India said today that Russia's S-400 missile defence <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-buying-of-s-400-from-russia-will-have-serious-implications-on-defence-ties-us-223011">system will be delivered in April 2023</a>, a move likely to anger the United States which has been against the deal from the start.

&nbsp;The announcement was made by the minister of the state of defence Sripad Naik in a written statement in Lok Sabha.&nbsp;

India had signed the missile deal in October 2018 during Russian President Putin's visit. The deal<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/indias-decision-to-buy-s-400-missile-system-will-further-destabilise-region-pakistan-172373"> was worth $5 billion</a> ensuring the advanced long-range surface-to-air missile would become a key weapon in India's arsenal.

Asked about India facing American sanctions under the&nbsp;Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) law, Naik said, "Government takes sovereign decisions based on threat perception, operational and technological aspects to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges."

However, the Trump administration had warned that the deal would have serious implications for India even though no specific details were put forward by the US. India feared US sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) instituted by the US Congress on arms purchases from Russia, but it did not transpire after Indian officials communicated India's defence requirements to Trump's officials.

In fact, former US defence secretary James Mattis had expressed confidence that US and India would "work out the matter"&nbsp;concerned with the deal even as several US officials frowned at the Russian deal.

"India has been spent many, many years in its nonaligned status, and it's drawn a lot of weapons from Russia," Mattis had told reporters at the Pentagon when asked about the deal, adding, "we'll work all this forward."

S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system.&nbsp;

China was the first foreign buyer to seal a government-to-government deal with Russia in 2014 to procure the lethal missile system. Moscow has already started delivery of an undisclosed number of the S-400 missile systems to Beijing.

Recently, the Erdogan-led government procured the first batch of the S-400 missiles from Russia with more due to arrive in 2023 despite heavy criticism by US officials.

India said today that Russia's S-400 missile defence system will be delivered in April 2023, a move likely to anger the United States which has been against the deal from the start.

India said today that Russia's S-400 missile defence system will be delivered in April 2023, a move likely to anger the United States which has been against the deal from the start. The announcement was made by the minister of the state of defence Sripad Naik in a written statement in Lok Sabha. India had signed the missile deal in October 2018 during Russian President Putin's visit. The deal was worth $5 billion ensuring the advanced long-range surface-to-air missile would become a key weapon in India's arsenal. Asked about India facing American sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) law, Naik said, "Government takes sovereign decisions based on threat perception, operational and technological aspects to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges." However, the Trump administration had warned that the deal would have serious implications for India even though no specific details were put forward by the US. India feared US sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) instituted by the US Congress on arms purchases from Russia, but it did not transpire after Indian officials communicated India's defence requirements to Trump's officials. In fact, former US defence secretary James Mattis had expressed confidence that US and India would "work out the matter" concerned with the deal even as several US officials frowned at the Russian deal. "India has been spent many, many years in its nonaligned status, and it's drawn a lot of weapons from Russia," Mattis had told reporters at the Pentagon when asked about the deal, adding, "we'll work all this forward." S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system. China was the first foreign buyer to seal a government-to-government deal with Russia in 2014 to procure the lethal missile system. Moscow has already started delivery of an undisclosed number of the S-400 missile systems to Beijing. Recently, the Erdogan-led government procured the first batch of the S-400 missiles from Russia with more due to arrive in 2023 despite heavy criticism by US officials.

Russia's S-400 missile defence system to be delivered in April 2023: India

After Pakistan authorities arrested <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-arrests-2611-mumbai-terror-attack-mastermind-hafiz-saeed-236587">Hafiz Saeed on terror financing</a>&nbsp;charges, US President Trump tweeted, saying that after a ten-year search, the so-called “mastermind” of the Mumbai terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan".&nbsp;

"Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him!" Trump added.

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India blames Saeed for masterminding the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in which 166 people were killed including several Americans. On Wednesday, Saeed was arrested near the town of Gujranwala in central Pakistan.

"The main charge is that he is gathering funds for banned outfits, which is illegal," Punjab&nbsp;governor spokesman Shahbaz Gill&nbsp;said.

Saeed denied all charges.&nbsp;

The Punjab counter-terrorism department said that Saeed had been arrested while going to a court in Gujranwala to seek pre-arrest bail but was remanded in custody.

The anti-terror court in Lahore had earlier granted interim pre-arrest bail to the Jamat-ud-Dawa(JuD) chief.

Saeed was declared a global terrorist by the UNSC recently after a long, protracted battle by India at the UN body, a move which was consistently blocked by China. The US had declared a $10 million reward for capturing the Pakistan-based terrorist.

The arrest of the JuD chief comes just months ahead of Pakistan's probable blacklisting at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) which had slammed the Imran Khan-led government for not doing enough to stop money laundering and terror financing in the country.

After Pakistan authorities arrested Hafiz Saeed on terror financing charges, US President Trump tweeted, saying that after a ten-year search, the so-called “mastermind” of the Mumbai terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan".

After Pakistan authorities arrested Hafiz Saeed on terror financing charges, US President Trump tweeted, saying that after a ten-year search, the so-called “mastermind” of the Mumbai terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan". "Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him!" Trump added. After a ten year search, the so-called “mastermind” of the Mumbai Terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan. Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 17, 2019 × India blames Saeed for masterminding the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in which 166 people were killed including several Americans. On Wednesday, Saeed was arrested near the town of Gujranwala in central Pakistan. "The main charge is that he is gathering funds for banned outfits, which is illegal," Punjab governor spokesman Shahbaz Gill said. Saeed denied all charges. The Punjab counter-terrorism department said that Saeed had been arrested while going to a court in Gujranwala to seek pre-arrest bail but was remanded in custody. The anti-terror court in Lahore had earlier granted interim pre-arrest bail to the Jamat-ud-Dawa(JuD) chief. Saeed was declared a global terrorist by the UNSC recently after a long, protracted battle by India at the UN body, a move which was consistently blocked by China. The US had declared a $10 million reward for capturing the Pakistan-based terrorist. The arrest of the JuD chief comes just months ahead of Pakistan's probable blacklisting at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) which had slammed the Imran Khan-led government for not doing enough to stop money laundering and terror financing in the country.

Mumbai terror attack 'mastermind' arrested in Pakistan, tweets Trump

After the international court of justice(ICJ) delivered its verdict on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/big-win-for-india-icj-grants-consular-access-to-kulbhushan-jadhav-236703">Kulbhushan Jadhav case</a>, PM Modi in a tweet said that truth and justice had prevailed.

"We welcome today’s verdict in the ICJ," PM Modi tweeted, adding, "congratulations to the ICJ for a verdict based on extensive study of facts."

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"I am sure Kulbhushan Jadhav will get justice," PM Modi said.

"Our government will always work for the safety and welfare of every Indian," the prime minister added.

The ICJ had upheld India's stand stating that Pakistan had violated the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/icj-verdict-in-kulbhushan-jadhav-case-victories-and-worries-for-india-236722">1963 Vienna Convention</a> on consular relations while granting India consular access to Jadhav.

Harish Salve, who was representing India in the case had questioned the functioning of Pakistan's military court in the case and had urged the UN court to annul Jadhav's death sentence, which is based on an "extracted confession".

In its sentence, the ICJ asked&nbsp;Pakistan to effectively "review and reconsider the conviction and sentence of Kulbhushan Sudhir Jadhav".

India's former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj in a series of tweets had hailed the verdict asserting that it was a "great victory&nbsp;for India".

Swaraj said, "I wholeheartedly welcome the verdict of International Court of Justice in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav. It is a great victory for India."

"I thank the Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi for our initiative to take Jadhav's case before the International Court of Justice. I thank Mr.Harish Salve for presenting India's case before ICJ very effectively and successfully," Swaraj said.

"I hope the verdict will provide the much needed solace to the family members of Kulbhushan Jadhav," Swaraj&nbsp;added.

After the international court of justice(ICJ) delivered its verdict on the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, PM Modi in a tweet said that truth and justice had prevailed. "We welcome today’s verdict in the ICJ," PM Modi tweeted, adding, "congratulations to the ICJ for a verdict based on extensive study of facts.

After the international court of justice(ICJ) delivered its verdict on the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, PM Modi in a tweet said that truth and justice had prevailed. "We welcome today’s verdict in the ICJ," PM Modi tweeted, adding, "congratulations to the ICJ for a verdict based on extensive study of facts." We welcome today’s verdict in the @CIJ_ICJ. Truth and justice have prevailed. Congratulations to the ICJ for a verdict based on extensive study of facts. I am sure Kulbhushan Jadhav will get justice. Our Government will always work for the safety and welfare of every Indian. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 17, 2019 × "I am sure Kulbhushan Jadhav will get justice," PM Modi said. "Our government will always work for the safety and welfare of every Indian," the prime minister added. The ICJ had upheld India's stand stating that Pakistan had violated the 1963 Vienna Convention on consular relations while granting India consular access to Jadhav. Harish Salve, who was representing India in the case had questioned the functioning of Pakistan's military court in the case and had urged the UN court to annul Jadhav's death sentence, which is based on an "extracted confession". In its sentence, the ICJ asked Pakistan to effectively "review and reconsider the conviction and sentence of Kulbhushan Sudhir Jadhav". India's former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj in a series of tweets had hailed the verdict asserting that it was a "great victory for India". Swaraj said, "I wholeheartedly welcome the verdict of International Court of Justice in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav. It is a great victory for India." "I thank the Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi for our initiative to take Jadhav's case before the International Court of Justice. I thank Mr.Harish Salve for presenting India's case before ICJ very effectively and successfully," Swaraj said. "I hope the verdict will provide the much needed solace to the family members of Kulbhushan Jadhav," Swaraj added.

I am sure Kulbhushan Jadhav will get justice: Modi on ICJ verdict

Libya on Wednesday extradited to Britain the brother of suicide bomber Salman Abedi who attacked an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester in May 2017 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/22-killed-59-injured-in-suicide-attack-at-ariana-grande-concert-in-manchester-15909">and killed 22 people, a security source said</a>.

Hashem Abedi, arrested days after the bombing, "is in the plane headed for Britain" after being handed over to British embassy staff, a spokesman for the force said.

Ahmed Ben Salem of the Special Deterrence Force (Radaa), an armed group which serves as the capital's police, said he was being extradited in line with a decision of the Libyan judiciary following a request from Britain.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police&nbsp;could not immediately confirm the extradition.

"We are still awaiting the outcome of the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) request for Hashem Abedi's extradition from Libya. The extradition proceedings are in progress," he said.

"As proceedings are ongoing, it is essential that we respect the Libyan legal process and therefore we cannot provide any further detail at this time."

The brother is suspected of involvement and is wanted by Manchester police on charges of murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause an explosion.

According to Radaa, the brother has allegedly acknowledged that he was in Britain as the attack was being prepared and was "fully aware of the details".

His father was also detained in Libya but released a few weeks later.

Salman Abedi carried out the bloodiest terror attack in Britain in more than a decade when he detonated a suicide bomb after a concert by Grande, leaving many children among the dead.

Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), which is based in Tripoli, said in April that Hashem Abedi's case was being determined by the North African country's courts.

Libya has been mired in chaos since the ouster and killing of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in a NATO-backed uprising 2011.

The Abedi family, originally from Libya, had fled to the Britain during the dictatorship, but the brothers returned to the country along with their father when the uprising began in 2011.

There has been a surge in fighting since military strongman General Khalifa Haftar launched an offensive on Tripoli, seat of the GNA, on April 4. 
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Libya on Wednesday extradited to Britain the brother of suicide bomber Salman Abedi who attacked an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester in May 2017 and killed 22 people, a security source said.

Libya on Wednesday extradited to Britain the brother of suicide bomber Salman Abedi who attacked an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester in May 2017 and killed 22 people, a security source said. Hashem Abedi, arrested days after the bombing, "is in the plane headed for Britain" after being handed over to British embassy staff, a spokesman for the force said. Ahmed Ben Salem of the Special Deterrence Force (Radaa), an armed group which serves as the capital's police, said he was being extradited in line with a decision of the Libyan judiciary following a request from Britain. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police could not immediately confirm the extradition. "We are still awaiting the outcome of the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) request for Hashem Abedi's extradition from Libya. The extradition proceedings are in progress," he said. "As proceedings are ongoing, it is essential that we respect the Libyan legal process and therefore we cannot provide any further detail at this time." The brother is suspected of involvement and is wanted by Manchester police on charges of murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to cause an explosion. According to Radaa, the brother has allegedly acknowledged that he was in Britain as the attack was being prepared and was "fully aware of the details". His father was also detained in Libya but released a few weeks later. Salman Abedi carried out the bloodiest terror attack in Britain in more than a decade when he detonated a suicide bomb after a concert by Grande, leaving many children among the dead. Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), which is based in Tripoli, said in April that Hashem Abedi's case was being determined by the North African country's courts. Libya has been mired in chaos since the ouster and killing of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in a NATO-backed uprising 2011. The Abedi family, originally from Libya, had fled to the Britain during the dictatorship, but the brothers returned to the country along with their father when the uprising began in 2011. There has been a surge in fighting since military strongman General Khalifa Haftar launched an offensive on Tripoli, seat of the GNA, on April 4.

Libya extradites Manchester bomber's brother: Security source

The European Union's (EU) powerful antitrust authority launched an in-depth <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amazon-workers-in-germany-strike-over-pay-verdi-union-says-236173">investigation into Amazon</a> on Wednesday, amid suspicions the US-based online behemoth misuses merchant data hosted on its website.

The formal investigation opens a new chapter in the European Union's campaign to curtail the dominance of US tech firms with Google, Facebook and Apple also regular targets of regulators in Brussels.

"I have... decided to take a very close look at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amazon-warehouse-workers-in-minnesota-set-walkout-on-prime-day-234450">Amazon's business practices</a> and its dual role as marketplace and retailer (and) to assess its compliance with EU competition rules," the EU's antitrust commissioner Margrethe Vestager said in a statement.

At the heart of the case is Amazon's service to third party merchants who use the world's biggest online retailer to access customers and broaden their reach.

In providing this service, Amazon "continuously collects data about the activity on its platform", the commission said.

Preliminary findings, according to the statement, indicate that Amazon "appears to use competitively sensitive information -- about marketplace sellers, their products and transactions on the marketplace."&nbsp;

The investigation, which has no deadline, is likely to be the final offensive by Vestager against big tech before the end of her current mandate on October 31.

In an email to AFP, Amazon said: "We will cooperate fully with the European Commission and continue working hard to support businesses of all sizes and help them grow."

In some areas, insurgents and religious leaders tell communities that vaccines are a Western conspiracy aiming to sterilise Muslim children, or that such programmes are an elaborate cover for Western or Afghan government spies.

Last year, the Taliban warned the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) that the group would no longer protect its workers.

The threat forced the ICRC to significantly scale back its Afghan operations.

The European Union's (EU) powerful antitrust authority launched an in-depth investigation into Amazon on Wednesday, amid suspicions the US-based online behemoth misuses merchant data hosted on its website.

The European Union's (EU) powerful antitrust authority launched an in-depth investigation into Amazon on Wednesday, amid suspicions the US-based online behemoth misuses merchant data hosted on its website. The formal investigation opens a new chapter in the European Union's campaign to curtail the dominance of US tech firms with Google, Facebook and Apple also regular targets of regulators in Brussels. "I have... decided to take a very close look at Amazon's business practices and its dual role as marketplace and retailer (and) to assess its compliance with EU competition rules," the EU's antitrust commissioner Margrethe Vestager said in a statement. At the heart of the case is Amazon's service to third party merchants who use the world's biggest online retailer to access customers and broaden their reach. In providing this service, Amazon "continuously collects data about the activity on its platform", the commission said. Preliminary findings, according to the statement, indicate that Amazon "appears to use competitively sensitive information -- about marketplace sellers, their products and transactions on the marketplace." The investigation, which has no deadline, is likely to be the final offensive by Vestager against big tech before the end of her current mandate on October 31. In an email to AFP, Amazon said: "We will cooperate fully with the European Commission and continue working hard to support businesses of all sizes and help them grow." In some areas, insurgents and religious leaders tell communities that vaccines are a Western conspiracy aiming to sterilise Muslim children, or that such programmes are an elaborate cover for Western or Afghan government spies. Last year, the Taliban warned the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) that the group would no longer protect its workers. The threat forced the ICRC to significantly scale back its Afghan operations.

European Union launches probe into Amazon's use of merchant data

After initial hesitation, a growing number of Republicans in the US Congress including almost half the Ohio delegation in the House have openly criticised <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-has-discussed-iran-nuclear-standoff-with-macron-white-house-234187">President Donald Trump</a> over his racially charged attacks on four Democratic lawmakers.

Three Republicans from Texas, a solidly pro-Trump state, also voiced some level of concern about his comments targeting the four minority women, joining the critics from Ohio, a key battleground state for Trump as he seeks re-election in 2020.

Fear of retribution from the president, who readily inveighs on Twitter against almost anyone he perceives as an opponent, has kept most Republicans quiet in the House of Representatives and the Senate almost since Trump took power in January 2017.

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But as of late Tuesday, about three dozen of the 250 in Congress, or 14 per cent, had called him out on his statements.

Texas Representative Will Hurd, for instance, called Trump's tweets from the weekend "racist and xenophobic" and "unbecoming of the leader of the free world."

Fellow Texan Pete Olson also distanced himself, saying he is proud to represent "the most diverse Congressional district in America," and urged the president to disavow his comments.&nbsp;

Ohio Representative Mike Turner called Trump`s words "racist." Another four Ohio Republicans joined Turner in condemning the tweets.

Trump tweeted during the weekend that the four congresswomen should “go back and help fix the totally broken and crime-infested places from which they came.” All four are US citizens and three were born in the United States.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, while refraining from directly criticizing Trump, said on Tuesday that public debate should be about ideas, not personal attacks.

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy dismissed the debate and an effort by House Democrats to pass a resolution condemning the president`s remarks as "all politics."

Republicans who criticise Trump risk his enduring ire, said Alex Conant, a Republican political strategist who worked for Florida Senator Marco Rubio in the 2016 presidential primaries.

“Trump never forgets a Republican who is disloyal to him,” Conant said, adding that “Republicans are very wary of criticising Trump because they don’t want to face his retribution in the primaries.”

In 2020, Trump will ask US voters to re-elect him. All 435 House seats are also up for grabs and a third of the 100 Senate seats. Of the nearly one dozen Republican senators who criticized Trump`s remarks, only three face serious re-election challenges.&nbsp;

But Senate Republicans in swing states may find that "a little bit of independence from Trump" helps, Conant noted.

"Every member has their own calculus and certainly some of them are taking a principled position, regardless of the politics," Conant said.

"But for the vast majority of Republican members, the lesson of the last two years is don`t comment on Trump`s tweets because they have a short shelf life, but the damage you can do to yourself can be permanent."

After initial hesitation, a growing number of Republicans in the US Congress including almost half the Ohio delegation in the House have openly criticised President Donald Trump over his racially charged attacks on four Democratic lawmakers.

After initial hesitation, a growing number of Republicans in the US Congress including almost half the Ohio delegation in the House have openly criticised President Donald Trump over his racially charged attacks on four Democratic lawmakers. Three Republicans from Texas, a solidly pro-Trump state, also voiced some level of concern about his comments targeting the four minority women, joining the critics from Ohio, a key battleground state for Trump as he seeks re-election in 2020. Fear of retribution from the president, who readily inveighs on Twitter against almost anyone he perceives as an opponent, has kept most Republicans quiet in the House of Representatives and the Senate almost since Trump took power in January 2017. But as of late Tuesday, about three dozen of the 250 in Congress, or 14 per cent, had called him out on his statements. Texas Representative Will Hurd, for instance, called Trump's tweets from the weekend "racist and xenophobic" and "unbecoming of the leader of the free world." Fellow Texan Pete Olson also distanced himself, saying he is proud to represent "the most diverse Congressional district in America," and urged the president to disavow his comments. Ohio Representative Mike Turner called Trump`s words "racist." Another four Ohio Republicans joined Turner in condemning the tweets. Trump tweeted during the weekend that the four congresswomen should “go back and help fix the totally broken and crime-infested places from which they came.” All four are US citizens and three were born in the United States. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, while refraining from directly criticizing Trump, said on Tuesday that public debate should be about ideas, not personal attacks. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy dismissed the debate and an effort by House Democrats to pass a resolution condemning the president`s remarks as "all politics." Republicans who criticise Trump risk his enduring ire, said Alex Conant, a Republican political strategist who worked for Florida Senator Marco Rubio in the 2016 presidential primaries. “Trump never forgets a Republican who is disloyal to him,” Conant said, adding that “Republicans are very wary of criticising Trump because they don’t want to face his retribution in the primaries.” In 2020, Trump will ask US voters to re-elect him. All 435 House seats are also up for grabs and a third of the 100 Senate seats. Of the nearly one dozen Republican senators who criticized Trump`s remarks, only three face serious re-election challenges. But Senate Republicans in swing states may find that "a little bit of independence from Trump" helps, Conant noted. "Every member has their own calculus and certainly some of them are taking a principled position, regardless of the politics," Conant said. "But for the vast majority of Republican members, the lesson of the last two years is don`t comment on Trump`s tweets because they have a short shelf life, but the damage you can do to yourself can be permanent."

In 'GOP base' Texas & key battleground state Ohio, Republicans criticise Trump over 'racist' tweets

The ruling party of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched another blistering attack on the press, linking critical coverage to potential "treason" in the latest broadside against the beleaguered media.

The official account of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party fired off over two dozen tweets in English and Urdu late Tuesday, lambasting the press for coverage criticising the government and PM Imran&nbsp;Khan which it deemed "anti-state".

"Freedom of expression is beauty of democracy. Expressing enemy's stance is not freedom of speech but treason against its people," read one tweet.

"Media houses &amp; journalists must take care that in their quest for criticism on State, they intentionally or unintentionally do not end up propagating enemy's stance," read another, with the hashtag: #JournalismNotAgenda.

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Pakistan routinely ranks among the world's most dangerous countries for media workers, and reporters have frequently been detained, beaten and even killed for being critical of the government or powerful military.

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In recent years the space for dissent has shrunk further, with the government announcing a crackdown on social networks and traditional media houses decrying pressure from authorities that they say has resulted in widespread self-censorship.

Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders recently warned of "disturbing dictatorial tendencies" after three Pakistani TV stations were briefly taken off air in what it called "brazen censorship".

The Committee to Protect Journalist last year warned that the powerful Pakistani military had "quietly, but effectively, set restrictions on reporting".

The government has defended its record, and last week Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told a media freedom conference in London that there was "no question of gagging" journalists after being challenged on his country's record.

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Prime Minister Khan, a cricket hero who captained the national team to World Cup victory in 1992, was elected last summer after running a fiery campaign -&nbsp;vowing to crack down on corruption and build an Islamic welfare state.&nbsp;

But, nearly one year later, his rule has been marred by a crackdown on civil rights activists, the rounding up of opposition leaders, and increased pressure on the press.&nbsp;

His government is also struggling to right the country's floundering economy, with ballooning deficits, soaring inflation, and a sinking rupee stirring discontent.&nbsp;

Among other tweets, the PTI also warned that the media was a "powerful tool of depicting the positive image of our country. Anti-State actions not only impact the credibility of our journalism community but also sends out a wrong message to the world". 
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The ruling party of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched another blistering attack on the press, linking critical coverage to potential "treason" in the latest broadside against the beleaguered media.

The ruling party of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched another blistering attack on the press, linking critical coverage to potential "treason" in the latest broadside against the beleaguered media. The official account of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party fired off over two dozen tweets in English and Urdu late Tuesday, lambasting the press for coverage criticising the government and PM Imran Khan which it deemed "anti-state". "Freedom of expression is beauty of democracy. Expressing enemy's stance is not freedom of speech but treason against its people," read one tweet. "Media houses & journalists must take care that in their quest for criticism on State, they intentionally or unintentionally do not end up propagating enemy's stance," read another, with the hashtag: #JournalismNotAgenda. Media houses & journalists must take care that in their quest for criticism on State, they intentionally or unintentionally do not end up propagating enemy’s stance. Freedom of expression is immense power. And with great power there is great responsibility!#JournalismNotAgenda pic.twitter.com/YdxD9Al5Pb — PTI (@PTIofficial) July 16, 2019 × Pakistan routinely ranks among the world's most dangerous countries for media workers, and reporters have frequently been detained, beaten and even killed for being critical of the government or powerful military. Instead of serving as self appointed spokespersons of political parties, nitpicking & manipulating stories to suit a particular narrative, the fundamental responsibility of a journalist is to be impartial and truthful to their profession and nation. #JournalismNotAgenda pic.twitter.com/mtxAJJ4TFe — PTI (@PTIofficial) July 16, 2019 × In recent years the space for dissent has shrunk further, with the government announcing a crackdown on social networks and traditional media houses decrying pressure from authorities that they say has resulted in widespread self-censorship. Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders recently warned of "disturbing dictatorial tendencies" after three Pakistani TV stations were briefly taken off air in what it called "brazen censorship". The Committee to Protect Journalist last year warned that the powerful Pakistani military had "quietly, but effectively, set restrictions on reporting". The government has defended its record, and last week Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told a media freedom conference in London that there was "no question of gagging" journalists after being challenged on his country's record. Freedom of press is a part of freedom of expression; given it does not hurt state or nation #JournalismNotAgenda pic.twitter.com/rBhCRgP0Fb — PTI (@PTIofficial) July 16, 2019 × Prime Minister Khan, a cricket hero who captained the national team to World Cup victory in 1992, was elected last summer after running a fiery campaign - vowing to crack down on corruption and build an Islamic welfare state. But, nearly one year later, his rule has been marred by a crackdown on civil rights activists, the rounding up of opposition leaders, and increased pressure on the press. His government is also struggling to right the country's floundering economy, with ballooning deficits, soaring inflation, and a sinking rupee stirring discontent. Among other tweets, the PTI also warned that the media was a "powerful tool of depicting the positive image of our country. Anti-State actions not only impact the credibility of our journalism community but also sends out a wrong message to the world".

Freedom of expression beauty of democracy, expressing enemy's stance is not freedom of speech: Imran Khan's PTI to local media

Newcastle United announced Wednesday that Steve Bruce has been appointed head coach following the departure of Rafael Benitez from the Premier League club.

"<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/ayoze-perez-hat-trick-ends-newcastle-relegation-fears-212233&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwimjI_n0rvjAhXc73MBHR7YCi0QFjAAegQIDBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0-M8-ErAfWKiwgogTVkxYn">Newcastle United</a> can now announce that Steve Bruce has been appointed as the club's new head coach," the club said on its website, adding that the former Manchester United player had signed an initial three-year contract.

The 58-year-old Bruce, who grew up in Tyneside and is a former coach of Newcastle's fierce rivals Sunderland, will be joined at St. James' Park by coaches Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence, the club added.

Bruce, who resigned from Sheffield Wednesday prior to signing with Newcastle, told the club website,&nbsp;"I'm delighted and incredibly proud to be appointed as head coach of Newcastle United.

"This is my boyhood club and it was my dad's club, so this is a very special moment for me and my family," Bruce said.

Lee Charnley, managing director at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/manager-rafa-benitez-braces-for-survival-battle-with-inactive-magpies-153176&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjbvYST07vjAhWRinAKHcyjCf4QFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2X8QbQT7AzyzBjLa5ElMu3">Newcastle United</a>, said the club was pleased to appoint a coach of Bruce's "vast experience and connections..."

"The hard work for Steve and his team starts immediately and we will be fully prepared for the challenge of a new Premier League season," he added.

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The Newcastle squad are currently on a pre-season tour in China and Bruce and his staff are scheduled to travel to join them there following Wednesday's match in Nanjing against Wolves.

Newcastle United announced Wednesday that Steve Bruce has been appointed head coach following the departure of Rafael Benitez from the Premier League club. "Newcastle United can now announce that Steve Bruce has been appointed as the club's new head coach," the club said on its website, adding that the former Manchester United player had signed an initial three-year contract.

Newcastle United announced Wednesday that Steve Bruce has been appointed head coach following the departure of Rafael Benitez from the Premier League club. "Newcastle United can now announce that Steve Bruce has been appointed as the club's new head coach," the club said on its website, adding that the former Manchester United player had signed an initial three-year contract. The 58-year-old Bruce, who grew up in Tyneside and is a former coach of Newcastle's fierce rivals Sunderland, will be joined at St. James' Park by coaches Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence, the club added. Bruce, who resigned from Sheffield Wednesday prior to signing with Newcastle, told the club website, "I'm delighted and incredibly proud to be appointed as head coach of Newcastle United. "This is my boyhood club and it was my dad's club, so this is a very special moment for me and my family," Bruce said. Lee Charnley, managing director at Newcastle United, said the club was pleased to appoint a coach of Bruce's "vast experience and connections..." "The hard work for Steve and his team starts immediately and we will be fully prepared for the challenge of a new Premier League season," he added. “There is a huge challenge ahead of us, but it’s one that my staff and I are ready for. We’ll roll our sleeves up and we’ll be giving it everything from the off to ensure supporters have a successful team that they can be proud of.” Read more: https://t.co/BTjZACgqtb #NUFC pic.twitter.com/IWdJLsp34K — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 17, 2019 × The Newcastle squad are currently on a pre-season tour in China and Bruce and his staff are scheduled to travel to join them there following Wednesday's match in Nanjing against Wolves.

Steve Bruce replaces Rafa Benitezas as Newcastle United head coach

Indian shuttlers <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/indias-pv-sindhu-faces-second-round-exit-at-the-australian-open-225039&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjRtKyO2bvjAhXFKo8KHYlVBmwQFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3kyCRaz6h5hE0rsCLWAB3J">PV Sindhu</a> and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round of the ongoing Indonesia Open after winning their respective first-round matches on Wednesday.

Sindhu defeated Aya Ohori of Japan 11-21, 21-15, 21-15 whereas Srikanth outclassed Japan's Kenta Nishimoto 21-14, 21-13.

24-year-old <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/pv-sindhu-saina-nehwal-enter-second-round-of-asia-badminton-championship-213196&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjRtKyO2bvjAhXFKo8KHYlVBmwQFjAFegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1BdUxcjeaqRtu8XT3ARbDo">Sindhu </a>lost the first set against Ohori but she was able to bounce back in the second and third set to win the match that lasted for almost an hour.

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/kidambi-srikanth-seals-final-spot-at-india-open-206729&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiH_am62bvjAhUFrY8KHZmsAiEQFjAAegQIBhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3lP3sZfzCg50N1dFS8x0td">Srikanth </a>had a field day as he brushed aside Nishimoto's challenge in under 40 minutes.

Earlier, on Tuesday, Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the second round as they defeated Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin 21-19, 18-21, 21-19 in a first-round match.

In the mixed doubles event, Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N. Sikki Reddy defeated Robin Tabeling and Selena Piek 25-23, 16-21, 21-19 to advance to the second round.

However, in the women's doubles category, India's Ashwini Ponnappa and N.Sikki Reddy suffered a setback as they were defeated by Vivian Hoo and Yap Cheng Wen 22-20, 20-22, 22-20.

Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round of the ongoing Indonesia Open after winning their respective first-round matches on Wednesday.

Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round of the ongoing Indonesia Open after winning their respective first-round matches on Wednesday. Sindhu defeated Aya Ohori of Japan 11-21, 21-15, 21-15 whereas Srikanth outclassed Japan's Kenta Nishimoto 21-14, 21-13. 24-year-old Sindhu lost the first set against Ohori but she was able to bounce back in the second and third set to win the match that lasted for almost an hour. Srikanth had a field day as he brushed aside Nishimoto's challenge in under 40 minutes. Earlier, on Tuesday, Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the second round as they defeated Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin 21-19, 18-21, 21-19 in a first-round match. In the mixed doubles event, Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N. Sikki Reddy defeated Robin Tabeling and Selena Piek 25-23, 16-21, 21-19 to advance to the second round. However, in the women's doubles category, India's Ashwini Ponnappa and N.Sikki Reddy suffered a setback as they were defeated by Vivian Hoo and Yap Cheng Wen 22-20, 20-22, 22-20.

Indonesia Open: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth advance to second round

India head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-invites-applications-for-mens-head-coach-to-replace-ravi-shastri-236389">Ravi Shastri</a> on Wednesday said New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson's composure in viewing the sequence of events was remarkable during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final match.

The final between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-mistakenly-awarded-extra-run-in-world-cup-final-ex-umpire-simon-taufel-236235">New Zealand</a> and England at the Lord's Cricket Ground on July 14 could not separate the two sides despite the 50-over match and subsequent super over.

England finally were declared the champions on the basis of boundary countback rule.

Shastri, in a tweet, praised Williamson, saying the Kiwi skipper's silence since the match is remarkable.

He also conveyed his blessings to Williamson."Your composure and dignity viewing the sequence of events was remarkable. Your dignified grace and silence 48 hours since is simply remarkable. We know you have one hand on that WC. You not just Kane. You Kane and Able. God bless," Shastri said.

Williamson, who was adjudged Player of the Tournament, said the loss against England during the final based on the boundary countback rule was pretty hard to swallow.

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"I never thought I would have to answer this. It's pretty hard to swallow when two teams have worked really hard to reach this point. It's what it is, the rules were there at the start, no one thought it would come down to this," Williamson said at the post-match press conference.

"It's a pretty hard loss to swallow. The rules are there. It is something you don't consider when you go out to play. I didn't even know what the boundary count was, but we were behind," he added.

This is the second successive time that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-coach-wants-rules-to-review-after-hollow-world-cup-final-236266">New Zealand</a> finished as the runners-up in the World Cup.

The Kiwis under the leadership of Brendon McCullum lost the final of the 2015 edition to Australia by seven wickets.

India head coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson's composure in viewing the sequence of events was remarkable during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final match.

India head coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson's composure in viewing the sequence of events was remarkable during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final match. The final between New Zealand and England at the Lord's Cricket Ground on July 14 could not separate the two sides despite the 50-over match and subsequent super over. England finally were declared the champions on the basis of boundary countback rule. Shastri, in a tweet, praised Williamson, saying the Kiwi skipper's silence since the match is remarkable. He also conveyed his blessings to Williamson."Your composure and dignity viewing the sequence of events was remarkable. Your dignified grace and silence 48 hours since is simply remarkable. We know you have one hand on that WC. You not just Kane. You Kane and Able. God bless," Shastri said. Williamson, who was adjudged Player of the Tournament, said the loss against England during the final based on the boundary countback rule was pretty hard to swallow. Your composure and dignity viewing the sequence of events was remarkable. Your dignified grace and silence 48 hours since is simply remarkable. We know you have one hand on that WC. You not just Kane. You Kane and Able. God bless. #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/cLS4cabttu — Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) July 16, 2019 × "I never thought I would have to answer this. It's pretty hard to swallow when two teams have worked really hard to reach this point. It's what it is, the rules were there at the start, no one thought it would come down to this," Williamson said at the post-match press conference. "It's a pretty hard loss to swallow. The rules are there. It is something you don't consider when you go out to play. I didn't even know what the boundary count was, but we were behind," he added. This is the second successive time that New Zealand finished as the runners-up in the World Cup. The Kiwis under the leadership of Brendon McCullum lost the final of the 2015 edition to Australia by seven wickets.

Ravi Shastri praises New Zealand captain Kane Williamson's 'remarkable composure' in  World Cup final

The Indian squad for the upcoming tour of West Indies is likely to be announced on July 19 or 20, a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-invites-applications-for-mens-head-coach-to-replace-ravi-shastri-236389">BCCI </a>source confirmed on Wednesday.

There have been speculations regarding MS Dhoni's availability for the tour and clearing the air, the BCCI source said that there has been no meeting with the wicket-keeper batsman yet.

The source added that a meeting will be held with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-umpiring-error-haunts-india-as-ms-dhoni-lost-his-wicket-on-no-ball-234892">Dhoni </a>before deciding the future course of action.

"No meeting has taken place with Dhoni yet regarding the West Indies tour. There will be a meeting with Dhoni first and after that things will become clear regarding his availability. The team selection is either on July 19th or 20th," a BCCI source told ANI.

Dhoni had received a lot of criticism for his slow strike rate during the recently concluded Cricket World Cup.

The 38-year-old scored 273 runs in the tournament, but he was regularly criticised for slow strike-rate.

Dhoni faced criticism for, what critics said, his baffling approach during the team's run-chase against England.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-failed-to-deliver-when-it-mattered-says-rohit-sharma-after-world-cup-semi-final-loss-235219">In the semi-final</a>, he scored 50 runs but as soon as he was run-out, India's hopes of reaching the finals dashed.

Earlier, it was reported that Indian skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Jasprit Bumrah will most likely be rested for the ODI and T20 series against West Indies, starting from August 3.

A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source had told ANI that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/forty-five-minutes-of-bad-cricket-put-us-out-says-kohli-after-indias-shock-exit-234767">Kohli </a>and Bumrah are likely to be on rest for the ODI and T20 series against West Indies.

Both the players will be joining the team prior to the Test series.

India will play their first Test match from August 22 to 27.

India will start their Windies tour from August 3 and play three T20's, three ODI's and two Test matches.

The Indian squad for the upcoming tour of West Indies is likely to be announced on July 19 or 20, a BCCI source confirmed on Wednesday. There have been speculations regarding MS Dhoni's availability for the tour and clearing the air, the BCCI source said that there has been no meeting with the wicket-keeper batsman yet.

The Indian squad for the upcoming tour of West Indies is likely to be announced on July 19 or 20, a BCCI source confirmed on Wednesday. There have been speculations regarding MS Dhoni's availability for the tour and clearing the air, the BCCI source said that there has been no meeting with the wicket-keeper batsman yet. The source added that a meeting will be held with Dhoni before deciding the future course of action. "No meeting has taken place with Dhoni yet regarding the West Indies tour. There will be a meeting with Dhoni first and after that things will become clear regarding his availability. The team selection is either on July 19th or 20th," a BCCI source told ANI. Dhoni had received a lot of criticism for his slow strike rate during the recently concluded Cricket World Cup. The 38-year-old scored 273 runs in the tournament, but he was regularly criticised for slow strike-rate. Dhoni faced criticism for, what critics said, his baffling approach during the team's run-chase against England. In the semi-final, he scored 50 runs but as soon as he was run-out, India's hopes of reaching the finals dashed. Earlier, it was reported that Indian skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Jasprit Bumrah will most likely be rested for the ODI and T20 series against West Indies, starting from August 3. A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source had told ANI that Kohli and Bumrah are likely to be on rest for the ODI and T20 series against West Indies. Both the players will be joining the team prior to the Test series. India will play their first Test match from August 22 to 27. India will start their Windies tour from August 3 and play three T20's, three ODI's and two Test matches.

MS Dhoni's fate hangs in balance ahead India's squad announcement for West Indies

German minister Ursula von der Leyen was narrowly voted the new EU chief on Tuesday.

The 60-year-old ex-defence minister will replace Jean-Claude Juncker as president of the European Commission after the vote in Strasbourg assembly.

"The secret to happiness is freedom. The secret to freedom is courage. Let's have courage together," she urged lawmakers, citing the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. &nbsp;

"A speech is just a speech, it's limited," she admitted, urging members to consult a hastily put together manifesto designed to answer demands from conservative, socialist and liberal pro-European parties.&nbsp;

She promised: "A climate-neutral Europe in 2015. A more social and competitive Europe. A Europe that makes use of its full potential.&nbsp;

"A Europe that has a new push on European democracy and a strong Europe that protects our European way of life."

Von der Leyen had&nbsp;had only a short time since the 28 EU leaders nominated her to win over the main centre-right EPP, socialist S&amp;D and liberal Renew Europe blocs she hopes will get her the necessary 374 votes.

The Brussels-born political blueblood and London School of Economics graduate is the only minister to have served with Merkel since the beginning of her marathon reign in 2005 and previously ran the family affairs and labour ministries.

A life-long high achiever, she has at times drawn envy and animosity for her best-in-class style. But she has played up the persona of a super-mum with iron discipline in her campaign for the top EU job.

She was once dubbed "the soloist" for her go-it-alone style, and a recent opinion poll by Bild am Sonntag newspaper rated her as the second-least popular member of Merkel's cabinet.

German minister Ursula von der Leyen was narrowly voted the new EU chief on Tuesday. The 60-year-old ex-defence minister will replace Jean-Claude Juncker as president of the European Commission after the vote in Strasbourg assembly.

German minister Ursula von der Leyen was narrowly voted the new EU chief on Tuesday. The 60-year-old ex-defence minister will replace Jean-Claude Juncker as president of the European Commission after the vote in Strasbourg assembly. "The secret to happiness is freedom. The secret to freedom is courage. Let's have courage together," she urged lawmakers, citing the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. "A speech is just a speech, it's limited," she admitted, urging members to consult a hastily put together manifesto designed to answer demands from conservative, socialist and liberal pro-European parties. She promised: "A climate-neutral Europe in 2015. A more social and competitive Europe. A Europe that makes use of its full potential. "A Europe that has a new push on European democracy and a strong Europe that protects our European way of life." Von der Leyen had had only a short time since the 28 EU leaders nominated her to win over the main centre-right EPP, socialist S&D and liberal Renew Europe blocs she hopes will get her the necessary 374 votes. The Brussels-born political blueblood and London School of Economics graduate is the only minister to have served with Merkel since the beginning of her marathon reign in 2005 and previously ran the family affairs and labour ministries. A life-long high achiever, she has at times drawn envy and animosity for her best-in-class style. But she has played up the persona of a super-mum with iron discipline in her campaign for the top EU job. She was once dubbed "the soloist" for her go-it-alone style, and a recent opinion poll by Bild am Sonntag newspaper rated her as the second-least popular member of Merkel's cabinet.

Lawmakers narrowly approve Von der Leyen as EU chief

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