<p>A United States lawmaker has called to designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism.&nbsp;Scott Perry, who is a Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania, has sponsored a bill titled 'Stopping Pakistani Terror Act' that seeks to designate Pakistan as a "state sponsor of terrorism, and other purposes".&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has been understood that the bill has now been referred to the US House committee on foreign affairs and the proposed sanctions include several restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some of the restrictions on foreign assistance are; a ban on defence exports and sales, certain controls over the export of dual-use items, and miscellaneous financial and other restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Voices have been raised to probe into Ambassador Masood Khan's alleged links with some groups. Scott Perry, Gregory Steube and Mary E Miller sent a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland on March 9.</p>

<p>They claimed&nbsp;that Ambassador Khan's close relationship "with domestic actors linked with the Pakistani regime remains a critical concern".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official website of the US Congress has marked the bill under HR 6993.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Only four countries have been designated sponsors of terrorism so far: Cuba, North Korea, Iran and Syria.</p>

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<p>A couple of days back, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) retained Islamabad on the grey list over inadequate actions on probing and prosecuting terrorists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>FATF said in a &nbsp;statement, "The FATF encourages Pakistan to continue to make progress to address, as soon as possible, the one remaining item by continuing to demonstrate that [terror financing] investigations and prosecutions target senior leaders and commanders of UN-designated terrorist groups."&nbsp;</p>


A United States lawmaker has called to designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism. Scott Perry, who is a Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania, has sponsored a bill titled 'Stopping Pakistani Terror Act' that seeks to designate Pakistan as a "state sponsor of terrorism, and other purposes".

A United States lawmaker has called to designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism. Scott Perry, who is a Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania, has sponsored a bill titled 'Stopping Pakistani Terror Act' that seeks to designate Pakistan as a "state sponsor of terrorism, and other purposes". It has been understood that the bill has now been referred to the US House committee on foreign affairs and the proposed sanctions include several restrictions. Some of the restrictions on foreign assistance are; a ban on defence exports and sales, certain controls over the export of dual-use items, and miscellaneous financial and other restrictions. ALSO READ | Afghanistan, Pakistan agree on free movement of cargo trucks Voices have been raised to probe into Ambassador Masood Khan's alleged links with some groups. Scott Perry, Gregory Steube and Mary E Miller sent a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland on March 9. They claimed that Ambassador Khan's close relationship "with domestic actors linked with the Pakistani regime remains a critical concern". The official website of the US Congress has marked the bill under HR 6993. Only four countries have been designated sponsors of terrorism so far: Cuba, North Korea, Iran and Syria. ALSO READ | Killings, kidnappings of businessmen have increased in the country: Afghanistan's Chamber of Commerce A couple of days back, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) retained Islamabad on the grey list over inadequate actions on probing and prosecuting terrorists. FATF said in a statement, "The FATF encourages Pakistan to continue to make progress to address, as soon as possible, the one remaining item by continuing to demonstrate that [terror financing] investigations and prosecutions target senior leaders and commanders of UN-designated terrorist groups."

US lawmakers seek sanctions against Pakistan; bill sent to US Foreign Affairs Committee

<p>Dutch brewer&nbsp;Heineken, Danish beer-maker&nbsp;Carlsberg, and&nbsp;Universal&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Group are some of the latest Western firms to halt operations in&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;over Moscow's war in Ukraine.</p>

<p>On Thursday, Japanese gaming giants PlayStation and Nintendo announced they would suspend shipments to&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;too, joining the hundreds of multinationals who have taken action.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Heineken, the world's second-biggest beer company, said Wednesday it was stopping the production, advertising and sale of its namesake brand in&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;"in response to the continued escalation of the war".</p>

<p>Heineken&nbsp;had already suspended new investments and exports to&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;last week.</p>

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<p>"We are shocked and saddened to watch the tragedy in Ukraine unfold,"&nbsp;Heineken&nbsp;chief executive Dolf van den Brink said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The Russian government's war against Ukraine is an unprovoked and completely unjustified attack," he added.</p>

<p>Heineken&nbsp;employs 1,800 people in&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;and says it is the third-biggest brewer in the country, where it makes the Zhigulevskoe and Oxota brands for the local market.</p>

<p>The brewer said it would take "immediate steps to ring-fence" its Russian business from the rest of its global operations "to stop the flow of monies, royalties and dividends out of&nbsp;Russia".</p>

<p>"Heineken&nbsp;will no longer accept any net financial benefit derived from our Russian operations," it said.</p>

<p>Heineken's other famous brands include Amstel, Tiger and Strongbow cider.</p>

<p>Danish brewer&nbsp;Carlsberg, the world's fourth biggest beer producer, said it too was halting production and sales in&nbsp;Russia.</p>

<p>It said Baltika Breweries, which it majority owns, would continue to operate as a separate business to sustain its 8,400 employees in&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;"who are not responsible for the actions of the government".</p>

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<p>The Danish group said that during the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, any profits generated by its business in&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;would be donated to relief organisations.</p>

<p>Sony Group, which owns PlayStation, said in a Thursday statement that its video game unit "joins the global community in calling for peace in Ukraine" as it announced it had suspended operations in&nbsp;Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tech and entertainment conglomerate also said it was donating $2 million to the UN refugee agency and Save the Children "to support the victims of this tragedy".</p>

<p>A Nintendo spokesperson told AFP it would suspend shipments to&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;"for the time being" for logistical reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>World's biggest label</strong></p>

<p>About 300 companies have announced their withdrawal from&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;since it invaded neighbouring Ukraine, according to Yale University researchers.</p>

<p>McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Starbucks joined the crowd on Tuesday following public pressure to do so.</p>

<p>Also on Tuesday,&nbsp;Universal&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Group, the world's biggest label, said it was suspending all operations and closing its offices in&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;effective immediately.</p>

<p>"We urge an end to the violence in Ukraine as soon as possible,"&nbsp;Universal&nbsp;said in a statement.</p>

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<p>"We are adhering to international sanctions and, along with our employees and artists, have been working with groups from a range of countries... to support humanitarian relief efforts to bring urgent aid to refugees in the region," it said.</p>

<p>Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari said it too was suspending deliveries to&nbsp;Russia.</p>

<p>Ferrari, which has no factories in&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;and is represented there by two independent dealerships, sells less than 100 cars every year in&nbsp;Russia, out of more than 11,000 delivered worldwide last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Italian company on Tuesday announced a donation of one million euros ($1.1 million) "to support the Ukrainians in need".</p>

<p>Elsewhere, French rail giant Alstom announced Wednesday that it was suspending deliveries to&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;as well as future business investments there.</p>

<p>But Alstom said it was keeping its stake in Russian locomotives and rail equipment provider Transmashholding.</p>

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Dutch brewer Heineken, Danish beer-maker Carlsberg, and Universal Music Group are some of the latest Western firms to halt operations in Russia over Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Dutch brewer Heineken, Danish beer-maker Carlsberg, and Universal Music Group are some of the latest Western firms to halt operations in Russia over Moscow's war in Ukraine. On Thursday, Japanese gaming giants PlayStation and Nintendo announced they would suspend shipments to Russia too, joining the hundreds of multinationals who have taken action. Heineken, the world's second-biggest beer company, said Wednesday it was stopping the production, advertising and sale of its namesake brand in Russia "in response to the continued escalation of the war". Heineken had already suspended new investments and exports to Russia last week. Also read | In a heart-warming gesture, Polish citizens leave essentials at border for Ukrainian refugees "We are shocked and saddened to watch the tragedy in Ukraine unfold," Heineken chief executive Dolf van den Brink said in a statement. "The Russian government's war against Ukraine is an unprovoked and completely unjustified attack," he added. Heineken employs 1,800 people in Russia and says it is the third-biggest brewer in the country, where it makes the Zhigulevskoe and Oxota brands for the local market. The brewer said it would take "immediate steps to ring-fence" its Russian business from the rest of its global operations "to stop the flow of monies, royalties and dividends out of Russia". "Heineken will no longer accept any net financial benefit derived from our Russian operations," it said. Heineken's other famous brands include Amstel, Tiger and Strongbow cider. Danish brewer Carlsberg, the world's fourth biggest beer producer, said it too was halting production and sales in Russia. It said Baltika Breweries, which it majority owns, would continue to operate as a separate business to sustain its 8,400 employees in Russia "who are not responsible for the actions of the government". Also read | Life imitates art: Broadcasters clamours to air Ukrainian comedian-turned-war-hero President's TV show The Danish group said that during the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, any profits generated by its business in Russia would be donated to relief organisations. Sony Group, which owns PlayStation, said in a Thursday statement that its video game unit "joins the global community in calling for peace in Ukraine" as it announced it had suspended operations in Russia. The tech and entertainment conglomerate also said it was donating $2 million to the UN refugee agency and Save the Children "to support the victims of this tragedy". A Nintendo spokesperson told AFP it would suspend shipments to Russia "for the time being" for logistical reasons. World's biggest label About 300 companies have announced their withdrawal from Russia since it invaded neighbouring Ukraine, according to Yale University researchers. McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Starbucks joined the crowd on Tuesday following public pressure to do so. Also on Tuesday, Universal Music Group, the world's biggest label, said it was suspending all operations and closing its offices in Russia effective immediately. "We urge an end to the violence in Ukraine as soon as possible," Universal said in a statement. Also read | Read Olena Zelenska's letter to the world: First Lady of Ukraine condemns 'mass murder' by Russia "We are adhering to international sanctions and, along with our employees and artists, have been working with groups from a range of countries... to support humanitarian relief efforts to bring urgent aid to refugees in the region," it said. Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari said it too was suspending deliveries to Russia. Ferrari, which has no factories in Russia and is represented there by two independent dealerships, sells less than 100 cars every year in Russia, out of more than 11,000 delivered worldwide last year. The Italian company on Tuesday announced a donation of one million euros ($1.1 million) "to support the Ukrainians in need". Elsewhere, French rail giant Alstom announced Wednesday that it was suspending deliveries to Russia as well as future business investments there. But Alstom said it was keeping its stake in Russian locomotives and rail equipment provider Transmashholding. Watch | Gravitas: Did America block transfer of fighter jets to Ukraine?

PlayStation, Nintendo, Heineken, Carlsberg, Universal Music join Russia exodus

<p>Wrapped in the Australian flag, the body of cricketer Shane Warne left Thailand early Thursday (March 10) and will reach Australia, where he will receive a state funeral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Thai airport official confirmed that the coffin left Don Mueang International airport at 8.24am (local time) (0124 GMT) on a private plane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host his public farewell on March 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia's legendary cricketer Shane Warne passed away aged 52 on Friday (March 4) of a suspected heart attack, as per a statement from his management company. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Warne was found unresponsive at a luxury villa on Koh Samui, Thailand where he was on holiday and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was also confirmed by the autopsy results that the prolific leg-spin bowler died of "natural causes", with major suspicion on a suspected heart attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Surachate Hakparn, assistant to the national police chief, added that Warne's father said the player "had been suffering chest pains and was planning to return home for a check-up after this trip".</p>

<p>Warne is one of the finest leg-spin bowlers of all time. He took 708 wickets in his illustrious Test career which span from 1992 to 2007.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He later played in the Indian Premier League and other Twenty20 competitions before retiring from all international cricket in 2013 but continued to be involved in the game as a broadcaster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In their first public comments since his death, Warne's parents, brother, children and ex-wife expressed deep sorrow.</p>

<p>Parents Keith and Brigitte Warne said in a statement, "To find words to adequately express our sadness is an impossible task for us and looking to a future without Shane is inconceivable."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Daughter Summer Warne said, "I miss you so much already. I wish I could've hugged you tighter in what I didn't know were my final moments with you. I wish I could've told you that everything was going to be OK and hold your hand."&nbsp;</p>


Wrapped in the Australian flag, the body of cricketer Shane Warne left Thailand early Thursday (March 10) and will reach Australia, where he will receive a state funeral.

Wrapped in the Australian flag, the body of cricketer Shane Warne left Thailand early Thursday (March 10) and will reach Australia, where he will receive a state funeral. A Thai airport official confirmed that the coffin left Don Mueang International airport at 8.24am (local time) (0124 GMT) on a private plane. The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host his public farewell on March 30. Australia's legendary cricketer Shane Warne passed away aged 52 on Friday (March 4) of a suspected heart attack, as per a statement from his management company. ALSO READ | What is extreme liquid diet that late Shane Warne followed and how it affects the body Warne was found unresponsive at a luxury villa on Koh Samui, Thailand where he was on holiday and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. It was also confirmed by the autopsy results that the prolific leg-spin bowler died of "natural causes", with major suspicion on a suspected heart attack. Surachate Hakparn, assistant to the national police chief, added that Warne's father said the player "had been suffering chest pains and was planning to return home for a check-up after this trip". Warne is one of the finest leg-spin bowlers of all time. He took 708 wickets in his illustrious Test career which span from 1992 to 2007. ALSO READ | Shane Warne's close friend shares spin wizard's final image before sudden demise - See pic He later played in the Indian Premier League and other Twenty20 competitions before retiring from all international cricket in 2013 but continued to be involved in the game as a broadcaster. In their first public comments since his death, Warne's parents, brother, children and ex-wife expressed deep sorrow. Parents Keith and Brigitte Warne said in a statement, "To find words to adequately express our sadness is an impossible task for us and looking to a future without Shane is inconceivable." Daughter Summer Warne said, "I miss you so much already. I wish I could've hugged you tighter in what I didn't know were my final moments with you. I wish I could've told you that everything was going to be OK and hold your hand."

Legendary cricketer Shane Warne's body flown back to Australia

<p>Olena Zelenska, who is the First Lady of Ukraine, condemned death and mass destruction happening in the country ever since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in eastern Ukraine on February 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an open letter written to global media on Tuesday, Zelenska has condemned the Kremlin's "mass murder" of civilians, including children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zelenska wrote that Russia's invasion of Ukraine "was impossible to believe. On February 24th, we all woke up to the announcement of a Russian invasion."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Tanks crossed the Ukrainian border, planes entered our airspace, missile launchers surrounded our cities. Despite assurances from Kremlin-backed propaganda outlets, who call this a 'special operation' -- it is, in fact, the mass murder of Ukrainian civilians."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She highlighted the challenges faced by children calling it "perhaps the most terrifying and devastating". She also named several kids who died.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her letter read: "Eight-year-old Alice... died on the streets of Okhtyrka while her grandfather tried to protect her," she said. "Polina from Kyiv... died in the shelling with her parents."</p>

<p>"14-year-old Arseniy was hit in the head by wreckage, and could not be saved because an ambulance could not get to him on time because of intense fires."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When Russia says that it is 'not waging war against civilians,' I call out the names of these murdered children first."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Zelenska stressed the suffering of civilians as a massive refugee crisis has been triggered after millions have fled their homes to escape the Russian military assault.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, "This war is being waged against the civilian population, and not just through shelling. Our roads are flooded with refugees. Look into the eyes of these tired women and children who carry with them the pain and heartache of leaving loved ones and life as they knew it behind."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mentinong other problems related to vital medical treatment, she asked, "How easy is it to inject insulin in the basement? Or to get asthma medication under heavy fire?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Not to mention the thousands of cancer patients whose essential access to chemotherapy and radiation treatment has now been indefinitely delayed."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Meet 8-year-old Dima Kasyanov, whose home in Kharkiv was shelled by Russia</strong></p>

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Olena Zelenska, who is the First Lady of Ukraine, condemned death and mass destruction happening in the country ever since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in eastern Ukraine on February 24.

Olena Zelenska, who is the First Lady of Ukraine, condemned death and mass destruction happening in the country ever since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in eastern Ukraine on February 24. In an open letter written to global media on Tuesday, Zelenska has condemned the Kremlin's "mass murder" of civilians, including children. Zelenska wrote that Russia's invasion of Ukraine "was impossible to believe. On February 24th, we all woke up to the announcement of a Russian invasion." "Tanks crossed the Ukrainian border, planes entered our airspace, missile launchers surrounded our cities. Despite assurances from Kremlin-backed propaganda outlets, who call this a 'special operation' -- it is, in fact, the mass murder of Ukrainian civilians." IN PICS | What are war crimes? What are the rules of war? She highlighted the challenges faced by children calling it "perhaps the most terrifying and devastating". She also named several kids who died. Her letter read: "Eight-year-old Alice... died on the streets of Okhtyrka while her grandfather tried to protect her," she said. "Polina from Kyiv... died in the shelling with her parents." "14-year-old Arseniy was hit in the head by wreckage, and could not be saved because an ambulance could not get to him on time because of intense fires." "When Russia says that it is 'not waging war against civilians,' I call out the names of these murdered children first." IN PICS | What are Czech hedgehogs?: Homemade obstacles that can destroy Russian tanks View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olena Zelenska (@olenazelenska_official) × Zelenska stressed the suffering of civilians as a massive refugee crisis has been triggered after millions have fled their homes to escape the Russian military assault. She said, "This war is being waged against the civilian population, and not just through shelling. Our roads are flooded with refugees. Look into the eyes of these tired women and children who carry with them the pain and heartache of leaving loved ones and life as they knew it behind." Mentinong other problems related to vital medical treatment, she asked, "How easy is it to inject insulin in the basement? Or to get asthma medication under heavy fire?" "Not to mention the thousands of cancer patients whose essential access to chemotherapy and radiation treatment has now been indefinitely delayed." WATCH | Meet 8-year-old Dima Kasyanov, whose home in Kharkiv was shelled by Russia ×

Read Olena Zelenska's letter to the world: First Lady of Ukraine condemns 'mass murder' by Russia

<p>World number two Novak&nbsp;Djokovic&nbsp;has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.</p>

<p>The Serb had been automatically listed in the draw for the tournament but said he knew it was unlikely that he would be able to gain entry into the United States.</p>

<p>"The (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has confirmed that regulations won't be changing so I won't be able to play in the US,"&nbsp;Djokovic&nbsp;said in a tweet.</p>

<p>"Good luck to those playing in these great tournaments," he said, referring also to the Miami Open, which begins later this month.</p>

<p>Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov will move into&nbsp;Djokovic's space in the draw ahead of the start of the first round of the Masters 1000 tournament on Thursday.</p>

<p>Djokovic&nbsp;was unable to compete at the Australian Open after immigration authorities detained him on Jan. 6, prompting a legal rollercoaster ride over the country's COVID-19 entry rules that led to the cancellation of his visa later that month.</p>

<p>Rafa Nadal went on to win the tournament and with it a men's record 21st Grand Slam title, one more than&nbsp;Djokovic&nbsp;and Roger Federer.</p>

<p>Djokovic&nbsp;most recently competed in Dubai in February, where Czech Jiri Vesely upset him in the quarter-finals.</p>

<p>The loss meant he would lose his world number one ranking to Russian Daniil Medvedev, who claimed his maiden major title in Flushing Meadows in September and is the top seed at Indian Wells.</p>

<p>France loosened COVID-19 restrictions this month, with vaccine passports no longer mandatory as of March 14, opening the door for the 34-year-old&nbsp;Djokovic&nbsp;to defend his French Open title starting in May.</p>


World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The Serb had been automatically listed in the draw for the tournament but said he knew it was unlikely that he would be able to gain entry into the United States. "The (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has confirmed that regulations won't be changing so I won't be able to play in the US," Djokovic said in a tweet. "Good luck to those playing in these great tournaments," he said, referring also to the Miami Open, which begins later this month. Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov will move into Djokovic's space in the draw ahead of the start of the first round of the Masters 1000 tournament on Thursday. Djokovic was unable to compete at the Australian Open after immigration authorities detained him on Jan. 6, prompting a legal rollercoaster ride over the country's COVID-19 entry rules that led to the cancellation of his visa later that month. Rafa Nadal went on to win the tournament and with it a men's record 21st Grand Slam title, one more than Djokovic and Roger Federer. Djokovic most recently competed in Dubai in February, where Czech Jiri Vesely upset him in the quarter-finals. The loss meant he would lose his world number one ranking to Russian Daniil Medvedev, who claimed his maiden major title in Flushing Meadows in September and is the top seed at Indian Wells. France loosened COVID-19 restrictions this month, with vaccine passports no longer mandatory as of March 14, opening the door for the 34-year-old Djokovic to defend his French Open title starting in May.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells as COVID-19 regulations 'won't be changing'

<p>The United States has condemned the airstrike at children's hospital in the southeastern city of Mariupol that has wounded at least 17 staff members on Wednesday (March 9). Calling it 'barbaric', the White House slammed the use of force against civilians after an apparent Russian airstrike.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters when questioned about the strike, "It is horrifying to see the type of, the barbaric use of military force to go after innocent civilians in a sovereign country."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Authorities revealed that the attack injured women in labour and left children in the wreckage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also slammed the airstrike and described it as a "war crime". He accused Russia of carrying out genocide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a televised address, Zelensky said, "What kind of country is this, the Russian Federation, which is afraid of hospitals, is afraid of maternity hospitals, and destroys them?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have not done and would never do anything like this war crime in any of the cities of the Donetsk or Lugansk regions, or of any region... because we are people. But are you?" Zelensky asked.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the Mariupol city council, the hospital had been hit several times. The officials said airstrikes that held on maternity and paediatric units, blew out windows, ripped down partition walls and set fire to cars parked outside.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being inquired on the same, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "Russian forces do not fire on civilian targets." Russia calls its incursion a "special operation" to disarm its neighbour and dislodge leaders it calls "neo-Nazis."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;The US says Russia after Ukraine's bio-lab</strong></p>

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The United States has condemned the airstrike at children's hospital in the southeastern city of Mariupol that has wounded at least 17 staff members on Wednesday (March 9).

The United States has condemned the airstrike at children's hospital in the southeastern city of Mariupol that has wounded at least 17 staff members on Wednesday (March 9). Calling it 'barbaric', the White House slammed the use of force against civilians after an apparent Russian airstrike. Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters when questioned about the strike, "It is horrifying to see the type of, the barbaric use of military force to go after innocent civilians in a sovereign country." IN PICS | What are Czech hedgehogs?: Homemade obstacles that can destroy Russian tanks Authorities revealed that the attack injured women in labour and left children in the wreckage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also slammed the airstrike and described it as a "war crime". He accused Russia of carrying out genocide. In a televised address, Zelensky said, "What kind of country is this, the Russian Federation, which is afraid of hospitals, is afraid of maternity hospitals, and destroys them?" "We have not done and would never do anything like this war crime in any of the cities of the Donetsk or Lugansk regions, or of any region... because we are people. But are you?" Zelensky asked. IN PICS | What are war crimes? What are the rules of war? As per the Mariupol city council, the hospital had been hit several times. The officials said airstrikes that held on maternity and paediatric units, blew out windows, ripped down partition walls and set fire to cars parked outside. On being inquired on the same, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "Russian forces do not fire on civilian targets." Russia calls its incursion a "special operation" to disarm its neighbour and dislodge leaders it calls "neo-Nazis." WATCH | The US says Russia after Ukraine's bio-lab ×

US condemns airstrike at children's hospital in Ukraine; Zelensky describes it as 'war crime'

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<p>The son of a British lawmaker Helen Grant is part of the country's ex-servicemen group that has arrived in war-torn Ukraine to fight the Russian invasion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thirty-year-old Ben Grant served for five years as a Royal Marines Commando. The Guardian reported that he is among seven British former soldiers who arrived in Ukraine over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At Lviv railway station in Ukraine, he told the media outlet: "I haven't been sent, nothing to do with the government, nothing to do with my mother. Just wanna make that clear, completely off my own back, I decided to do this."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Grant, who is a father of three, said he had not informed his mother before going, following a stint working in Iraq as a private security contractor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "I didn’t even tell my mum, but it is what it is. I thought I am a father of three, and if that was my kids I know what I would do, I would go and fight."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Grant said, "In total we have another 100 people coming, so this will be really good when they all get here – different backgrounds, some of them are very, very specialist."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said he was undeterred by Russia's warnings that "foreign mercenaries" taken captive by its forces in Ukraine would not be treated as prisoners of war.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"If it comes to me being able to end my life before getting captured, I probably would do that. I mentally prepared myself for that, but let's hope it doesn't come to that," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reports of Britons joining the Ukrainian cause emerged despite UK government warnings against joining the war. UK's Foreign Office advice warns against all travel to Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Grant's group are ex-servicemen, The Sun newspaper reported that a 19-year-old member of the Coldstream Guards was among up to four missing British soldiers believed to have gone to Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Capital Kyiv turns fortress, families flee as Russian troops advance amid invasion of Ukraine</strong></p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The son of a British lawmaker Helen Grant is part of the country's ex-servicemen group that has arrived in war-torn Ukraine to fight the Russian invasion. Thirty-year-old Ben Grant served for five years as a Royal Marines Commando. The Guardian reported that he is among seven British former soldiers who arrived in Ukraine over the weekend. At Lviv railway station in Ukraine, he told the media outlet: "I haven't been sent, nothing to do with the government, nothing to do with my mother. Just wanna make that clear, completely off my own back, I decided to do this." ALSO READ | Russian tanks or '40-ton iron freezers'? Freezing temperatures might help Ukraine to resist Putin's army Grant, who is a father of three, said he had not informed his mother before going, following a stint working in Iraq as a private security contractor. He said, "I didn’t even tell my mum, but it is what it is. I thought I am a father of three, and if that was my kids I know what I would do, I would go and fight." Grant said, "In total we have another 100 people coming, so this will be really good when they all get here – different backgrounds, some of them are very, very specialist." He said he was undeterred by Russia's warnings that "foreign mercenaries" taken captive by its forces in Ukraine would not be treated as prisoners of war. IN PICS | Russia's Tsar bomba: World's most powerful nuclear weapon of mass destruction "If it comes to me being able to end my life before getting captured, I probably would do that. I mentally prepared myself for that, but let's hope it doesn't come to that," he said. The reports of Britons joining the Ukrainian cause emerged despite UK government warnings against joining the war. UK's Foreign Office advice warns against all travel to Ukraine. While Grant's group are ex-servicemen, The Sun newspaper reported that a 19-year-old member of the Coldstream Guards was among up to four missing British soldiers believed to have gone to Ukraine. WATCH | Capital Kyiv turns fortress, families flee as Russian troops advance amid invasion of Ukraine ×

Ben Grant, son of a British Conservative MP, joins Ukrainian fight against Russian invasion: Report

<p>A plane carrying former United States President Donald Trump had made an emergency landing in New Orleans on March 5, Reuters reported on March 9 citing a source familiar with the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Trump&nbsp;has urged his supporters to fund a new plane for him after the emergency landing incident, Independent reported quoting an e-mail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The snap of the mail went viral on social media as it was written, "Do you remember Trump Force One?"</p>

<p>"Before becoming the greatest President of all time, I traveled the Country in my plane, known as Trump Force One. I have a very important update on my plane, but I need to trust that you won’t share it with anyone: my team is building a BRAND NEW Trump Force One."&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was then added that the construction of this plane has been "under wraps-<em>not even the fake news media knows about it</em>-and I can't wait to unveil it for everyone else."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Regarding emergency landing, Trump was returning to his home in Palm Beach, Florida, after his speech at a Republican National Committee-hosted donor retreat in New Orleans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that the emergency landing of the private plane was made when it experienced engine failure over the Gulf of Mexico.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The aircraft was in the air for between 20 and 30 minutes but as soon as the issue was identified, the pilot decided to turn around and return to the New Orleans airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In terms of distance, the plane, a Dassault Falcon 900, had gone about 75 miles before turning back to the city, the person said, adding that other passengers included Secret Service agents, support staff and some of Trump's advisers.</p>

<p>The plane belonged to a donor who loaned it to the former president for the evening, the source said, and Trump advisers secured another donor's plane to take him back to Florida.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Decoding US President Joe Biden's oil embargo on Russia: Will it cripple Putin's war machine?</strong></p>

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A plane carrying former United States President Donald Trump had made an emergency landing in New Orleans on March 5, Reuters reported on March 9 citing a source familiar with the matter.

A plane carrying former United States President Donald Trump had made an emergency landing in New Orleans on March 5, Reuters reported on March 9 citing a source familiar with the matter. Meanwhile, Trump has urged his supporters to fund a new plane for him after the emergency landing incident, Independent reported quoting an e-mail. The snap of the mail went viral on social media as it was written, "Do you remember Trump Force One?" "Before becoming the greatest President of all time, I traveled the Country in my plane, known as Trump Force One. I have a very important update on my plane, but I need to trust that you won’t share it with anyone: my team is building a BRAND NEW Trump Force One." It was then added that the construction of this plane has been "under wraps-not even the fake news media knows about it-and I can't wait to unveil it for everyone else." ALSO READ | China helping Russia to counter West’s information war on Ukraine: Report Regarding emergency landing, Trump was returning to his home in Palm Beach, Florida, after his speech at a Republican National Committee-hosted donor retreat in New Orleans. The report added that the emergency landing of the private plane was made when it experienced engine failure over the Gulf of Mexico. The aircraft was in the air for between 20 and 30 minutes but as soon as the issue was identified, the pilot decided to turn around and return to the New Orleans airport. In terms of distance, the plane, a Dassault Falcon 900, had gone about 75 miles before turning back to the city, the person said, adding that other passengers included Secret Service agents, support staff and some of Trump's advisers. The plane belonged to a donor who loaned it to the former president for the evening, the source said, and Trump advisers secured another donor's plane to take him back to Florida. WATCH | Decoding US President Joe Biden's oil embargo on Russia: Will it cripple Putin's war machine? × (With inputs from agencies)

Plane of former US President Donald Trump made emergency landing over weekend

<p>Karim Benzema scored a quickfire hat-trick as Real Madrid fought back to beat Paris St Germain 3-1 on Wednesday and move into the Champions League quarter-finals 3-2 on aggregate.</p>

<p>Mbappe struck before halftime to put the French side 2-0 up in the last-16 tie and they created many chances to extend their lead as they dominated the first hour of the game.</p>

<p>Benzema equalised in the 61st minute, however, following a bad error from&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma who mishandled the ball inside the area and gifted it to the French striker.</p>

<p>Roared on by a sold-out crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and with&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;in panic mode, Benzema scored again in the 76th minute from Luka Modric's pass and grabbed his third two minutes later after another costly mistake by a&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;defender to send the record 13-times European champions into the last eight.</p>

<p>"We lost in the first leg, we were losing at the break... It was very hard, but this is a Champions League match and we are Real Madrid," Benzema told reporters.</p>

<p>"The comeback came due to a matter of mental strength. It was not a mistake by Donnarumma, it was my pressure on him. When we pressure like that, we can beat anyone. Every game is a final for us and today we saw that Real Madrid is alive."</p>

<p>PSG&nbsp;were aggressive from the start and knew exactly how to take advantage of Real's uncoordinated attempts to put them under pressure which left space for Neymar and Mbappe to exploit.</p>

<p>Mbappe had an effort ruled out after the video assistant referee spotted a narrow offside before putting&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;ahead when he ran on to a fine pass by Neymar.</p>

<p>The French side continued to dominate possession until Benzema took advantage of Donnarumma's error, a goal&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;coach Mauricio Pochettino felt should have been disallowed.</p>

<p>"It's a disgrace that in 2022 a goal like that stands, it was a clear foul by Benzema on the goalkeeper," Pochettino told a news conference. "After an injustice like that the team had a mental breakdown. It's a shame."</p>


Karim Benzema scored a quickfire hat-trick as Real Madrid fought back to beat Paris St Germain 3-1 on Wednesday and move into the Champions League quarter-finals 3-2 on aggregate.

Karim Benzema scored a quickfire hat-trick as Real Madrid fought back to beat Paris St Germain 3-1 on Wednesday and move into the Champions League quarter-finals 3-2 on aggregate. Mbappe struck before halftime to put the French side 2-0 up in the last-16 tie and they created many chances to extend their lead as they dominated the first hour of the game. Benzema equalised in the 61st minute, however, following a bad error from PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma who mishandled the ball inside the area and gifted it to the French striker. Roared on by a sold-out crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and with PSG in panic mode, Benzema scored again in the 76th minute from Luka Modric's pass and grabbed his third two minutes later after another costly mistake by a PSG defender to send the record 13-times European champions into the last eight. "We lost in the first leg, we were losing at the break... It was very hard, but this is a Champions League match and we are Real Madrid," Benzema told reporters. "The comeback came due to a matter of mental strength. It was not a mistake by Donnarumma, it was my pressure on him. When we pressure like that, we can beat anyone. Every game is a final for us and today we saw that Real Madrid is alive." PSG were aggressive from the start and knew exactly how to take advantage of Real's uncoordinated attempts to put them under pressure which left space for Neymar and Mbappe to exploit. Mbappe had an effort ruled out after the video assistant referee spotted a narrow offside before putting PSG ahead when he ran on to a fine pass by Neymar. The French side continued to dominate possession until Benzema took advantage of Donnarumma's error, a goal PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino felt should have been disallowed. "It's a disgrace that in 2022 a goal like that stands, it was a clear foul by Benzema on the goalkeeper," Pochettino told a news conference. "After an injustice like that the team had a mental breakdown. It's a shame."

Karim Benzema hat-trick inspires Real Madrid to comeback win over PSG, Messi & Co. out of UCL

<p>Two-time Chief Minister of India's northern state of Punjab, Capt Amarinder Singh, faced a humiliating defeat in the Assembly elections as the nation on Thursday (March 10) closely watches results in five states - Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand and Manipur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sing lost lo Aam Aadmi Party's Ajit Pal Kohli from his stronghold Patiala (Urban), the seat that he has won for four consecutive terms since 2002 when he first contested.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His loss has come as a major embarrassment for Congress rebel leader Capt Amarinder Singh, who left the Congress party just ahead of the polls after the Congress unceremoniously removed him from the helm.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Amarinder Singh was confident and expected the people of Punjab to favour his party Punjab Lok Congress and the alliance partners, including the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiromani Akali Dal-Samyukt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Aam Aadmi Party, which also rules the capital of New Delhi, is all set to form the government landslide win in Punjab - in a major blow to the Gandhi dynasty's once-mighty party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Accepting the results, Capt Amarinder Singh said, " I accept the verdict of the people with all humility. Punjabis have shown true spirit of Punjabiyat by rising and voting above sectarian and caste lines."</p>

<p>In 2017, Capt Amarinder Singh, now 80, polled 72,217 votes against nearest rival Balbir Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party, who got just 19,852. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate and former Army chief Gen J.J. Singh (retd) got just 11,613 votes. Gen Singh is now with the BJP.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I accept the verdict of the people with all humility. Democracy has triumphed. Punjabis have shown true spirit of Punjabiyat by rising and voting above sectarian and caste lines.<br />
Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/AAPPunjab?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AAPPunjab</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/BhagwantMann?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BhagwantMann</a>.</p>
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) <a href="https://twitter.com/capt_amarinder/status/1501829790122209280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Two-time Chief Minister of India's northern state of Punjab, Capt Amarinder Singh, faced a humiliating defeat in the Assembly elections as the nation on Thursday (March 10) closely watches results in five states - Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand and Manipur.

Two-time Chief Minister of India's northern state of Punjab, Capt Amarinder Singh, faced a humiliating defeat in the Assembly elections as the nation on Thursday (March 10) closely watches results in five states - Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand and Manipur. Sing lost lo Aam Aadmi Party's Ajit Pal Kohli from his stronghold Patiala (Urban), the seat that he has won for four consecutive terms since 2002 when he first contested. His loss has come as a major embarrassment for Congress rebel leader Capt Amarinder Singh, who left the Congress party just ahead of the polls after the Congress unceremoniously removed him from the helm. LIVE | India Assembly Election Result 2022: AAP surge sweeps Punjab; BJP leads in 4 states Amarinder Singh was confident and expected the people of Punjab to favour his party Punjab Lok Congress and the alliance partners, including the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiromani Akali Dal-Samyukt. However, the Aam Aadmi Party, which also rules the capital of New Delhi, is all set to form the government landslide win in Punjab - in a major blow to the Gandhi dynasty's once-mighty party. Accepting the results, Capt Amarinder Singh said, " I accept the verdict of the people with all humility. Punjabis have shown true spirit of Punjabiyat by rising and voting above sectarian and caste lines." In 2017, Capt Amarinder Singh, now 80, polled 72,217 votes against nearest rival Balbir Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party, who got just 19,852. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate and former Army chief Gen J.J. Singh (retd) got just 11,613 votes. Gen Singh is now with the BJP. I accept the verdict of the people with all humility. Democracy has triumphed. Punjabis have shown true spirit of Punjabiyat by rising and voting above sectarian and caste lines. Congratulations to @AAPPunjab and @BhagwantMann. — Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) March 10, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies)

India's Assembly Poll results: Major embarrassment as Capt Amarinder Singh loses Patiala seat

<p>Alexander Graham Bell, born on March 3 in 1847, was an American-Scottish inventor, scientist and engineer. The world remembers him for inventing the telephone.</p>

<p>He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&amp;T) in 1885.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On March 7 in 1876, Bell was awarded the first US patent for the telephone after months of research on hearing and speech led him to experiment with hearing devices.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, on March 10 in 1876, the first telephone call was made by Graham Bell as he demonstrated his ability to "talk with electricity". The first phone call was made to Thomas Watson, who was Bell's assistant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Mr Watson, come here. I want to see you," were the first words transmitted. The entire event is regarded as Bell's "greatest success" because it was the world's first successful use of a telephone.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Interesting to note that he treated the telephone as a distraction from his main studies, which was one of the reasons he refused to have a telephone in his own home. It was something he invented by mistake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from the telephone, Bell is known for many other inventions, including groundbreaking work in optical telecommunications, hydrofoils and aeronautics.</p>


Alexander Graham Bell, born on March 3 in 1847, was an American-Scottish inventor, scientist and engineer. The world remembers him for inventing the telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885.

Alexander Graham Bell, born on March 3 in 1847, was an American-Scottish inventor, scientist and engineer. The world remembers him for inventing the telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885. On March 7 in 1876, Bell was awarded the first US patent for the telephone after months of research on hearing and speech led him to experiment with hearing devices. ALSO READ | NASA's Juno spacecraft clicks Jupiter's moon casting shadow on the gas giant Meanwhile, on March 10 in 1876, the first telephone call was made by Graham Bell as he demonstrated his ability to "talk with electricity". The first phone call was made to Thomas Watson, who was Bell's assistant. "Mr Watson, come here. I want to see you," were the first words transmitted. The entire event is regarded as Bell's "greatest success" because it was the world's first successful use of a telephone. ALSO READ | 'Origin of life on our planet': Scientists discover the largest molecule ever found in a planet-forming disk Interesting to note that he treated the telephone as a distraction from his main studies, which was one of the reasons he refused to have a telephone in his own home. It was something he invented by mistake. Apart from the telephone, Bell is known for many other inventions, including groundbreaking work in optical telecommunications, hydrofoils and aeronautics.

On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call. These were his first words

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