Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered floor test in the Maharashtra assembly to be held on November 27(Wednesday) before 5 pm.

The proceedings shall be telecast live.&nbsp;

The top court ordered a Pro-tem Speaker to be appointed to conduct the floor test which it said should be&nbsp;completed before 5 pm tomorrow.

"A floor test should be held on November 27 before 5 pm," Justice NV Ramana said while pronouncing the order on the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP plea against the BJP-led government formation in Maharashtra.

Supreme Court's three-judge bench, headed by Justice NV Ramana and comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Ashok Bhushan, read out the pronouncement of the judgement.

The petitions were filed after BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister for the second consecutive term, with NCP's Ajit Pawar as his deputy chief minister on Saturday morning.

On Tuesday,&nbsp;senior advocate Kapil Sibal appearing for Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance in the Supreme Court asked the apex court to restrain the BJP-led government headed by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis from taking important policy decisions.

On Monday, Kapil Sibal&nbsp;had told the Supreme Court:&nbsp;"What was the national emergency that President rule was revoked at 5.17 am and swearing-in was at 8 am? President Rule was revoked at 5.17 am which means everything happened before 5.17."

He had further said that a floor test must be conducted within 24 hours with videography and a single ballot.

On Monday, NCP legislative party leader Jayant Patil along with Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan and others had visited Raj Bhawan and had given a letter showing the strength of 162 MLAs to the officials at Raj Bhavan.

Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered floor test in the Maharashtra assembly to be held on November 27(Wednesday) before 5 pm. The proceedings shall be telecast live.

Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered floor test in the Maharashtra assembly to be held on November 27(Wednesday) before 5 pm. The proceedings shall be telecast live. The top court ordered a Pro-tem Speaker to be appointed to conduct the floor test which it said should be completed before 5 pm tomorrow. "A floor test should be held on November 27 before 5 pm," Justice NV Ramana said while pronouncing the order on the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP plea against the BJP-led government formation in Maharashtra. Supreme Court's three-judge bench, headed by Justice NV Ramana and comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Ashok Bhushan, read out the pronouncement of the judgement. The petitions were filed after BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister for the second consecutive term, with NCP's Ajit Pawar as his deputy chief minister on Saturday morning. On Tuesday, senior advocate Kapil Sibal appearing for Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance in the Supreme Court asked the apex court to restrain the BJP-led government headed by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis from taking important policy decisions. On Monday, Kapil Sibal had told the Supreme Court: "What was the national emergency that President rule was revoked at 5.17 am and swearing-in was at 8 am? President Rule was revoked at 5.17 am which means everything happened before 5.17." He had further said that a floor test must be conducted within 24 hours with videography and a single ballot. On Monday, NCP legislative party leader Jayant Patil along with Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan and others had visited Raj Bhawan and had given a letter showing the strength of 162 MLAs to the officials at Raj Bhavan.

Supreme Court orders floor test in Maharashtra assembly to be held tomorrow

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-invokes-fake-news-law-for-first-time-over-facebook-post-264359">Facebook</a>&nbsp;on Monday introduced a "Viewpoints" app in the US that pays members of the social network for taking part in surveys.

The new market research app will be used to improve the&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;"family" of offerings including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/instagram-in-trouble-as-nearly-50-million-users-data-gets-leaked-online-220423">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/whatsapp-business-launches-on-iphones-207989#the-business-app-207980">WhatsApp</a>, Portal, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/to-boost-the-sale-of-immersive-games-facebooks-oculus-cuts-price-of-its-hardware-17782">Oculus</a> and the core online social network, according to product manager Erez Naveh.

The app could blunt criticism that&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;keeps to itself profits made by taking advantage of data shared on the social network.

"We believe the best way to make products better is to get insights directly from people who use them," Naveh said in an online post.

Points can be accumulated to earn payments, which will be sent to people via PayPal.

People who set up accounts in the Viewpoints app will be invited to take part in programs, the first a well-being survey intended to gather insights that can be used to curb negative effects of social media and enhance its benefits, according to Naveh.

Personal information such as name, age, gender, and country of residence will be gathered while setting up Viewpoints accounts, which are only open to people 18 years of age or older.

"We won't sell your information from this app to third parties," Naveh said.

"We also won't publicly share your&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;Viewpoints activity on&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;or on other accounts you've linked without your permission."

Viewpoints are only available to US&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;members, but the California-based internet giant planned to expand it to more countries next year.

Facebook on Monday introduced a "Viewpoints" app in the US that pays members of the social network for taking part in surveys. The new market research app will be used to improve the Facebook "family" of offerings including Instagram, WhatsApp, Portal, Oculus and the core online social network, according to product manager Erez Naveh.

Facebook on Monday introduced a "Viewpoints" app in the US that pays members of the social network for taking part in surveys. The new market research app will be used to improve the Facebook "family" of offerings including Instagram, WhatsApp, Portal, Oculus and the core online social network, according to product manager Erez Naveh. The app could blunt criticism that Facebook keeps to itself profits made by taking advantage of data shared on the social network. "We believe the best way to make products better is to get insights directly from people who use them," Naveh said in an online post. Points can be accumulated to earn payments, which will be sent to people via PayPal. People who set up accounts in the Viewpoints app will be invited to take part in programs, the first a well-being survey intended to gather insights that can be used to curb negative effects of social media and enhance its benefits, according to Naveh. Personal information such as name, age, gender, and country of residence will be gathered while setting up Viewpoints accounts, which are only open to people 18 years of age or older. "We won't sell your information from this app to third parties," Naveh said. "We also won't publicly share your Facebook Viewpoints activity on Facebook or on other accounts you've linked without your permission." Viewpoints are only available to US Facebook members, but the California-based internet giant planned to expand it to more countries next year.

New Facebook app pays people to take part in surveys

The United States, a key <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-sudan-rival-leaders-given-100-days-to-form-unity-government-260740">supporter of South Sudan</a>, said it was calling back its ambassador for consultations as it shows frustration with duelling leaders' failure to form a government.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wrote on Twitter that he called back the ambassador "as we re-evaluate our relationship with the government of South Sudan."

"Called back our Ambassador to South Sudan for consultations as we re-evaluate our relationship with the government of South Sudan. We will work with the region to support efforts to achieve peace and a successful political transition in South Sudan," he said.

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The United States, which contributes about $1 billion a year in mostly humanitarian aid for the young country, has been especially vocal in its exasperation over the lack of progress in South Sudan.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel chief Riek Machar fell out in 2013 -- &nbsp;two years after the largely Christian nation won independence from Sudan with strong US support -- sparking a conflict that has left hundreds of thousands dead.

The two leaders missed a November 12 deadline to form a unity government. African mediators gave them another 100 days, the second extension.

The US ambassador in Juba, Thomas Hushek, will hold talks in Washington on the re-evaluation of the relationship, State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said.

Tibor Nagy, the assistant secretary of state for African affairs, said earlier this month that he believed Kiir and Machar had grown content with the status quo.

"The international community is providing the food, the medicines, basically all of the human needs that are the responsibilities of governments to do. They're basically sitting back," he said.

The United States, a key supporter of South Sudan, said it was calling back its ambassador for consultations as it shows frustration with duelling leaders' failure to form a government.

The United States, a key supporter of South Sudan, said it was calling back its ambassador for consultations as it shows frustration with duelling leaders' failure to form a government. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wrote on Twitter that he called back the ambassador "as we re-evaluate our relationship with the government of South Sudan." "Called back our Ambassador to South Sudan for consultations as we re-evaluate our relationship with the government of South Sudan. We will work with the region to support efforts to achieve peace and a successful political transition in South Sudan," he said. Called back our Ambassador to #SouthSudan for consultations as we re-evaluate our relationship with the Government of South Sudan. We will work with the region to support efforts to achieve peace and a successful political transition in South Sudan. — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) November 25, 2019 × The United States, which contributes about $1 billion a year in mostly humanitarian aid for the young country, has been especially vocal in its exasperation over the lack of progress in South Sudan. South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel chief Riek Machar fell out in 2013 -- two years after the largely Christian nation won independence from Sudan with strong US support -- sparking a conflict that has left hundreds of thousands dead. The two leaders missed a November 12 deadline to form a unity government. African mediators gave them another 100 days, the second extension. The US ambassador in Juba, Thomas Hushek, will hold talks in Washington on the re-evaluation of the relationship, State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said. Tibor Nagy, the assistant secretary of state for African affairs, said earlier this month that he believed Kiir and Machar had grown content with the status quo. "The international community is providing the food, the medicines, basically all of the human needs that are the responsibilities of governments to do. They're basically sitting back," he said.

US seeks to 're-evaluate relationship with South Sudan', calls back ambassador

The Chinese foreign ministry said today that it had summoned the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-carrie-lam-thanks-residents-for-orderly-voting-after-district-elections-264504">US ambassador Terry Branstad </a>and asked the US administration&nbsp;to scrap the Hong Kong Democracy Act or "bear all the consequences".

Last month the US House of Representatives had passed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-matter-what-happens-hong-kong-is-part-of-china-chinese-foreign-minister-wang-yi-on-local-elections-264287">Hong Kong Human Rights</a> and Democracy Act in a rare example of bipartisan support. Last week, the US Senate had passed the act. The proposed bill&nbsp;has provisions to demand sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials identified by the US government for&nbsp;carrying out alleged human rights abuses.

The bill is now awaiting US President Trump's approval.

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US ambassador Terry Branstad was summoned by Chinese vice foreign minister Zheng Zeguang as he voiced "strong protest" over the Hong Kong Democracy bill, the foreign ministry informed.

"The legislation brazenly interferes in China's internal affairs and indulges and supports the violent criminal behaviour by 'anti-China disrupting Hong Kong' forces," the ministry said, as it urged the US to "immediately correct its mistakes, prevent the above-mentioned Hong Kong-related bill from becoming law, and stop any words and deeds that interfere in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs."

"Otherwise, the US side must bear all the consequences," it said.

Hong Kong has seen months of massive protests turning violent as students have openly rebelled against Chinese officials and called for greater accountability and freedom. China has repeatedly said Hong Kong is a part of China and the protests are its internal matter.

On Monday, after Hong Kong's local elections, China's foreign minister referring to the polls said no matter what happens, Hong Kong is a part of China and a special administrative region of China.

"Any attempt to mess up Hong Kong, or even damage its prosperity and stability, will not succeed," Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam thanked Hong Kong residents for orderly voting on Sunday, while adding that her government would "seriously reflect" on the result of the community-level elections in which her pro-Beijing establishment took a severe drubbing, and would "improve governance".

The Chinese foreign ministry said today that it had summoned the US ambassador Terry Branstad and asked the US administration to scrap the Hong Kong Democracy Act or "bear all the consequences".

The Chinese foreign ministry said today that it had summoned the US ambassador Terry Branstad and asked the US administration to scrap the Hong Kong Democracy Act or "bear all the consequences". Last month the US House of Representatives had passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act in a rare example of bipartisan support. Last week, the US Senate had passed the act. The proposed bill has provisions to demand sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials identified by the US government for carrying out alleged human rights abuses. The bill is now awaiting US President Trump's approval. Watch Video: US ambassador Terry Branstad was summoned by Chinese vice foreign minister Zheng Zeguang as he voiced "strong protest" over the Hong Kong Democracy bill, the foreign ministry informed. "The legislation brazenly interferes in China's internal affairs and indulges and supports the violent criminal behaviour by 'anti-China disrupting Hong Kong' forces," the ministry said, as it urged the US to "immediately correct its mistakes, prevent the above-mentioned Hong Kong-related bill from becoming law, and stop any words and deeds that interfere in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs." "Otherwise, the US side must bear all the consequences," it said. Hong Kong has seen months of massive protests turning violent as students have openly rebelled against Chinese officials and called for greater accountability and freedom. China has repeatedly said Hong Kong is a part of China and the protests are its internal matter. On Monday, after Hong Kong's local elections, China's foreign minister referring to the polls said no matter what happens, Hong Kong is a part of China and a special administrative region of China. "Any attempt to mess up Hong Kong, or even damage its prosperity and stability, will not succeed," Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said. Meanwhile, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam thanked Hong Kong residents for orderly voting on Sunday, while adding that her government would "seriously reflect" on the result of the community-level elections in which her pro-Beijing establishment took a severe drubbing, and would "improve governance".

China summons US ambassador over Hong Kong rights bill

US President Donald Trump on Monday presented<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-releases-baghdadi-raid-video-warns-of-likely-retribution-attack-258906"> Conan the dog</a> who was responsible for the raid that eventually led to the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

The dog who is in active military service was injured in the raid which was led by<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/declassified-picture-of-hero-dog-that-helped-to-kill-abu-bakr-al-baghdadi-258570"> US Delta Force commandos</a>. The Islamic State leader blew himself up after the dog chased him into a dead-end tunnel on October 26 in northern Iraq.

"So this is Conan -&nbsp;right now, probably the world's most famous dog," Trump said as he introduced Conan, adding,"Conan did a fantastic job, so brilliant, so smart."

"The dog is incredible, Conan is a tough cookie. And nobody is going to mess with Conan," the US president said with first lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike Pence by his side.

"Conan was very badly hurt, as you know, they thought maybe he was not going to recover. He recovered actually very quickly and has since gone on very important raids," Trump informed the White House press corps.

"I love this dog," Trump declared. "We're very honoured to have Conan here and to have given Conan a certificate and an award that we're going to put up in the White House," Trump announced.

After the raid, Trump had tweeted a picture of Conan saying that he did a "great job".

US vice-president Mike Pence speaking to reporters, said: "We were able to complete the raid without any American casualty, and so I think having the special forces here today who obviously can't come out in the public - but also having this extraordinary dog here today is all a reflection of our armed forces and the great job that they do."&nbsp;

"Conan is really a hero. It's a real joy to be able to help walk him here to the White House with you," the US vice-president said.

Baghdadi's remains were buried at sea by US armed forces officials similar to the 2011 sea burial of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden after he was killed in a US special forces raid in Abbottabad in Pakistan.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump on Monday presented Conan the dog who was responsible for the raid that eventually led to the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

US President Donald Trump on Monday presented Conan the dog who was responsible for the raid that eventually led to the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The dog who is in active military service was injured in the raid which was led by US Delta Force commandos. The Islamic State leader blew himself up after the dog chased him into a dead-end tunnel on October 26 in northern Iraq. "So this is Conan - right now, probably the world's most famous dog," Trump said as he introduced Conan, adding,"Conan did a fantastic job, so brilliant, so smart." "The dog is incredible, Conan is a tough cookie. And nobody is going to mess with Conan," the US president said with first lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike Pence by his side. "Conan was very badly hurt, as you know, they thought maybe he was not going to recover. He recovered actually very quickly and has since gone on very important raids," Trump informed the White House press corps. "I love this dog," Trump declared. "We're very honoured to have Conan here and to have given Conan a certificate and an award that we're going to put up in the White House," Trump announced. After the raid, Trump had tweeted a picture of Conan saying that he did a "great job". US vice-president Mike Pence speaking to reporters, said: "We were able to complete the raid without any American casualty, and so I think having the special forces here today who obviously can't come out in the public - but also having this extraordinary dog here today is all a reflection of our armed forces and the great job that they do." "Conan is really a hero. It's a real joy to be able to help walk him here to the White House with you," the US vice-president said. Baghdadi's remains were buried at sea by US armed forces officials similar to the 2011 sea burial of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden after he was killed in a US special forces raid in Abbottabad in Pakistan.

Trump honours 'hero dog' Conan involved in Baghdadi raid

Juventus star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/soccer-ronaldo-moves-onto-99-as-portugal-qualify-for-euro-2020-262792">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> warned he was 'back' and ready for Tuesday's Champions League meeting with old rivals Atletico Madrid in Turin.

Coach Maurizio Sarri said the 34-year-old Portugal international's fitness still had to be assessed before the Group D clash as he battles a knee problem.

But the 34-year-old showed his eagerness to play by posting a photo on Twitter with the caption: "I'm back," followed by an emoji of a flexed bicep.

Ronaldo has a long history with the Spanish side going back to his nine years with city rivals Real Madrid.

The five-time <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liverpool-dominates-ballon-dor-shortlist-with-seven-names-257421">Ballon d'Or</a> winner scored 22 goals against Atletico for Real, including in the 2014 Champions League final triumph. He also hit the winning spot-kick as they were defeated in the final again two years later.

In last season's Champions League, the Spanish were 2-0 winners in the first leg of their last 16 tie, but a Ronaldo hat-trick in Turin in March denied them a quarter-final berth.

"I have five Champions Leagues, these guys zero," Ronaldo had declared after the defeat in Madrid, holding up five fingers to the home fans throughout the game.

This season Ronaldo has scored just once in the Champions League and was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/serie-a-juventus-dybala-sinks-milan-as-angry-ronaldo-substituted-261314">furious after being substituted</a> by coach Maurizio Sarri in their last game against Lokomotiv Moscow, also being hauled off before the hour in the following game against AC Milan.

In characteristic defiant style he hit back with four goals to qualify holders <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/soccer-ronaldo-moves-onto-99-as-portugal-qualify-for-euro-2020-262792">Portugal for Euro 2020.</a>

But he was rested for Saturday's Serie A game against Atalanta which Juventus won 2-1 thanks to a Gonzalo Higuain double to stay top of the Italian league.

"Cristiano trained with his teammates yesterday (Sunday)," Sarri told a press conference at the Juventus Stadium.&nbsp;

"It seems that his condition is improving but we still have to evaluate between today and tomorrow.

"The positive thing he was able to play throughout the training session with his teammates."

Atletico coach Diego Simeone knows what to expect from a player who holds the record of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-costas-stoppage-time-gem-sends-juventus-into-last-16-260436">Champions League </a>goals with 127.

"Ronaldo is a champion, we have always suffered a lot against him. He is number one, but I don't think it's Ronaldo against Atletico because Juve is a great team.&nbsp;

"I have no doubt, Juventus will be the protagonist again this year."

Atletico midfielder Koke added: "We consider the team as a whole, not just Ronaldo.

"Ronaldo had scored a lot of goals against us, we'll see if he will play one of his typical matches tomorrow."

Sarri said he had "a good relationship with Ronaldo" despite the player's harsh words in his direction at being substituted.

"If a player who has won so much is angry about being substituted, it means he still has a lot of motivation, and this is something positive," said the former Chelsea and Napoli coach.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-costas-stoppage-time-gem-sends-juventus-into-last-16-260436">Juventus</a> are already through to the last 16 and want to finish top of their group with second-placed Atletico needing a win to guarantee their place.

The Italian champions will be without defender Matthijs de Ligt, with a dislocated shoulder, with forward Federico Bernardeschi, who bruised his chest, in doubt.

Atletico's Portugal forward Joao Felix is also fighting for fitness.

But Sarri conceded he was spoilt for choice up front between Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala and Higuain.

"We have three very strong strikers for just two roles, I think it is an ideal situation," continued the Juventus coach.

"Playing Dybala, Higuain and Cristiano all together is difficult because of their characteristics, but all three know how to play really well and are comfortable with each other."&nbsp;

Higuain, who has scored five goals this season, said he was not trying to take Ronaldo's throne.

"I don't have to steal anything from anyone," said the 31-year-old, who played alongside Ronaldo at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/real-madrid-keep-pace-with-barca-as-bale-suffers-hostile-reception-264159">Real Madrid</a>.&nbsp;

"We know who Ronaldo is, a winner. I try to help the team win, we are all important and crucial, both those who play and those who don't play.

"In the long run, this is what leads a team to winning things."

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo warned he was 'back' and ready for Tuesday's Champions League meeting with old rivals Atletico Madrid in Turin. Coach Maurizio Sarri said the 34-year-old Portugal international's fitness still had to be assessed before the Group D clash as he battles a knee problem.

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo warned he was 'back' and ready for Tuesday's Champions League meeting with old rivals Atletico Madrid in Turin. Coach Maurizio Sarri said the 34-year-old Portugal international's fitness still had to be assessed before the Group D clash as he battles a knee problem. But the 34-year-old showed his eagerness to play by posting a photo on Twitter with the caption: "I'm back," followed by an emoji of a flexed bicep. Ronaldo has a long history with the Spanish side going back to his nine years with city rivals Real Madrid. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored 22 goals against Atletico for Real, including in the 2014 Champions League final triumph. He also hit the winning spot-kick as they were defeated in the final again two years later. In last season's Champions League, the Spanish were 2-0 winners in the first leg of their last 16 tie, but a Ronaldo hat-trick in Turin in March denied them a quarter-final berth. "I have five Champions Leagues, these guys zero," Ronaldo had declared after the defeat in Madrid, holding up five fingers to the home fans throughout the game. This season Ronaldo has scored just once in the Champions League and was furious after being substituted by coach Maurizio Sarri in their last game against Lokomotiv Moscow, also being hauled off before the hour in the following game against AC Milan. In characteristic defiant style he hit back with four goals to qualify holders Portugal for Euro 2020. But he was rested for Saturday's Serie A game against Atalanta which Juventus won 2-1 thanks to a Gonzalo Higuain double to stay top of the Italian league. "Cristiano trained with his teammates yesterday (Sunday)," Sarri told a press conference at the Juventus Stadium. "It seems that his condition is improving but we still have to evaluate between today and tomorrow. "The positive thing he was able to play throughout the training session with his teammates." Atletico coach Diego Simeone knows what to expect from a player who holds the record of Champions League goals with 127. "Ronaldo is a champion, we have always suffered a lot against him. He is number one, but I don't think it's Ronaldo against Atletico because Juve is a great team. "I have no doubt, Juventus will be the protagonist again this year." Atletico midfielder Koke added: "We consider the team as a whole, not just Ronaldo. "Ronaldo had scored a lot of goals against us, we'll see if he will play one of his typical matches tomorrow." Sarri said he had "a good relationship with Ronaldo" despite the player's harsh words in his direction at being substituted. "If a player who has won so much is angry about being substituted, it means he still has a lot of motivation, and this is something positive," said the former Chelsea and Napoli coach. Juventus are already through to the last 16 and want to finish top of their group with second-placed Atletico needing a win to guarantee their place. The Italian champions will be without defender Matthijs de Ligt, with a dislocated shoulder, with forward Federico Bernardeschi, who bruised his chest, in doubt. Atletico's Portugal forward Joao Felix is also fighting for fitness. But Sarri conceded he was spoilt for choice up front between Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala and Higuain. "We have three very strong strikers for just two roles, I think it is an ideal situation," continued the Juventus coach. "Playing Dybala, Higuain and Cristiano all together is difficult because of their characteristics, but all three know how to play really well and are comfortable with each other." Higuain, who has scored five goals this season, said he was not trying to take Ronaldo's throne. "I don't have to steal anything from anyone," said the 31-year-old, who played alongside Ronaldo at Real Madrid. "We know who Ronaldo is, a winner. I try to help the team win, we are all important and crucial, both those who play and those who don't play. "In the long run, this is what leads a team to winning things."

Champions League: I'm back, warns Ronaldo as Juventus face Atletico Madrid

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-mourinho-pledges-passion-after-being-named-spurs-boss-263591">Jose Mourinho</a> says there is "no chance" of Tottenham signing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-ac-milan-offer-ibrahimovic-six-month-deal-reports-263650">Zlatan Ibrahimovic</a> after the veteran forward was linked with a move to the club following his exit from LA Galaxy.

Mourinho worked with Ibrahimovic at Inter Milan and Manchester United but said signing the 38-year-old would not make sense with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-mourinho-aiming-to-take-spurs-and-kane-to-the-next-level-263998">Harry Kane</a> at his disposal.

"You are right about the connection, we have more than a connection," Mourinho said when asked on Monday whether he would be trying to sign the Swede.

"I would say also passion and understanding, an amazing player and an amazing guy, but I would say 'no'. No chance.

"We have the best striker in England, we have one of the top two or three strikers in the world, it doesn't make any sense for a striker of Zlatan's dimension, obviously in his late 30s, but still a striker that can play in any club in the world."

It has been a hectic first week for Mourinho at the Spurs helm following his appointment last week.

After his unveiling to the media on Thursday, he had his first game 48 hours later at West Ham, which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jose-mourinho-makes-instant-impact-as-tottenham-defeat-west-ham-264133">Spurs won 3-2</a>, and is now preparing for a Champions League clash with Olympiakos on Tuesday.

Tottenham, who reached the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-costas-stoppage-time-gem-sends-juventus-into-last-16-260436">Champions League</a> final last season,&nbsp;would qualify for the knockout stages with a win or if they drew and Red Star failed to beat Bayern.

Mourinho said he had not yet contacted his friend Mauricio Pochettino, who was sacked by Spurs last week.

"I needed that little bit of space to process things when I left previous clubs," said the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss. "It does not take just five or six days to be open again.

"You take a little bit of time to process things and understand and to think and rethink. You speak with people and in a couple of weeks he will be fine and I will call him."

Part of Mourinho's remit at Spurs is to do one thing that Pochettino could not do -- win silverware.

"I love the competition (Champions League) as much as everyone in football," said Mourinho, who won the trophy with Porto and Inter Milan.

"It's something that everybody dreams about, to win it. Not everyone has the privilege to be a Champions League winner, which I was happy enough to do twice.

"Do I want to win it a third time? Of course, I would love it but I know the difficulties of it.

"But with these boys, I will never be afraid of any Champions League match that comes into our faces. I repeat, we need to qualify, that is the focus. I always say that."

Jose Mourinho says there is "no chance" of Tottenham signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the veteran forward was linked with a move to the club following his exit from LA Galaxy.

Jose Mourinho says there is "no chance" of Tottenham signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the veteran forward was linked with a move to the club following his exit from LA Galaxy. Mourinho worked with Ibrahimovic at Inter Milan and Manchester United but said signing the 38-year-old would not make sense with Harry Kane at his disposal. "You are right about the connection, we have more than a connection," Mourinho said when asked on Monday whether he would be trying to sign the Swede. "I would say also passion and understanding, an amazing player and an amazing guy, but I would say 'no'. No chance. "We have the best striker in England, we have one of the top two or three strikers in the world, it doesn't make any sense for a striker of Zlatan's dimension, obviously in his late 30s, but still a striker that can play in any club in the world." It has been a hectic first week for Mourinho at the Spurs helm following his appointment last week. After his unveiling to the media on Thursday, he had his first game 48 hours later at West Ham, which Spurs won 3-2, and is now preparing for a Champions League clash with Olympiakos on Tuesday. Tottenham, who reached the Champions League final last season, would qualify for the knockout stages with a win or if they drew and Red Star failed to beat Bayern. Mourinho said he had not yet contacted his friend Mauricio Pochettino, who was sacked by Spurs last week. "I needed that little bit of space to process things when I left previous clubs," said the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss. "It does not take just five or six days to be open again. "You take a little bit of time to process things and understand and to think and rethink. You speak with people and in a couple of weeks he will be fine and I will call him." Part of Mourinho's remit at Spurs is to do one thing that Pochettino could not do -- win silverware. "I love the competition (Champions League) as much as everyone in football," said Mourinho, who won the trophy with Porto and Inter Milan. "It's something that everybody dreams about, to win it. Not everyone has the privilege to be a Champions League winner, which I was happy enough to do twice. "Do I want to win it a third time? Of course, I would love it but I know the difficulties of it. "But with these boys, I will never be afraid of any Champions League match that comes into our faces. I repeat, we need to qualify, that is the focus. I always say that."

Jose Mourinho rules out Zlatan signing for Tottenham Hotspur

New Zealand Cricket chief David White visited England's Jofra Archer in his hotel on Tuesday to apologise for the racial abuse the fast bowler said he was subjected to in the first Test at Mount Maunganui.

The England and New Zealand cricket boards both launched investigations on Monday after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/a-bit-disturbing-hearing-racial-insults-jofra-archer-264402">Archer reported racial abuse</a> from a spectator to ground stewards at Bay Oval.

White said he had offered assurances to Archer that there would be <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-boosts-test-security-after-archer-racially-abused-264531">extra security</a> to ensure there was no repeat when the second test started in Hamilton on Friday.

"I just had a good chat to him," the NZC chief executive said in Hamilton.

"I said that we were very sorry that he had to experience that in our country and we're very disappointed, but he was very thankful I had made the effort to come see him."

Archer, who was born in Barbados and represented West Indies at Under-19 level, scored 30 runs on Monday to delay New Zealand's innings and 65-run victory in the first Test.

The 24-year-old then took to Twitter to say he had found it "a bit disturbing" to hear the racial insults coming from one person in the crowd.

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White said, if identified, the alleged perpetrator would be referred to the police and New Zealand Cricket would push for the person to be banned for life from attending cricket matches.

"Our team is working closely with the team at Bay Oval just going through the security footage and trying to get as much information as we can and hopefully we'll find the individual over the next day or so," White added.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who lives close to the Bay Oval ground, said he would also seek out Archer to offer an apology.

"It's a horrific thing," Williamson told Fairfax media.

"In a country, and a setting where it is very much multi-cultural, it's something we need to put to bed quickly and hope nothing like that ever happens again."

England team director Ashley Giles said the 24-year-old paceman had been affected by the incident but thought his teammates would offer him plenty of support.

"The tweet that went out was obviously emotional. It hurts," Giles said.

"You know what our team is like, they'll rally round him pretty well but it's a serious incident. He's a young man making his way in the game and we don't need this sort of thing."

New Zealand Cricket chief David White visited England's Jofra Archer in his hotel on Tuesday to apologise for the racial abuse the fast bowler said he was subjected to in the first Test at Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand Cricket chief David White visited England's Jofra Archer in his hotel on Tuesday to apologise for the racial abuse the fast bowler said he was subjected to in the first Test at Mount Maunganui. The England and New Zealand cricket boards both launched investigations on Monday after Archer reported racial abuse from a spectator to ground stewards at Bay Oval. White said he had offered assurances to Archer that there would be extra security to ensure there was no repeat when the second test started in Hamilton on Friday. "I just had a good chat to him," the NZC chief executive said in Hamilton. "I said that we were very sorry that he had to experience that in our country and we're very disappointed, but he was very thankful I had made the effort to come see him." Archer, who was born in Barbados and represented West Indies at Under-19 level, scored 30 runs on Monday to delay New Zealand's innings and 65-run victory in the first Test. The 24-year-old then took to Twitter to say he had found it "a bit disturbing" to hear the racial insults coming from one person in the crowd. A bit disturbing hearing racial insults today whilst battling to help save my team , the crowd was been amazing this week except for that one guy , @TheBarmyArmy was good as usual also — Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) November 25, 2019 × White said, if identified, the alleged perpetrator would be referred to the police and New Zealand Cricket would push for the person to be banned for life from attending cricket matches. "Our team is working closely with the team at Bay Oval just going through the security footage and trying to get as much information as we can and hopefully we'll find the individual over the next day or so," White added. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who lives close to the Bay Oval ground, said he would also seek out Archer to offer an apology. "It's a horrific thing," Williamson told Fairfax media. "In a country, and a setting where it is very much multi-cultural, it's something we need to put to bed quickly and hope nothing like that ever happens again." England team director Ashley Giles said the 24-year-old paceman had been affected by the incident but thought his teammates would offer him plenty of support. "The tweet that went out was obviously emotional. It hurts," Giles said. "You know what our team is like, they'll rally round him pretty well but it's a serious incident. He's a young man making his way in the game and we don't need this sort of thing."

New Zealand cricket chief apologises to England's Jofra Archer for racial abuse

Pakistani Supreme Court has suspended the notification giving an extension to Army chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/soft-coup-in-pakistan-general-bajwa-to-be-part-of-xi-imran-meet-254385">General Qamar Javed Bajwa</a>.

The court issued a notice to all parties including the Pakistan defence ministry and General Bajwa.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-qamar-javed-bajwas-term-as-army-chief-extended-for-another-3-years-244163">General Bajwa </a>was&nbsp;due to retire on November 29, however, he&nbsp;was given an extension for a period of three year by Pakistan PM Imran Khan on August 19.

Pakistan's Supreme Court said that the cabinet has 25 members but only 11 members voted in favour of the resolution, therefore the extension was given without the consent of the majority of the cabinet.

The court further said that only the president of Pakistan can approve the&nbsp;extension of tenure for the Army chief.

The hearing in the case has been adjourned till Wednesday.

Bajwa has held the post since November 29, 2016, and was appointed by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Prior to his appointment, Pakistan's Army chief had served as the Inspector General of the Training and Evaluation at the Army General headquarter. He had also served as field commander of X Corps from August 2013 to September 2015.

In 2007, General Bajwa had served as a Brigadier in the United Nations mission in Congo and as a brigade commander.

Pakistani Supreme Court has suspended the notification giving an extension to Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The court issued a notice to all parties including the Pakistan defence ministry and General Bajwa.

Pakistani Supreme Court has suspended the notification giving an extension to Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The court issued a notice to all parties including the Pakistan defence ministry and General Bajwa. General Bajwa was due to retire on November 29, however, he was given an extension for a period of three year by Pakistan PM Imran Khan on August 19. Pakistan's Supreme Court said that the cabinet has 25 members but only 11 members voted in favour of the resolution, therefore the extension was given without the consent of the majority of the cabinet. The court further said that only the president of Pakistan can approve the extension of tenure for the Army chief. The hearing in the case has been adjourned till Wednesday. Bajwa has held the post since November 29, 2016, and was appointed by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Prior to his appointment, Pakistan's Army chief had served as the Inspector General of the Training and Evaluation at the Army General headquarter. He had also served as field commander of X Corps from August 2013 to September 2015. In 2007, General Bajwa had served as a Brigadier in the United Nations mission in Congo and as a brigade commander.

Pakistan Supreme Court puts Army chief Bajwa's tenure extension on hold

Spain's talisman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rafael-nadal-powers-spain-into-davis-cup-semis-novak-djokovics-serbia-ousted-263989">Rafael Nadal</a> sealed a sixth Davis Cup title for his country on Sunday when they beat <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-hurting-hewitt-pans-davis-cup-scheduling-after-australia-eliminated-263860">Canada</a> 2-0 in the final of the revamped event.

After a week of relentless tension and late-night heroics, it was perhaps asking too much for the first final in the Davis Cup's new guise to deliver a classic and so it proved as Spain became the last nation standing of the 18 who assembled in Madrid.

With Spain's King Felipe watching on, the 33-year-old Nadal fought off Canadian youngster Denis Shapovalov 6-3 7-6(7) to give Spain their first title since 2011.

If any player deserved to get his hands on the famous old trophy again it was Nadal after he worked overtime all week, often into the small hours, to win all eight matches he played.

But he surely would have been happy had it been teammate Roberto Bautista Agut to have delivered the winning point.

Bautista Agut had given the hosts a flying start, beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(3) 6-2 after returning to the squad following the death of his father.

"An amazing week in every way," said Nadal, who has now won 29 successive Davis Cup singles matches since 2004. "The vital person has been Roberto Bautista."

After beating Auger-Aliassime, Bautista Agut was embraced by his captain Sergi Bruguera and there were emotional scenes at the end as roars of "Campiones" echoed around the arena.

"It was a dream day and all the team members have made an incredible effort, especially Rafa, going to sleep at three, four and five in the morning and the next day going out to play," Bautista Agut said. "It can only be because we are Spanish."

For Gerard Pique, the Barcelona soccer player who has made revamping the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/federer-and-zverev-mexico-city-match-breaks-world-attendance-record-264207">Davis Cup</a> into a tennis World Cup his mission, it was the perfect climax to a week in which the new format suffered glitches but could be judged a qualified success.

Too many late nights, one session finishing at 4.07 a.m., a complicated group stage and tiny crowds at some ties mean there is still lots to improve if the $80 million Pique's Kosmos company is investing in the event each year is sustainable.

But Sunday felt like an authentic Davis Cup final, even if an appearance from pop singer&nbsp;Shakira added a little more glamour than usual.

Once the tennis began it quickly became apparent that Canada captain Frank Dancevic's decision to change his lineup for the first time all week might have backfired.

Vasek Pospisil, ranked 150, had been outstanding all week, beating Italy's 12th-ranked Fabio Fognini and American Reilly Opelka in the group phase, taking down Australia's John Millman in the quarter-finals and partnering Shapovalov to a deciding doubles victory over Russia in the semi-final.

Auger-Aliassime, who has been out with an ankle injury, was given his first call of the week but was outplayed by a rock-solid Bautista Agut, who rejoined the squad on Saturday.

That left Shapovalov seemingly facing mission impossible and his only chance was Nadal's tank being dry.

Having come this far there was no chance Nadal would falter, not with 25,000 Spaniards roaring at every whipped winner.

When he took the opening set with a single break it was all feeling a little anti-climactic for the neutrals but Shapovalov injected some late drama into the proceedings.

The Canadian's serve began to click and his groundstrokes finally took the zip out of Nadal's legs.

Incredibly Nadal showed mercy at 6-4 in the tiebreak, failing to put away a short forehand, and Shapovalov arrowed a winner down the line. The Canadian cheered on by hundreds of his countrymen, saved another match point then had a set point of his own but Nadal averted the danger with a heavy serve.

Nadal got to a third match point and this time Shapovalov could not fight back.

Spain's talisman Rafael Nadal sealed a sixth Davis Cup title for his country on Sunday when they beat Canada 2-0 in the final of the revamped event. After a week of relentless tension and late-night heroics, it was perhaps asking too much for the first final in the Davis Cup's new guise to deliver a classic and so it proved as Spain became the last nation standing of the 18 who assembled in Madrid.

Spain's talisman Rafael Nadal sealed a sixth Davis Cup title for his country on Sunday when they beat Canada 2-0 in the final of the revamped event. After a week of relentless tension and late-night heroics, it was perhaps asking too much for the first final in the Davis Cup's new guise to deliver a classic and so it proved as Spain became the last nation standing of the 18 who assembled in Madrid. With Spain's King Felipe watching on, the 33-year-old Nadal fought off Canadian youngster Denis Shapovalov 6-3 7-6(7) to give Spain their first title since 2011. If any player deserved to get his hands on the famous old trophy again it was Nadal after he worked overtime all week, often into the small hours, to win all eight matches he played. But he surely would have been happy had it been teammate Roberto Bautista Agut to have delivered the winning point. Bautista Agut had given the hosts a flying start, beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(3) 6-2 after returning to the squad following the death of his father. "An amazing week in every way," said Nadal, who has now won 29 successive Davis Cup singles matches since 2004. "The vital person has been Roberto Bautista." After beating Auger-Aliassime, Bautista Agut was embraced by his captain Sergi Bruguera and there were emotional scenes at the end as roars of "Campiones" echoed around the arena. "It was a dream day and all the team members have made an incredible effort, especially Rafa, going to sleep at three, four and five in the morning and the next day going out to play," Bautista Agut said. "It can only be because we are Spanish." For Gerard Pique, the Barcelona soccer player who has made revamping the Davis Cup into a tennis World Cup his mission, it was the perfect climax to a week in which the new format suffered glitches but could be judged a qualified success. Too many late nights, one session finishing at 4.07 a.m., a complicated group stage and tiny crowds at some ties mean there is still lots to improve if the $80 million Pique's Kosmos company is investing in the event each year is sustainable. But Sunday felt like an authentic Davis Cup final, even if an appearance from pop singer Shakira added a little more glamour than usual. Once the tennis began it quickly became apparent that Canada captain Frank Dancevic's decision to change his lineup for the first time all week might have backfired. Vasek Pospisil, ranked 150, had been outstanding all week, beating Italy's 12th-ranked Fabio Fognini and American Reilly Opelka in the group phase, taking down Australia's John Millman in the quarter-finals and partnering Shapovalov to a deciding doubles victory over Russia in the semi-final. Auger-Aliassime, who has been out with an ankle injury, was given his first call of the week but was outplayed by a rock-solid Bautista Agut, who rejoined the squad on Saturday. That left Shapovalov seemingly facing mission impossible and his only chance was Nadal's tank being dry. Having come this far there was no chance Nadal would falter, not with 25,000 Spaniards roaring at every whipped winner. When he took the opening set with a single break it was all feeling a little anti-climactic for the neutrals but Shapovalov injected some late drama into the proceedings. The Canadian's serve began to click and his groundstrokes finally took the zip out of Nadal's legs. Incredibly Nadal showed mercy at 6-4 in the tiebreak, failing to put away a short forehand, and Shapovalov arrowed a winner down the line. The Canadian cheered on by hundreds of his countrymen, saved another match point then had a set point of his own but Nadal averted the danger with a heavy serve. Nadal got to a third match point and this time Shapovalov could not fight back.

Rafael Nadal leads Spain to Davis Cup win over Canada

The&nbsp;US&nbsp;national security adviser urged Canada on Saturday not to&nbsp;use&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/eu-countries-back-tough-line-on-5g-suppliers-in-potential-blow-to-huawei-264045">Huawei&nbsp;5G&nbsp;technology</a>, saying that doing so&nbsp;would&nbsp;put in jeopardy&nbsp;intelligence&nbsp;sharing with the United States and expose Canadians to being profiled by the Chinese government.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau postponed a decision on whether to&nbsp;use&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/microsoft-granted-licence-to-export-mass-market-software-to-huawei-263823">Huawei&nbsp;Technologies Co Ltd</a>&nbsp;5G&nbsp;network equipment until after the October federal election. He has not commented on the issue since winning the October 21 vote.

Intelligence&nbsp;sharing "would&nbsp;be impacted if our close allies let the Trojan horse into the city," national security adviser Robert O'Brien told reporters at a security conference in Halifax.

"When they (the Chinese) get&nbsp;Huawei&nbsp;into Canada or into other Western countries, they're going to know every health record, every banking record, every social media post, they're going to know everything about every single Canadian," he said.

The question of whether&nbsp;Huawei's&nbsp;5G&nbsp;equipment could contain back doors allowing&nbsp;access&nbsp;to Chinese spying is dividing Canada and&nbsp;its&nbsp;partners in the Five Eyes&nbsp;intelligence-sharing network.

The United States, Australia, and New Zealand have bans in place, while Britain is taking a less firm line, indicating&nbsp;Huawei's&nbsp;5G&nbsp;products could be&nbsp;used in less sensitive areas.

"We are going to take our time so that we can appropriately examine all potential threats,"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/four-indian-origin-lawmakers-inducted-in-canadian-pm-justin-trudeaus-new-cabinet-263695">&nbsp;Canada's&nbsp;Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan</a>, who is also in Halifax, said.

"We have been extremely mindful in protecting our current 4G technology and the decisions that we make regarding&nbsp;5G&nbsp;will make sure that these systems are as strong as our current system, if not stronger," he said.

Canada has been caught in the middle of the&nbsp;US-China dispute over&nbsp;Huawei&nbsp;since Canadian police arrested&nbsp;Huawei's chief financial officer on a&nbsp;US&nbsp;warrant in December, a move condemned by China.

Beijing subsequently picked up two Canadian men in China, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, and charged them with spying. They are still being held.

The detention of the two men as "leverage&nbsp;shouldn't be allowed to stand," O'Brien said.

US Senator Angus King, who also spoke in Halifax, echoed O'Brien's concerns.

"It&nbsp;would&nbsp;make it very difficult to have a full&nbsp;intelligence-sharing information with a partner who has installed a direct line to Beijing," King said.

The US national security adviser urged Canada on Saturday not to use Huawei 5G technology, saying that doing so would put in jeopardy intelligence sharing with the United States and expose Canadians to being profiled by the Chinese government.

The US national security adviser urged Canada on Saturday not to use Huawei 5G technology, saying that doing so would put in jeopardy intelligence sharing with the United States and expose Canadians to being profiled by the Chinese government. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau postponed a decision on whether to use Huawei Technologies Co Ltd 5G network equipment until after the October federal election. He has not commented on the issue since winning the October 21 vote. Intelligence sharing "would be impacted if our close allies let the Trojan horse into the city," national security adviser Robert O'Brien told reporters at a security conference in Halifax. "When they (the Chinese) get Huawei into Canada or into other Western countries, they're going to know every health record, every banking record, every social media post, they're going to know everything about every single Canadian," he said. The question of whether Huawei's 5G equipment could contain back doors allowing access to Chinese spying is dividing Canada and its partners in the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network. The United States, Australia, and New Zealand have bans in place, while Britain is taking a less firm line, indicating Huawei's 5G products could be used in less sensitive areas. "We are going to take our time so that we can appropriately examine all potential threats," Canada's Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan, who is also in Halifax, said. "We have been extremely mindful in protecting our current 4G technology and the decisions that we make regarding 5G will make sure that these systems are as strong as our current system, if not stronger," he said. Canada has been caught in the middle of the US-China dispute over Huawei since Canadian police arrested Huawei's chief financial officer on a US warrant in December, a move condemned by China. Beijing subsequently picked up two Canadian men in China, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, and charged them with spying. They are still being held. The detention of the two men as "leverage shouldn't be allowed to stand," O'Brien said. US Senator Angus King, who also spoke in Halifax, echoed O'Brien's concerns. "It would make it very difficult to have a full intelligence-sharing information with a partner who has installed a direct line to Beijing," King said.

Canada's use of Huawei 5G would hamper access to US intelligence: US official

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-says-firm-stand-needed-to-deter-iran-iraq-demurs-223124">Iranian Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri</a> on Saturday warned&nbsp;regional&nbsp;countries of&nbsp;consequences&nbsp;if it is proven that they meddled to stoke recent&nbsp;unrest&nbsp;in&nbsp;Iran.

"Some countries in the region should know that they will not have an easy life in the region if clues are found that show they intervened to create&nbsp;unrest&nbsp;in&nbsp;Iran," said Jahangiri, quoted by the semi-official news agency Fars.

Iran&nbsp;has blamed "thugs" linked to exiles and foreign foes - the United&nbsp;States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia - for stirring up&nbsp;unrest&nbsp;following hikes in gasoline prices which led to some of the worst violence in a decade.

Iran's&nbsp;regional&nbsp;rival Saudi Arabia and its arch-foe Israel have backed US&nbsp;moves to reimpose sanctions that have crippled Tehran's economy after Washington withdrew from the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-afghanistan-exchange-treaty-to-extradite-criminal-offenders-264264"> Islamic Republic's</a> 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Meanwhile, police said 180 "ringleaders" of the&nbsp;unrest&nbsp;had been detained by its agents across the country, state television reported. On Friday the judiciary said the Revolutionary Guards had arrested about 100 leaders of protests.

About 1,000 demonstrators have been arrested,&nbsp;Iranian media said nearly a week ago.

The Center for Human Rights in&nbsp;Iran, a New York-based advocacy group, said on its website that a tally based on official figures and credible reports suggested that "a minimum of 2,755 people have been arrested with the actual minimum number likely being closer to 4,000".

Iranian troops and members of the elite Revolutionary Guards helped police quell violent&nbsp;unrest&nbsp;in Kermanshah province this week,&nbsp;Iranian officials said on Saturday, accusing "US&nbsp;agents" of being among the armed protesters.

The&nbsp;unrest&nbsp;appears to be the worst violence at least since&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;stamped out a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-pm-modis-israel-visit-bring-the-second-green-revolution-to-india-17670">"Green Revolution"</a> in 2009 when dozens of protesters were killed over several months.

Rights group Amnesty International said at least 30 people were killed in Kermanshah, making it the worst-hit by the protests and it updated its death toll to 115 from 106.

Iran&nbsp;rejected the death toll figures as "speculative".

Bahman Reyhani, the Revolutionary Guards' commander in Kermanshah, said "the rioters belonged to anti-revolutionary (exiled opposition) groups and America's intelligence services," the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

He did not name the groups. Armed&nbsp;Iranian Kurdish militants have long operated near the province's border with Iraq.

Guards spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif said the protests had been initiated by royalists seeking the return of the Pahlavi dynasty toppled by the 1979 revolution, and the exiled Mujahideen Khalq armed opposition group, Tasnim reported.

He said "secessionist" groups were also involved, apparently referring to ethnic Arab and the Kurdish militants.

Protests began in several areas on November 15 after the government announced gasoline price hikes of at least 50 per cent&nbsp;and imposed rationing. The&nbsp;unrest&nbsp;spread to at least 100 towns and cities as demonstrators demanded senior officials step down.

Iran&nbsp;condemned the US&nbsp;decision to impose sanctions on the&nbsp;Iranian information minister on Friday for his role in a nationwide internet shutdown meant to help stifle the protests.

"Everyone knows that the current US&nbsp;administration does not value the principles of democracy, transparency and human rights, including freedom of the internet, for others," Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said, according to state media.

On Thursday,&nbsp;Iran's National Security Council that had ordered the shutdown approved reactivating fixed-line internet in some areas after a five-day outage.

The restoration of the internet, slow on the first two days, sped up on Saturday, with observatory NetBlocks indicating that network data showed connectivity was up to 72 per cent&nbsp;of normal levels.

Iranian Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri on Saturday warned regional countries of consequences if it is proven that they meddled to stoke recent unrest in Iran. "Some countries in the region should know that they will not have an easy life in the region if clues are found that show they intervened to create unrest in Iran," said Jahangiri, quoted by the semi-official news agency Fars.

Iranian Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri on Saturday warned regional countries of consequences if it is proven that they meddled to stoke recent unrest in Iran. "Some countries in the region should know that they will not have an easy life in the region if clues are found that show they intervened to create unrest in Iran," said Jahangiri, quoted by the semi-official news agency Fars. Iran has blamed "thugs" linked to exiles and foreign foes - the United States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia - for stirring up unrest following hikes in gasoline prices which led to some of the worst violence in a decade. Iran's regional rival Saudi Arabia and its arch-foe Israel have backed US moves to reimpose sanctions that have crippled Tehran's economy after Washington withdrew from the Islamic Republic's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. Meanwhile, police said 180 "ringleaders" of the unrest had been detained by its agents across the country, state television reported. On Friday the judiciary said the Revolutionary Guards had arrested about 100 leaders of protests. About 1,000 demonstrators have been arrested, Iranian media said nearly a week ago. The Center for Human Rights in Iran, a New York-based advocacy group, said on its website that a tally based on official figures and credible reports suggested that "a minimum of 2,755 people have been arrested with the actual minimum number likely being closer to 4,000". Iranian troops and members of the elite Revolutionary Guards helped police quell violent unrest in Kermanshah province this week, Iranian officials said on Saturday, accusing "US agents" of being among the armed protesters. The unrest appears to be the worst violence at least since Iran stamped out a "Green Revolution" in 2009 when dozens of protesters were killed over several months. Rights group Amnesty International said at least 30 people were killed in Kermanshah, making it the worst-hit by the protests and it updated its death toll to 115 from 106. Iran rejected the death toll figures as "speculative". Bahman Reyhani, the Revolutionary Guards' commander in Kermanshah, said "the rioters belonged to anti-revolutionary (exiled opposition) groups and America's intelligence services," the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. He did not name the groups. Armed Iranian Kurdish militants have long operated near the province's border with Iraq. Guards spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif said the protests had been initiated by royalists seeking the return of the Pahlavi dynasty toppled by the 1979 revolution, and the exiled Mujahideen Khalq armed opposition group, Tasnim reported. He said "secessionist" groups were also involved, apparently referring to ethnic Arab and the Kurdish militants. Protests began in several areas on November 15 after the government announced gasoline price hikes of at least 50 per cent and imposed rationing. The unrest spread to at least 100 towns and cities as demonstrators demanded senior officials step down. Iran condemned the US decision to impose sanctions on the Iranian information minister on Friday for his role in a nationwide internet shutdown meant to help stifle the protests. "Everyone knows that the current US administration does not value the principles of democracy, transparency and human rights, including freedom of the internet, for others," Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said, according to state media. On Thursday, Iran's National Security Council that had ordered the shutdown approved reactivating fixed-line internet in some areas after a five-day outage. The restoration of the internet, slow on the first two days, sped up on Saturday, with observatory NetBlocks indicating that network data showed connectivity was up to 72 per cent of normal levels.

Some countries will not have it easy if clues found on creating unrest in Iran: Vice President Jahangiri

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