tight election on February 29.

The case is a test of Slovak police and judicial independence given that the investigation exposed business and personal links between Kocner and police and public officials.

"We will be satisfied only when all the cases Jan wrote about are solved. Then their deaths will make at least some sense. It’s not enough to convict the murderers," Zlatica Kusnirova told reporters as she entered the Special Criminal Court in Pezinok near the capital Bratislava.

At Thursday's hearing judges will either set the date for the trial or ask prosecutors to submit more evidence.

Guards in balaclavas and bearing automatic rifles led the handcuffed defendants into a courtroom.

At the start of the hearing, the prosecutor and all defendants including two men who allegedly carried out the murder and a woman accused of being an intermediary said no when asked by the judge if they wanted a deal for a reduced sentence in exchange for confession.

Alena Zsuzsova, who prosecutors say was an intermediary, said: "I am not interested, I am innocent."

All face up to life in prison if convicted.

The court may impose a reduced sentence if they confess during the main trial. Slovak media and Kuciak's family lawyer have said one the defendants had admitted during the investigation to be the shooter.

A fifth man has confessed to facilitating the killing and has made a plea deal with prosecutors to act as a witness.

Prosecutors said in August they had extracted tens of thousands of messages from Kocner’s phone containing communication with "representatives of state bodies and the justice system".

The revelations caused several senior officials to resign. Slovakia's former chief prosecutor was charged with abuse of power in a case also involving Kocner.

A Slovak businessman and three others appeared in court for the first time on Thursday to face charges over the murder of an investigative journalist and his fiancée, a case that triggered mass protests against corruption.

A Slovak businessman and three others appeared in court for the first time on Thursday to face charges over the murder of an investigative journalist and his fiancée, a case that triggered mass protests against corruption. Jan Kuciak and Martina Kusnirova, both 27, were gunned down in their house outside the capital Bratislava in 2018. As she arrived in court, Kusnirova's mother demanded that Kuciak's unfinished investigations be resolved. Prosecutors say entrepreneur Marian Kocner, a subject of Kuciak’s reporting on fraud cases involving politically connected businessmen, had contracted his killing. The murders stoked public anger over perceived corruption in Slovakia, forcing Prime Minister Robert to resign. His Smer party faces a tight election on February 29. The case is a test of Slovak police and judicial independence given that the investigation exposed business and personal links between Kocner and police and public officials. "We will be satisfied only when all the cases Jan wrote about are solved. Then their deaths will make at least some sense. It’s not enough to convict the murderers," Zlatica Kusnirova told reporters as she entered the Special Criminal Court in Pezinok near the capital Bratislava. At Thursday's hearing judges will either set the date for the trial or ask prosecutors to submit more evidence. Guards in balaclavas and bearing automatic rifles led the handcuffed defendants into a courtroom. At the start of the hearing, the prosecutor and all defendants including two men who allegedly carried out the murder and a woman accused of being an intermediary said no when asked by the judge if they wanted a deal for a reduced sentence in exchange for confession. Alena Zsuzsova, who prosecutors say was an intermediary, said: "I am not interested, I am innocent." All face up to life in prison if convicted. The court may impose a reduced sentence if they confess during the main trial. Slovak media and Kuciak's family lawyer have said one the defendants had admitted during the investigation to be the shooter. A fifth man has confessed to facilitating the killing and has made a plea deal with prosecutors to act as a witness. Prosecutors said in August they had extracted tens of thousands of messages from Kocner’s phone containing communication with "representatives of state bodies and the justice system". The revelations caused several senior officials to resign. Slovakia's former chief prosecutor was charged with abuse of power in a case also involving Kocner.

Four tried in Slovak journalist's killing reject deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin while addressing year-end press conference in Moscow said that "nobody knows what causes climate change".

The press conference attended by nearly 18,000 journalists had Putin answer a number of questions. The Russian president while answering the question on climate change said: "Nobody knows the origins of global climate change," adding,"we know that in the history of our Earth there have been periods of warming and cooling and it could depend on processes in the universe."

"A small angle in the axis in the rotation of the Earth or its orbit around the Sun could push the planet into serious climate changes," he asserted. However, Putin added that "we must undertake maximum efforts to ensure that the climate does not change dramatically."

"For our country, this process is very serious," he said. "We will undertake efforts to minimise the consequences for our country," Putin said.

On Russia's ban from sports, Putin said that the country must compete under its flag at sports events despite the doping ban.

"If WADA does not have any issues with our national Olympic committee our team must compete under its flag," Putin said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin while addressing year-end press conference in Moscow said that "nobody knows what causes climate change". The press conference attended by nearly 18,000 journalists had Putin answer a number of questions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin while addressing year-end press conference in Moscow said that "nobody knows what causes climate change". The press conference attended by nearly 18,000 journalists had Putin answer a number of questions. The Russian president while answering the question on climate change said: "Nobody knows the origins of global climate change," adding,"we know that in the history of our Earth there have been periods of warming and cooling and it could depend on processes in the universe." "A small angle in the axis in the rotation of the Earth or its orbit around the Sun could push the planet into serious climate changes," he asserted. However, Putin added that "we must undertake maximum efforts to ensure that the climate does not change dramatically." "For our country, this process is very serious," he said. "We will undertake efforts to minimise the consequences for our country," Putin said. On Russia's ban from sports, Putin said that the country must compete under its flag at sports events despite the doping ban. "If WADA does not have any issues with our national Olympic committee our team must compete under its flag," Putin said.

Nobody knows origins of global climate change: Putin in annual press conference

Chinese internet company NetEase has said it has deleted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-can-censor-ozil-but-cannot-hide-human-rights-violations-against-uighurs-pompeo-268791">Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil </a>from its mobile game service Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) after his remarks on Uighurs in Xinjiang province last week.

"The German player Ozil posted an extreme statement about China on social media," NetEase said in a statement on China's social media platform Weibo.

"The speech hurt the feelings of Chinese fans and violated the sports spirit of love and peace. We do not understand, accept or forgive this," it added.

In a social post last week, the ex-World Cup winning star&nbsp;&nbsp;had said that in "east Turkistan, the bleeding wound of the Ummah, resisting against the persecutors trying to separate them from their religion. They burn their Qurans. They shut down their mosques. They ban their schools. They kill their holy men. The men are forced into camps and their families are forced to live with Chinese men. The women are forced to marry Chinese men."&nbsp;

"But Muslims are silent. They won’t make a noise. They have abandoned them. Don’t they know that giving consent for persecution is persecution itself?" the Arsenal star added.

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo had waded into the controversy on Monday asserting that China cannot hide its "gross human rights violations perpetrated against Uighurs." &nbsp;Pompeo said China’s Communist Party propaganda outlets can censor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arsenal-star-mesut-ozil-condemns-muslim-silence-over-uighurs-268231">Mesut Ozil and Arsenal games</a> all season long, "but the truth will prevail".

&nbsp;"The CCP can’t hide its gross human rights violations perpetrated against Uighurs and other religious faiths from the world," the US secretary of state added. However, China's foreign ministry declared that Ozil's "judgment was influenced by untruthful remarks". Chinese foreign ministry spokesman invited Ozil to Xinjiang stating that he was "deceived by fake news".

Chinese internet company NetEase has said it has deleted Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil from its mobile game service Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) after his remarks on Uighurs in Xinjiang province last week.

Chinese internet company NetEase has said it has deleted Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil from its mobile game service Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) after his remarks on Uighurs in Xinjiang province last week. "The German player Ozil posted an extreme statement about China on social media," NetEase said in a statement on China's social media platform Weibo. "The speech hurt the feelings of Chinese fans and violated the sports spirit of love and peace. We do not understand, accept or forgive this," it added. In a social post last week, the ex-World Cup winning star had said that in "east Turkistan, the bleeding wound of the Ummah, resisting against the persecutors trying to separate them from their religion. They burn their Qurans. They shut down their mosques. They ban their schools. They kill their holy men. The men are forced into camps and their families are forced to live with Chinese men. The women are forced to marry Chinese men." "But Muslims are silent. They won’t make a noise. They have abandoned them. Don’t they know that giving consent for persecution is persecution itself?" the Arsenal star added. US secretary of state Mike Pompeo had waded into the controversy on Monday asserting that China cannot hide its "gross human rights violations perpetrated against Uighurs." Pompeo said China’s Communist Party propaganda outlets can censor Mesut Ozil and Arsenal games all season long, "but the truth will prevail". "The CCP can’t hide its gross human rights violations perpetrated against Uighurs and other religious faiths from the world," the US secretary of state added. However, China's foreign ministry declared that Ozil's "judgment was influenced by untruthful remarks". Chinese foreign ministry spokesman invited Ozil to Xinjiang stating that he was "deceived by fake news".

Chinese company PES deletes Mesut Ozil from gaming service over Uighur remarks

India beat West Indies by 107 runs in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-beat-india-by-8-wickets-in-first-odi-268411">second one-day international</a> to level the series at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

Batsmen Rohit Sharma(159) and KL Rahul(102) were the stars of the show putting on a record breaking 227-run opening partnership followed by Kuldeep Yadav who took a hat-trick as the visitor's crashed to defeat.

Earlier, West Indies opted to field first for the second game in succession but unlike the first ODI there was no Indian top-order collapse instead Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul shared a mammoth 227-run partnership for the first wicket at better than a run-a-ball despite largely batting within themselves.

Rahul was the aggressor early on, but Rohit caught up - as he usually does - later in the innings and brought up his 28th one-day century from 108 balls. Two overs later, Rahul got to his third one-day ton to continue a rich recent vein of form but was dismissed by al-zari Joseph for 102.

Captain Virat Kohli then fell to a rare first-ball duck to the bowling of his opposite number Keiron Pollard - but it did not dent India's momentum.

The hosts scored 137 runs in the last 10 overs, 93 of them in the last 6 as Rishabh Pant and half-centurion Shreyas Iyer smacked the Windies bowlers all over the park to lead India to 387 for 5.

West Indies started well, reaching 56 for no loss after the first 10 overs, but fell away after Evin Lewis fell to Thakur. Hope(78) and Pooran(75) were the only stand-out batsmen along with Paul who scored 46 as the West Indian innings folded at 280 in just 43.3 overs.

Kuldeep Yadav's hat-trick propped up the hosts as India closed the match on a high. Rohit Sharma was declared the man of the match.&nbsp;

India beat West Indies by 107 runs in the second one-day international to level the series at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Batsmen Rohit Sharma(159) and KL Rahul(102) were the stars of the show putting on a record breaking 227-run opening partnership followed by Kuldeep Yadav who took a hat-trick as the visitor's crashed to defeat.

India beat West Indies by 107 runs in the second one-day international to level the series at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Batsmen Rohit Sharma(159) and KL Rahul(102) were the stars of the show putting on a record breaking 227-run opening partnership followed by Kuldeep Yadav who took a hat-trick as the visitor's crashed to defeat. Earlier, West Indies opted to field first for the second game in succession but unlike the first ODI there was no Indian top-order collapse instead Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul shared a mammoth 227-run partnership for the first wicket at better than a run-a-ball despite largely batting within themselves. Rahul was the aggressor early on, but Rohit caught up - as he usually does - later in the innings and brought up his 28th one-day century from 108 balls. Two overs later, Rahul got to his third one-day ton to continue a rich recent vein of form but was dismissed by al-zari Joseph for 102. Captain Virat Kohli then fell to a rare first-ball duck to the bowling of his opposite number Keiron Pollard - but it did not dent India's momentum. The hosts scored 137 runs in the last 10 overs, 93 of them in the last 6 as Rishabh Pant and half-centurion Shreyas Iyer smacked the Windies bowlers all over the park to lead India to 387 for 5. West Indies started well, reaching 56 for no loss after the first 10 overs, but fell away after Evin Lewis fell to Thakur. Hope(78) and Pooran(75) were the only stand-out batsmen along with Paul who scored 46 as the West Indian innings folded at 280 in just 43.3 overs. Kuldeep Yadav's hat-trick propped up the hosts as India closed the match on a high. Rohit Sharma was declared the man of the match.

2nd ODI: India thrash West Indies, level series

India's permanent representative to the UN Rajiv Chander today slammed Pakistan for interfering in India's internal affairs at the first-ever global refugee forum in Geneva.

"We categorically and unequivocally reject the unwarranted and gratuitous comments made in this forum by the Prime Minister of Pakistan which only reflects visceral and pathological prejudice against India," Rajiv Chander said, adding, "in addition to being disrespectful of the mandate of UNHCR and the spirit of the compact, it is based on a poor understanding of the responsibility of co-convenership which is to mobilise political support, not politicise and make a call for partnership not partisanship."

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing the global refugee forum on Tuesday had said that the world should be aware of the biggest impending refugee crisis in South Asia. The Pakistan prime minister raked up the Indian Citizenship Act saying: "if 2-3 per cent of Muslims cannot prove their citizenship, it will be a challenge...I ask the international community to look into it."

"If the world puts pressure on India, we can prevent it, but once the crisis starts, we all know, it is complicated and difficult," Khan said.

The two-day event has been jointly hosted by the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the government of Switzerland.

"It is another dismal attempt by Pakistan to interfere in the internal affairs of India; to present an alarmist situation of the region and abuse international fora," Rajiv Chander said.

"Pakistan is a self-proclaimed champion of human rights that has shrunk the size of its own minority community from 23 per cent in 1947 to 3 per cent today by subjecting them to draconian blasphemy laws, systemic persecution, blatant abuse and forced conversions," India's permanent representative to the UN added.

"My government is only dealing with the resultant problem through democracy and due process, things alien to Pakistan. Citizens of India do not need anyone else to speak on their behalf, least of all those who have built an industry of terrorism from the ideology of hate. It would serve Prime Minister Khan and his country well if he focuses on the welfare of his own people and country," Chander asserted.

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India's permanent representative to the UN Rajiv Chander today slammed Pakistan for interfering in India's internal affairs at the first-ever global refugee forum in Geneva.

India's permanent representative to the UN Rajiv Chander today slammed Pakistan for interfering in India's internal affairs at the first-ever global refugee forum in Geneva. "We categorically and unequivocally reject the unwarranted and gratuitous comments made in this forum by the Prime Minister of Pakistan which only reflects visceral and pathological prejudice against India," Rajiv Chander said, adding, "in addition to being disrespectful of the mandate of UNHCR and the spirit of the compact, it is based on a poor understanding of the responsibility of co-convenership which is to mobilise political support, not politicise and make a call for partnership not partisanship." Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing the global refugee forum on Tuesday had said that the world should be aware of the biggest impending refugee crisis in South Asia. The Pakistan prime minister raked up the Indian Citizenship Act saying: "if 2-3 per cent of Muslims cannot prove their citizenship, it will be a challenge...I ask the international community to look into it." "If the world puts pressure on India, we can prevent it, but once the crisis starts, we all know, it is complicated and difficult," Khan said. The two-day event has been jointly hosted by the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the government of Switzerland. "It is another dismal attempt by Pakistan to interfere in the internal affairs of India; to present an alarmist situation of the region and abuse international fora," Rajiv Chander said. "Pakistan is a self-proclaimed champion of human rights that has shrunk the size of its own minority community from 23 per cent in 1947 to 3 per cent today by subjecting them to draconian blasphemy laws, systemic persecution, blatant abuse and forced conversions," India's permanent representative to the UN added. "My government is only dealing with the resultant problem through democracy and due process, things alien to Pakistan. Citizens of India do not need anyone else to speak on their behalf, least of all those who have built an industry of terrorism from the ideology of hate. It would serve Prime Minister Khan and his country well if he focuses on the welfare of his own people and country," Chander asserted.

Categorically reject unwarranted comments by Pak PM: India at global refugee forum in Geneva

One of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Indian cricket calendar will take place on Thursday in Kolkata as 332 players undergo the hammer at the players' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-awards-from-most-runs-to-best-catch-heres-a-list-all-the-winners-218212">auction for IPL 2020</a>.

Nine hundred and ninety-seven cricketers from across the globe had registered for the auction and the list has been subsequently pruned based on the shortlist of players submitted by the eight franchises.

A total of 186 Indians and 146 overseas players will be up for grabs but only a maximum of 73 will be bought, of which only 29 can be non-Indians.

Kings XI Punjab has the maximum purse available - 42 points, seven crore rupees for a maximum of nine players. While defending champions Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings have the lowest kitty of around 13 and 14 crores respectively.

There are seven players with the maximum base price of 2 crores - all of them overseas, while only one Indian features in the next highest category of 1.5 crores which has ten names.

IPL 2020 will be the last season before teams undergo a comprehensive squad overhaul in next year's auction.

Australians will be in high demand and none more so than Glenn Maxwell - the world's number 2 ranked all-rounder in the format and pacer Pat Cummins. Aussie captain Aaron Finch opted out of the last IPL while fellow opening batsman Chris Lynn was released by Kolkata Knight Riders but should garner significant bids as should wicket-keeper Alex Carey.

West Indians are always in high demand, and some of the top performers from the ongoing series against India have seen the stocks rise among them are batsman Shimron Hetmeyer, pacers Sheldon Cottrell and Kesrick Williams and leg-spinner Hayden Walsh.

Eoin Morgan's white-ball form this year has been magnificent and the England captain should interest sides like Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals who are looking for experienced leaders in the middle order.

Jason Roy is an established opener, while Trom Bantom made big waves in this year's T-20 blast.

All-rounders Chris Woakes and Sam Curran should also fetch big bids. 
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One of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Indian cricket calendar will take place on Thursday in Kolkata as 332 players undergo the hammer at the players' auction for IPL 2020.

One of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Indian cricket calendar will take place on Thursday in Kolkata as 332 players undergo the hammer at the players' auction for IPL 2020. Nine hundred and ninety-seven cricketers from across the globe had registered for the auction and the list has been subsequently pruned based on the shortlist of players submitted by the eight franchises. A total of 186 Indians and 146 overseas players will be up for grabs but only a maximum of 73 will be bought, of which only 29 can be non-Indians. Kings XI Punjab has the maximum purse available - 42 points, seven crore rupees for a maximum of nine players. While defending champions Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings have the lowest kitty of around 13 and 14 crores respectively. There are seven players with the maximum base price of 2 crores - all of them overseas, while only one Indian features in the next highest category of 1.5 crores which has ten names. IPL 2020 will be the last season before teams undergo a comprehensive squad overhaul in next year's auction. Australians will be in high demand and none more so than Glenn Maxwell - the world's number 2 ranked all-rounder in the format and pacer Pat Cummins. Aussie captain Aaron Finch opted out of the last IPL while fellow opening batsman Chris Lynn was released by Kolkata Knight Riders but should garner significant bids as should wicket-keeper Alex Carey. West Indians are always in high demand, and some of the top performers from the ongoing series against India have seen the stocks rise among them are batsman Shimron Hetmeyer, pacers Sheldon Cottrell and Kesrick Williams and leg-spinner Hayden Walsh. Eoin Morgan's white-ball form this year has been magnificent and the England captain should interest sides like Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals who are looking for experienced leaders in the middle order. Jason Roy is an established opener, while Trom Bantom made big waves in this year's T-20 blast. All-rounders Chris Woakes and Sam Curran should also fetch big bids.

IPL auction set to take place in Kolkata

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